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Disc Operation
The SA-CD standard is based on Direct
Stream Digital (DSD) technology. This
new direct-stream digital format
comprises a 1-bit system that has a digital
sampling frequency 64 times higher than
that of conventional audio CDs.
There are three types of SA-CD discs:
single-layer, dual-layer and hybrid discs.
Each type may contain up to two areas of
recorded information: a High Quality
Stereo area and a High Quality Multi-
channel area.
–A single layer disc can contain both
information areas.
–A dual layer disc can contain both
information areas. Double the
information can be stored on the disc,
thanks to the second layer.
–A hybrid disc can contain both
information areas, and also a second,
standard CD layer, making it playable on
standard CD players.
Playing discs
1Load the disc.
Playback starts automatically.
➜The TV screen displays the current
playing status and track list for the
current playback area.
2Playback stops at the end of the disc.
3To stop playback, press STOP 9.
Changing the SA-CD playback area and layer
You can change the SA-CD playback area
by pressing SOUND MODE, and then
change the playback layer by pressing
AUDIO.
• On hybrid discs (with SA-CD and CD
layers), the player will always start
playing the SA-CD layer (multi-channel
area).
• You can switch between the SA-CD
multi-channel and SA-CD stereo areas
by pressing SOUND MODE (if
available).
OR
1 Press 1 and select the folder using
34, then press ENTER/OK.
2 Press 34 to select a track.
3 Press ENTER/OK to confirm.
• To switch between the SA-CD layer
and the CD layer, press AUDIO while
playback is stopped.
• The SA-CD indicator lights only when
the SA-CD layer is selected.
Notes:
– SA-CD Text is not supported.
– You cannot change the Analog output
setting during SA-CD playback (see “Audio
Setup Menu” on page 28).
SA-CDs (Super Audio CDs)
SA-CD Disc Types
Single layer disc Dual layer disc
HD layer HD layer
HD layer
CD layer
Hybrid layer
disc
1
2
3
Hybrid SA-CD-Disc
CD layer that plays on any CD
player
High Density layer containing:
- High Quality DSD Stereo
- High Quality DSD Multi-
channel
TIP: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to
the instructions supplied with the disc.