The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _________________________ Serial No.
Playing Repeatedly ... 14 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ... 14 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ... 15 Controlling Another CD Player (Mega Control) ... 18 Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ... 19 Recording From CDs Recording Your Own Program ... 20 Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit) (CDP-CE515 only) ...
Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and –...
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When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector, noise may occur when you play CD software other than music, such as a CD-ROM. If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1 jack Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 jack. You can simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components.
Getting Started Connecting Another CD Player If you have a Sony CD player equipped with the CONTROL A1 jack and the command mode of that player can be set to CD 3, you can control that player as the second player with this unit. After connecting this unit and an amplifier, follow the procedure below.
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• Do not connect a player other than that you use as the second player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player. • When connecting a second CD player, do not connect the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector of this unit to the amplifier.
TEXT TIME FADE SEARCH Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player. Press POWER to turn on the player. Press § OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.
You can select the disc you want to start playing first Press one of the DISC 1 – 5 buttons. You can adjust the output To stop playback level to the amplifier Z Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– Press p. on the remote.
Using the Display You can check information about the disc using the display. CDP-CE515 TIME/TEXT CDP-C460Z TIME/TEXT Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks Press TIME/TEXT before you start playing. The display shows the current disc number, the total number of tracks, total playing time and music calendar.
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Checking the information of CD-TEXT discs CD-TEXT discs have information, such as the disc titles or artist names, memorized in a blank space on the discs where there is no information on normal discs. The display shows the CD-TEXT information of the disc so that you can check the current disc title, artist name and track title.
Playing CDs Replacing Discs 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. Press EX-CHANGE.
You can extend the playing time during scanning the discs Press DISC CHECK repeatedly until the playing time you want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the playing time changes cyclically. Notes •...
Playing CDs Locating a Particular Point in a Track You can also locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc. To locate Press A point while ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and monitoring the sound hold down until you find the point A point quickly by ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and hold down until you find the point.
To cancel Shuffle Play Press CONTINUE. You can start Shuffle Play while playing Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current track. You can specify discs during Shuffle Play (Select Shuffle Play) You can specify discs during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode, and the tracks on the specified discs are played in a random order.
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Playing CDs Turn ≠ AMS ± until the track number you want appears in the display. The track number being programmed flashes and the total playing time including the track appears in the display. Total playing time PROGRAM DISC TRACK 5 1 3 .
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Press ENTER to select the track. Last programmed Playing order track PROGRAM DISC TRACK STEP Programmed tracks After one second PROGRAM DISC TRACK 5 1 3 . 1 8 Total playing time To program other discs or tracks, do the following: To program Repeat Steps Other discs...
Playing CDs Controlling Another CD Player (Mega Control) This unit can control a second CD player (see “Connecting Another CD Player” on pages 6 and 7). Even when a second CD player is connected, the controls on both of the units will function. When you press the play button on either unit, the operating player stops and the resting player starts.
Recording From CDs 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.
When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing. To cancel Time Edit Press CONTINUE. You can program the tracks you want in advance Select the tracks before doing the above procedure. The player creates a program from the remaining tracks.
Recording From CDs Fading out at the specified time (Time Fade) (CDP-CE515 only) You can have the player fade out automatically by specifying the playing time. Once you set the Time Fade, it works twice, that is, the play fades out at the end of both sides of a tape.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) What You Can Do With the Custom Files The player can store two types of information called “Custom Files” for each disc. Once you have stored Custom Files for a disc, the player automatically recalls what you have stored whenever you select the disc.
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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Press MEMO INPUT to store the Disc Memo. The Disc Memo lights up in the display. DISCS DISC S y m p h o n y N o 1 Repeat Steps 1 to 6 to assign Disc Memos to other discs.
If you have made a mistake while inputting the character To correct the character which has been input 1 Press 0 or ) until the cursor moves next to the incorrect character. DISCS DISC S y m p h e y N o 1 2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs On handling CDs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
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. There’s no sound. /Check that the player is connected securely.
Continuous Play 8 X-Fade Play 19 No-Delay Play 19 Playing alternately 19 Program Play 15 Repeat Play 14 Shuffle Play 14 Sony Corporation Printed in China Program 15 changing 17 checking 17 for recording 20 Recording 20 a program 20...