3-862-359-12 (1) Operating Instructions CDP-CE525 1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the United States – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Getting Started TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4 Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 4 Connecting Another CD Player ......................................................................................... 6 Playing a CD .............................................................
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) 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. 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.
Getting Started Hookups If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1 jack 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 component via the CONTROL A1 jack. You can simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components.
Getting Started What cords will I need? 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.
Getting Started 4 Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC outlets. 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.
Basic Operations Playing a CD 25 CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 6 REPEAT 43 DISC CHECK OPEN/CLOSE EXCHANGE I/u DISC 4 DISC SKIP DISC 5 AMS (DISC) PHONES Connect the headphones. • See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup information. PUSH ENTER INPUT FADER TIME/ TEXT EDIT/ TIME FADE PEAK SEARCH (-AMS+) CHECK CLEAR NO DELAY X-FADE MEGA CONTROL 1 2 3 Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player.
Basic Operations You can select the disc you want to start playing first Press one of the DISC 1 – 5 buttons. 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. When you reduce the output level, “ ” appears in the display. The headphones volume will also change when you adjust the output level. 6 Press ·. The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once (Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Playing CDs Display information while playing a disc Using the Display You can check information about the disc using the display. While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc number, current track number, playing time of the track and the music calendar. Current disc number ALL DISCS INPUT ≠ AMS ± TIME/TEXT Press TIME/TEXT before you start playing. The display shows the current disc number, the total number of tracks, total playing time and music calendar.
Playing CDs 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, artist name and track title. When the player detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD-TEXT” indication lights up in the display.
Playing CDs Selecting the language of the CD TEXT information You can select the language used to display the CD TEXT information when you select a CD TEXT disc with multi-language information. Once you select the language, the display shows the information in the selected language until you turn off the player. If the player cannot read the language memorized in a CD TEXT disc, the player shows “(other lang).” 1 Press INPUT in stop mode. 2 Turn ≠ AMS ± until “SELECT LANG.” appears in the display.
Playing CDs Locating a Specific Disc You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc. DISC 1 – 5 DISC CHECK 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. · DISC SKIP Notes • When you press the DISC CHECK button, the play mode automatically changes to ALL DISCS Continuous Play mode.
Playing CDs 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. Locating a Particular Point in a Track You can also locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc.
Playing CDs When the disc is played in The player repeats ALL DISCS Continuous Play (page 8) All the tracks on all discs 1 DISC Continuous Play (page 8) All the tracks on the current disc ALL DISCS Shuffle Play (page 15) All the tracks on all discs in random orders 1 DISC Shuffle Play (page 15) All the tracks on the current disc in random orders Program Play (page 16) The same program To cancel Shuffle Play Press CONTINUE.
Playing CDs 3 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 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. PROGRAM · DISC 1 – 5 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 in the display. 1 PROGRAM DISC ≠ AMS ± 1 4 2 3 TRACK 5 2 A 5 8 SEC 5 13.
Playing CDs 6 The program remains even after the Program Play ends Press ENTER to select the track. When you press the · button, you can play the same program again. Last programmed track 1 PROGRAM The program remains until you erase it or turn off the player If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track numbers remain. So, the player plays only the existing disc and track numbers.
Playing CDs Checking the track order You can check your program before or after you start playing. 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.
Playing CDs 3 To You need to Pause Press P Stop play Press p Locate a disc while the second player is set to Continuous Play mode AMS Turn ≠ (DISC) ± until the display shows the disc number you want, then push AMS ≠ (DISC) ± Locate a track Press 0 (–AMS+) ) until the display shows the track number you want • To do other operations, use the controls on the second player or the supplied remote.
Playing CDs 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 pages 6 and 7). 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.
Recording From CDs Recording From CDs 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. PROGRAM DISC 1 – 5 ·P Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit) The player automatically creates a program that will fit the length of the tape, keeping the original order of the disc.
Recording From CDs 7 When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing. To cancel Time Edit Press CONTINUE. You can program the tracks you want in advance Fading In or Out You can manually fade the sound in or out to prevent tracks from starting or ending abruptly. Note that you cannot use this effect when you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector. Select the tracks before doing the above procedure. The player creates a program from the remaining tracks.
Recording From CDs Fading out at the specified time (Time Fade) 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 PEAK SEARCH A n - -. - - N n C-54 27.00 N n C-90 45.00 N n C-60 30.00 N 1 Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH. “PEAK” flashes in the display and the player starts scanning the disc searching for the highest peak level.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) What You Can Do With the Custom Files Labeling discs on the player ≠ AMS ± 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.
Locating a About Scene CDs or Track You Files) Want Storing Information (Custom 7 Press INPUT to store the Disc Memo. Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to assign Disc Memos to other discs. Labeling discs using the remote Z &!? ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY >10 DISC/CAPS QZ ENTER SPACE DEL Characters assigned to each number button Number buttons Example: To select the letter E Press the number button 3 twice. ENTER CLEAR nD MEMO INPUT nE Press 3. nF Press 3. Press 3. 0/) 1 Press DISC/CAPS.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) If you have made a mistake while inputting the character Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) To correct the character which has been input 1 Press 0 or ) until the cursor moves next to the incorrect character. ALL DISCS 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 5 DISC Symphe y No1 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.
Additional Information Additional Information Precautions On safety • 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 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.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound. /Check that the player is connected securely. /Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly. /Adjust the output level using the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote. The CD does not play. /There’s no CD inside the player (“–NO DISC–” appears).
Index Peak Search 23 Playback Continuous Play 8 X-Fade Play 20 No-Delay Play 20 Playing alternately 20 Program Play 16 Repeat Play 14 Shuffle Play 15 Program 16 changing 18 checking 18 for recording 21 A, B Advanced Mega Control 18 AMS 14 Automatic Music Sensor.
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