Sony SCD-XE800 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-193-086-11(1)
Super Audio CD
Player
Operating Instructions
SCD-XE800
©2010 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-193-086-11(1) Super Audio CD Player Operating Instructions SCD-XE800 ©2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the countries applying EU directives. ventilation opening of the apparatus with The manufacturer of this product is Sony newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on 0075 Japan.
  • Page 3 prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features of the player ..................5 Compatible Disc Types ................. 5 About the Super Audio CD ................6 Getting Started Descriptions of Parts and Controls..............7 Connecting ....................9 Playing Discs Playing a Disc....................12 Using the Display ..................13 Locating a Track Directly ................
  • Page 5: Features Of The Player

    If you try to play CD-ROMs/DVDs, the error Features of the player message “ ” or “No Disc” will appear. Cannot Play For DTS-CDs/DualDiscs, refer to their respective notes below. This player is designed to play back 2-channel Super Audio CDs, as well as conventional CDs, Music discs encoded with copyright and provides the following features: protection technologies...
  • Page 6: About The Super Audio Cd

    Channel areas of Super Audio About the Super Audio CD Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio A Super Audio CD has 2 types of channel areas. disc standard where music is recorded in the 2-channel area DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM An area in which 2-channel stereo tracks are format).
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Descriptions of Parts and Controls Further details are provided on the pages indicated in parentheses. Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. Front Panel / Rear Panel Front Rear...
  • Page 8: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    N DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL jack (10) E N button (12) Connects a component with the optical digital X button (12) x button (12) input jack, such an MD deck, etc. When playing the Super Audio CD (2-channel Plays back discs, pauses playback, and stops area) and DSD Disc, no sound is output from the playback.
  • Page 9: Connecting

    Connecting Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace both batteries with new ones. Connecting a component with Notes analog input jacks • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or a humid place.
  • Page 10 Connecting a digital Connecting a digital component with the coaxial component with the optical digital input jack digital input jack Use a coaxial digital cable for this connection. Use an optical digital cable for this connection. Be sure to turn off the power of all components When connecting the optical digital cable to the before making connections, and connect plugs DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL jack, push the...
  • Page 11 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC outlet (mains). When you connect the AC power cord (mains lead), you may hear relay action noise from inside of the player for a short time, even if the player is not turned on.
  • Page 12: Playing Discs

    Press N. Playback starts from the first track. If you Playing Discs want to start playing from a specific track, turn . AMS > to select the track Playing a Disc number before pressing N. Adjust the volume on the amplifier. The basic operations are explained below.
  • Page 13: Using The Display

    Displaying the information Using the Display TEXT discs contain information, such as the The display shows information about the disc or disc name or artist name, as well as the audio track being played. This section describes the signals. This player can display the disc name, current disc information and information that artist name, and current track name as TEXT appears for each status of the player.
  • Page 14: Locating A Track Directly

    While playing a disc If you operate buttons to select a track, etc., after you Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. turn off the display, the display turns on for about 2 Playing time of the current track seconds, and then turns off again. Locating a Track Directly Remaining time of the current track —...
  • Page 15: Locating A Particular Point In A Track

    Locating a Particular Playing Tracks Point in a Track Repeatedly — Search — Repeat Play You can locate a particular point in a track You can play an entire disc or a specific track during playback. repeatedly. This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random order (page 16).
  • Page 16: Playing Tracks In Random Order

    Playing Tracks in Random Selecting the Playback Order Layer — Shuffle Play When playing a hybrid disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer (page 6), the player When Shuffle Play is selected, the player will plays the Super Audio CD layer (only the play all the tracks on the disc in random order.
  • Page 17: Playing A Dsd Disc

    Playing a DSD Disc This player can play discs that you recorded in DSF file format using a computer, etc. Requirements for playable DSF files DSF files must satisfy following conditions to be played on this player correctly. • Disc: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW that are compatible with DVD- ROM specifications •...
  • Page 18: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom. • Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Should any problem persist, consult After you have attempted the your nearest Sony dealer. prescribed corrective actions The disc does not play. If the player still does not operate properly, or if •...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    General Specifications Laser Diode Properties Emission duration: Continuous When a Super Audio CD is played Laser Output*: Less than Playing frequency range 2 Hz to 100 kHz 44.6 µW Frequency response 2 Hz to 40 kHz (–3 dB) * This output is the value Dynamic range 100 dB or more measurement at a...
  • Page 21: Index

    Index Pause 12 Playback Discs with DSD files recorded 17 AC power cord (mains lead) 11 Locating a particular point 15 AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 12 Locating a track 14 ANALOG OUT jack 9 Playing a disc 12 Repeat Play 15 Shuffle Play 16 Switching the playback layer (Super Batteries 8...
  • Page 24 Printed in Malaysia...

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