R Model SA-17S1 User Guide Super Audio CD Player CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA-17S1 Super Audio CD Player for your A / V system. This 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH BEFORE USING .......................................................................................................................... 3 Notes about the discs .......................................................................................................... 3 Inappropriate places for installation ..................................................................................... 3 Do not place objects on top ..............................................................
Notes about the discs Inappropriate places for installation * Handle the discs carefully so as not to scratch their surfaces. * Keep the surfaces of the discs clean at all times. To keep your player in perfect working order for the longest possible time, avoid installing the player in the following locations. When cleaning the surfaces of discs, always be sure to use the special cleaner and wipe the surfaces in the directions shown in the figure below.
BEFORE USING ENGLISH Do not attempt repairs yourself Cautions on handling batteries • Refrain from lubricating the player: doing so can cause malfunctioning. Misuse of the batteries can result in electrolyte leakage, rupturing, corrosion, etc. Bear in mind the following points when using batteries. • Only qualified engineers with specialized expertise are authorized to repair the pick-up and parts inside the player.
INTRODUCTION ENGLISH Applicable Discs to the Unit About super audio 1. Super Audio CD The Super Audio standard is based on Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology. This new direct-stream digital format comprises a 1-bit system that has a digital sampling frequency that is 64 times higher than that of conventional audio CD. The results are spectacular: a frequency response of over 50k Hz and a 120 dB dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum.
FEATURES ENGLISH Super Audio CD multi-channel player Power supply circuit for high-quality SACD play “Reproducing the acoustics of the concert hall in your own room” The Super Audio CD (SACD) multi-channel format is the fulfillment of what audiophiles have dreamed of for many years. Through a multiple number of speakers placed around the listener, it enables sound to be reproduced with the authentic acoustics of the hall or performers’ stage with all the impressions of its real-life dimensions.
• Loading batteries Checking the accessories Before using the supplied remote control unit for the first time, load the batteries in the remote control unit. The batteries provided are used to verify the operations of the remote control unit only. After opening the cover of the packing box, check that the following accessories are included. • Remote control unit (RC-17SAS1) 1 Remove the battery cover which is found on the back side of the remote control unit.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Front panel OPEN/CLOSE PLAY STOP PAUSE DISPLAY POWER ON/OFF SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-17S1 SOUND MODE TIME PHANTOM-C PHONES LEVEL MIN z POWER ON/OFF switch MAX . 4/1, ¡/¢ (Track Skip/Search buttons) This switch is used to turn the power ON and OFF. When it is pressed, the display window lights up, and the power comes on. When it is pressed again, the display window is extinguished, and the power goes off.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Display TIMER RNDM DISC PROG A—B RPT TRK CD 1 TTL TIME SACD 2CH MULTI TEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 a Main display k 1 (1-track repeat) indicator The time display and text information of the disc to be played as well as the setting menus and other displays appear on the main display. This lights during 1-track repeat play. l 8 (pause) indicator This lights when play is paused (temporarily stopped).
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ENGLISH i TIME button Remote control unit This button is used to change the player’s display from “text display” to “time display” while a disc that supports TEXT is in use. It is also pressed to switch the time display of the disc being played. (See page 16) o TEXT button When a disc with text is being played, this button changes information displayed from time information to text information. When a disc without text information is being played, “No Text” will be displayed.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Rear panel FILTER STANDARD REMOTE CONTROL AC IN IN EXTERNAL OUT CUSTOM MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT L STEREO FRONT R CENTER SUB WOOFER INTERNAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R SURROUND COAX. OPT.
CONNECTIONS ENGLISH The method used to connect the player differs depending on the amplifier or AV amplifier used. In order to ensure that the components are connected properly, refer to the operating instructions of the components which will be connected. Note: When making the connections, push the plugs on the ends of the connecting cables firmly into place. Loose connections cause noise.
Connecting the player to an analog multi-channel amplifier or AV amplifier This player can play Super Audio CDs which have been recorded in a multi-channel format. Set the SOUND MODE button to MULTI for multi-channel play. (See page 17) 1 Using the accessory audio cable q, connect the player’s MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT (analog output) STEREO FRONT L and R connectors to the corresponding input connectors on the amplifier or AV amplifier to be used.
CONNECTIONS ENGLISH Connections when the phantom center function is to be used Connect the cables (q, w and e) to the corresponding connectors on the analog multi-channel amplifier or AV amplifier. The phantom center function serves to synthesize in virtual terms the center channel with the front two (left and right) channels when SACD multi-channel discs recorded with 5 or 6 channels are to be played. To play discs recorded with 4 channels, set the phantom center function to OFF.
Installing the SACD multi-channel audio speakers • The location of the sub-woofer in the picture is just to you a patter of settings. Sub-woofer can be located any place in your room. (See the users manual of your sub-woofer.) In order to enjoy SACD multi-channel sound with the best possible acoustics, it is recommended that the speaker systems be laid out in compliance with the ITU-R BS.775-1 recommendation which is a standard formulated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
OPERATION ENGLISH (Exp.:Track 6, Elapsed time 2 min 8 sec) Preparing for disc play Number of current track q Referring to “Connections,” connect the player and amplifier. Minutes Seconds TRK w Connect one end of the power cable supplied to the power socket on the player’s rear panel. 6 TIME 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Remaining track numbers AC * When a SACD/CD hybrid disc (see page 5) is loaded, SACD layer is automatically played.
Switching Sound Mode (SACD) Start sound mode When SACD discs with both multi-channel and stereo information areas are to be played, this player makes it possible to set the layer/area (multi-channel or stereo) to be played first. OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY SOUND MODE AMS REPEAT A-B RANDOM TIME TEXT SCROLL /RECALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-17S1 SOUND MODE SOUND MODE PHANTOM-C TIME SOUND MODE q Press the POWER switch to turn on the power of the player.
OPERATION ENGLISH Playing your favorite tracks of a disc Repeated disc play (Repeat Play) 7 Specify track number to play (Direct Search) 7 All track repeat When REPEAT button on the remote is pressed, “RPT” indicator will light up and all track repeat play begins. Specify track number with numerical buttons (0-9) on the remote (example) To Return to Normal Play 3rd track : Press 3. 12th track : Press 1 and then press 2 (within approximately 1.5 seconds).
Playing tracks in a random sequence (Random Play) Playing tracks in a specific sequence (Program Play) When RANDOM button on the remote is pressed, the unit shuffles track order and plays all the tracks in the shuffled order. It can be done in both playback and stop modes. The RNDM (random) indicator lights. You can arrange and play tracks in a specific sequence. Up to 30 tracks to be played can be programmed.
OPERATION ENGLISH To Check Programmed Tracks Q&A Press SCROLL/RECALL button on the remote while programming or program play (when “PROG” indicator is blinking or lighting up). Programmed tracks will be displayed in programmed order. • How many tracks can be programmed? Up to 30 tracks can be programmed for program play. • Can I listen to program play repeatedly? Press REPEAT button once. “RPT” indicator will light and program play will be repeated.
OPERATION About TEXT Information Display The following items of text information in a disc with text can be displayed by pressing TEXT button. Nevertheless, which items of information are recorded depends on discs so some information may not be displayed. This unit skips unrecorded information to display. ENGLISH Time Display Album Title Album Artist • During Playback Each time TEXT button on the remote is pressed, text information will be displayed in the following order.
OPERATION ENGLISH Timer Play Filter Switch This unit can perform timer play by cooperating with your audio timer. Connect this unit’s power cord to the audio timer’s power socket and the timer’s power cord to power outlet. FILTER STANDARD * For connection to audio timer and it’s operation, please refer to the instruction manual of your audio timer.
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. • The disc fails to rotate. • A Super Audio CD cannot be played. 1. Is the mains lead plugged in properly? 1. Is the disc scratched, dirty or warped? 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Super Audio CD CD Audio Characteristics Analog output Channels Frequency range Frequency characteristics Dynamic range THD (1kHz) wow & flutter Output level Digital output output level (cinch JACK) output level (optical) Headphone output level 6channels (Max.) 2channels 2Hz — 100kHz 2Hz — 50kHz (-3dB) 2Hz — 20kHz 2Hz — 20kHz 114dB 0.0008% 100dB 0.0020% Precision of quartz 2.2V Precision of quartz 2.2V — 0.5Vp-p (75Ω) — 0.5W / 32Ω (max, Vol.) -19dBm 0.5W / 32Ω (max, Vol.
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