Denon DCD-900NE User manual

DCD-900NE
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Owner’s Manual
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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 16
Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 17
Connecting a USB flash drive to the USB port 18
Connecting an external control device 19
Connecting the timer device 20
Connecting the power cord 21
Playback
Basic operation 23
Turning the power on 23
Switching the power to standby 23
Selecting the playback media mode 24
Switching the display’s brightness 24
Switching the pure direct mode 25
Playing CDs 26
Playing CDs 26
Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) 28
Playing DATA CDs 29
Playing files 30
Playing a USB flash drive 32
Playing files stored on USB flash drives 33
Using the timer play function 35
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Settings
Setting the Auto Standby mode 36
Tips
Tips 38
Troubleshooting 39
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 40
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 41
Display on this unit shows nothing 41
No sound comes out 42
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 42
Cannot playback Discs 43
USB flash drives cannot be played back 44
Appendix
Playing back Discs 45
Files 45
Playing back a USB flash drives 47
Playback order of music files 48
About folders and files 49
Cautions on using media 50
Loading discs 50
How to handle media 51
Cleaning discs 51
Explanation of terms 52
Specifications 55
Index 58
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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.
Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Cautions on Using Batteries Power cord
Remote control unit
(RC-1246)
2× R03/AAA batteries Audio cable
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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.
Approx. 7 m
30°30°
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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For details, see the next page.
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APower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 23)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Power on : Green
0Standby : Off
CDisc tray
Used to insert a disc.
DPlay/Pause button (1/3)
Plays the track/Pauses the track.
EStop button (2)
Stops playback.
FReverse-skip button (8)
Returns to the start of the currently playing track.
GForward-skip button (9)
Plays the next track.
HUSB port (T)
This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB flash drives).
(v p. 18)
IRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
JDisplay
Various information is displayed here. (v p. 8)
KDisc tray open/close button (5)
Used to open/close the disc tray.
LSOURCE button
Select the media to play back. (v p. 24)
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Display
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AInformation display
Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of the
disc.
BPlayback mode indicators
1 : Lights up during playback.
3 : Lights up during pause.
CTOTAL indicator
Lights when the total number of tracks and total time of the CD are
displayed.
DRANDOM indicator
Lights during random playback.
ERepeat mode indicators
Lights to match the repeat mode settings.
FFolder mode indicator
0Lights up when the folder mode is set in the playback range of the
CD-R/CD-RW. (v p. 31)
0Lights up when the folder mode is set in the playback range of the
USB flash drive. (v p. 34)
GRemote control signal reception indicator
Lights when a signal is received from the remote control.
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Rear panel
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AAUDIO OUT connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors
or an external amplifier. (v p. 16)
BDIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
Used to connect an amplifier or D/A converter that has a digital input
connectors. (v p. 17)
CIR CONTROL connectors
Used to connect infrared receivers/transmitters in order to operate this
unit and external devices. (v p. 19)
DAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 21)
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Remote control unit
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The remote control provided with this unit can control a Denon integrated
network amplifier.
0“Integrated network amplifier operations” (v p. 13)
oOperating this unit
To operate this unit, press REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the
remote control operating mode to this unit.
ARemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
BPower operation button (CD POWER X)
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 23)
CRemote mode select button
(REMOTE MODE CD)
This switches the remote control operating mode to CD player.
DSystem buttons
These perform playback related operations.
ESOURCE button
Select the media to play back. (v p. 24)
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FPURE DIRECT button
Switches the pure direct mode. (v p. 25)
GPROGRAM button
This sets program playback. (v p. 28)
HENTER button
This determines the selection.
ICursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
JBACK button
Returns to the previous item.
KNumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
These enter numbers into the unit.
LRANDOM button
Switches the random playback.
MREPEAT button
Switches to the repeat playback.
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Q5
Q4
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Q6
NInformation button (INFO)
This switches the track information shown in the display during
playback.
OOPTION button
0Selects the playback range of the data CD. (v p. 31)
0Selects the playback range of the USB flash drive. (v p. 34)
PCLEAR button
This clears the program registration. (v p. 28)
QDIMMER button
This switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 24)
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oIntegrated network amplifier operations
You can operate a Denon integrated network amplifier.
To operate a Denon integrated network amplifier, press the REMOTE
MODE AMP button to switch the remote control to the integrated
network amplifier operation mode.
AInput source select buttons
BSystem buttons
CSOURCE button
DCONNECT button
ESOURCE DIRECT button
FENTER button
GCursor buttons (uio p)
HBACK button
INumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
JRANDOM button
KREPEAT button
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Q8
Q6
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
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W1
Q9
Q7
LPower operation button (AMP POWER X)
MRemote mode select button (REMOTE MODE AMP)
NInformation button (INFO)
OVOLUME buttons (df)
POPTION button
QMUTE button (:)
RSETUP button
SCLEAR button
TSLEEP button
UDIMMER button
0The remote control may not operate some products.
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oContents
Connecting an amplifier 16
Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 17
Connecting a USB flash drive to the USB port 18
Connecting an external control device 19
Connecting the timer device 20
Connecting the power cord 21
NOTE
0Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
0Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in
humming or noise.
oCables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to
connect.
Audio cable
(supplied)
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Optical cable
Coaxial digital cable
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Connecting an amplifier
RL
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AUDIO
RL
IN
Amplifier
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Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors
You can enjoy digital audio playback by connecting an amplifier or D/A converter that has a digital audio connector to this unit.
or
COAXIAL
IN
OPTICAL
IN
Amplifier /
D/A converter
NOTE
0Digital audio output stops during playback of the DSD files via USB flash drive.
0To connect recorder that has a digital audio connector isn't recommended.
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Connecting a USB flash drive to the USB port
For operating instructions see “Playing a USB flash drive”. (v p. 32)
USB flash
drive
0Denon does not guarantee that all USB flash drives will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that
device’s supplied AC adapter.
NOTE
0USB flash drives will not work via a USB hub.
0It is not possible to use this unit by connecting the unit’s USB port to a PC via a USB cable.
0Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB flash drive. This may cause radio interference with other devices.
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Connecting an external control device
When this unit is installed in a location where the remote control signals cannot reach (installation in a cabinet etc.), it can still be controlled by the remote
control by connecting a remote control receiver unit (sold separately).
AUX
OUT
Infrared
sensor
Infrared
retransmitter
Output
Input
Device fitted with IR CONTROL IN connectors
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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. 35))
This unit
Amplifier
To household power outlet
(AC 230V, 50/60Hz)
Timer device
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