Marantz SA-KI Ruby operation manual

Model SA-KI RUBY Owner’s Manual

Super Audio CD Player

Contents

Accessories ................................................................................... 2

About the remote control

Inserting the batteries ................................................................... 2

Operating range of the remote control unit .................................... 2

Features .......................................................................................... 3

High quality sound ........................................................................ 3

High performance ......................................................................... 3

Part names and functions ............................................................. 4

Front panel ................................................................................... 4

Display .......................................................................................... 5

Rear panel .................................................................................... 6

Remote control unit ....................................................................... 7

Connections .......................................................... 8

Connecting an amplifier ................................................................ 8

Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors

.......................................................................................................... 9

Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port ................... 9

Connecting a PC or Mac ............................................................... 9

Connecting devices with remote control connectors ............. 10

Connection ................................................................................. 10

Setting ........................................................................................ 10

Connecting the timer device ...................................................... 10

Connecting the power cord ........................................................ 10

.............................................................. 2

.... 8

Playback ............................................................... 11

Basic operation ............................................................................ 11

Turning the power on ..................................................................

Selecting the playback media mode ........................................... 11

Having the display and the illumination lamp off ......................... 11

Having the illumination lamp always off ...................................... 11

Stopping digital outputs .............................................................. 12

Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs ........ 12

Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs ................................................... 13

Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) ................ 14

Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs .............................................. 15

Playing files ................................................................................ 15

Playing a USB memory device ................................................... 16

Playing files stored on USB memory devices ............................. 16

Using as a D/A converter ............................................................ 18

Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) ....... 18

Connect and playback from a digital device (Coaxial/Optical) .... 22

Specifying the desired sound quality ....................................... 22

Switching the filter characteristics ............................................... 22

Settings ................................................................ 23

Menu map ..................................................................................... 23

Menu operation ...........................................................................

Phones .......................................................................................... 24

HP AMP Gain ................................................................................ 24

Resume Play ................................................................................ 24

AutoStandby ................................................................................ 24

Timer Play .................................................................................... 24

Tips ....................................................................... 25

Tips ............................................................................................. 26

Troubleshooting

.......................................................................... 27

Appendix .............................................................. 31

Playable media ............................................................................ 31

Discs ...........................................................................................

USB memory device ................................................................... 33

Playback order of music files ...................................................... 34

About discs and files ................................................................... 34

Cautions on using media ............................................................ 34

Loading discs ............................................................................. 34

How to handle media .................................................................. 35

Cleaning discs ............................................................................ 35

D/A converter ............................................................................... 36

Specifications of supported audio formats .................................. 36

Explanation of terms ................................................................... 36

Specifications .............................................................................. 38

Index ............................................................................................. 40

Remote control unit

(RC005PMSA)

Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions R03/AAA batteries

Audio cable

Remote connector cable

Power cord

Warrant y

(for USA/for CANADA)

Batteries

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Approx. 23 ft/7 m

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Thank you for purchasing this Marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual

carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future

reference. This manual can also be viewed in a web browser. Launch

your web browser from a tablet or computer and enter the following URL.

manuals.marantz.com/SAKIRUBY/NA/EN/

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

About the remote control

Inserting the batteries

Remove the rear lid in the direction of the

arrow and remove it.

Insert two batteries correctly into the battery

compartment as indicated.

Operating range of the remote control unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

Overview Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE

To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

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

Do not use two different types of batteries.

Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods.

If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

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Features

High quality sound

Toroidal transformer

This unit features a toroidal transformer that produces less vibration and magnetic leakage flux compared to conventional power transformers. 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 capacitance 4700 for its acoustic characteristics is incorporated into the power supply circuit.

Audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors

The unit’s features the same audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors specifically used in top-range models.

Low-noise low-distortion filter circuit and highspeed HDAM®SA3-type output amplifier

Double-layered chassis

High-grade machined analog audio output connectors

High grade headphone circuit

The high-grade headphone circuit incorporates HDAM®SA2 amplifier to enable headphone listening of

high quality sound reproduction, late at night or in other such situations.

Isolation design

To prevent audio quality from degrading due to noise from external devices when this unit is connected to external devices such as computers, the ground circuit for the Digital input interface device is isolated from the audio circuit.

Optical Drive off design

When USB-DAC, Coaxial or Optical input is selected, this unit achieves high quality sound by turning off the drive.

μF capacitor carefully selected

High performance

Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of high-resolution sound sources

This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as DSD (2.8/5.6/11.2 MHz) and PCM files up to 384 kHz/32 bits. It provides high quality playback of high resolution files into this unit from a computer via USB-B connection.

Can be used as a D/A convertor

Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit’s D/A converter.

Supports high-resolution audio sources stored on discs

MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and DSD files that have been recorded onto DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CDR/-RW discs can be played back on this unit.

Plays USB memory devices (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/ FLAC/Apple Lossless/AIFF/DSD)

You can play back audio files stored on a USB memory device by connecting the USB memory device to the USB port.

Peripheral circuitry off function minimizes audio output signal interference

In order to minimize noise from peripheral circuitry which could interfere with the analog audio signal, this unit is equipped with a peripheral circuitry off function which turns off the digital output circuit, the display, and the illumination lamp.

Filter switching function

Switching between 2 types of filter characteristics is possible during playback in the CD/DAC modes, allowing the listener to enjoy different shadings of the music.

Part names and functions

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Front panel

Illumination lamp

The illumination lamp lights (blue).

Disc tray open/close button (5)

Opens and closes the disc tray. (v

DISPLAY OFF indicator

Lights when the display is off. (v p. 11)

MULTI indicator

This indicator lights up when the Multi channel area of a Super Audio CD is selected.

Remote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 2)

Display

This displays various pieces of information.

p. 13)

p. 12)

p. 5)

Disc tray

Used to insert a disc. (v

Pause button (3)

Pauses playback.

Play button (1)

Playback starts.

Stop button (2)

Stops playback.

DISPLAY button

This turns the display on/off. Press and hold to turn the illumination lamp on/off.

STANDBY indicator

This is lit as follows according to the power status:

Power on : Off

Standby : Red

Power off : Off

p. 13)

DISC/INPUT button

Used to select the playback media mode. (v

p. 11)

Power operation button (X)

This turns the power on/off.

Headphones jack (PHONES)

Used to connect headphones.

NOTE

To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

Fast-reverse/Reverse-skip button (8)

Returns to the start of the currently playing track. Press and hold to fast-reverse the track.

Headphone volume control knob (LEVEL)

Adjusts the headphone volume.

Fast-forward/Forward-skip button (9)

Plays the next track. Press and hold to fast-forward the track.

p. 11)

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Display

Playback mode indicators

1 : Lights up during playback. 3 : Lights up during pause.

Filter indicators (FIL 1 2)

This indicator shows which filter (Filter 1 or Filter 2) is selected. (v

Repeat mode indicators

Lights to match the repeat mode settings.

Program indicator (PROG)

Lights up during program playback.

Random indicator (RNDM)

Lights during random playback.

Track number indicator (TRK)

Lights up when displaying the track number.

Disc media indicators

Displays the type of disc that is being played back. “M FILE” lights up when a a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-

RW/+R/+RW is played.

p. 22)

USB indicator

This indicator lights up when “USB” is set as the playback media mode.

Digital output off indicator (D OFF)

This indicator lights up when the digital output setting is set to off. (v

Time display indicators

REMAIN : This indicator lights up while the remaining track time is displayed.

TTL : This indicator lights up while the total remaining time.

Information display

Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of the disc.

p. 12)

Rear panel

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AUDIO OUT connectors

Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors or an external power amplifier. (v

p. 8)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors

Used to connect an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital input connectors. (v p. 8)

REMOTE CONTROL connectors

Used to connect to a Marantz amplifier that is compatible with the remote control function.

p. 10)

EXTERNAL/INTERNAL switch

Turn this switch to “EXTERNAL” to operate the unit by pointing the remote control at the amplifier connected to this unit using the remote control connection.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors

Used to connect a device with digital audio output connectors (coaxial/optical) or to connect a USB memory device or a computer.

“Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors” (v p. 9)

“Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port” (v

“Connecting a PC or Mac” (v p. 9)

AC inlet (AC IN)

p. 9)

Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 10)

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Remote control unit

Operating this unit

To operate CD player, press REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD operation mode.

Remote control signal transmitter

This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 2)

Power operation button (X CD)

This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 11)

Remote mode select button

(REMOTE MODE CD)

This switches the remote control operating mode to CD.

Cursor buttons (uio p)

These select items.

DISPLAY button

This turns the display on/off. Press and hold to turn the illumination lamp on/off.

System buttons

These perform playback related operations.

Information button (INFO)

This switches the track information shown in the display during playback.

Number buttons (0 – 9, +10)

These enter numbers into the unit.

RANDOM button

Switches the random playback.

REPEAT button

Switches the repeat playback.

FILTER button

This switches the filter characteristics. (v p. 22)

SOUND MODE button

This switches the playback layer of a Super Audio CD.

ENTER button

This determines the selection.

SETUP button

This displays the setting menu on the display. (v p. 23)

MODE/TRIM button

This switches the playback mode.

OPEN/CLOSE button

Opens and closes the disc tray. (v p. 13)

DISC/INPUT button

Used to select the playback media mode. (v p. 11)

CLEAR button

This clears the program registration.

PROGRAM button

This sets program playback.

DIGITAL OUT button

This switches the digital audio out on/off.

p. 14)

p. 12)

Amplifier operations

A Marantz amplifier can be operated. To operate the amplifier, press the REMOTE MODE AMP

button to switch the remote control to the AMP operation mode.

Cursor buttons (uio p)

DISPLAY button

Input source select buttons (INPUT df)

Power operation button (X AMP)

Remote mode select button

(REMOTE MODE AMP) ENTER button

SETUP button

MODE/TRIM button

TONE button

VOLUME buttons (df)

MUTE button

The remote control may not operate some products.

Connections

AUDIO

Amplifier

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

AV receiver /

D/A converter

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Contents

Connecting an amplifier

Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors

Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors

Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port

Connecting a PC or Mac

Connecting devices with remote control connectors

Connecting the timer device

Connecting the power cord

NOTE

Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.

Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in noise.

Cables used for connections

Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.

Audio cable (supplied)

Remote connector cable (supplied)

Optical cable (Sold separately)

Coaxial digital cable (Sold separately)

USB cable (Sold separately)

Connecting an amplifier

NOTE

Never insert the short-circuiting pin plug into the AUDIO OUT connectors. Doing so could result in damage.

Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors

You can enjoy digital audio playback by connecting an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital audio terminal to this unit.

NOTE

Digital audio output stops during playback of the HD layer of Super Audio CDs and DSD files.

Digital audio output stops during playback of the DSD files and linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of

352.8/384 kHz using this unit’s D/A converter.

Never insert the short-circuiting pin plug into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) connector. Doing so could result in damage.

Overview Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

CD transport /

Digital device

USB memory

device

Ty pe A

USB 2.0 cable

(Sold separately)

Ty pe B

Computer on which the driver software and audio player software are installed

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Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors

Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit. (v p. 18)

NOTE

The DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) connector is equipped with a short pin-plug. Remove this plug to connect a external device. Store the removed short pin-plug in a safe place so as not to lose it.

Specifications of supported audio

formats

See “D/A converter” (v p. 36).

Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port

For operating instructions see “Playing a USB memory device”. (v p. 16)

Marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter.

NOTE

USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.

It is not possible to use this unit by connecting the unit’s USB port to a PC via a USB cable.

Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device. This may cause radio interference with other devices.

Connecting a PC or Mac

By connecting a computer to the USB-DAC port on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB connecting cable, this unit can be used as a D/A converter. (v p. 18)

Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p. 18)

Download the driver software from the SA-KI RUBY page of the Marantz website.

NOTE

Use a cable that is 10 ft (3 m) or less to connect to the computer.

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NPOWER AMP IN

This unit

Remote

connector

cable

(supplied)

Signal flow

Amplifier

Set to “EXTERNAL”.

This unit

Amplifier

Timer device

To household power outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Power cord (supplied)

To household power outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

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Connecting devices with remote control connectors

When you use this unit connected to a Marantz amplifier, this unit receives operation signals sent from the amplifier and operates accordingly.

Next, configure the “Connection” and “Setting”.

Connection

Use the supplied remote connector cable to connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector of this unit to REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector of the amplifier.

Setting

Turn the EXTERNAL/INTERNAL switch on the unit to “EXTERNAL”.

This setting will disable remote sensor reception of this unit.

To operate the unit, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the amplifier.

To use this unit by itself without connecting an amplifier, turn the switch to “INTERNAL”.

Connecting the timer device

This unit can perform timer play when an amplifier and timer device are connected to this unit. (“Timer Play” (v p. 24))

Connecting the power cord

Overview Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix

After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.

DISPLAY

DIGITAL OUT

DISC/INPUT

SOUND MODE

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Playback

Contents

Basic operation

Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs

Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs

Playing a USB memory device

Using as a D/A converter

Specifying the desired sound quality

Basic operation

When power is switched to standby

Press X CD.

The unit switches to standby mode, and the STANDBY indicator lights red.

NOTE

Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods of time or when going on vacation, either press X on the main unit to turn off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Selecting the playback media mode

Press DISC/INPUT to select the playback

media mode.

Having the display and the illumination lamp off

The display circuit operation can be stopped to minimize noise from the display and the display circuit which could interfere with the analog audio output signal.

During playback, press DISPLAY

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display and the illumination lamp (blue) switch on/off at the same time.

When the display is switched off, the “DISPLAY OFF” indicator lights.

If you press DISPLAY at any time other than during playback, the display and the illumination lamp (blue) do not light off.

Turning the power on

Press X on the main unit to turn the power on.

Press X CD on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode.

You can also press 1 on the main unit to turn on power from standby mode.

Disc (Default):

USB:

USB-DAC:

Coaxial:

Optical:

You can also select the playback media mode by pressing DISC/INPUT on the unit.

Select to playback a disc.

Select to playback a USB memory device.

Plays back audio files on the computer.

Plays back the device connected to the COAXIAL connector.

Plays back the device connected to the OPTICAL connector.

Having the illumination lamp always off

The following procedure makes the illumination lamp always off regardless of the display on/off operation.

Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds and

longer while display is lighted.

Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds and longer while the lamp is always off to return to the normal setting.

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Stopping digital outputs

Stopping digital audio output reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback.

Press DIGITAL OUT.

The digital audio output is switched on and off each time the button is pressed.

When digital output is turned off, the “D OFF” indicator lights up on the display.

Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs

The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be set.

Press DISC/INPUT to switch the playback

media mode to “Disc”.

Check that no disc is loaded.

If the layer is switched while the disc is being loaded, the playback layer switches for that disc, but the top priority playback layer setting itself does not change.

Press SOUND MODE and switch to the layer

you want to set.

STEREO (Default):

MULTI:

CD:

Plays back the 2-channel area of the Super Audio CD.

Plays back the multi-channel area of the Super Audio CD.

The analog output of this unit outputs a down-mixed 2channel signal.

Plays back the CD layer of the Super Audio CD.

When a disc is loaded after the setting has been made, the contents recorded on the set layer are displayed.

If a disc that does not contain the layer set for top priority playback is loaded, the contents recorded on another layer are displayed automatically.

This setting is stored in the memory and is not cleared even when the disc holder is opened or closed or the power is turned off. To change the setting, repeat the procedure above.

The priority playback layer cannot be set when a disc is inserted or “Open

If the area and layer have not been set for a disc, the priority playback order is as follows:

STEREO

MULTI

” is shown on the display.

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