SA8004 Spec Sheet
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... a perfect equal GND potential between L/R Digital Connection · Rear USB (type B) input for PC - A USB Type B connection at the rear is optimized to inhibit error-inducing resonances as an output buffer and tuned to 96kHz/24-bit · Audiophile Grade Custom Parts featuring ELNA capaci- Feature-packed, the new Marantz SA8004 delivers extraordinary value combined with iPod/iPhone and connects to most any external digital source via...
... a perfect equal GND potential between L/R Digital Connection · Rear USB (type B) input for PC - A USB Type B connection at the rear is optimized to inhibit error-inducing resonances as an output buffer and tuned to 96kHz/24-bit · Audiophile Grade Custom Parts featuring ELNA capaci- Feature-packed, the new Marantz SA8004 delivers extraordinary value combined with iPod/iPhone and connects to most any external digital source via...
SA8004 User Manual - English
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... been tested and found to use attachments/accessories specified by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is used, use this manual, meets FCC requirements. For Canadian customers: This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. n Laser Class (IEC 60825-1:2001) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Follow all servicing to Part 15 of time. 14. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. A grounding type plug...
... been tested and found to use attachments/accessories specified by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is used, use this manual, meets FCC requirements. For Canadian customers: This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. n Laser Class (IEC 60825-1:2001) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Follow all servicing to Part 15 of time. 14. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. A grounding type plug...
SA8004 User Manual - English
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...CD (Switching sound mode 20 USB Setup (USB memory device operation 20 iPod Setup (iPod operation 21 Auto STB (Auto standby mode 22 Explanation of the remote control 4 Part names and functions 5 Front panel 5 Display 5 Rear panel 6 Remote control 6 Basic connections 7 Preparations 7 Connecting cables 7 Analog connection 7 Connecting the power cord 7 Basic operation 8 Before use 8 Switching the sound mode (Playback layer 8 Turning the power off 8 Switching the input source 9 Playback CDs 9 Playing Super Audio CDs or CDs 9 Turning off display 10 To change time display 10...
...CD (Switching sound mode 20 USB Setup (USB memory device operation 20 iPod Setup (iPod operation 21 Auto STB (Auto standby mode 22 Explanation of the remote control 4 Part names and functions 5 Front panel 5 Display 5 Rear panel 6 Remote control 6 Basic connections 7 Preparations 7 Connecting cables 7 Analog connection 7 Connecting the power cord 7 Basic operation 8 Before use 8 Switching the sound mode (Playback layer 8 Turning the power off 8 Switching the input source 9 Playback CDs 9 Playing Super Audio CDs or CDs 9 Turning off display 10 To change time display 10...
SA8004 User Manual - English
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... characteristics is described. Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the differential input type HDAM Double-layered chassis High-grade machined analog audio output connectors 2 q User guide 1 w AC power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6 ft (1.8 m 1 e Audio connecting cable (Cord length: Approx. 3 1/4 ft (1.0 m)).. 1 r Remote control connecting cable 1 t Remote controller (RC004SA 1 y AAA-size batteries 2 u Warranty...
... characteristics is described. Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the differential input type HDAM Double-layered chassis High-grade machined analog audio output connectors 2 q User guide 1 w AC power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6 ft (1.8 m 1 e Audio connecting cable (Cord length: Approx. 3 1/4 ft (1.0 m)).. 1 r Remote control connecting cable 1 t Remote controller (RC004SA 1 y AAA-size batteries 2 u Warranty...
SA8004 User Manual - English
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... direction, following places: 1. About the remote control Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear cover of the w Set two R03/AAA batteries in accordance with local regulations on battery disposal. NOTE • Replace the batteries with new ones if the unit does not operate even when the remote control is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light from heaters, etc. Operating range of time...
... direction, following places: 1. About the remote control Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear cover of the w Set two R03/AAA batteries in accordance with local regulations on battery disposal. NOTE • Replace the batteries with new ones if the unit does not operate even when the remote control is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light from heaters, etc. Operating range of time...
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... the total program time, when it is set to be played, as well as follows: • Power "ON Turn off • Standby Red e Disc tray open/close button (5 9) r Fast forwarding/Forward-skip button (7, 9 9) t Fast reversing/Reverse-skip button (8, 6 9) y Disc tray 9) u Display 5) i Play button (1 9) o Stop button (2 9) Q0 Pause button (3 9) Q1 Headphone volume control knob (LEVEL) 10) Q2 Headphones jack (PHONES 10) Q3 Remote control sensor 4) Q4 DISPLAY OFF indicator 10) Q5 DISC/INPUT button 9) Q6 USB port (iPod/USB 13...
... the total program time, when it is set to be played, as well as follows: • Power "ON Turn off • Standby Red e Disc tray open/close button (5 9) r Fast forwarding/Forward-skip button (7, 9 9) t Fast reversing/Reverse-skip button (8, 6 9) y Disc tray 9) u Display 5) i Play button (1 9) o Stop button (2 9) Q0 Pause button (3 9) Q1 Headphone volume control knob (LEVEL) 10) Q2 Headphones jack (PHONES 10) Q3 Remote control sensor 4) Q4 DISPLAY OFF indicator 10) Q5 DISC/INPUT button 9) Q6 USB port (iPod/USB 13...
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... loaded, the contents recorded on the remote control BUTTON [BUTTON] Power indicator 5 Disc tray [S.MODE] [POWER] [DISC] ENGLISH This chapter explains the procedures required to indicate buttons in by hand while power is played back automatically. Switching the sound mode (Playback layer) Some super audio CD discs have 2 layers. The sound mode can also be changed for an extended period of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index Basic operation Symbols used to playback a CD, and the...
... loaded, the contents recorded on the remote control BUTTON [BUTTON] Power indicator 5 Disc tray [S.MODE] [POWER] [DISC] ENGLISH This chapter explains the procedures required to indicate buttons in by hand while power is played back automatically. Switching the sound mode (Playback layer) Some super audio CD discs have 2 layers. The sound mode can also be changed for an extended period of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index Basic operation Symbols used to playback a CD, and the...
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... then playback will start. ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control BUTTON [BUTTON] DISPLAY OFF indicator 5 DISC tray 2 1 3 [INPUT] [S.MODE] [DISPLAY] [TIME] [DISC] [RANDOM] [REPEAT] 3 1 [NUMBER] (0 - 9) [8, 9] 2 [6, 7] Switching the input source Playback CDs This unit supports the following playback functions in addition to disc playback. • Digital audio input signal playback • USB memory device file...
... then playback will start. ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control BUTTON [BUTTON] DISPLAY OFF indicator 5 DISC tray 2 1 3 [INPUT] [S.MODE] [DISPLAY] [TIME] [DISC] [RANDOM] [REPEAT] 3 1 [NUMBER] (0 - 9) [8, 9] 2 [6, 7] Switching the input source Playback CDs This unit supports the following playback functions in addition to disc playback. • Digital audio input signal playback • USB memory device file...
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... playback) 1 During stop mode, the display information does not turn off . NOTE During stop mode, press [RANDOM]. To enter a two-digit number, be performed. When repeat playback is set power to standby, turn off power, or open the disc tray. 10 The random playback mode is canceled if you press the number buttons. Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH Playback...
... playback) 1 During stop mode, the display information does not turn off . NOTE During stop mode, press [RANDOM]. To enter a two-digit number, be performed. When repeat playback is set power to standby, turn off power, or open the disc tray. 10 The random playback mode is canceled if you press the number buttons. Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH Playback...
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... the display, and the mode switches to program playback mode. 2 Use [NUMBER] (0 - 9) , [8, 9] or to select the tracks you set about 1.5 seconds after the other . • The number you enter is turned off . Playback CDs Searching for program playback. When [CLEAR] is pressed, tracks are deleted in sequence. Setting the digital output Set to standby, turn off power, or open the disc tray. During stop mode, press 2 once. NOTE • Repeat Play, Random Play...
... the display, and the mode switches to program playback mode. 2 Use [NUMBER] (0 - 9) , [8, 9] or to select the tracks you set about 1.5 seconds after the other . • The number you enter is turned off . Playback CDs Searching for program playback. When [CLEAR] is pressed, tracks are deleted in sequence. Setting the digital output Set to standby, turn off power, or open the disc tray. During stop mode, press 2 once. NOTE • Repeat Play, Random Play...
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... connected to connect a digital device, USB memory device/iPod, computer, and remote control. Doing so may cause noise, which may cause damage to the equipment being connected. CD Transport or digital device etc. nn Analog connection (vpage 7) nn Connecting the power cord (vpage 7) Preparations Connecting cables Select the cables according to the speakers. Digital connection When connecting, use a commercially available optical digital cable or coaxial digital cable. CD recorder / MD recorder OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN Digital audio input If a device equipped with a sampling frequency...
... connected to connect a digital device, USB memory device/iPod, computer, and remote control. Doing so may cause noise, which may cause damage to the equipment being connected. CD Transport or digital device etc. nn Analog connection (vpage 7) nn Connecting the power cord (vpage 7) Preparations Connecting cables Select the cables according to the speakers. Digital connection When connecting, use a commercially available optical digital cable or coaxial digital cable. CD recorder / MD recorder OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN Digital audio input If a device equipped with a sampling frequency...
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... turn off . NOTE • When a USB memory device is connected to this unit receives operation signals sent from such sites can be possible to play the disc properly. The time needed to read . Set to REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of the amplifier. The unit Remote connector cord (supplied) Signal flow Amplifier Advanced operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this unit without connecting it may not be played. The music (files) downloaded from...
... turn off . NOTE • When a USB memory device is connected to this unit receives operation signals sent from such sites can be possible to play the disc properly. The time needed to read . Set to REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of the amplifier. The unit Remote connector cord (supplied) Signal flow Amplifier Advanced operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this unit without connecting it may not be played. The music (files) downloaded from...
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... Playing an iPod® 1 Press or [INPUT] to change the input source to "USB". 2 Connect the iPod to the USB terminal on an iPod and you can listen to music on the front panel of this unit (vpage 13). The display switches each time the button is prohibited by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications...
... Playing an iPod® 1 Press or [INPUT] to change the input source to "USB". 2 Connect the iPod to the USB terminal on an iPod and you can listen to music on the front panel of this unit (vpage 13). The display switches each time the button is prohibited by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications...
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... [INPUT] to change the input source to "USB". 2 Connect the USB memory device to the USB terminal on the remote controlH • Folder Use [d, f] to select the folder, then press [ENTER]. • File Use [8] or [9] to average bit rate value) 32, 44.1, 48 kHz 8~320 kbps Linear PCM: PCM 32/44.1/48 Those other Linear PCM: 16 bit than the above, not supported...
... [INPUT] to change the input source to "USB". 2 Connect the USB memory device to the USB terminal on the remote controlH • Folder Use [d, f] to select the folder, then press [ENTER]. • File Use [8] or [9] to average bit rate value) 32, 44.1, 48 kHz 8~320 kbps Linear PCM: PCM 32/44.1/48 Those other Linear PCM: 16 bit than the above, not supported...
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... on the computer. Switching the Display During playback, press [TEXT]. Switching the Time Display During playback, press [TIME]. Using as a D/A converter, sound is not output from the computer's speakers. • If the computer is disconnected from A mode to "Coaxial" or "Optical". When the mode has been changed to "PC". Press or [INPUT] to change the input source to B mode in advance. At this unit can draw power from an AC adapter...
... on the computer. Switching the Display During playback, press [TEXT]. Switching the Time Display During playback, press [TIME]. Using as a D/A converter, sound is not output from the computer's speakers. • If the computer is disconnected from A mode to "Coaxial" or "Optical". When the mode has been changed to "PC". Press or [INPUT] to change the input source to B mode in advance. At this unit can draw power from an AC adapter...
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... the artist name will be displayed. • Each time the [TEXT] is read . Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH Performing menu settings SA-CD (Switching sound mode) nnSwitching "Start Sound Mode" The Start Sound Mode can be played. 1 Select "USB Setup =>" using [8] and [9], and press [ENTER]. 2 Select "Range Spec =>" using [8] and [9], and press [ENTER]. 3 Select the range you want to playback using [8] and [9], and press [ENTER]. GSelectable...
... the artist name will be displayed. • Each time the [TEXT] is read . Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH Performing menu settings SA-CD (Switching sound mode) nnSwitching "Start Sound Mode" The Start Sound Mode can be played. 1 Select "USB Setup =>" using [8] and [9], and press [ENTER]. 2 Select "Range Spec =>" using [8] and [9], and press [ENTER]. 3 Select the range you want to playback using [8] and [9], and press [ENTER]. GSelectable...
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... be automatically changed to "2 Remote" as these models do not support this function. Direct : Control using this unit and the remote control. 4 Press [MENU]. Off : R esume playback is not set to "Remote". GSelectable itemsH 1. NOTE With the "1 Direct" setting, you want to display using [8] and [9], and press [ENTER]. Album : The album name is displayed. 2. Off : D isable Auto Standby mode. 3 Press [MENU]. Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH...
... be automatically changed to "2 Remote" as these models do not support this function. Direct : Control using this unit and the remote control. 4 Press [MENU]. Off : R esume playback is not set to "Remote". GSelectable itemsH 1. NOTE With the "1 Direct" setting, you want to display using [8] and [9], and press [ENTER]. Album : The album name is displayed. 2. Off : D isable Auto Standby mode. 3 Press [MENU]. Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH...
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... operate properly, check the items listed in correctly. Sound is too quiet when • The PC volume is set to CD. • Change Start Sound Mode setting to rotate. Page 4 4 4 4 14 3 14 20 18 24 If the problem persist there may be played if it has a lot of • Insert the power cord plug the socket. is turned down . new ones. • A strong light is set...
... operate properly, check the items listed in correctly. Sound is too quiet when • The PC volume is set to CD. • Change Start Sound Mode setting to rotate. Page 4 4 4 4 14 3 14 20 18 24 If the problem persist there may be played if it has a lot of • Insert the power cord plug the socket. is turned down . new ones. • A strong light is set...
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... digital • Cannot play on this unit appears on the display. time. Please use a USB memory Err" appear on the is set at the minimum level. (See the instruction manual for the amplifier.) Page - - 14, 17 15, 17 - - - - unit exists. connected this unit to read depending on its capacity. not connected correctly. (See the instruction manual for the amplifier.) • The amplifier power is not ON. • Turn...
... digital • Cannot play on this unit appears on the display. time. Please use a USB memory Err" appear on the is set at the minimum level. (See the instruction manual for the amplifier.) Page - - 14, 17 15, 17 - - - - unit exists. connected this unit to read depending on its capacity. not connected correctly. (See the instruction manual for the amplifier.) • The amplifier power is not ON. • Turn...
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...17 Super Audio CD 3, 23 Switching the input source 9 vvT Timer play setting 19 vvW WMA 14, 15, 17, 23 26 Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Specifications nn Audio performance • Analog output Channels: Playable frequency range: Playable frequency response: S/N: Dynamic range: Harmonic distortion: Wow & flutter: • Output level Unbalanced: Headphone output: • Digital output output level (cinch JACK): output level (optical...
...17 Super Audio CD 3, 23 Switching the input source 9 vvT Timer play setting 19 vvW WMA 14, 15, 17, 23 26 Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Advanced connections Advanced operations Explanation of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Specifications nn Audio performance • Analog output Channels: Playable frequency range: Playable frequency response: S/N: Dynamic range: Harmonic distortion: Wow & flutter: • Output level Unbalanced: Headphone output: • Digital output output level (cinch JACK): output level (optical...