3-862-222-11 (1) Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions f CDP-CX53 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 4 Hooking Up the System ................................................................................................ 4 Inserting CDs .................................................................................................................. 6 Playing a CD ................................................................................
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • CONTROL A1 cord (1) (supplied for Canadian models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) • CD booklet holder (1) and label (1) 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 Playing Started CDs Hookups When to use the COMMAND MODE selector When connecting the 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.
Getting Started Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Inserting CDs You can insert up to 51 discs into this player. Note on placement I/u PUSH OPEN Be sure to place the player on a horizontal place. If the player is slanted, it may cause a malfunction or damage the player. JOG PUSH OPEN Playing position Rotary table Loading position 1 Press I/u to turn on the player. 2 Open the front cover by pushing PUSH OPEN of the cover.
Getting Playing Started CDs The disc number at the loading position appears in the display.* As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number changes. ALL DISC S 1 d1 SC 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 Close the front cover by pushing PUSH OPEN of the cover until it clicks. 8 20 CD 1 Disc number You can play the disc you want independently by using the Plus One function. When using this function, insert the disc into the PLUS ONE slot. For details, see “Playing Your Favorite Disc Independently” on page 15.
Basic Operations Playing a CD 2 3 5 4/5 STANDBY PUSH OPEN DISC I/u PUSH ENTER PLAY MODE REPEAT BLOCK FILE 1 BLOCK 3 2 4 5 CHECK CLEAR PLUS ONE • See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup information. • Make sure you have inserted the discs correctly as indicated on page 6. • You can play all the tracks on a disc in the original order (Continuous Play). You can also play up to 51 discs consecutively.
Basic Operations 5 When you turn off the player by pressing the I/u (standby mode) Display information while playing a disc While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc number, track number, playing time of the track and the next disc number. Next disc number Current disc number 1 ALL DISC S DISC TRACK 20 1 2 3 MIN 4 5 SEC 6 7 38 0 28 CD 1 Current track number 8 NEXT DISC Playing time of the track To stop playback Press p.
Playing CDs Locating a Specific Disc · JOG 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 until the disc number you want appears in the display. Next disc number 1 ALL DISC S DISC TRACK 20 1 2 3 MIN 4 5 SEC 0 28 CD 1 6 7 8 NEXT DISC 38 After the current disc is played, the next disc you have specified starts playing.
Getting Playing Started CDs Playing Repeatedly You can play discs/tracks repeatedly in any play mode. REPEAT Number buttons >10 =/+ 0/) Press REPEAT while playing a disc. “REPEAT” appears in the display.
Playing CDs Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” the tracks and play in random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you specified. PLAY MODE · Playing all tracks on a specfied disc in random order 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC” and “SHUFFLE” appear in the display. When using the remote, press SHUFFLE twice. 2 Turn the JOG dial until the disc number you want appears in the display.
Getting Playing Started CDs Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 4 Push the JOG dial. The track being programmed 1 You can arrange the order of the tracks and/or discs to create your own program and the program is stored automatically. A␣ program can contain up to 32 “steps” — one “step” may contain a track or a whole disc. You can make a program using the controls on the remote as well as ones on the player. However, the programming procedures are different.
Playing CDs Creating a program using the remote Checking the programmed order You can check your program before or after you start playing. PROGRAM DISC Number buttons ENTER >10 Press CHECK. Each time you press this button, the display shows the disc and track number of each step in the programmed order. (When a whole disc is programmed as one step, “AL” appears instead of the track number.) After the last step in the program, the display shows “End” and returns to the original display.
Getting Playing Started CDs Playing Your Favorite Disc Independently (Plus One Play) When you insert a disc into the PLUS ONE slot, you can play the disc independently from other discs. The play mode you have selected (except for Program Play) remains active even if you use this function. PLUS ONE 1 Open the front cover. 2 Press PLUS ONE. The indicator on the PLUS ONE button lights up. 1 d1 SC 2 3 4 5 Press PLUS ONE while the front cover is closed. Plus One Play starts immediately.
Playing CDs Playing Discs in a Group (Block Play) You can classify discs in advance by artists, category, etc. when inserting discs into the slots, and play them only within the group (called “block”) you specified. The player has five blocks, and each slot is assigned to one of the blocks as shown below. Block number Disc slot 1 1–10 2 11–20 3 21–30 4 31–40 5 41–51 1 Insert discs into the slot of the block you want, referring to the table on page 16 (see also “Inserting CDs” on page 6).
Additional Information Playing Additional CDs in Various Information Modes On transportation 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. • When transporting the player, open the front cover then remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off.
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. Specifications Compact disc player Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Max 44.
Index Playing Additional CDs in Various Information Modes Names of controls S Index Searching.
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