Sony CDP-CX455 User Manual

Compact Disc Player

4-238-112-26(1)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

CDP-CX455

 2002 Sony Corporation

WARNING

Welcome!

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.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is located on the rear exterior.

To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, 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.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical wastes.

For the customers in Canada CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

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.

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.

• 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.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play the following discs:

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.

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.

ISO 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.

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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.)

Note on playback of MP3 files

Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used at the time an MP3 file is recorded, you may encounter such problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions, and noise.

Getting Started

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

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

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

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

Conserving power in standby mode................................................................................11

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

TEXTCDMULTI

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.

Getting StartedGetting Started

Conserving power in standby mode

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.

STANDBY

?/1

Press ?/1 on the player or on the remote once.

While the player is in standby mode, the STANDBY indicator on the player lights up.

To cancel standby mode

Press ?/1 on the player or on the remote once.

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

Playing CDs

Go to a specific track directly Z

Go to a point in a track while monitoring the sound Z

Go to a point in a track by observing the display Z

Go to the next track (MP3 file*)

Go back to the preceding track (MP3 file*)

Stop playing and remove the disc

* When “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC” is selected, you can locate

all the MP3 files in the selected disc. When “ALBUM” is selected, you can locate all the MP3 files in the selected ALBUM.

Do this

Press the number button of the track on the remote. When you directly locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. Examples:

•To select track number 30 on a CD recorded with 50 tracks, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.

•To select track number 30 on a CD recorded with 200 tracks, press >10, then 10/0, 3 and 10/0.

Press m (backward)/M

(forward) on the remote and hold down until you find the point.

Press m (backward)/M

(forward) on the remote and hold down until you find the point during pause. You will not hear the sound during the operation.

Turn the l AMS L dial

clockwise by one click.

Turn the l AMS L dial

counterclockwise by one click.

Press OPEN/CLOSE.

Using the Display

You can check stored disc information, such as the Disc Names (see page 23) or Artist Names (see page 27), 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.

DISPLAY TIME

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.

DISC

HITART.NEXT2nd

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

z When the TOC reading is completed

When MP3 files on the disc are played back, ”MP3” appears in the display.

z When you turn off the player

The player remembers the last playing disc and the play mode: Continuous (on page 12), Shuffle (on page 17), or Program (on page 19). When you turn on the player again, the player plays the same disc in the same play mode.

Note

If “ ” appears in the large display, the disc has reached the end while you were pressing M. Turn the l AMS L dial counterclockwise or press m to go back.

*DISC-2 **0 ***

ALL SDISC PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE

NEXT DISC

2nd PLAYER

DISC

NO DELAY

TEXTCDMULTI

Total number of tracks

Current disc number

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

GROUP

CD3

Total playing time

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Playing CDs

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.

DISC

HITART.NEXT2nd

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

*DISC-2 **0 ***

ALL SDISC PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE

TEXTCDMULTI

NO DELAY

Current track number

Next disc number

DISC

2nd PLAYER

DISC

Current disc number

*1Each time you press TIME, the display changes as follows:

Elapsed

ttt

playing time of the track

The information is displayed as follows (in stop mode):

• When the Artist Name is assigned to the current disc Disc Name/ When no disc name is assigned to the current disc, the current disc number is displayed.

• When no Artist Name is assigned to the current disc Disc Name When no disc name is assigned to the current disc, the current disc number is displayed.

GROUP

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD3

CD1

Playing time*

Remaining time of the track

Remaining time of the disc

Assigned Artist Name

Display information while playing a disc

The display shows the disc and track title alternately.

The information is displayed as follows (in stop mode):

• When the Artist Name is assigned to the current disc Disc title of CD TEXT/

Assigned Artist Name

• When no Artist Name is assigned to the current disc Disc title of CD TEXT/Artist name of CD TEXT Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: Disc title y Track title

Display information of MP3 discs

Display information in stop mode

The display shows the disc name or the album name, total number of MP3 files in current album, total number of albums*, and current disc number.

* When ALL DISCS or 1 DISC is selected.

Disc name or Album name

DISC

HITART.NEXT2nd

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

*DISC-2 **0 ***

ALL SDISC

TEXTCDMULTI

Total number of albums

NEXT DISC

2nd

ALBUM

DISC

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

MP3

CD2NO DELAY

CD3

Total number of MP3 files in current album

Display information of CD TEXT discs

Display information in stop mode

The display shows the disc title. When you assign the Artist Name (see page 27), the artist name also appears and scrolls in the display.

DISC

HITART.NEXT2nd

TRACKALBUM

FADE

SONYHIT /HSite

ALL SDISC SHUFFLEPROGRAM 1 2 3 MP3 ID3

X-FADE

CDTEXT

REPEATALBUM 1

CD2NO DELAY

CD1

CD3

Current disc number

Display information of the playing disc

The display shows the MP3 file name, MP3 file number, playing time of the MP3 file, and current disc number.

Playing CDs

Locating a Specific Disc

HISTORY

JOGNAME SEARCH +100

MP3 file name*

TRACK

SECSTEPMINART.HITART.NEXT2nd

SONG-1 ****

MP3

CD2

GROUP

CD3

Playing time

ID3 tag title/album/ artist

ALBUM

NO DELAY

TEXTCDMULTI

MP3 file number

NEXT DISC

2nd PLAYER

DISC

Current disc number

*1Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as

follows: When the MP3 file does not have ID3 tag t Disc name t Album (folder) name t MP3 file name

When the MP3 file has ID3 tag t Disc name t Album (folder) name t

DISC

Number buttons

>10

ENTER

HISTORY MODE

Notes on MP3

• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.

• The ID3 tag character codes comply with ASCII and ISO standards. Joliet format discs can only be displayed in ASCII. Incompatible characters will be displayed as “ ”.

• In the following cases, elapsed playing time and time of the track remaining may not be displayed accurately. – when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played. – during fast-forward/reverse.

• When an MP3 file is played, the remaining time of the disc is not displayed.

Locating a disc on the player

Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or Disc Name (see page 23) appears in the display. Push the JOG dial to start play.

To skip discs quickly

Press +100. Each time you press +100, the player skips 100 discs.

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Playing CDs

Locating a disc directly using the remote Z

1 Press DISC.

2 Press the number button of the disc.

Example: To enter number 35

Press 3 then 5. To enter number 100 Press 1, then 10/0 twice.

3 Press ENTER to start play.

Locating a disc by searching for a specific Disc Name (Name Search)

You can search for and locate a desired disc by the first character of the Disc Name (see page 23). The Name Search function can display the Disc Name in alphabetical order.

1 Press NAME SEARCH.

“NAME SEARCH” appears in the display.

2 Turn the JOG dial to find the desired disc.

As you turn the JOG dial, the Disc Names starting with the input character appear in the display.

DISC

HITART.NEXT2nd

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

SONYHIT **S ***

ALL SDISC PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE

CDTEXT

MULTI

NO DELAY

The following characters are displayed as the first character.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

CD3

GROUP

First character

To cancel Name Search

Press NAME SEARCH again.

Note

The Name Search function on the player does not work during ALL DISCS shuffle play.

Locating a disc searching in the playback history (History Search)

The player automatically stores the playback history of ten discs that are recently played back for 30 seconds or over. You can search and play a desired disc in the playback history.

1 Press HISTORY.

The indicator on the HISTORY button lights up and the disc number or Disc Name of the disc that is recently stored in the playback history appears in the display (History Mode).

2 Turn the JOG dial to select a desired disc.

Turn clockwise to select a previously stored disc and turn counterclockwise to select a recently stored disc.

3 Push the JOG dial to start playing the selected disc.

The indicator on the HISTORY button goes off and the History Mode is canceled.

Notes

• You cannot edit the playback history.

• The player stores a single disc in the playback history only once even if the disc is played several times.

• The playback history is stored only when the disc is played in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode.

• You can select History Mode only when the disc is being played in the Continuous mode or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode.

If “NOT FOUND” appears in the display while inputting the first character with the JOG dial, no disc has been labeled using the input character.

Notes

• When searching for input characters, blanks and symbols before the first character in the Disc Name are ignored.

• When searching for input characters, upper and lower cases cannot be differentiated.

3 Push the JOG dial to select the disc.

In Program Play mode, the disc will be added to the end of the program.

Playing CDs

Specifying the Next Disc to Play

You can specify the next disc to play while playing a disc in Continuous Play mode.

While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial. “NEXT DISC” flashes in the display and the disc number or Disc Name (see page 23) changes as you turn the JOG dial. When the desired disc number or Disc Name appears in the display, stop turning the JOG dial.

DISC

HITART.2nd

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

*DISC-3 **8 ***

GROUP

NO DELAY

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

CD3

ALL SDISC

PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE

CD TEXT

MULTI

Next disc number or the Disc Name

DISC

2nd PLAYER

DISC

Current disc number

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

You can play discs or tracks (MP3 files) repeatedly (Repeat Play) in any play mode. You can also have the player “shuffle” the tracks (MP3 files) and play in random order (Shuffle Play). The player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you specify.

SHUFFLE JOGH

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

After the current disc is played, the next disc you have specified starts playing. If you want to skip to the next disc right away, push the JOG dial while playing the current disc.

DISC

Number buttons

ENTER

REPEAT

DISC +/–

ALBUM –/+

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Playing CDs

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

Press REPEAT while playing a disc. “REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats the discs/tracks (MP3 files) as follows:

When the disc is played in

ALL DISCS Continuous Play (page 12)

1 DISC Continuous Play (page 12)

ALBUM Continuous Play (page 12)

1 DISC Shuffle Play (this page)

ALBUM Shuffle Play (this page)

Program Play (page 19)

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT twice.

To repeat the current track (MP3 file)

While the track (MP3 file) you want is being played, press REPEAT one or more times until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display.

The player repeats

All tracks on all discs

All tracks on the current disc

All tracks on the current album.

All tracks on the current disc in random order

All tracks on the current album in random order

The same program

Playing all tracks (MP3 files) on a specified disc (album) in random order

Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC”

(“ALBUM”) and “SHUFFLE” appear in the display.

2 Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc (album)

number appears in the display. When using the remote, first press DISC, press the number button of the disc, and then press ENTER, or press ALBUM –/+ repeatedly.

3 Press H.

1 DISC (ALBUM) Shuffle Play starts. “

” appears in the display while the player is

shuffling the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press CONTINUE.

z You can go to the next disc during 1 DISC Shuffle

Play Z

Press DISC +.

Note

You cannot specify the next disc to play during Shuffle Play.

To cancel REPEAT 1 Play

Press REPEAT.

Notes on Repeat Play

• In all Repeat Play modes other than “REPEAT1,” playback is repeated five times, and then stops.

• During “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE PLAY” mode, the only Repeat Play mode that can be selected is “REPEAT1.”

Playing all tracks on all discs in random order

1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” and

“SHUFFLE” appear in the display.

2 Press H.

ALL DISCS Shuffle Play starts. “

” appears in the display while the player is

shuffling the discs or the tracks.

Note

Even if ALL DISCS Random Play mode is selected, the player may playback a single track two or more times.

Creating Your Own Program

Playing CDs

4 If the ALBUM SELECT button is off, press ALBUM

SELECT.

(Program Play)

You can arrange the order of the tracks (MP3 files), and/or discs (albums) to create three different programs. A program can contain up to 32 “steps.” One “step” may contain a track (file) or a whole disc (album). You can make programs using the controls on the remote or on the player. However, the programming procedures are different.

PROGRAM

CHECK

CLEAR

ALBUM SELECT

l AMS L

JOG

Creating a program on the player

1 Press PROGRAM until the desired program

number (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) appears in the display. If a program is already stored in the selected program number, the last step of the program appears in the display. When you want to erase the whole program, hold down CLEAR until “CLEAR” appears in the display (see page 20).

2 Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number

appears in the display.

HITART.2nd DISC

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

*DISC-2 **0 ***

SDISCALL

PROGRAM 1

CDTEXT

MULTI

NO DELAY

3 To program a whole disc, skip this step and go to

step 7. To program a whole album or an MP3 file, go to step 4. To program an audio track, turn the l AMS L dial until the desired track number appears in the display and go to step 7.

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

HITART.2nd DISC

CD3

GROUP

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

5 Turn the JOG dial until the desired album number

or album name appears in the display.

6 To program a whole album, skip this step and go

to step 7. To program an MP3 file, turn the l AMS L dial until the desired MP3 file number appears in the display.

HITART.2nd DISC

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

*DISC-2 **0 ***

SDISCALL

PROGRAM 1

CDTEXT

MULTI

NO DELAY

7 Push the JOG dial.

The disc being programmed

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

HITART.2nd DISC

CD3

GROUP

GROUPTRACK

File number

Playing order

SECSTEPMINART.

*DISC-2 **0 ***

SDISCALL

PROGRAM 1

CDTEXT

MULTI

NO DELAY

8 To program other discs (albums)/tracks (MP3

files), do the following:

To program

All tracks of another disc(s)

Other tracks on the same disc

Other tracks on other discs

All MP3 files of another album(s)*

Other MP3 files on the same album*

Other MP3 files on other albums*

* To select MP3 files on another disc, be sure to perform

step 2 first.

9 Press H to start Program Play.

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

GROUP

CD3

The track being programmed

Repeat Step(s)

2 and 7

3 and 7

2, 3, and 7

4, 5, and 7

6 and 7

4, 5, 6, and 7

*DISC-2 **0 ***

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

GROUP

CD3

Track number

MULTI

PROGRAM 1

CDTEXT

SDISCALL

NO DELAY

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Playing CDs

To cancel Program Play

Press CONTINUE.

z The programs remain even after Program Play ends

When you press H in Program Play mode, you can play the same program again.

z The program remains until erased

Even if you replace discs, the programmed disc (album) and track (MP3 file) numbers remain. Therefore, the player will play the new disc (album) and track (MP3 file) numbers. However, the programmed disc (album) and track (MP3 file) numbers that are not found in the player or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the rest of the program is played in the programmed order.

z You can select the program number (PROGRAM 1,2,

or 3) by using the remote Z

Press PROGRAM on the remote repeatedly until the desired program number appears in the display.

Note

If you select Artist Play mode (on page 29), Program Play will be canceled.

Changing the programmed order

You can change your program before you start playing.

Erase a track (MP3 file) or disc (album)

Erase the last track (MP3 file) or disc (album) in the program

Add tracks (MP3 file) or discs (albums) to the end of the program

You need to

Press CHECK until the track (MP3 file) or disc (album) you don’t want appears in the display, then press CLEAR.

Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last programmed track (MP3 file) or disc (album) will be cleared.

Follow the programming procedure.

Erasing the program stored in memory

1 Press PROGRAM repeatedly in stop mode until

the program number (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) you want to erase appears in the display.

Checking the programmed order

You can check your program before or after you start playing.

Press CHECK. Each time you press this button, the display shows the disc and track number (album name and MP3 file number) of each step in the programmed order. (When a whole disc (album) is programmed as one step, “AL” appears instead of the track (MP3 file) number.) After the last step in the program, the display shows “– END –” and returns to the original display.

2 Press and hold CLEAR.

The “steps” will be erased one at a time, starting with the last step in the program.

Playing CDs

Creating a program using the remote Z

PROGRAM

DISC

Number buttons

ENTER

CHECK

CLEAR

./>

DISC +/–

ALBUM –/+

1 Press PROGRAM until the number you want

(PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) appears in the display.

2 Press DISC +/– until the desired disc number

appears in the display.

3 To program a whole disc, press ENTER and go to

step 7. To program an album, skip this step and go to step

4. To program an audio track or an MP3 file, skip this step and go to step 6.

DISC

HITART.2nd

GROUPTRACK

SECSTEPMINART.

*DISC-2 **0 ***

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

GROUP

CD3

MULTI

PROGRAM 1

CDTEXT

SDISCALL

NO DELAY

6 To program an audio track (MP3 file), press ./

> until the desired track number appears in the

display and press ENTER.

The disc being

programmed

HITART.2nd DISC

GROUPTRACK

Playing order

SECSTEPMINART.

*DISC-2 **0 ***

SDISCALL

PROGRAM 1

CDTEXT

MULTI

NO DELAY

7 To program other discs (albums)/tracks (MP3

files), do the following:

To program

All tracks of another disc(s)

Other tracks on the same disc

Other tracks on other discs

All MP3 files of another album(s)*

Other MP3 files on the same album*

Other MP3 files on other albums*

* To select MP3 files on another disc, be sure to perform

step 2 first.

8 Press ENTER or H to start Program Play.

z To program a whole disc

You can also create a program by following the procedure below. After performing step 1, press DISC, press the number button of the disc, and then press ENTER.

DISC

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

HITART.2nd

GROUP

CD3

The track being programmed

GROUPTRACK

Repeat Step(s)

2 and 3

2, 3, and 6

4 and 5

4 and 6

SECSTEPMINART.

**DISC- * 2[0]*

GROUP

MULTI

CDTEXT

SDISCALL

PROGRAM 1

NO DELAY

REPEATSHUFFLE 1

CD2

CD1

CD3

4 Press ALBUM –/+ until the desired album number

appears in the display.

5 To program a whole album, press ENTER and go

to step 7. To program an MP3 file, skip this step and go to step 6.

To cancel Program Play

Press CONTINUE.

z You can check or change the program by pressing the

CHECK or CLEAR button on the remote Z

See page 20.

Playing CDs

Using the Timer

You can start playing a disc at any given time by connecting a timer (not supplied). Refer also to the instructions for the timer if you need help.

TIMER

1 Press one of the play mode buttons to select the

desired play mode.

2 Set TIMER on the player to PLAY.

3 Set the timer to the desired time, then stop the

power supply to the player (if necessary). The player turns off. When the set time comes, the player turns on and starts playing.

Play mode buttons

Fading In or Out

You can manually fade the sound in or out to prevent tracks from starting or ending abruptly. Note that you cannot use this effect when you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

FADER

Start play fading in

End play fading out

Press FADER

During pause. “FADE” flashes and “FADE IN” appears in the display. The play fades in.

When you want to start fading out. “FADE” flashes and “FADE OUT” appears in the display. The play fades out and the player pauses.

4 After you have used the timer, set TIMER on the

player to OFF.

Note

When using a second player connected to the master player’s CONTROL A1 connector (see page 8) and an externally connected timer (not supplied), TIMER on the second player must be set to OFF. Only TIMER on the master player should be set to PLAY.

Note

Fading lasts for about 5 seconds.

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

What You Can Do With the Custom Files

The player can store two types of information called “Custom Files” for each disc. Once you have stored Custom Files for a disc, the player automatically recalls what you have stored whenever you select the disc. Note that Custom Files are erased if you do not use the player for about one month.

You can store this information:

When you use

Disc Name (page 23)

Artist File (page 27)

Where are Custom Files stored?

Custom Files are stored not on the disc, but in the player’s memory. Therefore you cannot use Custom Files when you play the disc on other players.

You can

Label discs using up to 20 characters

Classify discs according to an artist name

Labeling Discs (Disc Name)

You can label discs using up to 20 characters and have the player display the Disc Name each time you select the disc. The Disc Name can be anything you like, such as a title, musician’s name, category, or date of purchase. You can also label the discs in the second player.

z When you select a CD TEXT disc

The disc title is automatically stored as the Disc Name. If the disc title has more than 20 characters, only the first 20 characters of the disc title are stored (see page 13). When you replace a disc with a CD TEXT disc, the disc title of the CD TEXT disc is also stored automatically. Note that you cannot change the Disc Name of a CD TEXT disc.

z You can label discs while the front cover is open

Labeling discs on the player

MENU/NO

YES JOG

If you replace discs with Custom Files

The Custom File information you have stored remains, since the Custom File information is assigned to each slot. Erase all the Custom Files (Disc Name and Artist File) of the old disc, and then file the new disc information in the Custom Files.

Erasing all Custom Files of all discs

1 Press MENU/NO.

2 Turn the JOG dial until “ALL ERASE ?” appears.

3 Push the JOG dial.

“ALL ERASE ??” flashes.

4 Push the JOG dial.

“ALL ERASE” appears in the display, and all Custom Files are erased.

Note

When you perform the operation as described above, all of your own settings are deleted and the original factory settings are restored.

CLEAR

l AMS L

1 Turn the JOG dial until the disc number to which

you want to assign a Disc Name appears in the display. When you label a disc with the front cover closed, the disc number of the disc at the playing position appears. When you label a disc with the front cover open, the disc number at the loading position appears.

2 Press MENU/NO.

“NAME IN ?” flashes.

3 Push the JOG dial.

The flashing cursor (

) appears.

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Sony CDP-CX455 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking

Hooking Up the System

Connecting Another CD Player

Inserting CDs

Conserving power in standby mode

Playing CDs

Playing a CD

Using the Display

Locating a Specific Disc

Specifying the Next Disc to Play

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

Using the Timer

Fading In or Out

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

What You Can Do With the Custom Files

Labeling Discs (Disc Name)