Marantz SA8400 - Manual (Page 3)

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ENGLISH
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