4-229-365-12 (1)
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
CDP-CX400
2000 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 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 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 modifications 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.
Model No. CDP-CX400
Serial No. _________________________
for the customers in North America
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.
(Except for 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 this 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-CX400.
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 Ztask using the remote.
zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
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Getting Started |
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Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. |
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Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... |
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Connecting Another CD Player ......................................................................................... |
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Inserting CDs ........................................................................................................................ |
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Playing CDs |
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Playing a CD ....................................................................................................................... |
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Using the Display .............................................................................................................. |
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Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................... |
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Specifying the Next Disc to Play ..................................................................................... |
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Playing the Disc Just Inserted (Easy Play) ..................................................................... |
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Playing Discs in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) .............................................. |
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Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................... |
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Using the Timer ................................................................................................................. |
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Fading In or Out ................................................................................................................. |
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) |
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What You Can Do With the Custom Files ..................................................................... |
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Labeling Discs (Disc Name) ............................................................................................. |
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Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard .................................................... |
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Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ........................................................................... |
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Grouping Discs (Group File) ............................................................................................ |
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Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File) ............................................ |
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Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) .......................................................................... |
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Using the Player with Another Component |
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Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) ....................................... |
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Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ...................................................... |
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Controlling the Player by Another Unit ......................................................................... |
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Additional Information |
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Precautions ......................................................................................................................... |
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Notes on CDs ...................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. |
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Specifications ...................................................................................................................... |
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Index |
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Back cover |
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
•Audio cord (1)
•Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for CONTROL A1 ) (supplied for Canadian models only)
•Remote commander (remote) (1)
•Size AA (LR6) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two 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 on the player.
zWhen 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 leave too near 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.
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Amplifier |
: Signal flow To an AC outlet
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (supplied) (1)
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Hookups
When connecting an 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 connect firmly to avoid hum and noise.
CD player Amplifier
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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.
Note that you cannot use fading in or out (page 19) and Time Fade (page 19) functions when making this connection.
Optical cable (not supplied)
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DIGITAL
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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.
Getting Started
zIf you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1
(or CONTROL A1) jack
Connect the component via the CONTROL A1
(or CONTROL A1) jack. You can simplify the operations of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. For details, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL A1
Control System” instructions.
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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Getting Started
Connecting Another CD Player
If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, 300, or 400 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 player. After connecting this player and an amplifier, follow the procedure below.
Be sure to turn off the power of each player before making this connection.
To ANALOG OUT
CDP-CX400
To 2ND CD IN
To an AC outlet
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CONTROL A1
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To audio input |
Amplifier |
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What cords will I need?
•Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be connected.)
•Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (supplied for Canadian models only)
1Connect the players with an audio cord (see also “Hookups” on page 5).
CDP-CX400 CDP-CX235, etc.
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2Connect the players with a monaural (2P) miniplug cord.
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CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1
For details on this connection, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL A1 Control System” instructions.
3Set the command mode of this player to CD1 (factory setting) or CD2, and set that of the second player to CD3.
Check the display for the current command mode of this player, if the mode is CD3, change the mode as described on the next page.
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Current command mode
For details on how to operate the second player, see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 31 and “Playing Alternately” on page 32.
4Connect the AC power cord of both players to an AC outlet.
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Notes
•Do not connect any player other than the one used 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 player to the amplifier.
Changing the command mode of the player
MENU/NO JOG
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1Press MENU/NO.
2Turn the JOG dial until “Command Mode?” appears in the display.
3Push the JOG dial.
The current command mode appears.
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4Turn the JOG dial to select CD1 or CD2, then push the JOG dial again.
Getting Started
Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 400 discs into this player.
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Top view of the disc slot
Playing position
Rotary table
Loading position
1Press ?/1to turn on the player.
2Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
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 small display).
Small display
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Disc number
Disc slot at the loading position
(continued)
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Getting Started
The disc number at the loading position appears in the display. If the disc has a Disc Name (see page 20), the Disc Name appears instead of the disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number or the Disc Name changes.
2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK |
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ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3
Disc number or the Disc Name
You can classify discs by using the Group File function or Artist Name function. This feature lets you easily find the disc you want to play. For details, see “Grouping discs (Group File)” on page 24 and “Classifying discs according to Artist Name (Artist File)” on page 26.
4 Insert a disc with the label side facing right.
With the label side facing right
After inserting the disc, you can enter the original disc title to replace the disc number (see “Labeling discs (Disc Name)” on page 20) so you can locate it easily whenever you want to play it.
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ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3
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 keep the front cover closed except when inserting or removing discs.
CAUTION
• Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor.
The player cannot play an 8 cm CD. Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD or an 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor (CSA-8). It may damage the player and disc.
•Do not move the player after inserting discs.
•Be sure to place the player in a flat, horizontal position. Do not place the player in a slanted position.
•Do not move the player and avoid any physical shock after inserting discs.
•When transporting the player, remove all discs from the player.
•Make sure to insert the disc at a right angle to the rotary table.
If the disc is not inserted into the slot completely (ex. when you press A), reinsert the disc at a right angle to the rotary table.
Disc that is not fully inserted
• Do not attach seals or stickers, etc. to CDs.
If seals or stickers, etc. are attached to a CD, the player may not operate properly and the player or the disc may be damaged.
Notes
•If you drop a disc into the player and/or the CD does not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
•Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop before inserting or removing discs.
•The front panel closes automatically when you press H. Be careful not to put your hand into the player after pressing H, 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.
zTo remove discs easily
After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 7, press A(DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you press Aagain, the disc returns to the loaded position. If the disc does not return to the loaded position, reinsert the disc.
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Playing CDs
Playing a CD
You can play all the tracks on a disc in the original order (Continuous Play). You can also play up to 400 discs consecutively. Make sure you have inserted the discs correctly as indicated on pages 7 and 8.
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1Turn on the amplifier and select the CD playing position.
2Press ?/1to turn on the player.
3Press 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.
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MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3
5Push the JOG dial to start playing and adjust the volume on the amplifier.
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).
Operations you way want to do during play
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zWhen you turn off the player
The player remembers the last playing disc and the play mode: Continuous (on page 10), Shuffle (on page 15), or Program (on page 16). When you turn on the player again, the player plays the same disc in the same play mode.
Note
If “
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Playing CDs
Using the Display
You can check stored disc information, such as the Disc Names (see page 20) or Artist Names (see page 26), by using the display.
Unlike a normal CD, a CD TEXT disc includes information such as the disc title or artist name. The display shows the CD TEXT information so that you can check the current disc title, artist name, and track title. When the player detects a CD TEXT disc, “CD TEXT” appears in the display. If your CD TEXT disc has multi-language capacity, “MULTI CD TEXT” appears in the display. If you want to check the information in another language, refer to “Selecting the language of the CD TEXT information” on page 12.
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Display information of the normal discs
Display information in stop mode
The display shows the current disc number, total number of tracks, and total playing time of the disc.
Current disc number or Disc Name etc.
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Display information of the playing disc
While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc number, track number, playing time of the track, and the next disc number.
Current disc number or Disc Name etc.
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DISC
Current disc number
The large display shows up to 13 characters of the information. When you press SCROLL, all the information scrolls in the display.
The information is displayed as follows:
•When the Artist Name is assigned to the current disc
Disc Name/
Assigned Artist Name
•When no Artist Name is assigned to the current disc
Disc Name
Display information of CD TEXT discs
Display information in stop mode
The display shows the disc title. When you press SCROLL, the disc title scrolls in the display. When you assign the artist Name (see page 26), the artist name also appears and scrolls in the display.
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ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3
Display information while playing a disc
Current disc number |
The display shows the disc and track title alternately. |
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When you press SCROLL, the disc title and track title |
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scroll in the display. |
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The display shows up to 13 characters of the |
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information. When you press SCROLL, all the |
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information scrolls in the display. |
(continued)
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