Sony CDP-C435 User Manual

3-756-684-21(2)

Compact Disc
Player

Operating Instructions

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CDP-C535
CDP-C435

O 1993 by Sony Corporation

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC 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 (sen/icing) 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 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.

Owner’s Record

The m<xfel and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer
to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

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 CLASS B LIMITS
FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS SET OUT IN RADIO
INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS.

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For the Customers in Australia

The following caution label is located inside of the unit.

DANGER

INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AND INTERLOCK
DEFEATED. AVOID
DERECT EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.

DANGER

RADIATION DE LESER
INVISIBLE LORS D'OUVERTURE
AVEC L’ENCLENCHEMENT DE
SECURITE ANNULE EVITER
L'EXPOSmON DIRECTE AU
RAYON. 4.MM0>.4i

This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.

- 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.

Table of Contents

Precautions

Chapter 1 Introduction

Precautions........................................................................................ 3

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Unpacking.......................................................................................... 4

Hooking Up the System...................................................................... 5

Identifying the Parts............................................................................ 6

Chapters Basic Operation

Piaying Discs - Continuous Play.......................................................... 8

Playing From the First Seiection

Information Dispiay...................................................................... 9

Locating a Particular Selection.....................................................10

Locating a Particular Point in a Seiection......................................10

Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc

Piaying With Sound Effect

- Digital Signal Processing (CDP-C535 oniy)

Fade-ln/Fade-Out...............................................................................14

Playing in a Random Order - Shuffle Play............................................15

Playing in a Specified Order - Program Play
Playing the Beginning of Each Selection

- Music Scan Piay
Playing Repeatediy - Repeat Piay

Chapter 4 Advanced Operation
Locating the Loudest Portion of the Disc - Peak Search ... 21
Specifying the Total Playing Time - Time Edit

Fading Out at the Desired Time - Time Fade........................................24

Custom Files..................................................................................... 25

Storing Selections You Want to Play - Delete Bank
Storing an Optimum Playback Level for Each Disc

- Level File..................................................................................28

Memorizing a DSP mode - DSP File

(CDP-C535 only)...........................................................................29

Chapter S Additional Information

Maintenance......................................................................................30

Specifications....................................................................................30

Troubleshooting................................................................................31

Note when moving the player
Before moving the player, follow the procedure below to
return the internal mechanisms back to their original position.
1 Remove all of the discs from the disc tray.
2 Press the ± OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.

Make sure that the “no disc“ indication lights up in the front
panel display.

3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press the POWER button to turn

the player off.

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On safety

• Should any solid or liquid object enter 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 is not to be used for
an extended period of time. To disconnect the 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.

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• The AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.

• As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to the eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.

On operation

• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with
no audio signals or very low level inputs. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is
played.

On the disc tray

• If the disc tray does not close properly and slides out again,

reinsert the discs.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the disc tray

and the unit.

• Place only one disc in a disc compartment at a time.

• When the disc tray is open, do not press down on it forcibly,

nor place a heavy object on it.

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 unit will not
operate. In this case, remove the disc and leave the unit
turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

Notes on handling discs

• To keep a disc clean, handle the disc by its edge.

Do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Differences by Model

This instruction manual covers CDP-C535 and CDP-C435.
Their performance is identical except for the following:

• The CDP-C535 has the DSP and DSP File function.

• The CDP-C535 comes with the remote commander

RM-D535. The CDP-C435 comes with the RM-D435.

• The illustrations in this manual are of the CDP-C535.

Convention

This indicates a function operated only from the

main unit.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight as the heat may cause the disc to warp.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your

player, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet

SAFEGUARDS”.

“IMPORTANT

Unpacking

Choosing a Good Location

• Place the player In a location with adequate air circulation

to prevent internal heat built 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 the supplied accessories are included with
your player. This manual and the following items are
included with your CDP-C535/CDP-C435.

Inserting Batteries into the Remote
Commander

1

Slide open the cover.

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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 batteries SUM-3(NS).

• 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 remote commander operation

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or a lighting

apparatus. Such exposure may 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 tinte

Hooking Up the System

Notes on Connection

• Turn off the power to each unit before making connections.

Connect the AC power cord last.

• Be sure to insert the plugs firmly into the jacks. Loose

connections may cause hum or noise.

• Leave a little slack in the connecting cord to ailow 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

VARIABLE LINE OUT

CDP-C535
CDP-C435

When using the UNE OUT

There are two ways of connecting with LINE OUT as follows:
FIXED: The output level is fixed.
VARIABLE: The output level can be adjusted with the LINE OUT/
PHONE LEVEL control (or with the LINE OUT LEVEL +/- buttons on
the remote commander.)

Notes on LINE OUT

• Connect your system to the VARIABLE output when using Level Files.

• If the LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL control (or the LINE OUT LEVEL +/­buttons on the remote commander) is adjusted while recording, the
recording level will change even when it is preset on the tape deck.

to an AC outlet

Identifying the Parts

Front Panel

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CONTINUE button (8)
SHUFFLE button (15)
PROGRAM button (16)

d] DISC 1-5 buttons (8)
S] REPEAT button (20)
d] Remote sensor (4)
d] Display window (8)
E Disc tray (8)
dl II (pause) button (8)
d] ^ (play) button (8)
03 (AMS*) buttons (10)
im (manual search) buttons (10)

OH ■ (stop) button (8)
OH DISC SKIP button (8)

03 £ OPEN/CLOSE button (8)
01 DSP mode buttons and indicators (12) (CDP-C535 only)

HALL button

CHURCH button
JAZZ CLUB button
STADIUM button
DANCE button

01 DIRECT button (CDP-C535 only) (12)
03 DSP FILE button (CDP-C535 only) (29)
01 LEVEL FILE button (28)
01 FILE button (25)

m ERASE button (25)
HD MUSIC SCAN button (19)
m TIME button (9)
m PEAK SEARCH button (21)
1^ FADER button (14)
1^ Numeric buttons (10)

>10 (over 10) button (10)

m EDIT/riME FADE button (22)

H CLEAR button (16)
m CHECK button (18)
m PHONES jack (9)
El LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL control (9)
m EX-CHANGE button (11)

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PLAY MODE buttons

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CONTINUE button (8)
SHUFFLE button (15)

PROGRAM button (16)

DISC 1-5 buttons (8)

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CHECK button (18)

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TIME button (9)

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■ (stop) button (8)

03

DSP SELECT button (CDP-C535 only) (12)
MUSIC SCAN button (19)
DISC SKIP button (8)

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Numeric buttons (10)

OH

FILE button (25)

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CLEAR button (16)

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LEVEL FILE button (28)

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ERASE button (25)

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FADER button (14)
LINE OUT LEVEL +/- button (9)
DIRECT button (CDP-C535 only) (12)

(manual search) buttons (10)

Chapters Basic Operation

Playing Discs - Continuous Play

In continuous play mode, you can play up to five discs consecutively.
Before playing discs, turn on the amplifier and set the input selector to the CD player
position. While playing a disc, you can replace the other four discs in the player with
new ones using the EX-CHANGE button.

4 Press DISC SKIP to set the next empty disc

compartment and place another disc In it.

Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC.

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The disc tray closes to start playing the first
selection.

- If you press P, the disc in the front

loading position starts playing.

- If you press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons,

the selected disc starts playing.

To stop play

To pause during play, press II.

Press P or II to resume play.

To stop play, press a.
To stop play and open the tray, press t

To select the disc from which the playing starts
There are two ways.
a) To scan discs, press or hold down DISC SKIP.
b) To select a particular disc directly, press the

corresponding DISC 1-5 button.

Notes on ALL DISCS and 1 DISC

• If you choose ALL DISCS, all the discs in the player are played
consecutively. An empty disc compartment is skipped.

• If you choose 1 DISC, only one disc is played.

Notes on disc tray

• Place a disc in the empty disc compartment only when it is in the front
loading position. Otherwise, the player may not be able to find the disc.

• Always close the disc tray when not using the player to prevent dust from
entering the unit.

• Place the disc properly in the disc compartment to prevent the disc from
being damaged.

When listening with headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and adjust the
volume with the LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL control on the
player (or with the LINE OUT LEVEL +/- buttons on the
remote commander).

To play an 8 cm (3>inch) CD
Place it in the inner circle in the disc compartment. If the disc
is provided with an adaptor, first remove it. Do not put a
normal CD (12cm/5-inch) on top of an 8 cm (3-inch) CD.

Changing the display
Each time you press TIME during play, the display changes
to give you the following information:

Elapsed time in the selection
being played (current selection)

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Checking the total number of selections and total

playing time of the disc to be played.

There are two ways to check.
a) Place the disc in the disc compartment in the front loading

position, then press ± or the disc tray itself to close it.

b) Press TIME on the player during stop. To check another

disc, press DISC SKIP, then press TIME.

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Notes on "(p In the display

• The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc is ready to be
played.
The red circle moves each time you press DISC SKIP.

• When all the selections on a disc have been played, the semi-circle around
the disc number disappears.

• When a compartment is recognized as empty, the semi-circled disc
number disaooears.

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Notes on the information display

• Total remaining time is oniy availabie in the continuous piay mode.

• Totai remaining time wiil appear if the time fade function is set during
program or shuffle piay.

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This indication appears when all disc compartments are empty.

Playing Discs

Locating a Particular Selection

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There are two ways to locate the beginning of a desired
selection on the current disc.

A. To locate sequentially (Automatic Music Sensor)

- Press N'4 once to locate the beginning of the current

selection.

- Press PM once to locate the beginning of the next

selection.

- Hold down N'4 or P^l to skip selections.

B. To locate a selection directly

Press one of the numeric buttons on the player or remote
commander to enter the desired selection.
To enter a number greater than 10. use the f>TOl ([>281)
and Q] to lü buttons.

Example;
To play from selection No.22
Press I>l5l [H m.
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To play from selection No.30
Press I>i5l [U Oil.
(or l>2oi m Bsl)
Qi functions as the number 0.

Locating a Particular Point in a Selection

There are two ways to locate a desired point on a disc.

A. To locate a point on the current disc while monitoring

the sound

Hold down or PP’ during play.

B. To locate a point on the current disc quickly by

watching the display

Press II, then hold down or PP’. The search speed will
increase, but there will be no sound. Find the desired
point by watching the display.
Press II or P again at the desired point to resume play.

'f appears in the display

If you continuously press PP during play at the end of the disc. “i"

appears in the display. Press or M'4 to return to the nornuil display

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Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc

To replace discs while playing a disc, use the EX-CHANGE
button. You can open the disc tray and check what discs are
to be played next, or replace discs without interrupting
playback of the current disc.

Replace discs in the compartments with new
ones.

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If you are playing a disc, it continues to play.

Replace discs in the compartments with new
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The disc tray closes and playback continues.

Notes on EX-CHANGE

• Each time you press DISC SKIP while the disc tray is open, the disc tray
turns and two pairs of the disc compartments appear alternately, but the
compartment for the disc currently played does not appear to avoid two
discs being placed in one disc compartment.

• Do not turn the disc tray forcibly.

• You can use almost all of the functions to play the current disc while the
disc tray is open.

• If playback of the current disc ends while the disc tray is open, the player
stops playing. In one disc repeat mode, the current disc starts playing
again.

• In ALL DISCS shuffle mode, selections are reshuffled on the current disc
while the disc tray is open.

• In program mode, only the selections on the current disc are played.

When you open the disc tray by pressing EX-CHANGE

Do not push the disc tray to close it as you may damage the
player.

You can replace up to two discs at a time.

Press DISC SKIP.

The disc tray turns and another two disc
compartments appear.

Playing With Sound Effect - Digital Signal Processing (CDP-C535 only)

You can listen to the selections with five acoustic atmospheres which are
reproduced by the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) circuitry incorporated with
the CDP-C535. These atmospheres are produced by a digital processing
technique that involves simulating reflected and reverberated sound effects
and digitally compensated frequency response. The selected DSP mode can
be stored in the memory of the player as a custom file (page 29).

Choosing the Desired DSP Mode

CDP-C535

RM-D535

a) When using the main unit

Press the disired DSP mode button.

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You can choose the sound effect from the following DSP

modes.

DSP mode
HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a 2,000 seat

CHURCH

JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a modern jazz

STADIUM Reproduces the acoustics of a 30.000 seat

DANCE

Characteristic

capacity concert hall.

Reproduces the acoustics of a church with

solid walls, staind glass interior, and high roof.

club.

capacity out door stadium.

Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque
and features strong reverberation with a

dynamic bass.

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Press DIRECT.

b) When using the remote commander RM-D535

Press DSP SELECT repeatedly until the desired
DSP mode is selected.

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The indicator above the button for the selected DSP
mode lights up.

The DSP mode changes as follows:

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goes off.

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About the Sound Effect

The sound heard in a place such as a concert hall or a
movie theater consists of direct sound, early reflection, and
reverberation, the acounstic quality of a room depends on
how these three sounds are reproduced in the room. You
can estimate the size and the fype of a room by listening to

the difference in these three sounds.

Types of sounds

Early reflection

Notes

• The DSP mode remains memorized after the power is turned off.

• You may hear noise when switching the DSP modes.

• When using the DSP effect, iarge outputs from this unit may cause
distortion to the sound from the amplifier, in this case, connect the
amplifier to the VARIABLE LINE OUT jack so that you can adjust the output
level with the LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL control (or the LINE OUT LEVEL +/

- buttons on the remote commander).

Reverberation

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Fade-ln/Fade-Out

Fading in and out allows you to record selections on your tape in such a manner that
play starts and stops gradually.

Fading

To fade out

Press FADER during play at the point you want to start
fading out. flashes in the display, play fades out and
the player enters pause mode.

To fade in

Press FADER during pause.

flashes in the display, and play fades in.

Changing the Fade Time

You can vary the fading time from 2 to 10 seconds while the
player is stopped. When a time is not specified, play will fade
in and fade out for 5 seconds.

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Press FADER during stop.

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flashes and the actual fade time appears.

2 Press m - |]o| to select fade time.

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Playing in a Random Order - Shuffle Play

Shuffle play allows you to play up to 99 selections in a random order. You can play
selections from all discs or only specified loaded disc(s).

Shuffle Play on All or One Disc

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Place the discs in the disc compartments.

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Press SHUFFLE to choose ALL DISCS or 1 DISC.

To stop play

Press ■.

To cancel shuffle play

Press CONTINUE to return to continuous play mode.

If you press SHUFFLE during continuous or program play

Shuffle play begins from the current selection.

What is this indication?

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•- sil selections.

Shuffle Play on Specified Discs

- Select Shuffle Play

If you specify discs before or during play in ALL DiSCS
shuffle mode, the selections on the specified discs oniy will
play in a random order.

To specify the discs

Press DISC 1-5 to specify the discs after choosing ALL
DISCS mode.
Semi-circles appear around the selected disc numbers to be
played. To cancel the selected discs, press DISC 1-5 again.

The semi-circles disappear.

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played in a random order.

- 1 DISC: The selections from the current disc are

played in a random order.

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To return to all shuffle play

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Playing in a Specified Order - Program Play

Program play allows you to specify the order of discs or selections to be played. You
can program up to 32 “steps” in the order you specify. One “step* may contain one
selection or a whole disc. You can check the total playing time while programming
the selections.

Program Play

To program selections on a disc in the order
you want to play

Before you program selections, specify the disc by
pressing DISC 1-5. There are two ways to program

selections.

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selections in the order you want to program.

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“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

- If a program has been previously stored, it is
recalled. If you do not need the program, hold down
CLEAR to erase it (page 17).

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play

Press DISC 1*5 in the order you want to
program.

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“AL” in the display disappears, then the selections
you choose will be programmed. Each time you
choose a disc or a selection, the playing time is
added to the total playing time. You can check the
total playing time while programming.

- To enter a selection number greater than 10,

see page 10.

- If you enter the wrong numbers:

Each time you press CLEAR, the last entered
number will be deleted.

- To program the selection(s) on another disc,
press DISC 1-5 to change the disc, then
program selections.

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programmed, then press PROGRAM.

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Hold down CLEAR until “ALL CLf appears in the display.

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Repeat this to choose another selection.

- Before you press PROGRAM, you can check the
total playing time and change the selection to be
programmed. (Program Edit)

To cancel program play

Press CONTINUE to return to continuous play mode.

To recall the program you have made, press PROGRAM
again.

To make a program during play

Press PROGRAM, then follow step 3-A or 3-B. The program

will be played after the current selection.

If the total playing time does not appear (only “STEP” appears)

You have programmed a selection number greater than 20 or the total
playing time exceeds 199 minutes and 59 seconds.

If you press PROGRAM during continuous or shuffle play

If a program has been stored, It will be played after the current selection.

If you replace discs

The program is stored until you erase it. If you replace discs, the program
operates on the new discs. The selection numbers not existing on the disc
are deleted from the program and the rest are played in the programmed
order.

If you turn off the player

The program is not erased. It is stored until you erase it.

To stop play

Press ■.

You can play the same program repeatedly until you erase
the program.

Playing in a Specified Order

Recording Prorammed Selections

You can make a program to be recorded fit to your tape
length. By entering II, you can divide a program into side A
and B. At the end of a program for side A, the player
automatically pauses before side A ends so that a selection
is not cut off.

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Program the selections to be recorded on side

A of your tape by repeating steps 1 to 3 on
pages 16 and 17.

Press II to program selections for side B.

0£AR CHECK

To play the selections for side B

Play automatically pauses at the point a pause is

programmed. Set the tape to the beginning of side B, then
press P or II. The selections for side B will start playing.

Note

By pressing II. a pause is programmed as a selection. The player counts

pauses as selections to be programmed.

To check the remaining time

Press TIME once to see the remaining time on the current selection, twice to
return to the initial display. The total remaining time does not appear during

program play.

Checking Your Program

Press CHECK. The first selection in the program appears.
Each time you press CHECK, the next selection in the
program appears. One of the tape indicators or ‘[¿«j*

appears when the program for side A or B is being played or
checked.

Changing Your Program

To delete the last selection

Press CLEAR during stop. Each time you press CLEAR, the
last selection in the program will be deleted.

The selections to be recorded on side A will be
programmed.

Program the selections for side B.

Repeat steps 1 to 3 on pages 16 and 17.

Start recording on the cassette deck,
then press >■.

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Program play starts.

To delete a selection

Press CHECK repeatedly until the selection you want to

delete is displayed. Then press CLEAR.

To add selections to the end of the program

Press DISC 1-5 to select the disc and press the numeric
buttons for those selections. You can do this during stop,
play or pause.

To change the order

Hold down CLEAR to erase the program. Then repeat the
programming procedure from the beginning.

To make a program by referring to disc labels

You can meike a program while the disc tray is open. Follow

the steps 2 to 3 on page 16, then 4 on page 17. Program

Edit is not available.

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Playing the Beginning of Each Selection

- Music Scan Play

You can sample the beginning of each selection on a disc. You can also check the
beginning of the first selection on each disc loaded. This is useful to check selections
in a disc or discs loaded in the player.

Music Scan Play

Press MUSIC SCAN.

MUSIC SCAN

Each time you press MUSIC SCAN, the playing time of
each selection changes cyclically from 10 to 30 seconds.

To check the selections on the current disc

Press MUSIC SCAN in 1 DISC continuous play mode.

To check the first seiection on each disc

Press MUSIC SCAN in ALL DISCS continuous play mode.

If you press MUSIC SCAN in program play mode

The beginning of each selection plays In the programmed
order. At this time the programmed pauses are ignored.

To stop music scan play

Press ■.

To start play during music scan play

Press lights up in the display and normal play starts.

If you press MUSIC SCAN during music scan play

The playing time of the selection is extended by 10,20 or 30 seconds.

If you press or^^ during music scan
Music scan is cancelled and normal play starts.

flashes in the display and the beginning of each

selection is played for the designated period.

Playing Repeatedly - Repeat Play

Repeat play allows you to repeat selections in any play mode. You can repeat all
discs, only specified discs, one selection, or programmed or reshuffled selections.

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a) To repeat all selections

Press REPEAT once. “REPEAF appears in the display.

The player will repeat in the current play mode.

Playing mode

Continuous play
(ALL DISCS)

Continuous play
(1 DISC)

Shuffle play
(ALL DISCS)

Shuffle play
(1 DISC)

Program play

b) To repeat the current playing selection (only during

continuous play)

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Press REPEAT during repeat play. “REPEAT 1“ appears

in the display.
(Not operable during shuffle or program play.)

c) To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT until “REPEAF or “REPEAT 1“

disappears.

Selections to be

repeated

All selections on all
discs

All selections on the
current disc

Selections on all discs
(or selected discs) that the
player reshuffles

Selections on the
current disc that the
player reshuffles

All the selections in the
programmed order

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Locating the Loudest Portion of the Disc - Peak Search

You can locate the portion with the highest input level of the disc to adjust the
recording level.

Continuous or shuffle play mode

- Searches all selections on the disc which is ready to be played in ALL DISCS as

well as in 1 DISC mode.

Program play mode

- Searches all programmed selections.

Playing Peak Search

Press PEAK SEARCH during stop.

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To stop peak search

Press É.
Press ^ to start play from the beginning of the disc.
Press II to pause at the first selection.

“PEAK” will disappear from the display.

To go to another disc

Press DISC SKIP during stop.

Notes on Peak Search

• The unit scans input levels of the whole disc and determines the peak
(maximum input level) among them. The peak determined with this

function is sometimes siightly different from the real one. In addition,

portions determined as a peak vary each time this function is carried out

on the same disc. The difference between the determined and the reai peak

is however, negiigibie and wiil not prevent you from adjusting the
recording level.

• Peak search does not work if you press EX-CHANGE to open the disc tray.

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“PEAK” flashes in the display. All the selections in the
disc or program will be searched automatically. The
loudest portion will play repeatedly for 4 seconds.
Adjust the recording level on your tape deck according
to the peak level.

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Specifying the Total Playing Time - Time Edit

If you specify the total length of your tape, the player will accordingly program
selections to be recorded on sides A and B of your tape. This function edits
selections on your tape without changing their original order on your disc, choosing
the last selection(s) that fit the remaining length of your tape.

I*A Specify a commercially available

tape length.

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give you the following duration:

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By pressing you can reverse the above cycle.

Specify any tape length for one side of
your tape.

Use numeric buttons Q] - Qo). Press GlI for *0". You

need not press keys for seconds, unless required.

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Example:
To set to 23 minutes 15 seconds, press

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automatically. "EDIT and “A" light up. “B” flashes.

Press EDIT/niME FADE once more, to make a
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Adding Selection(s) - LINK edit

After all selections on the disc have been programmed, if
there is (a) selection(s) shorter than the remaining time,
"LINK” and the selection numbers wiil flash.

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To add a selection, press the numeric button for the selection
number or press EDIT/TIME FADE again. When pressing

EDIT/TIME FADE, a program wiil be made automatically to
fit the playing time as close as possible to the remaining
time. If enough time remains to fit more seiections, "LINK”
and the selection numbers keep flashing. When "LINK”
flashes, if you select another disc using DISC SKIP, the new
selection numberfs) on the new disc that fit in the remaining
time will flash. "EDIT disappears when the rest of the
playing time is less than 1 minute. Whether "LINK” is flashing
or not, you can use DISC SKIP to change the disc and
choose seiection(s) to fit the remaining time. If you do not
add any selection(s), press ■. "EDIT disappears.

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To stop play

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Press!.

You can play the same program repeatedly as long as you
do not cancel time edit or erase the program.

To cancel time edit

Press CLEAR.
"EDIT disappears.

Start recording on the cassette deck,
then press K

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The selections for side A wiil be played and then
the player will pause. "B” lights up in the tape side

indicator. Set the tape to the beginning of side B,

then press P or II.

To erase the program

Hold down CLEAR until "ALL CLr” appears in the display.

To check your program

See page 18.

If your disc has more than 20 selections

Selections over number 20 cannot be programmed with the time edit
function.

You cannot edit selections in the following cases:

• If you have programmed up to 32 steps (i.e. selections plus pauses).

• If you have programmed selections whose playing time exceeds 100

minutes.

• If you have programmed a selection number greater than 20.

To specify a different time for each side

Follow steps 1 to 4 and press II. Then repeat steps 2 and 4. Do not follow

step 5.

Notes on time edit

• The duration can be set to 99 minutes 59 seconds.

• Playback can be performed when “EDIT’ appears.

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Fading Out at the Desired Time - Time Fade

You can have play fade out at the end by specifying the play duration. Once the time
fade is set, it functions twice for editing (rath sides of a tape. You can change discs
without cancelling this function. The fade time is preset to 5 seconds, but you can
change it to last from 2 to 10 seconds (page 14).

Setting Time Fade and Playing

2~B Specify any tape iength for one side

of your tape.

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Set the desired play duration using numeric buttons.
Example:

To set to 27 minutes 15 seconds, press
m.S.EI andd).

You need not press buttons for seconds, unless
required.

Note

The duration can be set to 99 minutes 59 seconds.

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Play starts.

After the specified time, play fades out and
pauses. Tape side “B” lights up. Press ^ or II to
resume playing for the other side of the tape. If you
press FADER, fade in will start. When play fades
out for the second time, the player pauses and the
time fade function is cancelled.

To cancel time fade

Press EDIT/TIME FADE once again, or press ◄◄ or ►►
during play.

Whon a disc ends before the specified time

The time fade function remains effective. You can change discs and continue
playing until the specified time is up.

To display the time remaining until the time set

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Press TIME during play until the total remaining time appears (page 9).

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By pressing H4, you can reverse the above cycle

Custom Files

You can store 3 types of memory called ‘Y^ustom files” for each disc using the
memory function of this unit. You can store custom files for up to 400 discs.

About the Custom Files

Delete Bank

You can delete the selections which you do not want to play
and store the rest of the selections on each disc.

Level File

You can memorize an optimum playback level for each disc.
Each time you play a disc, the volume will be set to the level
memorized for that disc.

DSP File

You can memorize one of the DSP modes (HALL, CHURCH,

JAZZ CLUB, STADIUM, DANCE) or DIRECT for each disc.

Each time you play the disc, the memorized DSP mode is set
automatically.

Where are custom files stored?

Custom files are stored in the player’s memory, not in the
disc. So you cannot enjoy custom files with other players.
The custom files for each disc are recalled when the disc is
selected as the current disc and is ready to be played.

Custom files are retained for approximately 1 month without

AC power.

When the memory for custom files is full

“FULL” appears when FILE is pressed and no custom file

can be stored for the new disc in the player. To make a

custom file for the disc, clear all the custom files (Delete
Bank, Level File, DSP File) of another disc.

To clear all custom files of all discs

While holding down ERASE and FILE, press POWER to turn

on the player. “ALL ErS” appears in the display.

What is this indication?

C.FILE

DSP-

BANK LEVEL

Lights up when a DSP File
is stored.

Lights up when a Level File
is stored.

Lights up when a Delete Bank
is stored.

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storing Selections You Want to Play - Delete Bank

After deleting the selections you do not want to play, you can store the rest of the
selections on the disc in memory. This is called a “Delete Bank”. You can make one
delete bank for each disc. When you play a disc containing a deiete bank in
continuous or shuffle play mode, the deleted selections are always skipped. In
program play mode, you can program an entire disc containing a delete bank in one
step.

Press the numeric button(s) to delete the
selection(s) which you do not want to play.

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The deleted selection number(s) disappear in the
music calendar. To recover a selection which you
have deleted, press the numeric button for that
seiection.

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“FILE” and “BANK* appear. The selections are stored
in the delete bank.

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To change the delete bank

Press the numeric button to recover the selection you

deleted, then press FILE.

To recover all the selections you deleted from the
current disc.

Hold down CLEAR until “ALL On* appears in the display.

To delete a selection during play

Press the numeric button for the selection. You can also

delete the curret selection by pressing CLEAR.

Note on the delete bank

Up to 99 selections can be deleted, if no selections are deleted, no delete
bank is created.

Playing the Discs Using a Delete Bank

1

Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE to choose
“ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC”.

SHUFFLE

Press

CONTINUE

or

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When you choose “ALL DISCS", the discs in the

player are played consecutively. If a disc has a
bank, the deleted selections are skipped. If a

disc does not have a bank, all the selections on
the disc are played.

If you choose “1 DISC", press DISC 1-5
corresponding to the disc you want to play.

In program play mode, if you program an entire

disc containing a bank, all the selections stored
in the bank are programmed in one step.

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storing an Optimum Playback Level for Each Disc

- Level File

The player can memorize an optimum playback level for each disc. Each time you
play a disc, the volume will be set to the level memorized for that disc. This function
can be used when the amplifier is connected to the VARIABLE LINE OUT terminals
or when headphones are used.

Clearing a Level File

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to clear, then press ^ (or select the disc using

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“FILE” in the display disappears.

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“ErASE* appears and ‘LEVEL* disappears.
The level file is cleared.

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(CDP-C535 only)

You can store a DSP mode, as well as DIRECT, for each disc. When you play a disc
with a DSP file, the specified DSP mode is automatically set.

Making a DSP File

Playing a disc with a DSP file

Each time the disc is piayed, the specified DSP mode is

automatically set.

To change a DSP file

Select a new DSP mode, then press DSP FILE. The new
DSP mode will be stored in the DSP fiie.

Maintenance

Specifications

Cleaning Your Player

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine.

Cleaning Discs

When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cieaning doth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use soivents such as benzine, thinner, commercialiy
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for analog
discs.

Compact Disc Piayer
System
Laser
Wavelength
Frequency response
Signal to noise ratio
Dynamic range
Harmonic distortion
Channel separation

Outputs
LINE OUT
(FIXED)
(phono jacks)

LINE OUT
(VARIABLE)
(phono jacks)
PHONES
(stereo phone jack)

General
Power requirements

Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)

Mass (approx.)

Compact disc digital audio system
Semiconductor laser
780-790 nm

2 Hz-20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

More than 107 dB
More than 98 dB
Less th£tn 0.0035%
More than lOOdB

Output level 2 V (at 50 kilohms, non

DSP mode.)
Load impedance over 10 kilohms

Output level max. 2V (at 50 kilohms.
non DSP mode.)

Load impedance over 50 kilohms

Output level max. 10 mW
Load impedance 32 ohms

Model for the USA and Canada

120 VAC, 60 Hz
Model for Australia
240V AC, 50/60 Hz

14 W
430 X 125 X 385 mm (w/h/d)
(17x 5x 1574inches)
(CDP-C535/C435)
Including projecting parts and
controls

5.7 kg, net
(12lbs10oz)
(CDP-C535/C435)

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Remote Commander

Remote control system
Power requirements

Dimensions

Mass

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

RM-D535 (CDP-C535)
RM-D435 (CDP-C435)
Infrared control
3 V DC with two size AA batteries
(lEC designation R6)
62x20x 175 mm (w/h/d)
(21/2x13/16x7 inches)
130 g (4.6 oz) including batteries

Troubleshooting

Before going through the check list below, first refer back to the
applicable connections and operating procedures.
Should problem persist after you have checked these items,
consult your nearest Sony service facility.

Symptom Cause Remedy

The disc tray does not close.

Play does not start. The disc is dirty.

“no d>SC”appears. There is no disc in the player.

“5 diSC 5”appears.

No sound is heard.

Play does not begin from the first
selection.

Two or more discs cannot be played
consecutively.

“t V is displayed.

The disc is not placed correctly.

The disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc with the printed side up.

The player is in pause mode.

Moisture has condensed. Leave the player on for approximately

Six discs are inserted.

There is a loose connection. Insert the plug firmly.

The connection is incorrect.

The player is in program or shuffle play
mode.

The player is in the 1 DISC mode.

^ was continuously pressed at the end
of the disc.

Place the disc correctly on the disc tray.

Clean the disc.

Press ^ or II to release pause.

one hour.

Insert a disc.

Remove a disc from the disc tray.

Check the connection referring to

“Hooking up the system“.

Press CONTINUE.

Press CONTINUE to choose ALL
DISCS mode.

Press 44 or t4d to return to the nomtal
indication.

The remote commander does not operate
the player.

The batteries are run down.

The remote commander is not pointed at
the remote sensor.

There is an obstacle between the remote
commander and the player.

The remote commander is too far from the
player.

Replace both batteries.

Point the remote commander at the
sensor.

Remove the obstacle.

Move it closer.

Note

This unit uses several micro-computer chips to control a series of operations. Sometimes, an operation may not work properly due to the
condition of the power being supplied. In this case, turn the power off, then turn it back on and retry the operation.