Sony Stereo System CDP XE270 User Manual

4-233-601-71 (1)  
Compact Disc  
Player  
GFBR  
FR  
ES  
Operating Instructions  
CDP-XE570  
CDP-XE370  
CDP-XE270  
© 2001 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Parts Identification  
4
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 4  
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................ 5  
Remote Control (CDP-XE570/XE370 only) ........................................................................... 6  
Getting Started  
Inserting Batteries Into the Remote Control (CDP-XE570/XE370 only) ............................... 7  
Hooking Up the System .......................................................................................................... 7  
Playing CDs  
Loading the CD ....................................................................................................................... 8  
Playing the CD –– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play..................................................... 9  
Using the CD display ............................................................................................................ 10  
Repeating a Specific Portion (AyB Repeat) (CDP-XE570 only)...................................... 11  
Programming the CD tracks .................................................................................................. 12  
Fading In or Out (CDP-XE570/XE370 only)........................................................................ 13  
FR  
Recording From CDs (CDP-XE570 only)  
Recording a CD by Specifying Tape Length (Time Edit)..................................................... 13  
Adjusting the Recording Level (Peak Search) ...................................................................... 14  
Additional Information  
Using the CONTROL A1II control system (CDP-XE570 only) .......................................... 15  
Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 17  
Notes on CDs......................................................................................................................... 17  
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 18  
Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 18  
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Parts Identification  
Front Panel  
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
CDP-XE570  
CDP-XE370/XE270  
CHECK qf (12)  
CLEAR qg (12)  
Disc compartment 6 (8)  
Display qj (10)  
FADER 4 (13)  
PEAK SEARCH qd (14)  
PHONES jack ql (9)  
PLAY MODE 2 (9, 12, 14)  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A OPEN/CLOSE 7 (8, 10, 12)  
H 8 (9, 11, 12, 14)  
X 9 (9, 14)  
x 0 (9, 14)  
lAMSL dial qa (9, 12, 14)  
m/M qk (9, 13)  
POWER 1 (8)  
Remote sensor qh (7)  
(CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
REPEAT 3 (9, 11)  
TIME w; (10)  
TIME EDIT qs (13, 14)  
TIME/TEXT 5 (10)  
4
 
Rear Panel  
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)  
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Remote Control (CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
AyB 7 (11) (CDP-XE570 only)  
ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/qk (7,  
9)  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
>10 5 (9, 12)  
N qh (9, 11, 12, 14)  
X 8 (9, 14)  
x qj (9, 14)  
. AMS > 9 (9, 12, 14)  
m/M 0 (9, 13)  
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)  
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Getting Started  
Hooking Up the System  
Inserting Batteries Into  
the Remote Control (CDP-  
XE570/XE370 only)  
Hookups  
This section describes how to hook up the CD  
player to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the  
power of each component before making the  
connections.  
CD player  
ANALOG OUT  
(White) (L)  
ANALOG  
OUT  
(Red) (R)  
To mains  
Amplifier  
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.  
Audio input  
(Red) (R)  
Audio input  
(White) (L)  
Insert the negative () end first, then push in  
and down until the positive (+) end clicks into  
position.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote  
sensor  
on the player.  
: Signal flow  
Tip (CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
To mains  
Tip  
When the remote no longer operates the system,  
replace both batteries with new ones.  
You can adjust the analog output level to the  
Note  
amplifier using the remote comes with this player.  
Press ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/on the remote.  
You can reduce the analog output level up to 20 dB.  
Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote  
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
When you reduce the analog output level, FADE”  
FADE  
(or  
for the CDP-XE370) appears in the display.  
When you turn off the player, the output level  
automatically returns to the maximum level.  
If you dont use the remote for an extended period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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  
continued  
7
 
Playing CDs  
Hooking Up the System (continued)  
Loading a CD  
Making digital hookups  
1 Turn on the amplifier and select the CD  
player position so that you can listen to  
the sound from this player.  
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.  
2 Press POWER to turn on the player.  
3 Press AOPEN/CLOSE.  
The disc compartment slides out.  
Note that you cannot use the following  
functions when making this connection:  
4 Place a disc on the disc tray with the  
label side up.  
Fading In or Out (CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
(see page 13)  
Adjusting the output level using the  
ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/buttons on the  
remote (CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
POC-15  
When you play a CD  
single, place it on the  
inner circle of the tray.  
Optical cable (not supplied)  
Digital component  
CD player  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
5 Press AOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc  
compartment.  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL  
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.  
Tip (CDP-XE570 only)  
If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL  
A1II jack, connect the component via the CONTROL  
A1II jack. You can simplify the operation of audio  
systems composed of separate Sony components. For  
details, see Using the CONTROL A1II control  
systemon page 15.  
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Other Operations  
Playing the CD  
Do this  
To  
Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat  
Press x.  
Stop playback  
Pause  
Play  
Press X. Press X again or  
H to resume play.  
This unit lets you play the CD in different play  
modes.  
During play or pause, turn  
lAMSL clockwise  
(to go forward) or  
counterclockwise (to go  
backward)  
Select a track  
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the  
mode you want appears.  
(or press >( to go  
forward) or . (to go  
backward) on the remote  
(CDP-XE570/XE370  
only)).  
Select  
To play  
CONTINUE  
SHUFFLE  
The CD in the original order.  
The tracks on the CD in random  
order.  
Press the number button on  
the remote.*  
Select a track directly  
Find a point in a track  
PROGRAM  
The tracks on the CD in the  
order you want them to be  
played (see Programming the  
CD trackson page 12).  
Press and hold M or m  
during playback, and  
release at the desired point.  
2 Press H.  
Press PLAY MODE until  
SHUFFLEappears in the  
display.  
Play tracks in random  
order  
Tip (CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
You can select the playing mode by pressing  
CONTINUE, SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM on the  
remote.  
Press AOPEN/CLOSE.  
Remove the CD  
Press ANALOG OUT  
Adjust the volume  
LEVEL +/on the remote.  
Repeat Play Operations  
* When you directly locate a track numbered over 10,  
press >10 first, then the corresponding number  
buttons. To enter 0,use button 10.  
You can play the CD tracks repeatedly in any  
play modes.  
Example: To play track number 30  
To activate the Repeat Play function, press  
REPEAT until REPEATappears in the  
display.  
Press >10 first, then 3 and 10.  
Tips  
You can adjust the analog output level with the  
ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/on the remote (page 7)  
(CDP-XE570/XE370 only).  
You can adjust the headphones volume on the  
remote. To adjust the volume, connect the  
headphones to the PHONES jack and adjust the  
volume with the ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/on  
the remote (CDP-XE570 only).  
Press REPEAT  
To  
Until REPEAT 1appears  
while playing the track you  
want to repeat.  
Repeat only one track  
Until REPEATor  
REPEAT1disappears.  
Cancel Repeat Play  
If there is no CD in the player, “–NO DISC–” (or  
no dISCfor the CDP-XE370/XE270) appears in  
the display.  
When you are in the Repeat Play function, the  
player repeats the tracks as follows:  
Note  
If “– OVER –” (or “  
The player repeats  
When the disc is  
played in  
for the CDP-XE370/  
XE270) appears in the display, the disc has reached  
the end while you were pressing M. Press m or  
turn lAMSL counterclockwise to go back.  
All the tracks  
Continuous Play  
Shuffle Play  
All the tracks in random  
order  
The same programme  
Programme Play  
(page 12)  
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To check the remaining time  
Using the CD display  
Press TIME/TEXT (or TIME for the CDP-  
XE370/XE270) during playback.  
You can check information about the disc using  
the display.  
Each time you press this button while playing a  
disc, the display changes as shown in the chart  
below.  
In the stop mode  
Playing time on the current track t  
Remaining time on the current track t  
Remaining time on the disc  
Press TIME/TEXT (or TIME for the CDP-  
XE370/XE270 ).  
CDP-XE570  
Notes  
MIN  
SEC  
TRACK  
INDEX  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
If the track number exceeds 25, “– – . – –” appears  
instead of the remaining time on the current track.  
When the disc has more than 25 tracks in Shuffle or  
Programme Play, “– – . – –” appears instead of the  
remaining time.  
10  
10  
4528  
Music calendar  
Total number of  
tracks  
Total playing time  
While playing a CD TEXT disc  
(CDP-XE570 only)  
CDP-XE370/XE270  
CD TEXT discs have information, such as the  
disc titles or artist names, memorised in a blank  
space on the discs where, on normal discs,  
there is no information. The display shows the  
CD TEXT information of the disc so that you  
can check the current disc title, artist name, and  
track title. When the player detects CD TEXT  
discs, the CD TEXTindication appears in the  
display.  
MIN  
SEC  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
10 4528  
Music calendar  
Total playing time  
Total number of  
tracks  
The display shows the total number of tracks,  
total playing time, and music calendar.  
In the Stop Mode  
While in Shuffle Play mode (SHUFFLE”  
appears in the display; see page 9), a one-  
second access time blank is added between  
each track. This increase is automatically added  
to the total playing time in the display.  
Press TIME/TEXT.  
Each time you press this button, the display  
changes as shown in the chart below.  
Disc title t Artist name t Total number of  
tracks and total playing time  
The information also appears when you press  
AOPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.  
During normal playback  
While playing a disc, the display shows the  
current track number, playing time, and the  
music calendar.  
The track numbers in the music calendar  
disappear after they are played.  
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During normal playback  
Repeating a Specific  
Portion (AyB Repeat)  
(CDP-XE570 only)  
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  
You can play a specific portion in a track  
repeatedly. This might be useful when you  
want to memorise lyrics.  
Note that you cannot repeat a portion extending  
to two tracks.  
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.  
Notes  
1 While playing a disc, press A y B on  
the remote when you find the starting  
point (point A) to be played repeatedly.  
If the track number exceeds 25, “– – . – –” appears  
instead of the remaining time on the current track.  
When the disc has more than 25 tracks in Shuffle or  
Programme Play, “– – . – –” appears instead of the  
remaining time.  
A-of REPEAT A-flashes in the  
display.  
The display may not show all the characters  
depending on the disc.  
This player can only display the disc titles, track  
titles and artist names from CD TEXT discs. Other  
information cannot be displayed.  
2 When you reach the ending point (point  
B), press A y B again.  
REPEAT A-Bappears. The player plays  
this specific portion repeatedly.  
To cancel AyB Repeat  
Press REPEAT.  
Turning off indications in the  
display (CDP-XE570/XE370  
only)  
Setting a new starting point  
When you press A y B during AyB Repeat  
Play, the ending point B becomes the new  
starting point (point A). Then press A y B  
again when you reach the ending point (new  
ending point B).  
Press DISPLAY ON/OFF on the remote.  
Each time you press this button while playing a  
disc, the display turns off and on alternately.  
Even when the display is turned off, the display  
turns on if you pause or stop play. When you  
resume play, the display turns off again.  
REPEAT A-Bappears and the player repeats  
between the new starting and ending points.  
Before you start playing, when you press  
DISPLAY ON/OFF to turn off the display,  
DISPLAY OFF(or dOFFfor the CDP-  
XE370) appears, and when you press the button  
to turn on the display, DISPLAY ON(or d–  
ONfor the CDP-XE370) appears.  
Tip  
When you want to restart from the starting point A,  
press H during AyB Repeat.  
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Checking the track order  
(CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
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.  
You can check your programme before or after  
you start playing.  
Press CHECK.  
Each time you press this button, the display  
shows the track number in the programmed  
order. After the last track in the programme, the  
display shows - END -(or Endfor CDP-  
XE370) and returns to the original display. If  
you check the order after you start playing, the  
display shows only the remaining track  
numbers.  
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
PROGRAMappears 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.  
Changing the track order  
If youve made a mistake  
Press CLEAR, then repeat Step 2.  
You can change your programme before you  
start playing.  
To  
You need to  
Tip (CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
You can select the track using the number buttons  
on the remote. To select a track with a number  
Erase a track  
Press CHECK until the track you  
dont want appears in the display,  
then press CLEAR (CDP-XE570/  
XE370 only).  
3 oRveepr e10a,tuSsete>p102(steoepparogeg9r)a.mme the tracks  
Erase the last track  
in the programme  
Press CLEAR. Each time you  
press the button, the last track will  
be cleared.  
in the order you want.  
4 Press H to start Programme Play.  
Add tracks to the  
end of the  
programme  
Turn lAMSL until the  
track number you want to add  
appears, then push  
To cancel Programme Play  
Press PLAY MODE.  
lAMSL.  
When using the remote, press the  
number buttons of the tracks to be  
added (CDP -XE570/XE370  
only).  
Tips  
The programme remains until erased or until you  
press AOPEN/CLOSE. The programme you have  
created remains even after the Programme Play  
mode ends or you select another play mode.  
For the recording to the A side or B side of the  
cassette tape, you can pause Programme Play.  
Change the whole  
programme  
completely  
Hold down CLEAR until  
CLEAR(for the CDP-XE570)  
or CLEAr(for the CDP-XE370/  
XE270) appears in the display.  
Create a new programme  
following the programming  
procedure.  
Notes  
The total playing time doesnt appear in the  
display when it exceeds 100 minutes.  
If you programme a track numbered over 24 (or 68  
for the CDP-XE370/XE270), “– – . – –” appears  
instead of the total playing time.  
PROGRAM FULL(or FULLfor the CDP-  
XE370/XE270) appears in the display when you  
try to add a track to a programme which already  
contains 24 tracks.  
12  
 
Recording From CDs (CDP-XE570 only)  
Fading In or Out  
(CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
Recording a CD by  
Specifying Tape Length  
(Time Edit)  
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.  
You can have the player create a programme  
that will match the length of the tape. In this  
feature, the player creates a programme  
basically keeping the original order of the disc.  
However, the player may change the last track  
of each side to match the recording time to the  
tape length.  
Press FADER  
To  
During pause. For the CDP-  
Start play fading in  
XE570, FADEflashes. For  
FADE  
the CDP-XE370,  
lights  
up in the display and the Q  
indication flashes. The play  
fades in.  
i.e. Side A: track number 1t2t3t4t8  
Side B: track number 5t6t7t9t10  
End play fading out When you want to start fading  
out. For the CDP-XE570,  
The programme may contain up to 24 tracks (a  
pause inserted between tracks is counted as one  
track).  
FADEflashes. For the CDP-  
FADE  
XE370,  
lights up in the  
display and the q indication  
flashes. Then play fades out and  
the player pauses.  
Note that tracks numbered over 24 cannot be  
programmed in this feature.  
Fading time lasts for 5 seconds.  
1 Press TIME EDIT before you start  
playing until EDITappears and  
TAPE Aflashes in the display.  
2 Press m or M to specify the tape  
length.  
Each time you press these buttons, the  
display changes as shown below with the  
tape length of one side .  
HALF  
C-46 23.00  
C-54 27.00  
C-60 30.00  
C-74 37.00  
- -. - -  
C-90 45.00  
When you select HALF”  
The player divides the total playing time of  
the disc in half, keeping the original order.  
Note that you cannot select HALFwhen  
the disc has more than 24 tracks.  
continued  
13  
 
Recording a CD by Specifying Tape  
Length (Time Edit) (continued)  
Adjusting the Recording  
Level (Peak Search)  
3 Press TIME EDIT to have the player  
create the programme.  
The player locates the highest level among the  
tracks to be recorded to let you adjust the  
recording level before you start recording.  
The display shows the tracks to be recorded.  
TAPE Bflashes in the display.  
4 When you record on both sides of the  
1 Before you start playing, press PEAK  
tape, press TIME EDIT again.  
SEARCH.  
The player inserts a pause, then creates the  
programme for side B. The display shows  
the programmed tracks.  
PEAKflashes in the display and the  
player starts scanning the disc searching for  
the highest peak level.  
When you record on one side of the tape or  
on a DAT or MD, skip this step.  
After scanning all the tracks, the player  
repeats the portion with the highest peak  
level.  
5 Start recording on the deck and then  
press H on the player.  
2 Adjust the recording level on the deck.  
When you record on both sides of the tape,  
the player pauses at the end of the  
programme for side A.  
3 Press x on the player to stop Peak  
Search.  
PEAKdisappears from the display.  
6 Reverse the tape to side B and press  
H or X on the player to resume  
playing the remaining tracks.  
Note  
The portion with the highest level may differ every  
time you try the adjustment on the same disc. The  
difference is, however, so slight that you wont find  
any problem in adjusting the recording level  
precisely.  
To cancel Time Edit  
Press PLAY MODE.  
When using the remote, press CONTINUE.  
Tips  
You can set the tape length freely using  
l AMS L.  
Example:When the tape length of one side is 30  
minutes and 15 seconds  
1 To set the minutes, turn l AMS  
L until 30appears in the display,  
then pushl AMS L.  
2 To set the seconds, turn l AMS  
L until 15appears in the display,  
then pushl AMS L.  
To check and change your programme, see page 12.  
14  
 
Additional Information  
CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1  
compatibility  
Using the CONTROL A1II  
control system (CDP-  
XE570 only)  
The CONTROL A1 control system has been  
updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the  
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD  
changer and other recent Sony components.  
Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are  
compatible with components with CONTROL  
A1II, and can be connected to each other.  
Basically, the majority of the functions  
available with the CONTROL A1 control  
system will be available with the CONTROL  
A1II control system. However, when making  
connections between components with  
CONTROL A1 jacks and components with  
CONTROL A1II jacks, the number of  
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.  
functions that can be controlled may be limited  
depending on the component. For detailed  
information, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the component(s).  
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections  
between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier  
(receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic  
function selection and synchronized recording.  
Connecting the CONTROL  
In the future the CONTROL A1II connection  
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you  
to control various functions for each  
component.  
A1II control system  
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in  
series to the CONTROL A1II jacks on the back  
of each component. You can connect up to ten  
CONTROL A1II compatible components in  
any order. However, you can connect only one  
of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1  
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You  
may be able to connect more than one CD  
player or MD deck, depending on the model.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the respective component for details.)  
Note  
The CONTROL A1II control system is designed to  
maintain upward compatibility as the control system  
is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case,  
however, older components will not be compatible  
with the new functions.  
Example  
Amplifier  
CD player  
MD deck  
Other  
component  
continued  
15  
 
Using the CONTROL A1II control  
system (CDP-XE570 only) (continued)  
Synchronized recording  
This function lets you conduct synchronized  
recording between the CD and the recording  
component.  
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.  
1 Set the source selector on the amplifier  
(or receiver) to the CD.  
2 Set the CD to playing pause mode  
(make sure both the H and X  
indicators light together).  
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 (6.6  
feet) long, with no resistance (such as the Sony  
RK-G69HG).  
3 Set the recording component to  
recording pause mode.  
4 Press X on the deck.  
The CD is automatically released from  
pause mode, and recording begins shortly  
thereafter.  
When play ends from the CD, recording  
stops.  
Basic functions of the  
CONTROL A1II control  
system  
Tip  
Certain recorder components may be equipped with a  
special synchronized recording functins that uses the  
CONTROL A1II Control System; like CD Synchro  
Dubbing.In this case, refer to the Operating  
Automatic function selection  
When you connect CONTROL A1II  
compatible Sony components using  
CONTROL A1II cables (not supplied), the  
function selector on the amplifier (or receiver)  
automatically switches to the correct input  
when you press the play button on one of the  
connected components.  
Instructions supplied with the recorder component.  
Note  
Do not set more than one component to the pause  
mode.  
(For example, when you press H (play  
button) on the CD while the MD deck is  
playing, the function selector on the amplifier  
switches from MD to CD.)  
Notes  
This function works only when the components are  
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs  
according to the names on the function buttons.  
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of  
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.  
When recording, do not play any components other  
than the recording source. It will cause the  
automatic function selection to operate.  
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If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Caution The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
Notes on CDs  
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. Do not use such discs.  
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.  
On power sources  
Before operating the player, check that the  
operating voltage of the player is identical with  
your local power supply. The operating voltage is  
indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the player.  
The player is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.  
If you are not going to use the player for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall  
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains  
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
AC power cord must be changed only at the  
qualified service shop.  
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.  
Do not use any commercially available stabilizer. If  
you do, the disc and the player may be damaged.  
After playing, store the disc in its case.  
On cleaning  
Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the centre out.  
On placement  
Place the player in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.  
Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a  
rug that might block the ventilation holes on the  
bottom.  
Do not place the player in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust or mechanical shock.  
On operation  
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray  
intended for vinyl LPs.  
If the player is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the  
player. Should this occur, the player may not  
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and  
leave the player turned on for about an hour until  
the moisture evaporates.  
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW playback  
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be  
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording  
condition, or the drives characteristics. Besides, the  
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of  
recording, cannot be played back.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
portion with very low level inputs or no audio  
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged  
when a peak level portion is played.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft  
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent  
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,  
scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or  
benzine.  
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Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
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.  
Compact disc player  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser (λ =  
780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Frequency response  
Dynamic range  
Harmonic distortion  
2 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB  
More than 93 dB  
0.0045%  
There’s no sound.  
• Check that the player is connected securely.  
• Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.  
Outputs  
• Adjust the analog output level with ANALOG  
OUT LEVEL +/– on the remote (CDP-XE570/  
XE370 only).  
Jack  
type  
Maximum  
Load  
output level  
impedance  
The CD does not play.  
ANALOG  
OUT  
Phono  
jacks  
2 V  
(at 50  
kilohms)  
Over 10  
kilohms  
• There’s no CD inside the player. “– NO DISC –”  
(or “no dISC” for the CDP-XE370/XE270)  
appears. Insert a CD.  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
Optical –18 dBm  
output  
connector  
Wave length:  
660 nm  
• Place the CD with the label side up on the disc  
tray correctly.  
• Clean the CD (see page 17).  
PHONES  
(CDP-XE570  
only)  
Stereo  
phone  
jack  
10 mW  
32 ohms  
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.  
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on  
for about an hour.  
The recording level has changed.  
General  
• The recording level changes if you adjust the  
analog output level with ANALOG OUT  
LEVEL +/– on the remote during recording  
(CDP-XE570/XE370 only).  
Power requirements  
Where purchased  
USA  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
The remote does not function  
(CDP-XE570/XE370 only).  
Europe  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 V– 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Australia  
• Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote  
and the player.  
Some Asian  
countries  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor  
player.  
on the  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.)  
(w/h/d)  
11 W  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new  
ones if they are weak.  
430 x 95 x 290 mm  
(17 x 3 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)  
incl. projecting parts  
CDP-XE570: 3.3 kg (7 lbs  
5 oz)  
Mass (approx.)  
CDP-XE370: 3.2 kg (7 lbs  
1 oz)  
CDP-XE270: 3.2 kg (7 lbs  
1 oz)  
Supplied accessories  
Audio cord (2 phono plugs – 2 phono plugs) (1)  
Remote commander (remote) (1) (CDP-XE570/  
XE370 only)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2) (CDP-XE570/XE370 only)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Printed in Malaysia  
 

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