Sony CDP-CX455 User Manual 2

Compact Disc Player

4-238-112-11(2)

Operating Instructions

CDP-CX455

 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.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on 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-CX455 Serial No. _________________________

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.

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 modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

ENERGY STAR

As determined that this product meets the

STAR

is a U.S. registered mark.

Partner, Sony Corporation has

guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY

Welcome!

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play the following discs:

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-CX455.

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.

Notes on CDs

On handling CDs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc carefully.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Type of discs Label on the disc

Audio CD

MP3 files

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for their recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this player.

• You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized*.

* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to

be played on the audio CD player.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

• After removing a disc from the disc slot, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

About MP3 files

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. Playback of some MP3 files may not be possible, depending on the encoding. The encoding method (i.e., the bit rate selected for encoding) will affect the sound quality of the MP3 files created. The bit rate typically used for MP3 files is 128 kbps.

Notes on discs

You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs). The disc must be in the ISO 9660*1 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*2.

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*1ISO 9660 Format

The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than three characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight characters. There can be no more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

Multi Session

This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-EXTRA: A format in which CD-DA (audio) data are recorded in the tracks of session 1 and computer data in the tracks of session 2. Mixed CD: A format in which computer data are recorded in the first track and CD-DA (audio) data in the following tracks within a session.

Notes

• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly.

• When naming, be sure to add the file extension “.MP3” to the file name.

• If you up the extension “.MP3” to a file other than MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback. – a disc recorded with complicated tree structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added (non-finalized disc).

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

CD-DA (audio) data or MP3 files stored on a Multi Session CD may be subject to some restrictions on playback.

– If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized

as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered.

– If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as

an MP3 disc, and playback continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is encountered.

– The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the

tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc.

– A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a

CD-DA (audio) disc.

The playback order of the MP3 files

The playback order of the folders and files is as follows:

Folder (album)

MP3 file (tracks)

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

Notes

• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.

• When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a longer time to start playback. We recommend that you make only one or two trees for each disc.

• Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder and empty folders)

• Maximum total number of MP3 files and folders: 300

• The CD player can play the MP3 files in a folder whose depth in the folder tree is up to 8.

Tip

To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01”, “02”), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on the writing software.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking.............................................................................................................................. 6

Hooking Up the System....................................................................................................... 6

Connecting Another CD Player .......................................................................................... 8

Inserting CDs......................................................................................................................... 9

Playing CDs

Playing a CD........................................................................................................................ 12

Using the Display ...............................................................................................................13

Locating a Specific Disc .....................................................................................................15

Specifying the Next Disc to Play ......................................................................................17

Playing Discs (Album) in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) ...............................17

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................................................ 19

Using the Timer...................................................................................................................22

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

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

What You Can Do With the Custom Files ....................................................................... 23

Labeling Discs (Disc Name) .............................................................................................. 23

Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard.....................................................26

Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File) .............................................27

Playing discs assigned the same Artist Name with one-touch of a TOP ARTIST

button (Top Artist Play) ..................................................................................................... 29

Using the Player with Another Component

Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control).........................................30

Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ....................................................... 31

Controlling the Player by Another Unit .......................................................................... 32

Additional Information

Using the CONTROL A1II control system ...................................................................... 33

Precautions...........................................................................................................................34

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 35

Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 36

Index

Index ..................................................................................................................................... 37

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio cord (1)

• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for CONTROL A1II) (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.

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 A1II

To an AC outlet

To Analog output (L)

To Analog output (R)

(OPTICAL)

CD player

z 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 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.

To audio input

: Signal flow

What cords will I need?

Audio cord (supplied) (1)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

Amplifier

To an AC outlet

White

(L)

Red

(R)

Getting StartedGetting Started

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

2ND CD ANALOG

IN OUT

• 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 22).

Optical cable (not supplied)

Amplifier

INPUT

L R

z If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL

A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack

Connect the component via the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack. You can simplify the operations of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. For details, see “Using the CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 33.

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 on a flat, horizontal place. If the player is left on a slanted position, it may cause a malfunction or damage the player.

CD player Digital component

DIGITAL

INPUT

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGITAL

Notes

• The playback from an MP3 file is not output from the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

• 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

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 A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack and the command mode of that player can be set to CD3, 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

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)

1 Connect the players with an audio cord (see also

“Hookups” on page 6).

CDP-CX455

2ND CD ANALOG

IN OUT

CDP-CX355, etc.

ANALOG

2ND CD

IN OUT

To an AC outlet

To audio output

To an AC outlet

To 2ND CD IN

To CONTROL A1II

To audio input

CDP-CX455

CDP-CX355, etc.

Amplifier

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

plug cord.

CDP-CX455

CONTROL A1

CDP-CX355, etc.

CONTROL A1II

For details on this connection, see “Using the CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 33.

3 Set 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.

DISC

HITART.NEXT2nd

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

*DISC-1 *** ***

GROUP

ALL DISCS PROGRAM 1 23 X-FADE DELETE

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NO DELAY

For details on how to operate the second player, see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 30 and “Playing Alternately” on page 31.

REPEATSHUFFLE

CD2 CD3

CD1

Current command mode

4 Connect the AC power cord of both players to an

AC outlet.

: Signal flow

To an AC outlet

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

Getting StartedGetting Started

Inserting CDs

You can insert up to 400 discs into this player.

?/1

OPEN/CLOSE

JOG

MENU/NO

JOG

1 Press MENU/NO. 2 Turn the JOG dial until “COMMAND MODE?”

appears in the display.

3 Push the JOG dial.

The current command mode appears.

HITART.NEXT2nd DISC

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

* CD1[CD ]C2D3*

GROUP

ALL SDISC PROGRAM 1 23 X-FADE DELETE

TEXTCDMULTI

REPEATSHUFFLE1

NO DELAY

Current command mode

CD1 CD2

CD3

Top view of the disc slot

Playing position

Rotary table

Loading position

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the player. 2 Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select CD1 or CD2, then push

the JOG dial again.

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 small display).

I / 1

Disc slot at the loading position

Small display

Disc number

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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

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

DISC

HITART.NEXT2nd

GROUPTRACK

*DISC-2 **0 ***

ALL SDISC PROGRAM 1 23 X-FADE DELETE

TEXTCDMULTI

NO DELAY

Disc number or the Disc Name

You can classify discs by using the Artist Name function. This feature lets you easily find the disc you want to play. For details, see “Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File)” on page 27.

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 23) so you can locate it easily whenever you want to play it.

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

GROUP

CD3

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

SECSTEPMINART.

(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 (or press A again).

DISC

HITART.NEXT2nd

GROUPTRACK

SONYHIT **S ***

ALL SDISC PROGRAM 1 23 X-FADE DELETE

CDTEXT

MULTI

NO DELAY

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs. 6 Close 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.

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

GROUP

CD3

SECSTEPMINART.

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 cover 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 cover.

Removing CDs

After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 9, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.

z To remove discs easily

After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 9, press A (DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you press A again, the disc returns to the loaded position. If the disc does not return to the loaded position, reinsert the disc.

Getting StartedGetting Started

Playing CDs

Playing a CD

You can play all the tracks or MP3 files 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 9 and

10.

?/1

CONTINUE

ALBUM SELECT

1 Turn on the amplifier and select the CD playing

position.

JOG

z About the ALBUM SELECT button

While the button is off: The JOG dial selects discs. While the button lights up: The JOG dial selects albums.

5 To play audio tracks, skip this step and go to step

6 To select an album, press the ALBUM SELECT

button to cause it to light up, and then turn the JOG dial until the desired album name appears in the display. Turn clockwise to select next album and turn counterclockwise to select preceding album.

7 Push 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), all the tracks once (1 DISC), or all the MP3 files in the selected album once (ALBUM).

Operations you may want to do during play

2 Press ?/1 to turn on the player. 3 Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS, 1 DISC, or

ALBUM Continuous Play mode. Each time you press CONTINUE, “ALL DISCS”, “1 DISC”, or “ALBUM” appears alternately in the display. Be sure to stop playback before you change the play mode with CONTINUE, SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM.

When you select

ALL DISCS

1 DISC

ALBUM*

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.

Only the one album.

* When a disc that contains no albums is played

with “ALBUM” selected, the disc is played in the same way as when “1 DISC Continuous Play” mode is selected.

4 Make sure the ALBUM SELECT button is off, then

turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or Disc Name (see page 23) appears in the display to select the first disc (ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).

DISC

HITART.NEXT2nd

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

Stop playback

Pause

Resume playing after pause

Go to the next disc Z

Go back to the preceding disc Z

Go to the next album Z

Go back to the preceding album Z

Do this

Press x.

Press X.

Press X or H.

Press DISC + once. Hold down the button to skip other discs.

Press DISC – once. Hold down the button to skip other discs.

Press ALBUM +.

Press ALBUM –.

*DISC-2 **0 ***

ALL SDISC PROGRAM 1 23 X-FADE DELETE

TEXTCDMULTI

NO DELAY

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

GROUP

CD3

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