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.

CD playerAmplifier

2ND

ANALOG

INPUT

CD

 

CD

IN

OUT

L

 

L

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

zYou can adjust the output level to the amplifier Z

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

When you reduce the output level, “ FADE ” appears in the display.

Note

If you press the ANALOG 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 fading in or out (page 22) and Time Fade (page 23) functions when making this connection.

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Optical cable (not supplied)

CD player

Digital component

DIGITAL

 

DIGITAL

OUT

 

INPUT

 

OPTICAL

 

OPTICAL

 

 

Getting Started

zIf you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL A1) jack

Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL A1) jack. You can simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. For details, refer to the supplementary “CONTROL A1 Control System” instructions.

zWhen using another Sony CD player in conjunction with this player Z

You can set the supplied remote to be effective on this player only.

•If the other player’s command mode can be set:

Set the CD1/2/3 switch of this player’s remote to CD1 (factory setting), and set the other player’s remote to CD2 or CD3.

•If the other player’s command mode cannot be set: Set the CD1/2/3 switch of this player’s remote to CD2 or CD3.

If you connect this player with another Sony CD player, you have to set the command mode of each player. For details, see “Connecting Another CD Player” on page 6.

Setting the voltage selector (voltage selector equipped models only)

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.

220 - 240 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

110 - 120 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

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.

Transporting the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms back to their original position.

1Remove all the discs from the disc tray.

2Press AOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. “–NO DISC–” appears in the display.

3Wait for 10 seconds, then press POWER to turn off the player.

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