Sony CDP-311 Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for CDP-211 - Compact Disc Player: Limited warranty Operating instructions Service manual

—Table of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionSafety precautions iMaintenance sssri onr reosssssossrsosies seerti in EEr e raa a EE aoiChapter 2 Getting StartedUnpacking P————Choosing a good location ...Checking the supplied accessories .................... eee 4Inserting the batteries into the remote commander(only for CDP-311) ........... erret oeninga nganan aa eaaa 5Hooking up the system ............... eeresenene anoanenen naenene6Notes on connection .................. eese cerent entornonentrtttenenon 6Identifying the parts ...........................-. eTFront panel/Remote commander ..................... eere 7Chapter 3 Basic OperationsPlaying a disc .................... —————— Y 8Playing the entire disc.. +008Information display ..................... +1009Locating a particular selection ................. eere 10Locating a particular point in a selection ............................. 11Fade-in / Fade-out ........,..0000000006000000000000000000000n00 0000000000000000 11Playing selections in a random order...................... eere 12Shuffle play ...................... MOOD EE BnKANAAN, TA AAN 12Playing repeatedly ....Repeat play ............ eese eene entente nebang ngganten enkChapter 4 Advanced OperationsDesignating the total playing time ........................ eereOperating time edit _.................0:00 000000000000:Fading out at the desired time — Time fadeLocating the portion with the highest level— Peak search ............... esee eerie eerte tenente tatnen 21Chapter 5 Additional InformationSpecifications ................0000e000000000000000000 esentnananana terne trttntntnenne 22Troubleshooting guide .................eene eene teenetntntonun 23ConventionThis indicates a function operated only on the main unit.The illustrations used in this manual are of the CDP-311.The layout and the functions of the buttons of CDP-311 andCDP-211 are the same.e As CDP-211 is not supplied with a remote commander, they donot have those functions activated only by remote commander.e |nthe instructions starting from page 8, buttons on the remotecommander are indicated in perenthesis, unless mentionedotherwise.Safety PrecautionsBefore operating the unit, please read the following precautionscarefully.Check the operating voltage of the unit before operation.Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object shouldfall into the cabinet. Unplug the unit and have it checked byQualified personnel.Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not use it for along time. Disconnect the cord by grasping the plug. Never pull theCord itself.The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) aslong as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself hasbeen turned off.As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to the eyes, do notattempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified serviceshop.If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, pleasecontact your nearest Sony dealer.For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet “IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS”.Notes on handling discs* To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touchthe surface.* Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.* Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such ashot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as theremay be a considerable rise in the temperature.* After playing, store the disc in its case.Caution on adjusting volumeDo not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very lowlevel inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may bedamaged when a peak level portion is played.MaintenanceCleaning Your UnitClean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightlymoistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type ofabrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol orbenzine.Cleaning DiscsWhen a disc becomes dirty, clean it witha cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from thecenter outwards.Do not use solvents such as benzine,thinner, commercially available cleanersor anti-static spray intended for analogdiscs.