Marantz SA-14 User's Manual
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1. COUNTRY COMPANY ADDRESS ALGERIE Azur 2000 8 Lotissement Ben Hatadi Alger Algerie ARMENIA NGYIG Ltd 47 A 75 St Lalaiants 375000 Yerevan Armenia AUSTRALIA Jamo Australia Pty Ltd 24 Lionel Road Mt Waverley VIC 3149 Australia AUSTRIA Huber amp Prohaska GmbH TaborstraBe 95 LadestraBe 1 Geb ude Hangartner A 1200 Wien Austria BAHREIN Ambassador Stores P O Box 237 141 Government Avenue Manama Bahrein BANGLADESH Target 1078 Ramjoy Mohanja Lane Asadgonj Chittagong 4000 Bangladesh BELGIUM Van der Heyden Audio N V Brusselbaan 278 9320 Erembodegem Belgium BULGARIA Ariescommerce GmbH Makedonia Blvd 16 1606 Sofia Bulgaria CANADA Lenbrook Industries Limited 633 Granite Court Pickering Ontario CHINA Guang Chang Audio International Co Ltd No 38 Yushan Road ShiQiao Pan Yu Guang Dong China CYPRUS Empire Hifi systems Ltd P O Box 5604 Nicosia Cyprus CZECH REPUBLIC Audio International Sokolska 41 67902 Rajecko OKR Blansko Czech Republic DENMARK Audio Nord Dali All 1 9610 Noerager Denmark DUBAI V V amp SONS P O Box 105 Dubai U A E EGYPT Solimco 9 El Attibaa St Doki Cairo Egypt ESTONIA HiFi Club Estonia Ehte 4 90503 Haapsalu Estonia F Y R O M T P KODI ul Cedomir Kantargiev 21a Skopje Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonija FINLAND Audio Nord Uudenmaankatu 4 6 Helsinki SF 00120 Finland FRANCE Marantz France A division of Marantz Europ2. e 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 e Prevent extra heat from reaching the unit Never put the player in the full glare of the sun or near a heat source 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 itis 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 PRODUCT FEATURES This Super Audio CD Player released on the market by Philips and Marantz who are the developers of Super Audio CDs is a premium series model which is designed to achieve a sophisticated reproduction of the sound performance inherent to Sup
3. IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some in stallation and operation precautions which you should be par ticularly aware of 1 10 11 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instruc tions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instruc tions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufac turer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to over turn Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ven tilation For
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5. Middlesex UB7 0EH U K U S A Marantz America Inc 440 Medinah Road Roselle IL 60172 U S A YUGOSLAVIA ITM Company Omladinskih Brigada 86 11070 Belgrade Yugoslavia EXPORT Marantz Domestic Sales A division of Marantz Europe BV Building SFF2 P O Box 80002 5600 JB Eindhoven TheThe Netherlands www marantz com ERRA A Beem ERZ is a registered trademark ao Printed in Japan 01 01 MITs 410K851250
6. 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 ENGLISH m z O 0 I 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 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 2 Super Audio CDs dual layer discs 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 3 CD CD R CD RW discs recorded in the CD DA format Conventional music CDs These are the music CDs available in stores today CD layer 4 Hybrid discs Super Audio CD CD These feature a co
7. button to switch to the CD layer Example When 2 minutes and 17 seconds of track 5 have already been played TRACK PLAY l Di L MAI ENGLISH To stop playback Press the W STOP button To remove the disc Open the disc tray by pressing the 4 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 II PAUSE button The PAUSE indicator lights up and playback pauses at the position where the button was pressed To resume playback from the pause position press the IH PAUSE or gt PLAY button again To switch the time display Press the TIME button Each time the TIME button is pressed the time display changes in the following order Elapsed playing time of the currently playing track gt Remaining playing time of the current track Total remaining time in the disc Elapsed playing time of the current track Elapsed playing time Example When 0 minutes and 36 seconds of track 3 have already been played TRACK PLAY Li EL 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 i PIE LI e Total remaining playing time of disc Example Track
8. example the appliance should not be situ ated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installa tion such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated AC POLARIZED PLUG Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying par ticular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep tacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as rec ommended by the manufacturer Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against volt age surges and built
9. gt Random play Release see page 12 Numeric 4 to 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 lt lt gt Search Reverse Forward buttons lt lt When pressed during playback this button fast reverses the play position gt gt When pressed during playback this button fast forwards the play position 10 NORMAL PLAYBACK OPERATION EE Press the POWER switch to turn on the power Display indications Press the 4 OPEN CLOSE button When the disc tray opens place a disc on the tray with the label side up 3 Gently press the front of the disc tray or press the button to close the tray Press the button When the button is pressed the PLAY indicator lights up 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 4 OPEN CLOSE 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 10 SACD CD
10. place which is damp or dirty Ina place which could be exposed to rain such as near a window Always keep the disc surface clean 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 Wipe in a radial direction Do not wipe in circumferential direction e 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 e 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 e Do not use a disc with a special shape 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 WARNINGS FOR LASER RADIATION CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM CONNECTIONS NOTE For protection of the components and the speak ers be sure to turn off the power before making connections Unbala
11. 3 is playing and 48 minutes and 38 seconds of the disc s playing time remain TRACK PLAY alia ai 1I 11 m z O 0 I SEARCHING SKIPPING Direct search specifying a desired track num ber Specify the track number using numeric buttons 1 10 0 e With tracks 1 to 10 specify directly which track is to be played and immediately the track is searched and its play is commenced Track3 Press 3 Track 10 Press 10 0 e With tracks 11 and following first press 10 and then specify the rack number to be played Track 12 Press 10 Then press 1 and 2 e With tracks 100 and following first press twice and then specify the track number to be played Track 123 Press twice Then press 1 and 3 If 10 seconds are allowed to elapse before the next button is pressed after or 1 the original status will be restored Example Example Example Track Skip Next skipping to a desired track located after the currently playing track Press the gt P button the necessary number of times to skip to the desired track Previous skipping to a desired track located after the currently playing track When the ke 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 kea button has been pressed wit
12. As the playback of a CD RW disc necessitates partial change of the player setup it may take longer time for reading the TOC information than when a music CD or CD R disc is played The format for CD R and CD RW discs is stipulated in the Orange Book Parts Il and III Although the two formats are designed to be compatible some portions may not capable of being played back depending on the recording unit the media and the playback unit TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 e The disc fails to rotate ls the mains lead plugged in properly ls the POWER switch ON Is the disc placed in the correct position on the disc tray Is the disc placed properly with the label side facing up ls the disc dirty Is the disc scratched NO Of WD Is the disc warped e 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 amplifiers volume control set at the minimum level 4 ls the amplifier s selector switch set to the correct input CD or AUX whichever corresponds to the input jacks the SACD player is connected t
13. CD CD button E AA 9 SUPER AUDIO CD x 11 DISPLAY button ofa i These buttons have the same functions as the buttons with the same yey aes 14 names on the main unit front panel See the corresponding descriptions 1 5 Cali D p 9 p 15 on page 8 12 13 6 Fea gt PI Track Skip buttons Kb The same number of tracks as the number of times the button is pressed are skipped in the forward direction kea 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 LEE Iesele NJAS _7 TOO ma button Press to activate program play so that only the selected tracks from the disc loaded on the disc tray will be played These buttons are provided on the remote control unit separately from the search buttons For searches use the 17 search buttons ise 13 button Used to delete specified track numbers from a program marantz RC 14SA button Switches the time shown on the display to the remaining time of the current track or the remaining time of the entire disc 15 PLAY MODE button Press for repeat play or random play Each time it is pressed one mode is selected in the following cycle All track repeat gt 1 track repeat
14. ERRA A Heen BRE Sr Model SA 14 User Guide MJ Super Audio CD Player H QP BEE SUPER AUDIO CD RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance l The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
15. MENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART HI NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV Cable TV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical NOTE 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 interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations 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 equip ment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followi
16. OT 2 European system Pin 2 HOT Pin 3 COLD HOT rN GND COLD The SA 14 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 14 ABOUT THE FILTER 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 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 switc
17. TS e dl E custom OPT COAX Q n CONTROL a DREMS REMOTE EXTERNAL INTERNAL 38 MODEL SA 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS wow amp flutter Analog output Precision of quartz Super Audio CD CD Audio Characteristics Channels 2channels 2channels Frequency range 2Hz 100kHz 2Hz 20kHz Frequency characteristics 2Hz 50kHz 3dB 2Hz 20kHz Dynamic range 113dB 100dB THD 1kHz 0 0015 0 0020 Precision of quartz output level unbalanced 2 2V 2 2V output level balanced 4 3V 4 3V Digital output output level cinch JACK 0 5Vp p 750 output level optical 19dBm Optical Readout System Laser AIGaAs AlGaAs Wave length 650nm 780nm Sampling frequency 2 8224MHz 44 1kHz Power Supply WD VETS ION EEN AC 120V 60Hz Power CONSUMPTION en E E EE A NE EEEE 21W Cabinet etc Dimensions Width x Height x Depth 458 x 110 x 392mm INGE WEIQIE sa da edu shih conte nigh tiers nt elia ee 11 8kg lege Be 5 C 35 C Op erating numidity t serie at galline 5 90 without dew Accessories e Remote contrelunit a rione rea aaa A A TI 1 Dimensions Width x Height x Depth 44 x 17 5 x 239mm Net weight without Batteries tt 175g E SEENEN 2 Stercovaudio cable with CINCH PINS anelli 1 AG POWE CONG niire i oana E ahi ale aa 1 e USEF E EE 1 Specifications subject to change without prior notice 39
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19. am 5 PAUSE button Press to interrupt playback temporarily When pressed again the indicator goes out and playback resumes from the same position 6 eaaa gt gt gt Track Skip Search buttons These serve as both the track skip buttons and search buttons for the main unit only 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 Kkk kR 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 KE KI Display Shows information such as the power ON OFF state track number playing time and current operation mode se RND TRACK PLAY _PROGRAM _TOTAL_ B NM NM Nd NM MN MM DN WANT IN TANI JN JN IN TAN TT SACD cD D 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 RND Random indicator Lights up in the random play mode RACK indicator ghts up when the track number being played is displayed E a LAY indicator ight up during Disc playback ROGRAM i
20. ched when the OPTICAL jack is not used Only the CD signals are output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack No Super Audio CD signals are output 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 Only the CD signals are output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL jack No Super Audio CD signals are output REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT jacks By connecting this CD player to another Marantz audio component using a D BUS remote control cable you can operate the components remotely as a single system e When connecting to a component with a remote sensor connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack of this unit to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of the component with the remote sensor e When connecting to a component which is not equipped with a remote sensor connect the component to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this unit REMOTE switch When using this unit independently set this switch to INTERNAL When using this unit in a system incorporating a Marantz tuner or timer equipped with a remote sensor set the switch to EXTERNAL NOTE Always set this switch to INTERNAL unless the unit is connected with other MARANTZ equipment through a system connection When this switch is set to EXTERNAL the main unit cannot be controll
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22. e program contents Press the gt P button while the unit has stopped operating The programmed tracks track numbers will appear one after the other in the sequence in which they were programmed To add programs Press the PROG button in the stop mode The PROGRAM indicator will flash indicating that programs can now be added To delete programmed tracks O If the program has already been entered press the PROG button to establish the program input mode Then press the CANCEL button to delete the tracks in sequence starting with the one programmed last To release the program play mode Press the CANCEL button while play is stopped All the programmed tracks will now be cleared and the normal play mode will be restored la Q amp A S 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 How do you play programmed tracks repeatedly Press the PLAY MODE button once The REP indicator lights up and the program playback will be repeated How do you play programmed tracks in a random order No ENGLISH m z O 7 I ABOUT BALANCED JACKS The balanced output connector uses a XLR connector 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 GND H
23. ed from the provided remote control unit AC POWER INPUT jack Using the provided AC cord connect to a household AC power outlet USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Remote control Operate the remote control unit RC 14SA 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 Remote control operating range SA 14 Remote control unit RC 14SA 2 Loading batteries 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 O Remove the battery cover Remote control unit RC 14SA Rear side ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC 14SA When the power to the SACD player is ON and a disc is loaded on the disc tray the remote control unit RC 14SA can be used to operate the player s various functions gt PLAY button HSTOP button al Isi ke II PAUSE button 9 A OPEN CLOSE button m Z SA
24. er Audio CDs The main features of this unit include e A D A converter for ensuring that the DSD CD signals are converted at a high degree of accuracy into analog signals with a high sound quality by means of a newly incorporated DEM dynamic element matching type of super DAC CS4397x2 e A low noise low distortion filter circuit featuring a differential configu ration HDAM and a high speed current feedback type of amplifier unbalanced output e A low noise low output impedance balanced output circuit e Audio circuitry which is isolated from the ingress of noise by employ ing 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 incorporating a separate transformer for the exclusive use of the display tube e A high rigidity high precision zinc diecast mechanism chassis and an aluminum diecast disc tray firmly anchored by a double bottom chassis which incorporates a dual layer construction e An elegant design with a luxurious look achieved by the extravagant use of aluminum block and thick aluminum sheet materials e A stylish remote control unit made of aluminum top plate e A CD R and CD RW disc play capability ABOUT SUPER AUDIO 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
25. h release the protector and set the switch to CUSTOM for use This will ensure play with a wider frequency range 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 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 Do not change the switch setting while playback is in progress Doing so could generate electronic noise that could damage your speakers etc Playing CD RW discs This unit can play back the CD RW ReWritable discs as well as ordinary music CD and CD R Recordable discs The CD R and CD RW discs should contain properly recorded TOC information so that they can be played back With the CD recorder System writing the TOC information in a disc is referred to as finalizing the disc A disc cannot be recognized as a CD disc and played back unless it has been finalized properly For details please read the instruction manual provided with a CD recorder TOC stands for Table Of Contents and contains information such as the total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc This unit can play only the discs recorded in the CD DA format designed for music reproduction Do not attempt to play a disc containing other data such as a CD ROM for PCs on this unit
26. hin 2 or so seconds from the start of the track now playing play moves to the previous track In All track repeat mode pressing the te button twice in the middle of the first track in a disc skips to the last track and pressing the bb button in the middle of the last track skips to the first track 12 REPEAT PLAY All track repeat repeated playback of all tracks on the disc During playback press the CPLAY MODE button once The REP indicator lights up and all the tracks on the disc are played repeatedly Even if the PLAY MODE button is pressed in stop mode playback will start and repeat playback will be carried out To resume normal playback Press the CPLAY MODE button third The REP indicator goes out repeat mode is cancelled and normal playback resumes 1 track repeat repeated playback of one track only While the track you want to repeat is playing press the button twice The REP and 1 indicators light up and the current track will be played repeatedly To cancel 1 track repeat play Press the CPLAY MODE button twice RANDOM PLAY In this mode the CD player automatically selects and plays tracks in random order All tracks are played once Press the CPLAY MODE button third Light up RND TRACK PLAY l l so L ll e To stop random playback and resume normal playback Press the PLAY MODE button again e f the gt P button is pressed dur
27. ighting on and off REAR ANALOG OUTPUT jacks Unbalanced jack 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 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 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 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 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 Do not bend the optical fiber cable Leave the cap atta
28. in an audio CD DA format 15 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS e Inthe 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 When the humidity in the room is high When the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm room e 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 e 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 e 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 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 equi
29. ing random playback Each time one of these buttons is pressed the CD player selects a track at random and starts playing that track PROGRAM PLAY Programming To play the desired tracks in a certain order Example To program track No 6 first then track No 14 Press the PROG button in stop mode The PROGRAM indicator flashes Flashes ROGRAM y O CI CIM IT CTT Fey 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 Specify the first track to be programmed using the numeric buttons Display example The first programmed track is track number 6 Flashes 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 L After having programmed all the desired tracks press the STOP button The PROGRAM indicator status changes from flashing to continu ously lit indicating that the program is completed When performing steps to the program will be automatically entered unless the next operation is performed within 10 seconds Light up continously PROGRAM _ Press the gt PLAY button The programmed tracks will be played in the programmed order 13 To check th
30. mbination 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 to this layer by pressing the SACD CD button on the main unit or on the remote control unit while the unit has stopped operating CD layer HD layer Super Audio CDs support both the 2 channel stereo system as with conventional CDs and the multi channel system with 5 or 6 audio channels Only CDs recorded with the stereo system can be played using this unit The unit does not support discs which contain only multi channel signal recordings If the reading of an unsupported disc is attempted the CAN T RD can t read message appears on the display window COMPACT DISCS 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 Ina
31. nced connectioncords included R Rear Panel Pre main amplifier etc ENGLISH Balanced connection cords commercially available gt See page 14 FILTES _ DI e 1 pi Gg m 3 el OQ DIGITAL OUTPUTS REMOTE in CONTROL EXTERNAL o tin INTERNAL Lo Optical fiber cable commercially available Coaxial cable commercially available Digital input device E i DIGITAL ei Optical MD DAT DIGITAL IN G Coaxial etc m z O 7 I CONTROLS CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS Please read the following instructions referring to the illustration on page 38 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 remote control unit are enclosed in and the names of the buttons which are available only on the remote control unit are enclosed in FRONT 1 POWER switch Press to switch power ON and press again to switch OFF 2 DISC TRAY Place a disc with the label side up 3 gt PLAY button Press to start playback 4 ESTOP button Press to stop playback This button is also used for deleting a progr
32. ndicator ghts up in the programming mode SS CU CU TOTAL indicator Indicates the remaining playing time of the entire disc In program mode this indicator shows the remaining playing of the current program Track number indicator 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 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 SACD indicator 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 00 CD indicator Lights when a conventional music CD is read It also lights when the CD layer on a hybrid disc is read REMOTE SENSOR This window receives signals transmitted from the remote control unit 9 A OPEN CLOSE button Pressing the OPEN CLOSE button opens the disc tray Place a compact disc on the tray with the label side facing up Gently press the front of the disc tray to close SACD CD button 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 11 DISPLAY button Turns the display window l
33. ng mea sures 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 techni cian for help NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA 14 Super Audio CD Player for your A V system 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 After you have reviewed the contents of this manual we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit 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 INSTALLATION Remember the following important points when installing the player e Do not expose the player to rain or moisture as this may cause damage to the player
34. o e The disc stops in mid operation The sound drops out or noise is heard Is the disc dirty ls the disc scratched Is the disc warped WO N A In the case of a CD R or CD RW disc this problem may occur when the conditions under which its data was originally written were sub standard or when the quality of the disc itself is poor e 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 Or is there an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote sensor 2 Are the batteries in the remote control unit exhausted 3 Is there another strong light from a window etc striking the SACD player s remote sensor A Super Audio CD cannot be played ls the disc scratched dirty or warped ls the disc a 2 channel stereo Super Audio CD N A Super Audio CDs support both the 2 channel stereo system as with conventional CDs and the multi channel system with 5 or 6 audio channels Only CDs recorded with the stereo system can be played using this unit The unit does not support discs which contain only multi channel signal recordings If the reading of an unsupported disc is attempted the CAN T RD can t read message appears on the display window A CD R CD RW disc cannot be played Is the disc placed upside down ls the disc contains properly written TOC On ls the recorded information
35. pment becomes dirty wipe the external surfaces with a soft lint free cloth If the cabinet becomes heavily soiled l dilute some washing up liquid in water in a ratio of one part detergent to six parts water dip a soft lint free cloth in the solution and wring the cloth out until it is damp wipe the equipment with the damp cloth dry the equipment by wiping it with a dry cloth REPAIRS 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 ENGLISH MODEL SA 14 FRONT VIEW SUPER AUDIO CD DOO0ODDO0 58 888 ou B8 REAR VIEW N wo RIGHT ANALOG OUTPUTS DIGITAL OUTPU
36. up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 pro vides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding con ductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Fig 1 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclo sure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the appli ance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instruc tions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCYIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIP
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