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Compact Disc
Player
4-226-518-11 (2)
Operating Instructions
CDP-CE345
CDP-CE245
2000 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.
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.
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.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc Player. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models CDP-CE345 and CDP-CE245.
The CDP-CE345 is the model used for
illustration purposes, unless otherwise
mentioned. Any difference in operation
is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “CDP-CE345 only.”
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the player.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the player.
• The following icons are used in this
manual:
Indicates that you can do the
Z
task using the remote.
(Note that the CDP-CE245
cannot do the tasks marked
with this icon.)
Indicates hints and tips for
z
making the task easier.
Model No. _________________________
Serial No. __________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking............................................................................................................................. 4
Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 4
Playing a CD............................................................................................................................. 6
Playing CDs
Using the Display ................................................................................................................ 8
Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc .............................................................................. 9
Locating a Specific Disc ...................................................................................................... 9
Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track ........................................... 10
Playing Repeatedly ............................................................................................................ 11
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ....................................................................... 11
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................... 12
Recording From CDs
Recording Your Own Program ........................................................................................ 14
Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit)............................................. 14
Fading In or Out................................................................................................................. 15
Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search) ............................................................... 16
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 17
Notes on CDs ...................................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 18
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 18
Index
Index .................................................................................................................................... 19
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1) (CDP-CE345 only)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2) (CDP-CE345 only)
Inserting batteries into the remote (CDPCE345 only)
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down
until the positive (+) end clicks into position.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
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
component before making the connections.
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
ANALOG OUT
(R)
Audio input
(L)
ANALOG OUT
(L)
Audio input
(R)
CD player
To an AC outlet
Amplifier
z 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 for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
: Signal flow
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (supplied) (1)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
To an AC outlet
White
(L)
Red
(R)
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Hookups
When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the
color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the
components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to
White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid
hum and noise.
CD player
ANALOG
OUT
L
R
Amplifier
INPUT
CD
L
R
z You can adjust the output level to the amplifier (CDP-
CE345 only) Z
Press ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote. You can
reduce the output level up to –20 dB.
When you reduce the output level, “FADE” appears in
the display.
When you turn off the player, the output level
automatically returns to the maximum level.
Note
If you press the ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on
the remote while recording, the recording level will
change even when it is preset on the tape deck, etc.
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.
110 - 120 V220 - 240 V
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 A 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.
• 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 out (page 15) and
Time Fade (page 15) functions when making this
connection.
POC-15
Optical cable (not supplied)
Digital componentCD player
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
INPUT
OPTICAL
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.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
2
• See pages 4 - 5 for the hookup
information.
POWER
4365
DISC 1
DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE PROGRAM
PEAKEDIT/
SEARCHTIME FADE
REPEAT TIME
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.
1
Press POWER to turn on the player.
2
Press A OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.
3
MUSIC SCAN
FADER
CHECK CLEAR
OPEN/CLOSE
EX-
CHANGE
PUSH ENTER
DISC
SKIP
AMS
With the label side up
To place other discs, press DISC SKIP and place the discs in the
4
order you want to play.
Each time you press the button, the disc tray turns and you can
place the discs in the empty disc compartments. The player
plays the disc in front of you first.
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous
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Play mode.
Each time you press the CONTINUE button, “ALL DISCS” or
“1 DISC” appears in the display.
When you select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
The player plays
All discs in the player consecutively in the order of
disc number
Only the disc you’ve selected
Disc number
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Basic Operations
z You can select the disc you
want to start playing first
Press one of the DISC 1 - 5
buttons.
z You can adjust the output
level to the amplifier (CDPCE345 only) Z
Press ANALOG OUT
LEVEL +/– on the remote.
You can reduce the output
level up to –20 dB.
When you reduce the output
level, “FADE” appears in the
display.
When you turn off the
player, the output level
automatically returns to the
maximum level.
Note
If you press the ANALOG
OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on
the remote while recording,
the recording level will
change even when it is
preset on the tape deck, etc.
Press H.
6
The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once
(Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
To stop playback
Press x.
DISC 1 - 5 HXx
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
POWER
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE PROGRAM
PEAKEDIT/
SEARCHTIME FADE
REPEAT TIME
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 X
Press X or H
Turn l AMS L clockwise
Turn l AMS L counterclockwise
Press DISC SKIP
Press DISC 1 - 5
Press A OPEN/CLOSE
MUSIC SCAN
FADER
l AMS L
CHECK CLEAR
A OPEN/CLOSE
OPEN/CLOSE
EX-
DISC
CHANGE
SKIP
AMS
PUSH ENTER
DISC SKIP
Basic Operations
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Playing CDs
Playing CDs
Using the Display
You can check information about the disc using the
display.
TIME
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
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.
Total playing timeCurrent disc number
DISCSALL
1 2 3 4 5
TRACK
DISC
110
MIN
45 28
Total number of tracks
The information also appears when you press the
A OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
The tracks numbered over 20 cannot be displayed in
the music calendar.
12345
678910
SEC
Music calendar
DISCSALL
1 2 3 4 5
TRACK
DISC
1 1
MIN
1 56
Current track number
12345
678910
SEC
Music calendar
The track numbers in the music calendar disappear
after they are played.
Checking the remaining time
Each time you press the TIME button while playing a
disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below.
Playing time and
number of the
current track
Remaining time
on the current
track
DISCSALL
1 2 3 4 5
TRACK
DISC
1 1 1 56
Press TIME.
DISCSALL
1 2 3 4 5
TRACK
DISC
1 1 -1 57
If the track number exceeds 24,
“– – . ––” appears instead of the
remaining time.
12345
678910
MIN
SEC
12345
678910
MIN
SEC
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 semicircle around the disc number disappears.
Remaining time
on the disc
Press TIME.
DISCSALL
DISC
1 1-43 32
1 2 3 4 5
TRACK
MIN
SEC
12345
678910
• When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the semicircled disc number disappears.
This information is available only in
Continuous Play mode.
Press TIME.
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Playing CDsPlaying 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
1 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.
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.
DISC SKIP
Locating a Specific Disc
You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc.
DISC 1 - 5 DISC SKIP
To locate
The next disc
A specific disc directly
Press
DISC SKIP while playing a disc
DISC 1 - 5
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.
While the disc tray is open by pressing the EX-CHANGE
button
• If the playback of the current disc ends, the player stops
playing. If the disc is played in 1 DISC Repeat Play mode
(see page 11), the current disc starts playing again.
• In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (see page 11), tracks are
reshuffled on the current disc.
• In Program Play mode (see page 12), 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 Track or a
Particular Point in a Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) control. You
can also locate a specific point in a track while playing
a disc.
l AMS L
HMUSIC SCAN
m/M
(CDP-CE345 only)
Number buttons
>10
H
To locate
The next or
succeeding tracks
The current or
preceding tracks
A specific track
directly (CDPCE345 only) Z
A track by scanning
each track for 10
seconds
(Music Scan)
A point while
monitoring the sound
A point quickly by
observing the display
during pause
You need to
Turn l AMS L clockwise until
you find the track. When using the
remote, press > repeatedly until you
find the track.
Turn l AMS L counterclockwise
until you find the track. When using
the remote, press . repeatedly until
you find the track.
Press the number button of the track
on the remote
Press MUSIC SCAN before you start
playing. When you find the track you
want, press H to start playing.
Press M (forward) or m (backward)
and hold down until you find the
point.
Press M (forward) or m (backward)
and hold down until you find the
point. You will not hear the sound
during the operation.
z When you directly locate a track numbered over 10
(CDP-CE345 only) Z
Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons
on the remote. To enter “0,” use button 10/0.
Example: To play track number 30
Press >10 first, then 3 and 10/0.
./>
m/M
z You can extend the playing time during Music Scan
Press MUSIC 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 “ ” appears in the display, the disc has reached the end
while you were pressing the M button. Press m or turn
l AMS L counterclockwise to go back.
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Playing CDsPlaying CDs
Playing Repeatedly
You can play discs/tracks repeatedly in any play
mode.
REPEAT
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 6)
Continuous Play
(1 DISC) (page 6)
Shuffle Play
(ALL DISCS) (page 11)
Shuffle Play
(1 DISC) (page 12)
Program Play (page 12)
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 random orders
The same program
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
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 H to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play.
The
“shuffling” the tracks.
indication appears while the player is
H
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” disappears from
the display.
Repeating the current track
You can repeat only the current track while the disc is
played in any play mode.
While the track you want is being played, press
REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the
display.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE.
z You can start Shuffle Play while playing
Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current
track.
z You can specify discs during Shuffle Play (Select
Shuffle Play)
You can specify discs during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play
mode, 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.
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
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 indication appears while the player is
“shuffling” the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE.
z You can start Shuffle Play while playing
Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current
track.
You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs
and create your own program. The program can
contain up to 32 “steps” — one “step” may contain a
track or a whole disc.
DISC 1 - 5
PROGRAM
CHECK
H
l AMS L
CLEAR
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 until
“ALL CLr” appears in the display (see page 13).
2 Press DISC 1 - 5 to select the disc.
SEC
12345
678910
A
PROGRAM
12345
TRACK
DISC
1AL
MIN
42 11
“AL” in the display stands for “all” tracks.
When you want to program the whole disc as one
step, skip Steps 3 to 4, and go to Step 5.
3 Turn l AMS L until the track number you
want appears in the display.
The track number being programmed flashes and
the total playing time including the track appears
in the display.
Track number
being
A
Total playing time
PROGRAM
12345
TRACK
DISC
1 5
MIN
13 18
programmed
SEC
25
8
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Playing CDsPlaying CDs
4 Push l AMS L to select the track.
Last programmed track
PROGRAM
A
1 5
After one second
PROGRAM
A
1 5
12345
TRACK
DISC
12345
TRACK
DISC
If you’ve made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then repeat Steps 3 and 4.
Playing order
STEP
3
Programmed tracks
MIN
SEC
13 18
Total playing time
25
8
25
8
5 To program other discs or tracks, do the following:
To program
Other discs
Other tracks on the same disc
Other tracks on other discs
Repeat Step(s)
2
3 and 4
2 through 4
z 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 the program, and the rest of the program is
played in the programmed order.
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.
Checking the track order
You can check your program before or after you start
playing.
Press CHECK.
Each time you press this button, the display shows the
track (the disc and track numbers) or the disc (the disc
number and “AL” indication) of each step in the
programmed order. After the last step in the program,
the display shows “End” and returns to the original
display. If you check the order after you start playing,
the display shows only the remaining steps.
6 Press H to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Press CONTINUE. The program remains in memory even if
you stop the Program Play.
z You can create your program while checking the disc
labels
While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 6 with
pressing the DISC SKIP button to check the disc labels. If
you close the disc tray before Step 6, 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.
z The program remains even after the Program Play
ends
When you press the H button, you can play the same
program again.
Changing the track order
You can change your program before you start playing.
To
Erase a track
Erase the last track in the
program
Add tracks to the end of the
program
Change the whole program
completely
You need to
Press CHECK until the track
you don’t want appears in
the display, then press
CLEAR.
Press CLEAR. Each time you
press the button, the last
track will be cleared.
Follow Steps 2 through 4 of
the programming procedure.
Hold down CLEAR until
“ALL CLr” appears in the
display. Create a new
program following the
programming procedure.
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Recording From CDs
Recording From CDs
Recording Your Own Program
You can record the program you’ve created on a tape,
etc. The program can contain up to 32 steps.
By inserting a pause during programming, you can
divide the program into two for recording on both
sides of a tape.
l AMS L
X
DISC 1 - 5
PROGRAM
1 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 5 in “Creating Your Own
Program” on page 12.
A
The
indication appears in the display.
2 When you record on both sides of the tape, press
X to insert a pause.
The “P” and
and the playing time is reset to “0.00.”
When you record on one side of the tape, skip this
step and go to Step 4.
A pause is counted as one step
You can program up to 31 steps when you insert a pause.
AB
indications appear in the display
3 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 in “Creating Your Own
Program” on page 12 to create the program for
side B.
4 Start recording on the deck and then press H 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 H or X on the player to resume playing.
z To check and change your program
See page 13.
The A indication appears while checking the program
for side A and B while checking the program for side
B.
H
Recording a CD by Specifying
Tape Length (Time Edit)
You can have the player create a program that will fit
the length of the tape.
The player automatically creates a program, keeping
the original order of the disc.
The program can contain up to 32 steps (a pause
inserted between steps is counted as one step).
Note that tracks numbered over 20 cannot be
programmed automatically.
EDIT/TIME FADE DISC SKIP
1 Press DISC SKIP to select the disc.
2 Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you
start playing until “EDIT” appears and “A” in the
A
indication flashes in the display.
3 Press m or M to specify the tape length.
Each time you press these buttons, the display
changes as shown below, with the tape length of
one side following each indication.
t C-46 y C-54 y C-60 y C-74 y C-90 y - -. - - T
(23.00) (27.00) (30.00) (37.00) (45.00)
4 Press EDIT/TIME FADE to have the player create
the program.
The display shows the tracks to be recorded. “B” in
AB
the
indication flashes in the display.
5 When you record on both sides of the tape, press
EDIT/TIME FADE again.
The player inserts a pause, then creates the
program for side B. The display shows the
programmed tracks.
When you record on one side of the tape, skip this
step.
6 Start recording on the deck and then press H on
the player.
When you record on both sides of the tape, the
player pauses at the end of the program for side A.
HX
m/M
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7 Reverse the tape to side B and press H or X on
the player to resume playing the remaining tracks.
Recording From CDsRecording From CDs
Recording From CDs
Recording From CDs
Fading In or Out
To cancel Time Edit
Press CONTINUE.
z You can program the tracks you want in advance
Create a program selecting the desired tracks, then
follow Steps 2 to 7. Be careful that the total playing time
of the program does not exceed the tape length of one
side.
z You can freely specify the tape length
Set the tape length using the l AMS L control.
Example: When the tape length of one side is 30 minutes
and 15 seconds
1 To set the minutes, turn l AMS L until
“30” appears in the display, then push
l AMS L.
2 To set the seconds, turn l AMS L until
“15” appears in the display, then push
l AMS L.
z You can check and change the program
See page 13.
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.
EDIT/TIME FADE
FADER
To
Start play fading in
End play fading out
Note
Fading lasts for about 5 seconds. However, when you press
the FADER button during Music Scan (see page 10), the play
fades out for about 2 seconds.
Press FADER
During pause. “FADE” flashes, then
the play fades in.
When you want to start fading out.
“FADE” flashes and the play fades out.
Then the player pauses.
H
X
m/M
Fading out at the specified time
(Time Fade)
You can have the player fade out automatically by
specifying the playing time. Once you set the Time
Fade, it works twice, that is, the play fades out at the
end of both sides of a tape.
1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you
start playing until
display.
TIME
and A appear in the
FADE
2 Press m or M to specify the playing time.
Each time you press these buttons, the display
changes as shown below, with the playing time of
one side following each indication.
t C-46 y C-54 y C-60 y C-74 y C-90 y - -. - - T
(23.00) (27.00) (30.00) (37.00) (45.00)
(Continued)
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Recording From CDs
3 Press H to start playing.
At the specified time the play fades out and the
player pauses. B appears in the display.
4 Reverse the tape to side B and press H or X on
the player to resume playing the remaining tracks.
Again, the play fades out at the specified time.
Adjusting the Recording Level
(Peak Search)
The player locates the highest level among the tracks to
be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before
you start recording.
To cancel Time Fade
Press EDIT/TIME FADE.
z You can freely specify the playing time
See “You can freely specify the tape length” on page 15.
z You can change discs during Time Fade
If the play ends before the specified fade-out time, (for
example, when you record CD-singles on a tape) change
the disc. The specified fade-out time is counted only
during playing.
z You can fade in to resume playing in Step 4
After you reverse the tape, press FADER.
Note
If you press the m or M button during Time Fade Play,
Time Fade will be cancelled.
PEAK SEARCH x
1 Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH.
“PEAK” flashes in the display and the player starts
scanning the disc searching for the highest peak
level.
After scanning all the tracks, the player repeats the
portion with the highest peak level.
2 Adjust the recording level on the deck.
3 Press x on the player to stop Peak Search.
“PEAK” disappears from the display.
Notes
• The portion with the highest level may differ every time
you try the adjustment on the same disc. The difference is,
however, so slight that you won’t find any problem in
adjusting the recording level precisely.
• Peak Search does not operate while you open the disc tray
by pressing the EX-CHANGE button.
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Additional Information
Additional InformationAdditional Information
Precautions
On safety
• Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
• 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.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
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.
• 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. 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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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 ANALOG
OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote (CDPCE345 only).
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 17).
, Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned
on for about an hour (see page 17).
, Place the CD in the correct position on the disc
tray.
Specifications
Compact disc player
Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
Laser output Max 44.6 µW*
Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB
Dynamic range More than 93 dB
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.0045 %
Output
Jack
type
ANALOG OUT
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
Phono
jacks
Optical
output
connector
Emission duration: continuous
* This output is the value measured at
a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
Maximum
output
level
2 V
(at 50 kilohms)
–18 dBm
Load
impedance
Over 10 kilohms
Wave length: 660 nm
The remote does not function. (CDP-CE345 only)
, Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.
, Point the remote at the remote sensor
player.
, Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
The player functions incorrectly.
, The microcomputer chips may be operating
incorrectly. Turn the power off, then turn it
back on to reset the player.
on the
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 11 W
Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 110 × 398 mm
(w/h/d) (17 × 4 3/8 × 15 3/4 in.) incl. projecting
parts
Mass (approx.) 5 kg (11 lbs 1 oz.)
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Additional InformationAdditional Information
Index
A, B
AMS 10
Automatic Music Sensor. See
AMS
C, D
Connecting 4
Continuous Play 6
E
Editing. See Recording
F, G
Fading 15
Time Fade 15
H, I, J, K
Handling CDs 17
Hookups 4
overview 4
L
Locating
by monitoring 10
by observing the display 10
by scanning 10
using AMS 10
M, N, O
Music Scan 10
P, Q
Peak search 16
Playback
Continuous Play 6
Program Play 12
Repeat Play 11
Shuffle Play 11
Program 12
changing 13
checking 13
for recording 14
S
Scanning. See Music Scan
Searching. See Locating
Select Shuffle Play 11
Shuffle Play 11
T
Time Edit 14
Time Fade 15
Total playing time 8
Troubleshooting 18
U
Unpacking 4
V, W, X, Y, Z
Voltage Selector 5
Names of controls
Buttons
ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/– 5
CHECK 13
CLEAR 13
CONTINUE 6
DISC 1 - 5 9
DISC SKIP 7
EDIT/TIME FADE 14, 15
EX-CHANGE 9
FADER 15
MUSIC SCAN 10
A OPEN/CLOSE 6
PEAK SEARCH 16
PROGRAM 12
REPEAT 11
SHUFFLE 11
TIME 8
H 7
X 7
x 7
m/M 10
./> 10
Switch
POWER 6
Control
l AMS L 7
Jacks
ANALOG OUT 4
DIGITAL OUT 4
Others
Disc tray 6
Display 8
4
R
Recording 14
a program 14
using Time Edit 14
Remaining time 8
Remote control 4
Repeating 11
Replacing discs while playing a
disc 9
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