User manual SONY CDP-312

[. . . ] The instructions in this manual are for models CDP-312 and CDP-C460Z. The CDP-312 is the model used for illustration purposes, unless otherwise mentioned. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "CDP-312 only. The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. [. . . ] You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order. The indication appears while the player is "shuffling" the tracks. You can start Shuffle Play while playing 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. You can specify discs during Shuffle Play (Select Shuffle Play) You can specify discs during ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode, and the tracks on the specified discs are played in a random order. press DISC 1 ­ 5 to specify the discs after Step 1. Semi-circles appear around the specified disc numbers in the display. You can play all tracks on the specific disc in a random order. Indication appears while the player is The "shuffling" the tracks. 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 CLEAR" appears in the display (see page 17). To program tracks, use the controls on the second player. The play starts and the display shows the current disc and track numbers and the playing time of the track. While the MEGA CONTROL button is lit, you can control the second player with the controls on this player as follows: When you connect the second player, you can play tracks in this player and those in the second player alternately in any play mode (see "Connecting Another CD Player" on pages 6 and 7). select one of the following methods: · No-Delay Play: The current player changes at each track. Each time the current player changes to the other player, the other player starts play without a break in sound immediately after the current player ends play. The other player skips the lead-in portion and starts playing from where the sound actually begins. ⷠX-Fade Play: The current player changes at each track or at the specified interval. You can select the interval among 30, 60 and 90 seconds. Each time the current player changes to the other player, the sound from both players is mixed. The current player ends play by fading out, and the other player starts play by fading in. The MEGA CONTROL button lights up while the track in the second player is selected. [. . . ] 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. 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 temperature inside the car. ⷠDo not use any commercially available stabilizer. [. . . ]