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Compact Disc
Player
3-800-101-21 (1)
Operating Instructions
COMPACT
OICrrAL AUDIO
CDP-CA7ES
1995 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING
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.
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CAimoN TO Beix)ceTH€FesKO»=EL6CTiiic SHOCK.
00 HOT REMOVE COVER (0Й BACKJ
NO USEfl.SERVICEABL£ PARTS INSlOE
REFER SERVICING TOOUAUFIEO SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
A
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product'? enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
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.
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
model CDP-CA7ES.
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.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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. CDP-CA7ES
Serial No.
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Table of contents
Playing a CD..............................................................................................4
Getting Started
Unpacking.....................................................................................................................................5
Hooking Up the System............................................................................................................5
Playing CDs
Using the Display........................................................................................................................6
Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc
Locating a Specific Disc.............................................................................................................8
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track
Playing Tracks Repeatedly........................................................................................................9
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)......................................................................10
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7
8
9
Recording From CDs
Recording Your Own Program...............................................................................................12
Fading In or Out........................................................................................................................12
Additional Information
Precautions.................................................................................................................................13
Notes on CDs.............................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................14
Specifications.............................................................................................................................14
I
Index
Index............................................................................................................................................ 15
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Playing a CD
Before you start...
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.
To place other discs,
press DISC SKIP and
place the discs in
the 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.
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Connect the
headphones.
The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once.
Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
When you want to
Pause
Resume play after pause
Go to the next track
Go back to the pnveding tr.ick
Go to the next disc
Select a disc directly
Stop play and remove the CD
Press
II
II or
>t>l
KM
DISC SKIP
DISCI-5
^PEN/CLOSE
Adjust the
headphone
volume.
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Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
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.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the +
and - on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor H on the player.
'Q' 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.
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 fonan extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
CD player
Signal flow
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (supplied) (1)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
To an AC outlet
White
(U
Red
(R)
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.
CD player
LINE OUT
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Amplifier
INPUT '
CD
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Getting Started Playing CDs
If you have a digital component such as a digital amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector using the optical cable (not supplied). Take off
the cap and plug in the optical cable.
Note that you cannot use fading in or ouf function (page 12)
when making this connection.
Using the Display
You can check information about the disc using the
display.
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Optical cable (not supplied)
CD player Digital component
Note
When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector, noise may occur when you play CD software other
than music, such as a CD-ROM.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Where do / go next?
Now you're ready to use your player.
If you aren’t familiar with how to play CDs, go to the section
"Playing a CD" on page 4.
Then, go to the following sections for other operations.
TIME
Checking the total number and playing
time of the tracks
Press TIME before you start playing.
The display shows the current disc number, the total
number of tracks, total playing time and music
calendar.
Current disc number Total playing time
AL L D IS
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1 JU 4 5.ee -
Total number of tracks
The information also appears when you press
= OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
2
i 4
> 7
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Music calendar
5
0
Transporting the player
Before transporting the player, follow the procedure
below to return the internal mechanisms back to their
original position.
1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray.
2 Press = OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
"no disc" appears in the display.
3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press POWER to turn off
the player.
Notes on the disc number indications
• The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc is
ready to be played.
• When all the tracks on a disc have been played, the semi
circle around the disc number disappears.
• When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the semicircled disc number disappears.
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Display information while playing a disc
While playing a disc, the display shows the current
disc number, track number, playing time of the track
and the music calendar.
Current disc number Playing time
PÊaying CDs
Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc
You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that
you can check what discs are to be played next and
replace discs without interrupting playback of the
current disc.
EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP
— Current track number Music calendar
The track numbers in the music calendar disappear
after they are played.
Checking the remaining time
Each time you press TIME while playing a disc, the
display changes as shown in the chart below.
Playing time and
number of the
current track
1 1
Press
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2
3 4 S
V
Remaining time
on the current
track
If the track number exceeds 24,
remaining time.
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appears instead of the
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Press EX-CHANGE.
The disc tray opens and two disc compartments
appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it
doesn't stop playing.
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2 Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.
The player plays the disc on the left side
compartment after the current disc, and then the
one on the right side compartment.
3 Press DISC SKIP.
The disc tray turns and other two disc
compartments appear.
4 Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.
5 Press EX-CHANGE.
The disc tray closes.
Remaining time
on the disc
Press
V
ÿ S S
1
-5 3. 3^
This information is available only in
Continuous Play mode.
Press
■ -
P”1
Notes
• If the playback of the current disc ends while the disc tray is
s
open, the player stops playing. If the disc is played in
1 DISC Repeat mode (see page 9), the current disc starts
playing again.
• In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (see page 9), tracks are
reshuffled on the current disc, while the disc tray is open.
• In Program Play mode (see page 10), only the tracks on the
current disc are played.
• Do not push the disc tray to close it in Step 5, as you may
damage the player.
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Playing CDs
Locating a Specific Disc
You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc.
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DISC 1-5
□ □CD
DISC SKIP
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■ M.SCAN
To locate Press
The next disc DISC SKIP while playing a disc
A specific disc directly DISC 1 - 5
A disc by scanning the first
track of each disc for 10
seconds (Music Scan) Y]
You can extend the playing tkne during Music Scan [Y]
Press M.SCAN repeatedly until the playing time you
want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time you
press the button, the playing time changes cyclically.
M5CAN before you start
playing in ALL DISCS
Continuous Play mode. When
you find the disc you want,
press ► to start playing.
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
using the KM / 1>I>I1 (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)
buttons or number buttons. You can also locate a
specific point in a track while playing a disc.
Number buttons
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Number
buttons
M.SCAN
To locate Press
The next or
succeeding tracks
The current or
preceding tracks
A specific track
direcfly
A track by scanning
each track for 10
seconds (Music Scan)
A point while
monitoring the sound
C>C>I1 repeatedly until you find the
track
KM repeatedly until you find the
track
Number button of the track
M.SCAN before you start playing in
1 DISC Continuous Play mode.
When you find the track you want,
press ► to start playing.
► ► (forward) or ◄ ◄ (backward) and
hold down until you find the point
m
A point quickly by
observing the display
during pause Y
■Q' When you directly locate a track numbered over 10
Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
To enter "0," use button 10.
Example: To play track number 30
Press >10 first, then 3 and 10.
You can extend the playing time during Music Scan Y]
Press M.SCAN repeatedly until the playing time you
want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time you
press the button, the playing time changes cyclically.
Note
If " ~l ~l " appears in the display, the disc has reached the end
while you were pressing Press ◄ ◄ or KKI to go back.
find the point. You will not hear the
sound during the operation.
and hold down until you
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Playing CDs
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
You can play discs/tracks repeatedly in any play
mode.
1 1 O O O 0 o
Press REPEAT while playing a disc.
"REPEAT" appears in the display. The player repeats
the discs/tracks as follows:
When the disc is played in
Continuous Play
(ALL DISCS) (page 4)
Continuous Play
(1 DISC) (page 4)
Shuffle Play
(ALL DISCS) (page 9)
Shuffle Play
(1 DISC) (page 10)
Program Play (page 10)
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT" disappears from
the display.
The player repeats
All the tracks on all discs
All the tracks on the current
disc
All the tracks on all discs in
random orders
All the tracks on the current
disc in randoln orders
The same program
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REPEAT
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)
You can have the player "shuffle" tracks and play in a
random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all
discs or on the disc you've specified.
DISC 1 - 5
Shuffle Play on all discs
You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order.
1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until "ALL DISCS"
appears in the display.
2 Press ► to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play.
The ^ Jj indication appears while the player is
"shuffling" the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE.
'Q' You can start Shuffle Play while playing
Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current
track.
SHUFFLE
Repeating the current track
You can repeat only the current track while the disc is
played in Continuous Play.
While the track you want is being played, press
REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT 1" appears in the
display.
'Q' You can specify discs during Shuffle Play
(Select Shuffle Play)
You can specify discs before or during ALL DISCS
Shuffle Play, and the tracks on the specified discs are
played in a random order.
Press DISC 1 - 5 to specify the discs after Step 1.
Semi-circles appear around the specified disc numbers in
the display. To cancel the selected discs, press DISC 1-5
again. The semi-circles disappear.
To return to ALL DISCS Shuffle Play, press SHUFFLE
twice.
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Playing CDs
Shuffle Play on one disc
You can play all tracks on the specific disc in a random
order.
1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC" appears
in the display.
2 Press DISC 1 - 5 to start 1 DISC Shuffle Play on the
selected disc.
The 'C Jj indication appears while the player is
"shuffling" the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE.
y' You can start Shuffle Play while playing
Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current
track.
Creating Your Own Program
1 Press PROGRAM.
"PROGRAM" appears in the display.
If a program is already stored, the last step of the
program appears in the display. When you want to
erase the whole program, hold down CLEAR on
the remote until "ALL CLr" appears in the display
(see page 11).
2 Press DISC 1 - 5 to select the disc.
5
2 3 4 5
Disc TRACK MR S£C
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2 3 4
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"AL" in the display stands for "all" tracks.
When you want to program the whole disc as one
step, skip Step 3 and go to Step 4.
3 Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to
program in the order you want.
To program the track numbered over 10, use the
>10 button (see page 8).
Last programmed track
(Program Play)
You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs
and create your own program. The program can
contain up to 32 tracks.
DISC 1 - 5
>10
DISC 1 - 5
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O O O
O O O
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□ □ CZD
gap
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
Number
buttons
CLEAR
□
g
Total playing time
If you've made a mistake
Press CLEAR on the remote, then press the correct
number button.
4 To program other discs or tracks, do the following:
To program
Other discs
Other tracks on the same disc
Other tracks on other discs 2 and 3
Repeat Step(s)
2
3
5 Press ► to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Press CONTINUE.
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'Q' You can create your program while checking the disc
labels
While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 5 with
pressing DISC SKIP to check the disc labels. If you close
the disc tray before Step 5, the total playing time appears
in the display after a while.
Note that, if the programmed track number isn't found
on the disc, that step is automatically erased.
'Q' The program remains even after the Program Play
ends
When you press ► , you can play the same program
agaiiu.
'Q' The program remains until you erase it or turn off the
player
If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track
numbers remain. So, the player plays only the existing
disc and track numbers. However, the disc and track
numbers that aren't found in the player or on the disc are
deleted from fhe program, and fhe rest of the program is
played in the programmed order.
Playing CDs
Note
The total playing time doesn't appear when:
—You have programmed a track whose number exceeds 20.
—The total playing time of the program exceeds 200 minutes.
Changing the track order ■
You can change your program before you start playing.
To
Erase the last step in
the program
Add steps to the end of
the program
Change the whole
program completely
m
You need to
Press CLEAR. Each time you press
the button, the last track or disc will
be cleared.
Follow Steps 2 to 4 in "Creating Your Own Program" on page 10
Hold down CLEAR until "ALL
CLr" appears in the display to erase
the whole program, then create a
new program following Steps 2 to 4
in "Creating Your Own Program"
on page 10
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Recording Your Own Program Fading In or Out [I]
You can record the program you've created on a tape,
DAT or MD. The program can contain up to 32 tracks.
By inserting a pause during programming, you can
divide the program into two for recording on both
sides of a tape.
Number buttons >10
II
Create your program (for side A when recording
on a tape) while checking the total playing time
indicated in the display.
Follow Steps 1 to 4 in "Creating Your Own
Program" on page 10.
The f'^1 indication appears in the display.
When you record on both sides of the tape, press
II to insert a pause'.
The "P" and indications appear in the display
and the playing time is reset to "0.00."
When you record on one side of the tape or on a
DAT or MD, skip this step and go to Step 4.
A pause is counted as one track
You can program up to 31 tracks when you insert a
pause.
You can manually fade in or out to prevent tracks from
starting or ending abruptly.
Note that you cannot use this effect when you use the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.
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B H
B
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To
Start play fading in
End play fading out
Note
Fading lasts for about 5 seconds. However, when you press
FADER during Music Scan (see page 8), the play fades out for
about 2 seconds.
Press FADER
During pause. The -<i| indication
flashes and play fades in.
When you want to start fading out.
The li‘- indication flashes. The play
fades out and the player pauses.
FADER
3 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 in "Creating Your Own
Program" on page 10 to create the program for
side B.
4 Start recording on the deck and then press ► on
the player.
When you record on both sides of the tape, the
player pauses at the end of the program for side A.
5 When you record on side B, reverse the tape and
press ► or II on the player to resume playing.
'Q' You can check the total playing time while
programming (Program Edit)
To select a track, press 8« or >t>t and check the total
playing time. Then press PROGRAM to confirm your
selection.
'Q' To change your program
See page 11.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• 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.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the player, check that the operating
voltage of the player is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the player.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in
a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
Notes on CDs
On handling CDs
• 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.
Not this way
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
• Do not use any commercially available stabilizer and/or
disc protector. If you do, the disc and the player may be
damaged.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the center out.
On operation
• 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 lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove
the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
On adjusting volume
• 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 cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl
LPs.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist.
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There's no sound.
^Check that the player is connected securely.
^Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.
^Adjust the playback level using the PHONE
LEVEL control while listening with
headphones.
The CD does not play.
■ ^There's no CD inside the player ("no dISC"
appears). Insert a CD.
^Place the CD with the label side up on the disc
tray correctly.
^Clean the CD (see page 13).
“► Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on
for about an hour (see page 13).
The remote does not function.
^Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.
^Point the remote at the remote sensor @ on the
player.
^Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
Specifications
Compact disc player
Laser Semiconductor laser
Wavelength
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Dynamic range
Harmonic distortion
Channel separation
Output
Jack
type
LINE OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL) connector
PHONES Stereo
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Phono
jacks
Optical
output
phone
jack
780 - 790 nm
2 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB
More than 116 dB
More than 100 dB
Less than 0.0025%
More than 110 dB
Maximum
output
level
2 V
(at 50 kilohms)
-18 dBm
10 mW
120 V AC, 60 Hz
14 W
Load
impedance
Over 10 kilohms
Wave length; 660 nm
32 ohms
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The player functions incorrectly.
^The microcomputer chips may be operating
incorrectly. Turn the power off, then turn it
back on to reset the player.
Dimensions (approx.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
Supplied accessories
Audio cord (2 phono plugs - 2 phono plugs) (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
430 X 125 X 400 mm
(17 X 5 X 15 3/4 in.) incl. projecting
parts
5.9 kg (13 lbs)
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Index
A, B
AMS 4,8
Automatic Music Sensor. See
AMS
C, D
Connecting 5
Continuous Play 4
Editing. See Recording
F, G
Fading 12
H. I, J, K
Handling CDs 13
Hookups 5
overview 5
Locating
by monitoring 8
by observing the display 8
by scanning 8
directly 8
using AMS 8
Scanning. See Music Scan
Searching. See Locating
Select Shuffle Play 9
Shuffle Play 9
Total playing time 6
Troubleshooting 14
U, V. W, X, Y, Z
Unpacking 5
Names of controls
Buttons
CLEAR 11
CONTINUE 4
DISC 1-5 4
DISC SKIP 4
EX-CHANGE 7
FADER 12
M.SCAN 8
Number 8
â OPEN/CLOSE '
PROGRAM 10
REPEAT 9
SHUFFLE 9
TIME 6
► 4
II 4
■ 4
8
IKK1/I>C>1I 4,8
>10 8
Switch
POWER 4
Control
PHONE LEVEL 4
Jack
PHONES 4
M, N, O
Music Scan 8
P, Q
Playback
Continuous Play 4
Program Play 10
Repeat Play 9
Shuffle Play 9
Program 10
changing 11 ‘
for recording 12
Program Edit 12
Recording
a program 12
Remaining time 7
Remote control 5
Repeating 9
Replacing discs while playing
a disc 7
Others
Disc tray 4
Display 6
U 5
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