Sony CDP-CE305, CDP-C350Z Owner’s Manual
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3-810-585-21 (1)
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
CDP-CES05
CDP-CE405
CDP-CE305
CDP-C450Z
CDP-C350Z
CDP-C250Z
CDP-C661
© 1995 by Sony Corporation
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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.
- 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.
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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.
/_ This symbol is intended to alert Model No.
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" Serial No.
within the product's enclosure .'
that may be of sufficient ForthecustomersinAustralia
magnitude to constitute a risk of The following caution label is located
electric shock to persons, inside the unit.
//_ This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the preselice of
importantoperating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying theavvliance.
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, a_d 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 aparticular
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:
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
Precautions
Onsafety
• Caution -- The use of optical
instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard, m
• 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 poll
the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
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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.
Onoperation
• 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, p_nel a_ controls
with a soft cloth sEghtly moi_stened
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.
Welcome! TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc Player. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference
Getting Started
Unpacking ........................................................................................................4
Hooking Up the System ................................................................................. 4
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models CDP-CES05, CDP-CE405, CDP-
CE305, CDP-C450Z. CDP-C350Z, CDP-
C250Z and CDP-C661. The CDP-CESOS
is the model used for illustration
purposes, unless otherwise mentioned.
Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, "CDP-
CESO5only."
Conventions
• Instructionsin thismanualdescribe
the controlsontheplayer.
You canalsousethecontrols onthe
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 re"tnote_
(Note that the CDP-CE305,
CDP-C250Z and CDP-C661
cannot do the tasks marked
with this icon.)
° ndicates _ and tips for
making the task easier.
Playing a CD........................................................................................................6
Playing CDs
Using the Display ........................................................................................... 8
Replacing Discs While Playing aDisc ......................................................... 8
Locating aSpecific Disc ................................................................................. 9
Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track ........................ 9,
Playing Tracks Repeatedly .......................................................................... 10
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ..................................................10
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .........;................................11
Recording From CDs
Recording Your Own Program ................................................................... 13
Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit)
(except for CDP-C450Z, CDP-C350Z and CDP-C250Z) .......................... 13
Fading In or Out ............................................................................................ 14
Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search)
(except for CDP-C450Z, CDP-C350Z and CDP-C250Z) .......................... 15
Storing Information About CDs(Custom Files)
(CDP-CE505 and CDP-C450Z only)
What You Can Do With the Custm Files ................................................... 16
Grouping Tracks (Music Clip) .................................................................... 16
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ........................................................ 17
Additional Information
Notes on CDs ........................ :....................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ............ ............................ .................................................... 19
Specifications ....:...........................................................................................LI_"
Index
Index ........................................................................... _........._..;._:.-....Backcover
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Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (except for CDP-
CE305, CDP-C250Z and CDP-C661) (1)
• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (except for CDP-CE305,
CDP-C250Z and CDP-C661) (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote (except
for CDP-CE305, CDP-C250Z and CDP-C661)
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the +
and" on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor [] on the player.
"_° 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
pla_
• Do not drop any f(_reign 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.
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.
CD player
J'
Une output Une output
(R)
(L) To an AC outlet
Audio input
(R)
Audio input
(L) Amplifier
: Signal flow To an AC outlet
What cordswill Ineed?
Audiocord(suppLied)(1)
White _ _ White
_- (L) (L)
Red Red
(R) (R)
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Hookups
When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the
color-coded cordto 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.
CDplayer Amplifier
"_° You canadjust the output level to the amplifmr
ceptfor CDP-CE305.CDP-C250Zand CDP-C661)
Press _ OUT LEVEL +/- on the _ote. You can
reduce the output level up to-20 dB.
When you reduce the output level, _ appears in the
display.
When you turn off the player, the outlJut level
automatically returns to the maximum level.
"_° If you a component with the CONTROL A1
have
connector (CDP-CE505 only)
Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 connector.
You can control the player with the connected
component. For details, refer to the supplementary
instructions.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC pow_" cord to a wall outlet.
Transporting the player
Before translSorting 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 zx 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.
Note
Ifyou presstheLINE OUT LEVEL +/- buttonsOntheremote
whilerecording,therecordinglevelwillchange even when it
ispreseton thetapedeck,etc.(exceptforCDP-CE305, CDP-
C250Z and CDP-C661).
• If you have a digital component such asa digital
amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD (CDp-CE505and
CDP-C450Zonly)
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 14)and
Time Fade (page l_,functions when making this
connection. "_
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Optical cable (not supplied)
CDpla 'er Digital component
Note
When youcormect viathe DIGITAL OUT (OFrICAL)
co_nector,noisemay occumwhen youplay CO soRwareother
thanmusic, such as aCD-ROM.
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Playing a CD
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Adjust the headphone
volume.*
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Connect the
headphones.*
*CDP-CE505 and CDP-C450Z only
• See pages 4 - 5 for the hookup
information. 1
2
3
4
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Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.
Press POWER to turn on the player.
Press _ OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.
With the label side up Disc number
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.
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous
Play mode.
Each time you press CONTINUE, "ALL DISCS" o_1 _."
appears in the display.
Whenyou select
ALL DISCS
The player plays
Alldiscsm the--.---players°nsecueveIyintheorder_of
discmunber .........
1 DISC -- Only the disc you've selected
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