Sony SCD CE775 User Manual

4-233-315-14(1)

Super Audio CD

Player

Operating Instructions

SCD-CE775

2001 Sony Corporation

Fe a t u re s

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ab o u t t h e Su p e r Au d io CD

Getting Started 4

• 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.

• The Super Audio CD has two types; a 2 channel stereo

disc and a Multi-channel disc which holds up to 6

independent channels. The multi-channel characteristic

of the Super Audio CD features a speaker allocation

system basically similar to the 5.1 channel output of

current AV systems.

Before You Start the Hookup

Hooking Up the Audio Components

Location and Functions of Parts 7

Front Panel Parts Descriptions

Rear Panel Parts Descriptions

Remote Parts Descriptions

Playing Discs 10

Compatible Disc Types 10

Playing a Disc 11

Fe a t u re s o f t h e p la ye r

Using the Display 12

Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc 15

Locating a Specific Disc 16

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 and Direct Digital Sync

System, which allows higher-quality sound

reproduction.

Locating a Specific Track 16

Locating a Particular Point in a Track 17

Playing Tracks Repeatedly 18

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 19

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 20

Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio CD

(Multi-channel management function) 21

Storing Information About CDs 24

What You Can Do With the Disc Name 24

Labeling Discs (Disc Name) 24

• Editing of Disc and Track Titles, etc., on a TEXT display

for Super Audio CDs and conventional CDs.

Ot h e rs

• A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track numbers.

This feature applies to SCD-CE775.

• The supplied remote is capable of controlling both the

SCD-CE775 and a conventional Sony CD player.

Additional Information 26

Using the CONTROL A1II control system 26

Precautions 27

Notes on Discs 28

Troubleshooting 29

Specifications 29

Index 30

Ho o kin g Up t h e Au d io

Co m p o n e n t s

Getting Started

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.

Be fo re Yo u St a rt t h e

Ho o ku p

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 via ANALOG

5.1CH OUT jacks, you can play a multi-channel Super

Audio CD and enjoy the multi-channel playback.

For normal playback, connect the player and an amplifier

via ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks.

Ch e ckin g t h e su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

This player comes with the following items:

• Audio connecting cord

phono jack × 2 (Red and White) y phono jack × 2 (Red

and White) (2)

phono jack × 1 (Black) y phono jack × 1 (Black) (2)

• Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (1) (Connecting cord for

CONTROL A1 ) (supplied for Canadian models only)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-SC500 (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Co n n e ct in g via ANALOG 5.1CH OUT ja cks

Use audio connecting cords for this connection. Connect the

ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (FRONT L/R, SURR L/R, CENTER,

SUBWOOFER) to the corresponding jacks of your amplifier. For

FRONT or SURR connection, use the connecting cords (Red and

White jacks) and be sure to match the colour-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).

In se rt in g b a t t e rie s in t o t h e re m o t e

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.

FRONT o r SURR co n n e ct io n

Audio connecting cords (Red and White) (supplied)

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

CENTER o r SUB WOOFER co n n e ct io n

Audio connecting cords (Black) (supplied)

Black

When to replace the batteries

CENTER

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.

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

SURR

OPTICAL

OUT

2CH OUT

5.1CH OUT

Notes

CONTROL

A1ΙΙ

ANALOG

DIGITAL (CD)

• 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.

CENTER

IN jack

SURROUND

or REAR IN

jacks (L/R)

To FRONT

IN jacks

(L/R)

To SUB

WOOFER

IN jack

Multi-channel amplifier,

AV amplifier, etc.

Notes

Co n n e ct in g via ANALOG 2CH OUT ja cks

• When you make the Multi-channel connection, connect the

ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks also using another audio connecting

cord ( not supplied) so that you can play a CD (or SACD) when

you set the input selector of your amplifier to CD (or SACD)

input .

Use an audio connecting cords for this connection. Connect the

ANALOG 2CH OUT L/R jacks to the CD (SACD) input jacks of

your amplifier. Be sure to match the color-coded pin to the

appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red.

• During playback of a conventional CD or a 2CH Super Audio

CD, the same signal that is output from the ANALOG 2CH

OUT jacks is also output from the ANALOG 5.1CH FRONT L/

R jacks.

• 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 also output from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. (The

down mixed signal of the Multi-channel signal is not played

back.)

• There are 5CH, 4CH, and 3CH Super Audio CD. When you

play these disc, 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.

Audio connecting cords (Red and White) (not supplied*)

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

* If you do not make the ANALOG 5.1 CH connection (page 4),

you can use the supplied audio connecting cable for the

ANALOG 2CH connection.

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

SURR

OPTICAL

OUT

2CH OUT

5.1CH OUT

CONTROL

A1ΙΙ

ANALOG

DIGITAL (CD)

To CD (SACD) IN

jacks (L/R)

Stereo amplifier, etc.

Ho o kin g Up t h e Au d io Co m p o n e n t s

Co n n e ct in g via DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL

co n n e ct o r

Wh e n u sin g a n o t h e r So n y CD p la ye r in

co n ju n ct io n w it h t h is p la ye r

Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connecting

the optical digital cable to the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL

connector, take the cap off the connectors and push the cable

plugs in until they click into place.

You can set the supplied remote to be effective on this player only

by changing the command mode of the remote.

If you connect this player to another Sony CD player, you have to

set the command mode of each player.

Be careful not to bend or twist the optical cable.

To set the command mode of the remote

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

• If the other player’s command mode can be set:

Set the CD1/2 switch of this player’s remote to CD1 (factory

setting), and set the other player’s remote to CD2.

• If the other player’s command mode cannot be set:

Set the CD1/2 switch of this player’s remote to CD2.

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 DIGITAL (CD) OUT.

To set the command mode of this player

Press MENU.

Turn l AMS L to select “COMMAND MODE.”

Co n n e ct in g t h e AC p o w e r co rd

Push l AMS L.

The current command mode appears.

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Turn l AMS L to select CD1 or CD2, then push

l AMS L again.

Ab o u t t h e CONTROL A1 ja ck

Tra n sp o rt in g t h e p la ye r

If yo u h a ve a So n y co m p o n e n t w it h t h e CONTROL

A1 (o r CONTROL A1) ja ck

Connect the component via the CONTROL A1 (or CONTROL

A1) jack with a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord. You can simplify

the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony

components. For details, see “Using the CONTROL A1 Control

System” on page 26.

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to

return the internal mechanisms back to their original position.

Remove all the discs from the disc tray.

Press A OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

“No Disc” appears in the display.

Wait for 10 seconds, then press POWER to turn off

the player.

Location and

Functions of Parts

Further details are provided on the pages indicated in parentheses.

It also tells you about the information that appears in the display window.

Fro n t Pa n e l Pa rt s De scrip t io n s

qg REPEAT button (18)

1 POWER switch (11)

Press repeatedly to play all tracks or only one track on

the disc.

qh TIME/TEXT button (13)

Press to turn on/off the player.

2 DISC 1–5 button (12)

Press to select the disc.

Each time you press the button, the playing time of the

track, the total remaining time on the disc, or TEXT

information appears in the display.

3 Remote sensor

4 Display window (12)

Shows various information.

5 N button (12)

Press to start play.

6 X button (12)

Press to pause play.

7 x button (12)

Press to stop play.

8 EX-CHANGE button (15)

Press to replace discs while playing a disc.

9 DISC SKIP button (11)

(4)

qj Disc tray (11)

Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open/close the disc tray.

qk MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator

Turns on when you turn on the player, or when the

Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded and select

the Multi-channel playback area by pressing MULTI/

2CH.

ql m/M buttons (17)

Press to locate a portion you want to play within a

track.

w; MENU button (6)

Press to select the disc.

0 MULTI/2CH button (with an LED) (12)

Press to select the playback area when the 2 channel +

Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded. When you

select the Multi-channel playback area (page 11), the

LED turns on.

qa lAMSL dial (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)

(6, 12)

Press to enter the menu.

wa SACD/CD button (with an LED) (12)

Each time you press the button while the Hybrid disc

(page 10) is loaded, the layer changes between an HD

(SACD) layer (the LED turns on) and CD layer (the

LED turns off).

ws PHONES jack

When you turn the lAMSL dial

Connect the headphones.

counterclockwise by one click, you go back to the

preceding track; when you turn the lAMSL dial

clockwise by one click, you go to the succeeding track.

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.

qs CONTINUE button (11)

Press to resume normal play from Shuffle Play or

Program Play.

qd SHUFFLE button (19)

Press to select Shuffle Play.

qf PROGRAM button (20)

wd PHONES LEVEL control

Adjust the headphones volume.

wf A OPEN/CLOSE button (11)

Press to open/close the disc tray.

Press to select Program Play.

Re a r Pa n e l Pa rt s De scrip t io n s

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

SURR

OPTICAL

OUT

2CH OUT

5.1CH OUT

CONTROL

A1ΙΙ

ANALOG

DIGITAL (CD)

Note

1 ANALOG 2CH OUT L/R jacks (5)

Only the audio signals of the CD can be output from the

DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors shown in 3. Those of the Super

Audio CD cannot be output through DIGITAL (CD) OUT.

Connect to an audio component (stereo/2 channel)

using the audio connecting cord.

2 ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (4)

Connect to an amplifier equipped with the 5.1CH

input jacks (Multi-channel amplifier, AV amplifier,

etc.) using the audio connecting cords.

3 DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector (6)

Connect to an audio component using an optical

digital cable.

4 CONTROL A1 jacks (6, 26)

Connect to a Sony audio component using the

monaural (2P) mini-plug cord.

Re m o t e Pa rt s De scrip t io n s

1 CONTINUE button (11)

qg MULTI/2CH button (12)

Press to resume normal play from Shuffle Play or

Program Play.

Press to select the playback area when the 2 channel +

Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded. When you

select the Multi-channel playback area (page 11), the

MULTI/2CH LED turns on.

SHUFFLE button (19)

Press to select Shuffle Play.

qh TIME/TEXT/SPACE button (13, 25)

PROGRAM button (20)

Press to select Program Play.

Each time you press the button, the playing time of

the track, the total remaining time on the disc, or

TEXT information appears in the display.

Press to insert a space in name input mode.

2 NAME INPUT button (25)

Press to enter the name input mode.

3 DISC/CAPS button (16, 25)

qj ENTER button (25)

Press to select the disc.

Press to decide the selection.

Press to select the capital letter in name input mode.

qk CLEAR button (20)

4 Number buttons (16)

Press to delete a programmed track number.

Press to enter the track numbers.

ql LEVEL ADJ button (23)

5 i10 button (16)

Press to adjust the output level balance for the Multi-

channel management function (page 24).

Press to locate a track numbered over 10.

6 REPEAT button (18)

Press repeatedly to play all tracks or only one track on

the disc.

CD1

CD2

7 CHECK button (20)

Press to check the programmed order.

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

8 H button (12)

NAME

INPUT

DISPLAY

MODE

SACD/CD

Press to start play.

DISC

CAPS

TIME/TEXT

SPACE MULTI/2CH

X button (12)

&!?

ABC

DEF

Press to pause play.

MNO

x button (12)

Press to stop play.

GHI

JKL

WXYZ

PQRS

TUV

9 AMS ./> (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor)

buttons (16)

>10

ENTER

Press to locate a specific track.

10/0

REPEAT

CHECK

CLEAR

0 m/M buttons (17)

LEVEL

ADJ

Press to locate a portion you want to play within a

track.

qa DISC SKIP +/– buttons (16)

Press to select the disc.

AMS

qs CD1/2 (COMMAND MODE) switch (6)

Select the command mode.

qd DISPLAY MODE button (13)

DISC SKIP

–

Press to turn off the information.

qf SACD/CD button (12)

Each time you press the button while the Hybrid disc

(page 10) is loaded, the layer changes between an HD

layer (the SACD/CD LED turns on) and CD layer (the

SACD/CD LED turns off).

Playing Discs

Su p e r Au d io CD + CD (Hyb rid d isc)

This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Press

SACD/CD to select the layer you want to listen to. Also,

as the dual layers are on one side, it is not necessary to

turn the disc over. You can play the CD layer using a

conventional CD player.

Co m p a t ib le Disc Typ e s

You can play the following discs with this player.

Depending on the type of disc to be played, select the

appropriate indicator by pressing SACD/CD or MULTI/

2CH (pages 12).

CD layer

Cla ssifica t io n b y t h e la ye r co n fig u ra t io n

HD (Super Audio CD)

layer

Su p e r Au d io CD (sin g le la ye r d isc)

This disc consists of a single HD (high density) layer.

When you play this disc, the player is set to the Super

Audio CD playback mode automatically.

You can select the default playback layer (HD or CD).

1 During stop mode, press MENU.

2 Turn l AMS L to until “LAYER SELECT”

HD (Super Audio CD)

layer

appears in the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

The current default layer appears.

Su p e r Au d io CD (d u a l la ye r d isc)

This disc consists of dual HD layers and is capable of

extended play over long periods.

When you play this disc, the player is set to the Super

Audio CD playback mode automatically.

4 Turn lAMSL to select CD or SACD, then push

lAMSL again.

The default layer setting is SACD.

Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on

one side only, it is not necessary to turn the disc over.

Cla ssifica t io n b y t h e ch a n n e l

co n fig u ra t io n o f t h e Su p e r Au d io CD

2 ch a n n e l Su p e r Au d io CD

HD (Super Audio CD)

layer

This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area.

When you play this disc, the player is set to the 2 channel

playback mode automatically.

HD (Super Audio CD)

layer

2 channel playback area

Co n ve n t io n a l CD

This disc is the standard format.

When you play this disc, the player is set to the

Conventional CD playback mode automatically.

Mu lt i-ch a n n e l Su p e r Au d io CD

This disc consists of the multi-channel playback area.

When you play this disc, the player is set to the multi-

channel playback mode automatically.

CD layer

Multi-channel playback

area

Pla yin g a Disc

The operations for normal play and the basic operations

during play are explained below.

2 ch a n n e l + Mu lt i-ch a n n e l Su p e r Au d io CD

This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area and the

multi-channel playback area.

POWER

DISC SKIP

X x

Press MULTI/2CH to select the playback area you want to

listen to.

2 channel playback area

Multi-channel playback

area

SACD/CD A OPEN/CLOSE

CONTINUE

lAMSL

You can select the default playback area (2 channel

playback or multi-channel playback area).

1 Turn on the amplifier. Turn down the volume level

to the lowest.

1 During stop mode, press MENU.

2 Select the player position using the input selector

2 Turn l AMS L to until “M/2CH SELECT”

on the amplifier.

appears in the display.

3 Press POWER to turn on the player.

3 Press l AMS L.

4 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, and

The current playback area appears.

place a disc on the tray.

4 Turn l AMS L to select desired playback area,

then press l AMS L.

In co m p a t ib le Discs

This player cannot play the following discs. If you try to

play them, the error message “TOC Error” or “No Disc”

will appear or there will be no sound.

• CD-ROM

Disc number

With the label side up

• DVD, etc.

5 To place other discs, press DISC SKIP and place the

discs in the order you want to play.

Each time you press the button, the disc tray turns and

you can place the discs in the empty disc

compartments. The player plays the disc in front of

you first.

6 Press CONTINUE to select ALL DISCS or 1 DISC

Continuous Play mode.

Each time you press the CONTINUE button, “ALL

DISCS” or “1 DISC” appears in the display.

When you select The player plays

ALL DISCS

All discs in the player consecutively in

the order of disc number

1 DISC

Only the disc you’ve selected

Pla yin g a Disc

Usin g t h e Disp la y

7 Press N.

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.

Playback starts from the first track. If you want to start

playing from a specific track, turn lAMSL to

select the track number before pressing N.

8 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

TIME/TEXT

Ba sic o p e ra t io n s d u rin g p la y

Press

Stop play

Pause play

Resume play after pausing

Locate a succeeding track

X or N

lAMSL

Turn lAMSL clockwise

Locate the beginning of the Turn lAMSL

current track or a preceding counterclockwise

track

Go to the next disc

Select a disc directly

Eject the disc

DISC SKIP

DISPLAY MODE

TIME/TEXT

DISC 1–5

A OPEN/CLOSE

You can select the disc you want to start playing first

Press one of the DISC 1–5 buttons.

To select a layer you want to listen to when playing a hybrid

disc (page 10)

After you stop play using x, press SACD/CD repeatedly to light

either “SACD” or “CD”.

To select a playback area you want to listen to when playing

a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD (page 11)

After you stop play using x, press MULTI/2CH repeatedly to

light either “MULTI CH” or “2 CH.”

Note

During playback, increase the volume level gradually starting

from the lowest level. The output from this unit may contain

band width that are out of the normal listening range. This may

cause damage to the speakers or ears.

Disc in fo rm a t io n w h e n a d isc is lo a d e d

Disp la yin g in fo rm a t io n w h ile t h e p la ye r is

p la yin g Z

Depending on the disc that is currently loaded, the

display shows as follows:

Press TIME/TEXT.

Each time you press the button, the current track number

and its elapsed time or remaining time appears, or the

total remaining time for the disc appears in the display.

When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio

CD, the channel information appears before the default

display appears.

2 ch a n n e l Su p e r Au d io CD

S A C D

Playing track number and elapsed playing time of

the current track (default display)

Mu lt i-ch a n n e l Su p e r Au d io CD

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

DISC

TRACK

INDEX

MIN

SEC

1 1

1 . 5 7

Press TIME/TEXT

During playback

a 5.1 channel

During playback

a 5 channel

During

playback

Super Audio CD

other Super

Audio CDs or

during stop

mode

Playing track number and remaining time of

the current track

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

Co n ve n t io n a l CD

DISC

TRACK

MIN

SEC

- 1 . 5 6

C D

Press TIME/TEXT

Total remaining time on the disc

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

Disp la yin g in fo rm a t io n w h ile t h e p la ye r is

st o p p e d Z

S A C D

DISC

MIN

SEC

- 4 3 . 3 2

Press TIME/TEXT.

The display shows the current disc number, total number

of tracks, and total playing time.

Press TIME/TEXT

Channel information (appears only when the player

detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD)

Current disc number

Total playing time

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

ALL DISCS

MULTI

TRACK

S A C D

DISC

TRACK

INDEX

MIN

SEC

[ M U L T I ] 5 . 1 C H

1 0 1 4 5 . 5 7

Total number of tracks

Tu rn in g o ff t h e in fo rm a t io n in t h e d isp la y

The information also appears when you press the

A OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.

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, “Display Off” appears, and

when you press the button to turn on the display,

“Display On” appears.

The tracks numbered over 16 cannot be displayed in the

music calendar.

Notes on the disc number indications

• The red circle around a disc number indicates the disc is ready

to be played.

• When all the tracks on a disc have been played, the semi-circle

around the disc number disappears.

• When a disc compartment is recognized as empty, the semi-

circled disc number disappears.

Usin g t h e Disp la y

Disp la y in fo rm a t io n o f a TEXT d isc w h ile

Disp la yin g t h e in fo rm a t io n o f a TEXT d isc

p la yin g a d isc Z

The current track name appears. If the disc name has

more than 15 characters, the first 14 characters will remain

after the name scrolls by in the display.

When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio

CD, the channel information appears before the playing

time of the current track appears.

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.

• While playing a disc

Disp la yin g t h e in fo rm a t io n o f a TEXT d isc

in st o p m o d e Z

Track title

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

TEXT

TRACK

Press TIME/TEXT.

H I T E C H B L U E S

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.

Press TIME/TEXT

Channel information (appears only when the player

detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD)

• Before you start playing

Disc title

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI

S A C D

TEXT

TRACK

[ M U L T I ] 5 . 1 C H

S O N Y H I T S

Press TIME/TEXT

Playing time of the current track

CD1

Artist name

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

CD1

ALL DISCS

TEXT

MULTI

DISC

TRACK

INDEX

MIN

SEC

S A C D

TEXT

ART

1 1

1 . 5 6

S O N Y B A N D

Press TIME/TEXT

Remaining time on the current track

Total number of tracks and total playing time

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

CD1

S A C D

ALL DISCS

MULTI

TEXT

DISC

TRACK

INDEX

MIN

SEC

S A C D

TEXT

DISC

TRACK

INDEX

MIN

SEC

- 1 . 5 7

Press TIME/TEXT

Press

TIME/

TEXT

1 0

4 5 . 2 8

Remaining time on the disc

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

TEXT

DISC

MIN

SEC

Press

TIME/

TEXT

- 4 3 . 3 2

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.

Re p la cin g Discs Wh ile

Pla yin g a Disc

You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that

you can check what discs are to be played next and

replace discs without interrupting play of the current disc.

Disp la yin g t h e in fo rm a t io n o f a TEXT d isc

in o t h e r la n g u a g e s

You can change the displayed language if the TEXT disc

has multi language capacity. When the player detects such

a TEXT disc, “TEXT” and “MULTI” appear in the display.

Change the language according to the procedures below.

DISC SKIP

1 Press MENU in stop mode.

2 Turn l AMS L until “LANGUAGE” appears in

the display.

EX-CHANGE

3 Press l AMS L.

The current selected language (English, French,

German, etc.) flashes.

1 Press EX-CHANGE.

If the player cannot display the language used in a

TEXT disc, “Other Lang” appears in the display.

The disc tray opens and two disc compartments

appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it doesn’t

stop playing.

4 Turn l AMS L until the desired language

appears in the display.

2 Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.

The player plays the disc on the left side compartment

after the current disc, and then the one on the right

side compartment.

5 Press l AMS L.

After a few seconds, the information appears in the

selected language.

3 Press DISC SKIP.

The disc tray turns and other two disc compartments

appear.

4 Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.

5 Press EX-CHANGE.

The disc tray closes.

Note

Do not push the disc tray to close it in Step 5, as you may damage

the player.

While the disc tray is open by pressing the EX-CHANGE button

• If the play of the current disc ends, the player stops playing. If

the disc is played in 1 DISC Repeat Play mode (see page 18),

the current disc starts playing again.

• In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (see page 19), tracks are

reshuffled on the current disc.

• In Program Play mode (see page 20), only the tracks on the

current disc are played.

Lo ca t in g a Sp e cific Disc

Lo ca t in g a Sp e cific Tra ck

You can locate any disc before or while playing a disc.

During stop or play mode, you can locate any track to be

played.

DISC SKIP

DISC 1–5

lAMSL

Number

buttons

>10

DISC

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Number

buttons

>10

ENTER

You need to

To locate

Turn l AMS L clockwise until

you find the track. When using the

remote, press > repeatedly until

you find the track.

The next or

succeeding tracks

The current or

Turn l AMS L

preceding tracks

counterclockwise until you find the

track. When using the remote, press

. repeatedly until you find the

track.

DISC SKIP +/–

A specific track directly

Turn l AMS L until you find

the track number you want. When

using the remote, press . or >

repeatedly until you find the track.

Press

To locate

Lo ca t in g a t ra ck d ire ct ly b y e n t e rin g t h e

t ra ck n u m b e r Z

DISC SKIP while playing a disc

The next disc

DISC SKIP + repeatedly until you

find the disc Z

The next or succeeding

discs

Press the number button(s) to enter the track number.

To enter a track number over 11 Z

DISC SKIP – repeatedly until you

find the disc Z

The current or preceding

discs

1 Press >10.

DISC 1–5.

A specific disc directly

2 Enter the corresponding digits.

To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.

When using the remote, follow the

procedure below. Z

Examples:

1 Press DISC.

• 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.

2 Press the number button of the

disc.

3 Press ENTER.

Lo ca t in g a Pa rt icu la r Po in t

in a Tra ck

You can locate a particular point in a track during play or

play pause.

Lo ca t in g a p o in t b y se t t in g t h e st a rt t im e

(Tim e Se a rch )

lAMSL

1 Turn l AMS L or press ./> to select the

desired track in stop mode.

2 Press and hold m/M to set the time to start play

while looking at the display.

You can set the time from the beginning of the desired

a track when you press M at first, and set the time

from the end of the desired track backward’s when

you press m at first.

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m/M

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

DISC

TRACK

MIN

SEC

2 . 5 7

Lo ca t in g a p o in t w h ile m o n it o rin g t h e

so u n d (Se a rch )

3 Press H.

Play will start at the time search.

Press and hold m/M during play.

You will hear intermittent playback as the disc goes

forward or reverses.

When you reach the desired point, release the button.

Lo ca t in g a p o in t b y o b se rvin g t h e t im e

in d ica t io n (Hig h -Sp e e d Se a rch )

Press and hold m/M during play pause.

You will not hear the playback sound.

When “Over!!” appears in the display

The disc has reached its end. Press . or 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.

Pla yin g Tra cks Re p e a t e d ly

You can play an entire disc or portions thereof repeatedly.

This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all

the tracks in random order (page 19), or with Program

Play to repeat all the tracks in a program (page 20).

Re p e a t in g a ll t h e t ra cks o n t h e d isc

(Re p e a t All Pla y)

Press REPEAT once, then press H.

“REPEAT” appears in the display and Repeat All Play

starts.

The repeat play changes depending on the play mode you

select.

When the play mode is The player repeats

All the tracks on all discs

ALL DISCS Continuous

Play (page 11)

All the tracks on the current disc

1 DISC Continuous Play

(page 11)

REPEAT

All the tracks on all discs in random

orders

ALL DISCS Shuffle Play

(page 19)

All the tracks on the current disc in

random orders

1 DISC Shuffle Play

(page 19)

All the tracks in the program in

sequence

Program Play

(page 20)

To st o p Re p e a t All Pla y

Press x.

REPEAT

To re su m e n o rm a l p la y

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” goes off.

Re p e a t in g t h e cu rre n t t ra ck

(Re p e a t 1 Pla y)

While the track you want to repeat is being played,

press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in

the display.

Repeat 1 Play starts.

To st o p Re p e a t 1 Pla y

Note

If you turn off the player or disconnect the power cord, the player

will store the last setting of repeat play (“REPEAT” or “REPEAT

1”) and recall it the next time you turn on the player.

Press x.

To re su m e n o rm a l p la y

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” goes off.

Pla yin g Tra cks in Ra n d o m

Ord e r (Sh u ffle Pla y)

You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a

random order. The player shuffles all the tracks on all

discs or one disc you’ve specified.

Sh u ffle Pla y o n o n e d isc

You can play all tracks on the specific disc in a random

order.

DISC 1–5

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1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears in

the display.

2 Press DISC 1–5 to start 1 DISC Shuffle Play on the

selected disc.

“;” appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks.

The player will stop after playing all the tracks once.

SHUFFLE

CONTINUE

To re su m e n o rm a l p la y

Press CONTINUE.

You can locate tracks during Shuffle Play

SHUFFLE

Turn lAMSL or press ./>.

The player does not go back to tracks which have already been

played.

You can start Shuffle Play while playing

Press SHUFFLE, and Shuffle Play starts from the current track.

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Sh u ffle Pla y o n a ll d iscs

You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order.

1 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS”

appears in the display.

2 Press H to start ALL DISCS Shuffle Play.

“;” appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks.

The player will stop after playing all the tracks once.

Cre a t in g Yo u r Ow n

Pro g ra m (Pro g ra m Pla y)

You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the

playback order in a program containing up to 32 tracks.

To re su m e n o rm a l p la y

Press CONTINUE.

You can create your program while checking the disc labels

While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 8 with pressing the

DISC SKIP button to check the disc labels.

Note that, if the programmed track number isn’t found on the

disc, that step is automatically erased.

CONTINUE

PROGRAM

DISC

Number

buttons

The program remains even after Program Play ends

Press H to play from the beginning of the program again.

The program remains even if you stop play.

The program remains until you erase it

ENTER

CLEAR

>10

CHECK

If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track numbers

remain. So, the player plays only the existing disc and track

numbers. However, the disc and track numbers that aren’t found

in the player or on the disc are deleted from the program, and the

rest of the program is played in the programmed order.

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Note

If you turn off the player, disconnect the power cord, or press

A OPEN/CLOSE the program will be erased.

Ch e ckin g t h e co n t e n t s o f t h e p ro g ra m

Before you start playing or while the player is playing,

press CHECK.

1 Press PROGRAM in stop mode.

Each time you press the button, the track numbers will

appear in the display in the programmed order.

When you press CHECK while the player is playing, the

track number appears from the next track numbers of the

current playing track number.

“PROGRAM” appears in the display.

2 Press DISC.

Cursor flashes in the display.

3 Press the number button of the disc.

The selected disc number appears in the display.

4 Press ENTER.

Ch a n g in g t h e co n t e n t s o f t h e p ro g ra m

When you want to program the whole disc as one

step, skip Steps 5 to 6, and go to Step 7.

You can change the contents of the program in stop mode.

5 Press the number buttons to enter the track

Do the following:

number.

Erase a track

1 Press CHECK repeatedly until the track

number you want to erase appears.

2 Press CLEAR.

If you entered the wrong track number

Press CLEAR to erase the track number and reenter

the correct track number using the number buttons.

Erase from the last

track in the program

Press CLEAR.

Each time you press the button, the last

track of the program is erased.

To select a track number over 11

Press >10 (page 16).

Add a track to the

end of the program

Press DISC SKIP +/– and ./> to

select the track you want to add, then press

PROGRAM. When using the remote, press

the number button of the track to be added.

6 Press ENTER.

7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to enter other tracks.

Each time you enter a disc or track number, the total

program time appears in the display.

Erase all tracks

Hold down CLEAR until ”Prog CLEAR“

appears in the display.

8 Press H.

Program Play starts.

List e n in g t o a Mu lt i-

ch a n n e l Su p e r Au d io CD

(Mu lt i-ch a n n e l m a n a g e m e n t fu n ct io n )

Se le ct in g 2 ch a n n e l p la yb a ck m o d e

This player is equipped with a Multi-channel

1 Press MENU.

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.

2 Turn l AMS L until “2CH SPK MODE” appears

in the display.

Example of the speaker layout

3 Press l AMS L.

The playback mode appears in the display.

Front speakers

Playback

mode

Sub woofer

2CH Direct

Each signal outputs directly from front

speakers. No signal outputs from the Sub

woofer.

2CH + SW

Center speaker

Sub woofer

4 Turn l AMS L until desired mode appears in

the display.

Surround speakers

5 Press l AMS L.

Note

To set the Multi-channel management:

You cannot operate this function when the player is in the CD or

Multi-channel playback mode. Operate this function when the

player is in the 2 channel Super Audio CD playback mode, the

disc tray is opened, or no discs are in the player.

1 Select the appropriate preset playback mode (2 channel

playback or Multi-channel playback).

2 Adjust the output level balance of each speaker (only

when you select the Multi-channel playback mode).

Notes

Se le ct in g Mu lt i-ch a n n e l p la yb a ck m o d e

• 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.

1 Press MENU.

2 Turn l AMS L until “MCH SPK MODE”

appears in the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

The playback mode appears in the display.

Surround

speakers

Center

speaker

Sub

woofer

Playback

mode

Front

speakers

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Each signal outputs directly from each

speaker.

MCH Direct

Large

Small

Large

Small

––

5 – Large + SW

5 – Large

Large

Small

Large

5 – Small + SW

FRT – Large +SW

FRT – Large

ENTER

No – CNTR + SW

No – CNTR

LEVEL ADJ

––

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List e n in g t o a Mu lt i-ch a n n e l Su p e r Au d io CD

About “Large” or “Small” speaker

Ad ju st in g t h e o u t p u t le ve l b a la n ce o f

e a ch sp e a ke r

A “Large” speaker is a speaker that can reproduce bass

frequencies plentifully. If you select “Small” 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 “Large” (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 “Small.”

You can adjust following items with the Multi-channel

management function:

CNTR BALANCE

The relative output level balance between the front

speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center speaker (CENTER)

SURR BALANCE

The relative output level balance between the front

speakers (FRONT L/R) and the surround speakers (SURR

L/R)

4 Turn l AMS L until desired mode appears in

the display.

SW BALANCE

5 Press l AMS L.

The relative output level balance between the front

speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer (SUB

WOOFER)

The output level balance setting display appears.

To set the output level balance, go to Step 4 in

“Adjusting the output level balance on the front panel

of the player” on page 22 or Step 2 in “Adjusting the

output level from the remote” on page 23.

To return to the normal display, press MENU.

Note

Some adjustment may not work depending on the Multi-channel

playback mode that you selected.

Ad ju st in g t h e o u t p u t le ve l b a la n ce o n t h e fro n t

p a n e l o f t h e p la ye r

You can adjust the output level balance of each speaker

while listening during playback. You can also adjust while

listening to the test tone during stop mode.

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 “Large” automatically when

you set the Sub wooer to “––.”

1 Press MENU.

• 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 “FRT – Large +SW” (when you

set the speaker setting to “Small”), the bass frequencies will

come from the sub woofer.

2 Turn l AMS L until “LEVEL ADJUST” appears

in the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

During playback, go to Step 6.

4 Turn l AMS L until “TONE ON” appears in the

* Low Frequency Enhancement (described as “.1 CH”)

display.

5 Press l AMS L.

The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence

with the speaker type appearing in the display.

6 Turn l AMS L until the desired item appears

in the display.

Select the item from “CNTR BALANCE,” “SURR

BALANCE,” or “SW BALANCE.”

Note

When you set the Sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-channel

playback mode (page 21), “SW BALANCE” does not appear.

Similarly, “CNTR BALANCE” or “SURR BALANCE” does

not appear when you set the corresponding speaker to “––.”

7 Press l AMS L.

5 Press ENTER.

The balance adjustment display appears.

In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selected

speaker.

The balance adjustment display appears.

In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selected

speaker.

Example: When you select “SURR BALANCE”

during stop mode, the test tone is output

from the front speakers and surround

speakers.

Example: When you select “SURR BALANCE”

during stop mode, the test tone is output

from the front speakers and surround

speakers.

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

F R T : _ _ _ _ _ : S U R R

8 Turn l AMS L to adjust the output level.

6 Press ./> repeatedly to adjust the output

level.

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

CD1

ALL DISCS

MULTI 5.1CH

S A C D

F R T : _ _ _ _ _ : S U R R

9 Press l AMS L.

The player status returns to Step 6.

7 Press ENTER.

Repeat Step 6 through 9 for more adjustments.

The player status returns to Step 4.

Repeat Step 4 through 7 for more adjustments.

10 Press MENU after you finish adjusting.

The display returns to the normal display.

8 Press LEVEL ADJ after you finish adjusting.

The display returns to the normal display.

Ad ju st in g t h e o u t p u t le ve l fro m t h e re m o t e Z

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 “CNTR BALANCE,” “SURR

BALANCE,” or “SW BALANCE.”

Note

When you set the Sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-channel

playback mode (page 21), “SW BALANCE” does not appear.

Similarly, “CNTR BALANCE” or “SURR BALANCE” does

not appear when you set the corresponding speaker to “––.”

Storing Information

About CDs

La b e lin g Discs (Disc Na m e )

You can label discs using up to 14 characters and have the

player display the Disc Name each time you select the

disc. The Disc Name can be anything you like, such as a

title, musician’s name, category or date of purchase.

Wh a t Yo u Ca n Do Wit h t h e

Disc Na m e

When you select a TEXT disc

The disc title is stored as the Disc Name automatically. In this

case, it is not counted as the stored Disc Name (up to 255 discs).

If the disc title has more than 15 characters, the first 14 characters

of the disc title are stored (see page 14).

The player can store the information called “Disc Name,”

up to 255 discs (for the Hybrid disc, each layer is

correspond to the Disc Name). Once you have stored the

Disc Name for a disc, the player automatically recalls

what you have stored whenever you select that disc.

Note that you cannot change the Disc Name of the TEXT disc.

La b e lin g d iscs o n t h e p la ye r

Yo u ca n st o re t h is in fo rm a t io n :

You can

When you use

Label discs using up to 14

characters

Disc Name (page 24)

Wh e re is t h e Disc Na m e st o re d ?

The Disc Name is stored not on the disc, but in the

player’s memory. It means you cannot use the Disc Name

when you play the disc on other players.

l AMS L

1 Insert or select the disc.

2 Press MENU.

Era sin g a ll Disc Na m e s o f a ll d iscs

“DISC NAME” appears in the display.

Turn off the player. While holding down x, press POWER

to turn on the player. “ALL ERASE” appears in the

display, and all Disc Names will be erased.

3 Push l AMS L.

“NAME INPUT” appears, then the flashing cursor

appears.

4 Turn l AMS L until the character you want

appears in the display.

The first space for the Disc Name flashes.

As you turn l AMS L clockwise, the characters

appear in the following order. Turn l AMS L

counterclockwise to go back to the previous character.

(space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V

W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ [

\ ] ^ _ { | }

5 Push l AMS L to select the character.

The selected character lights up, and the flashing

cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input.

6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input more characters.

7 Press MENU to store the Disc Name.

Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to assign Disc Names to other

discs.

6 Press M to select the character.

The selected character lights up, and the flashing

cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input.

You can also go to the next space by pressing other

number buttons.

La b e lin g Discs Usin g t h e Re m o t e Z

NAME INPUT

DISC/CAPS

SPACE

Number

buttons

7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to input more characters.

8 Press NAME INPUT to store the Disc Name.

Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to assign Disc Names to

other discs.

ENTER

CLEAR

If you have made a mistake while inputting the character

To correct the character which has been input

1 Press m or M until the incorrect character flashes.

2 Press . or > until the desired character appears.

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m/M

To correct the character currently being input

1 Press CLEAR to delete the incorrect character.

2 Input the correct character.

1 Press DISC in Continuous Play Mode.

2 Press the number button of the disc you want to

To insert a character between the input characters

Press m or M until the cursor moves to the former of the two

characters, then press ENTER and input the correct character.

assign a Disc Name, and then ENTER.

3 Press NAME INPUT.

The flashing cursor appears.

4 Press CAPS to find the letter type you want.

Each time you press the button, the letter type changes

cyclically among capital letters (ABC), small letters

(abc) and numbers (123). To select a symbol, you have

to select the capital or small letter type.

Era sin g t h e Disc Na m e Z

5 Press the number button to input letters.

To input a letter, press the number button

corresponding to the letter you want (indicated beside

each number button).

NAME INPUT

Each time you press the button, the letter changes

cyclically among the ones indicated beside the button.

To input symbols, press the number button 1

repeatedly until the symbol you want appears in the

display.

CLEAR

CAPS

SPACE

&!?

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

WXYZ

Characters assigned to each

number button

TUV

1 Follow Steps 1 and 3 in “Labeling Discs Using the

Remote” on this page to select the Disc Name you

want to erase.

Example: To select the letter E

Press the number button 3 twice.

t D t E t F

2 Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the characters

disappear.

Press 3.

3 Press NAME INPUT.

Press 3.

To insert a space, press SPACE once.

To input a number, press the number button you want.

Additional

Information

Co n n e ct in g t h e CONTROL A1II co n t ro l

syst e m

Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in series to the

CONTROL A1II jacks on the back of each component. You

can connect up to ten CONTROL A1II compatible

components in any order. However, you can connect only

one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD

deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You may be able to

connect more than one CD player or MD deck, depending

on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied

with the respective component for details.)

Usin g t h e CONTROL A1II

co n t ro l syst e m

This player is compatible with the CONTROL A1II

Control System.

The CONTROL A1II control system was designed to

simplify the operation of audio systems composed of

separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II connections

provide a path for the transmission of control signals that

enable automatic operation and control features usually

associated with integrated systems.

Exa m p le

Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony

MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette

deck provide automatic function selection and

synchronized recording.

In the future the CONTROL A1II connection will work as

a multifunction bus allowing you to control various

functions for each component.

CD player

MD deck

Amplifier

Other

component

In the CONTROL A1II control system, the control signals

flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT

jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1II

jack, you can use either one, or connect different

components to each jack.

Note

The CONTROL A1II control system is designed to maintain

upward compatibility as the control system is upgraded to

handle new functions. In this case, however, older components

will not be compatible with the new functions.

Ab o u t t h e co n n e ct in g ca b le

When a CONTROL A1II compatible component is not

supplied with a connecting cable, use a commercially

available monaural (2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters

(6.6 feet) long, with no resistance (such as the Sony RK-

G69HG).

CONTROL A1II a n d CONTROL A1

co m p a t ib ilit y

The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to

the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the

Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony

(The monaural (2P) mini-plug cable is supplied for

Canadian models.)

components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are

compatible with components with CONTROL A1II, and

can be connected to each other. Basically, the majority of

the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control

system will be available with the CONTROL A1II control

system. However, when making connections between

components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components

with CONTROL A1II jacks, the number of functions that

can be controlled may be limited depending on the

component. For detailed information, refer to the

Ba sic fu n ct io n s o f t h e CONTROL A1II

co n t ro l syst e m

Au t o m a t ic fu n ct io n se le ct io n

When you connect CONTROL A1II compatible Sony

components using CONTROL A1II cables (not supplied),

the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver)

automatically switches to the correct input when you

press the play button on one of the connected

components.

operating instructions supplied with the component(s).

(For example, when you press H (play button) on the CD

while the MD deck is playing, the function selector on the

amplifier switches from MD to CD.)

Pre ca u t io n s

On safety

Notes

• 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.

• This function works only when the components are connected

to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on

the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the

names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the receiver.

• When recording, do not play any components other than the

recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection

to operate.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service

shop.

On power sources

Syn ch ro n ize d re co rd in g

• 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.

This function lets you conduct synchronized recording

between the CD and the recording component.

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier (or

receiver) to the CD.

2 Set the CD to playing pause mode (make sure both

the H and X indicators light together).

3 Set the recording component to recording pause

mode.

4 Press X on the recording component.

The CD is automatically released from pause mode,

and recording begins shortly thereafter.

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.

When play ends from the CD, recording stops.

Tip

Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special

synchronized recording functions that uses the CONTROL A1II

Control System; like “CD Synchro Dubbing.” In this case, refer to

the Operating Instructions supplied with the recorder

component.

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.

Note

Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.

• 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.

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.

Pre ca u t io n s

No t e s o n Discs

On inserting a disc

On handling discs

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 transportation

• Be sure to remove the disc on the tray.

• Be sure to close the disc tray.

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your

player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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 centre 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.

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.

Sp e cifica t io n s

Tro u b le sh o o t in g

When a super audio CD is played

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.

Playing frequency range 2 Hz to 100 kHz

Frequency response

Dynamic range

2 Hz to 50 kHz (–3 dB)

103 dB or more

Total harmonic distortion rate

0.0020 % or less

Th e re is n o so u n d .

, Check that the player is connected securely.

, Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.

, When you use the headphones, adjust the volume

with PHONE LEVEL.

Wow and flutter

Value of measurable limit ( 0.001 %

W. PEAK) or less

When a CD is played

Frequency response

Dynamic range

2 Hz to 20 kHz

98 dB or more

Th e re is n o so u n d fro m t h e DIGITAL (CD) OUT

co n n e ct o rs.

, The audio signals of the super audio CD cannot be

output from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors.

Total harmonic distortion rate

0.0025 % or less

Wow and flutter

Value of measurable limit ( 0.001 %

W. PEAK) or less

Th e d isc d o e s n o t p la y.

, 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 28).

, Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove

the disc and leave the player turned on for about

an hour.

Ou t p u t co n n e ct o r

Jack type Output level Load impedance

ANALOG OUT

Phono

jacks

2 Vrms

Over 10 kilohms

(at 50 kilohms)

Light emitting

DIGITAL (CD) Square

OUT OPTICAL* optical

output

–18 dBm

wave length:

)

(

660 nm

, There is an incompatible disc on the tray (see page

11).

connector

PHONES

10 mW

32 ohms

Stereo

phone jack

Th e re m o t e d o e s n o t fu n ct io n .

, Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote

and the player.

*Output only the audio signals of the CD

Ge n e ra l

, Point the remote at the remote sensor on the

player.

Laser

Semiconductor laser

(SACD: λ = 650 nm)

(CD: λ = 780 nm)

, If the batteries in the remote are weak, replace

with new ones.

Emission duration: continuous

, Be sure that the command mode of the remote

(position of the CD 1/2 switch, page 9) mutches

the command mode of the player (page 6).

Laser radiant power:

5.47 uW at 650 nm

*These output is the value measured at a distance of about

200mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up.

Th e re is n o so u n d fro m t h e SUB WOOFER ja ck.

, Select the playback mode so that the Sub woofer is

set to “a” (page 21).

Power requirements

Power consumption

Dimensions (w/h/d)

120 V AC, 60 Hz

25 W

430 × 108 × 400 mm

(17 × 4 1/4 × 15 3/4 in.)

incl. projecting parts

, 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 “FRT – Large + SW” for the Multi-channel

playback mode (page 22).

Mass (approx.)

5.9 kg (13 lbs 1 oz.)

Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

See page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

In d e x

Accessories 4

Output level balance 22

Amplifier (not supplied) 4

AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 12

P, Q

Pause play 12

Place a disc 11

ANALOG OUT

5.1CH 4

2CH 5

Playback mode

2 channel 21

Multi-channel 21

Batteries 4

Playing

a disc 11

Cable

by entering the track number 16

repeatedly 18

track in random order 19

Optical digital 6

Continuous Play 11

Program Play

Checking the contents of the program 20

Changing the contents of the program 20

how to create your own program 20

Cord

Audio connecting 4

D, E, F, G

DIGITAL (CD) OUT 6

Disc Name 24

Remote commander (remote) 9

Repeat

Displaying information 12

All Play 18

1 Play 18

H, I, J, K

Hooking Up

Replacing discs while playing a disc 15

Audio Components 4

Power 6

High-Speed Search 17

Time Search 17

Shuffle Play 19

Labeling a disc 24

Locating

Super Audio CD 10

a specific disc 16

a specific track 16

a particular point 17

by entering the track number 16

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

TEXT 14

TOC 11

by observing the time indication (High-Speed Search)

by setting the start time (Time Search) 17

while monitoring the sound (Search) 17

M, N

Multi-channel management function 21

Multi-channel Super Audio CD 10

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