Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CDP-XE400 Sony
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3-810-322- 21 (1) 1995 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions CDP-XE500 CDP-XE400 Compact Disc Player.
2 • 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.
Getting Started 3 Getting Started Unpacking........................................................................................................ 4 Hooking Up the System................................................................................
Getting Started 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (CDP-XE500 only) (1) • Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (CDP-XE500 only) (2) Inserting batteries into the remote (CDP- XE500 only) You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Getting Started 5 Getting Started You can adjust the output level to the amplifier (CDP -XE500 o nly) Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote. You can reduce the output level up to –20 dB. When you reduce the output level, appears in the display. When you turn off the player, the output level automatically returns to the maximum level.
Basic Operations 6 Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player. Press POWER to turn on the player. Press § OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Press · . The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once (Continuous Play).
Playing CDs 7 Playing CDs Using the Display You can check information about the disc using the display. Display information while playing a disc While playing a disc, the display shows the current track number, playing time and the music calendar.
Playing CDs 8 Locating a Spec ific T ra ck or a P articular Poin t in a T r ack You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) on the player or number buttons on the remote. You can also locate a particular point in a track while playing a disc.
Playing CDs 9 Playing CDs Cre ating Y our Own Pr o gr am (Prog ram Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks on a disc and create your own program. The program can contain up to 24 tracks. Playing in Random Or der (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a random order.
Playing CDs 10 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to program the tracks in the order you want. 5 Press · to start Program Play. To cancel Program Play Press PLAYMODE. When tracks , whic h aren’t numericall y consecutive on the disc, are programmed consecutively (i.
Playing CDs 11 Playing CDs Checking the track order You can check your program before or after you start playing. Press CHECK. Each time you press this button, the display shows the track number in the programmed order. After the last track in the program, the display shows “End” and returns to the original display.
Recording From CDs 12 To can cel Time Edi t Press PLAYMODE until “SHUFFLE” and “PROGRAM” disappear from the display. When using the remote, press CONTINUE (CDP-XE500 only). You can program the tracks you want in advance Select the tracks before doing the above procedure.
Recording From CDs 13 Recording From CDs F ading In or Out You can manually fade in or out to prevent tracks from starting or ending abruptly. Note that you cannot use this effect when you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector (for CDP-XE500).
Recording From CDs 14 Adjusting the Recor di ng Level (P eak Search) The player locates the highest level among the tracks to be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before you start recording. Notes on CDs On handling CDs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge.
Additional Information 15 Additional Information T roubleshooting 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.
Index 16 Names of controls Buttons CHECK 11 CLEAR 11 CONTINUE 6 EDIT/TIME FADE 12 FADER 13 LINE OUT LEVEL +/– 6 MUSIC SCAN 8 § OPEN/CLOSE 6 PEAK SEARCH 14 PLAYMODE 9 PROGRAM 9 REPEAT 8 SHUFFLE 9 TI.
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