Marantz SA12SE - Super Audio CD Player Manual

To ensure proper operation, please read this owner's manual carefully before using the product.

After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

Quick Start Guide	Power cord
CD-ROM (Owner's Manual)	Remote control unit (RC005PMSA)
Safety Instructions	R03/AAA batteries
Cautions on Using Batteries	Audio cable
	Remote connector cable

About the remote control

Inserting the batteries

1. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
   
2. Insert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated.
   
3. Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
  • Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
  • Do not use two different types of batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods.
• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

Operating range of the remote control unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

Features

High quality sound

• Toroidal transformer
  This unit features a toroidal transformer that produces less vibration and magnetic leakage flux compared to conventional power transformers. The materials and manufacturing process of the ring-shaped core are strictly controlled to reduce vibration, while the short-ring attached to the perimeter of the transformer reduce magnetic leakage flux.
• Large-capacitance block capacitor
  A large capacitance 4700 μF capacitor carefully selected for its acoustic characteristics is incorporated into the power supply circuit.
• Audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors
  The unit's features the same audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors specifically used in top-range models.
• Low-noise low-distortion filter circuit and highspeed HDAM^®SA3-type output amplifier
• Double-layered chassis
• High-grade machined analog audio output connectors
• High grade headphone circuit
  The high-grade headphone circuit incorporates HDAM^®SA2 amplifier to enable headphone listening of high quality sound reproduction, late at night or in other such situations.
• Isolation design
  To prevent audio quality from degrading due to noise from external devices when this unit is connected to external devices such as computers, the ground circuit for the Digital input interface device is isolated from the audio circuit.
• Optical Drive off design
  When USB-DAC, Coaxial or Optical input is selected, this unit achieves high quality sound by turning off the drive.

High performance

• Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of high-resolution sound sources
  This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as DSD (2.8/5.6/11.2 MHz) and PCM files up to 384 kHz/32 bits. It provides high quality playback of high resolution files into this unit from a computer via USB-B connection.
• Can be used as a D/A convertor
  Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit's D/A converter.
• Supports high-resolution audio sources stored on discs
  MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and DSD files that have been recorded onto DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CDR/-RW discs can be played back on this unit.
• Plays USB memory devices (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/ FLAC/Apple Lossless/AIFF/DSD)
  You can play back audio files stored on a USB memory device by connecting the USB memory device to the USB port.
• Peripheral circuitry off function minimizes audio output signal interference
  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.
• Filter switching function
  Switching between 2 types of filter characteristics is possible during playback in the CD/DAC modes, allowing the listener to enjoy different shadings of the music.

Part names and functions

Front panel

1. Illumination lamp
   The illumination lamp lights (blue).
2. Disc tray open/close button ()
   Opens and closes the disc tray.
3. DISPLAY OFF indicator
   Lights when the display is off.
4. MULTI indicator
   This indicator lights up when the Multi channel area of a Super Audio CD is selected.
5. Remote control sensor
   This receives signals from the remote control unit.
6. Display
   This displays various pieces of information.
7. Disc tray
   Used to insert a disc.
8. Pause button ()
   Pauses playback.
9. Play button ()
   Playback starts.
10. Stop button ()
    Stops playback.
11. DISPLAY button
    This turns the display on/off. Press and hold to turn the illumination lamp on/off.
12. STANDBY indicator
    This is lit as follows according to the power status:
    • Power on: Off
    • Standby: Red
    • Power off: Off
13. DISC/INPUT button
    Used to select the playback media mode.
14. Power operation button ()
    This turns the power on/off.
15. Headphones jack (PHONES)
    Used to connect headphones.
    NOTE
    • To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.
16. Fast-reverse/Reverse-skip button ()
    Returns to the start of the currently playing track. Press and hold to fast-reverse the track.
17. Headphone volume control knob (LEVEL)
    Adjusts the headphone volume.
18. Fast-forward/Forward-skip button ()
    Plays the next track. Press and hold to fast-forward the track.

Display

1. Playback mode indicators
   : Lights up during playback.
   : Lights up during pause.
2. Filter indicators (FIL 1 2)
   This indicator shows which filter (Filter 1 or Filter 2) is selected.
3. Repeat mode indicators
   Lights to match the repeat mode settings.
4. Program indicator (PROG)
   Lights up during program playback.
5. Random indicator (RNDM)
   Lights during random playback.
6. Track number indicator (TRK)
   Lights up when displaying the track number.
7. Disc media indicators
   Displays the type of disc that is being played back.
   "M FILE" lights up when a a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/RW/+R/+RW is played.
8. USB indicator
   This indicator lights up when "USB" is set as the playback media mode.
9. Digital output off indicator (D OFF)
   This indicator lights up when the digital output setting is set to off.
10. Time display indicators
    REMAIN: This indicator lights up while the remaining track time is displayed.
    TTL: This indicator lights up while the total remaining time.
11. Information display
    Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of the disc.

Rear panel

1. AUDIO OUT connectors
   Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors or an external power amplifier.
2. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors
   Used to connect an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital input connectors.
3. REMOTE CONTROL connectors
   Used to connect to a Marantz amplifier that is compatible with the remote control function.
4. EXTERNAL/INTERNAL switch
   Turn this switch to "EXTERNAL" to operate the unit by pointing the remote control at the amplifier connected to this unit using the remote control connection.
5. DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors
   Used to connect a device with digital audio output connectors (coaxial/optical) or to connect a USB memory device or a computer.
   • "Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors"
   • "Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port"
   • "Connecting a PC or Mac"
6. AC inlet (AC IN)
   Used to connect the power cord.

Remote control unit

Operating this unit

To operate CD player, press REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD operation mode.

1. Remote control signal transmitter
   This transmits signals from the remote control unit.
2. Power operation button ( CD)
   This turns the power on/off (standby).
3. Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE CD)
   This switches the remote control operating mode to CD.
4. Cursor buttons ()
   These select items.
5. DISPLAY button
   This turns the display on/off. Press and hold to turn the illumination lamp on/off.
6. System buttons
   These perform playback related operations.
7. Information button (INFO)
   This switches the track information shown in the display during playback.
8. Number buttons (0 – 9, +10)
   These enter numbers into the unit.
9. RANDOM button
   Switches the random playback.
10. REPEAT button
    Switches the repeat playback.
11. FILTER button
    This switches the filter characteristics.
12. SOUND MODE button
    This switches the playback layer of a Super Audio CD.
13. ENTER button
    This determines the selection.
14. SETUP button
    This displays the setting menu on the display.
15. MODE/TRIM button
    This switches the playback mode.
16. OPEN/CLOSE button
    Opens and closes the disc tray.
17. DISC/INPUT button
    Used to select the playback media mode.
18. CLEAR button
    This clears the program registration.
19. PROGRAM button
    This sets program playback.
20. DIGITAL OUT button
    This switches the digital audio out on/off.

Amplifier operations

A Marantz amplifier can be operated.

To operate the amplifier, press the REMOTE MODE AMP button to switch the remote control to the AMP operation mode.

1. Cursor buttons ()
2. DISPLAY button
3. Input source select buttons (INPUT )
4. Power operation button ( AMP)
5. Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE AMP)
6. ENTER button
7. SETUP button
8. MODE/TRIM button
9. TONE button
10. VOLUME buttons ( )
11. MUTE button

• The remote control may not operate some products.

Connections

NOTE

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in noise.

Cables used for connections

Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.

Audio cable (supplied)

Remote connector cable (supplied)

Optical cable (Sold separately)

Coaxial digital cable (Sold separately)

USB cable (Sold separately)

Connecting an amplifier

NOTE

• Never insert the short-circuiting pin plug into the AUDIO OUT connectors. Doing so could result in damage.

Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors

You can enjoy digital audio playback by connecting an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital audio connector to this unit.

NOTE

• Digital audio output stops during playback of the HD layer of Super Audio CDs and DSD files.
• Digital audio output stops during playback of the DSD files and linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 352.8/384 kHz using this unit's D/A converter.
• Never insert the short-circuiting pin plug into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) connector. Doing so could result in damage.

Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors

Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit.

NOTE

• The DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) connector is equipped with a short pin-plug. Remove this plug to connect a external device. Store the removed short pin-plug in a safe place so as not to lose it.

Specifications of supported audio formats

See "D/A converter".

Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port

For operating instructions see "Playing a USB memory device".

• 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.

NOTE

• USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
• It is not possible to use this unit by connecting the unit's USB port to a PC via a USB cable.
• Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device. This may cause radio interference with other devices.

Connecting a PC or Mac

By connecting a computer to the USB-DAC port on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB connecting cable, this unit can be used as a D/A converter.

• Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer.
• Download the driver software from the SA-12 SE page of the Marantz website.

NOTE

• Use a cable that is 3 m or less to connect to the computer.

Connecting devices with remote control connectors

When you use this unit connected to a Marantz amplifier, this unit receives operation signals sent from the amplifier and operates accordingly.

Next, configure the "Connection" and "Setting".

Connection

Use the supplied remote connector cable to connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector of this unit to REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector of the amplifier.

Setting

Turn the EXTERNAL/INTERNAL switch on the unit to "EXTERNAL".

• This setting will disable remote sensor reception of this unit.
• To operate the unit, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the amplifier.

• To use this unit by itself without connecting an amplifier, turn the switch to "INTERNAL".

Connecting the timer device

This unit can perform timer play when an amplifier and timer device are connected to this unit.

Connecting the power cord

After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.

Playback

Basic operation

Turning the power on

1. Press on the main unit to turn the power on.

• Press CD on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode.
• You can also press on the main unit to turn on power from standby mode.

When power is switched to standby

1. Press CD.
   The unit switches to standby mode, and the STANDBY indicator lights red.

NOTE

• Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods of time or when going on vacation, either press on the main unit to turn off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Selecting the playback media mode

1. Press DISC/INPUT to select the playback media mode.

• You can also select the playback media mode by pressing DISC/INPUT on the unit.

Having the display and the illumination lamp off

The display circuit operation can be stopped to minimize noise from the display and the display circuit which could interfere with the analog audio output signal.

1. During playback, press DISPLAY
   Each time you press DISPLAY, the display and the illumination lamp (blue) switch on/off at the same time.

• When the display is switched off, the "DISPLAY OFF" indicator lights.
• If you press DISPLAY at any time other than during playback, the display and the illumination lamp (blue) do not light off.

Having the illumination lamp always off

The following procedure makes the illumination lamp always off regardless of the display on/off operation.

1. Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds and longer while display is lighted.
   Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds and longer while the lamp is always off to return to the normal setting.

Stopping digital outputs

Stopping digital audio output reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback.

1. Press DIGITAL OUT.
   The digital audio output is switched on and off each time the button is pressed.
   • When digital output is turned off, the "D OFF" indicator lights up on the display.

Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs

The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be set.

1. Press DISC/INPUT to switch the playback media mode to "Disc".
2. Check that no disc is loaded.
   • If the layer is switched while the disc is being loaded, the playback layer switches for that disc, but the top priority playback layer setting itself does not change.
3. Press SOUND MODE and switch to the layer you want to set.

• When a disc is loaded after the setting has been made, the contents recorded on the set layer are displayed.
• If a disc that does not contain the layer set for top priority playback is loaded, the contents recorded on another layer are displayed automatically.
• This setting is stored in the memory and is not cleared even when the disc holder is opened or closed or the power is turned off. To change the setting, repeat the procedure above.
• The priority playback layer cannot be set when a disc is inserted or "Open" is shown on the display.
• If the area and layer have not been set for a disc, the priority playback order is as follows:
  1. STEREO
  2. MULTI
  3. CD

Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs

Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to insert a disc. The playback media mode automatically switches to "Disc".
   • You can also open/close the disc tray by pressing on the unit.
   • You can also close the display by pressing . This automatically starts playback.
2. When playing back a Super Audio CD, press SOUND MODE to set the playback layer.
3. Press .
   The indicator lights on the display. Playback starts.

NOTE

• Do not place any foreign objects in the disc tray. Doing so could damage the unit.
• Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is turned off. Doing so could damage the unit.

Operation buttons	Function
	Playback
	Pause
	Stop
,	Skip to previous track / Skip to next track
	(Press and hold Fast-reverse / Fast-forward
0 - 9, +10	Select the track
REPEAT	Repeat playback Switching between All-track repeat and Single-track repeat.
RANDOM	Random playback
INFO	Time display switching Switching between elapsed time of the current track, remaining time of the current track and remaining time of all tracks. The time displayed on this unit may differ from this actual time, as it is calculated by truncating to the nearest 1 second.
	Text information recorded on the Super Audio CD appears in the display.

Switching the display

Press INFO.

Displays text and time information stored on media.

• The text information is only displayed for Super Audio CD.
• The player can display the following characters:
  ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
  abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
  0123456789
  ! " # $ % &: ; < >? @ \ [ ] _ ' l { } ~ ^ '( ) * +, -. / =
  (space)

Discs that can be played back

• See "Discs".

Playing a specific track (Direct searching)

1. Use 0 – 9, +10 to select the tracks.
   [Example]
   Track 4:
   Press number 4 to select track 4.
   Track 12:
   Press numbers 1 and 2 consecutively to select track 12.
   • The number you enter is set about 1.5 seconds after you press the number buttons. To enter a two-digit number, be sure to press the two number buttons, one immediately after the other.

Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback)

Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.

1. In the stop mode, press PROGRAM.
   The "PROG" indicator on the display lights.
2. Use 0 – 9, +10 to select the tracks.
   [Example]
   Track 4: Press number 4 to select track 4.
   Track 12: Press numbers 1 and 2 consecutively to select track 12.
   • The number you enter is set about 1.5 seconds after you press the number buttons. To enter a two-digit number, be sure to press the two number buttons, one immediately after the other.
3. Press .
   Playback starts in the programmed order.

• When REPEAT is pressed during program playback, the tracks are played repeatedly in the programmed order.

NOTE

• The program is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the power is turned off.

Checking the order of the programmed tracks

In the stop mode, press .

The tracks are shown in the programmed order in the display each time is pressed.

To clear the last track programmed

In the stop mode, press CLEAR.

The last track programmed is cleared each time the button is pressed.

Clearing the all programmed track

In the stop mode, press PROGRAM.

Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs

• This section explains how to playback music files that are recorded onto a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW.
• There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media^® Audio) format. The music (files) downloaded from such sites can be stored on CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs and played on this unit.
• The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.
  See "Playable files" for details.
  • MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/Apple Lossless/AIFF/DSD

NOTE

• Copyright-protected files cannot be played.
• Note that depending on the software used for burning and other conditions, some files may not play or display correctly.

Playing files

1. Load a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc containing music files into the disc tray.
   • Press OPEN/CLOSE to open/close the disc tray.
2. Use to select the folder to be played, then press ENTER.
3. Use to select the file to be played, then press ENTER.
   Playback starts.

Operation buttons	Function
	Playback
	Pause
	Stop
	Skip to previous track / Skip to next
	(Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast-forward
	Moving up a level in the folder tree
	Select the item
ENTER	Enter the selected item / Playback
MODE/TRIM	Select the playback range
RANDOM	Random playback
REPEAT	Repeat playback Switching between All-track repeat and Single-track repeat.
INFO	Switch the display between the elapsed playback time, text information and the file format.

• To start playing another file during playback of a CD-R/CDRW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW, first press to display the file tree. Next, use to select the file to be played and press ENTER.

Switching the display

During playback, press INFO.

• Switch the display between the elapsed playback time, text information and the file format.
• If a file does not support text information or no track information is recorded, the file name is displayed.
• The player can display the following characters:
  ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
  abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
  0123456789
  ! " # $ % &: ; < >? @ \ [ ] _ ' l { } ~ ^ '( ) * +, -. / =
  (space)
• The file numbers are set automatically when the disc is loaded.

Files that can be played back

• See "Playable files".

Switching the playback range

In the stop mode, press MODE/TRIM.

• The playback range of a track can be set.

• The folder hierarchy is not displayed when "All mode" is set as the playback range.

Playing a USB memory device

• Playing back music stored on a USB memory device.
• Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class standards can be played on this unit.
• This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in "FAT16" or "FAT32" format.
• The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows. For details, see "USB memory device".
  • MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/Apple Lossless/AIFF/DSD

Playing files stored on USB memory devices

1. Connect the USB memory device to the USB port.
2. Press DISC/INPUT to switch the playback media mode to "USB".
   
   • When the menu's "Resume Play" is on, playback starts automatically.
3. Press .
   The file/folder list appears in the display of this unit.
   
   • The file/folder list can also be displayed by pressing to stop the playback.
4. Use to select the folder, then press ENTER.
5. Use to select the file, then press ENTER.
   Playback starts.

Operation buttons	Function
	Playback
	Pause
	Stop
,	Skip to previous track / Skip to next track
	(Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast-forward
	Moving up a level in the folder tree
	Select the item
ENTER	Enter the selected item / Playback
REPEAT	Repeat playback Switching between All-track repeat and Single-track repeat.
RANDOM	Random playback
MODE/TRIM	Switch to Folder playback mode Switching between "Folder" or "All" mode.
INFO	This switches between the elapsed playback time and text information.

• To start playing another file during playback of a USB memory device, first press to display the file tree. Next, use to select the file to be played and press ENTER.

NOTE

• Do not remove the USB memory device from the unit when the USB memory communication indicator is flashing. Doing so may damage the USB memory device, or may corrupt the files recorded on the USB memory device.
• Note that Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device.

Switching the display

During playback, press INFO.

• This switches between the elapsed playback time and text information.
• While a WAV, AIFF or DSD (.dff) file is being played back, the file name, file number and file format are displayed.
• The player can display the following characters:
  ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
  abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
  0123456789
  ! " # $ % &: ; < >? @ \ [ ] _ ' l { } ~ ^ '( ) * +, -. / =
  (space)
• period (".") is displayed instead of any character that cannot be displayed by the player.

Files that can be played back

See "USB memory device".

Switching the playback range

In the stop mode, press MODE/TRIM.

• The playback range of a track can be set.

• The folder hierarchy is not displayed when "All mode" is set as the playback range.

Using as a D/A converter

Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit's D/A converter. (D/A converter function)

Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC)

You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from the D/A converter built in to this unit by inputting music files into this unit from a computer via USB connection.

• Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer.
• Drivers do not need to be installed for macOS.
• Also, you can use whichever commercially available or downloadable player software you like to playback files on your computer.

Computer (system requirements)

OS

• Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
• macOS 10.12, 10.13 or 10.14

USB

• USB 2.0: USB High speed/USB Audio Class Ver. 2.0

NOTE

• This unit was checked the operation using the system requirements by us, but it does not guarantee the operation of all systems.

Windows OS ⇒ Installing the dedicated driver
macOS ⇒ Audio Device Settings

Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only)

Installing the driver software

1. Disconnect the USB cable between your PC and the unit.
   • The driver software cannot be installed correctly if your PC is connected to the unit by a USB cable.
   • If the unit and your computer are connected by a USB cable and the computer is switched on before installation, disconnect the USB and restart the computer.
2. Download the dedicated driver from the "Download" section of the SA-12 SE page of the Marantz website onto your PC.
3. Unzip the downloaded file, and double-click the exe file.
4. Install the driver.
   1. Select the language to use for the installation.
      
   2. Click "OK".
   3. The wizard menu is displayed. Click "Next".
      
   4. Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click "I accept the terms of the License Agreement".
      
   5. Click "Next".
   6. Click "Install" on the installation start dialog.
      
      • The installation starts. Do not perform any operation on the PC until the installation is completed.
   7. Click "Next".
      
   8. When the installation is completed, click "Finish".
      
   9. Click "Yes".
      
5. With the unit power off, connect the unit and PC using a USB cable (sold separately).
   • For the connection procedure, refer to the "Connecting a PC or Mac" section.
6. Press the main unit's .
   • When the unit power is turned on, the PC automatically finds and connects to the unit.
7. Press DISC/INPUT to switch the playback media mode to "USB-DAC".
8. Checking the installed driver.
   1. Click the "Start" button and click "Control Panel" on the PC.
      • The control panel setting list is displayed.
   2. Click "Sound".
      • The sound menu window is displayed.
   3. Check that there is a checkmark next to "Default Device" under in "SA-KI RUBY/SA-12" of the "Playback" tab.
      • When there is a checkmark for a different device, click "SA-KI RUBY/SA-12" and "Set Default".
9. Checking audio output.
   Outputs a TEST signal from the PC and checks the audio output from the USB-DAC function.
   1. Select "SA-KI RUBY/SA-12" and click "Properties".
      
      • The Properties window is displayed.
   2. Click the "Advanced" tab.
      
   3. Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied to the D/A converter.
      • It is recommended that "2 channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)" is selected (Windows 7).
      • It is recommended that "2 channel, 32 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)" is selected (Windows 8/ Windows 8.1/Windows 10).
   4. Click "Apply".
   5. Click "Test".
      • Check that audio from this unit is output from the PC.

NOTE

• The dedicated driver must be installed in the PC before this unit is connected to a PC. Operation will not occur correctly if connected to the PC before the dedicated driver has been installed.
• Player software supporting the Audio Stream Input Output (ASIO) driver is required to play files with a sampling frequency of 352.8 kHz/384 kHz without downsampling. Check your player software before playing files with the ASIO driver.
• Operation may fail in some PC hardware and software configurations.
• Please see the FAQ at www.marantz.com if you experience any issues getting audio to play from your computer through this unit. You may also want to check the support pages for your audio player application.

Audio device settings (macOS only)

1. With the unit power off, connect the unit and Mac using a USB cable (sold separately).
   • For the connection procedure, refer to the "Connecting a PC or Mac" section.
2. Press the main unit's .
3. Press DISC/INPUT to switch the playback media mode to "USB-DAC".
4. Move the cursor to "Go" on the computer screen, and then click "Utilities".
   • The utility list is displayed.
5. Double-click "Audio MIDI Setup".
   • The "Audio Devices" window is displayed.
6. Check that "Use this device for sound output" is checked in "SA-KI RUBY/SA-12".
   
   • If a different device is checked, select and "Secondary click" on "SA-KI RUBY/SA-12", and then select "Use this device for sound output".
7. Select the "SA-KI RUBY/SA-12" format.
   
   • It is normally recommended to set the format to "384000.0 Hz" and "2ch-32 bit Integer".
8. Quit Audio MIDI Setup.

Playback

Install the desired player software on your computer beforehand.

Use the rear panel USB-DAC port to connect this unit to a computer.

1. Press DISC/INPUT to switch the playback media mode to "USB-DAC".
   Start playback on the computer's player software.
   The digital audio signal that is being input is shown as follows in the display.
   • When a linear PCM signal is input
     [Example] PCM176.4k/24
     
     • Files are displayed in order of sampling frequency and bit length.
     • The displayed bit length is the bit count at the time the audio signal is input from the computer to the D/A converter of this unit.
   • When a DSD signal is input
     [Example] DSD 11.2M
     
     • Only the sampling frequency is displayed when a DSD signal is input.
       
   • If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, "Unlock" will be displayed.
   • "Unsupported" is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input.

Audio signals that can be played back

See "D/A converter".

NOTE

• Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you cannot perform operations with buttons on this unit or the remote control.
• When this unit is functioning as a D/A converter, sound is not output from the computer's speakers.
• If the computer is disconnected from this unit while the computer music playback software is running, the playback software may freeze. Always exit the playback software before disconnecting the computer.
• When an error occurs on the computer, disconnect the USB cable and restart the computer.
• The sampling frequency/bit length of the music playback software and sampling frequency/bit length displayed on this unit may differ.
• Use a cable that is 3 m or less to connect to the computer.

Connect and playback from a digital device (Coaxial/Optical)

1. Press DISC/INPUT to switch the playback media mode to "Coaxial" or "Optical".
   The digital audio signal that is being input is shown as follows in the display.
   • When a linear PCM signal is input
     [Example] PCM176.4k/24
     
     • Files are displayed in order of sampling frequency and bit length.
     • The displayed bit length is the bit count at the time the audio signal is input from the external device to the D/A converter of this unit.
       
   • If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, "Unlock" will be displayed.
   • "Unsupported" is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input.

Specifications of supported audio formats

See "D/A converter".

NOTE

• Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.

Specifying the desired sound quality

Switching the filter characteristics

This unit is equipped with a sound quality adjusting function which allows users to enjoy the desired playback sound quality. The unit supports PCM signal.

The 2 filter characteristics types are explained below.

1. Press FILTER
   The setting cycles through the 2 modes (Filter 1 / Filter 2) as shown below each time the button is pressed.

NOTE

• The filter characteristics have a last memory function. These settings remain in memory even if a disc change occurs, or if the power is turned off.
• The filter function does not work during playback of Super Audio CDs orDSD audio sources.

Settings

Menu map

By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences.

Menu operation

1. Press SETUP.
   The menu is displayed on the display.
2. Use to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER.
3. Use to change to desired setting.
4. Press ENTER to enter the setting.
   • To return to the previous item, press .
   • Exiting the Menu, press SETUP while the menu is displayed. The display returns to the normal display.

Phones

The headphones circuit operation can be stopped to minimize noise from the headphones circuit which could interfere with the analog audio output signal.

• When not using headphones, you can enjoy higher quality sound with Off mode.

HP AMP Gain

Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Set this according to the impedance of the connected headphones. It is recommended that this is set on the "Low" side if the headphones have low impedance and on the "High" side if they have high impedance.

NOTE

• The headphone volume varies depending on the "HP AMP Gain" setting. Decrease the volume or mute the audio first if changing this setting while listening to audio.

Resume Play

When the playback media mode is switched, the USB memory device is disconnected and then connected, or the power is turned off and then back on during USB memory device playback, the unit memorizes the point where playback stopped (resume information) so that playback can resume from the beginning of that track.

NOTE

• Resume playback works even if the USB memory device is disconnected and then reconnected. However, if a different USB memory device is connected, the resume information for the previous USB memory device is deleted.
• The resume information may be deleted when the USB memory device is removed and files are added or deleted.
• Press while playback is stopped to delete the resume information. "Resume Off" is displayed.
• Resume information is not recorded when the power is turned off by pressing during USB memory device playback.

AutoStandby

Sets whether to automatically switch the unit to the standby mode when the unit remains in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

Timer Play

This unit can perform timer play by cooperating with your timer device.
("Connecting the timer device")

Using the timer play function

1. Turn on the power of the connected components.
2. Load a disc or connect a USB memory device.
3. Switch the media mode of this unit to the media to be played using the timer.
4. Switch the amplifier's function to input from the connected unit.
5. Set the audio timer for the desired times.
6. Turn the timer on.
   The power of the components connected to the timer turns off.
   When the set time is reached, the power of the different components automatically turns on and playback starts from the first track.

NOTE

• For connection to audio timer and it's operation, please refer to the instruction manual of your audio timer.
• The timer play does not support the random playback, repeat playback or program playback.

Tips

I want to switch the filter to change the desired sound quality

• Switch the filter characteristics.

I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality

• Turn the display off to reduce the effects of the display and display circuit on the analog audio output signal.
• Turn the digital output off to reduce the effects of the digital audio output circuit on the analog audio output signal.
• The headphones circuit operation can be stopped to minimize noise from the headphones circuit which could interfere with the analog audio output signal. Set "Off" to the "Phones".

I want to turn the illumination lamp off

• Change the settings so that the illumination lamp is always off.

I want to display Super Audio CD text

• This unit supports Super Audio CD text. Press the INFO button to switch the display information.

I want to play the multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is played

• This unit can play multi-channel audio by downmixing to two channels. Press the SOUND MODE button and set "MULTI".

I want to play all tracks on a DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW at random

• Random playback can be set by pressing the MODE/TRIM button and setting "All Mode" as the playback mode before playback.

I want to playback just the specified folder

• The MODE/TRIM button to set the playback range to "Folder mode".

I want to stop the USB memory device from automatically starting playback

• Set "Off" to the "Resume Play".

I want to use this unit's remote control to operate a Marantz amplifier

• Press the REMOTE MODE AMP button to switch the remote control to the amplifier operating mode.
• Also, refer to the instruction manual of the amplifier.

Troubleshooting

If a problem should arise, first check the following.

1. Are the connections correct?
2. Is the unit being operated as described in the owner's manual?
3. Are the other devices operating properly?

If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below.

Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

Power does not turn on / Power is turned off

Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit

Display on this unit shows nothing

No sound comes out

Sound is interrupted or noise occurs

Desired sound does not come out

Cannot playback Discs

PC or Mac files cannot be played back

Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical)

The bit length displayed for files played back from a computer or external device is different from the bit length displayed on this unit

USB memory devices cannot be played back

Text informations on the USB memory device are not displayed properly

Playable media

Discs

Playable media
Super Audio CD
CD
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-R/ -RW/ +R/ +RW

NOTE

• Some discs and some recording formats cannot be played.
• Non-finalized discs cannot be played.

Super Audio CD

There are three types of Super Audio CDs:

1. Single layer disc
   Single layer Super Audio CD with just an HD layer.
2. Dual layer disc
   Super Audio CD with two HD layers. Enables long playback at a high audio quality.
3. Hybrid disc
   Two-layer Super Audio CD with an HD layer and a CD layer.
   The signals on the CD layer can be played on a regular CD player.

The HD layer is a layer of high density signals for Super Audio CDs.

The CD layer is the layer of signals that can be read on a regular CD player.

• When you press SOUND MODE button and select "MULTI", down-mixed audio is output to the L and R channels.

Maximum number of playable files and folders

Maximum number of folders: 1,000

Maximum number of files in 1 folder: 2,000

NOTE

• Be sure to give files the extension. Files with any other extensions or files with no extensions cannot be played.
• Recordings you have made should only be used for your personal enjoyment, and as per copyright laws may not be used in other ways without permission of the copyright holder.

• Only music files that are not copyright-protected can be played on this unit.
  • Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. Also, files encoded in WMA format when ripped from a CD, etc. on a computer may be copyright protected, depending on the computer's settings.
• The maximum number of files and folders that can be played differs depending on conditions such as the length of the file name or folder name or the number of levels in the folder hierarchy.

Compatible formats

*1 The Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) decoder is distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0).

*2 This item can only be used to play files with a sampling frequency of 44.1/48 kHz.

USB memory device

USB-compatible file systems

FAT16 or FAT32

• If the USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions, only the top drive can be selected.

Maximum number of playable files and folders

Maximum number of folders: 1,000

Maximum number of files in 1 folder: 2,000

Tag data

ID3-TAG (Ver.1.x and 2.x)

WMA-TAG

(The title, artist, and album tag data are supported)

Compatible formats

* The Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) decoder is distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0).

NOTE

• Be sure to give files the extension. Files with any other extensions or files with no extensions cannot be played.
• Recordings you have made should only be used for your personal enjoyment, and as per copyright laws may not be used in other ways without permission of the copyright holder.
• It is not compatible with an MP3 player, digital camera, a USB device for a mobile phone, etc.
• The unit does not support a card reader, USB extension cable, or USB hub.

• Only music files that are not copyright-protected can be played on this unit.
• Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. Also, files encoded in WMA format when ripped from a CD, etc. on a computer may be copyright protected, depending on the computer's settings.
• The maximum number of files and folders that can be played differs depending on conditions such as the length of the file name or folder name or the number of levels in the folder hierarchy.

Playback order of music files

When there are multiple folders containing music files, the playback order of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the media. The files in each folder are played back in the order in which the files were recorded on the media, from the oldest date and time.

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW, CD-R/-RW and USB memory device

For playback of files on DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW, CD-R/-RW or USB memory device, files in all folders on the first layer are played first, next on the second layer, then next on the third layer, and so on in this order.

• The playback order displayed on a PC may differ from the actual playback order.
• The playback order with a DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW and CDR/-RW may differ, depending on the writing software.

NOTE

• The playback order may differ from the order in which the folders or files were recorded if you delete or add a folder or file on USB. This occurs because of data recording specifications and is not a malfunction.

About discs and files

Music files recorded on CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW and USB memory device are divided into large segments (folders) and small segments (files).

Files are stored in folders, and folders can be placed for storage in a hierarchy. The unit can recognize up to 8 levels of folders.

• When writing music files on a DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW disc, set the writing software's format to "ISO9660". The files may not play properly if they are recorded in other formats. For details, refer to the instructions of your writing software.

Cautions on using media

Loading discs

• Set the disc in the tray label side up.
• Make sure the disc tray is fully open when inserting the disc.
• Place the discs flatly, 12 cm discs in the outer tray guide (Figure 1), 8 cm discs in the inner tray guide (Figure 2).
  
• Place 8 cm discs in the inner tray guide without using an adapter.

• "Unsupported" is displayed if a disc that cannot be played is loaded.
• "No Disc" is displayed if the disc is loaded upside-down or if no disc is loaded.

NOTE

• Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the unit or scratch the discs.
• Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired with adhesive, etc.
• Do not use discs on which the sticky part of cellophane tape or labels is exposed or on which there are traces of where labels have been removed. Such discs can get caught inside the player and damage it.
• Do not use discs in special shapes, as they may damage the unit.
  
• Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is off. Doing so could damage the unit.
• If the unit is left in a room full of smoke from cigarettes, etc., for long periods of time, the surface of the optical pickup may get dirty, preventing it from receiving signals properly.

How to handle media

• Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs.
• Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases.
• Do not bend or heat discs.
• Do not enlarge the hole in the center.
• Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens, pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs.
• Condensation may form on discs if they are moved suddenly from a cold place (outdoors for example) to a warm place, but do not try to dry discs with a hairdryer, etc.
• Do not eject a USB memory device or turn off the unit while a USB memory device is being played. This may result in malfunction or loss of the USB memory device's data.
• Do not attempt to open or modify a USB memory device.
• USB memory device and files can be damaged by static electricity. Do not touch the metal contacts of a USB memory device with your fingers.
• Do not use warped USB memory device.
• After use, be sure to remove any disc or USB memory device, and store it in its proper case, to avoid dust, scratches and deformation.
• Do not store discs in the following places:
  1. Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time
  2. Dusty or humid places
  3. Places exposed to heat from heaters, etc.

Cleaning discs

• If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the disc.
• Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to clean discs.

NOTE

• Do not use record spray, antistatic agents, benzene, thinner or other solvents.

D/A converter

Specifications of supported audio formats

USB-DAC

NOTE

• Digital audio output stops during playback of the DSD files and linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 352.8/384 kHz using this unit's D/A converter.

Coaxial/Optical

Explanation of terms

AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format)

This is an uncompressed and lossless format for digital audio. Use AIFF files to burn high-quality audio CDs from imported songs. AIFF files use approximately 10 MB of disk space per minute.

Apple Lossless Audio Codec

This is a codec for lossless audio compression method developed by Apple Inc. This codec can be played back on iTunes, iPod or iPhone. Data compressed to approximately 60 – 70% can be decompressed to exactly the same original data.

DSD (Direct-Stream Digital)

One of the audio data recording methods, it is the signal aspect used to store audio signals on a super audio CD, and is Δ-Σ modulated digital audio.

FLAC

FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a lossless free audio file format. Lossless means that the audio is compressed without any loss in quality.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3)

This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, using the "MPEG-1" video compression standard. It compresses the data volume to about one eleventh its original size while maintaining sound quality equivalent to a music CD.

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

This is audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation.

WMA data can be encoded using Windows Media^® Player.

To encode WMA files, only use applications authorized by Microsoft Corporation. If you use an unauthorized application, the file may not work properly.

Sampling frequency

Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in digitized format (producing a digital signal).

The number of readings taken in one second is called the "sampling frequency". The larger the value, the closer the reproduced sound is to the original.

Dynamic range

The difference between the maximum undistorted sound level and the minimum discernible level above the noise emitted by the device.

Bit rate

This is the amount of audio data recorded on a disc that is read in one second.

Finalizing

This process enables DVD/CD recorded with a recorder to be played by other players.

Linear PCM

This is an uncompressed PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal. Unlike lossy compression audio sources such as MP3, no audio quality or dynamic range deteriorates.

Specifications

Audio performance

General

For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Dimensions (Unit: mm)

Weight: 16.4 kg