Model SA-14 User Guide
Super Audio CD Player
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict
12. Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.
quality and safety standards. There are, however, some in-
stallation and operation precautions which you should be par-
ticularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
AC POLARIZED PLUG
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
13. 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.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. 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.
14. Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
15. Power Lines— An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only
with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufac-
turer.
16. 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 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.
7. 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.
17. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for
a long period of time.
8. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
18. 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.
9. Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ven-
tilation. For 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.
19. 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
10. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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.
11. 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.
20. 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.
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FIGURE 1
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCYIONS
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 -"RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT"
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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:
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following 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.
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-
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 numérique de la Classe B est
conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT FEATURES
Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA-14 Super Audio CD Player for
your A / V system.
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 Super Audio CDs. The main features of
this unit include:
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.
• 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)
After you have reviewed the contents of this manual,we suggest that you
make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit.
• A low-noise, low-distortion filter circuit featuring a differential configu-
ration HDAM and a high-speed current feedback type of amplifier
(unbalanced output)
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.
• A low-noise, low-output-impedance balanced output circuit
• 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
INSTALLATION
Remember the following important points when installing the player:
• Do not expose the player to rain or moisture, as this may cause
damage to the player.
• 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
• 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.
• An elegant design with a luxurious look achieved by the extravagant
use of aluminum block and thick aluminum sheet materials
• Prevent extra heat from reaching the unit. Never put the player in the
full glare of the sun or near a heat source.
• A stylish remote control unit made of aluminum top plate
• A CD-R and CD-RW disc play capability
PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when operating the equip-
ment.
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 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.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
When installing the equipment ensure that:
– the ventilation holes are not covered.
– air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.
– it is 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.
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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)
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.
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.
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.
– In a place which is damp or dirty.
Dummy (unrecorded) player
High-density (HD) player
– In a 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.
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
Wipe in a radial direction.
Do not wipe in circumferential direction.
• 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.
3. CD/CD-R/CD-RW discs (recorded in the CD-DA format)
(Conventional music CDs)
• 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.
These are the music CDs available in stores today.
CD layer
4. Hybrid discs (Super Audio CD + CD)
These feature a combination 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.
• 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.
CD layer
HD layer
WARNINGS FOR LASER RADIATION
CAUTION:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO
NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
* 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.
DANGER:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID
DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
If the reading of an unsupported disc is attempted, the "CAN'T RD"
(can't read) message appears on the display window.
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CONNECTIONS
NOTE
For protection of the components and the speak-
ers, be sure to turn off the power before making
connections.
Pre-main amplifier, etc.
CD UNBALANCED
CD BALANCED
R
L
R
L
LINE
1
GND
LINE
2
R
L
PUSH
PUSH
LINE
3
PLAY
TAPE1
REC
SELECTION
CONNECTION 1 — GND 2 — COLD 3 — HOT
MM
MC
SEPARATE
PRE OUT
R
R
L
L
PLAY
TAPE2
REC
COUPLED
R
L
MAIN IN
PHONO
Unbalanced connectioncords
(included)
R
L
R
L
Balanced connection cords
(commercially available)
→See page 14.
Rear Panel
RIGHT
ANALOG
OUTPUTS
LEFT
UNBALANCED
3
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
REMOTE
CONTROL
FILTER
1
2
IN
ITT CANNON
3
ITT CANNON
3
STANDARD
EXTERNAL
BALANCED
1
2
1
2
OUT
1
2
3
CONNECTION:
GROUND
COLD(-)
HOT(+)
CUSTOM
OPT. COAX.
INTERNAL
Optical fiber cable
(commercially available)
Coaxial cable
(commercially
available)
Digital input device
DA converter
DIGITAL
IN
DIGITAL
Digital amplifier
IN
CD Recorder
MD/DAT
Optical
Coaxial
etc.
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q REP (Repeat) indicators
CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND
INDICATORS
Please read the following instructions referring to the illustration on page
38.
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.
w RND (Random) indicator
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
Lights up in the random play mode.
e TRACK indicator
remote control unit are enclosed in
, and the names of the buttons
Lights up when the track number being played is displayed.
which are available only on the remote control unit are enclosed in
.
r PLAY indicator
Light up during Disc playback.
FRONT
t PROGRAM indicator
Lights up in the programming mode.
z POWER switch
Press to switch power ON, and press again to switch OFF.
y TOTAL indicator
Indicates the remaining playing time of the entire disc. In program
mode, this indicator shows the remaining playing of the current
program.
x DISC TRAY
Place a disc with the label side up.
u 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.
c
Press to start playback.
button
PLAY
i 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.
v
Press to stop playback. This button is also used for deleting a program.
button
STOP
o SACD indicator
b
Press to interrupt playback temporarily. When pressed again, the
indicator goes out and playback resumes from the same position.
PAUSE button
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.
! CD indicator
n
,
(Track Skip/Search) buttons
Lights when a conventional music CD is read. It also lights when
These serve as both the track skip buttons and search buttons for the
main unit only.
the CD layer on a hybrid disc is read.
: 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).
, REMOTE SENSOR
This window receives signals transmitted from the remote control unit.
0OPEN/CLOSE
.
button
: 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).
Pressing the 0OPEN/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.
0
0
0
⁄
0
SACD/CD button
0
m Display
Press to change the layer to be played on a hybrid disc. (See page 6)
Shows information such as the power ON/OFF state, track number,
playing time and current operation mode.
* The layer can be changed only when the unit has stopped operating.
It cannot be changed during play.
1
1
1
1
DISPLAY
button
⁄
1
Turns the display window lighting on and off.
REP 1
RND TRACK
PLAY
PROGRAM TOTAL
SACD
CD
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REAR
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
A ANALOG OUTPUT jacks (Unbalanced jack)
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.
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.
Remote control operating range
SA-14
B 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.
A
U
D
I
O
C 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.
Approx. 5m
D 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
60°
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.
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.
* Do not bend the optical fiber cable.
* Leave the cap attached 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.
q Remove the battery cover.
Remote control unit (RC-14SA) Rear side
E 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.
w Insert the batteries with correct +/– orientation.
F 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.
Two AAA-size (R03) batteries
• 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.
• 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.
G 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.
e Close the battery cover until it clicks shut.
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 controlled from
the provided remote control unit.
H AC POWER INPUT jack
Using the provided AC cord, connect to a household AC power outlet.
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c
v
b
.
button
button
PLAY
STOP
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.
PAUSE button
0OPEN/CLOSE button
SACD/CD button
DISPLAY button
0
0
0
⁄
0
1
0
1
1
1
⁄
1
These buttons have the same functions as the buttons with the same
names on the main unit front panel. See the corresponding descriptions
on page 8.
SACD/CD
PROG
DISPLAY
TIME
PLAY MODE
CANCEL
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
n
,
(Track Skip) buttons
:
:
The same number of tracks as the number of times the
button is pressed are skipped in the forward direction.
7
9
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.
10/0
>10
* These buttons are provided on the remote control unit separately from
the search buttons. For searches, use the ⁄ search buttons.
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OPEN/CLOSE
2
2
2
2
⁄
2
PROG button
Press to activate program play, so that only the selected tracks from the
disc loaded on the disc tray will be played.
3
3
3
3
⁄
3
CANCEL button
Used to delete specified track numbers from a program.
RC-14SA
4
4
4
4
⁄
4
TIME button
Switches the time shown on the display to the remaining time of the
current track or the remaining time of the entire disc.
5
5
5
5
⁄
5
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" → "1-track repeat" →
"Random play" → "Release" (see page 12)
6
6
6
6
⁄
6
Numeric ( 1 to 9 , 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.
7
7
7
7
⁄
7
,
(Search Reverse/Forward) buttons
:
When pressed during playback, this button fast-reverses
the play position.
:
When pressed during playback, this button fast-forwards
the play position.
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NORMAL PLAYBACK OPERATION
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-14
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
SACD/CD
DISPLAY
REP
1
RND TRACK
PLAY
PROGRAM TOTAL
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
SACD
CD
q Press the
switch to turn on the power.
To stop playback:
STOP
POWER
Press the
To remove the disc:
button.
Display indications
Open the disc tray by pressing the
button, remove the
0OPEN/CLOSE
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
button.
PAUSE
The PAUSE indicator lights up and playback pauses at the position
where the button was pressed. To resume playback from the pause
w Press the
button.
0OPEN/CLOSE
When the disc tray opens, place a disc on the tray with the label side up.
PLAY
button again.
position, press the
or
PAUSE
e Gently press the front of the disc tray or press the
0OPEN/CLOSE
To switch the time display:
button to close the tray.
Press the button.
TIME
Each time the
PLAY
r Press the
button.
button is pressed, the time display changes in the
TIME
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.
following order: Elapsed playing time of the currently playing track →
Remaining playing time of the current track → Total remaining time in the
disc → Elapsed playing time of the current track.
* 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 ⁄ SACD/CD button to switch to the CD layer.
¡Elapsed playing time
(Example: When 0 minutes and 36 seconds of track 3 have already
been played)
(Example: When 2 minutes and 17 seconds of track 5 have already
been played)
TRACK
PLAY
TRACK
PLAY
¡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
¡Total remaining playing time of disc
(Example: Track 3 is playing, and 48 minutes and 38 seconds of the
disc's playing time remain)
TRACK
PLAY
TOTAL
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SEARCHING/SKIPPING
REPEAT PLAY
Direct search (specifying a desired track num-
ber)
All-track repeat (repeated playback of all tracks
on the disc)
Specify the track number using numeric buttons (
-
,
,
During playback, press the
button once.
PLAY MODE
1
9
10/0
).
The “REP” indicator lights up and all the tracks on the disc are played
repeatedly.
>10
¡With tracks 1 to 10, specify directly which track is to be played, and
immediately the track is searched and its play is commenced.
Even if the
button is pressed in stop mode, playback will
PLAY MODE
start and repeat playback will be carried out.
To resume normal playback:
Example : Track 3 → Press
.
3
Press the
button third. The “REP” indicator goes out,
PLAY MODE
Track 10 → Press
.
10/0
repeat mode is cancelled and normal playback resumes.
¡With tracks 11 and following, first press
, and then specify the
>10
track number to be played.
Example : Track 12 → Press
. Then press
and
.
1-track repeat
>10
1
2
(repeated playback of one track only)
While the track you want to repeat is playing, press the
button twice.
¡With tracks 100 and following, first press
specify the track number to be played.
twice, and then
>10
PLAY MODE
Example : Track 123 → Press
twice. Then press
,
>10
.
1
2
The “REP” and “1” indicators light up and the current track will be played
and
3
repeatedly.
To cancel 1-track repeat play:
Press the
* If 10 seconds are allowed to elapse before the next button is pressed
after or , the original status will be restored.
>10
1
button twice.
PLAY MODE
Track Skip
RANDOM PLAY
In this mode, the CD player automatically selects and plays tracks in
random order. All tracks are played once.
Next (skipping to a desired track located after the
currently playing track)
Press the
button the necessary number of times to skip to the
Press the
button third.
PLAY MODE
desired track.
Light up
Previous (skipping to a desired track located
after the currently playing track)
RND TRACK
PLAY
When the
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
start of the track now playing, play moves to the previous track.
* In All-track repeat mode, pressing the button twice in the middle
of the first track in a disc skips to the last track, and pressing the
button in the middle of the last track skips to the first track.
button has been pressed within 2 or so seconds from the
• To stop random playback and resume normal playback:
Press the button again.
PLAY MODE
button is pressed during random playback:
• If the
Each time one of these buttons is pressed, the CD player selects a
track at random and starts playing that track.
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To check the program contents
PROGRAM PLAY
Press the
button while the unit has stopped operating.
Programming (To play the desired tracks in a
certain order)
The programmed tracks (track numbers) will appear one after the other
in the sequence in which they were programmed.
(Example: To program track No. 6 first, then track No. 14.)
To add programs
q Press the PROG button in stop mode. The PROGRAM indicator
Press the PROG button in the stop mode. The PROGRAM indicator will
flashes.
flash, indicating that programs can now be added.
Flashes
To delete programmed tracks
PROGRAM
q If the program has already been entered, press the PROG button
to establish the program input mode.
* 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.
w Then press the CANCEL button to delete the tracks in sequence
starting with the one programmed last.
w Specify the first track to be programmed using the numeric buttons.
To release the program play mode
(Display example: The first programmed track is track number 6.)
Press the CANCEL button while play is stopped. All the programmed
tracks will now be cleared, and the normal play mode will be restored.
Flashes
PROGRAM
Q&A
e Then program another track by repeating the procedure in step 2
• How many tracks is it possible to program?
above. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed in this way.
Up to 20 tracks can be included in the program. With delete
programming, up to 20 tracks can be omitted from the program.
(Display example: The second programmed track is track No. 14.)
• How do you play programmed tracks repeatedly?
Flashes
Press the
button once. The REP indicator lights up
PLAY MODE
and the program playback will be repeated.
PROGRAM
• How do you play programmed tracks in a random order?
No.
STOP
r After having programmed all the desired tracks, press the
button.
The PROGRAM indicator status changes from flashing to continu-
ously lit, indicating that the program is completed.
* When performing steps w to r, the program will be automatically
entered unless the next operation is performed within 10 seconds.
Light up continously
TRACK
PROGRAM
PLAY
t Press the
button, The programmed tracks will be played
in the programmed order.
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ABOUT BALANCED JACKS
ABOUT THE FILTER
q The balanced output connector uses a XLR connector.
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.)
w 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 w q
e
GND
HOT
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 switch,
release the protector, and set the switch to CUSTOM for use. This will
ensure play with a wider frequency range.
2. European system (Pin 2 = HOT, Pin 3 = COLD)
* 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.
HOT w q
e
* 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.
GND
COLD
* Do not change the switch setting while playback is in progress. Doing
so could generate electronic noise that could damage your speakers,
etc.
e 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.
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.
* 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 II 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.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
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.
• In the 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.
• The disc fails to rotate.
– When the humidity in the room is high.
1. Is the mains lead plugged in properly?
2. Is the POWER switch ON?
– When the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm room.
• 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.
3. Is the disc placed in the correct position on the disc tray?
4. Is the disc placed properly with the label side facing up?
5. Is the disc dirty?
• 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.
6. Is the disc scratched?
7. Is the disc warped?
• 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.
• 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 amplifier’s volume control set at the minimum level?
4. Is the amplifier’s selector switch set to the correct input (“CD” or
“AUX”, whichever corresponds to the input jacks the SACD player is
connected to)?
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 equipment becomes dirty, wipe the external surfaces with a soft, lint-
free cloth.
• The disc stops in mid-operation.
The sound drops out or noise is heard.
1. Is the disc dirty?
2. Is the disc scratched?
3. Is the disc warped?
* 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.
If the cabinet becomes heavily soiled:
– dilute some washing-up liquid in water, in a ratio of one part detergent
to six parts water;
• Remote control operation is not possible.
– dip a soft, lint-free cloth in the solution and wring the cloth out until it
is damp;
1. Is the remote control unit’s transmitter pointed correctly at the remote
sensor on the front of the SACD player?
– wipe the equipment with the damp cloth;
Or is there an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote
sensor?
– dry the equipment by wiping it with a dry cloth.
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?
REPAIRS
• A Super Audio CD cannot be played.
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.
1. Is the disc scratched, dirty or warped?
2. Is the disc a 2-channel stereo Super Audio CD?
* 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.
1. Is the disc placed upside down?
2. Is the disc contains properly written TOC?
3. Is the recorded information in an audio (CD-DA) format?
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MODEL SA-14
FRONT VIEW
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-14
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
SACD/CD
DISPLAY
REP
1
RND TRACK
PLAY
PROGRAM TOTAL
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
SACD
CD
REAR VIEW
RIGHT
ANALOG
OUTPUTS
LEFT
UNBALANCED
3
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
REMOTE
CONTROL
FILTER
1
2
IN
ITT CANNON
3
ITT CANNON
3
STANDARD
EXTERNAL
BALANCED
1
2
1
2
OUT
AC IN
1
2
3
CONNECTION:
GROUND
COLD(-)
HOT(+)
CUSTOM
OPT. COAX.
INTERNAL
～
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MODEL SA-14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Super Audio CD
CD
Audio Characteristics
Channels
2channels
2Hz — 100kHz
2Hz — 50kHz (-3dB)
113dB
2channels
2Hz — 20kHz
2Hz — 20kHz
100dB
Frequency range
Frequency characteristics
Dynamic range
THD (1kHz)
0.0015%
0.0020%
wow & flutter
Precision of quartz
Precision of quartz
Analog output
output level (unbalanced)
output level (balanced)
Digital output
2.2V
4.3V
2.2V
4.3V
output level (cinch JACK)
output level (optical)
—
—
0.5Vp-p (75Ω)
-19dBm
Optical Readout System
Laser
AlGaAs
650nm
AlGaAs
780nm
Wave length
Sampling frequency
2.8224MHz
44.1kHz
Power Supply
U version ...................................................................................................................... AC 120V 60Hz
Power Consumption....................................................................................................................... 21W
Cabinet, etc.
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth) .................................................................. 458 × 110 × 392mm
Net weight .................................................................................................................................. 11.8kg
Operating temperatures ................................................................................................ +5ºC ~ +35ºC
Operating humidity ........................................................................................... 5 ~ 90% (without dew)
Accessories
• Remote control unit......................................................................................................................... 1
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth) ............................................................... 44 × 17.5 × 239mm
Net weight (without Batteries)................................................................................................... 175g
• AAA (R03) Batteries........................................................................................................................ 2
• Stereo audio cable with cinch pins ................................................................................................ 1
• AC Power Cord ............................................................................................................................... 1
• User’s Guide ................................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
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COUNTRY
ALGERIE
COMPANY
ADDRESS
Azur 2000
8, Lotissement Ben Hatadi, Alger, Algerie
ARMENIA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
NGYIG Ltd.
47 A/75 St. Lalaiants, 375000 Yerevan, Armenia
24 Lionel Road, Mt. Waverley, VIC 3149, Australia
Taborstraße 95 / Ladestraße 1, Gebäude Hangartner, A-1200 Wien, Austria
P.O. Box 237,141, Government Avenue, Manama,Bahrein
1078, Ramjoy Mohanja Lane Asadgonj, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh
Brusselbaan 278, 9320 Erembodegem, Belgium
Makedonia Blvd. 16, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria
Jamo Australia Pty. Ltd.,
Huber & Prohaska GmbH
Ambassador Stores
Target
BAHREIN
BANGLADESH
BELGIUM
Van der Heyden Audio N.V.
Ariescommerce GmbH
BULGARIA
CANADA
CHINA
Lenbrook Industries Limited
633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario
Guang Chang Audio International Co., Ltd. No.38 Yushan Road, ShiQiao, Pan Yu, Guang Dong, China
CYPRUS
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
DUBAI
Empire Hifi systems Ltd.
Audio International
Audio Nord
P.O. Box 5604, Nicosia, Cyprus
Sokolska 41, 67902 Rajecko, OKR,Blansko, Czech Republic
Dali Allé 1, 9610 Noerager, Denmark
V.V.& SONS
P.O. Box 105, Dubai, U.A.E.
EGYPT
Solimco
9, El Attibaa St. Doki, Cairo, Egypt
ESTONIA
F.Y.R.O.M.
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREECE
HiFi Club Estonia
T.P. KODI
Ehte 4, 90503 Haapsalu, Estonia
ul.Cedomir Kantargiev 21a, Skopje, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonija
Uudenmaankatu 4-6, Helsinki SF-00120, Finland
A division of Marantz Europe B.V., P.O. Box 301, 92 156 Suresnes Cedex, France
Hakenbusch 3, 49078 Osnabrück, Germany
Audio Nord
Marantz France
Marantz Deutschland
Adamco S.A.
188, Hippocratous Street, 11471 Athens, Greece
Building SFF-2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Unit 1706, Metroplaza II, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Fong, N.T., Kowloon, Hong Kong
Terez Krt.31, 1067 Budapest, Hungary
HEADQUARTERS EUROPE: Marantz Europe B.V.
HONG KONG
HUNGARY
ICELAND
INDIA
Marantz Asia Ltd.
Infovox Ltd.
ID Electronics Ltd.
NOVA Audio Private
Home Co.
Armula 38, 108 Reykjavik, Iceland
8,Punam Co-op.Society 29/30 Road#5, Union Park MUMBAI 400052, India
5th floor no 878 Philips Building Enghelab ave, P.O. 11365/7844 Tehran, Iran
Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, Ireland
IRAN
IRELAND
ISRAEL
Marantz Ireland
Elmor Ltd.
52 Heh Beiyar Street, Kikar Hamedina, Tel Aviv, Israel
Via Casati 23, 20052 Monza (Milano), Italy, Servizio Consumatori 1678-20026, Numero Verde
B.P. 2428, Abidjan 01, Ivory Coast
ITALY
Marantz Italy
IVORY COAST
JAPAN
Hifivoir
Marantz Japan Inc.
Mk Enterprises Ltd.
alAlamiah Electronics Intl.
Ace Ltd.
35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan
121-210, 2F Shinhan Bldg., 247-17 Seokyo-dong, Mapo-ku, Seoul, Korea
P.O. Box 8196, Salmiah 22052, Kuwait
KOREA
KUWAIT
LATVIA
61, LacPlesa Str., Riga LV 1011, Latvia
LEBANON
LITHUANIA
MALAYSIA
MALTA
AZ Electronics S.A., 1,
Accapella Ltd.
P.O. Box 11 2833, Beirut, Lebanon
Ausros, Vartu G/5, Pasazo SKG., 2001 Vilnius, Lithuania
Wo Kee Hong Electronics Sdn. Bhd. 102 Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangordarul Ehsan, Malaysia
Doneo Co Ltd.
78 The Strand, Sliema SLM07, Malta
MAURITIUS
SKR Electronics Ltd.
P.O. Box 685, Bell Village, Port Louis, Mauritius
MILITARY MARKET EUROPE PASCO GmbH
PO BOX 1280, Sandhausen 69200, Germany
NETHERLANDS
NEW ZEALAND
NORWAY
Marantz Domestic Sales
A division of Marantz Europe B.V., Building SFF2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
14 Malvern Road, Mt. Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
Sandkerveien 64, Oslo 0483, Norway
Wildash Audio Systems
Audio Nord
OMAN
Mustafa & Jawad Trading CO.
Philips Polska Sp. z.o.o.
Corel2
P.O. Box 1918, Ruwi, Oman
POLAND
Al.Jerozolimskie 195b, 02 222 Warszawa, Poland
PORTUGAL
PROFESSIONAL EUROPE
PROFESSIONAL U.S.A.
QATAR
Comércio de Electrónica Lda., Av. Luís Bívar, No 85 A, 1050 Lisboa, Portugal
Kingsbridge House, Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road, Longford, Middlesex UB7 0EH, U.K.
Distributed by: Superscope Technologies Inc., 1000 Corporate Blvd. Ste.D, Aurora, Illino
P.O. Box 49, Doha, Qatar
Marantz Professional Products
Marantz Professional Products
Almana & Partners W.W.L.
Vision +
REUNION
180 Rue du Marechal Leclerc, 97400 Saint Denis, Ile de la Reunion
5, Zagazului Str. Bl.1G,apt.18, sector 1,Bucharest, Romania
7/2, Montazhnaya Street, 107497 Moscow, Russia
ROMANIA
Nova Music Entertainment
Absolute Audio
RUSSIA
SAUDI ARABIA
SINGAPORE
SLOVAKIA
SLOVENIA
SOUTH AFRICA
SPAIN
Adawlia Univ. Electr. Apl
Forward Marketing (S) Pte. Ltd.
Bis Audio s.r.o.
P.O. Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952, Saudi Arabia
Wo Kee Hong Centre, 29 Leng Kee Road, Singapore 159099, Singapore
Nam. SNP 10, 96001 Zvolem, Slovakia
Bofex
Smartinska 152, HALA V/3, 61000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
P.O. Box 1614, Alberton, 1450, South Africa
Coherent Imports (PTY) Ltd.
Marantz Spain
Martinez Villergas 2, Apartado 2065, Madrid 28027, Spain
Mezzanine Floor, The Landmark 385, Galle Road, Colombo - 3, Sri Lanka
Almedalsvagen 4, Gotenborg 402-23, Sweden
SRI LANKA
SWEDEN
The listening Room
Audio Nord
SWITZERLAND
SYRIA
Sound Company AG
Hamzeh & Partners
Covecolor
Postfach, 8010 Zürich, Switzerland
Hafez Ibrahim Str. No 117, Damascus Shalan, Syria
TAHITI
Av. Prince Hinoi, Cours de l'union sacré, P.O. Box 2334, Papeete, Tahiti
6th No 148 Sung Kiang Road, Taipei 10429, Taiwan R.O.C.
746-750 Mahachai Road, Wangburapa, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
40, Avenue du Golfe Arabe, El Menzah, 1004, Tunesia
Yukari Dudullu Organize sanayi Bolgesi, 2.Cadde no.28, 81260 Umraniye-Istanbul, Turkey
Kingsbridge House, Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road, Longford, Middlesex UB7 0EH, U.K.
440 Medinah Road, Roselle, IL 60172, U.S.A.
TAIWAN
Pai-Yuing Co. Ltd.
MRZ Standard Co. Ltd.
Societe EDEVIG
THAILAND
TUNESIA
TURKEY
Türk Philips Ticaret A.S.
Marantz Hifi UK Ltd.
Marantz America Inc.
ITM Company
U.K.
U.S.A.
YUGOSLAVIA
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
is a registered trademark.
Printed in Japan
01/01 MITs 410K851250
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