4-233-197-11(2) Super Audio CD Player Operating Instructions SCD-XB770 2001 Sony Corporation
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 liquid, such as vases, on the apparatus. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Features 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 This chapter provides information on the supplied accessories and how to connect various audio components to the Super Audio CD player. Be sure to read this chapter thoroughly before you actually connect anything to the player.
Hooking Up the Audio Components 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 via ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks, you can play a multi-channel Super Audio CD and enjoy the multi-channel playback. For normal playback, connect the player and an amplifier via ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks. Connecting via ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks Use audio connecting cords for this connection. Connect the ANALOG 5.
Hooking Up the Audio Components Getting Started Connecting via ANALOG 2CH OUT jacks Use an audio connecting cords for this connection. Connect the ANALOG 2CH OUT L/R jacks to the CD (SACD) input jacks of your amplifier. Be sure to match the colour-coded pin to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red. Audio connecting cords (Red and White) (not supplied*) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) * If you do not make the ANALOG 5.
Getting Started Connecting via DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connecting the optical digital cable to the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL connector, take the cap off the connectors and push the cable plugs in until they click 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) OUT connectors.
Location and Functions of Parts Front Panel Parts Descriptions This chapter tells you about the location and functions of the various buttons and controls on the front and rear panels and the supplied remote. Further details are provided on the pages indicated in parentheses. It also tells you about the information that appears in the display window. 1 POWER switch (14) Press to turn on the player.
Location and Functions of Parts POWER AMS OPEN CLOSE PHONES PHONE LEVEL TIME/TEXT SACD/CD PUSH ENTER MENU MIN MULTI/2CH MAX 6 A OPEN/CLOSE button (14) Press to open the disc tray. qs Display window (15) Shows various information. 7 H button (14) Press to start play. qd MULTI/2CH button (12) Press to select the playback area when the 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD (page 13) is loaded. 8 X button (14) Press to pause play. 9 x button (14) Press to stop play.
Rear Panel Parts Descriptions Location and Functions of Parts ANALOG 2CH OUT FRONT DIGITAL(CD) 5.1CH OUT SURR CENTER OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL L L R R SUB WOOFER 1 ANALOG 2CH OUT L/R jacks (6) Connect to an audio component (stereo/2 channel) using the audio connecting cord. 2 ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (5) Connect to an amplifier equipped with the 5.1CH input jacks (Multi-channel amplifier, AV amplifier, etc.) using the audio connecting cords.
Remote Parts Descriptions 1 CONTINUE button (20) Press to resume normal play from Shuffle Play or Programme Play. SHUFFLE button (20) Press to select Shuffle Play. 2 DISPLAY MODE button (16) Press to turn off the information. 3 TIME/TEXT button (15) Each time you press the button, the playing time of the track, the total remaining time on the disc, or TEXT information appears in the display. 4 Number buttons (18) Press to enter the track numbers. 5 i10 button (18) Press to locate a track numbered over 10.
Playing Discs This chapter explains the various ways to play discs. Compatible Disc Types You can play the following discs with this player. Depending on the type of disc to be played, select the appropriate indicator by pressing SACD/CD or MULTI/ 2CH (pages 14). Classification by the layer configuration Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc consists of a single HD (high density) layer. When you play this disc, the player is set to the Super Audio CD playback mode automatically.
Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Press SACD/CD to select the layer you want to listen to. Also, as the dual layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over. You can play the CD layer using a conventional CD player. 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area and the multi-channel playback area. Press MULTI/2CH to select the playback area you want to listen to.
Playing a Disc The operations for normal play and the basic operations during play are explained below.
Using the Display 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. MENU lAMSL Disc information when a disc is loaded Depending on the disc that is currently loaded, the display shows as follows: 2 channel Super Audio CD 2 CH SACD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Multi-channel Super Audio CD 5.1CH MULTI SACD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DISPLAY MODE TIME/TEXT During playback a 5.
Using the Display Displaying information while the player is playing Z Displaying the information of a TEXT disc Z Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press the button, the current track number and its elapsed time or remaining time appears, or the total remaining time for the disc appears in the display. When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the channel information appears before the default display appears.
Display information of a TEXT disc while playing a disc Z The current track name appears. If the disc name has more than 15 characters, the first 14 characters will remain after the name scrolls by in the display. When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the channel information appears before the playing time of the current track appears. • While playing a disc Track title MULTI TEXT TRACK 5.
Locating a Specific Track Locating a Particular Point in a Track During stop or play mode, you can locate any track to be played. You can locate a particular point in a track during play or play pause. lAMSL lAMSL Number buttons ./> >10 m/M m/M INDEX >/. Playing Discs ./> Locating a point while monitoring the sound (Search) To locate You need to The next or succeeding tracks Turn l AMS L clockwise until you find the track. When using the remote, press > repeatedly until you find the track.
Playing Tracks Repeatedly Z Locating a point by setting the start time (Time Search) 1 Press ./> (or turn l AMS L) to select the desired track in stop mode. 2 Press and hold m/M to set the time to start play while looking at the display. You can set the time from the beginning of the desired a track when you press M at first, and set the time from the end of the desired track backward’s when you press m at first. MULTI You can play an entire disc or portions thereof repeatedly.
Playing Tracks Repeatedly Z Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z Repeating the current track (Repeat 1 Play) When you select Shuffle Play, the player plays all the tracks on the disc in random order. While the track you want to repeat is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display. Repeat 1 Play starts. CONTINUE SHUFFLE To stop Repeat 1 Play Press x. To resume normal play Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” goes off.
Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play) Z You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback order in a programme containing up to 32 tracks (or 999 min. 59 sec. in total programme time) CONTINUE PROGRAM Checking the contents of the programme Before you start playing or while the player is playing, press CHECK. Each time you press the button, the track numbers will appear in the display in the programmed order.
Listening to a Multichannel Super Audio CD (Multi-channel management function) Selecting 2 channel playback mode 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. 1 2 Press MENU. Example of the speaker layout 3 Press l AMS L. The playback mode appears in the display. Turn l AMS L until “2CH SPK MODE” appears in the display.
About “Large” or “Small” speaker A “Large” speaker is a speaker that can reproduce bass frequencies plentifully. If you select “Small” for the surround speakers, the bass frequencies will come from the front speakers and/or sub woofer. For normal use, select “MCH Direct” or set all the speakers to “Large” (ex. “5 – Large + SW,” “5 – Large,” etc.).
Listening to the Multi-channel Super Audio CD 7 Press l AMS L. The balance adjustment display appears. In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selected speaker. Example: When you select “SURR BALANCE” during stop mode, the test tone is output from the front speakers and surround speakers. MULTI 5 Press ENTER. The balance adjustment display appears. In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selected speaker.
Additional Information This chapter provides additional information that will help you understand and maintain your Super Audio CD player. Precautions On safety • Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • 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.
Precautions Notes on Discs On inserting a disc On handling discs • 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. • 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 Specifications 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. When a super audio CD is played 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 PHONES LEVEL.
Index A P, Q Accessories 4 Pause play 14 Amplifier (not supplied) 5 Place a disc 14 AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 14 Playback mode 2 channel 22 Multi-channel 22 ANALOG OUT 2CH 6 5.
