Denon DCD-100 User manual

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DCD-100
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 4
Inserting the batteries 5
Operating range of the remote control unit 5
Features 6
High quality 6
High performance 6
Part names and functions 7
Front panel 7
Display 9
Rear panel 10
Remote control unit 11
Connections
Connecting a digital device 16
Connecting an analog device 17
Connecting the power cord 18
Playback
Basic operation 20
Turning the power on 20
Switching the power to standby 20
Switching the display’s brightness 21
Playing CDs 22
Playing CDs 22
Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) 24
Playing DATA CDs (MP3 and WMA files) 25
Playing files 26
Settings
Auto Standby 28
Auto Play 29
Sleep timer function 29
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Tips
Tips 31
Troubleshooting 32
Appendix
Playable media 36
Discs 36
Files 36
Playback order of music files 37
About discs and files 38
Cautions on using media 39
Loading Discs 39
Cautions on Loading Discs 39
How to handle media 40
Cleaning discs 40
Explanation of terms 41
Specifications 42
Index 45
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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.
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Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Cautions on Using Batteries Power cord
Remote control unit
(RC-1215)
R03/AAA batteries Coaxial digital cable
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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Batteries
3Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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Approx. 7 m
30° 30°
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Features
High quality
0A new style of CD player with Denon's trademark quality,
containing a high-precision 32-bit D/A converter
The D/A converter is a key element of sound quality, so this product
contains our 32 bit/384 kHz D/A converter, renowned for its high degree
of precision, to bring you the best sound quality possible.
0This unit can be combined with the DRA-100, a network receiver
with a high-quality class-D amplifier, to achieve high-quality
reproduction of even the finest signals.
In addition to a high-quality class-D amplifier, the DRA-100 network
receiver contains Advanced AL32 Processing, a unique analog
waveform recreation technology from Denon. Combine it with this unit to
enjoy sound with an intricacy and power far greater than you’d expect
from a device of its size.
High performance
0This new design is the optimal match for our DRA-100 network
receiver
0Slot-in CD mechanism with smooth and steady operation.
0Supports MP3 and WMA file playback
This unit can play back MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and CD-
RW discs.
The high-visibility organic EL display can show information such as the
track name and artist name when playing back MP3s and WMAs.
0The auto standby function reduces power consumption
0This unit comes with a system remote control that can also
operate the DRA-100
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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APower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 20)
The power status is indicated as follows.
0Power on: Display lit
0Standby: Display off
BProtection circuit indicator
This blinks when the protection circuit has operated. (v p. 32)
CDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 9)
DCD slot (v p. 39)
ERemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
FCD Eject button (5)
Ejects the disc.
GPlay/pause button (1 / 3)
Plays the track/Pauses the track.
HStop button (2)
Stops playback.
IReverse-skip button (8)
Returns to the start of the currently playing track.
JForward-skip button (9)
Plays the next track.
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Display
Display sample
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Track 05
Track
02:15
song tle
10/12
01:53
12 tracks
Total
52:34
Description of icon
P: random
z: repeat all
u: repeat 1
v: track
t: folder
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Rear panel
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OUT
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AC
IN
COAXIAL
IR CONTROL ANALOG
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DIGITAL
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AAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v p. 18)
BIR CONTROL connectors
Used to connect Denon network audio players with an IR controller.
CDIGITAL OUT connector (COAXIAL)
Used to connect an amplifier equipped with digital audio input
connector. (v p. 16)
DANALOG OUT connectors
Used to connect an amplifier equipped with analog audio input
connectors. (v p. 17)
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