Sony CDP-991 User manual

SONY
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
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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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
BO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Owner’s Record
The model and seriat numbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer
to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDP-997 Serial No.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Precautions .
Chapter 2 Getting Started
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Identifying the parts
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Playing only the desired selections—Delete play .
Playing the beginning of each selection-Music scan
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Playing repeatedly—Repeat play ..
Playing in a desired order—-Program play
Fading in and fading out play-Fade in/fade out .
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Designating the total playing time
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Locating the loudest portion of the disc
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Inserting a blank space between selections
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Custom files
Storing an optimum playback level for each disc
—Level file
Assigning names to a disc-Disc memo
Indexing a disc-Custom index .........:005
Keeping the program in memory-Program bank ....
Keeping your undesired selections in memory
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Enjoy listening in various playing modes
You can select playing modes among the following:
Continuous play (page 10) - The entire disc is played once.
Shuffle play (page 16) - Selections are played in a
random order.
- Selections of your choice are
played in the order you desire.
— Selections or portions are
played repeatedly.
— Selections are played in your
desired order.
Delete play (page 17)
Repeat play (page 19)
Program play (page 20)
Editing your own tapes
* You can start to play from the immediate beginning of a
selection. — Auto Cue (page 13)
¢ You can fade in or out the play when making your own
tape recording. - Fade in/Fade out (page 22)
¢ CUSTOM EDIT function
~You can program a pause separately on side A and
B. —- Pause program (page 24)
-You can confirm the total playing time while choosing
the selections to be programmed. - Program edit (page
24)
-You can designate the playing order of up to 6 discs.
- Multi-disc program (page 26)
The player can program selections automatically to fit in
a desired duration. — Time edit/Just edit (page 28)
-You can stop the play, fading out at the time desired.
- Time fade (page 30)
-The loudest portion of the disc will be determined and
played repeatedly. - Peak search (page 31)
Enjoy listening in various acoustic atmospheres
The DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR (DSP) lets you listen
to selections according to various acoustic atmospheres.
(page 14)
You can play a beginning of each selection
You can check the selections by scanning the beginning of
each selection in the disc. - Music scan play (page 18)
Making your disc custom-made - CUSTOM FILE
function
« You can store the optimum playback level of each disc in
the player’s memory. — Level file (page 33)
* You can assign a name to a disc, such as the title of the
disc or the date of purchase. - Disc memo (page 34)
¢ You can assign your own index point to any desired
position on a disc. - Custom index (page 36)
« You can store the programmed playing order for a disc.
— Program bank (page 38)
« You can keep your undesired selections in memory
— Delete bank (page 39)
« You can select and store specific acoustic surround
effects for an individual disc. - DSP file (page 40)
You can make 3-second blanks between selections
The blank space enables you to locate selections when
using a tape deck with the automatic selection search
function. - Auto space (page 31)
Easy-to-see display
The selection number, the playing time, the remaining time
are displayed by pressing the TIME/MEMO button.
In addition, you can change the desired display information
by selecting three patterns. Adjusting the brightness of the
display by selecting three patterns. (page 11)

Precautions
On safety
* Operate the player only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
¢ Should any solid or liquid object enter the cabinet, unplug
the player and have it checked by qualified personne!
before operating it any further.
* Unplug the player from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for an extended period of time.
To disconnect a cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull
the cord itself.
* Do not disassemble the cabinet. The laser beam used in
this player is harmful to the eyes when uncovered. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
On operation
* When turning off the power, wait until “NO DISC”
message appears after a disc has been removed and the
tray has been closed. Especially, this must be practiced
when the player is to be transported.
* Remove the disc from the tray after playing it, if the
player will not be used for any length of time. Do not
transport the player with a disc in place.
* When the disc tray is in the open position, do not press
down on it strongly, or place heavy objects on it.
* 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 disc tray
¢ If the disc tray does not close properly and slides out
again, reinsert the disc.
* Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the tray and
the player.
¢ Always keep the tray closed when not using the player to
keep dust or dirt from entering the optical system of the
player.
¢ If the player does not operate, press the & OPEN/
CLOSE button and reinsert the disc.
* Insert only one disc at a time.
¢ Make sure the disc is placed property in the tray.
Incorrect positioning may result in permanent damage to
the disc.
On moisture condensation
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 lens inside the player. Should this occur,
the player will not operate. In this case, remove the disc
and leave the player turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
Notes on handling discs
* 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.
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* Do not expose the disc to direct sulight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in the
temperature.
¢ After playing, store the disc in its case.
'f you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Customer for the U.S.A.
For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”.

Chapter 2 Getting Started
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* Place the player in a location with adequate air circulation
to prevent internat heat build up in the player.
¢ Do not place the player on a soft surface, such as a rug
that would block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
* Do not install the player:
—near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.
-in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with
your player. This manual and the following items are
included with your CDP-997.
¢ Audio connecting cords (1)
« Wireless remote commander RM-D997 (1)
* Sony SUM-3(NS) batteries (2)
Note on Protective Sheet
The tape on the table should be removed after loading the
compartment.
Protective
sheet
Protective
tape
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Commander
1 Open the cover.
2 Insert two size AA(R6)
batteries with
correct polarity.
Battery life
* About half a year of normal operation can be expected
when using the Sony SUM-3(NS) batteries.
* When the batteries are run down, the remote commander
will not operate the player. In this case, replace both
batteries with new ones.
Notes on the remote control operation
¢ Avoid exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. Such exposure can cause a
malfunction.
* To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and
corrosion, remove the batteries when the commander will
not be used for a long time.
Conventions
[4] This symbol shown in the manual headings indicates
a function operated only from the remote
commander.
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A This symbol shown in the manual headings indicated
a function operated only on the main player.

Hooking Up the System
You can connect the player with analog or digital signal depending on your
amplifier or D/A converter.
Before you begin, remember the following;
* Turn off the power of each unit before making connections.
* Connect the AC power cord last.
¢ Be sure to insert the plugs firmly into the jacks. Loose connection may cause hum and noise.
* Leave a little slack in the connecting cord to allow for inadvertent shock or vibration.
* Cord plugs and jacks are color coded: Red plugs and jacks are for the right channel (R) and white ones for the left
channel (L).
Connecting an Amplifier Directly
VARIABLE LINE OUT CDP-997 Speaker system
outlet
When connecting to an amplifier or
D/A converter with OPTICAL IN, use
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) instead of
LINE OUT.
~ Soe Take off
the cap.
Amplifier
Plug in firmly.
to a wall outlet
Note on DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Note on LINE OUT
When connecting with DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL), use the FIXED: The output level is fixed.
POC-15 audio optical connecting cord (not supplied). VARIABLE: The output level can be adjusted with the LINE
Please note that when the digital out is connected, fade OUT/PHONE LEVEL or LINE OUT LEVEL on the
out, fade in, time fade, level file and DSP file functions remote commander.
cannot be used. * Connect your system to the VARIABLE output when
using level file.
° If the LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL is adjusted while
recording, the recording level be changed even when
it is preset on the tape deck.

Identifying the Parts
Front Panel
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POWER switch (page 10)
Disc tray
& OPEN/CLOSE button (page 10)
PLAY MODE buttons
CONTINUE button and indicator (page 10)
SHUFFLE button and indicator (pages 16 and 17)
PROGRAM button and indicator (pages 20 and 24)
C. (custom) INDEX button and indicator (page 36)
PEAK SEARCH button (page 31)
ERASE (memory erase) button (page 32)
FILE (custom file) button (page 32)
DSP/1-20 button and indicator (pages 14 and 40)
FILE RECALL button (page 34)
) A.SPACE/A.CUE button (pages 13 and 31)
Numeric buttons/DSP SELECT button (pages 12, 14
and 40)
> 20 (over 20)/FLAT button (pages 12, 14 and 40)
CHECK (program check) button (pages 20 and 25)
EFFECT level (page 15)
CLEAR (program clear) button (pages 17 and 20)
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LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL control (pages 7 and 10)
PHONES jack
LEVEL FILE button (page 33)
1 BPI AMS* buttons (pages 12, 24 and 34)
<< >> (manual search) DISC MEMO buttons (pages
12 and 34)
@ (stop) button (page 10)
EDIT/TIME FADE button (page 26 and 28)
Il (pause) button and indicator (page 10)
FADER (fade in/fade out) button (page 22)
REPEAT button (pages 11 and 19)
> (play) button and indicator (page 10)
TIME/MEMO button (page 11)
MUSIC SCAN button (page 16)
Display window (page 11)
Remote sensor
TIMER switch (page 41)
* AMS is the abbreviation of Automatic Music Sensor.

Remote Commander
Refer to the pages indicated in (_ ) for details.
[1] & OPEN/CLOSE button (page 10)
2] FILE RECALL button (page 34)
[3] DISPLAY MODE button (page 11)
4| MUSIC SCAN button (page 18)
5| Numeric buttons (page 12)
6| MEMO INPUT button (page 34)
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ERASE button (page 32)
DSP SELECT button (page 14)
DSP FLAT button (page 14)
{9] LEVEL FILE button (page 33)
[1o] FADER (fade in/tade out) button (page 22)
[11] <<» (manual search) button (pages 12 and 34)
LINE OUT LEVEL (line out/headphone level) buttons
(pages 7 and 10)
[13] << B® SLOW (low speed manual search) buttons
(page 12)
4— —» INDEX buttons (pages 11 and 37)
I< PPI AMS buttons (pages 12, 24 and 34)
[16] Ml (stop) button (page 10)
Tf (pause) button (page 10)
& (play) button (page 10)
[17] A. SPACE (auto space)/A. CUE (auto cue) button
(pages 13 and 31)
[18] REPEAT button (repeat/A <> B repeat clear) button
(page 19)
(19] TIME button (page 11)
20] >20 (over 20) button (page 12)
211 CLEAR button (pages 17 and 20)
CHECK button (pages 20 and 25)
22) PLAY MODE buttons
CONTINUE button (page 10)
SHUFFLE button (pages 16 and 17)
PROGRAM button (pages 20 and 24)
C (custom). INDEX button (page 36)
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Buttons with orange letters (A, B, C, ....... ) are for entering
a disc memo (page 26).

Chapter 3 Basic Operation
Playing a Disc - Continuous Play
in the continuous play mode, you can play the first selection or desired selection
on your disc.
Before playing a disc, turn on the amplifier and set the input selector to the CD
player position.
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Playing the First S
aying election To stop for a moment during play, press
Press U9 or B to resume play.
To stop play, press
To stop play and open the tray, press &.
CONTINUE
To control the volume
When you use VARIABLE, adjust the volume with LINE
OUT/PHONE LEVEL of the player or LINE OUT LEVEL of
the remote commander. Press + of the remote
commander to turn up the volume and press — to turn
down the volume. When you press + or —, LINE OUT/
PHONE LEVEL of the player rotates automatically.
LINE OUT/
RUONECEVEL When listening with headphones
Connect the headphones and adjust the volume with LINE
1 OUT/PHONE LEVEL or LINE OUT LEVEL of the remote
Press POWER. commander.
If the indicator above the CONTINUE button
does not light up, press CONTINUE. To play a 8 cm (3-inch) CD
Place it on the inner circle of the tray. If the disc is
Lights up. | owen | provided with an adaptor, first remove it. Do not put a
normal CD (12 cm/5-inch) on to of a 8 cm CD.
~= a Note on the TIMER switch
Leave the TIMER switch off when you are not using timer activated play. (For
further details, refer to page 41.)
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What is this indication?
2 Press &. This indication appears when the tray is empty. The indication can be
changed to a customized indication. (page 34).
3 Place a disc with the printed side up on the
tray.
4 Press >.
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The disc tray closes to start playing the first
selection.
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