Sony CDP-CX355 User Manual

4-238-111-11(1)

Compact Disc

Player

Operating Instructions

CDP-CX355

2002 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 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.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

This appliance is

classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

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

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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.

Model No. CDP-CX355

Serial No. _________________________

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

As ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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 model CDP-CX355.

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................	4
Hooking Up the System .....................................................................................................	4
Connecting Another CD Player ........................................................................................	6
Inserting CDs .......................................................................................................................	7
Basic Operations
Playing a CD .......................................................................................................................	10
Playing CDs
Using the Display ............................................................................................................	12
Locating a Specific Disc ..................................................................................................	14
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ...................................................................................	15
Playing the Disc Which was Just Inserted – Easy Play ..............................................	15
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................	16
Playing Repeatedly ...........................................................................................................	17
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ......................................................................	17
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ..............................................................	18
Playing Using a Timer......................................................................................................	20
Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) ......................................	21
Fading In or Out ................................................................................................................	22
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) .....................................................	23
Controlling the Player by Another unit .........................................................................	23
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files ....................................................................	24
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo) ............................................................................................	24
Storing Custom File Information Using a K eyboard ..................................................	27
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ............................................................................	28
Grouping Discs (Group File) ...........................................................................................	28
Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) .........................................................................	30
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................................................................................	32
Notes on CDs .....................................................................................................................	32
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................	33
Specifications .....................................................................................................................	33
Index ..........................................................................................................................................	34

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

•Audio cord (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

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 g 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 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.

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
	CONTROL A1	(OPTICAL)
		CD player

To an AC outlet

To ANALOG OUT (L)

To audio input

: Signal flow

What cords will I need?

Audio cord (1) (supplied)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

COMMAND MODE

To ANALOG OUT (R)

Amplifier

To an AC outlet

White

(L)

Red

(R)

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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		Amplifier
			INPUT
	2ND CD ANALOG
	IN OUT		CD
	L	L	L
	R	R	R

•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.

POC-15

Optical cable (not supplied)

CD player				Digital component
	DIGITAL			DIGITAL INPUT
	OUT
	OPTICAL			OPTICAL

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.

If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1 jack

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

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.

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Getting Started

Connecting Another CD Player

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 (or CONTROL A1) 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.

To ANALOG OUT COMMAND MODE

CDP-CX355

To CONTROL A1

To an AC outlet

To 2ND CD IN

To audio output

CDP-CX230, etc.

To CONTROL A1

To an AC outlet

To audio input

Amplifier

: Signal flow	To an AC outlet

What cords will I need?

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

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

1Connect the players with an audio cord (see also “Hookups” on page 5).

CDP-CX230, etc.

	CDP-CX355		LINE OUT
	2ND CD ANALOG
	IN	OUT
	L	L	L
	R	R	R

2Connect the players with a monaural (2P) miniplug cord.

CDP-CX355					CDP-CX230, etc.
CONTROL A1II					CONTROL A1

For details on this connection, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL A1 Control System” instructions.

3Set 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

CD

1 2 3

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

4Connect 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.

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Getting Started

Inserting CDs

You can insert up to 300 discs into this player.

3Turn 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).

u	OPEN/CLOSE	JOG
I/
		+100
		+100
		I / u
I / u

Disc number

Disc slot at the loading position

Playing position

Rotary table

Loading position

1Press I/u to turn on the player.

2Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.

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.

ALL DISCS		2 0
	CD1

DISC

* D I S C - 2 0 *

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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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.

ALL DISCS		2 0
	CD1

DISC

S O N Y H I T S

5Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.

6Close the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.

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.

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

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Getting Started

Removing CDs

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

To remove discs easily

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

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Basic Operations

Playing a CD

2

3

5

4/5

								+100
							MENU/NO	DISC/CHARACTER YES
						≠AMS ±
STANDBY	CONTINUE	SHUFFLE	PROGRAM	REPEAT	TIME/TEXT	PUSH ENTER
I / u								PUSH ENTER
						EASY PLAY	MEMO SEARCH	CHECK	CLEAR
	GROUP 1	GROUP 2	GROUP 3	GROUP 4	HIT LIST
TIMER						MEGA CONTROL	X-FADE	NO DELAY	FADER
	GROUP 5	GROUP 6	GROUP 7	GROUP 8	GROUP FILE
OFF PLAY
KEYBOARD						OPEN/
						CLOSE

DISC EJECT

•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.

You can turn on the player by pressing I/uon the remote Z

1	Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.
2	Press I/uto turn on the player.

3	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			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
4	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).
		ALL DISCS			2 0
				CD1
			DISC
			* D I S C - 2 0 *

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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.

Basic Operations

Push the JOG dial or press ·to start playing.

5 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.

To stop playback

Press p.

						≠AMS ±		JOG
								+100
							MENU/NO	DISC/CHARACTER YES
						≠AMS ±
STANDBY	CONTINUE	SHUFFLE	PROGRAM	REPEAT	TIME/TEXT	PUSH ENTER
I / u								PUSH ENTER
	GROUP 1	GROUP 2	GROUP 3	GROUP 4	HIT LIST	EASY PLAY	MEMO SEARCH	CHECK	CLEAR
TIMER						MEGA CONTROL	X-FADE	NO DELAY	FADER
	GROUP 5	GROUP 6	GROUP 7	GROUP 8	GROUP FILE
OFF PLAY
KEYBOARD						OPEN/
						CLOSE
									DISC EJECT

OPEN/CLOSE · P p

To	You need to
Pause	Press P
Resume playing after pause	Press Por ·
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	Turn the ≠AMS ±dial clockwise
	by one click.
Go back to the preceding track	Turn the ≠AMS ±dial
	counterclockwise by one click.
Stop playing and remove the disc	Press OPEN/CLOSE

Operations Basic

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