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
eo
(OPTICAL)
instead
of
LINE
OUT.
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the
cap.
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— to an AC a ma
FIXED LINE OUT > outlet QS
Plug in firmly. x
SPEAKER
Amplifier
Speaker system
Cr CT
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to a wall outlet
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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).

Information Display
Checking the total number of selections and total play
time
There are two ways.
a) Place your disc on the tray and then either press & to
automatically close the tray or manually close it.
b) Press TIME/MEMO (or TIME on the remote
commander) during stop.
Total number Total playing
of selection time
a
If disc contains more than 20 selections
> appears in the display window behind 20 on the music calendar.
Music calendar
Checking the remaining playing time
Each
time
you
press
TIME/MEMO
(or
TIME
on
the
remote
commander)
during
play,
the
display
changes
to
give
you
the
following
information.
Selection number
Index number x
Remaining time ¥
in a selection
Elapsed playing time
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If the current selection number is over 24, ‘~---- a
is displayed.
Remaining number §
of selections
on
Total remaining time* 4
TIME/MEMO
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*if “----- ”’ is displayed instead of the remaining time
-You have played a disc containing more than 24
selections in the shuffle or delete play mode.
-You have programming more than 24.
To change the parts of information display
Each time you press DISPLAY MODE during play, the
display changes to give you the following information.
Entire display appears. «—___,
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Track number, index number
and playing time appear.
|
Entire display disappears. ——]
To adjust the brightness of the display pa,
- DIMMER function
Press REPEAT while holding down on TIME/MEMO. The
brightness
adjustment
has
three
tones.
The
tone
you
select
will be stored in memory so that you do not have to adjust
it again after turning the power off.
Note
The
time
display
mode
selected
with
the
TIME/MEMO
button
will
not
change
until the power is turned off.
If you have stored a disc memo
The stored disc memo will be displayed, following the display of the
remaining time of the disc.
11

Playing a Disc - Continuous Play
Numeric
buttons
(1 - 20)
>20
Numeric
buttons
(1-20)
A.SPACE/A.CUE
12
Locating a Particular Selection
You can locate the beginning of a desired selection during
play or pause. There are two ways.
a) To locate sequentially
To locate the beginning of the current or preceding
selection
° Press IK@4 as many times as required.
* Keep KK pressed to skip selections.
To locate the beginning of the succeeding selection
¢ Press PPI as many times as required.
* Keep PPI pressed to skip selections.
b) To locate directly
Press one of the numeric buttons ( [1] to [20] ) to enter
the desired selection number.
If a selection number is greater than 20, use the [> 20
on the remote commander and [1] to [10] buttons. [10
functions as the figure 0.
e.g. To play from selection No. 22, press [> 20][2][2
To play from selection No. 30, press [> 20](3
When you press K4¢<4 during play
The player locates the beginning of the selection.
Locating a Particular Point in a Selection
There are two ways to locate a particular point you want.
a) To search quickly while monitoring the sound
Keep <4<4 or ®® pressed during play and release at
the desired point.
b) To search using an index |
You can use this function only with a disc on which
index numbers are recorded.
Press 4— or —& on the remote commander to locate
the desired index number.
The selected index number appears in the display
window.
To search quickly by observing the display
Press I, then keep <4 or B® pressed. The search
speed will increase, but there will be no sound. Find the
desired point by observing the display.
Press @ll or ® again at the desired point.
To search slowly while monitoring the sound i
Press <<4/m SLOW during play and release at the
desired point.

“— OVER -” is displayed
If you continuously press BB at the end of the disc, “- OVER -” appears in
the window. Press <€@ or I<@f to turn the normal indication.
lf you continuously press <@@ at the beginning of the disc, play begins
automatically from the first selection.
What is an index?
This is a number assigned to a section of a selection {for example, to a
Movement in a symphony) to allow that section to be located easily.
To Play a Selection Immediately
from the Beginning - Auto Cue
Auto cue lets you play right from the beginning of a given
selection without having to listen to the blank lead-in.
To use auto cue function
1 Press A. SPACE/A. CUE twice.
A SPACE/
A.CUE
“A.CUE” will appear in the window.
2 Press I and then make your selection by
pressing the numeric button.
The time display will go out while the player is
searching for the beginning of your selection.
When the selection has been cued, the time
display will come back on. (Some selections
may take longer to find.)
3 Press > or IL
Rm). OY
The selection will start immediately.
To cancel auto cue function
Press the A. SPACE/A. CUE again.
“A. CUE” will disappear in the window.
Note on auto cue
Selections that fade in slowly or have noise in the lead-in may not be picked
up successfully by the auto cue function.
13

Playing in a Random Order - shuffle Play
Shuffle play:
tandom order.
Allows you to play all (up to 99) selections on your disc once each in a
Delete shuffle play: Allows you to delete all undesired selections on your disc and play only
desired ones.
Shuffle Play
CONTINUE
Delete Shuffle Play
1 Press SHUFFLE.
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2 Press >.
Shuffle play starts.
To cancel the shuffle play
Press CONTINUE and return to the continuous playing
mode.
To check the remaining time
Press TIME/MEMO (or TIME on the remote commander) once to see the
remaining time of the selection being played; twice to see the total remaining
time; once more to return to the initial display.
{f you press SHUFFLE during play
Shuffle play begins from the current selection.
(wu, What is this indication?
This indication appears while the player is “shuffling” the
"J selections.
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1 Press SHUFFLE.
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ws
2 Press the numeric button(s) of undesired
selection number to be deleted.
The number disappears.
To put back a selection which you have deleted,
press the numeric button for that selection.
“SELECT” will be displayed in the window.
.
To put back all selections which you have deleted
Press ll during stop.
3 Press >.
Delete shuffle play starts.
To delete a selection during play
Press the numeric button for that selection. “DELETE” will
appear in the display. You can also delete a selection
being played by pressing the CLEAR button.
Delete bank function
You can keep the desired selections in memory for each disc by using the
delete bank function. (page 37)

Playing Only the Desired Selections - Delete Play
Delete play allows you to delete all undesired selections on your disc and play only desired
ones. The player will skip the undesired selections and play the desired ones in the
ascending order of their selection number. In the delete play mode, therefore, you can play
only the desired selections continuously.
To Delete the Undesired Selection Before To Delete a Selection During Play
Playing
SHUFFLE
2 Press the numeric button(s) of undesired
selection number (to be deleted).
The number disappears.
press the numeric button for that selection.
“SELECT” will be displayed in the window.
To put back a selection which you have deleted,
3 Press CONTINUE.
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4 Press >.
Delete play starts.
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When playing the beginning of an undesired
selection, press CLEAR in the continuous playing.
The number disappears.
The player skips the undesired selection to play the
next one.
When play ends
Selections except deleted ones will be restored.
To play again
Press ®. Delete play starts.
To put back a selection which you have deleted,
press the numeric button for that selection. “SELECT” will
be displayed in the window.
To put back all selections which you have deleted,
press ll during stop.
If you press SHUFFLE during delete play, your selections will be played in
the delete shuffle play mode.
For a disc with selections more than 24
The remaining time of the disc as a whole appear as ‘“—-—-—- Ms
Delete bank function.
You can keep the desired selections in memory for each disc by using the
delete bank function. (page 37).
15

Playing the Beginning of Each Selection
- Music Scan Play
Music scan: Allows you to play the beginning of each selection in any play mode. As such, it
is useful for checking the contents of your disc or program. In the music scan
mode, you can set playing time to 10, 20, or 30 seconds.
Music scan delete play: Allows you to play the beginning of undesired selections to delete
them and play only desired ones.
When you delete the undesired selections, the unit plays just the
selections you prefer in shuffle play mode.
Music Scan Play
CONTINUE
Music Scan Delete Play
Press M.SCAN during stop.
M.SCAN
Each time you press M.SCAN the display will be as
follows:
The indicator on the ® button flashes and beginning
of each selection is played for 10, 20 or 30 seconds
as designated.
If you press MUSIC SCAN during play of the beginning
of a particular selection:
You can extend the current playing time by specified
seconds.
To start play immediately
Press . The indicator on the > button lights up, normal
playback will start from the selection being played. If you
press <4<4/P, music scan play will be overridden by
continuous play.
To stop the music scan play during scanning
Press
16
1 press M.SCAN in the (SCAN
stop mode.
The indicator on the ® button flashes.
2 When playing the beginning of an undesired
selection, press CLEAR.
CLEAR
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The next selection will be played.
When the all selections have been played,
player stops.
3 Press button to play the
remaining selections after all the [>]
selections have been scanned.
When music scan delete play ends
Selections except deleted ones will be restored.
To put back a selection which you have deleted
Press the numeric button for that selection. “SELECT” will
be displayed in the window.
To put back all selections which you have deleted,
Press Mf during stop.

Play
ng Repeatedly - Repeat Play
Repeat play: Allows you to repeatedly play all selections or one particular selection on your
disc in any play mode.
A-B repeat play: Allows you to repeatedly play a particular portion (starting with point A
and ending with point B) on your disc. Useful for learning foreign
languages or lyric lines.
Repeating Selections
REPEAT
Press REPEAT before or during play.
REPEAT
REPEAT
Lights up.
The player repeats the current playing mode.
Playing mode
Continuous play
Selections to be repeated
All the selections or a single
selection
Delete play Repeat playing selections
except deleted ones
Shuffle play Selections that the player
reshuffles
All the selections programed in
the same order
Between the specific custom
indexes
Delete shuffle play
Program play
Custom index play
To repeat a single selection
Press REPEAT again during repeat play of the continuous
or delete playing mode. “REPEAT 1” appears.
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT again. “REPEAT” disappears. To cancel
repeat play of the continuous play, press “REPEAT” twice.
“REPEAT” disappears.
Note
Repeat play cannot be conducted on multi-disc programs.
Repeating a Particular Portion .
-A-B Repeat a
1 Press A < B at the starting point (point A) of
the portion to be repeatedly played.
A=+B
“A SET” is displayed and “A-” flashes.
Either continue playing the portion or press
b> to reach the ending point (point B) of
the portion and then press A — B again.
AB
“REPEAT A-B” appears.
The player memorizes the ending point (point B)
and repeat play the specified portion starts.
To set a new starting point
Press A < B repeat during play in the A-B repeat mode.
The ending point (B) becomes the new starting point (A)
and play is continued. To designate the new ending point
(B), press A — B repeat again at your desired place.
The new A-B repeat portion is set. You can advance the
portion by repeating the above operation.
To cancel A-B repeat
Press REPEAT.
Going back to the same point (A) from any point on
the disc
Press A < B to designate the desired point (A). (Point B
need not be designated.)
You can go back to point A from any point on the disc by
simply pressing >.
Note
You cannot designate point A and B in two different selections.
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Playing
in
a
Desired
Order
-
Program
Play
Program play allows you to play up to 24 programmed selections in the order in which they
are programmed. This section shows the basic method of programming selections. For the
method of programming selections to be recorded on your tape, see page 22.
Programming and Playing
CHECK CLEAR
1 Press PROGRAM.
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2 Press selection number in the desired
order.*
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Current selection
Order Total playing time
Chosen selections
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If you choose wrong selections, press CLEAR.
Each time you press CLEAR, the last chosen
selection will be deleted.
*To choose a selection over 20, see page 12.
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3 Press >.
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Program play starts.
To stop playing
Press @.
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 continuous playing
mode.
The program will be erased.
To check your program
Press CHECK and the first selection in the program will be
displayed.
Each time you press CHECK, the next selection in the
program will be displayed. When CHECK is pressed after
the last selection, “- END -” appears and then the display
returns to the initial display.
To Change Your Program
To erase the last selection, press CLEAR.
Each time you press CLEAR, the last selection in the
program will be erased.
To add a selection to the end of the program, just
press the numeric button for that selection. You can also
add selections during play or stop.
To delete a selection, press CHECK repeatedly until the
undesired selection is displayed. Then press CLEAR.
To change the order, press I during stop to erase the
program. Then repeat the programming procedure from the
beginning.

When you use the auto space function
All the blank spaces between selections, whether short or
long, wilt automatically be set uniformly to 3 seconds.
Therefore, playing time displayed for each selection will
include additional 3 seconds. (page 29)
When the power is turned off while playing a program selection
The program is erased.
When pressing PROGRAM during playing
The current playing selection will be the first one.
You can program while playing.
It “-----' ” is displayed instead of the actual time
— You have programmed a selection number over 24.
—The total time is exceeded 100 minutes.
To check the remaining time in the program play
Press TIME/MEMO once to see the remaining time of the selection being
played; twice to see the total remaining time; once more to return to the
initial display.
If you have inserted a pause, the display shows the total remaining time until
the pause,
Program bank function
You can have the player memorize programmed selections for each disc.
(page 36)
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Fade-in and fade-out allow you to record selections on your tape in such a manner that their
play may not start and stop suddenly. You can have the play fade out between 2-10
seconds. When no time is specified, the play will fade in and fade out for 5 seconds. This
function cannot be operated when the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is used for connections.
Fading in/Fading out
To Set the Fade Time
To end the play fading out
Press FADER when you want to start fading out.
Jls™ flashes in the window, and play fades out and enters
the pause mode.
To restart the play fading in
Press FADER in the pause mode.
~«tt[ flashes in the window, and play fades in.
Using custom file function
The last designated fade time also remains for the discs
with custom files.
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1 Press FADER during stop.
FADER
Fade time
2 Press <<4/PP to select fade time between
2-10 seconds.
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3 Press FADER.
FADER