Sony CDP-CX255 User manual

SONY.
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
ise
DIGITAL AUDIO
CDP-CX255
CDP-CX70ES
© 1997 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.
PSK OF ELECTANC SHOCK
‘DO NOT OPEN H
CAUTION TO AEDUCE THE FISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
100 MOT 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
ona circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This equipment is intended for home
entertainment purposes only. The
warranty shall be invalidated if used
in commercial environments, such as
by disc jockeys, etc., even within the
Warranty Period.
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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.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models CDP-CX255 and CDP-CX70ES.
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:
“S | Indicates that you can do the
task using the remote.
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
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Locating a Specific Disc .............. . 11
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ...
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ..
Playing Repeatedly
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files ..........ssessscssscsssessssssesssesesssecesneecsucessnecenseesses 17
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ... :
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Additional information
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
~ © Audio cord (1)
* CONTROL AI cord (1) (supplied for Canadian
models only)
© Remote commander (remote) (1)
¢ Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
¢ CD booklet holders (2) and label (1)
car How to use the CD booklet holder
The CD booklet holder helps you locate the disc easily.
After you have inserted discs into the player, you can put
the CD booklet (which comes with a CD) into the
supplied holder. Put two CD booklets facing back to back
into a pocket. Stick the number label on each pocket,
matching the number of the disc slot where you have
inserted the disc. You can put up to 200 CD booklets into
the holders.
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.
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, 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 do not use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion. :
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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.
mUNIN COMMAND DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
CD player
To an AC outlet
To line output (R) To line output (L)
To audio =| Amplifier
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CONTROL A1 MODE
To an AC outlet
What cords will | need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)

Getting Started
Hookups
When connecting the audio cord, be sure to match the
color-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.
CD player
Amplifier
¢ If you have a Sony receiver (amplifier) equipped with
the CONTROL A1 jack
Be sure to connect the player to the CD IN jacks on the
receiver (amplifier). When making this connection, set the
COMMAND MODE of the player to CD1 (see the
illustration below). If you further connect the player and
the receiver (amplifier) via the CONTROL A1 jacks with the
CONTROL A1 cord (supplied for Canadian models only),
you can use the Auto Function feature between these
components. For details, refer to the supplementary
“CONTROL-AI Control System” instructions and the
instructions supplied with the receiver (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 an optical cable (not supplied). Take off the
cap and plug in the optical cable.
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Optical cable (not supplied)
CD player Digital component
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.
¢ You can listen to another audio component
*
connected to this player
Connect the component via the AUX IN jacks using an
audio cord. (Use the cord supplied with the component.)
You can listen to the sound from that component while
this player stops. While this player plays or pauses, you
cannot listen to the sound from that component.
CD player Audio component
When to use the COMMAND MODE selector
The COMMAND MODE selector is set to CD1 at the
factory for normal use. You‘can control this player by
connecting to a Sony CD Player with the player control
function, via the CONTROL A] jacks. When making this
connection, set the COMMAND MODE selectors of each
player to the appropriate position according to the
connected line input jacks. For details, refer to the
instructions supplied with the connected player.
[COMMAND MODE!
When using another Sony CD player together with
this player Grp
You can make the supplied remote effective only for this
player.
¢ When using the player equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:
Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to
CD1 and that of another player to CD2 or CD3. Then
set the CD1/2/3 switch on the remote supplied for
each player accordingly.
When using the player not equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:
The command mode of the player without the
- COMMAND MODE selector is set to CD1. Set the
COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD2, and
set the CD1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD2.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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Getting Started
Note
on
placement
3
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the
JOG
dial
until
you
find
the
disc
slot
where
you
want
to
insert
a
disc,
while
checking
the
disc
number
(written
beside
every
five
slots
and
also
indicated
in
the display).
Be sure to place the player on a horizontal place.
_ If the player is slanted, it may cause malfunction or
damage the player.
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Disc slot at the loading position
The disc number at the loading position appears in
the display.* If the disc has the Disc Memo (see
Inserting
CDs
page
17),
the
Disc
Memo
appears
instead
of
the
disc
number.
As
you
turn
the JOG
dial,
the
disc
You
can
insert
up
to
200
discs
into
this
player.
number
or
the
Disc
Memo
changes.
POWER
Front
cover
OPEN
JOG
Disc
number
Disc number or the Disc Memo
If you have already inserted discs, the disc number at
the playing position appears. When you turn the JOG
dial, the displayed disc number changes to the one at
the loading position.
Playing position
i j ; Rotary table
a Loading position
1 Press POWER to turn on the player.
2 Press OPEN.
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4 Insert a disc with the label side facing right.
Notes
¢ Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at
a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put
in straight, it may damage the player or the disc.
¢ Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop
before inserting or removing discs.
With the label side
facing right
After inserting the disc, you can input the original
disc titles instead of the disc numbers (see
“Labeling Discs” on page 17) to locate it easily
when you start playing.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.
6 Close the front cover by pressing the right edge of
the cover until it clicks.
Thé rotary table turns and the disc slot at the
loading position is set to the playing position.
Always close the front cover except when you
insert or remove discs.
Key The supplied CD booklet holders help you locate a
disc
You can store up to 200 CD booklets. Insert a booklet and
stick the number label on the film of a pocket and the
booklet so that you can locate the disc easily.
Getting Started
Notes
* When you insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD, be sure to attach a
Sony CSA-8 adaptor (not supplied) to the disc.
Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor (CSA-8). It
may damage the player.
Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to CDs. It may
damage the player or the disc.
If you drop a disc into the player and the CD won't go into
the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When transporting the player, remove all discs from the
player.
Removing CDs
After following Steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page
6, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.
Note
The disc being played does not come to the loading position if
you open the front cover during playback. (The disc number
flashes in the display.)
If you want to remove the disc being played, press ENTER in
the center of the JOG dial after opening the front cover. The
disc comes to the loading position. Remove the disc after the
rotary table comes to a complete stop.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
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information.
¢ Make sure you have inserted the
discs correctly as indicated on Press POWER to turn on the player.
page 6.
e You can play all the tracks on a ;
* disc in the original order 3 Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous
(Continuous Play). You can also Play mode.
play up to 200 discs Each time you press CONTINUE, “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC”
* : neni: appears in the display.
"@ You can turn on the player
by pressing POWER on the When you select The player plays
remote
ALL DISCS All discs in the player consecutively in the order of
disc number. Empty disc slots are skipped.
1 DISC Only one disc you have selected
4 Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or the Disc Memo (see
page 17) you want appears in the display to select the first disc
(ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).
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¢ When you turn off the player
The player remembers the
last playing disc and the
play mode (Continuous,
Shuffle (see page 13) or
Program (see page 14)).
When you turn on the
player again, therefore, the
player plays the same disc in
the same play mode.
Basic Operations
Press ENTER to start playing.
5 The selected disc is set to the playing position, and the player
plays all the discs from the selected one (ALL DISCS) or all the
~ tracks once (1 DISC).
Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
To stop playback
Press @.
OPEN KK//PCI ENTER
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To Press
Pause u
Resume playing after pause Wor >
Go to the next disc [Ff] DISC SKIP + once.
Hold down the button to skip discs.
Go back to the preceding disc [Tf] DISC SKIP - once.
: Hold down the button to skip discs.
Go to the next track DDI’
Go bagk to the preceding track Kid
Stop playing and remove the disc OPEN and then ENTER. The disc comes
to the loading position.

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Playing CDs
Using the Display
You can check information about the disc using the
~ display.
TIME/TEXT ENTER JOG a
TIME/TEXT
Checking the total number and playing
time of the tracks
Select the disc you want to check, and press ENTER in
the Continuous Play mode. As the player starts play
automatically, press Ml to stop, and then TIME/TEXT.
The display shows the current disc number, total
number of tracks and total playing time of the disc.
. Disc number
Total number Total playing
of tracks time
cor When you want to check another disc [}]|
Press DISC SKIP on the remote in the stop mode to select
the disc you want to check. The total number of tracks
and the total playing time of the selected disc appear for
a while.
Display information while playing a disc
While playing a disc, the display shows the current
disc number, track number, playing time of the
track and the next disc number.
Current disc number Next disc number
ALL OISC
cor
Current track Playing time of the
number track
Checking the information of CD-TEXT discs
CD-TEXT discs have information, such as the disc titles
or artist names, memorized in a blank space on the
discs where there is no information on normal discs.
The display shows the CD-TEXT information of the
disc so that you can check the current disc title, track
title and artist name. When you select a CD-TEXT disc,
the “CD-TEXT” indication lights up in the display.
Display information before you start playing
The display shows the disc title. When you press
TIME/TEXT, the artist name scrolls in the display. If
you press TIME/TEXT again, the display shows the
current disc number, total number of tracks and total
playing time of the disc. The display shows the disc
title again after a while.
Display information while playing a disc
Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the display shows
the information as shown below.
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This information also appears
when the player locates the
track.
Press TIME/TEXT. (L_—____ |