3-865-901-11 (1) Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions CDP-CE335 CDP-CE235 CDP-C591 1999 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 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.
Getting Started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models CDP-CE335, CDP-CE235 and CDP-C591. The CDP-CE335 is the model used for illustration purposes, unless otherwise mentioned. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CDP-CE335 only.
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) (CDP-CE335 only) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) (CDP-CE335 only) 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 (CDPCE335 only) CD player You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Getting Started Hookups 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. CD player Amplifier LINE OUT INPUT Setting the voltage selector (voltage selector equipped models only) Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the player is set to the local power line voltage.
Basic Operations Playing a CD 25 6 CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 REPEAT 43 DISC CHECK OPEN/CLOSE EX CHANGE DISC 4 DISC SKIP DISC 5 AMS PUSH ENTER TIME • See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup information. EDIT/ TIME FADE PEAK SEARCH 1 2 3 CHECK MUSIC SCAN FADER Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player. Press 1/u (Power) to turn on the player. Press § OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.
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 (CDPCE335 only) Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote. You can reduce the output level up to –20 dB. When you reduce the output level, “ATT.” appears in the display. When you turn off the player, the output level automatically returns to the maximum level. Press ·. The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once (Continuous Play).
Playing CDs Display information while playing a disc Using the Display While playing a disc, the display shows the current disc number, track number, playing time of the track and the music calendar. You can check information about the disc using the display. Current disc number ALL DISCS 1 Playing time 2 DISC TRACK 1 1 3 4 5 MIN SEC 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 5 1 56 Music calendar Current track number TIME 1 6 The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played.
Playing CDs Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc Locating a Specific Disc You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc. You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check what discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc. DISC 1 – 5 DISC CHECK · DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP 1 2 3 Press EX-CHANGE. The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it doesn’t stop playing.
Playing CDs Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) control or number buttons on the remote. You can also locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc. · ≠ AMS ± When you directly locate a track numbered over 10 (CDP-CE335 only) Z Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons on the remote. To enter “0,” use button 10/0.
Playing CDs Playing Repeatedly You can play discs/tracks repeatedly in any play mode. REPEAT Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you’ve specified. SHUFFLE DISC 1 – 5 · Press REPEAT while playing a disc. “REPEAT” appears in the display.
Playing CDs Shuffle Play on one disc You can play all tracks on the specific disc in a random order. 1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears in the display. 2 Press DISC 1 – 5 to start 1 DISC Shuffle Play on the selected disc. The indication appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks. Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs and create your own program.
Playing CDs 4 The program remains until you erase it or turn off the player Push ≠ AMS ± to select the track. If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track numbers remain. So, the player plays only the existing disc and track numbers. However, the disc and track numbers that aren’t found in the player or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the rest of the program is played in the programmed order.
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) You can have the player create a program that will fit the length of the tape. The player automatically creates a program, keeping the original order of the disc.
Recording From CDs 7 Reverse the tape to side B and press · or P on the player to resume playing the remaining tracks. To cancel Time Edit Press CONTINUE. You can program the tracks you want in advance Fading In or Out You can manually fade 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 3 Press · to start playing. At the specified time the play fades out and the player pauses. “B” in the indication appears in the display. B 4 Reverse the tape to side B and press · or P on the player to resume playing the remaining tracks. Again, the play fades out at the specified time. Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search) The player locates the highest level among the tracks to be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before you start recording.
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 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 There’s no sound. /Check that the player is connected securely. /Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly. /Adjust the playback level using the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote (CDP-CE335 only). The CD does not play.
Additional Information Index Scanning. See Music Scan Searching. See Locating Select Shuffle Play 11 Shuffle Play 11 A, B AMS 10 Automatic Music Sensor. See AMS T Time Edit 14 Time Fade 15 Total playing time 8 Troubleshooting 18 C, D Connecting 4 Continuous Play 6 E U, V, W, X, Y, Z Editing.
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