Sony CDP-C331 Operating Instructions
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1. 0ccee EENE OANA 8 Locating a particular point in a selection PARTERRE Playing in a random order Shuffle play To play only the desired discs in a random order 10 Playing repeatedly Repeat play ccrscccrrscccsesecscecscee 11 Playing in a desired order Program play c000 Designating the total playing time Time edit Tips ON editing tapes ccccccccccssscccscecceceseresecvcsecceseesere 16 Fading out after a desired duration Time fade 16 Locating the loudest portion of the disc aPeak SCAICN A scischsciccecsscesdsckcosscivsseoedesosedsssecedebdesbvesscess 16 Specifications cercscrsovoceserecevsvocesececocerereracocecececccrcoces T7 Troubleshooting guide essosesssecsssoseoseoocoseoosoceosesococesses 18 Introduction This unit is equipped with 5 disc trays which allow you to choose from a large number and wide variety of selections Any disc at any time can be played using the DISC 1 to 5 buttons Enjoy listening in various playing modes You can select the playing modes among the following Continuous play The entire disc s is played page 7 once Shuffle play page 10 Selections are played in a random order Single selection or disc s are played repeatedly Selections are played in your desired order Repeat play page 11 Program play page 12 Editing your own tapes e You can confirm the total playing time while2. appears on the display The unit repeats all selections of all discs Press REPEAT so that REPEAT 1 appears The unit repeats one selection Playing Repeatedly Repeat Play To cancel repeat play Press REPEAT again REPEAT disappears 11 You can make a program by designating up to 32 steps in the order you want them to be played The unit will play the disc according to your program This function is very convenient for recording on the cassette tape Place a disc with the label side up To play more than one disc press DISC SKIP to turn the disc tra and place up to 5 discs After placing discs press amp to close the disc tray Press PROGRAM so that PROGRAM appears on the display Choose the disc if you program a whole disc see To program a whole disc Press 4 or PPI repeatedly until the desired selection is located Press PROGRAM after the desired selection has been chosen The selection is stored and the blinking number in the window light up 7 To program additional selections from the same disc repeat steps 5 and 6 To program additional selections from another disc repeat steps 4 5 and 6 e You can make a program for recording on the both sides of the tape at one time by performing step 1 to 6 If you program the selections for side B press BB to insert a pause B lights up Pause Total time will return to
3. to insert the plugs firmly into the jacks Loose jacks are for the right channel R and white ones for the connection may cause hum and noise left channel L To Connect to an Amplifier Speaker system To wall outlet Location of Controls Front Panel G9 18 17 16 15 Refer to the pages indicated in for details POWER switch page 7 11 DISC SKIP button page 7 DISC 1 5 buttons page 7 12 lt gt manual search buttons page 9 3 REPEAT button page 11 13 lt 4 lt PP1 AMS buttons page 9 4 TIME button page 8 14 Disc tray page 7 5 Display window 15 PEAK SEARCH button page 16 L6 EDIT TIME FADE button page 14 16 PROGRAM button page 12 gt play button page 7 SHUFFLE button page 10 8 JEB pause button page 7 18 CONTINUE button page 7 9 E stop button page 7 19 Remote sensor 10 OPEN CLOSE button page 7 AMS is the abbreviation of Automatic Music Sensor 6 tareng AS EMASD CREE EA ag gt STE Re ne naan Before playing a disc turn on the amplifier and set the input selector to the CD player position To play more than one disc place up to 4 more discs in the tray Choose whether to play one disc 1 DISC or alt discs ALL DISCS When the playback of all selections of a disc has been finished the circle on the tray number goes off Selection number Elapsed playing time To stop play To stop for a m
4. 0 00 A pause is counted as one programming step 9 Program the selections for side B Repeat steps 4 to 7 or 5 to 7 The selections for side A will start playback To program a whole disc e Using DISC 1 to Alter steps 1 and 2 1 Press DISC 1 to 5 to select the disc AL is displayed on the display 2 Go on to step 5 Using DISC SKIP After steps 1 and 2 1 Press DISC SKIP AL is displayed on the display 2 Press PROGRAM 3 Go on to step 5 The whole disc is programmed as one step To program while observing the disc labels You can program the selections with the disc tray open To play the selections for side B When the selections for side A have been played the unit will pause B lights up l i the tape to the beginning of side B then press gt or The selections for side B will start playback To stop program play Press W The last selection number programmed will be displayed To resume playback press B Play begins from the beginning of the program You can play the same program repeatedly as long as you do not cancel program play or erase the program To cancel program play Press CONTINUE and return to the continuous playback mode The program will be erased Skipping to the next selection programmed Press PPI during playback Going back to the beginning of the selection being played Press lt 4 during playback To cancel all the selections progr
5. SONY Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions tlis CDP C331 1993 by Sony Corporation Owner s Record The mode and serial numbers are located at the rear Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No CDP C331 Serial No To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfe
6. ammed Press W to cancel Notes The playing time for selection numbers higher than 20 will not be added into the total playing time When selections have been programmed for sides A and B the total playing time displayed in stop mode will show the selections programmed for side B and the total playing time for side B 13 You can designate a time and the unit will make 2 different programs of selections each fitting within that period Use this function by designating the length of your tape for editing both sides of a tape Place a disc with the label side up To play more than one disc press DISC SKIP to turn the disc tray and place up to 5 discs After placing discs press amp to close the disc tray Press EDIT TIME FADE EDIT TE FADE EDIT lights up and A flashes 4 Designate the length of one side of your tape To set the minute e Each time i lt gt P is pressed the time changes as followings Press I lt a C 90 45 00 min C 74 37 00 min C 60 30 00 min C 54 27 00 mun Press DPS C 46 23 00 min 7 e To set the seconds press 4q gt gt The time increases or decreases by 10 seconds QO9O0 i ne C 46 i s 7 After 1 second Total playing time can be set up to 59 minutes 50 seconds 5 Press EDIT TIME FADE EDIT TIME FADE The program for side A is completed if LINK flashes du
7. assemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only On operation When the unit is not used turn the power off to conserve energy and to extend the useful life of your unit For detailed safety precautions see the leaflet IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Model for USA If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please contact you nearest Sony dealer Placing Your Unit Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup in the unit e Do not place the unit on a soft surface such as a rug that would block the ventilation holes on the bottom Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Not this way On moisture condensation If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit Should this occur the player will not operate In this case remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates Connections For Correct Connections 1 Turn off the power of each unit before making e Leave a little slack in the connecting cord to allow for connections inadvertent shock and vibration e Connect the AC power cord last i e Cord plugs and jacks are color coded Red plugs and e Be sure
8. choosing the selections to be programmed Program edit page 12 The player can program selections automatically to fit in a desired duration Time edit page 14 You can stop the play fading out at the desired time Time fade page 16 The loudest portion of the disc will be determined and played repeatedly Peak search page 16 Easy to see displa The selection number the playing time the remaining time are displayed by pressing the TIME button And also playing modes like repeat shuffle program are displayed in the display window page 8 Note on the Transit Key The transit key on the bottom exterior of the unit protects the optical system against shock during transportation Before operating the CD player be sure to remove the key by following the instructions on the label and store it in a safe place When transporting the unit replace the key in its original hole and lock it in place Transit key Precautions Installation On safety Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz e Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet Unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it will not be used for a long time To disconnect the cord pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the cord itself e As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to dis
9. d To stop playback Press You can play the same program repeatedly as long as you do not cancel time edit or erase the program To cancel time edit Press CONTINUE and return to the continuous playing mode The program will be erased To erase the entire program Press I once during stop twice during playback The program is also erased when you turn off the unit To include desired selections in the Program 1 Make your own program of the desired selections See page 17 for instructions 2 Follow the procedure as shown on the preceding page Just designate the length of your tape and you need not to subtract the playing time of your program The unit wil place your selections at the beginning of its program and add other selections to fit the remaining time 15 Tips on Editing Tapes The following functions are convenient for editing your own tapes Fading out after a desired duration Time Fade You can have the play fade out at the end by designating the play duration Once time fade is set it functions twice for editing both sides of a tape You can change discs without canceling this function The fade time is preset to 5 seconds To set time fade 1 Press EDIT TIME FADE twice during stop lwo jis displayed in the window 2 Set the desired play duration using K4 lt PP1 and lt P gt buttons e g To set the minutes Each time you press K44 P PI the time changes in the following way P
10. ecording on tape You can use this function in the continuous or shuffle play mode only for a disc which is in play position currently and in the program play mode for the selections of the entire program To set peak search Press PEAK SEARCH in the stop mode PEAK flashes in the window The entire tracks in a disc or program will be searched automatically PEAK lights up and the loudest portion will be played repeatedly for 4 seconds Adjust the recording level on your tape deck according to the peak level Note To go to another disc press DISC SKIP during stop To stop peak search Press W Press i to pause at the first selection To start play immediately Press gt Note on peak search function The unit determines the loudest portion peak level of a disc by searching it at fixed intervals As a result the portion searched may differ from the actual peak level In addition this function may determine different portions as the peak level for the same disc However the difference between the portion searched and the actual peak level is insignificant and will not present any problem in adjusting the recording level Maintenance Cleaning the Cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine Cleaning Discs Before playing clean the disc wi
11. f any disc To select a particular disc Press the corresponding DISC 1 to 5 button To move to the disc tray Press DISC SKIP button next to the current one Locating a Particular Selection Locating a selection in sequence Automatic Music Sensor You can locate the beginning of a selection on the disc being played To locate the beginning of Press kd once the selection being played To locate the beginning of Press PI once the next selection Continue to press until the selection you want is located Locating a Particular Point in a Selection Locating a point in sequence Manual Search You can locate a particular point during playback by monitoring the high speed sound To go back at high speed Keep 44 pressed To go ahead at high speed Keep gt gt pressed Release the button when you reach the point you want To locate at higher speed Press 4 lt or gt gt in the pause mode Search speed will increase three times but there will be no sound Find the desired point by watching the number in the display o Playing in a Random Order Shuffle Play Place a disc with the label side up To play more than one disc press DISC SKIP to turn the disc tra and place up to 5 discs After placing discs press amp to close the disc tray 3 Press SHUFFLE to set to the ALL DISCS mode is QDDOD arn 4 Press to start playback E 10 You can have the selections up to 99 p
12. io from one or both channels Incorrect operation of the amplifier Operate correctly Connect the cords firmly Pu Play does not begin No disc in the disc compartment t disc s in the compartment The player is in the pause mode Press or Ef to release pause Moisture condensation Leave the player turned on for about an hour 18
13. layed in a random order The unit will play all the discs or just one disc you desire Once a selection is played it will not be played again until the random order is completed To stop playing Press E To cancel shuffle play Press CONTINUE and return to the continuous playing mode To change from program or continuous play to shuffie play Press SHUFFLE during program or continuous play The program mode will be cleared and shuffle play will begin from the current selection being played What is this indication rT This indication appears while the player is shuffling l j the selections To Play only the Desired Disc in a Random Order 1 Press SHUFFLE to set to the 1 DISC mode 2 Select the desired disc number with the DISC 1 to 5 buttons The unit starts playback automatically To cancel a disc which you have selected Press the DISC 1 5 buttons to be canceled A circle will disappear around the selected disc number To put back all discs which you have deleted press E during stop mode Note During shuffle play in ALL DISCS mode DISC 1 5 MUSIC SCAN EDIT TIME FADE and PEAK SEARCH buttons do not function Press before or during play REPEAT in the 1 DISC mode press REPEAT so that REPEAT appears on the display The unit repeats all selections of a disc Press REPEAT so that REPEAT 1 appears The unit repeats one selection In the ALL DISCS mode Press REPEAT so that REPEAT
14. n 8 cm CD What is this indication ee IZE Fi mt ok This indication appears when there is no disc at all in the tray 7 The circle shows that the disc which the playback has not been finished yet is loaded Shows the disc number to be played back or being played back Disc number Music calendar Total playing time Total number of the selection in the disc Information Display When the disc tray is closed by pressing amp the total number of selections and the total playing time of the disc to be played are displayed for a tew seconds if you press TIME during stop the total number of selections and the total playing time of the disc to be played can be displayed Each time you press TIME during play the display changes to give you the following information Elapsed time in a selection automatically displayed when play begins Remaining time in the selection indication will appear in the display window instead of the actual time if a selection numbered 21 or higher is selected Remaining time of the disc Notes e Total remaining time is only available during continuous mode It will not be displayed by pressing the TIME button during program or shuffle mode Total remaining time will be displayed if time fade is set during program or shuffle mode Selecting a Desired Disc By using the DISC 1 to 5 buttons or the DISC SKIP button during play you can locate the beginning o
15. oment during play press i Press or Bll to resume play To stop play press W To stop play and open the tray press amp To start playing from the immediate beginning of a selection Press Ef in the stop mode The unit enters the pause mode at the immediate beginning of the selection Press or Bi to start piaying the selection from the immediate beginning This function is convenient when recording as it eliminates the seconds prior to the start of selections You cannot use this function in the program play mode Caution on adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume 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 Note The tray number of an empty tray will be displayed until the empty tray number is set to play Once it is recognized as empty it will disappear Notes on handling discs e To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface e Do not stick paper or tape on the disc T amp e Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as temperature may rise considerably After playing store the disc in its case To play an 8 cm 3 inch CD Place it on the inner circle of the tray If the disc is provided with an adaptor first remove it Do not put a normal CD 12 cm 5 inch on top of a
16. rence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE THIS APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS SET OUT IN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS DET SENS a es oe Table of eS Introduction sescsccccoseccccevececcesenseseecezssoyesessseesecrsersetsessseseeee 3 Front panel sccocsrersccererecceseres EAE EE AA 6 Playing a disc Continuous play ccccsscscsccssssecsscceves 7 Information display
17. ress iq Press PPI C C 90 45 00 min C 46 23 00 min z C 74 37 00 min C 60 30 00 min C 54 27 00 min To set the seconds press lt P gt The time increases or decreases by 10 seconds Note The desired play duration can be set up to 59 minutes 50 seconds 3 To start play press gt After the designated time play fades out and pauses Tape side B lights up Press fi or B to resume playing for the other side of the tape When the play fades out for the second time the unit pauses and the time fade function is canceled When playback of a disc ended before the designated playing time The time fade function will remain effective even for a new disc s added for the remaining playing time originally designated and the fade out starts in accordance with the initially set fade time To cancel time fade Time fade will be canceled when EDIT TIME FADE is pressed once again lt P gt manual search is pressed during play To display the time remaining until the time set Press TIME twice If the PEAK SEARCH is pressed after setting time fade time fade is released but peak search is kept active 16 Locating the loudest portion of the disc Peak Search The unit will scan a disc from beginning to end and determine the loudest portion peak level of the disc and then play that portion repeatedly This function will make it easier for you to adjust to the optimum level when r
18. ring side B program see To add selection s on the next page osen selections Last of programmed selection Total playing time Pres EDIT TIME FADE once more to make a program for the other side of your tape If LINK flashes see To add selection s To add selection s LINK After all selections on the disc have been programmed if there is the selection that fit in the remaining time LINK and the selection numbers will flash D2 he ee Wass m mam j 1845 E To add selection press EDIT TIME FADE again A program wil be made automatically to fit the playing time as close as possible to the reamining time If the remaining time can contain other selection s LINK and the selection number keep flashing When LINK flashes if the disc is changed by another disc the new selection number s on the new disc that fit in the remaining time will flash EDIT disappears when the playing time becomes equal to the designated time Whether LINK is flashing or not you can change the disc by another disc and choose selection s to fit the remaining time To play the program Press W The selections for side A will be played and then the unit will pause B lights up in the tape side indicator Set the tape to the beginning of side B then press B or IDL The selections for side B will be played Note Playback can be performed when EDIT is displaye
19. th the cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Specifications System Laser Wavelength Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Dynamic range Harmonic distortion Channel separation Wow and flutter Outputs General Power requirements Power consumption Compact disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser 780 790 nm 2 Hz 20 kHz 1 5 dB More than 90 dB More than 90 dB Less than 0 01 1 kHz More than 85 dB 1 kHz Below measurable limit LINE OUT phono jacks Output level 2 V at 50 kilohms Load impedance over 10 kilohms 120 V AC 60Hz 12 W Dimensions Approx 430 x 125 x 385 mm w h d 17 x 5 x 15 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 6 kg 13 Ibs 4 02 net Supplied accessories Audio signal connecting cord Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner phono plug x 2 lt phono plug x 2 1 commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for analog discs Design and specifications are subject to change without notice After playing store the disc in its case l 17 Troubleshooting Guide The following checks will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consulit your nearest Sony service facility Before going through the check list below first refer back to the connection an operating procedures No aud
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