Sony CDP-M333ES Troubleshooting, Specifications

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.

The CD does not play.

,There’s no CD inside the player (“–NO DISC–” appears). Insert a CD.

,Insert the CD with the label side facing right. ,Clean the CD (see page 34).

,Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 34).

The remote does not function.

,Remove obstacles in the path of the remote and the player.

,Point the remote at the remote sensor on the player.

,Be sure to set up the remote correctly.

,Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

,Set the command mode of the remote according to the command mode of the player.

The player functions incorrectly.

,The microcomputer chips may be operating incorrectly. Disconnect the AC power cord, then connect it back to the wall outlet to reset the player.

Additional Information

Specifications

Compact disc player

Laser	Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
	Emission duration: continuous
Laser output	Max 44.6 ∝ 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
Dynamic range	More than 95 dB
Harmonic distortion	Less than 0.003%

Output

	Jack	Maximum	Load
	type	output	impedance
		level

LINE OUT	Phono	2 V	Over 10 kilohms
	jacks	(at 50 kilohms)

DIGITAL OUT	Optical	–18 dBm	Wave length: 660 nm
(OPTICAL)	output
	connector

General

Power requirements	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption	20 W
Dimensions (approx.)	430 ⋅	189 ⋅ 537 mm
(w/h/d)	(17 ⋅	7 1/2 ⋅ 21 1/4 in.) incl. projecting
	parts
Mass (approx.)	9.5 kg (20 lbs 16 oz.)

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Contents

Page To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Welcome About This Manual Getting Started Playing CDs Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files) Using the Player with Another Component Additional Information Unpacking Inserting batteries into the remote Hooking Up the System Overview Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Note on placement of the player Connecting Another CD Player Changing the command mode of the player Inserting CDs CAUTION Removing CDs Playing a CD Using the Display Display information of the normal discs Selecting the language of the CD TEXT information Locating a Specific Disc Locating a disc on the player Locating a disc directly using the remote Z Locating a disc by searching for a specific Disc Name (Name Search) Playing the Disc Just Inserted (Easy Play) Specifying the Next Disc to Play Playing Discs in Various Modes (Repeat/Shuffle Play) Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Playing all tracks on all discs in random order Playing all tracks on a specified disc in random order Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Checking the programmed order Changing the programmed order Erasing the program stored in memory Creating a program using the remote Z Customising the Sound of Your Music (Digital Filter) Using the Timer Fading In or Out What You Can Do With the Custom Files You can store this information: Where are Custom Files stored Labeling Discs (Disc Name) Labeling discs on the player Changing the Disc Name Erasing the Disc Name Labeling discs using the remote Z S O N Y H E T S S O N Y H T S Storing Custom File Information Using a Keyboard Storing Specific Tracks (Delete Bank) Grouping Discs (Group File) Assigning discs to groups Deleting discs from a group Labeling groups (Group Name) Changing the Group Name Erasing a Group Name Playing discs in a group on the player (Group Play) Classifying Discs According to Artist Name (Artist File) Storing the Artist Name Changing the Artist Name Erasing the Artist Name Assigning an Artist Name to a disc (Artist File) Playing discs assigned the same Artist Name (Artist Play) Removing the Artist Name from the disc Storing Your Favorite Tracks (Hit List) Putting tracks into the Hit List Playing tracks in the Hit List Deleting tracks from the Hit List Labeling tracks in the Hit List (Hit Title) (Advanced Mega Control) Loading the Disc Names of the second CD player Labeling discs of the second CD player Playing Alternately (No-Delay Play/X-FadePlay) Controlling the Player by Another Unit Precautions Notes on CDs Troubleshooting Specifications Index Names of controls Buttons Control Switches