Sony CDP-761 User manual

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CDP-761
CDP-761E
CDP-561
CDP-561E
CDP-461
by Sony Corporation

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To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The laser component in this product
is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
This appliance is classified as a CLASS |
LASER product. The CLASS | LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is located on the
rear exterior.
The following caution label is located
inside of the unit.
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NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363
is fitted to this equipment for your safety
and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(ic. Marked with & or Y mark) must be
used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment
has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to
attach the fuse cover after you change
the fuse. Never use the plug without the
fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station,
IMPORTANT
If the plug supplied is not suitable for
the socket outlets in your home, it should
be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted
in accordance with the following
instructions.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black. The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter L or coloured
red. Do not connect either wire to the
earth terminal in the plug which is
marked by the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol = or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.
WARNING
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert
the plug cut off from the mains lead into
a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used
and should be destroyed.
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Precautions
On safety
© Since the laser beam used in this
player is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the casing.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the player and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
¢ Before operating the player, check that
the operating voltage of the player is
identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear
of the player.
The player is not disconnected from
the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the player itself has been
turned off.
* If you are not going to use the player
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the player from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
* AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
On placement
* Place the player in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up in the player.
* Do not place the player on a soft
surface such as a rug that might block
the ventilation holes on the bottom.
Do not place the player ina location
near heat sources, or ina place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
On operation
¢ If the player is brought directly froma
cold to a warm location, or is placed in
a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the
player. Should this occur, the player
may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
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.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your player,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc Player. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models CDP-761, CDP-761E, CDP-561,
CDP-561E and CDP-461. The CDP-761
and CDP-761E are the models used for
illustration purposes, unless otherwise
mentioned. Any difference in operation
is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “CDP-761 only.”
Note
The remote supplied with CDP-761E has
the LINE OUT LEVEL buttons.
However, you cannot use these buttons
for CDP-761E.
Conventions
¢ Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the player.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the player.
¢ The following icons are used in this
manual:
“=> | Indicates that you can do the
task using the remote.
sXe Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Playing a CD
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Before you start...
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.
Press POWER to turn on the player.
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headphones.* headphone
volume.*
* except for CDP-761E
Press SOPEN/CLOSE, and place a Press [—.
CD on the tray.
The disc tray closes and the player plays all the
tracks once (Continuous Play).
Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
To stop playback
Press @.
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time you want. Press CONTINUE.

Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
¢ Audio connecting cord (1)
¢ Remote commander (remote) (1)
¢ Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the +
and - on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor & on the player.
o When to replace batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the player,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
* Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
place.
* Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
¢ Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
¢ If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
Hooking Up the System
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the CD player to
an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making the connections.
CD player
Line output Line output
(R) (L) To mains
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Red Red
(R) (R)
Hookups
When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the
colour-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the
components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to
White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid
hum and noise.
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Getting Started
¢ If you have an analog power amplifier
(except for CDP-761E)
Connect the amplifier via the VARIABLE LINE OUT jacks
using the supplied audio cord. You can adjust the output
level with the LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL control on the
player or the LINE OUT LEVEL buttons on the remote.
Note that you cannot use the LINE OUT LEVEL buttons on
the remote for CDP-761E.
CD player
LINE OUT
Amplifier
© If you have a digital component such as a digital
amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector using the optical cable (not supplied). Take off
the cap and plug in the optical cable.
Note that you cannot use fading in or out (page 12) and
Time Fade (page 13) functions when making this
connection,
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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.
Connecting the mains lead
Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet.
Removing the protective tape
The color tape is put inside the disc tray to protect the
disc tray during transportation. Turn on the player and
press 2 OPEN/CLOSE, and then remove the color
tape.
Where do | go next?
Now you're ready to use your player.
If you aren't familiar with how to play CDs, go to the section
“Playing a CD” on page 4.
Then, go to the following sections for other operations.
Playing CDs
Using the Display
You can check information about the disc using the
display.
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Checking the total number and playing
time of the tracks
Press TIME before you start playing.
The display shows the total number of tracks, total
playing time and music calendar.
Total number of
tracks
Music calendar
Total playing time
While in Shuffle Play mode (“SHUFFLE” appears in
the display; see page 9), a one-second access time blank
is added between each track. This increase is
automatically added to the total playing time in the
display.
The information also appears when you press
& OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Display information while playing a disc
While playing a disc, the display shows the current
track number, index number, playing time and the
music calendar.
INDEX MIN
Current track Index Music calendar
number number Playing time
The track numbers in the music calendar disappear
after they are played.
Checking the remaining time
Each time you press TIME while playing a disc, the
display changes as shown in the chart below.
Playing time and |
number of the
current track
Remaining time
on the current
track
Remaining time
on the disc
If the remaining time exceeds 100
minutes in programme mode,
“
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remaining time.
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Each time you press DISPLAY OFF on the remote
while playing a disc, the display turns off and on
alternately.
Even when the display is turned off, the display turns
on if you pause or stop play. When you resume play,
the display turns off again.
Before you start playing, when you press DISPLAY
OFF to turn off the display, “dISP OFF” appears, and
when you press the button to turn on the display,
“dISP On” appears.
Playing CDs
Locating a Specific Track or a
Particular Point in a Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
using the kd /P1 (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)
buttons or number buttons. You can also locate a
particular point in a track while playing a disc.
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The next or Dt repeatedly until you find the
succeeding tracks track
The current or IKK repeatedly until you find the
preceding tracks track
A specific track Number button of the track
directly
By scanning each MUSIC SCAN before you start
track for 10 seconds — playing. When you find the track you
(Music Scan) want, press C> to start playing.
A point while PP (forward) or 4 (backward) and
monitoring the sound hold down until you find the point
A point quickly by 4 /PP and hold down until you
observing the display find the point. You will not hear the
during pause sound during the operation.
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Playing CDs
“CY When you directly locate a track numbered over 20
(or 10 when using the remote)
Press >20 (or >10 on the remote) first, then the
corresponding number buttons. To enter “0,” use button
10.
Example: To play track number 30
Press >20 (or >10 on the remote) first, then 3
and 10.
rey You can extend the playing time during Music Scan
Press MUSIC SCAN repeatedly until the playing time
you want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time
you press the button, the playing time changes cyclically.
Note
If “7 “1” appears in the display, the disc has reached the end
while you were pressing PP. Press <4 or KK to go back.
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.
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Press REPEAT while playing a disc.
“REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats
the tracks as follows:
When the disc is playedin The player repeats
Continuous Play (page 4) All the tracks
All the tracks in random
orders
Shuffle Play (page 9)
Programme Play (page 9) The same programme
Delete Play (page 10) All the remaining tracks
Delete Shuffle Play All the remaining tracks in
(page 9, 10) random orders
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” disappears from
the display.
Repeating the current track
You can repeat only the current track while the disc is
played in Continuous Play or Delete Play.
While the track you want is being played, press
REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the
display.
Repeating
a
Specific
Portion
(A+B
Repeat)
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You can play a specific portion in a track repeatedly.
This might be useful when you want to memorize
lyrics.
Note that you cannot repeat a portion extending to two
tracks.
1 While playing a disc, press A+B on the remote
when you find the starting point (point A) to be
played repeatedly.
“A-" of “REPEAT A-” flashes in the display.
2 When you reach the ending point (point B), press
A+B again. ‘
“REPEAT A-B” appears. The player plays this
specific portion repeatedly.
To cancel A+—+B Repeat
Press REPEAT.
Setting a new starting point
You can move the repeating portion ahead by
changing the starting point.
1 Press A¢>B while the player is repeating the
specific portion.
The ending point B becomes the new starting point
A. “A-" of “REPEAT A-” flashes in the display.
2 When you reach the ending point (point B), press
AB again.
“REPEAT A-B” appears. The player repeats
between the new starting and ending points.
o When you want to restart from the starting point A
Press B> during A+B Repeat.

Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play ina
random order.
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1 Press SHUFFLE.
“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
2 Press [> to start Shuffle Play.
The F J indication appears while the player is
“shuffling” the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE.
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Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current
track.
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’ You can delete unwanted tracks during Shuffle Play
(Delete Shuffle Play)
Press the number button of the track you want to delete.
The track number and “OFF” appear in the display, and
then the track number disappears from the music
calendar.
If you want to restore the track, press the number button
again.
To restore all the tracks, press M in stop mode.
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Creating Your Own
Programme (Programme Play)
You can arrange the order of the tracks ona disc and
create your own programme. The programme can
contain up to 24 tracks.
Number buttons >20 CHECK
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1 Press PROGRAM.
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
2 Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to
programme in the order you want.
To programme the track numbered over 20 (or 10
when using the remote), use the >20 button (or >10
on the remote) (see page 8).
Last programmed track Total playing time
PROGRAM
Playing order Programmed tracks
If you've made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button.
3 Press > to start Programme Play.
To cancel Programme Play
Press CONTINUE.
¢ The programme remains even after the Programme
Play ends
When you press CF, you can play the same programme
again.
Notes
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display when it exceeds 100 minutes.
¢ “FULL” appears in the display when you try to add a track
to a programme which already contains 24 tracks.
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Playing CDs
Checking the track order
You can check your programme before or after you
start playing.
Press CHECK.
Each time you press this button, the display shows the
track number in the programmed order. After the last
track in the programme, the display shows “End” and
returns to the original display. If you check the order
after you start playing, the display shows only the
remaining track numbers.
Changing the track order
You can change your programme before you start
playing.
To Press
Erase a track CHECK until the track you
don’t want appears in the
display, then press CLEAR
Erase the last track in the
programme
CLEAR. Each time you press
the button, the last track will
be cleared.
Add tracks to the end of the Number buttons of the tracks
programme to be added
Change the whole
programme completely
@ (stop). Create a new
programme following the
programming procedure.
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Playing Only Specific Tracks
(Delete Play)
You can delete unwanted tracks and play only the
remaining tracks.
Number buttons >20 CLEAR
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Number buttons >20 CLEAR
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1 Press SHUFFLE.
“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
2 Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to
delete.
The track numbers disappear from the music
calendar after “OFF” appears for a while.
To delete a track numbered over 20 (or 10 when
using the remote), use the >20 button (or >10 on
the remote) (see page 8).
If you’ve made a mistake
Press the number button of the track. “On” appears in
the display and the track will be restored.
3 After you've deleted all the tracks you don’t want,
press CONTINUE.
“SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.
4 Press C~ to start Delete Play.
To cancel Delete Play
Press M in stop mode.
¢ The player keeps the deleted tracks in memory even
after the Delete Play ends
When you press C>, you can play only the remaining
tracks again.
“You can play the tracks in random order (Delete
Shuffle Play)
Just skip Step 3 in the above procedure.
¢ You can delete a track while playing
Press CLEAR while the track is being played. The player
deletes the track and starts playing the next track.

Recording From CDs
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Recording Your Own Programme
You can record the programme you've created ona
tape, DAT or MD. The programme can contain up to 24
tracks.
By inserting a pause during programming, you can
divide the programme into two for recording on both
sides of a tape.
Number buttons >20
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1 Create your programme (for side A when
recording on a tape) while checking the total
playing time indicated in the display.
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in “Creating Your Own
Programme” on page 9.
The (4.] indication appears in the display.
2 When you record on both sides of the tape, press
Hl to insert a pause.
The “P” and (4-6) indications appear in the display
and the playing time is reset to “0.00.”
When you record on one side of the tape or ona
DAT or MD, skip this step and go to Step 4.
A pause is counted as one track
You can programme up to 23 tracks when you insert a
Pause.
3 Repeat Step 1 to create the programme for side B.
4 Start recording on the deck and then press [> on
the player.
When you record on both sides of the tape, the
player pauses at the end of the programme for side
A.
5 When you record on side B, reverse the tape and
press [> or Ion the player to resume playing.
¢ You can check the total playing time while
programming (Programme Edit)
To select a track, press II or D1 and check the total
playing time. Then press PROGRAM to confirm your
selection.
Ker To check and change your programme
See page 10.
The [6-9} indication appears while checking the
programme for side A and [00] while checking the
programme for side B.
Key When tracks, which aren't numerically consecutive on
the disc, are programmed consecutively (i.e. 1, 3, 5
etc.)
A one-second access time blank is added between the
tracks.
Ker You can automatically insert a blank space of 3
seconds between each track
Use the Auto Space function (see page 14).
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Recording a CD by Specifying
Tape Length (Time Edit/Just Edit)
You can have the player create a programme that will | EN|
fit the length of the tape. Select one of the following 11
options:
¢ Time Edit: automatically creates a programme,
keeping the original order of the disc.
¢ Just Edit: automatically arranges the track order to fit
the tape length.
The programme can contain up to 24 tracks (a pause
inserted between tracks is counted as one track).
Note that tracks whose numbers are over 24 cannot be
programmed.
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1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE before you start playing
as follows:
¢ To select Time Edit, press the button until
“EDIT” appears and “A” in the {ao} indication
flashes in the display.
¢ To select Just Edit, press the button until “JUST
EDIT” appears and “A” in the {0-9} indication
flashes in the display.
2 Press 1) or DD! to specify the tape length.
Each time you press these buttons, the display
changes as shown below, with the tape length of
one side following each indication.
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When you select “HALF”
The player sets the programme of each side to a half of
the total playing time of the disc. Note that you cannot
select “HALF” when the disc has more than 24 tracks.
3 Press EDIT/TIME FADE to have the player create
the programme.
The display shows the tracks to be recorded. “B” in
the [a0] indication flashes in the display.
4 When you record on both sides of the tape, press
EDIT/TIME FADE again.
The player inserts a pause, then creates the
programme for side B. The display shows the
programmed tracks.
When you record on one side of the tape or on a
DAT or MD, skip this step.
5 Start recording on the deck and then press E> on
the player.
When you record on both sides of the tape, the
player pauses at the end of the programme for side
A.
6 When you record on side B, reverse the tape and
press C> or Mf on the player to resume playing.
To cancel Time Edit/Just Edit
Press CONTINUE.
8 You can programme the tracks you want in advance
Select the tracks before doing the above procedure. The
player creates a programme from the remaining tracks.
In this case, you cannot select “HALF” to specify the tape
length.
Key You can freely specify the tape length
Set the tape length using number buttons. To enter “0,”
use button 10.
Example: When the tape length of one side is 30 minutes
and 15 seconds
Press 3, 10, 1 and 5.
“CG when tracks, which aren't numerically consecutive on
the disc, are programmed consecutively (i.e. 1, 3, 5
etc.)
A one-second access time blank is added between the
tracks.
Key You can automatically insert a blank space of 3
seconds between each track
Use the Auto Space function (see page 14).
Fading In or Out
You can manually fade 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.
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To Press FADER
Start play fading in During pause. The <l indication
flashes and play fades in.
End play fading out When you want to start fading out.
The I indication flashes. The play
fades out and the player pauses.

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Changing the fading time
You can change the fading time from 2 to 10 seconds
before fading in or out. If you don’t change it, fading
lasts for 5 seconds.
1 Press FADER before you start playing.
2 Press the number button to specify the fading time.
Note
The fading time is reset to 5 seconds when you turn off the
player.
Fading out at the specified time (Time Fade)
You can have the player fade out automatically by
specifying the playing time. Once you set the time fade,
it works twice, that is, the play fades out at the end of
both sides of a tape.
1° Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you
start playing until “ we) and “A” in the [a0]
indication appear in the display.
2 Press XK or Dl to specify the playing time.
Each time you press these buttons, the display
changes as shown below, with the playing time of
one side following each indication.
HALF e+ C-do e+ 0-54 e+ C-60) 9 C-74 9 C-90) ~~ - -
(23.00) (27.00) (30.00) 37.00) (45,00)
When you select “HALF”
The player sets the playing time to a half of the total
playing time.
3 Press [> to start playing.
At the specified time the play fades out and the
player pauses. “B” in the [a 0] indication appears
in the display.
4 To record on side B, reverse the tape and press [>
or Bon the player to resume playing.
’ Again, the play fades out at the specified time.
To cancel Time Fade
Press EDIT/TIME FADE, or press << or PP while playing a
dise.
¢ You can freely specify the playing time
See “You can freely specify the tape length” on page 12.
cer You can change discs during time fade
If the play ends before the specified fade-out time, (for
example, when you record CD-singles on a tape) change
the disc. The specified fade-out time is counted only
during playing.
cor You can fade in to resume playing in Step 4
After you reverse the tape, press FADER.
Useful Tips for Recording
Using these functions makes recording CDs more
convenient.
AUTO SPACE
CDP-761/761E
PEAK SEARCH a 1 3
CDP-561/561E/461
AUTO SPACE a
Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search)
The player locates the highest level among the tracks to
be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before
you start recording.
1 Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH.
“PEAK” flashes in the display and the player
repeats the portion of the highest level.
2 Adjust the recording level on the deck.
3 Press Mon the player to stop Peak Search.
“PEAK” disappears from the display.
Note
The portion with the highest level may differ every time you
try the adjustment on the same disc. The difference is,
however, so slight that you won't find any problem in
adjusting the recording level precisely.

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Recording From CDs
Locating each track on a tape using the
AMS function (Auto Space)
The auto space function inserts a blank space of 3
seconds between each track while playing, and enables
you to locate each track using the AMS function of the
deck.
Before you start playing, press AUTO SPACE.
“AUTO SPACE” appears in the display.
To cancel Auto Space
Press AUTO SPACE until “AUTO SPACE” disappears in the
display.
Note
If you use the Auto Space function when recording, for
example, a medley or symphony, the sound may be
interrupted where the track number changes. It happens
when the track numbers are assigned in the middle of the
piece.
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Notes on CDs
On handling CDs
© To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not
touch the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Not this way
¢ Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
© Do not use any commercially available stabilizer and/or
disc protector. If you do, the disc and the player may be
damaged.
e After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
¢ Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the centre out.
* Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There‘s no sound.
=>Check that the player is connected securely.
=> Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.
=> Adjust the playback level using the LINE OUT/
PHONE LEVEL control. (except for CDP-761E)
The CD does not play.
=> There’s no CD inside the player (“no dISC”
appears). Insert a CD.
=> Place the CD with the label side up on the disc
tray correctly.
=>Clean the CD (see page 14).
> Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on
for about an hour (see page 2).
The recording level has changed. (except for CDP-761E)
=> When you connect the amplifier via the
VARIABLE LINE OUT jacks, the recording level
changes if you adjust the LINE OUT/PHONE
LEVEL control on the player or press LINE
OUT LEVEL on the remote during recording.
The remote does not function.
=> Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.
=> Point the remote at the remote sensor & on the
player.
=> Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
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Specifications
Compact disc player
Laser Semiconductor laser
Wavelength 780 - 790 nm
2 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5dB
CDP-761: More than 113 dB
CDP-561: More than 108 dB
CDP-761E/561E : More than 100 dB
CDP-461: More than 102 dB
CDP-761/761E/561/561E :
More than 99 dB
CDP-461: More than 98 dB
CDP-761/761E : Less than 0.0025%.
CDP-561/561E : Less than 0.0027%
CDP-461: Less than 0.0035%
CDP-761: More than 105 dB
CDP-561: More than 103 dB
CDP-761E/561E : More than 95 dB
CDP-461: More than 100 dB
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Dynamic range
Harmonic distortion
Channel separation
Outputs
PPS
Jack Maximum Load
type output impedance
level
LINE OUT Phono 2 V Over 10 kilohms
(FIXED)* jacks (at 50 kilohms)
LINE OUT Phono =—-.2V Over 50 kilohms
(VARIABLE)** jacks (at 50 kilohms)
DIGITAL Optical -18 dBm Wave length: 660 nm
OUT output
(OPTICAL) connector
PHONES** Stereo 10 mW 32 ohms
phone
jack
* LINE OUT for CDP-761E
*™ except for CDP-761E
General
Power requirements 220 V — 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
CDP-761/761E/561/561E: 13 W
CDP-461: 12 W
430 x 110 x 295 mm
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
(wihid) (17 x 4 3/8 x 11 5/8 in.) inel. projecting
parts
Mass (approx.) CDP-761/761E: 4.1 kg (9 Ibs 1 oz)
CDP-561/561E: 3.8 kg (8 Ibs 4 oz)
CDP-461: 3.7 kg (8 Ibs 2 oz)
Supplied accessories
Audio cord (2 phono plugs - 2 phono plugs) (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index
A, B
A-B repeat 8
AMS 4,7
Automatic Music Sensor. See
AMS
Auto Space 14
Connecting 5
Continuous Play 4
Delete Play 10
Delete Shuffle Play 9, 10
Editing. See Recording
F, G
Fading 12
Time Fade 13
H, |
Half disc (HALF) 12, 13
Handling CDs 14
Hookups 5
overview 5
J, K
Just Edit 11
L
Locating
by monitoring 7
by observing the display 7
by scanning 7
directly 7
using AMS 7
M, N, O
Music Scan 7
P,Q
Peak Search 13
Playback
Continuous Play 4
Delete Play 10
Delete Shuffle Play 9, 10
Programme Play 9
Repeat Play 8
Shuffle Play 9
Programme 9
changing 10
checking 10
for recording 11
Programme Edit 11
Recording 11
aprogramme 11
using Just Edit 11
using Time Edit 11
Remaining time 7
Remote control 5
Repeating
all 8
a specific portion 8
Scanning. See Music Scan
Searching. See Locating
Shuffle Play 9
Time Edit 11
Time Fade 13
Total playing time 6
Troubleshooting 15
Turning off the display 7
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Unpacking 5
Names of controls
Buttons
At>B 8
AUTOSPACE 14
CHECK 10
CLEAR 10
CONTINUE 4
DISPLAY OFF 7
EDIT/TIME FADE 12, 13
FADER 12
LINE OUTLEVEL 6
MUSIC SCAN 7
& OPEN/CLOSE 4
PEAK SEARCH 13
PROGRAM 9
REPEAT 8
SHUFFLE 9
TIME 6
c> 4
iw 4
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<44/P>r 7
KKI/PDI 4,7
>10 8
>20 8
Number 7
Switch
POWER 4
Control
LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL 4
Jack
PHONES 4
Others
Disc tray 4
Display 6
5