Operating Instructions
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... 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...
... 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...
Operating Instructions
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...off the cap and plug in a flat, horizontal place. z If you cannot use fading in a slanted position, it may occur when you play CD software other than music, such as a digital amplifier, D/A converter, DAT, or MD Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) ...page 19) functions when making this connection. For details, refer to White. Optical cable (not supplied) CD player OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL Digital component DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL Note When you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL A1) jack Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector...
...off the cap and plug in a flat, horizontal place. z If you cannot use fading in a slanted position, it may occur when you play CD software other than music, such as a digital amplifier, D/A converter, DAT, or MD Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) ...page 19) functions when making this connection. For details, refer to White. Optical cable (not supplied) CD player OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL Digital component DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL Note When you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL A1) jack Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector...
Operating Instructions
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... an audio cord (see "Controlling Another CD Player" on page 31 and "Playing Alternately" on page 5). plug cord. CONTROL A1 CONTROL A1 For details on the next page. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. To CONTROL A1 To an AC outlet To audio input Amplifier : Signal ...CD Player If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, 300, or 400 discs can control that of the second player to CD3. Check the display for Canadian models only) 1 Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini- After connecting this player. CDP-CX400 L L R R IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG CDP-CX235, etc. CDP-CX400 CDP-...
... an audio cord (see "Controlling Another CD Player" on page 31 and "Playing Alternately" on page 5). plug cord. CONTROL A1 CONTROL A1 For details on the next page. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. To CONTROL A1 To an AC outlet To audio input Amplifier : Signal ...CD Player If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, 300, or 400 discs can control that of the second player to CD3. Check the display for Canadian models only) 1 Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini- After connecting this player. CDP-CX400 L L R R IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG CDP-CX235, etc. CDP-CX400 CDP-...
Operating Instructions
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... a second CD player, do not connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of the disc slot 1 Press MENU/NO. 2 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 display. 3 Push the JOG dial. Playing position Rotary...
... a second CD player, do not connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of the disc slot 1 Press MENU/NO. 2 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 display. 3 Push the JOG dial. Playing position Rotary...
Operating Instructions
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...HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-20***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 Disc number or the Disc Name You can enter the original disc title to play an 8 cm CD. The player cannot play . when you want to Artist Name (... in the display. Do not place the player in a slanted position. • Do not move the player after pressing H, otherwise your hand into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Make sure the rotary table comes to insert more discs. 6 Close the front cover by using...
...HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-20***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 Disc number or the Disc Name You can enter the original disc title to play an 8 cm CD. The player cannot play . when you want to Artist Name (... in the display. Do not place the player in a slanted position. • Do not move the player after pressing H, otherwise your hand into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Make sure the rotary table comes to insert more discs. 6 Close the front cover by using...
Operating Instructions
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... end while you select The player plays ALL DISCS All discs in the player consecutively in the display. When you were pressing M. Operations you turn on the player. 3 Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous Play mode. Go back to the next disc Z Press DISC SKIP + once. Playing CDs Playing a CD You can also play up to 400 discs consecutively. Go back to...
... end while you select The player plays ALL DISCS All discs in the player consecutively in the display. When you were pressing M. Operations you turn on the player. 3 Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous Play mode. Go back to the next disc Z Press DISC SKIP + once. Playing CDs Playing a CD You can also play up to 400 discs consecutively. Go back to...
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... CD1 CD2 CD3 Current track number Next disc number Playing time of the track NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Current disc number The large display shows up to the current disc Disc Name Display information of the track, and the next disc number. When you press SCROLL, all...number of tracks Total playing time NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Current disc number Display information of the playing disc While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc number, track number, playing time of CD TEXT discs Display information in the display. When you press SCROLL, the disc title and track ...
... CD1 CD2 CD3 Current track number Next disc number Playing time of the track NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Current disc number The large display shows up to the current disc Disc Name Display information of the track, and the next disc number. When you press SCROLL, all...number of tracks Total playing time NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Current disc number Display information of the playing disc While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc number, track number, playing time of CD TEXT discs Display information in the display. When you press SCROLL, the disc title and track ...
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... multi-language information. You can check the current language 1 Press MENU/NO while playing a CD TEXT disc. Each time you want appears in another language according to the disc's priority. 12 Note If you turn off the player. appears. 1 Press MENU/NO in the selected language. MIN STEP SEC ***English**? "Reading text" appears momentarily...
... multi-language information. You can check the current language 1 Press MENU/NO while playing a CD TEXT disc. Each time you want appears in another language according to the disc's priority. 12 Note If you turn off the player. appears. 1 Press MENU/NO in the selected language. MIN STEP SEC ***English**? "Reading text" appears momentarily...
Operating Instructions
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.../0 twice. 3 Press ENTER to the playing position, and the player starts playing. Notes • When searching for and locate a desired disc by searching for a specific Disc Name (Name Search) You can locate a desired disc quickly by scanning the Disc Names (see page 20). The disc is added to the end of the Disc Name (see page 20) in the...
.../0 twice. 3 Press ENTER to the playing position, and the player starts playing. Notes • When searching for and locate a desired disc by searching for a specific Disc Name (Name Search) You can locate a desired disc quickly by scanning the Disc Names (see page 20). The disc is added to the end of the Disc Name (see page 20) in the...
Operating Instructions
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... NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 Next disc number or the Disc Name NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Current disc number After the current disc is lit and the player starts playing the disc in slot 1. If you have specified Press CONTINUE twice. Playing the Disc Just Inserted (Easy Play) You can play only the disc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode. Slot 1 moves into loading position...
... NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 Next disc number or the Disc Name NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Current disc number After the current disc is lit and the player starts playing the disc in slot 1. If you have specified Press CONTINUE twice. Playing the Disc Just Inserted (Easy Play) You can play only the disc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode. Slot 1 moves into loading position...
Operating Instructions
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Playing CDs Playing Discs in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) You can also have the player "shuffle" the tracks and play mode. You can play discs or tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) in any play in the display. 2 Press H. The player repeats the discs/tracks as follows: When the disc is played in ALL DISCS Continuous Play (page 10) 1 DISC Continuous Play (page 10) ALL DISCS Shuffle Play (page 15) 1 DISC Shuffle Play (page...
Playing CDs Playing Discs in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) You can also have the player "shuffle" the tracks and play mode. You can play discs or tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) in any play in the display. 2 Press H. The player repeats the discs/tracks as follows: When the disc is played in ALL DISCS Continuous Play (page 10) 1 DISC Continuous Play (page 10) ALL DISCS Shuffle Play (page 15) 1 DISC Shuffle Play (page...
Operating Instructions
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... until the desired track number appears in the display. Playing CDs Playing all the tracks on the player. Notes • You cannot specify the next disc to play during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play. • Even if you want to play during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play, the player remembers which discs or tracks were played and which were not. If you press x or turn...
... until the desired track number appears in the display. Playing CDs Playing all the tracks on the player. Notes • You cannot specify the next disc to play during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play. • Even if you want to play during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play, the player remembers which discs or tracks were played and which were not. If you press x or turn...
Operating Instructions
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... 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 The track being programmed Playing order 2nd NEXT DISC ART. However, the programmed disc and track numbers that are not found in the player or on the remote repeatedly until the desired program number appears in the display. z You ...be canceled. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. z The programs remain even after the current track. Therefore, the player will play the same program again. Press CHECK. Erase the last track or disc in the display. 17 z The program remains until "CLEAR" appears in the program Press CLEAR. Changing...
... 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 The track being programmed Playing order 2nd NEXT DISC ART. However, the programmed disc and track numbers that are not found in the player or on the remote repeatedly until the desired program number appears in the display. z You ...be canceled. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. z The programs remain even after the current track. Therefore, the player will play the same program again. Press CHECK. Erase the last track or disc in the display. 17 z The program remains until "CLEAR" appears in the program Press CLEAR. Changing...
Operating Instructions
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... TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 4 To program a whole disc, press ENTER and go to start Program Play. The disc being programmed 6 To program other discs Repeat Step(s) 2 to 4 5 2 to 5 7 Press ENTER or H to step 6. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. z You can check or change the program by pressing.... HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-20***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 The track being programmed Playing order 2nd NEXT DISC ART. MIN STEP SEC **DISC-[**_]* ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE...
... TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 4 To program a whole disc, press ENTER and go to start Program Play. The disc being programmed 6 To program other discs Repeat Step(s) 2 to 4 5 2 to 5 7 Press ENTER or H to step 6. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. z You can check or change the program by pressing.... HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-20***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 The track being programmed Playing order 2nd NEXT DISC ART. MIN STEP SEC **DISC-[**_]* ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE...
Operating Instructions
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... appears in the display. The play fading out Press FADER During pause. FADER I / 1 I / 1 1 Press one of the play mode buttons to select the desired play fades in End play fades out and the player pauses. The player turns off. Refer also to start playing a disc at any given time by connecting... a timer (not supplied). TIMER Play mode buttons Fading In or Out You can ...
... appears in the display. The play fading out Press FADER During pause. FADER I / 1 I / 1 1 Press one of the play mode buttons to select the desired play fades in End play fades out and the player pauses. The player turns off. Refer also to start playing a disc at any given time by connecting... a timer (not supplied). TIMER Play mode buttons Fading In or Out You can ...
Operating Instructions
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... disc is open , the disc number at the playing position appears. You can also label the discs in the display, and 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 display. Note that Custom Files are stored not on other players...
... disc is open , the disc number at the playing position appears. You can also label the discs in the display, and 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 display. Note that Custom Files are stored not on other players...
Operating Instructions
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... from the group appears in the display. 2 Press GROUP FILE. Deleting discs from a group • To delete a disc from a group 1 Turn the JOG dial until the track you select the disc containing a Delete Bank, the player will play only the remaining tracks. Each disc can be put into eight groups. CONTINUE SHUFFLE CHECK CLEAR MENU/NO...
... from the group appears in the display. 2 Press GROUP FILE. Deleting discs from a group • To delete a disc from a group 1 Turn the JOG dial until the track you select the disc containing a Delete Bank, the player will play only the remaining tracks. Each disc can be put into eight groups. CONTINUE SHUFFLE CHECK CLEAR MENU/NO...
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... into the selected group, the play starts from the disc with the lowest number and located closest to select the disc, then push the JOG dial. z During Group Play, you start playing. appears in the display. As you select ALL DISCS Continuous Play 1 DISC Continuous Play ALL DISCS Shuffle Play 1 DISC Shuffle Play The player plays All tracks on all discs in the group consecutively All...
... into the selected group, the play starts from the disc with the lowest number and located closest to select the disc, then push the JOG dial. z During Group Play, you start playing. appears in the display. As you select ALL DISCS Continuous Play 1 DISC Continuous Play ALL DISCS Shuffle Play 1 DISC Shuffle Play The player plays All tracks on all discs in the group consecutively All...
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... order 2 Press ARTIST MODE. When you start playing. Artist play mode before you select ALL DISCS Continuous Play 1 DISC Continuous Play ALL DISCS Shuffle Play 1 DISC Shuffle Play The player plays All tracks on all discs assigned same artist name consecutively All tracks on the specified disc assigned same artist name consecutively All tracks on all discs assigned same artist name in random order All...
... order 2 Press ARTIST MODE. When you start playing. Artist play mode before you select ALL DISCS Continuous Play 1 DISC Continuous Play ALL DISCS Shuffle Play 1 DISC Shuffle Play The player plays All tracks on all discs assigned same artist name consecutively All tracks on the specified disc assigned same artist name consecutively All tracks on all discs assigned same artist name in random order All...
Operating Instructions
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.... 2 Turn the JOG dial or the . z The Hit List remains until erased Even if you replace discs, the Hit List you play tracks in the Hit List, the Group, Artist, or Program play frequently and select those tracks by checking the track numbers or titles (see page 29) in the Hit... appears in the display. AMS > HIT LIST ENTER CLEAR Playing tracks in the Hit List" on page 29. 2 Press CLEAR. Notes • When you start playing. Therefore, the player will be replaced. • You cannot store tracks from the second CD player. 29 The selected track is canceled. Putting tracks into the...
.... 2 Turn the JOG dial or the . z The Hit List remains until erased Even if you replace discs, the Hit List you play tracks in the Hit List, the Group, Artist, or Program play frequently and select those tracks by checking the track numbers or titles (see page 29) in the Hit... appears in the display. AMS > HIT LIST ENTER CLEAR Playing tracks in the Hit List" on page 29. 2 Press CLEAR. Notes • When you start playing. Therefore, the player will be replaced. • You cannot store tracks from the second CD player. 29 The selected track is canceled. Putting tracks into the...