Remote Parts Descriptions

1CONTINUE button (14)

Press to resume normal play from Shuffle Play or Program Play.

SHUFFLE button (22)

Press to select Shuffle Play.

PROGRAM button (23)

Press to select Program Play.

2NAME INPUT button (29)

Press to enter the name input mode.

3DISC/CAPS button (19, 29)

Press to select the disc.

Press to select the capital letter in name input mode.

4Number buttons (19)

Press to enter the track numbers.

5i10 button (19)

Press to locate a track numbered over 10.

6REPEAT button (21)

Press repeatedly to play all tracks or only one track on the disc.

7CHECK button (23)

Press to check the programmed order.

8Hbutton (14)

Press to start play.

Xbutton (14)

Press to pause play.

xbutton (14)

Press to stop play.

9AMS ./> (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) buttons (19)

Press to locate a specific track.

0m/M buttons (20)

Press to locate a portion you want to play within a track.

qa DISC SKIP +/– buttons (14)

Press to select the disc.

qs CD1/2 (COMMAND MODE) switch (7)

Select the command mode.

qd DISPLAY MODE button (16)

Press to turn off the information.

qf SACD/CD button (14)

Each time you press the button while the Hybrid disc (page 13) is loaded, the layer changes between an HD layer (the SACD/CD LED turns on) and CD layer (the SACD/CD LED turns off).

qg MULTI/2CH button (14)

Press to select the playback area when the 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD is loaded. When you select the Multi-channel playback area (page 13), the MULTI/2CH LED turns on.

qh TIME/TEXT/SPACE button (16, 30)

Each time you press the button, the playing time of the track, the total remaining time on the disc, or TEXT information appears in the display.

Press to insert a space in name input mode.

qj ENTER button (29)

Press to decide the selection.

qk CLEAR button (23)

Press to delete a programmed track number.

ql LEVEL ADJ button (26)

Press to adjust the output level balance for the Multi- channel management function (page 24).

CD1 CD2

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

NAME

DISPLAY

SACD/CD

INPUT

MODE

DISC

TIME/TEXT

MULTI/2CH

CAPS

SPACE

&!?

ABC

DEF

1 2 3

GHI JKL MNO

4 5 6

PQRS TUV WXYZ

7 8 9

>10ENTER

10/0

REPEAT CHECK CLEAR

LEVEL

ADJ

AMS

DISC SKIP

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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.

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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.

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