Sony CDP-CX88ES User Manual
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
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CDP-CX88ES
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moistu^'e.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
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.
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.
Ihnwver, there is no guai'.intee that
intertorence \\ ill ni’t occur in a particular
installation. If this equipineirt does cause
harmful interference to radio or
tele\’ision reception, which can be
determined b\' turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to trv to
correct the interference bv one or more of
the fi>ilowing 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 receix'er is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
-radio/TV technician for help,
CAUTION
You are cautioned that anv changes or
modification not expresslv 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 w’henever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. CDP-CX88ES
Serial No.
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(Except for the customers in the
United States)
The following caution label is located
inside the unit.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
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TO PREA'LNT 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,
This equipment is intended for home
entertainment purposes onl\'. The
warranty shall bo invalidated if used
in commercial en\ ironmenls, such as
by disc jockeys, etc., even within the
Warranty Period.
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
models CDP-CX88ES.
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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1-LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
Table of contents
Getting Started
Unpacking..............................................................................................................................4
Hooking Up the System.......................................................................................................5
Setting Up the Remote.........................................................................................................7
Inserting CDs...................................................................................................................... 10
Playing a CD.................................................................................................................................. 12
Playing CDs
Using the Display................................................................................................................14
Locating a Specific Disc.....................................................................................................16
Specifying the Next Disc to Play......................................................................................18
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track..............................................................18
Playing Repeatedly.............................................................................................................20
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)........................................................................20
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)...............................................................21
Playing Using a Timer.......................................................................................................25
storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files......................................................................26
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)............................................................................................. 26
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank)..............................................................................29
Grouping Discs (Group File)
............................................................................................
29
Additional Information
Precautions...........................................................................................................................32
Notes on CDs
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................33
Specifications.......................................................................................................................33
Index..............................................................................................................................................34
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Cliock that YOU received the toUowing items:
• Audio cord ( 1 )
• CD booklet holders (2) and label (1)
• AC adapter (AC-IAIO) (1)
• Monaural (2P) mini-plui; cord (connecting cord tor
the transmitter/recei\’er) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Sonv LRb batteries (3)
• Transmitter/receiver ( 1 )
'Q' How to use the CD booklet holder
The CD booklet holder helps you locate discs easily.
After vou have inserted discs into the plaver, vou can put
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.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert three 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 @
oh the player.
Notes
• Ho not loa\ o the rcmcito tuMc dti exttomoK lu>t or humid
place.
• Do not dr»,>p am' toreign object inti> the remote casing,
particu!arl\- when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lea\ e
too near lighting apparatuses. Doing so ma\- cause a
maltunctioii.
• If vou do not use the remote for an extended period ot time,
remo\’e the batteries to n\’oid possible damage from batlerxleakage and corrosion.
When to replace batteries
If flashes in the remote's display, replace all the
batteries with new alkaline batteries. Use of battery types
other than alkaline batteries, such as manganese
batteries, may not last longer than the alkaline batteries.
The loaded memory in the remote will be retained for a
few minutes while you replace the batteries.
Hooking Up the System
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the CD plaver to
an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making the connections.
Getting Started
Hookups
When connecting the audio cord, be sure to match the
color-coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the
components; Red (right) to Red and White (left) to
White. Be sure to make connections firmly to a\ oid
hum and noise.
Amplifier
Transm itter/recei ver
To an AC outlet
To connect the transmitter/receiver
Connect the transmitter/receiver to an AC outlet using a
AC adapter (supplied) and via the S-LINK CONTROL A1
jack using a monaural mini-plug cord (supplied).
T ransmitter/receiver
DC IN 6V
CD player
Transmitter/receiver
To an AC outlet
CONTROLAI
Note
• Use the supplied AC adapter. Do not use any other AC
adapter since it may cause the CD player to malfunction.
When replacing the AC adapter, use the same type
number AC-IAIO.
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)
AC adapter (1 ) (supplied)
• If you have a Sony receiver (amplifier) equipped with
the CONTROLAI 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 CD! (see the
illustration on the next page). If you further connect the
player and the receiver (amplifier) via the CONTROL A1
jacks with the monaural (2P) mini-plug cord, you can use
the Auto Function feature between these components. For
details, refer to the supplementary "S-LINK^^/CONTROLA1 Control System" instructions and the instructions
supplied with the receiver (amplifier).
Getting Started
If you have a digital component such as a digital
amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAI.)
connector using an optical cable (not supplied). Take ott the
cap and plug m the optical cable.
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Optical cable (not supplied)
CD player Digital component
[mGITAL ouf
OPTICAL
V. y'
[btGITAL input!
OPTICAL
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.
'tt' You can listen to another audio component
connected to this player
Connect the component via the AUX IN jacks using an
audio cord. (Use the cord supplied with the component.)
You can listen to the sound from that component while
this player stops. While this player plays or pauses, you
cannot listen to the sound from that component,
CD player
AUX LINE
IN OUT
Audio component
When using another Sony CD player together with
this player
You can make the supplied remote eftecti\ e onl\- tor this
plaver.
• When using the player equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:
Set the COMMAND MODE selector ot this player to
CDl and that of another player to CD2 or CD3. Then
set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote supplied for
each plaver 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 CDl. Set the
COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD2.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note on placement of the player and the transmitter/receiver
Be sure to place the player in a flat, horizontal place.
If the player is left in a slanted position, it may cause a
malfunction or damage the player.
Be sure to place the transmitter/receiver on the top
right corner, facing forward, otherwise the player may
not operate correctly with the remote.
"0
'ft When to use the COMMAND MODE selector
The COMMAND MODE selector is set to CDl at the
facto^ 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.
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Getting Started
Setting Up the Remote
This section describes how to prepare the supplied
remote tor operation.
Press OPERATE on the transmitter/ receiver to turn it
on and press ! /Cl) on the player to turn the plaver on.
It the following message appears in the remote's
display while setting up the remote, point the remote
at the player and the transmitter/ receiver as illustrated
below.
Can ' t r ac e i v e
Ple as e t ur n
thi s REM OT E
to a ma in un it
Note that the display disappears automatically if you
don't proceed for more than a few moments.
i/c!)
OPERATE
How to move the cursor in the remote's display
To move the cursor down, push the Easy scroll ke\'
downward as illustrated below.
To move the cursor up, push the Easy scroll key
upward as illustrated below.
Note
The PLAYER SELECT, XFADE, HIT LIST, and NO DELAY
buttons do not work on the remote.
Getting Started
Storing disc data in the remote
1 TrossMENU.
CDi
►Mem o se arch
Pr og ra m p la y
Pr og ra m i np ut
Gro up s el ect T
Note the ▼ mark indicates that the menu
continues.
Eress the Easy scroll key downward to see the
next iteyias.
Move the cursor (► ) to "Set up" bv using the Eastscroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
3 Move the cursor to "Player check," then press the
Easy scroll key.
The display shows the disc data in the player after
"Now player checking..." appears.
Ma st e r p la t
= CD 1/20 (
e r
di sc s
Loading the Disc Memo
1 ErossMENL'.
cot
►Mem o se arch
Pr og ra m p la y
Pr og ra m i np ut
Gro up s el ect T
Move the cursor (► ) to "Set up" by using the Easy
scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
►P la yer ch eck
Memo load in g
Co nt r ast a djus t
Me mo ry cl ea r
3 Move the cursor to "Memo loading," then press
the Easy scroll kev.
►A lI memo da ta
Ma st er pl ay er
Gro up m emo
when you want to load all Disc Memos (including
Group Memo data), move the cursor to
"All memo data," then press the Easy scroll key.
The remote starts reading all memo data. The
loading time may take a few moments. Point the
remote at the player while loading the data.
When you want to load each Disc Memo data
independently, move the cursor to the data you
want to load, then press the Easy scroll key.
5 When the remote finishes reading the data,
"Memo loading complete" appears in the remote's
display.
Getting Started
Adjusting the display contrast of the remote
1 Press MENU.
►Me mo se ar ch
Pro gra m pl ay
Pro gra m in pu t
Gro up se le ct
2 Move the cursor {► ) to "Set up" bv using the Easv
scroll key, then press the Easv scroll key.
►Pl ay er ch ec k
Mem o loa di ng
Con tr ast a dj us t
Mem or y c le ar
3 Move the cursor to "Contrast adjust," then press
the Easy scroll key.
CON TR AST
ADJ US T
con t ras t
adj ust
Turning off the LCD back light
You can consorvc the remote's power bv turning ott
the LCD (Liquid Cr\'stal Display) back light.
1 Press MENU.
►Me mo se ar ch
Pro gra m pl ay
Pro gra m in pu t
Gro up se le ct
2 Move the cursor (► ) to "Back light mode" by using
the Easy scroll key, then press the Easy scroll key.
LCD Ba ck L ig ht
► O N
OFF
3 Move the cursor to "OFF," then press the Easy
scroll key.
Note
If you erase all the data stored in the remote (page 10), follow
the procedure above to turn the back light off again .
4 Adjust the contrast by pressing the Easy scroll key
up or down and holding until the desired level of
contrast is attained.
5 Press the Easy scroll key.
Getting Started
Erasing all data stored in the remote
1 Press MENU.
inserting CDs
You can insert up to 200 discs into this player.
►Mem o se arch
Pr og ra m p la y
Pr og ra m i np ut
Gro up s el ect
2 Move the cursor (► ) to "Set up" bv using the East-
scroll key, then press the Easy scroll kev.
►P la yer ch eck
Memo load in g
Co nt ra st ad ju st
Me mo ry cl ea r
3 Move the cursor to "Memory clear," then press the
Easy scroll key.
AI I m emo ry
► no
yes
cle ar O K?
4 If you want to erase all stored data, move the
cursor to "yes," then press the Easy scroll key.
AI I m emo ry
cle ar O K?
no
► ye s
OPEN JOG
Playing position
Rotary table
Loading position
1 Press I/C!) to turn on the player.
2 Press OPEN.
10^
5 "All'memory clear!" appears in the display when
all data is erased.
Getting Started
3 Turn the ]OG dial until \'ou find the disc slot
where vou 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
The disc number at the loading position appears in
the display*. If the disc has a Disc Memo (see page
26), the Disc Memo appears instead of the disc
number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number
or the Disc Memo changes.
Disc number
20
;kDISC-20)|c.
Disc number or the Disc Memo
You can classify discs into eight groups by using
the Group File function. This feature lets you easily
find the disc you want to play. For details, see
"Grouping Discs" on page 29.
* If you have already inserted discs, the disc number at
the playing position appears. When you turnjhe JOG
dial, the displayed disc number changes to the one at
the loading position.
Insert a disc with the label side facing right.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.
6 Close the front cover by pressing the right edge of
the co\ er until it clicks.
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.
'H' The supplied CD booklet holders help you locate a
disc easily
You can store up to 200 CD booklets. Insert a booklet and
stick the number label on the pocket matching the
number of the disc slot where you have inserted the disc.
Notes----------------------------------------------------------------------
• Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-Inch) CD adaptor (CSA-8). It
may damage the player.
• Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to CDs. It
may damage the player or the disc.
• If you drop a disc into the player and / or the CD won't
go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
• When transporting the player, remove all discs from the
player.
• Make sure to insert the disc into the 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.
With the label side
facing right
After inserting the disc, you can input the original
disc titles instead of the disc numbers (see
"Labeling Discs" on page 26) to locate it easily
whenever you want to play it.
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Removing CDs
After following Steps 1 to 3 of "Inserting CDs" on
pages 10 and 11, remove the discs. Then close the front
cover.
Note
The disc being played does not come to the loading position if
you open the front cover during playback. (The disc number
flashes in the display.)
If you want to remove the disc being played, press ENTER in
the center of the JOG dial after opening the front cover. The
disc comes to the loading position. Remove the disc after the
rotary table comes to a complete stop.
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