Marantz SA8400 - Manual (Page 4)

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INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT FEATURES
This unit can playback the outstanding sound
performance in Super Audio CD. This unit has the
following unique features.
• D/A converter section that accurately converts
DSD/CD signal into high-quality analog signal with
the DEM(Dynamic Element Matching) Super
DAC(CS4397).
• Low-noise low-distortion filter circuit and high-
speed current-feedback-type output amplifier with
the differential input type HDAM.
• Text information display function that can display
disc titles, track titles etc. in Super Audio CD.
• CD-R/CD-RW discs can be played.
ABOUT SUPER AUDIO
The Super Audio 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 that is 64 times higher than
that of conventional audio CD. The results are
spectacular: a frequency response of over 50k Hz
and a 120 dB dynamic range over the entire audible
spectrum. Mixed with as many of the original
frequencies as possible, the audio information
audible for human ears sounds much more natural.
All audible frequencies are, after all, embedded in
the frequency range as emitted by the sound source.
A better reproduction does not exist! For the first time
your ears will relive reality.
PLAYING CD-RW DISCS
This unit can play back the CD-RW (ReWritable)
discs as well as ordinary music CD and CD-R
(Recordable) discs.
• The CD-R and CD-RW discs should contain
properly-recorded TOC information so that they
can be played back. With the CD recorder system,
writing the TOC information in a disc is referred to
as finalizing the disc. A disc cannot be recognized
as a CD disc and played back unless it has been
finalized properly. For details, please read the
instruction manual provided with a CD recorder.
* TOC stands for Table Of Contents and contains
information such as the total number of tracks
and total playing time of the disc.
• This unit can play only the discs recorded in the
CD-DA format designed for music reproduction.
Do not attempt to play a disc containing other data,
such as a CD-ROM for PCs, on this unit.
BEFORE USING
NOTES ABOUT THE DISCS
* Handle the discs carefully so as not to scratch
their surfaces.
* Keep the surfaces of the discs clean at all times.
When cleaning the surfaces of discs, always be
sure to use the special cleaner and wipe the
surfaces in the directions shown in the figure below.
* Do not attach pieces of paper or stickers to the
label surfaces of the discs.
When a disc has a piece of plastic tape or rental
CD label with paste protruding from the edge or
when a disc still bears traces of sticky tape or
adhesive labels, do not attempt to play it. If such a
disc is played on the CD player, you may find that
you cannot remove it or that some other kind of
malfunctioning may occur.
* Do not use discs which come in special shapes.
Do not attempt to play heart-shaped or octagonal
discs or discs with any other special shapes. You
may find that you cannot remove them or that some
other kind of malfunctioning may occur in the player.
* Use discs which satisfy the CD standards such
as those with the “CD logo” or “ ” mark on
their disc label surfaces.
No guarantees are made for playback if discs which
do not satisfy the appropriate CD standards are
used.
Similarly, no guarantees are made for their sound
quality even if it is possible to play such discs.
• Wipe the surface
radially from the center.
• Do not wipe the surface in
the circumferential direction.
• As the playback of a CD-RW disc necessitates
partial change of the player setup, it may take
longer time for reading the TOC information than
when a music CD or CD-R disc is played.
APPLICABLE DISCS TO THE UNIT
1. Super Audio CD
There are three types of Super Audio CDs.
• Single-layer Disc
• Dual-layer Disc
• Hybrid-layer Disc
And each type may contain two areas of recorded
information.
• High quality stereo area
• High quality multi-channel area**
• Single Layer Disc
It can contain both high quality stereo area and
high quality multi-channel area** information.
• Dual Layer Disc
It can contain both high quality stereo area and
high quality multi-channel area** information. And
a double amount of information can be stored on
the disc thanks to the second layer.
• Hybrid Layer Disc
Not only does this disc contain both high sound
quality stereo area and high sound quality multi-
channel area** information, it also has a CD layer
in the second layer, so it can be played on a CD
player.
The number of tracks recorded may vary per layer. It
will be shown on the display window of the unit.
** This unit is a stereo-only player, so cannot
playback the high sound quality multi-channel
area.
2. Audio CD (CDDA)
Audio CDs contain music tracks only.
Hybrid Super Audio
CD Disc
1 CD layer that plays on any of your
existing CD players
High-Density layer containing:
2 - High sound quality stereo
3 - High sound quality multi-channel**
Disc Types
Single-layer Disc
Dual-layer Disc Hybrid-layer Disc
HD layer HD layer CD layer HD layer