Sony CD Player CDP M400CS User Manual
2-546-621-11(1)  
Compact Disc Player  
-System Integration CD Player  
Operating Instructions  
CDP-M400CS  
2004 Sony Corporation  
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Owner’s Record  
WARNING  
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.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer  
servicing to qualified personnel only.  
Model No. CDP-M400CS  
Serial No. _________________________  
For customer in the United States  
CAUTION  
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye  
hazard.  
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.  
As ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has  
determined that this product meets the ENERGY  
STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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.  
WARNING  
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:  
– 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 modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority  
to operate this equipment.  
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs  
This unit can play the following discs:  
Welcome!  
Type of discs  
Label on the disc  
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player.  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly  
and retain it for future reference.  
Audio CD  
About This Manual  
The instructions in this manual are for model CDP-M400CS.  
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:  
MP3 files  
Z Indicates that you can do the task using the remote.  
Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.  
z
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used  
for their recording or the condition of the disc) may not  
play on this player.  
Notes on CDs  
• You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized*.  
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to  
be played on the audio CD player.  
On handling CDs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc carefully.  
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.  
About MP3 files  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology  
and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file  
is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds  
outside the range of human hearing are compressed  
while the sounds we can hear are not compressed.  
Playback of some MP3 files may not be possible,  
depending on the encoding.  
The encoding method (i.e., the bit rate selected for  
encoding) will affect the sound quality of the MP3 files  
created. The bit rate typically used for MP3 files is  
128 kbps.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources  
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct  
sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature  
inside the car.  
• After removing a disc from the disc slot, store the disc in its  
case.  
On cleaning  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe  
the disc from the center out.  
Notes on discs  
You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs  
(recordable CDs), and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs).  
The disc must be in the ISO 9660*1 level 1 or level 2  
format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.  
You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*2.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially  
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl  
LPs.  
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*1 ISO 9660 Format  
The playback order of the MP3 files  
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. Folder names can be no longer than eight  
characters. There can be no more than eight nested  
folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names  
up to 31 characters long.  
The playback order of the folders and files is as  
follows:  
Folder (album)  
1
1
MP3 file (tracks)  
2
2
3
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.  
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make  
sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.  
3
4
*2 Multi Session  
5
4
This is a recording method that enables adding of  
data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional  
CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in  
and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session  
CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each  
segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a  
single session.  
CD-EXTRA: A format in which CD-DA (audio) data  
are recorded in the tracks of session 1 and computer  
data in the tracks of session 2.  
5
6
6
7
7
8
Mixed CD: A format in which computer data are  
recorded in the first track and CD-DA (audio) data in  
the following tracks within a session.  
8
9
Notes  
Tree 1  
Tree 2  
Tree 3  
Tree 4  
Tree 5  
• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1, folder names or  
file names may not be displayed correctly.  
• When naming, be sure to add the file extension “.MP3” to  
the file name.  
• If you up the extension “.MP3” to a file other than MP3, the  
unit cannot recognize the file properly and will generate  
random noise that could damage your speakers.  
• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.  
– a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.  
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.  
Notes  
• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.  
• When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a longer  
time to start playback.  
We recommend that you make only one or two trees for  
each disc.  
• Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder and  
empty folders)  
– a disc to which data can be added (non-finalized disc).  
• Maximum total number of MP3 files and folders: 300  
• The CD player can play the MP3 files in a folder whose  
depth in the folder tree is up to 8.  
Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi  
Session  
CD-DA (audio) data or MP3 files stored on a Multi Session  
CD may be subject to some restrictions on playback.  
– If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized  
as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback continues until an  
MP3 session is encountered.  
Tip  
To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file  
name, input the order by number (e.g., “01”, “02”), then  
record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on  
the writing software.)  
– If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as  
an MP3 disc, and playback continues until a CD-DA  
(audio) session is encountered.  
– The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the  
tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc.  
– A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a  
CD-DA (audio) disc.  
Note on playback of MP3 files  
Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording  
device, or the recording media used at the time an MP3 file is  
recorded, you may encounter such problems as disabled  
playback, sound interruptions, and noise.  
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TABLE 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)................................ 15  
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................................................ 17  
Using the Timer ................................................................................................................... 20  
Fading In or Out.................................................................................................................. 20  
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
What You Can Do With the Custom Files ....................................................................... 21  
Labeling Discs (Disc Name) .............................................................................................. 21  
Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard ..................................................... 24  
Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File) ............................................. 25  
Playing discs assigned the same Artist Name with one-touch of a TOP ARTIST  
button (Top Artist Play) ..................................................................................................... 27  
Using the Player with Another Component  
Connecting Another CD Player ........................................................................................ 28  
Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) ......................................... 29  
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ....................................................... 30  
Controlling the Player by Another Unit .......................................................................... 31  
Additional Information  
Using the CONTROL A1II control system ...................................................................... 32  
Precautions........................................................................................................................... 33  
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 34  
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 35  
Index  
Index ..................................................................................................................... back cover  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking  
Before Operation  
Check that you received the following items:  
• Audio cord (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• Size AA (LR6) batteries (2)  
Notes on digital hookup  
• The playback from an MP3 file is not output from the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.  
• 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.  
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 – ends on the batteries to the  
diagram inside the battery compartment.  
Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down  
until the positive (+) end clicks into position.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
on the player.  
Note on placement of the player  
Be sure to place the player on a flat, horizontal place.  
If the player is left on a slanted position, it may cause a  
malfunction or damage the player.  
z 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 leave  
too near 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.  
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Getting Started  
Changing the command mode of the player  
Inserting CDs  
MENU/NO  
JOG  
You can insert up to 400 discs into this player.  
JOG  
OPEN/CLOSE  
?/1  
1
2
Press MENU/NO.  
Turn the JOG dial until “COMMAND MODE?”  
appears in the display.  
Top view of the disc slot  
3
Push the JOG dial.  
The current command mode appears.  
Playing position  
Rotary table  
* C D 1 [ C D 2 ] C D 3 *  
Loading position  
ALL DISCS
CD2
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the player.  
Current command mode  
4
Turn the JOG dial to select CD1 or CD2, then push  
the JOG dial again.  
Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.  
Note  
The factory setting is CD1. The COMMAND MODE of the  
remote commander is also set to CD1.You don't need to  
change the setting.  
COMMAND MODE  
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 slot and also  
indicated in the small display).  
Small  
display  
Disc number  
Disc slot at the loading position  
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Getting Started  
The disc number at the loading position appears in  
the display. If the disc has a Disc Name (see page  
21), the Disc Name appears instead of the disc  
number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number  
or the Disc Name changes.  
CAUTION  
• Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor.  
The player cannot play an 8 cm CD. Do not insert an  
8 cm (3-inch) CD or an 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor  
(CSA-8). It may damage the player and disc.  
DISC
• Do not move the player after inserting discs.  
• Be sure to place the player in a flat, horizontal  
position. Do not place the player in a slanted  
position.  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Disc number or the Disc Name  
You can classify discs by using the Artist Name  
function. This feature lets you easily find the disc  
you want to play. For details, see “Classifying  
Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File)” on  
page 25.  
4
Insert a disc with the label side facing right.  
• Do not move the player and avoid any physical  
shock after inserting discs.  
• When transporting the player, remove all discs  
from the player.  
• Make sure to insert the disc at a right angle to the  
rotary table.  
With the label side  
facing right  
If the disc is not inserted into the slot completely (ex.  
when you press A), reinsert the disc at a right angle  
to the rotary table (or press A again).  
After inserting the disc, you can enter the original  
disc title to replace the disc number (see “Labeling  
discs (Disc Name)” on page 21) so you can locate it  
easily whenever you want to play it.  
DISC
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
Disc that is not fully inserted  
ALL DISCS
CD1
• Do not attach seals or stickers, etc. to CDs.  
If seals or stickers, etc. are attached to a CD, the  
player may not operate properly and the player or  
the disc may be damaged.  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.  
Close the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.  
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.  
• The front cover closes automatically when you press  
H. Be careful not to put your hand into the player  
after pressing H, otherwise your hand may be caught  
in the front cover.  
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  
inserting or removing discs.  
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Getting Started  
Removing CDs  
After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page  
7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.  
z 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. When you  
press A again, the disc returns to the loaded position. If  
the disc does not return to the loaded position, reinsert  
the disc.  
Notice for Custom Integration  
• When hooking a cable to an IR IN jack, the IR feature of the  
Main Unit does not function.  
• The Front Cover may close when the unit is being operated  
from other devices via the IR IN jack or CONTROL A1II  
while the Front Cover is open.  
Notice for connecting an CAV-M1000ES  
• Hook up the Audio input/output jack of this player using  
the audio cable (supplied). Do not use the digital output  
(optical) jack.  
• Use the CONTROL A1II jack for Custom Integration. It is  
not necessary to use the IR IN jack.  
• Do not hook up 2 Main Units or other CONTROL A1II  
source devices.  
• Press CONTINUE for PLAY mode. If the Main Unit is set  
to other than CONTINUE mode, you cannot select a song  
from a CD or operate the DISC SKIP feature from another  
device.  
The function which does not use the player as a Custom  
Integration will be mentioned after the above  
explanation.  
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Playing CDs  
z About the ALBUM SELECT button  
While the button is off: The JOG dial selects discs.  
While the button lights up: The JOG dial selects albums.  
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  
8.  
5
6
To play audio tracks, skip this step and go to step  
7.  
To select an album, press the ALBUM SELECT  
button to cause it to light up, and then turn the  
JOG dial until the desired album name appears in  
the display.  
JOG  
?/1  
CONTINUE  
H
Turn clockwise to select next album and turn  
counterclockwise to select preceding album.  
7
Push the JOG dial to start playing and adjust the  
volume on the amplifier.  
The selected disc is set to the playing position, and  
the player plays all the discs from the selected one  
(ALL DISCS), all the tracks once (1 DISC), or all the  
MP3 files in the selected album once (ALBUM).  
ALBUM SELECT  
1
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD playing  
position.  
Operations you may want to do during play  
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the player.  
To  
Do this  
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS, 1 DISC, or  
ALBUM Continuous Play mode.  
Each time you press CONTINUE, “ALL DISCS”,  
“1 DISC”, or “ALBUM” appears alternately in the  
display.  
Stop playback  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X.  
Resume playing after  
pause  
Press X or H.  
Go to the next disc Z  
Press DISC + once.  
Hold down the button to skip other  
discs.  
Be sure to stop playback before you change the  
play mode with CONTINUE, SHUFFLE, or  
PROGRAM.  
Go back to the  
preceding disc Z  
Press DISC – once.  
Hold down the button to skip other  
discs.  
When you select The player plays  
ALL DISCS  
All discs in the player consecutively  
in the order of disc number. Empty  
disc slots are skipped.  
Go to the next album  
Z
Press ALBUM +.  
1 DISC  
Only the one disc you have selected.  
Only the one album.  
Go back to the  
preceding album Z  
Press ALBUM –.  
ALBUM*  
* When a disc that contains no albums is played  
with “ALBUM” selected, the disc is played in the  
same way as when “1 DISC Continuous Play”  
mode is selected.  
4
Make sure the ALBUM SELECT button is off, then  
turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or  
Disc Name (see page 21) appears in the display to  
select the first disc (ALL DISCS) or the disc you  
want (1 DISC).  
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
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Playing CDs  
To  
Do this  
Using the Display  
Go to a specific track  
directly Z  
Press the number button of the track  
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.  
•To select track number 30 on a CD  
recorded with 200 tracks, press  
>10, then 10/0, 3 and 10/0.  
You can check stored disc information, such as the Disc  
Names (see page 21) or Artist Names (see page 25), by  
using the display.  
Unlike a normal CD, a CD TEXT disc includes  
information such as the disc title or artist name. The  
display shows the CD TEXT information so that you  
can check the current disc title, artist name, and track  
title. When the player detects a CD TEXT disc, “CD  
TEXT” appears in the display.  
Go to a point in a  
Press m (backward)/M  
track while monitoring (forward) on the remote and hold  
the sound Z down until you find the point.  
DISPLAY  
TIME  
Go to a point in a track Press m (backward)/M  
by observing  
the display Z  
(forward) on the remote and hold  
down until you find the point  
during pause. You will not hear the  
sound during the operation.  
Go to the next track  
(MP3 file*)  
Turn the l AMS L dial  
clockwise by one click.  
Go back to the  
preceding track  
(MP3 file*)  
Turn the l AMS L dial  
counterclockwise by one click.  
Display information of the normal discs  
Stop playing and  
remove the disc  
Press OPEN/CLOSE.  
Display information in stop mode  
The display shows the current disc number, total  
number of tracks, and total playing time of the disc.  
* When “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC” is selected, you can locate  
all the MP3 files in the selected disc. When “ALBUM” is  
selected, you can locate all the MP3 files in the selected  
ALBUM.  
Current disc number or Disc Name etc.  
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
z When the TOC reading is completed  
When MP3 files on the disc are played back, ”MP3”  
appears in the display.  
Total number of tracks  
Total playing time  
z When you turn off the player  
DISC  
The player remembers the last playing disc and the play  
mode: Continuous (on page 10), Shuffle (on page 15), or  
Program (on page 17). When you turn on the player  
again, the player plays the same disc in the same play  
mode.  
Current disc number  
Note  
If “ ” appears in the large display, the disc has reached the  
end while you were pressing M. Turn the l AMS L  
dial counterclockwise or press m to go back.  
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Playing CDs  
Display information of the playing disc  
Display information while playing a disc  
While playing a disc, the display shows the current  
disc number, track number, playing time of the track,  
and the next disc number.  
The display shows the disc and track title alternately.  
The information is displayed as follows (in stop mode):  
• When the Artist Name is assigned to the current  
disc  
Current disc number or Disc Name etc.  
DISC
Disc title of CD TEXT/ Assigned Artist Name  
• When no Artist Name is assigned to the current  
disc  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Disc title of CD TEXT/Artist name of CD TEXT  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes as follows:  
Current track number  
Next disc number  
Playing time*1  
Disc title y Track title  
NEXT DISC  
DISC  
Display information of MP3 discs  
Display information in stop mode  
The display shows the disc name or the album name,  
total number of MP3 files in current album, total  
number of albums*2, and current disc number.  
*2 When ALL DISCS or 1 DISC is selected.  
Current disc number  
*1 Each time you press TIME, the display changes as follows:  
Remaining  
time of the  
track  
Elapsed  
playing time  
of the track  
Remaining  
time of the  
disc  
t
t
t
Disc name or Album name  
DISC
The information is displayed as follows (in stop mode):  
• When the Artist Name is assigned to the current  
disc  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
MP3  
Disc Name/ Assigned Artist Name  
When no disc name is assigned to the current  
disc, the current disc number is displayed.  
• When no Artist Name is assigned to the current  
disc  
Total number of MP3 files  
in current album  
Total number of albums  
ALBUM  
Disc Name  
DISC  
When no disc name is assigned to the current  
disc, the current disc number is displayed.  
Current disc number  
Display information of CD TEXT discs  
Display information in stop mode  
The display shows the disc title. When you assign the  
Artist Name (see page 25), the artist name also appears  
and scrolls in the display.  
DISC
S O N Y H I T S / H i t e  
ALL DISCS
CD TEXT CD1
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Playing CDs  
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.  
Locating a Specific Disc  
NAME SEARCH  
HISTORY  
+100  
JOG  
MP3 file name*1  
TRACK
S O N G - 1  
* * * *  
ALBUM  
MP3  
MP3 file number  
Playing time  
DISC  
Current disc number  
DISC  
*1 Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as  
follows:  
Number  
buttons  
When the MP3 file does not have ID3 tag  
t Disc name t Album (folder) name t MP3 file name  
ENTER  
>10  
When the MP3 file has ID3 tag  
t Disc name t Album (folder) name t  
HISTORY  
MODE  
ID3 tag  
title/album/  
artist  
H
Notes on MP3  
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.  
• The ID3 tag character codes comply with ASCII and ISO  
standards. Joliet format discs can only be displayed in  
ASCII. Incompatible characters will be displayed as “ ”.  
• In the following cases, elapsed playing time and time of the  
track remaining may not be displayed accurately.  
– when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played.  
– during fast-forward/reverse.  
• When an MP3 file is played, the remaining time of the disc  
is not displayed.  
Locating a disc on the player  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or  
Disc Name (see page 21) appears in the display. Push  
the JOG dial to start play.  
To skip discs quickly  
Press +100. Each time you press +100, the player skips  
100 discs.  
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Playing CDs  
To cancel Name Search  
Press NAME SEARCH again.  
Locating a disc directly using the remote Z  
1
Press DISC.  
Note  
The Name Search function on the player does not work  
during ALL DISCS shuffle play.  
2
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.  
Locating a disc searching in the playback  
history (History Search)  
3
Press ENTER to start play.  
The player automatically stores the playback history of  
ten discs that are recently played back for 30 seconds or  
over. You can search and play a desired disc in the  
playback history.  
Locating a disc by searching for a specific  
Disc Name (Name Search)  
1
Press HISTORY.  
You can search for and locate a desired disc by the first  
character of the Disc Name (see page 21). The Name  
Search function can display the Disc Name in  
alphabetical order.  
The indicator on the HISTORY button lights up  
and the disc number or Disc Name of the disc that  
is recently stored in the playback history appears  
in the display (History Mode).  
1
2
Press NAME SEARCH.  
“NAME SEARCH” appears in the display.  
2
3
Turn the JOG dial to select a desired disc.  
Turn clockwise to select a previously stored disc  
and turn counterclockwise to select a recently  
stored disc.  
Turn the JOG dial to find the desired disc.  
As you turn the JOG dial, the Disc Names starting  
with the input character appear in the display.  
Push the JOG dial to start playing the selected disc.  
The indicator on the HISTORY button goes off and  
the History Mode is canceled.  
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Notes  
• You cannot edit the playback history.  
• The player stores a single disc in the playback history only  
once even if the disc is played several times.  
• The playback history is stored only when the disc is played  
in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode.  
• You can select History Mode only when the disc is being  
played in the Continuous mode or 1 DISC Shuffle Play  
mode.  
First character  
The following characters are displayed as the first  
character.  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X  
Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
If “NOT FOUND” appears in the display while  
inputting the first character with the JOG dial, no  
disc has been labeled using the input character.  
Notes  
• When searching for input characters, blanks and  
symbols before the first character in the Disc Name are  
ignored.  
• When searching for input characters, upper and lower  
cases cannot be differentiated.  
3
Push the JOG dial to select the disc.  
In Program Play mode, the disc will be added to  
the end of the program.  
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Specifying the Next Disc to  
Play  
Playing Discs (Album) in  
Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle  
Play)  
You can specify the next disc to play while playing a  
disc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode.  
You can play discs or tracks (MP3 files) repeatedly  
(Repeat Play) in any play mode.  
You can also have the player “shuffle” the tracks (MP3  
files) and play in random order (Shuffle Play). The  
player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc  
you specify.  
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.  
When the desired disc number or Disc Name appears  
in the display, stop turning the JOG dial.  
SHUFFLE  
H
JOG  
REPEAT  
NEXT DISC
* D I S C - 3 8 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Next disc number or the Disc Name  
NEXT DISC  
DISC  
Current disc number  
SHUFFLE  
After the current disc is played, the next disc you have  
specified starts playing.  
DISC  
If you want to skip to the next disc right away, push  
the JOG dial while playing the current disc.  
Number  
buttons  
ENTER  
REPEAT  
H
DISC +/–  
ALBUM –/+  
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Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
Playing all tracks (MP3 files) on a specified  
disc (album) in random order  
Press REPEAT while playing a disc.  
“REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats  
the discs/tracks (MP3 files) as follows:  
1
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC”  
(“ALBUM”) and “SHUFFLE” appear in the  
display.  
When the disc is played in  
The player repeats  
2
Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc (album)  
number appears in the display.  
ALL DISCS Continuous  
Play (page 10)  
All tracks on all discs  
When using the remote, first press DISC, press the  
number button of the disc, and then press ENTER,  
or press ALBUM –/+ repeatedly.  
1 DISC Continuous Play  
(page 10)  
All tracks on the current disc  
ALBUM Continuous Play  
(page 10)  
All tracks on the current  
album.  
3
Press H.  
1 DISC (ALBUM) Shuffle Play starts.  
1 DISC Shuffle Play  
(page 16)  
All tracks on the current disc  
in random order  
“
” appears in the display while the player is  
ALBUM Shuffle Play (page  
16)  
All tracks on the current album  
in random order  
shuffling the tracks.  
Program Play (page 17)  
The same program  
To cancel Shuffle Play  
Press CONTINUE.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT twice.  
z You can go to the next disc during 1 DISC Shuffle  
Play Z  
Press DISC +.  
To repeat the current track (MP3 file)  
While the track (MP3 file) you want is being played,  
press REPEAT one or more times until “REPEAT 1”  
appears in the display.  
z You can specify the next disc to play during 1 DISC  
Shuffle Play  
Turn the JOG dial to specify the next disc. After all the  
tracks on the current disc are played in random order,  
the next disc starts playing. If you want to skip to the  
next disc right away, push the JOG dial while playing the  
current disc.  
To cancel REPEAT 1 Play  
Press REPEAT.  
Notes on Repeat Play  
• In all Repeat Play modes other than “REPEAT1,” playback  
is repeated five times, and then stops.  
• During “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE PLAY” mode, the only  
Repeat Play mode that can be selected is “REPEAT1.”  
Note  
You cannot specify the next disc to play during ALL DISCS  
Shuffle Play.  
Playing all tracks on all discs in random  
order  
1
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” and  
“SHUFFLE” appear in the display.  
2
Press H.  
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play starts.  
“
” appears in the display while the player is  
shuffling the discs or the tracks.  
Note  
Even if ALL DISCS Random Play mode is selected, the player  
may playback a single track two or more times.  
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5
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If the ALBUM SELECT button is off, press ALBUM  
SELECT.  
Creating Your Own Program  
(Program Play)  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired album number  
or album name appears in the display.  
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).  
You can make programs using the controls on the  
remote or on the player. However, the programming  
procedures are different.  
To program a whole album, skip this step and go  
to step 7.  
To program an MP3 file, turn the l AMS L  
dial until the desired MP3 file number appears in  
the display.  
DISC
JOG  
CHECK  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
PROGRAM  
1
CD1
File number  
7
Push the JOG dial.  
The disc being  
programmed  
Playing order  
ALBUM SELECT  
DISC
l AMS L  
H
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
Creating a program on the player  
PROGRAM  
CD1
1
1
Press PROGRAM until the desired program  
number (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) appears in the  
display.  
The track  
being programmed  
If a program is already stored in the selected  
program number, the last step of the program  
appears in the display. When you want to erase the  
whole program, hold down CLEAR until  
“CLEAR” appears in the display (see page 18).  
8
To program other discs (albums)/tracks (MP3  
files), do the following:  
To program  
Repeat Step(s)  
2 and 7  
All tracks of another disc(s)  
Other tracks on the same disc  
Other tracks on other discs  
2
3
Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number  
appears in the display.  
3 and 7  
2, 3, and 7  
4, 5, and 7  
DISC
All MP3 files of another  
album(s)*  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
PROGRAM  
1
CD1
Other MP3 files on the same  
album*  
6 and 7  
Other MP3 files on other  
albums*  
4, 5, 6, and 7  
To program a whole disc, skip this step and go to  
step 7.  
* To select MP3 files on another disc, be sure to perform  
step 2 first.  
To program a whole album or an MP3 file, go to  
step 4.  
To program an audio track, turn the l AMS  
L dial until the desired track number appears in  
the display and go to step 7.  
9
Press H to start Program Play.  
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
PROGRAM  
CD1
1
Track number  
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Playing CDs  
To cancel Program Play  
Press CONTINUE.  
Changing the programmed order  
You can change your program before you start playing.  
z The programs remain even after Program Play ends  
When you press H in Program Play mode, you can play  
the same program again.  
You need to  
To  
Press CHECK until the track  
(MP3 file) or disc (album)  
you don’t want appears in  
the display, then press  
CLEAR.  
Erase a track (MP3 file) or disc  
(album)  
z The program remains until erased  
Even if you replace discs, the programmed disc (album)  
and track (MP3 file) numbers remain. Therefore, the  
player will play the new disc (album) and track (MP3  
file) numbers. However, the programmed disc (album)  
and track (MP3 file) numbers that are not found in the  
player or on the disc are deleted from the program, and  
the rest of the program is played in the programmed  
order.  
Press CLEAR. Each time you  
press the button, the last  
programmed track (MP3 file)  
or disc (album) will be  
cleared.  
Erase the last track (MP3 file)  
or disc (album) in the  
program  
Follow the programming  
procedure.  
Add tracks (MP3 file) or discs  
(albums) to the end of the  
program  
z You can select the program number (PROGRAM 1,2,  
or 3) by using the remote Z  
Press PROGRAM on the remote repeatedly until the  
desired program number appears in the display.  
Erasing the program stored in memory  
Note  
1
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in stop mode until  
the program number (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) you  
want to erase appears in the display.  
If you select Artist Play mode (on page 27), Program Play will  
be canceled.  
2
Press and hold CLEAR.  
The “steps” will be erased one at a time, starting  
with the last step in the program.  
Checking the programmed order  
You can check your program before or after you start  
playing.  
Press CHECK.  
Each time you press this button, the display shows the  
disc and track number (album name and MP3 file  
number) of each step in the programmed order. (When  
a whole disc (album) is programmed as one step, “AL”  
appears instead of the track (MP3 file) number.) After  
the last step in the program, the display shows “– END  
–” and returns to the original display.  
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To program an audio track (MP3 file), press ./  
> until the desired track number appears in the  
display and press ENTER.  
Creating a program using the remote Z  
The disc being  
programmed  
Playing order  
PROGRAM  
DISC
DISC  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
PROGRAM  
CD1
1
Number  
buttons  
The track  
being programmed  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
CHECK  
7
To program other discs (albums)/tracks (MP3  
files), do the following:  
H
To program  
Repeat Step(s)  
2 and 3  
./>  
All tracks of another disc(s)  
Other tracks on the same disc  
Other tracks on other discs  
DISC +/–  
ALBUM –/+  
6
2, 3, and 6  
4 and 5  
All MP3 files of another  
album(s)*  
Other MP3 files on the same  
album*  
6
Other MP3 files on other  
albums*  
4 and 6  
1
2
3
Press PROGRAM until the number you want  
(PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) appears in the display.  
* To select MP3 files on another disc, be sure to perform  
step 2 first.  
Press DISC +/– until the desired disc number  
appears in the display.  
8
Press ENTER or H to start Program Play.  
To program a whole disc, press ENTER and go to  
step 7.  
To program an album, skip this step and go to step  
4.  
z To program a whole disc  
You can also create a program by following the  
procedure below.  
After performing step 1, press DISC, press the number  
button of the disc, and then press ENTER.  
To program an audio track or an MP3 file, skip this  
step and go to step 6.  
* * D I S C - [ * 2 0 ] *  
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
PROGRAM  
1
PROGRAM  
1
CD1
CD1
4
5
Press ALBUM –/+ until the desired album number  
appears in the display.  
To cancel Program Play  
Press CONTINUE.  
To program a whole album, press ENTER and go  
to step 7.  
To program an MP3 file, skip this step and go to  
step 6.  
z You can check or change the program by pressing the  
CHECK or CLEAR button on the remote Z  
See page 18.  
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Using the Timer  
Fading In or Out  
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.  
You can manually fade the sound in or out to prevent  
tracks from starting or ending abruptly.  
Note that you cannot use this effect when you use the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.  
Play mode buttons  
TIMER  
FADER  
1
Press one of the play mode buttons to select the  
desired play mode.  
Press FADER  
To  
During pause. “FADE” flashes and  
“FADE IN” appears in the display.  
The play fades in.  
Start play fading in  
2
3
Set TIMER on the player to PLAY.  
Set the timer to the desired time, then stop the  
power supply to the player (if necessary).  
The player turns off. When the set time comes, the  
player turns on and starts playing.  
When you want to start fading out.  
“FADE” flashes and “FADE OUT”  
appears in the display. The play  
fades out and the player pauses.  
End play fading out  
4
After you have used the timer, set TIMER on the  
player to OFF.  
Note  
Fading lasts for about 5 seconds.  
Note  
When using a second player connected to the master player’s  
CONTROL A1 connector (see page 28) and an externally  
connected timer (not supplied), TIMER on the second player  
must be set to OFF. Only TIMER on the master player should  
be set to PLAY.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
What You Can Do With the  
Custom Files  
Labeling Discs (Disc Name)  
You can label discs using up to 20 characters and have  
the player display the Disc Name each time you select  
the disc. The Disc Name can be anything you like, such  
as a title, musician’s name, category, or date of  
purchase.  
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.  
Note that Custom Files are erased if you do not use the  
player for about one month.  
z When you select a CD TEXT disc  
The disc title is automatically stored as the Disc Name.  
If the disc title has more than 20 characters, only the first  
20 characters of the disc title are stored (see page 11).  
When you replace a disc with a CD TEXT disc, the disc  
title of the CD TEXT disc is also stored automatically.  
Note that you cannot change the Disc Name of a  
CD TEXT disc.  
You can store this information:  
You can  
When you use  
Label discs using up to 20  
characters  
Disc Name (page 21)  
z You can label discs while the front cover is open  
Classify discs according to an  
artist name  
Artist File (page 25)  
Labeling discs on the player  
Where are Custom Files stored?  
MENU/NO  
YES  
JOG  
Custom Files are stored not on the disc, but in the  
player’s memory. Therefore you cannot use Custom  
Files when you play the disc on other players.  
If you replace discs with Custom Files  
The Custom File information you have stored remains,  
since the Custom File information is assigned to each  
slot. Erase all the Custom Files (Disc Name and Artist  
File) of the old disc, and then file the new disc  
information in the Custom Files.  
CLEAR  
l AMS L  
1
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number to which  
you want to assign a Disc Name appears in the  
display.  
When you label a disc with the front cover closed,  
the disc number of the disc at the playing position  
appears.  
When you label a disc with the front cover open,  
the disc number at the loading position appears.  
Erasing all Custom Files of all discs  
1
2
3
Press MENU/NO.  
Turn the JOG dial until “ALL ERASE ?” appears.  
2
3
Press MENU/NO.  
“NAME IN ?” flashes.  
Push the JOG dial.  
“ALL ERASE ??” flashes.  
Push the JOG dial.  
The flashing cursor ( ) appears.  
4
Push the JOG dial.  
“ALL ERASE” appears in the display, and all  
Custom Files are erased.  
Note  
When you perform the operation as described above, all of  
your own settings are deleted and the original factory settings  
are restored.  
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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.  
Changing the Disc Name  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Labeling discs on the  
player” on page 21 to select the Disc Name you  
want to change.  
2
Turn the l AMS L dial to move the cursor to  
the position you want to change.  
When the cursor position is on a character, the  
character flashes but when the cursor position is  
on a blank space, the flashing cursor ( ) appears  
in the display.  
(space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U  
V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w  
x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ' – / , . ( ) : ! ? & + < > _ = " ;  
`
# $ % @ *  
To change characters  
DISC
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character  
appears in the display.  
S * * * * * * * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
To add characters  
Push the JOG dial. The new blank space appears  
next to the selected character, then turn the JOG  
dial until the desired character appears in the  
display.  
5
Push the JOG dial to select the character.  
The selected character lights up, and the flashing  
cursor appears at the next space to be input.  
To erase characters  
DISC
Press CLEAR. The selected character disappears.  
S * * * * * * * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
3
4
Repeat step 2 to change more characters.  
Press YES to store the Disc Name.  
To make a correction  
Move the cursor to the position that you want to change,  
then press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the  
correct characters.  
Erasing the Disc Name  
1
2
3
Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Labeling discs on the  
player” on page 21 to select the Disc Name you  
want to erase.  
6
7
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input more characters.  
Press YES to store the Disc Name.  
The display shows the Disc Name.  
Turn the l AMS L dial to move the cursor to  
the first character, then press and hold CLEAR  
until all the characters are erased.  
DISC
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Press YES.  
The Disc Name disappears.  
Repeat steps 1 to 7 to assign Disc Names to other  
discs.  
z To change the character type quickly while inputting  
characters  
Press DISPLAY in step 4 above. The character on the  
cursor changes to the first character of each character  
type. Each time you press DISPLAY, the character type  
changes as follows:  
t A  
t a  
t 0  
t '  
t (space)  
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To input a letter, press the number button  
corresponding to the desired letter (indicated  
beside each number button).  
Labeling discs using the remote Z  
The cursor disappears and the first space for the  
Disc Name flashes.  
Each time you press the button, the letter changes  
cyclically among the ones indicated beside the  
button.  
SPACE  
DISC  
DEL  
CHAR  
Number  
buttons  
To input symbols, press the number button 1  
repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the  
display.  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
&!?  
ABC  
DEF  
NAME EDIT  
/SELECT  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
WXYZ  
./>  
PQRS  
TUV  
>
10  
ENTER  
Characters  
assigned to  
each number  
button  
1
2
Press DISC.  
Example: To select the letter E  
Press the number button 3 twice.  
Press the number button of the disc you want to  
label, then press ENTER.  
t D t E t F  
Press 3.  
Press 3.  
3
4
Press NAME EDIT/SELECT.  
The flashing cursor ( ) appears.  
Press 3.  
To input a space, press SPACE once.  
To input a number, press NAME EDIT/SELECT  
twice to change the character type, then press the  
desired number button.  
Press NAME EDIT/SELECT to find the desired  
character type.  
Each time you press the button, the character type  
changes cyclically as follows:  
6
Press > to select the character.  
Selected AB  
Selected ab  
t
t
(capital letters)  
(small letters)  
The selected character lights up, and the flashing  
cursor appears at the next space to be input.  
You can also go to the next space by pressing other  
number buttons.  
Selected 12 (numbers) T  
To select a symbol, select the capital or small letter  
type. The selected character type appears in the  
display.  
7
8
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to input more characters.  
DISC
Press ENTER to store the Disc Name.  
The Disc Name lights up in the display.  
* * * * * * * * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
DISC
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
Character type  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to assign Disc Names to  
other discs.  
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z If you make a mistake while inputting the  
character(s)  
Storing Custom File  
To correct a character that was input  
1 Press . or > until the cursor moves to the  
incorrect character.  
Information Using a Keyboard  
You can store the Disc Name for each disc, one by one,  
using an IBM-compatible PC keyboard* (not supplied).  
DISC
S O N Y H E T S * * * * *  
* The keyboard’s power consumption must be 120 mA or  
less.  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Keyboard jack  
2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.  
DISC
S O N Y H T S * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
3 Input the correct character.  
DISC
S O N Y H I T S * * * * *  
1
Connect a keyboard to the keyboard jack on the  
front panel of the player.  
ALL DISCS
CD1
To correct the character currently being input  
1 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.  
2 Input the correct character.  
To insert a character(s) between the input characters  
Press . or > until the cursor moves next to the  
point you want to insert, and enter the character(s).  
2
3
After selecting the desired disc on the player, press  
the Enter key.  
Input the desired characters, then press the Enter  
key to store the information.  
z You can delete all characters of a selected item  
While holding down the Shift key, press the Delete key.  
Notes  
• If the cursor keys do not work correctly and you cannot  
complete the task using the keyboard, disconnect the  
keyboard then reconnect it to the player and try again.  
• If the keyboard is not a USA model (shown below), the  
characters may be input differently from those on the keys.  
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9
)
0
~
!
1
@
2
#
3
$
4
%
5
&
7
+
=
^
6
8
-
{
[
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Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
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Caps Lock  
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
Enter  
Shift  
Ctrl  
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
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Shift  
Ctrl  
Alt  
Alt  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
6
Push the JOG dial to select the character.  
The selected character lights up, and the flashing  
cursor appears to indicate the next space to be  
input.  
Classifying Discs According to  
Artist Name (Artist File)  
To make a correction  
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct  
characters.  
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. You can also store a category name instead of an  
Artist Name. Up to 200 Artist Names can be stored.  
7
8
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to input more characters.  
See also “Labeling discs on the player” on page 21  
for details.  
Press YES to store the Artist Name.  
JOG  
CLEAR  
MENU/NO  
CONTINUE SHUFFLE  
Changing the Artist Name  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Storing the Artist Name” on  
page 25.  
2
Turn the JOG dial until the artist name you want to  
change appears in the display, then push the JOG  
dial.  
l AMS L  
ARTIST MODE  
H
3
Turn the l AMS L dial to move the cursor to  
the position you want to change.  
Storing the Artist Name  
When the cursor position is on the character, the  
character flashes, and when the cursor position is  
on a blank space, the cursor ( ) appears in the  
display.  
1
Press MENU/NO.  
2
Turn the JOG dial until “ART.NAME IN?” appears  
in the display.  
To change characters  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in  
the display.  
3
4
5
Push the JOG dial.  
“New Artist” flashes.  
To add characters  
Push the JOG dial.  
The flashing cursor ( ) appears.  
Push the JOG dial. The new blank space appears next to  
the selected character, then turn the JOG dial until the  
desired character appears in the display.  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired character  
appears in the display.  
The cursor disappears and the first space for the  
Artist 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.  
To erase characters  
Press CLEAR. The selected character disappears.  
4
5
Repeat step 3 to change more characters.  
Press YES to store the Artist Name.  
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
z You can also erase the Artist Name while assigning  
the Artist Name  
5
Turn the JOG dial until the desired Artist Name  
appears in the display.  
The Artist Names are displayed in alphabetical  
order.  
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.  
2 Turn the l AMS L dial to move the cursor to the  
first character, then press and hold CLEAR until all the  
characters are erased.  
ART.
M R . S O N Y * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
3 Press YES.  
The Artist Name and “ARTIST ERASE?” appear  
alternately in the display.  
6
Press the JOG dial to assign the Artist Name.  
4 Press YES.  
The Artist Name is erased.  
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 * / * M R  
ALL DISCS
CD1
Erasing the Artist Name  
1
Press MENU/NO.  
2
Turn the JOG dial until “ARTIST FILE?” appears  
in the display.  
z You can assign an Artist Name to a disc while the  
front cover is open  
Notes  
3
4
Push the JOG dial.  
• You cannot assign an Artist Name to a disc when no Artist  
Name is stored. In this case, “ARTIST FILE?” does not  
appear in the display in step 3 above.  
Turn the JOG dial until the desired Artist Name  
appears in the display.  
• You cannot assign an Artist Name to an album.  
5
Press and hold CLEAR for a few seconds.  
Removing the Artist Name from the disc  
Note  
1
2
3
Turn the JOG dial to select the desired disc.  
When you erase the Artist Name, the Artist File of the Artist  
Name is also erased.  
Press MENU/NO.  
Turn the JOG dial until “ARTIST FILE?” appears  
in the display.  
Assigning an Artist Name to a disc (Artist  
File)  
1
Turn the JOG dial to select the disc you want to  
assign an Artist Name.  
4
5
Push the JOG dial.  
Turn the JOG dial counterclockwise until “FILE  
ERASE?” appears in the display, then push the  
JOG dial.  
The assigned Artist Name is removed from the  
selected disc.  
DISC
* D I S C - 2 0 * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
The disc to be assigned the artist name.  
2
3
Press MENU/NO.  
Turn the JOG dial until “ARTIST FILE?” appears  
in the display.  
4
Push the JOG dial.  
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Playing discs assigned the same Artist  
Playing discs assigned the  
same Artist Name with one-  
touch of a TOP ARTIST button  
(Top Artist Play)  
Name (Artist Play)  
You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within discs  
that are assigned the same Artist Name.  
1
Select the desired play mode before you start  
playing.  
It is required to assign an Artist Name to each TOP  
ARTIST 1 to 8 buttons beforehand.  
The player plays  
When you select  
All tracks on all discs assigned  
same artist name consecutively  
ALL DISCS  
Continuous Play  
To assign an Artist Name to a TOP ARTIST  
button  
All tracks on the specified disc  
assigned same artist name  
consecutively  
1 DISC Continuous  
Play  
1
Press MENU/NO.  
2
Turn the JOG dial until “TOP ART. SET?” appears  
in the display.  
All tracks on the specified album  
assigned same artist name  
consecutively.  
ALBUM continuous  
Play  
3
4
Push the JOG dial.  
All tracks on all discs assigned  
same artist name in random order  
ALL DISCS Shuffle  
Play  
Turn the JOG dial to select the desired TOP  
ARTIST button to which an Artist Name is to be  
assigned.  
All tracks on the specified disc  
assigned same artist name in  
random order  
1 DISC Shuffle  
Play  
During the selection, the selected button lights up  
and “NO ENTRY”* appears in the display.  
* When an Artist Name is assigned to the selected  
button, the Artist Name appears.  
ALBUM Shuffle Play All tracks on the specified album  
assigned same artist name in  
random order.  
2
3
4
5
Press ARTIST MODE.  
The ARTIST MODE button flashes.  
5
6
Push the JOG dial.  
Turn the JOG dial to select the desired Artist Name  
to be assigned to the selected TOP ARTIST button.  
As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the Artist  
Names appear in alphabetical order. Turn the JOG  
dial counterclockwise to go in reverse order.  
To cancel the Artist Name assignment, select “NO  
ASSIGN?”  
Turn the JOG dial to select the desired Artist  
Name.  
Push the JOG dial.  
The ARTIST MODE button lights up.  
Turn the JOG dial to select the desired disc, then  
push the JOG dial.  
7
Push the JOG dial.  
To cancel Artist Play  
Press ARTIST MODE so that the ARTIST MODE  
button goes off.  
To play discs assigned the same Artist  
Name by using the TOP ARTIST buttons  
1
Press one of TOP ARTIST 1 to 8.  
Top Artist Play starts.  
z You can specify the disc to play when starting Artist  
Play  
z You can play discs assigned to the TOP ARTIST  
buttons by using the remote  
After selecting the Artist Name, turn the JOG dial to  
select the disc, then push the JOG dial.  
Z
1
2
3
Press TOP ARTIST.  
Press the number button of the TOP ARTIST.  
Press ENTER to start playback.  
Notes  
• You cannot select an Artist Name if no discs are assigned to  
that Artist Name.  
• When no Artist Name is stored, “NO ENTRY” appears in  
the display.  
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Using the Player with Another Component  
What cords will I need?  
• Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be  
connected.)  
Connecting Another CD Player  
• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1)  
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  
the command mode of that player can be set to CD3,  
you can control that player as the second player with  
this player. After connecting this player and an  
amplifier, follow the procedure below.  
1
Connect the players with an audio cord.  
CDP-M400CS  
CDP-CX355, etc.  
2ND CD ANALOG  
L
L
IN  
OUT  
Be sure to turn off the power of each player before  
making this connection.  
L
L
R
R
IN  
2ND CD  
OUT  
ANALOG  
R
R
To ANALOG OUT  
2
Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini-  
plug cord.  
CDP-M400CS  
CDP-CX355, etc.  
CDP-M400CS  
CONTROL A1II  
To 2ND CD IN  
CONTROL A1  
To an AC outlet  
For details on this connection, see “Using the  
CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 32.  
3
Set the command mode of this player to CD1  
(factory setting) or CD2, and set that of the second  
player to CD3.  
CDP-CX355, etc.  
To audio output  
To  
CONTROL A1II  
Check the display for the current command mode  
of this player, if the mode is CD3, change the mode  
as described on page 29.  
DISC
* D I S C - 1 * * * * * *  
ALL DISCS
CD1
To an AC outlet  
Current command mode  
For details on how to operate the second player,  
see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 29  
and “Playing Alternately” on page 30.  
To audio input  
Amplifier  
4
Connect the AC power cord of both players to an  
AC outlet.  
Note  
: Signal flow  
This method cannot be used with the CAV-M1000 ES system.  
To an AC outlet  
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UsingthePlayer withAnotherComponent
Controlling Another CD Player  
(Advanced Mega Control)  
COMMAND MODE  
selector  
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. Make sure that “2nd  
DETECTED” appears in this player’s display after  
turning on both players. Note that, you cannot operate  
all the functions of the second CD player (e.g. selecting  
the desired album or a track whose track number is 99  
or over with number buttons, etc.).  
H
X
x
The controls indicated in the illustration below are  
effective while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.  
To operate the master player, press MEGA CONTROL  
so that the MEGA CONTROL button goes off, and to  
operate the second player, press MEGA CONTROL so  
that the MEGA CONTROL button lights up.  
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m/M  
Note  
When a second player is connected to the master player’s  
CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) connector, be sure to play  
MP3 files on the master player. In this configuration, MP3 files  
may not play properly when played on the second player.  
1
Press MEGA CONTROL on this player.  
The MEGA CONTROL button and “2nd” in the  
display light up. The display shows the current  
disc number or Disc Name of the second player.  
2nd DISC
Play mode buttons  
(CONTINUE/SHUFFLE/  
PROGRAM/REPEAT)  
* D I S C - 4 * * * * * *  
MEGA  
ALL DISCS
CD1
CONTROL MENU/NO JOG  
Current disc number or the Disc Name  
2
3
Select the desired play mode.  
To program tracks, use the controls on the second  
player.  
Press H on this player to start playing.  
The play starts and the display shows the current  
disc, track numbers, and the playing time of the  
track.  
H
X
x
l AMS L  
While the MEGA CONTROL button is lit, you can  
control the second player with the controls on this  
player.  
To control the master player again  
Press MEGA CONTROL. The MEGA CONTROL button goes  
off and you can control the master player.  
To control the second player directly using the supplied  
remote Z  
Set CD1/2/3 on the remote to CD3 which is the same position  
as the COMMAND MODE selector on the rear panel of the  
second player.  
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Using the Player with Another Component  
Loading the Disc Names of the second CD  
Playing Alternately (No-Delay  
player  
Play/X-Fade Play)  
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.  
When you connect a second player, you can play tracks  
in this player and those from the second player  
alternately in any play mode (see “Connecting another  
CD player” on page 28).  
1
2
Press MENU/NO.  
Select one of the following methods:  
• No-Delay Play: The current player changes at each  
track. Each time the current player changes to the  
other player, the other player starts play without a  
break in sound immediately after the current player  
ends play. The other player skips the lead-in portion  
and starts playing from where the sound actually  
begins.  
Turn the JOG dial until “LOAD 2ndNAME?”  
flashes in the display.  
L O A D * 2 n d NM AE ?  
ALL DISCS
CD1
• X-Fade Play: The current player changes at each  
track or at the specified interval. You can select the  
interval, 30, 60, or 90 seconds. Each time the current  
player changes to the other player, the sound from  
both players is mixed. The current player ends play  
by fading out, and the other player starts play by  
fading in.  
3
Push the JOG dial.  
This player starts loading. (Loading takes about  
one minute.)  
Labeling discs of the second CD player  
X-FADE  
NO DELAY  
You can label discs of the second CD player or change  
the Disc Names loaded from the second CD player.  
1
2
Press MEGA CONTROL.  
The MEGA CONTROL button lights up.  
Turn the JOG dial to select the disc you want to  
assign a Disc Name to.  
If the disc slot you select does not contain a disc,  
“NO DISC” appears in the display.  
H
3
Press MENU/NO.  
“NAME IN?” appears.  
1
2
Select the desired disc and play mode for each  
player.  
4
5
Push the JOG dial.  
When you select No-Delay Play  
Press NO DELAY.  
“NO DELAY” appears in the display.  
Input the new Disc Name following the procedure  
in “Labeling discs (Disc Name)” on page 21.  
When you select X-Fade Play  
Press X-FADE.  
“X-FADE” appears in the display.  
Each time you press the X-FADE button, the  
indication appears as follows:  
Note  
The new Disc Names are stored on this player’s memory, so  
you cannot display them on the second CD player.  
tX-FADE off t at track end t after 30 sec  
after 90 sec T  
after 60 sec T  
To change the current player each time a whole  
track is finished, select “at track end.”  
To change the current player at the specified  
interval, press X-FADE repeatedly until the  
interval you want appears in the display.  
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UsingthePlayer withAnotherComponent
3
Press H to start playing.  
The MEGA CONTROL button lights up when a  
track in the second player is selected.  
Controlling the Player by  
Another Unit  
To cancel No-Delay/X-Fade Play  
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,” you must set the player as described  
below:  
Press the corresponding button repeatedly until “NO  
DELAY” or “X-FADE” disappears from the display. The  
current player continues playing.  
z You can change the method (No-Delay or X-Fade)  
during play  
MENU/NO  
YES  
JOG  
Press the corresponding button (NO DELAY or X-FADE)  
following the procedure in step 2.  
z You can start X-Fade at any point of the track  
Press FADER during X-Fade Play.  
Even after you have set the X-Fade mode and started  
X-Fade play, you can start X-Fade manually at any point  
you like. Note that you cannot do this operation while  
the sound from both players is mixed.  
1
2
Press MENU/NO.  
Notes  
• Play starts from the second player if you start play while  
the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.  
Turn the JOG dial until “CONTROL A1 ?” appears  
in the display window.  
• When one player has played all the discs or tracks in the  
player ahead of the other player, play stops.  
• Do not use the controls on the second player during  
No-Delay/X-Fade Play. They may not work correctly.  
3
4
Press YES.  
“CONTROL A1??” appears in the display.  
Press YES.  
To return to normal setting  
After following steps 1 and 2, and “CONTROL A1II ?” is  
displayed, then press YES.  
Notes  
• You can perform the operation above correctly only when  
you operate Disc 1 to Disc 200.  
• You cannot operate this player correctly from another  
player that does not have the CONTROL A1II jack. In this  
case, operate the other player from this player.  
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Additional Information  
Example  
Using the CONTROL A1II  
control system  
This player is compatible with the CONTROL A1II  
Control System.  
Amplifier  
CD  
player  
MD  
deck  
Other  
component  
The CONTROL A1II control system was designed to  
simplify the operation of audio systems composed of  
separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II  
connections provide a path for the transmission of  
control signals that enable automatic operation and  
control features usually associated with integrated  
systems.  
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a  
Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and  
cassette deck provide automatic function selection and  
synchronized recording.  
In the CONTROL A1II control system, the control signals flow  
both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a  
component has more than one CONTROL A1II jack, you can  
use either one, or connect different components to each jack.  
About the connecting cable  
When a CONTROL A1II compatible component is not  
supplied with a connecting cable, use a commercially  
available monaural (2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters  
long, with no resistance (such as the Sony RK-G69HG).  
Basic functions of the CONTROL A1II  
control system  
In the future the CONTROL A1II connection will work  
as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various  
functions for each component.  
Automatic function selection  
Note  
When you connect CONTROL A1II compatible Sony  
components using CONTROL A1II cables (not supplied), the  
function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically  
switches to the correct input when you press the play button  
on one of the connected components.  
The CONTROL A1II control system is designed to maintain  
upward compatibility as the control system is upgraded to  
handle new functions. In this case, however, older  
components will not be compatible with the new functions.  
(For example, when you press H (play button) on the CD  
player while the MD deck is playing, the function selector on  
the amplifier switches from MD to CD.)  
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.  
Notes  
• This function works only when the components are  
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to  
the names on the function buttons. Certain receivers allow  
you to switch the names of the function buttons. In this  
case, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the  
receiver.  
• When recording, do not play any components other than  
the recording source. It will cause the automatic function  
selection to operate.  
Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with  
components with CONTROL A1II jacks, and can be connected  
to each other. Basically, the majority of the functions available  
with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with  
the CONTROL A1II control system. However, when making  
connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks  
and components with CONTROL A1II jacks, the number of  
functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on  
the component. For detailed information, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the component(s).  
Connecting the CONTROL A1II control  
system  
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in series to the  
CONTROL A1II jacks on the back of each component.  
You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1II compatible  
components in any order. However, you can connect  
only one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1  
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You may be able  
to connect more than one CD player or MD deck,  
depending on the model. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the respective component  
for details.)  
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Synchronized recording  
This function lets you conduct synchronized recording  
between the CD and the recording component.  
Precautions  
On safety  
1
2
3
4
Set the source selector on the amplifier (or  
receiver) to the CD.  
• Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product  
will increase eye hazard.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the player and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
Set the CD to playing pause mode (make sure both  
the H and X indicators light together).  
On power sources  
Set the recording component to recording pause  
mode.  
• Before operating the player, check that the operating  
voltage of the player is identical with your local power  
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate  
at the rear of the player.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source  
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if  
the unit itself has been turned off.  
Press X on the deck.  
The CD is automatically released from pause  
mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter.  
When play ends from the CD, recording stops.  
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be  
sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
• The AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
Tip  
Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special  
synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL  
A1II Control System; like “CD Synchro Dubbing.” In this case,  
refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the recorder  
component.  
On placement  
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the player.  
Note  
Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.  
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that  
might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.  
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in  
a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or  
mechanical shock.  
On operation  
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may  
condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur,  
the player may not operate properly. In this case, leave the  
player turned on for about an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
On adjusting volume  
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with  
very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the  
speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is  
played.  
On cleaning  
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not  
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
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.  
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Additional Information  
MP3 files take longer to play back than others.  
,The following discs take a longer time to start  
playback.  
Troubleshooting  
– a disc recorded with complicated tree  
structure.  
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.  
– a disc to which data can be added (non-  
finalized disc).  
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.  
About ID3 tag version 2  
,Check that the player is connected securely.  
,Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.  
Although not a malfunction, the following  
occurs when an MP3 file containing ID3 tag  
ver.2 is played:  
– When skipping a portion of ID3 tag ver.2  
(at the beginning of the track), sound is not  
output. Skip time changes depending ID3  
tag ver.2 capacity.  
The CD does not play.  
,There’s no CD inside the player (“–NO DISC–”  
appears). Insert a CD.  
,Insert the CD with the label side facing right.  
,Clean the CD (see page 3).  
,Moisture has condensed inside the player.  
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on  
for about an hour (see page 33).  
Example: At 64 kbytes, it is about 2 seconds  
(with RealJukebox).  
– The displayed elapsed playing time when  
skipping a portion of ID3 tag ver.2 is  
inaccurate. For MP3 files of a bit rate other  
than 128 kbps, time is not displayed  
accurately during playback.  
– When an MP3 file is created with MP3  
conversion software (ex. RealJukebox*), ID3  
tag ver.2 will automatically be written.  
* “RealJukebox is a registered trademark  
of RealNetworks, Inc.”  
The remote does not function.  
,When hooking a cable to an IR IN jack, the IR  
feature of the Main Unit does not function.  
,Remove obstacles in the path of the remote and  
the player.  
,Point the remote at the remote sensor on the  
player.  
,Be sure to set up the remote correctly.  
,Replace all the batteries in the remote with new  
ones if they are weak.  
As of December, 2001  
,Set the command mode of the remote according  
to the command mode of the player.  
The player functions incorrectly.  
,The microcomputer chips may be operating  
incorrectly. Disconnect the AC power cord, then  
connect it back to the wall outlet to reset the  
player.  
MP3 files cannot be played back.  
,Recording was not performed according to the  
ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the Joliet or  
Romeo in the expansion format.  
,The file extension “.MP3” is not added to the  
file name.  
,Files are not stored in MP3 format.  
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Specifications  
Compact disc player  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser output  
Max 44.6 µW*  
* 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.  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Dynamic range  
20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.5 dB  
More than 108 dB  
More than 85 dB  
Harmonic distortion  
Less than 0.012%  
Output  
Jack  
type  
Maximum  
output  
level  
Load  
impedance  
LINE OUT  
Phono  
2 V  
Over 10 kilohms  
jacks  
(at 50 kilohms)  
Optical  
output  
–18 dBm  
Wave length: 660 nm  
DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
connector  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
16 W  
Dimensions (approx.)  
(w/h/d)  
430 × 189 × 537 mm  
(17 × 7 1/2 × 21 1/4 in.) incl. projecting  
parts  
Mass (approx.)  
8.8 kg (19 lbs 7 oz.)  
Supplied accessories  
See page 6.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index
Names of controls  
M
Index  
MP3 file  
3
Buttons  
N, O  
ALBUM SELECT 10  
ALBUM +/– 10  
ARTIST MODE 27  
CHAR 23  
A, B  
Name Search 14  
No-Delay Play 30  
Advanced Mega Control 29  
AMS 11  
CHECK 18  
CLEAR 18  
Artist name 25  
Automatic Music Sensor. See  
AMS  
P, Q  
Playback  
CONTINUE 10  
DEL 24  
Artist Name Play 27  
Continuous Play 10  
Playing alternately 30  
Program Play 17  
Repeat Play 15  
Shuffle Play 15  
X-Fade Play 30  
Program  
DISC 14  
C
DISC +/– 10  
CD TEXT 11  
Changing  
DISPLAY 12  
ENTER 14  
Artist Name 25  
Disc Name 22  
Connecting  
another CD player 28  
Continuous Play 10  
Controlling another CD  
player 29  
Custom Files  
Artist File 25  
Disc Name 21  
What you can do with 21  
FADER 20  
HISTORY 14  
HISTORY MODE 14  
MEGA CONTROL 29  
MENU/NO 7, 21  
NAME EDIT/SELECT 23  
NAME SEARCH 14  
NO DELAY 30  
Number 14  
changing 18  
checking 18  
creating 17  
erasing 18  
R
S
OPEN/CLOSE  
PROGRAM 17  
REPEAT 16  
SHUFFLE 16  
SPACE 23  
7
Remote control  
Repeating 15  
Rotary table  
6
7
D
TIME 12  
Disc Name 21  
TOP ARTIST 27  
X-FADE 30  
YES 22, 31  
Searching. See Locating  
Shuffle Play 15  
Specifying the next disc 15  
Storing information about  
CDs 21  
E
Erasing  
H
X
x
10  
Artist Name 26  
Custom Files 21  
Disc Name 22  
10  
10  
9
A
m/M 11  
> 10 11  
+100 13  
T
F
Timer play 20  
Top Artist Play 27  
Troubleshooting 34  
Fading 20  
Control  
H
JOG dial  
7
U, V, W  
Handling CDs  
History Search 14  
3
l AMS L 11  
Unpacking  
6
Switches  
I
X, Y, Z  
COMMAND MODE 29  
TIMER 20  
Inserting CDs  
7
X-Fade Play 30  
?/1 10  
J, K  
Jacks  
JOG dial  
7
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
2ND CD IN 28  
6
L
Others  
Labeling a disc 21  
Locating  
Disc slots  
7
by monitoring 11  
by scanning 11  
directly 14  
Display 11  
Front cover  
Rotary table  
6
7
7
using AMS 11  
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