CDP-CX153 - CD Player SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	CD player
Brand	Sony
Model	CDP-CX153
Dimensions (closed)	430 × 200 × 470 mm
Dimensions (open)	430 × 200 × 620 mm
Weight	10 kg
Power supply	220-230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Continental Europe)
Power consumption	14 W
Magazine capacity	100 compact discs
Main functions	Continuous play, shuffle, programmed, repeat, disc memo, delete bank, group file, group play
Programming function	Up to 32 steps, 3 storable programs
Frequency response	2 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio	More than 107 dB
Dynamic range	More than 98 dB
Harmonic distortion	Less than 0.0027 %
Channel separation	More than 100 dB
Audio outputs	LINE OUT (phono jacks), DIGITAL OUT (optical)
LINE OUT output level	2 V (at 50 kΩ)
Laser	Semiconductor laser, class 1
Supplied accessories	Audio cable, remote control, batteries (×2), CD booklet holder, labels
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with a neutral detergent solution; do not use solvents
Safety	Do not open the cabinet, refer servicing to qualified personnel, avoid exposure to rain or moisture
Repairability	Spare parts not specified; contact an authorized Sony dealer

Frequently Asked Questions - CDP-CX153 SONY

How to insert compact discs into the player?

Press EJECT to open the front cover. Turn the JOG dial to select an empty slot. Insert the disc with the label facing right, perpendicular to the tray. Close the front cover.

How to play all discs continuously?

Press CONTINUE until "ALL DISCS" appears. Turn the JOG dial to select the first disc, then press ENTER or ▶ to start playback.

How to program a custom playlist?

Press PROGRAM to select a program (1, 2, or 3). Use the JOG dial to select a disc, then press ◁ or ▷ to choose a track. Press ENTER to add. Repeat up to 32 steps, then press ▶ to start programmed playback.

Why is the remote not working?

Check that no obstacles are between the remote and the player's sensor. Replace the batteries if they are weak. Make sure the COMMAND MODE is set to CD1 or CD2 (not CD3). Point the remote at the sensor.

How to use the repeat function?

During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to choose between repeating all tracks (REPEAT) or repeating the current track (REPEAT 1). To cancel, press until "REPEAT OFF" appears.

The player has no sound, what should I do?

Check the audio connections between the player and amplifier. Make sure the amplifier is on and set to the correct input. Check that the volume is not at minimum. Clean the disc if necessary.

How to erase a disc memo?

Select the disc. Press INPUT to display the memo, then press ERASE. The message "FILE ERASE" confirms deletion.

How to group discs into groups?

Select the play mode (continuous or shuffle). Turn the JOG dial to choose a disc. Press a GROUP 1-8 key to assign the group, then press GROUP FILE to save.

What is the maximum disc customization capacity?

You can customize up to 200 discs with memos, delete banks, and group files. When memory is full, "FILE FULL" appears.

How to clean compact discs?

Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth intended for this purpose. Do not use benzene, thinners, or detergents. Avoid touching the surface.

USER MANUAL CDP-CX153 SONY

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KCLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

The following caution label is located inside of the unit.

This equipment is intended for home entertainment purposes only. The warranty shall be invalidated if used in commercial environments, such as by disc jockeys, etc., even within the Warranty Period.

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol 12 or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

WARNING

To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model CDP-CX153.

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player.

You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can do the task using the remote.

Indicates tips for making the task easier and hints.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4

4

Inserting CDs 6

Playing a CD 8

Playing CDs

Using the Display 10

Locating a Specific Disc 10

Specifying the Next Disc to Play 12

Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track 12

Playing Repeatedly 13

Playing in a Random Order (Shuffle Play) 13

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 14

Playing Using a Timer 17

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

What You Can Do With the Custom Files 17

Labeling Discs (Disc Memo) 18

Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) 19

Grouping Discs (Group File) 19

Additional Information

Precautions 21

Notes on CDs 22

Troubleshooting 22

Specifications 23

Index 24

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

Audio connecting cord (1)
- Remote commander (remote) (1)
- Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
CD booklet holder (1) and labels (2)

How to use the CD booklet holder

The CD booklet holder helps you locate the disc easily. After you have inserted discs into the player, you can put the CD booklet (which comes with a CD) in the supplied holder. Put 2 CD booklets facing back to back into a pocket. Stick the number label on each pocket, matching the number of the disc slit where you have inserted the disc. You can put up to 100 CD booklets into the holder.

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

When to replace batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Hooking Up the System

Overview

This section describes how to hook up the CD player to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.

What cords will I need?

Audio cord (supplied) (1)

Hookups

When connecting the audio cord, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• If you have a digital component such as a digital amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD

Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector using the optical cable (not supplied). Take off the cap and plug in the optical cable.

Note

When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector, noise may occur when you play CD software other than music, such as a CD-ROM.

When to use the CONTROL A connectors and the COMMAND MODE selector

You can control two or three of these players by connecting them to a controller unit, which will be available in the future, via the CONTROL A connectors on the player. When making the CONTROL A connection, set the COMMAND MODE selector to the appropriate position. For normal use, leave the selector at the CD1 position which is set at the factory.

To control the connected players using the supplied remote, set the remote according to the position of the COMMAND MODE selector (displayed in the front panel display). It is set to CD1 at the factory.

To control	While holding down ■, press
CD1	Button 1
CD2	Button 2

Note that you cannot control the player using the remote, if the COMMAND MODE selector is set to the CD3 position.

Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (except for European and Canadian models)

Check that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of the player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Inserting CDs

You can insert up to 100 discs into this player.

1 Press POWER to turn on the player.
2 Press EJECT to open the front cover.

The rotary table turns and the disc slit at the playing position is released and comes to the loading position.

3 Find the disc slit where you want to insert a disc while checking the disc number (written beside the slit and also indicated in the display). If you want to move the slit toward you, turn the JOG dial.

The disc number at the loading position or the Disc Memo (see page 18) appears in the display. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number or the Disc Memo changes.

When the disc does not have the Disc Memo, the disc number (e.g., DISC-20) appears instead of the Disc Memo.

4 Insert a disc with the label side facing right.

Note

Make sure you have inserted the discs into each slit at a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put in straight, it may damage the player or the disc.

After inserting the disc, you can input the original disc titles instead of the current disc numbers (see "Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)" on page 18) to locate it easily when you start playing.

Symphony No1

ALL DISCS

CD1

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.

6 Close the front cover by pressing the right edge of the cover until it clicks.

Always close the front cover except when you insert or remove discs.

The supplied CD booklet holder helps you locate a disc

You can store up to 100 CD booklets. Insert booklets and stick the number label on the film of a pocket and the booklet so that you can locate the disc easily.

Notes

• When you insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD, be sure to attach a Sony CSA-8 adaptor (not supplied) to the disc.
  Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor (CSA-8). It may damage the player.
• If you drop a disc into the player and the CD won't go into the slit correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Removing CDs

After following Steps 1 to 3 of "Inserting CDs" on page 6, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.

When the display shows the Disc Memo instead of the disc number, you can check the disc number of the displayed Disc Memo

Press DISPLAY while the Disc Memo is displayed. The disc number will be shown for about 2 seconds.

Playing a CD

• You can play all the tracks on a disc in the original order (Continuous Play). You can also play up to 100 discs consecutively.
  See pages 4-5 for the hookup information.
• Make sure you have inserted the discs correctly as indicated on page 6.

1 Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.
2 Press POWER to turn on the player.
3 Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous Play mode. Each time you press CONTINUE, "ALL DISCS" or "1 DISC" appears in the display.

When you select	The player plays
ALL DISCS	All discs in the player consecutively in the order of disc number. Empty disc slits are skipped.
1 DISC	Only one disc you have selected

4 Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or Disc Memo (see page 18) appears in the display to select the first disc (ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).

5 Press ENTER or to start playing. The selected disc is set to the playing position, and the player plays all the discs from the selected one (ALL DISCS) or all the tracks once (1 DISC). Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

When you turn off the player

The player remembers the last playing disc and the play mode (Continuous, Shuffle (see page 13) or Program (see page 14)). When you turn on the player again, therefore, the player plays the same disc in the same play mode.

To stop playback

Press ■.

To	Press
Pause	II
Resume play after pause	II or ▷
Go to the next disc	DISC SKIP + once. Hold down the button to skip discs.
Go back to the preceding disc	DISC SKIP - once. Hold down the button to skip discs.
Go to the next track	NEXT ▷□
Go back to the preceding track	PREV △□
Stop play and remove the disc	≌ EJECT

Using the Display

You can check information about the disc using the display.

Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks

Select the disc you want to check, and press ENTER in the Continuous Play mode. As the player starts play automatically, press to stop, and then DISPLAY. The display shows the current disc number, total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc.

When you want to check another disc

Press DISC SKIP on the remote in the stop mode to select the disc you want to check. The total number of tracks and the total playing time of the selected disc appear for a while.

Display information while playing a disc

While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc number, track number, playing time of the track and the next disc number.

Locating a Specific Disc

Selecting a disc with the player

Turn the JOG dial until the disc number you want appears in the display. Press ENTER to start play.

Selecting a disc directly with the remote

1 Press DISC on the remote.
2 Press the number button of the disc.

To select a disc with a number over 10

Press the 10's digit first, then the 1's digit. To enter 0, use the button 10 / 0

Example: To enter number 30

Press 3, then 0 (10/0)

To enter number 100, press 0 (10/0) twice.

3 Press ENTER to start play.

Locating a disc by scanning each Disc Memo (Memo Scan)

You can locate a disc you want to play quickly by scanning the Disc Memos (see page 18) in the display and start playing.

Note that you cannot use this function in the ALL

DISCS Shuffle and Program Play modes.

1 Press SCAN until "MEMO SCAN" appears in the display.

The Disc Memos scroll in the display.

2 Press when the Disc Memo of the disc you want to play appears.

The disc is set to the playing position, and the player starts playing.

You can scan Disc Memo reversely

Turn the JOG dial counterclockwise while scanning.

Note

If "NO ENTRY" appears in the display, no disc has been labeled with the Disc Memo (see page 18). Try the Memo Scan function again after labeling the discs.

Locating a disc by searching a specific Disc Memo (Memo Search)

You can search and locate a disc you want by inputting the first character used in the Disc Memo of the disc.

1 Press SEARCH.

"MEMO SEARCH" appears in the display.

2 Press / repeatedly to input the first character.

Each time you press / , the characters appear in the following order.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX YZ0123456789

If "NOT FOUND" appears in the display while inputting the first character with 1 1 / 1 , no disc has been labeled using the input character.

Notes

• When searching input characters, blanks and symbols before the first character in the Disc Memo are ignored.
• When searching input characters, upper and lower case cannot be differentiated.

3 Turn the JOG dial to find the disc you want. As you turn the JOG dial, the Disc Memos starting with the input character appears in the display.
4 Press to select the disc.

To cancel Memo Search

Press SEARCH again so that the indicator turns off. If you press the other button, Memo Search is also canceled.

You can go back to the character entry display before canceling Memo Search

Press or

Note

You cannot use the < / buttons and the JOG dial while the rotary table is turning. Start searching after the rotary table stops turning.

Specifying the Next Disc to Play

You can specify the next disc to play while playing a disc in the Continuous or 1 Disc Shuffle Play mode.

While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial until the disc number or Disc Memo (see page 18) you want appears in the display.

After the current disc is played, the next disc you have specified starts playing.

If you want to skip to the next disc right away, press ENTER while playing the current disc.

To cancel the disc you have specified

Press CONTINUE twice.

Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track

You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the < / > (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) buttons or number buttons on the remote. You can also locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc.

To locate	Press
the next or succeeding tracks	▷▷ repeatedly until you find the track
the current or preceding tracks	▷▷ repeatedly until you find the track
a specific track directly	1 Press TRACK.
	2 Press the number button of the track.
	3 Press ENTER.
a point in a track while monitoring the sound	▷▷ (forward) or ▽ (backward) and hold down until you find the point
a point in a track quickly by observing the display	▷▷ (forward) or ▽ (backward) and hold down until you find the point during pause. You will not hear the sound during the operation.

When you directly locate a track with a number over 10

Press the 10's digit first, then the 1's digit. To enter 0, use the button 10 / 0

When you directly locate a track with a number less than 10

Press the number button of the track directly.

Note

If "OVER" appears in the display, the disc has reached the end while you were pressing. Press or 山山 to go back.

Playing Repeatedly

You can play discs/tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

Press REPEAT while playing a disc.

"REPEAT" appears in the display. The player repeats the discs/tracks as follows:

When the disc is played in	The player repeats
ALL DISCS Continuous Play (page 8)	All tracks on all discs
1 DISC Continuous Play (page 8)	All tracks on the current disc
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play (page 13)	All tracks on all discs in random orders
1 DISC Shuffle Play (page 13)	All tracks on the current disc in random orders
Program Play (page 14)	The same program

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT OFF" appears in the display.

Repeating the current track

You can repeat only the current track.

While the track you want is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT 1" appears in the display.

Playing in a Random Order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player "shuffle" the tracks and play in a random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you specified.

1 Press SHUFFLE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode.

Each time you press SHUFFLE, "ALL DISCS" or "1 DISC" appears in the display.

When you select	The player plays
ALL DISCS	All tracks on all discs in a random order
1 DISC	All tracks on the specific disc in a random order

2 When you want to specify the disc for 1 DISC Shuffle Play, turn the JOG dial until the disc number or Disc Memo (see page 18) you want appears in the display.
3 Press ENTER or

ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Shuffle Play starts.

"[ ]" appears in the display while the player is "shuffling" the discs or the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press CONTINUE.

You can start Shuffle Play while playing

Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current track.

You can directly select a disc for 1 DISC Shuffle Play

See "Selecting a disc directly with the remote" on page 10.

You can go to the next disc during 1 DISC Shuffle Play

Press DISC SKIP +.

You can specify the next disc to play during 1 DISC Shuffle Play

Turn the JOG dial to specify the next disc. After all the tracks on the current disc are played in a random order, the next disc starts playing. If you want to skip to the next disc right away, press ENTER while playing the current disc.

Notes

• You cannot specify the next disc to play during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play.
• Even if you press or turn off the player during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play, the player remembers which discs/ tracks are played and which are not. Therefore, if you want to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play again from the beginning, be sure to repeat the procedure from Step 1.

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

You can arrange the order of the tracks and/or discs and create 3 different programs and programs are stored automatically. A program can contain up to 32 "steps" — one "step" may contain a track or a whole disc.

The programs are stored in the player's memory for about a month with the power turned off.

You can make programs using the controls on the remote as well as ones on the player. However, the programming procedures are different.

Creating a program using the player

1 Press PROGRAM until the program number you want (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3) appears in the display. If a program is already stored in the selected program number, the last step of the program appears in the display. When you want to erase the whole program, hold down CLEAR until "ALL CLEAR" appears in the display (see page 16).
2 Turn the JOG dial until the disc number you want appears in the display.

Disc number

3 To program a whole disc, skip this step. Press 1 1 / until the track number you want appears in the display.

Track number

4 Press ENTER or PROGRAM.

5 To program other discs/tracks, do the following:

To program	Repeat Steps
Other discs	2 and 4
Other tracks on the same disc	3 to 4
Other tracks on other discs	2 to 4

6 Press to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

Press CONTINUE.

The programs remain even after Program Play ends

When you press ,you can play the same program again.

When you press PROGRAM during Continuous or Shuffle Play

The program will be played after the current track.

The programs remain until you erase them

If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track numbers remain. So, the player plays only the existing disc and track numbers. However, the disc and track numbers that are not found in the player or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the rest of the program is played in the programmed order.

Creating a program using the remote

1 Press PROGRAM until the program number you want (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3) appears in the display. If a program is already stored in the selected program number, the last step of the program appears in the display. When you want to erase the whole program, hold down CLEAR until "ALL CLEAR" appears in the display (see page 16).

2 Press DISC.

3 Press the number button of the disc.

To select a disc with a number over 10

Press the 10's digit first, then the 1's digit. To enter 0, use the button 10 / 0 (see page 10).

4 To program a whole disc, skip this step and go to Step 6. Press TRACK.

5 Press the number button of the track.

To select a track with a number over 10

Press the 10's digit first, then the 1's digit. To enter 0, use the button 10 / 0 (see page 10).

(Continued)

6 Press ENTER.

The disc being programmed

7 To program other discs/tracks, do the following:

To program	Repeat Steps
Other discs	2, 3 and 6
Other tracks on the same disc	4 to 6
Other tracks on other discs	2 to 6

8 Press to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

Press CONTINUE.

The programs remain even after Program Play ends

When you press ,you can play the same program again.

When you press PROGRAM during Continuous or Shuffle Play

The program you played last time appears and will be played after the current track.

The programs remain until you erase them

If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track numbers remain. So, the player plays only the existing disc and track numbers. However, the disc and track numbers that are not found in the player or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the rest of the program is played in the programmed order.

Checking the programmed order

You can check your program before or after you start playing.

Press CHECK.

Each time you press this button, the display shows the disc and track number of each step in the programmed order. (When a whole disc is programmed as one step, "AL" appears instead of the track number.) After the last step in the program, the display shows "END" and returns to the original display.

Changing the programmed order

You can change your program before you start playing.

To	You need to
Erase a track or disc	Press CHECK until the track or disc you do not want appears in the display, then press CLEAR.
Erase the last track or disc in the program	Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track or disc will be cleared.
Add tracks or discs to the end of the program	Follow the programming procedure
Change the whole program completely	Hold down CLEAR until “ALL CLEAR” appears in the display to erase the whole program, then create a new program following the programming procedure.

Erasing the programs stored in memory

1 Press PROGRAM repeatedly in the stop mode until the program number (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3) you want to erase appears in the display.
2 Hold down CLEAR until "ALL CLEAR" appears in the display.

Playing Using a Timer

You can start playing a disc at any time you want by connecting a timer (not supplied). Please also refer to the instructions for the timer if you need help.

1 Press one of the play mode buttons to select the play mode you want.
2 Set TIMER on the player to PLAY.
3 Set the timer to the time you want. The player turns off. When the set time comes, the player turns on and starts playing.
4 After you have used the timer, set TIMER on the player to OFF.

What You Can Do With the Custom Files

The player can store 3 types of information called "Custom Files" for each disc. Once you have stored Custom Files for a disc, the player automatically recalls what you have stored whenever you select the disc. Note that Custom Files will be erased if you do not use the player for about 1 month.

You can store this information:

When you use	You can
Disc Memo (page 18)	Label the disc using up to 13 characters
Delete Bank (page 19)	Delete unwanted tracks and store only the tracks you want
Group File (page 19)	Group discs up to 8 groups to locate them easily

Where are Custom Files stored?

Custom Files are stored not on the disc, but in the player's memory. It means you cannot use Custom Files when you play the disc on other players.

How many discs can you file?

You can file up to 200 discs in the Custom File. If the player's memory for Custom Files becomes full, the player displays "FILE FULL" when you press FILE to store the information and you cannot store any more disc information. If you want to store another disc information, erase any unwanted custom files.

You can check how many more discs you can file Press FILE.

"REMAIN: XXX (XXX is the number of the discs you can file) will be displayed for about 2 seconds.

Erasing Custom Files

You can erase any unwanted Custom Files as follows:

• To erase all Custom Files of one disc:
  Erase all the Custom Files (Disc Memo, Delete Bank and Group File) of the disc you want to clear. For details, see pages 19 and 21.
  To erase all Custom Files of all discs:
  Turn off the player. While holding down ERASE and FILE, press POWER to turn on the player. "ALL ERASE" appears in the display, and all Custom Files will be erased.

Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)

You can label discs using up to 13 characters and have the player display the Disc Memo every time you select the disc. The Disc Memo can be anything you like, such as a title, musician's name, category or date of purchase.

You can label discs while the front cover is open

To label discs while the front cover is open, complete Steps 1 through 6 below, and close the front cover. Then use the JOG dial to select each disc you have labeled, and make sure "MEMO FILE" is displayed for each of those discs before you turn off the player.

1 Turn the JOG dial until the disc number to which you want to assign a Disc Memo appears in the display.

When you label the disc with the front cover closed, the disc number of the disc at the playing position appears. When you label the disc with the front cover open, the disc number at the loading position appears.

2 Press INPUT until you find the letter type you want.

Each time you press the button, the display shows capital letters (ABC), small letters (abc) and numbers (123) in this order.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the character you want appears in the display.

When you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial counterclockwise to go back to the previous character.

(space)ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU VWXYZ&abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvWXYZäöü;():()[%$#0123456789→←* /!?''',-

4 Press ENTER.

The selected character lights up, and the flashing cursor moves to the next position.

To insert a space, press CLEAR.

If you have made a mistake

Press or until the letter you want to change flashes, then enter the right letter.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input more characters.

When you want to change the letter type, go back to Step 2.

6 Press FILE to store the Disc Memo.

The Disc Memo appears in the display.

Repeat Steps 1 to 6 to assign a Disc Memo to other discs.

Erasing the Disc Memo

1 Select the disc containing the Disc Memo you want to erase.
2 Press INPUT. The first letter of the Disc Memo flashes.
3 Press ERASE to erase the Disc Memo. "FILE ERASE" appears in the display.

Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank)

You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the tracks you want. When you select the disc containing a Delete Bank, you can play only the remaining tracks. Note that you cannot delete the track numbered over 32.

1 Before you start playing, select the play mode by pressing CONTINUE or SHUFFLE.
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the disc.
3 Press CHECK repeatedly until you find the track you want to delete. Each time you press this button, the display shows the track number and the playing time of the track.
4 Press CLEAR. The DELETE indicator is lit.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to delete more tracks.

You can recover all the tracks temporarily Hold down CLEAR in the stop mode until "ALL SELECT" appears in the display.

You can recover the tracks you have deleted

Press CHECK repeatedly until you find the track you want to recover in Continuous or Shuffle Pay mode, then press CLEAR.

Note

The deleted tracks are skipped even in the Shuffle or Program Play mode (when the whole disc containing a Delete Bank is programmed as one step).

Grouping Discs (Group File)

You might find that too many discs make it hard to find the disc you want. This player has a feature that lets you group discs. When you insert a disc to which you have assigned a group, the group number indication (e.g., Group 1) appears in the display. The player has 8 preset groups and each group can contain up to 200 discs. One disc can be put into only one group.

You can enjoy Continuous, Shuffle, or Repeat Play only within a certain group (Group Play).

Assigning group names

Before you group discs, find the group you want. Each group name appears in the display when you press the corresponding GROUP 1 - 8 button.

Press GROUP	To display
1	Group 1
2	Group 2
3	Group 3
4	Group 4
5	Group 5
6	Group 6
7	Group 7
8	Group 8

(Continued)

If you want to change the group names, do the following:

1 Press one of GROUP 1-8 to select the group. The preset group number appears in the display.
2 While the group name is lit in the display, press INPUT until you find the letter type you want. The first letter of the group name flashes. Each time you press the button, the display shows capital letters (ABC), small letters (abc) and numbers (123) cyclically.
3 Turn the JOG dial to select a character, then press ENTER. The selected character lights up, and the flashing cursor moves to the next position.
4 Repeat Step 3 to enter more characters.
5 Press FILE. The group name is stored. You can enter up to 13 characters for a group name. See also "Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)" on page 18 for details.

Putting discs into groups

1 Before you start playing, select the play mode by pressing CONTINUE or SHUFFLE.
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the disc which you want to put into a group.
3 Press one of GROUP 1 - 8 to select a group. The group number appears in the display.
4 Press GROUP FILE. "GROUP FILE" appears in the display.

Playing discs in a group (Group Play)

You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within a group.

1 Before you start playing, select the play mode by pressing CONTINUE or SHUFFLE.

When you select	The player plays
ALL DISCS Continuous Play	All tracks on all discs in the group consecutively
1 DISC Continuous Play	All tracks on the specified disc in the group consecutively
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play	All tracks on all discs in the group in a random order
1 DISC Shuffle Play	All tracks on the specified disc in the group in a random order

2 Press one of GROUP 1 - 8 to select the group and press . Group Play starts from the disc which is located closest upward to the playing position. If the disc in the playing position is put into the selected group, the play starts from that disc.
3 When you want to start Group Play from the disc you want, turn the JOG dial to select the disc, then press ENTER. (You can skip this step if you do not have any particular disc to start with.) The GROUP indicator is lit and Group Play starts from the selected disc.

You can start Group Play with the remote Before you start playing, press GROUP, the number button of the group you want to play, then ENTER.

Note

If "NO ENTRY" appears in the display, no disc has been put into the selected group.

Deleting discs from a group

1 Before you start playing, select the play mode by pressing CONTINUE or SHUFFLE.
2 Turn the JOG dial to select the disc which you want to delete from a group.
3 Press one of GROUP 1 - 8 to select a group. The group number appears in the display.
4 While the group number is lit in the display, press ERASE.

"FILE ERASE" appears, and the group number indication disappears from the display.

Precautions

On safety

• As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the player, check that the operating voltage of the player is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the player.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, leave the player turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

On adjusting volume

• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is played.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On transportation

• When transporting the player, press EJECT then remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on CDs

On handling CDs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Not this way

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
• After removing a disc from the disc slit, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no sound.

Check that the player is connected securely.
Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.

The CD does not play.

There is no CD in a slit ("-NO DISC-" appears). Insert a CD.
Insert the CD with the label side facing right.
Clean the CD (see page 22).
Moisture has condensed inside the player. Press EJECT and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 21).

The remote does not function.

Remove obstacles in the path of the remote and the player.
Point the remote at the remote sensor on the player.
Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.
Set the remote to CD1 or CD2 according to the position of the COMMAND MODE selector displayed in the front panel display (see page 5). Note that you cannot control the player using the supplied remote, if the COMMAND MODE selector is set to the CD3 position.

The player functions incorrectly.

The microcomputer chips may be operating incorrectly. Turn the power off, then turn it back on to reset the player.

Specifications

Compact disc player

Laser Semiconductor laser

Wavelength 780-790 nm

Frequency response 2Hz to 20kHz± 0.3 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 107 dB

Dynamic range More than 98 dB

Harmonic distortion Less than 0.0027%

Channel separation More than 100 dB

Outputs

	Jack type	Maximum output level	Load impedance
LINE OUT	Phono jacks	2 V (at 50 kilohms)	Over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)	Optical output connector	-18 dBm	Wave length: 660 nm

General

Power requirements

Where purchased	Power requirements
Continental Europe	220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
UK	240 V AC, 50 Hz
Canada	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other countries	110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V AC, adjustable, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	14 W
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)	When the front cover is closed 430 × 200 × 470 mm (17 × 7.7/8 × 18.5/8 in.) incl. projecting parts When the front cover is open 430 × 200 × 620 mm (17 × 7.7/8 × 24.1/2 in.) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)	10 kg (22 lbs 1 oz)

Supplied accessories

Audio cord (2 phono plugs - 2 phono plugs) (1)

Remote commander (remote) (1)

Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)

CD booklet holder (1)

Labels (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

A, B

AMS 12

Automatic Music Sensor 12

C

Connecting 4

Continuous Play 8

Custom Files

Delete Bank 19

Disc Memo 18

Group File 19

what you can do with 17

D

Delete Bank 19

Disc Memo 18

E, F

Erasing

Custom Files 18

Delete Bank 19

Disc Memo 19

Group File 21

programs 16

G

Group File 19

Group Play 20

H

Handling CDs 22

Hookups

overview 4

1

Inserting CDs 6

J, K

JOG dial 6

L

Labeling a disc 18

Locating

a specific track 12

a specific point 12

by monitoring 12

by observing the display 12

directly 12

discs 10

usingAMS 12

M, N, O

Memo Scan 11

Memo Search 11

P, Q

Playback

Continuous Play 8

Group Play 20

Program Play 14

Repeat Play 13

Shuffle Play 13

using a timer 17

Programme

changing 16

checking 16

erasing 16

R

Remote control 4

Repeating 13

Rotary table 6

S

Searching. See Locating

Selecting a disc 10

Shuffle Play

on all discs 13

on one disc 13

Specifying the next disc 12

Storing

information about CDs 17

specific tracks 19

T

Timer play 17

Total playing time 10

Troubleshooting 22

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Unpacking 4

Names of controls

Buttons

CHECK 16

CLEAR 16

CONTINUE 8

DISC 10

DISCSKIP 9

DISPLAY 10

ENTER 8

ERASE 19

FILE 18

GROUPFILE 19

GROUP1-8 19

INPUT 18

Number

PROGRAM 14

REPEAT 13

SCAN 11

SHUFFLE 13

TRACK 12

12

9

19

9

A

12

Switches

POWER 6

TIMER 17

Connectors

CONTROL A 5

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 5

Others

COMMAND MODE selector 5

Disc slits 6

Display 10

Front cover 6

JOG dial 6

LINE OUT jack 5

Rotary table 6

B 4

AVERTISSEMENT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KCLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 5

Divers

Sellecteur COMMAND

MODE 5

Pulse GROUP	Para visualizar
1	Group 1
2	Group 2
3	Group 3
4	Group 4
5	Group 5
6	Group 6
7	Group 7
8	Group 8

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 5

Otros

Selector COMMAND MODE 5

Bandejas de disco 6

Visor 10

Cubierta frontal 6

Selector JOG 6

Toma LINE OUT 5

Sopportegiratorio 6

B 4

ADVARSEL

Tryk to gange pa CONTINUE.

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Sony SUM-3 (NS) battery (2)

CD-omslagholder (1)

Merkater (2)

Delete bank 19
Disc memo 18

E,F