Sony CDP CX55 User Manual

3-859-801-11 (1)  
Operating Instructions  
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CDP-CX55  
1997 by Sony Corporation  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Getting Started  
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 4  
Hooking Up the System ..................................................................................................... 4  
Connecting Another CD Player ........................................................................................ 6  
Inserting CDs ....................................................................................................................... 7  
Playing a CD ......................................................................................................................... 10  
Playing CDs  
Using the Display ............................................................................................................ 12  
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................. 13  
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ................................................................................... 15  
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................ 15  
Playing Repeatedly ........................................................................................................... 16  
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 16  
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play).............................................................. 17  
Looping Part of a Disc (Loop) Z ................................................................................... 19  
Playing Your Favorite Disc Independently (Plus One Play) ...................................... 19  
Controlling Another CD Player (Mega Control).......................................................... 20  
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/ X-Fade Play) ..................................................... 21  
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)  
What You Can Do With the Custom Files .................................................................... 22  
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)............................................................................................ 22  
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ............................................................................ 25  
Additional Information  
Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 26  
Notes on CDs ..................................................................................................................... 26  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 27  
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 27  
Index........................................................................................................................... Back cover  
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Unpacking  
Hooking Up the System  
Check that you received the following items:  
• Audio cord (1)  
Overview  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)  
• CD booklet holder (1)  
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.  
DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
COMMAND S-LINK/  
How to use the CD booklet holder  
MODE  
CONTROL A1  
The CD booklet holder helps you locate the disc easily.  
After you have inserted discs into the player, you can put  
the CD booklet (which comes with a CD) into the  
supplied holder.  
CD player  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
You can control the player using the supplied remote.  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the +  
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it  
at the remote sensor g on the player.  
To an AC outlet  
To line output (R)  
To line output (L)  
To audio input  
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?  
Audio cord (1) (supplied)  
place.  
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,  
particularly when replacing the batteries.  
White  
(L)  
Red  
(R)  
White  
(L)  
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or  
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.  
Red  
(R)  
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When using another Sony CD player together with  
this player  
Hookups  
When connecting the 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.  
You can make the supplied remote effective only for this  
player.  
When using the player equipped with the  
COMMAND MODE selector:  
Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this player to  
CD 1 and 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.  
Amplifier  
CD player  
INPUT  
2ND  
LINE  
CD  
When using the player not equipped with the  
COMMAND MODE selector:  
CD  
IN  
OUT  
L
L
The command mode of the player without the  
COMMAND MODE selector is set to CD 1. Set the  
COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD 2,  
and set the CD 1/ 2/ 3 switch on the remote to CD 2.  
R
R
• If you have a digital component such as a digital  
amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD  
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
connector using an optical cable (not supplied). Take off the  
cap and plug in the optical cable.  
Setting the voltage selector (voltage  
selector equipped models only)  
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the  
player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set  
the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver  
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
POC-15  
Optical cable (not supplied)  
CD player  
Digital component  
DIGITAL INPUT  
110 - 120 V  
220 - 240 V  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
Note  
Connecting the AC power cord  
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.  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
Note on placement  
If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1  
jack  
Be sure to place the player on a horizontal place.  
If the player is slanted, it may cause malfunction or  
damage the player.  
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.  
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What cords will I need?  
Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be  
Connecting Another CD Player  
connected.)  
CONTROL A1 cord (1) (not supplied)  
If you have a Sony CD player 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-CX55  
LINE OUT  
2ND  
LINE  
CD  
IN  
OUT  
L
COMMAND  
To LINE OUT  
L
MODE  
R
CDP-CX55  
R
2
Connect the players with a CONTROL A1 cord.  
CDP-CX200, etc.  
CDP-CX55  
S-LINK  
CONTROL A1  
CONTROL A1  
To an AC outlet  
To 2ND CD IN  
To S-LINK/CONTROL A1  
For details on this connection, refer to the  
supplementary “CONTROL-A1 Control System”  
instructions.  
To audio output  
CDP-CX200, etc.  
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.  
COMMAND  
MODE  
CD  
To an AC outlet  
1
2
3
To audio input  
Amplifier  
For details on how to operate the second player,  
see “Controlling Another CD Player” on page 20  
and “Playing Alternately” on page 21.  
4
Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC  
outlets.  
: Signal flow  
To an AC outlet  
Notes  
Do not connect a player other than that you use as the  
second player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player.  
When connecting a second CD player, do not connect the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of this unit to the  
amplifier.  
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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 display).  
Inserting CDs  
You can insert up to 51 discs into this player.  
Front cover  
POWER  
JOG  
Disc number  
Disc slot at the loading position  
The disc number at the loading position appears in  
the display.* If the disc has the Disc Memo (see  
page 22), the Disc Memo appears instead of the  
disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc  
number or the Disc Memo changes.  
Playing position  
Rotary table  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
Loading position  
*DISC-2O*  
2O  
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
Disc number or the Disc Memo  
Open the front cover by pushing the right edge of  
the cover.  
You can play the disc you want independently by  
using the Plus One function. When using this  
function, insert the disc into the PLUS ONE slot.  
For details, see “Playing Your Favorite Disc  
Independently” on page 19.  
* If you have already inserted discs, the disc number at  
the playing position appears. When you turn the JOG  
dial, the displayed disc number changes to the one at  
the loading position.  
Front cover  
(Continued)  
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The supplied CD booklet holder helps you locate a  
disc  
4
Insert a disc with the label side facing right.  
You can store up to 50 CD booklets.  
Notes  
Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at  
a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put  
in straight, it may damage the player or the disc.  
Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop  
before inserting or removing discs.  
Notes  
Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor (CSA-8). It  
may damage the player.  
Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to CDs. It may  
damage the player or the disc.  
If you drop a disc into the player and the CD wont go into  
the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
When transporting the player, remove all discs from the  
player.  
With the label side  
facing right  
After inserting the disc, you can input the original  
disc titles instead of the disc numbers (see  
“Labeling Discs” on page 22) to locate it easily  
when you start playing.  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
SONYHITS  
2O  
5
6
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert more discs.  
Close the front cover by pushing the right edge of  
the cover until it clicks.  
The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the  
loading position is set to the playing position.  
Always close the front cover except when you  
insert or remove discs.  
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Removing CDs  
After following Steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page  
7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.  
Note  
The disc being played does not come to the loading position if  
you open the front cover during playback. (The disc number  
flashes in the display.)  
If you want to remove the disc being played, push the JOG  
dial after opening the front cover. The disc comes to the  
loading position. Remove the disc after the rotary table comes  
to a complete stop.  
9
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
Pla yin g a CD  
2
3 4/5  
PUSH OPEN  
DISC/CHARACTER  
TIME/TEXT  
POWER  
INPUT  
SEARCH  
PUSH ENTER  
X-FADE  
CONTNUE  
SHUFFLE  
PROGRAM  
REPEAT  
CHECK  
CLEAR  
NO DELAY  
PLUS ONE  
MEGA  
CONTROL  
See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup  
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.  
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
information.  
1
Make sure you have inserted the  
discs correctly as indicated on  
page 7.  
2
You can play all the tracks on a  
disc in the original order  
Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous  
Play mode.  
Each time you press CONTINUE, “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC”  
appears in the display.  
(Continuous Play). You can also  
play up to 51 discs  
consecutively.  
3
You can turn on the player  
by pressing POWER on the  
remote Z  
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.  
1 DISC  
Only one disc you have selected  
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or the Disc Memo (see  
page 22) you want appears in the display to select the first disc  
(ALL DISCS) or the disc you want (1 DISC).  
4
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
*DISC-2O*  
2O  
10  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
Push the JOG dial to start playing.  
The selected disc is set to the playing position, and the player  
plays all the discs from the selected one (ALL DISCS) or all the  
tracks once (1 DISC).  
5
Adjust the volume on the amplifier.  
When you turn off the player  
The player remembers the  
last playing disc and the  
play mode (Continuous,  
Shuffle (see page 16) or  
Program (see page 17)).  
When you turn on the  
To stop playback  
Press p.  
Front cover  
·
JOG  
player again, therefore, the  
player plays the same disc in  
the same play mode.  
PUSH OPEN  
DISC/CHARACTER  
TIME/TEXT  
INPUT  
POWER  
SEARCH  
PUSH ENTER  
X-FADE  
CONTINUE  
SHUFFLE  
PROGRAM  
REPEAT  
CHECK  
CLEAR  
NO DELAY  
PLUS ONE  
MEGA  
CONTROL  
≠/±  
P p  
To  
You need to  
Press P  
Pause  
Resume playing after pause  
Go to the next disc  
Press P or ·  
Press DISC SKIP + once.  
Hold down the button to skip discs.  
Go back to the preceding disc  
Press DISC SKIP – once.  
Hold down the button to skip discs.  
Go to the next track  
Press ±  
Go back to the preceding track  
Stop playing and remove the disc  
Press ≠  
Open the front cover, then push the JOG  
dial  
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Pla yin g 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 next disc number.  
You can check information about the disc using the  
display.  
JOG  
TIME/TEXT  
Next disc number  
Current disc number  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
TRACK  
MIN  
SEC  
NEXT DISC  
2O 1 O.28 38  
Playing time of the track  
Current track number  
p
Checking the information of CD-TEXT discs  
CD-TEXT discs have information, such as the disc titles  
or artist names, memorized in a blank space on the  
discs where there is no information on normal discs.  
The display shows the CD-TEXT information of the  
disc so that you can check the current disc title, track  
title and artist name. When you select a CD-TEXT disc,  
the “CD-TEXT” indication lights up in the display.  
TIME/TEXT  
Display information before you start playing  
The display shows the disc title. When you press  
TIME/ TEXT, the artist name scrolls in the display. If  
you press TIME/ TEXT again, the display shows the  
current disc number, total number of tracks and total  
playing time of the disc. The display shows the disc  
title again after a while.  
HIGH-LIGHT  
Checking the total number and playing  
time of the tracks  
CD-TEXT  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
Select the disc you want to check, and push the JOG  
dial in the Continuous Play mode. As the player starts  
play automatically, press p to stop, and then  
TIME/ TEXT.  
SONYHITS  
The display shows the current disc number, total  
number of tracks and total playing time of the disc.  
Disc number  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
TRACK  
MIN  
SEC  
2O 1O 6O.48 2O  
Total number of tracks Total playing time  
When you want to check another disc  
Press DISC SKIP on the remote in the stop mode to select  
the disc you want to check. The total number of tracks  
and the total playing time of the selected disc appear for  
a while.  
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Pla yin g CDs  
Display information w hile playing a disc  
Each time you press TIME/ TEXT, the display shows  
the information as shown below.  
Locating a Specific Disc  
SEARCH  
JOG  
The current disc  
CD-TEXT  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
number, track  
number and  
playing time  
appear.  
TRACK  
MIN  
SEC  
12 1 1.52  
Press TIME/TEXT.  
CD-TEXT  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
≠/±  
The current track  
title appears.  
TRACK  
HitechBlues  
This information also appears when  
the player locates the track.  
Press TIME/TEXT.  
DISC  
To play disc highlights Z  
Some CD-TEXT discs have a feature to play only the  
Number  
buttons  
highlights of the discs.  
Press HIGH-LIGHT on the remote to start playing disc  
highlights in the stop mode.  
ENTER  
>10  
The indicator on the · button flashes while playing disc  
highlights.  
MEMO SCAN  
If you press HIGH-LIGHT while selecting discs without this  
feature, “NO HIGHLIGHT” appears in the display.  
·
Selecting a disc on the player  
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number or Disc Memo  
(see page 22) you want appears in the display. Push the  
JOG dial to start play.  
Selecting a disc directly using the remote  
1
Press DISC.  
2
Press the number button of the disc.  
Example: To enter number 35  
Press >10 first, then 3 and 5.  
3
Press ENTER to start play.  
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Each time you press / ±, the characters  
appear in the following order.  
Locating a disc by scanning each Disc  
Memo (Memo Scan) Z  
You can locate a disc you want to play quickly by  
scanning the Disc Memos (see page 22) in the display  
and start playing.  
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  
Note that you cannot use this function in the ALL  
DISCS Shuffle Play mode.  
If “NOT FOUND” appears in the display while  
inputting the first character with the ≠/±  
buttons, no disc has been labeled using the input  
character.  
1
Press MEMO SCAN.  
“MEMO SCAN” appears in the display, and the  
Disc Memos scroll in the display.  
Notes  
When searching input characters, blanks and symbols  
before the first character in the Disc Memo are ignored.  
When searching input characters, upper and lower  
cases cannot be differentiated.  
2
Press · when the Disc Memo of the disc you  
want to play appears.  
The disc is set to the playing position, and the  
player starts playing.  
In Program Play mode, the disc will be added to  
the end of the program if you press ENTER instead  
of ·.  
3
4
Turn the JOG dial to find the disc you want.  
As you turn the JOG dial, the Disc Memos starting  
with the input character appear in the display.  
Note  
Push the JOG dial to select the disc.  
In Program Play mode, the disc will be added to  
the end of the program.  
If “NO ENTRYappears in the display, no disc has been  
labeled with the Disc Memo. Try the Memo Scan function  
again after labeling the discs.  
To cancel Memo Search  
Press SEARCH again.  
Locating a disc by searching a specific Disc  
Memo (Memo Search)  
If there is no more Disc Memo starting with the input  
character in Step 3  
The input character changes to the next one when you  
You can search and locate a disc you want by inputting  
the first character used in the Disc Memo (see page 22).  
turn the JOG dial.  
1
2
Press SEARCH.  
“MEMO SEARCH” appears in the display.  
Press ≠/± repeatedly to input the first  
character.  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
SONYHITS  
S
Input character  
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Specifying the Next Disc to  
Play  
You can specify the next disc to play while playing a  
disc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode.  
Number  
buttons  
While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial until the disc  
number or Disc Memo (see page 22) you want appears  
in the display.  
>10  
Next disc number  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
NEXT DISC  
=/+  
0/)  
*DISC-2O*  
38  
After the current disc is played, the next disc you have  
specified starts playing.  
If you want to skip to the next disc right away, push  
the JOG dial while playing the current disc.  
To locate  
Press  
the next or  
succeeding tracks  
± repeatedly until you find the  
track  
the current or  
repeatedly until you find the  
preceding tracks  
track  
To cancel the disc you have specified  
Press CONTINUE twice.  
a specific track  
directly Z  
Number button of the track on the  
remote  
0 (backward)/ ) (forward) on the  
remote and hold down until you find  
the point  
a point in a track  
while monitoring the  
sound Z  
Locating a Specific Track or a  
Point in a Track  
a point in a track  
0 (backward)/ ) (forward) on the  
quickly by observing remote and hold down until you find  
the display Z  
the point during pause. You will not  
hear the sound during the operation.  
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc  
using the ≠/± (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)  
buttons or number buttons on the remote. You can also  
locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc.  
When you directly locate a track numbered over 10 Z  
Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons  
on the remote.  
Note  
If “OVER” appears in the display, the disc has reached the  
end while you were pressing ). Press 0 or to go  
back.  
≠/±  
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Playing Repeatedly  
Playing in Random Order  
(Shuffle Play)  
You can play discs/ tracks repeatedly in any play  
mode.  
You can have the player “shuffle” the tracks and play  
in random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on  
all discs or on the disc you specified.  
REPEAT  
·
JOG  
SHUFFLE  
Press REPEAT while playing a disc.  
“REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats  
the discs/ tracks as follows:  
1
Press SHUFFLE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC  
Shuffle Play mode.  
When the disc is played in  
The player repeats  
Each time you press SHUFFLE, “ALL DISCS” or  
“1 DISC” appears in the display.  
ALL DISCS Continuous Play  
(page 10)  
All tracks on all discs  
1 DISC Continuous Play  
(page 10)  
All tracks on the current disc  
When you select  
The player plays  
ALL DISCS Shuffle Play  
(page 16)  
All tracks on all discs in  
random order  
ALL DISCS  
All tracks on all discs in  
random order  
1 DISC Shuffle Play  
(page 16)  
All tracks on the current disc  
in random order  
1 DISC  
All tracks on the specific disc  
in random order  
Program Play (page 17)  
The same program  
2
3
When you want to specify the disc for 1 DISC  
Shuffle Play, turn the JOG dial until the disc  
number or Disc Memo (see page 22) you want  
appears in the display.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT OFF” appears in the  
display.  
Push the JOG dial or press ·.  
ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Shuffle Play starts.  
Repeating the current track  
” appears in the display while the player is  
You can repeat only the current track.  
“shuffling” the discs or the tracks.  
While the track you want is being played, press  
REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the  
display.  
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 directly select a disc for 1 DISC Shuffle Play  
See “Selecting a disc directly using the remote” on page  
13.  
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You can go to the next disc during 1 DISC Shuffle Play  
Press DISC SKIP +.  
1
Press PROGRAM until the program number you  
want (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3) appears in the display.  
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 “ALL  
CLEAR” appears in the display (see page 19).  
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.  
2
3
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number you want  
appears in the display.  
CD1  
PROGRAM1  
Notes  
DISC  
You cannot specify the next disc to play during ALL DISCS  
Shuffle Play.  
*DISC-2O*  
2O  
Even if you press p or turn off the player during ALL  
DISCS Shuffle Play, the player remembers which discs/  
tracks were played and which were not. Therefore, if you  
want to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play again from the  
beginning, be sure to repeat the procedure from Step 1.  
To program a whole disc, skip this step. Press  
≠/± until the track number you want  
appears in the display.  
CD1  
PROGRAM1  
DISC  
TRACK  
STEP  
2O 3 1  
2O  
Creating Your Own Program  
(Program Play)  
Track number  
4
Push the JOG dial or press PROGRAM.  
You can arrange the order of the tracks and/ or discs to  
create three different programs and programs are  
stored automatically. Each program (PROGRAM 1, 2  
or 3) can contain up to 32 “steps” — one “step” may  
contain a track or a whole disc.  
The track being programmed  
CD1  
PROGRAM1  
DISC  
TRACK  
STEP  
You can make programs using the controls on the  
remote as well as ones on the player. However, the  
programming procedures are different.  
2O 3 1  
2O  
The disc being  
programmed  
Playing order  
Creating a program on the player  
5
6
To program other discs/ tracks, do the following:  
PROGRAM  
JOG  
CHECK  
To program  
Repeat Steps  
2 and 4  
Other discs  
Other tracks on the same disc  
Other tracks on other discs  
3 and 4  
2 to 4  
Press · to start Program Play.  
·
To cancel Program Play  
≠/±  
CLEAR  
Press CONTINUE.  
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The programs remain even after Program Play ends  
When you press ·, you can play the same program  
again.  
4
5
To program a whole disc, skip this step and go to  
Step 6. Press >10.  
CD1  
PROGRAM1  
When you press PROGRAM during Continuous or  
Shuffle Play  
The program will be played after the current track.  
DISC  
TRACK  
STEP  
2O -- 1  
2O  
Press the number button of the track.  
The number you pressed is entered into the  
flashing digit.  
The programs remain until you erase them  
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 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.  
CD1  
PROGRAM1  
DISC  
TRACK  
STEP  
2O 3 1  
2O  
6
Press ENTER.  
Creating a program using the remote Z  
The disc being programmed  
CD1  
PROGRAM1  
DISC  
TRACK  
STEP  
PROGRAM  
2O 3 1  
2O  
DISC  
The track being  
programmed  
Playing order  
Number  
buttons  
7
8
To program other discs/ tracks, do the following:  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
>10  
To program  
Repeat Steps  
2, 3 and 6  
4 to 6  
CHECK  
Other discs  
·
Other tracks on the same disc  
Other tracks on other discs  
2 to 6  
1
2
Press PROGRAM until the program number you  
want (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3) appears in the display.  
Press · to start Program Play.  
Press DISC.  
To cancel Program Play  
CD1  
PROGRAM1  
Press CONTINUE.  
DISC-[ _] 2O  
Checking the programmed order  
3
Press the number button of the disc.  
You can check your program before or after you start  
playing.  
CD1  
PROGRAM1  
Press CHECK.  
Each time you press this button, the display shows the  
disc and track number of each step in the programmed  
order. (When a whole disc is programmed as one step,  
“ALL” appears instead of the track number.) After the  
last step in the program, the display shows “END” and  
returns to the original display.  
DISC-[ 2O] 2O  
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Press and hold LOOP during playback at the point you  
want to start the Loop function, and release to resume  
normal play.  
Changing the programmed order  
You can change your program before you start playing.  
To  
You need to  
To adjust the loop length  
Erase a track or disc  
Press DISC SKIP +/ – while holding LOOP on the remote to  
Press CHECK until the track or  
disc you do not want appears in  
the display, then press CLEAR  
select different loop lengths (LOOP 1–20).  
Erase the last track or  
disc in the program  
Press CLEAR. Each time you  
press the button, the last track or  
disc will be cleared.  
Playing Your Favorite Disc  
Independently (Plus One Play)  
Add tracks or discs to the  
end of the program  
Follow the programming  
procedure  
Change the whole  
program completely  
Hold down CLEAR until “ALL  
CLEAR” appears in the display to  
erase the whole program, then  
create a new program following  
the programming procedure  
When you insert a disc into the PLUS ONE slot, you  
can play the disc independently from other discs.  
When using this function, the player is automatically  
set to 1 DISC Continuous Play mode.  
Front cover  
Erasing the programs stored in memory  
1
Press PROGRAM repeatedly in the stop mode  
until the program number (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3)  
you want to erase appears in the display.  
2
Hold down CLEAR until ”ALL CLEAR” appears  
in the display.  
PLUS ONE  
1
2
Open the front cover.  
Looping Part of a Disc (Loop)  
Z
Press PLUS ONE.  
The indicator on the PLUS ONE button lights up.  
You can repeat part of a disc during playback. This  
function lets you create original recordings.  
CD1  
DISC  
*DISC-PLUS1* P1  
The PLUS ONE slot comes to the loading position.  
LOOP  
PLUS ONE slot  
(Continued)  
DISC SKIP +/–  
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3
4
Insert a disc into the PLUS ONE slot.  
Controlling Another CD Player  
(Mega Control)  
Close the front cover.  
“P1” appears in the display instead of the disc  
number, and the player starts playing the disc in  
the PLUS ONE slot.  
This unit can control a second CD player (see  
“Connecting Another CD Player” on page 6).  
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.  
CD1  
DISC  
TRACK  
MIN  
SEC  
P1 1 O.35  
Make sure “2nd DETECTED” appears in this players  
display after turning on both players.  
To cancel Plus One Play  
Press PLUS ONE. The indicator on the PLUS ONE button  
goes off. The disc number in the display changes to 51 and  
you can play the disc as the 51st disc.  
The controls indicated in the illustration below are effective  
while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.  
Play mode buttons (CONTINUE/  
If you have already inserted a disc into the PLUS ONE  
slot  
SHUFFLE/PROGRAM/REPEAT)  
JOG  
Press PLUS ONE while the front cover is closed. Plus  
One Play starts immediately.  
You can select Shuffle Play mode during Plus One  
Play  
Press SHUFFLE before Step 4 above.  
· Pp  
MEGA CONTROL  
/±  
Notes  
Plus One Play will be canceled if you turn the JOG dial or  
press buttons to specify the other disc.  
Plus One Play will be canceled if you press the PROGRAM  
button.  
The PLUS ONE slot comes to the loading position  
automatically if you open the front cover during Plus One  
Play. Do not put your hand inside the compartment nor  
change the disc before the rotary table comes to a complete  
stop. If you do, you may injure your hand or damage the  
disc.  
0/ )  
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 of the second player.  
Current disc number  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
2nd  
*DISC-4*  
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X-FADE  
NO DELAY  
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.  
1
2
Select the play mode you want on each player.  
When you select No-Delay Play  
Press NO DELAY.  
“NO DELAYappears in the display.  
When you select X-Fade Play  
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.  
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 n 60 n 90 n OFF  
To control this player again  
Press MEGA CONTROL. The MEGA CONTROL button goes  
off and you can control this 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.  
Playing Alternately (No-Delay  
Play/X-Fade Play)  
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 page 6).  
3
Press · to start playing.  
The MEGA CONTROL button lights up while the  
track in the second player is selected.  
Select one of the following methods:  
To cancel No-Delay/X-Fade Play  
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.  
Press the corresponding button repeatedly until “NO  
DELAY” or “X-FADE” disappears from the display. The  
current player continues playing.  
You can change the method (No-Delay or X-Fade)  
during play  
Press the corresponding button (NO DELAY or X-FADE)  
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.  
following the procedure in Step 2 above.  
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.  
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St o rin g In fo rm a t io n Ab o u t CDs (Cu st o m File s)  
What You Can Do With the  
Custom Files  
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)  
You can label discs using up to 12 characters and have  
the player display the Disc Memo each time you select  
the disc. The Disc Memo can be anything you like, such  
as a title, musicians 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 will be erased if you do not use  
the player for about one month.  
When you select a CD-TEXT disc  
The disc title is stored as the Disc Memo automatically.  
If the disc title has more than 12 characters, the first 12  
characters of the disc title are stored (see page 12).  
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 Memo of the CD-  
TEXT disc.  
You can store this information:  
You can  
When you use  
Label discs using up to 12  
characters  
Disc Memo (page 22)  
You can label discs while the front cover is open  
Delete Bank (page 25)  
Delete unwanted tracks and store  
only the tracks you want  
Labeling discs on the player  
Where are Custom Files stored?  
INPUT  
JOG  
Custom Files are stored not on the disc, but in the  
players memory. It means you cannot use Custom  
Files when you play the disc on other players.  
If you replace discs you have filed in the  
Custom Files  
The Custom File information you have stored remains,  
since each Custom File information is assigned to each  
slot. Erase all Custom Files (Disc Memo and Delete  
Bank) of the old disc, and then file the new disc  
information in the Custom Files.  
CLEAR  
1
2
Turn the JOG dial until the disc number to which  
you want to assign a Disc Memo 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.  
Erasing all Custom Files of all discs  
When you label a disc with the front cover open,  
the disc number at the loading position appears.  
Turn off the player. While holding down CLEAR, press  
POWER to turn on the player. “ALL ERASE” appears  
in the display, and all Custom Files will be erased.  
Press INPUT.  
The flashing cursor () appears.  
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3
Turn the JOG dial until the character you want  
appears in the display.  
Labeling discs using the remote Z  
The cursor disappears and the first space for the  
Disc Memo flashes.  
As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters  
appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial  
counterclockwise to go back to the previous  
character.  
SPACE  
DISC/CAPS  
DEL  
(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 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) *+ , – . / : ; <  
= > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { |} ⁄  
Number  
buttons  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
MEMO INPUT  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
S
AB  
=/+  
4
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.  
1
2
Press DISC/ CAPS.  
Press the number button of the disc you want to  
assign a Disc Memo, and then ENTER.  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
3
4
Press MEMO INPUT.  
The flashing cursor () appears.  
S
AB  
Press DISC/ CAPS to find the letter type you want.  
Each time you press the button, the letter type  
changes cyclically among capital letters (AB), small  
letters (ab) and numbers (12). The selected letter  
type appears in the right end of the display.  
If you have made a mistake  
Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct  
characters.  
5
6
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input more characters.  
(Continued)  
Press INPUT to store the Disc Memo.  
The Disc Memo lights up in the display.  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
SONYHITS  
2O  
Repeat Steps 1 to 6 to assign Disc Memos to other  
discs.  
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If you have made a mistake while inputting the  
character  
5
Press the number button corresponding to the  
character you want (indicated beside each number  
button).  
The cursor disappears and the first space for the  
Disc Memo flashes.  
To correct the character which has been input  
1 Press = or + until the cursor moves next to the  
incorrect character.  
Each time you press the button, the character  
changes cyclically among the ones indicated beside  
the button.  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
SONYHE S  
AB  
&!?  
ABC  
JKL  
TUV  
QZ  
DEF  
2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.  
GHI  
PRS  
MNO  
WXY  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
SONYH S  
AB  
>
10  
ENTER  
3 Input the correct character.  
Characters assigned to  
each number button  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
SONYHITS  
AB  
Example: To select the letter E  
Press the number button 3 twice.  
To correct the character currently being input  
1 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.  
2 Input the correct character.  
n D n E n F  
Press 3.  
Press 3.  
Press 3.  
To insert a character between the input characters  
Press = or + until the cursor moves next to the  
point you want to insert, and enter the character.  
To insert a space, press SPACE once.  
To input a number, press DISC/ CAPS twice in  
Step 4, then press the number button you want.  
To input symbols, press the number button 1  
repeatedly until the symbol you want appears in  
the display.  
Erasing the Disc Memo  
1
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in “Labeling discs on the  
player” on page 22 to select the Disc Memo you  
want to erase.  
6
Press ENTER to select the character.  
The selected character lights up, and the flashing  
cursor appears to indicate the next space to be  
input.  
You can also go to the next space by pressing other  
number buttons.  
2
3
Press CLEAR.  
The Disc Memo disappears.  
Press INPUT.  
7
8
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to input more characters.  
Press MEMO INPUT to store the Disc Memo.  
The Disc Memo lights up in the display.  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
SONYHITS  
2O  
Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to assign Disc Memos to  
other discs.  
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4
Press CLEAR.  
“DELETE FILE” and “OFF” appear in the display.  
Storing Specific Tracks  
(Delete Bank)  
DELETE FILE  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
TRACK  
You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the  
tracks you want. When you select the disc containing a  
Delete Bank, you can play only the remaining tracks.  
2O 1 OFF 2O  
If you want to recover the track, press CLEAR  
again.  
CHECK  
CONTINUE  
JOG  
5
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to delete more tracks.  
You can recover all the tracks you have deleted  
Hold down CLEAR until “ALL SELECT” appears in the  
display.  
Note  
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
The deleted tracks are skipped even in the Shuffle or Program  
Play mode (when the whole disc containing a Delete Bank is  
programmed as one step).  
1
Press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE before you start  
playing.  
2
3
Turn the JOG dial to select the disc.  
Press CHECK repeatedly until the track you want  
to delete appears in the display.  
CD1  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
TRACK  
2O 1 ON  
2O  
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On transportation  
When transporting the player, open the front cover then  
Precautions  
remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off.  
On safety  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your  
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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.  
Notes on CDs  
On power sources  
On handling CDs  
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.  
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc carefully.  
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.  
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.  
Not this w ay  
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.  
AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
After removing a disc from the disc slot, store the disc in its  
case.  
On placement  
Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to  
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 cleaning  
Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe  
the disc from the center out.  
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.  
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.  
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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 is no sound.  
/Check that the player is connected securely.  
/Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Dynamic range  
2 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB  
More than 107 dB  
More than 88 dB  
Less than 0.013 %  
More than 100 dB  
The CD does not play.  
/There is no CD in a slot (“–NO DISC–”  
appears).  
Insert a CD.  
Harmonic distortion  
Channel separation  
/Insert the CD with the label side facing right.  
/Clean the CD (see page 26).  
/Moisture has condensed inside the player. Open  
the front cover and leave the player turned on  
for about an hour (see page 26).  
Outputs  
Jack  
type  
Maximum  
output  
level  
Load impedance  
The remote does not function.  
Over 10 kilohms  
LINE OUT  
Phono  
jacks  
2 V  
/Remove obstacles in the path of the remote and  
the player.  
(at 50 kilohms)  
DIGITAL OUT Optical  
–18 dBm  
Wave length: 660 nm  
/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.  
(OPTICAL)  
output  
connector  
/Set the CD 1/ 2/ 3 switch on the remote  
according to the position of the COMMAND  
MODE selector displayed in the front panel  
display (see page 5).  
General  
Power requirements  
Where purchased  
USA/Canada  
Australia  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
The player functions incorrectly.  
240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
220 V – 230 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
/The microcomputer chips may be operating  
incorrectly. Disconnect the AC power cord, then  
connect it back to the wall outlet to reset the  
player.  
UK  
Other countries  
110 V – 120 V or 220 V – 240 V  
AC, adjustable, 50/ 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
12 W  
Dimensions (approx.)  
(w/h/d)  
When the front cover is closed  
430 × 182.5 × 295 mm (17 × 7 1/ 4 × 1 5/ 8  
in.) incl. projecting parts  
When the front cover is open  
430 × 182.5 × 414 mm (17 × 7 1/ 4 ×  
16 3/ 8 in.) incl. projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
5.3 kg (11 lbs 11 oz)  
Supplied accessories  
Audio cord (2 phono plugs – 2 phono plugs) (1)  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)  
CD booklet holder (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
27  
In d e x  
Names of controls  
N, O  
Index  
No-Delay Play 21  
Bu t t o n s  
P, Q  
CAPS 23  
A, B  
Playback  
Continuous Play 10  
CHECK 18, 25  
CLEAR 19, 24  
CONTINUE 10  
X-FADE 21  
AMS 15  
Automatic Music Sensor 15  
Program Play 17  
Repeat Play 16  
Shuffle Play 16  
C
DEL 24  
Plus One Play 19  
Program  
DISC 13, 18, 23  
DISC SKIP 11  
ENTER 13, 18, 24  
HIGH-LIGHT 13  
INPUT 22  
CD-TEXT 12  
Connecting  
4
changing 19  
checking 18  
erasing 19  
another CD player  
Continuous Play 10  
X-Fade Play 21  
Custom Files  
6
LOOP 19  
R
S
MEGA CONTROL 21  
MEMO INPUT 23  
MEMO SCAN 14  
NO DELAY 21  
Number 13, 15  
PLUS ONE 19  
PROGRAM 17  
REPEAT 16  
SEARCH 14  
SHUFFLE 16  
SPACE 24  
TIME/ TEXT 12  
≠/± 15  
Delete Bank 25  
Disc Memo 22  
what you can do with 22  
Remote control  
Repeating 16  
4
Rotary table  
7
D
Delete Bank 25  
Disc Memo 22  
Searching. See Locating  
Selecting a disc 13  
Shuffle Play  
on all discs 16  
on one disc 16  
Specifying the next disc 15  
Storing  
information about CDs 22  
E, F, G  
Erasing  
Custom Files 22  
Delete Bank 25  
Disc Memo 24  
programs 19  
·
P
p
11  
11  
11  
specific tracks 25  
=/ + 15  
0/) 15  
>10 13, 15  
H
I
T
Handling CDs 26  
Hookups  
Total playing time 12  
Troubleshooting 27  
overview  
4
Sw it ch e s  
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
CD 1/ 2/ 3  
5
Unpacking  
4
POWER 10  
Inserting CDs  
7
Ja cks  
J, K  
LINE OUT  
5
JOG dial  
7
S-LINK/ CONTROL A1  
6
2ND CD IN  
6
L
Labeling a disc 22  
Locating  
Co n n e ct o rs  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
5
a specific point 15  
a specific track 15  
by monitoring 15  
by observing the display 15  
directly 15  
Ot h e rs  
COMMAND MODE selector  
Disc slots  
6
7
discs 13  
using AMS 15  
Display 12  
Front cover  
JOG dial 10  
Rotary table  
7
7
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4
Mega Control 20  
Memo Scan 14  
Memo Search 14  
Sony Corporation Printed in China  

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