Sony CDP-CX350 User Manual
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Compact Disc
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Operating Instructions
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CDP-CX350
CDP-CX555ES
■ 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.
For the customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
A
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 gviarantee that
uUerferenee will not occur ii\ a particular
installatvon. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or
tele\'ision reception, which can be
determined b\’ turning the equipntent 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,
ModelNo. CDP-CX350/CX555ES
Serial No.
____________________________
(Except for the customers in the Uojted States)
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
This equipment is intended for home
entertainment purposes onh'. I'lw
warrantN shall be in\ alidated if used
in commercial environments, such as
by disc jockeys, etc., even within the
Warrants’ Period.
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-CX350 and CDP-CX555ES.
The CDP-CX350 is the model used for
illustration purposes.
Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example,
"CDP-CX555ES 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
task using the remote.
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
Table of contents
Getting Started
Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................... 4
Hooking Up the System..................................................................................................................... 4
About the Supplied Remote Commander
Setting Up the Remote....................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting Another CD Player..........................................................................................................9
Inserting CDs....................................................................................................................................10
Playing a CD......................................................................................... 12
Playing CDs
Using the Display ............................................................................................................................ 14
Locating a Specific Disc...................................................................................................................16
Specifying the Next Disc to Play..................................................................................................... 18
Playing the Disc Which was Just Inserted - Easy Play
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track...............................................................................19
Customising the Sound of Your Music {Digital Filter Function)
(CDP-CX555ES only)......................................................................................................................20
Playing Repeatedly..........................................................................................................................21
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play).........................................................................................21
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)..................................................................................22
Playing Using a Timer......................................................................................................................26
Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control)........................................................27
Fading In or Out............................................................................................................................... 28
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play)..........................................................................29
Controlling the Player by Another unit............................................................................................29
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storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
what You Can Do With the Custom Files
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)........................................................................................................... 30
Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard........................................................................34
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank).............................................................................................34
Grouping Discs (Group File)............................................................................................................35
Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List)...........................................................................................38
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Additional Information
Precautions.......................................................................................................................................40
Notes on CDs....................................................................................................................................40
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................41
Specifications...................................................................................................................................41
Index.............................................................. ............................................. Back cover
Getting Started
Unpacking
Chock tliat \4ui roooivod iho following iloms;
• Audio cord (1)
• CD booklet holders (3) and label (!)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (LR6) batteries (3)
How to use the CD booklet holder
The CD booklet holder helps you locate discs easih'.
After vou ha\’o inserted discs into the pla\’or, \ ou 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 (lie number label on each pocket,
matching the number of the disc slot u here you ha\ e
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 three size AA (LR6) batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and - ends 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 S
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 oft the power of each
component before making the connections.
CONTROLAI II
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
If <Xi flashes in the remote's display, replace all the
batteries with new alkaline batteries. Use of battery types
other than alkaline batteries, such as manganese
batteries, may not last longer than the alkaline batteries.
The loaded memory in the remote will be retained for a
few minutes while you replace the batteries.
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 leave
too near lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
maltunction.
• 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.
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)
Getting Started
Hookups
When connecting the audio cord, be sure to match the
color-coded cords 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
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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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CD player Digital component
(digital out)
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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.
POC-15
Optical cable (not supplied)
OPTICAL OPTICAL
Amplifier
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[DIGITAL INPUfl
1^1
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note on placement of the player
Be sure to place the player in a flat, horizontal place.
If the player is left in a slanted position, it may cause a
malfunction or damage the player.
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About the Supplied Remote Commander
Understanding the 2 way remote system
This remote operates under a 2 way remote system.
With the 2 way remote system, the component
responds to signals sent from the remote by sending
additional signals (information about the status of the
component, text data, etc.) back to the remote. Thus,
operations are performed as a result of communication
between the remote and the component.
'Q' If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1
n 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.
Component
When using a home entertainment system comprised
of several components compatible with the 2 way
remote system, please restrict 2 way remote system
operation to a single component. Normally, turn off the
2 way remote system on all components except the
receiver. If you would like to turn off the player's 2
way remote system, see "Turning off a player's
response to remote signals" on page 6.
Getting Started
Turning off the player's response to remote signals
To uso tlio remote supplied with tinother component
compatible with the 2 way remote system, you must
turn oft this player's response to signals of the remote
supplied with this player.
Set the 2 way remote system to off when:
• you use the remote as RM-TP501, RM-TP501E,
RM-L1301 supplied with the receiver/ampiifier (you
can operate Disc 1 to Disc 200 only).
• you use the remote with the igpi mark supplied with
the receiyer/amplifier.
JOG
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Setting Up the Remote
This section describes how to prepare the supplied
ronrote for operation.
Press I / (!) on the player to turn the player on.
If the following message appears in the remote's
display while setting up the remote, point the remote
at the player as illustrated below.
Ca n' t r ec ei ve
PI e as e tu rn
th is REMOTE
to a m ai n un it
Note that the display disappears automatically if you
don't proceed for more than a few moments.
1 Press MENU/NO.
2 Turning the JOG dial until "2WAY OFF ?" appears
in the display window.
3 Press YES.
When you connect the player to CDP-CX260 or CDPCX88ES, press OPERATE on the transmitter/receiver
to turn it off, and set the 2. way remote system of the
player to on.
To return to normal setting
After following steps 1 and 2, and "2WAY ON ?" is displayed,
then press YES.
Notes
• When you use the remote to operate more than one unit,
position the units so that each unit can receive the signals of
the remote.
• When you use this player with a receiver/ampiifier, turn
the receiver/ampiifier on when using this player.
Getting Started
How to move the cursor in the remote's display
To move the cursor dowTi, push the Easy scroll key
downward as illustrated below.
To move the cursor up, push the Easy scroll key
upward as illustrated below.
2 Move the cursor (►) to "Sot up" by using the Easy
scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
►P la ye r ch ec k
Me mo l oa di ng
Co nt r as t ad ju st
Me mo ry c le ar
3 Move the cursor to "Player check," then press the
Easy scroll key.
The display shows the disc data in the player after
"Now player checking..." appears.
Ma st e r pi a ye r
.•f = G DI / 3 00 d i sc s
when you connect another CD player, the disc
data in the second CD player also appears.
Ma st er p la ye r
= CD 1 / 30 0d i s cs
2n d p i ay er
= CD 3/ 5 1d i s cs
Storing disc data in the remote
1 Press MENU.
►M em o se ar ch
Pr og ra m pl ay
Pr og ra m in pu t
Gr ou p se le ct
Note the T mark indicates that the menu
continues.
Press the Eas\' scroll key downward to see the
next items.
Loading the Disc Memo
1 Press MENU.
►M em o se ar ch
..P ro gr am p l ii y
Pr og ra m in pu t
Gr ou p se le ct
2 Move the cursor (►) to "Set up" by using the Easy
scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
►P la ye r ch ec k
Me mo l oa di ng
Co nt r as t ad ju st
Me mo ry c le ar
(Continued)
Getting Started
3 Movo the cursor to "Memo loiiding/' then pres
the liasv scroll key.
►Al I m em o dat a
Ma st er p I a ye r
Gr ou p me mo
when you connect another CD player, "2nd
player" also appears.
When you want to load all Disc Memos (the master
player’s, secondiZD player's^ and both player's
Group Memo data), move the cursor to
"All memo data," then press the Easy scroll key.
The remote starts reading all memo data. The
loading time may take a few moments. Point the
remote at the player while loading the data.
* The second CD player's Disc Memo data must be
loaded to the master player before you load the
data to the remote.
Keep the remote 1 - 2 m away from the player while
loading the data.
Ma st er p la vi
mem o LO AD IN G
DISCUO^BZZ
/er
2 Move the cursor (►) to "Set up" by using the Easy
scroll key, then press the Easv scroll key.
►P la ye r ch ec k
Me mo l oa di ng
Co nt ra st a dj us t
Me mo ry c le ar
3 Move the cursor to "Contrast adjust," then press
the Easv scroll kev.
CON TR AS T
AD JU ST
co nt r as t
ad ju st
4 Adjust the contrast by pressing the Easy scroll key
up or down and holding until the desired level of
contrast is attained.
5 Press the Easv scroll kev.
Turning off the LCD back light
You can conserve the remote's power by turning off
the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) back light.
when you want to load each Disc Memo data
independently, move the cursor to the data you
want to load, then press the Easy scroll key.
5 When the remote finishes reading the 3ata,
"Memo loading complete" appears in the remote's
display.
Adjusting the display contrast of the remote
1 Press MENU.
►M em o se ar ch
Pr og ra m pl ay
Pr og ra m in pu t
Gr ou p se le ct
1 Press MENU.
►M em o se ar ch
Pr og ra m pl ay
Pr og ra m In pu t
Gr ou p se le ct
2 Move the cursor (►) to "Back light mode" by using
the Easy scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
LC D Ba ck l ig ht
► O N
OF F
3 Move the cursor to "OFF," then press the Easy
scroll kev.
Note
If vou erase ail the data stored in the remote (page 9). tollouthe procedure above to turn the back light off again .
Erasing all data stored in the remote
1 Pross MENU.
►M em o se ar ch
Pr og ra m pl ay
Pr og ra m in pu t
Gr ou p se le ct
2 Move the cursor (►) to "Set up" by using the Easy
scroll key, then press the Easv scroll key.
►P la ye r ch ec k
Me mo l oa di ng
Co nt r as t ad ju st
Me mo ry c le ar
3 Move the cursor to "Memor\- clear," then press the
Easy scroll key.
CD'
Al 1
mem or y
► n o
ye s
cl ea r OK ?
Getting Started
Connecting Another CD Player
It you have a Sony CD plavcr in which 5, 50, 200, or
300 discs can bo inserted and wliich is equipped with
the CONTROL A1 11 (or CONTROL Al) jack and the
command mode ot that player can be set to CD 3, you
can control that player as the second player with this
unit. Alter connecting this unit and an amplifier, follow
the procedure below.
Be sure to turn off the power of each player before
making this connection.
To LINE OUT
4 If you want to erase all stored data, move the
cursor to "yes," then press the Easy scroll key.
CD1
Al 1
mem or y
cl ea r OK ?
no
► y es
5 "All memory clear!" appears in the display when
all data is erased.
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: Signal flow
I To audio input Amplifier
To an AC outlet
(Continued)
Getting Started
What cords will I need?
• Audio cord ( 1 ) (L'so tlu' coi'd supplied wUli the pl<i\-er to be
eonneeted.)
• Monuural 1^21’) mini-plug cord (1) (m>t supplied)
1 Connect the players with an audio cord (see also
"Hookups” on page 3).
CDP-CX350/
CX555ES
2ND CD LINE
R0
2 Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini
plug cord.
CDP-CX350/
CX555ÉS
For details on this connection, refer to the
supplementary "CONTROL A1 U Control System"
instructions.
CDP-CX230, etc.
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CDP-CX230, etc.
LINE OUT
inserting CDs
You can insert up to 300 discs into this plaver.
I/C!) OPEN/CLOSE JOG
1 Press l/Cl) to turn on the player.
2 Open the front cover by pressing OPEN / CLOSE.
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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 MODE
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For details on how to operate the second player,
see "Controlling Another CD Player" on page 27
and "Playing Alternately" on page 29.
A 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 plaver, do not connect the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of this unit to the
amplifier.
• If vou connect another CD pla\'er after you have already set
up the remote, follow "Setting Up the Remote" on page 6 to
set up the remote again.
• To operate the second CD plaver with the remote, press
PLAYHR SFLECT on the remote to select the second plaver.
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).
Disc number
Getting Started
The disc number at ihe loading position appears in
the display. It the disc has a Disc Memo (see page
30), the Disc Memo appears instead ot the disc
number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number
or the Disc Memo changes.
MISC-2M
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 35.
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 30) to locate it easily
whenever you want to play it.
SONYHITS
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.
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' Q ' The supplied CD booklet holders help you locate a
disc easily
You can store up to 300 CD bi>oklets. Insert a bot>klet and
stick the nuniber label on the pocket matching the
number of the disc slot where vou ha\ e inserted the disc.
Notes-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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, remo\’e all discs from the
player.
Make sure to insert the disc at a right angle to the rotar\’
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 autoniatically when \'ou press
O. Be careful not to put \’Our hand into the player after
pressing O' Otherwise your hand may be caught in the
front panel.
Removing CDs
After following Steps 1 to 3 of "Inserting CDs" on page
10, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.
'Q'To remove discs easily
After following steps 1 to 3 of "Inserting CDs" on page
10, press ■ (DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot
moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you
press M again, the disc returns back to the normal
position. If the disc does not return back to the normal
position, reinsert the disc.
6 Close the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
The rutar)’ tabic turns and the disc skit at the
loading position is set to the playing position.
Always keep the front cover closed except when
inserting or removing discs.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
2 3
• See page 5 for hookup
information.
• Make sure you have inserted the
discs correctly as indicated on
page 10.
• You.can play all the tracks on a
disc in the original order
(Continuous Play). You can also
play up to 300 discs
consecutively.
'Q' You can turn on the player
by pressing l/Cl) on the
remote
5 4/5
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.
1
Press l/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.
Whon you select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
The player plays
All discs in the player consecutively in the order of
disc number. Empty disc slots are skipped.
Only the one disc you have selected
12
Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or Disc Memo
(see page 30) appears in the display to select the first disc (ALL
DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).
20
)lcDISC-20)|c
Basic Operations
Push the JOG dial or press O 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.
when you turn off the player
The player remembers the
last playing disc and the
play mode (Continuous,
Shuffle, or Program (see
pages 21 and 22)). When you
turn on the player again,
therefore, the player pla\’s
the same disc in the same
play mode.
To stop playback
Press ■.
KM AMS I»«
OPEN/CLOSE
To
Pause Press II
Resume playing after pause
Go to the next disc Press DISC SKIP + once.
Go back to the preceding disc ^
Go to the next track
Go back to the preceding track Turn the IKK AMS »{1 dial
Stop playing and remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE
You need to
Press II or C>
Hold down the button to skip other discs.
Press DISC SKIP - once.
Hold down the button to skip other discs.
Turn the !l<3<] AMS ООН dial clockwise
by one click.
counterclockwise by one click.
JOG
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