Sony CDP-M333ES Marketing manual

4-229-440- 12 (1)  2000 Sony Corporation CDP-M333ES Operating Instructions Compact Disc Player[...]

2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit [...]

3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4 Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 4 Connecting Another CD Player ...................[...]

Getting Started 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for CONTROL A1 ) (supplied for Canadian models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remo[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 5 Hookups When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to connect firmly to avoid hum and noise. • If you have a digital component such as a digital amplifier, D/A converter, DAT, or MD Connect [...]

Getting Started 6 What cords will I need? • Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be connected.) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (supplied for Canadian models only) 1 Connect the players with an audio cord (see also “ Hookups ” on page 5). 2 Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini- plug cord. Connecting Another C[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 7 I / 1 Notes • Do not connect any player other than the one used 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. Changing the command mode of the player 1 Press MENU/NO. 2 Turn th[...]

Getting Started 8 The disc number at the loading position appears in the display. If the disc has a Disc Name (see page 20), the Disc Name appears instead of the disc number. As you turn the JOG dial, the disc number or the Disc Name changes. You can classify discs by using the Group File function or Artist Name function. This feature lets you easi[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 9 Removing CDs After following steps 1 to 3 of “ Inserting CDs ” on page 7, remove the discs. Then close the front cover. z To remove discs easily After following steps 1 to 3 of “ Inserting CDs ” on page 7, press A (DISC EJECT). The disc in the selected slot moves up and you can remove the disc easily. When [...]

Playing CDs 10 Playing CDs Playing a CD You can play all the tracks on a disc in the original order (Continuous Play). You can also play up to 400 discs consecutively. Make sure you have inserted the discs correctly as indicated on pages 7 and 8. 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the CD playing position. 2 Press ? / 1 to turn on the player. 3 Pres[...]

Playing CDs 11 Playing CDs JOG SCROLL MENU/NO Using the Display You can check stored disc information, such as the Disc Names (see page 20) or Artist Names (see page 26), by using the display. Unlike a normal CD, a CD TEXT disc includes information such as the disc title or artist name. The display shows the CD TEXT information so that you can chec[...]

Playing CDs 12 Locating a Specific Disc JOG NAME SEARCH +100 I / 1 DISC ENTER NAME SCAN H Number buttons >10 Locating a disc on the player Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc number or Disc Name (see page 20) appears in the display. Push the JOG dial to start play. To skip discs quickly Press +100. Each time you press +100, the player skips[...]

Playing CDs 13 Playing CDs First character Locating a disc directly using the remote Z 1 Press DISC. 2 Press the number button of the disc. Example: To enter number 35 Press 3 then 5. To enter number 100 Press 1, then 10/0 twice. 3 Press ENTER to start play. Locating a disc by searching for a specific Disc Name (Name Search) You can search for and [...]

Playing CDs 14 Playing the Disc Just Inserted (Easy Play) You can play the disc that was just inserted in slot 1 by pressing only one button. 1 Open the front cover by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. 2 Press EASY PLAY. Slot 1 moves into loading position. 3 Insert the disc in slot 1. 4 Press EASY PLAY. The EASY PLAY button is lit and the player starts playing [...]

Playing CDs 15 Playing CDs Playing Discs in V arious Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) You can play discs or tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) in any play mode. You can also have the player “ shuffle ” the tracks and play in random order (Shuffle Play). The player shuffles all the tracks on all discs or on the disc you specify. REPEAT SHUFFLE JO G H Nu[...]

Playing CDs 16 Cr eating Y our Own Pr ogr am (Progr am Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks and/or discs to create three different programs that are stored automatically. A program can contain up to 32 “ steps. ” One “ step ” may contain a track or a whole disc. You can make programs using the controls on the remote or on the playe[...]

Playing CDs 17 Playing CDs 4 Push the JOG dial. 5 To program other discs/tracks, do the following: To program All tracks of another disc(s) Other tracks on the same disc Other tracks on other discs 6 Press H to start Program Play. To cancel Program Play Press CONTINUE. z The programs remain even after Program Play ends When you press H in Program P[...]

Playing CDs 18 5 First press >10 then press the number button of the track. When you select the track number less than 10, press 10/0 first, and then press the corresponding number to enter a track number from 1 to 9. 6 To program other discs/tracks, do the following: To program All tracks of another disc(s) Other tracks on the same disc Other t[...]

Playing CDs 19 Playing CDs Using the T imer You can start playing a disc at any given time by connecting a timer (not supplied). Refer also to the instructions for the timer if you need help. 1 Press one of the play mode buttons to select the desired play mode. 2 Set TIMER on the player to PLAY. 3 Set the timer to the desired time. The player turns[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 20 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) What Y ou Can Do With the Custom Files The player can store four 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[...]

21 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 4 Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in the display. The cursor disappears and the first space for the Disc Name flashes. As you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the characters appear in the following order. Turn the JOG dial counterclockwise[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 22 1 Press DISC. 2 Press the number button of the disc you want to label, then press ENTER. 3 Press NAME INPUT. The flashing cursor ( ) appears. 4 Press CAPS to find the desired letter type. Each time you press the button, the letter type changes cyclically among capital letters (A), small letters (a), a[...]

23 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) z If you make a mistake while inputting the character(s) To correct a character that was input 1 Press . or > until the cursor moves to the incorrect character. 2 Press DEL to delete the incorrect character. 3 Input the correct character. To correct the [...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 24 Grouping Discs (Gr oup File) You might find that too many discs make it hard to find the disc you want. This player has a feature that lets you classify discs into eight groups. Each disc can be put into only one group. Once you classify discs, you can enjoy Continuous, Shuffle, or Repeat Play within [...]

25 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Labeling groups (Group Name) You can label the preset group number anything you like, such as a category, using up to 13 characters. Note that you cannot store the Group Name if you have not assigned any disc to the group. 1 Press MENU/NO. “ NAME IN ? ”[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 26 Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File) You can classify discs by storing Artist Names into the player and assigning them to each disc. Each Artist Name can use up to 20 characters. Once you assign an Artist Name to a disc, you can enjoy Continuous, Shuffle, or Repeat Play within disc[...]

27 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 6 Push the JOG dial to select the character. The selected character lights up, and the flashing cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input. To make a correction Press CLEAR and begin again by inputting the correct characters. 7 Repeat steps 5 and[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 28 Playing discs assigned the same Artist Name (Artist Play) You can enjoy Continuous or Shuffle Play within discs that are assigned the same Artist Name. 1 Select the desired play mode before you start playing. When you select ALL DISCS Continuous Play 1 DISC Continuous Play ALL DISCS Shuffle Play 1 DIS[...]

29 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Y our Favorite T r acks (Hit List) You can store the tracks you play frequently and select those tracks by checking the track numbers or titles (see page 29) in the Hit List. You can put up to 32 tracks in the Hit List. HIT LIST CLEAR MENU/NO H . AM[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 30 Labeling tracks in the Hit List (Hit Title) You can label tracks in the Hit List in either of the two methods described below. To label tracks while in play mode 1 Press MENU/NO while playing a track in the Hit List. “ HIT NAME ? ” appears in the display. 2 Push the JOG dial. The flashing cursor ([...]

31 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Using the Player with Another Component Contr olling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Contr ol) This unit can control a second CD player (see “ Connecting another CD player ” on page 6). Even when a second CD player is connected, the controls on both of[...]

Using the Player with Another Component 32 Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-F ade Play) When you connect a second player, you can play tracks in this player and those from the second player alternately from any play mode (see “ Connecting another CD player ” on page 6). Select one of the following methods: • No-Delay Play: The current pla[...]

33 Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Using the Player with Another Component 3 Press H to start playing. The MEGA CONTROL button lights up when a track in the second player is selected. To cancel No-Delay/X-Fade Play Press the corresponding button repeatedly until “ NO DELAY ” or “ X-FAD[...]

Additional Information 34 Additional Information Notes on CDs On handling CDs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc carefully. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in tem[...]

35 Additional Information Specifications Compact disc player Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Max 44.6 µ W* * This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up block with 7 mm aperture. Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB Dynami[...]

36 Index A, B Advanced Mega Control 31 AMS 10 Artist name 26 Automatic Music Sensor. See AMS C CD TEXT 11 Changing Artist Name 27 Disc Name 21 Group Name 25 Connecting 4 another CD player 6 Continuous Play 10 Controlling another CD player 31 Custom Files Artist File 26 Delete Bank 24 Disc Name 20 Group File 24 Hit List 29 what you can do with 20 D [...]