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 Discs While Playing a Disc ... 9 Locating a Specific Disc ... 9 Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track ...
Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) (CDP-CE345 only) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) (CDP-CE345 only) Inserting batteries into the remote (CDP- CE345 only) You can control the player using the supplied remote.
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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 make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. CD player Amplifier ANALOG...
Basic Operations Playing a CD POWER EDIT/ TIME FADE See pages 4 - 5 for the hookup information. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT TIME PEAK SEARCH Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player.
You can select the disc you want to start playing first Press one of the DISC 1 - 5 buttons. You can adjust the output To stop playback level to the amplifier (CDP- CE345 only) Z Press x. Press ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/–...
Playing CDs Playing CDs Using the Display You can check information about the disc using the display. TIME Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks Press TIME before you start playing. The display shows the current disc number, the total number of tracks, total playing time and music calendar.
Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check what discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc. EX-CHANGE Press EX-CHANGE. The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear.
Playing CDs Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) control. You can also locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc.
Playing Repeatedly You can play discs/tracks repeatedly in any play mode. REPEAT Press REPEAT while playing a disc. “REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats the discs/tracks as follows: When the disc is played in The player repeats Continuous Play All the tracks on all discs (ALL DISCS) (page 6) Continuous Play...
Playing CDs Shuffle Play on one disc You can play all tracks on the specific disc in a random order. Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears in the display. Press DISC 1 - 5 to start 1 DISC Shuffle Play on the selected disc.
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Push l AMS L to select the track. Playing order Last programmed track PROGRAM DISC TRACK STEP Programmed tracks After one second PROGRAM DISC TRACK 1 3 1 8 Total playing time If you’ve made a mistake Press CLEAR, then repeat Steps 3 and 4. To program other discs or tracks, do the following: To program Repeat Step(s)
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.
Reverse the tape to side B and press H or X on the player to resume playing the remaining tracks. To cancel Time Edit Press CONTINUE. You can program the tracks you want in advance Create a program selecting the desired tracks, then follow Steps 2 to 7.
Recording From CDs Press H to start playing. At the specified time the play fades out and the player pauses. appears in the display. Reverse the tape to side B and press H or X on the player to resume playing the remaining tracks. Again, the play fades out at the specified time.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Additional Information Notes on CDs On handling CDs •...
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 10 Automatic Music Sensor. See C, D Connecting 4 Continuous Play 6 Editing. See Recording F, G Fading 15 Time Fade 15 H, I, J, K Handling CDs 17 Hookups 4 overview 4 Locating by monitoring 10 by observing the display 10 by scanning 10 using AMS 10...
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