Sony CDP-CX260 - 200 Disc Cd Changer User manual

3-862-564-21 (1)
1998 by Sony Corporation
CDP-CX260
Compact Disc
Player
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Operating Instructions
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Manual de instrucciones

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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-CX260.
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.
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
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.
WARNING
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.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is located on the
rear exterior.
The following caution label is located
inside of the unit.
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4
Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 5
Setting up the remote .......................................................................................................... 6
Connecting Another CD Player ......................................................................................... 9
Inserting CDs...................................................................................................................... 10
Playing a CD .......................................................................................................................... 12
Playing CDs
Using the Display .............................................................................................................. 14
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................... 16
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ..................................................................................... 18
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................. 18
Playing Repeatedly ............................................................................................................ 20
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ....................................................................... 20
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................... 21
Playing Using a Timer....................................................................................................... 25
Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) ....................................... 26
Fading In or Out................................................................................................................. 27
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ...................................................... 28
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files ..................................................................... 29
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)............................................................................................. 29
Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard.................................................... 32
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ............................................................................. 32
Grouping Discs (Group File)............................................................................................ 33
Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) .......................................................................... 35
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 38
Notes on CDs...................................................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................39
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 39
Index .......................................................................................................................................... 40
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Getting Started
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio cord (1)
• CD booklet holders (2) and label (1)
• DC-cable (1)
• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (connecting cord for
the transmitter/receiver) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Sony LR6 batteries (3)
• Transmitter/receiver (1)
How to use the CD booklet holder
The CD booklet holder helps you locate discs 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 three size AA (LR6) batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down
until the positive (+) end clicks into position.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g
on the player.
When to replace batteries
If iflashes in the remote’s display, replace all the
batteries with new alkaline batteries. Use of battery types
other than alkaline batteries, such as manganese
batteries, may not last longer than the alkaline batteries.
The loaded memory in the remote will be retained for a
few minutes while you replace the batteries.
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 leave
too near 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.

Playing CDsGetting Started
Getting Started
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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.
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Hookups
When connecting the audio cord, be sure to match the
color-coded cords 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 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.
CD player
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
COMMAND MODE
To S-LINK/CONTROL A1
jack
Amplifier
To line output (L) To line output (R)
To an AC outlet
: Signal flow
To audio input
POC-15
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.
To an AC outlet
LINE2ND CD
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
INPUT
CD
L
R
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
• To connect the transmitter/receiver
Connect the transmitter/receiver via the TO TMR-IA10 jack
using a DC-cable (supplied) and via the S-LINK CONTROL
A1 jack using a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (supplied).
To DC IN 6V
Transmitter/receiver
To TMR-IA10
To S-LINK/CONTROL A1
jack
DC-cable (1) (supplied)
CD player Transmitter/receiver
DC OUT 6V
(TRANSMITTER RECEIVER )
TO TMR - I A10
S - L I NK
CONTROL A1
DC IN 6V
CONTROL A1

Getting Started
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Setting Up the Remote
This section describes how to prepare the supplied
remote for operation.
Press OPERATE on the transmitter/receiver to turn it
on and press I/uon the player to turn the player on.
If the following message appears in the remote’s
display while setting up the remote, point the remote
at the player and the transmitter/receiver as illustrated
below.
Note that the display disappears automatically if you
don’t proceed for more than a few moments.
Setting the voltage selector (voltage
selector equipped models only)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set
the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note on placement of the player and the
transmitter/receiver
Be sure to place the player in a flat, horizontal place.
If the player is left in a slanted position, it may cause a
malfunction or damage the player.
Be sure to place the transmitter/receiver on the top left
corner, facing forward, otherwise the player may not
operate correctly with the remote.
220 - 240 V110 - 120 V
If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1
jack
Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 jack. You
can simplify the operation of audio systems composed of
separate Sony components. For details, refer to the
supplementary “S-LinkTM/CONTROL-A1 Control
System” instructions.
CONTINUE
PROGRAM
MEMO SCAN
MENU
PUSH ENTER
TRACK
PLAYER SELECT
BACK
DISC
SKIP
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
TIME/TEXT
MENU
Easy scroll
key
30°
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Playing CDsGetting Started
Getting Started
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Memo sea r ch
Program play
Program input
Group select
CD1
Player check
Memo l oad i ng
Memo r y c l ea r
Contrast adjust
CD1
aster player
= CD1/200discs
M
CD1
aster player
= CD1/200discs
= CD3/ 51discs
nd
M
2 player
CD1
How to move the cursor in the remote’s
display
To move the cursor down, push the Easy scroll key
downward as illustrated below.
To move the cursor up, push the Easy scroll key
upward as illustrated below.
Memo sea r ch
Program play
Program input
Group select
CD1
Loading the Disc Memo
1Press MENU.
2Move the cursor (”) to “Set up” by using the Easy
scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
Player check
Memo l oad i ng
Memo r y c l ea r
Contrast adjust
CD1
2Move the cursor (”) to “Set up” by using the Easy
scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
3Move the cursor to “Player check,” then press the
Easy scroll key.
The display shows the disc data in the player after
“Now player checking...” appears.
When you connect another CD player, the disc
data in the second CD player also appears.
Storing disc data in the remote
1Press MENU.
Note the $mark indicates that the menu
continues.
Press the Easy scroll key downward to see the
next items.
(Continued)

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Adjusting the display contrast of the
remote
1Press MENU.
Turning off the LCD back light
You can conserve the remote’s power by turning off
the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) back light.
1Press MENU.
2Move the cursor (”) to “Back light mode” by using
the Easy scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
3Move the cursor to “OFF,” then press the Easy
scroll key.
Note
If you erase all the data stored in the remote (page 9), follow
the procedure above to turn the back light off again .
Memo sea r ch
Program play
Program input
Group select
CD1
Memo sea r ch
Program play
Program input
Group select
CD1
CD Back Light
OFF
ON
L
CD1
ster player
memo LOADING
S
Ma
DI C120
CD1
Al l memo data
Master player
Group memo
CD1
3Move the cursor to “Memo loading,” then press
the Easy scroll key.
When you connect another CD player, “2nd
player” also appears.
4When you want to load all Disc Memos (the master
player’s, second CD player’s*, and both player’s
Group Memo data), move the cursor to
“All memo data,” then press the Easy scroll key.
The remote starts reading all memo data. The
loading time may take a few moments. Point the
remote at the player while loading the data.
* The second CD player’s Disc Memo data must be
loaded to the master player before you load the
data to the remote.
When you want to load each Disc Memo data
independently, move the cursor to the data you
want to load, then press the Easy scroll key.
5When the remote finishes reading the data,
“Memo loading complete” appears in the remote’s
display.
2Move the cursor (”) to “Set up” by using the Easy
scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
3Move the cursor to “Contrast adjust,” then press
the Easy scroll key.
4Adjust the contrast by pressing the Easy scroll key
up or down and holding until the desired level of
contrast is attained.
5Press the Easy scroll key.
Player check
Memo l oad i ng
Memo r y c l ea r
Contrast adjust
CD1
ONTRAST ADJUST
adjus
on
C
ctrast t
CD1

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Getting Started
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Erasing all data stored in the remote
1Press MENU.
2Move the cursor (”) to “Set up” by using the Easy
scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
3Move the cursor to “Memory clear,” then press the
Easy scroll key.
4If you want to erase all stored data, move the
cursor to “yes,” then press the Easy scroll key.
5“All memory clear!” appears in the display when
all data is erased.
Memo sea r ch
Program play
Program input
Group select
CD1
Player check
Memo l oad i ng
Memo r y c l ea r
Contrast adjust
CD1
Al l memory
clear OK?
yes
no
CD1
Al l memory
clear OK?
yes
no
CD1
CDP-CX260
CDP-CX200, etc.
To an AC outlet
To an AC outlet
: Signal flow
To audio input
To LINE OUT
Amplifier
To an AC outlet
COMMAND MODE
To 2ND CD IN
To S-LINK/CONTROL A1
To audio output
To CONTROL A1
(Continued)
Connecting Another CD Player
If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, or 200
discs can be inserted and which is equipped with the
CONTROL A1 jack and the command mode of that
player can be set to CD 3, you can control that player as
the second player with this unit. After connecting this
unit and an amplifier, follow the procedure below.
Be sure to turn off the power of each player before
making this connection.

Getting Started
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Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 200 discs into this player.
1Press I/uto turn on the player.
2Open the front cover by pressing §OPEN/
CLOSE.
I/u§OPEN/CLOSE JOG
Rotary table
Loading position
Playing position
What cords will I need?
• Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be
connected.)
• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (not supplied)
1Connect the players with an audio cord (see also
“Hookups” on page 5).
2Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini-
plug cord.
CDP-CX260
CDP-CX260
For details on this connection, refer to the
supplementary “S-LinkTM/CONTROL-A1 Control
System” instructions.
3Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player
to CD 1 or CD 2, and set the command mode of the
second player to CD 3.
For details on how to operate the second player,
see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 26
and “Playing Alternately” on page 28.
4Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC
outlets.
Notes
• Do not connect a player other than that you intend to use 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 unit to the
amplifier.
• If you connect another CD player after you have already set
up the remote, follow “Setting Up the Remote” on page 6 to
set up the remote again.
• To operate the second CD player with the remote, press
PLAYER SELECT on the remote to select the second player.
LINE2ND CD
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
LINE OUT
L
R
CONTROL A1
S-LINK
CONTROL A1
CDP-CX200, etc.
CDP-CX200, etc.
COMMAND MODE
CD
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