Sony Ericsson CDP-CX270 User Manual

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Operating Instructions
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CDP-CX270 CDP-CX90ES
1996 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
– 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 models CDP-CX270 and CDP-CX90ES.
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. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________
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.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking............................................................................................................................ 4
Hooking Up the System ..................................................................................................... 4
Controlling Another CD Player (Player Control) .......................................................... 6
Inserting CDs ....................................................................................................................... 8
Playing a CD ......................................................................................................................... 10
Playing CDs
Using the Front Panel Display ....................................................................................... 12
Using the On-Screen Display ......................................................................................... 13
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................. 13
Sorting Out Discs in Three Ways (Sort) ........................................................................ 14
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ................................................................................... 16
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................ 16
Playing Repeatedly ........................................................................................................... 17
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 18
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play).............................................................. 18
Playing Alternately (G-Fade Play) ................................................................................. 21
Playing Using a Timer...................................................................................................... 22
Using a Sony Receiver With the On-Screen Display Control Function .................... 22
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files .................................................................... 23
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)............................................................................................ 23
Grouping Discs (Group File) ........................................................................................... 26
Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard ................................................... 28
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete File)............................................................................... 28
Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) ......................................................................... 29
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 30
Notes on CDs ..................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 31
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 31
Index........................................................................................................................... Back cover
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Getting StartedGetting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio cord (1)
• Video cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
• CD booklet holders (2) and label (1)
How to use the CD booklet holder
The CD booklet holder helps you locate the discs easily. After you have inserted discs into the player, you 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 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 a TV and an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
When connecting to an amplifier with a video input jack
CD player
To an AC outlet
To LINE OUT
To audio input
To MONITOR OUT
To TV
To video input
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.
: Signal flow
Amplifier
To an AC outlet
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Getting Started
Playing CDsGetting Started
When connecting to an amplifier without a video input jack
CD player
To an AC outlet
To LINE OUT To MONITOR OUT
To video input
To audio input
To an AC outlet
Amplifier
TV
When connecting to an amplifier with a video input jack
CD player Amplifier
LINE
IN
L R
OUT
MONITOR OUT
L R
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
When connecting to an amplifier without a video input jack
L R
CD player
LINE
OUT
IN
MONITOR OUT
L R
TV
INPUT
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
Amplifier
CD
L R
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Video cord (1) (supplied)
YellowYellow
Hookups
When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color­coded plugs to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• If you have a Sony receiver (amplifier) equipped with the CONTROL A1 jack
Be sure to connect the player to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver (amplifier). When making this connection, leave the COMMAND MODE of the player to CD2 which is set at the factory. If you further connect the player and the receiver (amplifier) via the CONTROL A1 jacks with the CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied), you can use the Automatic Function Selection feature between these components. For details, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control System” instructions and the instructions supplied with the receiver (amplifier).
• If you have a Sony receiver (amplifier) with the On-Screen Display Control function
You can control the player using the on-screen display and the remote supplied with the receiver. For details, see page 22.
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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 (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 OUT
OPTICAL
Digital component
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
Controlling Another CD Player (Player Control)
If you have a Sony CD player equipped with the CONTROL A1 jack, you can control that player as the second player with this unit. After connecting the second player, you can select either player by simply pressing the PLAYER SELECT button and enjoy playing the discs inserted in both players. Be sure to turn off the power of each player before making this connection.
To LINE OUTTo LINE IN
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.
When using another Sony CD player together with
this player
You can make the supplied remote effective only for this player.
• When using a player equipped with the COMMAND MODE selector: Leave the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD2 which is set at the factory and that of another player to CD1 or CD3. Then set the CD1/2/3 switch on the remote supplied for each player accordingly.
• When using a player not equipped with the COMMAND MODE selector: The command mode of the player without the COMMAND MODE selector is set to CD1. Leave the COMMAND MODE selector of this player and the CD1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD2.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
CDP-CX270/CX90ES
To CONTROL A1
To an AC outlet
To CONTROL A1
To AC OUTLET
To CONTROL A1
CDP-CX200 etc.
Note on placement
To audio output
To audio input
Be sure to place the player on a horizontal surface. If the player is slanted, it may cause a malfunction or
Amplifier
damage the player.
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
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Getting Started
Playing CDsGetting Started
What cords will I need?
• Audio cord (1) (supplied with the player to be connected)
• CONTROL A1 cord (1) (not supplied)
1 Connect the players with the audio cord (see also
“Hookups” on page 5).
CDP-CX270/CX90ES
LINE
OUT
IN
L R
L R
CDP-CX200 etc.
LINE OUT
L R
2 Connect the players with the CONTROL A1 cord.
CONTROL A1 CONTROL A1
For details on this connection, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control System” instructions.
3 Set the COMMAND MODE selector of each
player. Leave the COMMAND MODE of this player set to CD2, and set that of the second player to CD3
4 Connect the AC power cord of the second player
to AC OUTLET on the rear of this player.
When you turn on both players and this player detects the second player, “REMOTE” appears in the second player‘s display. You cannot operate the second player using the controls on the second player while “REMOTE” appears in the second player’s display.
REMOTE
CD3
While the second player is selected, “2nd PLAYER” appears in this player‘s front panel display.
Note
Do not connect a player other than a Sony CD player equipped with the CONTROL A1 jacks to the LINE IN jacks of this player. If you do, a loud noise may occur and damage the speakers.
You can connect the CD player CDP-CX153 as the second player
Connect the CONTROL A1 jack of this player and the CONTROL A jack of the CDP-CX153. For details, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control System” instructions. Note that you cannot use the G-Fade Play function (see page 21) when connecting the CDP-CX153.
COMMAND MODE
CD
123
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Getting Started
Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 200 discs into this player.
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).
POWER
Front cover
OPEN
Playing position
Rotary table
Loading position
1 Press POWER to turn on the player.
2 Press OPEN.
JOG
Disc number
Disc slot at the loading position
The disc number at the loading position appears in the front panel display.* If you have labeled the disc with disc title (see page 23), the disc title appears instead of the disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number or the disc title changes.
Disc number
ALL DISC S
CD2
*DISC-93*
ART.
DISC
93
New Artist
Disc number or disc title
Front cover
* 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.
With the label side facing right
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Getting Started
Playing CDsGetting Started
After inserting the disc, you can replace the disc number with the original disc title (see “Labeling Discs” on page 23) to locate it easily when you start playing.
ALL DISC S
CD2
SONYHITS
ART.
DISC
93
Sony Band
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.
6 Close the front cover by pushing up the cover 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 you insert or remove discs.
Removing CDs
After following Steps 1 through 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 8, 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.
The supplied CD booklet holders help you locate a disc
You can store up to 200 CD booklets. Insert a booklet and stick the number label on the film of a pocket and the booklet so that you can locate the disc easily.
Notes
• When you insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD, be sure to attach a Sony CSA-8 adaptor (not supplied) to the disc.
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 discs. It may damage the player or the disc.
• If you drop a disc into the player and the disc won‘t go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• When transporting the player, remove all discs from the player.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
23
CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT TIME/TEXT
POWER
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4
TIMER
OFF
PLAY
GROUP 5 GROUP 6 GROUP 7 GROUP 8
See pages 4–6 for hookup
information.
Make sure you have inserted the
discs correctly as indicated on page 8.
• You can play all tracks on a disc or on all discs in the original order (Continuous Play). When connected to the second player, you can play the discs in this player and the ones in the second player consecutively (see page 6).
You can turn on the player by pressing the POWER switch on the remote Z
DISC/CHARACTER
PLAYER SELECT
ENTER
AMS
CHECK CLEAR
HIT LIST
X-FADE
INPUT
SORT
OPEN
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.
1
Press POWER to turn on the player.
2
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1␣ DISC Continuous Play mode.
3
Each time you press CONTINUE, “ALL DISCS” or “1␣ DISC” appears in the front panel display.
When you select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
The player plays
All discs in the player consecutively according to the selected sorting method (see “Sorting Out Discs in Three Ways” on page 14). Empty disc slots are skipped.
Only one disc you have selected
ENTER
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10
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or the disc title (see “Labeling Discs” on page 23) you want appears in the front
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panel display to select the first disc (ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1␣ DISC).
ALL DISC S
CD2
*DISC-93*
ART.
DISC
93
New Artist
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