SONY SCD1 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

3-865-537-11(1)

Super Audio CD

Player

SCD-1

Operating Instructions

Mode d'emploi

2GB

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock,

do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modification not expressly approved in

this manual could void your authority to

operate this equipment.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are

located at the rear of the unit.

Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to them whenever

you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this product.

Model No. SCD-1

Serial No.

_________________________

The following caution label is located

inside of the unit.

This symbol 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.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

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:

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Super

Audio CD Player. Before operating the

unit, please read this manual thoroughly

and retain it for future reference.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for

model SCD-1.

Conventions

· Instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the player.

You can also use the controls on the

remote if they have the same or similar

names as those on the player.

· The following icons are used in this

manual:

Indicates that you can do the

task using the remote.

Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

For the customers in the United States

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG

WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

For the customers in Europe

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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Features

Playback of the Super Audio CD recorded

in the DSD format

The DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format is the core

technology of a Super Audio CD, allowing music

reproduction that is extremely faithful to the original

sound.

The DSD format, using a 2.8224 MHz sampling frequency

64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and the 1-

bit quantization, makes possible recording of more than

four times the data information of the PCM format which

is used for a conventional CD.

Different from the PCM format which performs data

decimation and interpolation via digital filters, the DSD

format adopts the simple playback process. In other

words, the A/D converted 1-bit digital signal only passes

through an analog low-pass filter before playback.

As a whole, the DSD format achieves both a wide

frequency range of theoretically over 100 kHz, and a wide

dynamic range across the audible frequency range at the

same time, and results in high-quality music reproduction

faithful to the original sound.

To play back a Super Audio CD recorded in the DSD

format with exceptional quality, the SCD-1 employs a

newly developed DSD decoder and D/A converter

system, as well as a chassis and loading mechanism

especially designed for this unit.

Playback of a conventional CD with

higher quality

The SCD-1 can also play back a conventional CD with

higher quality than a conventional CD player. To provide

enhanced quality, the SCD-1 employs various advanced

technologies. For example, two independent optical

pickups are incorporated; one is for Super Audio CDs,

and the other for conventional CDs. In addition, a 24-bit

precision variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter is

provided for CD playback (see page 19). By selecting one

of five filters which have different cutoff characteristics,

you can adjust the tone quality in accordance with the

music source or your audio system.

Others

· A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track/index

numbers. Corresponding to that format, the SCD-1

incorporates a large 3-digit display.

· The supplied remote is capable of controlling either the

SCD-1 and a conventional Sony CD player. (See D

COMMAND MODE selector on page 10 and A CD1/

CD2 selector on page 11.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Before You Start the Hookup 4

Hooking Up the Audio Components 5

About the Switch Marked "STANDARD" on the

rear panel of the player 6

Hooking Up the Power 6

Compatible Disc Types 7

Location and Functions of Parts

Front Panel Parts Descriptions 8

Rear Panel Parts Descriptions 10

Remote Parts Descriptions 11

Playing Discs

Playing a Disc 12

Using the Display 13

Locating a Specific Track

Locating a Particular Point in a Track 16

Playing Tracks Repeatedly 16

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 17

Creating Your Own Programme (Programme

Play) 18

Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter

Function) 19

Additional Information

Precautions 20

Notes on Discs 21

Cleaning the Turntable 21

Troubleshooting 22

Specifications 22

Index 23

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Getting

Started

This chapter provides information on

the supplied accessories and how to

connect various audio components to

the Super Audio CD player. Be sure

to read this chapter thoroughly before

you actually connect anything to the

player.

Before You Start the

Hookup

Checking the supplied accessories

This player comes with the following items:

· Audio connecting cord

(phono jack

× 2 y phono jack × 2) (1)

· Mains lead (1)

· Plug adapter (U.S.A. and Canadian models only) (1)

· Stabilizer (1)

· Remote commander (remote) RM-DS1 (1)

· R03 (size-AAA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R03 (size-AAA) 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.

z When to replace the batteries

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.

Notes

· Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or 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 use the remote for an extended period of

time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from

battery leakage and corrosion.

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Getting

Started

White (L)

Red (R)

INPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

~AC IN

LINE OUT (ANALOG)

BALANCED

UNBALANCED

1:GROUND

2:HOT (+)

3:COLD ( )

OFF

CD1

CD2

STANDARD

CUSTOM

TA - E1 / N1

COMMAND

MODE

BALANCED

OUT

Stereo amplifier, etc.

White (L)

Red (R)

Hooking Up the Audio Components

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.

Connecting via LINE OUT UNBALANCED

jacks

Use an audio connecting cord for this connection. Be sure to

match the colour-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left)

to white and red (right) to red.

Audio connecting cord (supplied)

Connecting via LINE OUT BALANCED

connectors

Use an XLR (balanced) cord for this connection. When connecting

an XLR (balanced) cord to the LINE OUT BALANCED

connectors, set the BALANCED OUT ON/OFF switch on the rear

panel of the player to ON.

XLR (balanced) cord (not supplied)

Polarity of LINE OUT BALANCED connector

1: GROUND

2: HOT (+)

3: COLD ()

Connecting via DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

connector

Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connecting

the optical digital cable to the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

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

plugs in until they click into place.

Be sure to show "16 bit" in the display by pressing DIGITAL OUT

on the upper side of the player. Be careful not to bend or twist the

optical cable.

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Note

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

DIGITAL OUT connectors. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot

be output through DIGITAL OUT.

Connecting via DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL

connector

Use a coaxial digital cable to connect the audio components

equipped with coaxial digital input connectors. When connecting

the coaxial digital cable, be sure to show "16 bit" in the display

by pressing DIGITAL OUT on the upper side of the player.

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Note

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

DIGITAL OUT connectors. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot

be output through DIGITAL OUT.