Sony SCD-XE670 Operating Instruction

4-235-007-11(4)

Super Audio CD
Player

Operating Instructions

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US

Mode d’emploi

SCD-XE670

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© 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

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.

This label is located on the LEFT exterior.

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-XE670
Serial No.

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 SCD­XE670.

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:

Z
z

Indicates that you can do the task using
the remote.

Indicates hints and tips for making the
task easier.

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.

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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 multi-channel 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 higher­quality sound reproduction.

Parts Identification

Front Panel ................................................ 4

Rear Panel ................................................. 4

Remote Control ......................................... 5

Getting Started

Checking the supplied accessories ............ 6

Inserting Batteries Into the Remote .......... 6

Hooking Up the System ............................ 6

Playing CDs

Compatible Disc Types ............................. 9

Playing a Disc ......................................... 10

Using the Display .................................... 11

Locating a Specific Track ....................... 14

Locating a Particular Point in a Track .... 15

Playing Tracks Repeatedly...................... 16

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle

Play).................................................. 17

Creating Your Own Program

(Program Play) ................................. 18

Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio

CD (Multi-channel management

function) ........................................... 19

Additional Information

Precautions .............................................. 23

Notes on Discs ........................................ 24

Troubleshooting ...................................... 25

Specifications .......................................... 25

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Others

• A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track
numbers. This feature applies to SCD­XE670.

• The supplied remote is capable of controlling
both the SCD-XE670 and a conventional
Sony CD player.

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Parts Identification

The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front Panel

CHECK qg (18)
CLEAR qh (18)
Disc tray 6 (10)
Display w; (11)
MENU qj (10, 20)
MULTI/2CH qk (9, 11)
Multi-Channel indicator 7
PHONE LEVEL qf (25)

Rear Panel

ANALOG 2CH OUT L/R jacks 1 (8)
ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks 2 (6)

DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL jack 3 (8)
Mains lead 4 (8)

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PHONES jack qd
PLAY MODE 2 (17, 18)
POWER 1 (10)
Remote sensor ql (6)
REPEAT 3 (16)
SACD/CD 5 (9, 11)
TIME/TEXT 4 (11)

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

lAMSL dial qs (10, 11, 14,

15, 19, 20)

A OPEN/CLOSE 8 (10, 18)
H 9 (10, 15, 16, 17, 18)
X 0 (11)
x qa (11, 16, 19)
m/M wa (15)

Remote Control

Parts Identification

AyB 8 (16)
AMS ./> qa (14, 15, 17,

22)
CHECK 9 (18)
CLEAR qk (18)
CONTINUE 2 (17, 18)
DISPLAY MODE 3 (12)
ENTER qj (22)
INDEX >/. qd (15)

LEVEL ADJ ql (22)
MULTI/2CH qh (9, 11)
Number buttons 5 (14, 18)
PROGRAM qf (18)
REPEAT 7 (16)
SACD/CD qg (9, 11)
SHUFFLE 1 (17)
TIME/TEXT 4 (11)

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

>10 6 (14, 18)

H w; (10, 15, 16, 17, 18)
X 0 (11)
x wa (11, 16, 19)
m/M qs (15)

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Getting Started

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)

• Remote commander RM-SX700 (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

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 System

Inserting Batteries Into
the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied
remote.

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching
the + and – on the batteries to the diagram
inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in
and down until the positive (+) end clicks into
position.

When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor

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.

on the player.

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 color­coded 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).

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To FRONT IN
(L/R) jacks

To SURROUND or
REAR IN (L/R) jacks

To SUB WOOFER IN
jack

To CENTER IN jack

Notes

• When you make the Multi-channel connection,
connect the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks also using
another audio connecting cord 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 some types of Super Audio CD disc, such
as 5CH, 4CH, and 3CH. 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
disc.

Getting Started

FRONT or SURR connection

Audio connecting cords (Red and White) (supplied)

White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

White (L)

CENTER or SUB WOOFER
connection

Audio connecting cords (Black) (supplied)

BlackBlack

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Hooking Up the System (continued)

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 color­coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left)
to white and red (right) to red.

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 OPTICAL
connector. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be
output through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL
connector.

Connecting the AC power
cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

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

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

White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

* If you do not make the ANALOG 5.1 CH

connection (page 6), you can use the supplied audio
connecting cable for the ANALOG 2CH
connection.

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White (L)

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 11).

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

HD (Super Audio 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.

CD layer

HD (Super Audio CD)
layer

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
multi-channel playback mode automatically.

Multi-channel playback
area

Getting Started

Playing discs

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

continued

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Compatible Disc Types (continued)

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 Turn lAMSL until “M/2CH

SELECT” appears in the display.

3 Press lAMSL.

The current playback area appears.

4 Turn lAMSL to select desired

playback area, then press
lAMSL.

Incompatible Discs

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

• CD-ROM

• DVD, etc.

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

1 Turn on the amplifier. Turn down the

volume level to the lowest.

2 Select the player position using the

input selector on the amplifier.

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

tray, and place a disc on the tray.

With the label side up

5 Press SACD/CD to select the SACD or

CD.

Each time you press the button, the SACD
or CD appears alternately in the display.
Select the type of disc on the tray. For
details, see page 9.

6 Press H.

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 H.

7 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

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Basic operations during play

To Press

Stop play x
Pause play X
Resume play after X or H

pausing
Locate a succeeding Turn lAMSL

track clockwise
Locate the beginning Turn lAMSL

of the current track counterclockwise
or a preceding track

Eject the disc A OPEN/CLOSE

z 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.

z To select a layer you want to listen to
when playing a hybrid disc (page 9)

After you stop play using x, press SACD/CD
repeatedly to light either the “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 10)

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

Using the Display

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.

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

Multi-channel Super Audio CD

or

12345
678910

During
playback a 5
channel Super
Audio CD

MULTI 5 CH

SACD

or

During
playback
other Super
Audio CDs or
during stop
mode

MULTI CH

SACD

12345
678910

MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

12345
678910

During
playback a 5.1
channel Super
Audio CD

Conventional CD

CD

12345
678910

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

12345
678910

MULTI CH

SACD

continued

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Using the Display (continued)

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

TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

11.57

Press TIME/TEXT

Playing track number and remaining time of the
current track

TRACK MIN SEC

1 -1.56

Press TIME/TEXT

Total remaining time on the disc

MIN SEC

-43.32

Press TIME/TEXT

MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

12345
678910

MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

12345
678910

MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

12345
678910

Turning off the information in
the display

Each time you press DISPLAY MODE on the
remote while playing a disc, the display turns
off and on alternately.

Even when the display is turned off, the display
turns on if you pause or stop play. When you
resume play, the display turns off again.

Before you start playing, when you press
DISPLAY MODE to turn off the display,
“Display Off” appears, and when you press the
button to turn on the display, “Display On”
appears.

Displaying the information of
a TEXT disc

TEXT discs contain information, such as the
disc name or artist name, as well as the audio
signals. This player can display the disc name,
artist name, and current track name as TEXT
information.
When the player detects a TEXT disc, “TEXT”
appears in the display. If your TEXT disc has
several languages, “TEXT” and “MULTI”
appear in the display. When you want to check
the information in another language, see
“Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in
other languages” on page 14.

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

TRACK

[MULTI] 5.1 CH

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MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

12345
678910

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

DISC

SONYHITS

Press TIME/TEXT

Artist name

ART.

SONY BAND

Press TIME/TEXT

Total number of tracks and total playing time

TRACK MIN SEC

10 45.28

MULTI CH

SACD

TEXT

12345
678910

MULTI CH

SACD

TEXT

12345
678910

MULTI CH

SACD

TEXT

12345
678910

Press TIME/TEXT

Display information of a TEXT
disc while playing a disc

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

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

TEXT

TEXT

MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

12345
678910

MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

12345
678910

MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

12345
678910

Playing discs

Remaining time on the current track

TRACK MIN SEC

1 -1.57

Press TIME/TEXT

Remaining time on the disc

MIN SEC

-43.32

MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

TEXT

12345
678910

MULTI 5.1 CH

SACD

TEXT

12345
678910

Press TIME/TEXT

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Using the Display (continued)

Locating a Specific Track

Notes

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

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

Displaying the information of
a TEXT disc in other
languages

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 Turn lAMSL until “LANGUAGE”

appears in the display.

3 Press lAMSL.

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 lAMSL until the desired

language appears in the display.

5 Press lAMSL.

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

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

T o locate

The next or
succeeding
tracks

The current
or preceding
tracks

A specific
track directly

Y ou need to

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

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

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

Locating a track directly by
entering the track number Z

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

z To enter a track number over 11

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.

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Locating a Particular
Point in a Track

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

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 (High­Speed 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.

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

1 Press ./> (or turn lAMSL)

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.

MULTI 5.1 CH

TRACK MIN SEC

5 2.57

SACD

12345
678910

3 Press H.

Play will start at the time search.

Playing discs

Locating a point using the
index function (Index Search)

Z

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

z What is an INDEX?

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

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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 17), or with Program Play to repeat
all the tracks in a program (page 18). You can
also repeat a specific track or portion within a
track.

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 10)

Shuffle Play
(page 17)

Program Play
(page 18)

The player repeats

All the tracks in sequence

All the tracks in random
order

All the tracks in the program
in sequence

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.

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

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

1 While the player is playing, press

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

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

2 Continue playing the track (or press

M) to locate the ending point (point
B), then press AyB.

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

To stop Repeat A-B Play and resume
normal play

Press REPEAT or x.

To stop Repeat All Play

Press x.

To resume normal play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT”
goes off.

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z You can set a new starting point and
ending point during Repeat A-B Play

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

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

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

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

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

Playing Tracks in Random
Order (Shuffle Play)

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

1 Press SHUFFLE on the remote in stop

mode.

When you operate on the player, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”
appears in the display.

2 Press H.

Shuffle Play starts.
“;” appears while the player is “shuffling”

the tracks. The player will stop after playing
all the tracks once.

To resume normal play

Press CONTINUE on the remote.
When you operate on the player, press PLAY

MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”
disappears from the display.

z You can locate tracks during Shuffle
Play

Press ./>.

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

Playing discs

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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 (or 999 min. 59 sec.

in total program time)

1 Press PROGRAM on the remote in stop

mode.

“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
When you operate on the player, press

PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

2 Press the number buttons to enter the

track number.

If you entered the wrong track number

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

To select a track number over 11

Press >10 (page 14).

When you operate on the player, turn
lAMSL until the track you want
appears and push lAMSL to select
the track.

3 Repeat step 2 to enter other tracks.

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

4 Press H.

Program Play starts.

To resume normal play

Press CONTINUE on the remote.
When you operate on the player, press PLAY

MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”
disappears from the display.

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.

Note

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

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.

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Changing the contents of the
program

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

Listening to a Multi­channel Super Audio CD
(Multi-channel

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:

1Press CHECK repeatedly

until the track number you
want to erase appears.

2Press CLEAR.
Press CLEAR.

Each time you press the button,
the last track of the program is
erased.

Press ./> on the remote
to select the track you want to
add, then press PROGRAM on
the remote. When using the
remote, press the number
button of the track to be added.
When you operate on the
player, turn lAMSL
until the track number you want
to add appears, then push
lAMSL.

Hold down CLEAR or x (for
about 2 seconds) until ”Prog
CLEAR“ appears in the
display.

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

LR

L

Sub woofer

Surround speakers

Center speaker

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 Multi­channel playback mode).

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.

R

R

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Listening to a Multi-channel Super
Audio CD (continued)

Selecting 2 channel playback
mode

1 Press MENU.
2 Turn lAMSL until “2CH SPK

MODE” appears in the display.

3 Press lAMSL.

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 Turn lAMSL until desired mode

appears in the display.

5 Press lAMSL.

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.

Selecting Multi-channel
playback mode

1 Press MENU.
2 Turn lAMSL until “MCH SPK

MODE” appears in the display.

3 Press lAMSL.

The playback mode appears in the display.

Playback
mode

MCH Direct

5 – Large + SW
5 – Large
5 – Small + SW
FRT – Large +SW
FRT – Large
No – CNTR + SW
No – CNTR

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

Surround

speakers

Each signal outputs directly
from each speaker.

Large
Large
Small
Small
Small
Large
Large

woofer

Large
Large
Small
Small
Small

––
––

Sub

a

––

a

a

––

a

––

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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 Turn lAMSL until desired mode

appears in the display.

5 Press lAMSL.

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 21 or
Step 2 in “Adjusting the output level from
the remote” on page 22.

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 woofer 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 Multi­channel 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 Turn lAMSL until “LEVEL

ADJUST” appears in the display.

3 Press lAMSL.

During playback, go to Step 6.

4 Turn lAMSL until “TONE ON”

appears in the display.

5 Press lAMSL.

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

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Listening to a Multi-channel Super
Audio CD (continued)

6 Turn lAMSL 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 20), “SW
BALANCE” does not appear. Similarly, “CNTR
BALANCE” or “SURR BALANCE” does not
appear when you set the corresponding speaker to
“––.”

7 Press lAMSL.

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.

MULTI CH

DISC

FRT:_____:SURR

SACD

12345
678910

8 Turn lAMSL to adjust the output

level.

MULTI CH

DISC

FRT:_____:SURR

SACD

12345
678910

9 Press lAMSL.

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.

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 20), “SW
BALANCE” does not appear. Similarly, “CNTR
BALANCE” or “SURR BALANCE” does not
appear when you set the corresponding speaker to
“––.”

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.

MULTI CH

DISC

FRT:_____:SURR

SACD

12345
678910

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6 Press ./> repeatedly to adjust the

output level.

MULTI CH

DISC

FRT:_____:SURR

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.

Additional Information

Precautions

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.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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.

Playing discs

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.

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Precautions (continued)

Notes on Discs

On adjusting the volume

• Do not turn up the volume too much while listening
to a portion with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level portion is played.

On inserting a disc

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

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.

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.

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• 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
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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
OPTICAL connector.

• The audio signals of the super audio CD cannot
be output from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT
OPTICAL connector.

The disc does not play.

• There is no disc inside the player.

• The disc is placed upside down on the tray.

• Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side

up.

• The disc is placed at an angle. Reload the disc.

• Clean the disc (see page 24).

• 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 10).

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.

There is no sound from the SUB WOOFER jack.

• Select the playback mode so that the Sub woofer
is set to “a” (page 20).

• 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 Multi­channel playback mode (page 21).

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

Wave
length:
660 nm

32 ohms

General

Laser: Semiconductor laser

(SACD: λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 780 nm)

Emission duration: continuous
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 26 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) 430 × 95 × 285 mm
(w/h/d) (17 x 3 3/4 x 11 1/4 in.)

Mass (approx.) 3.9 kg (9 lbs 5 oz)

incl. projecting parts

Supplied accessories

See page 6.

Additional Information

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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