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DCD-1520AE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER Owner’s Manual
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Accessories························································································· 4 Playback Inserting the batteries······································································· 5 Operating range of the remote control unit······································ 5 Basic operation··············································································· 27 Features······························································································· 6 Turning the power on······································································ 27 High quality sound············································································· 6 Select the playback media mode···················································· 28 High performance············································································· 7 Switching the display’s brightness·················································· 28 Switching the Pure Direct mode····················································· 28 Part names and functions Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs··········· 29 Front panel························································································· 8 Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs···················································· 30 Playing CDs and Super Audio CDs·················································· 30 Display······························································································· 10 Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback)······················ 32 Rear panel························································································· 11 Playing DATA CDs·········································································· 33 ······································································· 12 Remote control unit Playing files····················································································· 34 CD player operation········································································· 12 Playing an iPod················································································ 36 Amplifier and Tuner operations······················································· 15 Listening to music on an iPod························································· 37 Network audio player operation······················································ 16 Setting operation mode Connections (Browse iPod mode)········································································ 38 Playing a USB memory device ·················································· 39 Connecting an amplifier······························································· 18 Playing files stored on USB memory device··································· 40 Connecting a device equipped with digital audio input Using as a D/A converter····························································· 42 connectors························································································· 19 Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC)············ 43 Connecting a device equipped with digital audio output Connect and playback from a digital device (Coaxial/Optical)········· 49 connectors························································································ 20 Using the timer play function····················································· 50 Connecting a PC or Mac······························································· 21 Using the timer play function·························································· 50 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port··············································································· 22 Connecting the timer device······················································· 24 Connecting the power cord························································· 25
Front panel Display Rear panel 2 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Setting the Auto Standby mode················································ 51 Turning Auto Standby mode off······················································ 51 Turning Auto Standby mode on······················································ 51 Tips Contents···························································································· 52 Tips·································································································· 53 Troubleshooting·············································································· 54 Appendix Playable media·················································································· 58 Discs······························································································· 58 DATA CD························································································· 59 USB memory device······································································· 59 Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files································· 61 D/A converter·················································································· 61 About Discs and Files······································································ 62 Cautions on using media································································· 63 Inserting a disc················································································ 63 How to handle media ····································································· 64 Cleaning discs················································································· 64 Explanation of terms········································································ 65 Specifications···················································································· 67 Index··································································································· 68
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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. q Getting Started w CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual) e Safety Instructions r Power cord
t Remote control unit (RC-1186) y R03/AAA batteries u Audio cable
Front panel Display Rear panel 4 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control q Remove the rear lid in the unit direction of the arrow and remove Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. it.
MIN MAX
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DCD-1520AE w Load the two batteries properly as R03/AAA Approx. 7 m indicated by the q and w marks in batteries the battery compartment. 30° 30°
e Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE • When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the q and w marks in the battery compartment. • To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: • Do not use a new battery together with an old one. • Do not use two different types of batteries. • Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods. • If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
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• Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism & Direct Mechanical Ground High quality sound Construction • Advanced AL32 Processing and High-precision 32 bit D/A Converter In the newly developed Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism, each individual Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon’s own analog part, including the disc tray made of Xylon with 2 metal damper plates, is waveform reproduction technology. composed of different metallic materials each designed for their specific The reproducibility of weak signals is enhanced by expanding 16 bit purpose. This produces outstanding vibration-damping properties, digital data to 32 bit. including damping enhancement and diffusion of the resonance point Also equipped with a high-performance, 32 bit/192 kHz-compatible D/A due to the high mass. The mechanism is designed with a low center of Converter for analog signal conversion of the digital data expanded with gravity, reducing vibration from the inner area during disc rotation, and its Advanced AL32 Processing. structure is also highly resistant to external vibration. It also employs Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, which completely eliminates the impact of internal and external vibration, for example by locating the power transformer close to the foot. This prevents the transmission of unwanted vibration as well as noise outflow.
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• Plays USB memory devices (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) and iPod®/ High performance iPhone® • Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support DSD file playback This unit can playback music stored on an USB memory device or iPod ∕ This unit is equipped with a USB-DAC function that supports DSD iPhone. signals and 192 kHz/24 bit PCM signals. You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from the D/A converter built in to this unit by inputting PCM • Reduced power consumption during standby signal or DSD signal music files into this unit from a computer via USB In consideration of the environment, power consumption during standby connection. has been reduced to 0.1 Watts or better. • Install the dedicated driver software onto the computer before use (“Installing the driver software” (vpage 43). • Supports MP3 and WMA file playback v( page 33) • You can use whichever commercially available or downloadable player MP3 and WMA files that have been recorded onto CD-R or CD-RW discs software you like to playback files on your computer. can be played back on this CD player.
• Can be used as a D/A convertor Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit’s D/A converter.
Front panel Display Rear panel 7 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel
Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2
PHONES PHONES LEVEL DISC LAYER PURE DIRECT SOURCE
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SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DCD-1520AE
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Q6 Q5Q4Q3Q2 t DISC LAYER button This switches the Super Audio CD layer (vpage 29). y PURE DIRECT button This switches the Pure Direct mode (vpage 28).
PHONES PHONES LEVEL DISC LAYER PURE DIRECT SOURCE u Remote control sensor
MIN MAX This receives signals from the remote control unit (vpage 5). SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DCD-1520AE i Display This displays various pieces of information (vpage 10). q w e r t y u i o Q0 Q1 o Disc tray open/close button (5) q Power indicator Used to open/close the disc tray (vpage 30, 34, 63). This is lit as follows according to the power status : Q0 SOURCE button • Power “On” : Green Used to select the playback media (vpage 28, 30). • Standby (Auto Standby mode “Off”) : Red • Standby (Auto Standby mode “On”) : Off Q1 USB port • iPod charge standby : Orange Used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices) and the • Power “Off” : Off USB cable supplied with iPod (vpage 22). w Power operation button (X) Q2 Forward-skip button (9) Turns power to this unit on and off v( page 27). Skip to next track (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). e Headphones jack (PHONES) Q3 Reverse-skip button (8) Used to connect headphones. Skip to previous track (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). Q4 Stop button ( ) NOTE 2 Stop playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). • To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. Q5 Play/Pause button (1/3) Starts / Pauses playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). r Headphone volume control knob (PHONES LEVEL) Adjusts the headphone volume. Q6 Disc tray Tray used to insert a disc (vpage 30, 34, 63).
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Q0 o i u y
q w e r t q Playback mode indicators y Time display indicators 1 : Lights up during playback. SING REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in single- 3 : Lights up during pause. track playback. w Repeat mode indicator TOTAL REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in all-track Lights to match the repeat mode settings. playback. e Information display u Random indicator Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of Lights during random playback. the disc. i Program indicator r Playback format indicators Lights up during program playback. Lights up while an WAV/MP3/WMA file is being played back. o Track number indicator t Input signal indicators Lights up when displaying the track number. The respective indicator will light corresponding to the input signal. Q0 Disc media indicators L : Front left LFE : Subwoofer Displays the type of disc that is being played back. C : Center SL : Surround left R : Front right SR : Surround right
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t r e w
q q AUDIO OUT connectors r DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output connectors or an external power amplifier v( page 18). (vpage 20, 21). w AC inlet (AC IN) t DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors Used to connect the power cord (vpage 25). Used to connect an AV receiver or D/A converter equipped with digital e REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT connectors audio input connectors (vpage 19). Extension jack for future use.
Front panel Display Rear panel 11 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit CD player operation q To operate CD player, press REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD operation mode. • REMOTE MODE CD button lights for approximately two seconds.
q POWER button (X) w w Turns power to this unit on and off (standby) v( page 27, 51). e e w Reverse-skip / Forward-skip buttons (8, 9) r Skip to previous track or next track (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). e Fast-reverse/Fast-forward buttons (6, 7) Fast-reverse / fast-forward playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). r Stop button (2) t Stop playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). t Information button (INFO) This switches the track information shown in the display during playback (vpage 31, 35, 38, 41).
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y SOURCE button Used to select the playback media mode (vpage 28, 30). u RANDOM button Switches the random playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). o i REPEAT button Switches the repeat playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). o Remote mode select button (CD) Q0 This switches the remote control operating mode to CD (vpage 12). Q0 1/3 button Starts / Pauses playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). Q1 MODE button This switches the playback mode (vpage 34, 38, 40). Q2 Cursor buttons (uio p) These select items (vpage 34, 37, 40). Q1 Q3 ENTER button This determines the selection ( page 34, 37, 40). Q2 v Q3 y
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Q4 Number buttons (0 – 9, +10) These enter numbers into the unit (vpage 31, 32). Q5 CLEAR button This clears the program registration (vpage 32). Q6 DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness of this unit (vpage 28). Q7 PROGRAM button This sets program playback (vpage 32).
% • The amplifier can be operated with the amplifier operation buttons even when the remote control mode is CD.
Q4
Q5 Q6 Q7
Front panel Display Rear panel 14 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Amplifier and Tuner operations The included remote control unit can be used to operate Denon amplifiers and tuners. w q PRESET buttons (+, –) e w AMP POWER button (X) e Input source select buttons (AMP) r VOLUME buttons (df) t MUTE button (:)
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Front panel Display Rear panel 15 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Network audio player operation To operate network audio player, press REMOTE MODE NET button to switch the remote control to the NETWORK operation mode. q • REMOTE MODE NET button lights for approximately two seconds. Q1 q POWER button (X) Q1 Remote mode select button w INTERNET RADIO PRESET (NET) w Q2 buttons (1 – 3) Q2 1/3 button e e e Reverse-skip/Forward-skip Q3 FAVORITE button r r buttons (8, 9) Q4 MODE button r t Fast-reverse/Fast-forward Q5 Cursor buttons (uio p) buttons (6, 7) y Q3 Q6 ENTER button t Stop button (2) Q7 MENU button y PRESET buttons (+, –) u Q4 Q8 Number buttons (0 – 9, +10) u Information button (INFO) Q9 CLEAR button Q5 i SOURCE button W0 DIMMER button Q6 o RANDOM button i Q7 W1 SEARCH button Q0 REPEAT button
Q8 % • The amplifier can be operated with the amplifier operation buttons even Q9 when the remote control mode is NET. • The included remote control unit can be used to operate Denon network o W0 audio players. Q0 W1 • When using it, also refer to the operating instructions of the other devices.
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Connecting an amplifier (vpage 18) 22Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.
Connecting a device equipped with digital audio input L L Audio cable connectors (vpage 19) R R
Connecting a device equipped with digital audio output Optical cable connectors (vpage 20) Coaxial digital cable Connecting a PC or Mac (vpage 21) iPod cable Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port (vpage 22) USB cable Connecting the timer device (vpage 24)
Connecting the power cord (vpage 25)
NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise.
Front panel Display Rear panel 17 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an amplifier Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier.
Amplifier
AUDIO IN R L
R L
R L
Front panel Display Rear panel 18 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a device equipped with digital audio input connectors Use this connection to output digital audio signals from this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of a connected device.
AV receiver / D/A converter
OPTICAL COAXIAL IN IN
NOTE • Signals on the HD layer of the Super Audio CD cannot be output in digital output. • Signals that can be output using digital output are digital audio signals from the CD layer of the Super Audio CD, CD, USB (front), USB-DAC, COAXIAL, and OPTICAL. • Digital audio output is stopped during DSD signal playback.
Front panel Display Rear panel 19 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a device equipped with digital audio output connectors Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit (vpage 42).
CD player / Satellite receiver etc.
COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT OUT
Front panel Display Rear panel 20 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a PC or Mac By connecting a computer to the USB port on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB connecting cable, this unit can be used as a D/A converter (vpage 42 “Using as a D/A converter”).
Type A
USB 2.0 cable (sold separately)
Computer on which the driver software and audio player software are installed Type B
% • Install the dedicated driver software on the computer to enable communication between the computer and this unit in order to playback high-resolution sound source (DSD signal or 192 kHz/24 bit PCM signal) audio available on the internet “Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only)” (vpage 43). • Download the driver software from the DCD-1520AE page of the Denon website.
NOTE • Use a cable that is 3 m or less to connect to the computer.
Front panel Display Rear panel 21 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod. For operating instructions see “Playing an iPod” (vpage 36) or “Playing a USB memory device” (vpage 39). USB memory iPod device
or
% • Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter.
NOTE • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub. • It is not possible to use this unit by connecting the unit’s USB port to a PC via a USB cable. • Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device. This may cause radio interference with other devices. • Connection to a computer is possible via the digital input USB-DAC port on the rear panel. Playback is not possible when connected via the front panel’s USB port.
Front panel Display Rear panel 22 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Supported iPod ∕ iPhone models • iPod classic
• iPod nano
• iPod touch
• iPhone
Front panel Display Rear panel 23 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the timer device By connecting this unit to an amplifier and timer device, you can use timer playback v( page 50 “Using the timer play function”).
This unit
Amplifier
To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz)
Timer device
Front panel Display Rear panel 24 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.
To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord (supplied)
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Turning the power on (vpage 27) Playing a USB memory device (vpage 39)
Select the playback media mode (vpage 28) Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) (vpage 43) Switching the display’s brightness (vpage 28) Connect and playback from a digital device Switching the Pure Direct mode (vpage 28) (Coaxial/Optical) (vpage 49)
Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio Using the timer play function (vpage 50) CDs (vpage 29)
Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs (vpage 30)
Playing DATA CDs (vpage 33)
Playing an iPod (vpage 36)
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POWER X Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. 1 The power indicator lights green.
% • You can also press X on the main unit to turn the power on. 22Switching the power to standby 1 Press POWER X.
22Power indicator status • Power “On” : Green • Standby (Auto Standby mode “Off”) : Red SOURCE • Standby (Auto Standby mode “On”) : Off • iPod charge standby : Orange • Power “Off” : Off
NOTE • Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods of time or when going DIMMER on vacation, either press X on the main unit to turn off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Front panel Display Rear panel 27 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Select the playback media mode Switching the display’s brightness The display brightness can be adjusted between four levels. 1 Press SOURCE to select the playback media mode. Press DIMMER. DISC : Select to playback a disc. 1
USB : Select to playback an iPod or USB memory device. USB-DAC / COAXIAL / OPTICAL : Switching the Pure Direct mode Select to use this unit as a D/A converter. When the Pure Direct mode is used, the display turns off and digital output stops. This reduces the source of noise that can adversely affect sound % quality, enabling high quality playback. • You can also select the input source by pressing SOURCE on the main unit. Press PURE DIRECT. 1 The display turned off, and Pure Direct playback begins.
NOTE • In the Pure Direct mode, DIMMER is not available for operation.
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Setting the top priority playback layer % for Super Audio CDs • When a disc is loaded after the setting has been made, the contents recorded on the set layer are displayed. The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be set. • If a disc that does not contain the layer set for top priority playback is loaded, the contents recorded on another layer are displayed 1 Press SOURCE to select the playback media mode to automatically. “DISC”. • This setting is stored in the memory and is not cleared even when the disc holder is opened or closed or the power is turned off. To change the Check that no disc is loaded. setting, repeat the procedure above. 2 • If the layer is switched while the disc is being loaded, the playback • The priority playback layer cannot be set when a disc is inserted or layer switches for that disc, but the top priority playback layer “OPEN” is shown on the display. setting itself does not change. • If the area and layer have not been set for a disc, the priority playback Press MODE and switch to the layer you want to set. order is as follows: 3 q STEREO w MULTI e CD STEREO (Default) : Plays back the 2-channel area of the Super Audio CD. MULTI : Plays back the multi-channel area of the Super Audio CD. The analog output of this unit outputs a down-mixed 2-channel signal. CD : Plays back the CD layer of the Super Audio CD.
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Playing CDs and Super Audio CDs
Insert a disc (vpage 63). 1 • Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray.
Press SOURCE to select the playback media mode to 8 9 2 “DISC” (vpage 28). 2 1/3 When playing back a Super Audio CD, press MODE to 3 set the playback layer (vpage 29). 6 7 4 Press 1/3. The 1 indicator lights on the display. INFO MODE Playback starts.
SOURCE
0 – 9, +10 CLEAR RANDOM PROGRAM REPEAT
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Operation buttons Function 22Playing a specific track (Direct search) 1/3 Playback / Pause Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks. 2 Stop 1 8 9 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track GExampleH 6 7 Fast-reverse / Fast-forward Track 4 : Press number 4 to select track 4. 0 – 9, +10 Select the track Track 12 : Press numbers +10 and 2 consecutively to select track 12. Random playback RANDOM • Can be set during stop. Repeat playback 22Switching the display REPEAT • Switching between Single-track repeat During playback, press INFO. and All-track repeat. Displays text and time information stored on media. • The text information is only displayed for Super Audio CD. NOTE • The player can display the following characters : • Do not place any foreign objects in the disc tray. Doing so could damage it. • Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is turned off. Doing so could ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ damage the set. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 ! ” # $ % & : ; < > ? @ l [ ] _ ` | { } ~ ^ ’ ( ) * + , - . / = (space)
Front panel Display Rear panel 31 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing tracks in a specific order 22Checking the order of the programmed tracks In the stop mode, press 9. (Program playback) The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each time the button is pressed. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
In the stop mode, press PROGRAM. 22To clear the last track programmed In the stop mode, press CLEAR. 1 “PROG” is displayed on the display. The last track programmed is cleared each time the button is pressed. Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks you want to 2 program. 22Clearing the all programmed track In the stop mode, press PROGRAM. GExampleH To program tracks 3 and 12 to be played in that order, press 3, +10, and 2 one after the other.
Press 1/3. 3 Playback starts in the programmed order.
% • When REPEAT is pressed during program playback, the tracks are played repeatedly in the programmed order.
NOTE • The program is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the power is turned off.
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• This section explains how to playback MP3 and WMA files that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. • There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media® Audio) format. The music (files) downloaded from such sites can be stored on CD-R or 8 9 CD-RW discs and played on this unit. “Windows Media” and “Windows” are registered trademarks or 2 1/3 trademarks in the United States and other countries of Microsoft Corporation of the United States. 6 7
INFO MODE uio p ENTER SOURCE
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Front panel Display Rear panel 33 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files Operation buttons Function 1/3 Playback / Pause Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music files in the 2 Stop 1 MP3 or WMA formats into the disc tray (vpage 63). 8 9 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track 6 7 Fast-reverse / Fast-forward Press SOURCE to select the playback media mode to ui Folder select 2 “DISC” (vpage 28). o p File select 3 Press MODE to select the folder mode or disc mode. Switch to Folder playback mode nn About the display MODE • Playing back only within the selected • When “Folder mode” is selected folder. All the files in the selected folder are played. During random playback, the playback • When “Disc mode” is selected RANDOM range becomes “Disc mode”. After the selected folder and files are played, all the files in all • Can be set during stop. the folders are played. Repeat playback REPEAT • Switching between Single-track repeat 4 Use ui to select the folder to be played. and All-track repeat. % Use o p to select the file to be played. 5 • The folder and file numbers are set automatically when the disc is loaded. NOTE Press 1/3. • Programmed playback is not possible with MP3/WMA discs. 6 Playback starts. • Copyright-protected files cannot be played. Note that depending on the software used for burning and other conditions, some files may not play or display correctly.
Front panel Display Rear panel 34 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Files that can be played back • See “DATA CD” (vpage 59). 22To switch the folder or file during playback • Folder Use ui to select the folder. • File Use o p to select the file. Also use 8, 9 to select the file. • The file numbers are set automatically when the disc is loaded. 22Switching the display During playback, press INFO. • Switching between the file elapsed time, file name and folder name. • The player can display the following characters:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 ! ” # $ % & : ; < > ? @ l [ ] _ ` | { } ~ ^ ’ ( ) * + , - . / = (space)
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• You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port” (vpage 22). 8 9 / 2 1 3 “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, 6 7 and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance INFO MODE with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. uio p iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are ENTER trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. SOURCE • Individual users are permitted to use iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch for private copy and playback of non-copyrighted contents and contents whose copy and playback is permitted by law. Copyright infringement is prohibited by law.
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Front panel Display Rear panel 36 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port (vpage 22). 1 The playback media mode automatically switches to USB, and playback starts. “Remote iPod” is displayed on the display of this unit.
Operate iPod itself directly while seeing the iPod screen 2 to play back music.
% • The iPod display modes include “Remote iPod” and “Browse iPod”. By default, “Remote iPod”, where you directly operate the iPod itself while looking at the iPod screen, is set.
NOTE • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in conjunction with the iPod.
Front panel Display Rear panel 37 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting operation mode Operation buttons Function 1/3 Playback / Pause (Browse iPod mode) 2 Stop In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are 8 9 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track displayed on the body. 6 7 Fast-reverse / Fast-forward This section describes the steps up to playing back tracks on the iPod in“Browse iPod”. RANDOM Random playback Repeat playback Press MODE and display “Browse iPod”. REPEAT • Switching between Single-track repeat 1 and All-track repeat. Display mode Remote iPod Browse iPod Switching between Browse iPod and MODE Playable Music file P P Remote iPod files Video file z NOTE Remote • Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. Active control unit P P • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not buttons (This unit) operate. iPod P zzOnly the sound is played. 22Switching the display During playback, press INFO. Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER. • Switching between the file elapsed time, title name, artist name and 2 Playback starts. album name.
Front panel Display Rear panel 38 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device
• Playing back music files stored on a USB memory device. • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32” format. • This unit can play back the following files. 8 9 • WMA (Windows Media Audio) • MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) 2 1/3 • WAV • AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) 6 7
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Front panel Display Rear panel 39 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files stored on USB memory Operation buttons Function device 1/3 Playback / Pause 2 Stop Connect the USB memory device to the USB port 8 9 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track 1 (vpage 22). 6 7 Fast-reverse / Fast-forward The playback media mode automatically switches to USB, and RANDOM Random playback playback starts. Repeat playback REPEAT • Switching between Single-track repeat 2 Press MODE to select the “Folder mode” or “Memory and All-track repeat. mode”. Switch to Folder playback mode nn About the display MODE • Playing back only within the selected • When “Folder mode” is selected folder. All the files in the selected folder are played. • When “Memory mode” is selected % After the selected folder and files are played, all the files in all • When a USB memory device is connected to this unit, playback starts automatically the folders are played. when “USB” input source switching occurs. • If the unit power is turned on when an iPod is connected to the USB port, iPod Use ui to select the folder, then press ENTER. playback starts automatically. 3 NOTE • Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising Use ui to select the file, then press ENTER. with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with 4 Playback starts. the USB memory device.
Front panel Display Rear panel 40 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Files that can be played back • See “USB memory device” (vpage 59). 22Switching the display During playback, press INFO. • Switching between the file elapsed time, title name, artist name and album name. • While a WAV file is being played back, only the file name is displayed. • The player can display the following characters:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 ! ” # $ % & : ; < > ? @ l [ ] _ ` | { } ~ ^ ’ ( ) * + , - . / = (space)
Front panel Display Rear panel 41 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using as a D/A converter
Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit (D/A converter).
• DSD is a registered trademark. • Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple,Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Front panel Display Rear panel 42 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting and playing back from a 22Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only) computer (USB-DAC) nnInstalling the driver software • You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from the D/A converter built Disconnect the USB cable between your computer and in to this unit by inputting PCM signal or DSD signal music files into this 1 the unit. unit from a computer via USB connection. • The driver software cannot be installed correctly if your computer • In order to use USB-DAC playback, install the dedicated driver onto your is connected to the unit by a USB cable. computer to enable your computer and this unit to communicate. • If the unit and your computer are connected by a USB cable and • Drivers do not need to be installed for Mac OS. the computer is switched on before installation, disconnect the • Also, you can use whichever commercially available or downloadable USB and restart the computer. player software you like to playback files on your computer. Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” 2 section of the DCD-1520AE page of the Denon website onto your computer. Unzip the downloaded file, select the 32-bit or 64-bit 3 exe file that matches your Windows operating system, and double-click the file.
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Install the driver. r Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept 4 the terms in the license agreement”. t Click “Next”. q Select the language to use for the installation. w Click “OK”.
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y Click “Install” on the installation start dialog. u In the Windows security dialog, select “Always trust software • The installtion starts. Do not perform any operation on the from DandM Holdings Inc.”. computer until the installation is completed. i Click “Install”.
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With the unit power off, connect the unit and computer Checking the installed driver 5 using a USB cable (sold separately). 8 • For the connection procedure, refer to the “Connecting a PC or q Click the “Start” button and click “Control Panel” on the Mac” (vpage 21) section. computer. • The control panel setting list is displayed. Press X on this unit. 6 • When the unit power is turned on, the computer automatically w Click the “Sound” icon. finds and connects to the unit. • The sound menu window is displayed.
Press SOURCE to change the input source to “USB- e Check that there is a checkmark next to “Default Device” 7 DAC”. under “Denon USB Audio” in “Speakers” of the “Playback” tab. • When there is a checkmark for a different device, click “Denon USB Audio” and “Set Default”.
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Checking audio output w Click the “Advanced” tab. 9 Outputs a TEST signal from the computer and checks the audio • Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied to the D/A output from the USB-DAC function. converter, and click “Apply”. e Click “Test”. q Select “Speakers” and click “Properties”. • If the audio is output from the this unit, the setup is completed. • The Speakers Properties window is displayed.
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NOTE 22Playback • The dedicated driver must be installed in the computer before this unit is connected Install the desired player software on your computer beforehand. to a computer. Operation will not occur correctly if connected to the computer Use the rear panel USB port to connect this unit to a computer. For before the dedicated driver has been installed. Moreover, if the computer is the connection procedure, refer to the “Connecting a PC or Mac” running Windows XP as its OS, the computer’s speed will decrease significantly, (vpage 21) section. and a computer restart may be required. • Operation may fail in some computer hardware and software configurations. Press SOURCE to change the input source to “USB- 1 DAC”. 22Computer (recommended system) Start playback on the computer’s player software.
OS The input digital audio signal is displayed as shown. • Windows® XP Service Pack3, Windows® Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 “USB : xxxxxk“ or “USB : DSD xxxM“ • Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later. (xxxx is the sampling frequency.) Software • The L.PCM indicator lights when a Linear PCM signal is detected. • Server software supporting Windows Media® Player and iTunes. • If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, “Unlock” will be displayed. USB • When “USB : xxxx” is displayed on this unit, wait for • USB 2.0: USB High speed/USB Audio Class Ver.2.0 approximately 10 seconds, and then start and operate the music playback software on the computer. This unit functions as a D/A converter.
22Files that can be played back • See “D/A converter” (vpage 61).
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NOTE Connect and playback from a digital • Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you cannot perform operations with buttons on this unit or the remote control. device (Coaxial/Optical) • You can also control the volume and equalizer on the computer. Enjoy playing music at the desired volume. Connect digital device to this unit (vpage 20). • When this unit is functioning as a D/A converter, sound is not output from the 1 computer’s speakers. • If the computer is disconnected from this unit while the computer music playback Press SOURCE to select the playback media mode to software is running, the playback software may freeze. Always exit the playback 2 “COAXIAL” or “OPTICAL” (vpage 28). software before disconnecting the computer. The input digital audio signal is displayed as shown. • When an abnormality occurs on the computer, disconnect the USB cable and restart the computer. “COAX: xxxxk” or “OPT : xxxxk” • The sampling frequency of the music playback software and sampling frequency (xxxx is the sampling frequency.) displayed on this unit may differ. • The L.PCM indicator lights when a Linear PCM signal is detected. • Use a cable that is 3 m or less to connect to the computer. • If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, “Unlock” will be displayed.
22Files that can be played back • See “D/A converter” (vpage 61).
NOTE • Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital, and DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers. • If the sampling frequency switches, such as from A mode to B mode in a CS broadcast, muting may operate for 1 – 2 seconds, cutting the sound.
Front panel Display Rear panel 49 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the timer play function
Using the timer play function
Turn on the power of the connected components 1 (vpage 24). Switch the amplifier’s function to input from the 2 connected unit. 3 Load a disc or connect an iPod or USB memory device. Set the audio timer for the desired times. 4 • Refer also to the owner’s manual of the audio timer.
Turn the timer “On”. 5 • The power of the components connected to the timer turns off. • When the set time is reached, the power of the different components automatically turns on and playback starts from the first track.
NOTE • The timer play does not support the random play or program play.
Front panel Display Rear panel 50 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Setting the Auto Standby mode When Auto Standby mode is set to On, if the unit remains in the stopped state and no operations are performed or if there are no input signals for Turning Auto Standby mode off approximately 30 minutes, the unit automatically switches to standby mode. Press and hold POWER X for more than 5 seconds to • The default setting is “On”. 1 turn the Auto Standby mode off. The power indicator flashes three times. POWER X Turning Auto Standby mode on
Press and hold POWER X for more than 5 seconds to 1 turn the auto standby mode on. The standby indicator flashes three times.
% • If you set the Auto Standby mode while the unit is On, the unit will enter the standby mode as soon as the Auto Standby mode setting is completed. • When iPod is being charged, this unit enters the power standby mode after charging.
Front panel Display Rear panel 51 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Contents 22Tips...... (53) 22Troubleshooting...... (54) I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality...... (53) Power does not turn on / Power is turned off...... (54) I want to playback just the specified folder...... (53) Operations cannot be performed through I want to display the title, etc. of the file currently playing back the remote control unit...... (54) on the iPod on this unit’s display...... (53) Display on this unit shows nothing...... (55) I want to playback WAV files...... (53) No sound comes out...... (55) I want to use this unit’s remote control to operate a Denon Sound is interrupted or noise occurs...... (55) network audio player...... (53) Cannot playback CDs...... (56) I want to display Super Audio CD text...... (53) Files on my computer cannot be played...... (56) iPod cannot be played back...... (56) USB memory devices cannot be played back...... (57) File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly...... (57)
Front panel Display Rear panel 52 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality. • Set Pure Direct which turns digital output and the display off v( page 28).
I want to playback just the specified folder. • Press MODE to set the playback range to “Folder mode” (vpage 34, 40).
I want to display the title, etc. of the file currently playing back on the iPod on this unit’s display. • Press MODE to set Browse mode (vpage 37).
I want to playback WAV files • This unit can playback WAV files that are stored on a USB memory device v( page 39).
I want to use this unit’s remote control to operate a Denon network audio player. • Switch the remote mode of the remote control (vpage 16). • Also, refer to the instruction manual of the network audio player.
I want to display Super Audio CD text • This unit supports Super Audio CD text. Press the INFO button to switch the display information.
Front panel Display Rear panel 53 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. 22Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Symptom Cause / Solution Page Power is not turned on. • Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. 25 • This unit is in standby mode. Press POWER X on the remote control. 27 Power automatically turns off. • The Auto Standby mode is set. When Auto Standby mode is set to On, if the unit remains in the 51 stopped state and no operations are performed or if there are no input signals for approximately 30 minutes, the unit automatically switches to standby mode.
22Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be performed • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 5 through the remote control unit. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 8 m from this unit and at an angle of 5 within 30°. • Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit. – • Insert the batteries in the proper direction, checking the q and w marks. 5 • The set’s remote control sensor is exposed to strong light (direct sunlight, inverter type fluorescent – bulb light, etc.). Move the set to a place in which the remote control sensor will not be exposed to strong light. • When using a 3D video device, the remote control unit of this unit may not function due to effects – of infrared communications between units (such as TV and glasses for 3D viewing). In this case, adjust the direction of units with the 3D communications function and their distance to ensure they do not affect operations from the remote control unit of this unit. • Press REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD operation mode. 12
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22Display on this unit shows nothing Symptom Cause / Solution Page Display is off. • Press DIMMER, and change the setting to anything other than “Off”. 28 • The display turns off when the Pure Direct mode is on. 28
22No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound is produced or sound is • Check the connections for all devices. 17, 18, 19, 20 distorted. 21, 22, 24, 25 • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. – • Check cables for damage. – • Check the amplifier’s functions and controls and adjust as necessary. –
22Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom Cause / Solution Page During playback from the USB • When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be – memory device, sound is occasionally interrupted. interrupted.
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22Cannot playback CDs Symptom Cause / Solution Page Cannot playback when the play button • The CD is dirty or scratched. Either clean the CD, or insert a different CD. 64 is pressed, or cannot correctly play back a specific part of the disc. Cannot playback CD-R/CD-RW. • CDs cannot be played back unless they have been finalized. Use a finalized disc. 58, 65 • This may be caused by poor recording conditions, or the disc itself may be of poor quality. Use – a correctly recorded disc. • The DATA CD playback function of this unit only supports playback of MP3 and WMA files. 59 “TRACK0 0m00s” is displayed. • “TRACK0 0m00s” is displayed if a disc that cannot be played is loaded. 63 “NO DISC” is displayed. • “NO DISC” is displayed if the disc is loaded upside-down or if no disc is loaded. 63
22Files on my computer cannot be played Symptom Cause/Solution Page “Unsupported” is displayed. • “Unsupported” is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input. – Check the settings on your computer or player software. • If the computer you use is “Mac OS“, please check if the “USB High Speed Audio“ format is – set below “192000.0 Hz“ using the “Audio MIDI Setup“.
22iPod cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page iPod cannot be connected or “CHECK • When using iPod by connecting it to the USB port, some iPod variations are not supported. 23 iPod” is displayed. • When iPod is connected by using a USB cable other than the genuine cable, iPod may not be – recognized. Use a genuine USB cable.
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22USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page “NO DEVICE”, “CHECK FS” or • This unit may not recognize the USB memory device due to poor connection, etc. Make sure 22 “CHECK DEVICE” is displayed. that the connection is made properly by taking actions such as disconnecting and reconnecting the USB memory device. • USB memory devices of a mass storage class are supported. – • This unit does not support a connection through a USB hub. Connect the USB memory device – directly to the USB port. • The USB memory device must be formatted to FAT16 or FAT32. – • Not all USB memory devices are guaranteed to work. Some USB memory devices are not – recognized. When using a type of portable hard disc drive compatible with the USB connection that requires power from an AC adapter, use the AC adapter that came with the drive. Files on the USB memory device • Files of a type not supported by this unit are not displayed. 59 are not displayed or “EMPTY” is • This unit can display a file structure with up to 8 levels, up to 700 folders and up to 65535 files – displayed. in total. Modify the folder structure of the USB memory device. • When multiple partitions exist on the USB memory device, only files on the first partition are – displayed. Files on a USB memory device cannot • Files are created in a format that is not supported by this unit. Check the formats supported 59 be played. by this unit. • You are attempting to play a file that is copyright protected. Files that are copyright protected – cannot be played on this unit. • When “< Not Support” is displayed, use the o button on the remote control unit to select a – different file.
22File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom Cause/Solution Page The file names are not displayed • Characters that cannot be displayed are used. This is not a malfunction. On this unit, characters – properly (“zzz”, etc.). that cannot be displayed are replaced with a “z”.
Front panel Display Rear panel 57 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix Playable media Super Audio CD There are three types of Super Audio CDs: q Single layer discs Discs Single layer Super Audio CD with just an HD layer. w Dual layer discs Playable media Super Audio CD with a double HD layer, offering extended playing time Super Audio CD and high sound quality. e Hybrid discs CD Two-layer Super Audio CD with an HD layer and a CD layer. The signals on the CD layer can be played on a regular CD player. CD-R Types of Super Audio CDs
CD-RW Single layer disc Dual layer disc Hybrid disc
HD layer HD layer CD layer HD layer The HD layer is a layer of high density signals for Super Audio CDs. The CD layer is the layer of signals that can be read on a regular CD player. % • When “Multi-channel” is selected, down-mixed audio is output to the L and R channels.
NOTE • Some discs and some recording formats may not be playable. • Non-finalized discs cannot be played.
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DATA CD NOTE • Be sure to give files the extension “.mp3” or “.wma” Files with any other CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be extensions or files with no extensions cannot be played. played. • Recordings you have made should only be used for your personal enjoyment, and as per copyright laws may not be used in other ways without permission of the 22Writing software format copyright holder. ISO9660 level 1, 2 Expansion format (Juliet.Romeo) USB memory device • When written in other formats, it may not be possible to play the disc properly. 22USB-compatible file systems 22Playable files FAT16 or FAT32 • If the USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions, only the Playable files File specification top drive can be selected. (Extension) • Sampling frequency : 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz 22Tag data MP3 • Bit rate : 32 kbps to 320 kbps ID3-TAG (Ver.1.x and 2.x) (.mp3) • Format : MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 WMA-TAG AAC-TAG • Sampling frequency : 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz WMA The title, artist, and album tag data are supported. • Bit rate : 64 kbps to 192 kbps (.wma) • Format : Windows Media Audio 22Maximum number of playable files and folders Maximum number of files: 1,000 Maximum number of folders: 255
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22Playable files % • Only music files that are not copyright-protected can be played on this set. Playable files File specification • Contents downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. (Extension) Also, files encoded in WMA format when ripped from a CD, etc., on a computer • Sampling frequency : 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz may be copyright protected, depending on the computer’s settings. MP3 • Bit rate : 32 kbps to 320 kbps • When audio from files in the USB memory device is output from the digital (.mp3) • Format : MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 audio output connector, the sampling frequency is converted to 44.1 kHz for output. • Sampling frequency : 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz WMA • Bit rate : 48 kbps to 320 kbps NOTE (.wma) • Format : Windows Media Audio • It is not compatible with an MP3 player, digital camera, a USB device for a mobile phone, etc. • Sampling frequency : 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz AAC • The unit cannot charge a USB device. • Bit rate : 64 kbps to 192 kbps (.m4a) • Format : Advanced Audio Codec • Sampling frequency : 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz Linear PCM • Bit length : 16 bit (.wav) • Format : Linear PCM 22Maximum number of playable files and folders Maximum number of files: 65,535 Maximum number of folders: 700
Front panel Display Rear panel 60 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV D/A converter files 22Supported audio formats When there are multiple folders containing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files, the playback order of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the USB-DAC media. The files in each folder are played back in the order in which the files were recorded on the media, from the oldest date and time. Signal format Specification CD-R/CD-RW DSD • Sampling frequency : 2.8224MHz For playback of files on CD-R or CD-RW , files in all folders on the first layer (2-channel) • Bit length : 1 bit are played first, next on the second layer, then next on the third layer, and • Sampling frequency : so on in this order. Linear PCM 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (2-channel) USB memory device • Bit length : 16/24 bit For playback of files recorded on USB, files in the first folder on the first layer are played first, next folders on the second layer in the folder, then NOTE next on the third layer, and so on in this order. Then accordingly files on • Digital audio output is stopped during DSD signal or linear PCM another first layer are played. signals with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz playback. % 22Coaxial/Optical • The playback order displayed on a PC may differ from the actual playback order. • The playback order with a CD-R/CD-RW may differ, depending on the writing software. Signal format Specification
NOTE • Sampling frequency : Linear PCM • The playback order may differ from the order in which the folders or files were 32/44.1/48/64/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (2-channel) recorded if you delete or add a folder or file on USB. This occurs because of data • Bit length : 16/24 bit recording specifications and is not a malfunction.
Front panel Display Rear panel 61 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About Discs and Files Files, such as MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV etc., recorded on CD-R/-RW and USB memory device are divided into large segments (folders) and small segments (files). Files are stored in folders, and folders can be placed for storage in a hierarchy. The unit can recognize up to 8 levels of folders.
CD-R/-RW or USB memory device
Folder 1 Folder 2 1st level
File 1 File 2 File 3 Folder 3 2nd level
File 4 File 5 File 6 File 7 3rd level
% • When writing MP3/WMA etc. files on a CD-R/-RW disc, set the writing software’s format to “ISO9660”. The files may not play properly if they are recorded in other formats. For details, refer to the instructions of your writing software.
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Cautions on using media NOTE • Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the unit or scratch the discs. Inserting a disc • Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired with adhesive, • Set the disc in the tray label side up. etc. • Do not use discs on which the sticky part of cellophane tape or labels is exposed or • Make sure the disc tray is fully open when inserting the disc. on which there are traces of where labels have been removed. Such discs can get • Place the discs flatly, 12 cm discs in the outer tray guide (Figure 1), 8 cm caught inside the player and damage it. discs in the inner tray guide (Figure 2). • Do not use discs in special shapes, as they may damage the player. Figure 1 Figure 2
Outer tray guide Inner tray guide
12 cm disc 8 cm disc • Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is off. • Doing so could damage the set. • If the unit is left in a room full of smoke from cigarettes, etc., for long periods of time, the surface of the optical pickup may get dirty, preventing it from receiving signals properly.
• Place 8 cm discs in the inner tray guide without using an adapter. % • “TRACK0 0m00s” is displayed if a disc that cannot be played is loaded. • “NO DISC” is displayed if the disc is loaded upside-down or if no disc is loaded.
Front panel Display Rear panel 63 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix How to handle media Cleaning discs • Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. • If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the • Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their disc. cases. • Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to clean • Do not bend or heat discs. discs. • Do not enlarge the hole in the center. • Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens, pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs. • Condensation may form on discs if they are moved suddenly from a cold place (outdoors for example) to a warm place, but do not try to dry discs with a hairdryer, etc. • Do not eject a USB memory device or turn off the unit while a USB memory device is being played. This may result in malfunction or loss of the USB memory device’s data. • Do not attempt to open or modify a USB memory device. • USB memory device and files can be damaged by static electricity. Gently wipe the disc from the inside Do not wipe with a circular motion. Do not touch the metal contacts of an USB memory device with your towards the outside. fingers. • Do not use warped USB memory device. NOTE • After use, be sure to remove any disc or USB memory device, and store • Do not use record spray, antistatic agents, benzene, thinner or other solvents. it in its proper case, to avoid dust, scratches and deformation. • Do not store discs in the following places: 1. Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time 2. Dusty or humid places 3. Places exposed to heat from heaters, etc.
Front panel Display Rear panel 64 Remote Index Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms L Linear PCM This is an uncompressed PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal. This is A the same system used for CD audio but uses 192 kHz, 96 kHz, and 48 Advanced AL32 Processing kHz sampling frequencies on Blu-ray Disc or DVD and provides higher Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon’s own analog waveform resolution than CD. reproduction technology. The reproducibility of weak signals is enhanced by expanding 16 bit digital M data to 32 bit. MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, B based on the “MPEG-1” video compression standard. It compresses Bit rate the data volume to about one eleventh its original size while maintaining This is the amount of audio data recorded on a disc that is read in one sound quality roughly equivalent to a music CD. second. P D Pure Direct Dynamic range This function enables higher-quality playback of audio signals, by turning The difference between the maximum, undistorted sound level and the off the display and digital output to eliminate any slight effect they may minimum sound level that is discernible above the noise emitted by the have on the audio circuits. device. F Finalizing This process enables CDs recorded with a CD recorder or drive to be played by other players.
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S Sampling frequency Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in digitized format (producing a digital signal). The number of readings taken in one second is called the “sampling frequency”. The larger the value, the closer the reproduced sound is to the original. W WMA (Windows Media Audio) This is the audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. To encode WMA files, only use applications authorized by Microsoft Corporation. If you use an unauthorized application, the file may not work properly.
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22Audio performance [Super Audio CD] [CD] • Analog output Channels: 2 channels 2 channels Playable frequency range: 2 Hz – 100 kHz 2 Hz – 20 kHz Playable frequency response: 2 Hz – 50 kHz (–3 dB) 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5dB) S/N: 117 dB (Audible range) 117 dB Dynamic range: 113 dB (Audible range) 100 dB Harmonic distortion: 0.0010 % (1 kHz, Audible range) 0.0018 % (1 kHz) Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits Below measurable limits Output level: 2.0 V (10 kΩ/kohms) 2.0 V (10 kΩ/kohms) Signal type: 1-bit DSD 16-bit linear PCM Sampling frequency: 2.8224 MHz 44.1 kHz Usable discs: Super Audio CD Compact Disc • Digital output Coaxial: – 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω/ohms Optical: – –15 – –21 dBm Emission wavelength: – 660 nm • Digital input signal format Format: Digital audio interface (Linear PCM) Coaxial input: 0.5 Vp-p/75 Ω/ohms Optical Optical input: More than –27 dBm Optical wavelength: 660 nm 22General Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 38 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.1 W
For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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Index vv F vv S Finalizing································································· 65 Sampling frequency···································· 59, 61, 66 vv A Front Panel································································ 8 Select the playback media mode···························· 28 Accessories······························································· 4 vv I vv T Advanced AL32 Processing···································· 65 Auto Standby mode················································ 51 Installing the driver software·································· 43 Tips········································································· 53 Troubleshooting······················································ 54 vv B vv P Turning the power on·············································· 27 Bit rate························································ 59, 61, 65 Playback vv U Brightness······························································· 28 AAC·························································· 39, 60, 61 CD········································································ 30 USB-DAC································································ 43 vv C DATA CD······························································ 33 iPod······································································ 36 Cables used for connections··································· 17 MP3······································································ 39 Connection Super Audio CD···················································· 30 Amplifier······························································· 18 USB memory device············································ 39 AV receivers························································· 19 WAV····································································· 39 CD player······························································ 20 WMA······························································ 33, 39 D/A converters····················································· 19 Playback mode iPod······································································ 22 Program playback················································· 32 PC········································································· 21 Random·············································· 31, 34, 38, 40 Power cord··························································· 25 Repeat················································ 31, 34, 38, 40 Timer device························································· 24 Pure Direct························································ 28, 65 USB memory device············································ 22 vv R vv D Rear panel······························································· 11 Direct search··························································· 31 Remote control unit················································ 12 Display···································································· 10 Inserting the batteries············································ 5 Dynamic range························································ 65
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22Dimensions Unit : mm 6 44 220 318 331 54 7 145
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434 117 134
61 61 17 22Weight : 8.2 kg 344
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