Sony CDP-CX335 - Compact Disc Player User manual

4-226-588-22 (1)
2000 Sony Corporation
CDP-CX335
Compact Disc
Player
GB
FR
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi

2GB
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 is for
model CDP-CX335.
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.
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 appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
The laser component in this product
is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
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 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.
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.
Do not install the
appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
ENERGY STARis a U.S. registered
mark.
As ENERGY STARPartner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Don’t throw a battery,
dispose it as the
injurious wastes.

3GB
GB
FR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking............................................................................................................................ 4
Hooking Up the System ..................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Another CD Player ........................................................................................ 6
Inserting CDs ....................................................................................................................... 7
Playing a CD ......................................................................................................................... 10
Playing CDs
Using the Display ............................................................................................................ 12
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................. 14
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ................................................................................... 15
Playing the Disc Which was Just Inserted – Easy Play .............................................. 15
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................ 16
Playing Repeatedly ........................................................................................................... 17
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 17
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .............................................................. 18
Playing Using a Timer...................................................................................................... 20
Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) ...................................... 21
Fading In or Out................................................................................................................22
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ..................................................... 23
Controlling the Player from Another unit .................................................................... 23
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files .................................................................... 24
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)............................................................................................ 24
Storing Custom File Information Using a keyboard ................................................... 27
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ............................................................................ 28
Grouping Discs (Group File) ........................................................................................... 28
Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) ......................................................................... 30
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 32
Notes on CDs ..................................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 33
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 33
Index .......................................................................................................................................... 34

Getting Started
4GB
Getting Started
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.
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
•Audio cord (1)
•Remote commander (remote) (1)
•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and –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.
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
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.
CD player
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
COMMAND MODE
Amplifier
To ANALOG OUT (L) To ANALOG OUT (R)
To an AC outlet
: Signal flow
To audio input
To an AC outlet
CONTROL A1

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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 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.
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.
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 “CONTROL A1 Control System”
instructions.
When using another Sony CD player together with
this player
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
CD 1 and that of another player to CD 2 or CD 3. Then
set the CD 1/2/3 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 CD 1. Set the
COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD 2,
and set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD 2.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note on placement
Be sure to place the player on a horizontal place.
If the player is slanted, it may cause malfunction or
damage the player.
ANALOG 2ND CD
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
INPUT
CD
L
R
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL

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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.
Connecting Another CD Player
If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, or
300 discs can be inserted and which is equipped with
the CONTROL A1 (or 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.
CDP-CX230, etc.
CDP-CX230, etc.
To an AC outlet
To an AC outlet
: Signal flow
To audio input
To ANALOG OUT
Amplifier
CDP-CX335
CDP-CX230, etc.
CDP-CX335
For details on this connection, refer to the
supplementary “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.
To an AC outlet
For details on how to operate the second player,
see “Controlling Another CD Player”on page 21
and “Playing Alternately”on page 23.
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.
COMMAND MODE
To 2ND CD IN
To CONTROL A1
To audio output
To CONTROL A1
CDP-CX335
ANALOG 2ND CD
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
LINE OUT
L
R
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1II
COMMAND
MODE
CD
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I/ u
+100
Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 300 discs into this player.
I/uOPEN/CLOSE JOG
1Press I/uto turn on the player.
2Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
Rotary table
Loading position
Playing position
Disc slot at the loading position
Disc number
The disc number at the loading position appears in
the display. If the disc has the Disc Memo (see
page 24), the Disc Memo appears instead of the
disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc
number or the Disc Memo changes.
Disc number or the Disc Memo
You can classify discs into eight groups by using
the Group File function. This feature lets you easily
find the disc you want to play. For details, see
“Grouping Discs”on page 28.
3Turn the JOG dial until you find the disc slot
where you want to insert a disc, while checking the
disc number (written beside every slot and also
indicated in the display).
(Continued)
ALL
*DISC-20*
DISCS
CD1
02
DISC
I/ u
+100

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The 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.
5Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.
6Close the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
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 24) to locate it easily
when you start playing.
4Insert a disc with the label side facing right. Notes
•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/or the CD won’t
go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
•When transporting the player, remove all discs from the
player.
•Make sure to insert the disc at a right angle to the rotary
table, otherwise damage to the player and/or the disc
could result. If the disc is not inserted into the slot
completely, reinsert the disc.
•Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop
before inserting or removing discs.
The front panel closes automatically when you press
·. Be careful not to put your hand into the player after
pressing ·otherwise your hand may be caught in the
front panel.
ALL DISCS
CD1
20
DISC
SONYHITS

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Removing CDs
After following Steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs”on page
7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.
To remove discs easily
After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs”on page 7,
press p(DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot
moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you
press pagain, the disc returns back to the normal
position. If the disc does not return back to the normal
position, reinsert the disc.

Basic Operations
10GB
Playing a CD
23
1
2
•See pages 4 –5 for the hookup
information.
•Make sure you have inserted the
discs correctly as indicated on
pages 7 –8.
•You can play all the tracks on a
disc in the original order
(Continuous Play). You can also
play up to 300 discs
consecutively.
You can turn on the player
by pressing I/uon the
remote Z
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.
Press I/uto turn on the player.
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous
Play mode.
Each time you press CONTINUE, “ALL DISCS”or “1 DISC”
appears alternately in the display.
3
When you select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
The player plays
All discs in the player consecutively in the order of
disc number. Empty disc slots are skipped.
Only one disc you have selected
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or the Disc Memo (see
page 24) you want appears in the display to select the first disc
(ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).
4
4/55
ALL
*DISC-20*
DISCS
CD1
02
DISC
STANDBY
I/ u
TIMER
OFF PLAY
KEYBOARD
CONTINUE
GROUP 1
GROUP 5
SHUFFLE
GROUP 2
GROUP 6
PROGRAM
GROUP 3
GROUP 7
REPEAT
GROUP 4
GROUP 8
TIME/TEXT
HIT LIST
GROUP FILE
DISC/CHARACTER
PUSH ENTER
MENU/NO YES
+100
EASY PLAY
MEGA CONTROL
MEMO SEARCH
X-FADE
CHECK
NO DELAY
CLEAR
FADER
PUSH ENTER
≠AMS ±
OPEN/
CLOSE
DISC EJECT