Getting Started

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 connect firmly to avoid hum and noise.

CD playerAmplifier

L

L

INPUT

 

R

R

CD

L

 

 

IN

OUT

 

2ND CD

ANALOG

R

•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 an 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).

Optical cable (not supplied)

CD player

Digital component

DIGITAL

INPUT

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGITAL

Notes

•The playback from an MP3 file is not output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.

•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.

zIf you have a Sony component with the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack

Connect the component via the CONTROL A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack. You can simplify the operations of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. For details, see “Using the CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 33.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Note on placement of the player

Be sure to place the player on a flat, horizontal place. If the player is left on a slanted position, it may cause a malfunction or damage the player.

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