Marantz SA-14S1 1, 2

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ENGLISH

Specifying the desired sound quality

This unit is equipped with a sound quality adjusting function

which allows users to enjoy the desired playback sound quality.

•This setting remains eective even if the power is turned o.

Switching the ﬁlter characteristics

2 ﬁlter characteristic types can be selected for Super Audio CD

playback, and for audio CD playback. The 2 ﬁlter characteristics

types are explained below.

Filter

Type Audio CD Super Audio CD

FIL 1

Oers a short impulse

response for both pre-echo

and post-echo. Suitable

for large-information-

content audio. Produces

a deep sound image with

clearly-deﬁned positional

relationships of the audio

sources.

Precisely reproduces

high resolution

audio that has large

information content.

FIL 2

This is a long coecient

FIR ﬁlter with symmetric

pre-echo and post-echo

in the impulse response.

Resembles analog sound

quality.

Attenuates portions

that exceed 100 kHz.

Characterized by a

well-balanced, smooth

sound.

Press FILTER.

•The setting cycles through the 2

modes (FIL1 / FIL 2) as shown below

each time the button is pressed.

FIL1 FIL 2

NOTE

The ﬁlter characteristics have a last memory function. These

settings remain in memory even if a disc change occurs, or if

the power is turned o.

Connect and playback from a devices with

digital audio connectors (Coaxial/Optical)

1Connect devices with digital

audio connectors to this unit

(vpage9).

2Press DISC/INPUT to change

the input source to “Coaxial”

or “Optical” (vpage13).

The input digital audio signal is

displayed as shown.

“Coax: zzzzzk” or

“Opt : zzzzzk”

(zzzz indicates the sampling

frequency. )

•If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, “Unlock”

will be displayed.

nFiles that can be played back

•See “D/A converter” (vpage31).

NOTE

•Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital, and

DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.

•If the sampling frequency switches, such as from A mode

to B mode in a CS broadcast, muting may operate for 1 – 2

seconds, cutting the sound.

Using as a D/A converter

Contents

Main I ENGLISH FRANAIS ESPAOL ,, , IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PRECAUTION: PRECAUCIN: CAUTION: II FRANAISESPAOL ENGLISH n WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS ADVERTENCIAS n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION Preparation Contents Accessories About the remote control Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control Cautions on handling Features Part names and functions Front panel Display Rear panel 6 Remote control nButtons for Super Audio CD player 7 nButtons for amplier Connections Cables used for connections Connecting to a stereo audio amplier Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 10 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port nSupported iPod/iPhone models 11 Remote control connection nConnection nSetting Connecting a PC or Mac Connecting the timer device Connecting the power cord 13 Playback Basic operation 1 the input source to Disc. 2 3 and close the disc tray. 1 the input source to Disc. 2 3 Audio CD, press SOUND MODE, and select the layer that you want to play back. Having the display and the illumination lamp o During playback, press DISPLAY. Having the illumination lamp always o Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds and longer while display is lighted. Switching the display 1 PROGRAM. 2 tracks you want to program. 3 1 MENU. 2 Out, and press ENTER. 3 1 RANDOM. 2 nStopping random playback Playing DATA CDs 1 2 3 nPlaying back MP3 and WMA les randomly nPlaying back MP3 and WMA les repeatedly 1 the input source to USB. 2 nSelect the mode to control 1 2 and press ENTER. 3 to operate, and press ENTER. 1 the input source to USB. 2 device to the USB port on the front panel of this unit (vpage10). 3 1 computer and the unit. 3 2 Download section of the SA-14S1 page of the Marantz website onto your computer. 5 computer using a USB cable (sold separately). 6 7 to USB-DAC (vpage13). 1 the input source to USB- DAC (vpage13). 2 nFiles that can be played back Specifying the desired sound quality 1 audio connectors to this unit (vpage9). 2 the input source to Coaxial or Optical (vpage13). 24 1 2 to be set or operated, and tehn press ENTER. 3 4 Play File Disc USB Disp Info iPod Tips Tips Troubleshooting 27 nPower does not turn on / Power is turned o nOperations cannot be performed through the remote control unit nDisplay on this unit shows nothing nNo sound comes out 28 nSound is interrupted or noise occurs nCDs cannot be played back niPod cannot be played back 29 nUSB memory devices cannot be played back nFile names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly nPC or Mac les cannot be played back 30 Appendix Playable media Discs Super Audio CD DATA CD Playback order of les (DATA CD / USB memory device) CD-R/CD-RW USB memory device About Folders and Files D/A converter Cautions on using media Inserting a disc How to handle media Cleaning discs Explanation of terms Index Specications nAudio performance GSuper Audio CDH GCDH nGeneral Dimensions / Dimensions / Dimensions Unit / Unit / Unidad / : inch / pouces / pulgadas (mm) Weight / Poids / Peso / : 31 lbs 15 oz (14.5 kg)