Sony CDP-M400CS Operating Instructions (CDPM400CS)

Sony CDP-M400CS - 400 Disc Megastorage® Cd Changer Manual

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    2-546-621-12(1) Compact Disc Player -System Integration CD Player Operating Instructions CDP-M400CS  2004 Sony Corporation
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    to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDP-M400CS Serial No CAUTION The use of optical alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 2US
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    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-M400CS. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same
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    (including root folder and empty folders) • Maximum total number of MP3 files and folders: 300 • The CD player can play the MP3 files in a folder whose depth in the folder tree is up to 8. Tip is recorded, you may encounter such problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions, and noise. 4US
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    Component Connecting Another CD Player 28 Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control 29 Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play 30 Controlling the Player by Another Unit 31 Additional Information Using the CONTROL A1II control system 32 Precautions ...33 Troubleshooting ...34
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    via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector, noise may occur when you play CD software other than music, such as a CD-ROM. Note on placement of the player Be sure to place the player on a flat, horizontal place. If the player is left on a slanted position, it may cause a malfunction or damage the
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    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 1 slot Playing position Rotary table Loading position 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the player. 2 Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. COMMAND MODE 3 Turn
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    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 rotary table comes to a complete stop before inserting or removing discs. • The front cover closes automatically when you press
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    connecting an CAV-M1000ES • Hook up the Audio input/output jack of this player using the audio cable (supplied). Do not use the digital output (optical) a song from a CD or operate the DISC SKIP feature from another device. The function which does not use the player as a Custom Integration will
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    ). You can also play up to 400 discs consecutively. Make sure you have inserted the discs correctly as indicated on pages 7 and 8. ?/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
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    TEXT information so that you can check the current disc title, artist name, and track title. When the player detects a CD TEXT disc, "CD TEXT" appears in the display. DISPLAY TIME Display information of the normal discs Display information in stop mode The display shows the current disc number
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    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 disc, the current disc number is displayed. Display information of CD TEXT discs Display information in stop mode The display shows the disc
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    disc number. MP3 file name*1 2nd NEXT ART. HIT SONG-1 TRACK ART. MIN STEP SEC **** ALBUM GROUP MP3 MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD2 CD3 MP3 file number NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Playing time Locating a Specific Disc NAME SEARCH HISTORY +100 JOG Current disc number *1 Each time you press
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    REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 First character The following characters are displayed as History Mode is canceled. Notes • You cannot edit the playback history. • The player stores a single disc in the playback history only once even if the disc is played
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    GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-38***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 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
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    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 . " " appears in the display while the player is shuffling the tracks. To cancel Shuffle Play
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    CLEAR JOG ALBUM SELECT H l AMS L Creating a program on the player 1 Press PROGRAM until the desired program number (PROGRAM 1, 2, or MIN STEP SEC *DISC-20***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 File number 7 Push the JOG dial. The disc being
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    Playing CDs To cancel Program Play Press CONTINUE. z The programs remain even after file) numbers. However, the programmed disc (album) and track (MP3 file) numbers that are not found in the player or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the rest of the program is played in the programmed
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    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 number SEC **DISC-[*20]* ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 To cancel Program Play Press CONTINUE. z
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    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 second player must be set to OFF. Only TIMER on the master player
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    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 discs with Custom Files The Custom File information you have stored remains, since
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    ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 To make a correction Move the cursor to the Name. Erasing the Disc Name 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Labeling discs on the player" on page 21 to select the Disc Name you want to erase. 2 Turn the l
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    in the display. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 Character type Characters assigned to each number button Example: To select the letter E Press the number button 3 twice
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    SONYHETS***** ALL 1 DISCS SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character. 2nd using the keyboard, disconnect the keyboard then reconnect it to the player and try again. • If the keyboard is not a USA model (shown
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    Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File) You can classify discs by storing Artist Names into the player and assigning them to each disc. Each Artist Name can use up to 20 characters. Once you assign an Artist Name to a disc, you can
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    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. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT
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    Storing Information 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
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    .) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) 1 Connect the players with an audio cord. CDP-M400CS L L R R IN 2ND CD OUT ANALOG CDP-CX355, etc. 2ND CD ANALOG IN OUT L L R R 2 Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini- plug cord. CDP-M400CS CDP-CX355, etc. CONTROL A1II CONTROL A1 For
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    StoUrisnigngIntfhoermPlaatyioenr wAibtohuAtnCoDtshe(CruCsotmompoFnileenst) Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) This unit can control a second CD player (see "Connecting another CD player" on page 28). Even when a second CD player is connected, the controls on both of the units
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    with Another Component Loading the Disc Names of the second CD player If the second CD player has the Disc Name function (see page 21), you can load the Disc Names of the second CD player into this player's memory and display them on this player. 1 Press MENU/NO. 2 Turn the JOG dial until "LOAD
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    set the X-Fade mode and started X-Fade play, you can start X-Fade manually at any point you like. Note that you cannot do this operation while the sound from both players is mixed. Notes • Play starts from the second player if you start play while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit. • When one
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    . Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette deck provide one CD player or MD deck, depending on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details.) Example Amplifier CD player MD
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    System; like "CD Synchro Dubbing." In this case, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the player, open the front cover then remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony
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    , use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no sound. ,Check that the player is connected securely. ,Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly. The CD does not play. ,There's no CD inside the player ("-NO
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    Specifications Compact 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 is
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    See AMS C CD TEXT 11 Changing Artist Name 25 Disc Name 22 Connecting another CD player 28 Continuous Play 10 Controlling another CD player 29 Custom Files 15 Specifying the next disc 15 Storing information about CDs 21 T Timer play 20 Top Artist Play 27 Troubleshooting 34 U, V, W Unpacking 6 X, Y,
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2-546-621-
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2004 Sony Corporation
CDP-M400CS
Operating Instructions
Compact Disc Player
-System Integration CD Player