Sony CDP CX455 Primary User Manual

Sony CDP CX455 - CD / MP3 Changer Manual

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    4-238-112-17(1) Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions CDP-CX455  2002 Sony Corporation
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    States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDP-CX455 Serial No This symbol is intended to alert the user to
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    unit can play the following discs: Type of discs Label on the disc About This Manual Audio CD The instructions in this manual are for model CDP-CX455. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same
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    and folders: 300 • The CD player can play the MP3 files in a folder whose depth in the folder tree is up to 8. Tip To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file name, input the order by number (e.g., "01", "02"), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on
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    with Another Component Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control 30 Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play 31 Controlling the Player by Another Unit 32 Additional Information Using the CONTROL A1II control system 33 Precautions ...34 Troubleshooting ...35 Specifications ...36
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    remote sensor on the player. Hooking Up the System 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. CONTROL A1II DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) CD player To an AC outlet To Analog output (L) To
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    cause a malfunction or damage the player. Optical cable (not supplied) CD player OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL Digital component DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL Notes • The playback from an MP3 file is not output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. • When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector
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    the procedure below. Be sure to turn off the power of each player before making this connection. To ANALOG OUT CDP-CX455 To 2ND CD IN To an AC outlet To audio output CDP-CX355, etc. To CONTROL A1II To an AC outlet To audio input Amplifier What cords will I need? • Audio cord (1) (Use the cord
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    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 player to the amplifier. Changing the command mode of the player MENU/NO JOG Inserting CDs You can insert up to 400 discs into this player. ?/1 OPEN/CLOSE JOG
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    or stickers, etc. to CDs. If seals or stickers, etc. are attached to a CD, the player may not operate properly and the player or the disc may be damaged. Notes • If you drop a disc into the player and/or the CD does not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Make sure the
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    the front cover. z To remove discs easily After following steps 1 to 3 of "Inserting CDs" on page 9, press A (DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When you press A again, the disc returns to the loaded position. If the disc does not return to the
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    up to 400 discs consecutively. Make sure you have inserted the discs correctly as indicated on pages 9 and 10. ?/1 CONTINUE H JOG ALBUM SELECT 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the CD playing position. 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the player. 3 Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS, 1 DISC, or ALBUM
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    a CD recorded with 200 tracks, press >10, then 10/0, 3 and 10/0. Go to a point in a Press m (backward)/M track while monitoring (forward) on the remote and MP3 files on the disc are played back, "MP3" appears in the display. z When you turn off the player The player remembers the last playing disc
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    ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-20***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 Current track number Next disc number Playing time*1 NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Current disc number *1 Each time you press TIME, the display
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    ART. HIT SONG-1 TRACK ART. MIN STEP SEC **** ALBUM GROUP MP3 MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD2 CD3 MP3 file number Playing time NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Locating a Specific Disc NAME SEARCH HISTORY +100 JOG Current disc number *1 Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows
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    JOG dial to find the desired disc. As you turn the JOG dial, the Disc Names starting with the input character appear in the display. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC SONYHITS***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2
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    1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 Next disc number or the Disc Name NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Current disc number 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
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    Playing CDs Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press REPEAT while playing a disc. "REPEAT" appears in the display. The player repeats the discs/tracks (MP3 files) as follows: When the disc is played in The player repeats ALL DISCS Continuous Play (page 12) All tracks on all discs 1 DISC
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    the order of the tracks (MP3 files), and/or discs (albums) to create three different programs. A program can contain up to 32 "steps." One "step" may contain a track (file) or a whole disc (album). You can make programs using the controls on the remote or on the player. However, the programming
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    . However, the programmed disc (album) and track (MP3 file) numbers that are not found in the player or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the rest of the program is played in the programmed order. z You can select the program number (PROGRAM 1,2, or 3) by using the remote Z Press PROGRAM
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    this step and go to step 4. To program an audio track or an MP3 file, skip this step and go to step 6. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-20***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 4 Press ALBUM -/+ until the desired album
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    Playing CDs Using the Timer You can start playing a disc at any given time by connecting a timer (not supplied). Refer also to the instructions for the timer if you need help. TIMER Play mode buttons Fading In or Out You can manually fade the sound in or out to prevent tracks from starting or
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    (see page 13). When you replace a disc with a CD TEXT disc, the disc title of the CD TEXT disc is also stored automatically. Note that you cannot change the Disc Name of a CD TEXT disc. z You can label discs while the front cover is open Labeling discs on the player MENU/NO YES JOG If you replace
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    input. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC S************ ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD YES to store the Disc Name. Erasing the Disc Name 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Labeling discs on the player" on page 23 to select the Disc Name you want
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    Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Labeling discs using the remote Z DISC DEL NAME EDIT /SELECT ./> SPACE CHAR Number buttons ENTER CLEAR 5 To input a letter, press the number button corresponding to the desired letter (indicated beside each number button). The cursor disappears and
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    keyboard's power consumption must be 120 mA or less. Keyboard jack 1 Connect a keyboard to the keyboard jack on the front panel of the player. 2 After selecting the desired disc on the player, press the Enter key. 3 Input the desired characters, then press the Enter key to store the information
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    the flashing cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input. To make a correction Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct characters. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to input more characters. See also "Labeling discs on the player" on page 23 for details. 8 Press YES to store the Artist
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    Name appears in the display. The Artist Names are displayed in alphabetical order. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP MIN STEP SEC MR.SONY****** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 6 Press the JOG dial to assign the Artist Name
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    About CDs (Custom Files) Playing discs assigned the same Artist Name (Artist Play) You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within discs that are assigned the same Artist Name. 1 Select the desired play mode before you start playing. When you select The player plays ALL DISCS Continuous
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    Using the Player with Another Component Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) This unit can control a second CD player (see "Connecting another CD player" on page 8). Even when a second CD player is connected, the controls on both of the units will function. When you press the play
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    dial. 5 Input the new Disc Name following the procedure in "Labeling discs (Disc Name)" on page 23. Note The new Disc Names are stored on this player's memory, so you cannot display them on the second CD player. Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) When you connect a second player, you
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    has played all the discs or tracks in the player ahead of the other player, play stops. • Do not use the controls on the second player during No-Delay/X-Fade Play. They may not work correctly. Controlling the Player by Another Unit When you connect the player to a Sony MD deck compatible with
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    A1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1II jacks, and can be connected to each
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    CONTROL A1II Control System; like "CD Synchro Dubbing." In this case, refer to the Operating Instructions player, open the front cover then remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony
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    this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no sound. ,Check that the player is connected securely. ,Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly. The CD does not play. ,There's no CD inside the player ("-NO DISC
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    disc player Laser Laser output Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Harmonic distortion Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Max 44.6 µW* * This output (17 × 7 1/2 × 21 1/4 in.) incl. projecting parts 8.8 kg (19 lbs 7 oz.) Supplied accessories See page 6.
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    name 27 Automatic Music Sensor. See AMS C CD TEXT 13 Changing Artist Name 27 Disc Name 24 Connecting another CD player 8 system 6 Continuous Play 12 Controlling another CD player 30 Custom Files Artist File 27 Disc Name 23 what you can do with 23 D Disc Name 23 E Erasing Artist Name 28 Custom Files
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4-238-112-
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2002 Sony Corporation
CDP-CX455
Operating Instructions
Compact Disc
Player