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2ENIMPORTANT
If the plug supplied is not suitable for the
socket outlets in your home, it should be
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in
accordance with the following
instructions.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue:Neutral
Brown:Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black. The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter L or coloured
red. Do not connect either wire to the
earth terminal in the plug which is
marked by the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol Y or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.
WARNING
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert
the plug cut off from the mains lead into
a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used
and should be destroyed.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.
The laser component in this product
is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is located on the
rear exterior.
The following caution label is located
inside of the unit.NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363
is fitted to this equipment for your safety
and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e. marked with 2 or @ mark) must be
used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment
has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to
attach the fuse cover after you change
the fuse. Never use the plug without the
fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.-If you are not going to use the player
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the player from the wall outlet. 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.
On placement
-Place the player in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up in the player.
-Do not place the player on a soft
surface such as a rug that might block
the ventilation holes on the bottom.
-Do not place the player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
On operation
-If the player is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in
a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the
player. Should this occur, the player
may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
On adjusting volume
-Do not turn up the volume while
listening to a portion with very low
level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level portion is played.
On cleaning
-Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your player,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.Precautions
On safety
-Caution - The use of optical
instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
-Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the player and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
-Before operating the player, check that
the operating voltage of the player is
identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear
of the player.
-The player is not disconnected from
the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the player itself has been
turned off.
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3EN Getting Started
Unpacking...............................................................\
......................................... 4
Hooking Up the System...................................................\
.............................. 4Playing a CD
........................................................................\
................................ 6Playing CDs
Using the Display ........................................................................\
................... 7
Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track ........................ 8
Playing Tracks Repeatedly ........................................................................\
.... 8
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) .................................................... 9
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)..............................\
.............. 9Recording From CDs
Recording Your Own Program..............................................\
..................... 11
Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit)..................\
...... 12
Fading In or Out........................................................\
.................................... 13
Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search) .......................................... 14Additional Information
Notes on CDs............................................................\
..................................... 14
Troubleshooting.........................................................\
................................... 15
Specifications ........................................................................\
......................... 15Index
Index ........................................................................\
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ABLE OF CONTENTS 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
models CDP-XE500, CDP-XE300 and
CDP-XE200. The CDP-XE500 is the
model used for illustration purposes.
Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, CDP-
XE500 only.
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.
In the instructions, the buttons on the
remote are indicated in parentheses.
- The following icons are used in this manual: Indicates that you can do the
task using the remote.
(Note that the CDP-XE200
cannot do the tasks marked
with this icon.)
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.