Connect And Playback From A Devices With Digital Audio Connectors (Coaxial/Optical); Specifying The Desired Sound Quality; Switching The Filter Characteristics - Marantz SA-14S1 Owner's Manual

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Using as a D/A converter
Connect and playback from a devices with
digital audio connectors (Coaxial/Optical)
1
Connect devices with digital
audio connectors to this unit
(vpage 9).
2
Press DISC/INPUT to change
the input source to "Coaxial"
or "Optical" (vpage 13).
The input digital audio signal is
displayed as shown.
"Coax: zzzzzk" or
"Opt : zzzzzk"
(zzzz indicates the sampling
frequency. )
• If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, "Unlock"
will be displayed.
n Files that can be played back
• See "D/A converter" (vpage 31).
NOTE
• Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital, and
DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.
• If the sampling frequency switches, such as from A mode
to B mode in a CS broadcast, muting may operate for 1 – 2
seconds, cutting the sound.
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Specifying the desired sound quality

This unit is equipped with a sound quality adjusting function
which allows users to enjoy the desired playback sound quality.
• This setting remains effective even if the power is turned off.

Switching the filter characteristics

2 filter characteristic types can be selected for Super Audio CD
playback, and for audio CD playback. The 2 filter characteristics
types are explained below.
Filter
Audio CD
Type
Offers a short impulse Precisely reproduces
response for both pre-echo high resolution
and post-echo. Suitable audio that has large
for large-information- information content.
FIL 1
content audio. Produces
a deep sound image with
clearly-defined positional
relationships of the audio
sources.
This is a long coefficient Attenuates portions
FIR filter with symmetric that exceed 100 kHz.
pre-echo and post-echo Characterized by a
FIL 2
in the impulse response. well-balanced, smooth
Resembles analog sound sound.
quality.
Press FILTER.
• The setting cycles through the 2
modes (FIL1 / FIL 2) as shown below
each time the button is pressed.
NOTE
Super Audio CD
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.
FIL1 FIL 2