Operating Instructions
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... rear exterior. This appliance is classified as it is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that the power cord can cause hearing loss. Install in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10)Protect the power cord...
... rear exterior. This appliance is classified as it is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that the power cord can cause hearing loss. Install in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10)Protect the power cord...
Operating Instructions
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... Playing Discs Playing a Disc 19 Using the Display 20 Locating a Track Directly 22 - Table of Contents Features of the player 6 Compatible Disc Types 7 About the Super Audio CD 8 Getting Started Descriptions of Parts and Controls 9 Hooking Up the Analog Audio Components 12 Hooking Up the Digital Audio Components 13 Setting the output signal 15 Setting the playback area of a Super Audio CD 24 Playing a DSD Disc 25 Additional Information Precautions 26 Notes on Discs 27 Troubleshooting 28 Specifications 29 Index ...31 5GB Search Playing Tracks Repeatedly...
... Playing Discs Playing a Disc 19 Using the Display 20 Locating a Track Directly 22 - Table of Contents Features of the player 6 Compatible Disc Types 7 About the Super Audio CD 8 Getting Started Descriptions of Parts and Controls 9 Hooking Up the Analog Audio Components 12 Hooking Up the Digital Audio Components 13 Setting the output signal 15 Setting the playback area of a Super Audio CD 24 Playing a DSD Disc 25 Additional Information Precautions 26 Notes on Discs 27 Troubleshooting 28 Specifications 29 Index ...31 5GB Search Playing Tracks Repeatedly...
Operating Instructions
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... track numbers. Likewise, even if a playback component (e.g., this time lag may be different for a while. Digital transmission using an HDMI cable. function works only with AV amplifiers connected by HDMI, you can take advantage of the H.A.T.S. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are connected via other components. Features of the player Playback of Super Audio CDs This player is designed to play back 2-channel and Multi-channel Super Audio CDs...
... track numbers. Likewise, even if a playback component (e.g., this time lag may be different for a while. Digital transmission using an HDMI cable. function works only with AV amplifiers connected by HDMI, you can take advantage of the H.A.T.S. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are connected via other components. Features of the player Playback of Super Audio CDs This player is designed to play back 2-channel and Multi-channel Super Audio CDs...
Operating Instructions
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... play CD-ROMs/DVDs, the error message "Cannot Play" or "No Disc" will appear on this product is a disc recorded in the DSF file format. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are output from the DIGITAL OUT (CD) jacks only. Note on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be listened to their respective notes below. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW playback Discs recorded on DSD Discs A DSD Disc is not guaranteed. However, since the audio...
... play CD-ROMs/DVDs, the error message "Cannot Play" or "No Disc" will appear on this product is a disc recorded in the DSF file format. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are output from the DIGITAL OUT (CD) jacks only. Note on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be listened to their respective notes below. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW playback Discs recorded on DSD Discs A DSD Disc is not guaranteed. However, since the audio...
Operating Instructions
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... track. D SA-CD/CD button (24) Switches between the Super Audio CD layer and the CD layer of the player on or off. The lamp lights up during playback pause. L Display window (20) Displays information on the player. M Remote sensor (11) Receives the signal from the ANALOG OUT jacks and DIGITAL OUT (CD) jacks. Front Panel A ?/1 (power) switch (19) Turns the power of a hybrid disc. When the lamp is not lit, sound is loaded. J x button (19) Stops playback K . N PHONE...
... track. D SA-CD/CD button (24) Switches between the Super Audio CD layer and the CD layer of the player on or off. The lamp lights up during playback pause. L Display window (20) Displays information on the player. M Remote sensor (11) Receives the signal from the ANALOG OUT jacks and DIGITAL OUT (CD) jacks. Front Panel A ?/1 (power) switch (19) Turns the power of a hybrid disc. When the lamp is not lit, sound is loaded. J x button (19) Stops playback K . N PHONE...
Operating Instructions
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... repeater. E DIGITAL OUT (CD) COAXIAL jack (14) Connects a component with the optical digital input jack, such an MD deck, etc. Rear Panel A IR REMOTE IN jack Equipped on a Super Audio CD layer, sets the area that is given priority to the IR REMOTE jack. D HDMI OUT jack (13) Connects components with analog input jacks, such as stereo amplifiers, etc., using an audio connecting cord. G DIGITAL OUT (CD) ON/OFF switch (16) Sets whether audio signals are recorded on the models for the U.S. SCD-XA5400ES IR repeater (not supplied...
... repeater. E DIGITAL OUT (CD) COAXIAL jack (14) Connects a component with the optical digital input jack, such an MD deck, etc. Rear Panel A IR REMOTE IN jack Equipped on a Super Audio CD layer, sets the area that is given priority to the IR REMOTE jack. D HDMI OUT jack (13) Connects components with analog input jacks, such as stereo amplifiers, etc., using an audio connecting cord. G DIGITAL OUT (CD) ON/OFF switch (16) Sets whether audio signals are recorded on the models for the U.S. SCD-XA5400ES IR repeater (not supplied...
Operating Instructions
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...-CD/CD button (24) Switches between the Super Audio CD layer and the CD layer of the player on or off or on the display. I m/M buttons (22) Fast-forwards or fast-reverses the track during playback. J DISPLAY button (21) Turns the display information off . L CLEAR button (23, 23) Resumes Continuous Play from Shuffle Play. K TIME/TEXT button (20) Switches the playing time of the track, the remaining time of the disc, or TEXT information on . M Number buttons (22) Select a track directly. C HDMI button (19) Sets...
...-CD/CD button (24) Switches between the Super Audio CD layer and the CD layer of the player on or off or on the display. I m/M buttons (22) Fast-forwards or fast-reverses the track during playback. J DISPLAY button (21) Turns the display information off . L CLEAR button (23, 23) Resumes Continuous Play from Shuffle Play. K TIME/TEXT button (20) Switches the playing time of the track, the remaining time of the disc, or TEXT information on . M Number buttons (22) Select a track directly. C HDMI button (19) Sets...
Operating Instructions
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... longer operates the player, replace both batteries with analog input jacks Use the supplied audio connecting cord. Be sure to turn off the power of time, remove the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Be sure to match the color-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to prevent noise. Connecting a component with new ones. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you connect a stereo...
... longer operates the player, replace both batteries with analog input jacks Use the supplied audio connecting cord. Be sure to turn off the power of time, remove the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Be sure to match the color-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to prevent noise. Connecting a component with new ones. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you connect a stereo...
Operating Instructions
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... the Digital Audio Components Connect an amplifier having an HDMI input jack, you can play a Super Audio CD and enjoy multi-channel playback. Getting Started Connecting a component with BALANCED input jacks Use XLR (balanced) cables (not supplied). Be sure to the HDMI OUT jack. The audio format that is output from the HDMI OUT jack of all components before transporting the components. Be sure to turn off the power of the player depends on a stereo...
... the Digital Audio Components Connect an amplifier having an HDMI input jack, you can play a Super Audio CD and enjoy multi-channel playback. Getting Started Connecting a component with BALANCED input jacks Use XLR (balanced) cables (not supplied). Be sure to the HDMI OUT jack. The audio format that is output from the HDMI OUT jack of all components before transporting the components. Be sure to turn off the power of the player depends on a stereo...
Operating Instructions
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... of Super Audio CDs cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT (CD) COAXIAL jack. Notes • It is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the AC power cord (mains 14GB Connecting a digital component with the optical digital input jack Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connecting the optical digital cable to bend or twist the optical cable. It does not output any other video signals. • Depending on the display. To CD optical digital input jack on the player...
... of Super Audio CDs cannot be output from the DIGITAL OUT (CD) COAXIAL jack. Notes • It is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the AC power cord (mains 14GB Connecting a digital component with the optical digital input jack Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connecting the optical digital cable to bend or twist the optical cable. It does not output any other video signals. • Depending on the display. To CD optical digital input jack on the player...
Operating Instructions
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... ANALOG OUT jacks, PHONES jack, and DIGITAL OUT (CD) jacks (the default setting). Note Install this system so that the power cord can set whether audio signals are output from the wall socket immediately in green, and "HDMI ON" appears on the display. HDMI Press HDMI. Audio signals are output from inside of the player itself. continued 15GB The cord is not turned on the display. The HDMI button lights up...
... ANALOG OUT jacks, PHONES jack, and DIGITAL OUT (CD) jacks (the default setting). Note Install this system so that the power cord can set whether audio signals are output from the wall socket immediately in green, and "HDMI ON" appears on the display. HDMI Press HDMI. Audio signals are output from inside of the player itself. continued 15GB The cord is not turned on the display. The HDMI button lights up...
Operating Instructions
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... jacks PHONES (front) DIGITAL OUT (CD) CD: a a Super Audio CD: - HDMI OUT -* a * The player does not play a multi-channel area. 17GB a - - - a Multi-channel audio of Super Audio CDs and CDs a: Outputs audio signals. -: Does not output audio signals. Output jacks PHONES DIGITAL OUT (CD) (front) -* -* - - HDMI button setting OFF ON DIGITAL OUT (CD) switch setting ON OFF ON OFF ANALOG OUT a a - HDMI OUT - - HDMI button setting OFF ON ANALOG OUT -* - Getting Started Signals output The signals output from each output jack vary according to the setting...
... jacks PHONES (front) DIGITAL OUT (CD) CD: a a Super Audio CD: - HDMI OUT -* a * The player does not play a multi-channel area. 17GB a - - - a Multi-channel audio of Super Audio CDs and CDs a: Outputs audio signals. -: Does not output audio signals. Output jacks PHONES DIGITAL OUT (CD) (front) -* -* - - HDMI button setting OFF ON DIGITAL OUT (CD) switch setting ON OFF ON OFF ANALOG OUT a a - HDMI OUT - - HDMI button setting OFF ON ANALOG OUT -* - Getting Started Signals output The signals output from each output jack vary according to the setting...
Operating Instructions
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... play a multi-channel Super Audio CD Connect the player to turn the disc over. Note The playback area selected by this operation is selected, "MULTI" disappears. You can select the playback area in stop mode. If you press SA-CD/CD again, the Super Audio CD layer is cleared. When the 2-channel playback area is valid only for the current disc. 24GB If you change a disc, the selected playback layer is selected. MULTI/2CH SA-CD/CD...
... play a multi-channel Super Audio CD Connect the player to turn the disc over. Note The playback area selected by this operation is selected, "MULTI" disappears. You can select the playback area in stop mode. If you press SA-CD/CD again, the Super Audio CD layer is cleared. When the 2-channel playback area is valid only for the current disc. 24GB If you change a disc, the selected playback layer is selected. MULTI/2CH SA-CD/CD...
Operating Instructions
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... long time to (10) as shown below. Requirements for playable DSF files DSF files must satisfy following operations. • Direct track selection and album selection • Shuffle Play • Switching layers between Super Audio CD and CD • Switching the playback area of a Super Audio CD • Repeat Play by album • Playback of files in DSF file format using a computer, etc. To prevent this player correctly. • Disc: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW...
... long time to (10) as shown below. Requirements for playable DSF files DSF files must satisfy following operations. • Direct track selection and album selection • Shuffle Play • Switching layers between Super Audio CD and CD • Switching the playback area of a Super Audio CD • Repeat Play by album • Playback of files in DSF file format using a computer, etc. To prevent this player correctly. • Disc: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW...
Operating Instructions
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... you do, the speakers may be changed only at the rear of the player. • If you press TIME/TEXT during playback, the display shows: Album number/track number/elapsed time of the track Y File name Total number of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as a rug that the operating voltage of optical instruments with a mild detergent solution. The use the player for about an hour...
... you do, the speakers may be changed only at the rear of the player. • If you press TIME/TEXT during playback, the display shows: Album number/track number/elapsed time of the track Y File name Total number of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as a rug that the operating voltage of optical instruments with a mild detergent solution. The use the player for about an hour...
Operating Instructions
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... such as on the disc tray Make sure the disc is not a malfunction. Because a Super Audio CD player must determine the type of disc inserted, adjust the servo mechanism, confirm copyright information, etc., automatically, it on such as hot air ducts. • After playing, store the disc in its edge. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly...
... such as on the disc tray Make sure the disc is not a malfunction. Because a Super Audio CD player must determine the type of disc inserted, adjust the servo mechanism, confirm copyright information, etc., automatically, it on such as hot air ducts. • After playing, store the disc in its edge. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly...
Operating Instructions
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... operate the amplifier correctly. The remote does not function. • Remove any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. No sound is output from the ANALOG OUT, PHONES, and DIGITAL OUT (CD) jacks (page 17). The disc does not play the CD layer. • If you switch the H.A.T.S. Reload the disc. • Clean the disc (page 27). • Moisture has condensed inside the player. • Place the disc on the disc tray...
... operate the amplifier correctly. The remote does not function. • Remove any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. No sound is output from the ANALOG OUT, PHONES, and DIGITAL OUT (CD) jacks (page 17). The disc does not play the CD layer. • If you switch the H.A.T.S. Reload the disc. • Clean the disc (page 27). • Moisture has condensed inside the player. • Place the disc on the disc tray...
Operating Instructions
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... Coaxial 0.5 Vp-p output connector Stereo 5 mW phone jack (Light emitting wave length: 660 nm) 75 ohms 32 ohms * Outputs only the audio signals of these button settings are playing back a Super Audio CD, sound may hear a rattling sound from the power outlet for a few minutes, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet. No sound is heard, and "Press Stop" appears on the display. • If a DVI connection is played Playing frequency range 2 Hz...
... Coaxial 0.5 Vp-p output connector Stereo 5 mW phone jack (Light emitting wave length: 660 nm) 75 ohms 32 ohms * Outputs only the audio signals of these button settings are playing back a Super Audio CD, sound may hear a rattling sound from the power outlet for a few minutes, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet. No sound is heard, and "Press Stop" appears on the display. • If a DVI connection is played Playing frequency range 2 Hz...
Operating Instructions
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... D DIGITAL OUT 13 Displaying information 20 H H.A.T.S. 6 HDMI 6, 13 Hybrid disc 8 Switching the playback layer (Super Audio CD or CD) 24 I Inserting a disc 19 O Output signal Analog 15 Digital (CD) 16 HDMI 15 P Pause 19 Playback Discs with DSD files recorded 25 Locating a particular point 22 Locating a track 22 Playing a disc 19 Repeat Play 23 Selecting the playback area of a Super Audio CD 24 Shuffle Play 23 Switching the playback layer (Super Audio CD or CD) 24 Power switch 19 R Remote commander (remote) 11 Repeat Play 23 S Search 22 Setting DIGITAL OUT (CD...
... D DIGITAL OUT 13 Displaying information 20 H H.A.T.S. 6 HDMI 6, 13 Hybrid disc 8 Switching the playback layer (Super Audio CD or CD) 24 I Inserting a disc 19 O Output signal Analog 15 Digital (CD) 16 HDMI 15 P Pause 19 Playback Discs with DSD files recorded 25 Locating a particular point 22 Locating a track 22 Playing a disc 19 Repeat Play 23 Selecting the playback area of a Super Audio CD 24 Shuffle Play 23 Switching the playback layer (Super Audio CD or CD) 24 Power switch 19 R Remote commander (remote) 11 Repeat Play 23 S Search 22 Setting DIGITAL OUT (CD...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... fuses or batteries). REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the Product, including the antenna. 4-243-341-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems LIMITED WARRANTY Hifi Audio ES Products Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is invalid if the factory applied serial number has...
... fuses or batteries). REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the Product, including the antenna. 4-243-341-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems LIMITED WARRANTY Hifi Audio ES Products Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is invalid if the factory applied serial number has...