Sony SCD-1 User Manual

Super Audio CD Player

3-865-537-13(1)

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SCD-1

 1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For the customers in the United States

– 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 technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Super Audio CD Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model SCD-1.

This symbol 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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SCD-1 Serial No. _________________________

The following caution label is located on the rear enclosure.

For the customers in Canada CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

For the customers in Europe

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can do the task using the remote.

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

Features

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Playback of the Super Audio CD recorded in the DSD format

The DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format is the core technology of a Super Audio CD, allowing music reproduction that is extremely faithful to the original sound. The DSD format, using a 2.8224 MHz sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and the 1bit quantization, makes possible recording of more than four times the data information of the PCM format which is used for a conventional CD. Different from the PCM format which performs data decimation and interpolation via digital filters, the DSD format adopts the simple playback process. In other words, the A/D converted 1-bit digital signal only passes through an analog low-pass filter before playback. As a whole, the DSD format achieves both a wide frequency range of theoretically over 100 kHz, and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range at the same time, and results in high-quality music reproduction faithful to the original sound. To play back a Super Audio CD recorded in the DSD format with exceptional quality, the SCD-1 employs a newly developed DSD decoder and D/A converter system, as well as a chassis and loading mechanism especially designed for this unit.

Playback of a conventional CD with higher quality

The SCD-1 can also play back a conventional CD with higher quality than a conventional CD player. To provide enhanced quality, the SCD-1 employs various advanced technologies. For example, two independent optical pickups are incorporated; one is for Super Audio CDs, and the other for conventional CDs. In addition, a 24-bit precision variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter is provided for CD playback (see page 19). By selecting one of five filters which have different cutoff characteristics, you can adjust the tone quality in accordance with the music source or your audio system.

Others

Getting Started 4

Before You Start the Hookup 4 Hooking Up the Audio Components 5 About the Switch Marked “STANDARD” on the

rear panel of the player 6 Hooking Up the Power 6 Compatible Disc Types 7

Location and Functions of Parts 8

Front Panel Parts Descriptions 8 Rear Panel Parts Descriptions 10 Remote Parts Descriptions 11

Playing Discs 12

Playing a Disc 12 Using the Display 13 Locating a Specific Track 15 Locating a Particular Point in a Track 16 Playing Tracks Repeatedly 16 Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 17 Creating Your Own Programme (Programme

Play) 18 Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter

Function) 19

Additional Information 20

Precautions 20 Notes on Discs 21 Cleaning the Turntable 21 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 22 Index 23

• A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track/index numbers. Corresponding to that format, the SCD-1 incorporates a large 3-digit display.

• The supplied remote is capable of controlling either the SCD-1 and a conventional Sony CD player. (See D COMMAND MODE selector on page 10 and A CD1/ CD2 selector on page 11.)

Getting

Before You Start the Hookup

Started

This chapter provides information on the supplied accessories and how to connect various audio components to the Super Audio CD player. Be sure to read this chapter thoroughly before you actually connect anything to the player.

Checking the supplied accessories

This player comes with the following items:

• Audio connecting cord

(phono jack × 2 y phono jack × 2) (1)

• Mains lead (1)

• Plug adapter (U.S.A. and Canadian models only) (1)

• Stabilizer (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-DS1 (1)

• R03 (size-AAA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R03 (size-AAA) batteries into the battery compartment with the + and – correctly oriented to the markings. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor

on the player.

When to replace the batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,

particularly when replacing the batteries.

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

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting

apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Hooking Up the Audio Components

Connect the Super Audio CD player to an audio component. Be sure to turn off the power of all components before making connections and connect securely to prevent noise.

Connecting via LINE OUT UNBALANCED jacks

Use an audio connecting cord for this connection. Be sure to match the colour-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red.

Audio connecting cord (supplied)

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

Connecting via LINE OUT BALANCED connectors

Use an XLR (balanced) cord for this connection. When connecting an XLR (balanced) cord to the LINE OUT BALANCED connectors, set the BALANCED OUT ON/OFF switch on the rear panel of the player to ON.

XLR (balanced) cord (not supplied)

Connecting via DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector

Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connecting the optical digital cable to the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector, take the cap off the connectors and push the cable plugs in until they click into place. Be sure to show “16 bit” in the display by pressing DIGITAL OUT on the upper side of the player. Be careful not to bend or twist the optical cable.

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Note

Only the audio signals of the CD can be output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through DIGITAL OUT.

Connecting via DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL connector

Use a coaxial digital cable to connect the audio components equipped with coaxial digital input connectors. When connecting the coaxial digital cable, be sure to show “16 bit” in the display by pressing DIGITAL OUT on the upper side of the player.

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Getting Started

Polarity of LINE OUT BALANCED connector

1: GROUND 2: HOT (+) 3: COLD (–)

1 3 2

LINE OUT (ANALOG)

BALANCED

1:GROUND 2:HOT (+) 3:COLD ( )

UNBALANCED

BALANCED

OUT

OFF

Stereo amplifier, etc.

INPUT

COMMAND

MODE

CD1 CD2

Note

Only the audio signals of the CD can be output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through DIGITAL OUT.

DIGITAL OUT

STANDARD CUSTOM

TA - E1 / N1

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

~AC IN

About the Switch Marked “STANDARD” on the rear

Getting Started

panel of the player

The Super Audio CD includes high frequencies beyond the audible range, although the design of normal amplifiers and speakers is based on characteristics corresponding to the audible range. Therefore, if you increase the volume or treble excessively during Super Audio CD playback, noise may occur or the amplifier’s protect circuit may be activated. To prevent these problems, set the switch at the rear of this player in accordance with the connected amplifier. This enables you to match the output signal to the amplifier characteristics.

Hooking Up the Power

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal on the player.

About the mains lead

European models only

Connect the supplied mains lead to the mains.

Connecting to a normal amplifier

This switch is set to “STANDARD” at the factory. When you connect this player to a normal amplifier, leave the switch as it is. Never set it to “CUSTOM,” otherwise noise may be produced or the speakers and the amplifier may be damaged.

Connecting to the Preamplifier TA-E1 (not supplied) and the Power Amplifier TA-N1 (not supplied)

When you connect this player to the Preamplifier TA-E1 (not supplied) and the Power Amplifier TA-N1 (not supplied), remove the cover as illustrated below, and set the switch to “CUSTOM.” The “CUSTOM” mode enables you to enjoy wider range of frequencies.

U.S.A. and Canadian models only

The supplied mains lead has a 3-pronged grounded plug. If you are using 3-pronged grounded mains, the plug can be inserted directly into the mains. However, if the socket is a 2-pronged grounded mains, use the supplied plug adapter or a commercially available plug adapter.

3-pronged grounded mains

2-pronged polarized mains

• When the width of the mains are a different size

Use the supplied plug adapter.

3 to 2-prong polarized plug adapter

N pole

Note

When you record the audio signals of a Super Audio CD to a tape deck (Cassette deck etc.), set the switch to “STANDARD” even if the player is connected to the Preamplifier TA-E1 and the Power Amplifier TA-N1.

• When the width of the mains are the same size

Use a commercially available plug adapter. In this case, you can check the polarity of the mains with a commercially available spark-testing screwdriver. It is the pronged ground that does not light the neon grow lamp even if you insert the spark-testing screwdriver into the mains. Insert the blades so that the “N pole” can be inserted to the ground on the plug.

If noise (hum) is produced

Noise may be caused by an electric potential difference on the ground circuit.* In this case, use the supplied plug adapter and be careful not to connect the ground lead to anything.

* Although the ground of the domestic mains is normally a

safety ground, a few electrical potential differences may be produced, depending on the mains. Therefore, use of the supplied 3-pronged mains lead may lessen the quality of the audio signal or may produce humming noise.

Compatible Disc Types

You can play the following discs with this player. Depending on the type of disc to be played, select the appropriate indicator by pressing SACD/CD (pages 8,

12).

Super Audio CD (single layer disc)

This disc consists of a single HD layer*. Press SACD/CD repeatedly so that the SACD indicator on the upper side of the player lights. *High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD

HD (high density) layer

Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)

This disc consists of dual HD layers and is capable of extended play over long periods. Press SACD/CD repeatedly so that the SACD indicator on the upper side of the player lights. Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on one side only, it is not necessary to turn the disc over.

Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)

This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Press SACD/CD to select the layer you want to listen to. Also, as the dual layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over. You can play the CD layer using a conventional CD player.

CD layer

HD layer

Incompatible Discs

This player cannot play the following discs. If you try to play them, the error message “TOC Error” will appear or there will be no sound.

• CD-ROM

• DVD etc.

Getting Started

HD layer

Conventional CD

This disc is the current format. Press SACD/CD repeatedly so that the CD indicator on the upper side of the player lights.

CD layer

Location and Functions of Parts

This chapter tells you about the location and functions of the various buttons and controls on the front and rear panels and the supplied remote. Further details are provided on the pages indicated in parentheses. It also tells you about the information that appears in the display window.

Front Panel Parts Descriptions

1 A button (12)

Press to open the disc lid.

2 Disc lid (12)

Press A to open/close the disc lid.

3 FILTER button (19)

Press to select the digital filter type when playing a CD.

4 SACD/CD button (12)

Each time you press the button while the player is stopped, the SACD or CD indicator on the upper side of the player lights. Select the indicator that matches the type of CD you want to play. For details on the type of discs you can play, see “Compatible Disc Types” on page 7.

5 H button (12)

Press to start play.

6 X button (13)

Press to pause play.

Location and Functions of Parts

7 x button (13)

Press to stop play.

8 l/L button (13)

Each time you press l, you go back to the preceding track; each time you press L, you go to the succeeding track.

9 Display window (Remote sensor

Shows various information.

0 DIGITAL OUT button (5)

Press when a component is connected to the DIGITAL OUT connectors. Each time you press the button, the display switches between “16 bit” (the audio signals of a CD can be output) and “OFF” (the audio signals of a CD cannot be output).

) (13)

qa TEXT button (14)

Shows TEXT information when the player detects a TEXT disc.

qs TIME button (13)

Each time you press the button, the playing time of the track and the total remaining time on the disc appear in the display.

qd ! (power) switch (12)

Press to turn on the player.

Rear Panel Parts Descriptions

Location and Functions of Parts

LINE OUT (ANALOG)

BALANCED

1:GROUND 2:HOT (+) 3:COLD ( )

UNBALANCED

BALANCED

OUT

OFF

COMMAND

MODE

CD1 CD2

STANDARD CUSTOM

TA - E1 / N1

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

~AC IN

1 LINE OUT (ANALOG) UNBALANCED jacks (5)

Connect to an audio component using the audio connecting cord.

2 LINE OUT (ANALOG) BALANCED connectors (5)

Connect to an audio component using the XLR (balanced) cord.

3 BALANCED OUT ON/OFF switch (5)

Set to ON when the audio component is connected to the LINE OUT BALANCED connectors. In case of another connection, set it to OFF.

4 COMMAND MODE selector

Normally set to CD1. When you connect a Sony CD player other than this player, set to CD2. In this case, you can control both the other Sony CD player and this player with CD1/CD2 on the remote. Set to CD1 to control the other Sony CD player, or CD2 to control this player.

5 Switches depending on amplifier to be connected. For

details, see “About the Switch Marked “STANDARD” on the rear panel of the player” on page 6.

6 DIGITAL OUT (CD) OPTICAL connector (5)

Connect to an audio component using an optical digital cable.

7 DIGITAL OUT (CD) COAXIAL connector (5)

Connect to an audio component using the coaxial digital cable.

Note

Only the audio signals of the CD can be output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors shown in 6 and 7. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through DIGITAL OUT.

Remote Parts Descriptions

1 CD1/CD2 selector

Select when you connect a Sony CD player other than this player. Set to CD1 to control the other Sony CD player, or CD2 to control this player. In this case, you have to set the COMMAND MODE selector on the rear panel to CD2.

2 CONTINUE button (17, 18)

Press to resume normal play from Shuffle Play or Programme Play.

SHUFFLE button (17)

Press to select Shuffle Play.

PROGRAM button (18)

Press to select Programme Play.

3 TEXT/ENTER button (14, 15)

Shows the TEXT information when the player detects a TEXT disc.

4 LANGUAGE button (15)

Press to change the displayed language if the TEXT disc has several languages.

5 Number buttons (15)

Press to enter the track numbers.

6 H button (12)

Press to start play.

X button (13)

Press to pause play.

x button (13)

Press to stop play.

7 AMS ./> (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)

buttons (13, 15)

Press to locate a specific track.

8 m/M buttons (16)

Press to locate a portion you want to play within a track.

qs TIME button (13)

Each time you press the button, the playing time of the track and the remaining time on the disc appear in the display.

qd DISPLAY MODE button (14)

Press to turn off the information.

qf REPEAT button (16)

Press repeatedly to play all tracks or only one track on the disc.

qg AyB button (17)

Press to select Repeat A-B Play.

qh CHECK button (18)

Press to check the programmed order.

qj CLEAR button (18)

Press to delete a programmed track number.

CD1• •CD2 FILTER SACD/CD

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE

TEXT

ENTER

123

456

10 10/0

SHUFFLE

LANGUAGE TIME

CLEAR

PROGRAM

DISPLAY

MODE

REPEAT

A B

CHECK

Location and Functions of Parts

9 INDEX >/. buttons (16)

Press to locate a specific point marked with an index signal when you play a disc that has index signals.

0 FILTER button (19)

Press to select the digital filter type when a CD is played.

qa SACD/CD button (12)

Each time you press the button, the SACD or CD indicator on the front of the player lights. Select the indicator that matches the type of CD you want to play.

AMS

INDEX

Playing Discs

Playing a Disc

This chapter explains the various ways to play discs.

The operations for normal play and the basic operations during play are explained below.

SUPER AUTO CD CD

TIME TEXT DIGITAL DUT FILTER MANUAL SELECTOR

! A SACD/CD X x l/L (power)

1 Turn on the amplifier. 2 Select the player position using the input selector

on the amplifier.

3 Press ! (power) to turn on the player. 4 Press A to open the disc lid, and place a disc on the

tray.

Place the supplied stabilizer on the disc. If you do not, “No Stabilizer” appears in the display.

With felt side facing down

5 Press SACD/CD to select the SACD or CD indicator.

Each time you press the button, the SACD or CD indicator lights. Select the indicator that corresponds to the type of disc on the tray. For details, see page 7.

6 Press H.

When the disc lid is closed, “CLOSE,” “Loading,” and “TOC Reading” appear in sequence in the display.

Then, playback starts from the first track. If you want to start playing from a specific track, press l/L repeatedly to select the track number before pressing H.

7 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

Using the Display

Basic operations during play

To Press

Stop play x Pause play X Resume play after pausing X or H Locate a succeeding track L Locate the beginning of the

current track or a preceding track

Eject the disc

If you turn on the player when a disc is already loaded

Playback starts automatically. If you connect a commercially available timer, you can set it to start playing the disc at any time you want.

To select a layer you want to listen to when playing a hybrid

disc (page 7)

After you stop play using x, press SACD/CD repeatedly to light either the SACD or CD indicator.

Notes

• Remove the stabilizer when there is no disc in the player.

• The Super Audio CD player takes longer than a conventional

CD player to start playing after the disc is loaded. This is not a malfunction. The player is automatically identifying the type of disc, adjusting the servomechanism or verifying the copyright protection in internal mechanisms of the inserted disc.

The display window shows various information about the disc or track being played. This section describes the information that appears for each play status.

SUPER AUTO CD CD

TIME TEXT DIGITAL DUT FILTER MANUAL SELECTOR

TIME TEXT

LANGUAGE

TEXT

TIME

DISPLAY MODE

Playing Discs

Displaying information while the player is stopped

Press TIME.

The display shows the total number of tracks and total playing time on the disc.

Total playing timeTotal number of tracks

Using the Display

Displaying information while the player is playing

Press TIME.

Each time you press the button, the current track number and its elapsed time or remaining time appears, or the total remaining time for the disc appears in the display.

Playing Discs

Playing track number and elapsed playing time of the current track (default display)

Press TIME

Playing track number and remaining time of the current track

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc

TEXT discs contain information, such as the disc name or artist name, as well as the audio signals. This player can display the disc name, artist name, and current track name as TEXT information. When the player detects a TEXT disc, “TEXT” appears in the display. If your TEXT disc has several languages, “TEXT” and “MULTI” appear in the display. When you want to check the information in another language, see “Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in other languages” on page 15.

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in stop mode

Press TEXT.

Each time you press the button, the disc name or artist name appears in the display. When you select the artist name, “ARTIST” appears in the display.

Display information of a TEXT disc while playing a disc

Press TIME

Total remaining time on the disc

Press TIME

Turning off the information in the display Z

Press DISPLAY MODE while the player is stopped or while playing a disc.

• For a disc which does not have TEXT When you press DISPLAY MODE once, “Display Off” appears in the display. When you press it while playing a disc, the whole display disappears after one second. To return to the normal display, press it again.

• For a disc which has TEXT When you press DISPLAY MODE once, the information of the TEXT disc disappears. When you press it again, “Display Off” appears. When you press it while playing a disc, the whole display disappears after one second. To return to the normal display, press it again.

The current track name appears. If the disc name has more than 16 characters, the first 15 characters will remain after the name scrolls by in the display.

Notes

• The display may not show all the characters, depending on the disc.

• This player can display only the disc name, artist name and track names from TEXT discs. Other information cannot be displayed.

Locating a Specific Track

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in other languages

You can change the displayed language if the TEXT disc has multi language capacity. When the player detects such a TEXT disc, “TEXT” and “MULTI” appear in the display. Change the language according to the procedures below.

1 Press LANGUAGE in stop mode.

The current selected language (English, French, German, etc.) flashes. If the player cannot display the language memorized in a TEXT disc, “Other Lang” appears in the display.

2 Press LANGUAGE repeatedly until the desired

language appears in the display.

3 Press TEXT/ENTER.

The information appears in the selected language.

Notes

• If your TEXT disc memorized in one language, the name of that language appears for a few seconds in the display when you press LANGUAGE.

• When you press LANGUAGE while playing a TEXT disc, the name of the current selected language appears for a few seconds in the display.

During stop or play mode, you can locate any track to be played.

Number buttons

>10

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R AUTO CD CD

ANUAL SELECTOR

l/L

To go to Do the following:

The next track (AMS*) A preceding track (AMS*)

Press L Press l repeatedly

Playing Discs

The beginning of the current track (AMS*)

Automatic Music Sensor

Press l during play

Locating a track directly by entering the track number Z

Press the number button(s) to enter the track number.

To enter a track number over 11 Z

1 Press >10. 2 Enter the corresponding digits.

To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.

Examples:

• To play track number 30, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.

• To play track number 100, press >10 twice, then 1, and 10/0

twice.

If you enter a track number while the player is paused

You cannot locate a track in pause mode. The player will still remain paused.

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