Sony SCD-XA9000ES - Manual (Page 8)

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Getting Started
Listening in high fidelity H.A.T.S. (High
quality digital Audio Transmission
System) function
When the H.A.T.S. function of STR-DA9000ES/TA-
DA9000ES is “ON” digital audio signals are momentarily
stored in a buffer, then read with exact timing before
being converted to analog. This eliminates the jitter
(timing lapses) that sometimes occur during digital signal
transmission and greatly improves sound quality.
When this function is turned on, the H.A.T.S. indicator on
the front panel of STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES lights up
whenever the digital audio signal is input to the receiver.
When not using this function, set it to “OFF” on STR-
DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES. For details, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with STR-DA9000ES/TA-
DA9000ES.
Notes
• Because of the way the H.A.T.S. function operates, a slight time
lag is introduced between each operation (e.g., pressing play,
stop, or pause) and its implementation. The duration of this
time lag may be different for CD and Super Audio CD sources.
• The H.A.T.S. function works only with H.A.T.S. compatible
components.
• The H.A.T.S. function works only when this player is selected
as the input source by a single STR-DA9000ES/TA-DA9000ES.
This is because the receiving component (STR-DA9000ES/TA-
DA9000ES) controls the rate of digital audio signal
transmission from the player. To insure proper signal
transmission within the i.LINK configuration, only one
component can receive the digital audio signals output from a
source component.
Copyright
i.LINK components complying with copyright protection
incorporate digital data copy protection technology. One
such technology is the DTLA (The Digital Transmission
Licensing Administrator) recognized by the Copy
Protection Technical Working Group. It may not be
possible to make digital copies of copy restricted digital
data (video/audio/data) using i.LINK signals between
components that comply with the DTLA copy protection
technology. In addition, it may not be possible to transfer
digital data (video/audio/data) via i.LINK between
i.LINK components which comply with DTLA copy
protection and i.LINK components which do not.
• i.LINK is a designation referring to IEEE 1394-1995 and IEEE
1394a-2000. i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “ TM ” are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
Connecting via DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL
connector
Use an optical digital cable for this connection. When connecting
the optical digital cable to the DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL
connector, take the cap off the connectors and push the cable
plugs in until they click into place.
Be careful not to bend or twist the optical cable.
Optical digital cable (not supplied)
Note
Only the audio signals of conventional CDs can be output from
the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. Those of the Super Audio
CD cannot be output through DIGITAL (CD) OUT.
When the i.LINK indicator lights up
No signal is output from DIGITAL (CD) OUT OPTICAL
connector.
Connecting via DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL
connector
Use a coaxial digital cable to connect the audio components
equipped with coaxial digital input connectors.
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)
Note
Only the audio signals of conventional CDs can be output from
the DIGITAL (CD) OUT connectors. Those of the Super Audio
CD cannot be output through DIGITAL (CD) OUT.
When the i.LINK indicator lights up
No signal is output from DIGITAL (CD) OUT COAXIAL
connector.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on
the player and to the mains.
Hooking Up the Audio Components