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.
For the customers in the United States
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.
– 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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification 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 of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. _________________________
Serial No. _________________________
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.
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-CE415 and CDP-C360Z.
The CDP-CE415 is the model used for
illustration purposes, unless otherwise
mentioned. Any difference in operation
is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “CDP-CE415 only.”
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.
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
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:
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3
Getting Started
Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor g on the player.
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.
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.
CD player
LINE OUT
(R)
Audio input
(L)
LINE OUT
(L)
Audio input
(R)
To an AC outlet
Amplifier
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 don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
: Signal flow
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (supplied) (1)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
To an AC outlet
White
(L)
Red
(R)
4
Getting Started
Getting Started
Hookups
When connecting an 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.
AmplifierCD player
2ND
LINE
CD
INOUT
L
R
You can adjust the output level to the amplifier
Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote. You can
reduce the output level up to –20␣ dB.
When you reduce the output level, “ATT.” appears in the
display.
When you turn off the player, the output level
automatically returns to the maximum level.
Note
If you press the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the
remote while recording, the recording level will change
even when it is preset on the tape deck, etc.
INPUT
CD
L
R
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Transporting the player
Before transporting the player, follow the procedure
below to return the internal mechanisms back to their
original position.
1Remove all the discs from the disc tray.
2Press § OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
“no dISC” appears in the display.
3Wait for 10 seconds, then press POWER to turn off
the player.
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 a player equipped with the COMMAND
MODE selector:
Leave the COMMAND MODE selector of this player
to CD 1 which is set at the factory and set 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 a 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 and the CD
1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD 2 or CD 3.
5
Getting Started
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.
COMMAND
MODE
To LINE OUT
CDP-CE415/C360Z
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)
1 Connect the players with an audio cord (see also
“Hookups” on page 5).
CDP-CE415/C360Z
2ND
LINE
CD
INOUT
L
R
CDP-CX200, etc.
LINE OUT
L
R
To 2ND CD IN
To audio output
To an AC outlet
To S-LINK/CONTROL A1
To CONTROL A1
To audio input
To an AC outlet
CDP-CX200, etc.
Amplifier
2 Connect the players with the monaural (2P) mini-
plug cord.
CDP-CX200, etc.CDP-CE415/C360Z
S-LINK
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1
For details on this connection, refer to the
supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control System”
instructions.
3 Set the COMMAND MODE selector of each
player.
Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player
to CD 1 or CD 2, and set that of the second player
to CD 3.
COMMAND
MODE
CD
132
For details on how to operate the second player,
see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 17
and “Playing Alternately” on page 18.
To an AC outlet: Signal flow
6
4 Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC
outlets.
Note
Do not connect a player other than that you use as the second
player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player.
Getting Started
Getting Started
7
Basic Operations
POWER
REPEAT
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
OPEN/CLOSE
DISC
SKIP
EX-
CHANGE
AMS
MUSIC SCAN
FADER TIME
TIME FADE
EDIT/
SEARCH
PEAK
X-FADENO DELAYCLEARCHECK
DISC CHECK
PUSH ENTER
MEGA
CONTROL
CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM
(DISC)
(-AMS+)
Playing a CD
25
• See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup
information.
634
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that
1
you can listen to the sound from this player.
Press POWER to turn on the player.
2
Press §␣ OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.
3
8
With the label side up
To place other discs, press DISC SKIP and place the discs in the
4
order you want to play.
Each time you press the button, the disc tray turns and you can
place the discs in the empty disc compartments. The player
plays the disc in front of you first.
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous
5
Play mode.
Each time you press the CONTINUE button, “ALL DISCS” or
“1␣ DISC” appears in the display.
When you select
ALL DISCS
1␣ DISC
The player plays
All discs in the player consecutively in the order of
disc number
Only the disc you’ve selected
Disc number
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