Sony CDP-D500 User Manual

3-858-870-13 (1)

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CDP-D500

 1996 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

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.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications 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. Model No. CDP-D500 Serial No. _________________________

For the customers in Europe

The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

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

The following caution label is located inside of the unit.

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.

Getting Started

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-D500.

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote commander 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 commander.

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

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

Rack Mounting ................................................................................................4

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

Playing CDs

Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 8

Using the Display ........................................................................................... 8

Locating a Specific Track ............................................................................... 9

Locating a Particular Point in a Track ....................................................... 10

Playing Tracks Repeatedly ..........................................................................10

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .......................................... 11

Fading In or Out............................................................................................12

Setting the Cue Point in a Track (Rehearsal) ............................................ 13

Playing a Track From the Very Beginning (Auto Cue) ...........................14

Standing by at the Starting Point (Cue Standby) ..................................... 14

Pausing at Each Track (Auto Pause) ..........................................................15

Changing the Playing Speed (Variable Speed Play) ................................ 15

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z .............................................16

Playing Only Specific Tracks (Delete Play) Z .........................................16

Playing Using a Timer..................................................................................17

Last Mode Memory ...................................................................................... 17

Additional Operation

Setting the Menu Options ............................................................................ 18

Additional Information

Precautions .................................................................................................... 19

Notes on CDs ................................................................................................. 19

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................20

Specifications .................................................................................................20

Index

Index ............................................................................................................... 22

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• AC power cord (1)

• Remote commander (1)

• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)

• Screws (M5 × 12) (4)

• Decorative washers (4)

Inserting batteries into the remote commander

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

Rack Mounting

You can install the player in an EIA standard 19-inch rack. Be sure to turn off the player before you install it.

Remove the foot bases from the player. Then insert the player into the rack, and secure it with the supplied decorative washers and screws (M5 × 12).

Rack

Decorative washer

Screw (M5 × 12)

Note

Do not attach the foot base screws back to the player. It may damage inside of the player. Be sure to keep the foot bases and screws.

When to replace batteries

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

Notes

• Do not leave the remote commander 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 don’t use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Hooking Up the System

Overview

This section describes how to hook up the CD player to other audio components. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.

ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCE)

DIGITAL OUT

ANALOG OUT

(BALANCE)

DIGITAL OUT

(AES/EBU)

RS-232C

EXT SYNC

REMOTE

(8P)

Getting Started

Analog audio component

(analog mixer, analog

VTR, analog tape

recorder or amplifier)

Digital audio component

(digital mixer, DAT,

digital audio recorder or

digital VTR)

External synchronizing

system (digital mixer or

clock signal generator)

Fader start system

(compact disc fader unit

or mixing console)

CD player

To an AC outlet

What cords will I need? pWhen making analog hookups

• Audio cord (RK-C505KS/510KS/515KS, not supplied) (1)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

• Analog audio cannon cables (EC-0.5XLR2/5XLR2/ 10XLR2, not supplied) (2)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

pWhen making digital hookups

• Coaxial digital connecting cable (VMC-1ES/3ES/5ES, not supplied) (1)

• Digital audio cannon cable (ECD-3C/10C/30C, not supplied) (1)

Hookups

pWhen making analog hookups

• When connecting with an audio cord

Connect a component to the ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCE) jacks. 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.

Personal computer or

work station

UNBALANCE

CH-1(L)

CH-2(R)

CD player

ANALOG OUT

BALANCE

CH-1(L) CH-2(R)

Analog mixer, etc.

INPUT

L R

Getting Started

DIGITAL OUT

AES/EBU

DIGITAL INPUT

AES/EBU

• When connecting with analog audio cannon cables

Connect a component to the ANALOG OUT (BALANCE) connectors.

a) To plug in the cables, match these positions and insert

the cables firmly.

b) To detach the cables, pull the cables out while pressing

the lock button.

Pin Polarity

132

CD player

CH-1(L)

ANALOG OUT

BALANCE

CH-1(L) CH-2(R)

UNBALANCE

1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD

Analog mixer, etc.

ANALOG INPUT

CH-1(L) CH-2(R)

• When connecting with a digital audio cannon cable

Connect a component to the DIGITAL OUT (AES/ EBU) connector.

a) To plug in the cables, match these positions and insert

the cables firmly.

b) To detach the cables, pull the cables out while pressing

the lock button.

CD player

Digital mixer, etc.

Connecting a personal computer or work station

You can control the player with a computer by connecting your personal computer or work station.

CH-2(R)

pWhen making digital hookups

When making these connections, you cannot use the fading in or out function (page 12).

• When connecting with a coaxial digital connecting cable

Connect a component to the DIGITAL OUT connector.

CD player

DIGITAL OUT

AES/EBU

Digital mixer, etc.

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

Connect the equipment to the RS-232C connector using a D-Sub cable.

For details on setting of the RS-232C connector, see “Setting the Menu Options” on page 18.

If you have CD-TEXT discs

The player can read the information stored on CD-TEXT discs. When making this connection, the player transmits the CD-TEXT information to your personal computer or work station.

Getting Started

Connecting a fader start system

By connecting a fader start system to the REMOTE (8P) connector on the rear panel of the player, you can fade the sound in or out by remote control at the desired point on a disc.

Connecting an external synchronizing system

By connecting an external synchronizing system, the player operates on the clock frequency transmitted from the system.

1 Connect an external synchronizing system to the

EXT SYNC connector. 2 Input the clock signal of 44.1 kHz TTL level. 3 Set EXT SYNC ON/OFF to ON.

When you don't use the external synchronizing system, set the switch to OFF.

Setting the REMOTE SELECT switch

Set REMOTE SELECT on the front panel of the player to activate the connector(s) for the equipment you want to use.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to AC IN on the rear panel and connect the other end to a wall outlet.

Connector

RS-232C

REMOTE (8P)

Both RS-232C and REMOTE (8P)

REMOTE SELECT

PARALLEL

SERIAL

Set the switch to

SERIAL

PARALLEL

the center position

Playing CDs

Basic Operation

Before you begin, make sure you have connected the player and other component correctly and firmly as indicated on pages 4–6.

POWER

6 OPEN/CLOSE

1 Turn on the connected component. 2 Press POWER to turn on the player. 3 Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the

disc tray with the label side up.

4 Press (.

The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once (Continuous Play). You can also start play by turning the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

Note

When you play CD-TEXT discs, it may take longer than normal discs to start playing after the disc tray closes.

To stop play

Press p.

(

Using the Display

You can check information about the disc using the display.

TIME/SPEED

Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks

Press TIME/SPEED before you start playing. The display shows the total number of tracks, total playing time and music calendar.

TRACK MIN SEC

1‚ 4528

CONTINUE

Total number of tracks

FADE

Total playing time

If the disc has more than 20 tracks, the ” indication appears next to 20 in the music calendar. The information also appears when you press the 6 OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.

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Music calendar

When you want to

Pause

Resume play after pause

Go to the next track

Go back to the previous track

Stop play and remove the disc

When you listen with headphones

Connect your headphones to the PHONES jack. You can adjust the volume with the PHONE LEVEL control.

Press

P or (

+ or turn the JOG dial

clockwise

= or turn the JOG dial counterclockwise

6 OPEN/CLOSE

Display information while playing a disc

While playing a disc, the display shows the current track number, elapsed time and the music calendar.

TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

1 1 156

CONTINUE

Current track number

FADE

Elapsed time

The track numbers in the music calendar disappear

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Music calendar

after they are played.

If play doesn't start from the first track

Press CONTINUE.

Changing the display information

Each time you press the TIME/SPEED button while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below.

Playing CDs

Locating a Specific Track

You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the =/+ (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) buttons or number buttons.

Elapsed time and number of the current track

Remaining time on the current track

Remaining time on the disc

Elapsed time of the current track with frame number

Playing speed (see page 15)

TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

1 1 156

CONTINUE

FADE

Press

TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

1 1 -157

CONTINUE

FADE

Press

TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

1 -4332

CONTINUE

FADE

Press

‚:58:23

CONTINUE

FADE

Press

SPEED ‚.‚

CONTINUE

FADE

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Number buttons >10

To locate

The next or succeeding tracks

The current or preceding tracks

=/+

Press

+ repeatedly or turn the JOG dial clockwise until you find the track

= repeatedly or turn the JOG dial counterclockwise until you find the

JOG dial

track

A specific track

Number button of the track

directly

When you directly locate a track numbered over 12 (or 10 when using the remote commander)

Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. To enter “0,” use button 10. Example: To play track number 30

Press >10 first, then 3 and 10.

Press

You can locate an index

You can locate an index as well as a track, using the =/+ buttons. To locate an index, set Cueing Select of menu options to “CUEING IDX.” For details, see page

18.

Playing CDs

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

You can search for a particular point in a track while playing a disc.

0/)

To search for

A point while monitoring the sound

A point quickly by observing the display during pause

A point using the SHUTTLE ring

You need to

Press ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and hold down until you find the point

Press 0/) and hold down until you find the point. You will not hear the sound during the operation.

Turn the SHUTTLE ring and hold until you find the point. The search speed increases as you turn the SHUTTLE ring further.

Note

If “- OVER -” appears in the display, the disc has reached the end while you were pressing the ) button or turning the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. Press 0 or turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise to go back.

SHUTTLE ring

Playing T racks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

REPEAT A-B

Press REPEAT while playing a disc. “REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats the tracks as follows:

When the disc is played in

Continuous Play (page 8)

Shuffle Play (page 16)

Program Play (page 11)

Delete Play (page 16)

Delete Shuffle Play (page 16)

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” disappears from the display.

Repeating the current track

You can repeat only the current track in any play mode.

The player repeats

All the tracks

All the tracks in random order

The same program

All the remaining tracks

All the remaining tracks in random order

While the track you want is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display.

Repeating a specific portion (A˜B Repeat)

You can play a specific portion in a track repeatedly. This might be useful when you play a music instrument or memorize lyrics. Note that you cannot repeat a portion extending to two tracks.

Playing CDs

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

You can arrange the order of the tracks on a disc and create your own program. The program can contain up to 24 tracks.

1 While playing a disc, press A-B when you find the

starting point (point A) of the portion to be played

repeatedly.

“A-” flashes in the display.

2 When you reach the ending point (point B), press

A-B again.

“A-B” lights up in the display and the player plays

this specific portion repeatedly.

To cancel A˜B Repeat

Press REPEAT.

Setting a new starting point

You can move the repeated portion forward by changing the starting point. 1 Press A-B while the player is repeating the specific

portion.

The ending point B becomes the new starting point

A. “A-” flashes in the display. 2 When you reach the new ending point, press A-B

again.

“A-B” appears. The player repeats between the

new starting and ending points.

Number buttons

>10

PROGRAM

(

CLEAR

CHECK

1 Press PROGRAM.

“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

2 Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to

program in the order you want. To program tracks numbered over 12 (or 10 when using the remote commander), use the >10 button (see page 9).

Last programmed track

TRACK STEP MIN SEC

5 3 1318

PROGRAM

Total playing time

FADE

When you want to restart from the starting point A

Press ( during A˜B Repeat.

Programmed tracksPlaying order

If you’ve made a mistake

Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button.

3 Press ( to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

Press CONTINUE.

When tracks, which aren’t numerically consecutive on the disc, are programmed consecutively (i.e. 1, 3, 5 etc.)

A one-second access time blank is added between the tracks.

Playing CDs

You can check how a track will affect the total playing time of the program (Program Edit)

To select a track, turn the JOG dial or press =/+ and check the total playing time. Then press PROGRAM to confirm your selection.

The program remains even after the Program Play ends

When you press the ( button, you can play the same program again.

Notes

•“––. ––” appears instead of the total playing time in the display when it exceeds 100 minutes.

•“PGM FULL” appears in the display when you try to add a track to a program which already contains 24 tracks.

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 jack or connector.

JOG dialFADER0/)

Checking the track order

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

Press CHECK. Each time you press this button, the display shows the track number in the programmed order. After the last track in the program, the display shows “- END -” and returns to the original display. If you check the order after you start playing, the display shows only the remaining track numbers.

Changing the track order

You can change your program before you start playing.

Erase a track

Erase the last track in the program

Add tracks to the end of the program

Change the whole program completely

Press

CHECK until the track you don’t want appears in the display, then press CLEAR

CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track will be cleared.

Number buttons of the tracks to be added

p (stop). Create a new program following the programming procedure.

Start play fading in

End play fading out

Press FADER

During pause. The flashes and play fades in.

When you want to start fading out.

FADE

The play fades out and the player pauses.

indication flashes. The

FADE

indication

You can fade in or out by remote control

Connect a fader start system to the REMOTE (8P) connector on the rear panel of the player (see “Connecting a fader start system” on page 7).

Changing the fading time

You can change the fading time from 1 to 9 seconds before fading in or out. The fading time is factory set to 5 seconds.

1 Press FADER before you start playing. 2 Press 0/) or turn the JOG dial to specify the

fading time.

Setting the Cue Point in a Track (Rehearsal)

Playing CDs

3 Press ENTER when you find the cue point.

“RHSL END” appears in the display and the player pauses at that point.

You can play a portion of a track repeatedly to help you find the cue point. While searching for the point, the display shows the elapsed time with frame number so you can set the point accurately.

=/+

REHEARSAL

ENTER

JOG dial

1 While playing a disc, press REHEARSAL just

before the cue point you want to set. “REHEARSAL” appears in the display and the player plays the next few seconds repeatedly.

Track number being played

‚:21:13

PROGRAM

REHEARSAL

FADE

To resume play

Press ( or P.

Changing the repeating time

When searching for the cue point, you can change the amount of time the player repeats from 1 to 9 seconds. The repeating time is factory set to 2 seconds. You can also change the repeating time before you start searching

1 Press REHEARSAL until “LOOP * SEC” appears

in the display.

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LOOP 2 SEC

CONTINUE

FADE

Repeating time

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2 Turn the JOG dial until the repeating time you

want appears in the display.

Playing time with frame number

2 If you want to shift the starting point forward, turn

the JOG dial clockwise or press +. To shift the starting point backward, turn the JOG dial counterclockwise or press =. Each change in the JOG dial position or press of the =/+ buttons shifts the starting point.

New starting point

+ ‚:21:37

CONTINUE

”+” or ”–” appears before the playing time when you change the starting point.

REHEARSAL

FADE

Changing the shift increment

When shifting the starting point to be played repeatedly, you can change the increment from 1 to 74 frames. The shift increment is factory set to 24 frames. You can also change the shift increment before you start searching.

1 Press REHEARSAL until “** FR/CLK” appears in

the display.

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24 FR/ CLK

CONTINUE

Shift increment

FADE

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2 Turn the JOG dial until the number of frames you

want appears in the display.

Playing CDs

Playing a Track From the Very Beginning (Auto Cue)

You can skip the lead-in portion of a track and start playing from where the sound actually begins. This is useful when, for example, you want to add music to a video tape.

Number buttons

>10

(

1 Set AUTO CUE/PAUSE to A.CUE.

“AUTO CUE” appears in the display.

2 Press P . 3 Press the number button of the track you want.

The player locates the very beginning of the sound in the track.

AUTO CUE/PAUSE

Standing by at the Starting Point (Cue Standby)

You can go back to the starting point in the current track and stand by there.

CUE/STBY

Press CUE/STBY while playing a disc. The player pauses at the point as follows:

When the AUTO CUE/ PAUSE switch is set to

OFF

A.CUE (page 14)

A.PAUSE (page 15)

The player pauses at

The beginning of the current track

The point where the sound of the current track actually begins

The beginning of the current track

4 Press ( or P to start playing.

To cancel Auto Cue

Set AUTO CUE/PAUSE to OFF.

You can change the Auto Cue point level (threshold

level)

The player is factory set to detect the Auto Cue point of each track where the sound louder than –60 dB begins. You can select the Auto Cue point among 5 levels. For details, see “Setting the Menu Options” on page 18.

When you started play using the Rehearsal function

The player pauses at the cue point you set (see “Setting the Cue Point in a Track” on page 13). If you press the CUE/STBY button while playing a track other than the one in which you have set the cue point, the player pauses at the beginning of the current track.

Playing CDs

Pausing at Each Track (Auto Pause)

You can set the player to pause at the beginning of the next track each time a track is finished playing. This is useful when, for example, you want to record only one track or several tracks out of order (i.e. 1, 3, 5 etc.).

AUTO CUE/PAUSE

Set AUTO CUE/PAUSE to A.PAUSE. “AUTO PAUSE” appears in the display.

To resume play

Press ( or P.

Changing the Playing Speed (Variable Speed Play)

You can adjust the playing speed within ± 12.5% of the normal speed. As the playing speed changes, the pitch also changes.

VARI SPEED ON/OFF

1 While playing a disc, press VARI SPEED ON/OFF

until “VARI SPEED” lights up in the display. “SPEED *.*” appears in the display.

SPEED ‚.‚

CONTINUE

FADE

VARI SPEED

VARI SPEED control

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To cancel Auto Pause

Set AUTO CUE/PAUSE to OFF.

Playing speed

2 Turn the VARI SPEED control to select the desired

speed. The playing speed changes in 0.1% increment.

To reset the playing speed

Push the VARI SPEED control while the display shows the playing speed.

To cancel Variable Speed Play

Press VARI SPEED ON/OFF. If you want to play the disc again with the speed you set, press VARI SPEED ON/OFF.

Note

When using the external synchronizing system (see page 7), the playing speed does not change.

Playing CDs

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z

You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in random order.

SHUFFLE

(

1 Press SHUFFLE on the remote commander.

“SHUFFLE” appears in the display for a while.

2 Press ( to start Shuffle Play.

The “shuffling” the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press CONTINUE.

indication appears while the player is

Playing Only Specific Tracks (Delete Play) Z

You can delete unwanted tracks and play only the remaining tracks.

CONTINUE

>10

(

1 Press SHUFFLE on the remote commander.

“SHUFFLE” appears in the display for a while.

2 Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to

delete. The track numbers disappear from the music calendar and “DELETE” appears for a while. To delete a track numbered over 10, use the >10 button (see page 9).

SHUFFLE

Number buttons

You can start Shuffle Play while playing

Press SHUFFLE on the remote commander, and Shuffle Play starts from the current track.

You can delete unwanted tracks during Shuffle Play (Delete Shuffle Play)

Press the number button of the track you want to delete. The track number and “DELETE” appear in the display, then the track number disappears from the music calendar. If you want to restore the track, press the number button again. To restore all the tracks, press p in stop mode.

If you’ve made a mistake

Press the number button of the track. “SELECT” appears in the display and the track will be restored.

3 After you’ve deleted all the tracks you don’t want,

press CONTINUE. “CONTINUE” appears in the display.

4 Press ( to start Delete Play.

To cancel Delete Play

Press p in stop mode.

The player keeps the deleted tracks in memory even

after the Delete Play ends

When you press the ( button, you can play only the remaining tracks again.

You can play the tracks in random order (Delete

Shuffle Play)

Just skip Step 3 in the above procedure.

You can delete a track while playing

Press CLEAR while the track is being played. The player deletes the track and starts playing the next track.

Playing CDs

Playing Using a Timer

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

TIMER

1 Set TIMER on the player to PLAY. 2 Set the timer to the time you want.

The player turns off. When the set time comes, the player turns on and starts playing.

3 When you are finished using the timer, set TIMER

on the player to OFF.

Last Mode Memory

The player remembers the settings last time you used the player even if you turn off the player. When you turn on the player again, the player is ready to play the disc in the same way. The player remembers the following settings: — Play mode (Continue [page 8], Program* [page 11]

or Shuffle [page 16])

— Repeat mode (Repeat, Repeat 1 or Repeat off [page

10])

— Fading time (page 12) — Repeating time of the Rehearsal function (page 13) — Shift increment of the Rehearsal function (page 13) — Playing speed (page 15) — Setting of the VARI SPEED ON/OFF button (page

15)

* The player remembers the programmed tracks unless you

replace the disc. When you turn on the player again, you can play the same program.

The player also remembers all the menu option settings. For details on menu options, see page 18.

Additional Operation

Setting the Menu Options

The player has 8 menu options as follows:

1 Key Protect

You can make the controls on the player ineffective except for the EJECT, STOP, ENTER and CLEAR buttons.

2 Remote Protect

You can make the supplied remote commander ineffective.

3 Auto Cue threshold level

You can change the cue point level of the Auto Cue function (see page 14).

4 Cueing Select

You can select what you want to locate (track or index) by using the =/+ buttons.

5–8 RS-232 baudrate/data/stop/parity

When you connect your personal computer or work station to the RS-232C connector (see page 6), you can set each option.

=/+

0/)

SHUTTLE ring

The following menu choices are available for each option. The initial settings are indicated with underline:

Menu options

Key Protect*

Remote Protect

Auto Cue threshold level

Cueing Select

RS-232 baudrate

RS-232 data

RS-232 stop

RS-232 parity

Select

LOCAL ON to make the controls effective. LOCAL OFF to make the controls ineffective.

RM ENABLE to make the remote commander effective. RM DISABLE to make the remote commander ineffective.

Among ACUE –72DB, ACUE –66DB, ACUE –60DB, ACUE –54DB and ACUE –48DB

CUEING TRK to locate a track. CUEING IDX to locate an index.

Among BAUD 1200, BAUD 2400, BAUD 4800, BAUD 9600, BAUD 19200 and BAUD 38400

DATA 8 BIT or DATA 7 BIT

STOP 1 BIT or STOP 2 BIT

Among PARITY OFF, PARITY ODD and PARITY EV

ENTER

JOG dial

1 Press ENTER in stop mode. 2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring or press =/+ until

the display shows the menu option you want to set. The menu option number appears in the music calendar.

3 Turn the JOG dial or press 0/) until the

desired setting flashes in the display.

4 Press ENTER to select the setting.

The selected setting lights up in the display.

5 Press ENTER again to return to the original

display.

* If you press a button on the player after setting the option

to LOCAL OFF, “PROTECTED” appears in the display.

To initialize all the settings

Press CLEAR while setting menus.

Additional Information

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Precautions

On safety

• Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the player, check that the operating voltage of the player is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the player.

• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

Notes on CDs

On handling CDs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Not this way

• 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.

• Do not use any commercially available stabilizer and/or disc protector. If you do, the disc and the player may be damaged.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

On adjusting volume

• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is played.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There’s no sound.

/Check that the player is connected securely. /Make sure you operate the connected

component correctly.

/Adjust the playback level using the PHONE

LEVEL control.

The CD does not play.

/There’s no CD inside the player (“-NO DISC-”

appears). Insert a CD.

/Place the CD with the label side up on the disc

tray correctly.

/Clean the CD (see page 19). /Moisture has condensed inside the player.

Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 19).

The remote commander does not function.

/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote

commander and the player.

/Point the remote commander at the remote

sensor in the left of the display on the player.

/Replace all the batteries in the remote

commander with new ones if they are weak.

/Set the Remote Protect of menu options to “RM

ENABLE” (see page 18).

Specifications

Compact disc player

Frequency response 5 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.3 dB (at 10 kilohms)

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100 dB (20 kHz LPF, IHF-A

Dynamic range More than 98 dB

Harmonic distortion Less than 0.004% (1 kHz, 0 dB, 20 kHz

Channel separation More than 100 dB (1 kHz, 20 kHz LPF)

Analog outputs

Connector

ANALOG OUT (BALANCE)

ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCE)

PHONES

Type

XLR-3

Phono jacks

Stereo phone jack

Digital outputs

Connector

DIGITAL OUT (AES/EBU)

DIGITAL OUT (IEC-958)

Type

XLR-3

Phono jacks

weight)

LPF)

Output impedance

100 ohms

200 ohms

150 ohms

Output impedance

50 ohms (balanced)

75 ohms (unbalanced)

Maximum output level

+24 dBs

+ 9 dBs

15 mW

Load impedance

More than 10 kilohms

32 ohms

Load impedance

110 ohms

75 ohms

The controls on the player do not function.

/Set the Key Protect of menu options to “LOCAL

ON” (see page 18).

The player functions incorrectly.

/The microcomputer chips may be operating

incorrectly. Turn off the player and turn it on again.

Word input

Connector

EXT SYNC INPUT

Type

BNC

Input impedance

22 kilohms/ 75 ohms, switchable

Input level

2 V p-p (TTL level)

Input frequency

44.1 kH ±12.5%

REMOTE (8P) connector

(Top view)

183

Pin assignment

Additional Information

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Pin number

* No connection

Mode 1

PLAY COMMAND IN

STOP COMMAND IN

NC*

PLAY STATUS PIT

STOP STATUS OUT

NC*

+5V OUT

GND

General

Power requirements Where purchased

U.S.A., Canada

Europe

Mode 2

PLAY/STOP COMMAND IN PLAY STOP

PAUSE/PLAY COMMAND IN PAUSE PLAY

BACK CUE COMMAND IN

+5 V OUT

GND

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 16 W Dimensions (approx.) 482 × 145 × 355 mm

(w/h/d) (19 × 5 3/4 × 14 in.) incl. projecting

parts

Mass (approx.) 7.2 kg (15 lbs 13 oz)

Supplied accessories

AC power cord (1) Remote commander (1) Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) Screws (M5 × 12) (4) Decorative washers (4)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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