Marantz SA-15S1 User Manual

Model SA-15S1 User Guide

Super Audio CD Player

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

LASER SAFETY

CAUTION :

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information!

• This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.

• When the switch is in the OFF position, the apparatus isn’t completely switched-off from the MAINS.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-

aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-

nician for help.

NOTE:Changes or modifications may cause this unit

to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 2

PRODUCT FEATURES....................................................................................................................................... 2

ABOUT SUPER AUDIO ......................................................................................................................................2

PLAYING CD-RW DISCS.................................................................................................................................... 2

APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT ...................................................................................................................2

BEFORE USING .................................................................................................................................... 3

NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS ..............................................................................................................................3

INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 3

PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................4

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT..................................................................................................................... 4

LOADING BATTERIES .......................................................................................................................................4

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................... 5

FRONT PANEL ...................................................................................................................................................5

REMOTE CONTROLLER ...................................................................................................................................6

REAR PANEL ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 10

OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................ 11

CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY .............................................................................................................11

NORMAL PLAYBACK .......................................................................................................................................11

START SOUND MODE ..................................................................................................................................... 13

PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS OF A DISC ........................................................................................... 14

PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF A DISC (SEARCH) ............................................................................14

REPEATED DISC PLAY(REPEAT PLAY) ......................................................................................................... 14

PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAY) ................................................................ 15

PLAYING TRACKS IN A SPECIFIC SEQUENCE (PROGRAM PLAY) .............................................................15

SEARCHING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS (AMS (AUTOMATIC MUSIC SCAN) PLAY) .................................... 16

QUICK REPLAY ................................................................................................................................................17

ABOUT THE TEXT INFORMATION DISPLAY .................................................................................................. 17

TURNING OFF THE DISPLAY AND ILLUMINATION (DISPLAY OPERATION) ............................................... 18

TIMER PLAY .....................................................................................................................................................18

TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................................................ 19

SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA-15S1 Super Audio CD Player for your Audio system. This Player incorporates a number of features designed to enhance the listening of your favorite audio sources. Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that you read the entire user guide before you attempt to connect or operate the player. After you have reviewed the contents of this manual,we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit.

PRODUCT FEATURES

This unit can playback the outstanding sound performance in Super Audio CD. This unit has the following unique features.

• Low-noise low-distortion filter circuit and high-speed current-feedback-type output amplifier with the differential input type HDAM.

• Text information display function that can display disc titles, track titles etc. in Super Audio CD.

• CD-R/CD-RW discs can be played.

ABOUT SUPER AUDIO

The Super Audio standard is based on Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology. This new direct-stream digital format comprises a 1-bit system that has a digital sampling frequency that is 64 times higher than that of conventional audio CD. The results are spectacular: a frequency response of over 100k Hz and a 120 dB dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. Mixed with as many of the original frequencies as possible, the audio information audible for human ears sounds much more natural. All audible frequencies are, after all, embedded in the frequency range as emitted by the sound source. A better reproduction does not exist! For the first time your ears will relive reality.

APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT

1. Super Audio CD

There are three types of Super Audio CDs.

• Single-layer Disc

• Dual-layer Disc

• Hybrid-layer Disc

Disc Types

Single-layer Disc

HD layer HD layer CD layer HD layer

And each type may contain two areas of recorded information.

• High quality stereo area

• High quality multi-channel area**

• Single Layer Disc It can contain both high quality stereo area and high quality multi-channel area** information.

• Dual Layer Disc It can contain both high quality stereo area and high quality multi-channel area** information. And a double amount of information can be stored on the disc thanks to the second layer.

• Hybrid Layer Disc Not only does this disc contain both high sound quality stereo area and high sound quality multi-channel area** information, it also has a CD layer in the second layer, so it can be played on a CD player.

Hybrid Super Audio CD Disc

Dual-layer Disc

Hybrid-layer Disc

PLAYING CD-RW DISCS

This unit can play back the CD-RW (ReWritable) discs as well as ordinary Audio CD and CD-R (Recordable) discs.

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The CD-R and CD-RW discs should contain properly-recorded TOC information so that they can be played back. In CD recorders, the task of writing TOC information is referred to as finalizing the disc. Discs that are not finalized cannot be properly recognized as an Audio CD and played back by regular CD players and Super Audio CD players. For details, please read the instruction manual provided with a CD recorder. * TOC stands for Table Of Contents and contains

information such as the total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc.

• This unit can play only the discs recorded in the CD-DA format designed for music reproduction. Do not attempt to play a disc containing other data, such as a CD-ROM for PCs, on this unit.

• As the playback of a CD-RW disc necessitates partial change of the player setup, it may take longer time for reading the TOC information than when an Audio CD or CD-R disc is played.

1 CD layer that plays on any of your

existing CD players

High-Density layer containing:

2 - High sound quality stereo 3 -

High sound quality multi-channel

The number of tracks recorded may vary per layer. It will be shown on the display window of the unit.

** This unit is a stereo-only player, and so it cannot play

high-quality multi-channel audio areas. (It does not recognize multi-channel areas.)

2. Audio CD (CDDA)

Audio CDs contain music tracks only.

BEFORE USING

PAUSE

STOP

PLAY

DISPLAY OFF

OPEN/

SOUND

POWER ON/OFF

SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-15S1

MODE

PHONES LEVEL

NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS

* Handle the discs carefully so as not to scratch their

surfaces.

* Keep the surfaces of the discs clean at all times.

When cleaning the surfaces of discs, always be sure to use the special cleaner and wipe the surfaces in the directions shown in the figure below.

• Wipe the surface radially from the center.

* Do not attach pieces of paper or stickers to the label

surfaces of the discs.

When a disc has a piece of plastic tape or rental CD label with paste protruding from the edge or when a disc still bears traces of sticky tape or adhesive labels, do not attempt to play it. If such a disc is played on the CD player, you may find that you cannot remove it or that some other kind of malfunctioning may occur.

• Do not wipe the surface in the circumferential direction.

INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION

To keep your player in perfect working order for the longest possible time, avoid installing the player in the following locations.

• Wherever it will be exposed to direct sunlight

• Wherever it will be close to a heater or other heat-radiating

appliance

• Wherever the humidity is high or ventilation is poor

• Wherever it is very dusty

• Wherever it will be subject to vibration

• On top of a rickety stand or in an unstable location which is

tilted at an angle

• In an audio rack with little space at the top and bottom or other location where the heat dissipation will be obstructed To ensure proper heat dissipation, install the player while leaving clearances between the player and wall or other components, as shown in the figure below.

• On top of an amplifier or other component which dissipates a great deal of heat

* The quality of the laser and other components can be

harmed if the player is placed directly on top of an amplifier or other device which generates heat.

0.1 m or more

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* Do not use discs which come in special shapes.

Do not attempt to play heart-shaped or octagonal discs or discs with any other special shapes. You may find that you cannot remove them or that some other kind of malfunctioning may occur in the player.

* Use discs which satisfy the CD standards such as those

with the “CD logo” or “

” mark on their disc label

surfaces.

No guarantees are made for playback if discs which do not satisfy the appropriate CD standards are used. Similarly, no guarantees are made for their sound quality even if it is possible to play such discs.

* To protect your discs from damage, avoid placing them

in the following locations.

• Where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or where they will be close to a heater or other heat-radiating appliance

• Where the humidity level is high or it is very dusty

• Near a window or other such location where they may be

exposed to rain

* Get into the habit of putting the discs back in their cases

after use.

0.1 m or more

Do not place objects on top

• Refrain from placing any objects on top of the player.

7 Cautions on handling power cord

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• When disconnecting the power cord, always make sure

that you take hold of the plug. Yanking out or bending the cord can damage it and/or cause electric shocks or a fire.

• Get into the habit of disconnecting the power plug before leaving home.

7 Do not attempt repairs yourself

• Refrain from lubricating the player: doing so can cause malfunctioning.

• Only qualified engineers with specialized expertise are authorized to repair the pick-up and parts inside the player.

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BEFORE USING

PRECAUTIONS

• In winter, droplets of water form on the insides of the windows of a heated room: this is called condensation. This player uses an optical lens, so the condensation may form in the following cases.

- In a room immediately after the heating has been turned on

- In a room where the humidity level is high

- When the player has been suddenly brought from a cold location into a warm room

Since, in cases like this, the track numbers may not be read and the player is prevented from operating properly, wait about 30 minutes, and then operate the player.

• This player may cause interference on a tuner or TV set. If this is the case, place it further away from the tuner or TV set.

• Compact discs have much less noise than analog records and hardly any noise is heard before play starts. Bear in mind, therefore, that if the volume control on the amplifier is set too high, you will risk damaging other audio components.

• This player is designed to play Super Audio CD and normal Audio CDs only. It cannot play CD-ROMs used with personal computers, game CDs, video CDs or DVDs (video/ audio).

• We do not recommend the use of lens cleaners.

LOADING BATTERIES

Batteries in this remote control unit have a life of approximately 1 year under normal operating conditions. If the remote control unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Also, if you notice that the batteries are starting to run down, replace them as soon as possible.

q Remove the battery cover.

w Insert the batteries with correct +/– orientation.

Two AAA-size (R03) batteries

e Close the battery cover until it clicks shut.

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Cautions on handling batteries

Misuse of the batteries can result in electrolyte leakage, rupturing, corrosion, etc. Bear in mind the following points when using batteries.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if

the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period (a month or more).

• Do not use an old battery together with a new one.

• Insert the batteries while ensuring that their

poles are properly aligned with the corresponding

markings on the remote control unit.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different

voltages. Do not use different types of batteries together.

• If electrolyte has leaked, thoroughly wipe the inside

of the battery compartment, and then insert new batteries.

• When batteries which are no longer required are to

be discarded, follow the directions (regulations) laid down by the local authorities in the area concerned for their disposal.

and

7 Remote control

Operate the remote control unit (RC-11SAS1) within a distance of approx. 5 m from the infrared signal reception window (remote sensor) on the front of the Super Audio CD player. Remote control operation may not be possible if the remote control unit’s transmitter is not pointing in the direction of the remote sensor or if there is an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote sensor.

Remote control operating range

Approx. 5m

Remote control unit (RC-11SAS1)

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