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-CE500 Serial No.______________ The following FCC statement...
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Table of Contents WARNING ... 2 About These Operating Instructions ... 3 Getting Started Parts and Controls ... 5 Front panel ... 5 Display ... 6 Rear panel... 7 Remote ... 8 Connecting the Player ... 9 Playback Playing a CD/MP3 Disc ... 10 Replacing discs while playing a disc ...11 Enjoying Music Using a USB Device...
Getting Started Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets it to standby mode. B DISC 1-5 Selects the disc directly.
Display A Displays the player’s playing status. B Displays the device mode (CD or USB) (pages 10, 12). C Displays the disc number (pages 10, 16). D Lights up when using CD SYNC (page 13). E Displays the file format of an MP3 disc or a USB device (pages 10, 12).
Remote Number 5 and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the remote. A ?/1 (on/standby) (pages 10, 12) Turns on the player, or sets it to standby mode. B REPEAT (page 19) C CONTINUE (page 16) Resumes normal playback (continuous playback) from Shuffle Play or Program Play modes.
* When a file lacks these ID3 tags, the file name, “NO ARTIST,” and the folder name are displayed instead. To insert the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.
Playback Playing a CD/MP3 Disc Press ?/1. Press CD. For operation via the player, press CD/USB repeatedly to select the CD mode. Press Z, and place a disc on the disc tray. With the label side up To load other discs, press DISC SKIP repeatedly and place the discs in the order you want to play them.
Notes on playing MP3 discs • Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files. • Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped. • MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc.
Note • This player supports only USB flash memory devices that meet the following requirements: – The device is a Sony Mass Storage Class Device complying with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1 or later. – The file system is FAT16/32.
Notes on resume playback of a USB device • When playing a VBR MP3 file, the player may resume playback from a different point. • While paused, if – you change to CD mode, and then return to USB mode, or –...
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Connect the USB device to the USB port. USB device Press CD. For operation via the player, press CD/USB repeatedly to select the CD mode. Press Z, and place a disc on the disc tray. Press Z to close the disc tray. Set the USB device to standby for transferring.
CD SYNC Music source Folder name File name Same as the music source CD-DA “CDDA001” “TRACK001” REC1 Music source Folder name File name “REC1” Same as the music source CD-DA “TRACK001” In Program Play mode, the folder name is “PGM_xxx,” and the file name depends on the music source (CD-DA disc or MP3 disc).
Enjoying Music in Various Play Modes You can use various playback modes to play tracks/files. Some playback modes are available simultaneously. Selecting tracks/files to be played In normal playback mode, you can play tracks/ files in sequential order. The tracks/files to be played can be selected.
Playing tracks/files in random order In Shuffle Play mode, you can play tracks/files in random order. You can select whether to play tracks/files on all discs (or a USB device), on a specific disc, or in a specific folder. Press CD or USB. For operation via the player, press CD/USB repeatedly to select the CD or USB mode.
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Press PROGRAM. If a program is already stored, the last item of the program appears in the display. To erase the whole program, hold down CLEAR until “ALL CLEAR” appears in the display. Select the disc/folder. For a CD Press DISC 1-5 (or DISC SKIP repeatedly) to select the disc.
Playing tracks/files repeatedly You can play track(s)/file(s) repeatedly. Repeat Play mode can be used with other playback modes. While playing or in stop mode, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears in the display. REPEAT (Repeat All): Plays all tracks/files on the disc(s)/USB device repeatedly.
On transportation • Be sure to remove all discs from the disc tray. • Be sure to close the disc tray. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour. • There is an incompatible disc on the tray (page 11). A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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USB device may be broken. Refer to the USB device operating instructions for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Are you using a supported USB device? • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur: –...
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The USB device is not recognized. • Turn off the player and reconnect the USB device, and then turn on the player. • You are using an unsupported USB device. • The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the USB device operating instructions for how to deal with this problem.
Sampling frequencies MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3): 32 kHz/ 44.1 kHz/48 kHz WMA: 44.1 kHz AAC: 44.1 kHz USB port Maximum current: 500 mA Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Outputs Jack type Maximum ANALOG Phono jacks DIGITAL Optical output...