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... Enjoying a Multi-channel Super Audio CD 16 - Table of Contents Features of the player 4 Compatible Disc Types 4 About the Super Audio CD 5 Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote 6 Hooking Up the Audio Components 6 Playing Discs Playing a Disc 9 Using the Display 11 Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc 13 - Multi-channel management function Storing Information About CDs Labeling Discs 21...
... Enjoying a Multi-channel Super Audio CD 16 - Table of Contents Features of the player 4 Compatible Disc Types 4 About the Super Audio CD 5 Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote 6 Hooking Up the Audio Components 6 Playing Discs Playing a Disc 9 Using the Display 11 Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc 13 - Multi-channel management function Storing Information About CDs Labeling Discs 21...
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... provides the following features: • Mounted with a Discrete Dual Laser Optical Pickup, capable of reading a Super Audio CD or conventional CD depending on this player. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. If you try to SCDC2000ES. • The supplied remote is capable of controlling both the SCD-C2000ES and a conventional Sony CD player.
... provides the following features: • Mounted with a Discrete Dual Laser Optical Pickup, capable of reading a Super Audio CD or conventional CD depending on this player. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. If you try to SCDC2000ES. • The supplied remote is capable of controlling both the SCD-C2000ES and a conventional Sony CD player.
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... multi-channel area are recorded on an SA-CD layer of a hybrid disc 2 channel area4) Multi-channel area4) SA-CD layer 1) You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player. 2) Since both layers are on the SA-CD layer and CD layer combination. About the Super Audio CD Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is not necessary...
... multi-channel area are recorded on an SA-CD layer of a hybrid disc 2 channel area4) Multi-channel area4) SA-CD layer 1) You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player. 2) Since both layers are on the SA-CD layer and CD layer combination. About the Super Audio CD Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is not necessary...
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...or lighting apparatus. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player. Connecting a multi-channel amplifier When you can play a Multi-channel Super Audio CD and enjoy the multi-channel playback. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for...with the + and - correctly oriented to an audio component. Hooking Up the Audio Components Connect the Super Audio CD player to the markings. FRONT or SURR connection Audio connecting cords (supplied) White (L) Red (R) CENTER or SUB WOOFER connection Audio connecting cords (supplied) Black 6US When the ...
...or lighting apparatus. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player. Connecting a multi-channel amplifier When you can play a Multi-channel Super Audio CD and enjoy the multi-channel playback. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for...with the + and - correctly oriented to an audio component. Hooking Up the Audio Components Connect the Super Audio CD player to the markings. FRONT or SURR connection Audio connecting cords (supplied) White (L) Red (R) CENTER or SUB WOOFER connection Audio connecting cords (supplied) Black 6US When the ...
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For details of the playback, see page 10). Notes • When a disc with an MD deck, connect the player and the component through the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks, change the default playback area to the front speakers will be heard, depending on a stereo amplifier, ... sure to match the color-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to CD (or Super Audio CD) input. • During playback of a conventional CD or a 2CH Super Audio CD, the same signal that is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT FRONT L/R jacks is also output from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks...
For details of the playback, see page 10). Notes • When a disc with an MD deck, connect the player and the component through the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks, change the default playback area to the front speakers will be heard, depending on a stereo amplifier, ... sure to match the color-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to CD (or Super Audio CD) input. • During playback of a conventional CD or a 2CH Super Audio CD, the same signal that is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT FRONT L/R jacks is also output from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks...
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... L L R R SUB WOOFER DIGITAL(CD) OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL IR REMOTE IR IN To CD optical digital input connector on an MD deck, etc. To CD coaxial digital input connector on an MD deck, etc. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector. When connecting the...bend or twist the optical cable. Be careful not to the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector, push the cable plug in until it clicks into place. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC ...
... L L R R SUB WOOFER DIGITAL(CD) OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL IR REMOTE IR IN To CD optical digital input connector on an MD deck, etc. To CD coaxial digital input connector on an MD deck, etc. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector. When connecting the...bend or twist the optical cable. Be careful not to the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector, push the cable plug in until it clicks into place. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be output through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC ...
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...place the discs in conjunction with this player You can set the supplied remote to be set: Set the CD1/2 switch of this player's remote to CD2. Turn down the volume level to the lowest. 2 Select the player position using another Sony CD player in the empty disc compartments. Playing... Discs When using the input selector on the amplifier. 3 Press POWER on the player to turn on the player. 4 Press A OPEN/CLOSE on the player to open the disc tray, and place ...
...place the discs in conjunction with this player You can set the supplied remote to be set: Set the CD1/2 switch of this player's remote to CD2. Turn down the volume level to the lowest. 2 Select the player position using another Sony CD player in the empty disc compartments. Playing... Discs When using the input selector on the amplifier. 3 Press POWER on the player to turn on the player. 4 Press A OPEN/CLOSE on the player to open the disc tray, and place ...
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.... Press X or N. Example: To play track number 100, press >10 twice, then 1, and 10/0 twice. To select the default playback layer 1 Press MENU on the player. 2 Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on the remote repeatedly) until "M/2ch SEL" appears in the display. 3 Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the remote). ...the track number Press the numeric button(s) on one side, it is "SEL SA- Also, since both layers are on the remote to . Press SA-CD/CD to select the desired playback area. To play track number 30, press >10, then 3 and 10/0. Playback starts from the lowest level. To enter...
.... Press X or N. Example: To play track number 100, press >10 twice, then 1, and 10/0 twice. To select the default playback layer 1 Press MENU on the player. 2 Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on the remote repeatedly) until "M/2ch SEL" appears in the display. 3 Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the remote). ...the track number Press the numeric button(s) on one side, it is "SEL SA- Also, since both layers are on the remote to . Press SA-CD/CD to select the desired playback area. To play track number 30, press >10, then 3 and 10/0. Playback starts from the lowest level. To enter...
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... Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the disc1) Track title2) Artist name* Channel information (appears only when the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD) Total number of a TEXT disc in the display. If your TEXT disc has several languages, "MULTI-TEXT" appears in the...Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. When you press the button, the disc name or artist name appears in the display. When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the channel information appears for TEXT discs Notes • The display may not show all the characters, depending on page...
... Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the disc1) Track title2) Artist name* Channel information (appears only when the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD) Total number of a TEXT disc in the display. If your TEXT disc has several languages, "MULTI-TEXT" appears in the...Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. When you press the button, the disc name or artist name appears in the display. When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the channel information appears for TEXT discs Notes • The display may not show all the characters, depending on page...
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...only in the display. 16US Enjoying a Multi-channel Super Audio CD - Multi-channel management function This player is playing, the programed disc and track numbers will be able to the layout or size of the Super Audio CD by the DSD-DSP (built into the player) according to adjust the output level balance depending on ...channel mode or Multi-channel mode), and then adjust the output level balance for about 2 seconds) until the track number you play the Super Audio CD. • You may not be erased. Notes • This features only work when you want to the Perform Steps 2 through 3.
...only in the display. 16US Enjoying a Multi-channel Super Audio CD - Multi-channel management function This player is playing, the programed disc and track numbers will be able to the layout or size of the Super Audio CD by the DSD-DSP (built into the player) according to adjust the output level balance depending on ...channel mode or Multi-channel mode), and then adjust the output level balance for about 2 seconds) until the track number you play the Super Audio CD. • You may not be erased. Notes • This features only work when you want to the Perform Steps 2 through 3.
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.... If you play a track that can reproduce bass frequencies plentifully. LARGE+SW", "5-LARGE", etc.). MchSP MODE: To play a 2 channel Super Audio CD. NO-CNTR+SW L -- If the sound is noisy or the Multi-channel playback is a speaker that does not contain the LFE* signal... or "Small" speaker An "L" speaker is not effective while playing a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, change , possibly causing a decrease in the display. 2chSP MODE: To play a Multi-channel Super Audio CD. 3 Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the player. However, when you select "5-SMALL+SW" or "F-LARGE+SW" (when you set...
.... If you play a track that can reproduce bass frequencies plentifully. LARGE+SW", "5-LARGE", etc.). MchSP MODE: To play a 2 channel Super Audio CD. NO-CNTR+SW L -- If the sound is noisy or the Multi-channel playback is a speaker that does not contain the LFE* signal... or "Small" speaker An "L" speaker is not effective while playing a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, change , possibly causing a decrease in the display. 2chSP MODE: To play a Multi-channel Super Audio CD. 3 Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the player. However, when you select "5-SMALL+SW" or "F-LARGE+SW" (when you set...
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... amplifier. The player status returns to the normal display. FRT DIST The distance from the front speakers and surround speakers. 6 Press ./> repeatedly to the front speakers You can adjust the speaker distance when the connected amplifier does not have the setting menu for the Multi-channel Super Audio CD. If both... from your listening position, set the speaker distance on this function, we recommend that you finish adjusting. If the amplifier has this player and the amplifier, both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from "SURR BAL", "CNTR BAL", or "SW BAL".
... amplifier. The player status returns to the normal display. FRT DIST The distance from the front speakers and surround speakers. 6 Press ./> repeatedly to the front speakers You can adjust the speaker distance when the connected amplifier does not have the setting menu for the Multi-channel Super Audio CD. If both... from your listening position, set the speaker distance on this function, we recommend that you finish adjusting. If the amplifier has this player and the amplifier, both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from "SURR BAL", "CNTR BAL", or "SW BAL".
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... reading the disc information of CD (or the CD area of Super Audio CD 1 Press MENU on the player. 2 Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on the remote repeatedly) until the desired item appears in the display. 3 Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the remote). 4 Turn l AMS... DIST" or "SW DIST". To select the distance unit In Step 4 above, select "DIST UNIT". When the player is reading the 2 channel area of Super Audio CD) - The speaker distance adjustment display appears. The player status returns to the normal display. The display returns to Step 4. Note Speaker distance cannot be adjusted in the...
... reading the disc information of CD (or the CD area of Super Audio CD 1 Press MENU on the player. 2 Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on the remote repeatedly) until the desired item appears in the display. 3 Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the remote). 4 Turn l AMS... DIST" or "SW DIST". To select the distance unit In Step 4 above, select "DIST UNIT". When the player is reading the 2 channel area of Super Audio CD) - The speaker distance adjustment display appears. The player status returns to the normal display. The display returns to Step 4. Note Speaker distance cannot be adjusted in the...
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...display. 4 Press l AMS L. Example: To input AA Press the numeric button 2 once. continued 21US Storing Information About CDs Storing Information About CDs Labeling Discs - Once you have stored whenever you select that you press > repeatedly after pressing the numeric button 1, the ...the button corresponding to select the character. Note that disc. x When "INPUT 123" is selected To select , +, - A - Disc Name The player can label discs using the remote 1 Insert or select the disc. 2 Press NAME INPUT. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to input more characters. 8...
...display. 4 Press l AMS L. Example: To input AA Press the numeric button 2 once. continued 21US Storing Information About CDs Storing Information About CDs Labeling Discs - Once you have stored whenever you select that you press > repeatedly after pressing the numeric button 1, the ...the button corresponding to select the character. Note that disc. x When "INPUT 123" is selected To select , +, - A - Disc Name The player can label discs using the remote 1 Insert or select the disc. 2 Press NAME INPUT. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to input more characters. 8...
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... a location with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the Super Audio CD player. Should this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on the lenses inside the player. Other operations To Do the following: Correct a wrong 1 Press m/M repeatedly until the moisture evaporates. • During power...
... a location with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the Super Audio CD player. Should this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on the lenses inside the player. Other operations To Do the following: Correct a wrong 1 Press m/M repeatedly until the moisture evaporates. • During power...
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... the player. • If the batteries in the front panel display. • Contact your nearest Sony dealer. A disc cannot be output from the power outlet for a few minutes, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet. 24US There is no sound from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. • The audio signals of the Super Audio CD cannot...
... the player. • If the batteries in the front panel display. • Contact your nearest Sony dealer. A disc cannot be output from the power outlet for a few minutes, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet. 24US There is no sound from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. • The audio signals of the Super Audio CD cannot...
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...distortion rate 0.0032 % or less Wow and flutter Value of measurable limit (±0.001 % W. Additional Information Specifications When a Super Audio CD is played Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic range 97 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate 0.003 % or ... phone jack): Output level 10 mW Load impedance 32 ohms * Output only the audio signals of the CD General Laser Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD: λ= 650 nm) (CD: λ= 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 120 V AC, 60 Hz 15...
...distortion rate 0.0032 % or less Wow and flutter Value of measurable limit (±0.001 % W. Additional Information Specifications When a Super Audio CD is played Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic range 97 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate 0.003 % or ... phone jack): Output level 10 mW Load impedance 32 ohms * Output only the audio signals of the CD General Laser Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD: λ= 650 nm) (CD: λ= 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 120 V AC, 60 Hz 15...
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... button (12) Each time you turn on the player, or when the Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded and select the multi-channel playback area by... you press the button, the playing time of the track, the remaining time of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the same signal that is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT FRONT L/R jacks is loaded. K...U MENU button (9, 10, 13, 17, 18, 20, 21) Press to select the play mode. O Disc tray (9) P MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator Turns on the player. C Remote sensor (6) D Display window (11) E N button (10, 14, 15) F X button (10) G x button (10, 16, 22) H...
... button (12) Each time you turn on the player, or when the Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded and select the multi-channel playback area by... you press the button, the playing time of the track, the remaining time of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the same signal that is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT FRONT L/R jacks is loaded. K...U MENU button (9, 10, 13, 17, 18, 20, 21) Press to select the play mode. O Disc tray (9) P MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator Turns on the player. C Remote sensor (6) D Display window (11) E N button (10, 14, 15) F X button (10) G x button (10, 16, 22) H...
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Additional Information Rear Panel 2CH OUT ANALOG 5.1CH OUT FRONT SURR CENTER L L R R SUB WOOFER DIGITAL(CD) OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL IR REMOTE IR IN A ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks (7) B ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (6) C DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector (8) D DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector (8) E IR REMOTE IR IN jack Connect to a component equipped with the IR output jack. continued 27US
Additional Information Rear Panel 2CH OUT ANALOG 5.1CH OUT FRONT SURR CENTER L L R R SUB WOOFER DIGITAL(CD) OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL IR REMOTE IR IN A ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks (7) B ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (6) C DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector (8) D DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector (8) E IR REMOTE IR IN jack Connect to a component equipped with the IR output jack. continued 27US
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... display. P TIME/TEXT button (12) Each time you press the button while playing back a hybrid disc, the layer to switch between the SA-CD layer and the CD layer. CAPS button (21) Press to be played back switches between capital letters (ABC) and numbers (123) in name input mode. S LEVEL ... 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21) J m/M buttons (14, 21) K DISC SKIP +/- Remote CD1 CD2 PLAY MODE CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM NAME DISPLAY INPUT MODE SA-CD/CD DISC TIME/TEXT CAPS SPACE MULTI/2CH 1 GHI 4 PQRS 7 ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 >10 ENTER 10/0 REPEAT CHECK CLEAR LEVEL ADJ AMS ...
... display. P TIME/TEXT button (12) Each time you press the button while playing back a hybrid disc, the layer to switch between the SA-CD layer and the CD layer. CAPS button (21) Press to be played back switches between capital letters (ABC) and numbers (123) in name input mode. S LEVEL ... 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21) J m/M buttons (14, 21) K DISC SKIP +/- Remote CD1 CD2 PLAY MODE CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM NAME DISPLAY INPUT MODE SA-CD/CD DISC TIME/TEXT CAPS SPACE MULTI/2CH 1 GHI 4 PQRS 7 ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 DEF 3 MNO 6 WXYZ 9 >10 ENTER 10/0 REPEAT CHECK CLEAR LEVEL ADJ AMS ...