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Sony CDP-M400CS Operating Instructions (CDPM400CS) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CDP-M400CS Operating Instructions (CDPM400CS) Operating Instructions Manual

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2-546-621-11(1)
Compact Disc Player
-System Integration CD Player
Operating Instructions
CDP-M400CS
 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-546-621-11(1) Compact Disc Player -System Integration CD Player Operating Instructions CDP-M400CS  2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on 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-M400CS Serial No.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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-M400CS. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player.
  • Page 4 ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than three characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ... 6 Before Operation ... 6 Inserting CDs ... 7 Playing CDs Playing a CD ... 10 Using the Display ... 11 Locating a Specific Disc ... 13 Specifying the Next Disc to Play ... 15 Playing Discs (Album) in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (LR6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (LR6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and –...

  • Page 7: Inserting Cds

    Changing the command mode of the player MENU/NO Press MENU/NO. Turn the JOG dial until “COMMAND MODE?” appears in the display. Push the JOG dial. The current command mode appears. NEXT DISC ART. TRACK GROUP ART. STEP C D 1 [ C D ] C DISC SHUFFLE REPEAT...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Removing CDs After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover. 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.

  • Page 10: Playing Cds

    Playing CDs Playing CDs Playing a CD You can play all the tracks or MP3 files 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 CONTINUE Turn on the amplifier and select the CD playing position.

  • Page 11: Using The Display

    Do this Go to a specific track Press the number button of the track directly Z on the remote. When you directly locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. Examples: •To select track number 30 on a CD recorded with 50 tracks, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.
  • Page 12 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. NEXT DISC ART.

  • Page 13: Locating A Specific Disc

    Display information of the playing disc The display shows the MP3 file name, MP3 file number, playing time of the MP3 file, and current disc number. MP3 file name* NEXT ART. TRACK ART. STEP S O N G - 1 * * * * ALBUM GROUP...
  • Page 14 Playing CDs Locating a disc directly using the remote Z Press DISC. Press the number button of the disc. Example: To enter number 35 Press 3 then 5. To enter number 100 Press 1, then 10/0 twice. Press ENTER to start play. Locating a disc by searching for a specific Disc Name (Name Search) You can search for and locate a desired disc by the first...

  • Page 15: Specifying The Next Disc To Play

    Specifying the Next Disc to Play You can specify the next disc to play while playing a disc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode. While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial. “NEXT DISC” flashes in the display and the disc number or Disc Name (see page 21) changes as you turn the JOG dial.
  • Page 16 Playing CDs Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press REPEAT while playing a disc. “REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats the discs/tracks (MP3 files) as follows: When the disc is played in The player repeats ALL DISCS Continuous All tracks on all discs Play (page 10) 1 DISC Continuous Play All tracks on the current disc...

  • Page 17: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks (MP3 files), and/or discs (albums) to create three different programs. A program can contain up to 32 “steps.” One “step” may contain a track (file) or a whole disc (album).
  • Page 18 Playing CDs To cancel Program Play Press CONTINUE. The programs remain even after Program Play ends When you press H in Program Play mode, you can play the same program again. The program remains until erased Even if you replace discs, the programmed disc (album) and track (MP3 file) numbers remain.
  • Page 19 Creating a program using the remote Z DISC CHECK ./> ALBUM –/+ Press PROGRAM until the number you want (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) appears in the display. Press DISC +/– until the desired disc number appears in the display. To program a whole disc, press ENTER and go to step 7.

  • Page 20: Using The Timer

    Playing CDs Using the Timer You can start playing a disc at any given time by connecting a timer (not supplied). Refer also to the instructions for the timer if you need help. TIMER Play mode buttons Press one of the play mode buttons to select the desired play mode.

  • Page 21: Storing Information About Cds (Custom Files)

    Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) What You Can Do With the Custom Files The player can store two types of information called “Custom Files” for each disc. Once you have stored Custom Files for a disc, the player automatically recalls what you have stored whenever you select the disc.
  • Page 22 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in the display. The cursor disappears and the first space for the Disc Name flashes. As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial counterclockwise to go in reverse order.
  • Page 23 Labeling discs using the remote Z SPACE DISC CHAR Number buttons ENTER CLEAR NAME EDIT /SELECT ./> Press DISC. Press the number button of the disc you want to label, then press ENTER. Press NAME EDIT/SELECT. The flashing cursor ( ) appears. Press NAME EDIT/SELECT to find the desired character type.

  • Page 24: Storing Custom File Information Using A Keyboard

    Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) If you make a mistake while inputting the character(s) To correct a character that was input 1 Press . or > until the cursor moves to the incorrect character. NEXT DISC ART. TRACK S O N Y H E T DISC SHUFFLE REPEAT...

  • Page 25: Classifying Discs According To Artist Name (Artist File)

    Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File) You can classify discs by storing Artist Names into the player and assigning them to each disc. Each Artist Name can use up to 20 characters. Once you assign an Artist Name to a disc, you can enjoy Continuous, Shuffle, or Repeat Play within discs assigned same Artist Name and you can search for the desired disc easily.
  • Page 26 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) You can also erase the Artist Name while assigning the Artist Name 1 In step 2 above, turn the JOG dial until the Artist Name you want to erase appears in the display, then push the JOG dial.

  • Page 27: Playing Discs Assigned The Same Artist Name With One-Touch Of A Top Artist Button (Top Artist Play)

    Playing discs assigned the same Artist Name (Artist Play) You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within discs that are assigned the same Artist Name. Select the desired play mode before you start playing. The player plays When you select All tracks on all discs assigned ALL DISCS same artist name consecutively...

  • Page 28: Using The Player With Another Component

    Using the Player with Another Component 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 A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack and...

  • Page 29: Controlling Another Cd Player (Advanced Mega Control)

    Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) This unit can control a second CD player (see “Connecting another CD player” on page 28). Even when a second CD player is connected, the controls on both of the units will function. When you press the play button on either unit, the operating player stops and the idle player starts.

  • Page 30: Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play)

    Using the Player with Another Component Loading the Disc Names of the second CD player If the second CD player has the Disc Name function (see page 21), you can load the Disc Names of the second CD player into this player’s memory and display them on this player.

  • Page 31: Controlling The Player By Another Unit

    Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Controlling the Player by Another Unit When you connect the player to a Sony MD deck compatible with the Mega Control function, or operate a Sony MD deck by using computer software such as “MD Editor,”...

  • Page 32: Additional Information

    CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1II jacks, and can be connected to each other.

  • Page 33: Precautions

    On transportation • When transporting the player, open the front cover then remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 34: 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.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Compact disc player Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Max 44.6 µW* Laser output * This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.

  • Page 36: Index

    J, K JOG dial 7 Labeling a disc 21 Locating by monitoring 11 by scanning 11 directly 14 using AMS 11 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia MP3 file 3 N, O Name Search 14 No-Delay Play 30 P, Q Playback...

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