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Sony CDP-XE370 manual

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    Compact Disc Player © 2001 Sony Corporation 4-233-601- 71 (1) CDP-XE570 CDP-XE370 CDP-XE270 Operating Instructions FR ES FR GB[...]

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    2 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. For the customers in the United States This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosu[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Parts Identification 4 Front Panel .................................................................................................................... .......... 4 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... ........... 5 Remote Control (CDP-X[...]

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    4 CHECK qf (12 ) CLEAR qg (1 2) Disc compartment 6 (8 ) Display qj (1 0 ) FADER 4 (1 3) PEAK SEARCH qd (1 4 ) PHONES jack ql (9) PLAY MODE 2 ( 9, 12, 14) POWER 1 (8) Remote sensor qh (7 ) (CDP-XE570/XE370 only) REPEAT 3 ( 9, 11) TIME w; (10 ) TIME EDIT qs ( 13, 14) TIME/TEXT 5 (10 ) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A OPEN/CLOSE 7 ( 8, 10, 12) H 8 (9, 11, 12, 14[...]

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    Parts Identification 5 Rear Panel CDP-XE570 CDP-XE370/XE270 ANALOG OUT L/R jacks 2 (7 ) CONTROL A1II jacks 3 ( 8, 15) DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack 1 (8) Mains lead 4 (7)[...]

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    6 Remote Control (CDP-XE570/XE370 only) A y B 7 ( 11) (CDP-XE570 only) ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/ – qk (7 , 9) CHECK qg (12 ) CLEAR qf (1 2) CONTINUE 2 ( 9, 14) DISPLAY ON/OFF qs (1 1) FADER qd (1 3) Number buttons 4 ( 9, 12) PROGRAM qa (9 ) REPEAT 6 (9 ) SHUFFLE 1 (9) TIME 3 (10 ) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS >10 5 ( 9, 12) N qh ( 9, 11, 12, 14) X 8 ( 9, 14)[...]

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    Getting Started 7 Getting Started Inserting Batteries Into the Remote Control (CDP- XE570/XE370 only) You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative ( – ) end first, then push in and down until the[...]

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    8 Making digital hookups If you have a digital component such as a digital amplifier, D/A converter, DAT, or MD, 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 the following functions when making this connection: • Fadin[...]

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    Playing CDs 9 Playing the CD –– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This unit lets you play the CD in different play modes. 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the mode you want appears. 2 Press H . Tip (CDP-XE570/XE370 only) You can select the playing mode by pressing CONTINUE, SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM on the remote. Repeat Play Operations You can [...]

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    10 Using the CD display You can check information about the disc using the display. In the stop mode Press TIME/TEXT (or TIME for the CDP- XE370/XE270 ). CDP-XE570 CDP-XE370/XE270 The display shows the total number of tracks, total playing time, and music calendar. While in Shuffle Play mode ( “ SHUFFLE ” appears in the display; see page 9), a [...]

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    Playing CDs 11 During normal playback Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press this button, the display changes as shown in the chart below. Track title t Playing time on the current disc t Remaining time on the current track t Remaining time on the disc If a title or name has more than 12 characters, the first 12 characters will light up after the tit[...]

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    12 Programming the CD tracks You can arrange the order of the tracks on a disc and create your own programme. The programme can contain up to 24 tracks. 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ PROGRAM ” appears in the display before you start playing. 2 Turn l AMS L until the track you want appears and push l AMS L to select the track. The track n[...]

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    Playing CDs 13 Fading In or Out (CDP-XE570/XE370 only) 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) connector. To Start play fading in End play fading out Fading time lasts for 5 seconds. Press FADER During pause. For the CDP- XE570, ?[...]

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    14 3 Press TIME EDIT to have the player create the programme. The display shows the tracks to be recorded. “ TAPE B ” flashes in the display. 4 When you record on both sides of the tape, press TIME EDIT 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 [...]

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    Additional Information 15 Additional Information Using the CONTROL A1 II control system (CDP- XE570 only) This player is compatible with the CONTROL A1II Control System. The CONTROL A1II control system was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for the transm[...]

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    16 In the CONTROL A1II control system, the control signals flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1II jack, you can use either one, or connect different components to each jack. About the connecting cable When a CONTROL A1II compatible component is not supplied with a connecting cab[...]

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    Additional Information 17 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. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,[...]

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    18 T roubleshooting 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. • Adjus[...]

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    Additional Information 19[...]

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    Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia[...]