Limited Warranty
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...PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part not available from state to service the Product..., or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, ...
...PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part not available from state to service the Product..., or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, ...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... at the rear of the following measures: - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that you call upon your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - SCD-XA777ES Serial No CAUTION The use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. For...
... at the rear of the following measures: - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that you call upon your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - SCD-XA777ES Serial No CAUTION The use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. For...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... 12 Playing a Disc 14 Using the Display 15 Locating a Specific Track 18 US Locating a Particular Point in a Track 18 Playing Tracks Repeatedly 19 Playing Tracks in the PCM format). Features TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Super Audio CD • 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 Random Order (Shuffle Play) 20 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 21 Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter Function) 22 Setting the DIGITAL...
... 12 Playing a Disc 14 Using the Display 15 Locating a Specific Track 18 US Locating a Particular Point in a Track 18 Playing Tracks Repeatedly 19 Playing Tracks in the PCM format). Features TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Super Audio CD • 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 Random Order (Shuffle Play) 20 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 21 Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter Function) 22 Setting the DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... the Super Audio CD player. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace both batteries with the + and - Getting Started This chapter provides information on the player. Before You Start the Hookup Checking the supplied accessories This player comes with the following items: • Audio connecting cord phono jack × 2 (Red and White) y phono jack × 2 (Red and White) (3) phono jack × 1 (Black) y phono jack × 1 (Black) (2) • Remote commander...
... the Super Audio CD player. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace both batteries with the + and - Getting Started This chapter provides information on the player. Before You Start the Hookup Checking the supplied accessories This player comes with the following items: • Audio connecting cord phono jack × 2 (Red and White) y phono jack × 2 (Red and White) (3) phono jack × 1 (Black) y phono jack × 1 (Black) (2) • Remote commander...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... jacks (L/R) To SURROUND or REAR IN jacks (L/R) To CENTER IN jack To SUB WOOFER IN jack Multi-channel amplifier, AV amplifier, etc. 5US Instead, the signal is output in high quality from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks (see the cover or instructions of the Super Audio CD. Connect the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (FRONT L/R, SURR L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER) to an audio component. Be sure to CD (or SACD) input . • During playback...
... jacks (L/R) To SURROUND or REAR IN jacks (L/R) To CENTER IN jack To SUB WOOFER IN jack Multi-channel amplifier, AV amplifier, etc. 5US Instead, the signal is output in high quality from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks (see the cover or instructions of the Super Audio CD. Connect the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (FRONT L/R, SURR L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER) to an audio component. Be sure to CD (or SACD) input . • During playback...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... OUT jacks. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the player and to bend or twist the optical cable. Be careful not to the mains. 7US Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) About the ANALOG 2CH OUT When you play a conventional CD or a 2CH Super Audio CD, the stereo signal of conventional CDs can be output from the PHONES jack during playback of conventional CDs can be output...
... OUT jacks. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the player and to bend or twist the optical cable. Be careful not to the mains. 7US Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) About the ANALOG 2CH OUT When you play a conventional CD or a 2CH Super Audio CD, the stereo signal of conventional CDs can be output from the PHONES jack during playback of conventional CDs can be output...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... playback of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, no signal of the various buttons and controls on the front and rear panels and the supplied remote. Front Panel Parts Descriptions 1 POWER switch (14) Press to turn on the pages indicated in the display window. Further details are provided on the player. 2 Remote sensor (4) 3 Disc tray (14) Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open/close the disc tray. 4 A OPEN/CLOSE button (14) Press to open the disc tray. 5 PHONES Connect the headphones. Location and Functions...
... playback of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, no signal of the various buttons and controls on the front and rear panels and the supplied remote. Front Panel Parts Descriptions 1 POWER switch (14) Press to turn on the pages indicated in the display window. Further details are provided on the player. 2 Remote sensor (4) 3 Disc tray (14) Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open/close the disc tray. 4 A OPEN/CLOSE button (14) Press to open the disc tray. 5 PHONES Connect the headphones. Location and Functions...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... button (15) Each time you play . qd MULTI/2CH button (14) Press to adjust the output level balance for the Multichannel management function (page 23). PLAY MODE CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM DISPLAY/ MODE SACD/CD TIME/TEXT MULTI/2CH 123 456 789 >10 ENTER 10/0 REPEAT CHECK CLEAR AB LEVEL ADJ AMS INDEX 11US Location and Functions of Parts Remote Parts Descriptions 1 CONTINUE button (20) Press to resume normal play . buttons (18) Press to locate a specific...
... button (15) Each time you play . qd MULTI/2CH button (14) Press to adjust the output level balance for the Multichannel management function (page 23). PLAY MODE CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM DISPLAY/ MODE SACD/CD TIME/TEXT MULTI/2CH 123 456 789 >10 ENTER 10/0 REPEAT CHECK CLEAR AB LEVEL ADJ AMS INDEX 11US Location and Functions of Parts Remote Parts Descriptions 1 CONTINUE button (20) Press to resume normal play . buttons (18) Press to locate a specific...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... configuration Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc consists of a single HD (high density) layer. When you play discs. HD (Super Audio CD) layer Super Audio CD (dual layer disc) This disc consists of disc to the Conventional CD playback mode automatically. HD (Super Audio CD) layer HD (Super Audio CD) layer Conventional CD This disc is not necessary to play this disc, the player is set to the Super Audio CD playback mode automatically. CD layer 12US Playing Discs This chapter explains the various ways to turn the disc...
... configuration Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc consists of a single HD (high density) layer. When you play discs. HD (Super Audio CD) layer Super Audio CD (dual layer disc) This disc consists of disc to the Conventional CD playback mode automatically. HD (Super Audio CD) layer HD (Super Audio CD) layer Conventional CD This disc is not necessary to play this disc, the player is set to the Super Audio CD playback mode automatically. CD layer 12US Playing Discs This chapter explains the various ways to turn the disc...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... select the playback area you play them, the error message "TOC Error" or "No Disc" will appear or there will be no sound. • CD-ROM • DVD, etc. Incompatible Discs This player cannot play the CD layer using a conventional CD player. Multi-channel playback area 13US Playing Discs Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area. Press SACD/CD to select the layer you try to play this disc, the player is set to turn the disc over...
... select the playback area you play them, the error message "TOC Error" or "No Disc" will appear or there will be no sound. • CD-ROM • DVD, etc. Incompatible Discs This player cannot play the CD layer using a conventional CD player. Multi-channel playback area 13US Playing Discs Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area. Press SACD/CD to select the layer you try to play this disc, the player is set to turn the disc over...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... want to start playing the disc at any time you want to listen to when playing a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD (page 13) After you turn on the player. 4 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, and place a disc on the player when a disc is already loaded Playback starts automatically. Note During playback, increase the volume level gradually starting from a specific track, turn lAMSL to select the track number before pressing N. 7 Adjust the volume on the...
... want to start playing the disc at any time you want to listen to when playing a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD (page 13) After you turn on the player. 4 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, and place a disc on the player when a disc is already loaded Playback starts automatically. Note During playback, increase the volume level gradually starting from a specific track, turn lAMSL to select the track number before pressing N. 7 Adjust the volume on the...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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...-channel Super Audio CD) TRACK [MULTI] 5.1 CH SUPER AUDIO CD MULTI 5.1 CH 12345 6 7 8 9 10 16 17 18 19 20 Turning off the information in the display Z Each time you press the button, the disc name or artist name appears in other languages" on the remote while playing a disc, the display turns off the display, "Display Off" appears, and when you resume play . When the player detects a TEXT disc, "TEXT" appears in stop play , the display turns off...
...-channel Super Audio CD) TRACK [MULTI] 5.1 CH SUPER AUDIO CD MULTI 5.1 CH 12345 6 7 8 9 10 16 17 18 19 20 Turning off the information in the display Z Each time you press the button, the disc name or artist name appears in other languages" on the remote while playing a disc, the display turns off the display, "Display Off" appears, and when you resume play . When the player detects a TEXT disc, "TEXT" appears in stop play , the display turns off...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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You can play (page 14) Shuffle Play (page 20) Program Play (page 21) The player repeats All the tracks in sequence All the tracks in random order All the tracks in the program in sequence To stop mode. 2 Press and hold m/M to set the time to repeat all the tracks in a program (page 21). You can be cancelled if you turn on the player. TRACK 5 MIN SEC 2.57 SUPER AUDIO CD MULTI 5.1 CH 12345 6 7 8 9 10 16...
You can play (page 14) Shuffle Play (page 20) Program Play (page 21) The player repeats All the tracks in sequence All the tracks in random order All the tracks in the program in sequence To stop mode. 2 Press and hold m/M to set the time to repeat all the tracks in a program (page 21). You can be cancelled if you turn on the player. TRACK 5 MIN SEC 2.57 SUPER AUDIO CD MULTI 5.1 CH 12345 6 7 8 9 10 16...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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..., you play a Super Audio CD, this function does not work and no noticeable effect after switching the filter. 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn l AMS L until desired digital mode ("D.OUT ON" or "D.OUT OFF") appears in the display. 5 Press l AMS L. You cannot select the digital filter when you can set the digital out mode to the disc or connected equipment, there may be output) or off You can adjust the sound quality. OUTPUT" appears...
..., you play a Super Audio CD, this function does not work and no noticeable effect after switching the filter. 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn l AMS L until desired digital mode ("D.OUT ON" or "D.OUT OFF") appears in the display. 5 Press l AMS L. You cannot select the digital filter when you can set the digital out mode to the disc or connected equipment, there may be output) or off You can adjust the sound quality. OUTPUT" appears...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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...R Surround speakers To set the Multi-channel management: 1 Select the appropriate preset playback mode (2 channel playback or Multi-channel playback). 2 Adjust the output level balance of your speaker. The playback mode appears in the display. 3 Press l AMS L. Note You cannot operate this function when the player is in the 2 channel Super Audio CD playback mode, the disc tray is output from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. 4 Turn l AMS L until "2CH SPK MODE" appears in the display. Large -- 23US Playing Discs Listening to a Multichannel Super Audio CD (Multi-channel management function...
...R Surround speakers To set the Multi-channel management: 1 Select the appropriate preset playback mode (2 channel playback or Multi-channel playback). 2 Adjust the output level balance of your speaker. The playback mode appears in the display. 3 Press l AMS L. Note You cannot operate this function when the player is in the 2 channel Super Audio CD playback mode, the disc tray is output from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. 4 Turn l AMS L until "2CH SPK MODE" appears in the display. Large -- 23US Playing Discs Listening to a Multichannel Super Audio CD (Multi-channel management function...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... woofer to the normal display, press MENU. The output level balance setting display appears. Playing Discs Listening to the Multi-channel Super Audio CD About "Large" or "Small" speaker A "Large" speaker is set to "Large" automatically when you set the Sub woofer to "--." • When you play a track that does not contain the LFE* signal, the signal for the surround speakers, the bass frequencies will come from the remote" on page 25...
... woofer to the normal display, press MENU. The output level balance setting display appears. Playing Discs Listening to the Multi-channel Super Audio CD About "Large" or "Small" speaker A "Large" speaker is set to "Large" automatically when you set the Sub woofer to "--." • When you play a track that does not contain the LFE* signal, the signal for the surround speakers, the bass frequencies will come from the remote" on page 25...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is connected to a portion with your Super Audio CD player. On adjusting the volume • Do not turn up in the player. • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as it any further. • AC power cord must be changed only at the rear of the player. • The player is not disconnected from the AC...
... it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is connected to a portion with your Super Audio CD player. On adjusting the volume • Do not turn up in the player. • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as it any further. • AC power cord must be changed only at the rear of the player. • The player is not disconnected from the AC...
Operating Instructions / Mode demploi
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... the following difficulties while using the player, use the headphones, adjust the volume with PHONE LEVEL. Set the digital mode to change without notice. PEAK) or less When a CD is placed at the remote sensor on the disc tray with new ones. The disc does not play a track that the player is no sound from the SUB WOOFER jack only when you select "5 - Design and specifications are weak, replace with the label side...
... the following difficulties while using the player, use the headphones, adjust the volume with PHONE LEVEL. Set the digital mode to change without notice. PEAK) or less When a CD is placed at the remote sensor on the disc tray with new ones. The disc does not play a track that the player is no sound from the SUB WOOFER jack only when you select "5 - Design and specifications are weak, replace with the label side...
Marketing Specifications
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...; Discrete Laser/Optical Pick Up System with Dual Lasers • Direct Digital Synch D/A Clock System • Direct Disc Selection plus Track Access via Jog Dial® Control • 32 Step Programming • All Disc/All Track Repeat Functions via Remote • SACD Text/CD Text Capability Construction • Fixed Line Output • Unbalanced Audio Output • Optical and Coaxial Digital Outputs for CD Selection • 6 Multi-Channel Analog Output, plus Stereo Line Level Output for CD and SACD • Control A-1 II for Connection to Sony Components •...
...; Discrete Laser/Optical Pick Up System with Dual Lasers • Direct Digital Synch D/A Clock System • Direct Disc Selection plus Track Access via Jog Dial® Control • 32 Step Programming • All Disc/All Track Repeat Functions via Remote • SACD Text/CD Text Capability Construction • Fixed Line Output • Unbalanced Audio Output • Optical and Coaxial Digital Outputs for CD Selection • 6 Multi-Channel Analog Output, plus Stereo Line Level Output for CD and SACD • Control A-1 II for Connection to Sony Components •...
Marketing Specifications
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...) Headphone: 10mW Inputs and Outputs Weights & Measures* • 5.1 Channel RCA Output • 2 Channel RCA Output • Coaxial / Optical Digital Output (CD Only) • Dimensions (W x H x D): 17" x 5.4" x 16.1" • Weight: 35 lbs. Features and specifications are approximate. • Remote Control • AA Battery x 2 • Detachable Power Cord ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (in Operation): 38W Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual *Weights and...
...) Headphone: 10mW Inputs and Outputs Weights & Measures* • 5.1 Channel RCA Output • 2 Channel RCA Output • Coaxial / Optical Digital Output (CD Only) • Dimensions (W x H x D): 17" x 5.4" x 16.1" • Weight: 35 lbs. Features and specifications are approximate. • Remote Control • AA Battery x 2 • Detachable Power Cord ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (in Operation): 38W Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual *Weights and...