SCDXA1200ES - Cd player/recorder SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SCDXA1200ES SONY

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior. Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

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UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. WARNING Disposal of the player3

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, which allows higher-quality sound reproduction.

• A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track numbers. You can play the following types of discs on this player.

• Audio CDs This player cannot play the following discs.

• DualDiscs, etc. If you try to play CD-ROMs/DVDs, the error message “TOC ERROR” or “NO DISC” will appear. For DTS-CDs/DualDiscs, refer to their respective notes below. 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. 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. In these cases, “READING” will remain or “TOC ERROR” will appear in the display. Note on DTS-CDs Do not play a DTS-CD on this player. If you do, severe noise will be generated. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. Features of the player Compatible Disc Types5

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. Types of Super Audio CDs There are two types of discs, depending on the Super Audio CD layer and CD layer combination. Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for Super Audio CD CD layer

: A layer that is readable by a conventional CD player Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer)Hybrid disc (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer) A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi-channel area. 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel stereo tracks are recorded Multi-channel area: An area in which multi- channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are recorded Example:When the 2 channel area and the multi-channel area are recorded on a Super Audio CD layer of a hybrid disc

You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player.

Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over.

Press SA-CD/CD to select the layer you want to listen to (see page 10).

In case of a disc with both areas, press MULTI/2CH to select the area you want to listen to (see page 11). About the Super Audio CD Super Audio CD layerCD layer Super Audio CD layer Multi-channel area 2 channel area Super Audio CD layer6

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries into the battery compartment with the + and – correctly oriented to the markings. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace both batteries with new ones. Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or a humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. 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. Connecting a stereo amplifier or MD deck When you connect a stereo amplifier or make an analog connection with an MD deck, connect the player and the component through the ANALOG 2CH OUT L/R jacks. Use an audio connecting cord for this connection. Be sure to match the color-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red. Audio connecting cord (supplied) Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote Hooking Up the Audio Components White (L)Red (R)DIGITAL(CD)ANALOG5.1CH OUT2CH OUT OUT SURROND

SUB WOOFERTo CD (Super Audio CD) or line input jacks (L/R) on a stereo amplifier, MD deck, etc.Getting Started

Note When playing a Super Audio CD with a multi-channel area (page 11), the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks output multi-channel FRONT L/R signals only. In this case, the vocals or other sounds may not be heard, depending on the disc. Connecting a multi-channel amplifier 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 through the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R, CENTER, SUB WOOFER), you can play a Multi-channel Super Audio CD and enjoy the multi-channel playback. Use audio connecting cords for this connection. For FRONT or SURROUND connection, use the connecting cords (Red and White jacks) and be sure to match the color-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red. For CENTER and SUB WOOFER connection, use the connecting cords (Black). FRONT or SURROUND connection Audio connecting cords (supplied*)

• If you use the supplied audio connecting cord for ANALOG 2CH connection, you will need another audio connecting cord (not supplied) for ANALOG 5.1CH connection. CENTER or SUB WOOFER connection Audio connecting cords (supplied) Notes

• There are 5CH, 4CH, and 3CH Super Audio CDs. When you play these discs, 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.

• For multi-channel playback (through the ANALOG

5.1 CH OUT jacks) of a Super Audio CD with both

2 channel/multi-channel areas, set the default playback area to “SEL-Mch” (multi-channel playback area, see page 11). Otherwise, only 2 channel playback will occur. White (L) Red (R) Black DIGITAL(CD)ANALOG5.1CH OUT2CH OUT OUT SURROND

SUB WOOFER A: To front speaker input jacks (L/R) B: To surround or rear speaker input jacks (L/R) C: To sub woofer input jack D: To center speaker input jack ABC

Connecting a digital component (COAXIAL) When you connect an MD deck or another digital component through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector, you can make a digital recording. Use a coaxial digital cable for this connection. Be careful not to bend or twist the coaxial cable. Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Connecting a digital component (OPTICAL) When you connect an MD deck or another digital component through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector, you can make a digital recording. Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connecting the optical digital cable to the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector, push the cable plug in until it clicks into place. Be careful not to bend or twist the optical cable. Optical digital cable (not supplied) Note Only the audio signals of conventional CDs can be output from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. DIGITAL(CD)ANALOG5.1CH OUT2CH OUT OUT SURROND

SUB WOOFER To CD coaxial digital input connector on an MD deck, etc.

FRONT CENTER COAXIAL OPTICAL SUB WOOFER To CD optical digital input connector on an MD deck, etc.Getting Started

Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the player and to the mains. A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed be connected this way. This is not a malfunction. Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. When using another Sony CD player in conjunction with this player The following procedure applies only when you have a CD1/CD2-switchable Sony remote. Switch the command modes of this player and the other Sony player’s remote to enable use of the other Sony CD player with this player, using the same remote. Note The command mode of this player’s supplied remote is CD1 (fixed). If you set this player to CD2, this player will not accept its own remote signal. To set the command mode of this player 1 Press MENU on the player. 2 Turn . AMS > to select “CD1/2 SEL”. 3 Press . AMS >. The current command mode appears. 4 Turn . AMS > to select “CD – 1” or “CD – 2”, then press . AMS >. If another Sony CD player’s remote command mode is CD1, set this player to “CD-2”. If another CD player’s mode is CD2, set this player to “CD-1”.10

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 on the player to turn on the player. 4 Press A on the player 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

6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier. Basic operations during play Tip 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. Note During playback, increase the volume level gradually starting from the lowest level. The output from this player may contain band width that is out of the normal listening range. This may cause damage to the speakers or ears. Locating a track directly by entering the track number on the remote Press the number button(s) to enter the track number. 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. Note The default display reappears if you press >10 twice when the number of total tracks is less than 100. Selecting the playback layer When playing a hybrid disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer (page 5), you can select the layer you want to listen to. Also, since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over. Press SA-CD/CD to select the desired playback layer. To select the default playback layer 1 Press MENU on the player. 2 Turn . AMS > until “LAYER SEL” appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. The current default layer appears. 4 Turn . AMS > to select the desired playback layer. 5 Press . AMS >. Playing Discs Playing a Disc To Do the following:Stop play Press x.Pause play Press X.Resume play after pausing Press X or N. Select a track Turn . AMS >. Eject a disc Press A on the player.With the label side upPlaying Discs

Selecting the playback area When playing a disc with the 2 channel playback area and the multi-channel playback area (page 5), you can select the playback area you want to listen to. Press MULTI/2CH to select the desired playback area. To select the default playback area 1 Press MENU on the player. 2 Turn . AMS > until “M/2ch SEL” appears in the display. 3 Press . AMS >. The current default area appears. 4 Turn . AMS > to select the desired playback area. 5 Press . AMS >. Note The 2 channel playback area is automatically selected whenever you start playback because “SEL-2ch” (2 channel playback area) is the factory setting. Select “SEL-Mch” (multi-channel playback area) when the ANALOG 5.1 CH OUT jacks are connected. 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 The display shows the total number of tracks and total playing time. Using the Display

A: Hybrid discB: Currently loaded disc and number of playable channelsC: Track 16 and above (for discs with 16 or more tracks)D: Total playing timeE: Total number of tracks continued12

Displaying the information 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 13. If a name has 13 or more characters, the first 12 characters will remain after the name scrolls by in the display. Before you start playing Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. 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. While playing a disc Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the channel information appears for a few seconds after the track title appears. 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. Disc title* Total number of tracks and total playing time Artist name*

• Only for TEXT discs Track title* Playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Channel information (appears only when the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD) Remaining time of the disc or the program

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, “DISP OFF” appears, and when you press the button to turn on the display, “DISP ON” appears. 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 on the player. 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. You can locate a particular point in a track during play or play pause. Tip When “OVER” appears in the display, the disc has reached its end. Press and hold 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 Particular Point in a Track Locating a point Do the following:While monitoring the sound (Search)Press and hold m/M during play.By observing the time indication (High-Speed Search)Press and hold m/M during play pause.By setting the start time (Time Search) 1 Turn . AMS > in stop mode to select the desired track. 2 Press and hold m/M to set the time to start play while looking at the display, then press N.14

You can play an entire disc or a specific track repeatedly. This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random order (page 14), or with Program Play to repeat all the tracks in a program (page 15). Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly until “REP” or “REP1” appears in the display. REP: For all the tracks on the disc(s). REP1:For a single track only. When “REP” is selected, Repeat Play changes according to the selected play mode. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly until both “REP” and “REP1” disappear. Notes

• If you turn off the player or disconnect the power cord, Repeat Play is canceled.

• Repeat Play stops automatically after all the tracks have been repeated five times. When Shuffle Play is selected, the player will play all the tracks on the disc in random order. 1 Press SHUFFLE on the remote repeatedly in stop mode until “SHUF” appears in the display. 2 Press N. “;” appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks. The player will stop after playing all the tracks once. To resume Continuous Play Press CONTINUE on the remote in stop mode until “SHUF” and “PGM” disappear. Notes
• The player does not go back to tracks which have already been played.

• If you turn off the player or disconnected the power cord, Shuffle Play is canceled. Playing Tracks Repeatedly — Repeat Play When the play mode isThe player repeats Continuous Play (page 10) All the tracks in sequential order. Shuffle Play (page 14) All the tracks in random order. Program Play (page 15) All the tracks in the program in sequential order. Playing Tracks in Random Order — Shuffle PlayPlaying Discs

You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback order in a program containing up to 32 steps (or 999 min. 59 sec. in total program time). 1 Press PROGRAM on the remote in stop mode until “PGM” appears in the display. 2 Press ./> on the remote repeatedly to select the desired track number. 3 Press ENTER on the remote. If you entered the wrong track number Press CLEAR on the remote. Then repeat Steps 2 and 3 to enter the correct track number. 4 Repeat Steps 2 through 3 to enter other tracks. Each time you enter a track number, the total number of program steps appears in the display. 5 Press N. Program Play starts. To resume Continuous Play Press CONTINUE on the remote in stop mode until “SHUF” and “PGM” disappear. Tip The program remains even after Program Play ends. Press N to play from the beginning of the program again. The program remains even if you stop play.Notes• If you turn off the player, disconnect the power cord, press A on the player, or switch the playback layer or area, the program will be erased.• If you switch the playback layer or area during Program Play, a single track only will be played back from its beginning, and then the program will be erased. Checking the contents of the program Before you start playing or while the player is playing, press CHECK on the remote repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the track numbers will appear in the display in the programed order. If you press CHECK on the remote while the player is playing, the programed track numbers will appear starting with the currently playing program step. Changing the contents of the program You can change the contents of the program in stop mode. Creating Your Own Program — Program Play To Do the following:Erase a track 1 Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly until the track number you want to erase appears. 2 Press CLEAR on the remote. Erase from the last track in the programPress CLEAR on the remote.Each time you press the button, the last track of the program is erased.Add a track to the end of the programPerform Steps 2 through 3.Erase all tracks Hold down CLEAR on the remote or x (for about 2 seconds) until “PGM CLEAR” appears in the display.16

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. To set the Multi-channel management function, select the appropriate preset playback mode (2 channel mode or Multi-channel mode), and then adjust the output level balance for each speaker (only in the case of Multi-channel 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. Selecting the playback mode 1 Press MENU on the player. 2 Turn . AMS > until the desired channel mode appears in the display. 2chSP MODE: To play a 2 channel Super Audio CD. MchSP MODE: To play a Multi-channel Super Audio CD. 3 Press . AMS >. The playback mode appears in the display. 4 Turn . AMS > until the desired playback mode appears in the display. In 2 channel modeIn Multi-channel mode* Each signal outputs directly from each speaker.Explanation of table symbolsF: Front speakersC: Center speakerSR: Surround speakersSW: Sub woofera: Signal is output––: Signal is not outputL: LargeS: Small Enjoying a Multi-channel Super Audio CD — Multi-channel management function Front speakers Surround speakersCenter speakerSub woofer

Playback mode F SW2ch DIRECT* a ––2ch+SW aaPlayback mode F C SR SWMch DIRECT* aaaa5–LARGE+SW L L L a 5–LARGE LLL–– 5–SMALL+SW S S S a F–LARGE+SW L S S a

About “Large” or “Small” speaker An “L” speaker is a speaker that can reproduce bass frequencies plentifully. If you select “S” 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 “L” (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 “S”. 5 Press . AMS >. To return to the normal display, press MENU on the player. 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 “L” 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 “F–LARGE+SW” (when you set the speaker setting to “S”), the bass frequencies will come from the sub woofer.* Low Frequency Enhancement (described as “.1 CH”)

• If you select a playback mode other than “2ch DIRECT” or “Mch DIRECT” using the Multi-channel management function, the sound distribution to the speakers will change, possibly causing a decrease in overall sound volume. If this occurs, adjust the volume with the volume control on the connected amplifier.• If you change the playback mode while the player is in Multi-channel mode, the output level balance settings will be canceled.• This function cannot be used during CD playback. Adjusting the output level balance of each speaker You can adjust the following items in the case of Multi-channel mode: SURR BAL The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the surround speakers (SURR L/R) CNTR BAL The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center speaker (CENTER) SW BAL The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer (SUB WOOFER) Notes• Some adjustment may not work depending on the Multi-channel mode that you selected.• You cannot adjust the speaker level when “Mch DIRECT” is selected. To adjust 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 it while listening to the test tone during stop mode. 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn . AMS > until “LEVEL ADJ” 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. continued18

6 Turn . AMS > until the desired item appears in the display. Select the item from “SURR BAL”, “CNTR BAL”, or “SW BAL”. Note When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multi- channel mode (page 16), “SW BAL” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears). Similarly, “CNTR BAL” or “SURR BAL” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears) when you set the corresponding speaker to “––”. 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 BAL” during stop mode, the test tone is output from the front speakers and surround speakers. 8 Turn . AMS > to adjust the output level. Note The output level balance can be adjusted in up to 24 steps. Since fine adjustments can be made, it may be difficult to observe the movement of needle. 9 Press . AMS >. The player status returns to Step 6. Repeat Steps 6 through 9 for more adjustments. 10Press MENU after you finish adjusting. The display returns to the normal display. To adjust 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 “SURR BAL”, “CNTR BAL”, or “SW BAL”. Note When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multi- channel mode (page 16), “SW BAL” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears). Similarly, “CNTR BAL” or “SURR BAL” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears) 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 BAL” during stop mode, the test tone is output from the front speakers and surround speakers. 6 Press ./> repeatedly to adjust the output level. Note The output level balance can be adjusted in up to 24 steps. Since fine adjustments can be made, it may be difficult to observe the movement of needle. 7 Press ENTER. The player status returns to Step 4. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 for more adjustments. 8 Press LEVEL ADJ after you finish adjusting. The display returns to the normal display.Playing Discs

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 the amplifier, both of the setting may work and you may not be able to 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 surround 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. SW 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 “SEL–FEET” for the North American model and “SEL–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 the CD area of Super Audio CD)– When the player is reading the 2 channel area of Super Audio CD 1 Press MENU on the player. 2 Turn . AMS > until “SPK DIST” 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 “SW DIST”. Note When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-channel mode (page 16), “SW DIST” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears). Similarly, “CNTR DIST” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears) when you set the center speaker to “––”. 5 Press . AMS >. The speaker distance adjustment display appears. Example: When you select “SURR DIST” (with “DIST UNIT” set to “SEL–METER”). 6 Turn . AMS > to adjust the speaker distance. 7 Press . AMS >. The player status returns to Step 4. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 for more adjustments. 8 Press MENU on the player after you finish adjusting. The display returns to the normal display. continued20

Selecting the distance unit In Step 4 above, select “DIST UNIT”. Turn . AMS > to select “SEL–METER” or “SEL–FEET”, then press . AMS >. Setting speaker distances back to the default Set all speaker distances to 3 meters (10 feet). 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. 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. Additional Information PrecautionsAdditional Information

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 center 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.

• Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause apparatus to malfunction. Notes on Discs22

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. There is no sound from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL/OPTICAL connectors.

• The audio signals of the Super Audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL/OPTICAL connectors. The disc does not play.

• There is no disc inside the player.

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

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

• Clean the disc (see page 21).

• 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 4). 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.

• The command mode of the player is set to CD2 (page 9). There is no sound from the SUB WOOFER jack.

• Select a playback mode in which the sub woofer signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. The mode indication is displayed with “+ SW” (page 16) when such a mode is selected.

• 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 “F–LARGE+SW” for Multi- channel mode (page 16). A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. After you have attempted the prescribed corrective actions If the player still does not operate properly, or if other problems not described above occur, turn off the player, unplug it from the power outlet for a few minutes, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet. TroubleshootingAdditional Information

When a Super Audio CD is played Playing frequency range 2 Hz to 100 kHz Frequency response 2 Hz to 40 kHz (–3 dB) Dynamic range 100 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate

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 96 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate 0.0035 % or less Wow and flutter Value of measurable limit (±0.001 % W. PEAK) or less Output connectors

• Output only the audio signals of the CD General Laser Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD: λ= 650 nm) (CD: λ= 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 15 W Dimensions (w/h/d) 430 × 124 × 390 mm incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 7.2 kg Supplied accessories Audio connecting cord Red and White × 2 (2) Black × 1 (2) Remote commander RM-ASU001 (1) Battery R6 (size-AA) (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Jack type Output level Load impedance ANALOG OUT Phono jacks 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) Over 10 kilohms DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL* Square optical output connector –18 dBm (Light emitting wave length: 660 nm) DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL* Coaxial output connector

Further details are provided on the pages indicated in parentheses. 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. Front Panel A POWER switch (10)B TIME/TEXT button (12)Each time you press the button, the playing time of the track, the remaining time of the disc, or TEXT information appears in the display.C SA-CD/CD button (5, 10)Each time you press the button while playing back a hybrid disc, the layer to be played back switches between the Super Audio CD layer and the CD layer.D Disc tray (10)E A button (10)F N button (10, 13, 14, 15)G X button (10)H x button (10, 15) I . AMS > dial (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) (9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)J Display window (11)K Remote sensor (6)L MULTI/2CH button (5, 11)Press to select the playback area when a disc with the 2 channel area and the multi-channel area (page 5) is loaded.M MENU button (9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19)Press to enter the menu.Press to exit from the menu and return to the normal display.N PHONE LEVELAdjust the headphones volume.O PHONESConnect 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. Index to Parts and Controls POWERPHONES PHONE LEVELMIN MAXTIME/TEXT MENU MULTI/2CH SA-CD/CD AMS PUSH ENTER

Remote A CONTINUE button (14, 15) Press to resume Continuous Play from Shuffle Play or Program Play. SHUFFLE button (14) PROGRAM button (15) B SA-CD/CD button (5, 10) Each time you press the button while playing back a hybrid disc, the layer to be played back switches between the Super Audio CD layer and the CD layer. C MULTI/2CH button (5, 11) Press to select the playback area when a disc with the 2 channel area and the multi-channel area (page 5) is loaded. D Number buttons (10) Press to enter the track numbers. E ENTER button (15, 18) F CLEAR button (15) Press to delete a programed track number. G LEVEL ADJ button (18) Press to adjust the output level balance for the Multi-channel management function (page 16). H CHECK button (15) Press to check the programed order. I H button (10, 13, 14, 15) X button (10) x button (10, 15) J m/M buttons (13) K AMS ./> buttons (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) (9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) L REPEAT button (14) M >10 button (10) Press to locate a track numbered over 10. N TIME/TEXT button (12) Each time you press the button, the playing time of the track, the remaining time of the disc, or TEXT information appears in the display. O DISPLAY MODE button (13) Press to turn the display information off or on.