Page 2 - Contents
Accessories 4 Features 5 Part names and functions 7 Front panel 7 Rear panel 10 Preparations Assembly 12 Mounting the turntable 13 Mounting the counterweight 14 Mounting the head shell with cartridge 14 Attaching the dust cover 15 Using the dust cover as a record stand 15 Adjustments 17 Adjusting th...
Page 3 - Tips; Appendix; Replacing the stylus
Tips Contents 33 Troubleshooting 34 Power does not turn on/Power is turned off 35 The turntable does not spin 35 No sound comes out 36 Audio skips, scratches or is distorted 36 Howling is produced 37 The tone arm stops moving halfway 37 Audio cannot be recorded to the USB memory device 38 Cannot ins...
Page 4 - Accessories; Front panel
Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. . PUS H Quick Sta...
Page 5 - Features
Features 0 Converting analog audio from records to digital formats and saving to a USB memory deviceAnalog audio can be converted to a digital format (44.1 kHz/192 kbps MP3 or 44.1 kHz/16 bit WAV) and saved to a USB memory device. This audio can then be played back on any device that supports playba...
Page 6 - Equipped with a function to switch RPM between 33 1/3, 45 and
0 Equipped with a function to switch RPM between 33 1/3, 45 and 78Change record playback speed between 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM as needed. This means that both 7 inch and 12 inch record playback in all RPM formats is supported. 0 Equipped with a dust cover that can be used as a record standThe included...
Page 7 - Part names and functions
Part names and functions Front panel . 0 3.5 3 0.5 1 q e r w y t u o i Q1 Q3 Q0 Q2 Q4 For details, see the next page. Contents Preparations Connections Playback and recording Tips Appendix 7 Front panel Rear panel
Page 8 - Tone arm
. 0 3.5 3 0.5 1 q e r w y t u o i A Power/rpm switch knobTurn the power on and off and change the RPM as needed during record playback. ( v p. 26) B TurntableAttached by mounting on the center spindle on the main unit. The belt is equipped underneath. ( v p. 13) C Turntable sheetMounted on top of th...
Page 10 - Rear panel
Rear panel . q e w t r A EQUALIZER ON/OFF switchThis switches the built-in equalizer on and off. Switch as needed depending on whether the connected amplifier or mini component system are equipped with phono input or not. 0 “Connecting devices that do not have a phono input” ( v p. 21) 0 “Connecting...
Page 11 - Assembly
o Contents Assembly Mounting the turntable 13 Mounting the counterweight 14 Mounting the head shell with cartridge 14 Attaching the dust cover 15 Using the dust cover as a record stand 15 Adjustments Adjusting the stylus pressure 17 Adjusting anti-skating 19 Contents Preparations Connections Playbac...
Page 12 - NOTE
Assembly Mount these included parts on the main unit before use.Make sure to perform setup on a stable, even surface to prevent the influence of vibration or slanted angles on record playback. . Turntable sheet TurntableRibbon tape Center spindle Stylus cover Head shell with cartridge Tone arm Count...
Page 13 - Mounting the turntable; Mount the hole in the center of the turntable on the; Mount the turntable sheet on the turntable.
Mounting the turntable 1 Mount the hole in the center of the turntable on the center spindle. 2 Turn the turntable until the roller of the main unit is visible from the square hole on the side with the ribbon tape. 3 Pull out the ribbon tape, and hang the belt on the roller. 0 Remove the ribbon tape...
Page 14 - Mounting the counterweight; Insert the counterweight into the shaft on the back of; Mounting the head shell with cartridge; Insert the head shell into the tip of the tone arm.; Turn the lock nut in the direction of the arrow to secure
Mounting the counterweight 1 Insert the counterweight into the shaft on the back of the tone arm, and turn it in the direction of the arrow while gently pushing it. . 0 3.5 3 0.5 1 0 3.5 3 0.5 1 Stylus pressure adjustment ring 0 Mount the counterweight so that its stylus pressure adjustment ring is ...
Page 15 - Attaching the dust cover; Mount the hole on the dust cover on the center spindle.; Using the dust cover as a record stand; Face the dust cover as shown in the picture below to
Attaching the dust cover 1 Mount the hole on the dust cover on the center spindle. . Dust cover 0 Remove the dust cover before record playback. Using the dust cover as a record stand Attach the dust cover to the included dust cover stand to use it as a record stand. Use it in this way when it is not...
Page 17 - Adjustments; Adjusting the stylus pressure; Lower the lifter lever.
Adjustments . 0 3.5 3 0.5 1 Counterweight Tone arm Anti-skating dial Armrest Lifter lever Turntable Stylus cover Head shell NOTE 0 Make sure the AC adapter is not connected from this unit to a wall socket when performing adjustments. Adjusting the stylus pressure To enable the record stylus to follo...
Page 19 - Adjusting anti-skating
7 Holding the counterweight with a finger so that it does not move, turn the stylus pressure adjustment ring so that its “0” mark is lined up with the line on the tone arm. . Stylus pressure adjustment ring 8 Turn the counterweight in the direction of the arrow so that the “2” mark of the stylus pre...
Page 22 - Connecting devices that have a phono input
Connecting devices that have a phono input When connected to a device with a built-in phono equalizer, use that device’s phono equalizer during record playback. Use the EQUALIZER ON/OFF switch to turn the phono equalizer on this unit “OFF” when connected to a device with a built-in phono equalizer. ...
Page 23 - Connecting the AC adapter; Attaching the AC adapter plug; Removing the AC adapter plug
Connecting the AC adapter Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the AC adapter.Attach the plug needed for your wall outlet as shown in the figure below. 【 Attaching the AC adapter plug 】 1. Insert the nubs on the bottom of the AC adapter plug into the grooves on the AC ada...
Page 26 - Place a record on the turntable.
Record playback . 2 1.5 1 2.5 3 Power/rpm switch knob Turntable Armrest Lifter lever Tone arm Head shell with cartridge Stylus cover Record playback 1 Place a record on the turntable. 0 For EP (“doughnut”) records, insert the included 45 rpm adapter onto the center spindle. 2 Turn the power/rpm swit...
Page 27 - Raise the stylus cover of the cartridge.; Release the arm rest lock and raise the lifter lever.; Grip the finger lift, and move the stylus tip directly
3 Raise the stylus cover of the cartridge. . Stylus cover 4 Release the arm rest lock and raise the lifter lever. . Lifter lever 5 Grip the finger lift, and move the stylus tip directly above the start position of the track to play. . 2.5 1.5 2.5 1 2 Finger lift Contents Preparations Connections Pla...
Page 28 - Stopping playback; Raise the lifter lever.; Holding the finger lift of the headshell, return the tone
6 Lower the lifter lever. The tone arm slowly lowers, and playback starts when the stylus tip reaches the record. . 0 Be careful not to scratch records. 0 Observe the following during playback. 0 Do not touch the tone arm or turntable. 0 Do not disconnect the power. 0 Make sure the device is not sub...
Page 29 - Using the automatic stop function; Press AUTO STOP ON/OFF on the rear panel to turn the
5 Turn the power/rpm switch knob to OFF. The turntable stops. NOTE 0 Flip down the stylus cover to protect the stylus in the cartridge when this unit is not in use. Using the automatic stop function When automatic stop is on, the tone arm automatically raises after playback and then the turntable st...
Page 30 - Recording to a USB memory device; In accordance with copyright laws, recordings you have made
Recording to a USB memory device . USB memory device USB indicator Recording indicators USB port REC MP3 REC WAV 0 Audio played back from analog sources can be converted to digital formats and saved to a USB memory device. 0 This unit can record to mass storage class-compatible USB memory devices. 0...
Page 32 - Installing the “MusiCut for DENON” digital file editing software; Recommended devices and system; Installing “MusiCut for DENON”; Download “MusiCut for DENON” to your computer from; Follow the instructions on the setup screen to install.; Editing with “MusiCut for DENON”
Installing the “MusiCut for DENON” digital file editing software You can install “MusiCut for DENON” of the digital file editing software on your computer from our website. Using “MusiCut for DENON”, digital files saved to a USB memory device can be split up, song information acquired and file names...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting
Contents o Troubleshooting Power does not turn on/Power is turned off 35 The turntable does not spin 35 No sound comes out 36 Audio skips, scratches or is distorted 36 Howling is produced 37 The tone arm stops moving halfway 37 Audio cannot be recorded to the USB memory device 38 Cannot install “Mus...
Page 34 - Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?
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 corresponding symptoms in this section.I...
Page 35 - Power does not turn on/Power is turned off; Power is not turned on.; The turntable does not spin; The turntable does not spin.
Power does not turn on/Power is turned off Power is not turned on. 0 Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. ( v p. 24) 0 The power is off. Turn the power/rpm switch knob to the appropriate setting for the record you want to play. ( v p. 26) Power automatically turn...
Page 36 - No sound comes out; No sound is produced. Or sound is distorted.; Audio skips, scratches or is distorted
No sound comes out No sound is produced. Or sound is distorted. 0 Check the connections for all devices. ( v p. 20) 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. 0 Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. 0 Check cables for damage. 0 Check the amplifier’s functions...
Page 37 - The tone arm not tracking during playback.
Howling is produced Howling is produced. 0 This unit and speaker are too close together. Move the speaker away from this unit. 0 This unit is in an unstable position. Install in a stable, level location. 0 Playback volume is too loud. Adjust the volume of the connected amplifier to the appropriate l...
Page 38 - Audio cannot be recorded to the USB memory device; USB memory device is not recognized.; Cannot install “MusiCut for DENON” onto the computer; Cannot install “MusiCut for DENON” onto the computer.
Audio cannot be recorded to the USB memory device USB memory device is not recognized. 0 Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. ( v p. 30) 0 This unit does not support a connection through a USB hub. Connect the USB memory device directly to the USB port. 0 Not all USB memory devices are gu...
Page 39 - Removing the stylus; Attaching a stylus
Replacing the stylus The supplied stylus is good for approximately 400 hours of playback. Replace the stylus in a timely fashion to prevent damage to your record collection.When replacing the stylus, make sure to request the DSN-85 for dedicated use with this unit at either the location where you pu...
Page 40 - Specifications; Turntable section; Tone arm section; Tone arm effective length:
Specifications o Turntable section Drive type: Belt drive Motor: DC servo motor RPM speeds: 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM Wow & flutter: 0.1% WRMS S/N ratio: 62 dB o Tone arm section Tone arm: Static balanced type Tone arm effective length: 220 mm Overhang: 16 mm Stylus pressure range: 0 – 4.0 g (0 – 39.2 ...
Page 41 - Cartridge section; Optimum stylus pressure:; USB section; Power consumption in standby mode:
o Cartridge section Cartridge: MM type Output voltage: Equalizer off: 2.5 mVEqualizer on: 150 mV Optimum stylus pressure: 2.0 g (19.6 mN) Replacement stylus product number: DSN-85 o USB section USB port: USB recording, type A USB port, version 2.0 o General Power supply: AC 100 – 230 V, 50/60 Hz Pow...
