Sony CDP-CX455 Primary Operating Instructions Manual page 7

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 connect firmly to avoid hum and
noise.
CD player
L L
R R
IN OUT
2ND CD ANALOG
• 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 an optical cable (not supplied). Take off the
cap and plug in the optical cable.
Note that you cannot use fading in or out (page 22).
Optical cable (not supplied)
CD player Digital component
OPTICAL
OUT
DIGITAL
Notes
• The playback from an MP3 file is not output from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.
• 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.
Amplifier
INPUT
CD
L
R
DIGITAL
INPUT
OPTICAL
z
If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL
A1II (or CONTROL A1) jack
Connect the component via the CONTROL A1II (or
CONTROL A1) jack. You can simplify the operations of
audio systems composed of separate Sony components.
For details, see "Using the CONTROL A1II Control
System" on page 33.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note on placement of the player
Be sure to place the player on a flat, horizontal place.
If the player is left on a slanted position, it may cause a
malfunction or damage the player.
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