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INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
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 not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. CDP-CX335
Serial No. _________________________
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the 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-CX335.
Conventions
- Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the player.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the player.
- The following icons are used in this
manual:
Indicates that you can do the
task using the remote.
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
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.
Do not install the
appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products 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)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
ENERGY STAR  is a U.S. registered
mark.
As
ENERGY STAR  Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR 
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 4
Hooking Up the System ..................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Another CD Player ........................................................................................ 6
Inserting CDs ....................................................................................................................... 7
Playing a CD ......................................................................................................................... 10
Playing CDs
Using the Display ............................................................................................................ 12
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................. 14
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ................................................................................... 15
Playing the Disc Which was Just Inserted -“ Easy Play .............................................. 15
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................16
Playing Repeatedly ...........................................................................................................17
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ......................................................................17
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ..............................................................18
Playing Using a Timer ......................................................................................................20
Controlling Another CD Player (Advanced Mega Control) ......................................21
Fading In or Out ................................................................................................................22
Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-Fade Play) .....................................................23
Controlling the Player from Another unit ....................................................................23
Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)
What You Can Do With the Custom Files ....................................................................24
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo) ............................................................................................24
Storing Custom File Information Using a keyboard ...................................................27
Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) ............................................................................28
Grouping Discs (Group File) ...........................................................................................28
Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) .........................................................................30
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................................................................................32
Notes on CDs .....................................................................................................................32
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................33
Specifications .....................................................................................................................33
Index ..........................................................................................................................................34
