Sony SCD-CE775 User Manual

Super Audio CD
Player

4-233-315-14(1)

Operating Instructions

SCD-CE775

 2001 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.

For the customers in the United States

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-CE775

Serial No. _________________________

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.

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.

WARNING

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:
– 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.

CAUTION

This label is located on the LEFT exterior.

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

As the laser beam used in this CD player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

For the customers in Canada

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

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.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for
model SCD-CE775.

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

Z

task using the remote.

Indicates hints and tips for

z

making the task easier.

2

Features

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Super Audio CD

• Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc
standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct
Stream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recorded
in the PCM format). The DSD format, using a sampling
frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional
CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide
frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the
audible frequency range, and so provides music
reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound.

• The Super Audio CD has two types; a 2 channel stereo
disc and a Multi-channel disc which holds up to 6
independent channels. The multi-channel characteristic
of the Super Audio CD features a speaker allocation
system basically similar to the 5.1 channel output of
current AV systems.

Features of the player

This player is designed to play back 2-channel and multi­channel Super Audio CDs, and conventional CDs, and
provides the following features:

• Mounted with a Discrete Dual Laser Optical Pickup,
capable of reading a Super Audio CD or conventional
CD depending on the exclusive wavelength.

• Quicker track access performance enabled by an
advanced servo mechanism.

• A Multi-Channel Management function that allows you
to adjust the multi-channel playback environment
according to the allocation and size of your speakers.

• A Super Audio D/A Converter and Direct Digital Sync
System, which allows higher-quality sound
reproduction.

• Editing of Disc and Track Titles, etc., on a TEXT display
for Super Audio CDs and conventional CDs.

Getting Started 4

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

Location and Functions of Parts 7

Front Panel Parts Descriptions 7
Rear Panel Parts Descriptions 8
Remote Parts Descriptions 9

Playing Discs 10

Compatible Disc Types 10
Playing a Disc 11
Using the Display 12
Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc 15
Locating a Specific Disc 16
Locating a Specific Track 16
Locating a Particular Point in a Track 17
Playing Tracks Repeatedly 18
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 19
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 20
Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio CD

(Multi-channel management function) 21

Storing Information About CDs 24

What You Can Do With the Disc Name 24
Labeling Discs (Disc Name) 24

Others

• A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track numbers.
This feature applies to SCD-CE775.

• The supplied remote is capable of controlling both the
SCD-CE775 and a conventional Sony CD player.

Additional Information 26

Using the CONTROL A1II control system 26
Precautions 27
Notes on Discs 28
Troubleshooting 29
Specifications 29
Index 30

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R

L

5.1CH OUT

ANALOG

CONTROL

A1

ΙΙ

OUT

DIGITAL (CD)

OPTICAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURRFRONT

L

R

2CH OUT

Getting Started

Getting Started

Before You Start the
Hookup

Checking the supplied accessories

This player comes with the following items:

• Audio connecting cord

phono jack × 2 (Red and White) y phono jack × 2 (Red
and White) (2)
phono jack × 1 (Black) y phono jack × 1 (Black) (2)

• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for
CONTROL A1

• Remote commander (remote) RM-SC500 (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (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

) (supplied for Canadian models only)

on the player.

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.

When you have an amplifier equipped with the 5.1CH
input jacks (multi-channel amplifier, AV amplifier, etc.)
and connect the player and the amplifier via ANALOG

5.1CH OUT jacks, you can play a multi-channel Super
Audio CD and enjoy the multi-channel playback.
For normal playback, connect the player and an amplifier
via ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks.

Connecting via ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks

Use audio connecting cords for this connection. Connect the
ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (FRONT L/R, SURR L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER) to the corresponding jacks of your amplifier. For
FRONT or SURR connection, use the connecting cords (Red and
White jacks) and be sure to match the colour-coded pin to the
appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red. For
CENTER and SUB WOOFER connection, use the connecting
cords (Black).

FRONT or SURR connection

Audio connecting cords (Red and White) (supplied)

z

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.

White (L)

Red (R)

CENTER or SUB WOOFER connection

Audio connecting cords (Black) (supplied)

Black

To
To FRONT
IN jacks
(L/R)

SURROUND

or REAR IN

jacks (L/R)

To SUB
WOOFER
IN jack

White (L)

Red (R)

Black

To
CENTER
IN jack

Multi-channel amplifier,
AV amplifier, etc.

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Notes

• When you make the Multi-channel connection, connect the
ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks also using another audio connecting
cord ( not supplied) so that you can play a CD (or SACD) when
you set the input selector of your amplifier to CD (or SACD)
input .

• During playback of a conventional CD or a 2CH Super Audio
CD, the same signal that is output from the ANALOG 2CH
OUT jacks is also output from the ANALOG 5.1CH FRONT L/
R jacks.

• During playback of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the same
signal that is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH FRONT L/R
jacks is also output from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. (The
down mixed signal of the Multi-channel signal is not played
back.)

• There are 5CH, 4CH, and 3CH Super Audio CD. When you
play these disc, the signal does not output from all the jacks of
the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT. For details of the playback, see the
cover or instructions of the Super Audio CD.

Connecting via ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks

Use an audio connecting cords for this connection. Connect the
ANALOG 2CH OUT L/R jacks to the CD (SACD) input jacks of
your amplifier. Be sure to match the color-coded pin to the
appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red.

Audio connecting cords (Red and White) (not supplied*)

White (L)

Red (R)

* If you do not make the ANALOG 5.1 CH connection (page 4),

you can use the supplied audio connecting cable for the
ANALOG 2CH connection.

L

R

5.1CH OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFERSURRFRONT

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGITAL (CD)

CONTROL

A1

ΙΙ

L

R

2CH OUT

ANALOG

White (L)

Red (R)

Getting Started

To CD (SACD) IN
jacks (L/R)

Stereo amplifier, etc.

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Hooking Up the Audio Components

Getting Started

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)

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.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

About the CONTROL A1 jack

If you have a Sony component with the CONTROL
A1

(or CONTROL A1) jack

Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL
A1) jack with a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord. You can simplify
the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony
components. For details, see “Using the CONTROL A1 Control
System” on page 26.

When using another Sony CD player in
conjunction with this player

You can set the supplied remote to be effective on this player only
by changing the command mode of the remote.
If you connect this player to another Sony CD player, you have to
set the command mode of each player.

To set the command mode of the remote

• If the other player’s command mode can be set:
Set the CD1/2 switch of this player’s remote to CD1 (factory
setting), and set the other player’s remote to CD2.

• If the other player’s command mode cannot be set:
Set the CD1/2 switch of this player’s remote to CD2.

To set the command mode of this player

1 Press MENU.

2 Turn l AMS L to select “COMMAND MODE.”

3 Push l AMS L.

The current command mode appears.

4 Turn l AMS L to select CD1 or CD2, then push

l AMS L again.

Transporting the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to
return the internal mechanisms back to their original position.

1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray.

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

“No Disc” appears in the display.

3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press POWER to turn off

the player.

6

Location and
Functions of Parts

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

Location and Functions of Parts

1 POWER switch (11)

Press to turn on/off the player.

2 DISC 1–5 button (12)

Press to select the disc.

3 Remote sensor
4 Display window (12)

Shows various information.

5 N button (12)

Press to start play.

6 X button (12)

Press to pause play.

7 x button (12)

Press to stop play.

8 EX-CHANGE button (15)

Press to replace discs while playing a disc.

9 DISC SKIP button (11)

Press to select the disc.

0 MULTI/2CH button (with an LED) (12)

Press to select the playback area when the 2 channel +
Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded. When you
select the Multi-channel playback area (page 11), the
LED turns on.

qa lAMSL dial (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)

(6, 12)

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.

qs CONTINUE button (11)

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

qd SHUFFLE button (19)

Press to select Shuffle Play.

qf PROGRAM button (20)

Press to select Program Play.

(4)

qg REPEAT button (18)

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

qh TIME/TEXT button (13)

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.

qj Disc tray (11)

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

qk MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator

Turns on when you turn on the player, or when the
Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded and select
the Multi-channel playback area by pressing MULTI/
2CH.

ql m/M buttons (17)

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

w; MENU button (6)

Press to enter the menu.

wa SACD/CD button (with an LED) (12)

Each time you press the button while the Hybrid disc
(page 10) is loaded, the layer changes between an HD
(SACD) layer (the LED turns on) and CD layer (the
LED turns off).

ws PHONES jack

Connect the headphones.
During playback of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD,
the same signal that is output from the ANALOG

5.1CH FRONT L/R jacks is output from the PHONES

jack.

wd PHONES LEVEL control

Adjust the headphones volume.

wf A OPEN/CLOSE button (11)

Press to open/close the disc tray.

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Rear Panel Parts Descriptions

Location and Functions of Parts

L

R

2CH OUT

ANALOG

L

R

SURRFRONT

5.1CH OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

1 ANALOG 2CH OUT L/R jacks (5)

Connect to an audio component (stereo/2 channel)
using the audio connecting cord.

2 ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (4)

Connect to an amplifier equipped with the 5.1CH
input jacks (Multi-channel amplifier, AV amplifier,
etc.) using the audio connecting cords.

3 DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector (6)

Connect to an audio component using an optical
digital cable.

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGITAL (CD)

CONTROL

A1

ΙΙ

Note

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

4 CONTROL A1

jacks (6, 26)

Connect to a Sony audio component using the
monaural (2P) mini-plug cord.

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Remote Parts Descriptions

1 CONTINUE button (11)

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

SHUFFLE button (19)

Press to select Shuffle Play.

PROGRAM button (20)

Press to select Program Play.

2 NAME INPUT button (25)

Press to enter the name input mode.

3 DISC/CAPS button (16, 25)

Press to select the disc.
Press to select the capital letter in name input mode.

4 Number buttons (16)

Press to enter the track numbers.

5

i

10 button (16)

Press to locate a track numbered over 10.

6 REPEAT button (18)

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

7 CHECK button (20)

Press to check the programmed order.

8 H button (12)

Press to start play.

X button (12)

Press to pause play.

x button (12)

Press to stop play.

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

buttons (16)

Press to locate a specific track.

0 m/M buttons (17)

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

qg MULTI/2CH button (12)

Press to select the playback area when the 2 channel +
Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded. When you
select the Multi-channel playback area (page 11), the
MULTI/2CH LED turns on.

qh TIME/TEXT/SPACE button (13, 25)

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.
Press to insert a space in name input mode.

qj ENTER button (25)

Press to decide the selection.

qk CLEAR button (20)

Press to delete a programmed track number.

ql LEVEL ADJ button (23)

Press to adjust the output level balance for the Multi­channel management function (page 24).

CD1

CD2

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE SHUFFLE

NAME
INPUT

DISC

CAPS

DISPLAY

MODE

TIME/TEXT

SPACE

ABC DEF&!?

PROGRAM

SACD/CD

MULTI/2CH

123

JKL MNOGHI

456

TUV WXYZPQRS

78

>10 ENTER

REPEAT CHECK

10/0

9

CLEAR

LEVEL

ADJ

Location and Functions of Parts

qa DISC SKIP +/– buttons (16)

Press to select the disc.

qs CD1/2 (COMMAND MODE) switch (6)

Select the command mode.

qd DISPLAY MODE button (13)

Press to turn off the information.

qf SACD/CD button (12)

Each time you press the button while the Hybrid disc
(page 10) is loaded, the layer changes between an HD
layer (the SACD/CD LED turns on) and CD layer (the
SACD/CD LED turns off).

AMS

DISC SKIP

–+

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Playing Discs

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 or MULTI/
2CH (pages 12).

Classification by the layer configuration

Super Audio CD (single layer disc)

Playing Discs

This disc consists of a single HD (high density) layer.
When you play this disc, the player is set to the Super
Audio CD playback mode automatically.

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 (Super Audio CD)
layer

You can select the default playback layer (HD or CD).

1 During stop mode, press MENU.

HD (Super Audio CD)
layer

Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)

This disc consists of dual HD layers and is capable of
extended play over long periods.
When you play this disc, the player is set to the Super
Audio CD playback mode automatically.
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 (Super Audio CD)
layer

HD (Super Audio CD)
layer

Conventional CD

This disc is the standard format.
When you play this disc, the player is set to the
Conventional CD playback mode automatically.

CD layer

2 Tur n l AMS L to until “LAYER SELECT”

appears in the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

The current default layer appears.

4 Tur n lAMSL to select CD or SACD, then push

lAMSL again.

The default layer setting is SACD.

Classification by the channel
configuration of the Super Audio CD

2 channel Super Audio CD

This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area.
When you play this disc, the player is set to the 2 channel
playback mode automatically.

2 channel playback area

Multi-channel Super Audio CD

This disc consists of the multi-channel playback area.
When you play this disc, the player is set to the multi­channel playback mode automatically.

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Multi-channel playback
area

Playing a Disc

2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD

This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area and the
multi-channel playback area.
Press MULTI/2CH to select the playback area you want to
listen to.

2 channel playback area

Multi-channel playback
area

You can select the default playback area (2 channel
playback or multi-channel playback area).

1 During stop mode, press MENU.
2 Tur n l AMS L to until “M/2CH SELECT”

appears in the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

The current playback area appears.

4 Tur n l AMS L to select desired playback area,

then press l AMS L.

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

POWER

CONTINUE

SACD/CD

A OPEN/CLOSE

N

Xx

DISC SKIP

lAMSL

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.

Playing Discs

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.

With the label side up

Disc number

5 To place other discs, press DISC SKIP and place the

discs in the order you want to play.

Each time you press the button, the disc tray turns and
you can place the discs in the empty disc
compartments. The player plays the disc in front of
you first.

6 Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC

Continuous Play mode.

Each time you press the CONTINUE button, “ALL
DISCS” or “1 DISC” appears in the display.

When you select

ALL DISCS

1 DISC

The player plays

All discs in the player consecutively in
the order of disc number

Only the disc you’ve selected

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Playing a Disc

Using the Display

7 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.

8 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

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

Playing Discs

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

Go to the next disc DISC SKIP

Select a disc directly DISC 1–5

Eject the disc A OPEN/CLOSE

z

You can select the disc you want to start playing first

Press one of the DISC 1–5 buttons.

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

TIME/TEXT

TIME/TEXT

MENU

lAMSL

DISPLAY MODE

z

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

disc (page 10)

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

z

To select a playback area you want to listen to when playing

a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD (page 11)

After you stop play using x, press MULTI/2CH repeatedly to
light either “MULTI CH” or “2 CH.”

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.

12

Disc information when a disc is loaded

Depending on the disc that is currently loaded, the
display shows as follows:

2 channel Super Audio CD

2CH

SACD

12345
678910

Displaying information while the player is
playing Z

Press TIME/TEXT.

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.
When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio
CD, the channel information appears before the default
display appears.

Multi-channel Super Audio CD

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

or

During playback
a 5.1 channel
Super Audio CD

Conventional CD

CD

12345
678910

MULTI 5 CH

SACD

12345
678910

During playback
a 5 channel
Super Audio CD

or

MULTI CH

SACD

12345
678910

During
playback
other Super
Audio CDs or
during stop
mode

Displaying information while the player is
stopped Z

Press TIME/TEXT.

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

Current disc number

DISCSALL

DISC TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

1101 45.57

Total playing time

12345

MULTI CH

SACD

12345
678910

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

DISCSALL

12345

DISC TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

111 1.57

CD1

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

Press TIME/TEXT

Playing track number and remaining time of
the current track

DISCSALL

12345

DISC TRACK MIN SEC

1 1 -1.56

CD1

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

Press TIME/TEXT

Total remaining time on the disc

DISCSALL

12345

DISC MIN SEC

1 -43.32

CD1

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

Press TIME/TEXT

Channel information (appears only when the player
detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD)

DISCSALL

12345

TRACK

[MULTI] 5.1 CH

CD1

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

Playing Discs

Total number of tracks

The information also appears when you press the
A OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
The tracks numbered over 16 cannot be displayed in the
music calendar.

Notes on the disc number indications

• The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc is ready
to be played.

• When all the tracks on a disc have been played, the semi-circle
around the disc number disappears.

• When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the semi­circled disc number disappears.

Turning off the information in the display

Z

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.

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Using the Display

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc

Z

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.

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc
in stop mode Z

Playing Discs

Press TIME/TEXT.

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

• Before you start playing

Disc title

SONYHITS

DISCSALL

12345

Press TIME/TEXT

CD1

TEXT

MULTI CH

SACD

12345
678910

Display information of a TEXT disc while
playing a disc Z

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.
When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio
CD, the channel information appears before the playing
time of the current track appears.

• While playing a disc

Track title

DISCSALL

12345

TRACK

HITECHBLUES

Press TIME/TEXT

Channel information (appears only when the player
detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD)

DISCSALL

12345

TRACK

[MULTI] 5.1 CH

CD1

CD1

TEXT

TEXT

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

Artist name

DISCSALL

12345

ART

SONY BAND

CD1

TEXT

MULTI CH

S

12345
678910

Press TIME/TEXT

Total number of tracks and total playing time

DISCSALL

12345

DISC TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

1 10 45.28

CD1

TEXT

MULTI CH

SACD

12345
678910

ACD

Press
TIME/
TEXT

Playing time of the current track

DISCSALL

12345

DISC TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

111 1.56

CD1

TEXT

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

Press TIME/TEXT

Remaining time on the current track

DISCSALL

12345

DISC TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

1 1 -1.57

CD1

TEXT

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

Press TIME/TEXT

Remaining time on the disc

DISCSALL

12345

DISC MIN SEC

1 -43.32

CD1

TEXT

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

Press
TIME/
TEXT

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.

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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 MENU in stop mode.
2 Tur n l AMS L until “LANGUAGE” appears in

the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

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.

4 Tur n l AMS L until the desired language

appears in the display.

5 Press l AMS L.

After a few seconds, the information appears in the
selected language.

Replacing Discs While
Playing a Disc

You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that
you can check what discs are to be played next and
replace discs without interrupting play of the current disc.

DISC SKIP

EX-CHANGE

1 Press EX-CHANGE.

The disc tray opens and two disc compartments
appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it doesn’t
stop playing.

2 Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.

The player plays the disc on the left side compartment
after the current disc, and then the one on the right
side compartment.

Playing Discs

3 Press DISC SKIP.

The disc tray turns and other two disc compartments
appear.

4 Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.
5 Press EX-CHANGE.

The disc tray closes.

Note

Do not push the disc tray to close it in Step 5, as you may damage
the player.

While the disc tray is open by pressing the EX-CHANGE button

• If the play of the current disc ends, the player stops playing. If
the disc is played in 1 DISC Repeat Play mode (see page 18),
the current disc starts playing again.

• In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (see page 19), tracks are
reshuffled on the current disc.

• In Program Play mode (see page 20), only the tracks on the
current disc are played.

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Locating a Specific Disc

Locating a Specific Track

You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc.

Playing Discs

DISC 1–5

DISC

Number
buttons

>10

DISC SKIP +/–

DISC SKIP

ENTER

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.

To locate

The next disc

The next or succeeding
discs

The current or preceding
discs

A specific disc directly

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Press

DISC SKIP while playing a disc

DISC SKIP + repeatedly until you
find the disc Z

DISC SKIP – repeatedly until you
find the disc Z

DISC 1–5.

When using the remote, follow the
procedure below. Z

1 Press DISC.

2 Press the number button of the

disc.

3 Press ENTER.

Locating a track directly by entering the
track number Z

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

z

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

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

lAMSL

H

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

1 Tur n l AMS L or press ./> to select the

desired track in stop mode.

H

./>

m/M

m/M

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 observing the time
indication (High-Speed Search)

Press and hold m/M during play pause.

You will not hear the playback sound.

z

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.

2 Press and hold 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
a 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.

DISCSALL

12345

DISC TRACK MIN SEC

1 5 2.57

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

3 Press H.

Play will start at the time search.

Playing Discs

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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 19), or with Program
Play to repeat all the tracks in a program (page 20).

Playing Discs

REPEAT

Hx

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

ALL DISCS Continuous
Play (page 11)

1 DISC Continuous Play
(page 11)

ALL DISCS Shuffle Play
(page 19)

1 DISC Shuffle Play
(page 19)

Program Play
(page 20)

To stop Repeat All Play

Press x.

All the tracks on all discs

All the tracks on the current disc

All the tracks on all discs in random
orders

All the tracks on the current disc in
random orders

All the tracks in the program in
sequence

REPEAT

H

x

Note

If you turn off the player or disconnect the power cord, 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.

To resume normal play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” goes off.

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 1” goes off.

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Playing Tracks in Random
Order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a
random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all
discs or one disc you’ve specified.

DISC 1–5

CONTINUE

SHUFFLE

N

lAMSL

Shuffle Play on one disc

You can play all tracks on the specific disc in a random
order.

1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears in

the display.

2 Press DISC 1–5 to start 1 DISC Shuffle Play on the

selected disc.

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

To resume normal play

Press CONTINUE.

Playing Discs

CONTINUE

H

./>

SHUFFLE

Shuffle Play on all discs

You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order.

1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS”

appears in the display.

z

You can locate tracks during Shuffle Play

Turn lAMSL or press ./>.

The player does not go back to tracks which have already been
played.

z

You can start Shuffle Play while playing

Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current track.

2 Press H to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play.

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

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Creating Your Own
Program (Program Play)

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

Playing Discs

CONTINUE

DISC
Number
buttons

>10

CHECK

H

./>

PROGRAM

ENTER
CLEAR

To resume normal play

Press CONTINUE.

z

You can create your program while checking the disc labels

While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 8 with pressing the
DISC SKIP button to check the disc labels.
Note that, if the programmed track number isn’t found on the
disc, that step is automatically erased.

z

The program remains even after Program Play ends

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

z

The program remains until you erase it

If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track numbers
remain. So, the player plays only the existing disc and track
numbers. However, the disc and track numbers that aren’t found
in the player or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the
rest of the program is played in the programmed order.

Note

If you turn off the player, disconnect the power cord, or press
A OPEN/CLOSE the program will be erased.

1 Press PROGRAM in stop mode.

“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

2 Press DISC.

Cursor flashes in the display.

3 Press the number button of the disc.

The selected disc number appears in the display.

4 Press ENTER.

When you want to program the whole disc as one
step, skip Steps 5 to 6, and go to Step 7.

5 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 16).

6 Press ENTER.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to enter other tracks.

Each time you enter a disc or track number, the total
program time appears in the display.

8 Press H.

Program Play starts.

Checking the contents of the program

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 program

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

To

Erase a track

Erase from the last
track in the program

Add a track to the
end of the program

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 program is erased.

Press DISC SKIP +/– and ./> 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.

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Listening to a Multi­channel Super Audio CD

(Multi-channel management function)

This player is equipped with a Multi-channel
management function that sets the playback mode of the
Super Audio CD by the DSD-DSP (built into the player)
according to the layout or size of your speaker.

Example of the speaker layout

Front speakers

L

Center speaker

Sub woofer

L

Surround speakers

To set the Multi-channel management:
1 Select the appropriate preset playback mode (2 channel

playback or Multi-channel playback).

2 Adjust the output level balance of each speaker (only

when you select the Multi-channel playback mode).

R

R

Selecting 2 channel playback mode

1 Press MENU.
2 Tur n l AMS L until “2CH SPK MODE” appears

in the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

The playback mode appears in the display.

Playback

Front speakers

Sub woofer

mode

2CH Direct

2CH + SW

Each signal outputs directly from front
speakers. No signal outputs from the Sub
woofer.

a

a

4 Tur n l AMS L until desired mode appears in

the display.

5 Press l AMS L.

Note

You cannot operate this function when the player is in the CD or
Multi-channel playback mode. Operate this function when the
player is in the 2 channel Super Audio CD playback mode, the
disc tray is opened, or no discs are in the player.

Playing Discs

Notes

• This features only work when you play the Super Audio CD.

• You may not be able to adjust the output level balance

depending on the speaker layout mode that you selected.

MENU

lAMSL

ENTER

LEVEL ADJ

Selecting Multi-channel playback mode

1 Press MENU.
2 Tur n l AMS L until “MCH SPK MODE”

appears in the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

The playback mode appears in the display.

––

––

Surround

speakers

Large

Large

Small

Small

Small

Large

Large

Playback
mode

MCH Direct

5 – Large + SW

5 – Large

5 – Small + SW

FRT – Large +SW

FRT – Large

No – CNTR + SW

No – CNTR

Front

speakers

Each signal outputs directly from each
speaker.

Large

Large

Small

Large

Large

Large

Large

Center

speaker

Large

Large

Small

Small

Small

Sub

woofer

a

––

a

a

––

a

––

./>

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Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio CD

About “Large” or “Small” speaker

A “Large” speaker is a speaker that can reproduce bass
frequencies plentifully. If you select “Small” for the
surround speakers, the bass frequencies will come
from the front speakers and/or sub woofer.
For normal use, select “MCH Direct” or set all the
speakers to “Large” (ex. “5 – Large + SW,” “5 – Large,”
etc.). If the sound is noisy or the Multi-channel
playback is not effective while playing a Multi-channel
Super Audio CD, change the settings of the speakers
concerned to “Small.”

4 Tur n l AMS L until desired mode appears in

the display.

Playing Discs

5 Press l AMS L.

The output level balance setting display appears.
To set the output level balance, go to Step 4 in
“Adjusting the output level balance on the front panel
of the player” on page 22 or Step 2 in “Adjusting the
output level from the remote” on page 23.
To return to the normal display, press MENU.

Notes

• The Multi-channel management function does not work when
you select “MCH Direct” (you cannot set the output level
balance of each speaker).

• The front speaker setting is set to “Large” automatically when
you set the Sub wooer to “––.”

• When you play a track that does not contain the LFE* signal,
the signal for the Sub woofer does not output. Therefore, when
you select “MCH Direct,” “5 – Large + SW,” or “No – CNTR +
SW,” no signal outputs from the Sub woofer. However, when
you select “5 – Small + SW” or “FRT – Large +SW” (when you
set the speaker setting to “Small”), the bass frequencies will
come from the sub woofer.
* Low Frequency Enhancement (described as “.1 CH”)

Adjusting the output level balance of
each speaker

You can adjust following items with the Multi-channel
management function:

CNTR BALANCE

The relative output level balance between the front
speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center speaker (CENTER)

SURR BALANCE

The relative output level balance between the front
speakers (FRONT L/R) and the surround speakers (SURR
L/R)

SW BALANCE

The relative output level balance between the front
speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer (SUB
WOOFER)

Note

Some adjustment may not work depending on the Multi-channel
playback mode that you selected.

Adjusting the output level balance on the front
panel of the player

You can adjust the output level balance of each speaker
while listening during playback. You can also adjust while
listening to the test tone during stop mode.

1 Press MENU.
2 Tur n l AMS L until “LEVEL ADJUST” appears

in the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

During playback, go to Step 6.

4 Tur n l AMS L until “TONE ON” appears in the

display.

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5 Press l AMS L.

The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence
with the speaker type appearing in the display.

6 Tur n l AMS L until the desired item appears

in the display.

Select the item from “CNTR BALANCE,” “SURR
BALANCE,” or “SW BALANCE.”

Note

When you set the Sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-channel
playback mode (page 21), “SW BALANCE” does not appear.
Similarly, “CNTR BALANCE” or “SURR BALANCE” does
not appear when you set the corresponding speaker to “––.”

7 Press l AMS L.

The balance adjustment display appears.
In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selected
speaker.
Example: When you select “SURR BALANCE”

during stop mode, the test tone is output
from the front speakers and surround
speakers.

5 Press ENTER.

The balance adjustment display appears.
In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selected
speaker.
Example: When you select “SURR BALANCE”

during stop mode, the test tone is output
from the front speakers and surround
speakers.

DISCSALL

12345

FRT:_____:SURR

CD1

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

8 Tur n l AMS L to adjust the output level.

DISCSALL

12345

FRT:_____:SURR

CD1

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

9 Press l AMS L.

The player status returns to Step 6.
Repeat Step 6 through 9 for more adjustments.

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Press MENU after you finish adjusting.

The display returns to the normal display.

Adjusting the output level from the remote Z

You can adjust the output level of each speaker from the
listening position by using the supplied remote.

1 Press LEVEL ADJ during playback or stop mode.

During playback, go to Step 4.

2 Press ./> repeatedly until “TONE ON”

appears in the display.

DISCSALL

12345

FRT:_____:SURR

CD1

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

6 Press ./> repeatedly to adjust the output

level.

DISCSALL

12345

FRT:_____:SURR

CD1

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

12345
678910

7 Press ENTER.

The player status returns to Step 4.
Repeat Step 4 through 7 for more adjustments.

8 Press LEVEL ADJ after you finish adjusting.

The display returns to the normal display.

Playing Discs

3 Press ENTER.

The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence
with the speaker type appearing in the display.

4 Press ./> repeatedly until the desired item

appears in the display.

Select the item from “CNTR BALANCE,” “SURR
BALANCE,” or “SW BALANCE.”

Note

When you set the Sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-channel
playback mode (page 21), “SW BALANCE” does not appear.
Similarly, “CNTR BALANCE” or “SURR BALANCE” does
not appear when you set the corresponding speaker to “––.”

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Storing Information
About CDs

What You Can Do With the
Disc Name

The player can store the information called “Disc Name,”
up to 255 discs (for the Hybrid disc, each layer is
correspond to the Disc Name). Once you have stored the
Disc Name for a disc, the player automatically recalls
what you have stored whenever you select that disc.

You can store this information:

When you use

Disc Name (page 24)

Where is the Disc Name stored?

You can

Label discs using up to 14
characters

Labeling Discs (Disc Name)

You can label discs using up to 14 characters and have the
player display the Disc Name each time you select the
disc. The Disc Name can be anything you like, such as a
title, musician’s name, category or date of purchase.

z

When you select a TEXT disc

The disc title is stored as the Disc Name automatically. In this
case, it is not counted as the stored Disc Name (up to 255 discs).
If the disc title has more than 15 characters, the first 14 characters
of the disc title are stored (see page 14).
Note that you cannot change the Disc Name of the TEXT disc.

Labeling discs on the player

MENU

The Disc Name is stored not on the disc, but in the
player’s memory. It means you cannot use the Disc Name
when you play the disc on other players.

Erasing all Disc Names of all discs

Turn off the player. While holding down x, press POWER
to turn on the player. “ALL ERASE” appears in the
display, and all Disc Names will be erased.

Storing Information About CDs

l AMS L

1 Insert or select the disc.
2 Press MENU.

“DISC NAME” appears in the display.

3 Push l AMS L.

“NAME INPUT” appears, then the flashing cursor
appears.

4 Tur n l AMS L until the character you want

appears in the display.

The first space for the Disc Name flashes.
As you turn l AMS L clockwise, the characters
appear in the following order. Turn l AMS L
counterclockwise to go back to the previous character.

(space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ [
\ ] ^ _ { | }

-

5 Push l AMS L to select the character.

The selected character lights up, and the flashing
cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input.

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6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input more characters.
7 Press MENU to store the Disc Name.

Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to assign Disc Names to other
discs.

Labeling Discs Using the Remote Z

SPACE

CAPS

NAME INPUT

DISC/CAPS

Number
buttons

./>

m/M

SPACE

ENTER
CLEAR

1 Press DISC in Continuous Play Mode.

6 Press M to select the character.

The selected character lights up, and the flashing
cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input.
You can also go to the next space by pressing other
number buttons.

7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to input more characters.
8 Press NAME INPUT to store the Disc Name.

Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to assign Disc Names to
other discs.

z

If you have made a mistake while inputting the character

To correct the character which has been input

1 Press m or M until the incorrect character flashes.
2 Press . or > until the desired character appears.

To correct the character currently being input

1 Press CLEAR to delete the incorrect character.
2 Input the correct character.

2 Press the number button of the disc you want to

assign a Disc Name, and then ENTER.

3 Press NAME INPUT.

The flashing cursor appears.

4 Press CAPS to find the letter type you want.

Each time you press the button, the letter type changes
cyclically among capital letters (ABC), small letters
(abc) and numbers (123). To select a symbol, you have
to select the capital or small letter type.

5 Press the number button to input letters.

To input a letter, press the number button
corresponding to the letter you want (indicated beside
each number button).
Each time you press the button, the letter changes
cyclically among the ones indicated beside the button.
To input symbols, press the number button 1
repeatedly until the symbol you want appears in the
display.

ABC DEF&!?

123

JKL MNOGHI

Characters assigned to each
number button

Press 3.

456

TUV WXYZPQRS

789

Example: To select the letter E

Press the number button 3 twice.

Press 3. Press 3.

t D t E t F

To insert a space, press SPACE once.
To input a number, press the number button you want.

To insert a character between the input characters

Press m or M until the cursor moves to the former of the two
characters, then press ENTER and input the correct character.

Erasing the Disc Name Z

NAME INPUT

Storing Information About CDs

CLEAR

1 Follow Steps 1 and 3 in “Labeling Discs Using the

Remote” on this page to select the Disc Name you
want to erase.

2 Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the characters

disappear.

3 Press NAME INPUT.

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Additional
Information

Connecting the CONTROL A1II control
system

Using the CONTROL A1II
control system

This player is compatible with the CONTROL A1II
Control System.
The CONTROL A1II control system was designed to
simplify the operation of audio systems composed of
separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II connections
provide a path for the transmission of control signals that
enable automatic operation and control features usually
associated with integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony
MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette
deck provide automatic function selection and
synchronized recording.
In the future the CONTROL A1II connection will work as
a multifunction bus allowing you to control various
functions for each component.

Note

The CONTROL A1II control system is designed to maintain
upward compatibility as the control system is upgraded to
handle new functions. In this case, however, older components
will not be compatible with the new functions.

CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1
compatibility

The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to
the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the
Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony
components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are
compatible with components with CONTROL A1II, and
can be connected to each other. Basically, the majority of
the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control

Additional Information

system will be available with the CONTROL A1II control
system. However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components
with CONTROL A1II jacks, the number of functions that
can be controlled may be limited depending on the
component. For detailed information, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the component(s).

Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in series to the
CONTROL A1II jacks on the back of each component. You
can connect up to ten CONTROL A1II compatible
components in any order. However, you can connect only
one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD
deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You may be able to
connect more than one CD player or MD deck, depending
on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)

Example

Amplifier

In the CONTROL A1II control system, the control signals
flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT
jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1II
jack, you can use either one, or connect different
components to each jack.

About the connecting cable

When a CONTROL A1II compatible component is not
supplied with a connecting cable, use a commercially
available monaural (2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters
(6.6 feet) long, with no resistance (such as the Sony RK­G69HG).
(The monaural (2P) mini-plug cable is supplied for
Canadian models.)

CD player MD deck

Other

component

Basic functions of the CONTROL A1II
control system

Automatic function selection

When you connect CONTROL A1II compatible Sony
components using CONTROL A1II cables (not supplied),
the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver)
automatically switches to the correct input when you
press the play button on one of the connected
components.
(For example, when you press H (play button) on the CD
while the MD deck is playing, the function selector on the
amplifier switches from MD to CD.)

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Precautions

Notes

• This function works only when the components are connected
to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on
the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the
names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.

• When recording, do not play any components other than the
recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection
to operate.

Synchronized recording

This function lets you conduct synchronized recording
between the CD and the recording component.

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier (or

receiver) to the CD.

2 Set the CD to playing pause mode (make sure both

the H and X indicators light together).

3 Set the recording component to recording pause

mode.

4 Press X on the recording component.

The CD is automatically released from pause mode,
and recording begins shortly thereafter.
When play ends from the CD, recording stops.

Tip

Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special
synchronized recording functions that uses the CONTROL A1II
Control System; like “CD Synchro Dubbing.” In this case, refer to
the Operating Instructions supplied with the recorder
component.

Note

Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.

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.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service
shop.

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 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.

• During power on, some noise may be heard while the disc is
being loaded into the Super Audio CD player. This is not a
malfunction.

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.

Additional Information

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Precautions

Notes on Discs

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.

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, heart-shaped, or square 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.

Additional Information

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.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW playback

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played
back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition, or the
drive’s characteristics. Besides, the discs, which are not yet
finalized at the end of recording, cannot be played back.

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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.
, 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 28).
, Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove

the disc and leave the player turned on for about
an hour.

, 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

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.

, Be sure that the command mode of the remote

(position of the CD 1/2 switch, page 9) mutches
the command mode of the player (page 6).

There is no sound from the SUB WOOFER jack.

, Select the playback mode so that the Sub woofer is

set to “a” (page 21).

, When you play a track that does not contain the

LFE signal, the signal outputs from the SUB
WOOFER jack only when you select “5 – Small +
SW” or “FRT – Large + SW” for the Multi-channel
playback mode (page 22).

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 103 dB or more

Total harmonic distortion rate

0.0020 % 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 98 dB or more

Total harmonic distortion rate

0.0025 % 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*

PHONES

*Output only the audio signals of the CD

Phono
jacks

Square
optical
output
connector

Stereo
phone jack

Output level

2 Vrms
(at 50 kilohms)

–18 dBm

10 mW

Load impedance

Over 10 kilohms

Light emitting
wave length:

( )

660 nm

32 ohms

General

Laser Semiconductor laser

(SACD: λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous

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 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption 25 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) 430 × 108 × 400 mm

(17 × 4 1/4 × 15 3/4 in.)
incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.) 5.9 kg (13 lbs 1 oz.)

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

A

Accessories 4
Amplifier (not supplied) 4
AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 12
ANALOG OUT

5.1CH 4
2CH 5

B

Batteries 4

C

Cable

Optical digital 6
Continuous Play 11
Cord

Audio connecting 4

D, E, F, G

DIGITAL (CD) OUT 6
Disc Name 24
Displaying information 12

H, I, J, K

Hooking Up

Audio Components 4

Power 6

L

Labeling a disc 24
Locating

a specific disc 16

a specific track 16

Additional Information

a particular point 17

by entering the track number 16

by observing the time indication (High-Speed Search)

17
by setting the start time (Time Search) 17
while monitoring the sound (Search) 17

O

Output level balance 22

P, Q

Pause play 12
Place a disc 11
Playback mode

2 channel 21
Multi-channel 21

Playing

a disc 11
by entering the track number 16
repeatedly 18
track in random order 19

Program Play

Checking the contents of the program 20
Changing the contents of the program 20
how to create your own program 20

R

Remote commander (remote) 9
Repeat

All Play 18
1 Play 18

Replacing discs while playing a disc 15

S

Search

High-Speed Search 17
Time Search 17

Shuffle Play 19
Super Audio CD 10

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

TEXT 14
TOC 11

M, N

Multi-channel management function 21
Multi-channel Super Audio CD 10

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