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USER MANUAL CDP-XE900E SONY

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.

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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.

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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 model CDP-XE900E.

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:

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Indicates that you can do the task using the remote.

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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 Programme (Programme Play) 10

Recording From CDs

Recording Your Own Programme 11

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

Fading In or Out. 13

Useful Tips for Recording 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) (1)
- Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)

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 g on the player.

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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.

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What cords will I need?

Audio cord (supplied) (1)

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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.

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You can adjust the output level to the amplifier

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

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.

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.

  • 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:

  • 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)

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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.

Connecting the mains lead

Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet.

Removing the warning from the disc tray

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.

Playing a CD

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See pages 4-5 for the hookup information.

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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.

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

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.

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

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Press POWER to turn on the player.

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

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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.

ToYou need to
PausePress P
Resume play after pausePress P or ·
Go to the next trackTurn AMS ± clockwise
Go back to the preceding trackTurn AMS ± counterclockwise
Stop play and remove the CDPress § OPEN/CLOSE

Using the Display

You can check information about the disc using the display.

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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.

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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, index number, playing time and the music calendar.

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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.

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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, "dISP OFF" appears, and when you press the button to turn on the display, "dISP On" appears.

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.

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To locateYou need to
The next or succeeding tracksTurn AMS ± clockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press + repeatedly until you find the track.
The current or preceding tracksTurn AMS ± counterclockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press = repeatedly until you find the track.
A specific track directlyTurn AMS ± until you find the track number you want appears in the display. When using the remote, press number button of the track.
By scanning each track for 10 seconds (Music Scan)Press MUSIC SCAN. When you find the track you want, press · to start playing the track.
A point while monitoring the soundPress ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and hold down until you find the point
A point quickly by observing the display during pausePress ) (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

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 “ ” 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.

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Press REPEAT while playing a disc.

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

When the disc is played inThe player repeats
Continuous Play (page 6)All the tracks
Shuffle Play (page 9)All the tracks in random orders
Programme Play (page 10)The same programme

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT" disappears from the display.

Repeating the current track (Repeat 1)

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

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.

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.

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When you want to restart from the starting point A Press ( during A-B Repeat.

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

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

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

When using the remote, press SHUFFLE.

2 Press to start Shuffle Play.

The indication appears while the player is "shuffling" the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE twice.

When using the remote, press CONTINUE.

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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.

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.

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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. The playing order and the track numbers being programmed are flashing in the display.

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3 Press ENTER to select the track.

Last programmed track Total playing time

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If you've made a mistake

Press CLEAR, then repeat Steps 2 and 3.

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

To cancel Programme Play

Press PLAY MODE.

The programme remains even after the Programme Play ends

When you press · , you can play the same programme 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 programme which already contains 24 tracks.

Creating a programme using the remote

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1 Press PROGRAM before you start playing. "PROGRAM" appears in the display.
2 Press 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.

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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 Programme Play.

To cancel Programme Play

Press CONTINUE.

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The programme remains even after the Programme Play ends

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

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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.
  • "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.

Changing the track order

You can change your programme before you start playing.

ToYou need to
Erase a trackPress CHECK until the track you don’t want appears in the display, then press CLEAR
Erase the last track in the programmePress CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track will be cleared.
Add tracks to end of the programmeTurn 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.
Change the whole programme completelyPress p (stop). Create a new programme following the programming procedure.

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.

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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 10 or Steps 1 and 2 in

"Creating a programme using the remote" on page 10.

The [6 -0 ] indication appears in the display.

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

The "P" and - - 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 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.

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To check and change your programme

See the left column of this page.

The - indication appears while checking the programme for side A and - while checking the programme for side B.

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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.

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

Use the Auto Space function (see page 14).

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 automatically.

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1 Press EDIT/TIME FADE before you start playing as follows:

  • To select Time Edit, press the button until "EDIT" appears and "A" in the - indication flashes in the display.
  • To select Just Edit, press the button until "JUST EDIT" appears and "A" in the [O-o] 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.

nHALF ~ C-46 ~ (23.00)C-54 ~ C-60 ~ (27.00)C-74 ~ C-90 ~ (30.00)C-100 ~ C-100 ~ (37.00)N

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.

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

The display shows the tracks to be recorded. "B" in the 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 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.

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 repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" and

"PROGRAM" disappear from the display. When using the remote, press CONTINUE.

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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.

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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 press ENTER.

2 To set the seconds, turn AMS ± until

"15" appears in the display, then press ENTER.

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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.

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

Use the Auto Space function (see page 14).

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.

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ToPress FADER
Start play fading inDuring pause. [FADE] lights up in the display and the Q indication flashes. The play fades in.
End play fading outWhen you want to start fading out. [FADE] lights up in the display and the q indication flashes. The play fades out and the player pauses.

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 Press FADER before you start playing.
2 Press 0 or) 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 8), fading 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 “TIME” 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.

nHALF ~ C-46 ~ (23.00)C-54 ~ (27.00)C-60 ~ (30.00)C-74 ~ (37.00)C-90 ~ (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 0 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.

Note

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

Useful Tips for Recording

Using these functions makes recording CDs more convenient.

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PEAK SEARCH AUTO SPACE
p

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 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.

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 AUTO SPACE.

"AUTO SPACE" appears in the display.

To cancel Auto Space

Press AUTO 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.

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.

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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 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.

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  • 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.

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.

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.

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.

Specifications

Compact disc player

LaserSemiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Laser outputMax 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 response2 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB
Dynamic rangeMore than 99 dB
Harmonic distortionLess than 0.0025%

Outputs

Jack typeMaximum output levelLoad impedance
LINE OUTPhono jacks2 V (at 50 kilohms)Over 50 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)Optical output connector-18 dBmWave length: 660 nm

General

Power requirements220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption14 W
Dimensions (approx.)430 × 107 × 295 mm
(w/h/d)(17 × 4 1/4 × 11 5/8 in.) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)5.2 kg (11 lbs 7 oz)

Supplied accessories

Audio cord (2 phono plugs - 2 phono plugs) (1)

Remote commander (remote) (1)

Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

A, B

A-B repeat 9

AMS 8

Automatic Music Sensor. See

AMS

Auto Space 14

C, D

Connecting 4

Continuous Play 6

E

Editing. See Recording

F, G

Fading 13

Time Fade 13

H, I

Half disc (HALF) 12

Handling CDs 14

Hookups 4

overview 4

J, K

Just Edit 12

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

Programme Play 10

Repeat Play 8

Shuffle Play 9

Programme 10

changing 11

checking 11

for recording 11

Programme Edit 11

R

Recording 11

a programme 11

using Just Edit 12

using Time Edit 12

Remaining time 7

Remote control 4

Repeat 1 9

Repeating

all 8

a specific portion 9

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

Turning off the display 7

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Unpacking 4

Names of controls

Buttons

A-B 9

AUTO SPACE 14

CHECK 11

CLEAR 11

CONTINUE 6

DISPLAY ON/OFF 7

EDIT/TIME FADE 12

FADER 13

LINE OUT LEVEL + / - 6

MUSIC SCAN 8

§ OPEN/CLOSE 6

PEAK SEARCH 14

PLAY MODE 9

PROGRAM 10

REPEAT 8

SHUFFLE 9

TIME 7

6

P 6

6

0 / )

= / + 8

10 8

Number 8

Switch

POWER 6

Connector

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 5

Jack

LINE OUT 5

Others

Disc tray 6

Display 7

AMS ± 6

g 4

AVERTISSEMENT

SONY CDP-XE900E - AVERTISSEMENT - 1
Cordon audio (fourni) (1)

Raccordement

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 5

Prise

LINE OUT 5

Autres

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 5

Tomas

LINE OUT 5

Otros

Bandeja de discos 6

Visor 7

AMS ± 6

g 4

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Brand : SONY

Model : CDP-XE900E

Category : CD Player