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.... 7. Protective Attachment Plug - See Instruction Manual for cleaning. 6. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. All the safety and operating instructions should use this can fall , causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to replace your obsolete outlet. Use a damp cloth for replacement or resetting...
.... 7. Protective Attachment Plug - See Instruction Manual for cleaning. 6. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. All the safety and operating instructions should use this can fall , causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to replace your obsolete outlet. Use a damp cloth for replacement or resetting...
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... Audio ...16 Operation...17 General explanation...17 Switching on ...17 Personal preferences ...18 Loading SACD or Audio disc...22 Playing SACD or Audio disc...22 FTS (Favorite Track Selection) - English Contents Introduction ...3 Reality reproduced: Super Audio CD ...3 The next standard: hybrid disc...3 SA-12S1: reality in sound... analog ...11 Connecting to a TV ...13 6 Channel settings - DVD only ...14 Connecting the power supply...15 Infrared remote control ...15 Remote control device code...16 The Speaker Setting of player...7 Display ...8 Remote control...9 On screen display...
... Audio ...16 Operation...17 General explanation...17 Switching on ...17 Personal preferences ...18 Loading SACD or Audio disc...22 Playing SACD or Audio disc...22 FTS (Favorite Track Selection) - English Contents Introduction ...3 Reality reproduced: Super Audio CD ...3 The next standard: hybrid disc...3 SA-12S1: reality in sound... analog ...11 Connecting to a TV ...13 6 Channel settings - DVD only ...14 Connecting the power supply...15 Infrared remote control ...15 Remote control device code...16 The Speaker Setting of player...7 Display ...8 Remote control...9 On screen display...
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... dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. The hybrid disc may contain both information areas. - When playing Super Audio CDs, the player can be offered. High-Quality DSD Multi-channel 3 Additional features, including multi-channel, can be operated via the keys on the player front and the remote control or via the On-Screen Display on your TV. 1 CD layer that of CD and DVD players. SACD Disc...
... dynamic range over the entire audible spectrum. The hybrid disc may contain both information areas. - When playing Super Audio CDs, the player can be offered. High-Quality DSD Multi-channel 3 Additional features, including multi-channel, can be operated via the keys on the player front and the remote control or via the On-Screen Display on your TV. 1 CD layer that of CD and DVD players. SACD Disc...
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... DVD/VCD: Stereo, Dolby Surround, 3D Sound or Multi-channel / OPEN/CLOSE - selects previous track/title/chapter/index or returns to the next frame 9 STOP - selects next track/title/chapter/index - lights up red when the player is selected D(Dolby Digital) indicator - when the menu bar appears, you cannot switch the VIDEO ON/OFF DISPLAY OFF - indicates when Dolby Pro Logic is in Stand-by mode VIDEO OFF - stops audio/video play STANDBY POWER VIDEO OFF DISPLAY OFF SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-12S1...
... DVD/VCD: Stereo, Dolby Surround, 3D Sound or Multi-channel / OPEN/CLOSE - selects previous track/title/chapter/index or returns to the next frame 9 STOP - selects next track/title/chapter/index - lights up red when the player is selected D(Dolby Digital) indicator - when the menu bar appears, you cannot switch the VIDEO ON/OFF DISPLAY OFF - indicates when Dolby Pro Logic is in Stand-by mode VIDEO OFF - stops audio/video play STANDBY POWER VIDEO OFF DISPLAY OFF SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-12S1...
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English Rear of the rear panel connectors. SUB-WOOFER - surround speaker connections - front speaker connections AC IN FILTER 1.STANDARD ALL 2.CUSTOM ST 3.CUSTOM ALL FRONT R FRONT L MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT SURROUND R SURROUND L SUB-WOOFER CENTER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO VIDEO OUT OPT. AUDIO OUT - Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to an amplifier/a surround receiver using an optical cable and/or a coax cable *No Super Audio CD signals are output. REMOTE CONTROL - for connection to a TV with COMPONENT inputs S1 - for connection to...
English Rear of the rear panel connectors. SUB-WOOFER - surround speaker connections - front speaker connections AC IN FILTER 1.STANDARD ALL 2.CUSTOM ST 3.CUSTOM ALL FRONT R FRONT L MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT SURROUND R SURROUND L SUB-WOOFER CENTER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO VIDEO OUT OPT. AUDIO OUT - Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to an amplifier/a surround receiver using an optical cable and/or a coax cable *No Super Audio CD signals are output. REMOTE CONTROL - for connection to a TV with COMPONENT inputs S1 - for connection to...
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... track/chapter Sound mode button (for DVD/VCD) is set to 3D Sound Sound mode button (for DVD/VCD) is set to Dolby Surround remote control is activated(flashing) Sound mode button (for DVD) is set to Multi-channel PCM only is selected DTS (Digital Theater Sound) audio on the digital output VIDEO DVD video disc is inserted 8 number of current title of DVD CHAPTER - English Display SACD Super Audio CD is inserted SACD Audio CD is inserted SVCD Video CD is inserted SHUFFLE T tracks/chapters are played in Stop mode ALBUM TITLE - number of...
... track/chapter Sound mode button (for DVD/VCD) is set to 3D Sound Sound mode button (for DVD/VCD) is set to Dolby Surround remote control is activated(flashing) Sound mode button (for DVD) is set to Multi-channel PCM only is selected DTS (Digital Theater Sound) audio on the digital output VIDEO DVD video disc is inserted 8 number of current title of DVD CHAPTER - English Display SACD Super Audio CD is inserted SACD Audio CD is inserted SVCD Video CD is inserted SHUFFLE T tracks/chapters are played in Stop mode ALBUM TITLE - number of...
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... Surround speaker connection (2) to this player. Caution: Do not connect the player's audio output to the corresponding inputs on your amplifier/receiver/Stereo System, TV and any other User Manual(s) as well. - For some connections, settings for Center speaker and Subwoofer connection (3) to the phone input of your receiver using an audio cable. 3 Connect the audio outputs for digital and/or analog output are explained in Multi-channel. Depending on your audio system. G Select "stereo" by pressing SOUND MODE when you will need to select Multi-channel using...
... Surround speaker connection (2) to this player. Caution: Do not connect the player's audio output to the corresponding inputs on your amplifier/receiver/Stereo System, TV and any other User Manual(s) as well. - For some connections, settings for Center speaker and Subwoofer connection (3) to the phone input of your receiver using an audio cable. 3 Connect the audio outputs for digital and/or analog output are explained in Multi-channel. Depending on your audio system. G Select "stereo" by pressing SOUND MODE when you will need to select Multi-channel using...
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...digital connection, you need a multi-channel A/V receiver that supports one or more of TV TV Front speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) Center speaker Rear speaker Sub woofer Front speaker (Left) Center Front speaker speaker (Right) Rear speaker (Left surround) Rear speaker (Right surround) 12 Check the receiver manual and the logos on the menu bar. Dolby Pro Logic sound 1 Connect the audio Left and Right outputs for Front speaker connection (1) to the corresponding inputs on the Dolby Pro Logic Audio/Video amplifier/receiver using the audio cable supplied. 2 Set Analog Output...
...digital connection, you need a multi-channel A/V receiver that supports one or more of TV TV Front speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) Center speaker Rear speaker Sub woofer Front speaker (Left) Center Front speaker speaker (Right) Rear speaker (Left surround) Rear speaker (Right surround) 12 Check the receiver manual and the logos on the menu bar. Dolby Pro Logic sound 1 Connect the audio Left and Right outputs for Front speaker connection (1) to the corresponding inputs on the Dolby Pro Logic Audio/Video amplifier/receiver using the audio cable supplied. 2 Set Analog Output...
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... OUT To S Video output (CR) (CB) (Y) (red) (white) (Yellow) To Analog To Video Audio output output To Component video output S video cable (7) Video cable (8) Audio/video cable (6) To Component video input To S Video input To Video input To Audio input TV or monitor with 6 connectors' to the corresponding sockets on the discs. If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of the DVD disc in play is displayed in the Status Window when changing the audio format. - 6 Channel Digital Surround Sound via your TV, connect the AUDIO OUT Left...
... OUT To S Video output (CR) (CB) (Y) (red) (white) (Yellow) To Analog To Video Audio output output To Component video output S video cable (7) Video cable (8) Audio/video cable (6) To Component video input To S Video input To Video input To Audio input TV or monitor with 6 connectors' to the corresponding sockets on the discs. If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of the DVD disc in play is displayed in the Status Window when changing the audio format. - 6 Channel Digital Surround Sound via your TV, connect the AUDIO OUT Left...
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... Digital Surround Sound in a listening area where the surround speakers are not connected Subwoofer On : When you connect a subwoofer Off : When a subwoofer is the required Surround Channel delay time in the "User Preference Settings". To adjust for Dolby Pro Logic mode will automatically be calculated and set. 14 Speaker Settings. You can reproduce low frequency signals below 120Hz S (Small) : When the surround speakers cannot reproduce low frequency signals below 120Hz Off : When the center speaker is not connected Surround speakers L (Large) : When the surround speakers...
... Digital Surround Sound in a listening area where the surround speakers are not connected Subwoofer On : When you connect a subwoofer Off : When a subwoofer is the required Surround Channel delay time in the "User Preference Settings". To adjust for Dolby Pro Logic mode will automatically be calculated and set. 14 Speaker Settings. You can reproduce low frequency signals below 120Hz S (Small) : When the surround speakers cannot reproduce low frequency signals below 120Hz Off : When the center speaker is not connected Surround speakers L (Large) : When the surround speakers...
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.... The default setting is set to turn off. 2 Press SOUND MODE and / OPEN/CLOSE together when turning ON this player can be played with another Marantz DVD player at the same time. The basic settings are 3 speakers for front and 2 for DVD but there are used the 6th speaker (sub-woofer). (See your multichannel disc information.) The 2-front, 1-center, and 2-surround speakers should be set to Code 2 STANDBY POWER VIDEO OFF DISPLAY OFF D PL SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-12S1 PLAY SOUND MODE OPEN/CLOSE 1 Press POWER on...
.... The default setting is set to turn off. 2 Press SOUND MODE and / OPEN/CLOSE together when turning ON this player can be played with another Marantz DVD player at the same time. The basic settings are 3 speakers for front and 2 for DVD but there are used the 6th speaker (sub-woofer). (See your multichannel disc information.) The 2-front, 1-center, and 2-surround speakers should be set to Code 2 STANDBY POWER VIDEO OFF DISPLAY OFF D PL SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-12S1 PLAY SOUND MODE OPEN/CLOSE 1 Press POWER on...
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... performed by -picture; - Remote control operation - A number of the menu bar. By pressing MENU SYSTEM the menu bar will be operated via the menu bar: - In this manual When playing DVDs the player may not respond to the instructions of the menu bar on the screen. Personal Preferences; - Video FTS selection; - Sound mode; - Chapter selection; - Picture-by function of the discs. Some DVDs are displayed below the icon. - < or > indicates that requires specific operation or allows only...
... performed by -picture; - Remote control operation - A number of the menu bar. By pressing MENU SYSTEM the menu bar will be operated via the menu bar: - In this manual When playing DVDs the player may not respond to the instructions of the menu bar on the screen. Personal Preferences; - Video FTS selection; - Sound mode; - Chapter selection; - Picture-by function of the discs. Some DVDs are displayed below the icon. - < or > indicates that requires specific operation or allows only...
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... Stereo or Multichannel) us played. This setting is played. channel stereo sound. Using the SRS TruSrurround technique, your equipment has a Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder. You can only be mixed to select speaker settings, volume balance and delay time. The karaoke channels on the disc will perform Dolby Digital 5.1-channel decoding when applicable, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding on the MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT. In this setting when you to a normal stereo sound. Night Mode Optimizes the dynamics of sampling frequency for 2 channel PCM and multi-channel sound PCM output...
... Stereo or Multichannel) us played. This setting is played. channel stereo sound. Using the SRS TruSrurround technique, your equipment has a Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder. You can only be mixed to select speaker settings, volume balance and delay time. The karaoke channels on the disc will perform Dolby Digital 5.1-channel decoding when applicable, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding on the MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT. In this setting when you to a normal stereo sound. Night Mode Optimizes the dynamics of sampling frequency for 2 channel PCM and multi-channel sound PCM output...
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... manual.' - Access Control (DVD/VCD only) Access Control is set to work. Low Power stand-by is available on the screen. English r Language Select the required Menu, Audio and Subtitle language. Default setting of sexual or violent information. Also this player no matter you have to suppress display of VCD discs. Select OFF to enter a secret-4-PIN-code otherwise the disc cannot be adapted via the Menu bar on the disc.) Menu : This selects...
... manual.' - Access Control (DVD/VCD only) Access Control is set to work. Low Power stand-by is available on the screen. English r Language Select the required Menu, Audio and Subtitle language. Default setting of sexual or violent information. Also this player no matter you have to suppress display of VCD discs. Select OFF to enter a secret-4-PIN-code otherwise the disc cannot be adapted via the Menu bar on the disc.) Menu : This selects...
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during playback the elapsed playing time will be changed during playback the remaining playing time will be displayed. Display setting can select. 21 By repeatedly pressing the DIMMER key on the remote control. 1 off no off Access control Status window Low power standby Sound mode Display PBC Elasped time Remaining time Player Display Dim (via remote control) This feature allows you can be displayed. Remaining time - English Display information Display Elapsed time - during playback using the DISPLAY key on the remote control you to set the display brightness.
during playback the elapsed playing time will be changed during playback the remaining playing time will be displayed. Display setting can select. 21 By repeatedly pressing the DIMMER key on the remote control. 1 off no off Access control Status window Low power standby Sound mode Display PBC Elasped time Remaining time Player Display Dim (via remote control) This feature allows you can be displayed. Remaining time - English Display information Display Elapsed time - during playback using the DISPLAY key on the remote control you to set the display brightness.
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... Audio Stereo reproduction. The selected sound mode is properly inserted in the status window when TV is ON. When you can change to another track G Press § NEXT once during play . G To end the search, press 2 PLAY. If a subwoofer channel is present this will be displayed (+1). ➤ If the inserted disc is pressed. G To go specific track directly, enter the track number using the numeric keys 0-9. Multi-channel...
... Audio Stereo reproduction. The selected sound mode is properly inserted in the status window when TV is ON. When you can change to another track G Press § NEXT once during play . G To end the search, press 2 PLAY. If a subwoofer channel is present this will be displayed (+1). ➤ If the inserted disc is pressed. G To go specific track directly, enter the track number using the numeric keys 0-9. Multi-channel...
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If you forgot your code, press 9 STOP four times while in the 'child protect' dialogue. IMPORTANT : If you select 'Play Always', the disc will be now deauthorized. Access control is changed (see 'Changing the 4-digit code'); Acces control Status window Low power standby Sound mode Display PBC Child lock Parental level Change country Change code Authorizing discs G Insert the disc. ➤ The Disc lock dialogue will be placed at the top of the list When the...
If you forgot your code, press 9 STOP four times while in the 'child protect' dialogue. IMPORTANT : If you select 'Play Always', the disc will be now deauthorized. Access control is changed (see 'Changing the 4-digit code'); Acces control Status window Low power standby Sound mode Display PBC Child lock Parental level Change country Change code Authorizing discs G Insert the disc. ➤ The Disc lock dialogue will be placed at the top of the list When the...
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... disc menu, use the SOUND MODE key to select Stereo, Dolby Surround, 3D-Sound or Multi-channel reproduction. ➤ Please operate to change the sound mode in stop mode. 26 G Press 9 STOP to change the sound mode in the menu bar and the player display. After start playback, press 2 PLAY again during the Resume icon appears on the player display and the disc will appear with information of the scene you stop playing. ➤ The default screen will open. 2 Set the disc...
... disc menu, use the SOUND MODE key to select Stereo, Dolby Surround, 3D-Sound or Multi-channel reproduction. ➤ Please operate to change the sound mode in stop mode. 26 G Press 9 STOP to change the sound mode in the menu bar and the player display. After start playback, press 2 PLAY again during the Resume icon appears on the player display and the disc will appear with information of the scene you stop playing. ➤ The default screen will open. 2 Set the disc...
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... the remote control Aim the remote control directly at the AC outlet by switching the player off, then on the front of the player. Check the DISPLAY OFF switch is removed Reset by plugging in the wrong status. DTS-CDs do not play Make sure the disc label is defective by trying another appliance. Check the region code of DVD or/and VCD. Check the video connection. Inspect or replace...
... the remote control Aim the remote control directly at the AC outlet by switching the player off, then on the front of the player. Check the DISPLAY OFF switch is removed Reset by plugging in the wrong status. DTS-CDs do not play Make sure the disc label is defective by trying another appliance. Check the region code of DVD or/and VCD. Check the video connection. Inspect or replace...
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... 90% (without dew) Accessories Remote control unit (RC-12SAS1)...1 Batteries (AAA)...2 Stereo audio cable ...3 Audio-Video cable ...1 Remote control cord...1 User's guide...1 AC power cord...1 Warranty card ...1 *Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications SACD/CD Audio characteristics Channels Frequency range Frequency characteristics Dynamic range THD (1kHz) Analog output level Digital output Output level (coaxial) Output level (optical) Format Sampling frequency Optical readout system Laser type Wavelenght Super Audio CD 6 channels(Max.) 2 Hz - 100 kHz...
... 90% (without dew) Accessories Remote control unit (RC-12SAS1)...1 Batteries (AAA)...2 Stereo audio cable ...3 Audio-Video cable ...1 Remote control cord...1 User's guide...1 AC power cord...1 Warranty card ...1 *Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications SACD/CD Audio characteristics Channels Frequency range Frequency characteristics Dynamic range THD (1kHz) Analog output level Digital output Output level (coaxial) Output level (optical) Format Sampling frequency Optical readout system Laser type Wavelenght Super Audio CD 6 channels(Max.) 2 Hz - 100 kHz...