Sony CDP-CE305, CDP-C350Z Owner’s Manual

S O-NY_

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

- Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

- Increase the separation between the

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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/_ 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.

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.

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.

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.

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Onoperation

//_ 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

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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.

• 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:

task using the re"tnote_

-_--_ Indicates that you can do the
(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.

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

"_° 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.

Audio input

(L) Amplifier

: Signal flow To an AC outlet

What cordswill Ineed?
Audiocord(suppLied)(1)

_- (L) (L)

White _ _ White

Red Red

(R) (R)

Audio input

(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.

"_° 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.

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.

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. "_

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.

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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.*

Connect the

headphones.*

• See pages 4 - 5 for the hookup

information. 1

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*CDP-CE505 and CDP-C450Z only

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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.

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With the label side up Disc number

To place other discs, press DISC SKIP and place the discs in the

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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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