Page 2 - About This Manual; Conventions; For the customers in the United States; CAUTION; CAUTION; WARNING
2 US Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony SuperAudio CD Player. Before operating theunit, please read this manual thoroughlyand retain it for future reference. About This Manual The instructions in this manual is for SCD-XA9000ES. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls...
Page 3 - Features; About the Super Audio CD; ABLE; Getting Started
3 US US Features About the Super Audio CD • Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (DirectStream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recordedin the PCM format). The DSD format, using a samplingfrequency 64 times higher than that of a conventiona...
Page 4 - Checking the supplied accessories; phono jack; Inserting batteries into the remote; When to replace the batteries
4 US GettingStarted This chapter provides information onthe supplied accessories and how toconnect various audio components tothe Super Audio CD player. Be sureto read this chapter thoroughly beforeyou actually connect anything to theplayer. Before You Start HookingUp Checking the supplied accessori...
Page 7 - Notes; Establishing a LINC; Example
7 US Getting Started Connecting via i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUTjack Connect SCD-XA9000ES to STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES with the supplied i.LINK connecting cord. i.LINK connecting cord (supplied) Notes • i.LINK connections are only possible between this player and STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES. This player has so...
Page 8 - Copyright; Note; Connecting the AC power cord
8 US Getting Started Listening in high fidelity H.A.T.S. (Highquality digital Audio TransmissionSystem) function When the H.A.T.S. function of STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES is “ON” digital audio signals are momentarilystored in a buffer, then read with exact timing beforebeing converted to analog. This e...
Page 9 - About the AC power cord; -pronged grounded mains; Use the supplied plug adapter.; When the width of the mains are the same size; N pole; Note on the output jacks
9 US Getting Started About the AC power cord The supplied AC power cord has a 3-pronged grounded plug. Ifyou are using 3-pronged grounded mains, the plug can beinserted directly into the mains. However, if the socket is a 2-pronged grounded mains, use the supplied plug adapter or acommercially avail...
Page 10 - Press to turn on the player.
10 US Location andFunctions ofParts This chapter tells you about thelocation and functions of the variousbuttons and controls on the front andrear panels and the supplied remote.Further details are provided on thepages indicated in parentheses.It also tells you about the informationthat appears in t...
Page 11 - Location and Functions of Parts
11 US Location and Functions of Parts 6 A OPEN/CLOSE button (16) Press to open or close the disc tray. 7 N button (16) Press to start play. 8 X button (16) Press to pause play. 9 x button (16) Press to stop play. 0 PHONES Connect the headphones.During playback of a Multi-channel Super Audio CD,the s...
Page 12 - Rear Panel Parts Descriptions; Connect the AC power cord.
12 US Location and Functions of Parts Rear Panel Parts Descriptions 1 ANALOG 5.1CH OUT jacks (5) Connect to an amplifier equipped with the 5.1CHinput jacks (Multi-channel amplifier, AV amplifier,etc.) using the audio connecting cords. 2 DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL connector (8) Connect to an audio comp...
Page 13 - Remote Parts Descriptions; AMS
13 US Location and Functions of Parts Remote Parts Descriptions CONTINUE SHUFFLE PLAY MODE PROGRAM SACD/CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10/0 9 TIME/TEXT REPEAT AMS B A CLEAR >10 ENTER MODE DISPLAY/ MULTI/2CH INDEX LEVEL ADJ CHECK 1 CONTINUE button (22) Press to resume normal play from Shuffle Play orProgram P...
Page 14 - Compatible Disc Types; Classification by the layer configuration; Conventional CD; CD layer
14 US Compatible Disc Types You can play the following discs with this player.Depending on the type of disc to be played, select theappropriate indicator by pressing SACD/CD or MULTI/2CH (page 16). Classification by the layer configuration Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc consists of a s...
Page 15 - Playing Discs; Selecting the default playback layer (HD or CD); The current playback layer appears.; channel Super Audio CD; The current playback area appears.; Incompatible Discs; channel playback area
Playing Discs 15 US Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. PressSACD/CD to select the layer you want to listen to. Also,as the dual layers are on one side, it is not necessary toturn the disc over. You can play the CD layer using aconventional CD player. ...
Page 16 - Playing a Disc; Press POWER to turn on the player.; Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Playing Discs 16 US Playing a Disc The operations for normal play and the basic operationsduring play are explained below. 1 Turn on the amplifier. Turn down the volume levelto the lowest. 2 Select the player position using the input selectoron the amplifier. 3 Press POWER to turn on the player. 4 P...
Page 17 - Using the Display; Disc information when a disc is loaded
Playing Discs 17 US Using the Display The display window shows various information about thedisc or track being played. This section describes thecurrent disc information and information that appears foreach play status. TIME/TEXT DISPLAY MODE . AMS > MENU C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 or Disc informa...
Page 18 - C H; Turning off the information in the display; • Before you start playing; Disc title
Playing Discs 18 US 1 1 1 . 5 7 S A C D MULTI 5.1CH TRACK INDEX MIN SEC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 - 1 . 5 6 S A C D MULTI 5.1CH TRACK MIN SEC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - 4 3 . 3 2 S A C D MULTI 5.1CH MIN SEC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 [ M U L T I ] 5 . 1 C H S A C D MULTI 5.1CH TRACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S O N Y ...
Page 19 - • While playing a disc; Remaining time on the current track; H I T E C H B L U E S
Playing Discs 19 US Display information of a TEXT disc whileplaying a disc The current track name appears. If the disc name hasmore than 15 characters, the first 14 characters will remainafter the name scrolls by in the display.When the player detects a Multi-channel Super AudioCD, the channel infor...
Page 20 - You will not hear the playback sound.; Locating a Specific Track; To locate; To enter a track number over 11
Playing Discs 20 US Locating a Particular Pointin a Track You can locate a particular point in a track during play orplay pause. Locating a point while monitoring thesound (Search) Z Press and hold m / M during play. You will hear intermittent playback as the disc goesforward or reverses.When you re...
Page 21 - at first, and set the time; The player repeats; Playing Tracks Repeatedly; When the play mode is; Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” goes off.; REPEAT
Playing Discs 21 US Locating a point by setting the start time(Time Search) 1 Press . / > (or turn . AMS > ) 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 desireda trac...
Page 22 - Repeat 1 Play starts.; To cancel Repeat 1 Play; Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” goes off.; To cancel Repeat A-B Play; You can set a new starting point and ending point during; ” appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks.; To resume normal play; You can locate tracks during Shuffle Play; CONTINUE
Playing Discs 22 US Repeating the current track(Repeat 1 Play) While the track you want to repeat is being played,press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears inthe display. Repeat 1 Play starts. To cancel Repeat 1 Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” goes off. Repeating a specific port...
Page 23 - Press PROGRAM in stop mode.; “Program” appears in the display.; If you entered the wrong track number; The program remains even after Program Play ends; Checking the contents of the program; You can change the contents of the program in stop mode.; To; CLEAR
Playing Discs 23 US Creating Your OwnProgram (Program Play) Z You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify theplayback order in a program containing up to 32 tracks(or 999 min. 59 sec. in total program time) 1 Press PROGRAM in stop mode. “Program” appears in the display. 2 Press the number ...
Page 24 - When the i.LINK indicator is lit; Characteristics of each digital filter; STANDARD
Playing Discs 24 US Listening to a CD Using aFilter (Digital Filter Function) This player is equipped with a digital filter that eliminatesnoise generated during sampling. By selecting type offilters, you can adjust the sound quality.You can select “STANDARD” or “OPTION.” (The defaultsetting is “STA...
Page 25 - Selecting 2 channel playback mode; Selecting Multi-channel playback mode; The playback mode appears in the display.
Playing Discs 25 US MENU ENTER LEVEL ADJ . / > Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio CD (Multi-channel management function) This player is equipped with a Multi-channelmanagement function that sets the playback mode of theSuper Audio CD by the DSD-DSP (built into the player)according to the la...
Page 26 - To return to the normal display, press MENU.; Listening to the Multi-channel Super Audio CD
Playing Discs 26 US About “Large” or “Small” speaker A “Large” speaker is a speaker that can reproduce bassfrequencies plentifully. If you select “Small” for thesurround speakers, the bass frequencies will comefrom the front speakers and/or sub woofer.For normal use, select “MCH Direct” or set all t...
Page 27 - The display returns to the normal display.; Adjusting the output level from the remote
Playing Discs 27 US 5 Press ENTER. The balance adjustment display appears.In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selectedspeaker.Example: When you select “SURR BALANCE” during stop mode, the test tone is outputfrom the front speakers and surroundspeakers. 6 Press . / > repeatedly to adjus...
Page 28 - Adjusting the speaker distance; Selecting the distance unit; Setting speaker distances back to the default; S U R R
Playing Discs 28 US Adjusting the speaker distance You can adjust the speaker distance when the connectedamplifier does not have the setting menu for speakerdistance. If the amplifier has this function, we recommendthat you set the speaker distance on the amplifier. Thissetting is available only for...
Page 29 - Additional Information; Precautions; On safety
29 US Additional Information AdditionalInformation This chapter provides additionalinformation that will help youunderstand and maintain your SuperAudio CD player. Precautions On safety • Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object o...
Page 30 - Notes on Discs
30 US Additional Information 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. • Use only round-shaped discs. If you use a special shaped disc (e.g., star-shaped, heart-shaped, or square-shaped,...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting
31 US Additional Information If you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the player, use this troubleshooting guide to helpyou remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound from the i.LINK S200 AUDIOOUT jack. Is the i.LINK compo...
Page 32 - Specifications; Message; Display Messages
32 US Additional Information When a super audio CD is played Playing frequency range 2 Hz to 100 kHz Frequency response 2 Hz to 50 kHz (–3 dB) Dynamic range 108 dB or more Total harmonic distortion rate 0.0012 % or less Wow and flutter Value of measurable limit (±0.001 %W. PEAK) or less When a CD is...
Page 33 - Laser; Laser radiant power:; Supplied accessories
33 US Additional Information General Laser Semiconductor laser(SACD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser radiant power: 5.47 uW at 650 nm *These output is the value measured at a distance of about 200mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up. Power requir...
Page 34 - Index
34 US Additional Information Index A Accessories 4 Amplifier (not supplied) 5 AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 20 ANALOG OUT 2CH 65.1CH 5 Area 15 B Batteries 4 C Cable Coaxial digital 8Optical digital 8 Cord Audio connecting 5i.LINK connecting 7 D, E, F, G DIGITAL (CD) OUT 8 Digital filter 24 Displaying...
