Sony CDP-X339ES User manual

SONY
Compact
Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
DIGITAL AUDIO
ODP oeons
© by Sony Corporation

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.
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 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 ina
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 ina
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 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.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Precautions .
Chapter 2 Getting Started
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Hooking up the system ..
Identifying the parts
Chapter 3 Basic Operation
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Indexing a disc-Custom index
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Keeping your desired selections in memory—Delete
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Timer activated playing ..
Chapter 5 Additional Information
Maintenance
Specifications ....
Troubleshooting guide ....
... back cover
Difference by Model
This instruction manual covers CDP-X229ES and
CDP-X339ES. Their performance is identical except for the
following:
* The CDP-X229ES is not supplied with side panels.
* The output terminal location on the rear panel of the
CDP-X229ES and the CDP-X339ES is different.
The illustrations used in this manual are of the
CDP-X229ES.

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 14) ~- 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 15)
Repeat play (page 17)
Program play (page 18)
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 20)
* CUSTOM EDIT function
-You can program a pause separately on side A and
B. - Pause program (page 22)
-You can confirm the total playing time while choosing
the selections to be programmed. - Program edit (page
22)
-You can designate the playing order of up to 6 discs.
- Multi-disc program (page 24)
~The player can program selections automatically to fit in
a desired duration. - Time edit/Just edit (page 26)
-You can stop the play, fading out at the time desired.
- Time fade (page 28)
~The loudest portion of the disc will be determined and
played repeatedly. - Peak search (page 29)
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 16)
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 31)
« You can assign a name to a disc, such as the title of the
disc or the date of purchase. - Disc memo (page 32)
¢ You can assign your own index point to any desired
position on a disc. - Custom index (page 34)
* You can store the programmed playing order for a disc.
- Program bank (page 36)
« You can keep your undesired selections in memory
- Delete bank (page 37)
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 29)
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 unit 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 personnel
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. The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
* AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
* 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 properly 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.
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
Unpacking
Choosing a Good Location
* Place the player in a location with adequate air circulation
to prevent internal 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-X339ES/CDP-X229ES.
¢ Audio connecting cords (1)
¢ Wireless remote commander RM-D991 (1)
* Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Note on Packing Material
Before playing this player for the first time, be sure to
remove the packing material from the disc compartment.
Packing
material
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote
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
This symbol shown in the manual headings indicates
i a function operated only from the remote
commander.
Al This symbol shown in the manual headings indicated
a function operated only on the main player.
Detaching the Side Panels
For the model with the side panels which are
detachable (CDP-X339ES only)
After removing the screws, secure the cabinet with the
supplied lock screws (M4 x6). Do not use the longer
screws.
For safety, before doing this, be sure to disconnect the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.

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
FIXED LINE OUT
CDP-X229ES
DIGITAL OUT
VARIABLE
LINE
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
When connecting to an amplifier
or D/A converter with OPTICAL
bE
IN,
use
DIGITAL
OUT
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(OPTICAL)
instead
of
LINE
OUT.
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Note on DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
When connecting with DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL), use the
POC-15 audio optical connecting cord (not supplied).
Please note that when the digital out is connected, fade
out, fade in, time fade and level file functions cannot be
used.
Note on LINE OUT
FIXED: The output level is fixed.
VARIABLE: The output level can be adjusted with the LINE
OUT/PHONE LEVEL or LINE OUT LEVEL on the
remote commander.
* Connect your system to the VARIABLE output when
using level file.
¢{f the LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL is adjusted while
recording, the recording level be changed even when
it is preset on the tape deck.
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Identifying the Parts
27 26} [25] [24] [29 [22]
Refer to the pages indicated in (_ ) for details.
TIMER switch (page 38)
POWER switch (page 10)
Disc tray (page 10)
& OPEN/CLOSE button (page 10)
TIME/MEMO button (page 11)
REPEAT button (page 17)
CHECK (program check) button (pages 18 and 23)
CLEAR (program clear) button (pages 18 and 22)
Numeric buttons (page 12)
PLAY MODE buttons
CONTINUE button and indicator (page 10)
SHUFFLE button and indicator (pages 14 and 15)
PROGRAM button and indicator (pages 18 and 22)
C.(custom) INDEX button and indicator (page 34)
11} FILE (custom file) button (page 30)
12 ERASE (memory erase) button (page 30)
ABOOSIGCGE OSE
* AMS is the abbreviation of Automatic Music Sensor.
21) (20; |19} [18] |17) |16) [15 14} (13)
EDIT/TIME FADE button (pages 26 and 28)
P.(peak) SEARCH button (page 29)
15} FADER (fade in/fade out) button (page 20)
16) << > (manual search) buttons (page 12)
17} PPI AMS* buttons (page 12)
18} FILE RECALL button (page 31)
19} HI (stop) button (page 10)
Ii (pause) button (page 10)
> (play) button (page 10)
Display window (page 11)
Remote sensor
LEVEL FILE button (page 31)
DISPLAY MODE button (page 11)
LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL control (pages 7 and 10)
PHONES jack
[alalsis)
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Remote Commander
Refer to the pages indicated in (_ ) for details.
& OPEN/CLOSE button (page 10)
FILE RECALL button (page 31)
DISPLAY MODE button (page 11)
M.(music) SCAN button (page 16)
Numeric buttons (page 12)
CLEAR button (pages 18 and 22)
A.SPACE (auto space)/A.CUE (auto cue) button (pages
13 and 29)
MEMO INPUT button (page 32)
FILE (custom file) button (page 30)
LEVEL FILE button (page 31)
FADER (fade in/fade out) button (page 20)
soe a [or [=]
ERASE button (page 30)
Siselslele|
LINE OUT LEVEL (line out/headphone level) buttons
(pages 7 and 10)
<< PP SLOW (low speed manual search) buttons
(page 12)
4— —» INDEX buttons (pages 12 and 35)
|
= a
[16] << ®P (manual search) buttons (page 12)
17| <4 PPI AMS buttons (page 12)
18] Mi (stop) button (page 10)
Hl (pause) button (page 10)
& (play) button (page 10)
19} A < B repeat button (page 17)
20} REPEAT button (repeat/A <— B repeat clear) button
(page 17)
21] TIME button (page 11)
1
2
3
24 4
5
6
23 7
22 8
21 8
20 10
19) "1
(138) 12
17
16 13
15 14
22} CHECK button (pages 18 and 23)
23, >20 (over 20) button (page 12)
24) PLAY MODE buttons
CONTINUE button (page 10)
SHUFFLE button (pages 14 and 15)
PROGRAM button (pages 18 and 22)
C.(custom) INDEX button (page 34)
Buttons with orange letters (A, B, C, ....... ) are for entering
a disc memo (page 32).

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.
Playing the First Selection
CONTINUE
1 DISPLAY MODE 2 Mai
LINE OUT/
PHONE LEVEL 3 4
1 Press POWER.
If the indicator on the left side of the
CONTINUE button does not light up, press
CONTINUE.
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2 Press &.
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3 Place a disc with the printed side up on the
tray.
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The disc tray closes to start playing the first
selection.
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To stop play
To stop for a moment during play, press I.
Press Ef or B to resume play.
To stop play, press
To stop play and open the tray, press &.
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.
When listening with headphones
Connect the headphones and adjust the volume with LINE
OUT/PHONE LEVEL or LINE OUT LEVEL of the remote
commander.
To play a 8 cm (3-inch) CD
Place it on the inner circle of the tray. If the disc is
provided with an adaptor, first remove it. Do not put a
normal CD (12 cm/5-inch) on to of a 8 cm CD.
Note on the TIMER switch
Leave the TIMER switch off when you are not using timer activated play. (For
further details, refer to page 38.)
What is this indication?
This indication appears when the tray is empty. The indication can be
changed to a customized indication. (page 32).