Sony SCD-XA9000ES Operating Instruction

Super Audio CD

S200

Player

4-249-411-11(1)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

SCD-XA9000ES

 2003 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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 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)

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, SUBWOOFER) 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 three-fold improvement in signal quality and a root three-fold noise ratio, the result is an improved signal 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, the H.A.T.S. indicator on the front panel of STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES lights up whenever the digital audio signal is input to the receiver. When not using this function, set it to “OFF” on STRDA9000ES/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 lights up

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 lights up

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.

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 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 Management jacks jacks jacks

—*

Super Audio CD Direct

aa*

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.

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 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 (Multi-channel)

—*

aaa ×

aa*

*1Not available for CDs or Super Audio CDs. *2Output through the Tri-Powered D/A Converter. *3The same signal that is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT

FRONT L/R jacks is output.

*4Only when “D. OUTPUT” is set to “ON” (page 24).

Note

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

When the i.LINK indicator lights up

• 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 lights up

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, the signal output switches between the i.LINK jack and the analog jacks.

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.

8 X button (16)

Press to pause play.

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.

qa PHONE LEVEL

Adjust the headphones volume.

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.

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