Sony SCD-XA9000ES User Manual

Super Audio CD

S200

Player

4-249-411-14(1)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

SCD-XA9000ES

 2003 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. This apparatus has to be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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

For the customers in the United States

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on 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-XA9000ES

Serial No. _________________________

CAUTION

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

Welcome!

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

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual is for SCDXA9000ES.

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.

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:

For the customers in Canada

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

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

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.

• An i.LINK digital transmission system that provides higher quality sound and lets you make connections with just 1 i.LINK cord instead of 6 pin cords.

• This player complies with DTLA copy protection technology (Revision 1.2).

Others

•A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track/index numbers. This feature applies to SCD-XA9000ES.

• The supplied remote is capable of controlling both the SCD-XA9000ES and a conventional Sony CD player.

Getting Started 4

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

Location and Functions of Parts 10

Front Panel Parts Descriptions 10 Rear Panel Parts Descriptions 12 Remote Parts Descriptions 13

Playing Discs 14

Compatible Disc Types 14 Playing a Disc 16 Using the Display 17 Locating a Specific Track 20 Locating a Particular Point in a Track 20 Playing Tracks Repeatedly 21 Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 22 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 23 Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter

Function) 24 Setting the DIGITAL OUT on/off 24 Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio CD

(Multi-channel management function) 25

Additional Information 29

Precautions 29 Notes on Discs 30 Troubleshooting 31 Display Messages 32 Specifications 32 Index 34

Getting

Before You Start Hooking Up

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

and White) (3)

phono jack × 1 (Black) y phono jack × 1 (Black) (2)

• i.LINK connecting cord (1)

• Remote commander RM-SX700 (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• AC power cord (1)

• Plug adapter (1) (North American model only)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) 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.

If 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 the ANALOG

5.1CH OUT jacks, you can play multi-channel Super Audio CDs and enjoy 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, SUB WOOFER) to the corresponding jacks on your amplifier. For FRONT or SURR connection, use the connecting cords (Red and White jacks) and be sure to match the color-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)

CENTER or SUB WOOFER connection

Audio connecting cords (Black) (supplied)

Black

Notes

• Even when you make Multi-channel connections, be sure to also connect the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks using another audio connecting cord so that you can play CDs (or SACDs) 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, same signal is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH FRONT L/R jacks and ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. The signal is output in higher quality from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks (see page

9).

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

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

Getting Started

White (L)

Red (R)

To FRONT IN jacks (L/R)

FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER

ANALOG

To SURROUND or REAR IN jacks (L/R)

CENTER

5.1CH OUT

2CH OUT

White (L)

Red (R)

OUT

DIGITAL(CD)

OPTICALCOAXIAL

i.LINK S200

To CENTER IN jack

AUDIO OUT

To SUB WOOFER IN jack

AC IN

Multi-channel amplifier, AV amplifier, etc.

Hooking Up the Audio Components

Getting Started

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) (supplied)

White (L)

Red (R)

Note

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

FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER

CENTER

5.1CH OUT

2CH OUT

White (L)

Red (R)

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OUT

DIGITAL(CD)

About the ANALOG 2CH OUT

When you play a conventional CD or a 2CH Super Audio CD, the stereo signal is sent to the FRONT, SURROUND, and CENTER/ SUB WOOFER D/A Converters, and each signal is combined after D/A conversion, then combined signal is output from the 2CH OUT jacks. Since each digital signal is converted to analog signal by three converters, this system offers a 3-times increase in signal, with only a 3-times incr ease in noise, for an inproved sugnal to noise ratio. Therefore, a high quality signal is output from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. During playback of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the signal conversion described above is not applied, and the same signal is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH FRONT L/R jacks and ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. (The downmixed signal of the Multichannel signal is not played back.)

AUDIO OUT

i.LINK S200

AC IN

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

ANALOG

Stereo amplifier, etc.

Connecting via i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUT jack

Connect SCD-XA9000ES to STR-DA9000ES/TADA9000ES with the supplied i.LINK connecting cord.

i.LINK connecting cord (supplied)

Notes

• i.LINK connections are only possible between this player and STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES. This player has some restrictions on i.LINK functions and may not operate properly if connected to components other than STR-DA9000ES/TADA9000ES.

• If a metal object should fall into the i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUT jack, short-circuiting may occur and damage the components.

• Be sure to insert the plug firmly to prevent malfunction.

• See page 32 for information about compatible signals.

• Some i.LINK components comply with copy protection technology and handle encrypted signals. This player complies with the DTLA copy protection technology (Revision 1.2).

• “i.LINK“ lights up in the display when this player is ready to output the audio signals from the i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUT jack.

Establishing a LINC

Before an audio signal can be transmitted between i.LINK components, a LINC (Logical INterface Connection) must first be established between the receiving component (of the audio signal) and the sending component. Establishing a LINC means establishing a logical path for the transmission of digital audio signals between the two components. Each logical path has an ID number. Since the component that sends an audio signal must output the signal to a path, and the component that receives the signal must input it from the same path, the path must be mutually known by both components. During the establishment of a LINC, the following communication occurs between the two i.LINK components.

Example

STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES establishes a LINC with SCDXA9000ES. 1 STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES sends a request and path

information to SCD-XA9000ES to establish a transmission path for the audio signal.

STR-DA9000ES

TA-DA9000ES

SCD-XA9000ES

2 SCD-XA9000ES responds to STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES,

agreeing to the establishment of a LINC. The digital audio signal transmission becomes possible only after the communication described above has occurred and a LINC has been established.

Getting Started

FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER

ANALOG

CENTER

5.1CH OUT

DIGITAL(CD)

2CH OUT

To i.LINK S200 AUDIO IN jack

OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

i.LINK S200

AC IN

STR-DA9000ES TA-DA9000ES

Hooking Up the Audio Components

Getting Started

Listening in high fidelity H.A.T.S. (High quality digital Audio Transmission System) function

When the H.A.T.S. function of STR-DA9000ES/TADA9000ES is “ON” digital audio signals are momentarily stored in a buffer, then read with exact timing before being converted to analog. This eliminates the jitter (timing lapses) that sometimes occur during digital signal transmission and greatly improves sound quality. When this function is turned on, “H.A.T.S.” lights up in the display of STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES whenever the digital audio signal is input to the receiver. When not using this function, set it to “OFF” on STR-DA9000ES/ TA-DA9000ES. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with STR-DA9000ES/TADA9000ES.

Notes

• Because of the way the H.A.T.S. function operates, a slight time lag is introduced between each operation (e.g., pressing play, stop, or pause) and its implementation. The duration of this time lag may be different for CD and Super Audio CD sources.

• The H.A.T.S. function works only with H.A.T.S. compatible components.

• The H.A.T.S. function works only when this player is selected as the input source by a single STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES. This is because the receiving component (STR-DA9000ES/TADA9000ES) controls the rate of digital audio signal transmission from the player. To insure proper signal transmission within the i.LINK configuration, only one component can receive the digital audio signals output from a source component.

i.LINK components complying with copyright protection incorporate digital data copy protection technology. One such technology is the DTLA (The Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator) recognized by the Copy Protection Technical Working Group. It may not be possible to make digital copies of copy restricted digital data (video/audio/data) using i.LINK signals between components that comply with the DTLA copy protection technology. In addition, it may not be possible to transfer digital data (video/audio/data) via i.LINK between i.LINK components which comply with DTLA copy protection and i.LINK components which do not.

• i.LINK is a designation referring to IEEE 1394-1995 and IEEE 1394a-2000. i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “TM” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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.

When the i.LINK indicator is lit

No signal is output from DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector.

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.

When the i.LINK indicator is lit

No signal is output from DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector.

Connecting the AC power cord

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

Note

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

About the AC power cord

The supplied AC power cord has a 3-pronged grounded plug. If you are using 3-pronged grounded mains, the plug can be inserted directly into the mains. However, if the socket is a 2pronged grounded mains, use the supplied plug adapter (North American model only) or a commercially available plug adapter.

3-pronged grounded mains

Note on the output jacks

This player is equipped with a Tri-Powered D/A Converter System and a Multi Channel Management function. The usable output settings differ depending on the mode you select as follows. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions.

Source Multi 2CH 5.1CH

Channel OUT OUT jack Manage- jacks jacks jacks ment

CD Not available

Super Audio CD Direct

a*1aa*

PHONES DIGITAL

(CD) OUT

Getting Started

2-pronged polarized mains

• When the width of the mains are a different size

Use the supplied plug adapter (North American model only).

3 to 2-prong polarized plug adapter

N pole

• When the width of the mains are the same size

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

If noise (hum) is produced

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

* Although the ground of the domestic mains is normally a

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

(2 channel) 2ch + SW

Super Audio CD Available for (Multi-channel) all playback modes

*1Output through the Tri-Powered D/A Converter. *2The same signal that is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT

FRONT L/R jacks is output.

*3Only when “D. OUTPUT” is set to “ON” (page 24).

aa a ×

a*2aa*

Note

Tri-Powered D/A Converter System works only for 2 channel signals from 2 CH OUT jacks.

When the i.LINK indicator is lit

• No signal is output from all the other jacks (ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks, ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks, PHONES jack, DIGITAL (CD) OUT jacks).

• The Multi Channel Management function does not work.

When you want to listen to the sound through headphones

when the i.LINK indicator is lit

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the amplifier, not on this player.

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 (16)

Press to turn on the player.

2 TIME/TEXT button (17)

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.

3 SACD/CD button (16)

Each time you press the button while playing back a hybrid disc, the layer to be played back switches between the HD (Super Audio CD) layer and the CD layer.

4 i.LINK button (16)

Each time you press the button, i.LINK function turns on or off.

i.LINK indicator (16)

Lights up when the i.LINK function is used.

5 Disc tray (16)

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

Location and Functions of Parts

POWER

PHONES

TIME/TEXT

PHONE LEVEL

MIN MAX

MULTI/2CH

SACD/CD

i.LINK

6 A OPEN/CLOSE button (16)

Press to open or close the disc tray.

7 N button (16)

Press to start play.

N indicator (16)

Lights up during playback.

8 X button (16)

Press to pause play.

X indicator (16)

Lights up during pause.

9 x button (16)

Press to stop play.

0 PHONES

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.

AMS

PUSH ENTER

qs MENU (15, 26–28)

Press to enter the menu. Press to exit from the menu and return to the normal display.

qd MULTI/2CH button (16)

Press to select the playback area when the 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD (page 15) is loaded.

qf Remote sensor qg Display window (17)

Shows various information.

qh . AMS > dial (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)

(20)

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

qa PHONE LEVEL

Adjust the headphones volume.

Rear Panel Parts Descriptions

Location and Functions of Parts

FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER

ANALOG

CENTER

5.1CH OUT

2CH OUT

OUT

DIGITAL(CD)

OPTICALCOAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

i.LINK S200

AC IN

1 ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (5)

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

2 DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector (8)

Connect to an audio component using the coaxial digital cable.

3 DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector (8)

Connect to an audio component using an optical digital cable.

4 i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUT jack (7)

Connect to STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES using the i.LINK connecting cord.

5 AC IN terminal (9)

Connect the AC power cord.

6 ANALOG 2CH OUT L/R jacks (6)

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

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.

When the i.LINK indicator is lit

No signal is output from all the other jacks (ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks, ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks, PHONES jack, DIGITAL (CD) OUT jacks).

Remote Parts Descriptions

1 CONTINUE button (22)

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

SHUFFLE button (22)

Press to select Shuffle Play.

PROGRAM button (23)

Press to select Program Play.

2 DISPLAY MODE button (18)

Press to turn the display information off or on.

3 TIME/TEXT button (17)

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.

4 Number buttons (20)

Press to enter the track numbers.

10 button (20)

Press to locate a track numbered over 10.

6 REPEAT button (21)

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

7 AyB button (22)

Press to select Repeat A-B Play.

8 H button (16)

Press to start play.

X button (16)

Press to pause play.

x button (16)

Press to stop play.

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

buttons (20)

Press to locate a specific track.

0 m/M buttons (20)

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

qs SACD/CD button (16)

Each time you press the button, ”SACD“ or ”CD“ appears in the display. Select the type of CD you want to play.

qd MULTI/2CH button (16)

Press to select the playback area when the 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD (page 15) is loaded.

qf ENTER button (27)

Press to decide the selection.

qg CLEAR button (23)

Press to delete a programed track number.

qh LEVEL ADJ button (27)

Press to adjust the output level balance for the Multichannel management function (page 25).

qj CHECK button (23)

Press to check the programed order.

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE SHUFFLE

DISPLAY/

MODE

TIME/TEXT

PROGRAM

SACD/CD

MULTI/2CH

123 456 78

>10 ENTER

REPEAT

10/0

CHECK

CLEAR

LEVEL

ADJ

Location and Functions of Parts

qa INDEX >/. buttons (20)

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 or MULTI/ 2CH (page 16).

Classification by the layer configuration

Super Audio CD (single layer disc)

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.

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

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

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.

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

CD layer

HD (Super Audio CD) layer

Selecting the default playback layer (HD or CD)

1 During stop mode, press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until “SACD/CD SEL” appears in

the display.

3 Press . AMS >.

The current playback layer appears.

4 Turn . AMS > to select desired playback layer,

then press . AMS >.

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.

Multi-channel playback area

Playing Discs

Selecting the default playback area (2 channel or multi-channel)

1 During stop mode, press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until “M/2CH SELECT” appears

in the display.

3 Press . AMS >.

The current playback area appears.

4 Turn . AMS > to select desired playback area,

then press . AMS >.

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.

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.

Multi-channel playback area

Playing a Disc

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

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.

5 Press N.

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

SACD/CDPOWER

i.LINK

With the label side up

A OPEN/CLOSE

.AMS>

Basic operations during play

To Press

Stop play x Pause play X Resume play after pausing X or N Locate a succeeding track Turn . AMS > clockwise Locate the beginning of the Turn . AMS >

current track or a preceding counterclockwise track

Eject the disc A OPEN/CLOSE

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 15)

Press SACD/CD repeatedly to light either the “SACD” or “CD.”

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

a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD (page 15)

Press MULTI/2CH repeatedly to light either the “MULTI CH” or “2 CH.”

Notes

• 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.

• When you change the playback area during the Program Play mode, the program is cleared.

• When you change the playback area, the playback starts from the beginning of the same track. However, the playback starts from the first track depending on the disc.

6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

To use the i.LINK function

You can output the sound through i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUT jack and enjoy the high quality sound. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the connected component.

Press i.LINK to turn on the i.LINK indicator.

To turn off the i.LINK function and listen to the analog sound, press i.LINK again to turn off the i.LINK indicator.

Note

If you press N while the connected component is not ready for the i.LINK function (ex., while “i.LINK Connecting” appears in the display of STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES), the sound at the beginning of the track may be dropped out.

When the i.LINK indicator is lit

• No signal is output from all the other jacks (ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks, ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks, PHONES jack, DIGITAL (CD) OUT jacks).

• The “D. FILTER”, “D. OUTPUT”, “2CH SPK MODE”, “MCH SPK MODE”, “LEVEL ADJUST” and “SPK DISTANCE” menu operations are not available.

Using the Display

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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

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DISPLAY MODE

TIME/TEXT

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

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Multi-channel Super Audio CD

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

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During playback of a 5.1 channel Super Audio CD

Conventional CD

MULTI 5 CH

SACD

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During playback of a 5 channel Super Audio CD

During playback of other Super Audio CDs or during stop mode

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MULTI CH

SACD

Playing Discs

Displaying information while the player is stopped

Press TIME/TEXT.

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

Total number of tracks

TRACK MIN SEC

10 45.28

Total playing time

MULTI CH

SACD

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SONYHITS

SACD

MULTI CH

TEXT

DISC

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SACD

MULTI CH

TEXT

TRACK MIN SEC

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SONY BAND

SACD

ART.

MULTI CH

TEXT

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Using the Display

Displaying information while the player is playing

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.

Playing Discs

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

Playing track number and remaining time of the current track

TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

11 1.57

Press TIME/TEXT

TRACK MIN SEC

1 -1.56

Press TIME/TEXT

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

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SACD

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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, “MULTI-TEXT” appears 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 19.

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in stop mode

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

Total remaining time on the disc

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

[MULTI] 5.1 CH

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.

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TRACK

MIN SEC

Press TIME/TEXT

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

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SACD

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Press TIME/TEXT

Artist name

Press TIME/TEXT

Total number of tracks and total playing time

Press TIME/ TEXT

Display information of a TEXT disc while playing a disc

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in other languages

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

TRACK

HITECHBLUES

Press TIME/TEXT

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

TRACK

[MULTI] 5.1 CH

Playing time of the current track

TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

111.56

Press TIME/TEXT

TEXT

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

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MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

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MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

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

1 Press MENU in stop mode. 2 Turn . AMS > until “LANGUAGE” appears in

the display.

3 Press . AMS >.

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 Turn . AMS > until the desired language

appears in the display.

5 Press . AMS >.

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

Playing Discs

Remaining time on the current track

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

TRACK MIN SEC

1 -1.57

TEXT

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Press TIME/TEXT

Remaining time on the disc

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

MIN SEC

-43.32

TEXT

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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.

Locating a Specific Track

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

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

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

Playing Discs

To locate

The next or succeeding tracks

The current or preceding tracks

A specific track directly

Locating a track directly by entering the track number Z

.AMS>

Number buttons

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You need to

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

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

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

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m/M

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INDEX

>/.

Locating a point while monitoring the sound (Search) Z

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) Z

Press and hold 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.

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.

Note

The default display reappears if you press >10 twice when the number of total tracks is less than 100.

Locating a point using the index function (Index Search) Z

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

What is an INDEX?

Some Super Audio CD 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).

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

1 Press ./> (or turn . AMS >) to select the

desired track in stop mode.

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.

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 22), or with Program Play to repeat all the tracks in a program (page 23). You can also repeat a specific track or portion within a track.

Playing Discs

TRACK MIN SEC

5 2.57

3 Press H.

Play will start at the time search.

MULTI 5.1CH

SACD

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REPEAT

AyB

Note

If you turn off the player or disconnect the mains lead, the player will store the last setting of repeat play (“Repeat All” 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.

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

Normal play (page 16) Shuffle Play (page 22) Program Play (page 23)

The player repeats

All the tracks in sequence All the tracks in random order All the tracks in the program in

sequence

To cancel Repeat All Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” goes off.

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