Sony CDP-CX53 - Manual (Page 5)

Getting Started
Hookups
When connecting the audio cord, be sure to match the
color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the
components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to
White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid
hum and noise.
CD player Amplifier
If you have a digital component such as a digitai
amplifier, D/A converter, DAT or MD
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector using an optical cable (not supplied). Take off the
cap and plug in the optical cable.
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Optical cable (not supplied)
CD player Digital component
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.
If you have a Sony receiver (amplifier) equipped with
the CONTROL A1 jack
Be sure to connect the player to the CD IN jacks on the
receiver (amplifier). When making this connection, set the
COMMAND MODE of the player to CDl. If you further
connect the player and the receiver (amplifier) via the
CONTROL A1 jacks with the CONTROL A1 cord (supplied
for Canadian models only), you can use the Auto Function
feature between these components. For details, refer to the
supplementary "S-Link™/CQNTROL-Al Control System"
instructions and the instructions supplied with the receiver
(amplifier).
When to use the COMMAND MODE selector
The COMMAND MODE selector is set to CDl at the
factory for normal use. You can control this plaver b\
connecting to a Sony CD player with the pla\ er control
function, via the CONTROL A1 jacks. When making this
connection, set the COMMAND MODE selectors of each
player to the appropriate position according to the
connected line input jacks. For details, refer to the
instructions supplied with the connected plaver.
When using another Sony CD piayer together with
this player
You can make the supplied remote effective only for this
player.
• When using the player equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:
Set the COMMAND MODE selector of this plaver to
CDl and that of another player to CD2 or CD3. Then
set the CDl/2/3 switch on the remote supplied for
each player accordingly.
• When using the player not equipped with the
COMMAND MODE selector:
The command mode of the player without the
COMMAND MODE selector is set to CDl. Set the
COMMAND MODE selector of this player to CD2, and
set the CDl /2/3 switch on the remote to CD2.
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 screw'dri\’er
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
110- 120 V 220 - 240 V.