Page 2 - Contents
Accessories 4 Features 5 Part names and functions 6 Front panel 6 Rear panel 8 Preparations Assembly 10 Mounting the turntable 11 Mounting the counterweight 12 Mounting the head shell with cartridge 12 Attaching the dust cover 13 Using the dust cover as a record stand 13 Adjustments 15 Adjusting the...
Page 3 - Tips; Appendix; Replacing the stylus
Tips Contents 28 Troubleshooting 29 Power does not turn on/Power is turned off 30 The turntable does not spin 30 No sound comes out 31 Audio skips, scratches or is distorted 31 Howling is produced 32 The tone arm stops moving halfway 32 Appendix Replacing the stylus 33 Specifications 34 Contents Pre...
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 Modern designMuch like the PMA-60, DRA-100 and other devices in our Denon Design Series, all unnecessary decoration has been eliminated for an updated minimalistic design. 0 The automatic arm lifter function automatically raises the tone arm at the end of record playback 0 Stabilizing rot...
Page 6 - 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 Q0 For details, see the next page. Contents Preparations Connections Playback and recording Tips Appendix 6 Front panel Rear panel
Page 7 - Tone arm
. 0 3.5 3 0.5 1 q e r w y t u o i Q0 A Power/rpm switch knobTurn the power on and off and change the RPM as needed during record playback. ( v p. 24) B TurntableAttached by mounting on the center spindle on the main unit. The belt is equipped underneath. ( v p. 11) C Turntable sheetMounted on top of...
Page 8 - 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. 19) 0 “Connecting...
Page 9 - Assembly
o Contents Assembly Mounting the turntable 11 Mounting the counterweight 12 Mounting the head shell with cartridge 12 Attaching the dust cover 13 Using the dust cover as a record stand 13 Adjustments Adjusting the stylus pressure 15 Adjusting anti-skating 17 Contents Preparations Connections Playbac...
Page 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - 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 13 - 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 15 - 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 17 - 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 20 - 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 21 - 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 24 - Place a record on the turntable.
Record playback . 2 1.5 1 2.5 3 Tone arm Power/rpm switch knob Turntable Head shell with cartridge Armrest Lifter lever 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 25 - 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 26 - 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 27 - 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 28 - Troubleshooting
Contents o Troubleshooting Power does not turn on/Power is turned off 30 The turntable does not spin 30 No sound comes out 31 Audio skips, scratches or is distorted 31 Howling is produced 32 The tone arm stops moving halfway 32 Contents Preparations Connections Playback and recording Tips Appendix 2...
Page 29 - 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 30 - 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. 22) 0 The power is off. Turn the power/rpm switch knob to the appropriate setting for the record you want to play. ( v p. 24) Power automatically turn...
Page 31 - 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. 18) 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 32 - 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 33 - 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 34 - 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 35 - Cartridge section; Optimum stylus pressure:; General; 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 General Power supply: AC 100 – 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 10 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.5 W or les...
