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 ... 13 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ... 14 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ... 15 Controlling Another CD Player (Mega Control) ... 17 Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) ... 18 Recording From CDs Recording Your Own Program ... 19 Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit) (CDP-CE415 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 R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and –...
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If you press the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote while recording, the recording level will change even when it is preset on the tape deck, etc. 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 in which 5, 50, or 200 discs can be inserted and which is 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.
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Connect the AC power cord of both players to AC outlets. Note Do not connect a player other than that you use as the second player to the 2ND CD IN jacks of this player. Getting Started Getting Started...
TIME 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-CE415 TIME CDP-C360Z TIME Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks Press TIME before you start playing. The display shows the current disc number, the total number of tracks, total playing time and music calendar.
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. EX-CHANGE Press EX-CHANGE. The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear.
Playing CDs 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 •...
Locating a Particular Point in a Track You can also locate a specific point in a track while playing a disc. Press To locate ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and A point while monitoring the sound hold down until you find the point ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and A point quickly by observing the display...
Playing CDs 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. SHUFFLE DISC 1 – 5 Shuffle Play on all discs You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order.
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. ·...
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Playing CDs The program remains even after the Program Play ends When you press the · button, you can play the same program again. The program remains until you erase it or turn off the player If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track numbers remain.
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 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 · 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.
Press · to start playing. At the specified time the play fades out and the player pauses. “B” in the indication appears in the display. To record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing. Again, the play fades out at the specified time.
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.
Repeat Play 13 Shuffle Play 14 Playing alternately 18 Program 15 changing 17 checking 17 for recording 19 Sony Corporation Printed in China Recording 19 a program 19 using Time Edit 19 Remaining time 10 Remote control 4 Repeating 13...