Sony CDP-M400CS Operating Instructions (CDPM400CS) manual

2-546-621- 11 (1)  2004 Sony Corporation CDP-M400CS Operating Instructions Compact Disc Player -System Integration CD Player[...]

2 US W ARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructio[...]

3 US W elcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model CDP-M400CS. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the con[...]

4 US The playback order of the MP3 files The playback order of the folders and files is as follows: Notes • A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a longer time to start playback. We recommend that you make only one or two trees for each disc. • Maximum folder number: 150 (inc[...]

5 US T ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking .............................................................................................................................. 6 Before Operation ............................................................................................................... .... 6 Inserting CDs .....................[...]

Getting Started 6 US Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (LR6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (LR6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to th[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 7 US I / 1 Changing the command mode of the player 1 Press MENU/NO. 2 Turn the JOG dial until “ COMMAND MODE? ” appears in the display. 3 Push the JOG dial. The current command mode appears. 4 Turn the JOG dial to select CD1 or CD2, then push the JOG dial again. Note The factory setting is CD1. The COMMAND MODE o[...]

Getting Started 8 US The disc number at the loading position appears in the display. If the disc has a Disc Name (see page 21), 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 Artist Name function. This feature lets you easily find the disc you[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 9 US 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. Wh[...]

Playing CDs 10 US Playing CDs Playing a CD You can play all the tracks or MP3 files 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 th[...]

Playing CDs Playing CDs 11 US (continued) Using the Display You can check stored disc information, such as the Disc Names (see page 21) or Artist Names (see page 25), 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 check th[...]

Playing CDs 12 US Display information while playing a disc The display shows the disc and track title alternately. The information is displayed as follows (in stop mode): • When the Artist Name is assigned to the current disc Disc title of CD TEXT/ Assigned Artist Name • When no Artist Name is assigned to the current disc Disc title of CD TEXT/[...]

Playing CDs Playing CDs 13 US CD2 GROUP NO DELAY TEXT CD MULTI CD3 SEC STEP MIN ART. HIT ART. NEXT 2nd SONG -1 **** MP3 ALBUM TRACK NEXT DISC 2nd PLAYER DISC Current disc number MP3 file name* 1 MP3 file number Locating a Specific Disc JOG NAME SEARCH +100 DISC ENTER HISTORY MODE H Number buttons >10 Locating a disc on the player Turn the JOG di[...]

Playing CDs 14 US 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 locate a [...]

Playing CDs Playing CDs 15 US Specifying the Next Disc to Play You can specify the next disc to play while playing a disc in Continuous or 1 DISC Shuffle Play mode. While playing a disc, turn the JOG dial. “ NEXT DISC ” flashes in the display and the disc number or Disc Name (see page 21) changes as you turn the JOG dial. When the desired disc [...]

Playing CDs 16 US Playing all tracks (MP3 files) on a specified disc (album) in random order 1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “ 1 DISC ” ( “ ALBUM ” ) and “ SHUFFLE ” appear in the display. 2 Turn the JOG dial until the desired disc (album) number appears in the display. When using the remote, first press DISC, press the number button o[...]

Playing CDs Playing CDs 17 US Cr eating Y our Own Pr ogr am (Pr ogram Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks (MP3 files), and/or discs (albums) to create three different programs. A program can contain up to 32 “ steps. ” One “ step ” may contain a track (file) or a whole disc (album). You can make programs using the controls on the [...]

Playing CDs 18 US Changing the programmed order You can change your program before you start playing. To Erase a track (MP3 file) or disc (album) Erase the last track (MP3 file) or disc (album) in the program Add tracks (MP3 file) or discs (albums) to the end of the program You need to Press CHECK until the track (MP3 file) or disc (album) you don [...]

Playing CDs Playing CDs 19 US Creating a program using the remote Z ENTER CLEAR . / > DISC PROGRAM Number buttons H 1 Press PROGRAM until the number you want (PROGRAM 1, 2, or 3) appears in the display. 2 Press DISC +/ – until the desired disc number appears in the display. 3 To program a whole disc, press ENTER and go to step 7. To program an[...]

Playing CDs 20 US 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, then stop the power suppl[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 21 US Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) What Y ou 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 wh[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 22 US 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 to go in reverse order. (space) A B C D E[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 23 US 1 Press DISC. 2 Press the number button of the disc you want to label, then press ENTER. 3 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT. The flashing cursor ( ) appears. 4 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT to find the desired character type. Each time you press the button, the character[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 24 US 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 character currently being input 1 Press DE[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 25 US 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[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 26 US 5 Turn the JOG dial until the desired Artist Name appears in the display. The Artist Names are displayed in alphabetical order. 6 Press the JOG dial to assign the Artist Name. z You can assign an Artist Name to a disc while the front cover is open Notes • You cannot assign an Artist Name to a dis[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) 27 US 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 D[...]

Using the Player with Another Component 28 US What cords will I need? • Audio cord (1) (Use the cord supplied with the player to be connected.) • Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) 1 Connect the players with an audio cord. 2 Connect the players with a monaural (2P) mini- plug cord. Connecting Another CD Player If you have a Sony CD player in whic[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Using the Player with Another Component 29 US Contr olling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Contr ol) This unit can control a second CD player (see “ Connecting another CD player ” on page 28). Even when a second CD player is connected, the controls on bot[...]

Using the Player with Another Component 30 US 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 in any play mode (see “ Connecting another CD player ” on page 28). Select one of the following methods: • No-Delay Play: The current p[...]

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Using the Player with Another Component 31 US 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-[...]

Additional Information 32 US Additional Information Using the CONTROL A1 II contr ol system This player is compatible with the CONTROL A1II Control System. The CONTROL A1II control system was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for the transmission of cont[...]

Additional Information 33 US Additional Information Precautions On safety • Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before op[...]

Additional Information 34 US T r oubleshooting 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. , Make sure you operate the ampli[...]

Additional Information 35 US 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 20 H[...]

Additional Information Index A, B Advanced Mega Control 29 AMS 11 Artist name 25 Automatic Music Sensor. See AMS C CD TEXT 11 Changing Artist Name 25 Disc Name 22 Connecting another CD player 28 Continuous Play 10 Controlling another CD player 29 Custom Files Artist File 25 Disc Name 21 What you can do with 21 D Disc Name 21 E Erasing Artist Name 2[...]