Sony CDP-XA50ES, CDP-XA30ES User Manual

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Operating Instructions

 

 

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CDP-XA50ES

CDP-XA30ES

1997 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 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.

The following caution label is located inside the unit.

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-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.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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....................................................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

 

 

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Sony CDP-XA50ES, CDP-XA30ES User Manual

Getting Started

Unpacking

Hooking Up the System

Check that you received the following items:

Audio connecting cord (1)

Remote commander (remote) (1)

Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)

Stabiliser (1)

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.

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 gon the player.

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.

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DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FIXED

CDP-XA50ES

 

LINE OUT

To mains

VARIABLE

 

Amplifier

CD

To mains

: Signal flow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL OUT

 

 

 

LINE OUT OPTICAL

COAXIAL

 

 

 

FIXED

CDP-XA30ES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To mains

LINE OUT

VARIABLE

Amplifier

CD

To mains

: Signal flow

Getting Started

What cords will I need? pWhen making analog hookups

• Audio cord (supplied) (1)

 

White

White

(L)

(L)

Red

Red

(R)

(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 Amplifier

LINE

OUT

INPUT

 

FIXED

VARIABLE

CD

L

L

L

R

R

R

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.

CD player Amplifier

LINE

OUT

INPUT

 

FIXED

VARIABLE

CD

L

L

L

R

R

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.

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 component

DIGITAL

OUT

 

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 component

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

 

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.

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.

110 - 120 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

220 - 240 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.

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Basic Operations

Playing a CD

2

3 4

 

CDP-XA50ES

AMS

PUSH ENTER

CHECK CLEAR FILTER

POWER

PHONES

LINE OUT

PLAY

 

MODE REPEAT

TIME

 

PHONE LEVEL

 

 

Connect the

 

 

EDIT/

 

 

 

TIME FADE FILE

ERASE

 

 

 

OPEN/CLOSE

headphones.

0

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust the headphones volume.*

2

 

 

 

CDP-XA30ES

 

PHONES

LINE OUT

PLAY MODE TIME

 

PHONE LEVEL

 

POWER

 

 

 

Connect the

0

10

 

 

 

 

headphones.

 

 

 

3 4

 

 

 

 

AMS

 

EDIT/

 

 

PUSH ENTER

 

 

 

 

REPEAT TIME FADE

CHECK

CLEAR

FILTER

FILE

ERASE

 

 

 

OPEN/CLOSE

 

 

 

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.

 

* The output level from the LINE OUT

 

VARIABLE jacks will also change.

 

 

1

Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.

 

 

2

Press POWER to turn on the player.

 

 

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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).

Basic Operations

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the label side up

 

Place the supplied stabiliser on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD. (The stabilisers supplied with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

CDP-XA50ES and CDP-XA30ES are

 

 

 

 

 

 

different.)

4 Press á.

The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once (Continuous Play).

Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

To stop playback

Press ¹.

When you want to

You need to

 

 

Pause

Press ¸

 

 

Resume play after pause

Press ¸or á

 

 

Go to the next track

Turn -AMS ±clockwise. (When

 

using the remote, press +.)

 

 

Go back to the preceding track

Turn -AMS ±anticlockwise.

 

(When using the remote, press =.)

 

 

Stop play and remove the CD

Press ¤OPEN/CLOSE

 

 

Operations Basic

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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.

FILTER -AMS ±

CDP-XA50ES

FILTER -AMS ±

CDP-XA30ES

DIGITAL FILTER

Selecting the filter directly on the player

1Press FILTER.

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

2Turn -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:

nSTD n1 n2 n3A n3b n3C n4A n4b n4C

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

3Push -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

1Press DIGITAL FILTER.

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

2Press DIGITAL FILTER repeatedly until the display shows the digital filter number you want. The digital filter number is stored and the original display reappears.

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

 

(Slow roll-off filter)

(dB)

0

 

(Sharp roll-off filter)

-120

0 22.05k

Frequency (Hz)

Comparison of cutoff characteristics for sharp roll-off filter and slow roll-off filter

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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

Slow roll-off filter

Pre-ringing Post-ringing Pre-ringing Post-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.

2 2 2

IN

FF

FF

OUT

 

 

8

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.

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Playing CDs

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.

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)

4A

4b

4C

20k

Frequency (Hz)

Comparison of filter 4 cutoff characteristics

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.

Using the Display

You can check information about the disc using the display.

CDP-XA50ES

TIME

CDP-XA30ES

TIME

DISPLAY MODE

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.

MIN

SEC

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

Total number of Total playing time Music calendar tracks

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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 zindication 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.

INDEX

MIN

SEC

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

6

7

8

9

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current track

Playing time

Music calendar

number

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

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

INDEX

MIN

SEC

1

2

3

4

5

 

of the current

 

 

 

6

7

8

9

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

time on the

INDEX

MIN

SEC

1

2

3

4

5

 

current

 

 

 

6

7

8

9

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

time on the

 

MIN

SEC

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

disc

 

 

 

6

7

8

9

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the remaining time exceeds 100 minutes

 

in programme mode, “– – . – –” appears

 

instead of the remaining time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playing CDs

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 ±

Number buttons

>10

=/+

To locate

You need to

 

 

The next or

Turn -AMS ±clockwise until

succeeding tracks

you find the track. When using the

 

remote, press +repeatedly until you

 

find the track.

 

 

The current or

Turn -AMS ±anticlockwise

preceding tracks

until you find the track. When using

 

the remote, press =repeatedly until

 

you find the track.

 

 

A specific track

Press the number button of the track

directly Z

on the remote

 

 

When you directly locate a track numbered over 10

Z

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.

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Playing CDs

Locating a Particular Point in a

Track

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

0/)

0/)

INDEX /

 

 

 

 

 

 

To locate a point

Press

 

 

 

While monitoring the

)(forward) or 0(backward)

sound

and hold down until you find the

 

point

 

 

 

Quickly by observing

0/)and hold down until you

the display during

find the point. You will not hear the

pause

sound during the operation.

 

 

 

Using an index (only

INDEX /on the remote

for indexed discs)

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 0or turn

-AMS ±anticlockwise to go back.

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

CDP-XA50ES

REPEAT

REPEAT

CDP-XA30ES

A÷B

REPEAT

Press REPEAT while playing a disc.

“REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats the tracks as follows:

When the disc is played in

The player repeats

 

 

Continuous Play (page 6)

All the tracks

 

 

Shuffle Play (page 13)

All the tracks in random

 

orders

 

 

Programme Play (page 14)

The same programme

 

 

Delete Play (page 16)

All the remaining tracks

 

 

Delete Shuffle Play

All the remaining tracks in

(page 14, 16)

random orders

 

 

Custom Index Play

The portion between two

(page 23)

indexes

 

 

To cancel Repeat Play

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

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Playing CDs

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).

Playing in Random Order

(Shuffle Play)

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

CDP-XA50ES

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.

1While 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.

2When 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.

1Press 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.

2When 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.

When you want to restart from the starting point A

Press áduring A÷B Repeat.

PLAY MODE

á

CDP-XA30ES

PLAY MODE

á

SHUFFLE

CONTINUE

á

1Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

When using the remote, press SHUFFLE.

2Press áto start Shuffle Play.

The indication appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

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

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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 ¹in 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

CHECK -AMS ±

CDP-XA50ES

 

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

á ¹

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

CDP-XA30ES

CHECK

 

 

 

- AMS ±

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY MODE

á ¹

CONTINUE

PROGRAM

Number

buttons

>10

CLEAR

CHECK

á

p

=/+

Creating a programme on the player

1Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the display before you start playing.

PROGRAM

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

2Turn -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.

Track numbers being programmed

PROGRAM

MIN

SEC

2

5

STEP

8

Total playing time Programmed tracks

Playing order

3 Push -AMS ±to select the track.

PROGRAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIN

SEC

 

2

 

 

5

STEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last programmed

 

Total playing time

Programmed

track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tracks

 

 

 

Playing order

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’ve made a mistake

Press CLEAR, then repeat Steps 2 and 3.

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Playing CDs

4Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to programme the tracks in the order you want.

5Press áto 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 á, 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

1Press PROGRAM before you start playing. “PROGRAM” appears in the display.

2Press 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIN SEC

 

2

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last programmed

 

 

 

 

Total playing time

Programmed

track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tracks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

3 Press áto 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 á, 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.

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.

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Playing CDs

Changing the track order

You can change your programme before you start playing.

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 press programme the button, the last track will be

cleared.

Add tracks to the end of

Turn -AMS ±until track

the programme

number you want to add appears,

 

then push -AMS ±.

 

When using the remote, press the

 

number button of the tracks to be

 

added.

 

 

Change the whole

Hold down CLEAR until “ALL

programme completely

CLr” appears in the display. Create

 

a new programme following the

 

programming procedure.

 

 

Playing Only Specific Tracks

(Delete Play)

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

SHUFFLE

CONTINUE

Number buttons

>10

CLEAR

á

1Press SHUFFLE.

“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

2Press 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.

3After 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.

4Press áto start Delete Play.

To cancel Delete Play

Press pin stop mode.

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

When you press á, 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.

16EN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording From CDs

Recording From CDs

 

 

 

Recording Your Own

Programme

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

CHECK - AMS ±

CDP-XA50ES

 

 

 

PLAY MODE

á ¸

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK

 

 

 

-AMS ±

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CDP-XA30ES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY MODE

á ¸

CONTINUE

PROGRAM

Number

buttons

>10

CLEAR

 

CHECK

á

P =/+

1Create 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.

2When 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.

3Repeat Step 1 to create the programme for side B.

4Start recording on the deck and then press áon the player.

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

5When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press áor ¸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.

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

Use the Auto Space function (see page 21).

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Recording From CDs

Recording a CD by Specifying Tape 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/) - AMS ±

CDP-XA50ES

EDIT/TIME FADE

PLAY MODE

CDP-XA30ES

á ¸

0/) - AMS ±

PLAY MODE

á ¸

 

EDIT/TIME FADE

1Press 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.

(JUSTEDIT)” appears and “SIDE-A” flashes in the display.

2Press 0or )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.

nHALF ÷C-46 ÷C-54 ÷C-60 ÷C-74 ÷C-90 ÷- -. - - N

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

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.

3Press EDIT/TIME FADE to have the player create the programme.

The display shows the tracks to be recorded. “SIDE-B” flashes in the display.

4When 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.

5Start recording on the deck and then press áon the player.

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

6When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press áor ¸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).

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Recording From CDs

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

1To set the minutes, turn -AMS ± until “30” appears in the display, then push

-AMS ±.

2To 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.

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.

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.

0/)

CDP-XA50ES

EDIT/TIME FADE

á ¸

CDP-XA30ES

0/)

 

á ¸

EDIT/TIME FADE

Number

 

buttons

 

 

FADER

á

 

P

 

0/)

 

To

Press FADER

Start play fading in

During pause. “FADE” flashes and

 

play fades in.

End play fading out

When you want to start fading out.

 

“FADE” flashes. The play fades out

 

and the player pauses.

19EN

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.

1Press FADER before you start playing.

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

2Press 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.

1Press EDIT/TIME FADE three times before you

start playing.

(TIMEFADE) ” and “SIDE-A” appear in the display.

2Press 0or )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.

nHALF ÷C-46 ÷C-54 ÷C-60 ÷C-74 ÷C-90 ÷- -. - - N (23.00) (27.00) (30.00) (37.00) (45.00)

When you select “HALF”

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

3Press áto 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.

4To record on side B, reverse the tape and press á 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 0or )during Time Fade Play, Time Fade will be cancelled.

20EN

Recording From CDs

Useful Tips for Recording

Using these functions makes recording CDs more convenient.

A.SPACE

PEAK SEARCH

p

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.

1Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH. “PEAK” flashes in the display and the player repeats the portion of the highest level.

2Adjust the recording level on the deck.

3Press pon 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.

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

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.

21EN

Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

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.

You can store this information:

When you use

You can

 

 

Custom Index (page 22)

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 Bank (page 24)

Delete unwanted tracks and

 

store only the tracks you want

 

 

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

C.FILE

DELETE Delete Bank

INDEX Custom 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 áto close the disc tray and start playing, the player plays in the play mode currently selected instead of the stored one.

Where are Custom Files stored?

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.

You can check how many discs you can file

1Remove the disc from the player.

2Press ¤OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

3Press 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

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

 

 

 

 

First

 

 

 

 

Second

 

 

 

 

Third

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

piece

 

 

 

 

 

piece

 

 

 

 

 

piece

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track No.

 

1

 

2

 

 

 

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

 

8

 

9

 

 

Custom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Index No.

1

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CDP-XA50ES

CHECK

 

-AMS ±

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY MODE

FILE

0/)

ERASE

 

 

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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ERASE

CHECK

 

 

 

 

-AMS ±

CDP-XA30ES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY MODE FILE

0/)

 

CONTINUE

C.INDEX

Number buttons

FILE

CHECK

ERASE

0/)

INDEX /

1Insert the disc.

2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CUSTOM INDEX” appears in the display.

When using the remote, press C.INDEX. The music calendar disappears.

3Press 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.

4Press 0or )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.

5Press FILE again to store the Custom Index. “INDEX” in the Custom File indication lights up in the display.

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

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)

1Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CUSTOM INDEX” appears in the display.

When using the remote, press C.INDEX.

2Locate the Custom Index you want as follows:

To locate

Press

 

 

The next Custom Index

INDEX

 

 

The current Custom Index

INDEX

 

 

A specific Custom Index

Number button of the

directly

Custom Index

 

 

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

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 /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)

1Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CUSTOM INDEX (1)” appears in the display.

When using the remote, press C.INDEX.

2Press 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.

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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

Erasing the Custom Index

1Insert the disc.

2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CUSTOM INDEX” appears in the display.

When using the remote, press C.INDEX.

3Press CHECK repeatedly until the Custom Index number you want to erase flashes.

4Press ERASE while the number is flashing to erase the Custom Index.

The succeeding Custom Index numbers decrease by one.

Storing Specific Tracks of a

Disc (Delete Bank)

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

ERASE

CDP-XA50ES

PLAY MODE

FILE

á ¹

ERASE

CDP-XA30ES

PLAY MODE

FILE

á ¹

SHUFFLE

CONTINUE

ERASE

FILE

á

p

1Insert the disc.

2Delete tracks you don’t want.

Follow Steps 1 to 3 in “Playing Only Specific Tracks” on page 16.

3Press FILE to store the remaining tracks. “DELETE” in the Custom File indication lights up in the display.

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Storing Information About CDs (Custom Files)

Playing using the Delete Bank

1Press 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.

2Press áto start playing.

To cancel playing using the Delete Bank

Press ¹.

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 á.

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

1Insert the disc.

2Press 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.

3Press ERASE to erase the Delete Bank. “DELETE” in the Custom File indication disappears.

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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 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 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 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 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 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.

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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.

The remote does not function.

/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the player.

/Point the remote at the remote sensor gon the player.

/Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

Specifications

Compact disc player

Laser

Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)

 

Emission duration: continuous

Laser output

Max 44.6 µW*

 

* 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 ±0.3 dB

Dynamic range

More than 100 dB

Harmonic distortion

CDP-XA50ES: Less than 0.0017 %

 

CDP-XA30ES: Less than 0.0018 %

Outputs

 

Jack

Maximum

Load

 

type

output

impedance

 

 

level

 

 

 

 

 

LINE OUT

Phono

2 V

Over 10 kilohms

(FIXED)

jacks

(at 50 kilohms)

 

 

 

 

 

LINE OUT

Phono

2 V

Over 50 kilohms

(VARIABLE)

jacks

(at 50 kilohms)

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

Optical

–18 dBm

Wave length: 660 nm

OUT

output

 

 

(OPTICAL)

connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

Coaxial

0.5 Vp-p

75 ohms

OUT

output

(75 ohms)

 

(COAXIAL)

connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

Stereo

28 mW

32 ohms

 

phone

 

 

 

jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

Power requirements

Where purchased

Power requirements

 

 

Europe

220 V – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

 

 

Other countries

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

 

 

Power consumption

CDP-XA50ES: 20 W

 

CDP-XA30ES: 20 W

Dimensions (approx.)

CDP-XA50ES: 430 × 125 × 375 mm

(w/h/d)

(17 × 5 × 14 7/8 in.) incl. projecting

 

parts

 

CDP-XA30ES: 430 × 125 × 350 mm

 

(17 × 5 × 13 7/8 in.) incl. projecting

 

parts

Mass (approx.)

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

 

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.

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Index

Index

A, B

A-B repeat 13 AMS 7, 11

Automatic Music Sensor. See AMS

Auto Space 21

C

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

D

Delete Bank 24

Delete Play 16

Delete Shuffle Play 14, 16

E

Editing. See Recording

Erasing

Custom Files 22

Custom Index 24

Delete Bank 25

F, G

Fading 19

Time Fade 20

H

Half disc (HALF) 18, 20 Handling CDs 26

Hookups

4

overview

4

I

Index 12

Custom 22

J, K

Just Edit 18

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

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

 

 

R

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

S

Searching. See Locating

Shuffle Play 13

Stabiliser 7

Storing

information about CDs 22

specific tracks 24

T

Time Edit

18

 

Time Fade

20

 

Total playing time

10

Troubleshooting

27

Turning off the music calendar 11

U

Unpacking 4

V, W, X, Y, Z

Variable coefficient digital filter 8

Names of controls

Buttons

A÷B 13

 

 

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 /12, 23

LINE OUT LEVEL

5

¤OPEN/CLOSE

7

PEAK SEARCH 21

PLAY MODE

7

 

PROGRAM

14

 

REPEAT

12

 

 

SHUFFLE 13

 

TIME

10

 

 

á 7

 

 

 

¸

7

 

 

 

 

¹

7

 

 

 

 

0/) 12

 

 

>10

 

11

 

 

 

Number

11

 

 

Switch

POWER 6

Control

-AMS ± 7, 11 LINE OUT/PHONE LEVEL

5

Jack

PHONES 6

Others

Disc tray 7

Display 10

Stabiliser 7

g4

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Additional Information

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AVERTISSEMENT

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.

Bienvenue !

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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