Sony CDP-M333ES User Manual
Compact Disc
Player
4-229-440-12 (1)
Operating Instructions
CDP-M333ES
2000 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
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this 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-M333ES.
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:
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-M333ES
Serial No. _________________________
ENERGY STAR
registered mark.
ENERGY STAR
As
Sony Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
®
is a U.S.
®
Partner,
ENERGY STAR
®
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.
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.
Z
Indicates hints and tips for
z
making the task easier.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4
Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Another CD Player ......................................................................................... 6
Inserting CDs ........................................................................................................................ 7
Playing CDs
Playing a CD ....................................................................................................................... 10
Using the Display .............................................................................................................. 11
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................... 12
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ..................................................................................... 14
Playing the Disc Just Inserted (Easy Play) ..................................................................... 14
Playing Discs in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) .............................................. 15
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................... 16
Customising the Sound of Your Music (Digital Filter) ................................................ 19
Using the Timer ................................................................................................................. 19
Fading In or Out................................................................................................................. 19
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files ..................................................................... 20
Labeling Discs (Disc Name) ............................................................................................. 20
Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard.................................................... 23
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ........................................................................... 24
Grouping Discs (Group File) ............................................................................................ 24
Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File) ............................................ 26
Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) .......................................................................... 29
Using the Player with Another Component
Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) ....................................... 31
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ...................................................... 32
Controlling the Player by Another Unit ......................................................................... 33
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 34
Notes on CDs ...................................................................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 35
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 35
Index
Index ..................................................................................................................... Back cover
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio cord (1)
• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord
for CONTROL A1
only)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) 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
on the player.
) (supplied for Canadian models
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.
DIGITAL OUT
CONTROL A1
To an AC outlet
To line output (L)
To line output (R)
(OPTICAL)
CD player
z 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 leave
too near 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 (supplied) (1)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Amplifier
To an AC outlet
White
(L)
Red
(R)
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Getting StartedGetting Started
Hookups
When connecting an 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 connect firmly to avoid hum and
noise.
CD player
L
R
2ND CD ANALOG
L
R
IN OUT
• 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.
Note that you cannot use fading in or out (page 19) and
Time Fade (page 19) functions when making this
connection.
Amplifier
INPUT
CD
L
R
z If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1
(or CONTROL A1) jack
Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 (or
CONTROL A1) jack. You can simplify the operations of
audio systems composed of separate Sony components.
For details, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL A1
Control System” instructions.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note on placement of the player
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.
Optical cable (not supplied)
CD player Digital component
DIGITAL
INPUT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OUT
DIGITAL
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.
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Getting Started
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 A1
the command mode of that player can be set to CD 3,
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 ANALOG OUT
(or CONTROL A1) jack and
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)
1 Connect the players with an audio cord (see also
“Hookups” on page 5).
CDP-M333ES
L
R
IN OUT
2ND CD ANALOG
L
R
CDP-CX235, etc.
LINE
OUT
L
R
To an AC outlet
To audio output
To an AC outlet
To 2ND CD IN
To
CONTROL A1
To audio input
CDP-M333ES
CDP-CX235, etc.
Amplifier
2 Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini-
plug cord.
CDP-CX235, etc.CDP-M333ES
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1
For details on this connection, refer to the
supplementary “CONTROL A1
Control System”
instructions.
3 Set the command mode of this player to CD1
(factory setting) or CD2, and set that of the second
player to CD3.
Check the display for the current command mode
of this player, if the mode is CD3, change the mode
as described on the next page.
DISC
HITART.NEXT2nd
GROUPTRACK
SECSTEPMINART.
*DISC-1 *** ***
GROUP
1
ALL DISCS
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
TEXTCDMULTI
NO DELAY
For details on how to operate the second player,
see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 31
and “Playing Alternately” on page 32.
1
REPEATSHUFFLE
CD2 CD3
CD1
Current command mode
4 Connect the AC power cord of both players to an
AC outlet.
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
6
Notes
• Do not connect any player other than the one used 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
Getting StartedGetting Started
Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 400 discs into this player.
?/1
OPEN/CLOSE
JOG
MENU/NO
I / 1
JOG
1 Press MENU/NO.
2 Turn the JOG dial until “Command Mode?”
appears in the display.
3 Push the JOG dial.
The current command mode appears.
HITART.NEXT2nd DISC
GROUPTRACK
SECSTEPMINART.
* CD1[CD ]C2D3*
GROUP
1
ALL SDISC
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
TEXTCDMULTI
REPEATSHUFFLE1
NO DELAY
Current command mode
CD1 CD2
CD3
I / 1
Top view of the disc slot
Playing position
Rotary table
Loading position
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the player.
2 Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
4 Turn the JOG dial to select CD1 or CD2, then push
the JOG dial again.
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 small display).
I / 1
Disc slot at the loading position
Small
display
Disc number
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Getting Started
The disc number at the loading position appears in
the display. If the disc has a Disc Name (see page
20), the Disc Name appears instead of the disc
number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number
or the Disc Name changes.
DISC
HITART.NEXT2nd
GROUPTRACK
*DISC-2 **0 ***
1
ALL SDISC
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
TEXTCDMULTI
NO DELAY
Disc number or the Disc Name
You can classify discs by using the Group File
function or Artist Name function. This feature lets
you easily find the disc you want to play. For
details, see “Grouping discs (Group File)” on page
24 and “Classifying discs according to Artist Name
(Artist File)” on page 26.
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 the disc number (see “Labeling
discs (Disc Name)” on page 20) so you can locate it
easily whenever you want to play it.
REPEATSHUFFLE 1
CD2
CD1
GROUP
CD3
CAUTION
• Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor.
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
SECSTEPMINART.
(CSA-8). It may damage the player and disc.
• Do not move the player after inserting discs.
• Be sure to place the player in a flat, horizontal
position. Do not place the player in a slanted
position.
• Do not move the player and avoid any physical
shock after inserting discs.
• When transporting the player, remove all discs
from 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 A), reinsert the disc at a right angle
to the rotary table.
CD2
CD3
GROUP
GROUPTRACK
SECSTEPMINART.
Disc that is not fully inserted
• Do not attach seals or stickers, etc. to CDs.
HITART.NEXT2nd
DISC
SONYHIT **S ***
NO DELAY
REPEATSHUFFLE 1
CD1
ALL SDISC
1
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
CDTEXT
MULTI
If seals or stickers, etc. are attached to a CD, the
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.
player may not operate properly and the player or
the disc may be damaged.
6 Close the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
Notes
• If you drop a disc into the player and/or the CD does
not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
• Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop
before inserting or removing discs.
• The front panel closes automatically when you press
H. Be careful not to put your hand into the player
after pressing H, otherwise your hand may be caught
in the front panel.
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.
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Removing CDs
After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page
7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.
z To remove discs easily
After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 7,
press A (DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot
moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you
press A again, the disc returns to the loaded position. If
the disc does not return to the loaded position, reinsert
the disc.
Getting StartedGetting Started
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Playing CDs
Playing CDs
Playing a CD
You can play all the tracks 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 7 and 8.
?/1
CONTINUE
I / 1
H
1 Turn on the amplifier and select the CD playing
position.
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the player.
3 Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC
Continuous Play mode.
Each time you press CONTINUE, “ALL DISCS” or
“1 DISC” appears alternately in the display.
When you select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
The player plays
All discs in the player consecutively
in the order of disc number. Empty
disc slots are skipped.
Only the one disc you have selected.
JOG
Operations you way want to do during play
To
Stop playback
Pause
Resume playing after
pause
Go to the next disc Z
Go back to the
preceding disc Z
Go to a specific track
directly Z
Go to a point in a
track while monitoring
the sound Z
Go to a point in a track
by observing
the display Z
Go to the next track
Go back to the
preceding track
Stop playing and
remove the disc
Do this
Press x.
Press X.
Press X or H.
Press DISC SKIP + once.
Hold down the button to skip other
discs.
Press DISC SKIP – once.
Hold down the button to skip other
discs.
Press the number button of the track
on the remote. When you directly
locate a track numbered over 10,
press >10 first, then the
corresponding number buttons.
Press m (backward)/M
(forward) on the remote and hold
down until you find the point.
Press m (backward)/M
(forward) on the remote and hold
down until you find the point
during pause. You will not hear the
sound during the operation.
Turn the . AMS > dial
clockwise by one click.
Turn the . AMS > dial
counterclockwise by one click.
Press OPEN/CLOSE.
10
4 Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or
Disc Name (see page 20) appears in the display to
select the first disc (ALL DISCS) or the disc you
want (1 DISC).
DISC
HITART.NEXT2nd
GROUPTRACK
SECSTEPMINART.
*DISC-2 **0 ***
1
ALL SDISC
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
NO DELAY
TEXTCDMULTI
5 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) or all the tracks once (1 DISC).
REPEATSHUFFLE 1
CD2
CD1
GROUP
CD3
z When you turn off the player
The player remembers the last playing disc and the play
mode: Continuous (on page 10), Shuffle (on page 15), or
Program (on page 16). When you turn on the player
again, the player plays the same disc in the same play
mode.
Note
If “ ” appears in the large display, the disc has reached the
end while you were pressing M. Turn the . AMS >
dial counterclockwise or press m to go back.
Using the Display
You can check stored disc information, such as the Disc
Names (see page 20) or Artist Names (see page 26), by
using the display.
Unlike a normal CD, a CD TEXT disc includes
information such as the disc title or artist name. The
display shows the CD TEXT information so that you
can check the current disc title, artist name, and track
title. When the player detects a CD TEXT disc, “CD
TEXT” appears in the display. If your CD TEXT disc
has multi-language capacity, “MULTI CD TEXT”
appears in the display. If you want to check the
information in another language, refer to “Selecting the
language of the CD TEXT information” on page 12.
Playing CDs
Playing CDs
Display information of the playing disc
While playing a disc, the display shows the current
disc number, track number, playing time of the track,
and the next disc number.
Current disc number or Disc Name etc.
DISC
HITART.NEXT2nd
GROUPTRACK
SECSTEPMINART.
*DISC-2 **0 ***
1
ALL SDISC
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
TEXTCDMULTI
NO DELAY
Current track number
Next disc number
NEXT
DISC
2nd PLAYER
DISC
REPEATSHUFFLE 1
CD2
CD1
GROUP
CD3
Playing time of the
track
MENU/NO
I / 1
JOGSCROLL
Display information of the normal discs
Display information in stop mode
The display shows the current disc number, total
number of tracks, and total playing time of the disc.
Current disc number or Disc Name etc.
DISC
HITART.NEXT2nd
GROUPTRACK
SECSTEPMINART.
*DISC-2 **0 ***
1
ALL SDISC
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
TEXTCDMULTI
NO DELAY
Total number of tracks
NEXT DISC
2nd PLAYER
DISC
REPEATSHUFFLE 1
CD2
CD1
GROUP
CD3
Total playing time
Current disc number
The large display shows up to 13 characters of the
information. When you press SCROLL, all the
information scrolls in the display.
The information is displayed as follows:
• When the Artist Name is assigned to the current
disc
Disc Name/
Assigned Artist Name
• When no Artist Name is assigned to the current
disc
Disc Name
Display information of CD TEXT discs
Display information in stop mode
The display shows the disc title. When you press
SCROLL, the disc title scrolls in the display. When you
assign the artist Name (see page 26), the artist name
also appears and scrolls in the display.
DISC
HITART.NEXT2nd
GROUPTRACK
SECSTEPMINART.
SONYHIT /HSite
1
ALL SDISC
PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE
MULTI
CDTEXT
NO DELAY
REPEATSHUFFLE 1
CD2
CD1
GROUP
CD3
Current disc number
Display information while playing a disc
The display shows the disc and track title alternately.
When you press SCROLL, the disc title and track title
scroll in the display.
The display shows up to 13 characters of the
information. When you press SCROLL, all the
information scrolls in the display.
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