Sony CDP-CX235 Owner’s Manual

Compact Disc

Player

Operating Instructions

DIEITALAUDIO

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CDP-CX235

© 2000 Sony Corporation

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.
Do not install the

appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase

or built-in cabinet.

Forthe customersin the United States

//_ 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.

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
operatP this equipment.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.

RPcord the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Beny dealer
regarding this product.

Model No. CDP*CX235
Serial No.

(Except for the customers in the
United States)

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Di_ 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-CX235.

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.

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.

This equipment is intended for home
entertainment purpo_s only. The

warranty shall be invalidated if used
in commercial environments, such as

by di_ jockeys, etc., even within the
Warranty Period.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

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

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

Inserting CDs ....................................................................................................................... 6

Playing a CD ............................................................................................................................8

Playing CDs

Using the Display ............................................................................................................. 10

Locating a Specific Disc ................................................................................................... ] ]

Specifying the Next Disc to Play .................................................................................... ] 3

Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................ ] 3

Playing Repeatedly ........................................................................................................... ] 4

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... ] 4

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .............................................................. ] 5

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

What You Can Do With the Custom Files .................................................................... 18

Labeling Discs (Disc Memo) ............................................................................................ ] 8

Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ............................................................................ 21

Grouping Discs (Group File) ........................................................................................... 21

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 24

Notes on CDs ..................................................................................................................... 24

Troubleshoofing ................................................................................................................ 25

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 25

Index ..........................................................................................................................................26

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Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) 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 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 m
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.

CONTROL At 1I

(L)

TO audio input

COMMAND DIGITALOUT
MODE (OPTICAL)

IICDplayer

Amplifier

Notes

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• 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 do not use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.

4

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What cords will I need?

Audio cord (1) (supplied)

White

Red

(L)

(R)

To an AC outlet

(WL_ite

Red

(R)

Hookups

When connecting the 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 finrtly to avoid

hum and noise.

Amplifier

CD player ,_

• if you have a digital component such as a digital
amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD

Connect the componont via the DIGITAL OUT (O_ICAL)
connector using an optical cable (not supplied). Tako off the
cap and plug in the optical cable.

POC-15

Optical cable (not supplied)

*_ When using another Sony CD p;iay_ _et_e_ _i_ ;

this player

You can mako the supplied remote effective only for this
player.

• When using the player equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:

Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to
CD 1 and that of another player to CD 2 or CD 3. Then

set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote supplied for
each player accordingly.

• When using the player not equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:

The command mode of the player without the
COMMAND MODE selector is _t to CD 1. Set the

COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD 2,
and set tho CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD 2.

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.

CD player Digital component

Note

When you coPa_ect via the DIGITAL OUT (O_ICAL)
connector, noise may occur when you play CD software

other than music, such as a CD_ROM.

*(_lf you a Sonycomponent CONTROL

have with the

A1]Ijack

Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 II jack.
You can simplify the operation of audio systems
composed of _parate Sony components. For details, refer

to the supplementary "CONTROL A1 II Control System"
instructions.

110- 120V' 1 i- 220- 240 V

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Note on placement

Be sure to place the player on a horizontal place.
If the player is slanted, it may cause malfunction or
damage the player.

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Inserting CDs

You can insert up to 200 discs into this player.

I/(_ _ OPEN/CLOSE JOG

3

Turn the JOG dial until you find the disc slot
where you want to insert a disc, while checking the
disc number (written beside every slot and also
indicated in the display).

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1

Press l/_ to turn on the player.

2

Open the front cover by pressing _ OPEN/
CLOSE.

--2

%

, table

position

Disc number

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Disc slot at the loading position

The disc number at the loading position appears in
the display. If the disc has the Disc Memo (see
page 18), the Disc Memo appears instead of the
disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc
number or the Disc Memo changes.

ALL DISCS

20

OlSC

,SOISC-20:K

Disc number or the Disc Memo

You can classify discs into eight groups by using
the Group File function. This feature lets you easily
find the disc you want to play. For details, see
"Grouping Discs" on page 21.

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4 Insert a disc with the label side facing right.

With the label side
facing right

After inserting the disc, you can input the original
disc titles instead of the disc numbers (see
"Labeling Discs" on page 18) to locate it easily
when you start playing.

ALLD_SCS 20

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SONYHITS

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.

6 Close the front cover by pressing _ OPEN/

CLOSE.

Notes ............

• Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor (CSA-8). It

may damage the player.

• Do not attach anything suchasseals or sleeves to CDs. it

may damage the player or the disc.

• If you drop a disc into the player and the CD won't go
into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• When transporting the player, remove all discs from the
player.

• Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at a
right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put in

straight, it may damage the player or the disc.

• Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop
before inserting or removing discs.

The front panel clo_s automatically when you press

[2>. Be careful not to put your hand into the player after
pressing [2> otherwise your hand may be caught in the
front panel.

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Removing CDs

After following Steps 1 to 3 of "Inserting CDs" on page
6, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.

The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the
loading position is set to the playing position.
Always close the front cover except when you

insert or remove discs.

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Playing a CD

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• Seepages4- 5 for the hookup

information.

• Make sureyouhaveinsertedthe

discscorrectlyasindicatedon
pages6- 7.

• Youcanplayall the trackson a

discinthe originalorder
(ContinuousPlay).Youcanalso

playupto 200 discs

consecutively.

the

*_You can on player

by pressingI/_ on the
remote

turn

Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.

1

Press I/(_) to turn on the player.

Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or I DISC Continuous

3

Play mode.
Each time you press CONTINUE, "ALL DISCS" or "1 DISC"

appears in the display.

When you select The player plays

ALL DISCS All discs in the player consecutively in the order of

disc number. Empty disc slots are skipped.

1 DISC Only one disc you have selected

Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or the Disc Memo (see
page 18) you want appears in the display to select the first disc

(ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).

DISC

DISC-20

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*_* When you turn player

The player remembers the
last playing disc and the

play mode (Continuous,
Shuffle (see page 14) or

Program (see page 15)).
When you turn on the

player again, therefore, the
player plays the same disc in

the same play mode.

off the

To stop playback

Press II.

I

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OPEN/CLOSE I_- II

To You need to

Pause Press I I

Resume playing after pause Pl'ess |l or

Go to the next disc [] Press DISC SKIP + once.

Hold down the button to skip discs.

Go back to the preceding disc _ Press DISC SKIP - once.

Hold down the button to skip discs.

Go to the next track Press

Go back to the preceding track Press

Stop playing and remove the disc Press _ OPEN/CLOSE

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