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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Super Audio CD Player SA8005 You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Owner’s Manual Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Contents Connecting the timer device Accessories ······················································ 25 ························································································ 4 Connecting the power cord ························································ 26 Inserting the batteries ······································································ 5 Playback Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 5 Features ······························································································ 6 Basic operation High quality sound ············································································...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Appendix Menu map Playable media ························································································ 52 ················································································· 64 Menu operation ·············································································· 53 Discs ······························································································ 64 Timer Play DATA CD ························································································ 65 ························································································ 54 USB memory device ······································································ 65 Disp Info ··························································································· 54 Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files ································...
Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality sound High performance • Toroidal transformer • Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support DSD file playback This unit features a toroidal transformer that produces less vibration and This unit is equipped with a USB-DAC function that supports DSD magnetic leakage flux compared to conventional power transformers.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • Supports MP3 and WMA file playback (vpage 34) MP3 and WMA files that have been recorded onto CD-R or CD-RW discs can be played back on this CD player. • 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...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel Q7 Q6 Q5 Q2 Q1 Q0 Power operation button (X) USB port Used to turn the power on/off (standby) (vpage 28). Used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices) and the USB cable supplied with iPod (vpage 22).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pause button (3) Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q 0 Pauses playback (vpage 32, 35, 39, 42). Stop button (2) Stop playback (vpage 32, 35, 39, 42). Play button (1) Starts playback (vpage 32, 35, 39, 42). Display This displays various pieces of information (vpage 10). Disc tray Multi layer indicator (MULTI) Used to insert a disc (vpage 69).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Playback mode indicators USB indicator 1 : Lights up during playback. This indicator lights up during operation in the USB mode. 3 : Lights up during pause. Disc indicator Information display This indicator displays the disc type which is currently in the disc tray. This area displays the time display and text information of the disc to “M FILE”...
DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT connectors Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output connectors Used to connect to a Marantz amplifier that is compatible with the and PC (vpage 20, 21). remote control function (vpage 24). DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit CD player operations 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. POWER button (X) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby) (vpage 28, 55).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TIME button This switches the playback time display (vpage 32, 35, 39, 42). Cursor buttons (uio p) These select items (vpage 53). Program button (PROG) This sets program playback (vpage 33). Number buttons (0 – 9, +10) These enter numbers into the unit (vpage 32, 33). DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness of this unit (vpage 29).
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix MODE button This switches the playback mode (vpage 34, 37, 42). ENTER button This determines the selection (vpage 36, 37, 42, 53). SETUP button This displays the setting menu on the display (vpage 53). CLEAR button This clears the program registration (vpage 33). REPEAT button ( Switches the repeat playback (vpage 32, 35, 39, 42).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Amplifier operations The included remote control unit can be used to operate Marantz amplifiers. Input source select buttons SOURCE DIRCET button MUTE button ( AMP POWER button (X) VOLUME buttons (df) Front panel Display...
• The amplifier can be operated with the amplifier operation buttons even when the remote control mode is NET. • The included remote control unit can be used to operate Marantz network audio players. • When using it, also refer to the operating instructions of the other devices.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections 2 Cables used for connections Connecting an amplifier (vpage 18) Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting a device equipped with digital audio input Audio cable (supplied) connectors (vpage 19) Connecting a device equipped with digital audio output Remote connector cable (supplied)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an amplifier Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier. Amplifier AUDIO Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a device equipped with digital audio input connectors Use this connection to output digital audio signals from this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of a connected device. AV receiver / D/A converter OPTICAL...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a device equipped 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 (vpage 44 “Using as a D/A converter”).
(DSD signal or 192 kHz/24 bit PCM signal) audio available on the internet “Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only)” (vpage 45). • Download the driver software from the SA8005 page of the Marantz website. NOTE • Use a cable that is 3 m or less to connect to the computer.
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 •...
Tips Appendix Remote control connection When you use this unit connected to a Marantz amplifier, this unit receives operation signals sent from the amplifier and operates accordingly. Connection This unit Use the supplied remote connector cable to connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector of this unit to REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector of the amplifier.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the timer device By connecting this unit to an amplifier and timer device, you can use timer playback (vpage 54 “Timer Play”). This unit Amplifier To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Timer device Front panel Display...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet Power cord (supplied) (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 28) Playing DATA CDs (vpage 34) Playing an iPod (vpage 37) Select the playback media mode (vpage 29) Switching the display’s brightness (vpage 29) Playing a USB memory device (vpage 41) Stopping digital outputs (vpage 29) Using as a D/A converter (vpage 44) Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. The power indicator turns off. SOUND • You can also press on the main unit to turn the power on. MODE 2 Switching the power to standby INPUT...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Select the playback media mode Stopping digital outputs Stopping digital audio output reduces a source of noise that affects sound Press INPUT to select the playback media mode. quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. Disc : Select to playback a disc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs • When a disc is loaded after the setting has been made, the contents recorded on the set layer are displayed. The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be set. •...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs Playing CDs and Super Audio CDs Insert a disc (vpage 69). • Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray. When playing back a Super Audio CD, press SOUND MODE to set the playback layer (vpage 30).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Discs that can be played back Operation buttons Function See “Discs” (vpage 64). Playback Pause 2 Playing a specific track (Direct search) Stop Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks. Skip to previous track / Skip to next track (Press and hold) GExampleH Fast-reverse / Fast-forward...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Checking the order of the programmed tracks Playing tracks in a specific order In the stop mode, press 9. (Program playback) The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each time the button is pressed. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing DATA CDs • This section explains how to playback MP3 and WMA files that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. • There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media®...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files Operation buttons Function Playback Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music files in the Pause MP3 or WMA formats into the disc tray (vpage 69). Stop • Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray. Skip to previous track / Skip to next track (Press and hold) Press MODE to select “Folder”...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Files that can be played back See “DATA CD” (vpage 65). • The folder and file numbers are set automatically when the disc is loaded. 2 To switch the folder or file during playback NOTE •...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod • You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Supported iPod ∕...
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • Note that Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in conjunction with the iPod.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting operation mode Operation buttons Function Playback (Remote iPod mode) Pause In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are Stop displayed on the body. Skip to previous track / Skip to next track This section describes the steps up to playing back tracks on the iPod (Press and hold) in“Remote iPod”.
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Settings Tips Appendix NOTE • Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. 2 Switching the display During playback, press INFO.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device • Playing back music files stored on a USB memory device. • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files stored on USB memory Operation buttons Function Playback device Pause Stop Press INPUT to select the playback media mode to Skip to previous track / Skip to next track “USB” (vpage 29). (Press and hold) Connect the USB memory device to the USB port Fast-reverse / Fast-forward (vpage 22).
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• The player can display the following characters: NOTE ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ • 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 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz the USB memory device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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 (D/A converter). • DSD is a registered trademark. •...
Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” 2 Computer (recommended system) section of the SA8005 page of the Marantz website onto your computer. • Windows® XP Service Pack3, Windows® Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 Unzip the downloaded file, select the 32-bit or 64-bit •...
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Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. t Click “Next”. q Select the language to use for the installation. w Click “OK”. SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT Marantz e The wizard menu is displayed. Click “Next”. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix y Click “Install” on the installation start dialog. o When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. • The installtion starts. Do not perform any operation on the computer until the installation is completed. With the unit power off, connect the unit and computer using a USB cable (sold separately).
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Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings : e Check that there is a checkmark next to “Default Device” under “Marantz USB Audio” in “Digital Audio Interface” of the Digital Audio Interface Marantz USB Audio “Playback” tab.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix NOTE w Click the “Advanced” tab. e Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied to the D/A • The dedicated driver must be installed in the computer before this unit is connected converter.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Playback 2 Files that can be played back Install the desired player software on your computer beforehand. See “D/A converter” (vpage 68). Use the rear panel USB-DAC port to connect this unit to a computer. NOTE For the connection procedure, refer to the “Connecting a PC or Mac”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connect and playback from a digital device (Coaxial/Optical) Connect digital device to this unit (vpage 20). Press INPUT to select the playback media mode to “Coaxial” or “Optical”. The input digital audio signal is displayed as shown. “Coax: xxxxk”...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Menu map By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Description Page Timer Play This unit can perform timer play by cooperating with your timer device. Disp Info Sets the information played during iPod and USB memory device playback.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation Press SETUP during stop mode. The menu is displayed on the display. Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use ui change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Timer Play Disp Info This unit can perform timer play by cooperating with your audio timer Sets the information displayed during iPod or USB memory device (vpage 25 “Connecting the timer device”). playback. On : Timer play is set. iPod Off (Default) : Timer play is not set.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix USB Resume Auto Stnby This unit stores the point at which playback of a file was stopped previously, A standby status is established at the unit if a stopped status or a no and starts playback from the same point the next time playback is started. external input signal status continues for 30 minutes or more.
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs ..........(60) I want to playback WAV files ............(57) Cannot playback CDs ...............(61) I want to use this unit’s remote control to operate a Marantz iPod cannot be played back ..............(61) network audio player ................(57) USB memory devices cannot be played back ........(62)
• This unit can playback WAV files that are stored on a USB memory device (vpage 41). I want to use this unit’s remote control to operate a Marantz network audio player • Switch the remote mode of the remote control (vpage 16).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be performed • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. through the remote control unit. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound is produced or sound is • Check the connections for all devices. 17, 18, 19, 20, distorted. 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 • Insert connection cables all the way in. –...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Cannot playback CDs Symptom Cause / Solution Page • The CD is dirty or scratched. Either clean the CD, or insert a different CD. Cannot playback when the 1 button is pressed, or cannot correctly play back a specific part of the disc.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page “No Device”, “Check FS” or “Check • This unit may not recognize the USB memory device due to poor connection, etc. Make sure Device”...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom Cause/Solution Page The file names are not displayed • Characters that cannot be displayed are used. This is not a malfunction. On this unit, characters –...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix Playable media Super Audio CD There are three types of Super Audio CDs: Single layer discs Discs Single layer Super Audio CD with just an HD layer. Dual layer discs Playable media Super Audio CD with a double HD layer, offering extended playing time and high sound quality.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DATA CD NOTE • Be sure to give files the extension “.mp3” or “.wma” Files with any other CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be extensions or files with no extensions cannot be played. played.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Playable files • Only music files that are not copyright-protected can be played on this set. Playable files File specification • Contents downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. (Extension) 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV About Discs and Files files Files, such as MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV etc., recorded on CD-R/-RW and USB memory device are divided into large segments (folders) and small When there are multiple folders containing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files, segments (files).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cautions on using media NOTE • Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the unit or Inserting a disc scratch the discs. • Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired with adhesive, etc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix How to handle media Cleaning discs • Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. • If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the • Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their disc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, based on the “MPEG-1” video compression standard. It compresses Bit rate the data volume to about one eleventh its original size while maintaining This is the amount of audio data recorded on a disc that is read in one sound quality roughly equivalent to a music CD.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Adobe, the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 General Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 29 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.2 W For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Finalizing································································· 71 Rear panel ······························································ 11 Front Panel ······························································· 8 Remote control unit ··············································· 12 Inserting the batteries ··········································· 5 Accessories ······························································ 4 Auto Standby·························································· 55 Installing the driver software·································· 45 Sampling frequency ··································· 65, 68, 71 Select the playback media mode ···························...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dimensions Unit : mm – 2 Weight : 8.0 kg Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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