Marantz HD-CD1 - CD Player Manual

Accessories

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.
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

Quick Start Guide	CD-ROM (Owner's Manual)	Safety Instructions	Power cord
Remote control unit (RC003HD)	R03/AAA batteries	Coaxial digital cable (black)	Remote connector cable (orange)

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

• Using Marantz original HDAM^® SA2 circuit
  The unit uses an HDAM^® SA2 circuit, whose quality has been proved in Super Audio CD players and high-end amplifiers, as a high-speed buffer amplifier.
  You can enjoy the high speed and high-quality sound like that produced by high-end equipment.
• Incorporates a Cirrus Logic advanced D/A converter, CS4398
  A D/A converter is an essential element for the audio quality of a CD player. The CS4398 Cirrus Logic D/A Converter, which has a reputation for high precision and has been adopted for other Marantz Super Audio CD players, is adopted for this unit.
• High grade headphone circuit
  The high-grade headphone circuit incorporates a high-speed buffer amplifier to enable headphone listening of high quality sound reproduction, late at night or in other such situations.

High performance

• Supports MP3, WMA and AAC file playback
  MP3, WMA and AAC files that have been recorded onto CD-R or CDRW discs can be played back on this CD player.
• Gain selector function
  This unit has a gain control function with three levels that can be switched according to the characteristics of the connected headphones.
• Quick replay function (Audio CDs only)
  Simply press the Q.REPLAY P button on the remote control during playback, and the track rewinds the set amount of time (setting range: 5-60 seconds), and resumes playing from the rewind point.
• Supports CD-TEXT display
  CD-Text is an extension to the existing audio CD standard that enables text information, such as the name of the artist, album title and song titles to be stored on an audio CD. CDs with the following logos support this function.
  
• Large 16-character / 2-line display
  Text information appears on the large display during MP3 playback.

Part names and functions

Front panel

1. Power operation button
   This turns the power on/off (standby).
2. STANDBY indicator
   This is lit as follows according to the power status:
   • Power on: Off
   • Standby: Red

3. Disc tray open/close button
   Opens and closes the disc tray.
4. Fast-reverse/Reverse-skip button
   Returns to the start of the currently playing track. Press and hold to fast reverse the track.

Display

1. Information display
   Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of the disc.
2. Playback mode indicators
   : Lights up during playback.
   : Lights up during pause.
3. TOTAL indicator
   Lights when the total number of tracks and total time of the CD are displayed.
4. RANDOM indicator
   Lights during random playback.
5. Repeat mode indicators
   Lights to match the repeat mode settings.
6. Remote control signal reception indicator
   Lights when a signal is received from the remote control.

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 (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
   Used to connect an Amplifier or D/A converter that has a digital input connectors.
3. REMOTE CONTROL jacks
   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. 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.

• REMOTE MODE CD button lights for approximately two seconds.

1. Power operation button (CD POWER )
   This turns the power on/off (standby).
2. Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE CD)
   This switches the remote control operating mode to CD.
3. System buttons
   These perform playback related operations.
   • 0 Skip buttons (/ )
   • 0 Play/pause button ( / )
   • 0 Stop button ()
4. RANDOM button ()
   Switches the random playback.

5. Playback mode switching button (MODE)
   This switches the playback mode.
6. Information button (INFO)
   This switches the track information shown in the display during playback.
7. Cursor buttons ()
   These select items.
8. BACK button
   This returns to the previous item.
9. Number buttons (0 – 9, +10)
   These enter letters or numbers into the unit.
10. Program button (PROGRAM)
    This sets program playback.
11. TIME button
    This switches the playback time display.

12. REPEAT button ()
    Switches the repeat playback.
13. DIMMER button
    This switches the brightness of the display.
14. ENTER button
    This determines the selection.
15. SETUP button
    This displays the setting menu on the display.
16. CLEAR button
    This clears the program registration.
17. REPEAT A-B button
    This sets A-B repeat playback.
18. Q.REPLAY button
    Rewinding tracks slightly to listen again.

• The amp can be operated with the amp operation buttons even when the remote control mode is CD.

Amplifier operations
A Marantz amplifier can be operated.

1. Input source select buttons
2. MUTE button ()
3. AMP POWER button ()
4. Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE AMP)
5. VOLUME buttons ()

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 (Sold separately)
	Remote connector cable (supplied)
	Optical cable (Sold separately)
	Coaxial digital cable (supplied)

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 terminal to this unit.

Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier

Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier.

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.
("Timer Play")

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 CD POWER to turn on power to the unit.
   The power indicator turns off.

• You can also press X on the main unit to turn the power on.

When power is switched to standby

1. Press CD POWER .
   The unit switches to standby mode, and the Power 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, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Switching the display's brightness

The brightness of the display can be adjusted to one of four levels.

1. Press DIMMER.

Playing a specific track (Direct searching)

1. Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks.
   Example
   Track 4:
   Press number 4 to select track 4.
   Track 12:
   Press numbers +10 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.

A-B repeat playback

You can specify the section within a track that you want to hear, and play it back repeatedly.

1. During playback, press REPEAT A-B at the point where you want to start playing repeatedly.
   "Repeat A-" is displayed on the display.
2. Press REPEAT A-B at the point where you want to stop playing repeatedly.
   "Repeat A-B" is displayed on the display, and the specified section (point A to point B) is played back repeatedly.

To cancel A-B repeat playback
Press REPEAT A-B.

• A-B repeat playback cannot be used during random playback.

Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback)

Up to 25 tracks can be programmed.

1. In the stop mode, press PROGRAM.
   "Program" is displayed on the display.
2. Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks.
   Example
   Track 4: Press number 4 to select track 4.
   Track 12: Press numbers +10 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 RANDOM is pressed during program playback, the programmed tracks are played in random 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.

Skipping tracks you don't want to hear (Delete program playback)

A maximum of 25 tracks can be programmed for delete program playback.

1. During stop mode, press PROGRAM, and then press CLEAR.
   "Delete Program" is displayed on the display.
2. Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks you want to skip.
   Example
   If you want to skip the 3rd and 12th tracks press 3, +10 and 2 one after the other.
3. Press .
   Playback starts, and the selected tracks are skipped.

Checking details of the delete program
In the stop mode, press .
The skipped tracks are shown in order in the display each time is pressed.

To clear the last delete program track
In the stop mode, press CLEAR.
The last track set in the delete program is cleared in order each time CLEAR is pressed.

Clearing the all delete program tracks
In the stop mode, press PROGRAM.

Rewinding tracks slightly to listen again (Quick replay)

Simply press Q.REPLAY during playback to rewind the track the amount of time set in the menu and playback again. (Default setting: 10 sec) For details on the settings, see "Quick Replay".

NOTE

• The qick replay function is enabled only during CD playback.
• Quick replay cannot by used between different tracks. Also, if the overall time of the track being played back is shorter than the quick play setting time, or if the playback time is shorter than the quick play setting time, when Q.REPLAY is pressed the track is played back from the start.

Switching the display (CD-TEXT)

• You can view text information stored on a disc as CD-TEXT on this unit. Mainly, information on the current track being played is displayed.
• A maximum of 32 characters can be displayed.

1. During playback, press INFO.
   Switching between the title name, artist name and album name.

• You can set which information is displayed first when INFO is pressed.
• The player can display the following characters:
  
• A period (".") is displayed instead of any character that cannot be displayed by the player.

NOTE

• As the stored information differs depending on the disc, all of the information may not be displayed.

Playing DATA CDs (MP3, WMA and AAC files)

• This section explains how to playback MP3, WMA and AAC files that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. For details on how to playback files recorded onto media other than CD-R or CD-RW, see the following sections.
• There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music A (Windows Media ® Audio) format. The music (files) such sites can be stored on CD-R or CD-RW discs an it.

"Windows Media" and "Windows" are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Playing files

1. Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music files in the MP3, WMA or AAC formats into the disc tray.
   • Press on the unit to open/close the disc tray.
2. Press MODE to select "Folder" or "All".
   About the display
   • When "Folder" is selected "FLD" indicator lights.
     All the files in the selected folder are played.
   • When "All" is selected "FLD" indicator turns off.
     After the selected folder and files are played, all the files in all the folders are played.
3. Use to select the folder to be played.
4. Use to select the file to be played.
5. Press .
   Playback starts.

Operation buttons	Function
	Playback / Pause
	Stop
	Skip to previous track / Skip to next track
	(Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast-forward
	Folder select
	File select
BACK	This returns to the previous item
0 – 9, +10	Select the track
MODE	Select the playback range
RANDOM	Random playback
REPEAT	Repeat playback Switching between All-track repeat and Singletrack repeat.
REPEAT A-B	A-B repeat playback
TIME	Time display switching Display switches between the track elapsed time and total remaining time.

• The folder and file numbers are set automatically when the disc is loaded.

NOTE

• Programmed playback is not possible with MP3/WMA/AAC discs.
• Copyright-protected files cannot be played.
  (The "Not Support" is displayed.)
  Note that depending on the software used for burning and other conditions, some files may not play or display correctly.

Playable files (Extension)
To switch the folder or file during playback

• Folder
  Use to select the folder, then press ENTER.
• Files
  Use to select the file, then press ENTER.
  Also use to select the file, or use 0 – 9, +10 to select the file number.
• The file numbers are set automatically when the disc is loaded.

Switching the display
During playback, press INFO.

• Switching between the file name, title name, artist name and album name.
• The player can display the following characters:
  
• A period (".") is displayed instead of any character that cannot be displayed by the player.

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 while playback is stopped.
   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 or ENTER to enter the setting.
   • To return to the previous item, press o or BACK.
   • Exiting the Menu, press SETUP while the menu is displayed. The display returns to the normal display.

H/P 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 "H/P AMP GAIN" setting. Decrease the volume or mute the audio first if changing this setting while listening to audio.

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. Insert a disc.
3. Switch the amplifier's function to input from the connected unit.
4. Set the audio timer for the desired times.
5. 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

• The timer play does not support the random play or program play.

Quick Replay

You can set how many seconds a track is rewound when Q.REPLAY is pressed.
5 – 60 seconds
(Default: 10 seconds)

Auto Standby

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

Tips

I want to display CD-TEXT

• This unit is compatible with CD-TEXT. Press the INFO button to switch the displayed information.

I want to skip tracks on a CD

• Select the tracks that you want to skip in delete program playback mode.

I want to repeatedly listen to a specific section

• Set A-B repeat playback.

I want to playback just the specified folder

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

Troubleshooting

If a problem should arise, first check the following.

1. Are the connections correct?
2. Is the set 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

Desired sound does not come out

Cannot playback Discs

Playable media

Discs

Playable media
CD
CD-R
CD-RW

NOTE

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

Files

CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be played.

Writing software format
ISO9660 level 1, 2
Expansion format (Juliet. Romeo)

• When written in other formats, it may not be possible to play the disc properly.

Maximum number of playable files and folders
Number of folders: 255
Number of files: 255

Tag data
ID3-TAG (Ver.1.x and 2.x)
WMA-TAG
AAC-TAG
(The title, artist, and album tag data are supported)

Compatible formats

*Only file cted by copyright can be played on this unit. Content pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. Also, files enc at when ripped from a CD, etc., on a computer may be copyright protected, depending on the computer's settings.

• When audio from files in the disc is output from the digital audio output connector, the sampling frequency is converted to 44.1 kHz for output.

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.

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.

CD-R/CD-RW
For playback of files on CD-R or CD-RW, 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 CD-R/CD-RW may differ, depending on the writing software.

About discs and files

Music files recorded on CD-R/-RW 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 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

Inserting a disc

• 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 player.
  
• Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is off. Doing so could damage the set.
• 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 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.
  Gently wipe the disc from the inside towards the outside.
  
  Do not wipe with a circular motion.
  

NOTE

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

Explanation of terms

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 CDs recorded with a CD recorder or drive 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

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

Dimensions (Unit: mm)

Weight: 5.7 kg