Sony CDP-CX455 User Manual

4-238-112-11(2) 2002 Sony CorporationCDP-CX455Operating InstructionsCompact DiscPlayer

Getting Started10USThe disc number at the loading position appears inthe display. If the disc has a Disc Name (see page23), the Disc Name appears inst

Getting StartedGetting Started11USRemoving CDsAfter following steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page9, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.z

Playing CDs12USPlaying CDsPlaying a CDYou can play all the tracks or MP3 files on a disc in theoriginal order (Continuous Play). You can also play upt

Playing CDsPlaying CDs13US(continued)Using the DisplayYou can check stored disc information, such as the DiscNames (see page 23) or Artist Names (see

Playing CDs14USDisplay information while playing a discThe display shows the disc and track title alternately.The information is displayed as follows

Playing CDsPlaying CDs15USCD2GROUPNO DELAYTEXTCDMULTICD3SECSTEPMINART.HITART.NEXT2ndSONG-1 ****MP3ALBUMTRACKNEXT DISC2nd PLAYERDISCCurrent disc number

Playing CDs16USFirst characterLocating a disc directly using the remote Z1 Press DISC.2 Press the number button of the disc.Example: To enter number 3

Playing CDsPlaying CDs17USSpecifying the Next Disc toPlayYou can specify the next disc to play while playing adisc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Pla

Playing CDs18USPlaying all tracks (MP3 files) on a specifieddisc (album) in random order1Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC”(“ALBUM”) and “SHUFFLE

Playing CDsPlaying CDs19USCreating Your Own Program(Program Play)You can arrange the order of the tracks (MP3 files),and/or discs (albums) to create t

2USWARNINGThis symbol is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” withinthe product’s enclosure that may be of suf

Playing CDs20USChanging the programmed orderYou can change your program before you start playing.ToErase a track (MP3 file) or disc(album)Erase the la

Playing CDsPlaying CDs21USCreating a program using the remote ZENTERCLEAR>10DISCPROGRAMNumberbuttonsH1 Press PROGRAM until the program number youwa

Playing CDs22USUsing the TimerYou can start playing a disc at any given time byconnecting a timer (not supplied). Refer also to theinstructions for th

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)23USStoring Information About CDs (Custom Files)What You Can D

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)24US4 Turn the JOG dial until the desired characterappears in the display.The cursor disappears and the fi

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)25US1 Press DISC.2 Press the number button of the disc you wan

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)26USz To change the character type quickly while inputtingcharactersPress CHAR in step 4 above. The charac

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)27USClassifying Discs According toArtist Name (Artist File)You

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)28US5 Turn the JOG dial until the desired Artist Nameappears in the display.The Artist Names are displayed

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)29USPlaying discs assigned the same ArtistName (Artist Play)Yo

3USWelcome!Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player.Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughlyand retain it for futur

Using the Player with Another Component30USControlling Another CD Player(Advanced Mega Control)This unit can control a second CD player (see“Connectin

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)Using the Player with Another Component31USPlaying Alternately

Using the Player with Another Component32US3 Press H to start playing.The MEGA CONTROL button lights up when atrack in the second player is selected.T

Additional Information33USAdditional InformationAdditional InformationUsing the CONTROL A1IIcontrol systemThis player is compatible with the CONTROL A

Additional Information34USPrecautionsOn safety• Caution — The use of optical instruments with this productwill increase eye hazard.• Should any solid

Additional Information35USAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the player, use this tro

Additional Information36USSpecificationsCompact disc playerLaser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)Emission duration: continuousLaser output Max 44.6 µW

Additional Information37USIndexA, BAdvanced Mega Control 30AMS 13Artist name 27Automatic Music Sensor. SeeAMSCCD TEXT 13ChangingArtist Name 27Disc Nam

Additional Information38US

Additional Information39US

4USThe playback order of the MP3 filesThe playback order of the folders and files is asfollows:Notes• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is sk

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5USTABLE OF CONTENTSGetting StartedUnpacking...

Getting Started6USUnpackingCheck that you received the following items:• Audio cord (1)• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cordfor CONTROL

Getting StartedGetting Started7USHookupsWhen connecting an audio cord, be sure to match thecolor-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on thecomponents:

Getting Started8USWhat cords will I need?• Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to beconnected.)• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (s

Getting StartedGetting Started9USI / 1Notes• Do not connect any player other than the one used as thesecond player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this play