Marantz CD Player 6263 User Manual

MODEL SA-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Super Audio CD  
CD  
Audio Characteristics  
Channels  
2channels  
2Hz — 100kHz  
2Hz — 50kHz (-3dB)  
109dB  
2channels  
2Hz — 20kHz  
2Hz — 20kHz  
98dB  
Frequency range  
Frequency characteristics  
Dynamic range  
THD (1kHz)  
0.0012%  
0.0015%  
wow & flutter  
Precision of quartz  
Precision of quartz  
Analog output  
output level (unbalanced)  
output level (balanced)  
Digital output  
2.2V  
4.4V  
2.4V  
4.8V  
output level (cinch JACK)  
output level (optical)  
0.5Vp-p (75)  
-19dBm  
Optical Readout System  
Laser  
AlGaAs  
650nm  
AlGaAs  
780nm  
Wave length  
Sampling frequency  
2.8224MHz  
44.1kHz  
Power Supply  
U version ...................................................................................................................... AC 120V 60Hz  
Power Consumption....................................................................................................................... 33W  
Cabinet, etc.  
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth) .................................................................. 458 × 133 × 365mm  
Net weight .................................................................................................................................. 17.7kg  
Operating temperatures ................................................................................................ +5ºC ~ +35ºC  
Operating humidity ........................................................................................... 5 ~ 90% (without dew)  
Accessories  
• Remote control unit......................................................................................................................... 1  
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth) ............................................................... 44 × 17.5 × 239mm  
Net weight (without Batteries)................................................................................................... 175g  
• AAA (R03) Batteries........................................................................................................................ 2  
• Stereo audio cable with cinch pins ................................................................................................ 1  
• AC Power Cord ............................................................................................................................... 1  
• User’s Guide ................................................................................................................................... 1  
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.  
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INTRODUCTION  
PRODUCT FEATURES  
Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA-1 Super Audio CD Player for your  
A / V system.  
This is the first Super Audio CD Player to be released on the market after  
some thoroughgoing preparations made by Phillips and Marantz who  
are the developers of Super Audio CDs. It is a showpiece model which  
is designed to achieve a sophisticated reproduction of the sound  
performance inherent to Super Audio CDs. The main features of this unit  
include:  
This Compact Disc 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.  
• A D/A converter which directly converts the DSD signals into analog  
signals with a high sound quality by means of DAC7 (TDA 1547 x 4)  
After you have reviewed the contents of this manual,we suggest that you  
make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit.  
• A DF7 digital filter (TDA 1307) with 8X oversampling (during CD  
playback)  
Refer to the figures on the pages at the back of this user’s guide. The  
callout numbers on the figures correspond to those found in the text.  
• A low noise distortion circuitry featuring a differential configuration  
HDAM  
• Audio circuitry kept free from noise by using a super ring toroidal  
transformer, featuring a large capacity and low leakage flux and  
shielded by a copper-plated cover, for the main power transformer  
and by employing a separate transformer for the exclusive use of the  
display tube  
INSTALLATION  
Remember the following important points when installing the player:  
• Do not expose the player to rain or moisture, as this may cause  
damage to the player.  
• A high-rigidity, high-precision zinc diecast mechanism chassis and  
aluminum diecast disc tray firmly anchored by a double-bottom  
chassis constructed with two layers of 3.2 mm thick copper-plated  
steel plates  
• All players produce some heat during operation and this heat must be  
allowed to disperes freely. Do not close any ventilation openings and  
insure that there is adequate ventilation space behind, beside and  
above the player.  
• An elegant design with a luxury look achieved by the extravagant use  
of aluminum block and thick aluminum sheet materials  
• Prevent extra heat from reaching the unit. Never put the player in the  
full glare of the sun or near a heat source.  
• A stylish remote control unit made of aluminum top plate  
PRECAUTIONS  
The following precautions should be taken when operating the equip-  
ment.  
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  
When installing the equipment ensure that:  
– the ventilation holes are not covered.  
– air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.  
– it is placed on a vibration-free surface.  
– it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or dust.  
– it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.  
– it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges.  
In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.  
If a foreign object or water does enter the equipment, contact your  
nearest dealer or service center.  
Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead; grasp the plug.  
It is advisable when leaving the house for an extended period, or during  
a thunderstorm, to disconnect the equipment from the mains supply.  
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ABOUT SUPER AUDIO  
COMPACT DISCS  
Super Audio CD is the next-generation audio disc format. It has been  
jointly developed and standardized by Sony and Phillips of the Nether-  
lands which are CD licensers. Compared with the Pulse Code Modula-  
tion (PCM) system used for digital audio recording as typified by  
conventional CDs, the Super Audio CDs are recorded using the Direct  
Stream Digital (DSD) system which has about 4 times more information  
per unit time. The system theoretically achieves a dynamic range of 120  
dB within the audible frequency band and a wide playback frequency  
band that exceeds 100 kHz. It is capable of recording a maximum of 255  
programs for up to 109 minutes.  
The glossy side shining like a rainbow is the front side of the disc, and  
the side on which the label is printed is the back.  
Unlike conventional turntables for playing analog discs, the SA-1 Super  
Audio CD Player reads the information recorded on the disc from  
underneath without contacting it using a beam of laser light. Therefore,  
the performance of a compact disc will not degrade like conventional  
analog records.  
Handle discs carefully so as not to damage or scratch the front side.  
To protect the disc, avoid placing it in the following locations:  
– In direct sunlight or near a source of heat like a heater.  
– In a place which is damp or dirty.  
– In a place which could be exposed to rain, such as near a window.  
Always keep the disc surface clean.  
ABOUT THE DISCS WHICH CAN BE  
PLAYED BY THIS UNIT  
This unit can play the following 4 kinds of discs.  
(As seen with the label surface facing up)  
Up to six billion data units are recorded on the front side of the disc.  
When cleaning the disc surface, always be sure to use a special  
compact disc cleaner and wipe as shown below.  
1. Super Audio CDs (single-layer discs)  
Super Audio CDs feature a 2-layer construction, and the layer on  
which the Super Audio CD signals are recorded is called the high-  
density (HD) layer. Only Super Audio CD signals are recorded on  
single-layer discs.  
Dummy (unrecorded) player  
High-density (HD) player  
Wipe in a radial direction.  
Do not wipe in circumferential direction.  
• Do not use conventional record cleaner for analog records, as this will  
adversely affect the disc surface.  
Store discs properly by placing them in their disc cases.  
2. Super Audio CDs (dual-layer discs)  
• Do not attach a piece of paper or sticker on the label side of disc.  
When a disc has a piece of plastic tape or rental CD label with paste  
protruded from the edge or when a disc has a trace of such a sticky  
object, do not attempt to play the disc. If such a disc is played on the  
CD player, impossibility of taking out the disc or other malfunction may  
result.  
These discs have two HD layers to enable prolonged playback. They  
are made with a semi-transparent film so that both layers can be  
played without having to flip the disc over. Switching between the two  
playback layers is done automatically.  
HD layer  
HD layer  
• Do not use a disc with a special shape.  
3. CD/CD-R discs (recorded in the CD-DA format)  
(Conventional music CDs)  
Do not attempt to play a disc with a special shape such as a heart-  
shaped disc or octagonal disc. Otherwise the equipment malfunction  
may result.  
These are the music CDs available in stores today.  
CD layer  
4. Hybrid discs (Super Audio CD + CD)  
These feature a combination of the CD layer of conventional discs and  
one HD layer of the Super Audio CDs.  
When one of these discs is read by this unit, priority is given to playing  
the HD layer of the Super Audio CD. To play the CD layer, switch over  
WARNINGS FOR LASER RADIATION  
CAUTION:  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO  
NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
to this layer by pressing the  
button on the main unit or on  
SACD/CD  
the remote control unit while the unit has stopped operating.  
DANGER:  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID  
DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
CD layer  
HD layer  
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CONNECTIONS  
NOTE  
For protection of the components and the speak-  
ers, be sure to turn off the power before making  
connections.  
Pre-main amplifier, etc.  
CD UNBALANCED  
CD BALANCED  
R
L
R
L
LINE  
1
GND  
LINE  
2
R
L
PUSH  
PUSH  
LINE  
3
PLAY  
TAPE1  
REC  
SELECTION  
CONNECTION 1 — GND 2 — COLD 3 — HOT  
MM  
MC  
SEPARATE  
PRE OUT  
R
R
L
L
PLAY  
TAPE2  
REC  
COUPLED  
R
L
MAIN IN  
PHONO  
Unbalanced connectioncords  
(included)  
R
L
R
L
Balanced connection cords  
(commercially available)  
See page 14.  
Rear Panel  
R
UNBALANCED  
L
CONNECTION  
CONNECTION  
COLD(-)  
COLD(-)  
2
3
1
2
HOT(+)  
R
BALANCED  
L
3
HOT(+)  
1
GROUND  
ANALOG OUTPUTS  
GROUND  
DIGITAL OUTPUTS  
FILTER  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
STANDARD  
CUSTOM  
Optical fiber cable  
(commercially available)  
Coaxial cable  
(commercially  
available)  
Digital input device  
DA converter  
DIGITAL  
IN  
DIGITAL  
IN  
Digital amplifier  
CD Recorder  
MD/DAT  
Optical  
Coaxial  
etc.  
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w RND (Random) indicator  
CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND  
INDICATORS  
Lights up in the random play mode.  
e TRACK indicator  
Please read the following instructions referring to the illustration on page  
28.  
Lights up when the track number being played is displayed.  
r PLAY indicator  
Some of the operations described in this user’s guide can only be  
operated from the remote control unit. In the description of controls, the  
names of the buttons which are available on both the main unit and the  
Light up during Disc playback.  
t PROGRAM indicator  
remote control unit are enclosed in  
, and the names of the buttons  
Lights up in the programming mode.  
which are available only on the remote control unit are enclosed in  
.
y TOTAL indicator  
Indicates the remaining playing time of the entire disc. In program  
mode, this indicator shows the remaining playing of the current  
program.  
FRONT  
u Track number indicator  
z POWER switch  
Indicates the total number of the tracks on the disc when the unit  
has stopped operating. During play, it indicates the number of the  
track which is now playing.  
Press to switch power ON, and press again to switch OFF.  
x DISC TRAY  
Place a disc with the label side up.  
i TIME indicator  
Indicates the total playing time of the disc when the unit has  
stopped operating. During play, it indicates the playing time  
which has elapsed for the track which is now playing.  
c
button  
PLAY  
o SACD indicator  
Press to start playback.  
Lights when a Super Audio CD is read.  
* In the case of a hybrid disc (see page 6), priority is given to playing  
the HD layer of the Super Audio CD.  
v
button  
STOP  
Press to stop playback. This button is also used for deleting a program.  
! CD indicator  
Lights when a conventional music CD is read. It also lights when  
b
PAUSE button  
the CD layer on a hybrid disc is read.  
Press to interrupt playback temporarily. When pressed again, the  
indicator goes out and playback resumes from the same position.  
, REMOTE SENSOR  
This window receives signals transmitted from the remote control unit.  
n
,
(Track Skip/Search) buttons  
These serve as both the track skip buttons and search buttons for the  
main unit only.  
.
OPEN/CLOSE button  
Pressing the  
OPEN/CLOSE button opens the disc tray. Place a  
: The same number of tracks as the number of times the  
button is pressed are skipped in the forward direction.  
When the button is held down, tracks are searched (fast  
forward).  
compact disc on the tray with the label side facing up. Gently press the  
front of the disc tray to close.  
0
0
0
SACD/CD  
button  
0
0
: When this button is pressed, play returns to the start of the  
track now being played. The same number of tracks as the  
number of times the button is pressed can be skipped in the  
reverse direction. When the button is held down, tracks are  
searched (fast backward).  
Press to change the layer to be played on a hybrid disc. (See page 6)  
* The layer can be changed only when the unit has stopped operating.  
It cannot be changed during play.  
1
1
1
1
DISPLAY button  
1
m Display  
Shows information such as the power ON/OFF state, track number,  
playing time and current operation mode.  
Turns the display window lighting on and off.  
REP 1  
RND TRACK  
PLAY  
PROGRAM TOTAL  
SACD  
CD  
q REP (Repeat) indicators  
REP: Lights up during all-track repeat mode, which plays all the  
tracks on the disc repeatedly.  
REP 1: Lights up during 1-track repeat mode, which repeatedly  
plays a single track repeatedly.  
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REAR  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
A ANALOG OUTPUT jacks (Unbalanced jack)  
1. Remote control  
Operate the remote control unit (RC-1SA) within a distance of approx. 5  
m from the infrared signal reception window (remote sensor) on the front  
of the SACD 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.  
Connect to the CD or AUX input jacks of a preamplifier.  
Connection method:  
Connect to the CD or AUX input jacks of the amplifier. Be sure to connect  
the red jack to the R (right) input jack and the white jack to the L (left) input  
jack.  
* Never connect these jacks to the PHONO input jacks of the amplifier.  
Remote control operating range  
SA-1  
B ANALOG OUTPUT jacks (Balanced jack)  
Connect to the CD or AUX input jacks of a preamplifier.  
Connection method:  
Connect to a component equipped with balanced input connector.  
C DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL output jack  
The digital signal can transmitted in the form of light through an optical  
fiber cable and photocoupler. The optical signal transmission features  
low signal loss due to cables and complete isolation of the ground loop  
so that the very high quality can be reproduced without any digital noise  
Approx. 5m  
Connection method:  
Connect this jack to aD/A converter, digital sound processor or an  
amplifier equipped with a Digital Optical input jack. Remove the caps  
from the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack and the Optical input jack of  
the connected component and connect the two jacks through an optical  
fiber cable.  
60°  
Remote control unit (RC-1SA)  
* Do not bend the optical fiber cable.  
* Leave the cap attached when the OPTICAL jack is not used.  
2. Loading batteries  
* Only the CD signals are output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL  
jack. No Super Audio CD signals are output.  
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.  
D DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL output jack  
By connecting this jack to a digital audio component (D/A converter,  
digital sound processor, etc.), digital signals from compact discs can be  
transmitted directly from the player without first being converted to  
analog.  
q Remove the battery cover.  
Remote control unit (RC-1SA) Rear side  
* Only the CD signals are output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL  
jack. No Super Audio CD signals are output.  
E FILTER (STANDARD/CUSTOM) switch  
This is set to STANDARD or CUSTOM depending on the amplifier or  
speakers which are to be connected. For details, refer to the section on  
the filter switch on page 14.  
w Insert the batteries with correct +/– orientation.  
F AC POWER INPUT jack  
Two AAA-size (R03) batteries  
Using the provided AC cord, connect to a household AC power outlet.  
e Close the battery cover until it clicks shut.  
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c
v
b
button  
button  
PLAY  
STOP  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-1SA  
When the power to the SACD player is ON and a disc is loaded on the  
disc tray, the remote control unit (RC-1SA) can be used to operate the  
player’s various functions.  
PAUSE button  
SACD/CD button  
DISPLAY button  
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
These buttons have the same functions as the buttons with the same  
names on the main unit front panel. See the corresponding descriptions  
on page 8.  
SACD/CD  
PROG  
DISPLAY  
TIME  
PLAY MODE  
n
,
(Track Skip/Search) buttons  
CANCEL  
:
:
The same number of tracks as the number of times the  
button is pressed are skipped in the forward direction.  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
When this button is pressed, play returns to the start of the  
track now being played. The same number of tracks as the  
number of times the button is pressed can be skipped in  
the reverse direction.  
7
9
10/0  
>10  
* These buttons are provided on the remote control unit separately from  
the search buttons. For searches, use the search buttons.  
7
2
2
2
2
2
PROG button  
Press to activate program play, so that only the selected tracks from the  
disc loaded on the disc tray will be played.  
3
3
3
3
3
CANCEL button  
Used to delete specified track numbers from a program.  
4
4
4
4
4
TIME button  
Switches the time shown on the display to the remaining time of the  
current track or the remaining time of the entire disc.  
RC-1SA  
5
5
5
5
PLAY MODE  
button  
5
Press for repeat play or random play. Each time it is pressed, one mode  
is selected in the following cycle: "All-track repeat" "1-track repeat" →  
"Random play" "Release" (see page 12)  
6
6
6
6
6
Numeric ( 1 to 9 , 10/0  
,
>10 ) buttons  
When used during playback, these buttons allow you to specify the  
number of another track you want to play.  
When used during stop mode, these buttons allow you to specify the  
number of a track from which to start playback.  
These buttons are also used to select tracks for programming.  
7
7
7
7
7
,
(Search Reverse/Forward) buttons  
:
When pressed during playback, this button fast-reverses  
the play position.  
:
When pressed during playback, this button fast-forwards  
the play position.  
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NORMAL PLAYBACK OPERATION  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
SACD/CD  
DISPLAY  
REP  
1
RND TRACK  
PLAY  
PROGRAM TOTAL  
POWER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
SACD  
CD  
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-1  
q Press the  
switch to turn on the power.  
To stop playback:  
STOP  
POWER  
Press the  
To remove the disc:  
button.  
Display indications  
Open the disc tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button, remove the  
disc, then close the tray by lightly pressing its front edge. Always keep  
the disc tray closed even when the CD player is not being used.  
To pause playback:  
Press the  
button.  
PAUSE  
The PAUSE indicator lights up and playback pauses at the position  
where the button was pressed. To resume playback from the pause  
w Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.  
When the disc tray opens, place a disc on the tray with the label side up.  
PLAY  
button again.  
position, press the  
or  
PAUSE  
e Gently press the front of the disc tray or press the OPEN/CLOSE  
To switch the time display:  
button to close the tray.  
Press the button.  
TIME  
Each time the  
PLAY  
r Press the  
button.  
button is pressed, the time display changes in the  
TIME  
PLAY  
When the button is pressed, the  
indicator lights up.  
following order: Elapsed playing time of the currently playing track →  
Remaining playing time of the current track Total remaining time in the  
disc Elapsed playing time of the current track.  
While the disc is playing, the display shows the track number and  
elapsed playing time of the track currently playing, along with the  
numbers of the tracks still to be played or playing.  
* In the case of an SACD/CD hybrid disc, priority is given to playing the  
SACD layer. To play the CD layer, first stop the unit's operation, and  
use the SACD/CD button to switch to the CD layer.  
¡Elapsed playing time  
(Example: When 0 minutes and 36 seconds of track 3 have already  
been played)  
(Example: When 2 minutes and 17 seconds of track 5 have already  
been played)  
TRACK  
PLAY  
TRACK  
PLAY  
¡Remaining playing time of a track  
(Example: Track 3 is playing, and 6 minutes and 20 seconds of the  
track's playing time remain)  
TRACK  
PLAY  
¡Total remaining playing time of disc  
(Example: Track 3 is playing, and 48 minutes and 38 seconds of the  
disc's playing time remain)  
TRACK  
PLAY  
TOTAL  
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SEARCHING/SKIPPING  
REPEAT PLAY  
Direct search (specifying a desired track num-  
ber)  
All-track repeat (repeated playback of all tracks  
on the disc)  
Specify the track number using numeric buttons (  
-
,
,
During playback, press the  
button once.  
PLAY MODE  
1
9
10/0  
).  
The “REP” indicator lights up and all the tracks on the disc are played  
repeatedly.  
>10  
¡With tracks 1 to 10, specify directly which track is to be played, and  
immediately the track is searched and its play is commenced.  
Even if the  
button is pressed in stop mode, playback will  
PLAY MODE  
start and repeat playback will be carried out.  
To resume normal playback:  
Example : Track 3 Press  
.
3
Press the  
button third. The “REP” indicator goes out,  
PLAY MODE  
Track 10 Press  
.
10/0  
repeat mode is cancelled and normal playback resumes.  
¡With tracks 11 and following, first press  
, and then specify the  
>10  
track number to be played.  
Example : Track 12 Press  
. Then press  
and  
.
1-track repeat  
>10  
1
2
(repeated playback of one track only)  
While the track you want to repeat is playing, press the  
button twice.  
¡With tracks 100 and following, first press  
specify the track number to be played.  
twice, and then  
>10  
PLAY MODE  
Example : Track 123 Press  
twice. Then press  
,
>10  
.
1
2
The “REP” and “1” indicators light up and the current track will be played  
and  
3
repeatedly.  
To cancel 1-track repeat play:  
Press the  
* If 10 seconds are allowed to elapse before the next button is pressed  
after or , the original status will be restored.  
>10  
1
button twice.  
PLAY MODE  
Track Skip  
RANDOM PLAY  
In this mode, the CD player automatically selects and plays tracks in  
random order. All tracks are played once.  
Next (skipping to a desired track located after the  
currently playing track)  
Press the  
button the necessary number of times to skip to the  
Press the  
button third.  
PLAY MODE  
desired track.  
Light up  
Previous (skipping to a desired track located  
after the currently playing track)  
RND TRACK  
PLAY  
When the  
button is once pressed during play, play moves to the  
start of the track now playing. Press this button for the same number of  
times as the number of tracks to be skipped in the reverse direction.  
* If the  
start of the track now playing, play moves to the previous track.  
* In All-track repeat mode, pressing the button twice in the middle  
of the first track in a disc skips to the last track, and pressing the  
button in the middle of the last track skips to the first track.  
button has been pressed within 2 or so seconds from the  
• To stop random playback and resume normal playback:  
Press the button again.  
PLAY MODE  
button is pressed during random playback:  
• If the  
Each time one of these buttons is pressed, the CD player selects a  
track at random and starts playing that track.  
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To check the program contents  
PROGRAM PLAY  
Press the  
button while the unit has stopped operating.  
Programming (To play the desired tracks in a  
certain order)  
The programmed tracks (track numbers) will appear one after the other  
in the sequence in which they were programmed.  
(Example: To program track No. 6 first, then track No. 14.)  
To add programs  
q Press the PROG button in stop mode. The PROGRAM indicator  
Press the PROG button in the stop mode. The PROGRAM indicator will  
flashes.  
flash, indicating that programs can now be added.  
Flashes  
To delete programmed tracks  
PROGRAM  
q If the program has already been entered, press the PROG button  
to establish the program input mode.  
* If the operations in step and following are not performed within 30  
seconds in this mode, the unit will automatically return to the stop  
mode.  
w Then press the CANCEL button to delete the tracks in sequence  
starting with the one programmed last.  
w Specify the first track to be programmed using the numeric buttons.  
(Display example: The first programmed track is track number 6.)  
Q&A  
Flashes  
How many tracks is it possible to program?  
Up to 20 tracks can be included in the program. With delete  
programming, up to 20 tracks can be omitted from the program.  
PROGRAM  
How do you play programmed tracks repeatedly?  
Press the  
button once. The REP indicator lights up  
PLAY MODE  
and the program playback will be repeated.  
How do you play programmed tracks in a random order?  
No.  
e Then program another track by repeating the procedure in step 2  
above. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed in this way.  
(Display example: The second programmed track is track No. 14.)  
Flashes  
PROGRAM  
STOP  
r After having programmed all the desired tracks, press the  
button.  
The PROGRAM indicator status changes from flashing to continu-  
ously lit, indicating that the program is completed.  
* When performing steps w to r, the program will be automatically  
entered unless the next operation is performed within 10 seconds.  
Light up continously  
TRACK  
PROGRAM  
PLAY  
t Press the  
button, The programmed tracks will be played  
in the programmed order.  
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ABOUT BALANCED JACKS  
ABOUT THE FILTER  
q The balanced output connector uses a XLR connector.  
Super Audio CDs have a wide playback frequency band of about 100  
kHz that is beyond the audible range: this means that their signals  
contain ultra-high-range components that conventional CDs do not  
have. A conventional amplifier is often not built to reproduce signals  
containing these components, and when Super Audio CD signals are  
output in their original state, noise may be generated, the amplifier's  
protection circuits may be activated and/or the speakers may be  
damaged.  
To prevent this sort of trouble from occurring, the unit incorporates a filter  
for attenuating the ultra-high-range components, and the filter can be set  
STANDARD or CUSTOM using a switch on the rear panel. (This switch  
is set to STANDARD when the unit is shipped from the manufacturing  
plant.)  
w The XLR connector for professional use is internally wired in either  
of the following two systems.  
1. USA system (Pin 2 = COLD, Pin 3 = HOT)  
COLD w q  
e
GND  
HOT  
When the unit is to be connected with a next-generation amplifier that  
supports Super Audio CDs, loosen the screws at the side of the switch,  
release the protector, and set the switch to CUSTOM for use. This will  
ensure play with a wider frequency range.  
2. European system (Pin 2 = HOT, Pin 3 = COLD)  
* Use the switch at the STANDARD position if the unit is to be used with  
a regular amplifier. Otherwise, the amplifier and/or speakers may be  
damaged.  
HOT w q  
e
* Even when the unit has been connected with an amplifier that supports  
Super Audio CDs, change the switch to the STANDARD position when  
recording Super Audio CD sound on a tape deck, for instance.  
GND  
COLD  
e The SA-1 uses the USA system of 1.  
When a preamp or main amplifier adopting the European system is  
connected using a cable with XLR balanced connectors, the repro-  
duced signal may be inverted of phase.  
In this case, correct the wiring of the one of the XLR connectors on  
the extremities of the cable to the USA system by exchanging the  
connections of pins 2 and 3. This will make it possible to play the  
signal with the correct phase.  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS  
If you think a malfunction has occurred, first check the points listed  
below, The problem is likely to have been caused by a simple operational  
error or a connection problem. If the problem cannot be corrected even  
after carrying out the following checks, consult your dealer or nearest  
Marantz sales office or service counter.  
• In the winter you may notice that condensation forms on the window  
of a well-heated room.  
Condensation may also occur inside the SACD player in the following  
situations:  
– When the listening room is first heated.  
The disc fails to rotate.  
– When the humidity in the room is high.  
1. Is the mains lead plugged in properly?  
2. Is the POWER switch ON?  
– When the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm room.  
• If condensation occurs, the number of tracks cannot be read and the  
SACD player may not function properly. If this happens, leave the  
power ON and wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.  
3. Is the disc placed in the correct position on the disc tray?  
4. Is the disc placed properly with the label side facing up?  
5. Is the disc dirty?  
• The SACD player may interfere with the reception of your tuner or TV  
set. If this occurs, place the SACD player farther away from the tuner  
or TV.  
6. Is the disc scratched?  
7. Is the disc warped?  
• The SACD player features very little noise compared to analog  
records, and the noise before actual playback begins is almost  
inaudible. Therefore, be careful not to set the volume control of the  
amplifier too high, otherwise other audio components such as the  
speakers may be damaged when actual playback starts.  
The disc is rotating but no sound is heard.  
1. Are the amplifier and speakers connected properly?  
2. Is the amplifier switch ON?  
3. Is the amplifier’s volume control set at the minimum level?  
4. Is the amplifier’s selector switch set to the correct input (“CD” or  
“AUX”, whichever corresponds to the input jacks the SACD player is  
connected to)?  
CLEANING OF EXTERIOR SURFACES  
With proper care and cleaning, the exterior finish of your equipment will  
last indefinitely. Never use scouring pads, steel wool, scouring powders  
or harsh chemical agents (e.g. lye solution), alcohol, thinners,benzine,  
insecticide or other volatile substances, as these will mar the finish of the  
cabinet. Likewise, never use cloths containing chemical substances. If  
the equipment becomes dirty, wipe the external surfaces with a soft, lint-  
free cloth.  
The disc stops in mid-operation.  
1. Is the disc dirty?  
2. Is the disc scratched?  
3. Is the disc warped?  
The sound drops out or noise is heard.  
1. Is the disc dirty?  
If the cabinet becomes heavily soiled:  
– dilute some washing-up liquid in water, in a ratio of one part detergent  
to six parts water;  
2. Is the disc scratched?  
3. Is the disc warped?  
– dip a soft, lint-free cloth in the solution and wring the cloth out until it  
is damp;  
Remote control operation is not possible.  
1. Is the remote control unit’s transmitter pointed correctly at the remote  
sensor on the front of the SACD player?  
– wipe the equipment with the damp cloth;  
– dry the equipment by wiping it with a dry cloth.  
Or is there an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote  
sensor?  
2. Are the batteries in the remote control unit exhausted?  
REPAIRS  
3. Is there another strong light (from a window, etc.) striking the SACD  
player’s remote sensor?  
Only the most competent and qualified service technicians should be  
allowed to service the equipment. The Marantz company and its factory-  
trained warranty station personnel have the knowledge and special  
facilities needed for the repair and calibration of this precision equip-  
ment. After the warranty period has expired, repairs will be performed for  
a charge if the equipment can be restored to normal operation.  
In the event of difficulty, consult your dealer or write directly to the nearest  
location to you that is listed on the Marantz Authorized Service Station  
list. Please quote the model and serial number of the equipment and give  
a full description of what you think is abnormal about the equipment’s  
behaviour.  
A CD-R disc cannot be played.  
1. Is the disc placed upside down?  
2. Is the disc contains properly written TOC?  
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