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. CDP-CE545 Serial No.
ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ... 4 Hooking Up the System ... 4 Connecting Another CD Player ... 6 Playing a CD ... Playing CDs Using the Display ... 10 Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc ... 12 Locating a Specific Disc ... 13 Locating a Specific Track ...
Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) 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 (or CONTROL A1) jack Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL A1) jack.
Getting Started Connecting Another CD Player If you have a Sony CD player in which 5, 50, 200, 300, or 400 discs can be inserted and which is equipped with the CONTROL A1 (or 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 player.
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Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC outlets. Notes • 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 player to the amplifier.
Basic Operations Playing a CD POWER EDIT/ TIME FADE MENU PHONES Connect the headphones. See pages 4 - 5 for the hookup information. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT TIME/TEXT PEAK SEARCH FADER Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player.
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 play level to the amplifier Z Press ANALOG OUT LEVEL Press x. +/– on the remote. You can reduce the output level up to –20 dB.
Playing CDs Playing CDs Using the Display You can check information about the disc using the display. MENU 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 Selecting the language of the CD TEXT information You can select the language used to display the CD TEXT information when you select a CD TEXT disc with multi-language information. Once you select the language, the display shows the information in the selected language until you turn off the player.
Locating a Specific Disc You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc. DISC 1 - 5 DISC Number buttons ENTER DISC SKIP +/– To locate Press The next disc DISC SKIP while playing a disc The next or succeeding DISC SKIP + repeatedly until discs Z you find the disc...
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 M (forward) or m (backward) and monitoring the sound hold down until you find the point A point quickly by M (forward) or m (backward) and observing the display...
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. DISC 1 - 5 SHUFFLE Shuffle Play on all discs You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order.
Playing CDs Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs and create your own program. The program can contain up to 32 “steps” — one “step” may contain a track or a whole disc. DISC 1 - 5 PROGRAM CHECK...
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The program remains even after the Program Play ends When you press the H button, you can play the same program again. The program remains until you erase it If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track numbers remain. So, the player plays only the existing disc and track numbers.
Playing CDs Checking the track order You can check your program before or after you start playing. Press CHECK. Each time you press this button, the display shows the track (the disc and track numbers) or the disc (the disc number and “AL”...
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You need to Pause Press X Stop play Press x Locate a disc while Turn l (DISC) the second player is display shows the disc number set to Continuous you want, then push Play mode (DISC) Locate a track Press m (–AMS+) M until the display shows the track number you want •...
Playing CDs Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) When you connect the second player, you can play tracks in this player and those in the second player alternately in any play mode (see “Connecting Another CD Player” on pages 6 and 7). Select one of the following methods: •...
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.
Recording From CDs When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press H or X on the player to resume playing. To cancel Time Edit Press CONTINUE. You can program the tracks you want in advance Create a program selecting the desired tracks, then follow Steps 2 to 7.
Fading out at the specified time (Time Fade) 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. Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you TIME start playing until...
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 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,” up to 255 discs. 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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Push l AMS L to select the character. The selected character lights up, and the flashing cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input. DISCS DISC To insert a space Press M. If you have made a mistake Press m/M to flash the incorrect character, then input the correct character.
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) If you have made a mistake while inputting the character To correct the character which has been input 1 Press m or M until the incorrect character flashes. DISCS DISC S y m p h e n y N o 1 2 Press .
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.
Index Index A, B Advanced Mega Control 18 AMS 13 Automatic Music Sensor. See C, D CD TEXT 11 Changing the Disc Names 25, 26 Connecting 4 another CD player 6 Continuous Play 8 Controlling another CD player 18 Custom Files Delete Bank 26 Disc Name 24 what you can do with 24...