Page 2 - Connections
Accessories 4 Inserting the batteries 5 Operating range of the remote control unit 5 Part names and functions 6 Front panel 6 Display 8 Rear panel 9 Remote control unit 10 Connections Connecting an amplifier 14 Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 15 Connecting the timer device...
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. . Warranty (for N...
Page 5 - Inserting the batteries; Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and; Put the rear lid back on.; NOTE; Operating range of the remote control
Inserting the batteries 1 Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. . 2 Insert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated. . Batteries 3 Put the rear lid back on. NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together w...
Page 6 - Part names and functions
Part names and functions Front panel . y u i o w q e r t Q3 Q4 Q2 Q1 Q0 For details, see the next page. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 6 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index
Page 7 - Power operation button (
. Q3 Q4 Q2 Q1 Q0 y u i o e r t w q A Power operation button ( X ) This turns the power on/off. ( v p. 19) B Power indicatorThis is lit as follows according to the power status: 0 Power on : White 0 Standby : Off 0 Power off : Off C Ultra AL32 Processing indicatorWhen this unit is used in the followi...
Page 8 - Display; r t; Playback mode indicators
Display . i u o Q0 q w r t y Q1 e A Disc media indicatorsDisplays the type of disc that is being played back. B Track number indicatorLights up when displaying the track number. C Downmix indicator (D.MIX)This light turns on when a multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is played. D Program indicato...
Page 9 - Rear panel
Rear panel . OUT AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT IN IR CONTROL OUT AC IN r q w e A AUDIO OUT connectorsUsed to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors or an external amplifier. ( v p. 14) B DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectorsUsed to connect an AV receiver or D/A converter that ...
Page 10 - Remote control unit; Operating this unit
Remote control unit r y t w e q The remote control provided with this unit can control a Denon amplifier. 0 “Amplifier operations” ( v p. 12) o Operating this unit A Remote control signal transmitterThis transmits signals from the remote control unit. ( v p. 5) B Power operation button ( X ) This tu...
Page 12 - Amplifier operations; Power operation button (AMPLIFIER; DIMMER button
rt e w q yu o Amplifier operations A Denon amplifier can be operated. A Power operation button (AMPLIFIER X ) B TV AUTO-PLAY button C ANALOG MODE button D MUTE button E VOLUME buttons ( df ) F DIMMER button G Input source select buttons (INPUT SELECT) NOTE 0 The remote control may not operate some p...
Page 13 - Cables used for connections; Contents
o Contents Connecting an amplifier 14 Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 15 Connecting the timer device 16 Connecting the power cord 17 NOTE 0 Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. 0 Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables....
Page 14 - Connecting an amplifier; Amplifier
Connecting an amplifier Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier. . COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT IN IR CONTROL OUT AC IN OUT AUDIO R L R L AUDIO R L IN Amplifier Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 14 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index
Page 15 - Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors
Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors You can enjoy digital audio playback by connecting an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital audio connector to this unit. . OUT AUDIO IN IR CONTROL OUT AC IN COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN AV receiver / ...
Page 16 - Connecting the timer device; This unit
Connecting the timer device This unit can perform timer play when an amplifier and timer device are connected to this unit. (“Using the timer play function” ( v p. 29)) . This unit Amplifier To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Timer device Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix...
Page 17 - Connecting the power cord; To household power outlet
Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. . ONTROL OUT AC IN Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 17 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index
Page 19 - DIMMER; Turning the power on; Switching the power to standby; Press
Basic operation . X DIMMER DISC LAYER Turning the power on 1 Press X on the main unit to turn the power on. The power indicator lights white. 0 Press X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode. Switching the power to standby 1 Press X . The unit switches to standby mode. NOTE 0 ...
Page 20 - Switching the display’s brightness; Switching the Pure Direct mode; Press PURE DIRECT on the main unit.
Switching the display’s brightness The display brightness can be adjusted between four levels. Switching the display off reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. 1 Press DIMMER. 0 The brightness of the display switches each time the button is pres...
Page 21 - Check that no disc is loaded.; Press DISC LAYER and switch to the layer you want to; STEREO
Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be set. 1 Check that no disc is loaded. 0 If the layer is switched while the disc is being loaded, the playback layer switches for that disc, but the top priority playback l...
Page 22 - Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs; When playing back a Super Audio CD, press DISC
Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs . INFO RANDOM PROGRAM CLEAR REPEAT 0 - 9 㸩 10 1 / 3 2 8 9 6 7 DISC LAYER Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs 1 Insert a disc. ( v p. 42) 0 Press 5 on the main unit to open/close the disc tray. 2 When playing back a Super Audio CD, press DISC LAYER to set the playback layer. ( v p...
Page 23 - Switching the display
Operation buttons Function 1 / 3 Playback / Pause 2 Stop 8 9 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track 6 7 Fast-reverse / Fast-forward 0 - 9, +10 Select the track RANDOM Random playback REPEAT Repeat playback 0 Switching between All-track repeat, Single-track repeat and Repeat off. INFO Time displ...
Page 24 - Playing a specific track (Direct searching); Playing tracks in a specific order
o Playing a specific track (Direct searching) 1 Use 0 – 9, +10 to select the tracks. G Example H Track 4 :Press number 4 to select track 4.Track 12 :Press numbers +10 and 2 consecutively. Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) Up to 20 tracks can be programmed. 1 In the stop mode, pre...
Page 25 - Checking the order of the programmed tracks; To clear the last track programmed
o Checking the order of the programmed tracks In the stop mode, press 9 . The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each time the button is pressed. o To clear the last track programmed In the stop mode, press CLEAR.The last track programmed is cleared each time the button is pressed. ...
Page 26 - Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs; INFO; uio; ENTER
Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs . INFO RANDOM REPEAT MODE uio ENTER 1 / 3 2 8 9 6 7 0 This section explains how to playback music files that are recorded onto a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW. 0 There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you todownload music files in MP3 or WMA (W...
Page 27 - Playing files; containing music files into the disc tray. (; to select the folder to be played, then press; ui; to select the file to be played, then press
Playing files 1 Load a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc containing music files into the disc tray. ( v p. 42) 0 Press 5 on the main unit to open/close the disc tray. 2 Use uio to select the folder to be played, then press ENTER. 3 Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER. Playback s...
Page 29 - Using the timer play function; Turn on the power of the connected components.; Set the audio timer for the desired times.
Using the timer play function 1 Turn on the power of the connected components. ( v p. 16) 2 Switch the amplifier’s function to input from the connected unit. 3 Press the MODE button on the remote control for 5 seconds or more to turn on the timer play function. “Timer Play On” is displayed on the di...
Page 30 - Setting the Auto Standby mode; Press and hold
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 for approximately 30 minutes, the unit automatically switches to standby mode.The default setting is “Off”. . X 1 Press and hold X for 5 seconds or more to swit...
Page 31 - Tips
o Contents Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 32 I want to playback just the specified folder 32 I want to display Super Audio CD text 32 I want to play the multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is played 32 I want to play all tracks on a DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW at rand...
Page 32 - I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality; I want to playback just the specified folder; I want to display Super Audio CD text
Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 0 Set Pure Direct which turns digital output and the display off. ( v p. 20) I want to playback just the specified folder 0 The MODE button to set the playback range to “Folder mode”. ( v p. 28) I want to display Super Audio CD text 0 This u...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; 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 34 - Power does not turn on / Power is turned off; Power is not turned on.; Power automatically turns off.
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. 17) 0 This unit is in standby mode. Press the X button on the remote control. ( v p. 19) Power automatically turns off. 0 The auto standby mode sett...
Page 35 - Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit; Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit.; Display on this unit shows nothing
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. ( v p. 5) 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of with...
Page 36 - No sound comes out; No sound is produced. Or sound is distorted.; Sound is interrupted or noise occurs
No sound comes out No sound is produced. Or sound is distorted. 0 Check the connections for all devices. ( v p. 13) 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 - Cannot playback Discs; “No Disc” is displayed.; “System Error” is displayed.
Cannot playback Discs Cannot playback when the play button is pressed, or cannot correctly play back a specific part of the disc. 0 The disc is dirty or scratched. Either clean the disc, or insert a different disc. ( v p. 43) Cannot playback CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW. 0 Discs cannot be pl...
Page 38 - Discs; Playable media; Super Audio CD
Playable media Discs Playable media Super Audio CD . CD . CD-R . CD-RW . DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW . NOTE 0 Some discs and some recording formats cannot be played. 0 Non-finalized discs cannot be played. o Super Audio CD There are three types of Super Audio CDs: A Single layer discSingle layer Super Audio CD...
Page 40 - Playback order of music files
NOTE 0 Be sure to give files the extension. Files with any other extensions or files with no extensions cannot be played. 0 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 copyright holder. 0 ...
Page 41 - About discs and files
About discs and files Music files recorded on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW 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. . 3rd level File 7 Fil...
Page 42 - Cautions on using media; Loading discs
Cautions on using media Loading discs 0 Set the disc in the tray label side up. 0 Make sure the disc tray is fully open when inserting the disc. 0 Place the discs flatly, 5 inch/12 cm discs in the outer tray guide (Figure 1), 3 inch/8 cm discs in the inner tray guide (Figure 2). . Outer tray guide I...
Page 43 - How to handle media; Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time; Cleaning discs
How to handle media 0 Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. 0 Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases. 0 Do not bend or heat discs. 0 Do not enlarge the hole in the center. 0 Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens, pencils, etc....
Page 44 - Explanation of terms; Audio Interchange File Format
Explanation of terms Ultra AL32 ProcessingThis is Denon’s analog waveform reproduction technology. Interpolation processing is performed in an ideal manner by a custom algorithm for data lost from existing data. By exquisitely restoring data lost at digital recording, playback faithful to the origin...
Page 47 - Specifications; Audio performance; Analog output; Digital output
Specifications o Audio performance 0 Analog output [Super Audio CD] [CD] 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 (±0.5 dB) S/N ratio: 122 dB (Audible range) 122 dB Dynamic range: 118 dB (A...
Page 48 - General; Operating temperature:
o General Operating temperature: +5 ℃ - +35 ℃ Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 42 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.1 W or less For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendi...
Page 50 - Index
Index v A Amplifier ......................................................... 14Auto Standby ................................................. 30AV receiver ..................................................... 15 v C CD .................................................................. 22 v D D/A c...
