Article ID : 00296497 / Last Modified : 03/11/2025Print

Super Audio CD (SA-CD) playback issues

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    Due to the SA-CD Copy Protection, the DSD audio can't be transmitted over an unsecured wireless speaker. This means that if you use a Soundbar or Audio Receiver with a Wireless Subwoofer or Wireless Rear speakers, you may experience the following:

    • Audio System is not playing in DSD format
    • SA-CD Hybrid Disc layer not playing
    • No audio from the SA-CD disc

    Change the Blu-ray Disc™ player settings to make sure that DSD audio is playing from the Audio System:

    1. Music SettingsSuper Audio CD Playback LayerSUPER AUDIO CD (DEFAULT)
    2. Audio SettingsDigital Audio OutputAUTO (DEFAULT)
    3. Audio SettingsDSD Output ModeAUTO

    Note: Older Blu-ray players (before 2000) do not play SA-CD audio discs. Refer to the Does the Blu-ray Disc player play Super Audio CD (SACD) discs? article for more information.