Sony SCD-C555ES manual 17US, Displaying the information of a Text disc

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Displaying the information of a TEXT disc

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TEXT discs contain information, such as the disc name or artist name, as well as the audio signals. This player can display the disc name, artist name, and current track name as TEXT information.

When the player detects a TEXT disc, “TEXT” appears in the display.

Displaying the information of a TEXT disc

in stop mode Z

Press TIME/TEXT.

Each time you press the button, the disc name or artist name appears in the display. When you select the artist name, “ART” appears in the display.

•Before you start playing

Disc title

 

ALL DISCS

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CD1

 

 

MULTI

 

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S A C D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Press TIME/TEXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Artist name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL DISCS

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CD1

 

 

MULTI

 

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S A C D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

 

 

ART

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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S O N Y

B A N D

 

 

 

 

 

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Press TIME/TEXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total number of tracks and total playing time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL DISCS

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CD1

 

 

MULTI

 

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S A C D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

 

 

DISC

TRACK INDEX

MIN

 

SEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIME/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

Display information of a TEXT disc while

playing a disc Z

The current track name appears. If the disc name has more than 15 characters, the first 14 characters will remain after the name scrolls by in the display.

When the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD, the channel information appears before the playing time of the current track appears.

•While playing a disc

Track title

ALL DISCS

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CD1

MULTI

5.1CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

S A C D

 

 

TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

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H I T E C H B L U E S

 

 

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Press TIME/TEXT

Channel information (appears only when the player detects a Multi-channel Super Audio CD)

 

 

ALL DISCS

1

2

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5

CD1

 

 

MULTI

5.1CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S A C D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

 

 

 

 

 

TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[ M U L T I ] 5 . 1 C H

 

 

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Playing time of the current track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL DISCS

1

2

3

4

5

CD1

 

 

MULTI

5.1CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S A C D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

 

 

 

 

DISC

TRACK

INDEX

 

MIN

 

SEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Press TIME/TEXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining time on the current track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL DISCS

1

2

3

4

5

CD1

 

 

MULTI

5.1CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S A C D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

 

 

 

 

DISC

TRACK

INDEX

 

MIN

 

SEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Press TIME/TEXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining time on the disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL DISCS

1

2

3

4

5

CD1

 

 

MULTI

5.1CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S A C D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

 

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

MIN

 

SEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIME/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

Notes

•The display may not show all the characters, depending on the disc.

•This player can display only the disc name, artist name, and track names from TEXT discs. Other information cannot be displayed.

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Contents Super Audio CD Player Conventions WelcomeAbout This Manual Table of Contents When to replace the batteries Checking the supplied accessoriesBefore You Start Hookup Inserting batteries into the remoteHooking Up the Audio Components Connecting via Analog 5.1CH OUT jacksFront or Surr connection Center or SUB Woofer connectionTo CD Sacd Jacks L/R Audio connecting cords Red and White not suppliedConnecting via Digital CD OUT Coaxial Connector Connecting via Digital CD OUT Optical ConnectorConnecting the AC power cord About the Control A1 jackFront Panel Parts Descriptions Check button Location Functions Parts EX-CHANGE buttonQa lAMSL dial AMS Automatic Music Sensor 7 Qs Clear button10US Rear Panel Parts Descriptions11US Remote Parts Descriptions12US Classification by the layer configurationCompatible Disc Types Incompatible Discs 13USPlaying a Disc When you select Player plays14US Press NDisc information when a disc is loaded Using the Display15US Display window shows various information aboutDisplaying information while the player is Playing Z 16USTurning off the information in the display Press TIME/TEXT17US Displaying the information of a Text disc Stop mode ZDisplaying the information of a Text disc Display information of a Text disc while Playing a disc Z18US Replacing Discs While Playing a DiscPress EX-CHANGE Replace discs in the compartments with new onesLocating a track directly by entering Track number Z Locating a Specific Disc Locating a Specific Track19US Locating a Particular Point in a Track Z Locating a point by setting the start time Time Search20US Locating a point while monitoring Sound Search21US Playing Tracks RepeatedlyRepeating all the tracks on the disc Repeat All Play Repeating the current track Repeat 1 Play22US Playing Tracks in RandomShuffle Play on all discs Shuffle Play on one disc23US Checking the contents of the programCreating Your Own Listening to a Multi Changing the contents of the programChannel Super Audio CD 24US25US Selecting 2 channel playback modeSelecting Multi-channel playback mode 26US 27US Press ./repeatedly to adjust the output levelPress Level ADJ after you finish adjusting What You Can Do With the Disc Name Where is the Disc Name stored?28US You can store this information29US Labeling Discs Disc NamePress the number button to input letters Labeling Discs Disc NameErasing the Disc Name 31US Using the Control A1II control systemControl A1II and Control A1 Compatibility Additional InformationBasic functions of the Control A1II Control system 32US33US Precautions34US Troubleshooting35US SpecificationsIndex TOC 36USIndex Page Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Propos de ce mode d’emploiBienvenue Propos du Super Audio CD CaractéristiquesCaractéristiques du lecteur DiversInstallation des piles dans la Télécommande Vérification des accessoires fournisAvant d’entamer les raccordements Quand faut-il remplacer les piles ?Raccordement via les prises Analog Raccordement de composants audioRaccordement sur Front ou Surr Raccordement sur Center ou SUB WooferVers les prises CD Câble de connexion audio rouge et blanc non fourni Blanc LPropos de la prise Control A1II Raccordement via le connecteur DigitalBranchement du cordon d’alimentation Transport du lecteurDescriptions des composants du panneau frontal Touche Check Emplacement et fonction des composants Touche EX-CHANGEQa Molette lAMSL AMS Détecteur musical automatique 7 Qs Touche Clear10FR Description des composants du panneau arrière11FR Description des composants de la télécommandeClassification par couche Types de disques compatibles12FR Disques incompatibles 13FRClassification par canal du Super Audio 14FR Lecture d’un disqueSi vous sélectionnez Le lecteur reproduit Appuyez sur N15FR Utilisation de la fenêtre d’affichageAffichage des informations relatives au Disque chargé CD classique Lecture de disquesAffichage d’informations en cours de Lecture Z 16FRDésactivation des informations de la Fenêtre d’affichage Z Appuyez sur TIME/TEXTAffichage des informations d’un disque 17FRAvant de commencer la lecture Lors de la lecture d’un disqueAppuyez sur EX-CHANGE 18FRRemplacez les disques dans les compartiments Appuyez sur Disc SkipPour passer Vous devez 19FRPour localiser Appuyez sur Appuyez sur Introduisez les chiffres correspondants20FR Localisation d’un passage déterminé sur une plage Z21FR Lecture de plages répétéeAppuyez une fois sur Repeat et appuyez ensuite sur H Pour arrêter la lecture répétée d’une plage unique22FR Lecture de plages dans un ordre quelconqueLecture aléatoire d’un seul disque Lecture aléatoire de tous les disquesVérification du contenu du programme Musical Création de votre propre programme musical23FR Pour Procédez comme suit Lecture d’un Super Audio CD multicanal fonction de24FR 25FR Sélection du mode lecture bi-canalSélection du mode lecture multicanal Réglage du niveau de sortie à partir de la télécommande Z Tournez la commande lAMS L pour régler le niveau de sortie26FR Appuyez sur Menu après avoir effectué tous vos réglagesAppuyez sur Level ADJ après avoir effectué tous vos réglages 27FR28FR Emploi du nom du disqueVous pouvez enregistrer les informations Suivantes Support d’enregistrement du nom du DisqueIdentification des disques nom de disque Identification de disques à l’aide de la Télécommande Z29FR Identification de disques sur le lecteurIdentification des disques nom de disque 30FRSuppression du nom de disque Appuyez sur Mpour sélectionner le caractère31FR Utilisation du systèmeCompatibilité Control A1II et Control ComplInformations émentair esFonctions de base du système Control 32FRPropos du câble de raccordement Sélection de fonction automatique33FR Précautions34FR Remarques sur les disques DépannageSpécifications Accessoires fournis35FR Pendant la lecture d’un Super Audio CDTélécommande

SCD-C555ES specifications

The Sony SCD-C555ES is a state-of-the-art Super Audio CD (SACD) player that reflects the pinnacle of audio technology and design philosophy from Sony. Introduced in the early 2000s, it was part of Sony's esteemed ES (Elevated Standard) line, emphasizing high-quality audio playback that audiophiles have come to appreciate.

At the heart of the SCD-C555ES is its ability to play SACDs, a format that offers higher fidelity than traditional CDs due to its advanced DSD (Direct Stream Digital) encoding technology. This format captures audio at a much higher sampling rate, allowing for more detailed sound reproduction. In addition, the player is backward compatible, meaning it can also play regular CDs, providing versatility and ensuring access to vast music libraries.

One of the standout features of the SCD-C555ES is its dual-layer playback capability. This technology allows the player to read both the hybrid layer of an SACD, which is compatible with standard CD players, and the high-resolution layer, revealing remarkable audio depth. The SCD-C555ES is equipped with a robust construction designed to minimize vibration, ensuring that even the most subtle audio details are captured without interference.

In terms of connectivity, the player includes both balanced XLR outputs and unbalanced RCA outputs, enabling users to connect it to high-end audio systems for optimal results. The incorporation of advanced digital-to-analog converters contributes to the exceptional sound quality the player is renowned for, delivering breathtaking audio performance across various genres of music.

Part of the user-friendly design entails an intuitive interface and display that makes navigation through extensive playlists or selections easy and enjoyable. The SCD-C555ES also offers a range of programming options, catering to the diverse preferences of music lovers.

In conclusion, the Sony SCD-C555ES is more than just a CD player; it embodies a commitment to audio excellence. With its SACD capabilities, stunning engineering, and array of features aimed at audiophiles, the SCD-C555ES remains a cherished component in high-fidelity audio systems, bringing music to life with remarkable clarity and richness. Whether you are an avid collector of SACDs or someone seeking an exceptional audio experience, the SCD-C555ES is an investment that promises years of sonic enjoyment.
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