Sony CD Player SCD CE595 User Manual

2-103-393-13(1)  
Super Audio CD  
Player  
Operating Instructions  
SCD-CE595  
©2004 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Features of the player ....................................................................................4  
Compatible Disc Types .................................................................................4  
About the Super Audio CD ...........................................................................5  
Getting Started  
Inserting batteries into the remote.................................................................6  
Hooking Up the Audio Components.............................................................6  
Playing Discs  
Playing a Disc................................................................................................9  
Using the Display ........................................................................................10  
Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc........................................................12  
— Ex-Change  
Locating a Particular Point in a Track.........................................................13  
Playing Tracks Repeatedly..........................................................................13  
— Repeat Play  
Playing Tracks in Random Order................................................................14  
— Shuffle Play  
Creating Your Own Program ......................................................................14  
— Program Play  
Enjoying a Multi-channel Super Audio CD................................................15  
— Multi-channel management function  
Additional Information  
Precautions ..................................................................................................20  
Notes on Discs.............................................................................................21  
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................21  
Specifications ..............................................................................................22  
Index to Parts and Controls .........................................................................23  
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Features of the player  
Compatible Disc Types  
This player is designed to play back 2-channel  
and Multi-channel Super Audio CDs, and  
conventional CDs, and provides the following  
features:  
You can play the following types of discs on this  
player.  
• Super Audio CDs  
• Audio CDs  
• Mounted with a Discrete Dual Laser Optical  
Pickup, capable of reading a Super Audio CD  
or conventional CD depending on the  
exclusive wavelength.  
This player cannot play the following discs. If  
you try to play them, the error message “TOC  
ERROR” or “NO DISC” will appear.  
• CD-ROMs  
• Quicker track access performance enabled by  
an advanced servo mechanism.  
• DVDs, etc.  
Music discs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies  
• 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, which allows  
higher-quality sound reproduction.  
This product is designed to playback discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies are marketed by some record  
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,  
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard  
and may not be playable by this product.  
• A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track  
numbers. This feature applies to SCD-CE595.  
• The supplied remote is capable of controlling  
both the SCD-CE595 and a conventional  
Sony CD player.  
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW playback  
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be  
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording  
condition, or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the  
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of  
recording, cannot be played back. In these cases,  
“READING” will remain or “TOC ERROR” will  
appear in the display.  
Note on dts-CDs  
Do not play a dts-CD on this player. If you do, severe  
noise will be generated.  
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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  
stereo tracks are recorded  
Multi-channel area:  
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio  
disc standard where music is recorded in the  
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format  
An area in which multi-  
(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.  
channel (up to 5.1 channels)  
tracks are recorded  
Example:  
When the 2 channel area and the multi-channel area  
are recorded on an SA-CD layer of a hybrid disc  
2 channel area4)  
Types of Super Audio CDs  
There are two types of discs, depending on the  
SA-CD layer and CD layer combination.  
Multi-channel area4)  
SA-CD layer  
SA-CD layer:A high-density signal layer for  
Super Audio CD  
CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a  
conventional CD player  
1)  
You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD  
player.  
Single layer disc  
(a disc with a single SA-CD layer)  
2)  
Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary  
to turn the disc over.  
3)  
Press SA-CD/CD to select the layer you want to  
SA-CD layer  
listen to (see page 9).  
4)  
In case of a disc with both areas, press MULTI/2CH  
to select the area you want to listen to (see page 10).  
Hybrid disc2)  
(a disc with an SA-CD layer and a CD layer)  
CD layer3)  
SA-CD layer3)  
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Getting Started  
Inserting batteries into  
the remote  
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.  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries into the  
battery compartment with the + and – correctly  
oriented to the markings. When using the  
Connecting a multi-channel  
amplifier  
remote, point it at the remote sensor  
player.  
on the  
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 through the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT  
jacks (FRONT L/R, SURR L/R, CENTER, SUB  
WOOFER), you can play a Multi-channel Super  
Audio CD and enjoy the multi-channel  
playback.  
Tip  
Use audio connecting cords for this connection.  
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).  
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.  
FRONT or SURR connection  
Audio connecting cords (one cord is supplied)  
• 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.  
CENTER or SUB WOOFER  
connection  
Audio connecting cords (not supplied)  
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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)  
White (L)  
To multi-channel  
amplifier, AV amplifier,  
etc.  
Red (R)  
A
B
C D  
A: To front speaker input jacks (L/R)  
B: To surround or rear speaker input jacks (L/R)  
C: To sub woofer input jack  
D: To center speaker input jack  
Note  
There are 5CH, 4CH, and 3CH Super Audio CD. When  
you play these discs, 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.  
Note  
When a disc with the 2 channel area and multi-channel  
area is played through the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT  
FRONT L/R jacks, change the default playback area to  
“SEL– 2ch” (2 channel playback area) (see page 10). If  
you do not, the multi-channel playback area will be  
automatically played back and only the signal to the  
front speakers will be output. In this case, the vocals or  
other sounds may not be heard, depending on the disc.  
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Connecting a digital  
component  
When using another Sony CD  
player in conjunction with this  
player  
When you connect an MD deck or another  
digital component through the DIGITAL (CD)  
OPTICAL OUT connector, you can make a  
digital recording.  
You can set the supplied remote to be effective  
Use an optical digital cable for this connection.  
When connecting the optical digital cable to the  
DIGITAL (CD) OPTICAL OUT connector,  
push the cable plug in until it clicks into place.  
Be careful not to bend or twist the optical cable.  
Optical digital cable (not supplied)  
Note  
Only the audio signals of conventional CDs can be  
output from the DIGITAL (CD) OPTICAL OUT  
connector. Those of the Super Audio CD cannot be  
output through the DIGITAL (CD) OPTICAL OUT  
connector.  
Connecting the AC power  
cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
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8
Press H.  
Playback starts from the first track. If you  
want to start playing from a specific track,  
turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) to select the track  
number before pressing H.  
Playing Discs  
Playing a Disc  
The operations for normal play and the basic  
operations during play are explained below.  
Adjust the volume on the amplifier.  
Basic operations during play  
1
2
3
4
Turn on the amplifier. Turn down the  
volume level to the lowest.  
To  
Do the following:  
Stop play  
Pause play  
Press x.  
Select the player position using the  
input selector on the amplifier.  
Press X.  
Resume play  
after pausing  
Press X or H.  
Press POWER on the player to turn on  
the player.  
Select a track  
Turn l AMS L (or press  
./> on the remote  
repeatedly).  
Press A OPEN/CLOSE on the player to  
open the disc tray, and place a disc on  
the tray.  
Select a disc  
Press DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP  
+/– on the remote) repeatedly.  
By pressing DISC 1-5 on the  
player, you can select a specific  
disc directly.  
Eject a disc  
Press A OPEN/CLOSE on the  
player.  
Note  
During playback, increase the volume level gradually  
starting from the lowest level. The output from this  
player may contain band width that is out of the normal  
listening range. This may cause damage to the speakers  
or ears.  
With the label side up  
Disc number  
5
6
To place other discs, press DISC SKIP  
(or DISC SKIP +/– on the remote)  
repeatedly and place the discs in the  
order you want to play.  
Selecting the playback layer  
Each time you press the button, the disc tray  
turns and you can place the discs in the  
empty disc compartments. The player plays  
the disc in front of you first.  
When playing a hybrid disc with an SA-CD  
layer and a CD layer (page 5), you can select the  
layer you want to listen to. Also, since both  
layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn  
the disc over.  
Press PLAY MODE (or CONTINUE on  
the remote) repeatedly to select ALL  
DISCS or 1DISC Continuous Play  
mode.  
Press SA-CD/CD to select the desired  
playback layer.  
Each time you press CONTINUE on the  
remote, “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC”  
appears in the display.  
To select the default playback  
layer  
When you select The player plays  
1
2
Press MENU on the player.  
ALL DISCS  
All discs in the player  
consecutively in the order  
of disc number  
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) until “LAYER  
SEL” appears in the display.  
1DISC  
Only the disc you have  
selected  
continued  
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3
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
Using the Display  
The current default layer appears.  
The display window shows various information  
about the disc or track being played. This section  
describes the current disc information and  
information that appears for each play status.  
4
5
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote) to select the desired  
playback layer.  
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
Disc information when a disc  
is loaded  
Selecting the playback area  
The display shows the current disc number, total  
number of tracks and total playing time.  
When playing a disc with the 2 channel playback  
area and the multi-channel playback area  
(page 5), you can select the playback area you  
want to listen to.  
A
B
C
Press MULTI/2CH to select the desired  
playback area.  
To select the default playback  
area  
F
E
D
A: Total number of tracks  
B: Hybrid disc  
1
2
Press MENU on the player.  
C: Currently selected disc and number of playable  
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) until “M/2ch  
SEL” appears in the display.  
channels  
D: Track 16 and above (for discs with 16 or more  
tracks)  
E: Total playing time  
F: Current disc number  
3
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
The current default area appears.  
Notes on the disc number indications  
• The red circle around a disc number indicates the  
disc is ready to be played.  
4
5
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote) to select the desired  
playback area.  
• A semi-circle around the disc number indicates a disc  
with tracks to be played. In Program Play mode, the  
semi-circle indicates a disc with programed tracks.  
• The disc number disappears when no disc is detected  
in the disc component.  
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
Note  
The multi-channel playback area is automatically  
selected whenever you start playback because “SEL–  
Mch” (multi-channel playback area) is the factory  
setting. Select “SEL– 2ch” (2 channel playback area)  
when only the ANALOG 5.1CH OUT FRONT L/R  
jacks are connected.  
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Notes  
• The display may not show all the characters,  
depending on the disc.  
• This player can display only the disc name, artist  
name, and track names from TEXT discs. Other  
information cannot be displayed.  
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Turning off the information in  
the display  
Replacing Discs While  
Playing a Disc  
Press DISPLAY MODE on the remote.  
— Ex-Change  
Each time you press the button while playing a  
disc, the display turns off and on alternately.  
Even when the display is turned off, it will turn  
on when certain buttons are pressed, and then  
turn off again after a few seconds.  
Before you start playing, when you press the  
button to turn off the display, “DISP OFF”  
appears, and when you press the button to turn  
on the display, “DISP ON” appears.  
You can open the disc tray while playing a disc  
so that you can check what discs are to be played  
next and replace discs without interrupting play  
of the current disc.  
1
Press EX-CHANGE on the player.  
The disc tray opens and two disc  
compartments appear. Even if the player is  
playing a disc, it does not stop playing.  
Displaying the information of  
a TEXT disc in other  
languages  
2
Replace discs in the compartments  
with new ones.  
The player plays the disc on the left side  
compartment after the current disc, and then  
the one on the right side compartment.  
You can change the displayed language if the  
TEXT disc has multi language capacity. When  
the player detects such a TEXT disc, “MULTI-  
TEXT” appears in the display. Change the  
language according to the procedures below.  
3
Press DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP +/– on  
the remote).  
The disc tray turns and other two disc  
compartments appear.  
1
2
Press MENU on the player.  
4
5
Replace discs in the compartments  
with new ones.  
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) until  
“LANGUAGE” appears in the display.  
Press EX-CHANGE on the player.  
The disc tray closes.  
3
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
Note  
The current selected language (ENGLISH,  
FRENCH, GERMAN, etc.) flashes.  
If the player cannot display the language  
used in a TEXT disc, “OTHER LANG”  
appears in the display.  
Do not push the disc tray to close it in Step 5, as you  
may damage the player.  
While the disc tray is open by pressing EX-  
CHANGE on the player  
• If the play of the current disc ends, the player stops  
playing. If the disc is played in 1DISC Repeat Play  
mode (page 13), the current disc starts playing again.  
• In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (page 14), tracks  
are reshuffled on the current disc.  
4
5
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) until the  
desired language appears in the  
display.  
• In Program Play mode (page 14), only the tracks on  
the current disc are played.  
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
After a few seconds, the information  
appears in the selected language.  
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Locating a Particular  
Point in a Track  
Playing Tracks  
Repeatedly  
— Repeat Play  
You can locate a particular point in a track  
during play or play pause.  
You can play an entire disc or a specific track  
repeatedly. This function can be used with  
1DISC Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in  
random order (page 14), or with Program Play to  
repeat all the tracks in a program (page 14).  
Locating a point  
Do the following:  
Whilemonitoringthe Press and hold m/M  
sound (Search)  
during play.  
By observing the  
time indication  
(High-Speed Search)  
Press and hold m/M  
during play pause.  
Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly  
until “REP” or “REP1” appears in the  
display.  
By setting the start  
time (Time Search)  
1 Turn l AMS L (or  
press ./> on the  
remote repeatedly) in stop  
mode to select the desired  
track.  
REP: For all the tracks on the disc(s).  
REP1:For a single track only.  
When “REP” is selected, Repeat Play changes  
according to the selected play mode.  
2 Press and hold m/M to  
set the time to start play  
while looking at the display,  
then press H.  
When the play The player repeats  
mode is  
ALL DISCS  
All the tracks on all the discs in  
Tip  
Continuous Play sequential order.  
When “OVER” appears in the display, the disc has  
reached its end. Press and hold m to go back.  
1DISC  
All the tracks on the current disc in  
Continuous Play sequential order.  
Note  
Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too  
short for monitoring. In this case, the player may not  
search correctly.  
1DISC Shuffle  
Play (page 14)  
All the tracks on the current disc in  
random order.  
Program Play  
All the tracks in the program in  
sequential order.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly until  
both “REP” and “REP1” disappear.  
Notes  
• Repeat All Play cannot be used with ALL DISCS  
Shuffle Play.  
• Repeat All Play stops automatically after all the  
tracks have been repeated five times.  
• If you turn off the player or disconnect the power  
cord, Repeat Play is canceled.  
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Playing Tracks in Random  
Order  
Creating Your Own  
Program  
— Shuffle Play  
— Program Play  
When Shuffle Play is selected, the player will  
play all the tracks on all the discs or on a specific  
disc in random order.  
You can pick out the tracks that you like and  
specify the playback order in a program  
containing up to 32 steps.  
1
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or  
PROGRAM on the remote) in stop  
mode until “PGM” appears in the  
display.  
Shuffle Play on all discs  
You can play all the tracks on all the discs in  
random order.  
2
Press DISC 1-5 on the player.  
1
Press PLAY MODE (or SHUFFLE on the  
remote) repeatedly in stop mode until  
“ALL DISCS” and “SHUF” appear in the  
display.  
The selected disc number appears in the  
display.  
You can also select the desired disc number  
by pressing DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP +/–  
on the remote) repeatedly.  
2
Press H.  
;” appears while the player is “shuffling”  
the tracks. The player will stop after playing  
all the tracks once.  
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,  
proceed to Step 4 with “AL” displayed.  
3
4
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) to select the  
desired track number.  
Shuffle Play on one disc  
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
You can play all the tracks on a specific disc in  
random order.  
If you entered the wrong track number  
1
Press PLAY MODE (or SHUFFLE on the  
remote) repeatedly in stop mode until  
“1DISC” and “SHUF” appear in the  
display.  
Press CLEAR on the remote. Then repeat  
Steps 3 and 4 to enter the correct track  
number.  
5
6
Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to enter other  
tracks.  
2
Press DISC 1-5 on the player.  
;” appears while the player is “shuffling”  
the tracks. The player will stop after playing  
all the tracks once.  
Each time you enter a track number, the  
total number of program steps appears in  
the display.  
To resume Continuous Play  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE  
on the remote) in stop mode until “SHUF” and  
“PGM” disappear.  
Press H.  
Program Play starts.  
To resume Continuous Play  
Note  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE  
on the remote) in stop mode until “SHUF” and  
“PGM” disappear.  
The player does not go back to tracks which have  
already been played.  
Tip  
The program remains even after Program Play ends.  
Press H to play from the beginning of the program  
again. The program remains even if you stop play.  
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Notes  
• If you turn off the player, disconnect the power cord,  
press A OPEN/CLOSE on the player, or switch the  
playback layer or area, the program will be erased.  
• If you switch the playback layer or area during  
Program Play, a single track only will be played back  
from its beginning, and then the program will be  
erased.  
Enjoying a Multi-channel  
Super Audio CD  
— Multi-channel management  
function  
This player is equipped with a Multi-channel  
management function that sets the playback  
mode of the Super Audio CD by the DSD-DSP  
(built into the player) according to the layout or  
size of your speaker.  
Checking the contents of the  
program  
Before you start playing or while the player  
is playing, press CHECK on the remote  
repeatedly.  
Front speakers  
Each time you press the button, the disc and  
track numbers will appear in the display in the  
programed order.  
L
R
If you press CHECK on the remote while the  
player is playing, the programed disc and track  
numbers will appear starting with the currently  
playing program step.  
Center speaker  
Sub woofer  
L
R
Changing the contents of the  
program  
Surround speakers  
To set the Multi-channel management function,  
select the appropriate preset playback mode (2  
channel mode or Multi-channel mode), and then  
adjust the output level balance for each speaker  
(only in the case of Multi-channel mode).  
You can change the contents of the program in  
stop mode.  
To  
Do the following:  
Erase a track  
1 Press CHECK on the remote  
repeatedly until the track  
number you want to erase  
appears.  
Notes  
• This features only work when you play the Super  
Audio CD.  
2 Press CLEAR on the remote.  
• You may not be able to adjust the output level  
balance depending on the speaker layout mode that  
you selected.  
Erase from the  
last track in the  
program  
Press CLEAR on the remote.  
Each time you press the button, the  
last track of the program is erased.  
Add a track to the Perform Steps 2 through 4.  
end of the  
program  
Erase all tracks Hold down CLEAR on the remote  
or x (for about 2 seconds) until  
“PGM CLEAR” appears in the  
display.  
continued  
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About “Large” or “Small” speaker  
Selecting the playback mode  
An “L” speaker is a speaker that can  
reproduce bass frequencies plentifully. If  
you select “S” for the surround speakers,  
the bass frequencies will come from the  
front speakers and/or sub woofer.  
1
2
Press MENU on the player.  
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) until the  
desired channel mode appears in the  
display.  
For normal use, select “Mch DIRECT” or  
set all the speakers to “L” (ex. “5–  
LARGE+SW”, “5–LARGE”, etc.). If the  
sound is noisy or the Multi-channel  
playback is not effective while playing a  
Multi-channel Super Audio CD, change the  
settings of the speakers concerned to “S”.  
2chSP MODE: To play a 2 channel Super  
Audio CD.  
MchSP MODE: To play a Multi-channel  
Super Audio CD.  
3
4
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
5
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
The playback mode appears in the display.  
To return to the normal display, press  
MENU on the player.  
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) until the  
desired playback mode appears in the  
display.  
Notes  
• The Multi-channel management function does not  
work when you select “Mch DIRECT” (you cannot  
set the output level balance of each speaker).  
• The front speaker setting is set to “L” automatically  
when you set the sub woofer to “––”.  
In 2 channel mode  
Playback mode  
2ch DIRECT*  
2ch+SW  
F
SW  
––  
a
a
a
• When you play a track that does not contain the LFE*  
signal, the signal for the sub woofer does not output.  
Therefore, when you select “Mch DIRECT”, “5–  
LARGE+SW”, or “NO–CNTR+SW”, no signal  
outputs from the sub woofer. However, when you  
select “5–SMALL+SW” or “F–LARGE+SW”  
(when you set the speaker setting to “S”), the bass  
frequencies will come from the sub woofer.  
* Low Frequency Enhancement (described as “.1  
CH”)  
In Multi-channel mode  
Playback mode  
Mch DIRECT*  
5–LARGE+SW  
5–LARGE  
F
a
L
L
S
C
a
L
SR  
a
L
SW  
a
a
L
L
––  
a
5–SMALL+SW  
F–LARGE+SW  
F–LARGE  
S
S
L
L
L
L
S
S
a
S
S
––  
a
• If you select a playback mode other than “2ch  
DIRECT” or “Mch DIRECT” using the Multi-  
channel management function, the sound distribution  
to the speakers will change, possibly causing a  
decrease in overall sound volume. If this occurs,  
adjust the volume with the volume control on the  
connected amplifier.  
NO–CNTR+SW  
NO–CNTR  
––  
––  
L
L
––  
* Each signal outputs directly from each speaker.  
Explanation of table symbols  
F: Front speakers  
C: Center speaker  
SR: Surround speakers  
SW: Sub woofer  
• If you change the playback mode while the player is  
in Multi-channel mode, the output level balance  
settings will be canceled.  
• This function cannot be used during CD playback.  
a: Signal is output  
––: Signal is not output  
L: Large  
S: Small  
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Note  
Adjusting the output level  
balance of each speaker  
When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-  
channel mode (page 16), “SW BAL” cannot be  
adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears). Similarly,  
“CNTR BAL” or “SURR BAL” cannot be  
adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears) when you set  
the corresponding speaker to “––”.  
You can adjust the following items in the case of  
Multi-channel mode:  
SURR BAL  
The relative output level balance between the  
front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the surround  
speakers (SURR L/R)  
7
Press l AMS L.  
The balance adjustment display appears.  
In stop mode, the test tone is output from  
the selected speaker.  
CNTR BAL  
The relative output level balance between the  
front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center  
speaker (CENTER)  
Example:  
When you select “SURR BAL” during stop  
mode, the test tone is output from the front  
speakers and surround speakers.  
SW BAL  
The relative output level balance between the  
front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer  
(SUB WOOFER)  
Notes  
• Some adjustment may not work depending on the  
Multi-channel mode that you selected.  
• You cannot adjust the speaker level when “Mch  
DIRECT” is selected.  
8
9
Turn l AMS L to adjust the  
output level.  
To adjust the output level  
balance on the front panel of the  
player  
You can adjust the output level balance of each  
speaker while listening during playback. You  
can also adjust it while listening to the test tone  
during stop mode.  
Note  
The output level balance can be adjusted in up to  
24 steps. Since fine adjustments can be made, it  
may be difficult to observe the movement of  
needle.  
Press l AMS L.  
1
2
Press MENU.  
The player status returns to Step 6.  
Repeat Steps 6 through 9 for more  
adjustments.  
Turn l AMS L until “LEVEL ADJ”  
appears in the display.  
3
Press l AMS L.  
10Press MENU after you finish adjusting.  
During playback, go to Step 6.  
The display returns to the normal display.  
4
5
Turn l AMS L until “TONE ON”  
appears in the display.  
To adjust the output level from  
the remote  
You can adjust the output level of each speaker  
from the listening position by using the supplied  
remote.  
Press l AMS L.  
The test tone issues from the speakers in  
sequence with the speaker type appearing in  
the display.  
1
Press LEVEL ADJ during playback or  
stop mode.  
6
Turn l AMS L until the desired  
item appears in the display.  
During playback, go to Step 4.  
Select the item from “SURR BAL”,  
“CNTR BAL”, or “SW BAL”.  
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2
3
Press ./> repeatedly until  
“TONE ON” appears in the display.  
Adjusting the speaker  
distance  
Press ENTER.  
You can adjust the speaker distance when the  
connected amplifier does not have the setting  
menu for speaker distance. If the amplifier has  
this function, we recommend that you set the  
speaker distance on the amplifier. This setting is  
available only for the Multi-channel Super  
Audio CD.  
The test tone issues from the speakers in  
sequence with the speaker type appearing in  
the display.  
4
Press ./> repeatedly until the  
desired item appears in the display.  
Select the item from “SURR BAL”,  
“CNTR BAL”, or “SW BAL”.  
Note  
Note  
When you set the speaker distance on this player and  
the amplifier, both of the setting may work and you  
may not be able to get the proper result.  
When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-  
channel mode (page 16), “SW BAL” cannot be  
adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears). Similarly,  
“CNTR BAL” or “SURR BAL” cannot be  
adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears) when you set  
the corresponding speaker to “––”.  
FRT DIST  
The distance from your listening position to the  
front speakers  
You can adjust from 3 to 23 feet (1.0 meter to 7.0  
meters) in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps.  
If both front speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the  
distance to the closest speaker.  
5
6
Press ENTER.  
The balance adjustment display appears.  
In stop mode, the test tone is output from  
the selected speaker.  
Example:  
SURR DIST  
The distance from your listening position to the  
surround speakers  
You can adjust from 3 to 23 feet (1.0 meter to 7.0  
meters) in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps.  
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the  
distance to the closest speaker.  
When you select “SURR BAL” during stop  
mode, the test tone is output from the front  
speakers and surround speakers.  
Press ./> repeatedly to adjust  
the output level.  
Note  
The output level balance can be adjusted in up to  
24 steps. Since fine adjustments can be made, it  
may be difficult to observe the movement of  
needle.  
CNTR DIST  
The distance from your listening position to the  
center speaker  
You can adjust from 3 to 23 feet (1.0 meter to 7.0  
meters) in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps.  
7
8
Press ENTER.  
The player status returns to Step 4.  
Repeat Steps 4 through 7 for more  
adjustments.  
SW DIST  
The distance from your listening position to the  
sub woofer  
You can adjust from 3 to 23 feet (1.0 meter to 7.0  
meters) in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps.  
Press LEVEL ADJ after you finish  
adjusting.  
The display returns to the normal display.  
DIST UNIT  
The unit of measure for setting distances (meter  
or feet)  
The initial setting is “SEL–FEET” for the North  
American model and “SEL–METER” for the  
European model.  
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Note  
7
8
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
Speaker distance cannot be adjusted in the following  
cases.  
The player status returns to Step 4.  
Repeat Steps 4 through 7 for more  
adjustments.  
– When the player is reading the disc information of  
CD (or the CD area of Super Audio CD)  
– When the player is reading the 2 channel area of  
Super Audio CD  
Press MENU on the player after you  
finish adjusting.  
1
2
Press MENU on the player.  
The display returns to the normal display.  
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) until “SPK  
DIST” appears in the display.  
Selecting the distance unit  
In Step 4 above, select “DIST UNIT”.  
Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on  
the remote) to select “SEL–METER” or “SEL–  
FEET”, then press l AMS L (or ENTER  
on the remote).  
3
4
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) until the  
desired item appears in the display.  
Setting speaker distances back  
to the default  
Select the item from “FRT DIST”, “SURR  
DIST”, “CNTR DIST” or “SW DIST”.  
Set all speaker distances to 10 feet (3 meters).  
Note  
When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-  
channel mode (page 16), “SW DIST” cannot be  
adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears). Similarly,  
“CNTR DIST” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN  
USE” appears) when you set the center speaker to  
“––”.  
5
6
Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the  
remote).  
The speaker distance adjustment display  
appears.  
Example:  
When you select “SURR DIST” (with  
“DIST UNIT” set to “SEL–FEET”).  
Turn l AMS L (or press ./>  
on the remote repeatedly) to adjust the  
speaker distance.  
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On inserting a disc  
You may hear a transmission or a mechanical sound  
from the player. This indicates that the player is  
automatically adjusting its internal mechanisms  
according to the inserted disc.  
You may also hear the mechanical sound from the  
player when you insert a warped disc.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On safety  
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this  
On cleaning  
product will increase eye hazard.  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the player and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
On transportation  
• Be sure to remove the discs on the tray.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.  
• Be sure to close the disc tray.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your  
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the player, check that the operating  
voltage of the player is identical with your local  
power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on  
the nameplate at the rear of the player.  
• The player is not disconnected from the mains as  
long as it is attached to the mains, even if the player  
itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time,  
be sure to disconnect the player from the mains. To  
disconnect the mains lead, grasp the plug itself; never  
pull the cord.  
On placement  
• Place the player in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.  
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug  
that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.  
• Do not place the player in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust or mechanical shock.  
On operation  
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should  
this occur, the player may not operate properly. In  
this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned  
on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.  
• During power on, some noise may be heard while the  
disc is being loaded into the Super Audio CD player.  
This is not a malfunction.  
On adjusting the volume  
Do not turn up the volume too much while listening to  
a portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals.  
If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak  
level portion is played.  
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Notes on Discs  
Troubleshooting  
On handling discs  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the player, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem. Should any problem persist, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge.  
Do not touch the surface.  
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.  
There is no sound.  
• Check that the player is connected securely.  
• Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly.  
• Use only round-shaped discs. If you use a special  
shaped disc (e.g., star-shaped, heart-shaped, or  
square-shaped, etc.), the player may be damaged.  
• Do not use a disc with a seal attached on such as on  
a used disc or rental disc.  
There is no sound from the DIGITAL (CD)  
OPTICAL OUT connector.  
• The audio signals of the Super Audio CD cannot  
be output from the DIGITAL (CD) OPTICAL  
OUT connector.  
On keeping discs  
The disc does not play.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat  
• There is no disc inside the player.  
• Place the disc on the disc tray with the label side  
up.  
sources such as hot air ducts.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case. If you put it  
on top of another disc without the case, the disc may  
be damaged.  
• The disc is placed at an angle. Reload the disc.  
• Clean the disc (see page 21).  
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.  
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for  
about an hour.  
On placing discs on the disc tray  
Make sure the disc is positioned securely on the tray.  
If not, the player or the disc may be damaged.  
• There is an incompatible disc on the tray (see  
page 4).  
On cleaning  
• If the disc is dirty with fingerprints or dust, it may  
lessen the quality of the audio out.  
The remote does not function.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote  
and the player.  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the  
player.  
• If the batteries in the remote are weak, replace  
with new ones.  
• Be sure that the command mode of the remote  
(position of the CD1/2 switch) (page 24) matches  
the command mode of the player (page 8).  
• Clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened  
with water, and remove moisture with a dry cloth.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, record  
cleaners, or anti-static spray.  
There is no sound from the SUB WOOFER  
jack.  
• Select a playback mode in which the sub woofer  
signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack.  
The mode indication is displayed with “+ SW”  
(page 16) when such a mode is selected.  
• When you play a track that does not contain the  
LFE signal, the signal outputs from the SUB  
WOOFER jack only when you select “5–  
SMALL+SW” or “F–LARGE+SW” for Multi-  
channel mode (page 16).  
continued  
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A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”  
appears in the front panel display.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
Specifications  
When a Super Audio CD is played  
Playing frequency range 2 Hz to 100 kHz  
“REMOVE” is displayed in the front panel  
display.  
Frequency response  
Dynamic range  
2 Hz to 40 kHz (–3 dB)  
100 dB or more  
• Remove the disc in front of you and turn off the  
player once, and then turn it on again.  
Total harmonic distortion rate  
0.0035 % or less  
Wow and flutter  
Value of measurable limit  
(±0.001 % W. PEAK) or  
less  
After you have attempted the  
prescribed corrective actions  
If the player still does not operate properly, or if  
other problems not described above occur, turn  
off the player, unplug it from the power outlet  
for a few minutes, then reinsert the plug into the  
power outlet.  
When a CD is played  
Frequency response  
2 Hz to 20 kHz  
Dynamic range  
96 dB or more  
Total harmonic distortion rate  
0.0039 % or less  
Wow and flutter  
Value of measurable limit  
(±0.001 % W. PEAK) or  
less  
Output connector  
Jack type Output  
level  
Load  
impedance  
ANALOG Phono  
5.1CH OUT jacks  
2 Vrms (at Over 10  
50 kilohms) kilohms  
DIGITAL  
(CD)  
OPTICAL output  
OUT* connector  
Square  
optical  
–18 dBm  
(Light  
emitting  
wavelength:  
660 nm)  
* Output only the audio signals of the CD  
General  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(Super Audio CD: λ= 650  
nm) (CD: λ= 780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
15 W  
430 × 110 × 420 mm incl.  
projecting parts  
5.5 kg  
Mass (approx.)  
Supplied accessories  
Audio connecting cord  
Remote commander  
Battery  
Red and White × 2 (1)  
RM-SX800 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) (2)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
Further details are provided on the pages indicated in parentheses.  
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.  
Front Panel  
1
2
3
4
5 6 7  
8
9 q;  
ql qk qj qh qg  
qf  
qd  
qs  
qa  
A POWER switch (9)  
O TIME/TEXT button (11)  
Each time you press the button, the playing time of  
the track, the remaining time of the disc, or TEXT  
information appears in the display.  
B DISC 1-5 buttons (9, 14)  
Press to select the disc directly.  
C Remote sensor  
P PLAY MODE button (9, 14)  
D Display window (10)  
E H button (9, 13, 14)  
F X button (9)  
Press to select the play mode.  
Q MULTI/2CH button (5, 10)  
Press to select the playback area when a disc with  
the 2 channel area and the multi-channel area  
(page 5) is loaded.  
G x button (9, 15)  
H m/M buttons (13)  
I l AMS L dial  
R SA-CD/CD button (5, 9)  
Each time you press the button while playing back  
a hybrid disc, the layer to be played back switches  
between the SA-CD layer and the CD layer.  
(AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) (8, 9, 10,  
J EX-CHANGE button (12)  
S MENU button (8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19)  
Press to enter the menu.  
Press to replace discs while playing a disc.  
K DISC SKIP button (9, 12, 14)  
Press to exit from the menu and return to the  
normal display.  
Press to select the disc.  
L A OPEN/CLOSE button (9)  
M Disc tray (9)  
N MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator  
Turns on when you turn on the player, or when the  
Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded and  
select the multi-channel playback area by pressing  
MULTI/2CH.  
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A CD1/2 (command mode) switch (8)  
Remote  
Select the command mode.  
Press to resume Continuous Play from Shuffle Play  
or Program Play.  
SHUFFLE button (14)  
PROGRAM button (14)  
C TIME/TEXT button (11)  
Each time you press the button, the playing time of  
the track, the remaining time of the disc, or TEXT  
information appears in the display.  
D DISPLAY MODE button (12)  
Press to turn the display information off or on.  
E m/M buttons (13)  
Press to delete a programed track number.  
G LEVEL ADJ button (17)  
Press to adjust the output level balance for the  
Multi-channel management function (page 15).  
I CHECK button (15)  
Press to check the programed order.  
J REPEAT button (13)  
K H button (9, 13, 14)  
X button (9)  
x button (9, 15)  
L AMS ./> buttons  
(AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) (8, 9, 10,  
M SA-CD/CD button (5, 9)  
Each time you press the button while playing back  
a hybrid disc, the layer to be played back switches  
between the SA-CD layer and the CD layer.  
N MULTI/2CH button (5, 10)  
Press to select the playback area when a disc with  
the 2 channel area and the multi-channel area  
(page 5) is loaded.  
O DISC SKIP +/– buttons (9, 12, 14)  
Press to select the disc.  
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