Sony CDP-C500 User manual

SONY
3-750-257-22 (1)
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
Hist
CDP-C500
CDP-C400
CDP-C44
CDP-C401
© 1989 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose the unit to rain or moisture.
7 NUR ETO)
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO 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 prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient 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 accompa-
nying the appliance.
Note on the Transit Key
INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television recep-
tion. It has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against such interference in a residential installa-
tion. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause 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 the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch cir-
cuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an ex-
perienced radio/television technician for additional sug-
gestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful :
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Pro-
blems’’.
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Prin-
ting Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.
004-000-00345-4.
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Transit key
Owner’s Record
The
model
and
serial
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.
Serial
No.
2
The white transit key on the bottom exterior of the unit
protects the optical system against shock during
transportation. Before operating the CD player, be sure to
remove the key by following the instructions on the label,
and store it in a safe place.
When transporting the unit, replace the key in its original
hole and lock it in place.

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Connecting the CD player
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Playing in a random order
- Shuffle play
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Playing repeatedly - Repeat play 10
Playing in a desired order
- Program play 1
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Maintenance 13|
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| Precautions 13
Specifications 14
Troubleshooting guide 15
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Player
* The 4 TIMES OVERSAMPLING DIGITAL FILTER
compact disc player (DUAL D/A CONVERTER
SYSTEM) is equipped with 5 disc trays which allow
you to choose from a large number and wide variety of
selections. Up to 32 steps of program is possible from
the 5 discs.
¢ Any disc at any time can be played using the DISC 1 to 5
buttons on the remote commander.
(For CDP-C500 and CDP-C44 models only.)
¢ Shuffle play (page 9)
Once a selection is played, it will not be played once more
until the random order is completed.
* Fading in/Fading out (page 8) | g |
You can begin a selelction fading in and end it fading out.
Differences by Model and Area
This Instruction manual covers CDP-C500, CDP-C400,
CDP-C44, and CDP-C401. Their performance and
operation are identical except for the following:
¢ The CDP-C400 and CDP-C401 are not supplied with a
remote commander, they do not have those functions
activated only by remote commander, which are
indicated with ri mark in this instruction manual.
* The CDP-C401 does not have a PHONES (headphones)
jack and a LEVEL control.
The illustrations used in this manual are of the CDP-C500.

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Front Panel
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Remote Commander
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POWER switch @
Disc tray @
4 OPEN/CLOSE button @
Display window @
DISC SKIP button @
™@ (stop) button @
PII (play/pause) button ©
Ké¢ bP (AMS*/RMS**) button 3]
“CONTINUE button @
SHUFFLE button @
PROGRAM button @®
TIME button @
(headphone) LEVEL control @
PHONES (headphones) jack @
Remote sensor @
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*AMS is the abbreviation of Automatic Music Sensor.
**AMS is the abbreviation of Random Music Sensor.
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| @ (stop) button @
It (pause) button@
> (play) button @
DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons @
TIME button @
PGM (program) button @®
SHUFFLE button @
CONTINUE button @
REPEAT button @
DISC SKIP button @
FADER button @
4 PI (AMS*) buttons @
<<>> (manual search) buttons @
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Connecting the CD Player
Notes on Connection
* 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: Rod plugs and jacks are for the right channel (R) and white ones for the left
channel (L).
CDP-C500/C400/C44/C401
Speaker system
To AC outlet <j
Preparing the Remote Commander
installing Batteries
On battery life
* About half a year of normal operation can be expected
1 when using the Sony SUM-3(NS) batteries.
¢ When the batteries are run down, the remote
eer commander will not operate the unit. In this case,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes on the remote commander and remote control
operation
¢ Keep the commander away from extremely hot or humid
places.
2 ; e Avoid dropping any foreign objects into the commander
AAS casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
batteries * 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.

Before
playing
a
disc,
turn
on
the
amplifier
and
set
the
AEM
AL
ATS,
rs
|
DK
input
selector
to
the
CD
player
position.
To stop play
To stop for a moment during play, press PII (or Il on the
remote commander).
Press again to resume play.
To stop play. Press Ml.
To stop play and open the tray. Press *.
When you use with the stereo system
Turn on the amplifier, and select “CD” of the input
selector to listen to the compact disc player.
Caution 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.
When you listen with the headphones
(for CDP-C500/C400/C44 only)
Connect the headphones and control the volume with
the LEVEL control.
Notes
2
eee
*
The
tray
number
of
an
empty
tray
will
be
displayed
until
the
—
empty
tray
number
is
set
to
play.
Once
they
are
recognized
empty, they will disappear.
e
If
there
are
not
discs
at
all
in
the
trays
when
played,
“no
disc” will be indicated.
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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mol
3 Label side
DISC 1 tray
*
Do
not
expose
the
disc
to
direct
sunlight
or
heat
sources
such
as
hot
air
ducts,
or
leave
it
in
a
car
parked
in
direct
sunlight
as
temperature
may
rise
considerably.
¢ After playing, store the disc in its case.
-
To
play
more
than
one
disc,
repeat
step
3
to
put
additional
discs
in
the
desired
order.
To play a 8 cm (3-inch) CD
Place
it
on
the
inner
circle
of
the
tray.
If
the
disc
is
provided
Choose
whether
to
play
“1
DISC”
or
“ALL
DISCS”
with
an
adaptor,
first
remove
it.
Do
not
put
a
normal
CD
(12
cm/5-inch)
on top
of
a8
cm
CD.
CONTINU
ms
1Q@3
8
Ep
D
L
Shows
that
Circle
appears
the
tray
is
around
tray
‘No.
occupied.
being
played.
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Elapsed playing time

Information display
If you press & or the compartment itself to close the com-
partment, the total number of selections and the total playing
time of the disc to be played are displayed for a few sec-
onds.
Each time you press TIME during play, the display changes
to give you the following information.
[A] Elapsed time in a selection (automatically displayed
when play begins)
Remaining time in a selection
“...-” indication will appear in the display window instead
of numbers if a selection numbered 21 or higher is
selected.
Remaining time of the disc
Note
Total remaining time is only available during continue mode. It
will not be displayed by pressing the TIME button during PRO-
GRAM or SHUFFLE mode.

Selecting a Desired Disc
By using the DISC 1 to 5 buttons or the DISC SKIP button
during play, you can locate the beginning of any disc.
To select a particular disc
(for CDP-C500/
C44 only)
To move to the disc tray next] Press DISC SKIP.
to the current one
Locating a Particular Selection
Locating a selection in sequence (Automatic Music
Sensor)
You can locate the beginning of a selection on the disc
being played.
To locate the beginning of Press K44 once.
the selection being played
To locate the beginning of Press PPI once.
the next selection
Continue to press until the selection you wanted has been
located.
Press the corresponding
DISC 1 to 5 button.
Locating a Particular Point
in a Selection (for CDP-C500/C44 only)
Locating a point in sequence (Manual Search)
You can locate a particular point in a selection during play
by monitoring the high-speed sound.
To go back at high speed Keep 4 pressed.
To go ahead at high speed | Keep >» pressed.
Release the button when you reach the point in the
selection you want.
To locate at high speed
Press <4 or pm in the pause mode. Search speed will
increase three times, but there will be no sound. Find the
desired point by watching the numbers in the display.
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You can have the play fade in and fade out for 5
seconds.
To end the play fading out
Press FADER when you want to start fading out.
Il , flashes in the window, and play fades out for 5 seconds
and enters the pause mode.
To restart the play fading in
Press FADER.
p» flashes in the window, and play fades in for 5 seconds.

Playing
in
a
Random
Order
- Shuffle Play
CONTINUE
Decide
whether
to
shuffle
between
ail
discs
or
2
one,
depending
on
the
number
of
discs
inserted.
To shuffle “ALL DISCS”, press once.
To shuffle “1 DISC”, press twice.
¥
Cc
CF
You
can
have
the
selections
played
in
a
random
order
(up
to
99).
The
unit
will
play
all
the
discs
or
just
one
disc
you
de-
sire.
Once
a
selection
is
played,
it
will
not
be
played
again
until
the
random
order
is
completed.
To skip the selection
To
skip
to
the
next
selection,
press
the
>>I
button.
To
return
to
the
beginning
of
the
selection
being
played,
press
the
I
button.
To stop playing
Press @.
To cancel shuffle play
Press
CONTINUE
and
return
to
the
normal
playing
mode.
To
change
from
Program
or
Continue
Play
to
Shuffle
Play
Press
SHUFFLE
during
program
or
continue
play.
The
pro-
gram
mode
will
be
cleared
and
shuffle
play
will
begin
from
the
current
selection
being
played.
What is this indication?
{Fr
=
This
indication
appears
while
the
player
is
“shuf-
L I) fling” the selections.

Playing
Repeatedly
—-
Repeat
Play
You
can
repeat
a
single
disc
or
all
the
discs.
Press
before
or
The
unit
repeats
on
the
current
playing
mode.
during
play.
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT again.
“REPEAT” disappears.
REPEAT
10

.
+
H
You
can
make
a
program
by
designating
up
to
areal
ale)
in
rs
|
Desired
Order
32
steps
in
the
order
you
want
them
to
be
played.
The
unit
will
play
the
disc
according
to
fan
Program
Play
your
program.
6 To program additional selections on a same
disc, repeat steps 4, and 5.
To program additional selections on another
disc, repeat steps 3, 4, and 5.
7 After pressing PROGRAM:
<u
or
You
can
play
up
to
32
steps”
in
the
desired
order.
*You
can
program
one
selection
or
one
disc
in
a
step.
To
program
a
whole
disc
under
a
single
program
number
Simply
skip
step
4.
The
TRACK
indicator
will
show
“AL”,
which
means
that
all
the
disc
have
been
programmed
under
a
a
single
program
number.
To
program
while
observing
the
disc
labels
You
can
program
the
selections
with
the
disc
compart-
ment
open.
“PGM’” is displayed.
Skipping
to
the
next
selection
programmed
Press ppl during play.
Choose
the
disc.
g
Play
_0isg-SkP
d
Returning
to
the
current
programmed
selection
being
played.
ee
Press
K¢¢
during
play.
or
Choose the selection.
4
(To choose an entire disc, press pH, and
then HK).
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Playing in a Desired Order
- Program Play
To stop program play
Press
m
.
The
last
selection
number
programmed
will
be
displayed.
To
resume
play,
press
P
.
Play
begins
from
the
begin-
ning
of
the
program.
You
can
play
the
same
program
repeatedly
as
long
as
you
do
not
cancel
program
play
or
erase
the
program.
To cancel program play
Press CONTINUE and return to the normal playing mode.
The program will be erased.
The
program
will
be
erased
in
the
following
situations
¢
4
is pressed
during
program
play.
* Power is turned off.
*
Bl
is
pressed
continuously
during
stop.
To
clear
only
the
last
selection
programmed,
press
Mf
once.
12
To
display
the
total
playing
time
of
the
program
Press
the
TIME
button
after
programing
before
playing.
The
time
display
will
flash
and
each
disc
will
be
computed
for
the
total
programed
time. After
the
addition
has
been
completed,
the
program
time
will
be
displayed
for
3
seconds.
When
other
programs
are
added,
and
the
TIME
button
is
pressed,
the
program
time
of
the
added
program
only
will
be
computed.
On
the
other
hand,
if
even
one
step
is
cleared,
it
will
compute
from
the
beginning.
If
selections
numbered
21
or
higher
is
programmed,
the
“----”
indication
will
appear
instead
of
numbers.
Checking
the
programmed
selections
To
check
the
programmed
selections
while
a
selection
is
be-
ing
played
or
in
the
pause
mode,
press
ppl
Of
DISC
SKIP.
Each
time
you
press
ppI
,
the
selections
are
displayed
in
the
order
they
have
been
programmed.

Maintenance
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzine.
Cleaning discs
Before playing, clean the disc with the cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commer-
cially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for
analog discs.
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Precautions
Installing the CD Player
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¢ Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation
to prevent internal heat build up in the unit.
* Do not place the unit on a soft surface, such as a rug
that would block the ventillation holes on the bottom.
* Do not install the unit,
- near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.
- in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
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Ce,
Not this way.
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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 unit. 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.
On safety
¢ Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
¢ Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet.
Unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified person-
nel before operating it any further.
¢ Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it will not be used
for a long time. To disconnect the cord, pull if out by
grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
¢ As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
On operation
When the unit is not used, turn the power off, to conserve
energy and to extend the useful life of your unit.
Important
Since the CD system boasts a wide dynamic range, the
peaks of high level inputs are recorded with high fidel-
ity, and the noise level is very low.
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion
with no audio signals or very low level inputs if you do,
the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
portion is played.
For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet
"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS’.
\f you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please contact you nearest Sony dealer.
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Specifications
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
System
Laser
Laser output
Frequency
response
Signal to noise
ratio
Dynamic range
Harmonic
distortion
Channel
separation
Wow and flutter
Outputs
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Compact disc digital audio system
Semiconductor laser (A = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Max. 44.6u.W*
* This output is the value measured at a
distance of about 200 mm from the objec-
tive lens surface on the Optical Pick-up
Block.
2 Hz—- 20kHz (+1 dB)
More than 100 dB
More than 90 dB
Less than 0.05% (1 kHz)
More than 95 dB (1 kHz)
Below measurable limit
LINE OUT (phono jacks)
Output level 2V (at 50 kilohms)
Load impedance over 10 kilohms
PHONES (stereo phone jack)
(CDP-C500/C400/C-44 only)
Output level 0 - 10 mW (variable)
(at 32 ohms)
General
Power 120 V AC, 60 Hz
requirements
Power 10 W
consumption
Dimensions Approx. 430 x 110 x 385 mm
(w/h/d)
(17 X 4% X 15% inches)
not including projecting parts and
controls
Weight Approx. 4.9 kg (10 Ibs 13 oz), net
REMOTE COMMANDER
(supplied only for the CDP-C500/C44)
Remote control Infrared control
system
Power 3 V DC with two size AA (R6)
requirements batteries
Dimensions Approx. 43 X 20 X 175 mm (w/h/d)
(1*%6 X '%e X 6'%e inches)
Weight Approx. 110 g (4 oz)
including batteries
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Audio signal connecting cord
(phono plug x 2 <> phono plug ~x 2) (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Operating Manual (1)
Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.

Bhcelele)(-tJareledilareMmelei(ey-
The
following
checks
will
assist
in
the
correction
of
most
problems
which
you
may
encounter
with
your
unit.
Should
any
problem
persist
after
you
have
made
these
checks,
consult
your
nearest
Sony
service
facility.
Before
going
through
the
check
list
below,
first
refer
back
to
the
connection
and
operating
procedures.
Trouble
No
audio
from
one
or
both
channels
Incorrect
operation
of
the
amplifier
Operate
correctly
Connect the cords firmiy.
Play
does
not
begin.
No
disc
in
the
disc
compartment
Put
disc(s)
in
the
compartment.
The
player
is
in
the
pause
mode
Press
PII
(or
Il
on the
remote
commander)
to
release
pause.
Moisture
condensation
Leave
the
player
turned
on
for
about
an
hour.
The
disc
is
set
upside
down.
Set
the
disc
with
the
label
side
up.
The
disc
is
tilted.
Set
the
disc
correctly
The
disc
is
extremely
dirty.
Clean
the
disc.
Play did not start from the disc in the | Press DISC 1 to start play.
DISC 1 tray.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace both batteries.
The
remote
commander
is
not
pointed
|
Point
the
remote
commander
to
the
at
the
remote
control
sensor. sensor.
There
is
an
obstacle
between
the
Remove
the
obstacle.
remote commander and the unit.
The remote commander is too far from | Move closer.
the unit.
The internal control program may not | Turn OFF the power and turn it ON
run. again.
Discs cannot be played continuously.
Remote commander does not operate
the unit.
(For CDP-C500 and CDP-C44 only).
Any operation is not possible.
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