4-233-601-72 (1) Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions GB FR FR ES CDP-XE570 CDP-XE370 CDP-XE270 © 2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING Owner’s Record To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 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. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Model No. For the customers in the United States Serial No.
About this manual The instructions in this manual are for CDP-XE570, CDP-XE370, and CDP-XE270. CDP-XE570 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CDP-XE570 only.” Tip 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 (CDP-XE570/XE370 only). Table of Contents Parts Identification 4 Front Panel ........
Parts Identification Front Panel The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Rear Panel Parts Identification 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) 5
Remote Control (CDP-XE570/XE370 only) AyB 7 (11) (CDP-XE570 only) ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/– qk (7, 9) CHECK qg (12) CLEAR qf (12) CONTINUE 2 (9, 14) DISPLAY ON/OFF qs (11) FADER qd (13) Number buttons 4 (9, 12) PROGRAM qa (9) REPEAT 6 (9) SHUFFLE 1 (9) TIME 3 (10) 6 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS >10 5 (9, 12) N qh (9, 11, 12, 14) X 8 (9, 14) x qj (9, 14) .
Getting Started CD player ANALOG OUT (Red) (R) ANALOG OUT (White) (L) Audio input (White) (L) Audio input (Red) (R) To mains Amplifier Getting Started Inserting Batteries Into the Remote Control (CDPXE570/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 positive (+) end clicks into position.
Playing CDs Hooking Up the System (continued) Loading a CD 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.
Playing the CD –– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play Do this Stop playback Press x. Pause Press X. Press X again or H to resume play. Select a track During play or pause, turn lAMSL clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go backward) (or press >( to go forward) or . (to go backward) on the remote (CDP-XE570/XE370 only)). Select a track directly Press the number button on the remote.* Find a point in a track Press and hold M or m during playback, and release at the desired point.
To check the remaining time 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 CDPXE370/XE270 ). CDP-XE570 Press TIME/TEXT (or TIME for the CDPXE370/XE270) during playback. Each time you press this button while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below.
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 Repeating a Specific Portion (AyB Repeat) (CDP-XE570 only) 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. You can play a specific portion in a track repeatedly.
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 lAMSL until the track you want appears and push lAMSL to select the track. The track number that you programmed, the playing order, and the total playing time appear in the display.
Recording From CDs (CDP-XE570 only) 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 Press FADER Start play fading in During pause. For the CDPXE570, “FADE” flashes. For FADE the CDP-XE370, lights up in the display and the Q indication flashes. The play fades in. Fading time lasts for 5 seconds.
Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit) (continued) 3 Press TIME EDIT to have the player Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search) 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 of the tape or on a DAT or MD, skip this step.
Additional Information Using the CONTROL A1II control system (CDPXE570 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 transmission of control signals that enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems.
Using the CONTROL A1II control system (CDP-XE570 only) (continued) 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 cable, use a commercially available monaural (2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters (6.
Precautions If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit.
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 analog output level with ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote (CDP-XE570/ XE370 only). The CD does not play. • There’s no CD inside the player.
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