Sony SCD-555ES User Manual

4-230-645-12 (1)

Super Audio CD Player

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Manual de Instruções

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SCD-555ES

 2000 Sony Corporation

WARNING

Welcome!

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.

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

The following caution label is located inside the unit.

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-555ES.

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.

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

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 resulting 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-555ES employs a newly developed DSD decoder and a 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

Getting Started 4

Before You Start the Hookup 4 Hooking Up the Audio Components 5

Location and Functions of Parts 6

Front Panel Parts Descriptions 6 Rear Panel Parts Descriptions 8 Remote Parts Descriptions 9

Playing Discs 10

Compatible Disc Types 10 Playing a Disc 11 Using the Display 12 Locating a Specific Track 14 Locating a Particular Point in a Track 15 Playing Tracks Repeatedly 16 Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 17 Creating Your Own Programme (Programme

Play) 17

Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter

Function) 18

The SCD-555ES can also play back a conventional CD with higher quality than a conventional CD player. To provide enhanced quality, the SCD-555ES employs various advanced technologies. For example, a 24-bit precision variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter is provided for CD playback (see page 18). 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

• A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track/index numbers. This feature applies to SCD-555ES.

• The supplied remote is capable of controlling either the SCD-555ES and a conventional Sony CD player.

Additional Information 20

Precautions 20 Notes on Discs 21 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 22 Index 23

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)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-SX90 (1)

• R06 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R06 (size-AA) 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 a 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 to 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 ANALOG OUT 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 DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector

Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connecting the optical digital cable to the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector, take the cap off the connectors and push the cable plugs in until they click into place. Be careful not to bend or twist the optical cable.

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Connecting via DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector

Use a coaxial digital cable to connect the audio components equipped with coaxial digital input connectors.

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Note

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

Hooking up the power

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

Getting Started

Note

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

OUT

ANALOG

Stereo amplifier, etc.

INPUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL (CD)

OPTICAL

OUT

AC IN

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 POWER switch (11)

Press to turn on/off the player.

2 Remote sensor 3 Disc tray (11)

Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open/close the disc tray.

4 A OPEN/CLOSE button (11)

Press to open/close the disc tray.

5 x button (12)

Press to stop play.

6 X button (12)

Press to pause play.

X indicator

Lights up during pause.

7 N button (11)

Press to start play.

N indicator

Lights up during playback.

(4)

Location and Functions of Parts

POWER

PHONE LEVEL

MIN MAX

PHONES

TIME/TEXT SACD/CD

DIGITAL OUTFILTER

8 lAMSL dial (AMS: Automatic Music Senser)

(11)

When you turn the lAMSL dial counterclockwise by one click, you go back to the preceding track; when you turn the lAMSL dial clockwise by one click, you go to the succeeding track.

9 Display window (12)

Shows various information.

0 SACD/CD button (with an LED) (11)

Each time you press the button while the Hybrid disc (page 11) is loaded, the layer changes between the HD layer (the LED turns on) and CD layer (the LED turns off).

OPEN/CLOSE

AMS

PUSH ENTER

qs FILTER button (18)

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

qd TIME/TEXT button (12)

Each time you press the button, the playing time of the track, the total remaining time on the disc, or TEXT information appears in the display.

qf PHONE LEVEL

Adjust the headphones volume.

qg PHONES

Connect the headphones.

qa DIGITAL OUT button (with an LED) (5)

Press when a component is connected to the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. Each time you press the button, the DIGITAL OUT mode changes between ON (the digital signals can be output/the LED turns on) and OFF (the digital signals cannot be output/the LED turns off). The digital signal can be output only when you play a CD.

Rear Panel Parts Descriptions

Location and Functions of Parts

OUT

ANALOG

COAXIAL

OUT

DIGITAL (CD)

OPTICAL

AC IN

1 ANALOG OUT jacks (5)

Connect to an audio component using the audio connecting cord.

2 DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector (5)

Connect to an audio component using the coaxial digital cable.

3 DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector (5)

Connect to an audio component using an optical digital cable.

4 AC IN terminal (5)

Connect the mains lead.

Note

Only the audio signals of the CD can be output from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors shown in 2 and 3. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors.

Remote Parts Descriptions

1 CONTINUE button (17)

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

SHUFFLE button (17)

Press to select Shuffle Play.

PROGRAM button (17)

Press to select Programme Play.

2 SACD/CD button (11)

Each time you press the button while the Hybrid disc (page 11) is loaded, the layer changes between an HD layer (the SACD/CD LED turns on) and CD layer (the SACD/CD LED turns off).

3 DISPLAY MODE button (13)

Press to turn off the information.

4 Number buttons (14)

Press to enter the track numbers.

10 button (14)

Press to locate a track numbered over 10.

6 REPEAT button (16)

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

7 H button (11)

Press to start play.

X button (12)

Press to pause play.

x button (12)

Press to stop play.

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

buttons (14)

Press to locate a specific track.

9 m/M buttons (15)

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

qa TIME/TEXT button (12)

Each time you press the button, the playing time of the track, the total remaining time on the disc, or TEXT information appears in the display.

qs LANGUAGE button (14)

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

qd DIGITAL FILTER button (18)

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

qf CLEAR button (17)

Press to delete a programmed track number.

qg CHECK button (18)

Press to check the programmed order.

qh AyB button (16)

Press to select Repeat A-B Play.

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE SHUFFLE

SACD/CD

PROGRAM

TIME/ TEXT

LANGUAGE

DISPLAY/ DIGITAL/

MODE

FILTER

123 456 78

>10 CLEAR

REPEAT

CLEAR

10/0

BA CHECK

Location and Functions of Parts

0 INDEX >/. buttons (15)

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

AMS

INDEX

Playing Discs

Compatible Disc Types

This chapter explains the various ways to play discs.

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 on the front panel of the player or on the remote (pages 11).

Super Audio CD (single layer disc)

This disc consists of a single HD layer*. Press SACD/CD repeatedly so that “SUPER AUDIO CD” appears in the display (the SACD/CD LED turns on). *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 “SUPER AUDIO CD” appears in the display (the SACD/CD LED turns on). Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on one side only, it is not necessary to turn the disc over.

HD layer

Conventional CD

This disc is the standard format. Press SACD/CD repeatedly so that “CD” appears in the display (the SACD/CD LED turns off).

CD layer

Playing a Disc

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” or “NO DISC” will appear or there will be no sound.

• CD-ROM

• DVD, etc.

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

POWER

lAMSL

SACD/CD

AOPEN/CLOSE

Playing Discs

1 Turn on the amplifier. Turn down the volume level

to the lowest.

2 Select the player position using the input selector

on the amplifier.

3 Press POWER to turn on the player. 4 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, and

place a disc on the tray.

With the label side up

5 Press SACD/CD on the front panel of the player or

on the remote to select the SACD or CD.

Each time you press the button, the SACD/CD LED alternately turn on (SACD) and off (CD). Select the type of disc depends on the disc that you want to play. For further information of the type of disc, see page

10.

6 Press N.

Playback starts from the first track. If you want to start playing from a specific track, turn lAMSL to select the track number before pressing N.

7 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

Playing a Disc

Using the Display

Basic operations during play

To Press

Stop play x

Pause play X

Resume play after pausing X or N

Locate a succeeding track Turn lAMSL clockwise

Locate the beginning of the Turn lAMSL current track or a preceding counterclockwise track

Eject the disc A OPEN/CLOSE

Playing Discs

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 11)

After you stop play using x, press SACD/CD repeatedly to light either “SUPER AUDIO CD” or “CD”. When any disc other than a Hybrid disc (page 11) is loaded, the disc type is automatically detected regardless of the SACD selector position.

Note

During playback, increase the volume level gradually starting from the lowest level. The output from this unit may contain band width that are out of the normal listening range. This may cause damage to the speakers or ears.

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

TIME/TEXT

LANGUAGE

DISPLAY MODE

Displaying information while the player is stopped

Press TIME/TEXT on the front panel of the player or on the remote.

The display shows the total number of tracks, total playing time, or music calendar on the disc.

Total number of tracks

TRACK DISC MIN SEC

10 45.28

Total playing time

SUPER AUDIO

Music calendar

12345

678910

16 17 18 19 20

Displaying information while the player is playing

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in stop mode

Press TIME/TEXT on the front panel of the player or on the remote.

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

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

TRACK MIN SEC

INDEX



1 1 1.57

Press TIME/TEXT

Playing track number and remaining time of the current track

TRACK MIN SEC

1 -1.56

Press TIME/TEXT

Total remaining time on the disc

MIN SEC

-43.32

SUPER AUDIO

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

Press TIME/ TEXT

Press TIME/TEXT on the front panel of the player or on the remote.

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.

• Before you start playing

Disc title

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

Press TIME/ TEXT

TEXT DISC

SONYHITS

Press TIME/TEXT

Artist name

TEXT DISC ARTIST

SONY BAND

Press TIME/TEXT

Total number of tracks and total playing time

TEXT TRACK MIN SEC

10 45.28

Playing Discs

Turning off the information in the display

Each time you press DISPLAY MODE on the remote while playing a disc, the display turns off and on alternately. Even when the display is turned off, the display turns on if you pause or stop play. When you resume play, the display turns off again. Before you start playing, when you press DISPLAY MODE to turn off the display, “DISPLAY OFF” appears, and when you press the button to turn on the display, “DISPLAY ON” appears.

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 14.

Display information of a TEXT disc while playing a disc

The current track name appears. If the disc name has more than 15 characters, the first 14 characters will remain after the name scrolls by in the display.

• While playing a disc

Track title

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

Press TIME/ TEXT

TEXT TRACK

HITECHBLUES

Press TIME/TEXT Playing time of the current track

TEXT TRACK MIN SEC

INDEX

1 1 1.56

Remaining time on the current track

TEXT TRACK MIN SEC

Press TIME/TEXT

1 -1.57

Press TIME/TEXT Remaining time on the disc

TEXT MIN SEC

-43.32

Using the Display

Locating a Specific Track

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.

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in other languages Z

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.

Playing Discs

1 Press LANGUAGE in stop mode.

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

2 Press LANGUAGE repeatedly until the desired

language appears in the display.

3 Press TIME/TEXT.

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 currently selected language appears for a few seconds in the display.

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

lAMSL

Number buttons

>10

./>

To locate

The next or succeeding tracks

The current or preceding tracks

A specific track directly

You need to

Turn l AMS L clockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press > repeatedly until you find the track.

Turn l AMS L counterclockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press . repeatedly until you find the track.

Turn l AMS L until you find the track number you want. When using the remote, press . or > repeatedly until you find the track.

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.

Locating a Particular Point in a Track Z

You can locate a particular point in a track during play or play pause.

./>

m/M

INDEX>/.

Locating a point while monitoring the sound (Search)

Press and hold m/M during play.

You will hear intermittent playback as the disc goes forward or reverses. When you reach the desired point, release the button.

Locating a point by setting the start time (Time Search)

1. Press ./> to select the desired track in stop mode.

2. Press m/M to set the time to start play while looking at the display.

You can set the time from the beginning of the desired track when you press M at first, and set the time from the end of the desired track backward’s when you press m at first.

TRACK MIN SEC

52.57

3. Press H. Play will start at the time search.

SUPER AUDIO

12345 678910

16 17 18 19 20

Playing Discs

Locating a point by observing the time indication (High-Speed Search)

Press m/M during play pause.

You will not hear the playback sound.

When “Over!!” appears in the display

The disc has reached its end. Press . or m to go back.

Note

Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short for monitoring. In this case, the player may not search correctly.

Locating a point using the index function (Index Search)

Press INDEX. or INDEX> repeatedly in play or pause mode.

What is an INDEX?

Some SACD or CD are provided with an index marking system which divides tracks or discs into smaller segments. This is especially useful when you want to locate a certain point within a long track (in classical music for example). The index search function works only when you use a commercially available indexed discs (usually indicated on the label).

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

You can play an entire disc or portions thereof repeatedly. This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random order (page 17), or with Programme Play to repeat all the tracks in a programme (page 17). You can also repeat a specific track or portion within a track.

Playing Discs

Note

If you turn off the player or disconnect the mains lead, the player will store the last setting of repeat play (“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”) and recall it the next time you turn on the player. However, the setting of the Repeat A-B Play will be cancelled if you turn off the player or disconnect the mains lead.

REPEAT

AyB

Repeating the current track (Repeat 1 Play)

While the track you want to repeat is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display.

Repeat 1 Play starts.

To stop Repeat 1 Play

Press x.

To resume normal play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” goes off.

Repeating a specific portion within a track (Repeat A-B Play)

You can specify one portion within a track to be played repeatedly. Note that the portion that you specify must be within the boundaries of a single track.

1 While the player is playing, press AyB at the

starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly.

“REPEAT” appears and “A” flashes in the display.

2 Continue playing the track (or press M) to locate

the ending point (point B), then press AyB.

“REPEAT A-B” appears and Repeat A-B Play starts.

To stop Repeat A-B Play and resume normal play

Press REPEAT or x.

Repeating all the tracks on the disc (Repeat All Play)

Press REPEAT once, then press H.

“REPEAT” appears in the display and Repeat All Play starts. The repeat play changes depending on the play mode you select.

When the play mode is The player repeats

Normal play (page 11) All the tracks in sequence

Shuffle Play (page 17) All the tracks in random order

Programme Play (page 17) All the tracks in the programme in

sequence

To stop Repeat All Play

Press x.

To resume normal play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” goes off.

You can set a new starting point and ending point during

Repeat A-B Play

You can change the current ending point to a new starting point, then specify a new ending point to repeat another portion right after the current portion. 1 During Repeat A-B Play, press AyB.

The current ending point changes to the new starting point (point A). “REPEAT” lights up and “A” flashes in the display.

2 Locate the new ending point (point B) and press AyB.

“REPEAT A-B” lights up and the player starts to repeat the

newly specified portion. When you want to restart from the starting point A, press H during AyB repeat.

Playing Tracks in Random

Creating Your Own

Order (Shuffle Play) Z

When you select Shuffle Play, the player plays all the tracks on the disc in random order.

CONTINUE

./>

SHUFFLE

Programme (Programme Play) Z

You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback order in a programme containing up to 32 tracks.

CONTINUE

Number buttons

>10

./>

PROGRAM

CLEAR

CHECK

Playing Discs

1 Press SHUFFLE in stop mode. 2 Press H.

Shuffle Play starts. “;” appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks. The player will stop after playing all the tracks once.

To resume normal play

Press CONTINUE.

You can locate tracks during Shuffle Play

Press ./>.

Press > to locate the next track or press . to locate the beginning of the current track. The player does not go back to tracks which have already been played.

1 Press PROGRAM in stop mode.

“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

2 Press the number buttons to enter the track

number. If you entered the wrong track number

Press CLEAR to erase the track number and reenter the correct track number using the number buttons.

To select a track number over 11

Press >10 (page 14).

3 Repeat step 2 to enter other tracks.

Each time you enter a track number, the total programme time appears in the display.

4 Press H.

Programme Play starts.

To resume normal play

Press CONTINUE.

The programme remains even after Programme Play ends

Press H to play from the beginning of the programme again. The programme remains even if you stop play.

Notes

• When tracks which are not numerically consecutive on the disc are programmed consecutively (i.e. 1, 3, 5, etc.), the actual playing time may become longer than the total playing time appeared in the display.

• If you turn off the player, disconnect the mains lead, or press A OPEN/CLOSE the programme will be erased.

Creating Your Own Programme(Programme Play)Z

Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter Function)

Checking the contents of the programme

Before you start playing or while the player is playing, press CHECK.

Each time you press the button, the track numbers will appear in the display in the programmed order. When you press CHECK while the player is playing, the track number appears from the next track numbers of the current playing track number.

Changing the contents of the programme

You can change the contents of the programme in stop mode.

Playing Discs

Erase a track

Erase from the last track in the programme

Add a track to the end of the programme

Erase all tracks

Do the following:

1 Press CHECK repeatedly until the track

number you want to erase appears.

2 Press CLEAR.

Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track of the programme is erased.

Press ./> to select the track you want to add, then press PROGRAM. When using the remote, press the number button of the track to be added.

Hold down CLEAR until ”Prog Clear“ appears in the display.

This player is equipped with a variable coefficient (V.C.*) digital filter. By selecting one of five types of filters (“STD,” “1,” “2,” “3,” or “4”), you can adjust the sound to match your listening environment and the music source. *V.C. is a trademark of Variable Coefficient. For details, see “What is a variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter?”(page 19)

FILTER

DIGITAL FILTER

Press FILTER on the front panel of the player or DIGITAL FILTER on the remote repeatedly until the desired filter type appears in the display.

If you press FILTER or DIGITAL FILTER to change the type of filters during play, the filter indicator changes and the sound will be interrupted momentarily.

Notes

• Digital filters are effective only when you play a conventional CD. You cannot select the digital filter when you play a Super Audio CD.

• When you press FILTER or DIGITAL FILTER while playing a Super Audio CD, “<CD ONLY>” appears in the display and the digital filter does not work.

Characteristics of each digital filter

The contents and characteristics of the five digital filters are as follows:

STD: Standard (sharp roll-off)

Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling, as it holds the most information among the five filters. Suitable for playback of classical music.

1: Clear (slow roll-off)

Provides smooth and powerful sound with clear image position. Suitable for playback of jazz band performances and jazz vocals.

What is a variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter?

CD players use digital filters to eliminate the noise generated during sampling. You can change the tone of your music by changing the cutoff characteristics of the digital filter.

Sharp roll-off and slow roll-off

Digital filters can be roughly classified into sharp roll-off types and slow roll-off types, according to their cutoff characteristics.

(Slow roll-off filter)

Response (dB)

Playing Discs

2: Plain (slow roll-off)

Provides fresh and energetic sound with rich vocal expression. Suitable for playback of vocal performances.

3: Fine (slow roll-off)

Provides well-balanced natural sound, with a large scale feel and rich reverberation. Suitable for listening to any kind of music when you are relaxed.

4: Silky (slow roll-off)

Provides a wide scale feel with associated subtleties. Suitable for light classical music, especially strings.

(Sharp

-120

Comparison of cutoff characteristics for sharp roll-off filter and slow roll-off filter

roll-off filter)

22.05k0

Frequency (Hz)

Sharp roll-off filters quickly cut off noise over 22.05 kHz generated during sampling. This is a superior way of completely reproducing signals below 20 kHz and is the basic principle behind digital audio. On the other hand, slow roll-off filters cut off noise generated during sampling, and are able to hold preringing and post-ringing (a kind of sound smearing) in the impulse response signal to a minimum.

Sharp roll-off filter

Preringing

Comparison of impulse response for sharp roll-off filter and slow roll-off filter

Note

The Digital Filter function primarily changes characteristics outside the audible frequency. They cannot affect changes within the audible frequency such as those provided by the tone controls of the amplifier. Therefore, with certain combinations of hardware and software, there may be no noticeable effect after switching the filter.

Postringing

Slow roll-off filter

Preringing

Postringing

Additional

Precautions

Information

This chapter provides additional information that will help you understand and maintain your Super Audio CD player.

On safety

• Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product

will increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug

the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the player, check that the operating voltage of

the player is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the player.

• The player is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is

attached to the mains, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to

disconnect the player from the mains. To disconnect the mains lead, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to

prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that

might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a

place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

On avoiding deterioration of sound quality

• Do not touch the lens inside.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,

or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

On adjusting the volume

• Do not turn up the volume too much while listening to a

portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is played.

On inserting a disc

• You may hear a transmission or a mechanical sound from the

player. This indicates that the player is automatically adjusting its internal mechanisms according to the inserted disc. You may also hear the mechanical sound from the player when you insert a warped disc.

Notes on Discs

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On transportation

• Be sure to remove the disc on the tray.

• Be sure to close the disc tray.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• Use only round-shaped discs. If you use a special shaped disc

(e.g., star-shaped or heart-shaped etc.), the player may be damaged.

• Do not use a disc with a seal attached on such as on a used disc or rental disc.

On keeping discs

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts.

• After playing, store the disc in its case. If you put it on top of another disc without the case , the disc may be damaged.

On placing discs on the disc tray

• Make sure the disc is positioned securely on the tray. If not, the player or the disc may be damaged.

On cleaning

• If the disc is dirty with fingerprints or dust, it may lessen the quality of the audio out.

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, and remove moisture with a dry cloth.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, record cleaners, or anti-static spray.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no sound.

, Check that the player is connected securely. , Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly. , When you use the headphones, adjust the volume

with PHONE LEVEL.

There is no sound from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors.

, The audio signals of the super audio CD cannot be

output from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors.

The disc does not play.

, There is no disc inside the player. , The disc is placed upside down on the tray. , Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side

up.

, The disc is placed at an angle. Reload the disc. , Clean the disc (see page 21). , Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove

the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 20).

, There is an incompatible disc on the tray (see page

11).

The remote does not function.

, Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote

Additional Information

and the player.

, Point the remote at the remote sensor on the

player.

, If the batteries in the remote are weak, replace

with new ones.

When a super audio CD is played

Playing frequency range 2 Hz to 100 kHz Frequency response 2 Hz to 50 kHz (–3 dB) Dynamic range 105 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate

0.0012 % or less

Wow and flutter Value of measurable limit (±0.001 %

W. PEAK) or less

When a CD is played

Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic range 100 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate

0.0017 % or less

Wow and flutter Value of measurable limit (±0.001 %

W. PEAK) or less

Output connector

Jack type

ANALOG OUT

DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL*

DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL*

PHONES

*Output only the audio signals of the CD

Phono jacks

Square optical output connector

Coaxial output connector

Stereo phone jack

Output level

2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms)

–18 dBm

0.5 Vp-p

20 mW

Load impedance

Over 10 kilohms

Light emitting wave length:

( )

660 nm

75 ohms

32 ohms

General

Laser radiant power: 5.47 uW at 650 nm *These output is the value measured at a distance of about 200mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up.

Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 26 W Dimensions (w/h/d) 430 × 130 × 380 mm incl. projecting

parts

Mass (approx.) 14.5 kg

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

Accessories 4 Amplifier (not supplied) 5 AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 11 ANALOG OUT 5

Batteries 4

Cable

Coaxial digital 5 Optical digital 5

Cord

Audio connecting 5

D, E

Digital filter 18 DIGITAL (CD) OUT 5 Displaying information 12

F, G, H, I, J, K

Hooking Up

Audio Components 5 Power 5

L, M, N, O

Locating

a specific track 14 a particular point 15 by entering the track number 14 by observing the time indication (High-Speed Search)

15 by setting the Start Time (Time Search) 15 using the index function (Index Search) 15 while monitoring the sound (Search) 15

P, Q

Pause play 12 Place a disc 11 Playing

a disc 11 by entering the track number 14 repeatedly 16 track in random order 17

Programme Play

Checking the contents of the programme 18 Changing the contents of the programme 18 how to create your own programme 17

Remote commander (remote) 9 Repeat

A-B Play 16 All Play 16 1 Play 16

High-Speed Search 15 Index Search 15 Time Search 15

Shuffle Play 17 Super Audio CD 3, 10

Additional Information

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

TEXT 12 TOC 11

AVERTISSEMENT

Bienvenue!

Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie ou de décharge électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Pour éviter les décharges électriques, ne pas ouvrir le châssis. Confier l’entretien exclusivement au personnel qualifié.

Cet appareil entre dans la catégorie des produits LASER DE CLASSE 1. L’ETIQUETTE INDIQUANT L’APPARTENANCE DE CE LECTEUR A LA CLASSE 1 est apposée à l’arrière du boîtier.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’acquisition d’un lecteur Super Audio CD Sony. Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil, lisez attentivement le présent mode d’emploi et conservez-le pour toute référence ultérieure.

A propos de ce mode d’emploi

Les instructions contenues dans le présent mode d’emploi concernent le modèle SCD-555ES.

Conventions

• Les instructions présentées dans ce mode d’emploi se réfèrent aux commandes situées sur le lecteur. Vous pouvez également utiliser les commandes de la télécommande si elles portent le même nom que celles du lecteur.

• Les icônes suivantes sont utilisées dans ce mode d’emploi:

Cette étiquette d’avertissement est appliquée à l’intérieur de l’appareil.

Ne jetez pas les piles aux ordures. Portez-les à un dépôt pour déchets dangereux.

Indique que vous pouvez

effectuer cette opération avec la télécommande.

Indique une astuce ou un

conseil qui simplifie l’opération.

Caractéristiques

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Lecture d’un Super Audio CD enregistré en format DSD

Le format DSD (Direct Stream Digital) constitue la technologie clé du Super Audio CD et permet une reproduction musicale d’une extrême fidélité par rapport au son original. Le format DSD utilise une fréquence d’échantillonnage de 2,8224 MHz qui est 64 fois supérieure à celle d’un CD classique tandis que la quantification 1 bit permet d’enregistrer quatre fois plus de données que le format PCM utilisé pour les CD classiques. A la différence du format PCM qui exécute la décimation de données et d’interpolation au moyen de filtres numériques, le format DSD adopte le simple processus de lecture. Autrement dit, un signal numérique de 1 bit converti A/N passe uniquement par un filtre passe-bas analogique avant la lecture. Globalement, le format DSD offre simultanément une large plage de fréquence, théoriquement supérieure à 100 kHz, ainsi qu’une large plage dynamique sur la fréquence audible, autorisant ainsi une reproduction musicale de haute qualité, fidèle au son original. Pour reproduire un Super Audio CD enregistré en format DSD avec une qualité exceptionnelle, le SCD-555ES emploie un décodeur DSD et un convertisseur N/A de conception nouvelle ainsi qu’un châssis et un mécanisme de chargement spécifiquement étudiés pour cet appareil.

Lecture de CD classiques avec une qualité supérieure

Le SCD-555ES peut également reproduire des CD classiques avec une qualité supérieure à celle que peut offrir un lecteur CD classique. Pour assurer une haute qualité sonore, le SCD-555ES utilise différentes technologies de pointe. Par exemple, un filtre numérique à coefficient variable et d’une précision de 24 bits est fourni pour la lecture de CD (voir page 18). En sélectionnant l’un des cinq filtres offrant chacun des caractéristiques de coupure différentes, vous pouvez ajuster la qualité tonale en fonction de la source musicale ou de votre système audio.

Divers

• Un Super Audio CD peut comporter jusqu’à 255 numéros de plages/index. Cette fonctionnalité s’applique au modèle SCD-555ES.

• La télécommande fournie est capable de commander le SCD-555ES et un lecteur classique Sony.

Préparation 4

Avant d’entamer les raccordements 4 Raccordement de composants audio 5

Emplacement et fonction des composants 6

Descriptions des composants du panneau frontal 6 Description des composants du panneau arrière 8 Description des composants de la télécommande 9

Lecture de disques 10

Types de disques compatibles 10 Lecture d’un disque 11 Utilisation de la fenêtre d’affichage 12 Localisation d’une plage spécifique 14 Localisation d’un passage déterminé sur une

plage 15 Lecture de plages répétée16 Lecture de plages dans un ordre quelconque (lecture

aléatoire) 17 Création de votre propre programme musical

(lecture programmée) 17 Ecoute d’un CD avec un filtre (fonction de filtre

numérique) 18

Informations complémentaires 20

Précautions 20 Remarques sur les disques 21 Dépannage 22 Spécifications 22 Index 23

Préparation

Avant d’entamer les raccordements

Ce chapitre présente des informations sur les accessoires fournis ainsi que sur le raccordement de différents composants audio au lecteur Super Audio CD. Lisez attentivement ce chapitre avant de raccorder quoi que ce soit au lecteur.

Vérification des accessoires fournis

Ce lecteur est fourni avec les éléments suivants :

• Câble de connexion audio

(prise phono × 2 y prise phono × 2) (1)

• Cordon d’alimentation (1)

• Télécommande RM-SX90 (1)

• Piles R06 (AA) (2)

Installation des piles dans la télécommande

Introduisez deux piles R06 (AA) dans le compartiment à piles en faisant correspondre les pôles + et – comme illustré dans le schéma suivant. Lorsque vous utilisez la télécommande, dirigez-la vers le capteur de télécommande

du lecteur.

Quand faut-il remplacer les piles ?

Dans des conditions d’utilisation normales, les piles offrent une autonomie de fonctionnement d’environ six mois. Lorsque la télécommande n’agit plus sur le lecteur, remplacez les piles.

Remarques

• Ne laissez pas la télécommande à un endroit extrêmement chaud ou humide.

• Veillez à ce qu’aucun corps étranger ne pénètre à l’intérieur du boîtier de la télécommande, en particulier lorsque vous remplacez les piles.

• N’utilisez pas une pile usagée et une pile neuve en même temps.

• N’exposez pas le capteur de télécommande au rayonnement direct du soleil ou à des luminaires. Vous risquez sinon de provoquer un dysfonctionnement.

• Si vous prévoyez de ne pas utiliser la télécommande pendant une période prolongée, retirez-en les piles afin d’éviter tout dommage causé par une fuite des piles et la corrosion subséquente.

Raccordement de composants audio

Raccordez le lecteur Super Audio CD à un composant audio. Veillez à mettre tous les composants hors tension avant de procéder aux connexions et raccordez-les fermement de manière à éviter les bruits de souffle.

Raccordement via les prises ANALOG OUT

Utilisez un câble de connexion audio pour effectuer ce raccordement. Branchez les broches sur les prises identifiées par le même code de couleur: le blanc (gauche) sur le blanc et le rouge (droite) sur le rouge.

Câble de connexion audio (fourni)

Blanc (L)

Rouge (R)

Blanc (L)

Rouge (R)

Raccordement via le connecteur DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL

Utilisez un câble numérique optique pour ce raccordement. Lorsque vous branchez le câble numérique optique au connecteur DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL, retirez le capuchon des connecteurs et enfoncez les fiches du câble jusqu’à ce qu’elles s’encliquettent en position. Prenez garde de ne pas plier ni torsader le câble optique.

Câble numérique optique (non fourni)

Raccordement via le connecteur DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL

Utilisez un câble numérique coaxial pour raccorder des composants audio via les connecteurs d’entrée numérique coaxials.

Câble numérique coaxial (non fourni)

Remarque

Seuls les signaux audio de CD conventionnels peuvent être sortis via les connecteurs DIGITAL (CD) OUT. Les signaux de Super Audio CD ne peuvent pas être sortis via ces connecteurs.

Raccordement électrique

Raccordez le cordon d’alimentation au terminal AC IN du lecteur et une prise murale.

Préparation

Remarque

Seuls les signaux audio de CD conventionnels peuvent être sortis via les connecteurs DIGITAL (CD) OUT. Les signaux de Super Audio CD ne peuvent pas être sortis via ces connecteurs.

OUT

ANALOG

COAXIAL

Amplificateur stéréo, etc.

INPUT

OUT

DIGITAL (CD)

OPTICAL

AC IN

Emplacement

Descriptions des composants du panneau

et fonction des composants

Ce chapitre présente une description de l’emplacement et des fonctions des différentes touches et commandes des panneaux avant et arrière ainsi que de la télécommande fournie. Pour plus de détails, reportez-vous aux pages indiquées entre parenthèses. Il explique également les informations apparaissant dans la fenêtre d’affichage.

frontal

1 Commutateur POWER (11)

Appuyez sur ce commutateur pour mettre le lecteur sous/hors tension.

2 Capteur de la télécommande 3 Plateau du disque (11)

Appuyez sur A OPEN/CLOSE pour ouvrir/fermer le plateau de lecture.

4 Touche A OPEN/CLOSE (11)

Appuyez pour ouvrir/fermer le plateau de lecture.

5 Touche x (12)

Appuyez sur cette touche pour arrêter la lecture.

6 Touche X (12)

Appuyez sur cette touche pour activer une pause de lecture.

Indicateur X

S’allume pendant la pause.

7 Touche N (11)

Appuyez sur cette touche pour démarrer la lecture.

Indicateur N

S’allume pendant la lecture.

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