Sony SCD-C555ES manual Welcome, About This Manual, Conventions

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the customers in the United States

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SCD-C555ES

Serial No. _________________________

The following caution label is located inside the unit.

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

As the laser beam used in this CD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Super Audio CD Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model SCD-C555ES.

Conventions

•Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player.

You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player.

•The following icons are used in this manual:

ZIndicates that you can do the task using the remote.

zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

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Contents Super Audio CD Player Conventions WelcomeAbout This Manual Table of Contents Before You Start Hookup Checking the supplied accessoriesWhen to replace the batteries Inserting batteries into the remoteFront or Surr connection Connecting via Analog 5.1CH OUT jacksHooking Up the Audio Components Center or SUB Woofer connectionAudio connecting cords Red and White not supplied To CD Sacd Jacks L/RConnecting the AC power cord Connecting via Digital CD OUT Optical ConnectorConnecting via Digital CD OUT Coaxial Connector About the Control A1 jackFront Panel Parts Descriptions Qa lAMSL dial AMS Automatic Music Sensor 7 Location Functions Parts EX-CHANGE buttonCheck button Qs Clear buttonRear Panel Parts Descriptions 10USRemote Parts Descriptions 11US12US Classification by the layer configurationCompatible Disc Types 13US Incompatible Discs14US When you select Player playsPlaying a Disc Press N15US Using the DisplayDisc information when a disc is loaded Display window shows various information aboutTurning off the information in the display 16USDisplaying information while the player is Playing Z Press TIME/TEXTDisplaying the information of a Text disc Displaying the information of a Text disc Stop mode Z17US Display information of a Text disc while Playing a disc ZPress EX-CHANGE Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc18US Replace discs in the compartments with new onesLocating a track directly by entering Track number Z Locating a Specific Disc Locating a Specific Track19US 20US Locating a point by setting the start time Time SearchLocating a Particular Point in a Track Z Locating a point while monitoring Sound SearchRepeating all the tracks on the disc Repeat All Play Playing Tracks Repeatedly21US Repeating the current track Repeat 1 PlayShuffle Play on all discs Playing Tracks in Random22US Shuffle Play on one disc23US Checking the contents of the programCreating Your Own Channel Super Audio CD Changing the contents of the programListening to a Multi 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 28US Where is the Disc Name stored?What You Can Do With the Disc Name You can store this informationLabeling Discs Disc Name 29USPress the number button to input letters Labeling Discs Disc NameErasing the Disc Name Control A1II and Control A1 Compatibility Using the Control A1II control system31US Additional Information32US Basic functions of the Control A1II Control systemPrecautions 33USTroubleshooting 34US35US SpecificationsIndex TOC 36USIndex Page Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Propos de ce mode d’emploiBienvenue Caractéristiques du lecteur CaractéristiquesPropos du Super Audio CD DiversAvant d’entamer les raccordements Vérification des accessoires fournisInstallation des piles dans la Télécommande Quand faut-il remplacer les piles ?Raccordement sur Front ou Surr Raccordement de composants audioRaccordement via les prises Analog Raccordement sur Center ou SUB WooferCâble de connexion audio rouge et blanc non fourni Blanc L Vers les prises CDBranchement du cordon d’alimentation Raccordement via le connecteur DigitalPropos de la prise Control A1II Transport du lecteurDescriptions des composants du panneau frontal Qa Molette lAMSL AMS Détecteur musical automatique 7 Emplacement et fonction des composants Touche EX-CHANGETouche Check Qs Touche ClearDescription des composants du panneau arrière 10FRDescription des composants de la télécommande 11FRClassification par couche Types de disques compatibles12FR Disques incompatibles 13FRClassification par canal du Super Audio Si vous sélectionnez Le lecteur reproduit Lecture d’un disque14FR Appuyez sur NAffichage des informations relatives au Disque chargé Utilisation de la fenêtre d’affichage15FR CD classique Lecture de disquesDésactivation des informations de la Fenêtre d’affichage Z 16FRAffichage d’informations en cours de Lecture Z Appuyez sur TIME/TEXTAvant de commencer la lecture 17FRAffichage des informations d’un disque Lors de la lecture d’un disqueRemplacez les disques dans les compartiments 18FRAppuyez sur EX-CHANGE Appuyez sur Disc SkipPour localiser Appuyez sur 19FRPour passer Vous devez Appuyez sur Introduisez les chiffres correspondantsLocalisation d’un passage déterminé sur une plage Z 20FRAppuyez une fois sur Repeat et appuyez ensuite sur H Lecture de plages répétée21FR Pour arrêter la lecture répétée d’une plage uniqueLecture aléatoire d’un seul disque Lecture de plages dans un ordre quelconque22FR 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 26FR Tournez la commande lAMS L pour régler le niveau de sortieRéglage du niveau de sortie à partir de la télécommande Z Appuyez sur Menu après avoir effectué tous vos réglages27FR Appuyez sur Level ADJ après avoir effectué tous vos réglagesVous pouvez enregistrer les informations Suivantes Emploi du nom du disque28FR Support d’enregistrement du nom du Disque29FR Identification de disques à l’aide de la Télécommande ZIdentification des disques nom de disque Identification de disques sur le lecteurSuppression du nom de disque 30FRIdentification des disques nom de disque Appuyez sur Mpour sélectionner le caractèreCompatibilité Control A1II et Control Utilisation du système31FR ComplInformations émentair esPropos du câble de raccordement 32FRFonctions de base du système Control Sélection de fonction automatiquePrécautions 33FRRemarques sur les disques Dépannage 34FR35FR Accessoires fournisSpécifications 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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