Sony CDP-XB720E, CDP-XB920E, CDP-XB720, CDP-XB920, CDP-XB820 User Manual

3-861-844-11 (1)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

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CDP-XB920 CDP-XB920E CDP-XB820 CDP-XB720 CDP-XB720E

 1998 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.

The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

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 of the unit or on the top of the exterior.

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 must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

On operation

• 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

• 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.

On using the stabiliser (only for CDP-XB920 and CDP-XB920E)

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

Getting Started

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-XB920, CDP-XB920E, CDP-XB820, CDP-XB720 and CDP-XB720E. The CDP-XB920 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CDP-XB920 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

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

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

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

Playing CDs

Using the Display ........................................................................................... 8

Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track ......................10

Customising the Sound of Your Music (Digital Filter Function)...........11

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

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

Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play) ............................... 13

Recording From CDs

Recording Your Own Programme .............................................................15

Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit/Just Edit) ......16

Fading In or Out............................................................................................17

Useful Tips for Recording ...........................................................................18

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

Additional Information

Notes on CDs.................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 19

Specifications ................................................................................................. 20

Index

Index ............................................................................................................... 21

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) (only for CDP-XB920 and CDP-XB920E)

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

CD player

Line output

(R)

Audio input

(L)

Line output

(L)

Audio input

(R)

To mains

Amplifier

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

What cords will I need? pWhen making analog hookups

• Audio cord (supplied) (1)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

pWhen making digital hookups

• Optical cable POC-15 (not supplied)

• Coaxial cable (not supplied)

To mains

White

(L)

Red

(R)

Getting Started

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.

AmplifierCD player

LINE OUT

L R

You can adjust the output level to the amplifier

Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote. You can reduce the output level up to –20 dB. When you reduce the output level, “FADE” appears in the display. When you turn off the player, the output level automatically returns to the maximum level.

Note

If you press the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote while recording, the recording level will change even when it is preset on the tape deck, etc.

INPUT

L R

• 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

OPTICALCOAXIAL

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 a Sony component with the CONTROL A1 jack

Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 jack. You can simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. For details, refer to the supplementary “S-LinkTM/CONTROL-A1 Control System” instructions.

Connecting the mains lead

Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet.

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 the following functions when making this connection:

• Fading in or out (see page 17)

• Time Fade (see page 17)

• Adjusting the output level using the LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons on the remote (see above)

• 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

OPTICALCOAXIAL

Digital component

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

Removing the warning from the disc tray (CDP-XB920/CDP-XB920E/CDP-XB820 only)

The warning, “Do not touch the lens inside,” is put inside the disc tray at the factory. Before using the player, you must remove this warning. Turn on the player, and press

§ OPEN/CLOSE, and remove the warning.

Where do I go next?

Now you’re ready to use your player. If you aren’t familiar with how to play CDs, go to the section “Playing a CD” on page 6. Then, go to the following sections for other operations.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

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PHONES

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.

If “– NO STABI –” appears in the display (only for CDP-XB920 and CDP-XB920E)

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.

PHONE LEVEL

010

FILTER

PLAY MODE REPEAT FADER TIME/TEXT

STD

PEAK

AUTO

MUSIC

LANGUAGE

SPACE

SCAN

Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position.

Press U to turn on the player.

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

• CDP-XB920 and CDP-XB920E

With the label side up

• CDP-XB820

EDIT/

CHECK CLEAR

OPEN/CLOSE

* Only for CDP-XB920, CDP-XB820 and CDP-XB720 ** Only for CDP-XB920 and CDP-XB820

Place the supplied stabiliser on the CD

with the smaller hole side facing up.

• CDP-XB720 and CDP-XB720E

TIME FADE

AMS

PUSH ENTER

Note

If you push the disc tray in while the power is off, the disc tray opens and closes automatically when you turn on the player again. (CDP-XB820 only)

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 p.

Basic Operations

§ OPEN/CLOSE

PHONES

PHONE LEVEL

FILTER

PLAY MODE REPEAT FADER TIME/TEXT

STD

PEAK

AUTO

MUSIC

LANGUAGE

SPACE

010

SCAN

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

≠ AMS ±

OPEN/CLOSE

TIME FADE

EDIT/

CHECK CLEAR

AMS

PUSH ENTER

·pP

You need to

Press P Press P or · Turn ≠ AMS ± clockwise Turn ≠ AMS ± counterclockwise Press § OPEN/CLOSE

Basic Operations

Playing CDs

Using the Display

You can check information about the disc using the display.

Display information while playing a disc

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

TRACK INDEX

MIN SEC

12345 678910

LANGUAGE ≠ AMS ±

TIME/TEXT

TIME

DISPLAY ON/OFF

Current track number

Index number

Playing time

Music calendar

The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played.

Checking the remaining time

Each time you press TIME/TEXT (or TIME on the remote) while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below.

Playing time of the

TRACK INDEX

current track

Press

Remaining time on

TRACK INDEX

the current track

If the track number exceeds 24, “––.––” appears instead of the remaining time.

Press

MIN SEC

12345 678910

Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks

Press TIME/TEXT (or TIME on the remote) before you start playing. The display shows the total number of tracks, total playing time and music calendar.

Remaining time on the disc

If the remaining time exceeds 100 minutes in Programme Play mode or when the disc has more than 24 tracks, “––.––” appears instead of the remaining time.

MIN SEC

12345 678910

Press

TRACK INDEX

Total number of tracks

MIN SEC

Total playing time

12345 678910

Music calendar

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. The information also appears when you press

§ OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Playing CDs

Checking the information of CD TEXT discs

CD TEXT discs have information, such as the disc titles or artist names, memorised in a blank space on the discs where, on normal discs, there is no information. The display shows the CD TEXT information of the disc so that you can check the current disc title, artist name and track title. When the player detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD TEXT” indication appears in the display. If your CD TEXT disc has multi language capacity, “CD TEXT” and “MULTI” indications appear in the display. If you want to check the information in another language, refer to “Checking the information of CD TEXT discs in other languages” on page 9. Each time you press TIME/TEXT (or TIME on the remote), the display changes as shown in the chart below.

• Before you start playing

Disc title

Artist name

Total number of tracks and total playing time

DISC

Press

TRACK INDEX

Press

MIN SEC

TEXTCD

ART.

TEXTCD

12345 678910

• While playing a disc

Track title

Playing time of the current disc

Remaining time on the current track

Remaining time on the disc

If the remaining time exceeds 100 minutes in Programme Play mode or when the disc has more than 24 tracks, “––.––” appears instead of the remaining time.

TRACK

TEXTCD

12345 678910

This information also appears when the player locates the track.

Press

TRACK INDEX

MIN SEC

TEXTCD

12345 678910

Press

TRACK INDEX

MIN SEC

TEXTCD

12345 678910

If the track number exceeds 24, “––.––” appears instead of the remaining time.

Press

MIN SEC

TEXTCD

12345 678910

Press

If a title or name has more than 12 characters, the first 12 characters will light up after the title or name scrolls by in the display.

Notes

• The display may not show all the characters depending on the disc.

• This player can only display the disc titles, track titles and artist names from CD TEXT discs. Other information cannot be displayed.

Checking the information of CD TEXT discs in other languages

You can change the displayed language if your CD TEXT disc has multi language capacity. When the player detects such a CD TEXT disc, “CD TEXT” and “MULTI” appear in the display. If the player cannot read the language memorised in a CD TEXT disc, the display shows “<OTHER LANG>” after the player detects the disc.

(Continued)

Playing CDs

1 Before playing a CD TEXT disc, press

LANGUAGE. “SELECT LANG” and the current operating language appear in the display.

Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track

2 Turn ≠ AMS ± until the language you want

to select appears in the display.

3 Push ≠ AMS ± to select the language.

“READING TEXT” appears momentarily, then the display shows the new selected language.

4 Press TIME/TEXT (or TIME on the remote)

repeatedly until the information you want to check appears (see page 9).

Notes

• If your CD TEXT disc is not equipped with other languages, “CAN’T SELECT” appears in the display when you press the LANGUAGE button.

• If you press LANGUAGE while playing a CD TEXT disc, the current operating language appears momentarily.

• The operating language you have selected remains until you turn off the power.

Turning off indications in the display

Each time you press DISPLAY ON/OFF on the remote while playing a disc, the display turns off and on alternately. Even when the display is turned off, the display turns on if you pause or stop play. When you resume play, the display turns off again. Before you start playing, when you press DISPLAY ON/OFF to turn off the display, “DISPLAY OFF” appears, and when you press the button to turn on the display, “DISPLAY ON” appears.

You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) on the player or number buttons on the remote. You can also locate a particular point in a track while playing a disc.

MUSIC SCAN

Number buttons

>10

=/+

0/)

≠ AMS ±

Playing CDs

To locate

The next or succeeding tracks

The current or preceding tracks

A specific track directly

By scanning each track for 10 seconds (Music Scan)

A point while monitoring the sound

A point quickly by observing the display during pause

You need to

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

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

Turn ≠ AMS ± until you find the track number you want. When using the remote, press the number button of the track.

Press MUSIC SCAN. When you find the track you want, press · to start playing the track.

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

Press ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and hold down until you find the point. You will not hear the sound during the operation.

When you directly locate a track numbered over 10

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

Press >10 first, then 3 and 10.

You can extend the playing time during Music Scan

Press MUSIC SCAN repeatedly until the playing time you want (10, 20 or 30) appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the playing time changes cyclically.

Note

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

Customising the Sound of Your Music (Digital Filter Function)

By selecting the type of filter you want, you can adjust the sound to match your system, your speakers, etc. This player has four types of filters: “STD (Standard),” “1,” “2” and “3.”

FILTER

Types of Digital Filter

STD (Standard)

Set the FILTER control to the digital filter type you want. The display shows the digital filter type you select. If you change the type of digital filter during play, the sound will be interrupted momentarily.

Notes

• 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.

• If you change the type of digital filter during Peak Search (See page 18), the type of filter appears in the display when Peak Search is finished.

Sound image

• wide ranging

• ample spatial representation

• clear

• smooth sound reproduction

• high clarity

• strength

• warm

• deep

Playing CDs

Playing T racks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

Repeating the current track (Repeat 1)

You can repeat only the current track in any play mode.

REPEAT

A – B

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

To cancel Repeat 1

Press REPEAT.

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 memorize lyrics. Note that you cannot repeat a portion extending to two tracks.

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.

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 13)

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT twice.

The player repeats

All the tracks All the tracks in random order The same programme

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.

When you want to restart from the starting point A

Press · during A˜B Repeat.

Playing CDs

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

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

PLAY MODE

SHUFFLE

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.

PLAY MODE

Creating a programme on the player

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”

appears in the display before you start playing.

2 Turn ≠ AMS ± until the track number you

want appears in the display.

Total playing time

Playing order

CHECK CLEAR ≠ AMS ±

Track number being programmed

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.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE twice. When using the remote, press CONTINUE.

You can start Shuffle Play while playing

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display. When using the remote, press SHUFFLE. Shuffle Play starts from the current track.

indication appears while the player is

TRACK STEP

PROGRAM

MIN SEC

3 Push ≠ AMS ± to select the track.

Last programmed track

Playing order

TRACK STEP

PROGRAM

If you’ve made a mistake

Press CLEAR, then repeat Steps 2 and 3.

Total playing time

MIN SEC

TAPE A

Programmed tracks

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to programme the tracks in

the order you want.

5 Press · to start Programme Play.

Playing CDs

To cancel Programme Play

Press PLAY MODE.

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 until erased (see page 15) or until you press §OPEN/CLOSE

The programme you have created remains even after the Programme Play mode ends or you select another play mode.

Notes

• The total playing time doesn’t appear in the display when it exceeds 100 minutes.

• If you programme a track numbered over 24, “––.––” appears instead of the total playing time.

• “PROGRAM 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

PROGRAM

Number buttons

>10

CLEAR

CHECK

1 Press PROGRAM before you start playing.

“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

2 Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to

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

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

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 · 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.

Notes

• The total playing time doesn’t appear in the display when it exceeds 100 minutes.

• If you programme a track numbered over 24, “––.––” appears instead of the total playing time.

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

Playing CDs

Checking the track order

You can check your programme before or after you start playing.

Recording From CDs

Recording Your Own Programme

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.

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

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

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

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.

PLAY MODE

≠ AMS ±

1 Create your programme (for side A when

recording on a tape) while checking the total playing time indicated in the display. Follow Steps 1 to 4 in “Creating a programme on the player” on page 13 or Steps 1 and 2 in “Creating a programme using the remote” on page

14. The “TAPE A” appears in the display.

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

P to insert a pause. The “P” and “TAPE B” appear 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 P on the player to resume playing.

To check and change your programme

See page 15. The “TAPE A” appears while checking the programme for side A and “TAPE B” appears while checking the programme for side B.

(Continued)

Recording From CDs

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 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. However, when the remaining time becomes shorter than the next succeeding track, the player automatically programmes a track which is nearly equal to the remaining time.

•Just Edit: automatically arranges the track order to fit

the tape length.

When you select “HALF”

The player divides the total playing time of the disc in half, keeping the original order (only in Time Edit). Note that you cannot select “HALF” when the disc has more than 24 tracks.

3 Press EDIT/TIME FADE to have the player create

the programme. The music calendar shows the tracks to be recorded. “B” of “TAPE 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.

The programme may contain up to 24 tracks (a pause inserted between tracks is counted as one track). Note that tracks numbered over 24 cannot be programmed in this feature.

EDIT/TIME FADE

0/)

1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE before you start playing

as follows:

• To select Time Edit, press the button until “EDIT” appears and “A” of “TAPE A” flashes in the display.

• To select Just Edit, press the button until “JUST EDIT” appears and “A” of “TAPE A” flashes in the 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 .

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

press · or P on the player to resume playing.

To cancel Time Edit/Just Edit

Press PLAY MODE. When using the remote, press CONTINUE.

You can specify the tape length freely in Step 2

You can 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.

To check and change your programme

See page 15.

n HALF ˜ C-46 23.00 ˜ C-54 27.00 ˜ C-60 30.00 N

n - -. - - ˜ C-90 45.00 ˜ C-74 37.00 N

Fading In or Out

You can manually fade in or out to prevent tracks from starting or ending abruptly. Note that you cannot use this effect when you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) connector.

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 Before you start playing, press FADER.

FADER

0/)

EDIT/TIME FADE

≠ AMS ±

Number buttons

FADER

2 Turn ≠ AMS ± until the time you want

appears in the display. When using the remote, press the number buttons to specify the fading time.

Notes

• The fading time is reset to 5 seconds when you turn off the player.

• If you press FADER during Music Scan (page 11), fade out time changes to 2 seconds.

Fading out at the specified time (Time Fade)

You can have the player fade out automatically by specifying the playing time. Once you set the time fade, it works twice, that is, the play fades out at the end of both sides of a tape.

1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you

start playing until “T.FADE” and “TAPE A” appear in the display.

2 Press 0 or ) to specify the playing time. Each

time you press these buttons, the display changes as shown below with the tape length of one side.

Fading in or out at the point you want

Start play fading in

End play fading out

Fading time lasts for 5 seconds. If you press FADER during Music Scan (page 11), fade out time changes to 2 seconds.

Press FADER

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

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

n HALF ˜ C-46 23.00 ˜ C-54 27.00 ˜ C-60 30.00 N

n - -. - - ˜ C-90 45.00 ˜ C-74 37.00 N

When you select “HALF”

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

3 Press · to start playing.

At the specified time the play fades out and the player pauses. “TAPE B” appears in the display.

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

or P on the player to resume playing. Again, the play fades out at the specified time.

Recording From CDs

To cancel Time Fade

Press EDIT/TIME FADE.

You can freely specify the recording time

See “You can specify the tape length freely” on page 16.

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) you can 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.

Notes

• Time Fade will be cancelled if you press 0 or ) during the operation.

• “HALF” does not appear when the disc has more than 24 tracks.

Useful Tips for Recording

Using these functions makes recording CDs more convenient.

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.

Inserting a blank space between tracks (Auto Space)

When the space between tracks is too short for the AMS function to work, you can insert a blank space of 3 seconds between each track while playing. This enables easy location of tracks using the AMS function of the deck .

Press AUTO SPACE. “AUTO SPACE” appears in the display.

To cancel Auto Space

Press AUTO SPACE.

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.

PEAK SEARCH

AUTO SPACE

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.

1 Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH.

“PEAK” flashes in the display and the player starts scanning the disc searching for the highest peak level. After scanning all the tracks, the player repeats the portion with the highest peak level.

2 Adjust the recording level on the deck. 3 Press p on the player to stop Peak Search.

“PEAK” disappears from the display.

Additional Information

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.

• 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 placing CDs on the disc tray

• Make sure the disc is positioned securely on the tray’s spindle. If not, it may damage the player or the disc.

On cleaning

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

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 output level with LINE OUT

LEVEL +/– on the remote.

/When you use the headphones, adjust the

volume with PHONE LEVEL (only for CDP-XB920 and CDP-XB820).

The CD does not play.

/There’s no CD inside the player (“– NO DISC –”

appears). Insert a CD.

/There’s no stabiliser on the CD

(“– NO STABI –” appears). Place the stabiliser on the CD (only for CDP-XB920 and CDP-XB920E).

/Place the CD with the label side up on the disc

tray correctly.

/Clean the CD (see page 19). /Moisture has condensed inside the player.

Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 2).

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

The recording level has changed.

/The recording level changes if you press the

LINE OUT LEVEL +/– buttons 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 g on the

player.

/Replace all the batteries in the remote with new

ones if they are weak.

The disc tray opens and closes automatically when you turn on the player (CDP-XB820 only).

/The player does this if you pushed the disc tray

in while the power was off the last time you used the player.

/The player does this if the disc tray slipped out

of position due to shock or vibration during transport.

Additional Information

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 ± 0.5 dB Signal-to-noise ratio CDP-XB920: More than 113 dB

CDP-XB820: More than 108 dB CDP-XB720: More than 102 dB

Supplied accessories

Audio cord (2 phono plugs – 2 phono plugs) (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) Stabiliser (1) (only for CDP-XB920 and CDP-XB920E)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Dynamic range CDP-XB920/XB920E/XB820: More

Harmonic distortion CDP-XB920/XB920E: Less than

Channel separation CDP-XB920: More than 105 dB

than 99 dB CDP-XB720/XB720E: More than 98 dB

0.0025% CDP-XB820: Less than 0.0027% CDP-XB720/XB720E: Less than

0.0035%

CDP-XB820: More than 103 dB CDP-XB720: More than 100 dB

Outputs

LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

PHONES (only for CDP-XB920, CDP-XB820 and CDP-XB720)

Jack type

Phono jacks

Optical output connector

Coaxial output connector

Stereo phone jack

Maximum output level

2 V (at 50 kilohms)

–18 dBm

0.5 Vp-p (at 75 ohms)

10 mW

Load impedance

Over 50 kilohms

Wave length: 660 nm

75 ohms

32 ohms

General

Power requirements 220 V – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption CDP-XB920/XB920E: 15 W

CDP-XB820: 14 W CDP-XB720/XB720E: 13 W

Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 115 × 290 mm (w/h/d) (17 × 4 5/8 × 11 1/2 in.) incl. projecting

parts

Mass (approx.) CDP-XB920/XB920E: 5.5 kg

(12 lbs 2 oz) CDP-XB820: 5 kg (11 lbs) CDP-XB720/XB720E: 4.8 kg (10 lbs 9 oz)

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