Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. The supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions for the CD player (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese versions). For details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 16. CDP-D12 2003 Sony Corporation 2-347-887-11(1)
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Owner’s 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-D12 Serial No.
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Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The CDP-D12 is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the top exterior.
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L’utilisation des commandes ou des ajustements ou de l’exécution des procédures autres que ceux indiquées ci- dessus peut avoir comme conséquence l’exposition de la radiation dangereuse. Le CDP-D12 est classé PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1. L’étiquette PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 est placée sur le dessus de l’appareil.
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E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio). Vorsicht Gebrauch von Kontrollen oder Justagen oder Leistung der Verfahren anders als die hierin spezifiziert kann gefährliche Strahlenbelastung ergeben. Das CDP-D12 wird wie ein CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT eingestuft. Der CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Aufkleber ist auf dem hinteren Äußeren.
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Attenzione L’uso dei comandi o delle registrazioni o delle prestazioni delle procedure tranne quelle specificate qui può provocare l’esposizione di radiazioni pericolosa. Il CDP-D12 è classificato come PRODOTTO LASER CLASSE L’etichetta CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT si trova all’esterno in alto.
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El uso de controles o de los ajustes o del funcionamiento de los procedimientos con excepción de ésos especificados adjunto puede dar lugar a la exposición de radiación peligrosa. El CDP-D12 se clasifica como PRODUCTO LÁSER DE CLASE 1. La etiqueta de PRODUCTO LÁSER DE CLASE 1 está...
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Laat reparatiles aan de erkende vakhandel over. Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA. De CDP-D12 is geclassificeerd als een KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUCT. Het KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUCT label bevindt zich op de bovenkant.
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är frånslagen. Öppna inte höljet. Det kan resultera i risk för elektriska stötar. Överlåt allt reparations- och underhållsarbete till fackkunniga tekniker. CDP-D12 är klassificerad som en KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT. Etiketten KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT finns på apparatens ovansida.
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Sähköiskun välttämiseksi ei koteloa saa avata. Anna vain asiantuntijan suorittaa huolto. CDP-D12 on luokiteltu LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITTEEKSI. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE - tarra sijaitsee laitteen yläpinnalla. HUOMATUS — LUOKAN 1M NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYÄ...
Table of Contents Overview ... 12 Precautions ... 13 Notes on use ... 13 Installation ... 13 Note on adjusting the volume ... 13 On condensation in the player ... 13 On cleaning ... 13 On carrying the player ... 13 After inserting the CD ...
The features of the CDP-D12 are as follows: Compact design The CDP-D12 has a height of 1U, allowing it to be mounted in a standard EIA 19-inch rack. Flexible output interfaces Two types of analog audio connectors (balanced XLR- type connectors and unbalanced phono connectors) are provided, as well as coaxial and optical digital outputs.
• When holding the CD, do not touch the recorded side (the side without the label). • Do not attach any paper or seals onto the CD. • The CDP-D12 can play round CDs only. Playing irregularly shaped CDs such as star-shaped or heart- shaped CDs may damage the player.
System Configuration Sample configuration for AV presentations is given below. CDP-D12 DVD player, PC, or VTR, etc. SRP-X700 Powered Mixer UHF antenna 1 BNC cable 2 XLR cable or pin cable 3 Speaker cable 4 D-sub cable/video cable 5 D-sub cable...
Using the CD-ROM Manual Overview The supplied CD-ROM contains operating instructions for the CDP-D12 (in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese). CD-ROM system requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD- ROM disc. • Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or faster CPU, or Macintosh computer with Power PC —...
Function of Parts and Controls Front panel 1 POWER switch 2 CD insertion slot qf Remote sensor 1 POWER switch Press to turn the player on or off. 2 CD insertion slot Insert the CD here with its label side up. The CD is automatically pulled in and loaded.
Function of Parts and Controls Rear panel 1 PARALLEL connector 0 RELAY IN/OUT connectors 1 PARALLEL connector (D-sub, 9-pin, female) Connects to external control devices for remote control. 2 RS-232C (serial interface) connector (D-sub, 9- pin, male) Connects to a PC for remote control. 3 OPTICAL connector Connects to external digital devices through an optional optical digital connecting cable.
Remote control unit qk PLAY MODE buttons qj Numeric buttons qh >20 button qg Program Play operation buttons qf Repeat Play operation buttons qd H button qs ./> buttons 1 Control S output connector (mini jack) To use the supplied remote control unit as a wired remote control unit, connect this connector to the CTRL-S IN connector on the main unit with the supplied control S cable.
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Function of Parts and Controls 7 Vari Speed Play operation buttons VARI SPEED ON/OFF button: Press to start Vari Speed Play. VARI SPEED +/– buttons: Press to vary the playback speed in Vari Speed Play. 8 X (pause) button Press to pause playback. Press during pause to resume playback.
Connection Connection to other devices The CDP-D12 can be connected to other devices, as shown below. Notes • Be sure the connections are firm to prevent hum and noise. • Before making connections, be sure each component is turned off.
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Connection Functions assignable to P.Input1 to P.Input5 (input terminals) Indication Function PLAY/PAUSE The same function as HX button on the main unit PLAY The same function as H button on the remote PAUSE The same function as X button on the remote The same function as x button STOP...
To do 1 Track Repeat Play Because of the design of the CDP-D12, if you cue to the next track during 1 Track Repeat Play, the player will play the next track repeatedly. To do repeat play of only one track using Fader Play, make a program containing that track only (see “Programming the...
The output terminals are equivalent to the XLR-3-32. Mounting the player in a rack The CDP-D12 can be mounted in an EIA standard 19- inch rack. Pull out the plastic pins from the four feet on the bottom of the player and remove the feet. Then...
Playing a CD The basic CD playback procedure and operations are explained below. CD insertion slot Press the POWER switch to turn on the player. Insert a CD with its label side up into the CD insertion slot. When you insert the CD, it is automatically pulled in and loaded.
Using the Display The display shows various information about the CD or the track. When you insert a CD The display shows the total number of tracks and total playing time of the CD. Total playing time of the CD Total number of tracks While the player is playing Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to change the...
Locating a Specific Track When the player is playing, paused, or stopped, use the procedure below to quickly locate tracks. Numeric buttons (1 to 20) Cueing to a track with the AMS control (or ./> buttons on the remote) If you cue to a track while the player is playing, the located track starts to play automatically.
Locating a Particular Point in a Track You can locate a particular point in a track during playback or pause. There are the three following ways to locate a point within a track: • Low-speed search Searches for point at 3 times the normal playback speed.
Playing Tracks Repeatedly You can play an entire CD repeatedly. This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random order, or with Program Play to repeat all the tracks in the program. You can also repeat a specific track or a portion within a track or the portion exceeding the boundaries of the tracks.
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Playing Tracks Repeatedly To make settings for Repeat All Play, Repeat 1 Play, and Repeat A-B Play by menu operation To make settings for Repeat A-B Play, do the procedure below while the player is playing. Press the MENU/EXIT button, rotate the AMS control until “REPEAT Mode”...
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) When you select Shuffle Play, the player plays all the tracks on the CD in random order. While the player is stopped, press the PLAY MODE button on the remote repeatedly until the SHUFFLE indicatior lights up and “SHUFFLE”...
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback order in a program containing up to 99 tracks. Programming the tracks While the player is stopped, press the PROGRAM button on the remote. The PROGRAM indicator lights up and “PROGRAM”...
While the player is playing or paused Each time the CHECK button is pressed, the number and playing time of the current and those of the succeeding tracks in the program are displayed in sequence. Elapsed time of the current Track number of the track current track...
Quickly Accessing a Specified Point (Mark & Locate) By marking a specific point, you can locate that point repeatedly. Marking the point (Mark) While the player is playing, press the AMS control (or the MARK button on the remote). The playback point at the time the AMS control (or the MARK button) is pressed is entered as the locate point.
Press the MENU/EXIT button to complete the setting. Notes • If no point is marked, “Rehearsal” does not appear in the display in the step 1 of the procedure above. • If you press the MENU/EXIT button without moving the marked point, “Not Changed” appears in the display.
Locating the Beginning of a Track (Auto Pause/ Auto Cue) Two functions are provided for locating the beginning of the track. When Auto Pause is selected, the player pauses at the beginning of the next track after playback of each track. When Auto Cue is selected, the player pauses at the beginning of the next track after skipping the portion with no sound, allowing immediate playback of the sound content.
Changing the Playback Speed (Vari Speed Play) The playing time can be adjusted by varying the playback speed within a range of ±12.5%. When the playback speed is set lower than 0%, the pitch falls; when it is set higher than 0%, the pitch rises. The selected speed is memorized even after Vari Speed Play is turned off.
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Changing the Playback Speed (Vari Speed Play) Rotate the AMS control to select the playback speed, and then press the control. While the player is stopped Total playing time of the CD when played back at the selected speed Playback speed Total playing time of the CD when played back at normal speed (0%) While the player is playing or paused...
Timer-activated Playback When the player is connected to an external audio timer, playback can be started or stopped at the specified time. For details, refer to the operation manual of the timer. Connect the player to an audio timer and turn on the timer.
Table of Menu Items The following table provides an overview of the various menu items, including their parameters, factory settings, and reference page in the manual. To access the menu While the player is stopped, press the MENU/EXIT button to display “MENU Mode.” Note The available menu items may vary according to the current status of the player.
Program Full An attempt was made to program a 100th track. Time Full An attempt was made to program tracks totaling more than 888 minutes of playing time. CDP-D12 A CD is being loaded. Welcome The loaded CD is being read.
Troubleshooting Guide 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 persists, consult your nearest dealer. Symptom “Disc Error” appears in the display. The CD cannot be ejected by pressing the A EJECT button.
Specifications System Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 98 dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.006% Channel separation More than 87 dB (1 kHz) Analog output ANALOG OUT (BAL) Terminal type XLR-3-32 (male) Maximum output level +10/+24 dBu (selectable) (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) Load impedance...