SCDXA9000ES - Cd player/recorder SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SCDXA9000ES SONY

Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony SuperAudio CD Player. Before operating theunit, please read this manual thoroughlyand retain it for future reference. About This Manual The instructions in this manual is for SCD-XA9000ES. Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe thecontrols on the player.You can also use the controls on theremote if they have the same or similarnames as those on the player.• The following icons are used in thismanual:Indicates that you can do thetask using the remote.Indicates hints and tips formaking the task easier.

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 ventilationof the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t placelighted candles on the apparatus.To prevent fire or shock hazard, do notplace objects filled with liquids, such asvases, on the apparatus.This apparatus has to be connected to amains socket outlet with a protectiveearthing connection.This appliance isclassified as aCLASS 1 LASERproduct. Thismarking is locatedon the rear exterior. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are locatedon the rear of the unit.Record the serial number in the spaceprovided below. Refer to them wheneveryou call upon your Sony dealer regardingthis product.Model No. SCD-XA9000ESSerial No. _________________________ CAUTION The use of optical instruments with thisproduct will increase eye hazard. For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complieswith Canadian ICES-003. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TOWIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.Don’t throw away thebattery with general housewaste, dispose of itcorrectly as chemical waste.– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.– Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes ormodification not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operatethis equipment.This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of electric shock to persons.This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance. For the customers in the United States WARNING This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:3

Features About the Super Audio CD• Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio discstandard where music is recorded in the DSD (DirectStream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recordedin the PCM format). The DSD format, using a samplingfrequency 64 times higher than that of a conventionalCD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a widefrequency range and a wide dynamic range across theaudible frequency range, and so provides musicreproduction extremely faithful to the original sound.• The Super Audio CD has two types; a 2 channel stereodisc and a Multi-channel disc which holds up to 6independent channels. The multi-channel characteristicof the Super Audio CD features a speaker allocationsystem basically similar to the 5.1 channel output ofcurrent AV systems.Features of the playerThis player is designed to play back 2-channel and multi-channel Super Audio CDs, and conventional CDs, andprovides the following features:• Mounted with a Discrete Dual Laser Optical Pickup,capable of reading a Super Audio CD or conventionalCD depending on the exclusive wavelength.• Quicker track access performance enabled by anadvanced servo mechanism.•A Multi-Channel Management function that allows youto adjust the multi-channel playback environmentaccording to the allocation and size of your speakers.•A Super Audio D/A Converter and Direct Digital SyncSystem, which allows higher-quality soundreproduction.• An i.LINK digital transmission system that provideshigher quality sound and lets you make connectionswith just 1 i.LINK cord instead of 6 pin cords.• This player complies with DTLA copy protectiontechnology (Revision 1.2).Others•A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track/indexnumbers. This feature applies to SCD-XA9000ES.• The supplied remote is capable of controlling both theSCD-XA9000ES and a conventional Sony CD player.

Getting Started 4 Before You Start the Hooking Up 4Hooking Up the Audio Components 5 Location and Functions of Parts 10 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 10Rear Panel Parts Descriptions 12Remote Parts Descriptions 13 Playing Discs 14 Compatible Disc Types 14Playing a Disc 16Using the Display 17Locating a Specific Track 20Locating a Particular Point in a Track 20Playing Tracks Repeatedly 21Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 22Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 23Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital FilterFunction) 24Setting the DIGITAL OUT on/off 24Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio CD(Multi-channel management function) 25 Additional Information 29 Precautions 29Notes on Discs 30Troubleshooting 31Display Messages 32Specifications 32Index 344

Getting 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. Before You Start Hooking

Checking the supplied accessoriesThis 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 remoteInsert two size AA (R6) batteries into the batterycompartment with the + and – correctly oriented to themarkings. When using the remote, point it at the remotesensor on the player. When to replace the batteriesUnder normal conditions, the batteries should last for about sixmonths. When the remote no longer operates the player, replaceboth 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 lightingapparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended periodof time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage frombattery leakage and corrosion.5

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OUT OPTICALCOAXIALCENTERFRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFERDIGITAL(CD)AC INAUDIO OUTi.LINK S200 Hooking Up the Audio Components White (L)Red (R)White (L)Red (R) 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 theANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (FRONT L/R, SURR L/R, CENTER,SUB WOOFER) to the corresponding jacks on your amplifier. ForFRONT or SURR connection, use the connecting cords (Red andWhite jacks) and be sure to match the color-coded pin to theappropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red. ForCENTER and SUB WOOFER connection, use the connectingcords (Black). FRONT or SURR connection Audio connecting cords (Red and White) (supplied)BlackBlack CENTER or SUB WOOFER connection Audio connecting cords (Black) (supplied) Notes

• Even when you make Multi-channel connections, be sure toalso connect the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks using another audioconnecting cord so that you can play CDs (or SACDs) whenyou set the input selector of your amplifier to CD (or SACD)input .• During playback of a conventional CD or a 2CH Super AudioCD, same signal is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH FRONTL/R jacks and ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. The signal is outputin higher quality from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks (see page 9).
• During playback of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the samesignal is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH FRONT L/R jacksand ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. (The downmixed signal of theMulti-channel siginal is not played back.)• There are 5CH, 4CH, and 3CH Super Audio CD. When youplay these disc, the signal is not output from all of theANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks. For details of the playback, see thecover or instructions of the Super Audio CD.To FRONT INjacks (L/R)To SURROUND orREAR IN jacks (L/R)To CENTER IN jack To SUB WOOFERIN jackMulti-channel amplifier,AV amplifier, etc.6

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OUT OPTICALCOAXIALCENTERFRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFERDIGITAL(CD)AC INAUDIO OUTi.LINK S200 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) White (L) Red (R) To CD (SACD) IN jacks (L/R) Stereo amplifier, etc. Hooking Up the Audio Components 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 Multi- channel signal is not played back.) 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 Multi- channel signal is not played back.)7

Getting Started Connecting via i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUT jack Connect SCD-XA9000ES to STR-DA9000ES/TA- DA9000ES with the supplied i.LINK connecting cord. i.LINK connecting cord (supplied) Notes

• i.LINK connections are only possible between this player andSTR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES. This player has somerestrictions on i.LINK functions and may not operate properlyif connected to components other than STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES.• If a metal object should fall into the i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUTjack, 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 protectiontechnology and handle encrypted signals. This player complieswith the DTLA copy protection technology (Revision 1.2).• “i.LINK“ lights up in the display when this player is ready tooutput the audio signals from the i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUTjack. 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 SCD-XA9000ES.1 STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES sends a request and pathinformation to SCD-XA9000ES to establish a transmissionpath for the audio signal.2 SCD-XA9000ES responds to STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES,agreeing to the establishment of a LINC.The digital audio signal transmission becomes possible onlyafter the communication described above has occurred and aLINC has been established.

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/TA- DA9000ES 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/TA- DA9000ES. Notes

• Because of the way the H.A.T.S. function operates, a slight timelag is introduced between each operation (e.g., pressing play,stop, or pause) and its implementation. The duration of thistime lag may be different for CD and Super Audio CD sources.• The H.A.T.S. function works only with H.A.T.S. compatiblecomponents.• The H.A.T.S. function works only when this player is selectedas the input source by a single STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES.This is because the receiving component (STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES) controls the rate of digital audio signaltransmission from the player. To insure proper signaltransmission within the i.LINK configuration, only onecomponent can receive the digital audio signals output from asource component. Copyright 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 IEEE1394a-2000. i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “ ” are trademarks ofSony Corporation. Connecting via DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connectingthe optical digital cable to the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICALconnector, take the cap off the connectors and push the cableplugs 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 fromthe DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. Those of the Super AudioCD cannot be output through DIGITAL (CD) OUT. When the i.LINK indicator is lit No signal is output from DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICALconnector. Connecting via DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector Use a coaxial digital cable to connect the audio componentsequipped with coaxial digital input connectors.Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Note Only the audio signals of conventional CDs can be output fromthe DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. Those of the Super AudioCD cannot be output through DIGITAL (CD) OUT. When the i.LINK indicator is lit No signal is output from DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIALconnector. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal onthe player and to the mains. Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged fromthe wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. Hooking Up the Audio Components9

Getting Started About the AC power cord The supplied AC power cord has a 3-pronged grounded plug. Ifyou are using 3-pronged grounded mains, the plug can beinserted directly into the mains. However, if the socket is a 2-pronged grounded mains, use the supplied plug adapter (NorthAmerican model only) or a commercially available plug adapter. 3-pronged grounded mains 2-pronged polarized mains

• When the width of the mains are a different size Use the supplied plug adapter (North American model only).

• When the width of the mains are the same size Use a commercially available plug adapter. In this case, youcan check the polarity of the mains with a commerciallyavailable spark-testing screwdriver. It is the pronged groundthat does not light the neon grow lamp even if you insert thespark-testing screwdriver into the mains. Insert the blades sothat 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 theground circuit.* In this case, use the supplied plug adapter(North American model only) and be careful not to connect theground lead to anything.* Although the ground of the domestic mains is normally asafety ground, a few electrical potential differences may beproduced, depending on the mains. Therefore, use of thesupplied 3-pronged mains lead may lessen the quality of theaudio signal or may produce humming noise.3 to 2-prong polarizedplug adapterN pole Note on the output jacks This player is equipped with a Tri-Powered D/A ConverterSystem and a Multi Channel Management function. The usableoutput settings differ depending on the mode you select asfollows. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions. Source Multi 2CH 5.1CH PHONES DIGITAL Channel OUT OUT jack (CD) OUT Manage- jacks jacks jacks ment CD Not availablea* aa*

(Multi-channel) all playback modes

Output through the Tri-Powered D/A Converter.

The same signal that is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH OUTFRONT L/R jacks is output.

Only when “D. OUTPUT” is set to “ON” (page 24). Note Tri-Powered D/A Converter System works only for 2 channelsignals from 2 CH OUT jacks. When the i.LINK indicator is lit

• No signal is output from all the other jacks (ANALOG 2CHOUT 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.10

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.11

Location and Functions of Parts 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. qa PHONE LEVEL Adjust the headphones volume. 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. PHONES PHONE LEVEL

Location and Functions of Parts Rear Panel Parts Descriptions 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). ANALOG

Location and Functions of Parts Remote Parts Descriptions

ADJ CHECK 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. qa INDEX >/. buttons (20) Press to locate a specific point marked with an index signal when you play a disc that has index signals. 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 Multi- channel management function (page 25). qj CHECK button (23) Press to check the programed order.14

Compatible Disc Types You can play the following discs with this player.Depending on the type of disc to be played, select theappropriate 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 SuperAudio CD playback mode automatically.Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)This disc consists of dual HD layers and is capable ofextended play over long periods.When you play this disc, the player is set to the SuperAudio CD playback mode automatically.Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers onone side only, it is not necessary to turn the disc over.Conventional CDThis disc is the standard format.When you play this disc, the player is set to theConventional CD playback mode automatically.HD (Super Audio CD)layerHD (Super Audio CD)layerHD (Super Audio CD)layerCD layer Playing Discs This chapter explains the various ways to play discs.Playing Discs

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. 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 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. 2 channel playback area Multi-channel playback area 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. 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.

Playing a Disc The operations for normal play and the basic operationsduring 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. 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. 6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

With the label side upBasic operations during playTo PressStop play xPause play XResume 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 counterclockwisetrackEject the disc A OPEN/CLOSE If you turn on the player when a disc is already loadedPlayback starts automatically. If you connect a commerciallyavailable timer, you can set it to start playing the disc at any timeyou want. To select a layer you want to listen to when playing a hybriddisc (page 15)Press SACD/CD repeatedly to light either the “SACD” or “CD.” To select a playback area you want to listen to when playinga 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 startingfrom the lowest level. The output from this unit may containband width that are out of the normal listening range. This maycause damage to the speakers or ears.• When you change the playback area during the Program Playmode, the program is cleared.• When you change the playback area, the playback starts fromthe beginning of the same track. However, the playback startsfrom the first track depending on the disc. To use the i.LINK function You can output the sound through i.LINK S200 AUDIOOUT jack and enjoy the high quality sound. Refer to theOperating Instructions supplied with the connectedcomponent.Press i.LINK to turn on the i.LINK indicator.To turn off the i.LINK function and listen to the analogsound, press i.LINK again to turn off the i.LINK indicator. Note If you press N while the connected component is not ready forthe i.LINK function (ex., while “i.LINK Connecting” appears inthe display of STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES), the sound at thebeginning of the track may be dropped out.When the i.LINK indicator is lit• No signal is output from all the other jacks (ANALOG 2CHOUT jacks, ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks, PHONES jack,DIGITAL (CD) OUT jacks).• The “D. FILTER”, “D. OUTPUT”, “2CH SPK MODE”, “MCHSPK MODE”, “LEVEL ADJUST” and “SPK DISTANCE” menuoperations are not available. .AMS>

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 Multi-channel Super Audio CD Conventional CD

SACD MULTI CH12345678910During playbackof a 5.1 channelSuper Audio CDDuring playbackof a 5 channelSuper Audio CDDuringplayback ofother SuperAudio CDs orduring stop mode Displaying information while the player is stopped Press TIME/TEXT. The display shows the total number of tracks and total playing time. Total playing timeTotal number of tracks

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. 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. Playing track number and elapsed playing time of the current track (default display) Press TIME/TEXT Playing track number and remaining time of the current track Total remaining time on the disc Press TIME/TEXT Press TIME/TEXT Channel information (appears only when the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD) Using the Display 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 Artist name Total number of tracks and total playing time Press TIME/TEXT Press TIME/TEXT Press TIME/ TEXTPlaying Discs

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 Notes• The display may not show all the characters, depending on thedisc.• This player can display only the disc name, artist name, andtrack names from TEXT discs. Other information cannot bedisplayed.Remaining time on the current trackRemaining time on the discPlaying time of the current trackTrack titlePress TIME/TEXTPress TIME/TEXTPressTIME/ TEXT Press TIME/TEXTChannel information (appears only when the playerdetects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD) 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, “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. HITECHBLUES SACD MULTI 5.1CH TEXT TRACK

Locating a Particular Point in a Track You can locate a particular point in a track during play orplay pause. Locating a point while monitoring the sound (Search) Z Press and hold m/M during play.You will hear intermittent playback as the disc goesforward 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 displayThe disc has reached its end. Press . or m to go back. Note Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short formonitoring. In this case, the player may not search correctly. 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 indexmarking system which divides tracks or discs into smallersegments. This is especially useful when you want to locate acertain point within a long track (in classical music for example).The index search function works only when you use acommercially available indexed discs (usually indicated on thelabel). Locating a Specific Track During stop or play mode, you can locate any track to beplayed..AMS>To locateThe next orsucceeding tracksThe current orpreceding tracksA specific track directlyYou need toTurn . AMS > clockwise untilyou find the track. When using theremote, press > repeatedly until youfind the track.Turn . AMS > counterclockwiseuntil you find the track. When using theremote, press . repeatedly until youfind the track.Turn . AMS > until you find thetrack number you want. When usingthe remote, press . or >repeatedly until you find the track. Locating a track directly by entering the track number Z Press the number button(s) to enter the track number. To enter a track number over 11 Z 1 Press >10. 2 Enter the corresponding digits. To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.Examples:•To play track number 30, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.•To play track number 100, press >10 twice, then 1, and 10/0twice. Note The default display reappears if you press >10 twice when thenumber of total tracks is less than 100..AMS>Numberbuttons./>>10./>m/MINDEX>/. HPlaying Discs

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

The player repeats All the tracks in sequenceAll the tracks in random orderAll the tracks in the program insequence 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. Note If you turn off the player or disconnect the mains lead, the playerwill store the last setting of repeat play (“Repeat All” or “Repeat1”) 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 offthe 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) To cancel Repeat All Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” goes off.

Repeating the current track(Repeat 1 Play)While the track you want to repeat is being played,press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears inthe display.Repeat 1 Play starts.To cancel Repeat 1 PlayPress REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” goes off.Repeating a specific portion within atrack (Repeat A-B Play)You can specify one portion within a track to be playedrepeatedly. Note that the portion that you specify must bewithin 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 playedrepeatedly.“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 cancel Repeat A-B PlayPress REPEAT. You can set a new starting point and ending point duringRepeat A-B PlayYou can change the current ending point to a new starting point,then specify a new ending point to repeat another portion rightafter the current portion.1 During Repeat A-B Play, press AyB.The current ending point changes to the new starting point(point A).“REPEAT” lights up and “A” flashes in the display. 2 Locate the new ending point (point B) and press AyB. “REPEAT A-B” lights up and the player starts to repeat thenewly specified portion.When you want to restart from the starting point A, press Hduring AyB repeat.Playing Tracks Repeatedly Z Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z When you select Shuffle Play, the player plays all thetracks on the disc in random order. 1 Press SHUFFLE in stop mode. 2 Press H. Shuffle Play starts.“;” appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks.The player will stop after playing all the tracks once.To resume normal playPress CONTINUE. You can locate tracks during Shuffle PlayPress ./>. Press > to locate the next track or press . to locate the beginning of the current track. The player does not go back totracks which have already been played. Note When you change the playback area (2 channel/multi channel) orlayer (CD/HD) of the Super Audio CD (page 15), Shuffle Playsetting is cleared. CONTINUE SHUFFLE./>Playing Discs

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Z You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify theplayback order in a program containing up to 32 tracks(or 999 min. 59 sec. in total program time). 1 Press PROGRAM in stop mode. “Program” appears in the display. 2 Press the number buttons to enter the track number.If you entered the wrong track numberPress CLEAR to erase the track number and reenterthe correct track number using the number buttons.To select a track number over 11Press >10 (page 20). 3 Repeat step 2 to enter other tracks. Each time you enter a track number, the totalprogram time appears in the display. 4 Press H. Program Play starts.To resume normal playPress CONTINUE. The program remains even after Program Play endsPress 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, pressA OPEN/CLOSE, or change the playback area (2 channel/mulch channel) or layer (CD/HD) of the Super Audio CD (page15), the program will be erased.Checking the contents of the programBefore you start playing or while the player is playing,press CHECK.Each time you press the button, the track numbers willappear in the display in the programed order.When you press CHECK while the player is playing, thetrack number appears from the next track numbers of thecurrent playing track number.Changing the contents of the programYou can change the contents of the program in stop mode. Erase a trackErase from the lasttrack in the programAdd a track to theend of the programErase all tracksDo the following:1 Press CHECK repeatedly until the tracknumber you want to erase appears.2 Press CLEAR.Press CLEAR.Each time you press the button, the lasttrack of the program is erased.Press ./> to select the track you wantto add, then press PROGRAM. When usingthe remote, press the number button of thetrack to be added.Hold down CLEAR or x (for about 2seconds) until ”Prog CLEAR“ appears inthe display.CLEARCONTINUENumberbuttons >10PROGRAMCHECK./>Playing Discs

Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter Function) This player is equipped with a digital filter that eliminates noise generated during sampling. By selecting type of filters, you can adjust the sound quality. You can select “STANDARD” or “OPTION.” (The default setting is “STANDARD.”) When the i.LINK indicator is litThis function is not available. 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until “D. FILTER” appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. 4 Turn . AMS > until desired filter name (“STANDARD” or “OPTION”) appears in the display. 5 Press . AMS >. When you select “OPTION,” “FILTER” appears in the display. Characteristics of each digital filter STANDARD Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling. OPTION Provides smooth and powerful sound with clear image position. Notes• Digital filters are effective only when you play a conventionalCD. You cannot select the digital filter when you play a SuperAudio CD.• According to the disc or connected equipment, there may be nonoticeable effect after switching the filter..AMS> MENU Setting the DIGITAL OUT on/ off You can set the digital out mode to on (the digital signals can be output) or off (the digital signals cannot be output). When you use the DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connecter, set the digital mode to on (“D.OUT ON”). (The default setting is ”D.OUT ON.”) When the i.LINK indicator is litThis function is not available. 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until “D. OUTPUT” appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. 4 Turn . AMS > until desired digital mode (“D.OUT ON” or “D.OUT OFF”) appears in the display. 5 Press . AMS >. Note When you play a Super Audio CD, this function does not workand no signal is output from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. MENU .AMS>Playing Discs

MENU ENTERLEVEL ADJ./> Listening to a Multi- channel Super Audio CD (Multi-channel management function) This player is equipped with a Multi-channelmanagement function that sets the playback mode of theSuper Audio CD by the DSD-DSP (built into the player)according to the layout or size of your speaker.When the i.LINK indicator is litThis function is not available.Example of the speaker layoutSurround speakersCenter speaker Sub wooferFront speakers

Selecting 2 channel playback mode 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until “2CH SPK MODE” appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. The playback mode appears in the display.Playback mode 2CH Direct2CH + SW 4 Turn . AMS > until desired mode appears in the display. 5 Press . AMS >. Note You cannot operate this function when the player is in the CD orMulti-channel playback mode. Operate this function when theplayer is in the 2 channel Super Audio CD playback mode, thedisc tray is opened, or no discs are in the player. Selecting Multi-channel playback mode 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until “MCH SPK MODE” appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. The playback mode appears in the display.Playback mode MCH Direct5 – Large + SW5 – Large5 – Small + SWFRT – Large +SWFRT – LargeNo – CNTR + SWNo – CNTRFront speakers Sub woofer FrontspeakersLargeLargeSmallLargeLargeLargeLargeCenterspeakerLargeLargeSmallSmallSmall

Each signal outputs directly from eachspeaker.Each signal outputs directly from frontspeakers. No signal outputs from the Subwoofer..AMS>To set the Multi-channel management:1 Select the appropriate preset playback mode (2 channelplayback or Multi-channel playback).2 Adjust the output level balance of each speaker (onlywhen you select the Multi-channel playback mode).Notes• This features only work when you play a Super Audio CD.•You may not be able to adjust the output level balancedepending on the speaker layout mode that you selected.Playing Discs

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 . AMS > until desired mode appears in the display. 5 Press . AMS >. To return to the normal display, press MENU. Notes

• The Multi-channel management function does not work whenyou select “MCH Direct” (you cannot set the output levelbalance of each speaker).• The front speaker setting is set to “Large” automatically whenyou 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, whenyou select “MCH Direct,” “5 – Large + SW,” or “No – CNTR +SW,” no signal outputs from the Sub woofer. However, whenyou select “5 – Small + SW” or “FRT – Large +SW” (when youset the speaker setting to “Small”), the bass frequencies willcome from the sub woofer.* Low Frequency Enhancement (described as “.1 CH”) Adjusting the output level balance of each speaker You can adjust following items with the Multi-channel management function: CNTR BALANCE The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center speaker (CENTER) SURR BALANCE The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the surround speakers (SURR L/R) SW BALANCE The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer (SUB WOOFER) Note Some adjustment may not work depending on the Multi-channelplayback 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 . AMS > until “LEVEL ADJUST” appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. During playback, go to Step 6. 4 Turn . AMS > until “TONE ON” appears in the display. 5 Press . AMS >. The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence with the speaker type appearing in the display. 6 Turn . AMS > 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-channelplayback mode (page 25), “SW BALANCE” does not appear.Similarly, “CNTR BALANCE” or “SURR BALANCE” doesnot appear when you set the corresponding speaker to “––.” Listening to the Multi-channel Super Audio CDPlaying Discs

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. 6 Press ./> repeatedly to adjust the output level. 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. Note If you select a playback mode other than “2CH Direct” or “MCHDirect” using the Multi-channel management function, the sounddistribution to the speakers will change, possibly causing adecrease in overall sound volume. If this occurs, adjust thevolume with the volume control on the connected amplifier. 7 Press . AMS >. 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. 8 Turn . AMS > to adjust the output level. 9 Press . AMS >. The player status returns to Step 6. Repeat Step 6 through 9 for more adjustments.

Press MENU after you finish adjusting. The display returns to the normal display. Adjusting the output level from the remote 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-channelplayback mode (page 25), “SW BALANCE” does not appear.Similarly, “CNTR BALANCE” or “SURR BALANCE” doesnot appear when you set the corresponding speaker to “––.” FRT:_____:SURR SACD MULTI CH DISC

Adjusting the speaker distance You can adjust the speaker distance when the connected amplifier does not have the setting menu for speaker distance. If the amplifier has this function, we recommend that you set the speaker distance on the amplifier. This setting is available only for the Multi-Channel Super Audio CD. Note When you set the speaker distance on this player and theamplifier, both of the setting may work and you may not be ableto get the proper result. FRT DIST. The distance from your listening position to the front speakers You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in

0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.

If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. SURR DIST. The distance from your listening position to the surround speakers You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in

0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.

If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. CNTR DIST. The distance from your listening position to the center speaker You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in

0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.

SUBW DIST. The distance from your listening position to the sub woofer You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in

0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.

DIST. UNIT The unit of measure for setting distances (meter or feet) The initial setting is “feet” for the North American model and “meter” for the European model. Note Speaker distance cannot be adjusted in the following cases.– When the player is reading the disc information of CD (or theCD area of Super Audio CD)– When the player is reading the 2 channel area of Super Audio – When the i.LINK indicator is lit 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until “SPK DISTANCE” appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. 4 Turn . AMS > until the desired item appears in the display. Select the item from “FRT DIST.,” “SURR DIST.,” “CNTR DIST.,”or “SUBW DIST.” Note When you set the Sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-channelplayback mode (page 25), “SUBW DIST.” cannot be adjusted(“Not In Use” appears). Similarly, “CNTR DIST.”cannot beadjusted (“Not In Use” appears) when you set thecorresponding speaker to “––.” 5 Press . AMS >. The speaker distance adjustment display appears. Example: When you select “SURR DIST.” (with “DIST. UNIT” set to “meter”). 6 Turn . AMS > to adjust the speaker distance. 7 Press . AMS >. The player status returns to Step 4. Repeat Step 4 through 7 for more adjustments. 8 Press MENU after you finish adjusting. The display returns to the normal display. Selecting the distance unit In Step 4 above, select “DIST. UNIT”. Turn . AMS > to select “meter” or “feet”, then press . AMS >. Setting speaker distances back to the default Set all speaker distances to 3 meters (10 feet). SACD MULTI CH DISC SURR 3.0meter SACD MULTI CH DISC

Additional Information Additional Information This chapter provides additional information that will help you understand and maintain your Super Audio CD player. Precautions On safety

• Caution — The use of optical instruments with this productwill increase eye hazard.• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplugthe player and have it checked by qualified personnel beforeoperating it any further.• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified serviceshop.• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if theunit itself has been turned off. On power sources
• Before operating the player, check that the operating voltage ofthe player is identical with your local power supply. Theoperating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear ofthe player.• The player is not disconnected from the mains as long as it isattached 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 todisconnect the player from the mains. To disconnect the mainslead, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation toprevent heat build-up in the player.• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug thatmight block the ventilation holes on the bottom.• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in aplace subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanicalshock. 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 onthe lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player maynot operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leavethe player turned on for about an hour until the moistureevaporates.• During power on, some noise may be heard while the disc isbeing loaded into the Super Audio CD player. This is not amalfunction. On adjusting the volume
• Do not turn up the volume too much while listening to aportion with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If youdo, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion isplayed.30

• 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.

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

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, record cleaners, or anti-static spray. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW playback

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition, or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of recording, cannot be played back. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. 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. Precautions31

Additional Information 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 from the i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUT jack. Is the i.LINK component selected by the input selector on the connected amplifier? , Make sure the i.LINK component is selected by the input selector on the connected amplifier. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the amplifier. Is the i.LINK function turned on? , See page 16. Press i.LINK to output signals from the i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUT jack. When the i.LINK function is on, i.LINK indicator lights up. Is the i.LINK cord connected correctly? , Check the connection and connect the cord firmly. Is the correct i.LINK cord used? , Make sure you use the i.LINK cord compatible with i.LINK S200 (less than 3.5 meters). Is the connection to the i.LINK component verified? , See page 7. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the component. Are several i.LINK components connected? , There may be no sound when several i.LINK components are connected. There is no sound when beginning the playback. , According to the copy protection technology, no sound is output while components are establishing LINC. There is no sound from the ANALOG OUT jacks. Is the i.LINK function turned on? , When the i.LINK function is on, no sound is output from the ANALOG OUT jacks. Press i.LINK to turn off the i.LINK indicator. Is the input selector on the amplifier correctly set? , Set the input selector on the amplifier correctly to output the sound from this player. , Make sure this player is connected to the correct input jacks on the amplifier. Is the connecting cord connected correctly? , Check the connection and connect the cord firmly. There is no sound from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. Is the i.LINK function turned on? , When the i.LINK function is on, no sound is output from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT jacks. Press i.LINK to turn off the i.LINK indicator. Is a Super Audio CD played back? , The audio signals of the Super Audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. Is “D. OUTPUT” in the menu set to “Off”? , Set “D. OUTPUT” to “On” (see page 24). There is no sound from the SUB WOOFER jack. Do you select a playback mode which has subwoofer output? , Select the playback mode so that the Sub woofer is set to “a” (see page 25). Do you play a disc which contains the LFE signal? , When you play a track that does not contain the LFE signal, the signal outputs from the SUB WOOFER jack only when you select “5 – Small + SW” or “FRT – Large + SW” for the Multi-channel playback mode (see page 25). There is no sound from the headphones. Is the i.LINK function turned on? , When the i.LINK function is on, no sound is output from the PHONES jack. Use the headphones output on your amplifier. The disc does not play. Is a correct disc inserted? , Make sure there is a disc inside the player. , Make sure the disc is not placed upside down on the tray. Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up. , If the disc is placed at an angle, reload the disc. , If the disc is dirty, clean the disc (see page 30). , Make sure the disc is compatible with this player (see page 15). Moisture has condensed inside the player. , Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour. The remote does not function. Are there any obstacles in the path of the remote and the player? , Use the remote from the location you can see this player. The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player.

Point the remote at the remote sensor on the player. Are the batteries in the remote weak? , Replace with new batteries. Troubleshooting32

Additional Information 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 108 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate 0.0012 % or less Wow and flutter Value of measurable limit (±0.001 % W. PEAK) or less When a CD is played Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic range 100 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate 0.0017 % or less Wow and flutter Value of measurable limit (±0.001 % W. PEAK) or less Output connector *Output only the audio signals of the CD i.LINK section Pin 4 pins Transmission speed S200 (Maximum data transmission speed 200 Mbps) Transmission protocol A/M transmission protocol Format (output) Super Audio CD* (DSD PLAIN) 2 channel linear PCM (IEC 60958-3) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

• Conforms to the copy protection technology of DTLA (Revision 1.2). ANALOG OUT DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL* DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL* PHONES Jack type Phono jacks Square optical output connector Coaxial output connector Stereo phone jack Output level 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) –18 dBm

Specifications The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Message Error code(s) Cause and/or remedy TOC ERROR — An incompatible disc is inserted. BUS FULL C78:15 The signal bus within the i.LINK configuration is full and no more signals can be output from the player. Cancel the LINC between the component and this player. Display Messages33

Additional Information General Laser Semiconductor laser (SA-CD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser radiant power: 5.47 uW at 650 nm *These output is the value measured at a distance of about 200mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up. Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Other models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 32 W Dimensions (w/h/d) 430 × 127 × 387 mm (17 × 5 × 15

/4 in.) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 16.2 kg (35 lbs 12 oz.) Supplied accessories See page 4. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.34

Additional Information Index

Cable Coaxial digital 8 Optical digital 8 Cord Audio connecting 5 i.LINK connecting 7 D, E, F, G

Layer 14 Locating a specific track 20 a particular point 20 by entering the track number 20 by observing the time indication (High-speed Search)

Output level balance 26 P, Q Pause play 16 Place a disc 16 Playback mode 2 channel 25 Multi-channel 25 Playing a disc 16 by entering the track number 20 Multi-channel Super Audio CD 25 repeatedly 21 track in random order 22 Plug adapter 9 Program Play Checking the contents of the program 23 Changing the contents of the program 23 how to create your own program 23