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Operating Instructions
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CDP-CX50
CDP-CX571
1997 by Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation Printed in China
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
– 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.
This equipment is intended for home
entertainment purposes only. The
warranty shall be invalidated if used
in commercial environments, such as
by disc jockeys, etc., even within the
Warranty Period.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
For the customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert
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
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 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:
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. _________________________
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
(Except for the customers in the
United States and Canada)
The following caution label is located
inside the unit.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
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-CX50 and CDP-CX571.
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the player.
• The following icon is used in this
manual:
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking............................................................................................................................ 4
Hooking Up the System..................................................................................................... 4
Inserting CDs....................................................................................................................... 5
Playing a CD............................................................................................................................ 8
Playing CDs
Locating a Specific Disc .................................................................................................. 10
Specifying the Next Disc to Play ................................................................................... 10
Locating a Specific Track or a Point in a Track ............................................................ 10
Playing Repeatedly........................................................................................................... 11
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 11
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play).............................................................. 12
Playing Your Favorite Disc Independently (Plus One Play)...................................... 14
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 15
Notes on CDs..................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 16
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 16
Index.......................................................................................................................................... 17
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Getting StartedGetting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio cord (1)
• CD booklet holder (1)
How to use the CD booklet holder
The CD booklet holder helps you locate the disc easily.
After you have inserted discs into the player, you can put
the CD booklet (which comes with a CD) into the
supplied holder.
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
To an AC outlet
To line output (R)
To line output (L)
To audio input
: Signal flow
What cords will I need?
Audio cord (1) (supplied)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Amplifier
To an AC outlet
White
(L)
Red
(R)
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Hookups
When connecting the 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
LINE
OUT
L
R
INPUT
CD
L
R
Setting the voltage selector (voltage
selector equipped models only)
Getting Started
Playing CDsGetting Started
Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 51 discs into this player.
POWER
Playing position
Front cover
JOG
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set
the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
220 - 240 V110 - 120 V
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note on placement
Be sure to place the player on a horizontal place.
If the player is slanted, it may cause malfunction or
damage the player.
Rotary table
Loading position
1 Press POWER to turn on the player.
2 Open the front cover by pushing the right edge of
the cover.
Front cover
(Continued)
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