Sony CDP-XE400 User's Manual
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1. PHONES 6 LINEOUT 5 Others Disc tray 6 Display 7 KKI AMS gt 6 4 Eala2. FADER To Press FADER Start play fading in During pause The l indication flashes and play fades in End play fading out When you want to start fading out The I indication flashes The play fades out and the player pauses Fading time lasts for 5 seconds If you press FADER during Music Scan page 8 fading time changes to 2 seconds Fading out at the specified time Time Fade You can have the player fade out automatically by specifying the playing time Once you set the Time Fade it works twice that is the play fades out at the end of both sides of a tape EDIT TIME FADE gt lt lt P gt gt 1 Press EDIT TIME FADE repeatedly before you start playing until G29 and A in the 6 9 indication appear in the display 2 Press lt 4 or PP to specify the playing time Each time you press these buttons the display changes as shown below with the playing time of one side following each indication HALF C 46 C 54 C 60 C 74 C 90 e 23 00 27 00 30 00 37 00 45 00 E When you select HALF The player sets the playing time to a half of the total playing time 3 Press to start playing At the specified time the play fades out and the player pauses B in the a5 indication appears in the display 4 Torecord on side B reverse the tape and press C gt or Il on the player to resume playing Again the play fades
3. The player repeats the tracks as follows er When the disc is played in The player repeats Continuous Play page 6 All the tracks Shuffle Play page 9 All the tracks in random orders Program Play page 9 The same program To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until REPEAT disappears from the display Repeating the current track You can repeat only the current track in any playmode While the track you want is being played press REPEAT repeatedly until REPEAT 1 appears in the display Playing CDs Playing in Random Order Shuffle Play You can have the player shuffle tracks and play ina random order O J gt 2 2 ied Crm O O O x PLAYMODE gt 1 Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE appears in the display When using the remote press SHUFFLE 2 Press D gt to start Shuffle Play The J indication appears while the player is shuffling the tracks To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAYMODE twice When using the remote press CONTINUE CDP XE500 only coy You can start Shuffle Play while playing Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE appears in the display When using the remote press SHUFFLE CDP XE500 only Shuffle Play starts from the current track es L S Creating Your Own Program Program Play You can arrange the order of the tracks on a disc and create your own program The program can contain up to 24 track
4. To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface Do not stick paper or tape on the disc Not this way 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 Do not use any commercially available stabilizer If you do the disc and the player may be damaged After playing store the disc in its case On cleaning e Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the i center out 4 Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs i l Additional Information ee e eee 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 gt Check that the player is connected securely gt Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly gt Adjust the output level with LINE OUT LEVEL on the remote CDP XE500 only The CD does not play gt There s no CD inside the player no dISC appears Insert a CD gt Place the CD with the label side up on the disc tray correctly gt Clean the CD see page 14 gt Moisture has condensed inside the player Remov
5. checking the total playing time indicated in the display Follow Steps 1 to 4 in Creating a program on the player on page 9 or Steps 1 and 2 in Creating a program using the remote on page 10 The 6 5 indication appears in the display 2 When you record on both sides of the tape press H to insert a pause The P and 6 5 indications appear in the display and the playing time is reset to 0 00 When you record on one side of the tape or ona DAT or MD skip this step and go to Step 4 A pause is counted as one track You can program up to 23 tracks when you insert a pause 3 Repeat Step 1 to create the program for side B 4 Start recording on the deck and then press gt on the player When you record on both sides of the tape the player pauses at the end of the program for side A 5 When you record on side B reverse the tape and press gt or IH on the player to resume playing Log To check and change your program See the left column of this page The 2 9 indication appears while checking the program for side A and 0 0 while checking the program for side B Ker When tracks which aren t numerically consecutive on the disc are programmed consecutively i e 1 3 5 etc A one second access time blank is added between the tracks 11 12 r Recording From CDs Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length Time Edit You can have the player create a program that will fit the length of
6. 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 modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 Serial No iE ee Precautions On safety e 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 e The player is not disconnec
7. out at the specified time To cancel Time Fade Press EDIT TIME FADE Koy You can freely specify the playing time See You can freely specify the tape length on page 12 Ka You can change discs during Time Fade If the play ends before the specified fade out time for example when you record CD singles on a tape change the disc The specified fade out time is counted only during playing You can fade in to resume playing in Step 4 CDP XES00 only After you reverse the tape press FADER on the remote Note i Time Fade will be cancelled if you press lt 4 or gt gt during the operation 13 14 Recording From CDs Adjusting the Recording Level Peak Search The player locates the highest level among the tracks to be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before you start recording C O FO ooo O O O o o gt PEAK SEARCH E 1 Before you start playing press PEAK SEARCH PEAK flashes in the display and the player repeats the portion of the highest level 2 Adjust the recording level on the deck 3 Press on the player to stop Peak Search PEAK disappears from the display Note The portion with the highest level may differ every time you try the adjustment on the same disc The difference is however so slight that you won t find any problem in adjusting the recording level precisely Additional information Notes on CDs On handling CDs
8. the tape The player automatically creates a program keeping the original order of the disc The program can contain up to 24 tracks a pause inserted between tracks is counted as one track Note that tracks whose numbers are over 24 cannot be programmed automatically EDIT TIME FADE gt lt lt gt gt 1 Press EDIT TIME FADE before you start playing until EDIT appears and A in the 6s indication flashes in the display 2 Press lt lt or PP to specify the tape length Each time you press these buttons the display changes as shown below with the tape length of one side following each indication HALF C 46 C 54 C 60 C 74 C 90 23 00 27 00 30 00 37 00 45 00 When you select HALF The player sets the program of each side to a half of the total playing time of the disc Note that you cannot select HALF when the disc has more than 24 tracks 3 Press EDIT TIME FADE to have the player create the program The display shows the tracks to be recorded B in the os indication flashes in the display 4 When you record on both sides of the tape press EDIT TIME FADE again The player inserts a pause then creates the program for side B The display shows the programmed tracks When you record on one side of the tape or ona DAT or MD skip this step 5 Start recording on the deck and then press D gt on the player When you record on both sides of the tap
9. SONY Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions UE CDP XE500 CDP XE400 1995 by Sony Corporation 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 CAUTION ZN DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED BERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert AN the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert A the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance INFORMATION 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
10. am cc c t e s j0dsieiisisesssaisssiscdstsaserenan atsasvdovscnests 11 i e cons are used inthis Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length Time Edit 0 0 12 Fading In of Out c 4 cc dcccanteat dated th oak an a n aan ha ZA Indicates that you can do the Adjusting the Recording Level Peak Search il task using the remote Note that the CDP XE400 cannot do the tasks marked with this icon Additional Information st Indicates hints and tips for Notes on EDs e r a e a A E a A a ea 14 making the task easier Troubleshooting iann naa n 15 SPC CAH ONS i nioen e la a E a e o ENERE 15 Index Mdersampsmnamon en aa aa a et net beta Backcover Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items e Audio connecting cord 1 Remote commander remote CDP XE500 only 1 e 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 Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries When using the remote point it at the remote sensor f on the player Lo When to replace batteries With normal use the batteries should last for about six months When the remote no longer operates the player replace all the batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing particularly when re
11. aying time and the music calendar Current track number Music calendar Playing time The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played Checking the remaining time Each time you press TIME while playing a disc the display changes as shown in the chart below Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time on the current track If the track number exceeds 68 appears instead of the remaining time Press tb Remaining time on the disc If the remaining time exceeds 100 minutes in Program Play mode appears instead of the remaining time Pres D suopeisdgriseq gt f Playing CDs e a e i Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track 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 plaving a disc CDP XE500 only Number buttons gt 10 ed Pi lt gt To locate You need to Turn KK AMS D clockwise until you find the track When using the remote press PPI repeatedly until you find the track The next or succeeding tracks Turn KKI AMS Pt counterclockwise until you find the track When using the remote press Kd repeatedly until you find the track The current o
12. d select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player 2 Press POWER to turn on the player 3 Press amp OPEN CLOSE and place a disc on the disc tray T With the label side up 4 Press gt The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once Continuous Play Adjust the volume on the amplifier To stop playback Press W To You need to Pause Press H Resume play after pause Press H or D gt Go to the next track Turn KK AMS D clockwise Turn KK AMS PP counterclockwise Go back to the preceding track Stop play and remove the CD Press 2 OPEN CLOSE Playing CDs Using the Display You can check information about the disc using the display TIME Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks Press TIME before you start playing The display shows the total number of tracks total playing time and music calendar Music calendar tracks Total playing time Total number of While in Shuffle Play mode SHUFFLE appears in the display see page 9 a one second access time blank is added between each track This increase is automatically added to the total playing time in the display The information also appears when you press amp OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray Display information while playing a disc While playing a disc the display shows the current track number pl
13. e the player pauses at the end of the program for side A 6 When you record on side B reverse the tape and press C gt or H on the player to resume playing To cancel Time Edit 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 The player creates a program from the remaining tracks In this case you cannot select HALF to specify the tape length cor You can freely specify the tape length Set the tape length using KKIAMSDDA Example When the tape length of one side is 30 minutes and 15 seconds 1 To set the minutes turn KKI AMS DA until 30 appears in the display then press ENTER 2 To set the seconds turn KK AMS DH until 15 appears in the display then press ENTER Lej When tracks which aren t numerically consecutive on the disc are programmed consecutively i e 1 3 5 etc A one second access time blank is added between the tracks xe To check and change your program See page 11 Recording From CDs SSS ae See a S Fading 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 Fading in or out at the point you want CDP XE500 only i
14. e the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour see page 2 The recording level has changed CDP XE500 only gt The recording level changes if you adjust the output level with LINE OUT LEVEL on the remote during recording The remote does not function CDP XE500 only gt Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the player gt Point the remote at the remote sensor amp on the player gt Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Specifications Compact disc player Laser Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Laser output Emission duration continuous Max 44 6 2p 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 Signal to noise ratio More than 100 dB Dynamic range More than 98 dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0 0045 Channel separation More than 95 dB Outputs Jack Maximum Load type output impedance level LINE OUT Phono 2V Over 10 kilohms at 50 kilohms 18 dBm Wave length 660 nm 10 mW 32 ohms jacks DIGITAL Optical OUT output OPTICAL connector CDP XE500 only PHONES Stereo phone jack General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions approx w h d Mass approx Supplied accessories 120 V AC 60 Hz 10W 430 x 95 x 295 mm 17 x 33 4 x 11 5 8 in incl projecti
15. mber buttons CLEAR CHECK 1 Press PROGRAM before you start playing PROGRAM appears in the display f 2 Press number buttons of the tracks you want to 3 program in the order you want Example To program the tracks 2 8 and 5 Press number buttons in the order 2 8 and 5 Last programmed track Playing order PROGRAM Total playing time To select a track with a number over 10 Use gt 10 button see page 8 If you ve made a mistake Press CLEAR then press the correct track number Press B to start Program Play To cancel Program Play Press CONTINUE ute When tracks which aren t numerically consecutive on the disc are programmed consecutively i e 1 3 5 etc A one second access time blank is added between the tracks oC The program remains even after the Program Play ends When you press B you can play the same program again Lo You can check the total playing time while programming using t e remote Program Edit To select a track press ki or PPI and check the total playing time Then press PROGRAM to confirm your selection Notes The total playing time doesn t appear in the display when it exceeds 100 minutes e FULL appears in the display when you try to add a track to a program which already contains 24 tracks Playing CDs Checking the track order You can check your program bef
16. ng parts 3 0 kg 6 Ibs 10 oz Audio cord 2 phono plugs 2 phono plugs 1 Remote commander remote CDP XE500 only 1 Sony SUM 3 NS batteries CDP XE500 only 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 15 SS a ae eer Index A B AMS 8 Automatic Music Sensor See AMS C D Connecting 4 Continuous Play 6 E Editing See Recording F G Fading 13 Time Fade 13 H I J K Half disc HALF 12 Handling CDs 15 Hookups 4 overview 4 L Locating by monitoring 8 by observing the display 8 by scanning 8 directly 8 using AMS 8 M N O Music Scan 8 P Q Peak Search 14 Playback Continuous Play 6 Program Play 9 Repeat Play 8 Shuffle Play 9 Program 9 changing 11 checking 11 for recording 12 Program Edit 11 Sony Corporation Printed in China Recording 11 aprogram 11 using Time Edit 12 Remaining time 7 Remote control 4 Repeating all 8 the current track 9 Scanning See Music Scan Searching See Locating Shuffle Play 9 Time Edit 12 Time Fade 13 Total playing time 7 Troubleshooting 15 U V W X Y Z Unpacking 4 Names of controls Buttons CHECK 11 CLEAR 11 CONTINUE 6 EDIT TIME FADE 12 FADER 13 LINE OUT LEVEL 6 MUSIC SCAN 8 amp OPEN CLOSE 6 PEAKSEARCH 14 PLAYMODE 9 PROGRAM 9 REPEAT 8 SHUFFLE 9 TIME 7 gt 6 I 6 Mm 6 da gt 8 h laa PPri 8 gt 10 8 Number 8 Switch POWER 6 Connector DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 5 Jacks
17. o play CDs go to the section e If you have a digital component such as a digital Playing a CD on page 6 amplifier D A converter DAT or MD CDP XE500 only Then go to the following sections for other operations Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector using the optical cable not supplied Take off the cap and plug in the optical cable Note that you cannot use fading in or out page 13 and Time Fade page 13 functions when making this connection POC 15 lt gt lt gt Optical cable not supplied CD player Digital component DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT INPUT OPTICAL E Note When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector noise may occur when you play CD software other than music such as a CD ROM f Basic Operations Playing a CD Connect the e See pages 4 5 for the hookup information kej If you turn on the player with a CD in the tray You can start playing automatically from the beginning of the CD If you connect a commercially available timer you can start playing the CD at any time you want C You can adjust the output level with the LINE OUT LEVEL on the remote CDP XE500 only 7 C You can adjust the headphones volume on the remote CDP XE500 only f Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and adjust the volume with the LINE OUT LEVEL on the remote headphones 1 Turn on the amplifier an
18. ore 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 If you check the order after you start playing the display shows only the remaining track numbers Changing the track order You can change your program before you start playing ee To You need to Erase a track Press CHECK until the track you don t want appears in the display then press CLEAR Erase the last track in the Press CLEAR Each time you program press the button the last track will be cleared Add tracks to the end of the Turn KKI AMS DDI until program track number you want to add appears then press ENTER When using the remote press the number button of the tracks to be added Change the whole program Press stop Create a new completely program following the programming procedure Recording from CDs __S E EES eee Recording Your Own Program You can record the program you ve created on a tape DAT or MD The program can contain up to 24 tracks By inserting a pause during programming you can divide the program into two for recording on both sides of a tape ENTER KKI AMS Pri Oo ay oo CELE O O ooo Ae PLAYMODE il 1 Create your program for side A when recording on a tape while
19. placing the batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Hooking Up the System Overview This section describes how to hook up the CD player to an amplifier Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections CD player LINE OUT R L To an AC outlet Audio input 4 f Audio input Amplifier co sj Signal flow To an AC outlet What cords will need Audio cord supplied 1 White L Red R Hookups When connecting an audio cord be sure to match the color coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components Red right to Red and White left to White Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise CD player Amplifier Getting Started ke You can adjust the output level to the amplifier Connecting the AC power cord CDP XE500 only F Press LINE OUT LEVEL on the remote You can Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet reduce the output level up to 20 dB When you reduce the output level appears in the display Where do I go next When you turn off the player the output level automatically returns to the maximum level Now you re ready to use your player If you aren t familiar with how t
20. r preceding tracks A specific track directly Turn KK AMS PP until you find the track number you want appears in the display When using the remote press number button of the track By scanning each track for 10 seconds iMusic Scan Press MUSIC SCAN When you find the track you want press D gt to start playing the track A point while P amp P forward or lt lt backward and monitoring the sound hold down until you find the point A point quickly by PP forward or 4 backward and observing the display hold down until you find the point during pause You will not hear the sound during the operation rer When you directly locate a track numbered over 10 when using the remote CDP XE500 only Press gt 10 first then the corresponding number buttons To enter 0 use button 10 Example To play track number 30 Press gt 10 first then 3 and 10 You can extend the playing time during Music Scan Press MUSIC SCAN repeatedly until the playing time you want 10 20 or 30 appears in the display Each time you press the button the playing time changes cyclically Note If 7171 appears in the display the disc has reached the end while you were pressing PP Press lt 4 or turn KKI AMS DPI counterclockwise to go back Se Ee E Playing Tracks Repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode REPEAT Press REPEAT while playing a disc REPEAT appears in the display
21. s CHECK CLEAR KKI AMS DH E3 oo ooo PLAYMODE ODO E ENTER Creating a program on the player 1 Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until PROGRAM appears in the display before you start playing 2 Turn KK AMS gt until the track number you want appears in the display The total playing time and the track numbers being programmed are flashing in the display Track numbers being Total playing time programmed PROGRAM 3 Press ENTER to select the track Last programmed track Playing order PROGRAM PROGRAM Total playing time If you ve made a mistake Press CLEAR then repeat Steps 2 and 3 Continued Playing CDs 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to program the tracks in the order you want 5 Press to start Program Play To cancef Program Play Press PLAYMODE C When tracks which aren t numerically consecutive on the disc are programmed consecutively i e 1 3 5 etc A one second access time blank is added between the tracks The program remains even after the Program Play ends When you press D gt you can play the same program again Notes The total playing time doesn t appear in the display when it exceeds 100 minutes e FULL appears in the display when you try to add a track to a program which already contains 24 tracks Creating a program using the remote CDP XE500 only F PROGRAM Nu
22. ted 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 e 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 e 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 e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any t
23. ype 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 Welcome TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player Before operating the unit please read this manual Getting Started y ini fut song n ly and reraiit ten future Unpackinio lt sgornan A dea lida AN anh Sie lS 4 reference Hooking Up the System sinisiin gasai 4 EEE EET About This Manual Peay INN CD iiei Tee ye user ea ae he 6 The instructions in this manual are for models CDP XE500 and CDP XE400 The CDP XE500 is the model used for Playing CDs illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text Using th Display wir ransanoi miren n a a Stine 7 for example CDP XE500 only Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track 0 csc 8 Conventions Playing Tracks Repeated ly norni neee E E tn aioe 8 Instructions in this anual describe Playing in Random Order Shuffle Play ccccescseseseeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeens 9 the controls on the player Creating Your Own Program Program Play ecscscsseeeeeeeseeseenes 9 You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player i In the instructions the buttons on the Recording From CDs remote are indicated in parentheses Recording Your Own Progr
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