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... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the space provided below. CDP-CX455 Serial No This symbol is connected. - However, there is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the ..., may be determined by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the ...
... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the space provided below. CDP-CX455 Serial No This symbol is connected. - However, there is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the literature accompanying the ..., may be determined by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ...6 Hooking Up the System ...6 Connecting Another CD Player 8 Inserting CDs ...9 Playing CDs Playing a CD ...12 Using the Display ...13 Locating a Specific Disc ...15 Specifying the Next Disc to Play 17 Playing Discs (Album) in Various Modes (...the same Artist Name with one-touch of a TOP ARTIST button (Top Artist Play) ...29 Using the Player with Another Component Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control 30 Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play 31 Controlling the Player by Another Unit 32 Additional Information Using the ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ...6 Hooking Up the System ...6 Connecting Another CD Player 8 Inserting CDs ...9 Playing CDs Playing a CD ...12 Using the Display ...13 Locating a Specific Disc ...15 Specifying the Next Disc to Play 17 Playing Discs (Album) in Various Modes (...the same Artist Name with one-touch of a TOP ARTIST button (Top Artist Play) ...29 Using the Player with Another Component Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control 30 Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play 31 Controlling the Player by Another Unit 32 Additional Information Using the ...
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... Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for CONTROL A1II) (supplied for Canadian models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (LR6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote... the remote sensor on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ends on the player. CONTROL A1II DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) CD player To an AC outlet To Analog output (L) To Analog output (R) z When to replace batteries With normal use the remote for ...
... Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for CONTROL A1II) (supplied for Canadian models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (LR6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote... the remote sensor on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ends on the player. CONTROL A1II DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) CD player To an AC outlet To Analog output (L) To Analog output (R) z When to replace batteries With normal use the remote for ...
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...(OPTICAL) connector. • When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector using an optical cable (not supplied). Optical cable (not supplied) CD player OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL Digital component DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL Notes • The playback from an MP3 file is left ) to White. Note... (OPTICAL) connector, noise may cause a malfunction or damage the player. CD player L L R R IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG Amplifier INPUT CD L R • If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack Connect the component via the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack. z If...
...(OPTICAL) connector. • When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector using an optical cable (not supplied). Optical cable (not supplied) CD player OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL Digital component DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL Notes • The playback from an MP3 file is left ) to White. Note... (OPTICAL) connector, noise may cause a malfunction or damage the player. CD player L L R R IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG Amplifier INPUT CD L R • If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack Connect the component via the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack. z If...
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...Sony CD player in which is CD3, change the mode as the second player with an audio cord (see "Controlling Another CD Player" on page 30 and "Playing Alternately" on the next page. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. Be sure to an AC outlet. : Signal flow To an AC outlet 8US CDP-CX455 L L R R CDP-CX355, etc. 2ND CD... ANALOG IN OUT L L IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG R R 2 Connect the players with the player to CD3. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-1****** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE...
...Sony CD player in which is CD3, change the mode as the second player with an audio cord (see "Controlling Another CD Player" on page 30 and "Playing Alternately" on the next page. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. Be sure to an AC outlet. : Signal flow To an AC outlet 8US CDP-CX455 L L R R CDP-CX355, etc. 2ND CD... ANALOG IN OUT L L IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG R R 2 Connect the players with the player to CD3. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-1****** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE...
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...the loading position (continued) 9US 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. ?/1 OPEN/CLOSE ...JOG Top view of the player MENU/NO JOG Inserting CDs You can insert up to insert a disc,...
...the loading position (continued) 9US 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. ?/1 OPEN/CLOSE ...JOG Top view of the player MENU/NO JOG Inserting CDs You can insert up to insert a disc,...
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... should be set to the player (if necessary). FADER 1 Press one of the play mode buttons to start playing a disc at any given time by connecting a timer (not supplied). "FADE" flashes and "FADE IN" appears in the display. When you need help. "FADE" flashes and "FADE OUT" appears ...see page 8) and an externally connected timer (not supplied), TIMER on the second player must be set TIMER on and starts playing. 4 After you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. TIMER Play mode buttons Fading In or Out You can start fading out. Playing CDs Using the Timer You can manually...
... should be set to the player (if necessary). FADER 1 Press one of the play mode buttons to start playing a disc at any given time by connecting a timer (not supplied). "FADE" flashes and "FADE IN" appears in the display. When you need help. "FADE" flashes and "FADE OUT" appears ...see page 8) and an externally connected timer (not supplied), TIMER on the second player must be set TIMER on and starts playing. 4 After you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. TIMER Play mode buttons Fading In or Out You can start fading out. Playing CDs Using the Timer You can manually...
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.... 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC SONYHETS***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character. 2 Input the correct character. MIN STEP SEC SONYHITS***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE... and you make a mistake while inputting the character(s) To correct a character that was input 1 Press . HIT TRACK GROUP ART. Keyboard jack 1 Connect a keyboard to the player and try again. • If the keyboard is not a USA model (shown below), the characters may be 120 mA...
.... 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC SONYHETS***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character. 2 Input the correct character. MIN STEP SEC SONYHITS***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE... and you make a mistake while inputting the character(s) To correct a character that was input 1 Press . HIT TRACK GROUP ART. Keyboard jack 1 Connect a keyboard to the player and try again. • If the keyboard is not a USA model (shown below), the characters may be 120 mA...
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...buttons (CONTINUE/SHUFFLE/ PROGRAM/REPEAT) MEGA CONTROL MENU/NO JOG H X x l AMS L 30US COMMAND MODE selector H X m/M x ./> 1 Press MEGA CONTROL on this configuration, MP3 files may not play properly when played on the second player. While the MEGA CONTROL button is lit, you cannot operate all the functions of...track numbers, and the playing time of the second player. The play button on both players. When you can control a second CD player (see "Connecting another CD player" on the master player. The MEGA CONTROL button goes off , and to play mode. Even when a second...
...buttons (CONTINUE/SHUFFLE/ PROGRAM/REPEAT) MEGA CONTROL MENU/NO JOG H X x l AMS L 30US COMMAND MODE selector H X m/M x ./> 1 Press MEGA CONTROL on this configuration, MP3 files may not play properly when played on the second player. While the MEGA CONTROL button is lit, you cannot operate all the functions of...track numbers, and the playing time of the second player. The play button on both players. When you can control a second CD player (see "Connecting another CD player" on the master player. The MEGA CONTROL button goes off , and to play mode. Even when a second...
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...Play Press NO DELAY. Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) When you connect a second player, you select X-Fade Play Press X-FADE. When you can label discs of the second CD player or change the current player at each time a whole track is mixed. ...StoUrisnigngIntfhoermPlaatyioenr wAibtohuAtnCoDtshe(CruCsotmompoFnileenst) Loading the Disc Names of the second CD player If the second CD player has the Disc Name function (see "Connecting another CD player" on page 8). appears. 4 Push the JOG dial. 5 Input the new Disc Name following ...
...Play Press NO DELAY. Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) When you connect a second player, you select X-Fade Play Press X-FADE. When you can label discs of the second CD player or change the current player at each time a whole track is mixed. ...StoUrisnigngIntfhoermPlaatyioenr wAibtohuAtnCoDtshe(CruCsotmompoFnileenst) Loading the Disc Names of the second CD player If the second CD player has the Disc Name function (see "Connecting another CD player" on page 8). appears. 4 Push the JOG dial. 5 Input the new Disc Name following ...
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...; You cannot operate this player correctly from this player. 32US Using the Player with the Mega Control function, or operate a Sony MD deck by Another Unit When you connect the player to a Sony MD deck compatible with Another Component 3 Press H to start playing. appears in the display. 4 Press YES. The current player continues...
...; You cannot operate this player correctly from this player. 32US Using the Player with the Mega Control function, or operate a Sony MD deck by Another Unit When you connect the player to a Sony MD deck compatible with Another Component 3 Press H to start playing. appears in the display. 4 Press YES. The current player continues...
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In the future the CONTROL A1II connection will be available with the CONTROL A1II Control System. CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other than 2 meters long..., with the receiver. • When recording, do not play any order. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to each component....
In the future the CONTROL A1II connection will be available with the CONTROL A1II Control System. CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other than 2 meters long..., with the receiver. • When recording, do not play any order. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to each component....
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...• When transporting the player, open the front cover then remove all the discs from the CD, recording stops. When play ends from the player and turn up in a location with your nearest Sony dealer. 34US On operation • If the player is brought directly from the wall outlet. ... playing pause mode (make sure both the H and X indicators light together). 3 Set the recording component to the pause mode. The CD is connected to a warm location, or is identical with adequate ventilation to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. Note Do not set more than...
...• When transporting the player, open the front cover then remove all the discs from the CD, recording stops. When play ends from the player and turn up in a location with your nearest Sony dealer. 34US On operation • If the player is brought directly from the wall outlet. ... playing pause mode (make sure both the H and X indicators light together). 3 Set the recording component to the pause mode. The CD is connected to a warm location, or is identical with adequate ventilation to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. Note Do not set more than...
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... other than others. ,The following occurs when an MP3 file containing ID3 tag ver.2 is inaccurate. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no CD inside the player. The CD does not play back than 128 kbps, time is connected securely. ,Make sure you remedy the problem...
... other than others. ,The following occurs when an MP3 file containing ID3 tag ver.2 is inaccurate. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no CD inside the player. The CD does not play back than 128 kbps, time is connected securely. ,Make sure you remedy the problem...
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... Disc Name 24 Connecting another CD player 8 system 6 Continuous Play 12 Controlling another CD player 30 Custom Files Artist File 27 Disc Name 23 what you can do with 23 D Disc Name 23 E Erasing Artist Name 28 Custom Files 23 Disc Name 24 F Fading 22 H Handling CDs 3 History Search ...16 Hookups overview 6 I Inserting CDs 9 J, K JOG dial 9 L Labeling a disc 23 Locating by monitoring 13 by scanning 13 directly 16 using AMS 13 M MP3 file 3 N, O Name Search 16 No-Delay Play 31 P, Q Playback Artist Name...
... Disc Name 24 Connecting another CD player 8 system 6 Continuous Play 12 Controlling another CD player 30 Custom Files Artist File 27 Disc Name 23 what you can do with 23 D Disc Name 23 E Erasing Artist Name 28 Custom Files 23 Disc Name 24 F Fading 22 H Handling CDs 3 History Search ...16 Hookups overview 6 I Inserting CDs 9 J, K JOG dial 9 L Labeling a disc 23 Locating by monitoring 13 by scanning 13 directly 16 using AMS 13 M MP3 file 3 N, O Name Search 16 No-Delay Play 31 P, Q Playback Artist Name...
