Sony CD Player CDP CE500 User Manual

4-209-089-11(1)  
Compact Disc Player  
Operating Instructions  
CDP-CE500  
©2010 Sony Corporation  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
About These  
Operating  
Instructions  
• The instructions in these  
Operating Instructions  
describe the controls on the  
remote. You can also use the  
controls on the player if they  
have the same or similar  
names as those on the  
remote.  
This product is designed to play  
discs that conform to the Compact  
Disc (CD) standard. Please be  
aware that there are some discs that  
do not conform to the CD standard  
and may not be playable by this  
product.  
10) Protect the power cord from  
being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and  
the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/  
accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
Note on copyright-  
protected content  
Transferred music is limited to  
private use only. Use of the music  
beyond this limit requires  
permission of the copyright  
holders.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table  
specified by the manufacturer,  
or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/  
• In these Operating  
License and Trademark  
Notice  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding  
technology and patents licensed  
from Fraunhofer IIS and  
Thomson.  
Instructions, “disc” is used  
as a general reference for  
CDs or MP3 discs unless  
otherwise specified by the  
text or illustrations.  
apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
• Windows Media is a registered  
trademark of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have  
fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not  
operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
Note on DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two-sided disc  
which combines DVD recorded  
material on one side with digital  
audio material on the other side.  
However, since the audio material  
side does not conform to the  
Compact Disc (CD) standard,  
playback on this product is not  
guaranteed.  
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Table of Contents  
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Getting Started  
Parts and Controls  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
USB MENU  
ENTER  
CD/USB  
EX-CHANGE  
DISC SKIP  
DISC  
1
DISC  
2
DISC  
3
DISC  
4
DISC  
5
REC USB  
USB  
A ?/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the player, or sets it to standby mode.  
B DISC 1-5  
I DISC SKIP  
Selects the disc.  
J Playback operation buttons  
Selects the disc directly.  
m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)  
./> (previous/next)  
N (play)  
C
(remote sensor)  
D Display  
E USB MENU  
X (pause)  
Enters the option menu for a USB device.  
F ENTER  
x (stop)  
Z (open/close)  
Enters settings.  
K REC USB (page 13)  
Transfers music from a disc to a USB device.  
L USB port (page 12)  
Used for connecting a USB device.  
M Disc tray (page 10)  
G CD/USB (pages 10, 12, 16)  
Selects CD or USB mode.  
H EX-CHANGE (page 11)  
Replaces discs while playing a disc.  
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Display  
Notes on the disc number indications  
• The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc  
is ready to be played.  
A Displays the player’s playing status.  
B Displays the device mode (CD or USB)  
• When all the tracks on a disc have been played, the  
semicircle around the disc number disappears.  
• When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the  
disc number disappears.  
C Displays the disc number (pages 10, 16).  
D Lights up when using CD SYNC (page 13).  
E Displays the file format of an MP3 disc or a  
USB device (pages 10, 12).  
Notes on the display information  
• Characters that cannot be displayed appear as  
underscores.  
F Lights up when transferring music from a  
disc to a USB device (page 13).  
G Displays track/file information such as  
track number, time information, etc.  
While playing an MP3 disc or USB device, also  
displays the song title, artist name, and album title,  
when available.  
• The following are not displayed:  
– total playing time for an MP3 disc/USB device  
– remaining playing time for a file  
• The following are not displayed correctly:  
– elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded at a  
VBR (variable bit rate)  
H Lights up when displaying the song title  
(
), artist name ( ), or album title ( ).  
– folder and file names that do not follow either ISO  
9660 Level 1, Level 2, or the Joliet extension  
format  
I Lights up when a USB device is connected  
J Displays the player’s playback mode (page  
• The following are displayed:  
16).  
– remaining playing time for a track  
– ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3  
version 1 or version 2 tags are used  
(ID3 version 2 tag information has priority when  
both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used in a  
single MP3 file)  
– up to 15 characters of an ID3 tag, WMA, or AAC  
tag information using uppercase letters (A to Z),  
numbers (0 to 9), and symbols ($ % ’ ” ( ) * + , – .  
/ < = > @ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^)  
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Rear panel  
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
OUT  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
L
R
A DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack (page 9)  
B ANALOG OUT (L/R) jack (page 9)  
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A ?/1 (on/standby) (pages 10, 12)  
Turns on the player, or sets it to standby mode.  
Remote  
B REPEAT (page 19)  
C CONTINUE (page 16)  
Resumes normal playback (continuous playback)  
from Shuffle Play or Program Play modes.  
SHUFFLE (page 17)  
PROGRAM (page 17)  
D USB MENU (page 12)  
Selects the memory to use or audio file/folder to  
erase.  
E z REC USB (page 13)  
Transfers music from a disc to a USB device.  
F CHECK (page 17)  
Checks the programmed order.  
G ENTER (pages 12, 17)  
Enters the selected setting or item.  
H FOLDER +/– (pages 10, 12, 16)  
Selects a folder when playing an MP3 disc or USB  
device.  
I DISC SKIP (pages 10, 16)  
Selects the disc.  
J DISC 1-5 (pages 10, 16)  
Selects a disc directly.  
K Playback operation buttons (pages 10, 12,  
N (play)  
X (pause)  
x (stop)  
AMS ./> (previous/next)  
(AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)  
m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)  
L CLEAR (page 17)  
Deletes a programmed track/file number.  
M Number buttons (pages 10, 12, 17)  
Enters the track/file numbers, etc. Press ENTER  
after entering the numbers.  
N CD (pages 10, 16)  
Number 5 and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use  
the tactile dot as a reference when operating the  
remote.  
Selects CD or USB mode.  
O Z (open/close) (pages 10, 13)  
P DISPLAY  
Shows the following information when pressed  
repeatedly:  
For a CD  
playing time of the track t remaining time of the  
track t remaining time of the disc  
For an MP3 disc/USB device  
playing time of the file t song title ( )* t  
artist name ( )* t album title ( )*  
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* When a file lacks these ID3 tags, the file name,  
“NO ARTIST,” and the folder name are  
displayed instead.  
Connecting the Player  
Connections  
To insert the batteries  
Be sure to turn off the power of each component  
before making the connections.  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to  
the markings inside the compartment.  
CD player  
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
OUT  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
L
R
To the audio  
input jacks of the  
amplifier  
ANALOG  
OUT  
L
R
Audio cord (supplied)  
To make digital connections  
If you have a digital component such as a digital  
amplifier, D/A converter, DAT, or MD, connect  
the component via the DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL jack using a digital optical cord (not  
supplied).  
Note  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
CD player  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,  
particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended  
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
OUT  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
L
R
DIGITAL  
OUT  
To the digital  
optical input jack  
of the amplifier  
OPTICAL  
Digital optical cord  
(not supplied)  
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Other operations  
To  
Press  
Playback  
Pause playback X. To resume playback, press the  
button again.  
Playing a CD/MP3 Disc  
Stop playback  
Select a folder on CONTINUE repeatedly to display  
an MP3 disc ,” and then FOLDER +/–  
repeatedly.  
x.  
1
2
Press ?/1.  
Press CD.  
Select a track/file ./>. To select a track/file  
directly, press the number  
For operation via the player, press CD/USB  
repeatedly to select the CD mode.  
button(s), and then press ENTER.  
3
Press Z, and place a disc on the disc  
tray.  
Find a point in a  
track/file  
Hold down m/M during  
playback, and release the button  
at the desired point.  
Change the  
SHUFFLE (page 17), PROGRAM  
playback mode (page 17), REPEAT (page 19), or  
CONTINUE (page 16). For  
details, see the pages in  
parentheses.  
Select a disc  
DISC 1-5 (or DISC SKIP  
repeatedly).  
With the label side up  
Disc number  
Go to the next  
disc  
DISC SKIP.  
4
To load other discs, press DISC SKIP  
repeatedly and place the discs in the  
order you want to play them.  
Switch to the CD DISC 1-5.  
function from the  
USB function  
Each time you press the button, the disc tray  
turns and you can place a disc in an empty  
disc compartment. The player plays the disc  
in front of you first.  
Exchange other EX-CHANGE on the player. For  
discs while  
playing  
Eject discs  
Z.  
5
6
Press Z to close the disc tray.  
Auto standby  
Press N.  
The player enters standby mode automatically  
when playback is paused or stopped without any  
operation for more than about 30 minutes.  
“AUTO STBY” flashes on the display for 2  
minutes before the player enters standby mode.  
Playback starts.  
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Notes on playing MP3 discs  
• Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders  
on a disc that has MP3 files.  
2
3
Replace discs in the compartments  
with different ones.  
The player plays the disc on the left side  
compartment after the current disc, and then  
the one on the right side compartment.  
• Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.  
• MP3 files are played back in the order that they are  
recorded onto the disc.  
Press DISC SKIP.  
• The player can only play MP3 files that have a file  
extension of “.mp3.”  
The disc tray turns and other two disc  
compartments appear.  
• Even when a file name has the “.mp3” file extension,  
if the actual file format differs, playing this file may  
generate a loud noise which could damage the  
speaker system and the player may malfunction.  
• The maximum number of recognizable:  
– folders is 255 (including the root folder).  
– MP3 files is 512.  
4
5
Replace discs in the compartments  
with different ones.  
Press EX-CHANGE on the player.  
The disc tray closes.  
Note  
– folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 8.  
• Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing  
software, recording devices, and recording media  
cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible MP3 discs may  
produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at  
all.  
• Do not push the disc tray to close it in Step 5, as you  
may damage the player.  
While the disc tray is open by pressing EX-  
CHANGE on the player  
• In ALL DISCS SHUFFLE mode (page 17), tracks/  
files are reshuffled on the current disc.  
Notes on playing CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
• A disc of low recording quality, a disc that has  
scratches or is dirty, or a disc recorded with an  
incompatible recording device cannot be played on  
this player.  
• In Program Play mode (page 17), the program is  
erased and the player returns to normal play mode.  
• If the playback of the current disc ends, the player  
stops playing. However, in Repeat All mode  
(page 19), the current disc starts playing again.  
• A disc which is finalized incorrectly may not be  
playable on this player.  
Notes on playing multisession discs  
• If the first session on the disc is a CD-DA session, the  
other sessions on the disc cannot be recognized  
regardless of the session format; only CD-DA tracks  
in the first session can be played back.  
• If the session format for the first session is CD-ROM  
and the following sessions are recorded in the same  
format, the player will continue to play MP3 files  
across multiple sessions until the player encounters  
another session recorded in a different format.  
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.  
1
Press EX-CHANGE on the player.  
The disc tray opens and two disc  
compartments appear. Even if the player is  
playing a disc, it does not stop playback.  
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3
Connect a USB device to the USB port.  
Enjoying Music Using a  
USB Device  
You can play music on a USB device, or transfer  
music from a disc to a USB device. Also, you  
can erase audio files/folders on a USB device.  
U
S
B
USB device  
Note  
• This player supports only USB flash memory devices  
that meet the following requirements:  
– The device is a Sony Mass Storage Class Device  
complying with Universal Serial Bus Specification  
Revision 1.1 or later.  
When the USB device is connected, the  
display changes as follows:  
“READING” t Volume label*  
* Only when the volume label exists on the  
connected USB device.  
– The file system is FAT16/32.  
Some USB flash memory devices are not compatible  
with this player.  
4
Press N.  
Playback starts.  
Playing a file on a USB device  
Notes on connecting a USB device  
• When a USB cable connection is necessary, connect  
with the USB cable supplied with the USB device.  
See the operating instructions supplied with the USB  
device for details on the operation method.  
• It may take about 10 seconds before “READING”  
appears depending on the type of USB device  
connected.  
You can listen to music stored on a USB device.  
The audio formats that can be played back on  
this player are MP3/WMA/AAC.  
Note  
• The file formats that this player can play are as  
follows:  
– MP3: file extension “.mp3”  
Other operations  
– WMA: file extension “.wma”  
– AAC: file extension “.m4a,” “.mp4,” or “.3gp”  
Note that even when file names have the above file  
extensions, if the actual file formats differ, playing  
these files may generate a loud noise which could  
damage the speaker system and the player may  
malfunction.  
To  
Press  
Pause playback  
X. To resume playback, press  
the button again.  
Stop playback  
Select a folder  
Select a file  
x twice. When you press x once,  
playback pauses; to resume  
playback, press N.  
Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management)  
copyright protection cannot be played back on this  
player.  
Files downloaded from an online music store may not  
be playable on this player.  
CONTINUE repeatedly to display  
,” and then FOLDER +/–  
repeatedly.  
./>. To select a file  
directly, press the number  
button(s), and then press ENTER.  
1
2
Press ?/1.  
Press USB.  
Hold down m/M during  
playback, and release the button at  
the desired point.  
Find a point in a  
file  
For operation via the player, press CD/USB  
repeatedly to select the USB mode.  
SHUFFLE (page 17), PROGRAM  
(page 17), REPEAT (page 19), or  
CONTINUE (page 16). For  
details, see the pages in  
Change the  
playback mode  
parentheses.  
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Notes on resume playback of a USB device  
• When playing a VBR MP3 file, the player may  
resume playback from a different point.  
• While paused, if  
To select the memory on the USB  
device  
If the USB device has more than one memory  
(for example, internal memory and a memory  
card), you can select which memory to use and  
then start playback or transfer.  
– you change to CD mode, and then return to USB  
mode, or  
– the player enters standby mode,  
1
2
3
Press USB.  
the action when resuming playback differs depending  
on the playback mode as follows:  
While in normal playback or Shuffle Play mode  
– The player resumes playback from the beginning  
of the paused track, instead of the pause point.  
While in Program Play mode  
Connect a USB device to the USB port.  
Press USB MENU in stop mode.  
“MEM SEL” appears. If an audio file or a  
folder is selected, “ERASE” appears  
instead. Press ./> repeatedly to  
select “MEM SEL.”  
– The resume play is canceled, and the player plays  
from the first programmed track.  
• When you change the playback mode, the resume  
play is canceled.  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Press ./> repeatedly to select a  
memory number.  
Notes on using a USB device  
• The following situations can increase the time it takes  
to start playback:  
Proceed to Step 6 if only one memory can  
be selected.  
– The USB device is recorded with a complicated  
tree structure.  
To cancel this operation, press x.  
– The memory capacity is excessive.  
• This player does not necessarily support all the  
functions provided in a connected USB device.  
• Resume play is canceled when you turn off the  
player.  
6
Press ENTER.  
Note on selecting the playback source or  
transferring destination  
You cannot select a memory during playback or  
transfer. Make sure to select a memory before starting  
playback or transfer.  
• Files and folders are displayed in the order of their  
creation on the USB device.  
• The playback order for the player may differ from the  
folder structure of the connected USB device.  
• Folders that have no audio files are skipped.  
• With some connected USB devices, after an  
operation is entered, there may be a delay before it is  
performed by this player.  
Transferring music from a  
disc to a USB device  
You can connect an optional USB device to the  
USB port and transfer music from a disc to the  
USB device.  
The format of files transferred by this player is  
MP3.  
• Compatibility with all encoding/writing software  
cannot be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB  
device were originally encoded with incompatible  
software, those files may produce noise or interrupted  
audio, or may not play at all.  
• This player cannot play audio files on the USB device  
in the following cases:  
The amount of free space required on the USB  
device is about 1 MB per minute when  
transferring music from a CD. Required free  
space may be larger when transferring music  
from an MP3 disc.  
– The number of audio files in a folder exceeds 999.  
– The total number of audio files exceeds 5,000.  
– The number of folders exceeds 255 (including the  
“ROOT” and “MUSIC” folders, and excluding  
empty folders).  
You can easily transfer all the music on a disc to  
a USB device (CD SYNC). You can also  
transfer a track or MP3 file that is currently  
being played back (REC1).  
– The folder depth exceeds 8 folders.  
These numbers may vary depending on the file and  
folder structure. Do not save other types of files or  
unnecessary folders on a USB device that has audio  
files.  
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1
Connect the USB device to the USB  
port.  
6
Press ENTER.  
Transferring starts.  
Do not remove the USB device during transfer  
operations. Doing so may corrupt the data on  
the USB device or damage the USB device  
itself. Wait until “REC” on the display  
disappears.  
U
S
B
When using CD SYNC  
USB device  
When the transfer is completed, access to the  
USB device and the disc stops automatically.  
When using REC1  
When the transfer is completed, access to the  
USB device stops automatically and the player  
continues playback.  
2
3
Press CD.  
For operation via the player, press CD/USB  
repeatedly to select the CD mode.  
To stop transferring  
Press x.  
Press Z, and place a disc on the disc  
tray.  
Folder and file generation rules  
4
5
Press Z to close the disc tray.  
When first transferring music to a USB device, a  
“MUSIC” folder is created below the “ROOT”  
folder and a transfer mode-oriented folder (“CD-  
DA,” “CD-MP3,” “REC1” or “PROGRAM”) is  
created within the “MUSIC” folder.  
Set the USB device to standby for  
transferring.  
Synchronized transfer (CD SYNC):  
Press z REC USB (or REC USB on the player).  
To transfer only your favorite CD tracks or MP3  
files, create your own program beforehand (page  
17).  
ROOT  
MUSIC  
CD-DA  
or  
To transfer only MP3 files that are stored in a  
specific folder on the MP3 disc, press  
CONTINUE repeatedly until “  
” appears  
while the player is stopped, and then press  
FOLDER +/– repeatedly to select the desired  
folder before starting the transfer.  
CD-MP3  
or  
REC1:  
Start playback of the track/file you want to  
transfer, and then press z REC USB (or REC  
USB on the player).  
REC1  
or  
“REC” flashes, and the display cycles through  
“CD SYNC (or “REC1”),” “FREExxxM” or  
“FREExxxG” (free space, in megabytes or  
gigabytes, on the USB device) and “PUSH  
ENTER.”  
PROGRAM  
Folders and files are generated within any of the  
transfer mode-oriented folders as follows:  
The USB device stands by for transferring and  
playback pauses.  
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CD SYNC1)  
Erasing audio files or folders  
from the USB device  
Music source Folder name  
File name  
2)  
MP3  
Same as the music source  
3)  
4)  
CD-DA  
“CDDA001”  
“TRACK001”  
You can erase audio files or folders from the  
USB device. Note that you cannot erase audio  
files and folders in Shuffle Play mode or  
Program Play mode.  
REC1  
Music source Folder name  
5)  
File name  
MP3  
“REC1”  
Same as the  
music source  
2)  
1
Connect the USB device to the USB  
port.  
4)  
CD-DA  
“TRACK001”  
1)  
In Program Play mode, the folder name is  
“PGM_xxx,” and the file name depends on the  
music source (CD-DA disc or MP3 disc).  
Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned.  
Folder numbers are assigned serially thereafter up to  
the maximum 999.  
2
3
Press USB.  
Press ./> or FOLDER +/–  
repeatedly to select the audio file or  
folder you want to erase.  
2)  
3)  
4
5
Press USB MENU in stop mode.  
4)  
5)  
File numbers are assigned serially thereafter.  
A new file is created in the “REC1” folder each time  
REC1 is performed.  
Make sure that “ERASE” is selected,  
and then press ENTER.  
“TRACK ERASE” or “FOLDER ERASE”  
appears in the display.  
To cancel the erase operation, press x.  
Note  
• When transferring music from a CD, the tracks are  
transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files. When transferring  
music from an MP3 disc, MP3 files are transferred  
with the same bit rate as the original MP3 files.  
• If you start transferring in Shuffle Play mode, Repeat  
Play mode, or in Program Play mode (when no tracks  
or MP3 files are programmed), the selected playback  
mode is automatically canceled and the playback  
mode switches to normal playback mode.  
• While transferring music from an MP3 disc, no sound  
is output and “HI-SPEED” appears.  
6
Press ENTER.  
The selected audio file or folder is erased.  
Do not remove the USB device during erase  
operations. Doing so may corrupt the data on  
the USB device or damage the USB device  
itself.  
Note  
• CD text information is not transferred in the created  
MP3 files.  
• If the folder to be erased contains non-MP3/WMA/  
AAC format files or sub folders, these are not erased.  
• If you cancel the transfer partway, an MP3 file is  
created up to the point when the transfer was stopped.  
• Transferring stops automatically if:  
– the USB device runs out of space during the  
transfer process.  
– the number of audio files on the USB device  
reaches the limit for the number that the player can  
recognize.  
• If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer already  
exists on the USB device with the same name, a  
sequential number is added after the name without  
overwriting the original folder or file.  
• This player cannot transfer music from an MP3 disc  
when the number of audio files in a folder exceeds  
999. The number may vary depending on the file and  
folder structure. Do not save other types of files or  
unnecessary folders on a disc that has audio files.  
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For a CD  
Plays all tracks/files on all discs (ALL DISCS).1)  
Enjoying Music in  
Various Play Modes  
You can use various playback modes to play  
tracks/files. Some playback modes are available  
simultaneously.  
Plays all tracks/files on the current disc  
(1 DISC).1)2)  
Selecting tracks/files to be  
played  
In normal playback mode, you can play tracks/  
files in sequential order. The tracks/files to be  
played can be selected.  
Plays all files in the current folder (  
).3)4)  
CD  
USB  
For a USB device  
CONTINUE  
Plays all files on the USB device  
(USB MEMORY).  
N
Plays all files in the current folder  
(
USB MEMORY).4)  
1
2
Press CD or USB.  
For operation via the player, press CD/USB  
repeatedly to select the CD or USB mode.  
Before you change the playback mode, be  
sure to stop playback.  
1)  
2)  
The display for an MP3 disc differs.  
To select the disc, press DISC 1-5 (or DISC  
SKIP repeatedly).  
3)  
4)  
For a CD, functions the same as 1 DISC play.  
To select the folder, press FOLDER +/–.  
Press CONTINUE repeatedly.  
The tracks/files to be played change as  
follows:  
3
Press N.  
Playback starts.  
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For a USB device  
Playing tracks/files in  
random order  
Plays all files on the USB device in random  
order (USB MEMORY SHUFFLE).  
In Shuffle Play mode, you can play tracks/files  
in random order. You can select whether to play  
tracks/files on all discs (or a USB device), on a  
specific disc, or in a specific folder.  
Plays all files on the current folder in random  
order (  
USB MEMORY SHUFFLE).4)  
CD  
USB  
SHUFFLE  
1)  
The display for an MP3 disc differs.  
To select the disc, press DISC 1-5 (or DISC  
SKIP repeatedly).  
2)  
3)  
4)  
N
For a CD, functions the same as 1 DISC  
SHUFFLE play.  
To select the folder, press FOLDER +/–.  
3
Press N.  
1
2
Press CD or USB.  
Shuffle Play starts.  
For operation via the player, press CD/USB  
repeatedly to select the CD or USB mode.  
Before you change the playback mode, be  
sure to stop playback.  
To cancel Shuffle Play mode  
Press CONTINUE.  
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly.  
Creating your own program  
Shuffle Play mode changes as follows:  
For a CD  
You can pick out the tracks/files you like and  
specify the playback order in a program  
containing up to 32 items.  
Plays all tracks/files on all discs in random  
order (ALL DISCS SHUFFLE).1)  
CD  
USB  
PROGRAM  
Plays all tracks/files on the current disc in  
random order (1 DISC SHUFFLE).1)2)  
CHECK  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
N
FOLDER +/–  
./>  
DISC 1-5  
Plays all files in the current folder in random  
order (  
1
Press CD or USB.  
SHUFFLE).3)4)  
For operation via the player, press CD/USB  
repeatedly to select the CD or USB mode.  
Before you change the playback mode, be  
sure to stop playback.  
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2
3
Press PROGRAM.  
To cancel Program Play mode  
If a program is already stored, the last item  
of the program appears in the display. To  
erase the whole program, hold down  
CLEAR until “ALL CLEAR” appears in  
the display.  
Press CONTINUE.  
Tip  
• The program remains stored in the player even after  
program play ends. Press N to play from the  
beginning of the program again. The program also  
remains even if you stop playback.  
Select the disc/folder.  
For a CD  
Note  
• If you disconnect the power cord, press Z, or press  
EX-CHANGE, the program will be erased.  
• The total playing time does not appear when:  
– the total playing time of the program exceeds 99  
minutes and 59 seconds.  
Press DISC 1-5 (or DISC SKIP repeatedly)  
to select the disc.  
The selected disc number appears in the  
display.  
For an MP3 disc containing folders, press  
FOLDER +/– repeatedly to select the  
desired folder after selecting the disc.  
– you programmed an MP3/WMA/AAC file.  
To check the contents of the  
program  
For a USB device  
Press FOLDER +/– repeatedly to select the  
desired folder. If the desired file is in root  
folder in your USB device, go to Step 4.  
While the player is in stop mode, press  
CHECK repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the disc and  
track/file numbers will appear in the display in  
the programmed order.  
4
5
Press ./> to select the track/file.  
You can also select the track/file directly by  
pressing the number buttons.  
To change the contents of the  
program  
You can change the contents of the program in  
Press ENTER.  
The track/file number that you  
programmed, the playing order, and the  
total playing time of the program appear in  
the display.  
stop mode.  
To  
Do the following:  
Erase a track/file 1 Press CHECK repeatedly until  
the track/file number you want  
to erase appears.  
If you entered the wrong track/file  
number  
Press CLEAR. Then repeat Steps 4 and 5 to  
enter the correct track/file number.  
2 Press CLEAR.  
Erase from the  
last track/file in  
the program  
Press CLEAR.  
6
7
Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to enter other  
tracks/files.  
Each time you press the button, the  
last track/file of the program is  
erased.  
Each time you enter a track/file, the total  
number of program items appears in the  
display.  
Add tracks/files Perform Steps 3 through 5 in  
program  
Press N.  
Program Play starts.  
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Playing tracks/files  
repeatedly  
You can play track(s)/file(s) repeatedly. Repeat  
Play mode can be used with other playback  
modes.  
REPEAT  
While playing or in stop mode, press  
REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or  
“REPEAT 1” appears in the display.  
REPEAT (Repeat All): Plays all tracks/files on  
the disc(s)/USB device repeatedly.  
REPEAT 1: Plays a single track/file repeatedly.  
When “REPEAT” is selected, Repeat Play mode  
changes according to the selected playback  
mode. For example, while in ALL DISCS  
SHUFFLE mode (page 17), the player plays all  
tracks/files on all discs repeatedly in random  
order. While in Program Play mode (page 17),  
the player plays the programmed tracks/files  
repeatedly.  
To cancel repeat play  
Press REPEAT repeatedly to turn off  
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1.”  
Note  
• If you disconnect the power cord, Repeat Play is  
canceled.  
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On adjusting the volume  
Do not turn up the volume too much while listening to  
a portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals.  
If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak  
level portion is played.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On inserting a disc  
On safety  
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
You may hear a transmission or a mechanical sound  
from the player. This indicates that the player is  
automatically adjusting its internal mechanisms  
according to the inserted disc.  
You may also hear the mechanical sound from the  
player when you insert a warped disc.  
• 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.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed  
only at a qualified service shop.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power  
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet  
(mains), even if the player itself has been turned off.  
• Do not put any object other than a disc on the disc  
tray.  
On transportation  
• Be sure to remove all discs from the disc tray.  
• Do not put a vase or candle, etc., in front of the disc  
tray. When the disc tray opens, it might fall.  
• Be sure to close the disc tray.  
On power sources  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your  
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• Before operating the player, check that the operating  
voltage of the player is identical with your local  
power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on  
the nameplate at the rear of the player.  
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time,  
be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet  
(mains). To disconnect the AC power cord (mains  
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
On placement  
• Place the player in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.  
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug  
that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.  
• Do not place the player in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust or mechanical shock.  
On operation  
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should  
this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this  
case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on  
for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.  
• While the player is turning on, some noise may be  
heard as the disc is being loaded into the player. This  
is not a malfunction.  
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Notes on Discs  
Troubleshooting  
On handling discs  
• 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.  
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.  
General  
There is no sound.  
• Check that the player is connected securely.  
• Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.  
• Use only round-shaped discs. If you use a special  
shaped disc (e.g., star-shaped, heart-shaped, or  
square-shaped, etc.), the player may be damaged.  
• Do not use discs with a seal attached; such seals are  
often attached to used and rental discs.  
The remote does not function.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote  
and the player.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the  
player.  
On keeping discs  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts.  
• If the batteries in the remote are weak, replace  
them with new ones.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case. If you put it  
on top of another disc without the case, the disc may  
be damaged.  
“ERROR” appears in the display.  
• Turn off the player, and then turn it on. If  
“ERROR” appears again, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
On placing discs on the disc tray  
Make sure the disc is positioned securely on the tray.  
If not, the player or the disc may be damaged.  
The player enters standby mode  
automatically.  
• The player enters standby mode automatically  
when playback is paused or stopped without any  
operation for more than about 30 minutes (Auto  
standby) (page 10).  
On cleaning  
• If the disc is dirty with fingerprints or dust, it may  
lessen the quality of the audio out.  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
“AUTO STBY” flashes on the display for 2  
minutes before the player enters standby mode.  
CD/MP3 player  
The disc does not play.  
• There is no disc inside the player.  
• Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side  
up.  
• Clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened  
with water, and remove moisture with a dry cloth.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, record  
cleaners, or anti-static spray.  
• The disc is placed at an angle. Reload the disc.  
• Clean the disc (page 21).  
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.  
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for  
about an hour.  
• There is an incompatible disc on the tray  
(page 11).  
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”  
appears in the display.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
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– File or folder names are not displayed on this  
player.  
USB device  
You cannot start transferring to a USB device.  
• The following problems may have been  
encountered:  
– Playback is not possible.  
– The sound skips.  
– There is noise.  
– The USB device is full.  
– A distorted sound is output.  
– The number of files and folders on the USB  
device has reached the upper limit.  
– The USB device is write-protected.  
“OVER CURRENT” appears.  
• A problem has been detected with the level of  
electrical current from the USB port. Turn off the  
player and remove the USB device from the USB  
port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB  
device. If this display pattern persists, contact  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Transferring is stopped before it is finished.  
• You are using an unsupported USB device.  
• The USB device is not formatted correctly. Refer  
to the USB device operating instructions for how  
to format it.  
There is no sound.  
• Turn off the player and remove the USB device. If  
the USB device has a power switch, turn the USB  
device off, and then on again after removing it  
from the player. Then perform the transfer again.  
• If the transfer and erase operations are repeated  
multiple times, the file structure within the USB  
device becomes fragmented. Refer to the USB  
device operating instructions for how to deal with  
this problem. If the problem persists, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
• The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn  
off the player and reconnect the USB device, and  
then turn on the player and check if “USB  
MEMORY” appears in the display.  
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.  
• Turn off the player and reconnect the USB device,  
and then turn on the player.  
• The music data itself contains noise, or the sound  
is distorted. Noise may have entered during the  
transfer process. Delete the file, and try  
transferring again.  
Transferring music to a USB device results in  
an error.  
• The bit rate used when encoding the files was low.  
Send files encoded with higher bit rates to the  
USB device.  
• You are using an unsupported USB device.  
• Turn off the player and remove the USB device. If  
the USB device has a power switch, turn the USB  
device off and then on again after removing it  
from the player. Then perform the transfer again.  
• The USB device was disconnected or the power  
was turned off during the transfer process. Delete  
the partially-transferred file, and perform the  
transfer again. If this does not fix the problem, the  
USB device may be broken. Refer to the USB  
device operating instructions for how to deal with  
this problem. If the problem persists, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
The USB device cannot be connected into the  
USB port.  
• The USB device is being connected upside-down.  
Connect the USB device in the correct orientation.  
“READING” is displayed for an extended time,  
or it takes a long time before playback starts.  
• The reading process can take a long time in the  
following cases:  
– There are many folders or files on the USB  
device.  
Files or folders on the USB device cannot be  
erased.  
– The file structure is extremely complex.  
– The memory capacity is excessive.  
– The internal memory is fragmented.  
Thus, we recommend following these guidelines:  
– Total folders on the USB device: 100 or less  
– Total files per folder: 100 or less  
• Check if the USB device is write-protected.  
• The USB device was disconnected or the power  
was turned off during the erase operation. Delete  
the partially-erased file. If this does not fix the  
problem, the USB device may be broken. Refer to  
the USB device operating instructions for how to  
deal with this problem. If the problem persists,  
contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
Erroneous characters are displayed.  
• Send the music data to the USB device again, as  
the data stored in the USB device may have been  
corrupted.  
Are you using a supported USB device?  
• If you connect an unsupported USB device, the  
following problems may occur:  
• The character codes that can be displayed by this  
player are numbers and alphabet only. Other  
characters are not displayed correctly.  
– The USB device is not recognized.  
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After you have attempted the  
prescribed corrective actions  
If the player still does not operate properly, or if  
other problems not described above occur, turn  
off the player, disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) for a  
few minutes, and then reconnect the AC power  
cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (mains).  
The USB device is not recognized.  
• Turn off the player and reconnect the USB device,  
and then turn on the player.  
• You are using an unsupported USB device.  
• The USB device does not work properly. Refer to  
the USB device operating instructions for how to  
deal with this problem.  
Playback does not start.  
• Turn off the player and reconnect the USB device,  
and then turn on the player.  
• Press N to start playback.  
Files cannot be played back.  
• The audio file does not have the extension “.mp3,”  
“.wma,” “.m4a,” “.mp4,” or “.3gp.”  
• The audio file is a multiple track audio file.  
• The file is a video file.  
• The data is not stored in MP3/WMA/AAC format.  
• The data is stored in WMA lossless/AAC lossless  
format.  
• USB storage devices formatted with file systems  
other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported*.  
• If you use a partitioned USB storage device, only  
files on the first partition can be played.  
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.  
• The number of folders has exceeded 255.  
• The number of files has exceeded 5,000.  
• Files that are encrypted or protected by  
passwords, etc., cannot be played back.  
* This player supports FAT16 and FAT32, but  
some USB storage devices may not support these  
file systems. For details, see the operating  
instructions of the USB storage device or contact  
the manufacturer.  
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Outputs  
Specifications  
CD player section  
Jack type Maximum  
Load  
output level impedance  
ANALOG Phono  
2 V (at 50  
kilohms)  
Over 10  
kilohms  
OUT  
jacks  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser (λ =  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
Optical  
output  
–18 dBm  
Wave  
length:  
660 nm  
780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
OPTICAL jack  
Frequency response  
Dynamic range  
Harmonic distortion  
Laser Diode Properties  
2 Hz to 20 kHz 0.5 dB  
More than 90 dB  
Less than 0.006%  
Emission Duration:  
Continuous  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.)  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
16 W  
430 mm × 110 mm ×  
400 mm  
(17 in × 4 3/8 in ×  
15 3/4 in) incl. projecting  
parts  
Laser Output: Less than  
44.6 μW  
* This output is the value measurement at a  
distance of 200 mm from the objective lens  
surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm  
aperture.  
(w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
5.2 kg (11 lbs 1 oz)  
Supplied accessories  
USB section  
Audio cord  
Red and white (1)  
Supported bit rate  
Sampling frequencies  
USB port  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio  
Layer 3): 32 kbps – 320  
kbps, VBR  
WMA: 48 kbps – 192 kbps  
AAC: 48 kbps – 320 kbps  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio  
Layer 3): 32 kHz/  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
WMA: 44.1 kHz  
AAC: 44.1 kHz  
Maximum current:  
500 mA  
Remote commander  
Battery  
RM-ASU100 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) (2)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
• Standby power consumption: 0.3 W  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the  
certain printed wiring boards.  
(1)  
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia  
 

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