SONY SCDXA777ES - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

4-235-066-11(1)

Super Audio CD

Player

SCD-XA777ES

Operating Instructions

Mode d'emploi

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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 is for SCD-

XA777ES.

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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

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.

For the customers in the United States

The shielded interface cable recommended

in this manual must be used with this

equipment in order to comply with limits

for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B

of Part 15 FCC Rules.

This label is located on the left exterior.

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-XA777ES

Serial No.

_________________________

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard.

As the laser beam used in this CD player is

harmful to eyes, do not attempt to

disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies

with Canadian ICES-003.

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.

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modification not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to

operate this equipment.

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Features

About the Super Audio CD

· Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc

standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct

Stream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recorded

in 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.

Features of the player

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.

Others

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

numbers. This feature applies to SCD-XA777ES.

· The supplied remote is capable of controlling both the

SCD-XA777ES and a conventional Sony CD player.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Before You Start the Hookup 4

Hooking Up the Audio Components 5

Location and Functions of Parts

Front Panel Parts Descriptions 8

Rear Panel Parts Descriptions 10

Remote Parts Descriptions 11

Playing Discs

Compatible Disc Types 12

Playing a Disc 14

Using the Display 15

Locating a Specific Track

Locating a Particular Point in a Track 18

Playing Tracks Repeatedly 19

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 20

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 21

Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter

Function) 22

Setting the DIGITAL OUT on/off 22

Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio CD

(Multi-channel management function) 23

Additional Information

Precautions 26

Notes on Discs 27

Troubleshooting 28

Specifications 28

Index 29

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

and White) (3)

phono jack

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

· Remote commander RM-SX700 (1)

· R06 (size-AA) batteries (2)

· AC power cord (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R06 (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.

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 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.

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Getting

Started

ANALOG

5.1CH OUT

2CH OUT

OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB WOOFER

DIGITAL(CD)

AC IN

Hooking Up the Audio Components

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

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.

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.

Connecting via ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks

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 color-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).

FRONT or SURR connection

Audio connecting cords (Red and White) (supplied)

Black

CENTER or SUB WOOFER connection

Audio connecting cords (Black) (supplied)

Notes

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

ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks also using another audio connecting

cord so that you can play a CD (or SACD) when you set the

input selector of your amplifier to CD (or SACD) input .

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

CD, no signal is output from the ANALOG 5.1CH FRONT L/R

jacks. Instead, the signal is output in high quality from the

ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks (see page 7).

· During playback of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, no signal

is output from the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks.

· 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.

To FRONT IN

jacks (L/R)

To SURROUND or

REAR IN jacks

(L/R)

To CENTER IN

jack

To SUB WOOFER

IN jack

Multi-channel amplifier,

AV amplifier, etc.