TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Features

Playback of the Super Audio CD recorded

in the DSD format

The DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format is the core technology of a Super Audio CD, allowing music reproduction that is extremely faithful to the original sound.

The DSD format, using a 2.8224 MHz sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and the 1- bit quantization, makes possible recording of more than four times the data information of the PCM format which is used for a conventional CD.

Different from the PCM format which performs data decimation and interpolation via digital filters, the DSD format adopts the simple playback process. In other words, the A/D converted 1-bit digital signal only passes through an analog low-pass filter before playback.

As a whole, the DSD format achieves both a wide frequency range of theoretically over 100 kHz, and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range at the same time, and results in high-quality music reproduction faithful to the original sound.

To play back a Super Audio CD recorded in the DSD format with exceptional quality, the SCD-1 employs a newly developed DSD decoder and D/A converter system, as well as a chassis and loading mechanism especially designed for this unit.

Playback of a conventional CD with

higher quality

The SCD-1 can also play back a conventional CD with higher quality than a conventional CD player. To provide enhanced quality, the SCD-1 employs various advanced technologies. For example, two independent optical pickups are incorporated; one is for Super Audio CDs, and the other for conventional CDs. In addition, a 24-bit precision variable coefficient (V.C.) digital filter is provided for CD playback (see page 19). By selecting one of five filters which have different cutoff characteristics, you can adjust the tone quality in accordance with the music source or your audio system.

Others

•A Super Audio CD can mark up to 255 track/index numbers. Corresponding to that format, the SCD-1 incorporates a large 3-digit display.

•The supplied remote is capable of controlling either the SCD-1 and a conventional Sony CD player. (See D COMMAND MODE selector on page 10 and A CD1/ CD2 selector on page 11.)

Getting Started 4

Before You Start the Hookup 4

Hooking Up the Audio Components 5

About the Switch Marked “STANDARD” on the

rear panel of the player

6

Hooking Up the Power

6

Compatible Disc Types

7

 

Location and Functions of Parts 8

Front Panel Parts Descriptions

8

Rear Panel Parts Descriptions

10

Remote Parts Descriptions 11

 

Playing Discs

12

 

 

 

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Playing a Disc 12

 

 

 

 

 

Using the Display

13

 

 

Locating a Specific Track

15

 

Locating a Particular Point in a Track 16

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

16

 

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 17

Creating Your Own Programme (Programme

Play) 18

Listening to a CD Using a Filter (Digital Filter

Function) 19

Additional Information 20

Precautions 20

Notes on Discs 21

Cleaning the Turntable 21

Troubleshooting 22

Specifications 22

Index 23

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