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Additional Information

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Troubleshooting

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 amplifier correctly.

/

Adjust the playback level using the LINE OUT

LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote (CDP-CE335
only).

The CD does not play.

/

There’s no CD inside the player (“no dISC”

appears). Insert a CD.

/

Place the CD with the label side up on the disc

tray correctly.

/

Clean the CD (see page 17).

/

Moisture has condensed inside the player.

Remove the disc and leave the player turned on
for about an hour (see page 17).

/

Place the CD in the correct position on the disc

tray.

The remote does not function. (CDP-CE335 only)

/

Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote

and the player.

/

Point the remote at the remote sensor 

g

 on the

player.

/

Replace all the batteries in the remote with new

ones if they are weak.

The player functions incorrectly.

/

The microcomputer chips may be operating

incorrectly. Turn the power off, then turn it
back on to reset the player.

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

Signal-to-noise ratio

More than 102 dB

Dynamic range

More than 98 dB

Harmonic distortion

Less than 0.0045%

Output

LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)

Jack
type

Phono
jacks

Optical
output
connector

Maximum
output
level

2 V
(at 50 kilohms)

–18dBm

Load
impedance

Over 10 kilohms

Wave length: 660nm

General

Power requirements

Power consumption

14 W

Dimensions (approx.)

430 

×

 120 

×

 385 mm

(w/h/d)

(17 

×

 4 3/4 

×

 15 1/4 in.) incl. projecting

parts

Mass (approx.)

5.4 kg (11 lbs 15 oz)

Supplied accessories

Audio cord (2 phono plugs – 2 phono plugs)  (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1) (CDP-CE335 only)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2) (CDP-CE335 only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Where purchased

USA

Australia

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Summary of Contents for CDP-C591

Page 1: ...3 865 901 11 1 1999 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions CDP CE335 CDP CE235 CDP C591 Compact Disc Player ...

Page 2: ...correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification no...

Page 3: ...e player The following icons are used in this manual Indicates that you can do the task using the remote Note that the CDP CE235 and CDP C591 cannot do the tasks marked with this icon Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hooking Up the System 4 Playing a CD 6 Playing CDs Using the Display 8 Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc 9 Locating a Specific Disc 9...

Page 4: ...CD player Amplifier Signal flow White L Red R White L Red R What cords will I need Audio cord supplied 1 Line output L Line output R Audio input L Audio input R To an AC outlet To an AC outlet When to replace batteries With normal use the batteries should last for about six months When the remote no longer operates the player replace all the batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote ne...

Page 5: ...plug in the optical cable Note that you cannot use fading in or out page 15 and Time Fade page 15 functions when making this connection Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet Transporting the player Before transporting the player follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms back to their original position 1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray 2 ...

Page 6: ... the disc tray To place other discs press DISC SKIP and place the discs in the order you want to play Each time you press the button the disc tray turns and you can place the discs in the empty disc compartments The player plays the disc in front of you first Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC Continuous Play mode Each time you press the CONTINUE button ALL DISCS or 1 DISC appears in the...

Page 7: ...y returns to the maximum level Note 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 To stop playback Press p To Pause Resume play after pause Go to the next track Go back to the preceding track Go to the next disc Select a disc directly Stop play and remove the CD You need to Press P Press P or Turn A...

Page 8: ...n Continuous Play mode Press TIME 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 The information also appears when you press the OPEN CLOSE button to close the disc tray The tracks numbered over 20 cannot be displayed in the music calendar No...

Page 9: ... can check what discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc To locate The next disc A specific disc directly A disc while checking the labels A disc by scanning the first track of each disc for 10 seconds 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 th...

Page 10: ... end while you were pressing the button Press 0 or turn AMS counterclockwise to go back AMS MUSIC SCAN 0 CDP CE335 only 0 10 To locate The next or succeeding tracks The current or preceding tracks A specific track directly CDP CE335 only Z A track by scanning each track for 10 seconds Music Scan A point while monitoring the sound A point quickly by observing the display during pause You need to Tu...

Page 11: ...display The player repeats All the tracks on all discs All the tracks on the current disc All the tracks on all discs in random orders All the tracks on the current disc in random orders The same program DISC 1 5 SHUFFLE Shuffle Play on all discs You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order 1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until ALL DISCS appears in the display 2 Press to start ALL DISCS Shuff...

Page 12: ...ntain a track or a whole disc CLEAR CHECK 1 Press PROGRAM PROGRAM appears in the display If a program is already stored the last step of the program appears in the display When you want to erase the whole program hold down CLEAR until ALL CLr appears in the display see page 13 2 Press DISC 1 5 to select the disc AL in the display stands for all tracks When you want to program the whole disc as one...

Page 13: ...deleted from the program and the rest of the program is played in the programmed order Note The total playing time doesn t appear when You have programmed a track whose number exceeds 20 The total playing time of the program exceeds 200 minutes 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 tra...

Page 14: ...the program for side A and while checking the program for side B Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length Time Edit You can have the player create a program that will fit the length of the tape The player automatically creates a program keeping the original order of the disc The program can contain up to 32 steps a pause inserted between steps is counted as one step Note that tracks numbered over ...

Page 15: ...e DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector To Start play fading in End play fading out Note Fading lasts for about 5 seconds However when you press the FADER button during Music Scan see page 10 the play fades out for about 2 seconds 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 pl...

Page 16: ... FADER Note If you press the 0 or button during Time Fade Play Time Fade will be cancelled Adjusting the Recording Level Peak Search The player locates the highest level among the tracks to be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before you start recording PEAK SEARCH p 1 Before you start playing press PEAK SEARCH PEAK flashes in the display and the player repeats the portion of the high...

Page 17: ...nnected to the wall outlet even if the player itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the player for a long time be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement Place the player in a location with adequate ventilatio...

Page 18: ...they are weak The player functions incorrectly The microcomputer chips may be operating incorrectly Turn the power off then turn it back on to reset the player Specifications Compact disc player Laser Semiconductor laser λ 780 nm Emission duration continuous Laser output Max 44 6 µW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up blo...

Page 19: ...king 13 for recording 14 R Recording 14 a program 14 using Time Edit 14 Remaining time 8 Remote control 4 Repeating 11 Replacing discs while playing a disc 9 Names of controls Buttons CHECK 13 CLEAR 13 CONTINUE 6 DISC 1 5 9 DISC CHECK 9 DISC SKIP 7 EDIT TIME FADE 14 15 EX CHANGE 9 FADER 15 LINE OUT LEVEL 5 MUSIC SCAN 10 Number 10 OPEN CLOSE 6 PEAK SEARCH 16 PROGRAM 12 REPEAT 11 SHUFFLE 11 TIME 8 7...

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