2-103-394-12(2) Super Audio CD Player US Operating Instructions __________________________ FR Mode d’emploi ________________________________ SCD-C2000ES ©2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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 ..........................
Features of the player This player is designed to play back 2-channel and Multi-channel Super Audio CDs, and conventional CDs, and provides the following features: • Mounted with a Discrete Dual Laser Optical Pickup, capable of reading a Super Audio CD or conventional CD depending on the exclusive wavelength. • Quicker track access performance enabled by an advanced servo mechanism.
About the Super Audio CD Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM format). The DSD format, using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range, and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound.
Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries into the battery compartment with the + and – correctly oriented to the markings. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player. Tip 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.
Connecting a stereo amplifier or MD deck FRONT DIGITAL(CD) 5.1CH OUT SURR CENTER IR REMOTE OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL When you connect a stereo amplifier or make an analog connection with an MD deck, connect the player and the component through the ANALOG 2CH OUT 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. L IR IN R R SUB WOOFER To multi-channel amplifier, AV amplifier, etc.
Connecting a digital component When you connect an MD deck or another digital component through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors, you can make a digital recording. To connect through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector Use a coaxial digital cable to connect the audio components equipped with coaxial digital input connectors. Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) To connect through the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector Use an optical digital cable for this connection.
When using another Sony CD player in conjunction with this player To set the command mode of the remote • If the other player’s command mode can be set: Set the CD1/2 switch of this player’s remote to CD1 (factory setting), and set the other player’s remote to CD2. • If the other player’s command mode cannot be set: Set the CD1/2 switch of this player’s remote to CD2. Playing a Disc The operations for normal play and the basic operations during play are explained below. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the amplifier.
7 Press N. 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 N. 8 Adjust the volume on the amplifier. Basic operations during play To Do the following: Stop play Press x. Pause play Press X. Resume play after pausing Press X or N. Select a track Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on the remote repeatedly).
4 5 Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on the remote) to select the desired playback area. Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the remote). 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 the ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks are connected. If you do not, only the signal to the front speakers will be output.
Displaying the information TEXT discs contain information, such as the disc name or artist name, as well as the audio signals. This player can display the disc name, artist name, and current track name as TEXT information. When the player detects a TEXT disc, “TEXT” appears in the display. If your TEXT disc has several languages, “MULTI-TEXT” appears in the display. When you want to check the information in another language, see “Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in other languages” on page 13.
Turning off the information in the display Press DISPLAY MODE on the remote. Displaying the information of a TEXT disc in other languages — Ex-Change 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 The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it does not stop playing. 2 3 1 2 4 3 Turn l AMS L (or press .
Locating a Particular Point in a Track You can locate a particular point in a track during play or play pause. Locating a point Do the following: While monitoring the Press and hold m/M sound (Search) during play. By observing the Press and hold m/M time indication during play pause. (High-Speed Search) 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.
Playing Tracks in Random Order Creating Your Own Program — 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 Shuffle Play on all discs You can play all the tracks on all the discs in random order.
To resume Continuous Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE on the remote) in stop mode until “SHUF” and “PGM” disappear. Tip The program remains even after Program Play ends. Press N to play from the beginning of the program again. The program remains even if you stop play. 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.
About “Large” or “Small” speaker Selecting the playback mode 1 2 Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on the remote repeatedly) until the desired channel mode appears in the display. 2chSP MODE: To play a 2 channel Super Audio CD. MchSP MODE: To play a Multi-channel Super Audio CD. 3 Press l AMS L (or ENTER on the remote). The playback mode appears in the display. 4 Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on the remote repeatedly) until the desired playback mode appears in the display.
Note Adjusting the output level balance of each speaker 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) CNTR BAL The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center speaker (CENTER) SW BAL The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer (SUB WOOFER) When you set the sub woofer to “––” in
3 Press ENTER. The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence with the speaker type appearing in the display. Press ./> repeatedly until the desired item appears in the display. Select the item from “SURR BAL”, “CNTR BAL”, or “SW BAL”. Note When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multichannel mode (page 17), “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 “––”.
Note Speaker distance cannot be adjusted in the following cases. – 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 1 2 3 4 Press MENU on the player. Turn l AMS L (or press ./> on the remote repeatedly) until “SPK DIST” appears in the display. 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.
8 Repeat Steps 1 through 8 to assign disc names to other discs. Storing Information About CDs Labeling Discs — Disc Name Labeling discs using the remote 1 2 4 3 4 To select , +, – Press MENU. Turn l AMS L until “DISC NAME” appears in the display. A-Z Press l AMS L. Turn l AMS L until the character you want appears in the display. + – / < = > ? @ [ \ ] _ (space) Press l AMS L (or M) to select the character. The flashing cursor appears to indicate the next space to be input.
7 Press ENTER to store the disc name. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to assign disc names to other discs. Other operations To Do the following: Correct a wrong character 1 Press m/M repeatedly until the incorrect character flashes. 2 Press CLEAR on the remote to delete the incorrect character, then input the correct character. 3 Press ENTER on the remote to store the disc name. Erase a disc name 1 Insert or select the disc you want, then press NAME INPUT on the remote.
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. Notes on Discs On handling discs • 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.
Troubleshooting 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. There is no sound. • Check that the player is connected securely. • Make sure you operate the amplifier correctly. • When you use the headphones, adjust the volume with LEVEL. There is no sound from the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors.
Supplied accessories Specifications When a Super Audio CD is played When a CD is played Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic range 97 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate 0.0032 % or less Wow and flutter Value of measurable limit (±0.001 % W. PEAK) or less Remote commander Battery Red and White × 2 (2) Black × 2 (2) RM-SC505 (1) R6 (size-AA) (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 A POWER switch (9, 22) O Disc tray (9) B DISC 1-5 buttons (10, 15) Press to select the disc directly.
Rear Panel ANALOG 2CH OUT FRONT DIGITAL(CD) 5.1CH OUT SURR CENTER IR REMOTE OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL L L IR IN R Additional Information R SUB WOOFER A ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks (7) B ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (6) C DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector (8) D DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector (8) E IR REMOTE IR IN jack Connect to a component equipped with the IR output jack.
A CONTINUE button (9, 15, 16) Press to resume Continuous Play from Shuffle Play or Program Play. SHUFFLE button (15) PROGRAM button (15) Remote CD1 CD2 B NAME INPUT button (21) Press to enter the name input mode. PLAY MODE CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM NAME INPUT DISPLAY MODE SA-CD/CD DISC CAPS TIME/TEXT SPACE MULTI/2CH ABC 1 2 GHI JKL 4 TUV 7 3 MNO 5 PQRS DEF 8 >10 6 WXYZ 9 ENTER 10/0 REPEAT CHECK CLEAR LEVEL ADJ C DISC button (10, 15) Press to select the disc.
AVERTISSEMENT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, gardez le boîtier fermé. Ne confiez l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié. Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie, n’obstruez pas la ventilation de l’appareil (journaux, nappes, rideaux, etc.). Ne posez pas de bougies allumées sur l’appareil.
