User manual MARANTZ SA-11S1

Model SA-11S1 User Guide Super Audio CD Player CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow all instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water - Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Clean only with dry cloth - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. AC GROUNDING-TYPE PLUG 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 16. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCYIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 -"RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT" ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE:Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 2 PRODUCT FEATURES ....................................................................................................................................... 3 ABOUT SUPER AUDIO ...................................................................................................................................... 3 PLAYING CD-RW DISCS .................................................................................................................................... 3 APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT ................................................................................................................... 3 BEFORE USING .................................................................................................................................... 4 NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS .............................................................................................................................. 4 INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 4 PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 5 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ..................................................................................................................... 5 LOADING BATTERIES ....................................................................................................................................... 5 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................... 6 FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................................................... 6 REMOTE CONTROLLER ................................................................................................................................... 7 REAR PANEL ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 11 OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................ 12 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................. 12 NORMAL PLAYBACK ....................................................................................................................................... 12 START SOUND MODE ..................................................................................................................................... 13 MAKING YOUR FAVORITE AUDIO SETTINGS ................................................................................................ 14 PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS OF A DISC ........................................................................................... 16 PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF A DISC (SEARCH) ............................................................................ 16 REPEATED DISC PLAY (REPEAT PLAY) ........................................................................................................ 16 PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAY) ................................................................ 17 PLAYING TRACKS IN A SPECIFIC SEQUENCE (PROGRAM PLAY) ............................................................. 17 SEARCHING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS (AMS (AUTOMATIC MUSIC SCAN) PLAY) .................................... 18 QUICK REPLAY ................................................................................................................................................ 19 ABOUT THE TEXT INFORMATION DISPLAY .................................................................................................. 19 CHANGING THE TEXT BRIGHTNESS ON THE LCD (LCD CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT) ............................. 20 TURNING OFF THE DISPLAY AND ILLUMINATION (DISPLAY OPERATION) ............................................... 20 TIMER PLAY ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 ABOUT BALANCED JACKS ............................................................................................................................. 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................................................ 22 SPECIFICATIONS 1 ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA-11S1 Super Audio CD Player for your Audio system. This Player incorporates a number of features designed to enhance the listening of your favorite audio sources. Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that you read the entire user guide before you attempt to connect or operate the player. After you have reviewed the contents of this manual,we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit. ENGLISH 2 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT FEATURES This unit can playback the outstanding sound performance in Super Audio CD. This unit has the following unique features. · Low-noise low-distortion filter circuit and high-speed current-feedback-type output amplifier with the differential input type HDAM. · Text information display function that can display disc titles, track titles etc. in Super Audio CD. · CD-R/CD-RW discs can be played. APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT 1. Super Audio CD ENGLISH CD layer HD layer There are three types of Super Audio CDs. · Single-layer Disc · Dual-layer Disc · Hybrid-layer Disc Disc Types Single-layer Disc Dual-layer Disc Hybrid-layer Disc ABOUT SUPER AUDIO The Super Audio standard is based on Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology. This new direct-stream digital format comprises a 1-bit system that has a digital sampling frequency that is 64 times higher than that of conventional audio CD. The results are spectacular: a frequency response of over 100k Hz and a 120 dB dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. Mixed with as many of the original frequencies as possible, the audio information audible for human ears sounds much more natural. All audible frequencies are, after all, embedded in the frequency range as emitted by the sound source. A better reproduction does not exist! For the first time your ears will relive reality. HD layer HD layer And each type may contain two areas of recorded information. · High quality stereo area · High quality multi-channel area** · Single Layer Disc It can contain both high quality stereo area and high quality multi-channel area** information. Dual Layer Disc It can contain both high quality stereo area and high quality multi-channel area** information. And a double amount of information can be stored on the disc thanks to the second layer. Hybrid Layer Disc Not only does this disc contain both high sound quality stereo area and high sound quality multi-channel area** information, it also has a CD layer in the second layer, so it can be played on a CD player. Hybrid Super Audio CD Disc · PLAYING CD-RW DISCS · This unit can play back the CD-RW (ReWritable) discs as well as ordinary Audio CD and CD-R (Recordable) discs. · The CD-R and CD-RW discs should contain properlyrecorded TOC information so that they can be played back. In CD recorders, the task of writing TOC information is referred to as finalizing the disc. Discs that are not finalized cannot be properly recognized as an Audio CD and played back by regular CD players and Super Audio CD players. For details, please read the instruction manual provided with a CD recorder. * TOC stands for Table Of Contents and contains information such as the total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc. · This unit can play only the discs recorded in the CD-DA format designed for music reproduction. Do not attempt to play a disc containing other data, such as a CD-ROM for PCs, on this unit. · As the playback of a CD-RW disc necessitates partial change of the player setup, it may take longer time for reading the TOC information than when an Audio CD or CD-R disc is played. 1 CD layer that plays on any of your existing CD players High-Density layer containing: 2 - High sound quality stereo 3 - High sound quality multi-channel** The number of tracks recorded may vary per layer. It will be shown on the display window of the unit. ** This unit is a stereo-only player, and so it cannot play high-quality multi-channel audio areas. (It does not recognize multi-channel areas.) 2. Audio CD (CDDA) Audio CDs contain music tracks only. 3 BEFORE USING NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS * Handle the discs carefully so as not to scratch their surfaces. * Keep the surfaces of the discs clean at all times. When cleaning the surfaces of discs, always be sure to use the special cleaner and wipe the surfaces in the directions shown in the figure below. INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION To keep your player in perfect working order for the longest possible time, avoid installing the player in the following locations. · Wherever it will be exposed to direct sunlight · Wherever it will be close to a heater or other heat-radiating appliance · Wherever the humidity is high or ventilation is poor · Wherever it is very dusty · Wherever it will be subject to vibration · On top of a rickety stand or in an unstable location which is tilted at an angle · In an audio rack with little space at the top and bottom or other location where the heat dissipation will be obstructed To ensure proper heat dissipation, install the player while leaving clearances between the player and wall or other components, as shown in the figure below. · On top of an amplifier or other component which dissipates a great deal of heat * The quality of the laser and other components can be harmed if the player is placed directly on top of an amplifier or other device which generates heat. ENGLISH · Wipe the surface radially from the center. · Do not wipe the surface in the circumferential direction. * Do not attach pieces of paper or stickers to the label surfaces of the discs. When a disc has a piece of plastic tape or rental CD label with paste protruding from the edge or when a disc still bears traces of sticky tape or adhesive labels, do not attempt to play it. If such a disc is played on the CD player, you may find that you cannot remove it or that some other kind of malfunctioning may occur. 0.1 m or more OPEN/ CLOSE DISPLAY OFF 0.1 m or more SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-11S1 PLAY 0.1 m or more STOP SOUND MODE POWER ON/OFF PAUSE 0.1 m or more * Do not use discs which come in special shapes. Do not attempt to play heart-shaped or octagonal discs or discs with any other special shapes. You may find that you cannot remove them or that some other kind of malfunctioning may occur in the player. 7 Do not place objects on top · Refrain from placing any objects on top of the player. * Use discs which satisfy the CD standards such as those with the "CD logo" or " " mark on their disc label surfaces. No guarantees are made for playback if discs which do not satisfy the appropriate CD standards are used. Similarly, no guarantees are made for their sound quality even if it is possible to play such discs. * To protect your discs from damage, avoid placing them in the following locations. · Where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or where they will be close to a heater or other heat-radiating appliance · Where the humidity level is high or it is very dusty · Near a window or other such location where they may be exposed to rain * Get into the habit of putting the discs back in their cases after use. 7 Cautions on handling power cord · · Do not touch the power cord with wet hands. When disconnecting the power cord, always make sure that you take hold of the plug. Yanking out or bending the cord can damage it and/or cause electric shocks or a fire. Get into the habit of disconnecting the power plug before leaving home. · 7 Do not attempt repairs yourself · · Refrain from lubricating the player: doing so can cause malfunctioning. Only qualified engineers with specialized expertise are authorized to repair the pick-up and parts inside the player. 4 BEFORE USING PRECAUTIONS · In winter, droplets of water form on the insides of the windows of a heated room: this is called condensation. This player uses an optical lens, so the condensation may form in the following cases. - In a room immediately after the heating has been turned on - In a room where the humidity level is high - When the player has been suddenly brought from a cold location into a warm room Since, in cases like this, the track numbers may not be read and the player is prevented from operating properly, wait about 30 minutes, and then operate the player. This player may cause interference on a tuner or TV set. If this is the case, place it further away from the tuner or TV set. Compact discs have much less noise than analog records and hardly any noise is heard before play starts. Bear in mind, therefore, that if the volume control on the amplifier is set too high, you will risk damaging other audio components. This player is designed to play Super Audio CD and normal Audio CDs only. It cannot play CD-ROMs used with personal computers, game CDs, video CDs or DVDs (video/ audio). We do not recommend the use of lens cleaners. LOADING BATTERIES Batteries in this remote control unit have a life of approximately 1 year under normal operating conditions. If the remote control unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Also, if you notice that the batteries are starting to run down, replace them as soon as possible. q Remove the battery cover. · · w Insert the batteries with correct +/­ orientation. Two AAA-size (R03) batteries · · e Close the battery cover until it clicks shut. USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Cautions on handling batteries Misuse of the batteries can result in electrolyte leakage, rupturing, corrosion, etc. Bear in mind the following points when using batteries. · Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period (a month or more). · Do not use an old battery together with a new one. · Insert the batteries while ensuring that their and poles are properly aligned with the corresponding markings on the remote control unit. · Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different types of batteries together. · If electrolyte has leaked, thoroughly wipe the inside of the battery compartment, and then insert new batteries. · When batteries which are no longer required are to be discarded, follow the directions (regulations) laid down by the local authorities in the area concerned for their disposal. Approx. 5m 7 Remote control Operate the remote control unit (RC-11SAS1) within a distance of approx. 5 m from the infrared signal reception window (remote sensor) on the front of the Super Audio CD player. Remote control operation may not be possible if the remote control unit's transmitter is not pointing in the direction of the remote sensor or if there is an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote sensor. Remote control operating range 60° Remote control unit (RC-11SAS1) 5 ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL OPEN/ CLOSE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-11S1 PLAY ENGLISH DISPLAY OFF STOP SOUND MODE POWER ON/OFF PAUSE Ú2 Ú0 z POWER ON/OFF switch n bÚ1 c z x v m PAUSE m,. button This switch is used to turn the power ON and OFF. When it is pressed, the display window lights up, and the power comes on. When it is pressed again, the display window is extinguished, and the power goes off. Press this button to pause playback. If pressed again, the unit returns to playback. Holding down this button for two or more seconds while a track is stopped starts LCD Contrast Adjustment mode. (See page 20) x Disc tray The disc to be played is placed on the tray. * Close the tray by pressing the operation button, not by pressing it in with your hand. , STOP button Press this button to stop playback. Also this button is used to clear all programs. c Remote sensor The infrared control signal emitted from the remote control unit are sensed here. . PLAY button Press this button to start playback. /0 v LCD This screen shows the operating status. OPEN/CLOSE button Press this button to open the tray. Put on a disk label side up. Press the button again to close the tray. b SOUND MODE button /1 DISPLAY OFF indicator This indicator turns on when the LCD screen is turned off (Off mode). Press this button to select the Super Audio CD sound mode. Super Audio CD (stereo) or Audio CD (if discs are supported) (See page 13) /2 Illumination lamp n , (Track Skip/Search buttons) These buttons can be used as both track skip and track search buttons. (The buttons on the main unit only.) : Each time this button is pressed, the track being played is skipped forward. When this button is held down, tracks are searched forward (Fast Forward). : When this button is pressed, the unit goes back to the beginning of the current track. If the button is pressed more times, the track being played is skipped back. When this button is held down, tracks are searched backward (Fast Rewind). In program play, Fast Forward and Fast Rewind can be done in the playing track only. This lamp lights when the display window lights. This lamp may always remain off for certain settings. (See page 20) 6 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROLLER /3 /0 /5 ¤6 <2 m . /8 , /9 ¤2 ¤4 ¤1 /7 /6 QUICK REPLAY /3 TIME button OPEN/ CLOSE SOUND MODE b DISPLAY TIME TEXT MENU ENTER RECALL SCROLL /4 ¤0 <3 /4 TEXT button This button is pressed to switch the main screen from the time display to the text display when using a text-compatible Super Audio CD. (See page 19) INPUT AMP VOLUME /5 DISPLAY button This button switches the display screen on and off. The /1 indicator turns on when Display Off is set. (See page 20) AMS A-B REPEAT PROG 1 CANCEL RANDOM ¤7 ¤5 ¤3 /6 0 - 9 (Numerical buttons) Use these buttons to select tracks directory. 2 3 /7 PROG. button 4 5 6 This button is for program play. (See page 17) 7 8 9 0 NOISE SHAPER /8 FILTER , (Track skip buttons) ¤8 ¤9 DC FILTER DIGITAL OUT <0 <1 RC-11SAS1 : When this button is pressed, the unit goes back to the beginning of the current track. If the button is pressed more times, the track being played is skipped back. : Each time this button is pressed, the track being played is skipped forward. * Search buttons are provided separately for the remote control unit. Use /9 Search buttons for search function. /9 , (Search buttons) b m , . /0 SOUND MODE PAUSE button ¤0 : While this button is pressed during playback, tracks are searched backward. : While this button is pressed during playback, tracks are searched forward. RECALL/SCROLL button button Use this button to scroll text while displaying text information in a Super Audio CD disc that supports TEXT. This button is also used for checking the programmed tracks during a program or when a program is stopped. (See page 18) STOP PLAY button button button OPEN/CLOSE The buttons listed above are the same to the buttons on the front panel of the main unit. Please see the correspond items in "Front Panel" section. * In this instruction manual, some operations can only be performed with the remote control. For operations that can be performed with buttons both on the main unit and on the remote control, the button names are shown in the mark. And for operations that can only be performed with buttons on the remote control, the button names are shown in the mark. 7 ENGLISH This button is used to switch from the text display to the time display when using a text-compatible Super Audio CD. It is also used to change the time display. Each time that it is pressed, the displayed time cycles from track elapsed time track remaining time total remaining time track elapsed time . (See page 13) NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ¤1 CANCEL button ¤8 NOISE SHAPER button This button is pressed to turn the noise shaper on and off. (See page 14) Use this button to cancel a programmed track. (See page 18) ¤2 ENGLISH A-B (A-B Repeat button) ¤9 DC FILTER button This button is pressed to turn the DC filter on and off. (See page 14) This button is to determine starting and ending points for A-B repeat play. (See page 16) ¤3 RANDOM button This button is for random play. (See page 17) <0 FILTER button ¤4 AMS (Automatic Music Scan button) This button is pressed to make the digital filter settings. Each time it is pressed, the settings cycle from FIL1 FIL2 FIL3 FIL1. (See page 15) Use this button for AMS play. (See page 18) <1 DIGITAL OUT button This button is pressed to turn the digital output for the Audio CD signal on and off. (See page 14) ¤5 REPEAT button This button is for repeat play. Each time this button is pressed, repeat mode changes as follows. "All Repeat" "Track Repeat" "Repeat Off" (See page 16) <2 INPUT button This button switches the input selector (INPUT) of the Marantz PM-11S1 amplifier. ¤6 MENU button and ENTER button (Menu setup) These buttons are used to set the time for quick replay. (See page 19) <3 VOLUME button This button is used to increase or decrease the volume of the Marantz PM-11S1 amplifier. ¤7 QUICK REPLAY (Quick replay) button This button is used to do quick replay of the tracks. (See page 19) 8 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS REAR PANEL ) * +,- . / A ANALOG OUTPUTS UNBALANCED connectors These are the unbalanced output jacks of the analog audio signals. The supplied analog connection cord can be connected to the CD, AUX, or other connectors on an amplifier. Be sure to connect the L and R channels correctly to the corresponding jacks. * Never connect to the PHONO connector on the amplifier. E REMOTE CONTROL IN, OUT (input and output) connectors When the remote control connectors on the player and on a Marantz AV component are connected using the accessory remote control connecting cables, the components can be operated as a system by remote control. · When connecting to a component which is equipped with remote control connectors, the player's REMOTE CONTROL IN connector must always be connected to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector on the other component to be connected. When connecting a component which is not equipped with an infrared remote sensor, this component must always be connected to the player's REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector. B ANALOG OUTPUTS BALANCED connectors These are the balanced output jacks of the analog audio signals. A balanced connection cord (available commercially) can be connected to the balanced input jack of the amplifier. Be sure to connect the L and R channels correctly to the corresponding jack. (See page 21) * If connecting the balanced output jacks, be sure to leave the unbalanced jacks unconnected. (The balanced and unbalanced connectors cannot be used at the same time.) · F EXT./INT. (Ext./Internal switch) When this unit is used as a standalone component, set this switch to the INT. side. When it is used connected to external component by a remote connecting cable and to audio component with a remote sensor that supports remote controls by Maranz, set this switch to the EXT. side. * If the unit is used as standalone and the switch is set to EXT. position, remote control unit cannot be used. C DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAX. It outputs the playing Audio CD signal in digital format. This jack is to be connected with a recording device, amplifier, D/A converter, etc that has coaxial digital input using an optional coaxial digital cable. * Nothing is output when digital output is set to off. * No signal will be output when a Super Audio CD is played. G AC POWER INPUT JACK Connect the supplied power cord to this jack and a household AC power outlet. D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPT. It outputs the playing Audio CD signal in digital format. This jack is to be connected with a recording device, amplifier, D/A converter, etc that has optical digital input using an optional square type optical digital cable. * Nothing is output when digital output is set to off. * No signal will be output when a Super Audio CD is played. 9 ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS DISPLAY c d e fgh i j k l mn o pq ENGLISH a a Main display b i RNDM (random) indicator This lights during random play. The time display and text information of the disc to be played as well as the setting menus and other displays appear on the main display. j AMS (auto music search) indicator This lights during AMS playback. b 1-20, (music calendar) The number of tracks recorded on the disc to be played, the number of remaining tracks to be played, and the number of tracks programmed by program play appear here. " " light when 21 or more tracks have been recorded on the disc. k CD, SACD, STEREO Disc indicator This indicates the type of disc on the disc tray. l TOTAL (total time) indicator When the total remaining time or the total program time is displayed, this lights above the display. c 3 (play) indicator This lights during disc play. m REMAIN (remaining time) indicator When the remaining playback time of a track is displayed, this lights above the display. d 8 (pause) indicator This lights when play is paused (temporarily stopped). e , ALL, 1 (repeat) indicator This lights during repeat play. n N SHP (noise shaper) indicator This lights when the noise shaper is turned on. (See page 14) f A-B (A-B repeat) indicator This lights during A-B repeat play. o FIL 1 2 3 (filter 1, filter 2, filter 3) indicator This indicates which filter among filter 1, filter 2, or filter 3 is currently selected. (See page 15) g TRK (track) indicator This lights above the display of the track number now playing, for instance. p DCF (DC filter) indicator This lights when the DC filter is turned on. (See page 14) h PROG (program) indicator This lights during program play. q D OFF (digital output off) indicator This lights when the digital output setting for the CD signal is set to off. (See page 14) 10 CONNECTIONS Depending on your amplifier/receiver/Stereo System, there are various ways to connect to this player. For correct connection please refer to instruction manuals of stereo system to be connected. Caution: Do not connect output from this unit to PHONO input of your audio system. To Analog Audio output (red) (white) To Digital Audio output w (Optional) Audio cable q (Supplied) Balanced connection cord q (Optional) e (Optional) To audio input terminals on amplifier INTEGRARED AMPLIFIER PM-11S1 To balanced input terminals on amplifier DISPLAY ATT. Example) PM-11S1 Connect to digital input terminals of receiver, D/A converter or CD recorder, etc.. VOLUME TONE PRE OUT OPERATE SPEAKER A REC OUT INPUT SELECTOR POWER ON/OFF SPEAKER B PHONES PHONO MC Left speaker Right speaker 11 ENGLISH 1. Connect the audio cable q to this unit's front speaker outputs and the stereo inputs on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system. 2. Connect the optical cable w, coaxial cable e to the digital input on your AV amplifier, D/A converter, CD-R, etc.. * Signal will be output from the digital audio out jacks (OPT./COAX.) only when an Audio CD disc is played. No signal is output when playing a Super Audio CD. OPERATION * In this instruction manual, some operations can only be performed with the remote control. For operations that can be performed with buttons both on the main unit and on the remote control, the button names are shown in the mark. And for operations that can only be performed with buttons on the remote control, the button names are shown in the mark. ENGLISH CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Plug the power cable into AC IN jack on the back panel. NORMAL PLAYBACK 7 Super Audio CD player playback OPEN/ CLOSE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-11S1 PLAY DISPLAY OFF STOP SOUND MODE POWER ON/OFF PAUSE A C IN q Press POWER switch to turn on. LCD 2 Turn on the power switch of the audio unit (amplifier, etc.) 3 that is connected with this unit. Set the selector on the connected unit to this unit. Plug the power cable into an AC outlet. The display cycles from TOC Reading No Disc (when no disc is loaded) Super Audio CD (when the start sound mode setting is Super Audio CD). w Press the OPEN/CLOSE button The disc tray comes out. Place the disc with label side up on the tray. To play a single (8cm) CD, place the disc with the indentation at the center of the tray. e Press r Press OPEN/CLOSE PLAY button. button. Disc type is automatically detected and playback is started. Track number and track elapsed time(minute, second) appear on the display. * For Super Audio CD/CD hybrid-layer discs (See page 3), the layer that is set in the start sound mode (See page 13) is played. To change the layer, use the SOUND MODE button. (See page 13) (Exp.:Track 6, Elapsed time 2 min 8 sec) Number of current track Minutes Seconds Remaining track numbers Playback automatically stops at the end of the final track. 12 OPERATION To start playback form the first track Press PLAY button. q Press SOUND MODE button in stop mode (not playing). The currently selected layer or area is shown on the LCD. (CD or Super Audio CD) If SOUND MODE button is pressed again, a playable layer or area will be shown, and the layer or area will be switched to new one. * When layer or area is switched, TOC will be read again. * The sound mode cannot be changed for Audio CDs and discs with only a Super Audio CD area. * The sound mode on hybrid layer discs will be changed in the following order. Super Audio CD stereo area CD layer Super Audio CD stereo area * Sound mode can be selected while the tray is open. Select a desired layer or area and press PLAY button then the tray will close and playback will be started. To stop playback Press STOP button. To eject disc Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray and take the disc off. Press the button again to close the tray. Disc tray must be closed when the unit is not be used. To pause playback PAUSE button. Press PAUSE indicator will light and playback is paused at the point PAUSE that the button is pressed. To restart playback, press button again or press PLAY button. To change time display Press the TIME button on the remote control. Each time TIME button is pressed, display will change in the following order. "Track elapsed time" "Track remaining time" "Total remaining time" "Track elapsed time". · Track remaining time (The remaining playing time from the playing point to the end of the current track) "­" is displayed w Press the SOUND MODE button during playback. The currently selected layer or area is shown on the LCD. (CD or Super Audio CD) If SOUND MODE button is pressed again, the playback is stopped, and the layer or area will be switched to new one. When you want to listen at that area, press PLAY button again. The playback will be started. "REMAIN" is displayed START SOUND MODE · Total remaining time (The remaining playing time from the playing point to the end of the last track) "TOTAL REMAIN" "­" is displayed is displayed When a Super Audio CD hybrid layer discs that has both a Super Audio CD high sound quality stereo area and an Audio CD area information are to be played, this player makes it possible to set the layer/area (Super Audio CD or Audio CD) to be preferentially played. This setting can be made when the tray is closed and there is no disc in the disc tray. q Press SOUND MODE button on the player. The currently selected layer/area is displayed. If the Super Audio CD is selected : Super Audio CD If the Audio CD is selected : CD * If TIME button is pressed when Super Audio CD disc that supports text is in use, time display is given priority and the text information will not be displayed afterward. To see the text information, press TEXT button. w Press the SOUND MODE button again to display the layer/ area to be played first, and then leave the setting for at least two seconds to register the setting for the start sound mode. Caution * Start sound mode has a memory retention function where the settings remain stored and unchanged even when the disc is changed or the power is turned off. * At the time of shipment, the sound mode is set to Super Audio CD. 7 Switching Sound Mode (Super Audio CD) OPEN/ CLOSE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-11S1 PLAY DISPLAY OFF STOP SOUND MODE POWER ON/OFF PAUSE SOUND MODE Button 13 ENGLISH OPERATION MAKING YOUR FAVORITE AUDIO SETTINGS The settings can be made using the remote control (RC11SAS1). The settings are retained even if the power is turned off so that you can always enjoy tracks with your favorite characteristics. To change the settings again, make the changes using the same procedure. The settings can be changed when the track is stopped. w DC filter operation The DC filter is turned on and off by pressing the DC FILTER button while the track is stopped. When turned on, the DCF indicator lights up on the LCD. * The DC filter is effective when the speakers vibrate abnormally for discs with recorded audio having extremely low noise characteristics. (The cutoff frequency is set to 1.7Hz.) ENGLISH e Digital output off operation The digital output function is turned on and off by pressing the DIGITAL OUT button while the track is stopped. When digital output is turned off, the D OFF indicator lights up on the LCD. * When digital output is not used, setting to digital output off enables you to enjoy better sound quality. Note * The noise shaper, DC filter, and digital output off have a memory retention function where the settings remain stored and unchanged even when the disc is changed or the power is turned off. 7 Playing the CD layer of an audio CD or Super Audio CD q Noise shaper operation In this unit, you can select noise shaper on or off for playing tracks. The noise shaper is turned on and off by pressing the NOISE SHAPER button while the track is stopped. When turned on, the NSHP indicator lights up on the LCD. * Noise shaping is a type of digital feedback used in the algorithms for oversampling. This digital feedback enables improved linearity for low levels (-70 to -90 dB) and better noise characteristics in the audible band. However, this digital feedback is still feedback nonetheless. Generally, in amplifiers and other equipment, the sound quality changes based on the amount of feedback. Low feedback is said to result in poor audio characteristics but good sound. Although no measurement differences are shown in the SA-11S1, the sound quality is changed. Therefore, make the setting according to your preferences. 14