Sony CDP-CE345 Operating Instructions - Page 5

Getting Started Hookups When connecting an 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 ANALOG OUT Amplifier INPUT CD L L R R z You can adjust the output level to the amplifier (CDP- CE345 only) Z Press ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/- on the remote. You can reduce the output level up to -20 dB. When you reduce the output level, "FADE" appears in the display. When you turn off the player, the output level automatically returns to the maximum level. Note If you press the ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/- buttons on the remote while recording, the recording level will change even when it is preset on the tape deck, etc. • 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. Note that you cannot use fading in or out (page 15) and Time Fade (page 15) functions when making this connection. POC-15 Optical cable (not supplied) CD player DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Digital component DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 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 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Transporting the player Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms back to their original position. 1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray. 2 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. "no dISC" appears in the display. 3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press POWER to turn off the player. 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. 5GB