Sony CDP-CX681 User Manual
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
3-862-574-11 (1)
DIGITAL AUDIO
CDP-CX681
11998 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 quaiified
personnel only.
- 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.
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-CX681.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
A
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
A
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:
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. CDP'CX681
Serial No.
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_______________________
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the player.
• The following icons are used in this
manual;
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........................................................................................................ 11
Playing Repeatedly.................................................................................................................... 11
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play).............................................................................. 12
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)..................................................................... 13
Playing in a Group (Block Play)............................................................................................. 14
Additional Information
Precautions................................................................................................................................ 16
Notes on CDs^.......................................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 17
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 17
Index........................................................................................................ 18
Getting Started
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Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio cord (1)
• CD booklet holders (2) 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 puf
the CD booklet (which comes with a CD) into the
supplied holder. Put two CD booklets facing back to back
into a pocket. 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 200 CD booklets into
the holders.
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.
CONTROL A1 MODE
COMMAND
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)
White
4
Getting 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
( LINE out' ( INPUT 'l
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When to use the COMMAND MODE selector
rhe COMMAND MODE selector is set to CDl 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.
Amplifier
CD
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Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
- Note on placement
Be sure to place the player on a horizontal place.
If the player is slanted, it may cause malfunction or
damage the player.
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Getting Started
Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 200^Hscs into this player.
l/(i) Front cover OPEN JOG
1 Press I /(I) to turn on the player.
2 Press OPEN.
The disc number at the loading position appears in
the display.* As you turn the JOG dial, the disc
number changes.
Disc number
You can arrange your discs into groups and play
them within a certain group using the Block Play
function. When using this function, you have to
insert discs into the slots assigned to one of the
eight groups. For details, see "Playing Discs in a
Group" on page 15.
* If you have already inserted discs, the disc number at
the playing position appears. When you turn the JOG
dial, the displayed disc number changes to the one at
the loading position.
4 Insert a disc with the label side facing right.
Notes------------------------------------------------------------
• Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at
a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put
in straight, it may damage the player or the disc.
• Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop
before inserting or removing discs.
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 five slots and
also indicated in the display).
0&- Disc number
Disc slot at the loading
position
With the label side
facing right
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.
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