Yamaha DVD-C950 Owners Manual - Page 26

Disc Operation SA-CDs (Super Audio CDs) The SA-CD 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 64 times higher than that of conventional audio CDs. There are three types of SA-CD discs: single-layer, dual-layer and hybrid discs. Each type may contain up to two areas of recorded information: a High Quality Stereo area and a High Quality Multichannel area. - A single layer disc can contain both information areas. - A dual layer disc can contain both information areas. Double the information can be stored on the disc, thanks to the second layer. - A hybrid disc can contain both information areas, and also a second, standard CD layer, making it playable on standard CD players. SA-CD Disc Types Dual layer disc Single layer disc Hybrid layer disc HD layer HD layer CD layer HD layer Hybrid SA-CD-Disc 1 CD layer that plays on any CD player High Density layer containing: 2 - High Quality DSD Stereo 3 - High Quality DSD Multichannel Playing discs 1 Load the disc. Playback starts automatically. ➜ The TV screen displays the current playing status and track list for the current playback area. 2 Playback stops at the end of the disc. 3 To stop playback, press STOP 9. Changing the SA-CD playback area and layer You can change the SA-CD playback area by pressing SOUND MODE, and then change the playback layer by pressing AUDIO. • On hybrid discs (with SA-CD and CD layers), the player will always start playing the SA-CD layer (multi-channel area). • You can switch between the SA-CD multi-channel and SA-CD stereo areas by pressing SOUND MODE (if available). OR 1 Press 1 and select the folder using 34, then press ENTER/OK. 2 Press 34 to select a track. 3 Press ENTER/OK to confirm. • To switch between the SA-CD layer and the CD layer, press AUDIO while playback is stopped. • The SA-CD indicator lights only when the SA-CD layer is selected. Notes: - SA-CD Text is not supported. - You cannot change the Analog output setting during SA-CD playback (see "Audio Setup Menu" on page 28). TIP: 22 The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the disc.