Getting Started

You can adjust the output level to the amplifier (CDP-XE500 only)

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

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.

•If you have a digital component such as a digital amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD (CDP-XE500 only)

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 13) and Time Fade (page 13) functions when making this

connection.

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Optical cable (not supplied)

CD player

Digital component

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

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.

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.

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