4-238-112-11(2) Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions CDP-CX455 2002 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. 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.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. About This Manual This unit can play the following discs: Type of discs Label on the disc Audio CD The instructions in this manual are for model CDP-CX455. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player.
*1 ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than three characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight characters. There can be no more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names up to 31 characters long.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking .............................................................................................................................. 6 Hooking Up the System ....................................................................................................... 6 Connecting Another CD Player .......................................................................................... 8 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 A1II) (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 A1II (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 A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack and the command mode of that player can be set to CD3, 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 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 23), 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 9, remove the discs. Then close 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 loaded position, reinsert the disc.
Playing CDs z Playing a CD While the button is off: The JOG dial selects discs. While the button lights up: The JOG dial selects albums. You can play all the tracks or MP3 files 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 9 and 10. ?/1 CONTINUE 5 To play audio tracks, skip this step and go to step 7.
Playing CDs To Do this Go to a specific track directly Z Press the number button of the track on the remote. When you directly locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. Examples: •To select track number 30 on a CD recorded with 50 tracks, press >10, then 3 and 10/0. •To select track number 30 on a CD recorded with 200 tracks, press >10, then 10/0, 3 and 10/0.
Playing CDs Display information of the playing disc While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc number, track number, playing time of the track, and the next disc number. Current disc number or Disc Name etc. 2nd NEXT DISC ART. HIT TRACK GROUP ART.
Playing CDs Display information of the playing disc The display shows the MP3 file name, MP3 file number, playing time of the MP3 file, and current disc number. Locating a Specific Disc NAME SEARCH HISTORY +100 JOG MP3 file name*1 2nd NEXT ART. HIT TRACK ART.
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 Locating a disc searching in the playback history (History Search) Press ENTER to start play.
Playing CDs 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. While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial. “NEXT DISC” flashes in the display and the disc number or Disc Name (see page 23) changes as you turn the JOG dial. When the desired disc number or Disc Name appears in the display, stop turning the JOG dial.
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 Continuous Play (page 12) All tracks on the current disc ALBUM Continuous Play (page 12) All tracks on the current album.
Playing CDs Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can arrange 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 procedures are different. PROGRAM CHECK 4 If the ALBUM SELECT button is off, press ALBUM SELECT.
Playing CDs To cancel Program Play Press CONTINUE. z The programs remain even after Program Play ends When you press H in Program Play mode, you can play the same program again. z The program remains until erased Even if you replace discs, the programmed disc (album) and track (MP3 file) numbers remain. Therefore, the player will play the new disc (album) and track (MP3 file) numbers.
Playing CDs Creating a program using the remote Z 5 Press ALBUM –/+ until the desired album number appears in the display. 6 To program a whole album, press ENTER and go to step 7. To program an audio track (MP3 file), 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 1 Press one of the play mode buttons to select the desired play mode.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information What You Can Do With the Custom Files 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 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 23 to select the Disc Name you want to change.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Labeling discs using the remote Z 5 SPACE DISC DEL CHAR Number buttons To input a letter, press the number button corresponding to the desired letter (indicated beside each number button). The cursor disappears and the first space for the Disc Name flashes. Each time you press the button, the letter changes cyclically among the ones indicated beside the button.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) z To change the character type quickly while inputting characters Press CHAR in step 4 above. The character on the cursor changes to the first character of each character type. Each time you press CHAR, the character type changes as follows: tA ta t0 t' t (space) Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard You can store the Disc Name for each disc, one by one, using an IBM-compatible PC keyboard* (not supplied).
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 enjoy Continuous, Shuffle, or Repeat Play within discs assigned same Artist Name and you can search for the desired disc easily. You can also store a category name instead of an Artist Name.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) z You can also erase the Artist Name while assigning the Artist Name 1 In step 2 above, turn the JOG dial until the Artist Name you want to erase appears in the display, then push the JOG dial. 2 Turn the l AMS L dial to move the cursor to the first character, then press and hold CLEAR until all the characters are erased. 3 Press YES. The Artist Name and “ARTIST ERASE?” appear alternately in the display. 4 Press YES. The Artist Name is erased.
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. Playing discs assigned the same Artist Name with onetouch of a TOP ARTIST button (Top Artist Play) It is required to assign an Artist Name to each TOP ARTIST 1 to 8 buttons beforehand.
Using the Player with Another Component Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) COMMAND MODE selector 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 button on either unit, the operating player stops and the idle player starts. Make sure that “2nd DETECTED” appears in this player’s display after turning on both players.
UsingInformation the Player with Another Component Storing About CDs (Custom Files) Loading the Disc Names of the second CD player If the second CD player has the Disc Name function (see page 23), 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.
Using the Player with Another Component 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 Additional Information Example Using the CONTROL A1II control system This player is compatible with the CONTROL A1II Control System. The CONTROL A1II control system was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals that enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems.
Additional Information Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the CD and the recording component. 1 Set the source selector on the amplifier (or receiver) to the CD. 2 Set the CD to playing pause mode (make sure both the H and X indicators light together). 3 Set the recording component to recording pause mode. 4 Press X on the deck. The CD is automatically released from pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter.
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. The CD does not play. ,There’s no CD inside the player (“–NO DISC–” appears). Insert a CD. ,Insert the CD with the label side facing right.
Additional Information Specifications 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. Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB More than 108 dB More than 87 dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.
Index Additional Information MP3 file 3 Buttons N, O A, B Advanced Mega Control 30 AMS 13 Artist name 27 Automatic Music Sensor.
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