4-209-089-11(1) Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions CDP-CE500 ©2010 Sony Corporation
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
Table of Contents WARNING .............................................................................................. 2 About These Operating Instructions ............................................................. 3 Getting Started Parts and Controls ......................................................................................... 5 Front panel ............................................................................................... 5 Display ............................................
Getting Started Getting Started Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel USB MENU DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 ENTER CD/USB EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP DISC 5 REC USB USB A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets it to standby mode. I DISC SKIP Selects the disc. B DISC 1-5 Selects the disc directly. J Playback operation buttons C (remote sensor) m/M (fast reverse/fast forward) .
Display A Displays the player’s playing status. Notes on the disc number indications B Displays the device mode (CD or USB) (pages 10, 12). • The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc is ready to be played. • When all the tracks on a disc have been played, the semicircle around the disc number disappears. • When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the disc number disappears. C Displays the disc number (pages 10, 16). D Lights up when using CD SYNC (page 13).
Rear panel OUT OPTICAL ANALOG OUT Getting Started DIGITAL L R A DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack (page 9) B ANALOG OUT (L/R) jack (page 9) 7US
Remote A ?/1 (on/standby) (pages 10, 12) Turns on the player, or sets it to standby mode. B REPEAT (page 19) C CONTINUE (page 16) Resumes normal playback (continuous playback) from Shuffle Play or Program Play modes. SHUFFLE (page 17) PROGRAM (page 17) D USB MENU (page 12) Selects the memory to use or audio file/folder to erase. E z REC USB (page 13) Transfers music from a disc to a USB device. F CHECK (page 17) Checks the programmed order. G ENTER (pages 12, 17) Enters the selected setting or item.
* When a file lacks these ID3 tags, the file name, “NO ARTIST,” and the folder name are displayed instead. Connecting the Player Connections Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
Other operations To Press Pause playback Playing a CD/MP3 Disc X. To resume playback, press the button again. Stop playback x. 1 2 Select a folder on CONTINUE repeatedly to display an MP3 disc “ ,” and then FOLDER +/– repeatedly. Playback Press ?/1. Press CD. For operation via the player, press CD/USB repeatedly to select the CD mode. 3 Press Z, and place a disc on the disc tray.
Notes on playing MP3 discs Notes on playing CD-Rs/CD-RWs • A disc of low recording quality, a disc that has scratches or is dirty, or a disc recorded with an incompatible recording device cannot be played on this player. • A disc which is finalized incorrectly may not be playable on this player. 2 Replace discs in the compartments with different ones. The player plays the disc on the left side compartment after the current disc, and then the one on the right side compartment. 3 Press DISC SKIP.
Enjoying Music Using a USB Device 3 Connect a USB device to the USB port. You can play music on a USB device, or transfer music from a disc to a USB device. Also, you can erase audio files/folders on a USB device. USB USB device Note • This player supports only USB flash memory devices that meet the following requirements: – The device is a Sony Mass Storage Class Device complying with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1 or later. – The file system is FAT16/32.
Notes on resume playback of a USB device Notes on using a USB device • The following situations can increase the time it takes to start playback: – The USB device is recorded with a complicated tree structure. – The memory capacity is excessive. • This player does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device. • Resume play is canceled when you turn off the player. • Files and folders are displayed in the order of their creation on the USB device.
1 Connect the USB device to the USB port. USB USB device 6 Press ENTER. Transferring starts. Do not remove the USB device during transfer operations. Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the USB device itself. Wait until “REC” on the display disappears. When using CD SYNC When the transfer is completed, access to the USB device and the disc stops automatically. When using REC1 2 Press CD. For operation via the player, press CD/USB repeatedly to select the CD mode.
CD SYNC1) Music source Folder name MP3 Same as the music source2) CD-DA “CDDA001”3) “TRACK001”4) Music source Folder name File name MP3 “REC1”5) Same as the music source2) “TRACK001”4) 1) In Program Play mode, the folder name is “PGM_xxx,” and the file name depends on the music source (CD-DA disc or MP3 disc). 2) Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned. 3) Folder numbers are assigned serially thereafter up to the maximum 999. 4) File numbers are assigned serially thereafter.
For a CD Enjoying Music in Various Play Modes Plays all tracks/files on all discs (ALL DISCS).1) You can use various playback modes to play tracks/files. Some playback modes are available simultaneously. Plays all tracks/files on the current disc (1 DISC).1)2) Selecting tracks/files to be played In normal playback mode, you can play tracks/ files in sequential order. The tracks/files to be played can be selected. CD Plays all files in the current folder ( USB ).
For a USB device Playing tracks/files in random order Plays all files on the USB device in random order (USB MEMORY SHUFFLE). CD Plays all files on the current folder in random order ( USB MEMORY SHUFFLE).4) Playback In Shuffle Play mode, you can play tracks/files in random order. You can select whether to play tracks/files on all discs (or a USB device), on a specific disc, or in a specific folder. USB SHUFFLE 1) The display for an MP3 disc differs.
2 3 Press PROGRAM. To cancel Program Play mode If a program is already stored, the last item of the program appears in the display. To erase the whole program, hold down CLEAR until “ALL CLEAR” appears in the display. Press CONTINUE. Select the disc/folder. For a CD Note Press DISC 1-5 (or DISC SKIP repeatedly) to select the disc. The selected disc number appears in the display. For an MP3 disc containing folders, press FOLDER +/– repeatedly to select the desired folder after selecting the disc.
Playing tracks/files repeatedly Playback You can play track(s)/file(s) repeatedly. Repeat Play mode can be used with other playback modes. REPEAT While playing or in stop mode, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears in the display. REPEAT (Repeat All): Plays all tracks/files on the disc(s)/USB device repeatedly. REPEAT 1: Plays a single track/file repeatedly. When “REPEAT” is selected, Repeat Play mode changes according to the selected playback mode.
On adjusting the volume Additional Information Precautions Do not turn up the volume too much while listening to a portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is played. On inserting a disc On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Notes on Discs Troubleshooting On handling discs 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. • 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. • Use only round-shaped discs. If you use a special shaped disc (e.g., star-shaped, heart-shaped, or square-shaped, etc.
USB device You cannot start transferring to a USB device. • The following problems may have been encountered: – The USB device is full. – The number of files and folders on the USB device has reached the upper limit. – The USB device is write-protected. Transferring is stopped before it is finished. • You are using an unsupported USB device. • The USB device is not formatted correctly. Refer to the USB device operating instructions for how to format it. • Turn off the player and remove the USB device.
The USB device is not recognized. • Turn off the player and reconnect the USB device, and then turn on the player. • You are using an unsupported USB device. • The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the USB device operating instructions for how to deal with this problem. Files cannot be played back. • The audio file does not have the extension “.mp3,” “.wma,” “.m4a,” “.mp4,” or “.3gp.” • The audio file is a multiple track audio file. • The file is a video file.
Outputs Specifications Jack type Maximum Load output level impedance CD player section Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.006% Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration: Continuous Laser Output: Less than 44.6 μW * This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
