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2-021-059-14(1)
Super Audio CD
Player
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Operating Instructions __________________________
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Mode d’emploi ________________________________
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Bedienungsanleitung___________________________
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Manual de instrucciones ________________________
SCD-XE597
©2004 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. This appliance is class
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An SA-CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi-channel area. About the Super Audio CD 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio stereo tracks are recorded disc standard where music is recorded in the Multi-channel area: DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format An area in which multi- (conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM channel (up to 5.1 channels) format). The DSD format, using a sampling tracks are recorded frequency 64 times highe
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Hooking Up the Audio Getting Started Components Inserting batteries into Connect the Super Audio CD player to an audio the remote component. Be sure to turn off the power of all components before making connections and Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries into the connect securely to prevent noise. battery compartment with the + and – correctly oriented to the markings. When using the Connecting a multi-channel remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player. amplifier When you have
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Getting Started Connecting a stereo amplifier or MD deck When you connect a stereo amplifier or make an analog connection with an MD deck, connect the player and the component through the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT FRONT L/R jacks. Use an audio connecting cord for this connection. Be sure to match the color-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red. Audio connecting cord (supplied) To multi-channel White (L) amplifier, AV Red (R) amplifier, etc. AB C D A: To
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Playing Discs Note During playback, increase the volume level gradually starting from the lowest level. The output from this Playing Discs player may contain band width that is out of the normal listening range. This may cause damage to the speakers Playing a Disc or ears. The operations for normal play and the basic operations during play are explained below. Selecting the playback layer 1 Turn on the amplifier. Turn down the When playing a hybrid disc with an SA-CD volume level to the l
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Turning off the information in Locating a Particular the display Point in a Track Press DISPLAY MODE on the remote. Each time you press the button while playing a You can locate a particular point in a track disc, the display turns off and on alternately. during play or play pause. Even when the display is turned off, it will turn Locating a point Do the following: on when certain buttons are pressed, and then While monitoring the Press and hold m/M turn off again after a few seconds. sou
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Playing Discs Playing Tracks Playing Tracks in Random Repeatedly Order — Repeat Play — Shuffle Play You can play an entire disc or a specific track When Shuffle Play is selected, the player will repeatedly. This function can be used with play all the tracks on the disc in random order. Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random 1 Press PLAY MODE (or SHUFFLE on the order (page 13), or with Program Play to repeat remote) repeatedly in stop mode until all the tracks in a program (page 14
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Playing Discs Selecting the playback mode Enjoying a Multi-channel 1 Press MENU on the player. Super Audio CD 2 Turn l AMS L (or press ./> — Multi-channel management on the remote repeatedly) until the function desired channel mode appears in the display. This player is equipped with a Multi-channel 2chSP MODE: To play a 2 channel Super management function that sets the playback Audio CD. mode of the Super Audio CD by the DSD-DSP MchSP MODE: To play a Multi-channel (built into the play
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About “Large” or “Small” speaker Adjusting the output level An “L” speaker is a speaker that can balance of each speaker reproduce bass frequencies plentifully. If you select “S” for the surround speakers, You can adjust the following items in the case of the bass frequencies will come from the Multi-channel mode: front speakers and/or sub woofer. SURR BAL For normal use, select “Mch DIRECT” or The relative output level balance between the set all the speakers to “L” (ex. “5– front spea
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Playing Discs 6 Turn l AMS L until the desired 1 Press LEVEL ADJ during playback or item appears in the display. stop mode. Select the item from “SURR BAL”, During playback, go to Step 4. “CNTR BAL”, or “SW BAL”. 2 Press ./> repeatedly until “TONE Note ON” appears in the display. When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multi- 3 Press ENTER. channel mode (page 15), “SW BAL” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears). Similarly, The test tone issues from the speakers in “CNTR BAL” or “SURR B
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Additional Information 7 Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the remote). Additional Information The player status returns to Step 4. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 for more Precautions adjustments. 8 Press MENU on the player after you On safety finish adjusting. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. The display returns to the normal display. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, Selecting the distance unit unplug the player and have it
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On adjusting the volume Do not turn up the volume too much while listening to Notes on Discs a portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak On handling discs level portion is played. To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. On inserting a disc Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. You may hear a transmission or a mechanical sound from the player. This indicates that the player is autom
