Marantz SA8400 manual Contents

FOREWORD

This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply.

EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SET- TING

Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements that exist in your area.

This product can be powered by 230 V AC only.

COPYRIGHT

Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to the following:

—Copyright Act 1956

—Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958

—Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972

—any subsequent statutory enactments and orders

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Marantz SA8400 Super Audio CD Player for your A / V system.

This 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.

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.

PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions should be taken when operating the equipment.

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.

PRECAUTIONS IN CONNECTION

•Be sure to unplug the power cable from the AC outlet or turn off the POWER switch before proceeding with any connection.

•Connect one cable at a time observing the “input” and “output”.

This will avoid any cross connection between channels and signal inputs and outputs.

•Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connection may result in noise.

•Prior to connecting other audio and video equipment to the SA8400, please read their owner’s manuals.

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION	2
• PRODUCT FEATURES	2
• ABOUT SUPER AUDIO	2
• PLAYING CD-RW DISCS	2
• APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT	2
BEFORE USING	2
• NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS	2
• INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR
INSTALLATION	3
• PRECAUTIONS	3
• USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT	3
• LOADING BATTERIES	3
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS	4
• FRONT PANEL	4
• REMOTE CONTROLLER	5
• REAR PANEL	6
• DISPLAY	7
CONNECTIONS	8

OPERATION	9
• CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY	9
• NORMAL PLAYBACK	9
• START SOUND MODE	10

•PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS OF A

DISC 10

•PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF A

	DISC (SEARCH)	10
•	REPEATED DISC PLAY (REPEAT PLAY) ... 10
•	PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM
	SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAYBACK)	10

•PLAYING TRACKS IN A SPECIFIC

SEQUENCE (PROGRAM PLAY) 10

•SEARCHING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS

(AMS (AUTOMATIC MUSIC SCAN) PLAY) ... 11

• QUICK REPLAY 11

•ABOUT THE TEXT INFORMATION

DISPLAY	11
• TIMER PLAY	12
• FILTER SWITCH	12
TROUBLE SHOOTING	12

ENGLISH

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