Sony CDP-XA50ES, CDP-XA30ES User Manual

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CDP-XA50ES CDP-XA30ES

 1997 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

Welcome!

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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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-XA50ES and CDP-XA30ES. The CDP-XA50ES is the model used for illustration purposes, unless otherwise mentioned. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CDP-XA50ES 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.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can do the task using the remote.

The following caution label is located inside the unit.

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

Getting Started

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking............................................................................................................................. 4

Hooking Up the System...................................................................................................... 4

Playing a CD............................................................................................................................. 6

Playing CDs

Customising the Sound of Your Music (Digital Filter Function).................................. 8

Using the Display .............................................................................................................. 10

Locating a Specific Track .................................................................................................. 11

Locating a Particular Point in a Track ............................................................................ 12

Playing Tracks Repeatedly ...............................................................................................12

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ....................................................................... 13

Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play) .................................................... 14

Playing Only Specific Tracks (Delete Play) Z ..............................................................16

Recording From CDs

Recording Your Own Programme .................................................................................. 17

Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit/Just Edit) ...........................18

Fading In or Out.................................................................................................................19

Useful Tips for Recording Z ........................................................................................... 21

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

What You Can Do With the Custom Files ..................................................................... 22

Indexing a Disc (Custom Index) ...................................................................................... 22

Storing Specific Tracks of a Disc (Delete Bank)............................................................. 24

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 26

Notes on CDs...................................................................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 27

Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 27

Index

Index .................................................................................................................................... 28

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)

• Stabiliser (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the player.

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.

DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL

CDP-XA50ES

To mains

Amplifier

LINE OUT FIXED

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

LINE OUT VARIABLE

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 replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• 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.

: Signal flow

LINE OUT FIXED

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

LINE OUT VARIABLE

To mains

DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL

CDP-XA30ES

To mains

Amplifier

: Signal flow

To mains

Getting Started

What cords will I need? pWhen making analog hookups

• Audio cord (supplied) (1)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

pWhen making digital hookups

• Optical cable POC-15 (not supplied)

• Coaxial cable (not supplied)

Hookups

pWhen making analog hookups

When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the colour-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

LINE OUT

FIXED

VARIABLE

L R

Amplifier

INPUT

L R

• If you have a digital component with an optical digital input connector

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.

CD player

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Digital component

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

• If you have a digital component with a coaxial digital input connector

Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) connector using the coaxial cable (not supplied).

CD player

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Digital component

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

Note

When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT connector, noise may occur when you play CD software other than music, such as a CD-ROM.

• If you have an analog power amplifier

Connect the amplifier via the VARIABLE LINE OUT jacks using the supplied audio cord. You can adjust the output level with the LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL control on the player or the LINE OUT LEVEL buttons on the remote.

AmplifierCD player

LINE OUT

FIXED

VARIABLE

L R

INPUT

L R

pWhen making digital hookups

You can avoid deterioration of the signal during transmission, since the music signal output through the digital output connectors retains digital form. You can connect a digital component such as a digital amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD. When you connect a DAT or MD, you can make digital recordings from CDs. Note that you cannot use fading in or out function (page 19) when making this connection.

Setting the voltage selector (voltage selector equipped models only)

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 mains lead to a wall outlet.

220 - 240 V110 - 120 V

Connecting the mains lead

Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet.

Removing the notice sheet

The notice sheet is put on the player. Remove the sheet before you use your player.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

Connect the headphones.

Adjust the headphones volume.*

CDP-XA50ES

AMS

POWER

LINE OUTPHONES

PHONE LEVEL

010

PLAY MODE

REPEAT TIME

EDIT/

TIME FADE FILE ERASE

CHECK CLEAR FILTER

OPEN/CLOSE

PUSH ENTER

234

CDP-XA30ES

AMS

REPEAT

FILE ERASE

EDIT/

TIME FADE

CHECK CLEAR FILTER

PUSH ENTER

POWER

Connect the headphones.

Adjust the headphones volume.*

• See pages 4 – 5 for the hookup

information.

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.

PHONES

LINE OUT

PHONE LEVEL

010

PLAY MODE

TIME

OPEN/CLOSE

*The output level from the LINE OUT

VARIABLE jacks will also change.

Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.

Press POWER to turn on the player.

Basic Operations

If “–––––” appears in the display

Place the supplied stabiliser on the CD. If you do not, this indication appears.

Note

In Step 3, do not place two or more CDs at the same time. If you do so, you may damage the discs and/or the player.

If play doesn’t start from the first track

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE,” “PROGRAM” and “CUSTOM INDEX” disappear from the display (or press CONTINUE on the remote).

Press § OPEN/CLOSE, and place a CD on the tray.

With the label side up

Press ·. The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once

(Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

To stop playback

Press π.

When you want to

Pause Resume play after pause Go to the next track

Go back to the preceding track

Stop play and remove the CD

Place the supplied stabiliser on the CD. (The stabilisers supplied with the CDP-XA50ES and CDP-XA30ES are different.)

You need to

Press ∏ Press ∏ or · Turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise. (When

using the remote, press +.) Turn ≠ AMS ± anticlockwise.

(When using the remote, press =.) Press § OPEN/CLOSE

Basic Operations

Playing CDs

Customising the Sound of Your Music (Digital Filter Function)

This player has a variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter. By selecting the type of filter you want, you can adjust the sound to match your system, your room, the music source, etc.

≠ AMS ±FILTER

CDP-XA50ES

≠ AMS ±FILTER

CDP-XA30ES

3 Push ≠ AMS ± to select the filter.

The original display reappears. The selected digital filter number is stored in memory even if you turn off the power.

You can also change the digital filter number by pressing the FILTER button while the indicator is flashing

Selecting the filter using the remote Z

1 Press DIGITAL FILTER.

The display shows the currently selected filter number and the filter indicator flashes.

2 Press DIGITAL FILTER repeatedly until the

display shows the digital filter number you want. The digital filter number is stored and the original display reappears.

DIGITAL FILTER

Selecting the filter directly on the player

1 Press FILTER.

The display shows the currently selected filter number and the filter indicator flashes.

2 Turn ≠ AMS ± until the digital filter number

you want appears in the display. As you turn the ≠ AMS ± control, the digital filter number changes cyclically as follows:

What is a variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter?

CD players use digital filters to eliminate the noise generated during sampling. You can change the tone of your music by changing the cutoff characteristics of the digital filter. This player has five types of filters with different coefficient characteristics: “STD,” “1,” “2,” “3” and “4.” In addition, digital filters “3” and “4” each have three coefficient patterns, A–C, for more detailed adjustments. The following explains the terms you need to know to understand the characteristics of the digital filters used in this player.

Sharp roll-off and slow roll-off

Digital filters can be roughly classified into sharp rolloff types and slow roll-off types, according to their cutoff characteristics.

Response

(dB)

(Slow roll-off filter)

n STD n 1 n 2 n 3A n 3b n 3C n 4A n 4b n 4C

If you are playing a disc, the sound will be interrupted momentarily.

Comparison of cutoff characteristics for sharp roll-off filter

-120

(Sharp roll-off filter)

22.05k

Frequency (Hz)

and slow roll-off filter

Playing CDs

Sharp roll-off filters steeply cut off the noise generated during sampling over 22.05 kHz. This is a superior way of completely reproducing signals below 20 kHz: the basic principle behind digital audio. On the other hand, slow roll-off filters cut off the noise generated during sampling gradually, and are able to hold pre-ringing and post-ringing (a kind of sound smearing) in the impulse response signal to a minimum.

Sharp roll-off filter

Pre-ringing Post-ringing Pre-ringing

Comparison of impulse response for sharp roll-off filter

and slow roll-off filter

Cascade type and direct type

There are two methods of digital filter oversampling: the cascade type and direct type. The cascade type multiplies the signal by eight in three stages, and the direct type multiplies the signal by eight in one step. Cascade filters have a high calculation efficiency, and can realise steep, high-precision sharp roll-off characteristics. Moreover, the ICs in this player use the full feed-forward (FF) method between each of the stages to improve the accuracy of the information transfer. On the other hand, eightfold oversampling data can be obtained in one step with direct filters and there is no loss during transfer between calculation stages. However, since such circuits are extremely large, this player can only support slow roll-off filters.

Slow roll-off filter

Post-ringing

2 2 2

Characteristics of each digital filter

The following are the settings and characteristics for each of the five digital filters. Use this information to select the filter you want.

STD: Standard

This is a sharp roll-off, cascade type filter. It has the same characteristics as the digital filters that have long been used in Sony’s high-end units and has a sharp cutoff that reaches –120 dB at 24 kHz. This filter uses the full feed-forward method between the calculation stages and gives the sound a wide range and ample spatial representation.

1: Spline

This is a slow roll-off, cascade type filter that uses a cubic spline function for interpolation. The spline function features smoother connections between points, and among spline functions, the cubic filter is the most straightforward. Ringing in the impulse response for this filter is much lower than for a sharp roll-off type filter. With this filter, the sound image is clear and sound reproduction is smooth.

2: Plain

This is a slow roll-off, direct type filter. It features an absence of quantization between the digital filter output and the D/A converter input. Direct type calculations are used within the digital filter and the bit length for the digital filter output and the D/A converter input are the same, so no requantization noise is generated between the digital filter and the D/A converter. This means that, of the 16-bit information taken from the disc, elements up to 20 kHz are input as far as the D/A converter without any nonlinear operation. This reproduces a sound with high clarity and strength.

IN OUT

FF FF

Playing CDs

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MIN SEC

3: Analog type

This is a slow roll-off, direct type filter that simulates a seventh-order analog Butterworth filter. This filter completely prevents pre-ringing in the impulse response. Also, since it simulates an analog filter, the high-region phase outside the audible frequency is rotated. The filters from 3A to 3C differ in degree of phase rotation. 3A is multiplied by one (the true analog characteristic), 3b is multiplied by 0.75, and 3C is multiplied by 0.5. The impulse response changes as shown in the figures below. The degree of pre-ringing and post-ringing varies with the degree of phase change. This gives the sound a feeling of warmth and depth.

Using the Display

You can check information about the disc using the display.

CDP-XA50ES

TIME

CDP-XA30ES

3A 3b 3C

Comparison of filter 3 impulse response

4: Butterworth

This is a slow roll-off, direct type filter and includes fifth-order through ninth-order Butterworth filters. However, the phase is linear and does not include the phase change possibilities of filter 3 (analog type). As the figure below shows, only the cutoff characteristics can be changed in the fifth-order (4A), the seventhorder (4b) and the ninth-order (4C). Ringing in the impulse response increases from the fifth-order filter to the ninth-order filter. This filter gives the sound a feeling of balance and comfort.

Response

(dB)

20k

Frequency (Hz)

Comparison of filter 4 cutoff characteristics

TIME

DISPLAY MODE

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.

Note

The Digital Filter function primarily changes characteristics outside the audible frequency. They cannot affect changes within the audible frequency such as those provided by the tone controls of the amplifier. Therefore, with certain combinations of hardware and software, there may be no noticeable effect after switching the filter.

tracks

Total playing timeTotal number of

Music calendar

Playing CDs

While in Shuffle Play mode (“SHUFFLE” appears in the display; see page 13), a one-second access time blank is added between each track. This increase is automatically added to the total playing time in the display. If the disc has more than 15 tracks, the z indication appears next to 15 on the music calendar. The information also appears when you press

§ OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Display information while playing a disc

While playing a disc, the display shows the current track number, index number, playing time and the music calendar.

Current track number

MIN SECINDEX

Playing time

Index number (page 12) or Custom Index number (page 22)

12345 678910

Music calendar

Turning off the music calendar in the display

Each time you press DISPLAY MODE on the remote while playing a disc, the music calendar turns off and on alternately in the display.

Locating a Specific 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.

≠ AMS ±

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

Press

Remaining time on the current track

Press

Remaining time on the disc

If the remaining time exceeds 100 minutes in programme mode, “––.––” appears instead of the remaining time.

MIN SECINDEX

MIN SEC

12345 678910

Number buttons

>10

=/+

To locate

The next or succeeding tracks

The current or preceding tracks

A specific track directly Z

You need to

Turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press + repeatedly until you find the track.

Turn ≠ AMS ± anticlockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press = repeatedly until you find the track.

Press the number button of the track on the remote

Press

When you directly locate a track numbered over 10

Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons on the remote. To enter “0,” use button 10. Example: To play track number 30

Press >10 first, then 3 and 10.

Playing CDs

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

You can also locate a particular point in a track while playing a disc.

0/)

Playing T racks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

CDP-XA50ES

REPEAT

CDP-XA30ES

0/)

INDEX Ç/ç

To locate a point

While monitoring the sound

Quickly by observing the display during pause

Using an index (only for indexed discs)

Press

) (forward) or 0 (backward) and hold down until you find the point

0/) and hold down until you find the point. You will not hear the sound during the operation.

INDEX Ç/ç on the remote repeatedly until you find the point

What is an index?

It is a number that divides a track or a disc into sections, enabling you to easily locate a desired point. You can determine if a disc uses indexes by its packaging.

Note

If “ ” appears in the display, the disc has reached the end while you were pressing ). Press 0 or turn ≠ AMS ± anticlockwise to go back.

REPEAT

A˜B

Press REPEAT while playing a disc. “REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats the tracks as follows:

When the disc is played in

Continuous Play (page 6) Shuffle Play (page 13)

Programme Play (page 14) Delete Play (page 16) Delete Shuffle Play

(page 14, 16) Custom Index Play

(page 23)

The player repeats

All the tracks All the tracks in random

orders The same programme All the remaining tracks All the remaining tracks in

random orders The portion between two

indexes

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” disappears from the display.

Repeating the current track

You can repeat only the current track.

While the track you want is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display.

Note

You cannot repeat the current track while the disc is played in Custom Index Play mode (see page 23).

Repeating a Specific Portion (A˜B Repeat)

You can play a specific portion in a track repeatedly. This might be useful when you want to memorise lyrics. Note that you cannot repeat a portion extending to two tracks.

Playing CDs

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a random order.

CDP-XA50ES

PLAY MODE

CDP-XA30ES

1 While playing a disc, press A˜B on the remote

when you find the starting point (point A) to be played repeatedly. “A-” of “REPEAT A-” flashes in the display.

2 When you reach the ending point (point B), press

A˜B again. “REPEAT A-B” appears. The player plays this specific portion repeatedly.

To cancel A˜B Repeat

Press REPEAT.

Setting a new starting point

You can move the repeating portion ahead by changing the starting point. 1 Press A˜B while the player is repeating the

specific portion. The ending point B becomes the new starting point A. “A-” of “REPEAT A-” flashes in the display.

2 When you reach the ending point (point B), press

A˜B again. “REPEAT A-B” appears. The player repeats between the new starting and ending points.

PLAY MODE

SHUFFLE

CONTINUE

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”

appears in the display. When using the remote, press SHUFFLE.

2 Press · to start Shuffle Play.

The “shuffling” the tracks.

indication appears while the player is

When you want to restart from the starting point A

Press · during A˜B Repeat.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE four times (or CONTINUE on the remote).

Playing CDs

You can start Shuffle Play while playing

Press PLAY MODE once (or SHUFFLE on the remote), and Shuffle Play starts from the current track.

You can delete unwanted tracks during Shuffle Play (Delete Shuffle Play)

Press the number button of the track you want to delete on the remote. The track number and “OFF” appear in the display, and then the track number disappears from the music calendar. If you want to restore the track, press the number button again. To restore all the tracks, press π in stop mode.

Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play)

You can arrange the order of the tracks on a disc and create your own programme. The programme can contain up to 24 tracks.

CLEAR

CDP-XA50ES

CHECK

≠ AMS ±

CONTINUE

Number buttons

>10

=/+

PROGRAM

CLEAR CHECK

Creating a programme on the player

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”

appears in the display before you start playing.

PROGRAM

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2 Turn ≠ AMS ± until the track number you

want appears in the display. The playing order and the track numbers being programmed flash and the total playing time including the track appears in the display.

PLAY MODE

CDP-XA30ES

PLAY MODE

CHECK

CLEAR

≠ AMS ±

Track numbers being programmed

PROGRAM

Playing order

MIN SEC

STEP

Total playing time

Programmed tracks

3 Push ≠ AMS ± to select the track.

PROGRAM

Last programmed track

Playing order

If you’ve made a mistake

Press CLEAR, then repeat Steps 2 and 3.

MIN SEC

STEP

Total playing time

Programmed tracks

Playing CDs

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to programme the tracks in

the order you want.

5 Press · to start Programme Play.

To cancel Programme Play

Press PLAY MODE three times.

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 programme remains even after the Programme Play ends

When you press ·, you can play the same programme again.

Notes

• “––.––” appears instead of the total playing time in the display when it exceeds 100 minutes.

• “FULL” appears in the display when you try to add a track to a programme which already contains 24 tracks.

Creating a programme using the remote

3 Press · to start Programme Play.

To cancel Programme Play

Press CONTINUE.

You can check the total playing time while programming using the remote (Programme Edit)

To select a track, press = or + and check the total playing time. Then press PROGRAM to confirm your selection.

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 programme remains even after the Programme Play ends

When you press ·, you can play the same programme again.

Notes

• “––.––” appears instead of the total playing time in the display when it exceeds 100 minutes.

• “FULL” appears in the display when you try to add a track to a programme which already contains 24 tracks.

1 Press PROGRAM before you start playing.

“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

2 Press number buttons of the tracks you want to

programme in the order you want. Example: To programme the tracks 2, 8 and 5

Press number buttons in the order 2, 8 and 5.

PROGRAM

Last programmed track

Playing order

To select a track with a number over 10

Use >10 button (see page 11).

If you’ve made a mistake

Press CLEAR, then press the correct track number.

MIN SEC

STEP

Total playing time

Programmed tracks

Checking the track order

You can check your programme 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 programme, 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.

Playing CDs

Changing the track order

You can change your programme before you start playing.

Erase a track

Erase the last track in the programme

Add tracks to the end of the programme

Change the whole programme completely

You need to

Press CHECK until the track you don’t want appears in the display, then press CLEAR

Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track will be cleared.

Turn ≠ AMS ± until track number you want to add appears, then push ≠ AMS ±. When using the remote, press the number button of the tracks to be added.

Hold down CLEAR until “ALL CLr” appears in the display. Create a new programme following the programming procedure.

2 Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to

delete.

The track numbers disappear from the music

calendar after “OFF” appears for a while.

To delete a track numbered over 10, use the >10

button (see page 11).

If you’ve made a mistake

Press the number button of the track. “On” appears in

the display and the track will be restored.

3 After you’ve deleted all the tracks you don’t want,

press CONTINUE.

“SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.

If you press PLAY MODE on the player instead of CONTINUE on the remote

The deleted tracks will be restored. Be sure to do this step

with the remote.

4 Press · to start Delete Play.

To cancel Delete Play

Press p in stop mode.

Playing Only Specific Tracks (Delete Play)

You can delete unwanted tracks and play only the remaining tracks.

SHUFFLE

CONTINUE

Number buttons

>10

1 Press SHUFFLE.

“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

CLEAR

The player keeps the deleted tracks in memory even after the Delete Play ends

When you press ·, you can play only the remaining

tracks again.

You can play the tracks in random order (Delete Shuffle Play)

Just skip Step 3 in the above procedure.

You can delete a track while playing

Press CLEAR while the track is being played. The player

deletes the track and starts playing the next track.

You can store the deleted tracks of each disc

See “Storing Specific Tracks of a Disc” on page 24.

Recording From CDs

Recording Your Own Programme

Recording From CDs

1 Create your programme (for side A when

recording on a tape) while checking the total playing time indicated in the display. See “Creating Your Own Programme” on page 14.

You can record the programme you’ve created on a tape, DAT or MD. The programme can contain up to 24 tracks. By inserting a pause during programming, you can divide the programme into two for recording on both sides of a tape.

CLEAR

≠ AMS ±

∏·

≠ AMS ±

∏

CDP-XA50ES

PLAY MODE

CDP-XA30ES

PLAY MODE

CHECK

2 When you record on both sides of the tape, press

∏ to insert a pause. The “P” indication appears in the display and the playing time is reset to “0.00.” When you record on one side of the tape or on a DAT or MD, skip this step and go to Step 4.

A pause is counted as one track

You can programme up to 23 tracks when you insert a pause.

3 Repeat Step 1 to create the programme for side B. 4 Start recording on the deck and then press · on

the player. When you record on both sides of the tape, the player pauses at the end of the programme for side A.

5 When you record on side B, reverse the tape and

press · or ∏ on the player to resume playing.

To check and change your programme

See pages 15 and 16. “SIDE-A” appears while checking the programme for side A and “SIDE-B” while checking the programme for side B.

CONTINUE PROGRAM

Number

buttons

>10

=/+

CLEAR CHECK

You can automatically insert a blank space of 3 seconds between each track

Use the Auto Space function (see page 21).

Recording From CDs

Recording a CD by Specifying T ape Length (Time Edit/Just Edit)

You can have the player create a programme that will fit the length of the tape. Select one of the following options:

• Time Edit: automatically creates a programme, keeping the original order of the disc.

• Just Edit: automatically arranges the track order to fit the tape length.

The programme 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.

0/)

CDP-XA50ES

≠ AMS ±

1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE before you start playing

as follows:

• To select Time Edit, press the button once. “EDIT” appears and “SIDE-A” flashes in the display.

• To select Just Edit, press the button twice.

JUST

( )

“

” appears and “SIDE-A” flashes in the

EDIT

display.

2 Press 0 or ) 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.

n HALF ˜ C-46 ˜ C-54 ˜ C-60 ˜ C-74 ˜ C-90 ˜ - -. - - N

When you select “HALF”

The player sets the programme 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.

(23.00) (27.00) (30.00) (37.00) (45.00)

EDIT/TIME FADE

PLAY MODE

CDP-XA30ES

PLAY MODE

0/)

EDIT/TIME FADE

∏

≠ AMS ±

∏

3 Press EDIT/TIME FADE to have the player create

the programme.

The display shows the tracks to be recorded. “SIDE-B” 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 programme for side B. The display shows the programmed tracks.

When you record on one side of the tape or on a DAT or MD, skip this step.

5 Start recording on the deck and then press · on

the player.

When you record on both sides of the tape, the player pauses at the end of the programme for side A.

6 When you record on side B, reverse the tape and

press · or ∏ on the player to resume playing.

To cancel Time Edit/Just Edit

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE,” “PROGRAM” and “CUSTOM INDEX” disappear from the display (or press CONTINUE on the remote).

You can programme the tracks you want in advance

Select the tracks before doing the above procedure. The player creates a programme from the remaining tracks. In this case, you cannot select “HALF” to specify the tape length.

You can freely specify the tape length

Set the tape length using ≠ AMS ±. Example: When the tape length of one side is 30 minutes

and 15 seconds 1 To set the minutes, turn ≠ AMS ±

until “30” appears in the display, then push ≠ AMS ±.

2 To set the seconds, turn ≠ AMS ±

until “15” appears in the display, then push ≠ AMS ±.

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.

Recording From CDs

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 connector.

CDP-XA50ES

EDIT/TIME FADE

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0/)

∏

You can automatically insert a blank space of 3 seconds between each track

Use the Auto Space function (see page 21).

You can check and change the programme

See pages 15 and 16.

Number buttons

0/)

Start play fading in

End play fading out

·∏

EDIT/TIME FADE

FADER

Press FADER

During pause. “FADE” flashes and play fades in.

When you want to start fading out. “FADE” flashes. The play fades out and the player pauses.

Recording From CDs

Changing the fading time

You can change the fading time from 2 to 10 seconds before fading in or out. If you don’t change it, fading lasts for 5 seconds.

1 Press FADER before you start playing.

“5 SEC” appears and “FADE” flashes in the display.

2 Press the number button to specify the fading time.

You can also specify the fading time by pressing the 0/) buttons until the display shows the time you want.

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.

1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE three times before you

start playing.

TIME

( )

“

” and “SIDE-A” appear in the display.

FADE

4 To record on side B, reverse the tape and press ·

or ∏ on the player to resume playing.

Again, the play fades out at the specified time.

To cancel Time Fade

Press EDIT/TIME FADE.

You can freely specify the playing time

See “You can freely specify the tape length” on page 19.

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

After you reverse the tape, press FADER.

Note

If you press 0 or ) during Time Fade Play, Time Fade will be cancelled.

2 Press 0 or ) 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.

n HALF ˜ C-46 ˜ C-54 ˜ C-60 ˜ C-74 ˜ C-90 ˜ - -. - - N

When you select “HALF”

The player sets the playing time to a half of the total playing time.

(23.00) (27.00) (30.00) (37.00) (45.00)

3 Press · to start playing.

At the specified time the play fades out with “FADE” flashing in the display and the player pauses. “SIDE-B” appears in the display.

Useful Tips for Recording

Recording From CDs

Locating each track on a tape using the AMS function (Auto Space)

Using these functions makes recording CDs more convenient.

A.SPACE

PEAK SEARCH

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.

The Auto Space function inserts a blank space of 3 seconds between each track while playing, and enables you to locate each track using the AMS function of the deck.

Before you start playing, press A.SPACE. “AUTO SPACE” appears in the display.

To cancel Auto Space

Press A.SPACE until “AUTO SPACE” disappears from the display.

Note

If you use the Auto Space function when recording, for example, a medley or symphony, the sound may be interrupted where the track number changes. It happens when the track numbers are assigned in the middle of the piece.

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 p 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.

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

You can check how many discs you can file

What You Can Do With the Custom Files

The player can store 2 types of information called “Custom Files” for each disc. Once you have stored Custom Files for a disc, the player automatically recalls what you have stored whenever you insert the disc. Note that Custom Files will be erased if you don’t use the player for about 1 month.

1 Remove the disc from the player. 2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. 3 Press TIME while the music calendar disappears

from the display.

The number of the Custom Files you can file appears.

If “FULL” appears in the display

You can store this information:

When you use

Custom Index (page 22)

Delete Bank (page 24)

The Custom File indication lights up when you store the corresponding information.

You can

Index the disc at up to 8 points (for a disc with 32 tracks or less) or 5 points (for a disc with over 32 tracks)

Delete unwanted tracks and store only the tracks you want

C.FILE

DELETE

INDEX

When you store a Custom File for a disc, the player remembers how you played that disc last time even if you removed the disc from the player (last mode memory). When you insert the same disc again, therefore, the player plays in the same play mode. The player also remembers the duration of fade in/out time if you’ve changed the time. Note that when you press · to close the disc tray and start playing, the player plays in the play mode currently selected instead of the stored one.

Delete Bank Custom Index

Where are Custom Files stored?

If the memory for Custom Files becomes full, the player displays “FULL” when you press FILE to store the information and you cannot store any more disc information. If necessary, erase any unwanted Custom Files (see pages 24 and 25).

To erase all Custom Files of all discs

While holding down ERASE and FILE, press POWER to turn on the player. “FILE CLr” appears in the display and all the custom files will be erased.

Indexing a Disc (Custom Index)

You can index a disc at up to 8 points (for a disc with 32 tracks or less) or 5 point (for a disc with over 32 tracks) so that you can easily locate a desired point. This might be useful when you play discs of symphonies or concertos that divide one piece into several tracks (see the example below).

Example

Track No. Custom

Index No.

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First

piece

123456789

Second

piece

CHECK

Third piece

≠ AMS ±

Custom Files are stored not on the disc but in the player’s memory. This means you cannot use Custom Files when you play the disc on other players.

How many discs can you file?

You can file up to 224 discs in the Custom File. The player counts a disc as one even when you store the Custom Index and Delete Bank at the same time.

ERASE

PLAY MODE

FILE

0/)

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

CDP-XA30ES

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE

C.INDEX

Number buttons

FILE

ERASE

FILE

CHECK

≠ AMS ±

0/)

CHECK ERASE

When you’ve already decided where to index

You can directly mark an index without adjusting the point. When you find the point to be indexed, first press ∏ to pause playing and press FILE to mark an index.

Playing from an indexed point (Custom Index Play)

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CUSTOM

INDEX” appears in the display. When using the remote, press C.INDEX.

2 Locate the Custom Index you want as follows:

To locate

The next Custom Index The current Custom Index

A specific Custom Index directly

Playback starts from the selected Custom Index to the end of the disc.

Press

INDEX ç INDEX Ç

Number button of the Custom Index

0/)

INDEX Ç/ç

1 Insert the disc. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CUSTOM

INDEX” appears in the display. When using the remote, press C.INDEX. The music calendar disappears.

3 Press FILE at the point you want to index.

The Custom Index number flashes in the display. The player repeats the portion for 3 seconds from the point to be indexed.

4 Press 0 or ) to adjust the point so that the

player can repeat from the exact point you want to index. Pressing these buttons 7 times moves the point by about 1 second ahead or behind.

If you don’t want to index at the point

Press CLEAR and search another point to be indexed.

5 Press FILE again to store the Custom Index.

“INDEX” in the Custom File indication lights up in the display.

To cancel the Custom Index Play

Press PLAY MODE twice (or CONTINUE on the remote).

Notes

• You cannot use the Index Search function (see page 12).

• Use INDEX Ç/ç buttons to locate the next or the current Custom Indexes, instead of =/+ buttons on the remote.

Playing from one index to the next one (Custom Index Single Play)

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CUSTOM INDEX

(1)” appears in the display. When using the remote, press C.INDEX.

2 Press the number button of the Custom Index you want

on the remote. Playback starts from the selected Custom Index and

stops at the beginning of the next index. To cancel the Custom Index Single Play, press PLAY MODE once (or CONTINUE on the remote).

You can play the portion between two indexes

repeatedly

Press REPEAT.

6 To mark more Custom Indexes, repeat Steps 3 to 5.

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

Erasing the Custom Index

1 Insert the disc.

Storing Specific Tracks of a Disc (Delete Bank)

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CUSTOM

INDEX” appears in the display. When using the remote, press C.INDEX.

3 Press CHECK repeatedly until the Custom Index

number you want to erase flashes.

4 Press ERASE while the number is flashing to erase

the Custom Index. The succeeding Custom Index numbers decrease by one.

You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the tracks you want. You can start playing your favourite tracks without deleting tracks each time.

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ERASE

PLAY MODE

CDP-XA30ES

PLAY MODE

SHUFFLE

CONTINUE

ERASE

FILE

ERASE

1 Insert the disc. 2 Delete tracks you don’t want.

Follow Steps 1 to 3 in “Playing Only Specific

Tracks” on page 16.

3 Press FILE to store the remaining tracks.

“DELETE” in the Custom File indication lights up

in the display.

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

Playing using the Delete Bank

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE,”

“PROGRAM” and “CUSTOM INDEX” disappear from the display. When using the remote, press CONTINUE. The Delete Bank is recalled and the selected track numbers appear on the music calendar.

2 Press · to start playing.

To cancel playing using the Delete Bank

Press π.

To start playing using the Delete Bank again

While “PROGRAM” or “CUSTOM INDEX” appears in the display, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until these indications disappear from the display or until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display. The Delete Bank is recalled and you can start playing by pressing ·.

You can play in a random order using the Delete Bank

In Step 1, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display (or press SHUFFLE on the remote).

Erasing the Delete Bank

1 Insert the disc. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”

and “CUSTOM INDEX” disappear from the display. When using the remote, press CONTINUE or SHUFFLE. The display shows the stored Delete Bank.

3 Press ERASE to erase the Delete Bank.

“DELETE” in the Custom File indication disappears.

Additional Information

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 inserting a disc

• You may hear a whistling sound from the player. This indicates that the player is automatically adjusting its internal mechanisms according to the inserted disc.

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.

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.

• 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 (mains lead) 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 avoiding deterioration of sound quality

• Do not touch the lens inside.

On using the stabiliser

• Be sure to use the supplied stabiliser. If you use any other stabiliser, you may damage the player.

On transportation

• Be sure to remove the CD and the stabiliser.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on CDs

On handling CDs

• 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 stabiliser and/or disc protector. If you do, the disc and the player may be damaged.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Additional Information

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.

/Check that the player is connected securely. /Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly. /Adjust the playback level using the LINE OUT/

PHONE LEVEL control.

The CD does not play.

/There’s no CD inside the player. Insert a CD. /Use the stabiliser. /Place the CD with the label side up on the disc

tray correctly.

/Clean the CD (see page 26). /Moisture has condensed inside the player.

Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 26).

The recording level has changed.

/When you connect the amplifier via the

VARIABLE LINE OUT jacks, the recording level changes if you adjust the LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL control on the player or press LINE OUT LEVEL on the remote during recording.

Specifications

Compact disc player

Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)

Laser output Max 44.6 µW*

Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB Dynamic range More than 100 dB Harmonic distortion CDP-XA50ES: Less than 0.0017 %

Outputs

Jack type

LINE OUT (FIXED)

LINE OUT (VARIABLE)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

PHONES

Phono jacks

Optical output connector

Coaxial output connector

Stereo phone jack

Emission duration: continuous

* 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.

CDP-XA30ES: Less than 0.0018 %

Maximum output level

2 V (at 50 kilohms)

–18 dBm

0.5 Vp-p (75 ohms)

28 mW

Load

impedance

Over 10 kilohms

Over 50 kilohms

Wave length: 660 nm

75 ohms

32 ohms

The remote does not function.

/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote

and the player.

/Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the

player.

/Replace all the batteries in the remote with new

ones if they are weak.

General

Power requirements

Where purchased Europe Other countries

Power consumption CDP-XA50ES: 20 W

Dimensions (approx.) CDP-XA50ES: 430 × 125 × 375 mm (w/h/d) (17 × 5 × 14 7/8 in.) incl. projecting

Mass (approx.) CDP-XA50ES: 15.2 kg (33 lbs 8 oz)

Power requirements

220 V – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz CDP-XA50ES 220 V – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz CDP-XA30ES 110 V – 120 V or 220 V – 240 V

AC, adjustable, 50/60 Hz

CDP-XA30ES: 20 W

parts CDP-XA30ES: 430 × 125 × 350 mm (17 × 5 × 13 7/8 in.) incl. projecting parts

CDP-XA30ES: 9.0 kg (19 lbs 13 oz)

Supplied accessories

Audio cord (2 phono plugs – 2 phono plugs) (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) Stabiliser (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

A, B

A-B repeat 13 AMS 7, 11 Automatic Music Sensor. See

AMS

Auto Space 21

Connecting 4 Continuous Play 6 Custom Files 22

Custom Index 22 Delete Bank 24

what you can do with 22 Custom Index 22 Custom Index Play 23 Custom Index Single Play 23

Delete Bank 24 Delete Play 16 Delete Shuffle Play 14, 16

Editing. See Recording Erasing

Custom Files 22

Custom Index 24

Delete Bank 25

F, G

Fading 19

Time Fade 20

Half disc (HALF) 18, 20 Handling CDs 26 Hookups 4

overview 4

Index 12

Custom 22

J, K

Just Edit 18

P, Q

Peak Search 21 Playback

Continuous Play 6 Custom Index Play 23 Custom Index Single

Play 23 Delete Play 16 Delete Shuffle Play 14, 16 Programme Play 14 Repeat Play 12 Shuffle Play 13

Programme 14

changing 16 checking 15 for recording 17

Programme Edit 15

Recording 17

a programme 17 using Just Edit 18 using Time Edit 18

Remaining time 11 Remote control 4 Repeating

all 12 a specific portion 13

Searching. See Locating Shuffle Play 13 Stabiliser 7 Storing

information about CDs 22 specific tracks 24

Time Edit 18 Time Fade 20 Total playing time 10 Troubleshooting 27 Turning off the music

calendar 11

Unpacking 4

V, W, X, Y, Z

Variable coefficient digital

filter 8

Names of controls

Buttons

A˜B13 A.SPACE 21 CHECK 15 C.INDEX 23 CLEAR 16 CONTINUE 6 DISPLAY MODE 11 EDIT/TIME FADE 18, 20 ERASE 22 FADER 19 FILE 23, 24 FILTER 8 INDEX Ç/ç 12, 23 LINE OUT LEVEL 5

§ OPEN/CLOSE 7 PEAK SEARCH 21 PLAY MODE 7 PROGRAM 14 REPEAT 12 SHUFFLE 13 TIME 10

· 7 ∏ 7 π 7 0/) 12

>10 11 Number 11

Switch

POWER 6

Control

≠ AMS ± 7, 11 LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL

Jack

PHONES 6

Others

Disc tray 7 Display 10 Stabiliser 7 g 4

L, M, N, O

Last mode memory 22 Locating

by monitoring 12 by observing the display 12 directly 11 using AMS 11 using Custom Index 23 using index 12

Additional Information

AVERTISSEMENT

Bienvenue !

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, gardez cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie ou de l’humidité. Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, abstenez-vous d’ouvrir le boîtier. Confiez l’entretien de votre lecteur exclusivement à un personnel qualifié. Ne pas installer l’appareil dans un espace confiné comme une bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré.

Cet appareil entre dans la catégorie des produits LASER DE CLASSE 1. L’ETIQUETTE INDIQUANT L’APPARTENANCE DE CE LECTEUR A LA CLASSE 1 est apposée à l’arrière du boîtier.

L’étiquette de mise en garde qui suit est apposée à l’intérieur de l’appareil.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’acquisition de ce lecteur de disques compacts Sony. Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil, nous vous recommandons de lire attentivement le présent mode d’emploi et de le conserver pour toute référence ultérieure.

A propos de ce manuel

Les instructions fournies dans le présent mode d’emploi concernent les modèles CDP-XA50ES et CDP-XA30ES. Sauf mention contraire, c’est le modèle CDP-XA50ES qui est représenté dans les illustrations. Les éventuelles différences de fonctionnement sont clairement précisées dans le texte, par exemple : “CDP-XA50ES uniquement”.

Conventions

• Les instructions fournies dans ce

manuel portent sur les commandes du lecteur. Vous pouvez également utiliser les commandes que comporte votre télécommande si celles-ci portent le même nom ou un nom similaire à celles de votre lecteur de disques compacts.

• Les symboles suivants apparaissent

dans ce mode d’emploi:

Ce symbole indique que vous pouvez effectuer l’opération correspondante en vous servant de la télécommande.

Ce symbole indique un conseil ou une astuce facilitant l’opération envisagée.

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