Sony CDP-C445 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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CDP-C445

® 1994 by Sony Corporation

Warning

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

CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK.

DONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK).

NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.

REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

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 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.

Owner’s Record

The model 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

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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 (or radio noise emissisons set out in Radio Interference Regulations.

For the Customers in Australia

The following caution label is located inside of the unit.

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This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

Note when moving the player

Before moving the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms back to their original position.

1Remove all of the discs from the disc tray.

2Press the le OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Make sure that the “no disc” indication lights up in the front panel display.

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

Table of Contents

 

Precautions

Chapter 1 Introduction

 

 

Precautions.....................................................

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

 

 

Unpacking........................................................................................

 

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

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

 

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Chapters Basic Operation

 

 

Playing Discs - Continuous Play.........................................................

 

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Playing From the First Selection..................

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Information Display....................................

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

 

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Locating a Particular Point in a Selection.....................................

 

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Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc..........................................

 

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

 

12

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

 

13

Playing in a Specified Order - Program Play.......................................

 

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Playing the Beginning of Each Selection

 

 

- Music Scan Play........................................

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Playing Repeatedly - Repeat Play.......................................................

 

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Chapter 4 Advanced Operation

 

 

Locating the Loudest Portion of the Disc - Peak Search ...

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Specifying the Total Playing Time - Time Edit......................................

 

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

 

22

Storing Selections You Want to Play - Delete Bank.............................

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Chapter 5 Additional Information

 

 

Maintenance....................................................

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Specifications..................................................................................

 

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Troubleshooting..............................................................................

 

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Convention

This indicates a function operated only from the

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.

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 sen/icing to qualified personnel only.

On operation

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion wi№ 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 handiing 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.

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 "IMPORTANT

main unit.

SAFEGUARDS”.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

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-C445.

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander

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 time.

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.;

Connecting an Amplifier

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).

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Using DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

When connecting to an amplifier or D/A converter with OPTICAL IN, connect the OPTICAL IN and the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) on the player with the

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POC-15 Audio Fiber Optical Cable (not supplied).

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Notes on DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

When using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL), fade out. fade in and time fade functions do not work.

Noise may occur when playing non-music discs.

Sony CDP-C445 User Manual

Identifying the Parts

Front Panel

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mPOWER switch (8) PLAY MODE buttons

CONTINUE button (8) SHUFFLE button (13) PROGRAM button (14)

 

DISC 1-5 buttons (8)

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REPEAT button (18)

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Remote sensor (4)

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Display window (8)

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Disc tray (8)

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II (pause) button (8)

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^ (play) button (8)

d M<0>M (AMS*) buttons (10)

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◄◄/►> (manual search) buttons (10)

d ■ (stop) button (8)

d DISC SKIP button (8)

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m FILE button (23) Id ERASE button (24)

Id MUSIC SCAN button (17) Id TIME button (9)

Id PEAK SEARCH button (19) d FADER button (12)

d Numeric buttons (10)

d >10 (over 10) button (10)

d EDIT/TIME FADE button (20) d CLEAR button (14)

d CHECK button (16) d PHONES jack (9)

d PHONE LEVEL control (9) d EX-CHANGE button (11)

* AMS is the abbreviation for Automatic Music Sensor.

Remote Commander

See the pages indicated in ( ) for detaiis.

D] PLAY MODE buttons

CONTINUE button (8)

SHUFFLE button (13)

PROGRAM button (14)

[H Numeric buttons (10)

[3] >10 (over 10) button (10) S DISC 1-5 buttons (8)

[5] ► (play) button (8) d] II (pause) button (8)

[7] M-4/^M (AMS) buttons (10)

m (manual search) buttons (10)

d] CLEAR button (14)

M DISC SKIP button (8) im ■ (stop) button (8)

M M. SCAN (MUSIC SCAN) button (17) Qi FADER button (12)

Playing Discs - Continuous Play

In continuous play mode, you can play up to five discs consecutively.

Before playing discs, turn on the ampiifier and set the input seiector 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.

Playing From the First Selection

Press DISC SKIP to set the next empty disc compartment and place another disc in it.

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Place a disc with the iabei side up in the disc compartment.

To play more than one disc, go to step 4. To play only one disc, go to step 5.

Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC.

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Each time you press CONTINUE, the indication ALL DISCS and 1 DISC alternate in the display.

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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 ■.

To stop play and open the tray, press i

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