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Operating Instructions
CDP-CE415
CDP-C360Z
1996 by Sony Corporation
Getting Started
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4
Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Another CD Player ......................................................................................... 6
Playing a CD ............................................................................................................................. 8
Playing CDs
Using the Display .............................................................................................................. 10
Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc ............................................................................ 11
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................... 11
Locating a Specific Track .................................................................................................. 12
Locating a Particular Point in a Track ............................................................................ 13
Playing Repeatedly ............................................................................................................ 13
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ....................................................................... 14
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................... 15
Controlling Another CD Player (Mega Control) ........................................................... 17
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ...................................................... 18
Recording From CDs
Recording Your Own Program ........................................................................................ 19
Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit)
(CDP-CE415 only).............................................................................................................. 19
Fading In or Out................................................................................................................. 20
Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search)
(CDP-CE415 only).............................................................................................................. 21
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 22
Notes on CDs...................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 23
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 23
Index
Index ..................................................................................................................... Back cover
3
Getting Started
Unpacking
Hooking Up the System
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the CD player to
an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making the connections.
Inserting batteries into the remote
CD player
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor g on the player.
LINE OUT
(L)
LINE OUT
(R)
To an AC outlet
Audio input
(R)
Audio input
(L)
Amplifier
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.
To an AC outlet
: Signal flow
Notes
• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
What cords will I need?
place.
Audio cord (supplied) (1)
• 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
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
4
Getting Started
Hookups
Connecting the AC power cord
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.
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Transporting the player
Before transporting the player, follow the procedure
below to return the internal mechanisms back to their
original position.
CD player
Amplifier
INPUT
2ND
LINE
CD
1
2
Remove all the discs from the disc tray.
Press § OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
“no dISC” appears in the display.
Wait for 10 seconds, then press POWER to turn off
the player.
CD
L
IN
OUT
L
R
R
3
You can adjust the output level to the amplifier
Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote. You can
reduce the output level up to –20 dB.
When you reduce the output level, “ATT.” appears in the
display.
When you turn off the player, the output level
automatically returns to the maximum level.
Note
If you press the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the
remote while recording, the recording level will change
even when it is preset on the tape deck, etc.
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. For details, refer to the
supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control System”
instructions.
When using another Sony CD player together with
this player
You can make the supplied remote effective only for this
player.
• When using a player equipped with the COMMAND
MODE selector:
Leave the COMMAND MODE selector of this player
to CD 1 which is set at the factory and set that of
another player to CD 2 or CD 3. Then set the CD 1/2/3
switch on the remote supplied for each player
accordingly.
• When using a player not equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:
The command mode of the player without the
COMMAND MODE selector is set to CD 1. Set the
COMMAND MODE selector of this player and the CD
1/2/3 switch on the remote to CD 2 or CD 3.
5
Getting Started
What cords will I need?
• Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be
connected.)
• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (not supplied)
Connecting Another CD Player
If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, or 200
discs can be inserted and which is equipped with the
CONTROL A1 jack and the command mode of that
player can be set to CD 3, you can control that player as
the second player with this unit. After connecting this
unit and an amplifier, follow the procedure below.
Be sure to turn off the power of each player before
making this connection.
1
Connect the players with an audio cord (see also
“Hookups” on page 5).
CDP-CX200, etc.
CDP-CE415/C360Z
LINE OUT
2ND
LINE
CD
IN
OUT
L
L
COMMAND
MODE
To LINE OUT
R
R
CDP-CE415/C360Z
2
Connect the players with the monaural (2P) mini-
plug cord.
To S-LINK/CONTROL A1
CDP-CE415/C360Z
CDP-CX200, etc.
S-LINK
CONTROL A1
To 2ND CD IN
CONTROL A1
To an AC outlet
To audio output
CDP-CX200, etc.
For details on this connection, refer to the
supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control System”
instructions.
To CONTROL A1
3
Set the COMMAND MODE selector of each
player.
Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player
to CD 1 or CD 2, and set that of the second player
to CD 3.
To an AC outlet
COMMAND
MODE
CD
To audio input
1
2
3
Amplifier
For details on how to operate the second player,
see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 17
and “Playing Alternately” on page 18.
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
6
Getting Started
4
Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC
outlets.
Note
Do not connect a player other than that you use as the second
player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player.
7
Basic Operations
Playing a CD
2 5
6 4 3
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
REPEAT
DISC CHECK
OPEN/CLOSE
EX-
CHANGE
DISC
SKIP
POWER
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
DISC
4
DISC
5
AMS
(DISC)
PUSH ENTER
EDIT/
PEAK
MUSIC SCAN
FADER
TIME
(
-AMS
+)
CHECK
CLEAR
NO DELAY
X
-FADE
TIME FADE SEARCH
MEGA
CONTROL
• See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup
information.
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.
Press § OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.
3
With the label side up
Disc number
To place other discs, press DISC SKIP and place the discs in the
order you want to play.
4
5
Each time you press the button, the disc tray turns and you can
place the discs in the empty disc compartments. The player
plays the disc in front of you first.
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous
Play mode.
Each time you press the CONTINUE button, “ALL DISCS” or
“1 DISC” appears in the display.
When you select
The player plays
ALL DISCS
All discs in the player consecutively in the order of
disc number
1 DISC
Only the disc you’ve selected
8
Basic Operations
You can select the disc you
want to start playing first
Press one of the DISC 1 – 5
buttons.
Press ·.
6
The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once
(Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
You can adjust the output
level to the amplifier Z
Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/–
on the remote. You can
reduce the output level up to
–20 dB.
To stop playback
Press p.
· P p
DISC 1 – 5
DISC SKIP
When you reduce the output
level, “ATT.” appears in the
display.
When you turn off the
player, the output level
automatically returns to the
maximum level.
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
REPEAT
DISC CHECK
OPEN/CLOSE
EX-
DISC
SKIP
POWER
CHANGE
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
DISC
4
DISC
5
AMS
(DISC)
PUSH ENTER
EDIT/
PEAK
MUSIC SCAN
FADER
TIME
(-
AMS+
)
CHECK
CLEAR
NO DELAY
X
-
FADE
TIME FADE SEARCH
MEGA
CONTROL
Note
If you press the LINE OUT
LEVEL +/– buttons on the
remote while recording, the
recording level will change
even when it is preset on the
tape deck, etc.
≠ AMS ±
§ OPEN/CLOSE
To
You need to
Press P
Pause
Resume play after pause
Go to the next track
Press P or ·
Turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise
Turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise
Press DISC SKIP
Go back to the preceding track
Go to the next disc
Select a disc directly
Press DISC 1 – 5
Stop play and remove the CD
Press § OPEN/CLOSE
9
Playing CDs
Display information while playing a disc
Using the Display
While playing a disc, the display shows the current
disc number, track number, playing time of the track
and the music calendar.
You can check information about the disc using the
display.
Current disc number
Playing time
CDP-CE415
ALL DISCS
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
1
2
3
4
5
10
DISC
TRACK
MIN
SEC
1 1 156
Current track number
Music calendar
TIME
The track numbers in the music calendar disappear
after they are played.
CDP-C360Z
TIME
Checking the remaining time
Each time you press the TIME button while playing a
disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below.
Checking the total number and playing
time of the tracks
ALL DISCS
Playing time and
number of the
current track
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
1
2
3
4
5
10
DISC
TRACK
MIN
SEC
1 1 156
Press TIME.
Press TIME before you start playing.
The display shows the current disc number, the total
number of tracks, total playing time and music
calendar.
ALL DISCS
DISC
Remaining time
on the current
track
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
1
2
3
4
5
10
TRACK
MIN
SEC
1 1 -157
Current disc number
Total playing time
If the track number exceeds 24,
“– – . – –” appears instead of the
remaining time.
ALL DISCS
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
1
2
3
4
5
10
DISC
TRACK
MIN
SEC
1 10 4528
Press TIME.
Music calendar
Total number of tracks
ALL DISCS
Remaining time
on the disc
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
1
2
3
4
5
10
DISC
TRACK
MIN
SEC
1
-4332
The information also appears when you press the
§ OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
The tracks numbered over 20 cannot be displayed in
the music calendar.
This information is available only in
Continuous Play mode.
Press TIME.
Notes on the disc number indications
• The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc is
ready to be played.
• When all the tracks on a disc have been played, the semi-
circle around the disc number disappears.
• When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the semi-
circled disc number disappears.
10
Playing CDs
Locating a Specific Disc
Replacing Discs While Playing
a Disc
You can locate any disc before or 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.
DISC 1 – 5
DISC CHECK*
·
DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP
*CDP-CE415 only
DISC
1
2
3
Press EX-CHANGE.
Number
buttons
The disc tray opens and two disc compartments
appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it
doesn’t stop playing.
ENTER
·
Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.
The player plays the disc on the left side
compartment after the current disc, and then the
one on the right side compartment.
DISC SKIP +
Press DISC SKIP.
The disc tray turns and other two disc
compartments appear.
To locate
Press
The next disc
DISC SKIP while playing a disc.
When using the remote, press
DISC SKIP +.
4
5
Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.
DISC 1 – 5.
A specific disc directly
Press EX-CHANGE.
The disc tray closes.
When using the remote, follow
the procedure below.
1 Press DISC.
2 Press the number button of
the disc.
While the disc tray is open by pressing the EX-CHANGE
button
3 Press ENTER.
• If the playback of the current disc ends, the player stops
playing. If the disc is played in 1 DISC Repeat Play mode
(see page 13), the current disc starts playing again.
• In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (see page 14), tracks are
reshuffled on the current disc.
• In Program Play mode (see page 15), only the tracks on the
current disc are played.
• Do not push the disc tray to close it in Step 5, as you may
damage the player.
A disc while checking the
labels (CDP-CE415 only)
DISC CHECK while the disc
tray is open. The disc tray turns
to show you each disc label.
When the disc you want comes
in front of you, press · to
start playing.
A disc by scanning the first
track of each disc for 10
seconds (CDP-CE415 only)
DISC CHECK before you start
playing while the disc tray is
closed. When you find the disc
you want, press · to start
playing.
11
Playing CDs
You can extend the playing time during scanning the
discs
Press DISC CHECK repeatedly until the playing time
you want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time
you press the button, the playing time changes cyclically.
Locating a Specific Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
using the AMS (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) control
or number buttons on the remote.
Notes
·
≠ AMS ±
• When you press the DISC CHECK button, the play mode
automatically changes to ALL DISCS Continuous Play
mode.
• When you’ve opened the disc tray by pressing the
EX-CHANGE button, you cannot use the DISC CHECK
function.
• Even if you press the DISC CHECK button while
“REPEAT” appears in the display (see page 13), the player
stops after scanning all the discs once.
MUSIC SCAN
MUSIC SCAN
Number buttons
>10
·
=/+
To locate
You need to
Turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise until
you find the track. When using the
remote, press + repeatedly until you
find the track.
The next or
succeeding tracks
The current or
preceding tracks
Turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise
until you find the track. When using
the remote, press =repeatedly until
you find the track.
A specific track
directly Z
Press the number button of the track
on the remote
A track by scanning Press MUSIC SCAN before you start
each track for 10
seconds
playing. When you find the track you
want, press · to start playing.
(Music Scan)
When you directly locate a track numbered over 10 Z
Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons
on the remote. To enter “0,” use button 10.
Example: To play track number 30
Press >10 first, then 3 and 10.
You can extend the playing time during Music Scan
Press MUSIC SCAN repeatedly until the playing time
you want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time
you press the button, the playing time changes cyclically.
12
Playing CDs
Locating a Particular Point in a
Track
Playing Repeatedly
You can play discs/tracks repeatedly in any play
mode.
You can also locate a specific point in a track while
playing a disc.
REPEAT
0/)
Press REPEAT while playing a disc.
“REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats
the discs/tracks as follows:
Press
To locate
A point while
) (forward) or 0 (backward) and
When the disc is played in
The player repeats
monitoring the sound hold down until you find the point
Continuous Play
(ALL DISCS) (page 8)
All the tracks on all discs
A point quickly by ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and
observing the display hold down until you find the point.
during pause
You will not hear the sound during the
operation.
Continuous Play
(1 DISC) (page 8)
All the tracks on the current
disc
Shuffle Play
(ALL DISCS) (page 14)
All the tracks on all discs in
random orders
Note
If “
” appears in the display, the disc has reached the end
Shuffle Play
(1 DISC) (page 14)
All the tracks on the current
disc in random orders
while you were pressing the ) button. Press 0 or turn
≠ AMS ± counterclockwise to go back.
Program Play (page 15)
The same program
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” disappears from
the display.
Repeating the current track
You can repeat only the current track while the disc is
played in any play mode.
While the track you want is being played, press
REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the
display.
13
Playing CDs
Shuffle Play on one disc
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play all tracks on the specific disc in a random
order.
You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a
random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all
discs or on the disc you’ve specified.
1
2
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears
in the display.
Press DISC 1 – 5 to start 1 DISC Shuffle Play on the
selected disc.
·
SHUFFLE
DISC 1 – 5
The
indication appears while the player is
“shuffling” the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE.
You can start Shuffle Play while playing
Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current
track.
Shuffle Play on all discs
You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order.
1
2
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS”
appears in the display.
Press · to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play.
The
indication appears while the player is
“shuffling” the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE.
You can start Shuffle Play while playing
Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current
track.
You can specify discs during Shuffle Play (Select
Shuffle Play)
You can specify discs during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play
mode, and the tracks on the specified discs are played in
a random order.
Press DISC 1 – 5 to specify the discs after Step 1.
Semi-circles appear around the specified disc numbers in
the display. To cancel the selected discs, press DISC 1 – 5
again. The semi-circles disappear.
To return to ALL DISCS Shuffle Play, press SHUFFLE
twice.
14
Playing CDs
3
Turn ≠ AMS ± until the track number you
want appears in the display.
The track number being programmed flashes and
the total playing time including the track appears
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
in the display.
You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs
and create your own program. The program can
contain up to 32 “steps” — one “step” may contain a
track or a whole disc.
Track number
Total playing time
being programmed
2
5
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
A
8
TRACK
MIN
SEC
PROGRAM
·
≠ AMS ±
DISC 1 – 5
1 5 1318
4
Push ≠ AMS ± to select the track.
Playing order
Last programmed
track
2
5
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
A
8
CLEAR
CHECK
TRACK
STEP
1 5
3
Programmed tracks
PROGRAM
After one second
DISC
2
5
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
Number
buttons
A
8
TRACK
MIN
SEC
1 5 1318
ENTER
CLEAR
>10
CHECK
Total playing time
·
If you’ve made a mistake
=/+
Press CLEAR, then repeat Steps 3 and 4.
Creating a program on the player
5
6
To program other discs or tracks, do the following:
1
Press PROGRAM.
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
Repeat Step(s)
2
To program
Other discs
If a program is already stored, the last step of the
program appears in the display. When you want to
erase the whole program, hold down CLEAR until
“ALL CLr” appears in the display (see page 17).
3 and 4
Other tracks on the same disc
Other tracks on other discs
2 through 4
2
Press DISC 1 – 5 to select the disc.
Press · to start Program Play.
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
A
To cancel Program Play
10
TRACK
MIN
SEC
Press CONTINUE.
1 AL 4211
You can create your program while checking the disc
labels
While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 6 with
pressing the DISC SKIP button to check the disc labels. If
you close the disc tray before Step 6, the total playing
time appears in the display after a while.
“AL” in the display stands for “all” tracks.
When you want to program the whole disc as one
step, skip Steps 3 to 4, and go to Step 5.
Note that, if the programmed track number isn’t found
on the disc, that step is automatically erased.
15
Playing CDs
The program remains even after the Program Play
ends
6
Press ENTER to select the track.
Playing order
When you press the · button, you can play the same
program again.
Last programmed
track
2
5
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
A
8
TRACK
STEP
The program remains until you erase it or turn off the
player
1 5
3
If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track
numbers remain. So, the player plays only the existing
disc and track numbers. However, the disc and track
numbers that aren’t 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.
Programmed tracks
After one second
2
5
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
A
8
TRACK
MIN
SEC
1 5 1318
Note
The total playing time doesn’t appear when:
—You have programmed a track whose number exceeds 20.
—The total playing time of the program exceeds 200 minutes.
Total playing time
7
8
To program other discs or tracks, do the following:
Repeat Steps
2 through 4
5 and 6
To program
Creating a program using the remote Z
Other discs
1
Press PROGRAM.
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
Other tracks on the same disc
Other tracks on other discs
2 through 6
2
Press DISC.
Press · to start Program Play.
2
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
A
8
To cancel Program Play
Press CONTINUE.
3
4
Press the number button of the disc.
You can select a track directly using the number
buttons
Press the number button of the track in Step 5. To select a
2
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
A
8
track numbered over 10, use the >10 button (see page 12).
1
Press ENTER to select the disc.
You can create your program while checking the disc
labels
While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 8 with
pressing the DISC SKIP button to check the disc labels. If
you close the disc tray before Step 8, the total playing
time appears in the display after a while.
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
A
10
TRACK
MIN
SEC
1 AL 4211
When you want to program the whole disc as one
step, skip Steps 5 to 6, and go to Step 7.
Note that, if the programmed track number isn’t found
on the disc, that step is automatically erased.
5
Press =/+ until the track number you want
appears in the display.
Note
The total playing time doesn’t appear when:
—You have programmed a track whose number exceeds 20.
—The total playing time of the program exceeds 200 minutes.
Track number
being programmed
Total playing time
2
5
1
2
3
4
5
PROGRAM
DISC
A
8
TRACK
MIN
SEC
1 5 1318
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Playing CDs
Checking the track order
Controlling Another CD Player
(Mega Control)
You can check your program before or after you start
playing.
This unit can control a second CD player (see
“Connecting Another CD Player” on pages 6 and 7).
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 resting player starts.
Press CHECK.
Each time you press this button, the display shows the
track (the disc and track numbers) or the disc (the disc
number and “AL” indication) of each step in the
programmed order. After the last step in the program,
the display shows “End” and returns to the original
display. If you check the order after you start playing,
the display shows only the remaining steps.
The controls indicated in the illustration below are effective
while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.
AMS
(DISC)
≠
±
Play mode buttons (CONTINUE/
SHUFFLE/PROGRAM/REPEAT)
·
P p
Changing the track order
You can change your program before you start playing.
You need to
To
Erase a track
Press CHECK until the track
you don’t want appears in
the display, then press
CLEAR
0 (–AMS+) )
MEGA CONTROL
Press CLEAR. Each time you
press the button, the last
track will be cleared.
Erase the last track in the
program
1
Press MEGA CONTROL on this player.
The MEGA CONTROL button lights up and the
display shows the current disc number of the
second player.
Follow the programming
procedure
Add tracks to the end of the
program
Current disc number
Hold down CLEAR until
“ALL CLr” appears in the
display. Create a new
Change the whole program
completely
ALL DISCS
program following the
programming procedure.
DISC
TRACK
4 0
2
3
Select the play mode you want.
To program tracks, use the controls on the second
player.
Press · on this player to start playing.
The play starts and the display shows the current
disc and track numbers and the playing time of the
track.
While the MEGA CONTROL button is lit, you can
control the second player with the controls on this
player as follows:
(Continued)
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Playing CDs
·
To
You need to
Press P
Pause
Stop play
Press p
AMS
Locate a disc while
the second player is
set to Continuous
Play mode
Turn ≠
± until the
(DISC)
display shows the disc number
you want, then push
AMS
≠
±
(DISC)
NO DELAY
X-FADE
Locate a track
Press 0 (–AMS+) ) until the
display shows the track number
you want
1
2
Select the play mode you want on each player.
When you select No-Delay Play
Press NO DELAY.
“NO DELAY” appears in the display.
When you select X-Fade Play
• To do other operations, use the controls on the second
player or the supplied remote.
• The AMS buttons (=/+) and search buttons
(0/)) on the remote operate the second player as
indicated on the remote.
Press X-FADE.
“X-FADE” appears in the display.
Each time you press the X-FADE button, the
indication appears as follows:
n FULL n 30 s n 60 s n 90 s n OFF
To control the second player directly using the supplied
remote
Set CD 1/2/3 on the remote to CD 3 which is the same
position as the COMMAND MODE selector on the rear panel
of the second player.
To change the current player each time a whole
track is finished, select “FULL.”
To change the current player at the specified
interval, press X-FADE repeatedly until the
interval you want appears in the display.
To control this player again
Press MEGA CONTROL. The MEGA CONTROL button goes
off and you can control this player.
3
Press · to start playing.
The MEGA CONTROL button lights up while the
track in the second player is selected.
Notes
• You cannot locate a particular point in a track of the second
player using the controls on this player.
• Some controls on this player work on the second player
differently from they do to this player.
To cancel No-Delay/X-Fade Play
Press the corresponding button repeatedly until “NO DELAY”
or “X-FADE” disappears from the display. The current player
continues playing.
Playing Alternately (No-Delay
Play/X-Fade Play)
You can change the method (No-Delay or X-Fade)
during play
Press the corresponding button (NO DELAY or X-FADE)
following the procedure in Step 2 above.
When you connect the second player, you can play
tracks in this player and those in the second player
alternately in any play mode (see “Connecting Another
CD Player” on pages 6 and 7).
Notes
• The play starts from the second player if you start play
while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.
• When one player has played all the discs/tracks in the
player ahead of the other player, the play stops.
• Do not use the controls on the second player during No-
Delay/X-Fade Play. They may not work correctly.
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.
• X-Fade Play: The current player changes at each
track or at the specified interval. You can select the
interval among 30, 60 and 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.
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Recording From CDs
Recording a CD by Specifying
Tape Length (Time Edit)
(CDP-CE415 only)
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.
You can have the player create a program that will fit
the length of the tape.
The player automatically creates a program, keeping
the original order of the disc.
· P
PROGRAM
DISC 1 – 5
The program can contain up to 32 steps (a pause
inserted between steps is counted as one step).
Note that tracks numbered over 20 cannot be
programmed automatically.
· P
DISC SKIP
≠ AMS ±
1
2
Create your program (for side A when recording
on a tape) while checking the total playing time
indicated in the display.
Follow Steps 1 through 5 in “Creating a program
0/)
EDIT/TIME FADE
on the player” on page 15.
A
The
indication appears in the display.
1
2
Press DISC SKIP to select the disc.
When you record on both sides of the tape, press
Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you
start playing until “EDIT” appears and “A” in the
P to insert a pause.
A
B
The “P” and
indications appear in the display
A
indication flashes in the display.
and the playing time is reset to “0.00.”
When you record on one side of the tape, skip this
step and go to Step 4.
3
Press 0 or ) to specify the tape length.
Each time you press these buttons, the display
changes as shown below, with the tape length of
one side following each indication.
A pause is counted as one step
You can program up to 31 steps when you insert a pause.
n C-46 ˜ C-54 ˜ C-60 ˜ C-74 ˜ C-90 ˜ - -. - - N
(23.00) (27.00) (30.00) (37.00) (45.00)
3
4
Repeat Steps 2 through 5 in “Creating a program
on the player” to create the program for side B.
Start recording on the deck and then press · on
the player.
Whenyourecordonbothsidesofthetape, theplayer
pauses at the end of the program for side A.
4
5
Press EDIT/TIME FADE to have the player create
the program.
The display shows the tracks to be recorded. “B” in
B
the
indication flashes in the display.
5
When you record on side B, reverse the tape and
press · or P on the player to resume playing.
When you record on both sides of the tape, press
EDIT/TIME FADE again.
The player inserts a pause, then creates the
program for side B. The display shows the
programmed tracks.
To check and change your program
See page 17.
A
The
for side A and
B.
indication appears while checking the program
When you record on one side of the tape, skip this
step.
B
while checking the program for side
6
Start recording on the deck and then press · on
the player.
When you record on both sides of the tape, the
player pauses at the end of the program for side A.
(Continued)
19
Recording From CDs
7
When you record on side B, reverse the tape and
press · or P on the player to resume playing.
Fading In or Out
You can manually fade the sound in or out to prevent
tracks from starting or ending abruptly.
To cancel Time Edit
Press CONTINUE.
·
P
You can program the tracks you want in advance
Select the tracks before doing the above procedure. The
player creates a program from the remaining tracks.
You can freely specify the tape length
Set the tape length using the ≠ AMS ± control.
Example: When the tape length of one side is 30 minutes
and 15 seconds
FADER
EDIT/TIME FADE*
0/)
*CDP-CE415 only
1 To set the minutes, turn ≠ AMS ±
until “30” appears in the display, then push
≠ AMS ±.
To
Press FADER
2 To set the seconds, turn ≠ AMS ± until
“15” appears in the display, then push
≠ AMS ±.
FADE
Start play fading in
During pause.
lights up in
the display and the Q indication
flashes. The play fades in.
End play fading out
When you want to start fading out.
FADE
You can check and change the program
See page 17.
lights up in the display and
the q indication flashes. The play
fades out and the player pauses.
Note
Fading lasts for about 5 seconds. However, when you press
the FADER button during Music Scan (see page 12), the play
fades out for about 2 seconds.
Fading out at the specified time
(Time Fade) (CDP-CE415 only)
You can have the player fade out automatically by
specifying the playing time. Once you set the Time
Fade, it works twice, that is, the play fades out at the
end of both sides of a tape.
1
Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you
TIME
FADE
A
start playing until
and “A” in the
indication appear in the display.
2
Press 0 or ) to specify the playing time.
Each time you press these buttons, the display
changes as shown below, with the playing time of
one side following each indication.
n C-46 ˜ C-54 ˜ C-60 ˜ C-74 ˜ C-90 ˜ - -. - - N
(23.00) (27.00) (30.00) (37.00) (45.00)
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Recording From CDs
3
4
Press · to start playing.
At the specified time the play fades out and the
player pauses. “B” in the
in the display.
Adjusting the Recording Level
(Peak Search) (CDP-CE415 only)
B
indication appears
The player locates the highest level among the tracks to
be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before
you start recording.
To record on side B, reverse the tape and press ·
or P on the player to resume playing.
Again, the play fades out at the specified time.
PEAK SEARCH
p
To cancel Time Fade
Press EDIT/TIME FADE.
You can freely specify the playing time
See “You can freely specify the tape length” on page 20.
You can change discs during Time Fade
If the play ends before the specified fade-out time, (for
example, when you record CD-singles on a tape) change
the disc. The specified fade-out time is counted only
during playing.
1
Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH.
“PEAK” flashes in the display and the player
repeats the portion of the highest level.
2
3
Adjust the recording level on the deck.
You can fade in to resume playing in Step 4
After you reverse the tape, press FADER.
Press p on the player to stop Peak Search.
“PEAK” disappears from the display.
Note
If you press the 0 or ) button during Time Fade Play,
Notes
Time Fade will be cancelled.
• The portion with the highest level may differ every time
you try the adjustment on the same disc. The difference is,
however, so slight that you won’t find any problem in
adjusting the recording level precisely.
• Peak Search does not operate while you open the disc tray
by pressing the EX-CHANGE button.
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Additional Information
Precautions
Notes on CDs
On safety
On handling CDs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not
touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
• 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.
On power sources
• 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.
Not this way
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the player itself has been turned off.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not use any commercially available stabilizer. If you do,
the disc and the player may be damaged.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On cleaning
On placement
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to
the disc from the center out.
prevent heat build-up in the player.
• 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, remove
the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl
LPs.
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
22
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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.
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.
There’s no sound.
/Check that the player is connected securely.
/Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.
/Adjust the playback level using the LINE OUT
LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote.
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Dynamic range
2 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB
More than 102 dB
More than 98 dB
The CD does not play.
/There’s no CD inside the player (“no dISC”
appears). Insert a CD.
Harmonic distortion
Less than 0.0045%
/Place the CD with the label side up on the disc
tray correctly.
Output
/Clean the CD (see page 22).
/Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on
for about an hour (see page 22).
/Place the CD in the correct position on the disc
tray.
Jack
type
Maximum
output
level
Load
impedance
Over 10 kilohms
LINE OUT
Phono
jacks
2 V
(at 50 kilohms)
General
The remote does not function.
Power requirements
Power consumption
120 V AC, 60 Hz
14 W
/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.
/Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
player.
/Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
/Set the CD 1/2/3 switch on the remote
according to the position of the COMMAND
MODE selector at the rear panel of the player.
Dimensions (approx.)
(w/h/d)
430 × 120 × 393 mm
(17 × 4 3/4 × 15 1/2 in.) incl. projecting
parts
Mass (approx.)
5.4 kg (11 lbs 15 oz)
Supplied accessories
Audio cord (2 phono plugs – 2 phono plugs) (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
The player functions incorrectly.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
/The microcomputer chips may be operating
incorrectly. Turn the power off, then turn it
back on to reset the player.
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Index
Names of controls
R
Index
Recording 19
a program 19
using Time Edit 19
Remaining time 10
Remote control
Repeating 13
Buttons
A, B
CHECK 17
CLEAR 17
AMS 12
4
Automatic Music Sensor. See
CONTINUE
X-FADE 18
DISC 11
8
AMS
Replacing discs while playing
a disc 11
C, D
DISC 1 – 5 11
Connecting
another CD player
Continuous Play
Controlling another CD
player 17
4
S
T
DISC CHECK 11
DISC SKIP 11
EDIT/TIME FADE 19, 20
ENTER 11
EX-CHANGE 11
FADER 20
LINE OUT LEVEL +/–
MEGA CONTROL 17
MUSIC SCAN 12
NO DELAY 18
Number 12
§ OPEN/CLOSE
PEAK SEARCH 21
PROGRAM 15
REPEAT 13
SHUFFLE 14
TIME 10
6
Scanning. See Music Scan
Searching. See Locating
Select Shuffle Play 14
Shuffle Play 14
8
X-Fade Play 18
E
5
Editing. See Recording
Time Edit 19
Time Fade 20
Total playing time 10
Troubleshooting 23
F, G
Fading 20
Time Fade 20
8
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
H, I, J, K
Unpacking
4
Handling CDs 22
Hookups
overview
4
4
L
·
9
Locating
P
9
9
by monitoring 13
by observing the
display 13
by scanning 12
directly 12
using AMS 12
while checking the
labels 11
p
0/) 13
0 (–AMS+) ) 18
=/+ 12
> 10 12
Switch
POWER
8
M
Mega Control 17
Music Scan 12
Control
AMS
≠
±
12, 18
(DISC)
N, O
No-Delay Play 18
Others
P, Q
Disc tray
8
Display 10
Peak Search 21
Playback
Continuous Play
X-Fade Play 18
g
4
8
No-Delay Play 18
Program Play 15
Repeat Play 13
Shuffle Play 14
Playing alternately 18
Program 15
changing 17
checking 17
for recording 19
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