Page 2 - C A U T I O N; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; CAUTION; FRANÇAIS
2 ENGLISH 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion wheninstalled on a rack. • Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleursuffisante lors de l’installa...
Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; or
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. R e a d I n s t r u c t i o n s – A l l t h e s a f e t y a n d o p e r a t i n ginstructions should be read before the appliance isoperated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warning...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 ENGLISH 2 ACCESSORIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Check that the following parts are included in addition to the main unit: 1 FEATURES z Features .......................................................................................4 x Power supply .............................................................
Page 5 - ENGLISH; POWER SUPPLY; About batteries; Battery usage time
5 ENGLISH Use LR6 (AA size) alkaline batteries in the DN-F20R.Do not use manganese batteries, as they may generate heat. [1] Battery type 2 POWER SUPPLY 2 The DN-F20R can be powered using commercially available batteries or the included AC adaptor. About batteries [2] Inserting the batteries Battery...
Page 6 - Connecting the AC adaptor; AC adaptor; Cautions on using the AC adaptor
6 ENGLISH Connecting the AC adaptor AC adaptor Cautions on using the AC adaptor • Only use the included AC adaptor.• Be sure to turn the set’s power switch off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • The set or the IC memory card could be damaged if the set’s power is turned on when the A...
Page 7 - IC MEMORY CARDS; Note; Recording time; Formatting
Recording mode Recording bit rate Approx. recording time Formula LINEAR PCM 768 kbps, STEREO (=2ch) 2.8 min 32 x 1024 x 8 ÷ 768 ÷ 2 ÷ 60 = 2.8 768 kbps, MONO (=1ch) 5.6 min 32 x 1024 x 8 ÷ 768 ÷ 1 ÷ 60 = 5.6 MPEG1* 1 128 kbps, STEREO (=2ch) 17 min 32 x 1024 x 8 ÷ 128 ÷ 2 ÷ 60 = 17 128 kbps, MONO (=1...
Page 8 - Directories and file organization
Standard directory names This unit’s display Automatically given audio file names MPGLANG0 DIR0 0001.mpg (or 0001.wav) ~ 0999.mpg (or 0999.wav) MPGLANG1 DIR1 1001.mpg (or 1001.wav) ~ 1999.mpg (or 1999.wav) MPGLANG2 DIR2 2001.mpg (or 2001.wav) ~ 2999.mpg (or 2999.wav) MPGLANG3 DIR3 3001.mpg (or 3001....
Page 9 - Loading memory cards; Removing memory cards; Cautions on loading and ejecting cards
9 ENGLISH Loading memory cards PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R PUSH -60 -40 -30 -20 -12 -6 -2 0 OVER S TOTAL R 1 2 CARD IN SLOT1: -60 -40 -30 -20 -12 -6 -2 0 OVER S TOTAL R 1 2 -60 -40 -30 -20 -12 -6 -2 0 OVER S TOTAL R 1 2 Removing memory cards PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R PUSH CARD IN SLOT1: -60 -40 ...
Page 10 - PRESET MODE; Preset items; MODE button
10 ENGLISH 4 PRESET MODE Preset items 1. REC FORM: Recording mode (compression/decompression and stereo/mono) settings LINEAR 48kHz STEREO / LINEAR 48kHz MONO / *MPEG 48kHz (Hi) STEREO / MPEG 48kHz (Hi) MONO / MPEG 24kHz (Lo) STEREO /MPEG 24kHz (Lo) MONO 2. REC BIT RATE: Bit rate setting for file re...
Page 12 - SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK; Setting the internal clock
12 ENGLISH 5 SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK Setting the internal clock 2 The DN-F20R is equipped with a internal clock function for managing the dates and times at which files are recorded. Be sure to set the clockbefore using the set for the first time. 2 The DN-F20R is equipped with a battery for back...
Page 13 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; Front panel
13 ENGLISH 6 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS q TIME button Use this to switch the TOTAL time/REMAIN time display. w ENTER button Use this to enter mode settings. e MODE button Use this to set the preset mode. When pressed while in thepreset mode, the preset mode is canceled. r INPUT SELECTOR switch Use thi...
Page 14 - Cautions on using the POWER OFF/ON switch
14 ENGLISH !6 Card slot cover Press the upper left corner of the cover (marked “PUSH”) toopen it. !7 LCD display !8 CARD button Use this to select the current card. !9 LIGHT button Use this to turn the LCD’s back light on (or off). @0 DC IN terminal This is the DC input terminal for using the includ...
Page 15 - REPEAT; Current
15 ENGLISH 48K 44.1K 24K MONO STEREO TOTAL REMAIN SINGLE CONT. PROG. REPEAT 1&2 LINEAR 1 4 REC 1 3 CARD IN ERROR SLOT1: 2 4 REC 1 3 CARD IN ERROR SLOT2: -60 -40 -30 -20 -12 -6 -2 0 OVER 1 2 2 1 @9 #6 #7 #8 #0 #2 #3 #4 #5 #1 Current • With this set, the slot, directory and file for which the vari...
Page 16 - PLAYBACK; Starting playback; Stopping playback
16 ENGLISH 7 PLAYBACK Starting playback PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R IN - LINE - OUT REC LEVEL REC KEY HOLD ENTER MODE TIME MIC LINE SELECTOR OFF ON OFF ON LOW CUT LIMITER MIC INPUT MIC MIC 0 -20dB ATTENUATOR PARALLEL REMOTE PHONES MONITOR VOL. MIN MAX OFF ...
Page 17 - Stopping playback temporarily; Searching for a specific position within a file; To resume playback from the position at which it was paused; To search forward without listening to the sound; To search backward without listening to the sound
17 ENGLISH Stopping playback temporarily [Pause] PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R IN - LINE - OUT REC LEVEL REC KEY HOLD ENTER MODE TIME MIC LINE SELECTOR OFF ON OFF ON LOW CUT LIMITER MIC INPUT MIC MIC 0 -20dB ATTENUATOR 1 1 During playback, press the PLAY/PAU...
Page 18 - RECORDING; Starting recording
18 ENGLISH 8 RECORDING Starting recording 2 Pay attention to the remaining time when recording on a partially recorded card. We recommend backing up the partially recorded cardbeforehand using a PC system (not included), etc. 2 If you wish to record on an already recorded card from which you will er...
Page 19 - Setting the card recording mode
19 ENGLISH 2 Setting the card recording mode PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R IN - LINE - OUT REC LEVEL REC KEY HOLD ENTER MODE TIME MIC LINE SELECTOR OFF ON OFF ON LOW CUT LIMITER MIC INPUT MIC MIC 0 -20dB ATTENUATOR 2, 4 4 3, 5 1 1 In the stop mode, press the...
Page 20 - Linear PCM
20 ENGLISH Recording formats (compression/decompression and stereo/mono) The DN-F20R offers a choice of three recording compression/decompression formats (linear PCM, MPEG1 Layer 2, and MPEG2 Layer 2 LSF –see below) and the choice of stereo or monaural recording. 2 Linear PCM Recording is performed ...
Page 21 - Recording bit rates
21 ENGLISH Recording bit rates With the DN-F20R, the bit rate can be selected as described below for the different recording compression/decompression formats. 2 Linear PCM The bit rate is fixed to 768 kbps per channel. 2 MPEG1 Layer 2 The bit rate can be set to either 128 kbps or 64 kbps per channe...
Page 22 - Adjusting the recording level
22 ENGLISH Starting recording PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R IN - LINE - OUT REC LEVEL REC KEY HOLD ENTER MODE TIME MIC LINE SELECTOR OFF ON OFF ON LOW CUT LIMITER MIC INPUT MIC MIC 0 -20dB ATTENUATOR 4 1 3 2 1 Select the input source. • Use the INPUT SELECTO...
Page 23 - Stopping recording; Stopping recording temporarily; Cautions on recording; To resume recording from the position at which it was paused
23 ENGLISH Stopping recording PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R IN - LINE - OUT REC LEVEL REC KEY HOLD ENTER MODE TIME MIC LINE SELECTOR OFF ON OFF ON LOW CUT LIMITER MIC INPUT MIC MIC 0 -20dB ATTENUATOR 1 1 In the recording mode, press the STOP button.• Recordi...
Page 24 - EDITING AND ERASING FILES; Changing file names; CAN’T
24 ENGLISH 9 EDITING AND ERASING FILES 2 Recorded file names can be changed, and files can be divided. 2 Recorded files you do not need can be erased. 2 Memory cards can be formatted for use on the DN-F20R. Changing file names PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R I...
Page 25 - Dividing files; Erasing files; Precautions concerning file division
25 ENGLISH Dividing files PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R IN - LINE - OUT REC LEVEL REC KEY HOLD ENTER MODE TIME MIC LINE SELECTOR OFF ON OFF ON LOW CUT LIMITER MIC INPUT MIC MIC 0 -20dB ATTENUATOR 5 4, 6 3 2 Find the position at which you want to divide the f...
Page 26 - Erasing all the files in a directory; Reformatting memory cards; Cautions on file editing operations
26 ENGLISH Erasing all the files in a directory PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R IN - LINE - OUT REC LEVEL REC KEY HOLD ENTER MODE TIME MIC LINE SELECTOR OFF ON OFF ON LOW CUT LIMITER MIC INPUT MIC MIC 0 -20dB ATTENUATOR 3 4, 5 2 2 In the stop mode, press the M...
Page 27 - OTHER OPERATIONS; Switching the time display; TOTAL; Checking the date and time; Switching the current card; Turning on the back light; Audio file time displays; TOTAL time display
27 ENGLISH OTHER OPERATIONS 10 Switching the time display PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R IN - LINE - OUT REC LEVEL REC KEY HOLD ENTER MODE TIME MIC LINE SELECTOR OFF ON OFF ON LOW CUT LIMITER MIC INPUT MIC MIC 0 -20dB ATTENUATOR 1 1 Press the TIME button.• Th...
Page 28 - Creating index files; Notes
28 ENGLISH Creating index files PORTABLE IC RECORDER DN-F20R STOP FWD REW PLAY/PAUSE L / MONO - MIC - R IN - LINE - OUT REC LEVEL REC KEY HOLD ENTER MODE TIME MIC LINE SELECTOR OFF ON OFF ON LOW CUT LIMITER MIC INPUT MIC MIC 0 -20dB ATTENUATOR 2 3, 4 1 1 In the stop mode, press the MODE button.• The...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Messages; Description
29 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING 11 Messages The following lists and describes the main messages shown on the character display during various operations. Warning message(n* 1 = 1, 2, 1&2) OFFPLEASE WAIT! SLOTn* 1 :CARD CHECK NOW! CAN’T NAME CHANGE! DOS RESERVED NAME! CAN’T REC PAUSE! DIR END! DIRn* 2...
Page 30 - Error messages
30 ENGLISH Error messages If there is an error while using the set, an error message consisting of a number (ERROR = (error number)) appears on the display. This numberindicates the type of error.The error numbers are 4-digit numbers. Their meanings are described below.If an error arises, it is nece...
Page 31 - Before assuming there is a malfunction; Symptom
31 ENGLISH Before assuming there is a malfunction Check the following before assuming there is a malfunction with the set.When a pertinent item cannot be found in this table, the problem may be due to a fault with this unit. Switch off the power, disconnect the powerplug from the outlet, remove the ...
Page 32 - PARALLEL REMOTE JACK
32 ENGLISH PARALLEL REMOTE JACK 12 The DN-F20R is equipped with a parallel remote jack.Denon does not offer any optional products for use with this parallel remote jack.Below is a circuit diagram for reference purposes. NOTES: • Denon accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any damages or infringem...
Page 33 - 3 SPECIFICATIONS
33 ENGLISH 13 SPECIFICATIONS Memory cards used Compact Flash Memory Card (CF Card)/Type 1 (t = 3.3mm) Audio recording formats ISO/IEC 11172-3 MPEG1 layer 2 (fs = 48 kHz, 64, 128 kbps/ch)ISO/IEC 13813-3 MPEG2 layer 2 (fs = 24 kHz, 16~64 kbps/ch)Linear (no compression) Quantization bits 16 bits Sampli...
Page 34 - DENON SERVICE NETWORK/; Australia
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