Sony SCD-C555ES manual Specifications, Index, 35US

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Specifications

When a super audio CD is played

Playing frequency range

2 Hz to 100 kHz

Frequency response

2 Hz to 50 kHz (–3 dB)

Dynamic range

105 dB or more

Total harmonic distortion rate

 

0.0015 % or less

Wow and flutter

Value of measurable limit (±0.001 %

 

W. PEAK) or less

When a CD is played

Frequency response

2 Hz to 20 kHz

Dynamic range

99 dB or more

Total harmonic distortion rate

 

0.002 % or less

Wow and flutter

Value of measurable limit (±0.001 %

 

W. PEAK) or less

Output connector

 

Jack type

Output level

 

Load impedance

 

 

 

 

ANALOG OUT Phono

2 Vrms

 

Over 10 kilohms

 

jacks

(at 50 kilohms)

 

 

DIGITAL (CD)

Square

–18 dBm

(

Light emitting

)

OUT OPTICAL* optical

 

wave length:

 

output

 

660 nm

 

connector

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL (CD)

Coaxial

0.5 Vp-p

 

75 ohms

 

OUT COAXIAL*output

 

 

 

 

 

connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

Stereo

10 mW

 

32 ohms

 

 

phone jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Output only the audio signals of the CD

 

 

 

General

 

 

 

 

 

Laser

 

Semiconductor laser (l = 780 nm)

 

 

Emission duration: continuous

 

Laser radiant power:

5.47 uW at 650 nm

 

*These output is the value measured at a distance of about 200mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up.

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

38 W

 

Dimensions (w/h/d)

430 ⋅

138 ⋅ 409 mm

 

(17 ⋅

5 1/2 ⋅ 16 1/8 in.)

 

incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

11.0 kg (24 lbs 5 oz.)

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

A

Accessories 4

Amplifier (not supplied) 5

AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 14

ANALOG OUT 5.1CH 5 2CH 6

B

Batteries 4

C

Cable

Coaxial digital 7

Optical digital 7

Continuous Play 14

Cord

Audio connecting 5

D, E, F, G

DIGITAL (CD) OUT 7

Disc Name 29

Displaying information 15

H, I, J, K

Hooking Up

Audio Components 5

Power 7

L

Labeling a disc 29

Locating

a specific disc 19 a specific track 19

a particular point 20

by entering the track number 19

by observing the time indication (High-Speed Search)

20

 

by setting the start time (Time Search)

20

while monitoring the sound (Search)

20

M, N

Multi-channel management function 24

Multi-channel Super Audio CD 13

Additional Information

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Contents Super Audio CD Player Conventions WelcomeAbout This Manual Table of Contents Inserting batteries into the remote Checking the supplied accessoriesWhen to replace the batteries Before You Start HookupCenter or SUB Woofer connection Connecting via Analog 5.1CH OUT jacksHooking Up the Audio Components Front or Surr connectionTo CD Sacd Jacks L/R Audio connecting cords Red and White not suppliedAbout the Control A1 jack Connecting via Digital CD OUT Optical ConnectorConnecting via Digital CD OUT Coaxial Connector Connecting the AC power cordFront Panel Parts Descriptions Qs Clear button Location Functions Parts EX-CHANGE buttonCheck button Qa lAMSL dial AMS Automatic Music Sensor 710US Rear Panel Parts Descriptions11US Remote Parts Descriptions12US Classification by the layer configurationCompatible Disc Types Incompatible Discs 13USPress N When you select Player playsPlaying a Disc 14USDisplay window shows various information about Using the DisplayDisc information when a disc is loaded 15USPress TIME/TEXT 16USDisplaying information while the player is Playing Z Turning off the information in the displayDisplay information of a Text disc while Playing a disc Z Displaying the information of a Text disc Stop mode Z17US Displaying the information of a Text discReplace discs in the compartments with new ones Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc18US Press EX-CHANGELocating a track directly by entering Track number Z Locating a Specific Disc Locating a Specific Track19US Locating a point while monitoring Sound Search Locating a point by setting the start time Time SearchLocating a Particular Point in a Track Z 20USRepeating the current track Repeat 1 Play Playing Tracks Repeatedly21US Repeating all the tracks on the disc Repeat All PlayShuffle Play on one disc Playing Tracks in Random22US Shuffle Play on all discs23US Checking the contents of the programCreating Your Own 24US Changing the contents of the programListening to a Multi Channel Super Audio CD25US Selecting 2 channel playback modeSelecting Multi-channel playback mode 26US 27US Press ./repeatedly to adjust the output levelPress Level ADJ after you finish adjusting You can store this information Where is the Disc Name stored?What You Can Do With the Disc Name 28US29US Labeling Discs Disc NamePress the number button to input letters Labeling Discs Disc NameErasing the Disc Name Additional Information Using the Control A1II control system31US Control A1II and Control A1 CompatibilityBasic 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 Divers CaractéristiquesPropos du Super Audio CD Caractéristiques du lecteurQuand faut-il remplacer les piles ? Vérification des accessoires fournisInstallation des piles dans la Télécommande Avant d’entamer les raccordementsRaccordement sur Center ou SUB Woofer Raccordement de composants audioRaccordement via les prises Analog Raccordement sur Front ou SurrVers les prises CD Câble de connexion audio rouge et blanc non fourni Blanc LTransport du lecteur Raccordement via le connecteur DigitalPropos de la prise Control A1II Branchement du cordon d’alimentationDescriptions des composants du panneau frontal Qs Touche Clear Emplacement et fonction des composants Touche EX-CHANGETouche Check Qa Molette lAMSL AMS Détecteur musical automatique 710FR 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 Appuyez sur N Lecture d’un disque14FR Si vous sélectionnez Le lecteur reproduitCD classique Lecture de disques Utilisation de la fenêtre d’affichage15FR Affichage des informations relatives au Disque chargéAppuyez sur TIME/TEXT 16FRAffichage d’informations en cours de Lecture Z Désactivation des informations de la Fenêtre d’affichage ZLors de la lecture d’un disque 17FRAffichage des informations d’un disque Avant de commencer la lectureAppuyez sur Disc Skip 18FRAppuyez sur EX-CHANGE Remplacez les disques dans les compartimentsAppuyez sur Introduisez les chiffres correspondants 19FRPour passer Vous devez Pour localiser Appuyez sur20FR Localisation d’un passage déterminé sur une plage ZPour arrêter la lecture répétée d’une plage unique Lecture de plages répétée21FR Appuyez une fois sur Repeat et appuyez ensuite sur HLecture aléatoire de tous les disques Lecture de plages dans un ordre quelconque22FR Lecture aléatoire d’un seul disqueVérification 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 Appuyez sur Menu après avoir effectué tous vos réglages Tournez la commande lAMS L pour régler le niveau de sortieRéglage du niveau de sortie à partir de la télécommande Z 26FRAppuyez sur Level ADJ après avoir effectué tous vos réglages 27FRSupport d’enregistrement du nom du Disque Emploi du nom du disque28FR Vous pouvez enregistrer les informations SuivantesIdentification de disques sur le lecteur Identification de disques à l’aide de la Télécommande ZIdentification des disques nom de disque 29FRAppuyez sur Mpour sélectionner le caractère 30FRIdentification des disques nom de disque Suppression du nom de disqueComplInformations émentair es Utilisation du système31FR Compatibilité Control A1II et ControlSélection de fonction automatique 32FRFonctions de base du système Control Propos du câble de raccordement33FR Précautions34FR Remarques sur les disques DépannagePendant la lecture d’un Super Audio CD Accessoires fournisSpécifications 35FRTélécommande

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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