To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Riskof eiECTRiC Shock
00 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.
For the customers in Australia
This Compact Disc player
is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT label is located
on the rear exterior.
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.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the F(X 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 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.
For the customers in Canada
r-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 APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH THE CUSS B
LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS SET OUT IN
RADIO INTERFERENCE REGUUTIONS.
Model No.
Serial No.
Note on the Transit Key
The transit key on the bottom exterior of the unit protects
the optical system against shock during transportation.
Before operating the CD player, be sure to remove the key
by following the instructions on the label, and store it in a
safe place.
When transporting the unit replace the key in its original
hole and lock it in place.
This unit is equipped with 5 disc trays which allow you to
choose from a large number and wide variety of selections.
Any disc at any time can be played using the DISC 1 to 5
buttons.
6
10
10
Enjoy listening in various playing modes
You can select the playing modes among the following:
Continuous play
(page 8)
Shuffle play (page 11)
Program play (page 12)
Repeat play (page 16)
- The entire disc(s) is played
once.
- Selections are played in a
random order.
- Selections are played in your
desired order.
- Single selection or disc(s) are
played repeatedly.
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Editing your own tapes
You can fade the play in or out when making your own
tape recording. - Fade in/Fade out (page 17)
• You can confirm the total playing time while choosing
the selections to be programmed. - Program edit
(page 12)
• The player can program selections automatically to fit in
a desired duration.-Time edit (page 14)
• You can stop the play, fading out at the time desired.
17
-Time fade (page 17)
• The loudest portion of the disc will be determined and
played repeatedly. - Peak search (page 18)
You can play a beginning of each selection
- Music scan
You can check the selections by scanning the beginning
of each selection in the disc. You can use this function in
any play mode, (page 16)
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Easy-to-see display
The selection number, the playing time, the remaining time
are displayed by pressing the TIME button. And also
playing modes like repeat, shuffle, program are displayed
in the display window, (page 9.)
Differences by Model
This instruction manual covers the CDP-C425, the CDPC325 and the CDP-C225. Their performance and operation
are identical except for the following:
CDP-C225
Not
supplied*
Not
provided
Remote
Commander
Numeric
buttons on the
main unit
CDP-C426CDP-C325
Supplied
Provided
Supplied
Not
provided
They do not have those functions activated only by
remote commander, which are indicated with 111 mark in
this instruction manual.
Precautions
Installation
On safety
• Check the unit’s operating voltage before operation.
It must be identical with that of your local power supply.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet.
Unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it will not be used
for a long time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by
grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• As the laser beam used in tNs compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
On operation
When the unit is not used, turn the power off, to conserve
energy and to extend the useful life of your unit.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please contact you nearest Sony dealer.
Placing Your Unit
• Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation
to prevent internal heat buildup in the unit.
• Do not place the unit on a soft surface, such as a rug
that would block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do not install the unit
- near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.
- in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust
mechanical vibration or shock.
Not this way.
On moisture condensation
If the unit 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 unit. Should this
occur, the player wrill not operate. In this case, remove
the disc and leave the player turned on for about an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
Connections
For Correct Connections
• 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.
To Connect to an Amplifier
• Leave a little slack in the connecting cord to allow for
inadvertent shock and 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).
Speaker system
Location of Controls
Front Panel
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