Marantz SA8001 User Manual

Model SA8001 User Guide

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

Super Audio CD Player

LASER SAFETY

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

CAUTION :

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
product.

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.

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.

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

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

on, the user is encouraged 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 equip-

ment 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 technician 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.

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

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 be placed on the apparatus.

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

CONTENTS FOREWORD

FOREWORD ........................................ 1

EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING .. 1

COPYRIGHT ................................................. 1

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

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

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

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

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

BEFORE USING .................................. 2

NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS ......................... 2

INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION ..

PRECAUTIONS ............................................. 3

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............... 3

LOADING BATTERIES .................................. 3

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ................. 4

FRONT PANEL .............................................. 4

REMOTE CONTROLLER .............................. 5

REAR PANEL ................................................ 6

DISPLAY ........................................................ 7

CONNECTIONS................................... 8

OPERATION ........................................ 9

CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ......... 9

NORMAL PLAYBACK .................................... 9

START SOUND MODE................................ 10

PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS OF A

DISC ........................................................ 10

PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF A

DISC (SEARCH) ...................................... 10

REPEATED DISC PLAY (REPEAT PLAY) ... 10
PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM

SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAY) ............... 10

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PLAYING TRACKS IN A SPECIFIC

SEQUENCE (PROGRAM PLAY) ............. 11

SEARCHING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS

(AMS (AUTOMATIC MUSIC SCAN) PLAY) ..

QUICK REPLAY .......................................... 11

ABOUT THE TEXT INFORMATION DISPLAY ...

TIMER PLAY ................................................ 12

TROUBLE SHOOTING...................... 12

SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 13

This section must be read before any connection is
made to the mains supply.

EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING
SETTING

Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply
with the household power and safety requirements
that exist in your area.
SA8001 can be powered by 120V AC only.

COPYRIGHT

Recording and playback of any material may require
consent. For further information refer to the following:

— Copyright Act 1956
— Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958
— Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
— Any subsequent statutory enactments and

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA8001 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 ttêoperate 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 high­speed 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.

• Newly Developed Toroidal Transformer

A newly developed Toroidal power transformer,
which produces less vibration and magnetic
leakage flux than previously, has been
incorporated. The materials and manufacturing
process of the ring-shaped core are strictly
controlled to reduce vibration, while the short-ring
attached to the perimeter of the transformer
reduce magnetic leakage flux.

• Large Capacitance Block Capacitor

A large capacity 3300µF block capacitor is
incorporated into the power supply circuit.

• Film capacitors and electrolical capacitors etc.

The capacitors used in high end models are
incorporated into the SA8001 Super Audio CD
player.

• Copper-coated Chassis

• High Grade Audio Output Terminal

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.

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.

• 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.

APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT

1. Super Audio CD

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 multi­channel 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

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.)

Dual-layer Disc

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

Hybrid-layer Disc

**

2. Audio CD (CDDA)

BEFORE USING

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 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.

Do not wipe the surface in
the circumferential
direction.

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There are three types of Super Audio CDs.

• Single-layer Disc

• Dual-layer Disc

• Hybrid-layer Disc

Audio CDs contain music tracks only.

* 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

SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA8001

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ALL TOTAL SING

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TEXT

2 34 5678 9101112 131415 16 171819 20

STEREO

POWER ON/OFF

DISPLAY OFF TEXT TIME SOUND MODE

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 heat­radiating 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.

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.

Above 4 ins. (0.1 m) or
more

Right 4 ins. (0.1 m) or

Rear 4 ins. (0.1 m)

more

or more

Left 4 ins. (0.1 m) or
more

7 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.

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 CD­ROMs used with personal computers, game CDs,
video CDs or DVDs (video/audio).

• We do not recommend the use of lens cleaners.

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

and 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.

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 batteries

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e Close the battery cover until it clicks shut.

7 Remote control

Operate the remote control unit (RC8001SA) 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.

16.4 ft. (5m)

Remote control unit (RC8001SA)

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