Model SA8400 User Guide
Super Audio CD Player
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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OPERATION ........................................ 9
PRECAUTIONS
FOREWORD
CONTENTS
The following precautions should be taken when
operating the equipment.
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ..... 9
This section must be read before any connection is
made to the mains supply.
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INTRODUCTION.................................. 2
NORMAL PLAYBACK ................................ 9
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PRODUCT FEATURES ............................. 2
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START SOUND MODE ............................ 10
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
When installing the equipment ensure that:
– the ventilation holes are not covered.
EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SET-
TING
Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply
with the household power and safety requirements
that exist in your area.
ABOUT SUPER AUDIO ............................. 2
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PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS OF A
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PLAYING CD-RW DISCS .......................... 2
DISC ........................................................ 10
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APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT .......... 2
– air is allowed to circulate freely around the
equipment.
PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF A
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This product can be powered by 230 V AC only.
DISC (SEARCH) ...................................... 10
BEFORE USING .................................. 2
– it is placed on a vibration-free surface.
REPEATED DISC PLAY (REPEAT PLAY) ... 10
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NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS ..................... 2
– it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold,
moisture or dust.
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COPYRIGHT
Recording and playback of any material may require
consent. For further information refer to the following:
— Copyright Act 1956
— Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958
— Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
— any subsequent statutory enactments and orders
PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM
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INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR
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– it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAYBACK) ...... 10
INSTALLATION .......................................... 3
– 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.
PLAYING TRACKS IN A SPECIFIC
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PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 3
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SEQUENCE (PROGRAM PLAY) ............. 10
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........... 3
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SEARCHING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS
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LOADING BATTERIES .............................. 3
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(AMS (AUTOMATIC MUSIC SCAN) PLAY) ... 11
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ................. 4
INTRODUCTION
QUICK REPLAY....................................... 11
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Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA8400 Super
Audio CD Player for your A / V system.
FRONT PANEL .......................................... 4
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ABOUT THE TEXT INFORMATION
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DISPLAY .................................................. 11
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.
REMOTE CONTROLLER .......................... 5
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TIMER PLAY ............................................ 12
FILTER SWITCH...................................... 12
REAR PANEL ............................................ 6
DISPLAY .................................................... 7
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PRECAUTIONS IN CONNECTION
• Be sure to unplug the power cable from the AC
outlet or turn off the POWER switch before
proceeding with any connection.
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................... 12
CONNECTIONS................................... 8
• Connect one cable at a time observing the “input”
and “output”.
This will avoid any cross connection between
channels and signal inputs and outputs.
INSTALLATION
• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connection
may result in noise.
Remember the following important points when
installing the player:
• Prior to connecting other audio and video
equipment to the SA8400, please read their
owner’s manuals.
• Do not expose the player to rain or moisture, as
this may cause damage to the player.
• 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.
• Prevent extra heat from reaching the unit. Never
put the player in the full glare of the sun or near a
heat source.
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• 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 number of tracks recorded may vary per layer. It
will be shown on the display window of the unit.
INTRODUCTION
BEFORE USING
** This unit is a stereo-only player, so cannot
playback the high sound quality multi-channel
area.
PRODUCT FEATURES
NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS
This unit can playback the outstanding sound
performance in Super Audio CD. This unit has the
following unique features.
* Handle the discs carefully so as not to scratch
their surfaces.
* Keep the surfaces of the discs clean at all times.
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.
APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT
1. Super Audio CD
2. Audio CD (CDDA)
• D/A converter section that accurately converts
DSD/CD signal into high-quality analog signal with
the DEM(Dynamic Element Matching) Super
DAC(CS4397).
• Low-noise low-distortion filter circuit and high-
speed current-feedback-type output amplifier with
the differential input type HDAM.
Audio CDs contain music tracks only.
There are three types of Super Audio CDs.
• Single-layer Disc
• Text information display function that can display
disc titles, track titles etc. in Super Audio CD.
• Dual-layer Disc
• Hybrid-layer Disc
• CD-R/CD-RW discs can be played.
•
Do not wipe the surface in
the circumferential direction.
•
Wipe the surface
radially from the center.
Disc Types
Hybrid-layer Disc
CD layer HD layer
Dual-layer Disc
ABOUT SUPER AUDIO
Single-layer Disc
* Do not attach pieces of paper or stickers to the
label surfaces of the discs.
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. Mixed with as many of the original
frequencies as possible, the audio information
audible for human ears sounds much more natural.
All audible frequencies are, after all, embedded in
the frequency range as emitted by the sound source.
A better reproduction does not exist! For the first time
your ears will relive reality.
HD layer
HD layer
When a disc has a piece of plastic tape or rental
CD label with paste protruding from the edge or
when a disc still bears traces of sticky tape or
adhesive labels, do not attempt to play it. If such a
disc is played on the CD player, you may find that
you cannot remove it or that some other kind of
malfunctioning may occur.
And each type may contain two areas of recorded
information.
• High quality stereo area
• High quality multi-channel area**
• Single Layer Disc
It can contain both high quality stereo area and
high quality multi-channel area** information.
• Dual Layer Disc
It can contain both high quality stereo area and
high quality multi-channel area** information. And
a double amount of information can be stored on
the disc thanks to the second layer.
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.
* Do not use discs which come in special shapes.
Do not attempt to play heart-shaped or octagonal
discs or discs with any other special shapes. You
may find that you cannot remove them or that some
other kind of malfunctioning may occur in the player.
• Hybrid Layer Disc
Not only does this disc contain both high sound
quality stereo area and high sound quality multi-
channel area** information, it also has a CD layer
in the second layer, so it can be played on a CD
player.
• 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.
Hybrid Super Audio
CD Disc
* Use discs which satisfy the CD standards such
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CD layer that plays on any of your
existing CD players
* TOC stands for Table Of Contents and contains
information such as the total number of tracks
and total playing time of the disc.
as those with the “CD logo” or “
their disc label surfaces.
” mark on
High-Density layer containing:
- High sound quality stereo
No guarantees are made for playback if discs which
do not satisfy the appropriate CD standards are
used.
Similarly, no guarantees are made for their sound
quality even if it is possible to play such discs.
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3
• 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.
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High sound quality multi-channel**
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* To protect your discs from damage, avoid
placing them in the following locations.
• Where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or
where they will be close to a heater or other heat-
radiating appliance
• Where the humidity level is high or it is very dusty
• Near a window or other such location where they
may be exposed to rain
w Insert the batteries with correct +/– orientation.
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING POWER CORD
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
Two AA-size (R6) batteries
• When disconnecting the power cord, always make
sure that you take hold of the plug. Yanking out or
bending the cord can damage it and/or cause
electric shocks or a fire.
Cautions on handling batteries
Misuse of the batteries can result in electrolyte
leakage, rupturing, corrosion, etc.
Bear in mind the following points when using
batteries.
• Get into the habit of disconnecting the power plug
before leaving home.
* Get into the habit of putting the discs back in
their cases after use.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control
unit if the unit is not going to be used for a
prolonged period (a month or more).
DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF
e Close the battery cover until it clicks shut.
INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR
INSTALLATION
To keep your player in perfect working order for the
longest possible time, avoid installing the player in
the following locations.
• Do not use an old battery together with a new
one.
• Refrain from lubricating the player: doing so can
cause malfunctioning.
• Insert the batteries while ensuring that their
• Only qualified engineers with specialized expertise
are authorized to repair the pick-up and parts
inside the player.
and
poles are properly aligned with
the corresponding markings on the remote
control unit.
• Wherever it will be exposed to direct sunlight
• Batteries with the same shape may have
different voltages. Do not use different types
of batteries together.
• Wherever it will be close to a heater or other heat-
radiating appliance
PRECAUTIONS
REMOTE CONTROL
• Wherever the humidity is high or ventilation is poor
• Wherever it is very dusty
• In winter, droplets of water form on the insides of
the windows of a heated room: this is called
condensation. This player uses an optical lens,
so the condensation may form in the following
cases.
Operate the remote control unit (RC8400SA) within
a distance of approx. 5 m from the infrared signal
reception window (remote sensor) on the front of the
Super Audio CD 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.
• If electrolyte has leaked, thoroughly wipe the
inside of the battery compartment, and then
insert new batteries.
• Wherever it will be subject to vibration
• On top of a rickety stand or in an unstable location
which is tilted at an angle
• When batteries which are no longer required
are to be discarded, follow the directions
(regulations) laid down by the local authorities
in the area concerned for their disposal.
- In a room immediately after the heating has
been turned on
• On top of an amplifier or other component which
dissipates a great deal of heat
- In a room where the humidity level is high
• In an audio rack with little space at the top and
bottom or other location where the heat dissipation
will be obstructed
- When the player has been suddenly brought
from a cold location into a warm room
Remote control operating range
Since, in cases like this, the track numbers may
not be read and the player is prevented from
operating properly, wait about 30 minutes, and then
operate the player.
To ensure proper heat dissipation, install the player
while leaving clearances between the player and
wall or other components, as shown in the figure
below.
LOADING BATTERIES
• This player may cause interference on a tuner or
TV set. If this is the case, place it further away
from the tuner or TV set.
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.
Approx. 5m
2 cm or more
10 cm or more
10 cm or more
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
• Compact discs have much less noise than analog
records and hardly any noise is heard before play
starts. Bear in mind, therefore, that if the volume
control on the amplifier is set too high, you will risk
damaging other audio components.
DISPLAY
OFF
OPEN/CLOSE
/
/
POWER ON/OFF
PHONES
LEVEL
SOUND MODE
TIME
TEXT
DISPLAY
-
+
60°
q Remove the battery cover.
5 cm or more
• This player is designed to play Super Audio CD
and normal music CDs only. It cannot play CD-
ROMs used with personal computers, game CDs,
video CDs or DVDs (video/audio).
Remote control unit (RC8400SA)
• We do not recommend the use of lens cleaners.
DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS ON TOP
• Refrain from placing any objects on top of the
player.
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NAMES AND FUNC-
TIONS
FRONT PANEL
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
OFF
/
/
OPEN/CLOSE
POWER ON/OFF
PHONES
LEVEL
SOUND MODE
TIME
TEXT
DISPLAY
-
+
TIME
z
POWER ON/OFF switch
n
button
.
PHONES (headphones)jack
⁄
PAUSE button
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.
This button is used to change the player’s display
from “text information” to “time information” while a
Super Audio CD disc that supports TEXT is in use. It
is also pressed to change the time display. Each time
this button is pressed, the display changes as follows:
“Track elapsed time” → “Track remaining time” →
“Total remaining time” → “Track time elapsed.” (See
page 9)
The headphones are connected to this jack.
* Use headphones with a standard plug.
Press this button to pause playback. If pressed again,
the unit returns to playback.
⁄
LEVEL (headphone volume) control
⁄
STOP button
This control is used to adjust the headphone volume.
Turn it clockwise to increase the headphone volume.
Press this button to stop playback. Also this button is
used to clear all programs.
x
Disc tray
The disc to be played is placed on the tray.
⁄
,
(Track Skip/Search
⁄
PLAY button
Press this button to start playback.
TEXT
m
button
buttons)
c
Remote sensor
This button is used to change the player’s display
from “time information” to “text information” while a
Super Audio CD disc that supports text is in use.
(See page 11)
These buttons can be used as both track skip and
track search buttons. (The buttons on the main unit
only.)
The infrared control signal emitted from the remote
control unit are sensed here.
OPEN/CLOSE
⁄
button
Press this button to open the tray. Put on a disk label
side up. Press the button again to close the tray.
:
Each time this button is pressed, the
track being played is skipped forward.
When this button is held down, tracks
are searched forward (Fast Forward).
When this button is pressed, the unit
goes back to the beginning of the
current track. If the button is pressed
more times, the track being played is
skipped back. When this button is held
down, tracks are searched backward
(Fast Rewind).
v
DISPLAY WINDOW
This window shows status of the unit.
,
button
DISPLAY OFF
This button is used to turn lighting ON and OFF of
the display window.
Pressing this button once darkens the display. The
third time this button is pressed, the display will be
extinguished and the indicator in ⁄lights.
⁄
DISPLAY OFF
:
It lights up when display window is turned off.
SOUND MODE
b
button
This button is used to select the Super Audio CD
sound mode. Super Audio CD (stereo) or CD (if discs
are supported) (See page 9)
⁄
Illumination lamp
This lamp lights when the display window lights.
In program play, Fast Forward and Fast Rewind can
be done in the playing track only.
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SCROLL/RECALL
SOUND MODE
¤
button
b
n
m
⁄
⁄
⁄
⁄
⁄
button
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Use this button to scroll text while displaying text
information in a Super Audio CD disc that supports
TEXT.
This button is also used for checking the programmed
tracks during a program or when a program is
stopped. (See page 11)
TIME
TEXT
button
button
PAUSE button
STOP button
PLAY button
OPEN/CLOSE
OPEN/CLOSE
DISPLAY
OFF
SOUND
MODE
REPEAT
AMS
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
CANCEL
¤
button
Use this button to cancel a programmed track. (See
page 11)
button
RANDOM
A-B
7
9
DISPLAY OFF button
PROGRAM
CANCEL
A-B
¤
(A-B Repeat button)
The buttons listed above are the same to the buttons
on the front panel of the main unit.
Please see the correspond items in “Front Panel”
section.
This button is to determine starting and ending points
for A-B repeat play. (See page 10)
RANDOM
¤
button
TIME
This button is for random play. (See page 10)
⁄
-
(Numerical buttons)
0
9
Use these buttons to select tracks directory.
TEXT
MENU
ENTER
SCROLL/
RECALL
AMS
¤
(Automatic Music Scan button)
Q.REPLAY
Use this button for AMS play. (See page 11)
PROGRAM
⁄
button
This button is for program play. (See page 10)
REPEAT
¤
button
This button is for repeat play. Each time this button is
pressed, repeat mode changes as follows. “All
Repeat” → “Track Repeat” → “Repeat Off” (See page
10)
¤
,
(Track skip buttons)
:
:
When this button is pressed, the unit goes
back to the beginning of the current track. If
the button is pressed more times, the track
being played is skipped back.
REMOTE CONTROLLER
MENU
ENTER
¤
button and
button
Each time this button is pressed, the track
being played is skipped forward.
(Menu setup)
* Search buttons are provided separately for the
remote control unit. Use ¤ Search buttons for
search function.
These buttons are used to set the time for quick
replay.
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Q.REPLAY
¤
(Quick replay) button
¤
,
(Search buttons)
This button is used to do quick replay of the tracks.
(See page 11)
:
:
While this button is pressed during playback,
tracks are searched backward.
While this button is pressed during playback,
tracks are searched forward.
* In this instruction manual, some operations can only be performed with the remote control. For operations that can be performed with buttons both on the
main unit and on the remote control, the button names are shown in the
remote control, the button names are shown in the mark.
mark. And for operations that can only be performed with buttons on the
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REAR PANEL
AC IN
AUDIO OUT
FILTER
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPT. COAX.
REMOTE CONTROL
IN
L
R
STAN-
DARD
CUS-
TOM
EXT.
INT.
OUT
A
B
STEREO AUDIO OUT (analog output)
E
REMOTE CONTROL IN, OUT (input and
output) connectors
G
AC POWER INPUT JACK
Connect the supplied power cord to this jack and a
household AC power outlet.
connectors
When the remote control connectors on the player
and on a Marantz AV component are connected using
the accessory remote control connecting cables, the
components can be operated as a system by remote
control.
FILTER STANDARD/CUSTOM
(Filter standard/custom switch)
Set this switch according to the amplifier and
speakers to be connected. For more details, refer to
“Filter Switch” section on page 12.
* Switching the filter setting has to be done while the
unit is in stand-by mode. If the setting is switched
while playing, noise may occur.
• When connecting to a component which is
equipped with remote control connectors, the
player’s REMOTE CONTROL IN connector must
always be connected to the REMOTE CONTROL
OUT connector on the other component to be
connected.
• When connecting a component which is not
equipped with an infrared remote sensor, this
component must always be connected to the
player’s REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector.
C
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
It outputs the playing CD signal in digital format.This
jack is to be connected with a recording device,
amplifier, D/A converter, etc that has optical digital
input using an optional square type optical digital
cable.
* No signal will be output when a Super Audio CD is
played.
F
EXT./INT. (External/Internal switch)
When this unit is used as a standalone component,
set this switch to the INT. side. When it is used
connected to external component by a remote
connecting cable and to audio component with a
remote sensor that supports remote controls by
Maranz, set this switch to the EXT. side.
D
DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL
It outputs the playing CD signal in digital format.This
jack is to be connected with a recording device,
amplifier, D/A converter, etc that has coaxial digital
input using an optional coaxial digital cable.
* No signal will be output when a Super Audio CD is
played.
* If the unit is used as standalone and the switch is
set to EXT. position, remote control unit cannot be
used.
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j
3
(play) indicator
DISPLAY
RNDM
PROG
TRK
A
ALL
–
B
CD
SACD
1
TOTAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
STEREO
a
Main display
g
, ALL, 1 (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 repeat play.
h
TOTAL (total time) indicator
When the total remaining time or the total program
time is displayed, this lights above the display.
b
1-20,
(music calendar)
The number of tracks recorded on the disc to be
played, the number of remaining tracks to be played,
and the number of tracks programmed by program
play appear here. “ ” light when 21 or more tracks
have been recorded on the disc.
i 8 (pause) indicator
This lights when play is paused (temporarily stopped).
This lights during disc play.
c
RNDM (random) indicator
This lights during random play.
k
CD, SACD, STEREO Disc indicator
This indicates the type of disc on the disc tray.
d
PROG (program) indicator
This lights during program play.
e
TRK (track) indicator
This lights above the display of the track number now
playing, for instance.
f
A-B (A-B repeat) indicator
This lights during A-B repeat play.
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CONNECTIONS
Depending on your amplifier/receiver/Stereo System, there are various ways to connect to this player. For
correct connection please refer to instruction manuals of stereo system to be connected.
Caution: Do not connect output from this unit to PHONO input of your audio system.
1. Connect the audio cable q to this unit’s front speaker outputs and the stereo inputs on your amplifier,
receiver or stereo system.
2. Connect the optical cable w, coaxial cable eto the digital input on your AV amplifier, D/A converter, CD-
R, etc..
* Signal will be output from the digital audio out jacks (OPT./COAX.) only when a CD disc is played. When
playing a Super Audio CD disc, no signal will be output.
AC IN
AUDIO OUT
FILTER
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPT. COAX.
REMOTE CONTROL
IN
L
R
STAN-
DARD
CUS-
TOM
EXT.
INT.
OUT
To Analog Audio output
(white) (red)
To Digital Audio output
w
(Optional)
e
(Optional)
Audio cable q
(Supplied)
To audio input
terminals on amplifier
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
Example)
PM7200
Connect to digital input
terminals of receiver, D/A
converter or CD recorder,
etc..
TAPE
PHONO
CD
TUNER
MUTE
AUX1
AUX2 CD-R/MD
CD-R/MD
TAPE
MIN
MAX
REC SELECTOR
OFF
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
POWER ON/OFF
PHONES
STANDBY
1
SPEAKERS
2
CLASS
A
SOURCE DIRECT
SOURCE
TAPE CD-R
CD-R TAPE
COPY
ON
OFF
-
+
-
+
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
L
R
Left
Right
speaker speaker
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To start playback form the first track
Press
PLAY button.
OPERATION
SWITCHING SOUND MODE (SUPER AUDIO CD)
To stop playback
STOP
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
Press
button.
* In this instruction manual, some operations can only be performed with the remote control. For
operations that can be performed with buttons both on the main unit and on the remote control, the
DISPLAY
OFF
/
/
OPEN/CLOSE
POWER ON/OFF
PHONES
LEVEL
SOUND MODE
TIME
TEXT
DISPLAY
button names are shown in the
mark. And for operations that can only be performed with
mark.
To eject disc
Press
OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray
-
+
buttons on the remote control, the button names are shown in the
and take the disc off. Press the button again to close
the tray.
SOUND MODE
Button
Disc tray must be closed when the unit is not be
used.
q
Press POWER switch to turn on.
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY
1 Plug the power cable into AC IN jack on the back
Display indications
SOUND MODE
button in stop mode
q
Press
To pause playback
panel.
(not playing).
Press
PAUSE button.
The currently selected layer or area is shown on
the display window. (CD or Super Audio CD)
PAUSE indicator will light and playback is paused at
the point that the button is pressed. To restart
SOUND MODE
If
button is pressed again, a
playback, press
button.
PAUSE button again or press
playable layer or area will be shown, and the layer
or area will be switched to new one.
AC IN
PLAY
The display changes in order from “TOC
Reading” to “No Disc” (if there is no disc inserted)
to “Super Audio CD” (for Super Audio CD).
* When layer or area is switched, TOC will be
read again.
To change time display
TIME
Press
Each time
button.
* If a CD disc or Super Audio CD disc with stereo
area only is loaded, sound mode cannot be
changed.
TIME
button is pressed, display will
change in the following order. “Track elapsed time”
→ “Track remaining time” → “Total remaining time”
→ “Track elapsed time”.
w
Press the
OPEN/CLOSE button
The disc tray comes out. Place the disc with label
side up on the tray.
* The sound mode on hybrid layer discs will be
changed in the following order.
Super Audio CD stereo area → CD layer →
Super Audio CD stereo area
To play a single (8cm) CD, place the disc with
the indentation at the center of the tray.
• Track remaining time
2 Turn on the power switch of the audio unit
(amplifier, etc.) that is connected with this unit. Set
the selector on the connected unit to this unit.
* Sound mode can be selected while the tray is
open. Select a desired layer or area and press
(The remaining playing time from the playing
point to the end of the current track)
e
r
Press
Press
OPEN/CLOSE button.
button then the tray will close and
PLAY
PLAY button.
“SING REMAIN”
“–” is displayed is displayed
3 Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.
playback will be started.
Disc type is automatically detected and playback
is started. Track number and track elapsed
time(minute, second) appear on the display.
SOUND MODE
button during
w
Press
TRK
SING
REMAIN
NORMAL PLAYBACK
playback.
* For Super Audio CD/CD hybrid-layer discs (See
page 2), the layer that is set in the start sound
mode (See page 10) is played. To change the
layer, use the
9)
15 16 17 18 19 20
The currently selected layer or area is shown on
the display window. (CD or Super Audio CD)
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER PLAYBACK
SOUND MODE
If
button is pressed again, the
SOUND MODE
button. (See page
playback is stopped, and the layer or area will
be switched to new one.
When you want to listen at that area, press
• Total remaining time
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
OFF
/
/
OPEN/CLOSE
(The remaining playing time from the playing
point to the end of the last track)
(Exp.:Track 6, Elapsed time 2 min 8 sec)
button again. The playback will be
PLAY
started.
POWER ON/OFF
PHONES
LEVEL
SOUND MODE
TIME
TEXT
DISPLAY
-
+
Number of current track Minutes Seconds
“TOTAL REMAIN”
is displayed
“–” is displayed
TRK
TRK
TOTAL
REMAIN
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
15 16 17 18 19 20
Remaining track numbers
TIME
* If
button is pressed when Super Audio CD
Playback automatically stops at the end of the
final track.
disc that supports text is in use, time display is given
priority and the text information will not be displayed
afterward.To see the text information, press TEXT
button.
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SKIPPING TO THE PREVIOUS OR NEXT TRACK
(TRACK SKIP)
A-B REPEAT
A–B
starting point. The “A-B” indicator will blink.
START SOUND MODE
PLAYING TRACKS IN A SPECIFIC
SEQUENCE (PROGRAM PLAY)
You can arrange and play tracks in a specific
sequence. Up to 30 tracks to be played can be
programmed.
qPress
button on the remote at your chosen
When a Super Audio CD hybrid layer discs that has
both a Super Audio CD high sound quality stereo
area and a CD area information are to be played,
this player makes it possible to set the layer/area
(Super Audio CD or CD) to be preferentially played.
This setting can be made when the tray is closed
and there is no disc in the disc tray.
To listen to a track posterior to the current track
Press
buttons on the main unit or
A–B
Press
point. “A-B“
w
button again at your chosen end
” indicator will light up and the
button on the remote the number of times you want
to proceed tracks.
“
chosen section will be played repeatedly.
(Example:To program the 7th track in a disc
with 25 tracks)
To listen to a track prior to the current track
To Exit from A-B Repeat
Press
buttons on the main unit or
SOUND MODE
q Press
button on the player.
A–B
Press
button on the remote. “A-B“
“
”
button on the remote go back to the beginning of the
current track. Then press buttons on the
main unit or button on the remote the number
The currently selected layer/area is displayed.
If the Super Audio CD is selected
If the CD is selected
indicator will disappear, A-B repeat mode will be off
and it returns to normal play mode.
TRK
TOTAL
:
Super Audio CD
: CD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
* A-B repeat cannot be done when random play is
going on.
of times you want to go back.
SOUND MODE
w Press the
button again to display
PROG
q Press
button on the remote in stop
the layer/area to be played first, and then leave
the setting for at least two seconds to register the
setting for the start sound mode.
* The end point (where “A-B” “ ” indicator is lit up)
of the repeat section cannot be set before the time
of the starting point (where “A-B” indicator blinks)
of the repeat section.
mode. “PROG” indicator will blink and it goes to
program mode.
PLAYINGYOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF
A DISC (SEARCH)
Lights up
Caution
If
,
buttons on the main unit or
buttons on the remote are kept pressing
* Even when discs are changed over or the power
turned off, the “start sound mode” setting is stored
in the memory and remains unchanged.
TRK
,
PROG
TOTAL
during playback, track search begins. Release the
button when the point you want to listen to gets close.
PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM
SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAYBACK)
* At the time of shipment, the sound mode is set to
Super Audio CD.
* No sound is output during the search operation.
When
button on the remote is pressed
RANDOM
w Choose a track to be programmed with numeric
in stop mode, and then
button is pressed,
PLAY
buttons on the remote.
the unit shuffles track order automatically and plays
all the tracks in the shuffled order. The RNDM
(random) indicator lights.
REPEATED DISC PLAY (REPEAT
PLAY)
(Example: The 15th track is chosen and it’s
length is 4min30sec)
PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS
OF A DISC
• The gap between tracks will be approximately 2
seconds during random play.
Lights up
ALL TRACK REPEAT
SPECIFY TRACK NUMBER TO PLAY (DIRECT
SEARCH)
When
button on the remote is pressed,
REPEAT
TRK
“
” “ALL” indicator will light up and all track repeat
PROG
TOTAL
15
To Exit from Random Play and Return to Normal Play
play begins.
Specify track number with numerical buttons (0-9)
on the remote
STOP
Press the
RANDOM
button, and then press the
button while playback is stopped.
To Return to Normal Play
1st track programmed
Only the numbers of
programmed tracks light up
The RNDM (random) indicator goes off, and random
play is released.
(example)
Press
button two times. “ ” “ALL”
REPEAT
3
1
3rd track : Press
12th track : Press
.
indicator will disappear, repeat mode will be off and
it returns to normal play mode.
e With the sequence described in step w above,
program another track. Repeat that sequence to
program all the tracks you want.You can program
up to 30 tracks.
and then press
2
(within approximately 1.5
seconds).
If the first pressed number is only in the digit of ones
and not in the digit of tens, search begins
approximately 0.5 second after.
If
buttons on the main unit or
button
REPEAT
* If
button is pressed when in program
mode, programmed tracks are played repeatedly.
on the remote are Pressed during Random Play
It jumps to the next track of the shuffled order.
(Example:The 7th track is chosen and total
length of 7th and 15th is 7min50sec)
ONE TRACK REPEAT
If
,
buttons on the main unit or
Press
button on the remote two times.
REPEAT
Lights up
If a wrong number is pressed
Press correct number again.
“
”, ”1” indicators will light and the track will be
,
buttons on the remote are Pressed during
played repeatedly.
Random Play
Search will be done only in the current track. Search
does not go to the previous or next track.
TRK
PROG
TOTAL
15
* If a track number that is not in the disc is specified,
“No Track”will be shown on the main display. Please
specify a correct track.
To Exit from One Track Repeat
7
Press
button. “ ” “1” indicator will
REPEAT
Total programmed number
Total playing time of
programmed tracks
disappear, repeat mode will be off and it returns to
normal play mode.
To Listen to Random Play Repeatedly
Press
button on the remote once during
REPEAT
random play. Every time the order will be shuffled.
• If button is pressed during program
play, the programmed tracks will be shuffled.
PLAY
button to starts playback in
programmed order.
r Press
RANDOM
* When 21 or more tracks are programmed,
light up instead of the track number indicator.
will
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To Check the Programmed Tracks
QUICK REPLAY
ABOUT THE TEXT INFORMATION
DISPLAY
The following items of text information in Super Audio
CD discs can be displayed by pressing TEXT button
on the remote.
Nevertheless, which items of information are
recorded depends on discs so some information may
not be displayed. This unit skips unrecorded
information to display.
SCROLL/RECALL
Q&A
Press the
button on the remote
Q.REPLAY
When
button is pressed during playback,
control during the program or when the program is
stopped (“PROG” lights up).
SCROLL/RECALL
the unit goes back to the amount of time set by the
MENU and starts playback from there.
•
•
How many tracks can be programmed?
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed for
program play.
Every time press
button, the
programmed tracks will be displayed one after the
other in order.
* Playback that goes beyond the track is not allowed.
Also, when the total time of the track being played
is shorter than the time set for quick replay, or when
the playback time is shorter than the time set for
Can I listen to program play repeatedly?
To Delete a Programmed Track
Press
button once. “ ” “ALL”
REPEAT
Q.REPLAY
quick replay, if
button is pressed, the
indicator will light and program play will
be repeated.
q
Press
button in stop mode when
CANCEL
track will be goes back to the start of that track and
playback is started from there.
program has been made (When “PROG” indicator
is lighting up).
• During playback
When
button is pressed on the remote, “Track
TEXT
•
Can I shuffle the programmed track order?
Title” of the currently playing will be displayed.
To Set Quick Replay Time
Press
button in stop mode.
RANDOM
w
Every time press
button, the
CANCEL
programmed tracks are deleted in order from the
last track programmed.
Also, the deleted track’s track number indicator
will disappear.
q If a disc is loaded in the disc tray, eject the disc
• In Stop Mode
and close the tray.
Each time
button on the remote is pressed,
TEXT
text information will be displayed in the following
order.
w Press the
button on the remote control.
MENU
To Clear Whole Program
Time Display
Album Title
Album Artist
SEARCHING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS
(AMS (AUTOMATIC MUSIC SCAN) PLAY)
This feature is convenient to search where your
favorite track is.
If AMS button on the remote is pressed in stop
mode, the PLAY “3” indicator will blink and the
beginnings of all the tracks will be played for 10
seconds each starting from the first track.
Also, if the AMS button is pressed during playback,
the PLAY indicator “3” will blink, and the program
will jump to the next track after a display time of
approximately 10 seconds.
Press
STOP button two times while in program
play. In the stop mode, press
STOP button once.
Program can also be cleared by pressing
key to open the disc tray.
OPEN/CLOSE
ENTER
e Press
button on the remote while “Quick
Replay” is displayed.The current setting time will
be displayed.
To Add Tracks to Program
Tracks can be added to the end of program when
program is remaining (“PROG” indicator is lighting
up) and in stop mode.
However tracks cannot be added to the program
when the RNDM (random) indicator is lit up.
• This unit can display 12 characters in one time. If
information is longer than 12 characters, the
display will scroll right to left.
r Use
or
button to set the time. (10 sec./
Blinks
20 sec./30 sec.)
* Please be careful about the following matters.
• This unit can display only alphabets, numeric
numbers and symbols. Chinese and Japanese
characters cannot be displayed. If information is
in Chinese and Japanese characters, the unit
displays nothing.
TRK
• When programming 1st through 9th tracks in a disc
that has over 10 tracks by using numeric buttons.
For instance, programming the 3rd track after
programming the 1st track, press 3 button more
than approximately 1.5 seconds after 1 button is
pressed. When a program is finalized, the time is
updated.
t After set the time, press
button two times.
MENU
The display will return to the normal display.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15
Caution:
When you find a song that you want to listen to, press
PLAY
the
AMS button again or press the
button.
* When there is no key input for about 4 seconds
during this series of operations, the setting will be
configured to the conditions at that time and the
display will return the time display.
PLAY indicator will light up constantly and normal
playback will begin from the current track.
• Likewise, when programming a track at 10th or
after. For example, to program 13th track, press 3
button within approximately 1.5 seconds after 1
button is pressed.
* If the AMS button is pressed after the tracks are
programmed, only the programmed tracks are
played by AMS.
• When programming a track in a disc that has less
than 9 tracks. For instance, to program the 5th track
after 4th track has been programmed, press 5
button more than approximately 0.5 second after
4 button is pressed.
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• Remote control operation is not possible.
TIMER PLAY
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 SWITCH
TROUBLE SHOOT-
ING
1. Is the transmitter of the remote control unit
(RC8400SA) pointed correctly at the remote
sensor on the front of the player (this unit)?
Or is there an obstruction between the transmitter
and the remote sensor?
FILTER
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.
STAN-
DARD
CUS-
TOM
2. Are the batteries in the remote control unit
exhausted?
* For connection to audio timer and it’s operation,
please refer to the instruction manual of your audio
timer.
3. Is there another strong light (from a window, etc.)
striking the Super Audio CD player’s remote
sensor?
AC IN
AUDIO OUT
Audio Timer
FILTER
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPT. COAX.
REMOTE CONTROL
IN
AC IN
• The disc fails to rotate.
L
R
STAN-
DARD
CUS-
TOM
• A Super Audio CD cannot be played.
1. Is the disc scratched, dirty or warped?
2. Is the amplifier’s input selector set to digital?
EXT.
INT.
OUT
1. Is the mains lead plugged in properly?
2. Is the POWER switch ON?
3. Is the disc placed in the correct position on the
disc tray?
* Digital audio signal will not be output when a Super
Audio CD is played.
Super Audio CDs have a wide playback frequency
band of 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.
4. Is the disc placed properly with the label side facing
up?
3. Is the disc a Super Audio CD multi-channel only
disc? (This unit does not support Super Audio CD
multi-channel.)
5. Is the disc dirty?
6. Is the disc scratched?
7. Is the disc warped?
• A CD-R/CD-RW disc cannot be played.
1. Is the disc placed upside down?
Setting method of Timer Play
2. Is the disc contains properly written TOC?
• The disc is rotating but no sound is heard.
3. Is the recorded information in an audio (CD-DA)
format?
1. Are the amplifier and speakers connected
properly?
q Press POWER switch to turn ON the power.
To prevent this sort of trouble from occurring, the
unit incorporates a filter (STANDARD) 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 Insert the disc to be played.
2. Is the amplifier switch ON?
• A specific CD cannot be played
* In timer play mode, tracks are played normally.
3. Is the amplifier’s function or selector switch set to
“CD” or “AUX” or such (to whatever you have
connected this unit to)?
Copy control CDs (CDs with copy guard) are
special discs that do not comply with current CD
standards. Marantz cannot guarantee the ability
to play such discs on your CD player.
When normal CDs can be played without a
problem and problems occur only when playing
these special discs, it is not a problem with this
unit.
e Set the audio timer.
4. Is the amplifier’s volume control set at the minimum
level?
When the unit is to be connected with a next-
generation amplifier that supports Super Audio CDs
and set the switch to CUSTOM for use. This will
ensure play with a wider frequency range.
• The disc stops in mid-operation.
The sound drops out or noise is heard.
1. Is the disc dirty?
Please ask the seller of the copy control CD for
detailed information regarding copy control CDs.
* 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.
2. Is the disc scratched?
3. Is the disc warped?
• The unit makes a clicking sound when the tray
closes
* 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 substandard or when
the quality of the disc itself is poor.
* 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.
This is the adhesion click of the clamper for
securing the disc.This does not cause any problem
in using the unit.
* This condition may occur in Mixed-Mode CDs, CD
Extra, and other discs that have CDDA format mixed
with other data.
Noise may also be heard momentarily when
skipping tracks.
• While the disc is spinning, a spinning sound
is heard or a slight vibration occur.
* Turn the power off before setting this switch. Setting
the switch during play may cause noise to be
generated.
Depending on the disc, a spinning sound may
occur or the unit may vibrate slightly due to disc
eccentricity or such.This is not a problem with this
unit.
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I Dimensions (unit: mm)
SPECIFICATIONS
Super Audio CD
CD
Audio Characteristics
Analog output
Channels
2channels (Max.)
2Hz — 100kHz
2Hz — 50kHz (-3dB)
114dB
2channels
2Hz — 20kHz
2Hz — 20kHz
100dB
Frequency range
Frequency characteristics
Dynamic range
THD (1kHz)
wow & flutter
Output level
0.0009%
Precision of quartz
2.2V
0.0020%
Precision of quartz
2.2V
440
335
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
OFF
Digital output
OPEN/CLOSE
/
/
POWER ON/OFF
PHONES
LEVEL
SOUND MODE
TIME
TEXT
DISPLAY
output level (cinch JACK)
output level (optical)
Headphone output level
—
—
0.5Vp-p (75Ω)
-19dBm
0.5W / 32Ω (max, Vol.)
-
+
0.5W / 32Ω (max, Vol.)
Optical Readout System
Laser
Wave length
AlGaAs
650nm
AlGaAs
780nm
Signal format
1-bit DSD
16-bit linear PCM
Sampling frequency
2.8224MHz
44.1kHz
Power Supply
N Version....................................................................................................... AC 230V 50Hz
Power Consumption ...................................................................................................... 20W
Cabinet, etc.
Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth) ................................................... 440 × 113 × 335mm
Net weight .................................................................................................................... 7.5kg
Operating temperatures ................................................................................. +5°C ~ +35°C
Operating humidity ............................................................................ 5 ~ 90% (without dew)
Accessories
• Remote control unit (RC8400SA) .................................................................................... 1
Dimensions (Width
×
Height
×
Depth) ............................................................48.5 × 21.5 × 152.5mm
Net weight .................................................................................................................... 60g
• AA (R6) Batteries ............................................................................................................. 2
• AC Power cord ................................................................................................................. 1
• Audio cable ...................................................................................................................... 1
• Remote connection Cable................................................................................................ 1
• User’s Guide .................................................................................................................... 1
• Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 1
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
You can find your nearest authorized distributor or dealer on our website.
JAPAN
U.S.A.
Marantz Japan, Inc.
Marantz America, Inc.
Marantz Europe B.V.
35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan
1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A.
EUROPE
P.O. Box 8744, 5605 LS Eindhoven, The Netherlands
is a registered trademark.
Printed in Japan
2003/10
ECMs
13AK851310
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