Sony CDP-CX53 User Manual

Compact Disc Player

3-862-222-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

CDP-CX53

 1998 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For the customers in the United States

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

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

This equipment is intended for home entertainment purposes only. The warranty shall be invalidated if used in commercial environments, such as by disc jockeys, etc., even within the Warranty Period.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Model No. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________

For the customers in Canada

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.

(Except for the customers in the United States and Canada)

The following caution label is located inside the unit.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model CDP-CX53.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 4

Hooking Up the System ................................................................................................ 4

Inserting CDs.................................................................................................................. 6

Playing a CD ....................................................................................................................... 8

Playing CDs

Locating a Specific Disc .............................................................................................. 10

Specifying the Next Disc to Play ...............................................................................10

Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track .......................................................10

Playing Repeatedly ...................................................................................................... 11

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) .................................................................12

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .........................................................13

Playing Your Favorite Disc Independently (Plus One Play) .................................15

Playing Discs in a Group (Block Play) ......................................................................16

Additional Information

Precautions ...................................................................................................................17

Notes on CDs................................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................18

Specifications ................................................................................................................18

Index ..................................................................................................................................... 19

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio cord (1)

• CONTROL A1 cord (1) (supplied for Canadian models only)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)

• CD booklet holder (1) and label (1)

How to use the CD booklet holder

The CD booklet holder helps you locate the disc easily. After you have inserted discs into the player, you can put the CD booklet (which comes with a CD) into the supplied holder. Stick the number label on each pocket, matching the number of the disc slot where you have inserted the disc. You can put up to 50 CD booklets into the holder.

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g 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.

COMMAND MODE

To an AC outlet

To line output (R)

S-LINK/CONTROL A1

CD player

DIGITAL OUT

To line output (L)

When to replace batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

To audio input

: Signal flow

What cords will I need?

Audio cord (1) (supplied)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

Amplifier

To an AC outlet

White

(L)

Red

(R)

Getting Started

Playing CDsGetting Started

Hookups

When connecting the audio cord, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

CD player Amplifier

LINE OUT

L R

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

Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector using an optical cable (not supplied). Take off the cap and plug in the optical cable.

POC-15

Optical cable (not supplied)

CD player Digital component

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

INPUT

L R

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

When to use the COMMAND MODE selector

The COMMAND MODE selector is set to CD1 at the factory for normal use. You can control this player by connecting to a Sony CD player with the player control function, via the CONTROL A1 jacks. When making this connection, set the COMMAND MODE selectors of each player to the appropriate position according to the connected line input jacks. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected player.

COMMAND MODE

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When using another Sony CD player together with

this player

You can make the supplied remote effective only for this player.

• When using the player equipped with the COMMAND MODE selector: Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD1 and that of another player to CD2 or CD3. Then set the CD1/2/3 switch on the remote supplied for each player accordingly.

• When using the player not equipped with the COMMAND MODE selector: The command mode of the player without the COMMAND MODE selector is set to CD1. Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD2, and set the CD1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD2.

Note

When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector, noise may occur when you play CD software other than music, such as a CD-ROM.

• If you have a Sony receiver (amplifier) equipped with the CONTROL A1 jack

Be sure to connect the player to the CD IN jacks on the receiver (amplifier). When making this connection, set the COMMAND MODE of the player to CD1. If you further connect the player and the receiver (amplifier) via the CONTROL A1 jacks with the CONTROL A1 cord (supplied for Canadian models only), you can use the Auto Function feature between these components. For details, refer to the supplementary “S-LinkTM/CONTROL-A1 Control System” instructions and the instructions supplied with the receiver (amplifier).

Setting the voltage selector (voltage selector equipped models only)

Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

220 - 240 V110 - 120 V

Getting Started

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Inserting CDs

You can insert up to 51 discs into this player.

Note on placement

Be sure to place the player on a horizontal place. If the player is slanted, it may cause a malfunction or damage the player.

I/u

Playing position

Rotary table

Loading position

PUSH OPEN JOG

PUSH OPEN

1 Press I/u to turn on the player.

2 Open the front cover by pushing PUSH OPEN of

the cover.

Front cover

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 display).

Disc number

Disc slot at the loading position

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