Sony CDP-CX455 Owner’s Manual

Compact Disc

Player

Operating Instructions

DIGITAL AUDIO

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CDP-CX455

,e,2002 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid eleetliral shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Owner's Record

Tile model and serial numbers ale located on the real 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 tminsulated "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) insnuctions in the literatme accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fur a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmflfi 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 harmflfl

interference to radio commtmications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmflfl interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by ttuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fbllowing

I_leastlres:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

flora that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

fur help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual cotfld void your authority to operate this equipment.

ENERGY STAR ¢is a U.S. registered malk. As ENERGY STAR _ Partner, Sony Corpolation has

detem_ined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR_"guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Welcome !

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs

This trait can play the following discs:

Thank you fbr pmchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly

and retain it for fllture reference.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are fur 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 fbllowing icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can do the task using the remote.

•,_,* Indicates hints and tips fbr n-laking the task easier.

Notes on CDs

On handling CDs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc earef\flly.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Type of discs Label on the disc

DIGITAL AUDIO

Audio CD

DIGITAL AUDIO

[ReWritable]

DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO

MP3 files

[ReWritable]

IReWritable]

• 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 necessa W fbr a recorded CD R/CD RW disc to

be played on the audio CD player.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight o1"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 flora the disc slot, store the disc in its

case.

On cleaning

• Befbre playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe

the disc fi'om the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially

available cleaners or anti static spray intended fur 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 fin.

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 < 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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*_ISO9660 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 I, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the ilaIYle, ilo I_IOFe 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 tbrmat, 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 fi'om Lead in to Lead out regarded as a single session.

CD EXTRA: A flormat in which CD DA (audio) data are recorded in the tracks of session 1 and COlnputer

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

trait cannot recognize the file properly and will generate

random noise that could damage your speakers.

• The fiollowing 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 tmtil an MP3 session is encotmtered.

If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an MP3 disc. and playback continues tmtil 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 fbrmat will be recognized as a

CD DA (audio) disc.

The playback order of the MP3 files

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

Folder (album)

D MP3 file (tracks)

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

Notes

• A fblder 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 fior each disc.

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

• Maximtun total number of MP3 files and folders: 300

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

Tip

To specify a desired playback order, befiore the fiolder 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.)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpaeking .............................................................................................................................. 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

Specif_,/ing the Next Disc to Play ...................................................................................... 17

Playing Discs (Albuln) 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 tile Custom Files ....................................................................... 23

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

Storing CustoH1 File hffbrmation Using a Keyboard ..................................................... 26

Classif_/ing Discs According to Artist Nalne (Artist File) ............................................. 27

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

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

Using the Player with Another Component

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

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

Controlling tile Player by Another Unit .......................................................................... 32

Additional Information

Using tile CONTROL AIII control system ...................................................................... 33

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

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

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

Index

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

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Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio cord (1)

• Monaural (2P) nfini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord

for CONTROL AIII) (supplied tbr Canadian i-nodels only)

• Remote COlnmander (relnote) (l)

• Size AA (LR6) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control tile player using tile supplied remote. Insert two size AA (LR6) batteries (supplied) by

matching the + and ends on the batteries to the diagram inside the batte W 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 tile 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 befi)re making the connections.

DIGITAL OUT

CONTROL AIII

To an AC outlet _

To Analog To Analog

output (L) output (R)

(OPTICAL)

CD player

"_ When to replace batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six montbs. 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

malffmction.

• If you do not use the remote fioran extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage fi'om battery

leakage and corrosion.

Toaudio input_ _ Amplifier

: Signal flow Toan AC outlet

What cords will I need?

Audio cord (supplied) (1)

White

(L) _ "'5

Red

(R)

White

(L)Red (R)

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Hookups

When connecting an audio cord, be sure to mateh tile color-coded cord to tile appropriate jacks on tile

components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to connect firmly to avoid hLlnl and

noise.

CD player Amplifier

• If you have a digital component such as a digital amplifier, D/A converter, DAT, or MD

Connect the component via tbe 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).

Optkal cable (not supplied)

"_) If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL

AIII (or CONTROLA1)jack

Connect the component via the CONTROL AlE (or

CONTROL A1)jack. You can simplify the operations of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. For details, see "Using the CONTROL AIlI Control System" on page 33.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power eord to a wall outlet.

Note on placement of the player

Be sure to place tile player on a flat, horizontal place. If tile player is left on a slanted position, it may cause a malfunction or damage tile player.

CDplayer Digital component

Notes

•The playback fl'om an MP3 file is not output fl'om 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.

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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 AIII (or CONTROL A1) jack and the command mode of that player can he 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 ANALOGOUT

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)

Connect the players with an audio cord (see also "Hookups" on page 6).

CDP-CX455 CDP-CX355, etc.

To an AC outlet

To audio output

To an ACoutlet

L To2NDCDIN

CONTROL AIlI

To audio input

CDP-CX455

CDP-CX355, etc.

Amplifier

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

CDP-CX455 CDP-CX355,etc.

For details on this connection, see "Using the CONTROL AIII Control System" on page 33.

Set the command mode of this player to CD1 (factory setting) or CDf!, and set that of the second player to CD3.

Check the display fbr the current command mode of this player, if the mode is CD3, change the inode as described on the next page.

DISC

DISC-I

ALL DISCS

Current command mode

For details on how to operate the second player, see "Controlling Another CD Player" on page 30

and "Playing Alternately" on page 31.

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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 tile one tlsed 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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Inserting CDs

You can insert up to 400 discs into this player.

I/(_) OPEN/CLOSE lOG

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Press MENU/NO.

Turn the JOG dial until "COMMAND MODE?" appears in the display.

Push the JOG dial. The current coi?li?land i?lode appears.

CDI [CD2]CD3

ALLDiscs c__'__, _ I-I

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Current command mode

Turn the JOG dial to select CDI or CD2, then push the JOG dial again.

Top view of the disc slot

Playing position

Rotary table

Loading position

1 Press I/_ to turn on the player.

Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.

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).

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Disc slot at the loading position

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The disc number at the loading position appears in the display. If tile disc has a Disc Name (see page

23), tile Disc Name appears instead of the disc nui-nber. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc nui-nber or tile Disc Nalne changes.

DISC

Disc number or the Disc Name

CAUTION

• Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CDadaptor.

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 insertin 9 discs.

• Be sure to place the player in a flaL horizontal position. Do not place tbe player in a slanted

position.

You can classity discs by using tile Artist Name f\mction. This feature lets you easily find the disc

you want to play. For details, see "Classif_/ing 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 tile disc number (see "Labeling discs (Disc Name)" on page 23) so you can locate it easily whenever you want to play it.

DISC

SONYHITS

ALL DISCS

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Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert i]lore discs.

Close the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.

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• Do not move the player and avoid any physical shock after inserting discs.

• When transporting the player, remove all discs fl'om 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 _), reinsert the disc at a right angle to the rotary table (or press _ again).

Disc that is not fully inserted

• Do not attach seals or stickers, etc. to CDs.

If seals or stickers, etc. are attacbed to a CD, the player may not operate properly and the player or the disc may be damaged.

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The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the loading position is set to the playing position. Always keep the fl'ont cover closed except when inserting or removing discs.

Notes

• If you drop a disc into the player and/or the CD does not go into the slot correctly, consult yore nearest Sony

dealer.

• Make stue the rota W table comes to a complete stop before inserting or removing discs.

• The fl'ont cover closes automatically when you press [2>. Be carefffl not to put your hand into the player after pressing 1:::>,otherwise your hand may be caught

in the flont cover.

Removing CDs

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

"_) To remove discs easily

After fMlowing steps 1 to 3 of "Inserting CDs" on page 9, press _ (DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you press _ again, 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 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.

I/_) CONTINUE E> JOG

ALBUMSELECT

Turn on the amplifier and select the CD playing position.

Press I/_) to turn on the player.

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 The player plays

ALL DISCS All discs in the player consecutively

in the order of disc number. Empty disc slots are skipped.

1 DISC Only the one disc you have selected.

ALBUM* Only the one album.

"%_ About the ALBUM SELECTbutton

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

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.

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

To Do this

Stop playback Press I. Pause Press ||.

Resume playing after Press II or E>.

pause

Go to tire next disc _" Press DISC + once.

Hold down the button to skip other discs.

Go back to the Press DISC - once. preceding disc _" Hold down the button to skip other

Go to the next album Press ALBUM +.

Go back to the Press ALBUM . preceding album _"

discs.

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*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.

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).

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