Marantz SA-14 manual Introduction, Installation, Product Features, General Precautions

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA-14 Super Audio CD Player for your A / V system.

This Compact Disc Player incorporates a number of features designed to enhance the listening of your favorite audio sources.

Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that you read the entire user guide before you attempt to connect or operate the player.

After you have reviewed the contents of this manual,we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit.

Refer to the figures on the pages at the back of this user’s guide. The callout numbers on the figures correspond to those found in the text.

INSTALLATION

Remember the following important points when installing the player:

Do not expose the player to rain or moisture, as this may cause damage to the player.

All players produce some heat during operation and this heat must be allowed to disperes freely. Do not close any ventilation openings and insure that there is adequate ventilation space behind, beside and above the player.

Prevent extra heat from reaching the unit. Never put the player in the full glare of the sun or near a heat source.

PRODUCT FEATURES

This Super Audio CD Player, released on the market by Philips and Marantz who are the developers of Super Audio CDs, is a premium series model which is designed to achieve a sophisticated reproduction of the sound performance inherent to Super Audio CDs. The main features of this unit include:

A D/A converter for ensuring that the DSD/CD signals are converted at a high degree of accuracy into analog signals with a high sound quality by means of a newly incorporated DEM (dynamic element matching) type of super DAC (CS4397x2)

A low-noise, low-distortion filter circuit featuring a differential configu- ration HDAM and a high-speed current feedback type of amplifier (unbalanced output)

A low-noise, low-output-impedance balanced output circuit

Audio circuitry which is isolated from the ingress of noise by employ- ing a super ring toroidal transformer featuring a large capacity and low leakage flux and shielded by a copper-plated cover for the main power transformer and by incorporating a separate transformer for the exclusive use of the display tube

A high-rigidity, high-precision zinc diecast mechanism chassis and an aluminum diecast disc tray firmly anchored by a double-bottom chassis which incorporates a dual-layer construction

An elegant design with a luxurious look achieved by the extravagant use of aluminum block and thick aluminum sheet materials

A stylish remote control unit made of aluminum top plate

A CD-R and CD-RW disc play capability

ENGLISH

PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions should be taken when operating the equip- ment.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

When installing the equipment ensure that:

the ventilation holes are not covered.

air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.

it is placed on a vibration-free surface.

it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or dust.

it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges.

In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.

If a foreign object or water does enter the equipment, contact your nearest dealer or service center.

Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead; grasp the plug. It is advisable when leaving the house for an extended period, or during a thunderstorm, to disconnect the equipment from the mains supply.

ABOUT SUPER AUDIO

Super Audio CD is the next-generation audio disc format. It has been jointly developed and standardized by Sony and Phillips of the Nether- lands which are CD licensers. Compared with the Pulse Code Modula- tion (PCM) system used for digital audio recording as typified by conventional CDs, the Super Audio CDs are recorded using the Direct Stream Digital (DSD) system which has about 4 times more information per unit time. The system theoretically achieves a dynamic range of 120 dB within the audible frequency band and a wide playback frequency band that exceeds 100 kHz. It is capable of recording a maximum of 255 programs for up to 109 minutes.

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Contents Model SA-14 User Guide Laser Safety Safety Instructions NEC National Electrical Code Product Features InstallationPrecautions General PrecautionsCompact Discs About the Discs Which can be Played by this UnitPre-main amplifier, etc ConnectionsCONTROLS, Connections and Indicators Using the Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit RC-14SA Normal Playback Operation Random Play SEARCHING/SKIPPINGRepeat Play Programming To play the desired tracks in a certain order Program PlayAbout the Filter About Balanced JacksOperating Precautions Trouble ShootingCleaning of Exterior Surfaces RepairsRear View a Model SA-14 Front ViewPower Supply Model SA-14 Technical SpecificationsAccessories Cabinet, etcIs a registered trademark