Marantz SA 12S1 User Manual

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Model SA-12S1 User Guide  
Super Audio CD Player  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and  
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation  
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.  
11. Grounding or Polarization-This video product is equipped with  
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet  
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert  
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug  
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug.  
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should  
be read before the appliance is operated.  
2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should  
be retained for future reference.  
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating  
instructions should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be  
followed.  
AC POLARIZED PLUG  
5. Cleaning-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a  
damp cloth for cleaning.  
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be routed  
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items  
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the appliance.  
6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
13. Protective Attachment Plug - The appliance is equipped with an  
attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety  
feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of  
protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure  
the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by  
the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the  
original plug.  
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this video product near water-  
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry  
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.  
8. Accessories-Do not place this video product on an unstable  
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall,  
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to  
the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the  
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting  
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.  
14. Lightning-For added protection for this video product receiver  
during a lightning storm, or when it is left un-attended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet  
and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent  
damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line  
surges.  
9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video  
product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings  
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be  
blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or  
other similar surface. This video product should never be  
placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video  
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a  
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
15. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located  
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or  
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme  
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines  
or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords  
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
10. Power Sources-This video product should be operated only  
from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.  
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,  
consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For  
video products intended to operate from battery power, or  
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into  
this video product through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in  
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the  
video product.  
18. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself  
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this video product from the  
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under  
the following conditions:  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video  
product.  
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment  
of other controls may result in damage and will often require  
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video  
product to its normal operation.  
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance-this indicates a need for service.  
20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be  
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified  
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the  
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock or other hazards.  
21. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this  
video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks  
to determine that the video product is in proper operating  
condition.  
22. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be used only with a cart  
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.  
23. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.  
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause  
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is  
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation  
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is  
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,”  
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.  
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
SRS  
TruSurround,  
, and symbol  
are trademarks of SRS Labs,  
Inc. TruSurround technology is manufactured under license from  
SRS Labs, Inc.  
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems,Inc.  
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Contents  
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................3  
Reality reproduced: Super Audio CD.............................................................................................................................................................3  
The next standard: hybrid disc..........................................................................................................................................................................3  
SA-12S1: reality in sound... and vision.............................................................................................................................................................3  
Digital video...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4  
Compact discs.......................................................................................................................................................................................................5  
Placement ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................5  
Functional overview....................................................................................................................................................6  
Front of player ......................................................................................................................................................................................................6  
Rear of player........................................................................................................................................................................................................7  
Display.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................8  
Remote control.....................................................................................................................................................................................................9  
On screen display information ................................................................................................................................10  
Preparation................................................................................................................................................................11  
General notes......................................................................................................................................................................................................11  
Connecting to audio equipment - analog.....................................................................................................................................................11  
Connecting to audio equipment - digital......................................................................................................................................................12  
Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................................................................................13  
6 Channel settings - DVD only.......................................................................................................................................................................14  
Delay times - DVD only...................................................................................................................................................................................14  
Connecting the power supply.........................................................................................................................................................................15  
Infrared remote control...................................................................................................................................................................................15  
Remote control device code...........................................................................................................................................................................16  
The Speaker Setting of SACD for Multichannel Audio ............................................................................................................................16  
Operation...................................................................................................................................................................17  
General explanation...........................................................................................................................................................................................17  
Switching on ........................................................................................................................................................................................................17  
Personal preferences.........................................................................................................................................................................................18  
Loading SACD or Audio disc..........................................................................................................................................................................22  
Playing SACD or Audio disc............................................................................................................................................................................22  
FTS (Favorite Track Selection) - Audio CD only.......................................................................................................................................23  
Access control; disc lock (DVD and VCD).................................................................................................................................................24  
Access control; parental control (DVD-video only).................................................................................................................................25  
Loading DVD or VCD discs............................................................................................................................................................................26  
Playing a DVD-video disc.................................................................................................................................................................................26  
Playing a Video CD............................................................................................................................................................................................26  
General features.................................................................................................................................................................................................27  
Special DVD features ........................................................................................................................................................................................31  
Special VCD features ........................................................................................................................................................................................31  
Enhanced use.......................................................................................................................................................................................................32  
Before requesting service ........................................................................................................................................33  
Trouble-shooting checklist...............................................................................................................................................................................33  
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Introduction  
Reality reproduced:  
Super Audio CD  
SA-12S1:  
reality in sound... and vision  
The Super Audio standard is based on Direct Stream  
Digital (DSD) technology. This new direct-stream digital  
format comprises a 1-bit system that has a digital  
sampling frequency that is 64 times higher than that of  
conventional audio CD. The results are spectacular: a  
frequency response of over 50k Hz and a 120 dB  
dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. Mixed  
with as many of the original frequencies as possible, the  
audio information audible for human ears sounds much  
more natural.  
The SA-12S1 will not only surprise you with its superior  
reproduction of almost all existing audio formats.  
Connected to your TV, your SA-12S1 presents VCD and  
DVD video information as perfect digital studio-quality  
images with truly 3-dimensional digital multi-channel  
audio. Story sequences can be screened from your own  
choice of camera angle. You can break down language  
barriers with sound tracks in as many as eight languages,  
plus - if available on disc - as many as 16 subtitling  
languages. Video becomes a new experience. That makes  
the SA-12S1 an essential component in a state-of-the-art  
audio-video system.  
All audible frequencies are, after all, embedded in the  
frequency range as emitted by the sound source. A  
better reproduction does not exist! For the first time  
your ears will relive reality.  
Super Audio CD  
You will recognize Super Audio CDs  
by the logo. There are three types of  
The next standard: hybrid disc  
Super Audio CDs: single-layer, dual-  
layer and hybrid discs. Each type may  
The Super Audio CD is the evolution of the CD that  
provides ultra-high-quality sound. Additional features,  
including multi-channel, can be offered. On the high  
density (HD) Super Audio CD you may have access to  
separate areas, containing two-channel stereo and multi-  
channel.  
contain two areas of recorded information: a High  
Quality Stereo area and a High Quality Multi-channel  
area.  
- The single layer disc may contain both information  
areas.  
- The dual layer disc may contain both information areas  
but a double amount of information can be stored on  
the disc thanks to the second layer.  
- The hybrid disc may contain not only both information  
areas but also a second, standard CD layer, making it  
playable on standard CD players.  
Recorded information may vary per area. This is  
indicated in the disc inlay. Areas can be selected  
separately before or during playback. When playing  
Super Audio CDs, the player can be operated via the  
keys on the player front and the remote control or via  
the On-Screen Display on your TV.  
But that is not all! The hybrid version of the SACD  
guarantees backward compatibility with the installed base  
of CD and DVD players. In addition to the HD layer, the  
hybrid disc contains a standard density CD layer with  
conventional two-channel stereo CD audio information.  
The two layers are read from the same side of the disc.  
The HD layer is read by a DVD laser. The bottom  
reflective layer with conventional CD sound is read by  
the CD laser through the second, semi-transmissive HD  
layer.  
SACD Disc Types  
Dual-layer Disc  
Hybrid-layer Disc  
Single-layer Disc  
1 CD layer that plays on any  
of your existing CD players  
HD layer  
HD layer  
CD layer  
HD layer  
High-Density layer containing:  
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- High-Quality DSD Stereo  
- High-Quality DSD Multi-channel  
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Audio CD (CDDA)  
Video CD  
Audio CDs contain music tracks only.  
You will recognize these CDs by their  
logo. You can play them in conventional  
You will recognize Video CDs by the  
logo.  
Depending on the material on the disc  
(a movie, video clips, a drama series,  
style through a stereo system, using the  
keys on the remote control and/or front panel, or via the  
TV using the On-screen Display (OSD).  
etc.), these discs may have one or more tracks, and  
tracks may have one or more indexes, as indicated on  
the disc case. To make access easy and convenient, your  
player lets you move between tracks and between  
indexes.  
Note: The DTS audio format discs are only compatible with  
the digital outputs for this player. If you play the discs on this  
player, distortion sound will come out from the analog  
outputs.  
Regional restriction codes (region number)  
Regional restriction codes are built in to SA-12S1 players  
and DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code  
of the SA-12S1 player does not match one of the  
regional codes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible.  
The region number can be found on the rear panel of  
the SA-12S1 player. The illustration below shows the  
regions and corresponding region numbers.  
Digital video  
DVD-Video uses state-of-the-art MPEG 2 data  
compression technology to register an entire movie on a  
single 5-inch disc. DVD’s variable bitrate compression,  
running at up to 9.8 Mbits/second, captures even the  
most complex images in their original quality.  
The crystal-clear digital images have a horizontal  
resolution of over 500 lines, with 720 pixels (picture  
elements) to each line. This resolution is more than  
double that of VHS, superior to Laser Disc, and entirely  
comparable with digital masters made in recording  
studios.  
DVD-Video discs conform to either the PAL or NTSC  
video standard. This dual-standard player can play both  
types, and presents them in the best possible way on  
your multi-standard TV screen.  
As the universal video system of the future, DVD-Video  
offers optimal images on any TV screen.  
DVD-Video  
You will recognize DVD-Video discs by  
the logo.  
Depending on the material on the disc  
(a movie, video clips, a drama series,  
etc.), these discs may have one or more Titles, and each  
Title may have one or more Chapters. To make access  
easy and convenient, your player lets you move between  
Titles and between Chapters.  
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Compact discs  
Placement  
The glossy side shining like a rainbow is the front side of  
the disc, and the side on which the label is printed is the  
back.  
Unlike conventional turntables for playing analog discs,  
the SA-12S1 reads the information recorded on the disc  
from underneath without contacting it using a beam of  
laser light. Therefore, the performance of a compact disc  
will not degrade like conventional analog records.  
G Place the player on a firm, flat surface.  
G Keep away from domestic heating equipment and  
direct sunlight.  
Handle discs carefully so as not to damage or  
scratch the front side.  
G In a cabinet, allow about 2 inches of free space all  
around the player for adequate ventilation.  
G If the SACD player cannot read SACDs/CDs/DVDs  
correctly, use a commonly-available cleaning  
CD/DVD to clean the lens before taking the SACD-  
player to be repaired. Other cleaning methods may  
destroy the lens. Always keep the tray closed to  
avoid dust on the lens.  
G When it is moved from a cold to a warm  
environment, allow the SACD player to acclimatize  
for at least 2 hours in order to avoid damage. When  
suddenly placed in a warm environment, the lens  
may cloud over. Playing an SACD/CD/DVD will not  
be possible then. Wait until the moisture  
evaporates.  
To protect the disc, avoid placing it in the  
following locations:  
- In direct sunlight or near a source of heat like a heater.  
- In a place which is damp or dirty.  
- In a place which could be exposed to rain, such as  
near a window.  
Always keep the disc surface clean.  
Up to six billion data units are recorded on the front  
side of the disc. When cleaning the disc surface, always  
be sure to use a special compact disc cleaner and wipe  
as shown below.  
• Do not use conventional record cleaner for analog  
records, as this will adversely affect the disc surface.  
Store discs properly by placing them in their disc cases.  
• Do not attach a piece of paper or sticker on the label  
side of disc. When a disc has a piece of plastic tape or  
rental CD label with paste protruded from the edge  
or when a disc has a trace of such a sticky object, do  
not attempt to play the disc. If such a disc is played  
on the CD player, impossibility of taking out the disc  
or other malfunction may result.  
• Write only on the printed side of a CD-R or CD-  
RW, and only with a soft felt-tipped pen.  
• Do not use a disc with a special shape.  
Do not attempt to play a disc with a special shape  
such as a heart-shaped disc or octagonal disc.  
Otherwise the equipment malfunction may result  
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Functional overview  
Front of player  
POWER  
- switches the player on/off  
STANDBY indicator  
- lights up red when the player is in Stand-by mode  
VIDEO OFF  
- turns ON/Off the picture on the TV monitor  
- when the menu bar appears, you cannot switch the VIDEO ON/OFF  
DISPLAY OFF  
- turns ON/OFF the player's display  
PL(Dolby Pro Logic) indicator  
- indicates when Dolby Pro Logic is selected  
D(Dolby Digital) indicator  
- indicates when Dolby Digital is selected  
Display  
- displays the current status of the player  
; PAUSE  
- interrupts audio/video play or  
moves to the next frame  
9 STOP  
- stops audio/video play  
2 PLAY  
- starts audio/video play  
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-12S1  
VIDEO  
OFF  
DISPLAY  
OFF  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
FTS  
D
SVCD  
SACD  
CD  
STEREO  
MCH  
TITLE TRACK  
DTS MCH SUR  
CHAPTER  
3D  
SCAN SHUFFLE TOTAL REM TRACK TIME  
A-B REPEAT TITLE CHAPTER TRACK ALL  
PL  
VIDEO  
SOUND MODE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REPEAT  
STANDBY  
POWER  
Disc tray  
SOUND MODE  
selects required sound mode:  
- for SACD: CD, Stereo or Multi-channel (if available)  
- for DVD/VCD: Stereo, Dolby Surround, 3D Sound or Multi-channel  
/ OPEN/CLOSE  
- opens/closes the disc tray  
REPEAT  
S
- selects previous track/title/chapter/index or returns to  
beginning of current track/tile/chapter/index  
- search backward when pressing this key  
T
- selects next track/title/chapter/index  
- search forward when pressing this key  
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Rear of player  
AC IN  
- power supply socket for connection to mains  
FILTER switch  
- see chapter ‘Operation - Enhanced use’  
MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO OUT  
(connection to a multi-channel receiver)  
- SUB-WOOFER - subwoofer connection  
- CENTER - center speaker connection  
- SURROUND R/L - surround speaker connections  
- FRONT R/L - front speaker connections  
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT  
SURROUND R SURROUND L  
AC IN  
FILTER  
FRONT R  
FRONT L  
SUB-WOOFER  
CENTER  
1.STANDARD ALL  
2.CUSTOM ST  
3.CUSTOM ALL  
REMOTE CONTROL  
INTERNAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
OPT. COAX.  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT  
R
L
VIDEO  
EXTERNAL  
S1  
1
1
C
R
C
B
Y
IN  
OUT  
2
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
opt / coax - Digital connection to an amplifier/a  
surround receiver using an optical cable and/or a  
coax cable  
*No Super Audio CD signals are output.  
AUDIO OUT  
- audio outputs for a TV  
VIDEO OUT (CVBS)  
- for connection to a TV with CVBS video inputs  
COMPONENT  
- for connection to a TV with COMPONENT inputs  
S1  
- for connection to a TV with S-Video inputs  
REMOTE CONTROL INTERNAL/EXTERNAL  
- set INTERNAL when you use the Remote Controller (RC-12SAS1)  
- set EXTERNAL when you connect to Marantz products  
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the rear  
panel connectors. Electrostatic discharge may  
cause permanent damage to the unit.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
- for connection to Marantz products  
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Display  
SACD  
Super Audio CD is inserted  
Audio CD is inserted  
SACD  
SVCD  
Video CD is inserted  
Indicates the current active sound mode  
- number of titles of DVD in Stop mode  
- number of current title of DVD in Stop mode  
ALBUM TITLE  
CHAPTER  
TRACK  
number of current chapter of DVD  
- number of tracks of SACD/CD/VCD in Stop mode  
- number of current track of SACD/CD/VCD in Stop mode  
track time in hours, minutes and seconds  
TRACK TIME  
disc/program time in hours, minutes and seconds  
TOTAL  
TIME  
remaining track time in hours, minutes and seconds  
when Display mode is set to Remaining time  
REM  
TIME  
FTS  
FTS (Favorite Track Selection)  
program is activated when  
CD/DVD/VCD is inserted  
FTS  
SVCD  
SACD  
VGA  
CD  
STEREO  
MCH  
DIGITAL  
NATURAL  
MOTION  
SHUFFLE  
T
tracks/chapters are played in  
random order  
PIC ALBUM TITLE TRACK  
CHAPTER INDEX  
SCAN SHUFFLE TOTAL REM TRACK TIME  
VIDEO HDCD GROUP DTS PCM MCH SUR  
3
D
SPOTLIGHT A-B REPEAT TITLE CHAPTER TRACK ALL  
AUDIO  
repeat Title/Chapter/Track/All active  
A passage (A-B) is being repeated  
playback is temporarily interrupted  
(not active when setting Personal Preferences)  
scanning each track/chapter  
Sound mode button (for DVD/VCD) is set to 3D Sound  
Sound mode button (for DVD/VCD) is set to Dolby Surround  
remote control is activated(flashing)  
Sound mode button (for DVD) is set to Multi-channel  
PCM only is selected  
DTS (Digital Theater Sound) audio on the digital output  
DVD video disc is inserted  
VIDEO  
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Remote control  
SOUND MODE  
- selects required sound mode  
• for SACD: CD, Stereo or  
Multi-channel (if available)  
• for DVD/VCD: Stereo,  
Dolby Surround, 3D sound  
or Multi-channel  
POWER  
SOUND MODE  
POWER  
- switches the player to stand-by ON/OFF  
FTS  
DIMMER  
AUDIO  
SHUFFLE  
SCAN  
FTS  
SUBTITLE  
- switches FTS function ON/OFF  
- displays FTS menu  
(FTS = Favorite Track Selection)  
DIMMER  
- adjusts display brightness  
SHUFFLE  
ZOOM  
- enlarges video image  
ANGLE  
- selects DVD camera angle  
MENU DISC  
ZOOM  
DISC  
ANGLE  
MENU  
A-B  
SYSTEM  
- playback in random order  
SUBTITLE  
- subtitle ON/OFF/selects subtitles  
(DVD/VCD only)  
- selects DVD-defined menu  
MENU SYSTEM  
- On-screen Display ON/OFF  
v w t u  
RETURN  
1
OK  
2
DISPLAY  
3
AUDIO  
- up/down/left/right cursor  
- language selection  
movement in OSD mode  
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
RETURN  
SCAN  
- playback of the first 10 seconds of each  
- return to previous menu step  
DISPLAY  
- selects elapsed Time display or  
Remaining Time display  
OK  
track, chapter, title  
(REPEAT) A-B  
- repeats a particular passage (A-B)  
CHAPTER  
TITLE  
- acknowledge menu selection  
0-9  
- numeric key pad  
TITLE  
- selects titles  
CHAPTER  
- selects chapters  
(PREVIOUS)  
- previous  
track/title/chapter/index  
RESUME  
SLOW  
2 PLAY  
- starts audio/video play  
§ (NEXT)  
- next track/title/chapter/index  
5 (REVERSE)  
- search backward  
; PAUSE  
- pause or still frame/step frame  
6 (FORWARD)  
- search forward  
9 STOP  
-
RC 12SAS1  
- stops playback  
SLOW  
- slow motion  
RESUME  
- resumes playback  
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On screen display information  
Menu bar  
Temporary Feedback Field icons  
Status window  
Menu bar/Status window  
Status window icons  
The status window displays the current status of the  
player with the menu bar if it is set to be activated in the  
Features menu (see Personal Preferences).  
V
W
X
User preference  
Track/Title  
Chapter  
d
e
f
Sound  
Picture-by-picture  
Slow motion  
Fast motion  
Time search  
Audio language  
Video FTS  
Z
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Subtitle language  
Angle  
g
h
General  
a
d
Zoom  
Sound Mode  
Y
c
Disc type  
Temporary Feedback Field icons  
Tray status  
Scan  
Repeat All  
Note: "blocked" will appear when the disc tray has something  
problem.  
Repeat Title  
Repeat Track  
Repeat Chapter  
Shuffle  
Default screen  
The default screen is displayed when the player is in the  
STOP mode.  
It may contain a status window (see ‘Status Window’)  
and a ‘Temporary Feedback Field,’ which gives  
information concerning prohibited actions, playback  
modes, available angles, etc.  
Shuffle Repeat  
Repeat A to end  
Repeat A-B  
Current camera angle/number of available  
camera angles  
Child Lock On  
Child Safe  
Resume  
Action prohibited  
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Preparation  
Connecting to a Multi-channel  
General notes  
Audio/(Video) receiver with 6 connectors  
This SACD player contains a multi-channel decoder. This  
enables playback of SACDs recorded in Multi-channel.  
You only need to select Multi-channel using the Sound  
Mode key.  
- Depending on your amplifier/receiver/Stereo System,  
there are various ways to connect to this player. These  
are explained in the section below.  
- For some connections, settings for digital and/or analog  
output are required. These settings have to be made in  
the ‘Personal Preferences’ menu which is only accessible  
via your TV screen. In these cases you will need to  
connect the player to the TV as well.  
- Please refer to your amplifier/receiver/Stereo System,  
TV and any other User Manual(s) as necessary to make  
the optimal connections.  
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2
Connect the audio Left and Right outputs for Front  
speaker connection (1) to the corresponding input  
connectors on your receiver using the audio cable.  
Connect the audio Left and Right outputs for  
Surround speaker connection (2) to the  
corresponding inputs on your receiver using an  
audio cable.  
3
Connect the audio outputs for Center speaker and  
Subwoofer connection (3) to the corresponding  
inputs on your receiver using an audio cable.  
Caution: Do not connect the player’s audio  
output to the phone input of your audio system.  
SA-12S1  
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT  
AC IN  
FILTER  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURROUND  
R
SURROUND  
L
SUB-WOOFER  
CENTER  
Connecting to audio equipment  
- analog  
1.STANDARD ALL  
2.CUSTOM ST  
3.CUSTOM ALL  
REMOTE CONTROL  
INTERNAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
R
AUDIO OUT  
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT  
EXTERNAL  
OPT.  
COAX.  
S1  
1
1
C
R
C
B
Y
IN  
OUT  
2
2
(1)  
(3)  
(red) (white)  
(2)  
Connecting to an amplifier/receiver  
equipped with two channel analog stereo  
To Analog  
To Video output  
Audio output  
1
Connect the audio Left and Right outputs for Front  
speaker connection (1) to the corresponding  
connectors on your amplifier, receiver or stereo  
system using the audio cable.  
(red) (white)  
(red) (white)  
To Audio input  
Amplifier  
G Select "stereo" by pressing SOUND MODE when  
you listen to the SACD and/or DVD sound.  
SA-12S1  
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT  
AC IN  
FILTER  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURROUND  
R
SURROUND  
L
SUB-WOOFER  
CENTER  
1.STANDARD ALL  
2.CUSTOM ST  
3.CUSTOM ALL  
To Video input of TV  
REMOTE CONTROL  
INTERNAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
OPT. COAX.  
R
AUDIO OUT  
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT  
EXTERNAL  
S1  
1
1
C
R
C
B
Y
IN  
OUT  
2
2
To Analog Audio output  
(red) (white)  
Sub  
woofer  
Audio cable (1)  
To Audio input  
Amplifier  
Front speaker  
(Right)  
Front speaker  
(Left)  
Center  
speaker  
Rear speaker  
(Left surround)  
Rear speaker  
(Right surround)  
Right  
speaker  
Left  
speaker  
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Connecting to an amplifier/receiver  
Connecting to audio equipment  
- digital  
equipped with Dolby Pro Logic  
For an amplifier/receiver with Dolby Surround, you can  
connect your SACD player in the same way as described  
for Dolby Pro Logic.  
Connecting to an Audio/(Video) receiver  
with multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital,  
MPEG 2 and DTS)  
Dolby Pro Logic sound  
1
Connect the audio Left and Right outputs for Front  
speaker connection (1) to the corresponding inputs  
on the Dolby Pro Logic Audio/Video  
amplifier/receiver using the audio cable supplied.  
Set Analog Output to Dolby Surround in the  
‘Personal Preferences’ menu.  
Digital Multi-channel sound (not for SACD)  
For digital connection, you need a multi-channel A/V  
receiver that supports one or more of the DVD audio  
formats supported by your SACD player (MPEG 2,  
Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and  
the logos on the front of the receiver.  
2
G You can also select Dolby Surround by pressing  
SOUND MODE. Please operate it in the STOP  
mode.  
1
2
Connect the player’s digital audio output (optical 4  
or coaxial 5) to the corresponding input on the  
receiver using the digital audio cable.  
Select "All" by " V / q / Digital output " on the menu  
bar.  
If your amplifier/receiver is equipped with a  
Dolby Digital decoder  
G Connect the player as described in the section  
‘Connecting to an Audio/(Video) receiver with multi-  
channel decoder’.  
SA-12S1  
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT  
AC IN  
FILTER  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURROUND  
R
SURROUND  
L
SUB-WOOFER  
CENTER  
1.STANDARD ALL  
2.CUSTOM ST  
3.CUSTOM ALL  
If you connect the player to a TV equipped with a  
Dolby Pro Logic decoder  
REMOTE CONTROL  
INTERNAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
OPT. COAX.  
R
AUDIO OUT  
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT  
EXTERNAL  
S1  
1
1
C
R
C
B
Y
IN  
OUT  
2
2
G Connect the player to the TV as described in the  
section ‘Connecting to a TV’.  
To Video output  
Connect either  
to Digital output  
SA-12S1  
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT  
AC IN  
FILTER  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURROUND  
R
SURROUND  
L
SUB-WOOFER  
CENTER  
1.STANDARD ALL  
2.CUSTOM ST  
3.CUSTOM ALL  
Optical digital  
cable (4)  
75 ohm coaxial cable(5)  
To Digital Audio input  
REMOTE CONTROL  
INTERNAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
OPT. COAX.  
R
AUDIO OUT  
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT  
EXTERNAL  
S1  
1
1
C
R
C
B
Y
IN  
OUT  
Amplifier  
2
2
To Analog Audio output  
(red) (white)  
Audio cable (1)  
To Audio input  
To Video input of TV  
Amplifier  
Sub  
woofer  
Front speaker  
(Right)  
Front speaker  
(Left)  
Center  
speaker  
TV  
Front speaker  
(Right)  
Front speaker  
(Left)  
Center  
speaker  
Rear speaker  
(Left surround)  
Rear speaker  
(Right surround)  
Rear speaker  
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Notes:  
COMPONENT connection  
- If the audio format of the digital output does not match the  
capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a  
strong, distorted sound. The audio format of the DVD disc in  
play is displayed in the Status Window when changing the  
audio format.  
- 6 Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can  
only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital  
Multi-channel decoder. If your receiver does not contain a  
decoder, you can make the analog connections as described  
in the section‘Connecting to a Multi-channel Audio/(Video)  
receiver with 6 connectors’ to obtain 6 Channel Digital  
Surround Sound.  
1
Connect the COMPONENT sockets (8) to  
corresponding sockets on the TV using the video  
cables.  
If you wish to receive the sound via your TV,  
connect the AUDIO OUT Left and Right output  
sockets to the corresponding sockets on the TV  
using the audio cable.  
2
Note: COMPONENT connection allows you to enjoy higher  
quality picture playback than S1 connection.  
SA-12S1  
- SACD Multi-channel sound cannot be obtained via digital  
connection.  
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT  
AC IN  
FILTER  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURROUND  
R
SURROUND  
L
SUB-WOOFER  
CENTER  
1.STANDARD ALL  
2.CUSTOM ST  
3.CUSTOM ALL  
- When you connect to the amplifier/receiver which does not  
have a multichannel decoder, select "PCM only" on the users  
preference.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
INTERNAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
OPT. COAX.  
R
AUDIO OUT  
L
VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT  
EXTERNAL  
S1  
1
1
C
R
C
B
Y
IN  
OUT  
2
2
To S Video output  
(Y)  
(CR) (CB)  
Connecting to a TV  
S video  
cable  
(7)  
(Yellow)  
(red)  
(white)  
To Component  
video output  
To Analog  
Audio output  
Notes  
To Video  
output  
- Depending on your TV, there are various ways to connect  
the player. These are shown in the illustration below.  
- Please refer to your TV, VCR, and any other User Manual(s)  
as necessary to make the optimal connections.  
- Do not connect your SACD-player via your VCR because the  
video quality could be distorted by the copy protection system.  
- Some SOUND MODE settings make unable to hear the  
sound from TV speakers depending on the discs. See page  
19 "SOUND OUTPUT".  
Video cable (8)  
To  
S Video  
input  
To Component  
video input  
Audio/video  
cable (6)  
To Video input  
To Audio input  
TV or monitor with  
audio/video input  
Video connection  
1
Connect the VIDEO OUT socket (6) to the  
corresponding socket on the TV using the video  
cable.  
2
If you wish to receive the sound via your TV,  
connect the AUDIO OUT Left and Right output  
sockets to the corresponding sockets on the TV  
using the audio cable.  
S1 connection  
1
Connect the S1 OUT socket (7) to the  
corresponding socket on the TV using an S-Video  
cable.  
G If you wish to receive the sound via your TV,  
connect the AUDIO OUT Left and Right output  
sockets to the corresponding sockets on the TV  
using the audio cable.  
Note: S1 connection allows you to separate color and  
brightness signal to be transmitted.  
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6 Channel settings - DVD only  
Delay times - DVD only  
Front speaker  
Your SACD player is set to correctly reproduce  
L (Large) : When the front speakers can reproduce low  
frequency signals below 120Hz  
S (Small) : When the front speakers cannot reproduce  
low frequency signals below 120Hz  
synchronized Digital Surround Sound in a listening area  
where the surround speakers are about 150cm nearer  
to the listening position than the front speakers and the  
center speaker is in line with the front speakers. To  
adjust for other listening-area arrangements, adapt delay  
times of the center and surround speakers following:  
Center Speaker  
L (Large) : When the center speaker can reproduce low  
frequency signals below 120Hz  
S (Small) : When the center speaker cannot reproduce  
low frequency signals below 120Hz  
Digital Surround  
Measure the distances in centimeters from the front  
speaker plane and from the surround speaker plane to  
the listening positioning plane.  
Off  
: When the center speaker is not connected  
Subtract the surround distance from the front distance  
and divide by 30. The result is the required Surround  
Channel delay time in milliseconds.  
Surround speakers  
L (Large) : When the surround speakers can reproduce  
low frequency signals below 120Hz  
If the center speaker is on the front speaker plane, no  
center speaker delay is needed. You can adjust the delay  
time in the “User Preference Settings”. See Personal  
preferences - Sound - Speaker Settings. If, however, it is  
nearer to the listening position, measure the distance in  
centimeters between the front and center speaker  
planes and divide by 30. The result is the required  
Center Channel delay time in milliseconds.  
S (Small) : When the surround speakers cannot  
reproduce low frequency signals below 120Hz  
Off  
: When the surround speakers are not  
connected  
Subwoofer  
On  
Off  
: When you connect a subwoofer  
: When a subwoofer is not connected  
Digital Surround Delay  
10  
5
Center  
speaker  
ms ms  
0 ms  
0 ms  
0 ms  
0 ms  
-5 ms  
-10 ms  
12  
10,5  
9
Front speaker  
Front speaker  
left  
7,5  
6
right  
4,5  
3
TV  
Differential  
arrival time  
1,5  
0
Preferred  
0
1,5  
3
4,5  
6
7,5  
9
10,5 12  
Acceptable  
Not recommended  
Distance from front speakers (m)  
45 60  
Dolby Pro Logic  
If the delay times for Surround Channel and Center  
Channel are set for Digital Surround mode, the delay  
times for Dolby Pro Logic mode will automatically be  
calculated and set.  
Rear speaker  
(left surround)  
Rear speaker  
(right surround)  
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Connecting the power supply  
Infrared remote control  
Loading the batteries  
1
2
Plug the power cable into AC IN.  
Plug the male end of the cord into the mains.  
1
2
Open the battery compartment cover.  
Insert two 'AAA' (R-03) batteries as indicated inside  
the battery compartment.  
3
Close the cover.  
Caution: Do not use old and new batteries  
together. Also never use different types of  
batteries together(standard, alkaline, etc.)  
Note: As long as this player is connected to mains, it still  
keeps loosing the power. Please plug off the AC cord if you  
want to save the electricity fee.  
Remote control  
Operate the remote control unit (RC-12SAS1) within a  
distance of approx. 5 m from the infrared signal  
reception window (remote sensor) on the front of the  
SACD player.  
Remote control operation may not be possible if the  
remote control unit’s transmitter is not pointing in the  
direction of the remote sensor or if there is an  
obstruction between the transmitter and the remote  
sensor.  
Remote control operating range  
SA-12S1  
5m  
Approx.  
Remote control unitRC-12SAS1)  
15  
The Speaker Setting of SACD  
for Multichannel Audio  
Remote control device code  
Changing the programmable remote control code, this  
player can be played with another Marantz DVD player  
at the same time.  
We recommend you to use ITU (International  
Telecommunication Union) speaker setting because  
SACD multichannel discs are recorded and mixed down  
to hear the best quality sound when this setting are  
used. The basic settings are 3 speakers for front and 2  
for back since multichannel discs have basically 5  
channeled mixed down, but there are some discs which  
can be used the 6th speaker (sub-woofer). (See your  
multichannel disc information.)  
The default setting is Code 1  
Programming the player to respond to  
Code 2  
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-12S1  
VIDEO  
OFF  
DISPLAY  
OFF  
PLAY  
D
The 2-front, 1-center, and 2-surround speakers should  
be set on the circle from the listening point as shown  
below. Sub-woofer can be located any place in your  
room. (See the users manual of your sub-woofer.)  
PL  
SOUND MODE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
STANDBY  
POWER  
Note: When you use different sizes of speakers, please adjust  
the volume balances by your amplifier/surround receiver.  
1
2
Press POWER on the player to turn off.  
Press SOUND MODE and / OPEN/CLOSE  
together when turning ON this player pressing by  
POWER.  
You can also use the 5.1 channel surround setting for  
DVD but you might feel different presence than the ITU  
recommended.  
The player will now be programmed to respond  
to Code 2.  
When steps 1 and 2 are repeated the system  
code is set to Code 1 again.  
Center  
Sub-woofer  
speaker  
Front speaker  
(right)  
Front speaker  
(left)  
Selecting the remote control code  
DISC  
MENU  
SYSTEM  
RETURN  
OK  
DISPLAY  
Reference listening  
position  
G Press DISPLAY and either 1 or 2 together on the  
remote control to select code 1 or 2.  
The remote control will now set to the remote  
control code of your choice.  
This action can be repeated whenever necessary.  
Surround  
speaker (left)  
Surround  
speaker (right)  
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Operation  
General explanation  
Switching on  
About this manual  
When playing DVDs the player may not respond to all  
operating commands. Some DVDs are produced in a  
way that requires specific operation or allows only  
limited operation during playback. In this case, please  
refer to the instructions of the discs. When a  
appears on the TV screen, the operation is not  
permitted by the player or the disc.  
STANDBY  
POWER  
1
2
3
If necessary, switch on the TV and select the video  
input for your SACD player.  
Press POWER on the player.  
The player will be in the standby mode.  
Press POWER on the remote control or 9 STOP  
on the player.  
Remote control operation  
- Most operations can be performed with the remote  
control. Always point the remote control directly at the  
player, making sure there are no obstacles.  
- When there are corresponding keys on the front  
panel, these can also be used.  
The player display will light up.  
If the player is connected to the TV, the start-up  
screen will appear.  
Menu bar operation  
- A number of operations can also be performed by  
function of the menu bar on the screen. The menu bar  
can be activated by pressing the keys on the remote  
control: MENU SYSTEM, TITLE, CHAPTER, Angle,  
Audio, Subtitle, Zoom and FTS.  
- The following functions can be operated via the menu bar:  
- Personal Preferences;  
- Track/title selection;  
- Chapter selection;  
- Audio language selection;  
- Subtitle language selection;  
- Angle selection;  
- Zoom;  
- Video FTS selection;  
- Sound mode;  
- Picture-by-picture;  
- Slow motion;  
- Fast motion;  
- Time search.  
- The various items can be selected using the t u  
(left/right cursor) keys or by pressing the relevant keys  
on the remote control.  
- By pressing MENU SYSTEM the menu bar will  
disappear from the screen.  
- When selecting an item in the menu bar, the selected  
item will be highlighted and the cursor keys (on the  
remote control) for operating the function are displayed  
below the icon.  
- < or > indicates that more items are available at the  
left/right hand side of the menu bar. Press t u (left/right  
cursor) to select these items.  
17  
Black level shift (NTSC only)  
Adapts the color dynamics to obtain richer contrasts.  
V Personal preferences  
Select  
or  
.
In this mode you can set your personal preferences for a  
number of player features. After selected V (face mark)  
in the menu bar, use w (down cursor). The personal  
preferences will be appeared.  
Video shift  
Factory setting is such that the video will be centered on  
your screen. Use this setting to personalize the position  
of the picture on your TV by scrolling it to the left or  
right.  
General operation  
DISC  
MENU  
SYSTEM  
RETURN  
OK  
DISPLAY  
G Press MENU SYSTEM on the remote control.  
G Select V in the menu bar and press w(down cursor).  
The Personal Preferences menu will appear.  
G Use the t u v w(left/right/up/down) keys to toggle  
through the menus, sub-menus and sub-menu options.  
When a menu item is selected, the cursor keys  
(on the remote control) for operating the item will  
be displayed next to the item.  
G Press OK to confirm and return to the main menu.  
The following items can be adapted:  
p Picture  
TV Shape  
If you have a wide screen (16:9) TV, select 16:9.  
If you have a regular (4:3) TV, select 4:3.  
In this case you can also choose between:  
Letterbox for a ‘wide-screen’ picture with black bars top  
and bottom, or Pan Scan, for a full-height picture with  
the sides trimmed, provided these options are available  
on the disc in play. If a disc has Pan Scan, the picture will  
then move (scan) horizontally to keep the main action  
on the screen.  
VIEWING ON 4:3  
VIEWING ON 16:9  
PAN SCAN  
LETTERBOX  
18  
Night Mode  
q Sound  
Optimizes the dynamics of the sound with low-volume  
playback. This setting can only be used with discs that  
support the Night Mode feature.  
Digital output  
Off  
: Digital output will not come out for  
both DVD and CD  
Speakers  
PCM only  
All  
: Digital output for only 2-channel PCM  
sound  
: Digital output for 2 channel PCM and  
multi-channel sound  
Allows you to select speaker settings, volume balance  
and delay time. You can check the speakers' balance in  
this made, too. Speaker settings are only active on the  
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT. This setting cannot be  
used when SACD disc (either Stereo or Multichannel) us  
played.  
PCM output  
This will switch 48 kHz and 96 kHz of sampling  
frequency for DVD digital output.0  
Analog output  
Select Stereo, Dolby Surround, 3D Sound or Multi-channel.  
Stereo  
: Select this setting when you choose 2-  
channel stereo sound.  
Multi-channel : Select this setting when using a Multi-  
channel audio/(video) receiver with six  
inputs. In this mode, the player will  
perform Dolby Digital 5.1-channel  
decoding when applicable, and Dolby  
Pro Logic decoding on DVD-Video and  
Video-CD discs with 2-channel  
soundtracks. Dolby Pro Logic cannot  
be decoded when (Super) Audio CD  
discs are played.  
Dolby Surround : Select this setting if your equipment  
has a Dolby Surround Pro Logic  
Karaoke vocal  
Select this setting to ON when a multi-channel karaoke  
DVD is played. The karaoke channels on the disc will  
then be mixed to a normal stereo sound.  
decoder. This setting is Dolby  
Surround compatible down mixed  
from multi-channel sound.  
3D-Sound  
: Select this setting when you play  
surrounded sound by 2 speakers.  
Using the SRS TruSrurround  
technique, your 2 speakers make you  
fell surround sound such as driving the  
multiple speakers.  
SOUND OUTPUT  
Multi channel audio out  
Audio  
Format  
SOUND  
MODE  
Mch  
Audio out  
L/R  
Front L/R  
Digital audio out  
PCM Only All  
Off  
Front L/R  
Front L/R  
Center  
Center  
Surround L/R  
Surround L/R  
Sub woofer  
Sub woofer  
Dolby Digital  
or MPEG  
Dolby Digital  
or MPEG  
Dolby Digital  
or MPEG  
Dolby Digital  
or MPEG  
DTS  
D
V
D
Dolby Surround  
Digital  
or  
Mute  
Mute  
Mute  
2ch Dolby Surround  
compatible downmix  
2ch Dolby Surround 2ch Dolby Surround  
compatible downmix compatible downmix  
Stereo  
2ch downmix  
2ch downmix PCM 2ch  
Downmix  
2ch downmix PCM 2ch  
3D  
Mute  
2ch  
MPEG  
3D  
2ch downmix  
3D  
Mute  
2ch  
Downmix 3D  
DTS  
SACD Stereo  
2ch  
-
Mute  
Mute  
Off  
Off  
S
Off  
A
C
D
C
D
SACD Mch  
Multi  
PCM  
Front L/R  
2ch  
Center  
Surround L/R  
Mute  
Sub woofer  
Center  
2ch  
Off  
Off  
-
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
19  
Access Control (DVD/VCD only)  
r Language  
Access Control is the function to restrict the DVD/VCD  
playback. When disc lock is ON, you have to enter a  
secret-4-PIN-code otherwise the disc cannot be played.  
Also this can forbid playing the DVD disc which already  
contains the condition of sexual or violent information.  
Select the required Menu, Audio and Subtitle language.  
Audio language : This selects the spoken language of the  
DVD disc (if the language is available  
on the disc.)  
Subtitle language: This selects the subtitle language of the  
DVD disc (if the language is available  
on the disc.)  
Status Window  
Displays the current status of the player and is displayed  
together with the menu bar. In STOP mode, it is  
displayed together with the ‘Temporary Feedback’ Field  
in the default screen. See ‘the section On-screen Display  
information'. Factory setting is ON. Select OFF to  
suppress display of the Status Window.  
Menu  
: This selects the menu language of the  
OSD (On Screen Display).  
Audio language and Subtitle language can also be adapted  
via the Menu bar on the screen.  
Notes  
- Depending on your audio equipments, some audio setting  
might not be able to work. See 'Connection ' of this manual.'  
- Default setting of 'MENU' is 'ENGLISH.' To change the  
language. Choose your language in MENU of r .  
Low Power Stand-by  
s Features  
If this setting is set to ON, the player will go in low-  
power stand-by when the POWER key (remote  
control) is pressed.  
Sound Mode (SACD only)  
Selects the default setting of SACD sound mode (Stereo  
or Multichannel) when it is loaded. You can change the  
setting during the playback by SOUND MODE on the  
player or/and the remote control.  
Notes  
- This function works only for Europe version.  
- Low Power stand-by is selected for this player no matter you  
choose either ON or OFF.  
PBC  
This feature allows you to disable or enable the PBC  
(Playback Control) menu of VCD discs. See ‘Special  
VCD features’: Factory settings is ON.  
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Display information  
Display  
Elapsed time - during playback the elapsed playing time  
will be displayed.  
Remaining time – during playback the remaining playing  
time will be displayed.  
Display setting can be changed during playback using the  
DISPLAY key on the remote control.  
Player Display Dim (via remote control)  
This feature allows you to set the display brightness. By  
repeatedly pressing the DIMMER key on the remote  
control you can select.  
21  
Operation - Audio (Super Audio CD and CD)  
Sound mode - SACD playback  
Loading SACD or Audio disc  
G Press SOUND MODE on the player or the  
remote control to select the desired Sound mode:  
Stereo - Super Audio Stereo reproduction.  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
Multi-channel - Super Audio Multi-channel  
reproduction.  
SOUND MODE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REPEAT  
CD - normal CD stereo reproduction (press  
9 STOP first, then press SOUND MODE).  
The selected sound mode is indicated on the display.  
When you play the multichannel-disc, please make sure  
your speakers are suet up for multichannel configuration.  
1
2
3
Press / OPEN/CLOSE on the front of the player.  
The disc tray opens.  
Set the disc on the tray. Make sure it is properly  
inserted in the recess.  
Gently push the tray, or press / OPEN/CLOSE,  
to close the tray.  
Pause  
G Press ; PAUSE during play.  
G To return to play, press 2 PLAY.  
READ will appear on the player display and in the  
status window when TV is ON.  
Search  
G To search forward or backward through the disc at  
4x normal speed, press 5 (REVERSE) or 6  
(FORWARD) during play.  
When Super Audio CD is inserted, you can select the  
sound mode (stereo or multichannel) pressing by  
SOUND MODE key if it is the hybrid SACD disc.  
The current sound mode is shown on the player's  
display and TV screen.  
Search will begin and sound will be muted.  
G To step up to 8x normal speed, press 5  
(REVERSE) or 6 (FORWARD) again.  
Search will change to 8x speed.  
G To return to 4x normal speed, press 5  
(REVERSE) or 6 (FORWARD) again.  
G If the TV is on, search speed and direction will be  
indicated on the screen each time 5 (REVERSE)  
or 6 (FORWARD) is pressed.  
Playing SACD or Audio disc  
G To end the search, press 2 PLAY.  
Moving to another track  
G Press § NEXT once during play to move  
(FORWARD) to the next track.  
G Press PREVIOUS once during play to return to  
the beginning of the current track. Press ∞  
PREVIOUS once again to move back to the  
previous track.  
G
Press 2 PLAY to start playback.  
During the playback, the current truck number  
and the elapsed time will appear on the display.  
You can change the time indication in the users  
preference menu or pressing by DISPLAY key on  
the remote control.  
At the beginning of playback, the number of front  
channels and surround channels will be displayed  
(e.g. 3/2). If a subwoofer channel is present this will  
also be displayed (+1).  
G To go specific track directly, enter the track number  
using the numeric keys 0-9.  
If the inserted disc is not compatible with the  
setting of the Sound mode (Stereo/Multichannel) in  
the Personal Preferences menu, the first available  
sound mode will start playing.  
CD  
STEREO  
MCH  
SACD  
DSD  
G Press 9 STOP to stop playing.  
Playback will stop at the end of the disc.  
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Shuffle  
Storing an FTS program  
G Press SHUFFLE during play.  
The tracks will be played in random order.  
G To return to normal play, press SHUFFLE again.  
1
Load a disc and stay in the Stop mode.  
Repeat track/disc  
G To repeat the track, press REPEAT.  
REPEAT TRACK will appear on the display.  
G To repeat the entire disc, press REPEAT again.  
REPEAT ALL will appear on the display.  
G To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT again.  
total time  
(Repeat) A-B  
To repeat a specific sequence:  
G Press (REPEAT) A-B at your chosen starting  
point.  
2
3
Use w (down cursor) to "track"  
Use t and u (left/right cursor) to select tracks from  
the list.  
A will appear on the player display.  
G Press (REPEAT) A-B again at your chosen end  
point.  
A-B will appear on the display, and the repeat  
sequence will begin.  
G To exit from the sequence, press (REPEAT) A-B  
again.  
To choose the specific track, enter the track  
number using the numeric keys 0-9.  
Store each track pressing by OK.  
The selected track will be addend in the program  
and shown on the TV screen.  
Press FTS on the remote control or use t and u  
(left / right cursor) to set FTS ON/OFF.  
When your FTS program is complete, press 2  
PLAY to start playback. FTS program will be  
automatically memorized.  
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5
6
Scan  
Plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.  
G Press SCAN.  
G To continue play at your chosen track, press SCAN  
again or press 2 PLAY.  
Erasing a track from the FTS program  
1
2
Use w (down cursor) to "program."  
Use t and u (left/right cursor) to select tracks you  
want to erase form the list. To choose the specific  
track, enter the track number using the numeric  
keys 0-9.  
FTS (Favorite Track Selection)  
- Audio CD only  
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Press OK.  
- The FTS function allows you to store your favorite  
tracks for a particular disc in the player memory.  
- Each FTS program can contain up to 20 tracks.  
- Each time, the FTS program is set, the each disc  
information will be placed at the top of the memory in  
the player. When the memory is full if new program is  
added, the last program will be removed from the  
memory.  
The track will be erased from the program.  
Erasing the complete program  
G Use w (down cursor) to  
The complete FTS program of the disc will be  
erased.  
and press OK.  
- When the disc is inserted, the program will  
automatically start if the disc program is still on the  
memory.  
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Operation -Video (DVD andVCD)  
Authorizing discs  
Access control; disc lock (DVD  
and VCD)  
G Insert the disc.  
The Disc lock dialogue will appear. It will ask to  
enter your secret code for ‘Play Once’ or ‘Play  
Always’.When you select 'Play Once.' The disc can  
play only once when the Disk Lock is ON. If you  
select ‘Play Always’, the disc will become child safe  
(authorized) and can be always played even if the  
Disc lock is set to ON.  
Activating/deactivating the disc lock  
1
In Stop mode, select  
in the  
Features menu s using the w/v (down/up) keys  
and press u (right cursor).  
Notes: The player memory maintains a list of up to 80  
authorized (‘Child safe’) disc titles. A disc will be placed on  
the list when ‘Play Always’ is selected in the ‘child protect’  
dialogue. Each time a ‘child safe’ disc is played it will be  
placed at the top of the list When the list is full and a new  
disc is added, the last disc on the list will be removed from  
the list.  
2
3
4
Enter a 4-digit PIN code of your own choice.  
Enter the code time to confirm.  
Move to  
using the w/v (down/up) keys.  
Double sided DVD discs may have a different ID for each  
side. In order to make the entire disc ‘child safe’, each side  
must be authorized.  
5
6
7
Move to Ç / É using the u (right cursor) key.  
Select Ç using the w/v (down/up) keys.  
Press OK to confirm or t (left cursor) to confirm  
and press t (left cursor) again to exit from the  
menu.  
Now unauthorized discs will not be played unless  
the 4-digit code is entered.  
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Select É to deactivate the disc lock.  
Deauthorizing discs  
G Insert the disc.  
Note: Reconfirmation of the 4-digit PIN code is necessary  
when:  
The disc starts playing automatically.  
G Press 9 STOP while { is visible.  
The | will appear and the disc will be now  
deauthorized.  
The code is entered for the very first time (see above);  
The code is changed (see ‘Changing the 4-digit code’);  
The code is cancelled (see ‘Changing the 4-digit code’);  
Both Disc lock and Parental Control are switched Off and the  
code is requested.  
IMPORTANT :  
If you forgot your code, press 9 STOP four times while in  
the access control PIN code box and exit with OK. Access  
control is now switched off. You can then enter a new code  
(twice) as described above.  
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Access control; Parental  
control (DVD-Video only)  
Movies on DVD discs may contain scenes, which is not  
suitable for children. Therefore some discs contain  
‘Parental Control’ information that applies to the  
complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These  
scenes are rated from 1 to 8 and alternative, more  
suitable scenes are available on the disc. The function  
ratings are country-dependent.  
Activating/Deactivating Parental Control  
1
In Stop mode, select  
in the  
Features menu s using the w/v (down/up) keys  
and press u (right cursor).  
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Press OK or t (left cursor) to confirm and press t  
(left cursor) again to exit from the menu.  
Change country  
1
In Stop mode, select  
in the  
Features menu s using the w/v (down/up) keys  
and press u (right cursor).  
2
3
4
5
6
Enter your 4-digit Pin code.  
Move to  
Press the u (right) key.  
Select a country using w/v (down/up cursor).  
Press OK or t (left cursor) to confirm and press t  
(left cursor) again to exit from the menu.  
using the w (down) key.  
Changing the 4-digit code  
2
3
4
5
Enter your 4-digit PIN code. (You might have to  
enter it twice to confirm.)  
1
In Stop mode, select  
Features menu s using the w/v (down/up) keys  
and press u (right cursor).  
Enter the old code.  
Move to  
Press the u (right) key.  
Enter the new 4-digit PIN code.  
Enter the code a second time and reconfirm with OK.  
Press t (left cursor) to exit from the menu.  
in the  
Move to  
keys.  
using the w/v (down/up)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Move to the Value Adjustment bar using the u (right  
cursor) key.  
Set the rating using the w/v (down/up) keys or the  
numeric keys0-9 on the remote control to select a  
rating from 1 to 8 for the inserted disc.  
using the w (down) key.  
Rating 0 (displayed as ‘– –’):  
Parental Control is not activated. The Disc will be played  
without any protection.  
IMPORTANT :  
If you forgot your code, press 9 STOP four times while in  
the access control PIN code box and exit with OK. Access  
control is now switched off. You can then enter a new code  
(twice) as described above.  
Ratings 1 (child safe) to 8 (adults only):  
The disc contains scenes not suitable for children. If you  
set a rating for the player, all scenes with the same  
rating or lower will be played. Higher-rated scenes will  
not be played unless an alternative is available on the  
disc. The alternative must have the same rating or a  
lower one. If no suitable alternative is found, play will  
stop and the 4-digit code must be entered.  
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G Press 9 STOP to stop playing.  
Loading DVD or VCD discs  
The default screen will appear with information  
of the current status.  
G You can resume to watch the program at the point  
of the scene you stop last time. Press RESUME.  
The resume function allows you to play not only  
to the disc in the player, but also the last four discs  
you have played. After start playback, press 2  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
SOUND MODE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REPEAT  
PLAY again during the Resume icon  
appears on  
the screen.  
Note: Because DVD discs have their own region codes which  
are only available to be played in each specific area, the disc  
has to be compatible with the players. If you load a disc  
which has different a region cord from this player has, you  
cannot play the disc on this player.  
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2
3
Press / OPEN/CLOSE on the player. The disc  
tray will open.  
Set the disc on the tray. Make sure it is properly  
inserted in the recess.  
Gently push the tray, or press / OPEN/CLOSE,  
to close the tray.  
Playing a video CD  
READ will appear in the status window and on  
the player display and the disc will start playing  
automatically.  
Note: When unauthorized disc (which is not in the child safe  
list) is inserted after 'Disc Lock' is ON, this player asks you to  
enter 4-PIN code to play the disc. See 'Access Control.'  
Playing a disc  
After a disc is inserted, it will start playing  
automatically with information of the disc contents  
and playing time on the players display and status  
window. Some disc might ask you to select items to  
start playing. To select the choices in the disc menu,  
use the w/v, t / u (down/up/left/right) keys or the  
numeric key 0-9 then press OK.  
Playing a DVD-video disc  
The disc title and chapter number will be  
displayed in the menu bar and the player display.  
The elapsed time will be indicated on the status  
window and the player display.  
Playing a title  
After a disc is inserted, it will start playing  
automatically with information of the disc contents  
and playing time on the players display and status  
window. Some disc might ask you to select items to  
start playing. To select the choices in the disc  
menu, use the w/v, t / u (down/up/left/right) keys  
or the numeric key 0-9 then press OK.  
The disc title and chapter number will be  
displayed in the menu bar and the player display.  
The elapsed time will be indicated on the status  
window and the player display.  
G you can use the SOUND MODE key to select  
Stereo, Dolby Surround, 3D-Sound or Multi-channel  
reproduction.  
Please operate to change the sound mode in stop  
mode.  
G Press 9 STOP to stop playing.  
The default screen will appear with information  
of the current status  
G You can resume to watch the program at the point  
of the scene you stop last time. Press RESUME.  
The resume function allows you to play not only  
to the disc in the player, but also the last four discs  
you have played. After start playback, press 2  
At the beginning of each title, the number of  
front channels and surround channels will be  
displayed (e.g. 3/2). If a subwoofer channel is present  
this will also be displayed (+1).  
If the audio format (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital, etc.)  
of a title changes during play, this will be indicated  
on the display.  
PLAY again during the Resume icon  
appears on  
the screen.  
G You can use the SOUND MODE key to select  
Stereo, Dolby Surround, 3D-Sound or Multi-channel  
reproduction.  
Please operate to change the sound mode in stop  
mode.  
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Moving to another chapter/index  
When a title on a disc has more than one chapter or a  
track has more than one index, you can move to  
another chapter/index as follows:  
G To select the next chapter/index, Press § NEXT  
once during playback.  
General features  
In this description, most functions are explained by using  
the remote controller. You can also use same operation  
using the menu bar.  
G To return to the beginning of the current  
chapter/index, press PREVIOUS once during  
play. To move back to the previous chapter/index,  
press PREVIOUS once again.  
G To go to specific chapter or index directly, press  
CHAPTER, then enter the chapter or index  
number using the numeric keys 0-9.  
Moving to another title/track  
When a disc has more than one title or track, you can  
move to another title as follows:  
G To select the next title/track, press TITLE, then  
press § NEXT once during playback.  
Note: If the number has more than one digit, press the keys  
in rapid succession.  
G To return to the beginning of the current title/track,  
press TITLE then press PREVIOUS once  
during playback. To move back to the previous  
title/track, press PREVIOUS once again.  
G To go to the specific title or track directly, press  
TITLE, then enter the title number using the  
numeric keys 0-9.  
Slow Motion  
G Select f (Slow motion) in the menu bar.  
G Use the w (down) key to enter the Slow Motion  
menu.  
Note: If the number has more than one digit, press the keys  
in rapid succession.  
The player will now go into Pause mode.  
G Use the t u (left/right) keys to select the required  
speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4 or -1/8 (backward); +1/8, +1/4,  
+1/2 or +1 (forward).  
G When you select 1, the motion goes back to normal  
speed again.  
Note: There are "chapters" in a "title" on the DVD discs, and  
"indexes" in a "track" on the VCD discs. The name of  
"TITLE" and "CHAPTER" keys on the remote control are for  
DVD discs but also available for VCD discs.  
G When ; PAUSE is pressed, the speed will be set to  
0.  
G To exit slow motion mode, press 2 PLAY and then  
v (up cursor).  
You can also select Slow motion speeds by using the  
SLOW key on the remote control.  
Still Picture and Step Frame  
G Select e (picture-by-picture) in the menu bar.  
G Use the w (down) key to enter the picture-by-  
picture menu.  
The player will now go into Pause mode.  
G Use t u (left/right) keys to select the previous or  
next picture.  
G To exit Picture-by-picture mode, press 2 PLAY.  
You can also move forward by using the ; PAUSE  
repeatedly on the remote control.  
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Search  
Repeat A-B  
G Select g (Fast motion) in the menu bar.  
G Use the w (down) key to enter the Fast motion  
menu.  
G Use the t u (left/right) keys to select the required  
speed: -32, -8 or -4 (reverse); +4, +8, +32 (forward).  
G When you select 1, the motion goes back to normal  
speed again.  
To repeat a specific sequence in a title:  
G Press (REPEAT) A-B at your chosen starting point;  
A will appear on the screen.  
G Press (REPEAT) A-B again at your chosen end  
point;  
A-B REPEAT will appear on the display, and the  
repeat sequence will begin.  
G To exit from the sequence, press (REPEAT) A-B.  
G To exit Fast motion mode, press 2 PLAY and then  
v (up cursor).  
To search forward or backward through different  
speeds, you can also use 5 or 6.  
Scan  
Plays the first 10 seconds of each chapter on the disc.  
G Press SCAN.  
G To continue play at your chosen chapter, press  
SCAN again or press 2 PLAY.  
Repeat  
DVD-Video Discs - Repeat chapter/title/disc  
G To repeat the chapter during the playback, press  
REPEAT.  
Shuffle  
REPEAT CHAPTER will appear on the player  
display.  
DVD-Video discs  
G To repeat the title during the playback, press  
REPEAT again.  
REPEAT TITLE will appear on the display.  
G To repeat the entire disc, press REPEAT again.  
REPEAT ALL will appear on the display.  
G To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT again.  
This function plays chapters in the random order if a  
title contains more than one chapter.  
G Press SHUFFLE during play.  
The shuffle icon will appear on the screen about  
3 seconds.  
G To return to normal play, press SHUFFLE again.  
Video CDs - Repeat track/disc  
G To repeat the track during the playback, press  
REPEAT:  
Video CDs  
This function plays tracks in the random order if a disc  
contains more than one chapter.  
G Press SHUFFLE during play.  
The Shuffle icon will appear on the screen about  
3 seconds.  
REPEAT TRACK will appear on the player display.  
G To repeat the entire disc, press REPEAT again.  
REPEAT ALL will appear on display and screen.  
G To exit Repeat mode, press REPEAT again.  
G To return to normal play, press SHUFFLE again.  
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Time search  
Zoom  
The Time Search function allows you to start playing at  
any chosen time position.  
The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video  
image and to pan through the enlarged image.  
G Select a (Zoom) in the menu bar.  
G Press w v (down/up cursor) to activate the Zoom  
function and select the required zoom factor: 1.33  
or 2 or 4.  
G Select h (Time Search) in the menu bar.  
G Press w (down cursor).  
The player will now go into Pause mode.  
A time edit box will appear on the screen  
showing the elapsed playing time of the current disc.  
G Use the digit keys 0-9 to enter the required start  
time. Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to  
right in the box.  
The player will go into Pause mode.  
The selected zoom factor will appear below the  
Zoom icon a in the menu bar and ‘  
’ will appear below the menu bar.  
Each time an item has been entered, the next  
item will be highlighted.  
G Press OK to confirm the start time.  
The time edit box will disappear and play will  
start from the selected time position.  
The picture will change accordingly.  
G Press OK to confirm the selection.  
The panning icons will appear on the screen:  
v w t u and OK.  
G Use the v w t u (up/down/left/right) keys to pan  
all over the screen.  
G When OK is pressed, only the zoomed picture will  
be shown on the screen.  
G If you wish to zoom at any moment, press ZOOM  
and select the required zoom factor as described  
above.  
G To exit Zoom mode, press 2 PLAY.  
Playback will resume.  
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Erasing a title/track FTS-Video Program  
G In Stop mode, select Video FTS c in the menu bar.  
FTS-Video  
- The FTS-Video function allows you to store your  
favorite titles and chapters (DVD) and favorite tracks  
(VCD) for a particular disc in the player memory.  
- Each FTS program can contain up to 20 items (titles,  
chapters).  
G Use w (down cursor) to select  
.
G Use t u (left/right cursors) to select the required  
selection number.  
G Press OK to erase the selection.  
G Press v (up cursor) or MENU SYSTEM to exit  
from the Video FTS menu.  
- Each time, the FTS program is set, the each disc  
information will be placed at the top of the memory in  
the player. When the memory is full if new program is  
added, the last program will be removed from the  
memory.  
If you wish to erase all selections:  
G In Stop mode, select FTS Video c in the menu bar.  
G Use w (down cursor) to select  
G Press OK.  
.
- When the disc is inserted, the program will  
automatically start if the disc program is still on the  
memory.  
All selections will now be erased.  
G Press v (up cursor) or MENU SYSTEM to exit  
- There are some DVD/VCD discs cannot work the FTS  
program properly.  
from the Video FTS menu.  
- FTS program can keep only "chapter" and "track"  
information in the memory. Audio language and  
"Subtitle" will not remain when you play next time.  
Switch FTS Video On or Off:  
G Select FTS Video c in the menu bar and press w  
(down cursor).  
The video FTS menu will appear.  
G Press t u (left/right cursors) to select  
G Press v (up cursor) or MENU SYSTEM to exit  
Note: FTS program will keep the information in the memory  
and will start again even if you switch FTS Video "off" last  
time. To erase the program, select "clear all".  
or  
.
from the Video FTS menu.  
Storing an FTS-Video Program  
You can also switch FTS Video ON or OFF by using the  
FTS key on the remote control.  
G In Stop mode, select Video FTS c in the menu bar.  
G Press w (down cursor) to open the menu.  
The Video FTS menu will appear.  
Storing titles/tracks  
G Press w (down cursor) to select  
.
G Use t u (left/right cursors) to select the  
required title.  
G Press OK if you wish to store the entire title.  
The title number will be added to the list of  
selections.  
Storing chapters  
G Press w (down cursor) on the selected title  
number.  
The title number will be marked and the  
highlight will move to the first available chapter  
number for this title.  
G Use t u (left/right cursors) to select the  
required chapter number.  
G Press OK to confirm the selection.  
The title/chapter selection will be added to  
the list of selections.  
G MENU SYSTEM to exit from the Video FTS  
menu.  
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Subtitles  
Special DVD features  
DVD disc menu  
Most DVD discs contain their own menu. This is called  
Disc Menu. Disc Menu will be appeared on the TV  
screen and used for selecting the programs.  
G Select Z (Subtitle) in the menu bar.  
G Press SUBTITLE or w v (down/up cursors)  
repeatedly to move through the different subtitle  
languages.  
G You can select the subtitle directly using the  
numeric keys 0-9.  
G Press DISC MENU on the remote control.  
Menu included on the disc will appear.  
Title menu will appears when press TITLE on  
the remote control. (Some disc don't have the title  
menu function.)  
You can go back the last menu when press  
RETURN.  
Special VCD Features  
G To select the menu;  
1
Use v w t u (down/up/left/right) keys or numeric  
keys 0-9 to select the title/chapter.  
Press OK key.  
Playback Control (PBC)  
2
The selected title/chapter will start.  
1
Load a Video CD with PBC and press 2PLAY.  
PBC menu will be appear on the TV screen.  
Enter numeric keys 0-9 to select the track.  
Press RETURN to go back to the menu before.  
2
3
Camera Angle  
If a disc contains some pictures recorded by different  
angles in a title/chapter, the angle icon will appear with  
number of the available angles.  
G Use the w v (down/up) keys to select the required  
angle in the angle icon.  
G You can also use the numeric keys 0-9 to choose  
the angle you want.  
After a small delay, the screen will change to the  
selected angle. The angle icon will keep displaying  
until multiple-angle-chapter is finished.  
Changing the audio language  
G Select Y (Audio) in the menu bar.  
G Press AUDIO or w v (down/up cursors)  
repeatedly to move through the different languages.  
G You can select the language directly using the  
numeric keys 0-9.  
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Playing CD-RW discs  
Enhanced use  
This unit can play back the CD-RW (ReWritable) discs  
as well as ordinary music CD and CD-R (Recordable)  
discs.  
Filter switch  
ABOUT THE FILTER  
G The CD-R and CD-RW discs should contain  
properly-recorded TOC information so that they  
can be played back. With the CD recorder system,  
writing the TOC information in a disc is referred to  
as finalizing the disc. A disc cannot be recognized as  
a CD disc and played back unless it has been  
finalized properly. For details, please read the  
instruction manual provided with a CD recorder.  
G TOC stands for Table Of Contents and contains  
information such as the total number of tracks and  
total playing time of the disc.  
G This unit can play only the discs recorded in the  
CD-DA format designed for music reproduction. Do  
not attempt to play a disc containing other data,  
such as a CD-ROM for PCs, on this unit.  
G As the playback of a CD-RW disc necessitates  
partial change of the player setup, it may take longer  
time for reading the TOC information than when a  
music CD or CD-R disc is played.  
Super Audio CDs have a wide playback frequency band  
of 100 kHz that is beyond the audible range: this means  
that their signals contain ultra-high-range components  
that conventional CDs do not have. A conventional  
amplifier is often not built to reproduce signals  
containing these components, and when Super Audio  
CD signals are output in their original state, noise may  
be generated, the amplifier's protection circuits may be  
activated and/or the speakers may be damaged.  
To prevent this sort of trouble from occurring, the unit  
incorporates a filter for attenuating the ultra-high-range  
components, and the filter can be set STANDARD ALL,  
CUSTOM ST, or CUSTOM ALL using a switch on the  
rear panel. (This switch is set to STANDARD ALL  
when the unit is shipped from the manufacturing plant.)  
When the unit is to be connected with a next-  
generation amplifier that supports Super Audio CDs and  
set the switch to CUSTOM ST OR CUSTOM ALL for  
use. This will ensure play with a wider frequency range.  
G The format for CD-R and CD-RW discs is stipulated  
in the Orange Book, Parts II and III.  
Although the two formats are designed to be  
compatible, some portions may not capable of being  
played back, depending on the recording unit, the  
media, and the playback unit.  
AC IN  
FILTER  
FRONT R  
1.STANDARD ALL  
2.CUSTOM ST  
3.CUSTOM ALL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
OPT. COAX.  
AUDIO  
R
1
2
Set the switch for changing the required output signal.  
Position 1 : Output signal on all speakers is set  
to STANDARD.  
Position 2 : Output signal on front speakers are set to  
CUSTOM; output signal on all other  
speakers is set to STANDARD  
Position 3 : Output signal on all speakers are set to  
CUSTOM.  
Warning:  
* Use the switch at the STANDARD ALL position if the  
unit is to be used with a regular amplifier. Otherwise,  
the amplifier and/or speakers may be damaged.  
* Even when the unit has been connected with an  
amplifier that supports Super Audio CDs, change the  
switch to the STANDARD ALL position when recording  
Super Audio CD sound on a tape deck, for instance.  
* Do not change the switch setting while playback is in  
progress. Doing so could generate electronic noise that  
could damage your speakers, etc.  
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Before requesting service  
Trouble-shooting checklist  
If the SACD player appears to be faulty, consult this checklist first. You may have overlooked something simple.  
Under no circumstances may you attempt to repair the system yourself; this will invalidate the warranty.  
Look for the specific symptom(s). Then perform only the actions listed to remedy the specific symptom(s).  
Symptom  
Remedy  
No power  
Check to ensure that both plugs of the power cord are properly connected.  
Check whether there is power at the AC outlet by plugging in another  
appliance.  
Check the DISPLAY OFF switch is activated.  
No sound  
Check audio connections.  
If using a HiFi amplifier, try another sound source.  
DTS-CDs do not play on the SA-12S1.  
Distorted sound from HiFi amplifier  
Disc will not play  
Check to make sure that no audio connections are made to the  
amplifier's phone input.  
Make sure the disc label is facing upward.  
Clean the disc.  
Check whether the disc is defective by trying another disc.  
Check the region code of the DVD disc.  
Check the access control setting of DVD or/and VCD.  
No picture  
Check to make sure that the TV is switched on.  
Check the video connection.  
Check the VIDEO OFF is activated.  
Distorted picture  
Check the disc for fingerprints and clean with a soft cloth, wiping from  
the center to the edge.  
Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not  
a malfunction.  
Completely distorted picture  
with player menu  
The NTSC/PAL switch may be in the wrong status. Press the 9 STOP  
and T NEXT keys simultaneously and keep them pressed while you  
turn the player ON.  
No color in picture with player menu  
Start-up screen does not appear  
on the display  
The NTSC/PAL switch may be in the wrong status. Press the 9 STOP  
and T NEXT keys simultaneously and keep them pressed while you  
turn the player ON.  
No return to start-up screen  
when disc is removed  
Reset by switching the player off, then on again.  
Check to see if the program requires another disc to be loaded.  
The player does not respond to  
the remote control  
Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the  
player. Avoid all obstacles that may interfere with the signal's path.  
Inspect or replace the batteries.  
Check device code setting. See the section ‘Remote control device code’.  
Check the Remote control switch is set to INTERNAL on the back of  
the player.  
Distorted or black-and-white picture  
with DVD or Video CD disc  
Use only discs that match the TV system for the TV set being used  
(PAL/NTSC).  
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No audio at digital output  
Check the digital connections.  
Check the settings menu to make sure that the digital output is set to on.  
Check to ensure that the audio format of the selected audio language  
matches your receiver's capabilities.  
Buttons do not work  
Reset by switching the player OFF then ON again  
Audible ‘clicks’ from player’s internal  
During operation the relais of the player may be switched, resulting in  
an audible ‘click’. This is not a malfunction.  
Player does not respond to all operating  
Commands during playback  
Operations are not permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions in  
the disc inlay.  
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Specifications  
SACD/CD  
Audio characteristics  
Channels  
Super Audio CD  
6 channels(Max.)  
2 Hz - 100 kHz  
2 Hz - 50 kHz (-3 dB)  
114 dB  
CD  
2 channels  
2 Hz - 20 kHz  
2 Hz - 20 kHz  
100 dB  
Frequency range  
Frequency characteristics  
Dynamic range  
THD (1kHz)  
0.0008 %  
0.0017 %  
Analog output level  
Digital output Output level (coaxial)  
Output level (optical)  
Format  
Sampling frequency  
Optical readout system  
Laser type  
2.0 V  
-
-
1 bit DSD  
2.8224 MHz  
2.0 V  
0.5 Vp-p (75 ohm)  
-19 dBm  
16 bit linear PCM  
44.1 kHz  
AlGaAs  
650 nm  
AlGaAs  
780 nm  
Wavelenght  
DVD/VCD  
Video  
Format  
Horizontal resolution  
Format  
Frequency characteristics  
Dynamic range  
THD (1kHz)  
MPEG1(VCD)/MPEG2(DVD)  
More than 500  
PCM(16/20/24 bit, 48/96 kHz fs)/Dolby Digital/MPEG  
2 Hz - 22 kHz (PCM48 kHz) 2 Hz - 44 kHz (PCM96 kHz)  
114 dB (PCM 24bit)  
Audio  
0.0013 % (PCM 24bit)  
Digital output  
Video output  
PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG  
Composite/S/Components  
* Audio characteristics is for multi channel output.  
Power Supply  
U version.......................................................................................................................................................................AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Power consumption.........................................................................................................................................................................30 W  
Cabinet  
Dimensions....................................................................................................................................458 (W) x 126 (H) x 379 (D) mm  
Weight.................................................................................................................................................................................................11 kg  
Operating temperatures..................................................................................................................................................+5ºC - +35ºC  
Operating humidity........................................................................................................................................5% - 90% (without dew)  
Accessories  
Remote control unit (RC-12SAS1).......................................................................................................................................................1  
Batteries (AAA).........................................................................................................................................................................................2  
Stereo audio cable....................................................................................................................................................................................3  
Audio-Video cable ....................................................................................................................................................................................1  
Remote control cord...............................................................................................................................................................................1  
User's guide................................................................................................................................................................................................1  
AC power cord.........................................................................................................................................................................................1  
Warranty card...........................................................................................................................................................................................1  
*Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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ALGERIE  
COMPANY  
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ADDRESS  
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Ambassador Stores  
Target  
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Ariescommerce GmbH  
Lenbrook Industries Limited  
Guang Chang Audio International Co., Ltd.  
Empire Hifi systems Ltd.  
Audio International  
Audio Nord  
24 Lionel Road, Mt. Waverley, VIC 3149, Australia  
Taborstraße 95 / Ladestraße 1, Gebäude Hangartner, A-1200 Wien, Austria  
P.O. Box 237,141, Government Avenue, Manama,Bahrein  
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V.V.& SONS  
P.O. Box 105, Dubai, U.A.E.  
EGYPT  
Solimco  
9, El Attibaa St. Doki, Cairo, Egypt  
ESTONIA  
F.Y.R.O.M.  
FINLAND  
HiFi Club Estonia  
T.P. KODI  
Audio Nord  
Ehte 4, 90503 Haapsalu, Estonia  
ul.Cedomir Kantargiev 21a, Skopje, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonija  
Uudenmaankatu 4-6, Helsinki SF-00120, Finland  
FRANCE  
GERMANY  
GREECE  
Marantz France  
Marantz Deutschland  
Adamco S.A.  
A division of Marantz Europe B.V., P.O. Box 301, 92 156 Suresnes Cedex, France  
Hakenbusch 3, 49078 Osnabrück, Germany  
188, Hippocratous Street, 11471 Athens, Greece  
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HONG KONG  
HUNGARY  
ICELAND  
INDIA  
IRAN  
Marantz Europe B.V.  
Marantz Asia Ltd.  
Infovox Ltd.  
ID Electronics Ltd.  
NOVA Audio Private  
Home Co.  
Building SFF-2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands  
Unit 1706, Metroplaza II, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Fong, N.T., Kowloon, Hong Kong  
Terez Krt.31, 1067 Budapest, Hungary  
Armula 38, 108 Reykjavik, Iceland  
8,Punam Co-op.Society 29/30 Road#5, Union Park MUMBAI 400052, India  
5th floor no 878 Philips Building Enghelab ave, P.O. 11365/7844 Tehran, Iran  
Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, Ireland  
IRELAND  
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ISRAEL  
ITALY  
IVORY COAST  
JAPAN  
KOREA  
Elmor Ltd.  
Marantz Italy  
Hifivoir  
Marantz Japan Inc.  
Mk Enterprises Ltd.  
alAlamiah Electronics Intl.  
Ace Ltd.  
52 Heh Beiyar Street, Kikar Hamedina, Tel Aviv, Israel  
Via Casati 23, 20052 Monza (Milano), Italy, Servizio Consumatori 1678-20026, Numero Verde  
B.P. 2428, Abidjan 01, Ivory Coast  
35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan  
121-210, 2F Shinhan Bldg., 247-17 Seokyo-dong, Mapo-ku, Seoul, Korea  
P.O. Box 8196, Salmiah 22052, Kuwait  
KUWAIT  
LATVIA  
61, LacPlesa Str., Riga LV 1011, Latvia  
LEBANON  
LITHUANIA  
MALAYSIA  
MALTA  
AZ Electronics S.A., 1,  
Accapella Ltd.  
Wo Kee Hong Electronics Sdn. Bhd.  
Doneo Co Ltd.  
P.O. Box 11 2833, Beirut, Lebanon  
Ausros, Vartu G/5, Pasazo SKG., 2001 Vilnius, Lithuania  
Suite 8.1, Level 8, Menara Genesis, No. 33, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  
78 The Strand, Sliema SLM07, Malta  
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MILITARY MARKET EUROPE  
NETHERLANDS  
NEW ZEALAND  
NORWAY  
SKR Electronics Ltd.  
PASCO GmbH  
Marantz Domestic Sales  
Wildash Audio Systems  
Audio Nord  
P.O. Box 685, Bell Village, Port Louis, Mauritius  
PO BOX 1280, Sandhausen 69200, Germany  
Adivision of Marantz Europe B.V., Building SFF2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands  
14 Malvern Road, Mt. Albert, Auckland, New Zealand  
Sandkerveien 64, Oslo 0483, Norway  
OMAN  
POLAND  
PORTUGAL  
PROFESSIONAL EUROPE  
PROFESSIONAL U.S.A.  
QATAR  
REUNION  
ROMANIA  
RUSSIA  
Mustafa & Jawad Trading CO.  
Philips Polska Sp. z.o.o.  
Corel2  
Marantz Professional Products  
Marantz Professional Products  
Almana & Partners W.W.L.  
Vision +  
P.O. Box 1918, Ruwi, Oman  
Al.Jerozolimskie 195b, 02 222 Warszawa, Poland  
Comércio de Electrónica Lda., Av. Luís Bívar, No 85 A, 1050 Lisboa, Portugal  
Kingsbridge House, Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road, Longford, Middlesex UB7 0EH, U.K.  
Distributed by: Superscope Technologies Inc., 1000 Corporate Blvd. Ste.D, Aurora, Illino  
P.O. Box 49, Doha, Qatar  
180 Rue du Marechal Leclerc, 97400 Saint Denis, Ile de la Reunion  
5, Zagazului Str. Bl.1G,apt.18, sector 1,Bucharest, Romania  
7/2, Montazhnaya Street, 107497 Moscow, Russia  
Nova Music Entertainment  
Absolute Audio  
SAUDI ARABIA  
SINGAPORE  
SLOVAKIA  
SLOVENIA  
SOUTH AFRICA  
SPAIN  
Adawlia Univ. Electr. Apl  
Wo Kee Hong Distribution PTE Ltd.  
Bis Audio s.r.o.  
P.O. Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952, Saudi Arabia  
130 Joo Seng Road, #03-02 Olivine Building, Singapore 368357  
Nam. SNP 10, 96001 Zvolem, Slovakia  
Smartinska 152, HALA V/3, 61000 Ljubljana, Slovenia  
P.O. Box 1614, Alberton, 1450, South Africa  
Martinez Villergas 2, Apartado 2065, Madrid 28027, Spain  
Mezzanine Floor, The Landmark 385, Galle Road, Colombo - 3, Sri Lanka  
Almedalsvagen 4, Gotenborg 402-23, Sweden  
Bofex  
Coherent Imports (PTY) Ltd.  
Marantz Spain  
The listening Room  
Audio Nord  
SRI LANKA  
SWEDEN  
SWITZERLAND  
SYRIA  
TAHITI  
TAIWAN  
THAILAND  
TUNESIA  
TURKEY  
U.K.  
U.S.A.  
YUGOSLAVIA  
EXPORT  
Sound Company AG  
Hamzeh & Partners  
Covecolor  
Pai-Yuing Co. Ltd.  
MRZ Standard Co. Ltd.  
Societe EDEVIG  
Türk Philips Ticaret A.S.  
Marantz Hifi UK Ltd.  
Marantz America Inc.  
ITM Company  
Postfach, 8010 Zürich, Switzerland  
Hafez Ibrahim Str. No 117, Damascus Shalan, Syria  
Av. Prince Hinoi, Cours de l'union sacré, P.O. Box 2334, Papeete, Tahiti  
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