Sony SCD-1 can't read Multichannels Hybrid SACDs

Unplug it and then plug it back in, maybe it needs to reset it's self.

Sounds like either one of the cd or sacd laser head units went south. Sony's only SACD repair center in the USA, is in Bristol, Pa.

If the un-pluging it does not re-set it? Then you may have to pack it up & ship it to Sony. Don't get discouraged as you will not get anyone on the phone who actually knows what a SCD-1 is, but once it gets into the right hands their service is grand.

Good Luck!

While the unit is unplugged, turn the device off and on several times. This should help to fully discharge the capacitors and do a more thorough "reset" of the device. Sean
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I don't know if the SCD-1 is the same as the XA-777ES, but I have the service manual for the XA and it indicates the following:

Put a single-layer SACD in, close the drawer, and turn it off. When you turn it on again, it should do some basic realignment. This will work (according to the XA manual) for CDs, single-layer non-hybrid SACDs, and dual-layer non-hybrid SACDs. It will not work for hybrid SACDs.

To set the alignment completely (and to align for hybrids), you need to get the machine into test mode using a combination of buttons, and use the AMS knob to crank the built-in alignment system to do a complete job.

As I said, this is according to the XA-777ES service manual, so it's possible the SCD-1 also does something similar.

Regards,

Metralla, thanks for the info., I made a copy. I have the xa777.