Marantz SA-11S2 User manual

Model SA-11S2 User Guide
Super Audio CD Player
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
LASER SAFETY
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or
attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION :
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURE OTHERTHANTHOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
NOTE:
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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. 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 equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- 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 technician for help.
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 numerique de la Classe B est conforme a
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.
There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Additional Safety Information!
• This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’
s instructions have been adhered to.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• When the switch is in the OFF position, the apparatus isn’t completely switched-off from the MAINS.
• The equipment shall be installed near the power supply so that the power supply is easily accessible.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
U.S. Responsible Party: Marantz America, Inc.
100 Corporate Drive,
Mahwah, NJ, 07430, U.S.A.
TEL: [phone]
Type of Product:
Model:
Super Audio CD Player
SA-11S2
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA-11S2 Super Audio CD Player for your Audio system.
This Player incorporates a number of features designed to enhance the listening of your favorite audio
sources.
Please read these operating instructions carefully.We recommend that you read the entire user guide before
you attempt to connect or operate the player.
After you have reviewed the contents of this manual,we suggest that you make all system connections before
you attempt to operate the unit.
7Checking the accessories
After opening the cover of the packing box, check that the
following accessories are included.
• Remote controller
CANCEL
A-B
SOUND
INPUT
QUICK
VOLUME
OPEN/
RECALL
NOISE
MODECLOSE
DISPLAY TIME TEXT
MENU SCROLLENTER
AMP
REPLAY
AMS
PROG
RANDOM
REPEAT
4
123
56
789
0
DIGITAL OUT
DC FILTERSHAPER FILTER
• Size“AAA” batteries x 2
• AC Power cord
• Audio connecting cord
• User Guide
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................3
PRODUCT FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................3
APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT ...................................................................................................................3
BEFORE USING......................................................................................................................4
EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING........................................................................................................4
COPYRIGHT.......................................................................................................................................................4
INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................4
PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................................................4
NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS...............................................................................................................................5
ABOUT PLAYING COPY-CONTROLLED CDS...................................................................................................5
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................7
FRONT PANEL....................................................................................................................................................7
DISPLAY..............................................................................................................................................................8
REAR PANEL......................................................................................................................................................9
REMOTE CONTROLLER..................................................................................................................................10
CONNECTIONS.....................................................................................................................12
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY.............................................................................................................13
TIMER PLAY .....................................................................................................................................................13
OPERATION..........................................................................................................................14
NORMAL PLAYBACK........................................................................................................................................14
SWITCHING SOUND MODE (SUPER AUDIO CD)..........................................................................................15
START SOUND MODE .....................................................................................................................................15
PLAYINGYOUR FAVORITETRACKS OF A DISC............................................................................................16
PLAYINGYOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF A DISC (SEARCH) ............................................................................16
REPEATED DISC PLAY (REPEAT PLAY).........................................................................................................16
PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAY).................................................................17
PLAYING TRACKS IN A SPECIFIC SEQUENCE (PROGRAM PLAY) .............................................................17
SEARCHINGYOUR FAVORITE TRACKS (AMS (AUTOMATIC MUSIC SCAN) PLAY) ....................................18
QUICK REPLAY ................................................................................................................................................19
ABOUT THE TEXT INFORMATION DISPLAY...................................................................................................19
TURNING OFF THE DISPLAY AND ILLUMINATION (DISPLAY OPERATION)................................................20
MAKINGYOUR FAVORITE AUDIO SETTINGS................................................................................................20
USING A MASTER CLOCK GENERATOR WHEN PLAYING DISCS...............................................................22
ABOUT BALANCED JACKS .............................................................................................................................23
ANALOG OUTPUT CONNECTOR PHASE SWITCHING.................................................................................23
TROUBLE SHOOTING..........................................................................................................24
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................25
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INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT FEATURES
This unit can playback the outstanding sound performance in
Super Audio CD.This unit has the following unique features.
• Low-noise low-distortion filter circuit and high-
speed HDAM SA2-type output amplifier with the
differential input type HDAM.
• Textinformationdisplayfunction thatcan display
disc titles, track titles etc. in Super Audio CD.
• CD-R/CD-RW discs can be played.
• Discs can be played using an external clock.
• Phase inversion of analog signal can be
performed.
APPLICABLE DISCSTOTHE UNIT
1. Super Audio CD
The Super Audio standard is based on Direct Stream
Digital (DSD) technology. This new direct-stream digital
format comprises a 1-bit system that has a digital sampling
frequency that is 64 times higher than that of conventional
audio CD.The results are spectacular: a frequency response
of over 100k 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.
There are three types of Super Audio CDs.
• Single-layer Disc
• Dual-layer Disc
• Hybrid-layer Disc
DiscTypes
Single-layer Disc
Dual-layer Disc Hybrid-layer Disc
HD layer HD layer CD layer HD layer
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.
• 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.
Hybrid Super Audio CD Disc
1CD layer that plays on any of your
existing CD players
High-Density layer containing:
2- High sound quality stereo
3-
High sound quality multi-channel **
The number of tracks recorded may vary per layer. It will be
shown on the display window of the unit.
** This unit is a stereo-only player, and so it cannot play
high-quality multi-channel audio areas. (It does not
recognize multi-channel areas.)
2. Audio CD (CDDA)
Audio CDs contain music tracks only.
3. CD-R / CD-RW
This unit can play back the CD-RW (ReWritable) discs as well
as ordinary Audio CD and CD-R (Recordable) discs.
• The CD-R and CD-RW discs should contain properly-
recordedTOC information so that they can be played back.
In CD recorders, the task of writing TOC information is
referred to as finalizing the disc.Discs that are not finalized
cannot be properly recognized as an Audio CD and played
back by regular CD players and Super Audio CD players.
For details, please read the instruction manual provided
with a CD recorder.
* TOCstandsforTableOfContentsandcontainsinformation
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 an Audio CD or
CD-R disc is played.
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BEFORE USING
7Do not place objects on top
• Refrain from placing any objects on top of the player.
7Cautions on handling power cord
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
• 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.
• Get into the habit of disconnecting the power plug before
leaving home.
7Do not attempt repairs yourself
• Refrain from lubricating the player: doing so can cause
malfunctioning.
• Only qualified engineers with specialized expertise are
authorized to repair the pick-up and parts inside the
player.
PRECAUTIONS
• 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.
-
In a room immediately after the heating has been turned on
- In a room where the humidity level is high
- When the player has been suddenly brought from a cold
location into a warm room
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.
•
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.
• 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.
• This player is designed to play Super Audio CD and
normal Audio CDs only. It cannot play CD-ROMs used
with personal computers, game CDs, video CDs or DVDs
(video/audio).
• We do not recommend the use of lens cleaners.
This section must be read before any connection is made to
the mains supply.
EQUIPMENT MAINSWORKING
SETTING
Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply with the
household power and safety requirements that exist in your
area.
This product can be powered by 120 V AC only.
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
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.
• Wherever it will be exposed to direct sunlight
• Wherever it will be close to a heater or other heat-radiating
appliance
• Wherever the humidity is high or ventilation is poor
• Wherever it is very dusty
• Wherever it will be subject to vibration
• On top of a rickety stand or in an unstable location which
is tilted at an angle
• In an audio rack with little space at the top and bottom
or other location where the heat dissipation will be
obstructed
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.
• On top of an amplifier or other component which dissipates
a great deal of heat
* The quality of the laser and other components can
be harmed if the player is placed directly on top of an
amplifier or other device which generates heat.
DISPLAYOFF
176.4KHz
88.2KHz
44.1KHz
EXT.CLOCK
INV.PHASE
LOCK
OPEN/
CLOSE
PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
SOUND
MODE
POWERON/OFF
4 ins.(0.1 m)
or more
4 ins.(0.1 m) or more
4 ins.(0.1 m)
or more
4 ins.(0.1 m) or more
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BEFORE USING
NOTES ABOUTTHE DISCS
* 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.
• Wipe the surface
radially from the
center.
•
Do not wipe the surface
in the circumferential
direction.
* Do not attach pieces of paper or stickers to the label
surfaces of the discs.
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.
* 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.
* Use discs which satisfy the CD standards such as
those with the “CD logo” or “ ” mark on their disc
label surfaces.
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.
* 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
* Get into the habit of putting the discs back in their
cases after use.
ABOUT PLAYING COPY-CONTROLLED
CDS
Some copy-controlled CDs may not conform to official CD
standards. They are special discs and may not play on the
unit.
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BEFORE USING
7Loading batteries
Before using the remote controller for the first time, load the
batteries in the remote controller. The batteries provided are
used to verify the operations of the remote controller only.
1Remove the battery cover.
2Insert the batteries with correct +/– orientation.
Two AAA-size (R03) batteries
3Close the battery cover until it clicks shut.
7Cautions on handling batteries
Misuse of the batteries can result in electrolyte leakage,
rupturing, corrosion, etc.
Bear in mind the following points when using batteries.
• 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 use an old battery together with a new one.
• Insert the batteries while ensuring that their ªand
·poles are properly aligned with the corresponding
markings on the remote control unit.
• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages.
Do not use different types of batteries together.
• If electrolyte has leaked, thoroughly wipe the inside of the
battery compartment, and then insert new batteries.
• 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.
7Usage of remote controller
Operational range
Operate the unit with the remote controller within the range of
the illustration below.
Approx.
16.4 ft. (5m)
Remote control unit
Precautions
• Do not allow direct sunlight, an inverter fluorescent
light or other strong source of light to shine onto the
player’s infrared signal reception window (remote sensor).
Otherwise, the operation of the remote control unit may be
disabled.
• Bear in mind that operating the remote control unit may
cause other devices operated by infrared rays to be
operated by mistake.
• The remote control unit cannot be operated if the space
between the controller and the player’s remote sensor is
obstructed.
• Do not place any objects on top of the remote control unit.
Doing so may cause one or more buttons to be held down
which will cause the batteries to run down.
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL
zPOWER ON/OFF switch
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.
xDisc tray
The disc to be played is placed on the tray.
Note:
Close the tray by pressing the operation button, not by
pressing it in with your hand.
cINV. PHASE (Inverted phase) indicator
Thislightswhen theINV.PHASEbuttonispressed, andthe
phaseofthesignalfromtheANALOGOUTPUTSconnector
(BALANCED, UNBALANCED) is being inverted.
vINV. PHASE (Inverted phase) button
Press this button to invert the phase of the signal
from the ANALOG OUTPUTS connector (BALANCED,
UNBALANCED). (See page 23)
bSOUND MODE button
Press this button to select the Super Audio CD sound
mode. Super Audio CD (stereo) or Audio CD (if discs are
supported) (See page 15)
nPAUSE button
Press this button to pause playback.If pressed again, the
unit returns to playback.
mSTOP button
Press this button to stop playback.Also this button is used
to clear all programs.
,PLAY button
Press this button to start playback.
.Illumination lamp
This lamp lights when the display window lights.
This lamp may always remain off for certain settings.(See
page 20)
⁄0 DISPLAY OFF indicator
This indicator turns on when the LCD screen is turned off
(Off mode).
⁄1 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.
⁄2 , (Track Skip/Search buttons)
These buttons can be used as both track skip and track
search buttons. (The buttons on the main unit only.)
: 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).
: 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).
In program play, Fast Forward and Fast Rewind can be
done in the playing track only.
⁄3 Remote sensor
The infrared control signal emitted from the remote control
unit are sensed here.
⁄4 EXT. CLOCK (External clock) button
Press this button to match the frequency with the master
clock generator connected to the unit. (See page 22)
⁄5 EXT. CLOCK (External clock) indicator
When the EXT.CLOCK button is pressed, one of the unit’s
clock frequency indicators (44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 176.4
kHz) turns on.
Every time the EXT. CLOCK button is pressed, the clock
frequency indicator changes.(See page 22)
Note:
When the 44.1kHz, 88.2kHz, and 176.4kHz indicators
are all on at the same time, the internal memory is being
reorganized.This is not a malfunction. Do not switch off
the power during this process.
⁄6 LOCK (lock) indicator
This turns on when the EXT. CLOCK button is pressed,
and the EXT. CLOCK indicator clock frequency and
the master clock generator clock frequency match
(synchronize).(See page 22)
⁄7 LCD
This screen shows the operating status.
DISPLAYOFF
176.4KHz
88.2KHz
44.1KHz
EXT.CLOCK
INV.PHASE
LOCK
OPEN/
CLOSE
PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
SOUND
MODE
POWER ON/OFF
bz x⁄7 n⁄2⁄1 m,⁄4 cv
.
⁄3⁄0 ⁄6⁄5
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
DISPLAY
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aMain display
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.
b1-20, (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.
c3(play) indicator
This lights during disc play.
d8(pause) indicator
This lights when play is paused (temporarily stopped).
e, ALL, 1 (repeat) indicator
This lights during repeat play.
fA-B (A-B repeat) indicator
This lights during A-B repeat play.
gTRK (track) indicator
This lights above the display of the track number now
playing, for instance.
hPROG (program) indicator
This lights during program play.
iRNDM (random) indicator
This lights during random play.
jAMS (automatic music scan) indicator
This lights during AMS playback.
kCD, Super Audio CD, STEREO Disc
indicator
This indicates the type of disc on the disc tray.
lTOTAL (total time) indicator
When the total remaining time or the total program time is
displayed, this lights above the display.
mREMAIN (remaining time) indicator
When the remaining playback time of a track is displayed,
this lights above the display.
nN SHP (noise shaper) indicator
This lights when the noise shaper is turned on. (See page
20)
oFIL 1 2 3 (filter 1, filter 2, filter 3) indicator
This indicates which filter among filter 1, filter 2, or filter 3
is currently selected. (See page 21)
pDCF (DC filter) indicator
This lights when the DC filter is turned on. (See page 20)
qD OFF (digital output off) indicator
This lights when the digital output setting for the CD signal
is set to off. (See page 20)
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
REAR PANEL
AANALOG OUTPUTS UNBALANCED
connectors
Thesearetheunbalancedoutput jacksoftheanalog audio
signals.The analog connection cord can be connected to
the CD, AUX, or other connectors on an amplifier. Be
sure to connect the L and R channels correctly to the
corresponding jacks.
Note:
Never connect to the PHONO connector on the
amplifier.
BANALOG OUTPUTS BALANCED
connectors
These are the balanced output jacks of the analog
audio signals. A balanced connection cord (available
commercially) can be connected to the balanced input
jack of the amplifier. Be sure to connect the L and R
channels correctly to the corresponding jack. (See page
23)
Note:
Ifconnecting the balancedoutput jacks, besure to leave
the unbalanced jacks unconnected.(The balanced and
unbalanced connectors cannot be used at the same
time.)
CEXT. CLOCK INPUT (External clock)
Connector
This is the input connector for the clock frequency from an
external master clock generator.
Connect the master clock generator to the BNC terminal
coaxial cable (75 Ω).
DDIGITAL OUTPUTS COAX.
(Coaxial digital output connector)
The audio CD signal being played is output digitally.
Connect a recording device, amp, D/A converter etc. that
has a coaxial digital input connector using a commercially
available coaxial cable.
Notes:
• No signal is output when Digital Out OFF is set.
• No signal is output when playing a super audio CD.
EDIGITAL OUTPUTS OPT.
(Optical digital output connector)
The audio CD signal being played is output digitally.
Connect a recording device, amp, D/A converter etc. that
hasan opticaldigital inputconnector usinga commercially
available square-shaped optical cable.
Notes:
• No signal is output when Digital Out OFF is set.
• No signal is output when playing a super audio CD.
FAC POWER INPUT JACK
Connect the supplied power cord to this jack and a
household AC power outlet.
BALANCED
HOT (+)
GND
LR
ANALOG OUTPUTS
EXT.CLOCK INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUTS
UNBALANCED LR
COAX.
OPT.
AC IN
MODEL NO. SA-11S2
COLD (
- )
AB CDEF
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
REMOTE CONTROLLER
CANCEL
A-B
SOUND
INPUT
QUICK
VOLUME
OPEN/
RECALL
NOISE
MODECLOSE
DISPLAY TIME TEXT
MENU SCROLLENTER
AMP
REPLAY
AMS
PROG
RANDOM
REPEAT
4
123
56
789
0
DIGITAL OUT
DC FILTERSHAPER FILTER
⁄8
⁄1
¤0
‹1
‹7
n
,
¤3
m
¤4
¤7
¤9
¤6
¤2
‹3
¤1
‹4 ‹6
‹5
¤8
‹0
‹2
‹8
¤5
⁄9
b
bSOUND MODE button
nPAUSE button
mSTOP button
,PLAY button
⁄1 OPEN/CLOSE 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.
⁄8 TIME button
This button is used to switch from the text display to the
time display when using a text-compatible Super Audio
CD. It is also used to change the time display.
Each time that it is pressed, the displayed time cycles
from track elapsed time →track remaining time →total
remaining time →track elapsed time. (See page 14)
⁄9 TEXT button
This button is pressed to switch the main screen from
the time display to the text display when using a text-
compatible Super Audio CD. (See page 19)
¤0 DISPLAY button
This button switches the display screen on and off.
The ⁄0 indicator turns on when Display Off is set. (See
page 20)
¤1 0- 9(Numerical buttons)
Use these buttons to select tracks directory.
¤2 PROG. button
This button is for program play. (See page 17)
¤3 , (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.
: Each time this button is pressed, the track being
played is skipped forward.
Note:
Search buttons are provided separately for the remote
control unit. Use ¤4 Search buttons for search function.
¤4 , (Search buttons)
: 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 mark. And for operations that can only be
performed with buttons on the remote control, the button
names are shown in the mark.
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¤5 RECALL/SCROLL button
Usethisbuttontoscrolltextwhiledisplayingtextinformation
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 18)
¤6 CANCEL button
Use this button to cancel a programmed track.(See page
18)
¤7 A–B (A-B Repeat button)
This button is to determine starting and ending points for
A-B repeat play. (See page 16)
¤8 RANDOM button
This button is for random play. (See page 17)
¤9 AMS (Automatic Music Scan button)
Use this button for AMS play. (See page 18)
‹0 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
16)
‹1 MENU button and ENTER button (Menu
setup)
These buttons are used to set the time for quick replay.
(See page 19)
‹2 QUICK REPLAY (Quick replay) button
This button is used to do quick replay of the tracks. (See
page 19)
‹3 NOISE SHAPER button
This button is pressed to turn the noise shaper on and off.
(See page 20)
‹4 DC FILTER button
This button is pressed to turn the DC filter on and off.(See
page 20)
‹5 FILTER button
This button is pressed to make the digital filter settings.
Each time it is pressed, the settings cycle from FIL1 →
FIL2 →FIL3 →FIL1. (See page 21)
‹6 DIGITAL OUT button
This button is pressed to turn the digital output for the
Audio CD signal on and off.(See page 20)
‹7 INPUT button
This button is pressed to switch the input when using one
of the supported Marantz amplifiers.
This function, however, may not work on some older
models.
‹8 VOLUME button
This button can be used to adjust the volume when a
Marantz amplifier that has a remote control is used.
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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.
BALANCED
HOT (+)
GND
LR
ANALOG OUTPUTS
EXT.CLOCK INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUTS
UNBALANCED LR
COAX.
OPT.
AC IN
MODEL NO. SA-11S2
COLD (
- )
wre
To Analog Audio output
(white)(red)
To Digital Audio
output
w...Optical cable
(Optional)
e...Coaxial cable
(Optional)
r...BNC terminal coaxial cable (75Ω)
Audio cable q
(Supplied)
To audio input
terminals on
amplifier
Connect to digital input terminals of receiver, D/A
converter or CD recorder, etc..
To balanced input
terminals on amplifier
Balanced connection
cord (Optional)
Connect to master clock
generator
CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTIONS
1. Connect the audio cable qto 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 an Audio CD disc is played.No
signal is output when playing a Super Audio CD.
3. When connecting to an external master clock generator,
use the BNC terminal coaxial cable (75Ω) r.
Note:
Signals are output from the DIGITAL OUTPUTS
connector (OPT., COAX.) only when an audio CD is
being played. No signal is output when playing a super
audio CD.
CONNECTINGTHE POWER SUPPLY
1Plug the power cable into AC IN jack on the back panel.
AC IN
2Turn 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.
3Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.
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.
For connection to audio timer and it’s operation, please refer
to the instruction manual of your audio timer.
AC IN Audio Timer
Setting method ofTimer Play
qPress POWER switch to turn ON the power.
wInsert the disc to be played.
* In timer play mode, tracks are played normally.
eSet the audio timer.
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NORMAL PLAYBACK
7Super Audio CD player playback
DISPLAYOFF
176.4KHz
88.2KHz
44.1KHz
EXT.CLOCK
INV.PHASE
LOCK
OPEN/
CLOSE
PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
SOUND
MODE
POWER ON/OFF
DISPLAYOFF
qw,er
qPress POWER switch to turn on.
LCD
The display cycles from TOC Reading →No Disc (when
no disc is loaded) →Super Audio CD (when the start
sound mode setting is Super Audio CD).
wPress the OPEN/CLOSE button
The disc tray comes out. Place the disc with label side up
on the tray.
To play a single (8cm) CD, place the disc with the
indentation at the center of the tray.
ePress OPEN/CLOSE button.
rPress PLAY button.
Disc type is automatically detected and playback is
started. Track number and track elapsed time(minute,
second) appear on the display.
• For Super Audio CD/CD hybrid-layer discs (See page 3),
thelayerthatissetinthestartsoundmode(Seepage15)
is played. To change the layer, use the SOUND MODE
button.(See page 15)
(Exp.:Track 6, Elapsed time 2 min 8 sec)
Number of current track Minutes Seconds
Remaining track numbers
Playback automatically stops at the end of the final track.
OPERATION
To start playback form the first track
Press PLAY button.
To stop playback
Press STOP button.
To eject disc
Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray and take
the disc off. Press the button again to close the tray.
Disc tray must be closed when the unit is not be used.
To pause playback
Press PAUSE button.
PAUSE indicator will light and playback is paused at the
point that the button is pressed. To restart playback, press
PAUSE button again or press PLAY button.
To change time display
Press the TIME button on the remote control.
Each time TIME button is pressed, display will change in
the following order. “Track elapsed time” →“Track remaining
time” →“Total remaining time” →“Track elapsed time”.
• Track remaining time
(The remaining playing time from the playing point
to the end of the current track)
“–” is displayed “REMAIN” is
displayed
• Total remaining time
(The remaining playing time from the playing point
to the end of the last track)
“–” is displayed “TOTAL REMAIN”
is displayed
• If TIME button is pressed when Super Audio CD 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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OPERATION
START SOUND MODE
When a Super Audio CD hybrid layer discs that has both a
Super Audio CD high sound quality stereo area and an Audio
CD area information are to be played, this player makes it
possible to set the layer/area (Super Audio CD or Audio CD)
to be preferentially played.
This setting can be made when the tray is closed and there is
no disc in the disc tray.
qPress SOUND MODE button on the player.
The currently selected layer/area is displayed.
If the Super Audio CD is selected : Super Audio CD
If the Audio CD is selected : CD
wPress the SOUND MODE button again to display 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.
Caution:
• Start sound mode has a memory retention function where
the settings remain stored and unchanged even when the
disc is changed or the power is turned off.
• At the time of shipment, the sound mode is set to Super
Audio CD.
SWITCHING SOUND MODE
(SUPER AUDIO CD)
DISPLAYOFF
176.4KHz
88.2KHz
44.1KHz
EXT.CLOCK
INV.PHASE
LOCK
OPEN/
CLOSE
PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
SOUND
MODE
POWER ON/OFF
Button
qPress SOUND MODE button in stop mode (not
playing).
The currently selected layer or area is shown on the LCD.
(CD or Super Audio CD)
If
SOUND MODE button is pressed again, a playable
layer or area will be shown, and the layer or area will be
switched to new one.
• When layer or area is switched,TOC will be read again.
• The sound mode cannot be changed for Audio CDs and
discs with only a Super Audio CD area.
• 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
• Sound mode can be selected while the tray is open.
Selectadesired layer orarea and press PLAY button
then the tray will close and playback will be started.
wPress the SOUND MODE button during playback.
The currently selected layer or area is shown on the LCD.
(CD or Super Audio CD)
If SOUND MODE button is pressed again, the playback
is stopped, and the layer or area will be switched to new
one.
When you want to listen at that area, press PLAY
button again.The playback will be started.
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OPERATION
PLAYINGYOUR FAVORITETRACKS OF
A DISC
7Specify track number to play (Direct
Search)
Specify track number with numerical buttons (0-9) on
the remote
(example)
3rd track : Press 3.
12th track : Press 1and 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 a wrong number is pressed
Press correct number again.
• 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.
7Skipping to the previous or next track
(Track Skip)
To listen to a track posterior to the current track
Press the button on the remote or the unit the same
number of times as the number of tracks you want to
advance.
To listen to a track prior to the current track
If the button is pressed on the unit or the remote while
playing a track, playback starts again from the start of the
current track.
Continue to press the button for the same number of
times as the number of tracks you want to return.
PLAYINGYOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF A
DISC (SEARCH)
If , buttons on the main unit or , buttons
on the remote are kept pressing during playback, track search
begins. Release the button when the point you want to listen
to gets close.
Note:
No sound is output during the search operation.
REPEATED DISC PLAY (REPEAT PLAY)
7All track repeat
When REPEAT button on the remote is pressed, “ ”“ALL”
indicator will light up and all track repeat play begins.
To Return to Normal Play
Press REPEAT button two times. “ ” “ALL” indicator will
disappear, repeat mode will be off and it returns to normal
play mode.
If REPEAT button is pressed when in program mode,
programmed tracks are played repeatedly.
7OneTrack Repeat
Press REPEAT button on the remote two times.
“”, ”1” indicators will light and the track will be played
repeatedly.
To Exit from OneTrack Repeat
Press REPEAT button. “ ” “1” indicator will disappear,
repeat mode will be off and it returns to normal play mode.
7A-B Repeat
qPress A–B button on the remote at your chosen starting
point. The “A-” indicator will blink.
wPress A–B button again at your chosen end point.“A-B“
indicator will light up and the chosen section will be played
repeatedly.
To Exit from A-B Repeat
Press A–B button on the remote. “A-B“ indicator will
disappear, A-Brepeat modewill be offand it returns to normal
play mode.
Notes:
• A-B repeat cannot be done when random play is going
on.
• The end point (where “A-” indicator is blinks) of the repeat
section cannot be set before the time of the starting point
(where “A-B” indicator light up) of the repeat section.
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OPERATION
PLAYINGTRACKS IN A RANDOM
SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAY)
When RANDOM button on the remote is pressed in stop
mode, and then PLAY button is pressed, the unit shuffles
track order automatically and plays all the tracks in the
shuffled order.The RNDM (random) indicator lights.
• The gap between tracks will be approximately 2 seconds
during random play.
To Exit from Random Play and Return to Normal Play
Press the STOP button, and then press the RANDOM
button while playback is stopped.
The RNDM (random) indicator goes off, and random play is
released.
If buttons on the main unit or button on the
remote are Pressed during Random Play
It jumps to the next track of the shuffled order.
If , buttons on the main unit or ,
buttons on the remote are Pressed during Random
Play
Search will be done only in the current track.Search does not
go to the previous or next track.
To Listen to Random Play Repeatedly
Press REPEAT button on the remote once during random
play. Every time the order will be shuffled.
• If RANDOM button is pressed during program play, the
programmed tracks will be shuffled.
PLAYINGTRACKS 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.
(Example:To program the 7th track after 15th track in
a disc with 25 tracks)
qPress PROG. button on the remote in stop mode.
“PROG” indicator will blink and it goes to program mode.
Lights up
wChoose a track to be programmed with numeric buttons
on the remote.
(Example:The 15th track is chosen and it’s length is
4min30sec)
Lights up
1st track programmed Only the numbers of
programmed tracks light up
eWith the sequence described in step wabove, program
another track. Repeat that sequence to program all the
tracks you want.You can program up to 30 tracks.
(Example:The 7th track is chosen and total length of
7th and 15th is 7min50sec)
Lights up
Total playing time of
programmed tracks
Total programmed
number
rPress PLAY button to starts playback in programmed
order.
When 21 or more tracks are programmed, will light up
instead of the track number indicator.
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