Sony CDP-CA80ES User Manual

Compact Disc

Player

Operating Instructions

3-862-223-11 (1)

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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.

For the customers in the United States

This svmbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that mav be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

Ki't'nonl or till' M'iiM\ iMi;

vinti'nna.

IiK'IOJm' till' Sl'p.lI MtiOll bl'tw iH'n tlu'

.And vi'Ci'iw'v.

- Coimei't the equipment inti^ an outlet
on a eireuit ditteient trom that to
which the recei\'er is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an expiM'ienced
ladio/TV technician tor help.

CAUTION

You are cautiiMted that an\’ chane,e> or
modification not expressK- approx ed in
this manual could void vour authorltx' to
operate this equipment.

Owner's Record

rhe model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the sericil number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
voLi call upon your Sonx’ dealer
regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

For the customers in Europe and

Australia

The following caution label is located

inside the unit.

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Welcome!

Lhank \ oii for purchasing tlie Son\
Compact Disc I'lax ci'. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughlv and retain it for future
reference.

About This Manual

The instructions in this maniial are for
model CDP-CA801:S.

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the plaver.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if thev have the same or
similar names as those on the plaver.

• 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 synibo! is intended to alert
the user toithe presence of
important operating and

maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature

accompanving the appliance.

INFORMATION

This equipnrent has been tested and

found to comply witli the limits for a

Class В digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the F'CC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequenev energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Howeva'r, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipnrent does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined b\’ turning the ei]uipment off
and on, the user is encouraged tt.) trv to
correct the interference bv one or more of
tile tollovving nu'cisures:

VORSICHT

VARO'

ADVERSEL ■
VlGY'ÄZAT'

This appliance is classified as a CLASS .

LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.

Table of contents

Getting Started

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

Hooking Up the System............................................................................................. 4

Playing a CD...................................................................................................................6

Playing CDs

Using the Display ..................................................................................................... 8

Replacing Other Discs While Playing a Disc

Locating a Specific Disc......................................................................................... 11

Locating a Specific Track....................................................................................... 11

Locating a Particular Point in a Track .................................................................... 12

Playing Repeatedly.................................................................................................. 12

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)................................................................ 13

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)........................................................ 1 3

Recording From CDs

Recording Your Own Program................................................................................ 16

Fading In or Out....................................................................................................... 15

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10

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

what You Can Do With the Custom Files

Labeling Discs (Disc Memo).................................................................................. 17

Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank)................................................................... 19

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Additional Information

Precautions .............................................................................................................. 20

Notes on CDs............................................................................................................20

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................21

Specifications......................................................................................................... 21

Index

Index....................................................................................................................... 22

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that vou recei\ ed 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 hvo size AA (R6) batteries by'matching the +
and - ends on the batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor 19 on the player.

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
cermponent before making the connections.

COMMAND CONTROLAI (OPTICAL)
MODE

S-Link/ DIGITAL OUT

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CD player

'(j' 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 are not going to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

What cords will I need?

Audio cord (supplied) (1)

Getting Started

Hookups

When connecting an audii^ 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 firmlv to a\ oid
hum and noise.

CD player Amplifier

LINE
OUT

You can adjust the output level to the amplifier

Press LINE OUT LEVEL + / - on the remote. You can
reduce the output level to -20 dB.
When you reduce the output level, " f~ " appears in
the display.

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.

• 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 the fade in or out (page 16)
functions when using this connection.

POC-15

Optical cable (not supplied)

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'Q' If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1

jack

Connect the ctmiponent via the CONTRCtL .A1 jack, 'i ou
can simplif\' the operation ot audio svstems compt''sed ot
separate Son\- components. For details, reter to the
supplementarv “S-Link'''' /CONl’RC)l--A 1 Control
Svstem" instructions.

•Q' When using another Sony CD player together with this player

You can make the supplied remote so that it is effective
onl)’ for this plaver.

• When using a plaver equipped with the COMM.-W'D
MODE selector:
Set the command mode selector of this player to CDl
(Factorv preset position) and that of another pla\'er to
CD2 or CD3. Then set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the
remote supplied for each player accordinglv.

♦ 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
CC3MMAND MODE selector of this player and the
CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD 2 or CD 3.

Setting the voltage selector (voltage selector equipped models only)

Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set
the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

220 - 240 V

■ 110 - 120 V

Note

When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector, noise mav 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.

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 I /(1) to turn off the

player.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

2

See pages 4 - 5 for the hookup
information.

5 463

Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that

1

you can listen to the sound from this player.

Press l/(l) to turn on the player.

Press = OPEN / CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.

With the label side up

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 the loading position first.

Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous
Play mode.

Each time you press the CONTINUE button, "ALL DISCS" or
"I DISC" appears in the display.

When you select

ALL DISCS

1 DISC

The player plays

All discs in the player consecutivel\' in the order of
disc number

Only the disc \’ou have selected

Disc number

Basic Operations

You can select the disc you

want to start playing first

Press one of the DISC 1 - 5
buttons.

You can adjust the output

level to the amplifier J

Press LINE OUT LEVEL + /-

on the remote. You can

reduce the output level up to

-20 dB.
When you reduce the output
level, " appears in the
display.
The headphones volume
will also change when you
adjust the output level.

Note

It 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.

Press ► (the indicator lights up green).
The disc tra\- closes and the player plays all the tracks once

(Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

To stop play

Press ■.

DISC 1 - 5

To

Pause
Resume play after pause
Go to the next track
Go back to the preceding track
Go to the next disc

'Select a disc directly

Stop play and remove the CD

You need to

Press II (The indicator lights up orange.)
Press II or
Press >I>ll
Press KM
Press DISC SKIP
Press DISC 1-5
Press ^ OPEN/CLOSE

DISC SKIP

e OPEN/ CLOSE

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Playing CDs

Using the Display

'l ou can check information about the disc usiTig the
displaw

Display information while playing a disc

while plac ing a disc, the displav shows the current
disc number, current track number, placing time ot the
track, and the music calendar.

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Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks

Press TIME/TEXT 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

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 the TÍME/TEXT button while
playing a disc, the displa^’ changes as shown in the

chart below.

ALL DISCS,

TRACK MIN

1 0, 4 5728,

Total number of tracks

Music calendar

The information also appears when you press the

= OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
The tracks numbered over 20 cannot be displayed in

the music calendar.

Notes on the disc number indications

• The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc is
ready to bo played.

• When all the tracks on a disc have boon played, the somi­circio around the disc number disappears.

• When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the semi­circled disc number disappears.

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