CDP-CE535 - Lecteur CD SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CDP-CE535 SONY

CDP-CE535  1999 by Sony Corporation

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

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

The instructions in this manual are for model CDP-CE535.

• 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 hints and tips for making the task easier.

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.

Using the Display 10 Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc 12 Locating a Specific Disc 13 Locating a Specific Track 14 Locating a Particular Point in a Track 14 Playing Repeatedly 14 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 15 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 16 Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) 18 Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) 20

GB Recording From CDs

Recording Your Own Program 21 Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit) 21 Fading In or Out 22 Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search) 23

Check that you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for CONTROL A1 ) (supplied for Canadian models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

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. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) CONTROL A1

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

What cords will I need?

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 don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

4GB Audio cord (supplied) (1)

If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL A1) jack

When connecting an 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.

Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 (or

CONTROL A1) jack. You can simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. For details, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control System” instructions.

2ND LINE CD IN CD OUT L L R R You can adjust the output level to the amplifier

Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote. You can reduce the output level up to –20 dB. When you reduce the output level, “ FADE ” appears in the display.

If you press the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote while recording, the recording level will change even when it is preset on the tape deck, etc.

• 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 that you cannot use fading in or out (page 22) and Time Fade (page 23) functions when making this connection. POC-15 Optical cable (not supplied) CD player

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Digital component

DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL When using another Sony CD player together with this player

You can make the supplied remote effective only for this player. • When using a player equipped with the COMMAND MODE selector: Leave the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD 1 which is set at the factory and set that of another player to CD 2 or CD 3. Then set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote supplied for each player accordingly. • When using a player not equipped with the COMMAND MODE selector: The command mode of the player without the COMMAND MODE selector is set to CD 1. Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player and the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD 2 or CD 3.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Transporting the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms back to their original position. 1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray. 2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. “–NO DISC–” appears in the display. 3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press 1/u to turn off the player.

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.

What cords will I need?

Connecting Another CD Player

If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, or 300 discs can be inserted and which is equipped with the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL A1) jack and the command mode of that player can be set to CD 3, you can control that player as the second player with this player. After connecting this player and an amplifier, follow the procedure below. Be sure to turn off the power of each player before making this connection. COMMAND MODE

• Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be connected.)

• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (supplied for Canadian models only)

Connect the players with an audio cord (see also

“Hookups” on page 5). CDP-CE535

2ND LINE CD IN To LINE OUT OUT L L R R CDP-CE535

Connect the players with a monaural (2P) miniplug cord.

To 2ND CD IN For details on this connection, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control

System” instructions.

Set the COMMAND MODE selector of each player.

Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD 1 or CD 2, and set that of the second player to CD 3.

COMMAND MODE CD To audio input

For details on how to operate the second player, see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 18 and “Playing Alternately” on page 20.

6GB Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC outlets.

• Do not connect a player other than that you use as the second player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player. • When connecting a second CD player, do not connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of this player to the amplifier.

7GB Basic Operations

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM DISC 1

DISC CHECK OPEN/CLOSE EXCHANGE I/u

PHONES Connect the headphones.

• See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup information.

Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player.

Press 1/u to turn on the player. Press § OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.

With the label side up

To place other discs, press DISC SKIP and place the discs in the order you want to play.

Each time you press the button, the disc tray turns and you can place the discs in the empty disc compartments. The player plays the disc in front of you first.

Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous

Play mode. Each time you press the CONTINUE button, “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC” appears in the display.

ALL DISCS All discs in the player consecutively in the order of disc number

1 DISC Only the disc you’ve selected

You can select the disc you want to start playing first

Press one of the DISC 1 – 5 buttons. You can adjust the output level to the amplifier Z Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote. You can reduce the output level up to –20 dB. When you reduce the output level, “ ” appears in the display. The headphones volume will also change when you adjust the output level.

The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once (Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

· P p DISC SKIP DISC 1 – 5

FADE CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM DISC 1

REPEAT DISC CHECK OPEN/CLOSE EXCHANGE I/u

If you press the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote while recording, the recording level will change even when it is preset on the tape deck, etc.

Resume play after pause

Go to the next track

Turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise

Go back to the preceding track

Turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise

Select a disc directly

Stop play and remove the CD Press § OPEN/CLOSE Basic Operations

Display information while playing a disc

You can check information about the disc using the display.

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

TIME/TEXT Press TIME/TEXT before you start playing.

The display shows the current disc number, the total number of tracks, total playing time and music calendar.

Current track number

The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played.

Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks

Checking the remaining time

Each time you press the TIME/TEXT button while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below.

Playing time of the current track

Total number of tracks

The information also appears when you press the

§ OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. The tracks numbered over 20 cannot be displayed in the music calendar.

Remaining time on the current track

If the track number exceeds 24,

“– – – –” appears instead of the remaining time.

Notes on the disc number indications

• The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc is ready to be played. • When all the tracks on a disc have been played, the semicircle around the disc number disappears. • When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the semicircled disc number disappears.

Remaining time on the disc

This information is available only in

Continuous Play mode.

Checking the information of CD TEXT discs

CD TEXT discs have information, such as the disc titles or artist names, memorized in a blank space on the discs where there is no information on normal discs. The display shows the CD TEXT information of the disc so that you can check the current disc title, artist name and track title. When the player detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD-TEXT” indication lights up in the display. Each time you press the TIME/TEXT button, the display changes as shown in the charts below.

• While playing a disc

This information also appears when the player locates the track.

• Before you start playing

Remaining time on the current track

If the track number exceeds 24,

“– – – –” appears instead of the remaining time.

* The display shows the current disc number, total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc for a few seconds before returning to the disc title indication.

Remaining time on the disc

This information is available only in

Continuous Play mode.

If each CD TEXT information has more than 12 characters, the first 12 characters light up after all the characters scrolled in the display.

Note This player can only display the disc titles, track titles and artist names from CD TEXT discs. The other CD TEXT information cannot be displayed.

To play disc highlights Z Some CD TEXT discs have a feature to play only the highlights of the discs. When you select such a disc, “HIGH LIGHT” appears in the display.

Press HIGH-LIGHT on the remote to start playing disc highlights in the stop mode. “HIGH LIGHT” flashes in the display while playing disc highlights.

Selecting the language of the CD TEXT information

You can select the language used to display the CD TEXT information when you select a CD TEXT disc with multi-language information. Once you select the language, the display shows the information in the selected language until you turn off the player. If the player cannot read the language memorized in a CD TEXT disc, the player shows “(other lang).”

Press INPUT in stop mode.

Turn ≠ AMS ± until “SELECT LANG.” appears in the display.

Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc

You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check what discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting play of the current disc. EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP

The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it doesn’t stop playing.

Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.

The player plays the disc on the left side compartment after the current disc, and then the one on the right side compartment.

The disc tray turns and other two disc compartments appear.

Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.

The disc tray closes.

Turn ≠ AMS ± until the language you want appears in the display.

Push ≠ AMS ± to select the language.

“Reading Text” appears momentarily, then the display shows the information in the selected language.

To check the current language

1 Press INPUT while playing a CD TEXT disc. 2 Turn ≠ AMS ± until “SHOW LANG.” appears in the display, then push ≠ AMS ±. The current language appears momentarily. You can also check the current language while selecting a CD TEXT disc without multi-language information.

If you select a CD TEXT disc which does not contain the information of the selected language, the display shows the information in another language according to the disc‘s preference.

12GB While the disc tray is open by pressing the EX-CHANGE button

• If the play of the current disc ends, the player stops playing. If the disc is played in 1 DISC Repeat Play mode (see page 15), the current disc starts playing again. • In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (see page 15), tracks are reshuffled on the current disc. • In Program Play mode (see page 16), only the tracks on the current disc are played. • Do not push the disc tray to close it in Step 5, as you may damage the player.

Locating a Specific Disc

You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc. DISC 1 – 5

DISC CHECK You can extend the playing time during scanning the discs

Press DISC CHECK repeatedly until the playing time you want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the playing time changes cyclically.

• When you press the DISC CHECK button, the play mode automatically changes to ALL DISCS Continuous Play mode. • When you’ve opened the disc tray by pressing the EX-CHANGE button, you cannot use the DISC CHECK function. • Even if you press the DISC CHECK button while “REPEAT” appears in the display (see page 14), the player stops after scanning all the discs once. DISC Number buttons ENTER ·

DISC SKIP while playing a disc

The next or succeeding

discs Z DISC SKIP + repeatedly until you find the disc

The current or preceding

discs Z DISC SKIP – repeatedly until you find the disc

A specific disc directly

When using the remote, follow the procedure below. 1 Press DISC. 2 Press the number button of the disc. 3 Press ENTER.

A disc while checking the labels

DISC CHECK while the disc tray is open. The disc tray turns to show you each disc label.

When the disc you want comes in front of you, press · to continue playing.

A disc by scanning the first track of each disc for 10 seconds

DISC CHECK before you start playing while the disc tray is closed. When you find the disc you want, press · to continue playing.

Locating a Specific Track

You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) control or number buttons on the remote.

Locating a Particular Point in a

Track You can also locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc.

) (forward) or 0 (backward) and

A point while monitoring the sound hold down until you find the point Number buttons >10 MUSIC SCAN

If “OVER” appears in the display, the disc has reached the end while you were pressing the ) button. Press 0 or turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise to go back.

The next or succeeding tracks

Turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press + repeatedly until you find the track.

The current or preceding tracks

Turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press =repeatedly until you find the track.

directly Z Press the number button of the track on the remote

A track by scanning each track for 10 seconds Z

Press MUSIC SCAN on the remote before you start playing. When you find the track you want, press · to start playing.

When you directly locate a track numbered over 10 Z Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons on the remote. To enter “0,” use button 10/0.

Example: To play track number 30 Press >10 first, then 3 and 10/0.

You can extend the playing time during Music Scan

Press MUSIC SCAN repeatedly until the playing time you want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the playing time changes cyclically.

14GB A point quickly by

) (forward) or 0 (backward) and observing the display hold down until you find the point. You will not hear the sound during the during pause operation.

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

REPEAT 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

ALL DISCS Continuous

All the tracks on all discs

1 DISC Continuous Play

All the tracks on the current disc

All the tracks on all discs in random orders

All the tracks on the current disc in random orders

To cancel Shuffle Play

You can start Shuffle Play while playing

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

You can specify discs during Shuffle Play (Select

Shuffle Play) You can specify discs during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode, and the tracks on the specified discs are played in a random order. Press DISC 1 – 5 to specify the discs after Step 1. Semi-circles appear around the specified disc numbers in the display. To cancel the selected discs, press DISC 1 – 5 again. The semi-circles disappear. To return to ALL DISCS Shuffle Play, press SHUFFLE twice.

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 disc is played in any play mode. While the track you want is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display.

Shuffle Play on one disc

You can play all tracks on the specific disc in a random order.

Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears in the display.

Press DISC 1 – 5 to start 1 DISC Shuffle Play on the selected disc. indication appears while the player is

The “shuffling” the tracks.

Playing in Random Order

(Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you’ve specified.

To cancel Shuffle Play

You can start Shuffle Play while playing

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

Shuffle Play on all discs

You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order.

Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears in the display.

Press · to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play. indication appears while the player is

The “shuffling” the tracks.

Creating Your Own Program

(Program Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs and create your own program. The program can contain up to 32 “steps” — one “step” may contain a track or a whole disc. PROGRAM

Turn ≠ AMS ± until the track number you want appears in the display.

The track number being programmed flashes and the total playing time including the track appears in the display.

Push ≠ AMS ± to select the track.

MIN Last programmed track

CHECK Track number being programmed

PROGRAM After one second

If you’ve made a mistake

Press CLEAR, then repeat Steps 3 and 4.

Creating a program on the player

“PROGRAM” appears in the display. If a program is already stored, the last step of the program appears in the display. When you want to erase the whole program, hold down CLEAR until “CLEAR” appears in the display (see page 18).

All tracks on other discs

Other tracks on the same disc

Other tracks on other discs

Press · to start Program Play.

Press DISC 1 – 5 to select the disc.

To cancel Program Play

“AL” in the display stands for “all” tracks.

When you want to program the whole disc as one step, skip Steps 3 to 4, and go to Step 5.

16GB To program other discs or tracks, do the following:

You can create your program while checking the disc labels

While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 6 with pressing the DISC SKIP button to check the disc labels. If you close the disc tray before Step 6, the total playing time appears in the display after a while. Note that, if the programmed track number isn’t found on the disc, that step is automatically erased.

The program remains even after the Program Play ends

Press ENTER to select the track.

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

Last programmed track

PROGRAM The program remains until you erase it or turn off the player

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 aren’t 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.

To program other discs or tracks, do the following:

Creating a program using the remote Z To program

All tracks on other discs

Other tracks on the same disc

Other tracks on other discs

STEP After one second

DISC The total playing time doesn’t appear when:

—You have programmed a track whose number exceeds 20. —The total playing time of the program exceeds 200 minutes.

“PROGRAM” appears in the display. Press DISC. 1

Press · to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

Press the number button of the disc.

You can select a track directly using the number buttons

Press the number button of the track in Step 5. To select a track numbered over 10, use the >10 button (see page 14).

Press ENTER to select the disc.

MIN You can create your program while checking the disc labels

When you want to program the whole disc as one step, skip Steps 5 to 6, and go to Step 7.

Press =/+ until the track number you want appears in the display.

Track number being programmed

A While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 8 with pressing the DISC SKIP button to check the disc labels. If you close the disc tray before Step 8, the total playing time appears in the display after a while.

Note that, if the programmed track number isn’t found on the disc, that step is automatically erased.

The total playing time doesn’t appear when: —You have programmed a track whose number exceeds 20. —The total playing time of the program exceeds 200 minutes.

Checking the track order

You can check your program before or after you start playing. Press CHECK. Each time you press this button, the display shows the track (the disc and track numbers) or the disc (the disc number and “AL” indication) of each step in the programmed order. After the last step in the program, the display shows “END” and returns to the original display. If you check the order after you start playing, the display shows only the remaining steps.

Controlling Another CD Player

(Advanced Mega Control) This unit can control a second CD player (see “Connecting Another CD Player” on pages 6 and 7). Even when a second CD player is connected, the controls on both of the units will function. When you press the play button on either unit, the operating player stops and the resting player starts. Note that depending on the player, you may not be able to operate all the functions of the second CD player.

Changing the track order

You can change your program before you start playing. To

Press CHECK until the track you don’t want appears in the display, then press

CLEAR Erase the last track in the program

Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track will be cleared.

Add tracks to the end of the program

Follow the programming procedure

Erase the whole program completely

Hold down CLEAR until

“CLEAR” appears in the display. Create a new program following the programming procedure.

The controls indicated in the illustration below are effective while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.

Playing discs of the second CD player

The MEGA CONTROL button lights up and the display shows the current disc number of the second player. Current disc number ALL DISCS DISC

Select the play mode you want.

To program tracks, use the controls on the second player.

Press · to start playing.

The play starts and the display shows the current disc and track numbers and the playing time of the track. While the MEGA CONTROL button is lit, you can control the second player with the controls on this player as follows:

Locate a disc while the second player is set to Continuous

± until the display shows the disc number you want, then push AMS ≠ (DISC) ±

Press 0 (–AMS+) ) until the display shows the track number you want

• To do other operations, use the controls on the second player or the supplied remote.

• The AMS buttons (=/+) and search buttons (0/)) on the remote operate the second player as indicated on the remote.

This player starts loading. (Loading takes about one minute.)

If each Disc Memo of the second CD player has more than 12 characters, the first 12 characters of each are loaded to this player.

Labeling discs of the second CD player

You can label discs of the second CD player or change the Disc Memos loaded from the second CD player.

The MEGA CONTROL button lights up.

To control the second player directly using the supplied remote

Set CD 1/2/3 on the remote to CD 3 which is the same position as the COMMAND MODE selector on the rear panel of the second player.

± to select the disc you want, AMS then push ≠ (DISC) ±.

Press MEGA CONTROL. The MEGA CONTROL button goes off and you can control this player.

± until “ DISC MEMO” AMS appears in the display, then push ≠ (DISC) ±.

Input the new Disc Memo following the procedure in “Labeling Discs” on pages 24 to 26.

To control this player again

• You cannot locate a particular point in a track of the second player using the controls on this player.

• Some controls on this player work on the second player differently from they do to this player.

The new Disc Memos are stored on this player’s memory, so you cannot display them on the second CD player.

Loading the Disc Memos of the second CD player

If the second CD player has the Disc Memo function (see page 24), you can load the Disc Memos of the second CD player to this player’s memory and display them on this player.

Turn ≠ AMS ± until “LOADING MEMO” appears in the display.

SEC LOADING MEMO CD1

Playing Alternately (No-Delay

Play/X-Fade Play) When you connect the second player, you can play tracks in this player and those in the second player alternately in any play mode (see “Connecting Another CD Player” on pages 6 and 7). Select one of the following methods: • No-Delay Play: The current player changes at each track. Each time the current player changes to the other player, the other player starts play without a break in sound immediately after the current player ends play. The other player skips the lead-in portion and starts playing from where the sound actually begins. • X-Fade Play: The current player changes at each track or at the specified interval. You can select the interval among 30, 60 and 90 seconds. Each time the current player changes to the other player, the sound from both players is mixed. The current player ends play by fading out, and the other player starts play by fading in. ·

Press · to start playing.

The MEGA CONTROL button lights up while the track in the second player is selected.

To check the X-Fade mode status

Press X-FADE once. The X-Fade mode status appears momentarily.

To cancel No-Delay/X-Fade Play

Press the corresponding button repeatedly until the button goes off. The current player continues playing.

You can change the method (No-Delay or X-Fade) during play

Press the corresponding button (NO DELAY or X-FADE) following the procedure in Step 2.

You can start X-Fade whenever you like

Press FADER during X-Fade Play. Even after you have set the X-Fade mode and started XFade Play, you can start X-Fade manually at the point you like. Note that you cannot do this operation while the sound from both players is mixed.

• The play starts from the second player if you start play while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit. • When one player has played all the discs/tracks in the player ahead of the other player, the play stops. • Do not use the controls on the second player during No-Delay/X-Fade Play. They may not work correctly.

Select the play mode you want on each player.

When you select No-Delay Play

Press NO DELAY. The NO DELAY button lights up. When you select X-Fade Play Each time you press the X-FADE button, the indication (X-Fade mode) appears as follows: nX-FADE off n at track end n after 30 sec after 90 sec N

after 60 sec N To change the current player each time a whole track is finished, select “at track end.”

To change the current player at the specified interval, press X-FADE repeatedly until the interval you want appears in the display.

20GB Recording From CDs

Recording Your Own Program

You can record the program you’ve created on a tape, etc. The program can contain up to 32 steps. By inserting a pause during programming, you can divide the program into two for recording on both sides of a tape.

·P Recording a CD by Specifying

Tape Length (Time Edit) The player automatically creates a program that will fit the length of the tape, keeping the original order of the disc. The program can contain up to 32 steps (a pause inserted between steps is counted as one step). Note that tracks numbered over 20 cannot be programmed automatically. · P DISC SKIP

Create your program (for side A when recording on a tape) while checking the total playing time indicated in the display.

Follow Steps 1 through 5 in “Creating a program on the player” on page 16. The indication appears in the display.

Press DISC SKIP to select the disc.

Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you start playing until “TIME EDIT” appears and “A” in the indication flashes in the display.

When you record on both sides of the tape, press

P to insert a pause. indications appear in the The “PAUSE” and display and the playing time is reset to “0.00.” When you record on one side of the tape, skip this step and go to Step 4.

A pause is counted as one step

Press 0 or ) to specify the tape length.

Each time you press these buttons, the display changes as shown below with the tape length of one side.

n C-46 23.00 N You can program up to 31 steps when you insert a pause.

Repeat Steps 2 through 5 in “Creating a program on the player” to create the program for side B.

Start recording on the deck and then press · on the player.

When you record on both sides of the tape, the player pauses at the end of the program for side A.

n C-90 45.00 N Press EDIT/TIME FADE to have the player create the program.

The music calendar shows the tracks to be recorded for side A. “B” in the indication flashes in the display. B

When you record on both sides of the tape, press

EDIT/TIME FADE again. The player inserts a pause, then creates the program for side B. The music calendar shows the programmed tracks. When you record on one side of the tape, skip this step.

Start recording on the deck and then press · on the player.

When you record on both sides of the tape, the player pauses at the end of the program for side A.

When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing.

You can check and change your program See page 18. A The indication appears while checking the program B for side A and while checking the program for side B.

21GB Recording From CDs

When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing.

You can program the tracks you want in advance

You can manually fade the sound in or out to prevent tracks from starting or ending abruptly. Note that you cannot use this effect when you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

Select the tracks before doing the above procedure. The player creates a program from the remaining tracks.

·P You can freely specify the tape length

Set the tape length using the ≠ AMS ± control in Step 3. Example: When the tape length of one side is 30 minutes and 15 seconds 1 To set the minutes, turn ≠ AMS ± until “30” appears in the display, then push ≠ AMS ±. 2 To set the seconds, turn ≠ AMS ± until “15” appears in the display, then push ≠ AMS ±.

You can check and change the program

FADER EDIT/TIME FADE

Press FADER Start play fading in

During pause. FADE lights up in the display and the Q indication flashes. The play fades in.

When you want to start fading out.

FADE lights up in the display and the q indication flashes. The play fades out and the player pauses.

Fading lasts for about 5 seconds. However, when you press the FADER button during Music Scan (see page 14), the play fades out for about 2 seconds.

Changing the fading time

You can change the fading time from 2 to 10 seconds before fading in or out. If you don’t change it, fading lasts for 5 seconds.

Press FADER before you start playing.

“FADE 5 SEC” appears in the display.

Press 0/) to specify the fading time.

Fading out at the specified time

(Time Fade) You can have the player fade out automatically by specifying the playing time. Once you set the Time Fade, it works twice, that is, the play fades out at the end of both sides of a tape.

n - -. - - N Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH.

“PEAK” flashes in the display and the player starts scanning the disc searching for the highest peak level. After scanning all the tracks, the player repeats the portion with the highest peak level.

Adjust the recording level on the deck.

Press p on the player to stop Peak Search.

“PEAK” disappears from the display.

n C-74 37.00 N Press · to start playing.

At the specified time the play fades out and the player pauses. “B” in the indication appears in the display. B

Press 0 or ) to specify the playing time.

Each time you press these buttons, the display changes as shown below with the playing time of one side. n C-46 23.00 N

The player locates the highest level among the tracks to be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before you start recording.

Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you start playing until and “A” in the indication appear in the display.

Adjusting the Recording Level

To record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing.

Again, the play fades out at the specified time.

You can change discs during Time Fade

• The portion with the highest level may differ every time you try the adjustment on the same disc. The difference is, however, so slight that you won’t find any problem in adjusting the recording level precisely. • Peak Search does not operate while you open the disc tray by pressing the EX-CHANGE button.

The specified fade-out time is counted only during playing. So, you can change discs if the play ends before the specified fade-out time (for example, when you record CD-singles on a tape).

You can fade in to resume playing in Step 4

After you reverse the tape, press FADER.

If you press the 0 or ) button during Time Fade Play, Time Fade will be canceled.

23GB Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

What You Can Do With the

Labeling discs on the player

The player can store two 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 one month.

You can store this information:

Label discs using up to 12 characters

Delete Bank (page 26)

Delete unwanted tracks and store only the tracks you want

Turn ≠ AMS ± until “DISC MEMO” appears in the display, then push ≠ AMS ±.

The flashing cursor (“) appears.

Turn ≠ AMS ± until the character you want appears in the display.

The cursor disappears and the first space for the Disc Memo flashes. As you turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise, the characters appear in the following order. Turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise to go back to the previous character.

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.

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Erasing all Custom Files of all discs

Turn off the player. While holding down CLEAR, press 1/u to turn on the player. “ALL ERASE” appears in the display, and all Custom Files will be erased.

DISC S Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)

You can label discs using up to 12 characters and have the player display the Disc Memo each 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.

Push ≠ AMS ± to select the character.

The selected character lights up, and the flashing cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input. ALL DISCS

DISC S When you select a CD TEXT disc

The disc title is stored as the Disc Memo automatically. If the disc title has more than 12 characters, the first 12 characters of the disc title are stored (see page 11). Note that you cannot change the Disc Memo of the CD TEXT disc.

If you have made a mistake

Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct characters.

24GB Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input more characters.

Scene CDs or Track You Want Storing Information (Custom Files)

Press INPUT to store the Disc Memo.

Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to assign Disc Memos to other discs.

Labeling discs using the remote Z

ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY

DISC/CAPS QZ ENTER SPACE DEL Characters assigned to each number button

Example: To select the letter E Press the number button 3 twice.

Press the number button of the disc you want to assign a Disc Memo, and then ENTER.

The flashing cursor (“) appears.

Press DISC/CAPS to find the letter type you want.

Each time you press the button, the letter type changes cyclically among capital letters (ABC), small letters (abc) and numbers (123). To select a symbol, you have to select the capital or small letter type.

Press ENTER to select the character.

The selected character lights up, and the flashing cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input. You can also go to the next space by pressing other number buttons.

Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to input more characters.

Press MEMO INPUT to store the Disc Memo.

Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to assign Disc Memos to other discs.

To input a letter, press the number button corresponding to the letter you want (indicated beside each number button).

The cursor disappears and the first space for the Disc Memo flashes. Each time you press the button, the letter changes cyclically among the ones indicated beside the button. To input symbols, press the number button 1 repeatedly until the symbol you want appears in the display.

25GB Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

If you have made a mistake while inputting the character

Storing Specific Tracks

To correct the character which has been input

1 Press 0 or ) until the cursor moves next to the incorrect character. ALL DISCS

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.

CONTINUE SHUFFLE CD1

2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.

To correct the character currently being input

1 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character. 2 Input the correct character.

Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start playing.

Press CHECK repeatedly until the track you want to delete appears in the display.

To insert a character between the input characters

Press 0 or ) until the cursor moves next to the point you want to insert, and enter the character.

Erasing the Disc Memo 1

The Disc Memo disappears.

“DELETE” and “OFF” appear in the display.

ALL DISCS Follow Steps 1 and 3 in “Labeling discs on the player” on page 24 to select the Disc Memo you want to erase.

3 Input the correct character.

If you want to recover the track, press CLEAR again.

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to delete more tracks.

You can recover all the tracks you have deleted Hold down CLEAR until “ALL SELECT” appears in the display.

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).

26GB Additional Information

Additional Information

On safety • Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not use any commercially available stabilizer. If you do, the disc and the player may be damaged. • After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

• 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, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

27GB Additional Information

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.

/Check that the player is connected securely. /Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly. /Adjust the output level using the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote. The CD does not play. /There’s no CD inside the player (“–NO DISC–” appears). Insert a CD. /Place the CD with the label side up on the disc tray correctly. /Clean the CD (see page 27). /Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 27). /Place the CD in the correct position on the disc tray. The remote does not function. /Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the player. /Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the player. /Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. /Set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote according to the position of the COMMAND MODE selector at the rear panel of the player. The player functions incorrectly. /The microcomputer chips may be operating incorrectly. Turn the power off, then turn it back on to reset the player.

Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)

Emission duration: continuous

* This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.

2 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB Signal-to-noise ratio

More than 107 dB Dynamic range

More than 98 dB Harmonic distortion

More than 100 dB Output

Maximum output level

LINE OUT Phono jacks

–18 dBm output connector

Power requirements Where purchased

220 V - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

14 W Dimensions (approx.)

(17 × 4 3/4 × 15 1/2 in.) incl. projecting parts

5.4 kg (11 lbs 15 oz)

Supplied accessories

Audio cord (2 phono plugs – 2 phono plugs) (1) Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (supplied for Canadian models only) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Playback Continuous Play 8 X-Fade Play 20 No-Delay Play 20 Playing alternately 20 Program Play 16 Repeat Play 14 Shuffle Play 15 Program 16 changing 18 checking 18 for recording 21

Changing the Disc Memos 19 Connecting 4 another CD player 6 Continuous Play 8 Controlling another CD player 18 Custom Files Delete Bank 26 Disc Memo 24 what you can do with 24

R Recording 21 a program 21 using Time Edit 21

Remaining time 10 Remote control 4 Repeating 14 Replacing discs while playing a disc 12

E Editing. See Recording

Erasing Custom Files 24 Delete Bank 26 Disc Memo 26

S Scanning. See Music Scan

Searching. See Locating Select Shuffle Play 15 Selecting the language 12 Shuffle Play 15 Storing information about CDs 24 specific tracks 26

H, I, J, K T Time Edit 21

Time Fade 23 Total playing time 10 Troubleshooting 28

L Labeling a disc 24

Loading the Disc Memos Locating by monitoring 14 by observing the display 14 by scanning 13, 14 directly 13, 14 using AMS 14 while checking the labels 13

Disc tray 8 Display 10 g 4

PHONES Lecture continue

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<=>?@[\]^_{|}ALL DISCS ENTER CLEAR MEMO INPUT

Dimensions (approx.)

(17 × 4 3/4 × 15 1/2 pouces) parties saillantes comprises

DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL DISC 5

PHONES Pulse § OPEN/CLOSE Operaciones básicas

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ENTER CLEAR MEMO INPUT Pulse DISC/CAPS.

DIGITAL OUT Conector –18 dBm

PHONES Anslut hörlurarna.

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ENTER CLEAR MEMO INPUT

PHONES C, D CD-TEXT 11

S Sony Corporation Printed in China