Sony CDP-CX300 User Manual

Compact Disc

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Operating Instructions

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CDP-CX300 CDP-CX333ES CDP-CX691

S 1999 by Sony Corporation

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.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

This equipment is intended for home entertainment purposes only. The warranty shall be invalidated if used in commercial environments, such as by disc jockeys, etc., even within the Warranty Period.

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.

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-CX300, CDP-CX333ES, and CDP-CX691. The CDP-CX300 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "CDP-CX300 only."

About CDP-CX691

The CDP-CX691 is not supplied with a remote commander, so you cannot

perform the operation with the m

mark.

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Model No. CDP-CX300/CDP-CX333ES/

Serial No.

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

CDP-CX691

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Table of contents

Getting Started

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

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

Connecting Another CD Player (CDP-CX300/CX333ES only).......................... 6

Inserting CDs.........................................................................................................7

Playing a CD................................................................................................... io

Playing CDs

Using the Display................................................................................................ 12

Locating a Specific Disc..................................................................................... 14

Specifying fhe Next Disc to Play........................................................................ 15

Playing the Disc Which was Just Inserted - Easy Play....................................... 15

Locating a Specific Track or a Poinf in a Track Customising the Sound of Your Music (Digital Filter Function)

(CDP-CX333ES only)........................................................................................ 16

Playing Repeatedly............................................................................................. 17

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

Creating Your Own Program.............................................................................. 18

Playing Using a Timer........................................................................................ 20

Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control)

Fading In or Out...................................................................................................22

Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play).............................................23

Controlling the Player from Another unit

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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

what You Can Do With the Custom Files

Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)............................................................................. 24

Storing Custom File Information Using a keyboard

Storing Specific Tracks (Delefe Bank)................................................................28

Grouping Discs (Group File)...............................................................................28

Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List)

Additional Information

Precautions...........................................................................................................32

Notes on CDs.......................................................................................................32

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................33

Specifications.......................................................................................................33

Index..............................................................................................................Back cover

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1) (CDP-CX300/ CX333ES only)

• Size A A (A6) batteries (2) (CDP-CX300/CX333ES only)

• CD booklet holders (3) and label (1)

How to use the CD booklet holder

The CD booklet holder helps you locate the disc easily. After you have inserted discs into the player, you can put the CD booklet (which comes with a CD) into the supplied holder. Put two CD booklets facing back to back into a pocket. Stick the number label on each pocket, matching the number of the disc slot where you have inserted the disc. You can put up to 300 CD booklets into the holders.

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) 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 E8 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)

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 do not use the remote for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery

leakage and corrosion.

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What cords will I need?

Audio cord (1) (supplied)

To an AC outlet

Getting Started

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 firmly to avoid hum and noise.

CD player

2ND CD LINE

Amplifier

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 an optical cable (not supplied). Take off the cap and plug in the optical cable.

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''fy When using another Sony CD player together with

this player

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

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.

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.

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

H jack

Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 II jack. You can simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. For details, refer to the supplementary "CONTROL A1 II Control System" instructions.

Getting Started

Connecting Another CD Player (CDP-CX300/CX333ES only)

What cords will I need?

• Audio cord (1) (U.so the cord supplied with the player to be connected. )

• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (not supplied)

If you have a Sony CD player in which 5,50, 200, or 300 discs can be inserted and which is equipped with the CONTROL A1 H (or CONTROL Al) jack and the command mode of that player can be set to CD 3, you can control that player as the second player with this unit. After connecting this unit and an amplifier, follow the procedure below. Be sure to turn off the power of each player before making this connection.

1 Connect the players with an audio cord (see also

"Hookups" on page 5).

CDP-CX230, etc.

2 Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini

plug cord.

CDP-CX300/CX333ES

CDP-CX230, etc.

For details on this connection, refer to the supplementary "CONTROL Al n Control System" instructions.

3 Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player

to CD 1 or CD 2, and set the command mode of the second player to CD 3.

COMMAND MODS

For details on how to operate the second player, see "Controlling Another CD Player" on page 21 and "Playing Alternately" on page 23.

4 Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC

outlets.

Notes

• Do not connect a player other than that you intend to use as the second player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player.

♦ When connecting a second CD player, do not connect the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of this unit to the amplifier.

Inserting CDs

You can insert up to 300 discs into this player.

Getting Started

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).

2 Open the front cover by pressing OPEN / CLOSE.

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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 24), the Disc Memo appears instead of the disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number or the Disc Memo changes.

Disc number

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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 28.

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Getting Started

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 24) to locate it easily when you start playing.

SONYHITS

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.

6 Close the front cover by pressing OPEN / CLOSE.

'Q' The supplied CD booklet holders help you locate a

disc easily

You can store up to 300 CD booklets. Insert a booklet and stick the number label on the pocket matching the number of the disc slot where you have inserted the disc.

Notes

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Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3*inch) CD adaptor (CSA-8). It may damage the player. Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to CDs. It may damage the player or the disc.

If you drop a disc into the player and/or 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 to insert the disc at a right angle to the rotary table, otherwise damage to the player and/or the disc could result. If the disc is not inserted into the slot completely, reinsert the disc. Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop before inserting or removing discs. The front panel closes automatically when you press O. Be careful not to put your hand into the player after pressing O otherwise your hand may be caught in the front panel.

The rotary table turns and the disc slot gt the loading position is set to the playing position. Always close the front cover except when you insert or remove discs.

Removing CDs

After following Steps 1 to 3 of "'Inserting CDs" on page 7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.

y' To remove discs easily

After following steps 1 to 3 of "Inserting CDs" on page 7, press ■ (DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you press ■ again, the disc returns back to the normal position. If the disc does not return back to the normal position, reinsert the disc.

Getting Started

. Basic Operations

Playing a CD

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• See pages 4 - 5 for the hookup

information.

• Make sure you have inserted the discs correctly as indicated on pages 7-8.

• You can play all the tracks on a disc-in the original order (Continuous Play). You can also play up to 300 discs consecutively.

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by pressing remote [D

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Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.

Press I / Ci) to turn on the player.

Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous Play mode. Each time you press CONTINUE, "ALL DISCS" or "1 DISC" appears alternately in the display.

when you select The player plays

ALL DISCS

1 DISC

All discs in the player consecutively in the order of disc number. Empty disc slots are skipped.

Only one disc you have selected

Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or the Disc Memo (see page 24) you want appears in the display to select the first disc (ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).

*DISC-20*

Basic Operations

Push the JOG dial or press t> to start playing. The selected disc is set to the playing position, and the player plays all the discs from the selected one (ALL DISCS) or all the tracks once (1 DISC). Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

'Q' when you turn off the player

The player remembers the last playing disc and the play mode (Continuous, Shuffle, or Program (see pages 17 and 18)). When you turn on the player again, therefore, the player plays the same disc in the same play mode.

To stop playback

Press ■.

IKMAMSI»!

OPEN/CLOSE

Pause Resume playing after pause Go to the next disc

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

Go to the next track

Go back to the preceding track

Stop playing and remove the disc

You need to

Press II Press II or O Press DISC SKIP + once.

Hold down the button to skip discs.

Hold down the button to skip discs. Turn the IKK AMS dial clockwise

by one click. Turn the KK AMS t>CHI dial

counterclockwise by one click. Press OPEN/CLOSE

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