Sony CDP-XE400 User Manual

Compact Disc
Player

3-810-322-21 (1)

Operating Instructions

CDP-XE500
CDP-XE400

 1995 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.

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

• 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.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

Model No. _________________________

Serial No. _________________________

Precautions

This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of

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the following measures:

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.

• 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.

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

On operation

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-XE500 and CDP-XE400. The
CDP-XE500 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “CDP-XE500 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.
In the instructions, the buttons on the
remote are indicated in parentheses.

• The following icons are used in this
manual:

Indicates that you can do the
task using the remote.
(Note that the CDP-XE400
cannot do the tasks marked
with this icon.)

Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

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

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

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

Playing CDs

Using the Display ........................................................................................... 7

Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a Track ........................ 8

Playing Tracks Repeatedly ............................................................................ 8

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) .................................................... 9

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)............................................ 9

Recording From CDs

Recording Your Own Program...................................................................11

Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit)........................12

Fading In or Out............................................................................................13

Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search) ..........................................14

Additional Information

Notes on CDs.................................................................................................14

Troubleshooting............................................................................................15

Specifications .................................................................................................15

Index

Index ................................................................................................ Backcover

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Getting Started

Getting Started

White

(L)

Red

(R)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

What cords will I need?

Audio cord (supplied) (1)

Hookups

When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the
color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the
components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to
White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid
hum and noise.

Getting Started

CD player

Audio input

(L)

: Signal flow

Amplifier

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (CDP-XE500 only) (1)

• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (CDP-XE500 only) (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote (CDP­XE500 only)

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

LINE OUT

(R)

LINE OUT

(L)

Audio input

(R)

To an AC outlet

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.

To an AC outlet

AmplifierCD player

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Getting Started

Getting Started

You can adjust the output level to the amplifier
(CDP-XE500 only)

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

• If you have a digital component such as a digital
amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD (CDP-XE500 only)

Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector using the optical cable (not supplied). Take off
the cap and plug in the optical cable.
Note that you cannot use fading in or out (page 13) and
Time Fade (page 13) functions when making this
connection.

POC-15

Optical cable (not supplied)

CD player

Digital component

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

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.

Note

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

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