Sony Stereo System CDP CX400 User Manual

4-229-365-12 (1)  
Compact Disc  
Player  
Operating Instructions  
CDP-CX400  
2000 Sony Corporation  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Getting Started  
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4  
Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 4  
Connecting Another CD Player ......................................................................................... 6  
Inserting CDs ........................................................................................................................ 7  
Playing CDs  
Playing a CD ....................................................................................................................... 10  
Using the Display .............................................................................................................. 11  
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................... 12  
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ..................................................................................... 14  
Playing the Disc Just Inserted (Easy Play) ..................................................................... 14  
Playing Discs in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) .............................................. 15  
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................... 16  
Using the Timer ................................................................................................................. 19  
Fading In or Out................................................................................................................. 19  
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
What You Can Do With the Custom Files ..................................................................... 20  
Labeling Discs (Disc Name) ............................................................................................. 20  
Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard.................................................... 23  
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ........................................................................... 24  
Grouping Discs (Group File)............................................................................................ 24  
Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File)............................................ 26  
Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) .......................................................................... 29  
Using the Player with Another Component  
Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) ....................................... 31  
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ...................................................... 32  
Controlling the Player by Another Unit ......................................................................... 33  
Additional Information  
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 34  
Notes on CDs ...................................................................................................................... 34  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 35  
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 35  
Index  
Index ..................................................................................................................... Back cover  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking  
Hooking Up the System  
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)  
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.  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
Size AA (LR6) batteries (2)  
DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
CONTROL A1  
CD player  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
You can control the player using the supplied remote.  
Insert two size AA (LR6) batteries (supplied) by  
matching the + and ends on the batteries to the  
diagram inside the battery compartment.  
Insert the negative () end first, then push in and down  
until the positive (+) end clicks into position.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
on the player.  
To an AC outlet  
To line output (L)  
To line output (R)  
To audio input  
Amplifier  
z 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.  
: Signal flow  
To an AC outlet  
Notes  
Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
What cords will I need?  
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 leave  
too near 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.  
Audio cord (supplied) (1)  
White  
(L)  
Red  
(R)  
White  
(L)  
Red  
(R)  
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Getting Started  
Hookups  
z 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 connect firmly to avoid hum and  
noise.  
Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 (or  
CONTROL A1) jack. You can simplify the operations of  
audio systems composed of separate Sony components.  
For details, refer to the supplementary CONTROL A1  
Control Systeminstructions.  
Amplifier  
CD player  
INPUT  
CD  
L
L
Connecting the AC power cord  
R
R
L
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
IN  
OUT  
ANALOG  
2ND CD  
R
Note on placement of the player  
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 an optical cable (not supplied). Take off the  
cap and plug in the optical cable.  
Be sure to place the player in a flat, horizontal place.  
If the player is left in a slanted position, it may cause a  
malfunction or damage the player.  
Note that you cannot use fading in or out (page 19) and  
Time Fade (page 19) functions when making this  
connection.  
Optical cable (not supplied)  
CD player  
Digital component  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
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.  
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Getting Started  
What cords will I need?  
Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be  
connected.)  
Connecting Another CD Player  
Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (supplied for Canadian  
models only)  
If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, 300,  
or 400 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.  
1
Connect the players with an audio cord (see also  
Hookupson page 5).  
CDP-CX400  
CDP-CX235, etc.  
LINE  
L
L
Be sure to turn off the power of each player before  
making this connection.  
OUT  
R
R
L
IN  
2ND CD  
OUT  
ANALOG  
To ANALOG OUT  
R
2
Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini-  
plug cord.  
CDP-CX400  
CDP-CX400  
CDP-CX235, etc.  
CONTROL A1  
To 2ND CD IN  
CONTROL A1  
To an AC outlet  
For details on this connection, refer to the  
supplementary CONTROL A1 Control System”  
instructions.  
3
Set the command mode of this player to CD1  
(factory setting) or CD2, and set that of the second  
player to CD3.  
Check the display for the current command mode  
of this player, if the mode is CD3, change the mode  
as described on the next page.  
CDP-CX235, etc.  
To audio output  
To  
CONTROL A1  
DISC
* D I S C - 1 * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
To an AC outlet  
Current command mode  
For details on how to operate the second player,  
see Controlling Another CD Playeron page 31  
and Playing Alternatelyon page 32.  
To audio input  
Amplifier  
4
Connect the AC power cord of both players to an  
AC outlet.  
: Signal flow  
To an AC outlet  
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Getting Started  
Notes  
Do not connect any player other than the one used 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.  
Inserting CDs  
You can insert up to 400 discs into this player.  
JOG  
OPEN/CLOSE  
?/1  
Changing the command mode of the player  
MENU/NO  
JOG  
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Top view of the disc slot  
Playing position  
Rotary table  
1
2
Press MENU/NO.  
Turn the JOG dial until Command Mode?”  
appears in the display.  
Loading position  
3
Push the JOG dial.  
The current command mode appears.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the player.  
Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.  
* C D 1 [ C D 2 ] C D 3 *  
ALL DISCS
CD2
Current command mode  
4
Turn the JOG dial to select CD1 or CD2, then push  
the JOG dial again.  
3
Turn the JOG dial until you find the disc slot  
where you want to insert a disc, while checking the  
disc number (written beside every slot and also  
indicated in the small display).  
Small  
display  
Disc number  
Disc slot at the loading position  
(continued)  
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Getting Started  
The disc number at the loading position appears in  
the display. If the disc has a Disc Name (see page  
20), the Disc Name appears instead of the disc  
number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number  
or the Disc Name changes.  
CAUTION  
Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor.  
The player cannot play an 8 cm CD. Do not insert an  
8 cm (3-inch) CD or an 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor  
(CSA-8). It may damage the player and disc.  
DISC
Do not move the player after inserting discs.  
Be sure to place the player in a flat, horizontal  
position. Do not place the player in a slanted  
position.  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Disc number or the Disc Name  
You can classify discs by using the Group File  
function or Artist Name function. This feature lets  
you easily find the disc you want to play. For  
details, see Grouping discs (Group File)on page  
24 and Classifying discs according to Artist Name  
(Artist File)on page 26.  
4
Insert a disc with the label side facing right.  
Do not move the player and avoid any physical  
shock after inserting discs.  
When transporting the player, remove all discs  
from the player.  
Make sure to insert the disc at a right angle to the  
rotary table.  
If the disc is not inserted into the slot completely (ex.  
when you press A), reinsert the disc at a right angle  
to the rotary table.  
With the label side  
facing right  
After inserting the disc, you can enter the original  
disc title to replace the disc number (see Labeling  
discs (Disc Name)on page 20) so you can locate it  
easily whenever you want to play it.  
DISC
Disc that is not fully inserted  
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Do not attach seals or stickers, etc. to CDs.  
If seals or stickers, etc. are attached to a CD, the  
player may not operate properly and the player or  
the disc may be damaged.  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.  
Close the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.  
Notes  
If you drop a disc into the player and/or the CD does  
not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop  
before inserting or removing discs.  
The front panel closes automatically when you press  
H. Be careful not to put your hand into the player  
after pressing H, otherwise your hand may be caught  
in the front panel.  
The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the  
loading position is set to the playing position.  
Always keep the front cover closed except when  
inserting or removing discs.  
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Getting Started  
Removing CDs  
After following steps 1 to 3 of Inserting CDson page  
7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.  
z To remove discs easily  
After following steps 1 to 3 of Inserting CDson page 7,  
press A (DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot  
moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you  
press A again, the disc returns to the loaded position. If  
the disc does not return to the loaded position, reinsert  
the disc.  
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Playing CDs  
Operations you way want to do during play  
Playing a CD  
To  
Do this  
You can play all the tracks on a disc in the original  
order (Continuous Play). You can also play up to 400  
discs consecutively. Make sure you have inserted the  
discs correctly as indicated on pages 7 and 8.  
Stop playback  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X.  
Resume playing after  
pause  
Press X or H.  
JOG  
?/1  
CONTINUE  
H
Go to the next disc Z  
Press DISC SKIP + once.  
Hold down the button to skip other  
discs.  
Go back to the  
preceding disc Z  
Press DISC SKIP once.  
Hold down the button to skip other  
discs.  
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Go to a specific track  
directly Z  
Press the number button of the track  
on the remote. When you directly  
locate a track numbered over 10,  
press >10 first, then the  
corresponding number buttons.  
1
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD playing  
position.  
Go to a point in a  
Press m (backward)/M  
track while monitoring (forward) on the remote and hold  
the sound Z down until you find the point.  
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the player.  
Go to a point in a track Press m (backward)/M  
by observing  
the display Z  
(forward) on the remote and hold  
down until you find the point  
during pause. You will not hear the  
sound during the operation.  
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC  
Continuous Play mode.  
Each time you press CONTINUE, ALL DISCSor  
1 DISCappears alternately in the display.  
Go to the next track  
Turn the . AMS > dial  
clockwise by one click.  
When you select The player plays  
Go back to the  
preceding track  
Turn the . AMS > dial  
counterclockwise by one click.  
ALL DISCS  
All discs in the player consecutively  
in the order of disc number. Empty  
disc slots are skipped.  
Stop playing and  
remove the disc  
Press OPEN/CLOSE.  
1 DISC  
Only the one disc you have selected.  
4
5
Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or  
Disc Name (see page 20) appears in the display to  
select the first disc (ALL DISCS) or the disc you  
want (1 DISC).  
z When you turn off the player  
The player remembers the last playing disc and the play  
mode: Continuous (on page 10), Shuffle (on page 15), or  
Program (on page 16). When you turn on the player  
again, the player plays the same disc in the same play  
mode.  
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Note  
Push the JOG dial to start playing and adjust the  
volume on the amplifier.  
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).  
If “  
appears in the large display, the disc has reached the  
end while you were pressing M. Turn the . AMS >  
dial counterclockwise or press m to go back.  
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Playing CDs  
Display information of the playing disc  
While playing a disc, the display shows the current  
disc number, track number, playing time of the track,  
and the next disc number.  
Using the Display  
You can check stored disc information, such as the Disc  
Names (see page 20) or Artist Names (see page 26), by  
using the display.  
Current disc number or Disc Name etc.  
DISC
Unlike a normal CD, a CD TEXT disc includes  
information such as the disc title or artist name. The  
display shows the CD TEXT information so that you  
can check the current disc title, artist name, and track  
title. When the player detects a CD TEXT disc, CD  
TEXTappears in the display. If your CD TEXT disc  
has multi-language capacity, MULTI CD TEXT”  
appears in the display. If you want to check the  
information in another language, refer to Selecting the  
language of the CD TEXT informationon page 12.  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Current track number  
Next disc number  
Playing time of the  
track  
NEXT DISC  
DISC  
SCROLL  
JOG  
MENU/NO  
Current disc number  
The large display shows up to 13 characters of the  
information. When you press SCROLL, all the  
information scrolls in the display.  
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The information is displayed as follows:  
When the Artist Name is assigned to the current  
disc  
Disc Name/ Assigned Artist Name  
When no Artist Name is assigned to the current  
disc  
Display information of the normal discs  
Disc Name  
Display information in stop mode  
The display shows the current disc number, total  
number of tracks, and total playing time of the disc.  
Display information of CD TEXT discs  
Current disc number or Disc Name etc.  
Display information in stop mode  
DISC
The display shows the disc title. When you press  
SCROLL, the disc title scrolls in the display. When you  
assign the artist Name (see page 26), the artist name  
also appears and scrolls in the display.  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Total number of tracks  
Total playing time  
DISC
S O N Y H I T S / H i t e  
DISC  
ALL DISCS
CD TEXT CD1
Display information while playing a disc  
The display shows the disc and track title alternately.  
When you press SCROLL, the disc title and track title  
scroll in the display.  
Current disc number  
The display shows up to 13 characters of the  
information. When you press SCROLL, all the  
information scrolls in the display.  
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Playing CDs  
The information is displayed as follows:  
When the Artist Name is assigned to the current  
disc  
Locating a Specific Disc  
Disc title of CD TEXT/ Assigned Artist Name  
When no Artist Name is assigned to the current  
disc  
NAME SEARCH  
JOG  
+100  
Disc title of CD TEXT/Artist name of CD TEXT  
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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, other lang.appears.  
DISC  
1
2
Press MENU/NO in stop mode.  
Select lang.?flashes.  
Number  
buttons  
S e l e c t * l a n g . ?  
ENTER  
NAME SCAN  
>10  
ALL DISCS
MULTI CD TEXT CD1
H
Push the JOG dial.  
The current operating language flashes.  
* * * E n g l i s h * * ?  
ALL DISCS
MULTI CD TEXT CD1
3
4
Turn the JOG dial until the language you want  
appears in the display.  
Push the JOG dial to select the language.  
Reading textappears momentarily, then the  
display shows the information in the selected  
language.  
Locating a disc on the player  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or  
Disc Name (see page 20) appears in the display. Push  
the JOG dial to start play.  
z You can check the current language  
1 Press MENU/NO while playing a CD TEXT disc.  
Show lang.?flashes.  
To skip discs quickly  
Press +100. Each time you press +100, the player skips  
100 discs.  
2 Push the JOG dial.  
The current language appears momentarily.  
You can also check the current language while selecting a  
CD TEXT disc without multi-language information.  
Note  
If you select a CD TEXT disc that does not contain the  
information of the selected language, the display shows the  
information in another language according to the discs  
priority.  
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Playing CDs  
To cancel Name Search  
Press NAME SEARCH again.  
Locating a disc directly using the remote Z  
1
Press DISC.  
Note  
The Name Search function on the player does not work  
during ALL DISCS shuffle play.  
2
Press the number button of the disc.  
Example: To enter number 35  
Press 3 then 5.  
To locate a disc by scanning each Disc Name  
(Name Scan) Z  
To enter number 100  
Press 1, then 10/0 twice.  
You can locate a desired disc quickly by scanning the  
3
Press ENTER to start play.  
Disc Names (see page 20) in the display.  
Note that you cannot use this function in the ALL  
DISCS Shuffle Play mode.  
Locating a disc by searching for a specific  
Disc Name (Name Search)  
1
Press NAME SCAN.  
NAME SCANappears in the display, and the  
Disc Names scroll in the display.  
You can search for and locate a desired disc by the first  
character of the Disc Name (see page 20). The Name  
Search function can display the Disc Name in  
alphabetical order.  
2
Press H when the Disc Name of the desired disc  
appears.  
The disc is set to the playing position, and the  
player starts playing.  
1
2
Press NAME SEARCH.  
NAME SEARCHappears in the display.  
In Program Play mode, the disc is added to the end  
of the program if you press ENTER instead of H.  
Turn the JOG dial to find the desired disc.  
As you turn the JOG dial, the Disc Names starting  
with the input character appear in the display.  
Note  
If NO ENTRYappears in the display, no disc has been  
labeled with the Disc Name. Try the Name Scan function  
again after labeling the discs.  
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
First character  
The following characters are displayed as the first  
character.  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X  
Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
If NOT FOUNDappears in the display while  
inputting the first character with the JOG dial, no  
disc has been labeled using the input character.  
Notes  
When searching for input characters, blanks and  
symbols before the first character in the Disc Name are  
ignored.  
When searching for input characters, upper and lower  
cases cannot be differentiated.  
3
Push the JOG dial to select the disc.  
In Program Play mode, the disc will be added to  
the end of the program.  
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Playing CDs  
Specifying the Next Disc to  
Play  
Playing the Disc Just Inserted  
(Easy Play)  
You can specify the next disc to play while playing a  
disc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode.  
You can play the disc that was just inserted in slot 1 by  
pressing only one button.  
EASY PLAY  
OPEN/CLOSE  
While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial. NEXT DISC”  
flashes in the display and the disc number or Disc  
Name (see page 20) changes as you turn the JOG dial.  
When the desired disc number or Disc Name appears  
in the display, stop turning the JOG dial.  
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NEXT DISC
* D I S C - 3 8 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
1
2
Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.  
Next disc number or the Disc Name  
Press EASY PLAY.  
Slot 1 moves into loading position.  
NEXT DISC  
DISC  
3
4
Insert the disc in slot 1.  
Current disc number  
Press EASY PLAY.  
The EASY PLAY button is lit and the player starts  
playing the disc in slot 1.  
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, push  
the JOG dial while playing the current disc.  
Note  
The Easy Play function can play only the disc in slot 1.  
To cancel the disc you have specified  
Press CONTINUE twice.  
To cancel the Easy Play function  
Press x.  
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Playing CDs  
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
Playing Discs in Various Modes  
(Repeat/Shuffle Play)  
Press REPEAT while playing a disc.  
REPEATappears in the display. The player repeats  
the discs/tracks as follows:  
You can play discs or tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
in any play mode.  
When the disc is played in  
The player repeats  
You can also have the player shufflethe tracks and  
play in random order (Shuffle Play). The player  
shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you  
specify.  
ALL DISCS Continuous  
Play (page 10)  
All tracks on all discs  
1 DISC Continuous Play  
(page 10)  
All tracks on the current disc  
SHUFFLE  
H
JOG  
REPEAT  
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play  
(page 15)  
All tracks on all discs in  
random order  
1 DISC Shuffle Play  
(page 16)  
All tracks on the current disc  
in random order  
Program Play (page 16)  
The same program  
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To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT twice.  
To repeat the current track  
While the track you want is being played, press  
REPEAT one or more times until REPEAT 1appears  
in the display.  
DISC  
To cancel Repeat 1 Play  
Press REPEAT.  
Number  
buttons  
Playing all tracks on all discs in random  
order  
ENTER  
1
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until ALL DISCSand  
SHUFFLEappear in the display.  
2
Press H.  
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play starts.  
appears in the display while the player is  
shuffling the discs or the tracks.  
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Playing CDs  
Playing all tracks on a specified disc in  
random order  
Creating Your Own Program  
(Program Play)  
1
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until 1 DISCand  
SHUFFLEappear in the display.  
You can arrange the order of the tracks and/or discs to  
create three different programs that are stored  
automatically. A program can contain up to 32 steps.”  
One stepmay contain a track or a whole disc.  
You can make programs using the controls on the  
remote or on the player. However, the programming  
procedures are different.  
2
Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number  
appears in the display.  
When using the remote, first press DISC, then  
press the number button of the disc.  
3
Press H.  
1 DISC Shuffle Play starts.  
JOG  
CHECK  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
appears in the display while the player is  
shuffling the tracks.  
To cancel Shuffle Play  
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Press CONTINUE.  
z You can start Shuffle Play while playing  
Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current  
track.  
. AMS >  
H
z You can go to the next disc during 1 DISC Shuffle  
Creating a program on the player  
Play Z  
Press DISC SKIP +.  
1
Press PROGRAM until the desired program  
number (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) appears in the  
display.  
z 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 random order,  
the next disc starts playing. If you want to skip to the  
next disc right away, push the JOG dial while playing the  
current disc.  
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  
CLEARappears in the display (see page 17).  
Notes  
2
3
Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number  
appears in the display.  
You cannot specify the next disc to play during ALL DISCS  
Shuffle Play.  
Even if you press x or turn off the player during ALL  
DISCS Shuffle Play, the player remembers which discs or  
tracks were played and which were not. Therefore, if you  
want to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play again from the  
beginning, be sure to repeat the procedure from step 1.  
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
PROGRAM 1
CD1
To program a whole disc, skip this step.  
Turn the . AMS > dial until the desired  
track number appears in the display.  
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
PROGRAM 1
CD1
Track number  
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Playing CDs  
4
Push the JOG dial.  
Checking the programmed order  
The disc being  
programmed  
You can check your program before or after you start  
playing.  
Playing order  
DISC
Press CHECK.  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
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,  
ALappears instead of the track number.) After the  
last step in the program, the display shows “– END –”  
and returns to the original display.  
PROGRAM 1
CD1
The track  
being programmed  
5
6
To program other discs/tracks, do the following:  
Repeat Step(s)  
2 and 4  
To program  
Changing the programmed order  
All tracks of another disc(s)  
Other tracks on the same disc  
Other tracks on other discs  
You can change your program before you start playing.  
3 and 4  
2 to 4  
You need to  
To  
Press CHECK until the track  
or disc you dont want  
appears in the display, then  
press CLEAR.  
Erase a track or disc  
Press H to start Program Play.  
To cancel Program Play  
Press CONTINUE.  
Press CLEAR. Each time you  
press the button, the last  
programmed track or disc  
will be cleared.  
Erase the last track or disc in  
the program  
z The programs remain even after Program Play ends  
When you press H in Program Play mode, you can play  
the same program again.  
Follow the programming  
procedure.  
Add tracks or discs to the end  
of the program  
z When you press PROGRAM to select Program Play  
during Continuous or Shuffle Play  
Hold down CLEAR until  
CLEARappears in the  
display to erase the whole  
program, then create a new  
program following the  
Erase the whole program  
completely  
The program is played after the current track.  
z The program remains until erased  
programming procedure.  
Even if you replace discs, the programmed disc and track  
numbers remain. Therefore, the player will play the new  
disc and track numbers. However, the programmed 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.  
Erasing the program stored in memory  
1
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in stop mode until  
the program number (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) you  
want to erase appears in the display.  
z You can select the program number (PROGRAM 1,2,  
or 3) by using the remote Z  
Press PROGRAM on the remote repeatedly until the  
desired program number appears in the display.  
2
Press and hold CLEAR until CLEARappears in  
the display.  
Note  
If you select Group Play mode (on page 26), Artist Play mode  
(on page 28), or Hit List (on page 29), Program Play will be  
canceled.  
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Playing CDs  
5
First press >10 then press the number button of the  
track.  
Creating a program using the remote Z  
When you select the track number less than 10,  
press 10/0 first, and then press the corresponding  
number to enter a track number from 1 to 9.  
PROGRAM  
The disc being  
Playing order  
programmed  
DISC  
DISC
Number  
buttons  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
PROGRAM 1
CD1
ENTER  
CLEAR  
>10  
The track  
being programmed  
CHECK  
H
6
7
To program other discs/tracks, do the following:  
To program  
Repeat Step(s)  
All tracks of another disc(s)  
Other tracks on the same disc  
Other tracks on other discs  
2 to 4  
5
2 to 5  
Press ENTER or H to start Program Play.  
To cancel Program Play  
Press CONTINUE.  
1
2
Press PROGRAM until the program number you  
want (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) appears in the display.  
Press DISC.  
z You can check or change the program by pressing the  
CHECK or CLEAR button on the remote Z  
See page 17.  
* * D I S C - [ * * _ ] *  
PROGRAM 1
CD1
3
4
Press the number button of the disc.  
* * D I S C - [ * 2 0 ] *  
PROGRAM 1
CD1
To program a whole disc, press ENTER and go to  
step 6.  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
PROGRAM 1
CD1
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Playing CDs  
Using the Timer  
Fading In or Out  
You can start playing a disc at any given time by  
connecting a timer (not supplied). Refer also to the  
instructions for the timer if you need help.  
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.  
Play mode buttons  
TIMER  
FADER  
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1
Press one of the play mode buttons to select the  
desired play mode.  
Press FADER  
To  
During pause. FADEflashes and  
FADE INappears in the display.  
The play fades in.  
Start play fading in  
2
3
Set TIMER on the player to PLAY.  
Set the timer to the desired time.  
The player turns off. When the set time comes, the  
player turns on and starts playing.  
When you want to start fading out.  
FADEflashes and FADE OUT”  
appears in the display. The play  
fades out and the player pauses.  
End play fading out  
4
After you have used the timer, set TIMER on the  
player to OFF.  
Note  
Fading lasts for about 5 seconds.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
What You Can Do With the  
Custom Files  
Labeling Discs (Disc Name)  
You can label discs using up to 20 characters and have  
the player display the Disc Name each time you select  
the disc. The Disc Name can be anything you like, such  
as a title, musicians name, category, or date of  
purchase. You can also label the discs in the second  
player.  
The player can store four types of information called  
Custom Filesfor 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 are erased if you do not use the  
player for about one month.  
z When you select a CD TEXT disc  
The disc title is automatically stored as the Disc Name.  
If the disc title has more than 20 characters, only the first  
20 characters of the disc title are stored (see page 11).  
When you replace a disc with a CD TEXT disc, the disc  
title of the CD TEXT disc is also stored automatically.  
Note that you cannot change the Disc Name of a  
CD TEXT disc.  
You can store this information:  
You can  
When you use  
Label discs using up to 20  
characters  
Disc Name (page 20)  
Delete unwanted tracks and store  
only the tracks you want  
Delete Bank (page 24)  
Group File (page 24)  
Artist File (page 26)  
z You can label discs while the front cover is open  
Group discs in up to eight groups,  
to locate them easily  
Labeling discs on the player  
Classify discs according to an  
artist name  
MENU/NO  
YES  
JOG  
Where are Custom Files stored?  
Custom Files are stored not on the disc, but in the  
players memory. Therefore you cannot use Custom  
Files when you play the disc on other players.  
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CLEAR  
. AMS >  
If you replace discs with Custom Files  
The Custom File information you have stored remains,  
since the Custom File information is assigned to each  
slot. Erase all the Custom Files (Disc Name, Delete  
Bank, Group File, and Artist File) of the old disc, and  
then file the new disc information in the Custom Files.  
1
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number to which  
you want to assign a Disc Name appears in the  
display.  
When you label a disc with the front cover closed,  
the disc number of the disc at the playing position  
appears.  
When you label a disc with the front cover open,  
the disc number at the loading position appears.  
Erasing all Custom Files of all discs  
1
2
3
Press MENU/NO.  
2
3
Press MENU/NO.  
NAME IN ?flashes.  
Turn the JOG dial until ALL ERASE ?appears.  
Push the JOG dial.  
The flashing cursor ( ) appears.  
Push the JOG dial.  
ALL ERASE ??flashes.  
4
Push the JOG dial.  
ALL ERASEappears in the display, and all  
Custom Files are erased.  
Note  
When you perform the operation as described above, all of  
your own settings are deleted and the original factory settings  
are restored.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
4
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character  
appears in the display.  
Changing the Disc Name  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in Labeling discs on the  
playeron page 20 to select the Disc Name you  
want to change.  
The cursor disappears and the first space for the  
Disc Name flashes.  
As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters  
appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial  
counterclockwise to go in reverse order.  
2
Turn the . AMS > dial to move the cursor to  
the position you want to change.  
When the cursor position is on a character, the  
character flashes but when the cursor position is  
on a blank space, the cursor ( ) appears in the  
display.  
(space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U  
V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w  
x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , . / : ; <  
= > ? @ _  
To change characters  
DISC
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character  
appears in the display.  
S * * * * * * * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
To add characters  
Push the JOG dial. The new blank space appears  
next to the selected character, then turn the JOG  
dial until the desired character appears in the  
display.  
5
Push the JOG dial to select the character.  
The selected character lights up, and the flashing  
cursor appears at the next space to be input.  
To erase characters  
DISC
Press CLEAR. The selected character disappears.  
S * * * * * * * * * * * *  
To erase all characters for the current Disc Name  
Turn the . AMS > dial to move the cursor to  
the first character, then press and hold CLEAR  
until all the characters are erased.  
ALL DISCS
CD1
To make a correction  
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct  
characters.  
3
4
Repeat step 2 to change more characters.  
Press YES to store the Disc Name.  
6
7
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input more characters.  
Press YES to store the Disc Name.  
The display shows the Disc Name.  
Erasing the Disc Name  
DISC
1
2
3
Follow steps 1 to 3 in Labeling discs on the  
playeron page 20 to select the Disc Name you  
want to erase.  
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Turn the . AMS > dial to move the cursor to  
the first character, then press and hold CLEAR  
until all the characters are erased.  
Repeat steps 1 to 7 to assign Disc Names to other  
discs.  
z To change the character type quickly while inputting  
characters  
Press YES.  
The Disc Name disappears.  
Press SCROLL in step 4 above. The character on the  
cursor changes to the first character of each character  
type. Each time you press SCROLL, the character type  
changes as follows:  
t A  
t a  
t 0  
t !  
t (space)  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
To input symbols, press the number button 1  
repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the  
display.  
Labeling discs using the remote Z  
&!?  
ABC  
JKL  
DEF  
SPACE  
GHI  
MNO  
WXYZ  
DISC  
DEL  
CAPS  
PQRS  
TUV  
Number  
buttons  
>
10  
ENTER  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
Characters  
assigned to  
each number  
button  
NAME INPUT  
./>  
Example: To select the letter E  
Press the number button 3 twice.  
t D t E t F  
Press 3.  
Press 3.  
Press 3.  
To insert a space, press SPACE once.  
To input a number, press CAPS twice to change  
the letter type, then press the desired number  
button.  
1
2
Press DISC.  
Press the number button of the disc you want to  
label, then press ENTER.  
6
Press > to select the character.  
The selected character lights up, and the flashing  
cursor appears at the next space to be input.  
You can also go to the next space by pressing other  
number buttons.  
3
4
Press NAME INPUT.  
The flashing cursor ( ) appears.  
Press CAPS to find the desired letter type.  
Each time you press the button, the letter type  
changes cyclically among capital letters (A), small  
letters (a), and numbers (1). To select a symbol,  
select the capital or small letter type. The selected  
letter type appears in the display.  
7
8
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to input more characters.  
Press ENTER to store the Disc Name.  
The Disc Name lights up in the display.  
DISC
DISC
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
* * * * * * * * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to assign Disc Names to  
other discs.  
Letter type  
5
To input a letter, press the number button  
corresponding to the desired letter (indicated  
beside each number button).  
The cursor disappears and the first space for the  
Disc Name flashes.  
Each time you press the button, the letter changes  
cyclically among the ones indicated beside the  
button.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
z If you make a mistake while inputting the  
character(s)  
Storing Custom File  
Information Using a Keyboard  
To correct a character that was input  
1 Press . or > until the cursor moves to the  
incorrect character.  
You can store the Disc Name for each disc, one by one,  
using an IBM-compatible PC keyboard* (not supplied).  
DISC
S O N Y H E T S * * * * *  
* The keyboards power consumption must be 120 mA or  
less.  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Keyboard jack  
2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.  
DISC
S O N Y H T S * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
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DISC
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
1
Connect a keyboard to the keyboard jack on the  
front panel of the player.  
ALL DISCS
CD1
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To correct the character currently being input  
1 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.  
2 Input the correct character.  
To insert a character(s) between the input characters  
Press . or > until the cursor moves next to the  
point you want to insert, and enter the character(s).  
2
3
After selecting the desired disc on the player, press  
the Enter key.  
Input the desired characters, then press the Enter  
key to store the information.  
z You can delete all characters of a selected item  
While holding down the Shift key, press the Delete key.  
Notes  
If the cursor keys do not work correctly and you cannot  
complete the task using the keyboard, disconnect the  
keyboard then reconnect it to the player and try again.  
If the keyboard is not a USA model (shown below), the  
characters may be input differently from those on the keys.  
(
9
)
0
~
!
1
@
2
#
3
$
4
%
5
&
7
+
=
^
6
8
-
{
[
}
]
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
Caps Lock  
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
Enter  
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
<
>
?
Shift  
Ctrl  
Shift  
Ctrl  
Alt  
Alt  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
Storing Specific Tracks  
(Delete Bank)  
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 classify discs into eight groups. Each disc can  
be put into only one group.  
Once you classify discs, you can enjoy Continuous,  
Shuffle, or Repeat Play within a certain group (Group  
Play).  
You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the  
tracks you want. When you select the disc containing a  
Delete Bank, the player will play only the remaining  
tracks.  
CONTINUE SHUFFLE CHECK  
CLEAR  
JOG  
CONTINUE SHUFFLE CHECK CLEAR MENU/NO JOG  
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Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start  
playing.  
. AMS >  
GROUP FILE  
GROUP1-8  
H
2
3
Turn the JOG dial to select the disc.  
Assigning discs to groups  
Press CHECK repeatedly until the track you want  
to delete appears in the display.  
1
2
3
4
Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start  
playing.  
DISC
Turn the JOG dial to select the disc you want to  
assign to a group.  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Press GROUP FILE.  
Select G1-G8appears in the display.  
4
Press CLEAR.  
DELETEand OFFappear in the display.  
Press one of the GROUP1-8 buttons to which you  
want to assign the disc.  
DISC
GROUP FILEand the group number appear in  
the display and the disc is assigned to that group.  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
DELETE  
CD1
If you want to recover the track, press CLEAR  
again.  
Deleting discs from a group  
To delete a disc from a group  
1 Turn the JOG dial until the disc number you  
want to delete from the group appears in the  
display.  
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete more tracks.  
z You can recover all the tracks you have deleted  
Hold down CLEAR until ALL ONappears in the  
display.  
2 Press GROUP FILE.  
Select G1-G8appears in the display.  
3 Press CLEAR.  
GROUP ERASEappears in the display.  
Note  
The deleted tracks are skipped even in Shuffle or Program  
Play modes (when the whole disc containing a Delete Bank is  
programmed as one step).  
To delete all discs from a group, press CLEAR while  
holding down whichever GROUP1-8 button you  
want to clear.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
Labeling groups (Group Name)  
Changing the Group Name  
You can label the preset group number anything you  
like, such as a category, using up to 13 characters.  
Note that you cannot store the Group Name if you  
have not assigned any disc to the group.  
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in Labeling groups (Group  
Name)on page 25 to select the Group Name you  
want to change.  
2
Turn the . AMS > dial to move the cursor to  
the position you want to change.  
When the cursor position is on the character, the  
character flashes, and when the cursor position is  
on a blank space, the cursor ( ) appears in the  
display.  
1
2
Press MENU/NO.  
NAME IN ?flashes.  
Turn the JOG dial until the group number you  
want to label appears in the display, and then push  
the JOG dial.  
To change characters  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in  
The flashing cursor ( ) appears.  
the display.  
3
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character  
appears in the display.  
The cursor disappears and the first space for the  
Group Name flashes.  
To add characters  
Push the JOG dial. The new blank space appears next to  
the selected character, then turn the JOG dial until the  
desired character appears in the display.  
As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters  
appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial  
counterclockwise to go in reverse order.  
To erase characters  
Press CLEAR. The selected character disappears.  
3
4
Repeat step 2 to change more characters.  
Press YES to store the Group Name.  
(space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U  
V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w  
x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , . / : ; <  
= > ? @ _  
Erasing a Group Name  
4
Push the JOG dial to select the character.  
The selected character lights up, and the flashing  
cursor appears at the next space to be input.  
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in Labeling groups (Group  
Name)on page 25 to select the Group Name you  
want to erase.  
To make a correction  
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct  
characters.  
2
3
Press and hold CLEAR until all the characters are  
erased.  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to input more characters.  
See also Labeling discs on the playeron page 20  
for details.  
Press YES.  
The Group Name is erased.  
Press YES to store the Group Name.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
Playing discs in a group on the player  
Classifying Discs According to  
Artist Name (Artist File)  
(Group Play)  
You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within a  
group.  
You can classify discs by storing Artist Names into the  
player and assigning them to each disc. Each Artist  
Name can use up to 20 characters. Once you assign an  
Artist Name to a disc, you can enjoy Continuous,  
Shuffle, or Repeat Play within discs assigned same  
Artist Name and you can search for the desired disc  
easily. You can also store a category name instead of an  
Artist Name. Up to 200 Artist Names can be stored.  
1
Select the desired play mode before you start  
playing.  
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  
JOG  
CONTINUE SHUFFLE CHECK CLEAR MENU/NO  
ALL DISCS Shuffle  
Play  
All tracks on all discs in the group  
in random order  
1 DISC Shuffle  
Play  
All tracks on the specified disc in  
the group in random order  
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Press one of the GROUP1-8 buttons to select the  
group and press H.  
Group Play starts from the disc with the lowest  
number and located closest to the playing position.  
If the disc at the playing position is put into the  
selected group, the play starts from that disc.  
. AMS >  
ARTIST MODE  
H
Storing the Artist Name  
1
Press MENU/NO.  
To cancel Group Play  
Press the GROUP1-8 button that was selected.  
GROUP OFFappears in the display.  
2
Turn the JOG dial until ART.NAME IN?appears  
in the display.  
3
4
5
Push the JOG dial.  
New Artistflashes.  
z During Group Play, you can locate a desired disc  
within a group by scanning or searching for Disc  
Names  
Push the JOG dial.  
The flashing cursor ( ) appears.  
See Locating a disc by searching for a specific Disc  
Name (Name Search)on page 13, or To locate a disc by  
scanning each Disc Name (Name Scan)on page 13.  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character  
appears in the display.  
The cursor disappears and the first space for the  
Artist Name flashes.  
As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters  
appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial  
counterclockwise to go in reverse order.  
z You can specify the disc to play when starting Group  
Play  
After selecting the group, turn the JOG dial to select the  
disc, then push the JOG dial.  
Note  
If NO ENTRYappears in the display, no disc has been put  
into the selected group.  
(space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U  
V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w  
x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , . / : ; <  
= > ? @ _  
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6
Push the JOG dial to select the character.  
Erasing the Artist Name  
The selected character lights up, and the flashing  
cursor appears to indicate the next space to be  
input.  
1
Press MENU/NO.  
2
Turn the JOG dial until ARTIST FILE?appears  
in the display.  
To make a correction  
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct  
characters.  
3
4
Push the JOG dial.  
7
8
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to input more characters.  
See also Labeling discs on the playeron page 20  
for details.  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired Artist Name  
appears in the display.  
5
Press and hold CLEAR for a few seconds.  
Press YES to store the Artist Name.  
Note  
When you erase the Artist Name, the Artist File of the Artist  
Name is also erased.  
Changing the Artist Name  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in Storing the Artist Nameon  
page 26.  
Assigning an Artist Name to a disc (Artist  
File)  
2
Turn the JOG dial until the artist name you want to  
change appears in the display, then push the JOG  
dial.  
1
Turn the JOG dial to select the disc you want to  
assign an Artist Name.  
3
Turn the . AMS > dial to move the cursor to  
the position you want to change.  
When the cursor position is on the character, the  
character flashes, and when the cursor position is  
on a blank space, the cursor ( ) appears in the  
display.  
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
The disc to be assigned the artist name.  
To change characters  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in  
the display.  
2
3
Press MENU/NO.  
Turn the JOG dial until ARTIST FILE?appears  
in the display.  
To add characters  
Push the JOG dial. The new blank space appears next to  
the selected character, then turn the JOG dial until the  
desired character appears in the display.  
4
5
Push the JOG dial.  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired Artist Name  
appears in the display.  
To erase characters  
Press CLEAR. The selected character disappears.  
The Artist Names are displayed in alphabetical  
order.  
4
5
Repeat step 3 to change more characters.  
Press YES to store the Artist Name.  
ART.
M R . S O N Y * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
z You can also erase the Artist Name while assigning  
the Artist Name  
1 In step 2 above, turn the JOG dial until the Artist  
Name you want to erase appears in the display, then  
push the JOG dial.  
6
Press the JOG dial to assign the Artist Name.  
DISC
2 Press and hold CLEAR until the Artist Name is erased.  
3 Press YES.  
The Artist Name and ARTIST ERASE?appears  
alternately in the display.  
* D I S C - 2 0 * / * M R  
ALL DISCS
CD1
4 Press YES.  
The Artist Name is erased.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
z You can assign an Artist Name to a disc while the  
Playing discs assigned the same Artist  
Name (Artist Play)  
front cover is open  
Note  
You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within discs  
that are assigned the same Artist Name.  
You cannot assign an Artist Name to a disc when no Artist  
Name is stored. In this case, ARTIST FILEdoes not appear  
in the display in step 3 above.  
1
Select the desired play mode before you start  
playing.  
Removing the Artist Name from the disc  
The player plays  
When you select  
1
2
3
Turn the JOG dial to select the desired disc.  
All tracks on all discs assigned  
same artist name consecutively  
ALL DISCS  
Continuous Play  
Press MENU/NO.  
All tracks on the specified disc  
assigned same artist name  
consecutively  
1 DISC Continuous  
Play  
Turn the JOG dial until ARTIST FILE?appears  
in the display.  
All tracks on all discs assigned  
same artist name in random order  
ALL DISCS Shuffle  
Play  
4
5
Push the JOG dial.  
All tracks on the specified disc  
assigned same artist name in  
random order  
1 DISC Shuffle  
Play  
Turn the JOG dial counterclockwise until FILE  
ERASE?appears in the display, then push the  
JOG dial.  
The assigned Artist Name is removed from the  
selected disc.  
2
3
4
5
Press ARTIST MODE.  
ARTIST MODE flashes.  
Turn the JOG dial to select the desired Artist  
Name.  
Push the JOG dial.  
ARTIST MODE lights up.  
Turn the JOG dial to select the desired disc, then  
push the JOG dial.  
Artist play starts.  
To cancel Artist Play  
Press ARTIST MODE so that ARTIST MODE goes off.  
z You can specify the disc to play when starting Artist  
Play  
After selecting the Artist Name, turn the JOG dial to  
select the disc, then push the JOG dial.  
Note  
You cannot select an Artist Name if no discs are assigned to  
that Artist Name.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
Playing tracks in the Hit List  
Storing Your Favorite Tracks  
(Hit List)  
1
2
3
Press HIT LIST before you start playing.  
The HIT LIST button lights up and HIT LIST”  
appears in the display.  
You can store the tracks you play frequently and select  
those tracks by checking the track numbers or titles  
(see page 29) in the Hit List.  
Turn the JOG dial or the . AMS > dial until  
the desired track appears in the front panel  
display.  
You can put up to 32 tracks in the Hit List.  
JOG  
HIT LIST  
CLEAR MENU/NO  
Push the JOG dial or press H to start playing.  
When using the remote, press ENTER.  
z The Hit List remains until erased  
Even if you replace discs, the Hit List you create remains.  
Therefore, the player will substitute the new tracks into  
the Hit List.  
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Notes  
The track you select in step 2 will be listed as the first track  
in the Hit List, and you cannot arrange the order of the  
tracks in the Hit List.  
. AMS >  
H
When you play tracks in the Hit List, the Group, Artist, or  
Program play is canceled.  
HIT LIST  
Deleting tracks from the Hit List  
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in Playing tracks in the Hit  
Liston page 29.  
2
Press CLEAR.  
The selected track is deleted from the Hit list.  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
To delete all the tracks of the Hit List  
When the HIT LIST button lights up, press and hold CLEAR  
while in stop mode until CLEARappears.  
Putting tracks into the Hit List  
Press HIT LIST while playing your favorite track.  
The HITindication and List inappear in the  
display.  
Notes  
When you input the 33rd track into the Hit List, the 32nd  
track will be replaced.  
You cannot store tracks from the second CD player.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
To label tracks while in stop mode  
Labeling tracks in the Hit List (Hit Title)  
1
While the HIT LIST button is lit, select the track  
you want to label by turning the JOG dial or the  
. AMS > dial.  
You can label tracks in the Hit List in either of the two  
methods described below.  
To label tracks while in play mode  
2
3
Press MENU/NO.  
The flashing cursor ( ) appears in the display.  
1
Press MENU/NO while playing a track in the Hit  
List.  
HIT NAME ?appears in the display.  
Follow steps 3 to 6 in To label tracks while in play  
modeto input the characters.  
2
3
Push the JOG dial.  
The flashing cursor ( ) appears in the display.  
z You can store a CD TEXT discs track titles in the Hit  
List  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character  
appears in the display.  
The CD TEXT discs track title is stored as a Hit Title  
The selected character for the Hit Title flashes.  
As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters  
appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial  
counterclockwise to go in reverse order.  
automatically when the track is put into the Hit List.  
(space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U  
V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w  
x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , . / : ; <  
= > ? @ _  
4
Push the JOG dial to select the character.  
The selected character lights up, and the flashing  
cursor appears at the next space to be input.  
To make a correction  
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct  
characters.  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to input more characters.  
See also Labeling discs on the playeron page 20  
for details.  
Press YES to store the Hit Title.  
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Using the Player with AnotherComponent
1
Press MEGA CONTROL on this player.  
The MEGA CONTROL button and 2ndin the  
display light up. The display shows the current  
disc number or Disc Name of the second player.  
Controlling Another CD Player  
(Advanced Mega Control)  
This unit can control a second CD player (see  
Connecting another CD playeron page 6). 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 idle player starts. Make sure that 2nd  
DETECTEDappears in this players display after  
turning on both players. Note that, depending on the  
player, you may not be able to operate all the functions  
of the second CD player.  
The controls indicated in the illustration below are  
effective while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.  
To operate the master player, press MEGA CONTROL  
so that the MEGA CONTROL button goes off, and to  
operate the second player, press MEGA CONTROL so  
that the MEGA CONTROL button lights up.  
2nd DISC
* D I S C - 4 * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Current disc number or the Disc Name  
2
3
Select the desired play mode.  
To program tracks, use the controls on the second  
player.  
Press H on this player to start playing.  
The play starts and the display shows the current  
disc, 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.  
Play mode buttons  
(CONTINUE/SHUFFLE/  
PROGRAM/REPEAT)  
MEGA  
CONTROL  
JOG  
MENU/NO  
To control the master player again  
Press MEGA CONTROL. The MEGA CONTROL button goes  
off and you can control the master player.  
To control the second player directly using the supplied  
remote Z  
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/
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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.  
. AMS >  
X
x
H
COMMAND MODE  
selector  
H
X
x
./>  
m/M  
31  
 
Using the Player with Another Component  
Loading the Disc Names of the second CD  
Playing Alternately (No-Delay  
player  
Play/X-Fade Play)  
If the second CD player has the Disc Name function  
(see page 20), you can load the Disc Names of the  
second CD player into this players memory and  
display them on this player.  
When you connect a second player, you can play tracks  
in this player and those from the second player  
alternately from any play mode (see Connecting  
another CD playeron page 6).  
1
2
Press MENU/NO.  
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.  
Turn the JOG dial until LOAD 2ndNAME?”  
flashes in the display.  
L O A D * 2 n d N A M E ?  
ALL DISCS
CD1
X-Fade Play: The current player changes at each  
track or at the specified interval. You can select the  
interval, 30, 60, or 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.  
3
Push the JOG dial.  
This player starts loading. (Loading takes about  
one minute.)  
Labeling discs of the second CD player  
X-FADE  
NO DELAY  
You can label discs of the second CD player or change  
the Disc Names loaded from the second CD player.  
1
2
Press MEGA CONTROL.  
The MEGA CONTROL button lights up.  
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Turn the JOG dial to select the disc you want to  
assign a Disc Name to.  
If the disc slot you select does not contain a disc,  
NO DISCappears in the display and you cannot  
assign a Disc Name.  
H
1
2
Select the desired disc and play mode for each  
player.  
3
Press MENU/NO.  
NAME IN?appears.  
When you select No-Delay Play  
Press NO DELAY.  
NO DELAYappears in the display.  
4
5
Push the JOG dial.  
Input the new Disc Name following the procedure  
in Labeling discs (Disc Name)on page 20.  
When you select X-Fade Play  
Press X-FADE.  
X-FADEappears in the display.  
Each time you press the X-FADE button, the  
indication appears as follows:  
Note  
The new Disc Names are stored on this players memory, so  
you cannot display them on the second CD player.  
tX-FADE off t at track end t after 30 sec  
after 90 sec T  
after 60 sec T  
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.  
32  
 
UsingthePlayer withAnotherComponent
3
Press H to start playing.  
The MEGA CONTROL button lights up when a  
track in the second player is selected.  
Controlling the Player by  
Another Unit  
To cancel No-Delay/X-Fade Play  
Controlling the player by another unit  
Press the corresponding button repeatedly until NO  
DELAYor X-FADEdisappears from the display. The  
current player continues playing.  
When you connect the player to a Sony MD deck  
compatible with the Mega Control function, or operate  
a Sony MD deck by using computer software such as  
MD Editor,you must set the player as shown below:  
z You can change the method (No-Delay or X-Fade)  
during play  
MENU/NO  
YES  
JOG  
Press the corresponding button (NO DELAY or X-FADE)  
following the procedure in step 2.  
z You can start X-Fade at any point of the track  
Press FADER during X-Fade Play.  
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/
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Even after you have set the X-Fade mode and started  
X-Fade play, you can start X-Fade manually at any point  
you like. Note that you cannot do this operation while  
the sound from both players is mixed.  
1
2
Press MENU/NO.  
Notes  
Play starts from the second player if you start play while  
the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.  
Turn the JOG dial until CONTROL A1 ?appears  
in the display window.  
When one player has played all the discs or tracks in the  
player ahead of the other player, play stops.  
Do not use the controls on the second player during  
No-Delay/X-Fade Play. They may not work correctly.  
3
Press YES.  
To return to normal setting  
After following steps 1 and 2, and CONTROL A1 ?is  
displayed, then press YES.  
Notes  
You can perform the operation above correctly only when  
you operate Disc 1 to Disc 200.  
You cannot operate this player correctly from another  
player that does not have the CONTROL A1 jack. In this  
case, operate the other player from this player.  
33  
 
Additional Information  
Precautions  
Notes on CDs  
On safety  
On handling CDs  
Caution The use of optical instruments with this product  
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc carefully.  
will increase eye hazard.  
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.  
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.  
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 slot, store the disc in its  
case.  
The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified  
service shop.  
On cleaning  
Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe  
the disc from the center out.  
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.  
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially  
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl  
LPs.  
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, open the front cover then  
remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off.  
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorproblemsconcerningyour  
player,pleaseconsultyournearestSonydealer.  
34  
 
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
Compact disc player  
Ifyouexperienceanyofthefollowingdifficultieswhile  
usingtheplayer,usethistroubleshootingguidetohelp  
youremedytheproblem.Shouldanyproblempersist,  
consultyournearestSonydealer.  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser output  
Max 44.6 µW*  
* 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.  
Theres no sound.  
,
Checkthattheplayerisconnectedsecurely.  
Makesureyouoperatetheamplifiercorrectly.  
,
Frequency response  
Dynamic range  
2 Hz to 20 kHz 0.5 dB  
More than 93 dB  
The CD does not play.  
,
TheresnoCDinsidetheplayer(“–NODISC–”  
Harmonic distortion  
Less than 0.0045%  
appears). Insert a CD.  
,
,
,
InserttheCDwiththelabelsidefacingright.  
CleantheCD(seepage34).  
Moisturehascondensedinsidetheplayer.  
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on  
for about an hour (see page 34).  
Output  
Jack  
type  
Maximum  
output  
level  
Load  
impedance  
LINE OUT  
Phono  
jacks  
2 V  
Over 10 kilohms  
(at 50 kilohms)  
The remote does not function.  
,
Removeobstaclesinthepathoftheremoteand  
the player.  
Pointtheremoteattheremotesensor onthe  
player.  
Besuretosetuptheremotecorrectly.  
Optical  
output  
connector  
18 dBm  
Wave length: 660 nm  
DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
,
,
,
General  
Replaceallthebatteriesintheremotewithnew  
ones if they are weak.  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
16 W  
,
Setthecommandmodeoftheremoteaccording  
to the command mode of the player.  
Dimensions (approx.)  
(w/h/d)  
430 × 189 × 537 mm  
(17 × 7 1/2 × 21 1/4 in.) incl. projecting  
The player functions incorrectly.  
Themicrocomputerchipsmaybeoperating  
parts  
,
Mass (approx.)  
8.8 kg (19 lbs 7 oz.)  
incorrectly. Disconnect the AC power cord, then  
connect it back to the wall outlet to reset the  
player.  
Supplied accessories  
See page 4.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
35  
 
Index  
Names of controls  
J, K  
Index  
JOG dial  
7
Buttons  
L
ARTIST MODE 28  
CAPS 22  
A, B  
Labeling a disc 20  
Locating  
CHECK 17  
CLEAR 17  
Advanced Mega Control 31  
AMS 10  
Artist name 26  
Automatic Music Sensor. See  
AMS  
by monitoring 10  
by scanning 10  
directly 13  
CONTINUE 10  
DEL 23  
DISC 13  
using AMS 10  
DISC SKIP +/10  
EASY PLAY 14  
ENTER 13  
C
M, N, O  
CD TEXT 11  
Changing  
Name Scan 13  
FADER 19  
GROUP 26  
GROUP 1 8 24  
GROUP FILE 24  
HIT LIST 29  
MEGA CONTROL 31  
MENU/NO 7, 12, 20, 30  
NAME SCAN 13  
NAME SEARCH 13  
NO DELAY 32  
Number 13  
Name Search 13  
No-Delay Play 32  
Artist Name 27  
Disc Name 21  
Group Name 25  
P, Q  
Connecting  
4
Playback  
another CD player  
6
Artist Name Play 28  
Continuous Play 10  
Easy Play 14  
Continuous Play 10  
Controlling another CD  
player 31  
Group Play 26  
Playing alternately 32  
Program Play 16  
Repeat Play 15  
Shuffle Play 15  
X-Fade Play 32  
Program 16  
Custom Files  
Artist File 26  
Delete Bank 24  
Disc Name 20  
Group File 24  
Hit List 29  
OPEN/CLOSE  
PROGRAM 16  
REPEAT 15  
SHUFFLE 15  
SCROLL 11  
SPACE 22  
7
what you can do with 20  
X-FADE 32  
YES 21, 33  
changing 17  
checking 17  
D
E
H
X
x
10  
erasing 17  
10  
Delete Bank 24  
Disc Name 20  
10  
10  
R
S
A
Remote control  
Repeating 15  
4
m/M 10  
./> 10  
> 10 10  
Easy Play 14  
Erasing  
Rotary table  
7
+100 12  
Artist Name 27  
Custom Files 20  
Delete Bank 24  
Disc Name 21  
Group Name 25  
Hit List 29  
Control  
Searching. See Locating  
Selecting the language 12  
Shuffle Play 15  
JOG dial  
7
. AMS > 10  
Specifying the next disc 14  
Storing  
Switches  
COMMAND MODE 31  
TIMER 19  
information about CDs 20  
specific tracks 24  
F
?/1 10  
Fading 19  
T
Jacks  
G
H
Timer play 19  
CONTROL A1  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
2ND CD IN  
5
Grouping Discs 24  
Troubleshooting 35  
5
6
U, V, W  
Others  
Handling CDs 34  
Hit List 29  
Unpacking  
4
Disc slots  
7
Display 11  
Front cover  
Rotary table  
4
Hookups  
overview  
4
X, Y, Z  
7
7
4
X-Fade Play 32  
I
Inserting CDs  
7
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