CDP-XE500 - CD Player SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CDP-XE500 SONY

Operating Instructions ____

Mode d'emploi ____

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.

CLASS 1 LUMER PRODUCT LIQUIN 1 LABORATE CLASS 1 LABORATE

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.

Scanned document with Chinese text blocks, likely a form or report section

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 2or @ mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

WARNING

To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed.

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.

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

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, CDP-XE300 and CDP-XE200. 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-XE200 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 16

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cord (1)
- Remote commander (remote) (except for CDP-XE200) (1)
- Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (except for CDP-XE200) (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote (except for CDP-XE200)

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.

Diagram of a battery being inserted into a rectangular device (no text or symbols present)

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.

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.

graph TD
    A["CD player"] --> B["Line OUT (R)"]
    A --> C["Line OUT (L)"]
    B --> D["Audio input (L)"]
    C --> D
    D --> E["Audio input (R)"]
    E --> F["Amplifier"]
    F --> G["To an AC outlet"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

What cords will I need?

Audio cord (supplied) (1)

graph LR
    A["White (L)"] --> C
    B["Red (R)"] --> C
    C --> D["White (L)"]
    C --> E["Red (R)"]

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.

graph LR
    A["LINE CUT"] -->|b| B["CD"]
    A -->|R| C["Amplifier"]
    B --> D["CD"]
    B --> E["L"]
    B --> F["R"]

You can adjust the output level to the amplifier (CDP-XE500 and CDP-XE300 only)

Press LINE OUT LEVEL +/- on the remote. You can reduce the output level up to -20 dB.

When you reduce the output level, [HK] 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 the following functions when making this connection:

• Fading in or out (see page 13)
• Time Fade (see page 13)
- Adjusting the output level using the LINE OUT LEVEL + / - buttons on the remote (see above)

graph LR
    A["CD player"] -->|OPTICAL| B["Optical"]
    B --> C["Digital component"]
    C --> D["OPTICAL"]
    D --> E["Digital INPUT"]
    E --> F["Optical"]

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.

Setting the voltage selector (except for European, Canadian and Australian models)

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 AC power cord to a wall outlet.

110 - 120 V 220 - 240 V

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.

Playing a CD

2 3 4 Connect the headphones.* *

*CDP-XE500 only

- 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.

You can adjust the output level with the LINE OUT LEVEL +/- on the remote (CDP-XE500 and CDP-XE300 only) Z

You can adjust the headphones volume on the remote (CDP-XE500 only) Z Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and adjust the volume with the LINE OUT LEVEL +/- on the remote.

1 Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player.

2 Press POWER to turn on the player.

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

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with no visible text or symbols

With the label side up

4 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.

To	You need to
Pause	Press P
Resume play after pause	Press P or .
Go to the next track	Turn AMS ± clockwise
Go back to the preceding track	Turn AMS ± counterclockwise
Stop play and remove the CD	Press § OPEN/CLOSE

Using the Display

You can check information about the disc using the display.

- CDP-XE500

TIME

- CDP-XE300 and CDP-XE200

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.

10 45 28° Total number of tracks Music calendar Total playing time

While in Shuffle Play mode (“SHUFFLE” appears in the display; see page 9), 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.

Display information while playing a disc

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

Current track 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 while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below.

graph TD
    A["Playing time and number of the current track"] --> B["Press"]
    B --> C["Remaining time on the current track"]
    C --> D{If the track number exceeds 68, “- - . - -” appears instead of the remaining time.}
    D --> E["Press"]
    E --> F["Remaining time on the disc"]
    F --> G{If the remaining time exceeds 100 minutes in Program Play mode, “- - . - -” appears instead of the remaining time.}
    G --> H["Press"]

Locating a Specific Track or a Particular Point in a 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.

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

MUSIC SCAN (CDP-XE500 only) 0 / ) A M S ±

(except for CDP- XE200) Number buttons >10 = / + 0 / )

To locate	You need to
The next or succeeding tracks	Turn AMS ± clockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press + repeatedly until you find the track.
The current or preceding tracks	Turn AMS ± counterclockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press = repeatedly until you find the track.
A specific track directly	Turn AMS ± until you find the track number you want appears in the display. When using the remote, press number button of the track (except for CDP-XE200).
By scanning each track for 10 seconds (Music Scan) (CDP-XE500 only)	Press MUSIC SCAN. When you find the track you want, press · to start playing the track.
A point while monitoring the sound	) (forward) or 0 (backward) and hold down until you find the point
A point quickly by observing the display during pause	) (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 when using the remote (except for CDP-XE200)

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

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

- CDP-XE500

REPEAT

• CDP-XE300 and CDP-XE200

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 9)	All the tracks in random orders
Program Play (page 9)	The same program

To cancel Repeat Play

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

Repeating the current track

You can repeat only the current track in any playmode.

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

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

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

- CDP-XE500

PLAYMODE

• CDP-XE300 and CDP-XE200

PLAYMODE

1 Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" appears in the display. When using the remote, press SHUFFLE.

2 Press · to start Shuffle Play. The [T] indication appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAYMODE twice.

When using the remote, press CONTINUE (except for CDP-XE200).

You can start Shuffle Play while playing Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display. When using the remote, press SHUFFLE (except for CDP-XE200). Shuffle Play starts from the current track.

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

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

- CDP-XE500

CHECK CLEAR A M S ± PLAYMODE . p ENTER

• CDP-XE300 and CDP-XE200

CHECK CLEAR A M S ± PLAYMODE p ENTER

Creating a program on the player

1 Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" appears in the display before you start playing.
2 Turn AMS ± until the track number you want appears in the display. The total playing time and the track numbers being programmed are flashing in the display.

Total playing time Track numbers being programmed 5 13 18 PROWEAM

(Continued)

3 Press ENTER to select the track.

Last programmed track Playing order 5 3 PHC0MM After one second ↓ Programmed tracks 5 13 18 PHC0MM Total playing time

If you've made a mistake Press CLEAR, then repeat Steps 2 and 3.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to program the tracks in the order you want.
5 Press · to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play Press PLAYMODE.

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 program remains even after the Program Play ends

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

Notes

• The total playing time doesn't appear in the display when it exceeds 100 minutes.
• “FULL” appears in the display when you try to add a track to a program which already contains 24 tracks.

Creating a program using the remote (except for CDP-XE200) Z

Number buttons >10 ( PROGRAM CLEAR CHECK

1 Press PROGRAM before you start playing. "PROGRAM" appears in the display.
2 Press number buttons of the tracks you want to program in the order you want.

Example: To program the tracks 2, 8 and 5. Press number buttons in the order 2, 8 and 5.

Last programmed track Playing order 5 3 After one second Programmed tracks 5 13.18 Total playing time

To select a track with a number over 10 Use >10 button (see page 8).

If you've made a mistake Press CLEAR, then press the correct track number.

3 Press (to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play Press CONTINUE.

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 program remains even after the Program Play ends

When you press (, you can play the same program again.

You can check the total playing time while programming using the remote (Program 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.
• “FULL” appears in the display when you try to add a track to a program which already contains 24 tracks.

Checking the track order

You can check your program 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 program, 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 program 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 program	Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track will be cleared.
Add tracks to the end of the program	Turn AMS ± until track number you want to add appears, then press ENTER.When using the remote, press the number button of the tracks to be added (except for CDP-XE200).
Change the whole program completely	Press p (stop). Create a new program following the programming procedure.

Recording Your Own Program

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

• CDP-XE500 ENTER AMS ± PLAYMODE P

• CDP-XE300 and CDP-XE200 ENTER A M S ± PLAYMODE · P

1 Create your program (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 program on the player” on page 9 or Steps 1 and 2 in “Creating a program using the remote” on page 10.
The 📄 indication appears in the display.

2 When you record on both sides of the tape, press P to insert a pause.

The “P” and [icon] indications 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 program up to 23 tracks when you insert a pause.

3 Repeat Step 1 to create the program 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 program 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 program

See page 11.

The [icon] indication appears while checking the program for side A and [icon] while checking the program for side B.

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) (CDP-XE500 only)

You can have the player create a program that will fit the length of the tape.

The player automatically creates a program, keeping the original order of the disc.

The program 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 automatically.

EDIT/TIME FADE 0 / )

1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE before you start playing until EDIT appears and "A" in the [icon] indication 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 following each indication.

When you select "HALF"

The player sets the program 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.

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

The display shows the tracks to be recorded. "B" in the [icon] indication 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 program 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 program for side A.

6 When you record on side B, reverse the tape and press · or P on the player to resume playing.

To cancel Time Edit

Press PLAYMODE until “SHUFFLE” and “PROGRAM” disappear from the display.

When using the remote, press CONTINUE.

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

You can freely specify the tape length

Set the tape length using AMS ±.

Example: When the tape length of one side is 30 minutes and 15 seconds

1 To set the minutes, turn AMS ± until "30" appears in the display, then press ENTER.
2 To set the seconds, turn AMS ± until "15" appears in the display, then press ENTER.

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 program

See page 11.

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) connector (for CDP-XE500).

Fading in or out at the point you want (except for CDP-XE200) Z

FADER

To	Press FADER
Start play fading in	During pause. The Q indication flashes and play fades in.
End play fading out	When you want to start fading out. The q indication flashes. The play fades out and the player pauses.

Fading time lasts for 5 seconds. If you press FADER during Music Scan (page 8), fading time changes to 2 seconds.

Fading out at the specified time (Time Fade) (CDP-XE500 only)

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.

EDIT/TIME FADE 0 / )

1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE repeatedly before you start playing until “☐” and “A” in the ☐ indication 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 playing time of one side following each indication.

n HALF ~ 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.

3 Press · to start playing.

At the specified time the play fades out and the player pauses. "B" in the [icon] indication 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.

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 12.

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 on the remote.

Note

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

Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search) (CDP-XE500 only)

The player locates the highest level among the tracks to be recorded to let you adjust the recording level before you start recording.

PEAK SEARCH p

1 Before you start playing, press PEAK SEARCH. "PEAK" flashes in the display and the player repeats the portion of the highest level.
2 Adjust the recording level on the deck.
3 Press p on the player to stop Peak Search. "PEAK" disappears from the display.

Note

The portion with the highest level may differ every time you try the adjustment on the same disc. The difference is, however, so slight that you won't find any problem in adjusting the recording level precisely.

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 stabilizer. 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 center out.

Hand holding a circular object with a pointed tip, possibly a tool or device (no text or symbols visible)

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

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 (CDP-XE500 and CDP-XE300 only).

The CD does not play.

/ There's no CD inside the player ("no dISC" appears). Insert a CD.
/ Place the CD with the label side up on the disc tray correctly.
/ Clean the CD (see page 14).
/ Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 2).

The recording level has changed (CDP-XE500 and CDP-XE300 only).

/ The recording level changes if you adjust the output level with LINE OUT LEVEL +/- on the remote during recording.

The remote does not function (except for CDP-XE200).

/ 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.

Specifications

Compact disc player

Laser	Semiconductor laser ( = 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	More than 100 dB
Dynamic range	More than 98 dB
Harmonic distortion	Less than 0.0045%
Channel separation	More than 95 dB

Outputs

	Jack type	Maximum output level	Load impedance
LINE OUT	Phono jacks	2 V (at 50 kilohms)	Over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (CDP-XE500 only)	Optical output connector	-18 dBm	Wave length: 660 nm
PHONES (CDP-XE500 only)	Stereo phone jack	10 mW	32 ohms

General

Power requirements

Where purchased	Power requirements
Europe	220 V – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Canada	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Australia	240 V AC, 50 Hz
Other countries	110 V – 120 V or 220 V – 240 V AC, adjustable, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	10 W
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)	430 × 95 × 295 mm(17 × 3 3/4 × 11 5/8 in.) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)	CDP-XE500: 3.0 kg (6 lbs 10 oz)CDP-XE300/XE200: 2.9 kg (6 lbs 7 oz)

Supplied accessories

Audio cord (2 phono plugs - 2 phono plugs) (1) Remote commander (remote) (except for CDP-XE200) (1) Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (except for CDP-XE200) (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

A, B

AMS 8

Automatic Music Sensor. See AMS

C, D

Connecting 4

Continuous Play 6

E

Editing. See Recording

F, G

Fading 13

Time Fade 13

H, I, J, K

Half disc (HALF) 12

Handling CDs 15

Hookups 4

overview 4

L

Locating

by monitoring 8

by observing the display 8

by scanning 8

directly 8

using AMS 8

M, N, O

Music Scan 8

P, Q

Peak Search 14

Playback

Continuous Play 6

Program Play 9

Repeat Play 8

Shuffle Play 9

Program 9

changing 11

checking 11

for recording 12

Program Edit 11

R

Recording 11

a program 11

using Time Edit 12

Remaining time 7

Remote control 4

Repeating

all 8

the current track 9

s

Scanning. See Music Scan

Searching. See Locating

Shuffle Play 9

T

Time Edit 12

Time Fade 13

Total playing time 7

Troubleshooting 15

U

Unpacking 4

V, W, X, Y, Z

Voltage selector 5

Names of controls

Buttons

CHECK 11

CLEAR 11

CONTINUE 6

EDIT/TIME FADE 12

FADER 13

LINE OUT LEVEL +/- 6

MUSIC SCAN 8

§ OPEN/CLOSE 6

PEAK SEARCH 14

PLAYMODE 9

PROGRAM 9

REPEAT 8

SHUFFLE 9

TIME 7

. 6

P 6

p 6

0 / ) 8

= / + 8

10 8

Number 8

Switch

POWER 6

Connector

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 5

Jacks

PHONES 6

LINE OUT 5

Others

Disc tray 6

Display 7

AMS ± 6

g 4

AVERTISSEMENT

CLASS 1 LUMER PRODUCT LUMER 1 LABORATE CLASS 1 LABORATE

Scanned document with Chinese text, likely a form or official record with fields for approval or verification.

Illustration of a battery being inserted into a rectangular device (no text or symbols)

Cordon audio (fourni) (1)

Blanc (L) Rouge (R) Blanc (L) Rouge (R)

Raccordement

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with no visible text or symbols

CHECK CLEAR A M S ± PLAYMODE p ENTER

• CDP-XE300 et CDP-XE200

CHECK CLEAR A M S ± PLAYMODE . p ENTER

Hand holding a small object over a circular object, possibly a tool or device (no text or symbols visible)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 6

Prise

PHONES 6 LINEOUT 5

Autres

Scanned document with multiple Chinese text blocks, likely a form or report section

Precauciones

Seguridad

Illustration of a battery being inserted into a rectangular device (no text or symbols)

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with no visible text or symbols

Line drawing of a vintage computer monitor with buttons and front panel (no text or symbols)

- CDP-XE300 y CDP-XE200

TIME

CHECK CLEAR A M S ± PLAYMODE p ENTER

- CDP-XE300 y CDP-XE200

CHECK CLEAR A M S ± PLAYMODE p ENTER

5:13:18 PROGRAM

(Continúa)

ENTER A M S ± PLAYMODE P

• CDP-XE300 y CDP-XE200

ENTER A M S ± PLAYMODE P

Hand holding a circular object with a pointed tip, possibly a tool or device (no text or symbols visible)

Masa (aprox.) CDP-XE500: 3,0 kg

CDP-XE300/X200: 2,9 kg

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 6

Tomas

PHONES 6

LINE OUT 5

Otros

Bandeja de discos 6

AMS ± 6

Visor 7

g 4