Dimensions Diagram
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SCD-1 RM-DS1 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Super Audio DIMENSIONS CD Player (WHD): 17" X 5 1/2" X 17 3/8" WEIGHT: 58 lbs 7 oz FRONT VIEW 17" POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER AC CONSUMPTION: 36 Watts 1/2 " 2 " R 12" SIDE VIEW 17 3/8" 16 5/8" 4 5/8" 5 3/8 " 2 " 1/2 " 3/4 " 1 " 2 " 10 5/8 " 10 1/4 "... BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 986 3062 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate...
SCD-1 RM-DS1 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Super Audio DIMENSIONS CD Player (WHD): 17" X 5 1/2" X 17 3/8" WEIGHT: 58 lbs 7 oz FRONT VIEW 17" POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER AC CONSUMPTION: 36 Watts 1/2 " 2 " R 12" SIDE VIEW 17 3/8" 16 5/8" 4 5/8" 5 3/8 " 2 " 1/2 " 3/4 " 1 " 2 " 10 5/8 " 10 1/4 "... BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 986 3062 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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3-865-537-11(1) Super Audio CD Player Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR SCD-1 © 1999 by Sony Corporation
3-865-537-11(1) Super Audio CD Player Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR SCD-1 © 1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...any changes or modification not expressly approved in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for model SCD-1. Record the serial number in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION ... The model and serial numbers are for help. Conventions • Instructions in this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing the Sony Super Audio CD Player. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear exterior. Refer to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the literature ...
...any changes or modification not expressly approved in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for model SCD-1. Record the serial number in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION ... The model and serial numbers are for help. Conventions • Instructions in this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing the Sony Super Audio CD Player. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear exterior. Refer to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the literature ...
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...track/index numbers. Features TABLE OF CONTENTS Playback of the Super Audio CD recorded in the DSD format The DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format is the core technology of a Super Audio CD, allowing music reproduction that is provided for CD playback (see page 19). Playback of Parts 8 Front Panel... for conventional CDs. Different from the PCM format which is capable of controlling either the SCD-1 and a conventional Sony CD player. (See D COMMAND MODE selector on page 10 and A CD1/ CD2 selector on page 11.) Getting Started 4 Before You Start the Hookup 4 Hooking Up the Audio Components 5 ...
...track/index numbers. Features TABLE OF CONTENTS Playback of the Super Audio CD recorded in the DSD format The DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format is the core technology of a Super Audio CD, allowing music reproduction that is provided for CD playback (see page 19). Playback of Parts 8 Front Panel... for conventional CDs. Different from the PCM format which is capable of controlling either the SCD-1 and a conventional Sony CD player. (See D COMMAND MODE selector on page 10 and A CD1/ CD2 selector on page 11.) Getting Started 4 Before You Start the Hookup 4 Hooking Up the Audio Components 5 ...
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... to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. z When to the markings. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace both batteries with the following items: • Audio connecting cord (phono jack × 2 y phono jack × 2) (1) • Mains lead (1) • Plug adapter (U.S.A. and Canadian ... battery compartment with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to the Super Audio CD player. Getting Started This chapter provides information on the player. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you actually connect anything to avoid possible...
... to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. z When to the markings. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace both batteries with the following items: • Audio connecting cord (phono jack × 2 y phono jack × 2) (1) • Mains lead (1) • Plug adapter (U.S.A. and Canadian ... battery compartment with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to the Super Audio CD player. Getting Started This chapter provides information on the player. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you actually connect anything to avoid possible...
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... XLR (balanced) cord to ON. Those of the player to the LINE OUT BALANCED connectors, set the BALANCED OUT ON/OFF switch on the rear panel of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through DIGITAL OUT. INPUT CD L R 5GB Be careful not to connect the audio components equipped with coaxial digital input connectors. Optical digital...
... XLR (balanced) cord to ON. Those of the player to the LINE OUT BALANCED connectors, set the BALANCED OUT ON/OFF switch on the rear panel of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through DIGITAL OUT. INPUT CD L R 5GB Be careful not to connect the audio components equipped with coaxial digital input connectors. Optical digital...
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... plug can check the polarity of frequencies. The "CUSTOM" mode enables you record the audio signals of a Super Audio CD to a tape deck (Cassette deck etc.), set the switch to "STANDARD" even if the player is a 2-pronged grounded mains, use of the supplied 3-pronged mains lead may lessen ... based on characteristics corresponding to the audible range. Getting Started About the Switch Marked "STANDARD" on the rear panel of the player The Super Audio CD includes high frequencies beyond the audible range, although the design of normal amplifiers and speakers is produced Noise may be caused by...
... plug can check the polarity of frequencies. The "CUSTOM" mode enables you record the audio signals of a Super Audio CD to a tape deck (Cassette deck etc.), set the switch to "STANDARD" even if the player is a 2-pronged grounded mains, use of the supplied 3-pronged mains lead may lessen ... based on characteristics corresponding to the audible range. Getting Started About the Switch Marked "STANDARD" on the rear panel of the player The Super Audio CD includes high frequencies beyond the audible range, although the design of normal amplifiers and speakers is produced Noise may be caused by...
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...Also, as the dual layers are on the type of the player lights. Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of a single HD layer*. Getting Started Compatible Disc Types You can play the CD layer using a conventional CD player. Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc consists of an HD layer... and a CD layer. If you want to listen to play them, the error message "TOC Error"...
...Also, as the dual layers are on the type of the player lights. Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of a single HD layer*. Getting Started Compatible Disc Types You can play the CD layer using a conventional CD player. Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc consists of an HD layer... and a CD layer. If you want to listen to play them, the error message "TOC Error"...
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... Parts This chapter tells you want to pause play . It also tells you about the information that matches the type of CD you about the location and functions of the player lights. Front Panel Parts Descriptions 1 A button (12) Press to open the disc lid. 2 Disc lid (12) Press A to open/close the..." on the front and rear panels and the supplied remote. For details on the type of discs you press the button while the player is stopped, the SACD or CD indicator on the upper side of the various buttons and controls on page 7. 5 H button (12) Press to start play. 6 X button (13) Press...
... Parts This chapter tells you want to pause play . It also tells you about the information that matches the type of CD you about the location and functions of the player lights. Front Panel Parts Descriptions 1 A button (12) Press to open the disc lid. 2 Disc lid (12) Press A to open/close the..." on the front and rear panels and the supplied remote. For details on the type of discs you press the button while the player is stopped, the SACD or CD indicator on the upper side of the various buttons and controls on page 7. 5 H button (12) Press to start play. 6 X button (13) Press...
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... the playing time of a CD cannot be output). qs TIME button (13) Each time you press the button, the display switches between "16 bit" (the audio signals of a CD can be output) and "OFF" (the audio signals of the track and the total remaining time on the player. 9GB qa TEXT button (...14) Shows TEXT information when the player detects a TEXT disc. qd ! (power) switch (12) Press...
... the playing time of a CD cannot be output). qs TIME button (13) Each time you press the button, the display switches between "16 bit" (the audio signals of a CD can be output) and "OFF" (the audio signals of the track and the total remaining time on the player. 9GB qa TEXT button (...14) Shows TEXT information when the player detects a TEXT disc. qd ! (power) switch (12) Press...
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..., you connect a Sony CD player other than this player, set to the LINE OUT BALANCED connectors. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors shown in 6 and 7. When you can be output through DIGITAL OUT. 10GB For details, see "About the Switch Marked "STANDARD" on page 6. 6 DIGITAL OUT (CD) OPTICAL connector (5) Connect...
..., you connect a Sony CD player other than this player, set to the LINE OUT BALANCED connectors. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors shown in 6 and 7. When you can be output through DIGITAL OUT. 10GB For details, see "About the Switch Marked "STANDARD" on page 6. 6 DIGITAL OUT (CD) OPTICAL connector (5) Connect...
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... and the remaining time on the disc appear in the display. buttons (16) Press to set the COMMAND MODE selector on the front of CD you connect a Sony CD player other Sony CD player, or CD2 to control this case, you have to locate a specific point marked with an index signal when you play . qd DISPLAY MODE...
... and the remaining time on the disc appear in the display. buttons (16) Press to set the COMMAND MODE selector on the front of CD you connect a Sony CD player other Sony CD player, or CD2 to control this case, you have to locate a specific point marked with an index signal when you play . qd DISPLAY MODE...
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... the supplied stabilizer on the tray. TIME TEXT DIGITAL DUT FILTER SUPER AUTO CD CD MANUAL SELECTOR ! Each time you do not, "No Stabilizer" appears... explains the various ways to play are explained below. If you press the button, the SACD or CD indicator lights. Playing a Disc The operations for normal play and the basic operations during play discs. With felt side...before pressing H. 7 Adjust the volume on the tray. A (power) SACD/CD X x l/L 1 Turn on the amplifier. 2 Select the player position using the input selector on the amplifier. 3 Press ! (power) to turn on the...
... the supplied stabilizer on the tray. TIME TEXT DIGITAL DUT FILTER SUPER AUTO CD CD MANUAL SELECTOR ! Each time you do not, "No Stabilizer" appears... explains the various ways to play are explained below. If you press the button, the SACD or CD indicator lights. Playing a Disc The operations for normal play and the basic operations during play discs. With felt side...before pressing H. 7 Adjust the volume on the tray. A (power) SACD/CD X x l/L 1 Turn on the amplifier. 2 Select the player position using the input selector on the amplifier. 3 Press ! (power) to turn on the...
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... DIGITAL DUT FILTER TIME TEXT TEXT SUPER AUTO CD CD MANUAL SELECTOR LANGUAGE TIME DISPLAY MODE Displaying information while the player is not a malfunction. The player is automatically identifying the type of disc, adjusting the servomechanism or verifying the copyright protection in the player. • The Super Audio CD player takes longer than a conventional CD player to start playing after pausing X or...
... DIGITAL DUT FILTER TIME TEXT TEXT SUPER AUTO CD CD MANUAL SELECTOR LANGUAGE TIME DISPLAY MODE Displaying information while the player is not a malfunction. The player is automatically identifying the type of disc, adjusting the servomechanism or verifying the copyright protection in the player. • The Super Audio CD player takes longer than a conventional CD player to start playing after pausing X or...
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...a track directly by entering the track number Z Press the number button(s) to the procedures below. 1 Press LANGUAGE in pause mode. If the player cannot display the language memorized in a TEXT disc, "Other Lang" appears in the display. 2 Press LANGUAGE repeatedly until the desired language appears in...language. z If you can change the displayed language if the TEXT disc has multi language capacity. The player will still remain paused. 15GB Number buttons >10 ./> ER AUTO CD CD MANUAL SELECTOR l/L To go to be played. The information appears in other languages You can locate any track...
...a track directly by entering the track number Z Press the number button(s) to the procedures below. 1 Press LANGUAGE in pause mode. If the player cannot display the language memorized in a TEXT disc, "Other Lang" appears in the display. 2 Press LANGUAGE repeatedly until the desired language appears in...language. z If you can change the displayed language if the TEXT disc has multi language capacity. The player will still remain paused. 15GB Number buttons >10 ./> ER AUTO CD CD MANUAL SELECTOR l/L To go to be played. The information appears in other languages You can locate any track...
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...reverses. "REPEAT" appears in the display The disc has reached its end. To resume normal play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT" goes off the player or disconnect the mains lead. Playing Discs Locating a Particular Point in a Track Z You can locate a particular point in a track during play ...pause. Playing Tracks Repeatedly Z You can play or pause mode. or m to locate a certain point within a track. Some CDs are only a few seconds long may not search correctly. The repeat play changes depending on the play ("Repeat All" or "Repeat 1") and recall it...
...reverses. "REPEAT" appears in the display The disc has reached its end. To resume normal play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT" goes off the player or disconnect the mains lead. Playing Discs Locating a Particular Point in a Track Z You can locate a particular point in a track during play ...pause. Playing Tracks Repeatedly Z You can play or pause mode. or m to locate a certain point within a track. Some CDs are only a few seconds long may not search correctly. The repeat play changes depending on the play ("Repeat All" or "Repeat 1") and recall it...
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...environment and the music source. *V.C. is a variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter?" You cannot select the digital filter when you play a Super Audio CD. This is a superior way of filters during sampling. Therefore, with a variable coefficient (V.C.*) digital filter. Listening to a minimum. ... signals below 20 kHz and is a variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter? What is the basic principle behind digital audio. CD players use digital filters to their cutoff characteristics. Characteristics of each digital filter The contents and characteristics of hardware and ...
...environment and the music source. *V.C. is a variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter?" You cannot select the digital filter when you play a Super Audio CD. This is a superior way of filters during sampling. Therefore, with a variable coefficient (V.C.*) digital filter. Listening to a minimum. ... signals below 20 kHz and is a variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter? What is the basic principle behind digital audio. CD players use digital filters to their cutoff characteristics. Characteristics of each digital filter The contents and characteristics of hardware and ...
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...a peak level portion is not disconnected from the mains. On avoiding deterioration of the player is identical with very low level inputs or no audio signals. On placement • Place the player in a location with this product will help you understand and maintain your local power ...in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside . On using the stabilizer • Be sure to a portion with your Super Audio CD player. 20GB Precautions On safety • Caution - never pull the cord. To disconnect the mains lead, grasp the plug itself has been turned ...
...a peak level portion is not disconnected from the mains. On avoiding deterioration of the player is identical with very low level inputs or no audio signals. On placement • Place the player in a location with this product will help you understand and maintain your local power ...in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside . On using the stabilizer • Be sure to a portion with your Super Audio CD player. 20GB Precautions On safety • Caution - never pull the cord. To disconnect the mains lead, grasp the plug itself has been turned ...
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...• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its case. On placing discs on the tray's spindle. Note The Super Audio CD player takes longer than a conventional CD player to remove the disc and the stabilizer on the disc. • Use only round-shaped discs. This is dirty with fingerprints or... the disc may be damaged. • Do not use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you put it on top of the audio signal. Cleaning the Turntable If the turntable becomes dirty, it may lessen the quality of another disc without the ...
...• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its case. On placing discs on the tray's spindle. Note The Super Audio CD player takes longer than a conventional CD player to remove the disc and the stabilizer on the disc. • Use only round-shaped discs. This is dirty with fingerprints or... the disc may be damaged. • Do not use any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you put it on top of the audio signal. Cleaning the Turntable If the turntable becomes dirty, it may lessen the quality of another disc without the ...
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... any of the super audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors. , The audio signals of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to change without notice. Should any obstacles in the path of the CD General Laser Semiconductor laser...oz.) Supplied accessories See page 4. Additional Information 22GB The remote does not function. , Remove any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PEAK) or less Output connector Jack type Output level Load impedance LINE OUT Phono UNBALANCED jacks 2 Vrms Over 10 kilohms...
... any of the super audio CD cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors. , The audio signals of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to change without notice. Should any obstacles in the path of the CD General Laser Semiconductor laser...oz.) Supplied accessories See page 4. Additional Information 22GB The remote does not function. , Remove any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PEAK) or less Output connector Jack type Output level Load impedance LINE OUT Phono UNBALANCED jacks 2 Vrms Over 10 kilohms...