Sony CDP-XA7ES - CD Handling and Cleaning; Troubleshooting Guide

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Additional Information
Oh inserting a disc
¢ You may hear a whistling sound from the player. This
indicates that the player is automatically adjusting its
internal mechanisms according to the inserted disc.
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.
On transportation (CDP-XA7ES/XA5ES only)
e Be sure to remove the CD and the stabilizer.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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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.
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* 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 and/or
disc protector. 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 center 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 vour nearest Sony dealer.
There's no sound.
Check that the plaver is connected securely.
=> Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.
=> Adjust the playback level using the LINE OUT/
PHONE LEVEL control.
The DIGITAL OUT indicator on the player is
turned off when making digital connections on
CDP-XA7ES. Press DIGITAL OUTPUT to turn
on the indicator.
=>The BALANCED OUT switch on the rear is set
to OFF when making balanced connections on
CDP-XA7ES. Set the switch to ON.
The CD does not play.
=> There's no CD inside the player. Insert a CD.
=> Use the stabilizer. (CDP-XA7ES/XA5ES only)
Place the CD with the label side up on the disc
tray correctly.
> Clean the CD (see page 22).
=> Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on
for about an hour (see page 21).
The recording level has changed.
=> When you connect the amplifier via the
VARIABLE LINE OUT jacks, the recording level
changes if you adjust the LINE OUT/PHONE
LEVEL control on the player or press LINE
OUT LEVEL on the remote during recording.
The remote does not function.
“> Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.
=> Point the remote at the remote sensor f on the
player.
=> Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.