Sony CDP-M400CS - Manual (Page 20)

Playing CDs
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Using the Timer
You can start playing a disc at any given time by
connecting a timer (not supplied). Refer also to the
instructions for the timer if you need help.
1
Press one of the play mode buttons to select the
desired play mode.
2
Set TIMER on the player to PLAY.
3
Set the timer to the desired time, then stop the
power supply to the player (if necessary).
The player turns off. When the set time comes, the
player turns on and starts playing.
4 After you have used the timer, set TIMER on the
player to OFF.
Note
When using a second player connected to the master player’s
CONTROL A1 connector (see page 28) and an externally
connected timer (not supplied), TIMER on the second player
must be set to OFF. Only TIMER on the master player should
be set to PLAY.
Play mode buttons TIMER
Fading In or Out
You can manually fade the sound 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.
To
Start play fading in
End play fading out
Note
Fading lasts for about 5 seconds.
FADER
Press FADER
During pause. “FADE” flashes and
“FADE IN” appears in the display.
The play fades in.
When you want to start fading out.
“FADE” flashes and “FADE OUT”
appears in the display. The play
fades out and the player pauses.