Accuphase DP-77 User manual

SUPER
AUDIO CD
PLAYER
DP-77 INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Please read this manual and the separate Important
Safety Instructions thoroughly before use, and retain
these documents for future reference.

1.NamingofParts
FrontPanel,RearPanel 1
Display/RemoteCommander 2
2. WARNINGS 3
BeforeUse/SuppliedAccessories 3
PRECAUTIONS/UsagePrecautions 4
ConnectionPrecautions 5
RecordingWiththeDP-77 5
CompatibleDiscTypes 5
3.ConnectionDiagram 6
4.PartsandFunctions 7-9
5.Operation
UseasaRegularSACD/CDPlayer 10-19
BasicPlaybackSteps 10
FunctionModeSelection 11
Displaybrightness／Power-onplay
Auto-pause／Returnsettingstofactorydefaults
Display
DisplayDuringPlay 12
DisplayinStopMode 12
DisplayModeSelection 12
TextInformationDisplay 13
VariousPlayFunctions
PausingPlay 14
Standby 14
StartingPlayFromaSpecificTrack 14
SearchingforaLocationWithinaTrack 15
RepeatPlay 16,17
ShufflePlay 17
ProgramPlay 18,19
Using the DP-77 as a Transport 20,21
ConnectiontotheDC-330 20
DigitalConnectionoftheDP-77totheDC-330orDF-35 21
ConnectiontotheDC-101 21
UsingtheDP-77asaDigitalProcessor 22
InputofSACD/CD,MD,DATorOtherDigitalSignals 23
Recording/PlaybackWithaDigitalRecorder 24
DG-28/DG-38Connection 25-27
DigitalConnectionExample 25,26
AnalogConnectionExample 27
6. UsefulOptionsfortheDP-77 28-32
OptionBoardInstallation 33
7.RemoteControl 34
8. GuaranteedSpecifications 35
9.PerformanceGraphs 36
10. BlockDiagram 37
11. Troubleshooting 38
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CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing this
Accuphase product, which is another
manifestation of our efforts to create
the highest quality audio components.
The strictest control was exercised
throughout our entire manufacturing
process in producing this component−
from basic research, the selection of
each part, assembly, testing, data
recording, up to packing and shipping−
so that we supply the product with every
confidence that it will provide full sat-
isfaction and pride in ownership.
We are pleased to heartily welcome
you to the fast-growing Accuphase circle
of distinguished audio enthusiasts and
devotees of true sound.
About the mark
Disregarding instructions bearing this
mark incurs the risk of light injury to
persons or damage to the product.
WARNING:
Disregarding instructions bearing this
mark incurs the risk of death or
severe injury.
CAUTION:
This mark indicates an important instruction that
must be observed to prevent the possibility of
death or injury to persons or severe damage to
the unit. To ensure safe use of the product, make
sure that such instructions are fully understood
and observed.

REAR PANEL
FRONT PANEL
1
For detailed explanations, please refer to the pages given in brackets.
1. Naming of Parts
1
10 11
2
89
3
4
56
7
12 13 14 15
16
Display
(page2,7,12)
OPEN/CLOSE
buttonfordisctray
(page7,10)
Remotesensor
(page7,34)
TRACK
searchknob
[PUSH:ENTER]
(page7,11) 

INPUTSELECTOR
(page7,22)
Disctray
(page7)

POWER
switch
(page7)
SACD/CDbutton

(page7,10)
PLAYbutton
(page7,10)
 PAUSEbutton
(page7,10) ■
STOPbutton
(page7,10) 
[pressfor2seconds
:
settingmode]
(page11)
DIGITALINPUTS
(page8,22,23)
TRANSPORTOUTPUTS
(page8,20)
ANALOGOUTPUTS
(page8)
ACinlet
(page8)
OPTIONboardslots1,2
(page8)
Thisproductisavailableinversionsfor120/230VAC.
Makesurethatthevoltageshownontherearpanel
matchestheAClinevoltageinyourarea.
※

2
SACD
MULTI-TEXT TRACK INDEX DISC ARTIST MIN SEC
SHUF PROG REPEAT1A-B
LEVEL (-dB) OPT
COAX
ANALOG
Lights up during hybrid
disc playback Lights up during
shuffle playback Lights up during repeat playback
HYBRID DISC
Lights up in program mode Analog output level
Lights up during processor operation
Shows play track, total number of tracks, play time, etc.
For text information
Max. 14 characters can be shown at one time
Information longer than 14 characters scrolls once
OPT : Optical fiber input of DIGITAL INPUTS is used
COAX : Coaxial input of DIGITAL INPUTS is used
ANALOG : Analog option board is used for input
MULTI-TEXT : Lights up when disc contains text in multiple languages
TEXT : Lights up when disc contains text
TRACK : Lights up during track name or track number display
INDEX : Lights up during index display
DISC : Lights up during disc name display
ARTIST : Lights up during artist name display
MIN, SEC : Lights up during play time minutes/seconds display
Lights up
during pause
Lights up
during play
SACD : Lights up during SACD playback
CD : Lights up during CD playback
18
7
Display mode selector button (page 9)
21
22
25
6
17
19
20
11
Same as 
Input selector buttons
(page 7, 22)
23
CLEAR button (page 9)
24
LANGUAGE
Text selector button (page 9)
26
Time mode/Text switching buttons (page 9, 13, 19)
27
Program play buttons (page 9, 18, 19)
28
5
4
10
Shuffle play button (page 9, 17)
Direct play buttons (page 9, 14)
Output level adjustment buttons
Same as STOP button
(page 7)
Index search buttons (page 9, 15)
Repeat buttons (page 9, 16)
CONTINUE button (page 9, 17)
Transmitter
Point at remote sensor
8
Same as SACD/CD button (page 7)
Same as PAUSE button (page 7)
Same as PLAY button (page 7)
Same as Track search buttons (page 7)
FR (Fast Reverse) / FF (Fast Forward) buttons
(page 9)
Because DP-77 does not
have an EXT DSP function,
this button has no effect
(page 9)
□Display Seepage12,13
6
(Displaycontentsareforillustrationonly,actualindicationsmaydiffer.)
(Forinformationonuse,seepage34.)
Remote Commander RC-28 (supplied)

3
Topreventdamageduringtransport,theopticalassembly
withthelaserpickupislockedandprotectedbyaspacer.
Beforeuse,removethespacerasshownintheillustration.
Before Use
Verify that the supplied accessories are complete
Instructionmanual …………………… 1
ImportantSafetyInstructions ……… 1
ACpowercord(2m)…………………… 1
Audiocablewithplugs(1m) ………… 1
IECR03(sizeAAA)battery …………… 2
RemotecommanderRC-28…………… 1
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2.
Be sure to connect the power cord of the
DP-77 only to an AC outlet of the same
voltage as indicated on the rear panel of
the unit.
● This unit can be used in areas with an AC line
frequency of 50 or 60 Hz.
Never attempt to remove the top or bottom
plate of the unit. Otherwise there is a se-
vere risk of electric shock and damage to
the unit.
●
If the fuse has blown, contact your Accuphase
dealer or an authorized service station. Do not
attempt to replace the fuse or perform any alter-
ations inside the unit.
Please read this manual and the separate Important Safety Instructions
thoroughly before use, and retain these documents for future reference.
In the following cases, immediately turn off
the power and disconnect the power cord
from the AC outlet. Otherwise there is a se-
vere risk of electric shock and damage to
the unit. If you observe smoke coming from
the unit or other signs of a problem, con-
tact your Accuphase dealer or an authorized
service station.
● The unit has been exposed to water or chemicals.
● A foreign object (metal or flammable material) has
entered the unit.
● Smoke or an unusual smell is coming from the unit.
●The unit was subject to strong shock, dropped, or dam-
aged externally.
To avoid the danger of electric shock,
handle the power cord with care.
● Do not use the unit with any other than the sup-
plied power cord.
● Never touch the plug with wet hands.
● Do not nick or excessively bend the cord, and
do not place heavy objects on it.
● If the power cord is damaged, contact your
Accuphase dealer or an authorized service sta-
tion.
Attempting to replace the feet of the unit is
dangerous. The fastening screws may
touch internal parts, leading to a risk of elec-
tric shock or damage to the unit.
WARNING:
Disc tray
Turn the unit on. The disc tray
slides out after about 12 seconds.
Remove the spacer.
Spacer
Remove spacer
Power switch

4
■Installationlocation
Choose a firm, level surface on which to place the unit. To pre-
vent damage or accidents avoid the following locations :
●Locations without proper air circulation or with high levels of
dust or humidity
●Locations exposed to direct sunlight
●Locations close to heating appliances
●Locations which can get very cold
●Locations which are not level or are subject to vibrations.
Never stack audio components directly on top of each other.
Keep the unit away from tuners, TV sets, and VCRs
● If placed close to such equipment, noise and picture dis-
tortion may occur (especially when placed close to a room
antenna).
● Route the power cord of this unit and input/output cables
at a distance from any antenna cables.
■Neverviewthelaserbeamdirectly.
This unit contains a laser that can cause eye injury.
■Turnallcomponentsoffbeforemakinganyconnections.
When the RCA-type phono plugs of ordinary audio cables are
connected or disconnected, the negative and positive leads do
not make or break contact simultaneously. This momentarily non-
grounded condition causes a current surge (heard as a loud
pop noise), which may damage the speakers. To prevent this,
be sure to switch off the power before making input or output
connections.
■Verify that all connections are established correctly before
turning on the POWER switch.
■Always turn the power off before inserting or removing any
option boards.
■Do not turn the POWER switch off and immediately on again.
(Wait at least 10 seconds.)
■Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet if the unit is
not be used for an extended period of time.
■Do not use contact refreshers or other chemicals on the in-
put and output jacks and the speaker terminals, since these
can cause aging in resin parts and lead to damage.
■Listening level
The frequency response of SACDs extends into the ultra high
frequency range beyond the threshold of human hearing. If the
volume is turned up while no signal is heard, noise or sudden
loud passages can cause damage to the amplifier or loudspeak-
ers. Always turn down the volume to safe levels.
■HS-Linkcableconnection
Use HS-Link cable to input the signal from the DP-77 to an audio
component equipped with an HS-Link connector.
● Use only HS-Link cable from Accuphase.
● Take care not to accidentally connect the unit to a computer
LAN or similar, using the same RJ-45 connector. This may
result in fatal damage to either equipment.
■ Condensation on pickup lens
In the following cases, moisture condensation may form on the
optical lens of the unit:
●
Immediately after the room is heated.
●
When the unit is placed in an extremely damp or humid room.
●
When the unit is moved from a cold to a warm location.
〜Dischandling〜
If condensation occurs
The laser pickup cannot read the signals on the disc and the
player does not operate correctly or not at all.
In such a case, remove the disc and leave the unit turned on
for about one hour. This allows the moisture to evaporate and
will restore normal operation.
●If required, clean the unit carefully with a soft, slightly moist-
ened cloth, and then wipe it dry. Never use solvents or abra-
sive cleaning agents, since these will damage the finish.
●Do not use contact refreshers or other chemicals on the in-
put and output jacks and the speaker terminals, since these
can cause aging in resin parts and lead to damage.
Usage Precautions
PRECAUTIONS
●Protect discs from direct sunlight, high temperatures,
and high levels of humidity.
●
After playback, always return the discs to their boxes.
●
Take care not to leave fingerprints or smudges on the re-
corded (shiny) side of the disc, since these can lead to a
degradation in sound quality.
●
If a disc has become dirty, wipe it lightly with a soft cloth,
moving from the center outward in a radial pattern.
●
Do not use any cleaners, solvents or antistatic sprays, since
these can damage the disc.
Unit maintenance

5
SACD Single Layer Disc
Compatible Disc Types
●
This type of SACD has two HD layers for extended playing
time.
●
Since the two HD layers are stacked on the same side of
the disc, turning the disc over is not necessary.
●
This disc contains both an HD layer and a conventional
CD layer.
●
On the DP-77, the user can select the desired layer with
the SACD/CD button.
●
Since the two layers are stacked on the same side of the
disc, turning the disc over is not necessary.
●
The CD layer of the disc can also be played on a conven-
tional CD player.
●
This is the conventional CD format.
●
This type of SACD has a single HD layer.
●
The HD layer contains the SACD signal only.
HD (High Density) layer
SACD Dual Layer Disc
HD layer
HD layer
SACD + CD Hybrid Disc
CD
※If one of the above disc types is inserted by mistake, an
error message is shown and noise may be present in the
output.
※Depending on the recording condition some CD EXTRA
or CD-R discs may not function correctly.
CD layer
CD layer
HD layer
The DP-77 is an integrated SACD/CD player, but the transport and
processor sections, although housed in one enclosure, are entirely
separate and can be used separately, thanks to dedicated input
and output connectors. The unit also has option board slots which
allow increasing the number of digital inputs or outputs, as required.
■UsingtheDP-77asanSACD/CDtransport……page 20, 21
● Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUTS to the DC-330, DC-101 or
similar.
Note: The HS-Link output connector carries the SACD or CD digi-
tal signal. The COAXIAL connector carries only the CD
digital signal.
■UsingtheDP-77asadigitalprocessor……page 22, 23
● Connect the digital equipment to the DIGITAL INPUTS.
● You can also connect digital equipment to the inputs of in-
stalled option boards.
■CombinationofDP-77andDG-28
/DG-38
●Digital connection……… page 25, 26
●Analog connection………page 27
■Forinformationonoptionboards,seepages28-32.
SACDDigitalRecording
For copyright reasons, digital recording from an SACD source is
not possible.
SACDAnalogRecording
● Connect the DP-77 to an analog preamplifier. Analog record-
ing is possible by using the REC outputs of this preamplifier.
＊Recording from the analog outputs of an option board in the
DP-77 is not possible.
CDDigitalRecording
Using the TRANSPORT OUTPUTS or the digital output on an
option board, digital recording of the CD signal is possible. See
page 24.
＊Digital recording of the CD signal via the HS-Link connector is
not possible.
＊The SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) prevents sub-
sequent recording of a signal that has already been recorded
once from a digital source. Therefore recording is possible
only for one generation.
CDAnalogRecording
●Connect the DP-77 to an analog preamplifier. Analog record-
ing is possible by using the REC outputs of this preamplifier.
●Recording from the analog outputs of an option board in the
DP-77 is also possible.
＊If the HS-Link is used for connection to a DC-330, DC-101 or
similar, recording from the analog outputs of an option board
in such a unit is not possible.
Recording With the DP-77
Connection Precautions
Disc types that cannot be played on the DP-77:
●CD-ROM ●DVD ●SACD Multi-ch
●DVD-Audio ●CD-RW

mm B compacr disc player DP-75
INOUT SELECTOR VOLUME
OPTION-2
LINE-BAL
LINE-2
LINE-1
CD
CD-BAL
TUNER
OPTION-1
INOUT SELECTOR VOLUME
OPTION-2
LINE-BAL
LINE-2
LINE-1
CD
CD-BAL
TUNER
OPTION-1
STEREO
MH Z CH
MEMORY
SELECTIVITY METER
NORMAL SIGNAL

DIGITAL
IN
DIGITAL
OUT
1
2
DO2-HS1
HS-Link
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
INOUT SELECTOR VOLUME
OPTION-2
LINE-BAL
LINE-2
LINE-1
CD
CD-BAL
TUNER
OPTION-1
HS-Link
cable
Toslink
optical fiber
cable
CD-R, DAT, MD or
other digital recorder
Audio connecting
cable with RCA plugs
(supplied)
Toslink optical fiber cable
Use shielded cables
for audio connections
(2-conductor shielded
cables for balanced
connections).
※
Preamplifier
75-ohm coaxial cable HS-Link cable
Power amplifier
CD transport or other
digital component
(See page 20)
Balanced
cables
Power amplifier Power amplifier
(See page 21)
AC power cord
(supplied with the DP-77)
Use the DP-77 at the rated
power requirement as shown
on the rear panel.
Specifications and shape differ
according to the AC voltage in
the destination area of the unit.
75-ohm coaxial cable
Preamplifier
Digital preamplifier
D/A
converter
DC-101
DC-330
6
●
For analog input/output connections, use audio cable equipped with RCA type phono plugs, and take care
not to mix up the left and right channels.
●
Do not make connections to one component with balanced and unbalanced cables at the same time. Otherwise
ground loops may occur which can cause noise.
●
For connection to digital equipment, you can use HS-Link cable, 75-ohm coaxial cable, optical fiber cable,
or similar.
Note:
The illustration shows a connection example with option boards installed.
Option board installation example (see page 28 - 32)
OPTION 1 : Digital Input/Output Board (DIO-OC1)
OPTION 2 : HS-Link Output Board (DO2-HS1)
3. Connection Diagram
: Turn off the power to all components before making connections.
CAUTION

7
POWER switch
Press this button once to turn the unit on and once more to turn
it off.
For an interval of about 3 seconds after power is turned on, the
output is cut off by a muting circuit, to allow the internal circuits
to stabilize.
● When the power is switched off, most selected functions are
canceled (except for some settings such as input selector
and output level).
1
TRACK (PUSH ENTER)
Track search knob (page 10)
2Disc tray (page 10)
Slides out when the
OPEN/CLOSE
button is pressed.
The disc tray can be closed by gently pushing its front side,
by pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE
button again, or by
pressing the
PLAY
button.
NEXT
Turn the knob clockwise to jump to the next
track.
（Same effect as the track search button.）
INPUT SELECTOR (page 22)
＊The supplied remote commander
RC-28 also allows source selection.
Turn the knob to select one of the
sources connected to the DIGITAL IN-
PUTS on the rear panel or to an option
board in an option board slot.
8Remote sensor (page 34)
9
SACD/CD button (page 10)
When playing a hybrid disc, this button serves to select the
desired mode. With each push of the button, the playback mode
is toggled between SACD and CD , and the respective LED
indicator lights up.
●Use this button in the stop mode.
3
4
The signals from the supplied remote commander RC-28 are
received by this sensor. When using the remote control, point it
at this sensor.
Display (page 12)
Shows various information about the operation of the unit and
about the inserted disc.
OPEN/CLOSE button (page 10, 14)
Pressing this button causes the disc tray to slide out. Pressing
the button once more closes the tray.
PLAY button (page 10, 14)
Press this button to start playback.
5
PAUSE button (page 10, 14)
Serves to temporarily pause playback.
6
■STOP button
7
Pressing this button during playback or in the pause mode puts
the unit into the stop mode (page 10, 14).
Holding the button depressed for more than 2 seconds during
the stop mode activates the setting mode (page 11).
BACK
During play or pause, turn the knob counter-
clockwise to jump to the beginning of the
current track or to earlier tracks.
（Same effect as the track search button.）
PUSH ENTER
In the stop condition, you can use this knob
to select a track. Pushing the knob then
starts playback from that track.
※For information on how to use the knob for setting func-
tions, see page 11.
4. Parts and Functions
For detailed explanations, please refer to the pages given in brackets
TRACK
(PUSH ENTER)
BACK NEXT
Rotate
TRACK
(PUSH ENTER)
Push
INPUT SELECTOR
Rotate
10
11

8
12
OPTION 1, 2
Option board slots (page 24, 28 - 33)
These slots serve for installation of option boards with analog
or digital inputs and outputs.
13 DIGITAL INPUTS (page 22, 23)
These inputs allow use of the DP-77 as a digital processor. The
signal can be input using coaxial cable (COAXIAL) or optical
fiber cable (OPTICAL).
14 TRANSPORT OUTPUTS (page 20)
These outputs allow use of the DP-77 as a disc transport.
The digital CD signal is output here.
15 ANALOG OUTPUTS
Connect these outputs to an analog preamplifier.
UNBALANCED connectors
These connectors accept standard unbalanced cables with
RCA-type phono plugs.
BALANCED connectors
These are balanced connectors which ensure superior signal
transmission free from external noise interference. If the amplifier
has a balanced input, this connection should be used for the
best sound quality.
The pin assignment is as follows:
：Ground
：Inverted（−）
：Non-inverted（＋）

●Balanced audio cables are available from Accuphase.
●
1
●
2
●
3
16
Insert the supplied power cord into this connector, and plug the
other end into a wall AC outlet.
AC INLET
●
Do not use the unit with any other than the supplied power
cord.
●
The shape of the AC inlet and the plug of the supplied
power cord depend on the voltage rating and destination
country. Using any other type of cable except the sup-
plied power cord poses the risk of fire and damage.
●
This product is available in versions for 120/230 V AC. Make
sure that the voltage shown on the rear panel matches the
AC line voltage in your area.
WARNING
●
Do not open the unit, as this involves a severe risk of
electric shock.
●
If the unit does not operate, the internal fuse may have
blown. Never attempt to replace the fuse yourself. Be sure
to contact your Accuphase dealer or an authorized service
station.
WARNING

9
On discs containing index codes, these buttons can be used to
jump to the start of an index section.
Repeat buttons (page 16, 17)
REPEAT
Repeat playback of entire disc or one track.
A B
Repeat playback of a section between two points within a
track.
17
19
20
26
Program play buttons (page 18, 19)
PROGRAM
Allows you to create a program to play only your favorite tracks
on a disc or to rearrange the tracks on a disc in any desired
sequence.
CHECK
Serves to check an entered program.
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Direct play buttons (page 14)
Serve for specifying a track number directly for playback.
OUTPUT LEVEL control buttons
18
These buttons adjust the analog output level. The digital
principle permits adjustment of the output level in the range
from 0 dB to −60 dB (in 1-dB steps).
●
Normally the 0 dB setting should be used.
INDEX search buttons (page 15)
Pressing this button during shuffle or program playback returns
the unit to normal playback.
21
CONTINUE button (page 17, 18)
This button activates shuffle playback (all tracks on the disc
are played once in random order).
22
SHUFFLE play button (page 17)
With this button, the display can be turned off during playback.
※During processor operation (see page 22), the display cannot
be turned off.
23
DISPLAY MODE: ON/OFF button (page 12)
Serves to clear programmed tracks.
24
CLEAR button (page 19)
25
These buttons can be used during play or pause to locate a
specific point on the disc.
LANGUAGE button (page 13)
When a disc with multi-language text is inserted, this button
serves for selecting the display language.
27
TIME/TEXT selector button (page 12, 13, 19)
Cycles through the following display settings: elapsed time,
remaining track time, remaining disc time, text.
 FR (Fast Reverse)/ FF (Fast Forward)
button (page 15)

＋ Press＋toincreasetheleve
l.
Press−toincreasetheleve
l.
1-dBsteps
OUTPUTLEVEL
LEVEL（−dB）
−
LEVEL（−dB）
〈Level indication on display〉

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Basic Playback Steps
1
Press the POWER switch to turn the unit on.
2
If the unit is currently set to processor operation (display shows
selected input), switch it to SACD/CD operation.
●
1
Turn the INPUT SELECTOR knob.
●
2
Alternatively, press the PLAY ,
PAUSE
, ■
STOP
, or
SACD/CD button.
3
 Press the 
OPEN/CLOSE button.The disc tray slides out.
4
Place the disc on the tray with the label facing up. Press the

OPEN/CLOSE
 button to close the tray.
5 If the inserted disc is a hybrid disc, use the SACD/CD button to
select the desired layer.
Switchingcannotbeperformedduringplayback.
●
With each push of the button, the setting is toggled between SACD and CD.
●
Choose a suitable setting for the disc. (For information on disc types, see
page 5.)
●
For discs other than hybrid discs, the unit will automatically determine the
disc type when the PLAY button is pressed.
6 Press the PLAY button to start playback from the first track.
7
When the last track has played to the end, the unit enters the
stop mode.
8
Press the 
OPEN/CLOSE
 button to open the disc tray. After
removing the disc, be sure to close the disc tray again.
Use as a Regular SACD/CD Player
Stop play………………………………… ■button
Pause play …………………………… button ( indicator lights up)
Resume play…………………………… button ( indicator lights up)
Jump to next track …………………… TurnTRACK knob towards NEXT (right) or
use button
Jump to start of current or previous track …TurnTRACK knob towards BACK (left) or
use BACK button
Remove disc…………………………… button
5. Operation
※To switch between layers on a hybrid
(SACD ＋CD) disc during playback
Press the
STOP
button to set the unit
to the stop mode first. Thenusethe
SACD/CD button to select the desired
layer.
Basic functions during playback
MODEL RC-28
TRACK
STOP
PAUSE
SACD/CD
PLAY
OPEN/CLOSE PLAY
STOP
SACD/C
D
TRACK
（NEXT／BACK）
POWER
S
A
C
D
m
u
s
i
c
PAUSE
Labelshouldfaceup
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY
TRACK
TRACK
OPEN/CLOSE

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TRACK
(PUSH ENTER)
BACK NEXT
TRACK
(PUSH ENTER)
BACK NEXT
Displayrevertsto
originalcondition
Keepthe ■ buttononthe
DP-77depressedfor2seconds
(Notpossiblewithremotecommander)
STOP
■
Thisletsyousetthedisplaybrightness

infoursteps,from1(dark)to4(bright)
.
Whenpoweristurnedonwhileadiscisinserted
On:Playbackstartsautomatically.
Off:Unitgoesintostopmode.
(Shownfor2seconds)
Turnto
select Pushto accept
Endsetting
mode
Rotateto
select

STOP
※ Shadinginillustrationindicatesfactorydefaultsetting.
※ Tocancelasetting,pressthe ■  button.Theindicationreverts
totheprevioussetting.
Note
When connected to a preamplifier or other
equipment with different muting times, the
lock-in period of the DP-77 needs to have
sufficientmargin,otherwisethestartofatrack
maybecutoffwhenperformingtracksearch.
To prevent this, a pause interval with a
selectabledurationof 1 - 5secondscanbe
automaticallyaddedtothetrackstart.
Duringtheauto-pauseinterval,theindication

isshown.
Display
brightness
Defaultsetting:3
Power-on
play
Defaultsetting:Off
Defaultsetting:Off
Auto-pause
Return
settingsto
factory
defaults
STOP
Push
Rotate
orpush■STOPbutton
Setting mode
Selectingthesettingitem
Ifyoupressthe■STOPbutton
whileselectinganitem,the
settingmodeiscanceledand
thedisplayreturnstothe
previousstate.
Returntoitemselection
Returntoitemselection
Returntoitemselection
Rotate
Rotate
Rotate
Rotate
Rotate
Push
Push
Push
Push
Push
Push
Push
Push
Push



(Dark)
(Bright)
Auto-pausetimesettingforplaystart
Returntoitemselection
Above3itemsare
returnedtotheir
defaultsettings.
Rotateto
select
Rotateto
select
Function Mode Selection
The factory default settings for various functions such as display brightness, power-on play, auto-pause, etc.
can be changed if desired. It is also possible to revert to the factory default settings at any time.
●
To activate the setting mode, hold the ■
STOP
 button on the DP-77 depressed for at least two seconds.
The unit will switch into the setting mode, and the TRACK knob can now be used to select and change
settings.

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SACD
TRACK INDEX SEC
MIN
ON OFF
During
play
During
stop
(All out)
Returns after a while
SACD
TRACK
Returns after a while
SACD
TRACK
ON
OFF
when set to
when set to
Display
During disc playback, the display shows various information about the disc and the currently playing track. The display
contents will differ, depending on the operation status, as shown below.
 Display During Play  (The illustration shows the text information OFF condition)
Display in Stop Mode
Display Mode Selection
The illustration shows the text
information OFF condition
Remaining playing time of disc
Track number and elapsed playing time of current track Remaining playing time of current track
SACD
TRACK INDEX SEC
MIN
SACD
SECTRACK MIN
SACD
SEC SEC
MIN
Returns automatically after a brief interval
SACD
TRACK
SACD
SEC TRACK SEC
MIN
Total number of tracks Total playing time
MODEL RC-28
DISPLAY

MODE
TIME/
TEXT
TIME/
TEXT
button
With each push of the button, the display function cycles as follows:
Track number and elapsed playing time of current track →Remaining playing time of current track → Remaining playing time of disc
The total number of tracks on the disc and the total playing time are shown.
DISPLAY
MODE
Pressing the DISPLAY MODE button switches the display on and off.
（)
●
The OFF setting applies only to the playback mode. When playback is finished or when the unit is set
to pause, the display comes back on. When playback resumes, the display goes out again.
※ When playback starts, the display goes out.
Press the
TIME/
TEXT
buttonPress the
Note
During processor operation (see page 22), the display
remains on also if the OFF position is selected.

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 Text information during playback
 Text information during stop
●
The DP-77 can display only English
text.
●
Some discs may contain charac-
ters that cannot be displayed on
the DP-77.
●
The DP-77 can only display disc
name, artist name, and title infor-
mation. Any other information that
may be contained on the disc will
not be displayed.
Multi-language text information
With a disc containing text information in several languages, display language can be
switched.
When the disc is inserted, the indication "MULTI-TEXT" lights up Note
●
With discs containing text information in one
language only, pressing the LANGUAGE
button will cause the name of the language
to be shown on the display for several sec-
onds.
●
During playback of a disc with text informa-
tion, pressing the LANGUAGE button will
cause the name of the currently selected lan-
guage to be shown on the display for sev-
eral seconds.
 Text Information Display
In addition to the music signal, certain discs contain text data with a disc name, artist
name, and other information.
●
When a disc containing text information is inserted, the indication "TEXT" lights up and the
disc name is displayed.
●
Information longer than 14 characters scrolls once, and then the first 14 characters are
displayed.
●
If the disc contains information in several languages, the indication "MULTI-TEXT" lights
up.
Note
With each push of the button, the display cycles through the indication of disc name → artist name
→ total playing time.
When the artist name is shown, the indication "ARTIST" lights up.
① Press the LANGUAGE button in the stop mode.
The name of the currently selected language (English, French, German, etc.)
flashes on the display. For discs containing a language that cannot be dis-
played by the DP-77, the indication is shown.
② Press the LANGUAGE button again to select the desired language.
③ Press the
TIME/
TEXT
button.
The text information is shown in the selected language.
With each push of the button, the display cycles through the information shown below.
TIME/
TEXT
buttonPress the
TIME/
TEXT
buttonPress the
MODEL RC-28
TIME/
TEXT
LANGUAG
E
TEXT TRACK
Name of currently playing track
Number and elapsed playing time of current track Remaining playing time of current track
SACD
TEXT TRACK INDEX SEC
MIN
SACD
SEC
MIN
Remaining playing time of disc
SACD SACD
SEC
MIN
TEXT TRACK
TEXT
TEXT DISC TEXT DISC ARTIST TEXT TRACK
Disc title Disc artist Total number of tracks and total playing time of disc
button is pressed or after some time has elapsed
SEC
MIN
TIME/
TEXT
When the

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 Pausing Play
◎ To temporarily stop play
Press the 
PAUSE
 button. The symbol appears and play is paused.
To resume play, press the

PAUSE
 button again or press the  
PLAY
 button.
Playback resumes from the same point.
◎ To stop play
Press the 
STOP
 button.  Playback is stopped entirely, and the current point on
the disc is lost.
◎ To remove the disc
You can press the 
OPEN/CLOSE
 button at any time also during playback.
◎ After placing a disc on the turntable, pressing the 
OPEN/CLOSE
 button causes
the disc tray to close.The unit is now in the standby condition.
 Standby
 Starting Play From a SpecificTrack
◎ You can use the directpla
y
buttons to specify the number of a desired track while
the unit is in the play, pause, or stop mode.
You can also select a track by directly specifying the track number.
●
1
〜
9Selects the corresponding track number
●
10/0
Selects track 10
●
To specify track 11 or higher, use the ＞10 button.
Examples
： To select track 15 ………
＞10
 
1
 
5
To select track 30
………
＞10
 
3
 
10/0
To select track 100
………
＞10
 
＞10
 
1
 
10/0
 
10/0
◎During play, you can use the track search buttons to play other tracks.
◎Using the direct play buttons during pause causes the unit to go into the pause
mode at the start of the selected track.
◎During pause, you can use the track search buttons to jump to other tracks.
Pressing PLAY then initiates playback from the start of that track.
Various Play Functions
＊A number higher than the number of tracks on the disc cannot be specified.
OPEN/CLOSEbutton
PLAYbutton
STOPbutto
n
TRACKsearchknob
(NEXT/BACK)
PAUSEbutto
n
STOP
PLAY
PAUSE
MODEL RC-28
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10/0
＞10
TRACK TRAC
K
Directplaybuttons

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 During play
●
Hold down the FR / FF button.
The unit searches through the material on the disc, while the sound can be heard. Releas-
ing the button causes regular playback to continue from that point.
During pause
●
Hold down the
FR / FF
button.
The unit searches through the material on the disc, but the sound cannot be heard. Use
the time display as an aid for knowing the current point on the disc. Releasing the button
causes the unit to enter the pause mode at that point.
Index search
The INDEX search buttons can be used during play or pause to jump to the start of an
index section.

INDEX button
Each push of this button jumps to the start of an earlier index section. Pressing the button
once jumps to the start of the current index section.

INDEX button
Each push of this button jumps to the start of a subsequent index section.
If one of these buttons is pressed while a disc that does not contain index codes is inserted,
the index indication remains "1" and playback continues.
 Index codes
Some discs contain index codes, which serve to mark certain pas-
sages within a track, such as the movements of a symphony or
separate parts of a song. The index search function can only be
used on such discs.
 Searching for a LocationWithin aTrack
Note
When the indication
appears on the display
The end of the last track was reached.
Use the or FR button to
return.
F
R
F
F
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INDEX
INDEX

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Repeat Play
You can repeat the entire disc, a single track, or a particular section within a
track.
●
Repeat play is also possible during shuffle play and program play.
●
The setting for all-track repeat and single-track repeat is memorized also while the unit
is turned off.The setting for A ⇔ B repeat is lost when the power is turned off.
To stop all-track repeat
Press the 
STOP
 button.
All-track repeat can be started again by pressing the
PLAY
button.
To return to regular playback
Press the
REPEAT
button twice.
The indication appears on the display, the "REPEAT" indicator
goes out, and all-track repeat is canceled.
To repeat the entire disc: all-track repeat
To repeat only one track: one-track repeat
Press the
REPEAT
button once and then press the
PLAY
button.
This is possible also during playback. The indication appears on
the display, the "REPEAT" indicator lights up, and all-track repeat starts.
During normal playback: All tracks are played in the order on the disc, and then the op-
eration is repeated.
During shuffle play: All tracks are played in random order, and then the operation is
repeated with a different random order.
During program play: All tracks are played in the programmed order, and then the
operation is repeated.
Repeatedly press the REPEAT button during playback of the desired track until the indication
appears on the display.
The "REPEAT1" indicator lights up and one-track repeat starts.
To stop one-track repeat
Press the 
STOP
button.
One-track repeat can be started again by pressing the
PLAY button.
To return to regular playback
Press the
REPEAT
button once.
The indication appears on the display, the "REPEAT1" indicator
goes out, and one-track repeat is canceled.
STOP
REPEAT
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PLA
Y

17
1 During playback, press the 
A B
button once at the start of the desired section (point A).
The indication "REPEAT" lights up and "A" flashes.
2 Continue playback, and press the 
A B
 button once more at the end of the desired
section (point B).
The indication "REPEAT A
− B" lights up is lit, and repeat play of the specified section
starts.
●
You can also use the FF button to quickly advance to the spot where you want to
place point B.
 To repeat a section within a track : A B repeat
Note
The repeated section cannot span
more than one track.
You can specify two points within a track on the disc and repeat only the section
between these points.
To stop
A B
repeat
To cancel A B repeat, press the
REPEAT
button or the  
STOP
button.
To change the repeat interval and move forward
1 During A B repeat playback, press the
A B
button.
The indication "REPEAT" lights up and "A" flashes. The current end point becomes
the start point A.
2 Continue playback, and press the 
A B
 button once more at the new end of the
desired section (point B).
The indication "REPEAT A − B" lights up, and repeat play of the newly specified sec-
tion starts.
1 Press the
SHUFFLE
 button.
The indication "SHUF" appears on the display.
2 Press the 
PLAY
 button.
Shuffle playback starts.
At the end of one track, while the next track is being decided, the indication
 is shown on the display.
When all tracks on the disc have been played once, playback stops.
Shuffle Play
To return to normal playback
Press the
CONTINUE
button.
To jump to the next track in random order
●
Pressing the button jumps to the next track in the shuffle sequence.
●
Pressing the button jumps to the start of the current track. Returning to earlier
tracks in the shuffle sequence is not possible.
＊Repeat and shuffle play can also be combined.
This function plays all tracks on a disc once in random order.
A
B
STOP
REPEAT
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TRACK TRAC
K
PLAY
SHUFFLE
CONTINUE

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Program Play
By using the program function, the tracks on a disc can be played in any desired sequence. The maximum memory
capacity is 32 tracks (or a total playing time of 999 minutes 59 seconds).
1 In the stop mode, press the
PROGRAM
 button.
●
The "PROGRAM" indicator lights up and the unit is ready for program input.
●
Program input is also possible during playback or in the pause mode, but the
programming progress is not shown.
2 Use the direct play buttons to enter track numbers in the desired sequence into memory.
The selected track number along with the current program number and the accumu-
lated playing time are shown on the display.
●
If you have made a mistake, press the CLEAR  button and enter the correct track
number.
●
For track numbers 11 and higher, use the＞10 button (see page 14).
3 When the program has been input, press the 
PLAY
 button.
Playback starts in the programmed sequence.
Before or during playback, you can use the
CHECK
button to verify the program
contents. With each push of the button, the programmed track numbers and the total
playing time to that point are shown in sequence. During playback, only programmed
tracks that have not yet been played are shown.
If the button is not pushed for two seconds, the display reverts to its original condition.
※When the end of the program is reached, the indication
appears.
Programming steps
To return to normal playback
Press the
CONTINUE
button.
To check the program sequence and number of tracks
Track number
Program number
Total programmed
playing time
SACD SECTRACK INDEX MIN
MODEL RC-28
CLEAR
PROGRA
M
PLAY
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10/0
＞10
Direct play buttons
MODEL RC-28
CONTINUE CHEC
K