Additional Information

On transportation

When transporting the player, press EJECT then remove all the discs from the player and turn the power off.

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

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.

After removing a disc from the disc slit, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

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 is no sound.

/Check that the player is connected securely. /Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.

The CD does not play.

/There is no CD in a slit (“–NO DISC–” appears). Insert a CD.

/Insert the CD with the label side facing right. /Clean the CD (see page 22).

/Moisture has condensed inside the player. Press EJECT and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 21).

The remote does not function.

/Remove obstacles in the path of the remote and the player.

/Point the remote at the remote sensor gon the player.

/Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.

/Set the remote to CD1 or CD2 according to the position of the COMMAND MODE selector displayed in the front panel display (see page 5). Note that you cannot control the player using the supplied remote, if the COMMAND MODE selector is set to the CD3 position.

The player functions incorrectly.

/The microcomputer chips may be operating incorrectly. Turn the power off, then turn it back on to reset the player.

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CDP-CX153 specifications

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