Sony CDP M400CS Owners Manual

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2US WARNING 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. 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. For customer in the United States 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. WARNING 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 modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on 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-M400CS Serial No. _________________________ CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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3US Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this 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-M400CS. 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: Z Indicates that you can do the task using the remote. z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. Notes on CDs On handling CDs - To keep the disc clean, handle the disc carefully. - Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. - 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. - After removing a disc from the disc slot, store the disc in its case. On cleaning - Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. - Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can play the following discs: Type of discs Label on the disc - Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for their recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this player. - You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized*. * A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to be played on the audio CD player. About MP3 files MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. Playback of some MP3 files may not be possible, depending on the encoding. The encoding method (i.e., the bit rate selected for encoding) will affect the sound quality of the MP3 files created. The bit rate typically used for MP3 files is 128 kbps. Notes on discs You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs). The disc must be in the ISO 9660* 1 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session* 2. Audio CD MP3 files (continued)