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Marantz SA-14S1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Model SA-14S1 Owner’s Manual Super Audio CD Player...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the approved by marantz may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use to alert the user to the presence of important operating apparatus.

  • Page 3: Cautions On Installation

    ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION PRÉCAUTIONS D’INSTALLATION WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS ADVERTENCIAS EMPLAZAMIENTO DE LA INSTALACIÓN • Avoid high temperatures. • Eviter des températures élevées. • Evite altas temperaturas. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Preparation Thank you for purchasing this Marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading the manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Contents Preparation Playback Settings ···············································································1 ···················································································13...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ENGLISH Accessories About the remote control Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control q Owner’s manual ............1 q Remove the rear cover of w Set two R03/AAA batteries Operate the remote control while pointing it at the remote w Warranty card (for USA) ..........

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    ENGLISH Cautions on handling Features Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support Audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic there are no problems with the connection cables. DSD file playback capacitors When leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    ENGLISH Features Part names and functions Front panel Peripheral circuitry off function minimizes audio output signal interference Q8 Q7 In order to minimize noise from peripheral circuitry which could interfere with the analog audio signal, this unit is equipped with a peripheral circuitry off function which turns off the digital output circuit, the display, and the illumination lamp.

  • Page 8: Display

    This indicator lights up when the digital Used to connect to a Marantz amplifier RNDM : This indicator lights up during output setting is set to off (vpage 16). that is compatible with the remote control random play.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    ENGLISH Part names and functions Remote control n Buttons for Super Audio CD player Super Audio CD player power button (X CD) Stop button (2) This turns the power on/off (Standby) (vpage 13). Stops playback (vpage 14, 18, 19). To operate CD, press the CD MODE button to switch the remote control to the CD operation mode.
  • Page 10 ENTER button Tone switch button (TONE) Volume buttons (VOLUME df) Attenuator button (ATT) The supplied remote control can operate Marantz amplifiers. When using it, also refer to the operating instructions of the other devices. NOTE The remote control may not operate some devices.

  • Page 11: Connections

    ENGLISH Connections NOTE Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. When making connections, also refer to the owner’s manual of the other components. Use this connection for audio playback via a stereo audio amplifier. Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Device With Digital Audio Input Connectors

    ENGLISH Connecting to a device with digital audio input Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors connectors You can connect an AV receiver or D/A converter with digital audio input connectors to this unit This unit can be used as a D/A converter (“Using as a D/A converter” (vpage 20). to enjoy digital audio.

  • Page 13: Connecting An Ipod Or Usb Memory Device To The Usb Port

    (sold separately) iPhone Marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Pc Or Mac

    Connecting a PC or Mac Remote control connection When you use this unit connected to a Marantz amplifier, this unit receives operation signals By connecting a computer to the USB port on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially sent from the amplifier and operates accordingly.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Timer Device

    ENGLISH Connecting the timer device Connecting the power cord This unit can perform timer play when an amplifier and timer device are connected to this unit Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. (vpage 24 “Timer Play”). This unit Amplifier To household power outlet...

  • Page 16: Playback

    ENGLISH Playback Basic operation Turning the power on Switching the input source Switching the sound mode (Playback layer) This unit supports the following playback functions in addition Some Super Audio CD discs have 2 layers. Before playback, Press on the unit. to disc playback.

  • Page 17: Playing Cds

    ENGLISH Basic operation Playing CDs n Setting the playback sound mode in advance n Stopping playback Playing Super Audio CDs or CDs (Start sound mode) Press 2. Press DISC/INPUT to change When purchased, the sound mode setting is “STEREO”. n Stopping playback temporarily The procedure for specifying a different first-priority layer the input source to “Disc”.

  • Page 18: Having The Display And The Illumination Lamp Off

    ENGLISH Playback CDs Having the display and the illumination Switching the display Repeat playback lamp off Displays text and time information stored on media. Press REPEAT to select repeat The display content varies according to the media. (The text mode. The display circuit operation can be stopped to minimize noise information is only displayed for Super Audio CD.) from the display and the display circuit which could interfere...

  • Page 19: Random Playback

    ENGLISH Playback CDs Random playback Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) You can specify up to 20 tracks each for program playback. During stop mode, press RANDOM. NOTE During stop mode, press The “RNDM” indicator on the Programmed playback is not possible with MP3 and WMA PROGRAM.

  • Page 20: Playing Data Cds

    ENGLISH Playing DATA CDs There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing Playing back MP3 and WMA files randomly you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media® (random playback) Audio) formats. The music (files) downloaded from such sites While stopped, press RANDOM.

  • Page 21: Playback Ipod

    NOTE Connect the iPod to the USB port on the front panel of this unit (vpage 10). Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. n Select the file to playback Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate.

  • Page 22: Playing A Usb Memory Device

    “USB”. NOTE is connected. Marantz will take no responsibility whatsoever for any loss When a USB memory device is connected to this unit, Connect the USB memory or damage to data on a USB memory device when using playback starts automatically when “USB”...

  • Page 23: Using As A D/A Converter

    (USB-DAC) Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” section of the SA-14S1 page of the You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from this unit's Marantz website onto your computer. D/A converter by inputting PCM signal or DSD signal music files into this unit from a computer via USB connection.
  • Page 24 Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied to e Check that there is a checkmark next to “Default the D/A converter, and click “Apply”. Device” under “Marantz USB Audio” in “Speakers” e Click “Test”. of the “Playback” tab.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH Using as a D/A converter n Playback NOTE NOTE • The dedicated driver must be installed in the computer Install the desired player software on your computer • Perform operations such as playback and pause on the before this unit is connected to a computer. Operation will beforehand.

  • Page 26: Connect And Playback From A Devices With Digital Audio Connectors (Coaxial/Optical)

    ENGLISH Using as a D/A converter Specifying the desired sound quality Connect and playback from a devices with This unit is equipped with a sound quality adjusting function Press FILTER. which allows users to enjoy the desired playback sound quality. digital audio connectors (Coaxial/Optical) The setting cycles through the 2 This setting remains effective even if the power is turned off.

  • Page 27: Settings

    ENGLISH Settings Menu map Timer Play By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your This unit can perform timer play by cooperating with your preferences. audio timer (vpage 12 “Connecting the timer device”). On : Timer play is set.

  • Page 28: Play File

    ENGLISH Play File Disp Info iPod Ctrl Sets the playback range of files recorded on the disc or a USB Sets the information displayed during iPod or USB memory Specifies whether iPod operation is to be performed from the memory device. device playback.

  • Page 29: Tips

    I want to playback WAV files This unit can playback WAV files that are stored on a USB memory device (vpage 19, 30). n I want to control a Marantz amplifier using this unit’s remote control Switch the control mode of the remote control (vpage 6).
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Troubleshooting n Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Symptom Cause Page Power is not turned on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. This unit is in standby mode. Press the X CD button on the remote control. Power automatically turns off.
  • Page 31 ENGLISH Troubleshooting n Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom Cause Page During playback from the USB memory device, When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. – sound is occasionally interrupted. n CDs cannot be played back Symptom Cause...
  • Page 32 ENGLISH Troubleshooting n USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause Page “No Device”, “Check FS” or “Check Device” is This unit may not recognize the USB memory device due to poor connection, etc. Make sure that the connection is made displayed.

  • Page 33: Appendix

    ENGLISH Appendix Playable media Discs USB memory device When “Multi-channel” is selected, down-mixed audio is n USB-compatible file systems Playable media output to the L and R channels. FAT16 or FAT32 Super Audio CD NOTE If the USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions, only the top drive can be selected.

  • Page 34: Playback Order Of Files (Data Cd / Usb Memory Device)

    ENGLISH Playable media D/A converter Only music files that are not copyright-protected can be The playback order displayed on a PC may differ from the n Supported audio formats played on this set. actual playback order. Contents downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are The playback order with a CD-R/CD-RW may differ, depending USB-DAC copyright protected.

  • Page 35: Cautions On Using Media

    ENGLISH Cautions on using media How to handle media Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. Inserting a disc NOTE Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases. Place the disc in the tray, label side up. Discs in special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs, Do not bend or heat discs.

  • Page 36: Cleaning Discs

    ENGLISH Cleaning discs Explanation of terms If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the disc. Fingerprints and dirt can impair sound quality and cause interruptions in playback. Bit rate MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth This is the amount of audio data recorded on a disc that is read This is an internationally standardized audio data compression...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications Index n Audio performance GSuper Audio CDH GCDH Analog output Accessories ·························································· 2 Menu map ·························································· 24 Channels: 2-channels 2-channels Auto Standby ······················································ 25 MP3 ···································································· 33 Playable frequency range: 2 Hz – 100 kHz 2 Hz – 20 kHz Playable frequency response: 2 Hz –...
  • Page 38 Dimensions / Dimensions / Dimensions Unit / Unité / Unidad / : inch / pouces / pulgadas (mm) 5 5/16 (135) 17 21/64 (440) 2 41/64 (67) 2 23/32 2 23/32 11 57/64 (302) (69) (69) Weight / Poids / Peso / : 31 lbs 15 oz (14.5 kg)
  • Page 39 D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 5411 11079 30AM...

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