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.
ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ... 4 Hooking Up the System ... 4 Playing a CD ... 6 Playing CDs Using the Display ... 8 Replacing Other Discs While Playing a Disc ... 10 Locating a Specific Disc ... 11 Locating a Specific Track ...
Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cord (1) • 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 by matching the + and –...
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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. If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1 jack Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 jack. You can simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components.
Basic Operations Playing a CD I / u See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup information. DISC Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player. Press 1/u to turn on the player. Press §...
You can select the disc you want to start playing first Press one of the DISC 1 – 5 buttons. You can adjust the output level to the amplifier Z To stop play Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– Press p. on the remote.
Playing CDs Playing CDs Using the Display You can check information about the disc using the display. I / u ≠ AMS ± TIME/TEXT INPUT Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks Press TIME/TEXT before you start playing. The display shows the current disc number, the total number of tracks, total playing time, and music calendar.
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Checking the information of CD TEXT discs CD TEXT discs have information, such as the disc titles or artist names, memorized in a blank space on the discs where on normal discs there is no information. The display shows the CD TEXT information of the disc so that you can check the current disc title, artist name and track title.
Playing CDs Selecting the language of the CD TEXT information You can select the language used to display the CD TEXT information when you select a CD TEXT disc with multi-language information. Once you select the language, the display shows the information in the selected language until you turn off the player.
Locating a Specific Disc You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc. Number buttons DISC 1 – 5 I / u DISC Number buttons ENTER DISC SKIP +/– To locate Press The next disc DISC SKIP while playing a disc The next or succeeding DISC SKIP + repeatedly until discs Z...
Playing CDs Locating a Particular Point in a Track You can also locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc. To locate Press ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and A point while monitoring the sound hold down until you find the point ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and A point quickly by observing the display...
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you’ve specified. SHUFFLE DISC 1 – 5 I / u Shuffle Play on all discs You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order.
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Playing CDs Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to program in the order you want. To program, the track numbered over 10, use the >10 button. Last programmed Playing order track PROGRAM DISC TRACK STEP After one second PROGRAM DISC TRACK...
Press ENTER to select the track. Last programmed Playing order track PROGRAM DISC TRACK STEP Programmed tracks After one second PROGRAM DISC TRACK Total playing time To program other discs or tracks, do the following: To program Repeat Steps 2 through 4 All tracks on other discs 5 and 6 Other tracks on the same disc...
Recording From CDs Recording From CDs Recording Your Own Program You can record the program you’ve created on a tape, etc. The program can contain up to 32 steps. By inserting a pause during programming, you can divide the program into two for recording on both sides of a tape.
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.
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Recording From CDs Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) To input symbols, press the number button 1 repeatedly until the symbol you want appears in the display. &!? > ENTER Example: To select the letter E Press the number button 3 twice. Press 3.
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) Z You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the tracks you want. When you select the disc containing a Delete Bank, you can play only the remaining tracks. CONTINUE SHUFFLE CLEAR CHECK Select the disc. Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start playing.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs On handling CDs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
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.
Index Index A, B AMS 11 Automatic Music Sensor. See C, D CD TEXT 9 Connecting 4 Continuous Play 6 Custom Files Delete Bank 19 Disc Memo 17 what you can do with 17 Editing. See Recording Erasing Custom Files 17 Delete Bank 19 Disc Memo 17 F, G...
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