4-229-365-12 (1) Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions CDP-CX400 2000 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 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... Connecting Another CD Player ......................................................................................... Inserting CDs ....................................................................................
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for CONTROL A1 ) (supplied for Canadian models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (LR6) 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.
Getting Started Hookups z 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 connect firmly to avoid hum and noise. L L R R INPUT Connecting the AC power cord CD L IN Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL A1) jack. You can simplify the operations 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, 200, 300, or 400 discs can be inserted and which is equipped with the CONTROL A1 (or 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 player. After connecting this player and an amplifier, follow the procedure below. Be sure to turn off the power of each player before making this connection.
Getting Started Notes Inserting CDs • Do not connect any player other than the one used 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 player to the amplifier. You can insert up to 400 discs into this player. ?/1 JOG OPEN/CLOSE Changing the command mode of the player MENU/NO JOG I/1 I/1 Top view of the disc slot Playing position 1 Press MENU/NO.
Getting Started The disc number at the loading position appears in the display. If the disc has a Disc Name (see page 20), the Disc Name appears instead of the disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number or the Disc Name changes. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART. MIN STEP SEC *DISC-20* **** ALL 1 DISC S SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 GROUP PROGRAM 1 2 3 X-FADE DELETE MULTI CD TEXT NO DELAY CD1 CD2 CD3 CAUTION • Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor. The player cannot play an 8 cm CD.
Getting Started Removing CDs After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover. z To remove discs easily After following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 7, 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 loaded position, reinsert the disc.
Playing CDs Operations you way want to do during play Playing a CD You can play all the tracks on a disc in the original order (Continuous Play). 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 JOG H I/1 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 or 1 DISC Continuous Play mode.
Playing CDs Using the Display You can check stored disc information, such as the Disc Names (see page 20) or Artist Names (see page 26), by using the display. Unlike a normal CD, a CD TEXT disc includes information such as the disc title or artist name. The display shows the CD 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.
Playing CDs The information is displayed as follows: • When the Artist Name is assigned to the current disc Disc title of CD TEXT/ Assigned Artist Name • When no Artist Name is assigned to the current disc Disc title of CD TEXT/Artist name of CD TEXT Locating a Specific Disc NAME SEARCH +100 JOG I/1 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.
Playing CDs Locating a disc directly using the remote Z 1 Press DISC. 2 Press the number button of the disc. Note The Name Search function on the player does not work during ALL DISCS shuffle play. Example: To enter number 35 Press 3 then 5. To enter number 100 Press 1, then 10/0 twice. 3 To locate a disc by scanning each Disc Name (Name Scan) Z You can locate a desired disc quickly by scanning the Disc Names (see page 20) in the display.
Playing CDs Specifying the Next Disc to Play Playing the Disc Just Inserted (Easy Play) You can specify the next disc to play while playing a disc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode. You can play the disc that was just inserted in slot 1 by pressing only one button. OPEN/CLOSE While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial. “NEXT DISC” flashes in the display and the disc number or Disc Name (see page 20) changes as you turn the JOG dial.
Playing CDs Playing Discs in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) You can play discs or tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) in any play mode. You can also have the player “shuffle” the tracks and play in random order (Shuffle Play). The player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you specify. SHUFFLE REPEAT JOG H I/1 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press REPEAT while playing a disc. “REPEAT” appears in the display.
Playing CDs Playing all tracks on a specified disc in random order 1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC” and “SHUFFLE” appear in the display. 2 Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number appears in the display. When using the remote, first press DISC, then press the number button of the disc. 3 Press H. 1 DISC Shuffle Play starts. ” appears in the display while the player is “ shuffling the tracks.
Playing CDs 4 Checking the programmed order Push the JOG dial. The disc being programmed 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK Playing order GROUP ART.
Playing CDs Creating a program using the remote Z 5 First press >10 then press the number button of the track. When you select the track number less than 10, press 10/0 first, and then press the corresponding number to enter a track number from 1 to 9.
Playing CDs Using the Timer Fading In or Out 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. 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. TIMER Play mode buttons FADER I/1 I/1 1 Press one of the play mode buttons to select the desired play mode.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) What You Can Do With the Custom Files The player can store four 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 are erased if you do not use the player for about one month.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 4 Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in the display. The cursor disappears and the first space for the Disc Name flashes. As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial counterclockwise to go in reverse order. Changing the Disc Name 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Labeling discs on the player” on page 20 to select the Disc Name you want to change. 2 Turn the .
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Labeling discs using the remote Z To input symbols, press the number button 1 repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display. &!? ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ SPACE DISC DEL CAPS Number buttons >10 ENTER ENTER CLEAR NAME INPUT Characters assigned to each number button ./> Example: To select the letter E Press the number button 3 twice. tD tE Press 3. tF Press 3. Press 3. 1 Press DISC.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) If you make a mistake while inputting the character(s) To correct a character that was input 1 Press . or > until the cursor moves to the incorrect character. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) Grouping Discs (Group File) You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the tracks you want. When you select the disc containing a Delete Bank, the player will play only the remaining tracks. CONTINUE SHUFFLE CLEAR CHECK JOG You might find that too many discs make it hard to find the disc you want. This player has a feature that lets you classify discs into eight groups. Each disc can be put into only one group.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Labeling groups (Group Name) Changing the Group Name You can label the preset group number anything you like, such as a category, using up to 13 characters. Note that you cannot store the Group Name if you have not assigned any disc to the group. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Labeling groups (Group Name)” on page 25 to select the Group Name you want to change. 2 Turn the . AMS > dial to move the cursor to the position you want to change.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Playing discs in a group on the player (Group Play) You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within a group. 1 2 Select the desired play mode before you start playing.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 6 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. Erasing the Artist Name 1 Press MENU/NO. 2 Turn the JOG dial until “ARTIST FILE?” appears in the display. 3 Push the JOG dial. 4 Turn the JOG dial until the desired Artist Name appears in the display. 5 Press and hold CLEAR for a few seconds.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) z You can assign an Artist Name to a disc while the front cover is open Note You cannot assign an Artist Name to a disc when no Artist Name is stored. In this case, “ARTIST FILE” does not appear in the display in step 3 above. 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.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Playing tracks in the Hit List Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) You can store the tracks you play frequently and select those tracks by checking the track numbers or titles (see page 29) in the Hit List. You can put up to 32 tracks in the Hit List. HIT LIST CLEAR MENU/NO JOG 1 Press HIT LIST before you start playing. The HIT LIST button lights up and “HIT LIST” appears in the display. 2 Turn the JOG dial or the .
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Labeling tracks in the Hit List (Hit Title) You can label tracks in the Hit List in either of the two methods described below. To label tracks while in play mode Press MENU/NO while playing a track in the Hit List. “HIT NAME ?” appears in the display. 1 2 Push the JOG dial. The flashing cursor ( ) appears in the display. 3 Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in the display. The selected character for the Hit Title flashes.
Using the Player with Another Component Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 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 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 idle player starts.
Using the Player with Another Component Loading the Disc Names of the second CD player If the second CD player has the Disc Name function (see page 20), 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 2ndNAME?” flashes in the display. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART.
UsingInformation the Player with Another Component Storing About CDs (Custom Files) 3 Press H to start playing. The MEGA CONTROL button lights up when a track in the second player is selected. 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.
Additional Information Precautions Notes on CDs On safety On handling CDs • 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. • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc carefully. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
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.
Index J, K Index Labeling a disc 20 Locating by monitoring 10 by scanning 10 directly 13 using AMS 10 Advanced Mega Control 31 AMS 10 Artist name 26 Automatic Music Sensor.
