Denon DCT-950R User manual

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CONTENTS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (U.S.A. Version)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Europe Version)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS
REMOVAL OF EACH SECTION
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADJUSTMENT
SERVICE NOTE FOR CD SECTION
BLOCK DIAGRAM -18, 2/8, 3/3
SEMICONDUCTORS
PRINTED WIRING BOARD
MAIN UNIT
MD SECTION UNIT
WIRING DIAGRAM
IC’S AND TRANSISTORS VOLTAGE VALUES
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM -1/3, 2/3, 3/3
EXPLODED VIEW OF CHASSIS AND CABINET, PARTS LIST
DISASSEMBLY OF CD MECHANISM
PRINTED WIRING BOARD PARTS LIST
NIPPON COLUMBIA Co. LTD.

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(U.S.A. Version)
For safety, heed the following cautions. Failure to do so can lead to
: i Pour votre sécurité, veuillez prendre fes précautions suivantes.
accidents and damage to the unit:
La négligence de respecter ces points peut entrainer des accidents
et 'endommagement de I’appareil.
Do not disassembie. Do not subject to strong
shocks.
Ne pas démonter.
Ne Pas exposer a des chocs
viotents.
Replace the fuse with a fuse
of the same amperage.
Keep away from strong
magnetic forces.
Do not wipe with benzene
or thinner.
Remplacer le fusible par un
fusible du méme ampérage.
Conserver 4a l’abri de
puissantes sources x
magnétiques.
Veiller a ce que l'appareil ne
se mouille pas.
Ne pas nettoyer avec de la
benzéne ou ‘un diluant.
CONTROL
&
INDICATORS/COMMANDES
ET
INDICATEURS
Lou Rd... iP
TUNER/BAND/POWER ON/e POWER OFF button
CD button
Eject button
Detach button
Contro! Knob (Volume/Bass/Treble/Fader/Balance)
Control Select/e Loudness button
@ Seek/e Manual up/down and Auto/e Manual search
Muting/e Display button
RDS Seek/e Automatic Memory button
AF/PTY/e AF Level Adj./e PTY Select button
TA/e Preset Scan. button
Local/e Mono button.
Clock button/e Clock ADJ button
Preset/@ Preset Memory/disc change button
Preset/@ Preset Memory/disc change button
Preset/@ Preset Memory/Repeat button
Preset/e Preset Memory/intro Scan button
Preset/e Preset Memory/Disc. Scan button
Preset/e Preset Memory/Random button
LCD display
Remote Sensor
Compact Disc Slot
Mute in
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® FLL D'ENTREE DE SOURDINE
(ROSE/BLANC}
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@ Touche de tuner/gamme/mise sous tension/e mise hors circuit
{TUNER/BAND/POWER ON/e POWER OFF)
@ Touche CD
© Touche d’éjection
@ Touche de détachement
@ Commande de volume (Volume/graves/aigués/fader/équilibre)
Sélecteur de contréle/# touche de compensation physiologique
@ @ Touche de recherche/e de syntonisation manueile Haut/Bas et
automatique/e de recherche manuelle
@ Touche de sourdine/e d'affichage
@ Touche de recherche RDS/e de mémoire automatique
@ Touche AF/PTY/e de régiage de niveau AF./* de sélection PTY a
@ Touche TA/e de balayage
@ Touche local/e mono
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Touche d’horloge/e de réglage d’horloge (ADJ)
Touche de préréglage/e de memoire prérégiée/changement de disque
Touche de préréglage/e de mémoire prérégiée/changement de disque y
Touche de préréglage/e de mémoire prérégiée/répétition
Touche de préréglage/e de mémoire préréglée/balayage des introduc-
tions
Touche de préréglage/* de mémoire préréglée/balayage de disque
Touche de prérégiage/e de mémoire prérég!ée/aléatoire
Affichage 4 cristaux liquides (LCD)
Détecteur de télécommande
Fente de disque compact
@® Entrée de sourdine
Pour utiliser les fonctions marquées “e", appuyer sur la touche pendant plus
de deux secondes.

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Precautions on storage
e After playing a disc, always
unload it from the player.
e Always return a disc to its proper case to prevent it from
becoming dirty or damaged.
e Do not place discs in the following types of areas:
1) Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a considerable time.
2) Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high humidity.
3) Locations near the path of
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COMPACT DISC
Do not let fingerprints, dust
or oil on the disc!
ff the disc is dirty, wipe it
clean with a clean, dry cloth.
1. Precautions on handling compact discs
hot air from the heater vent.
Précautions de stockage
e Aprés la lecture d’un disque, retirer toujours fe disque du
lecteur.
e@ Retourner toujours un disque dans son propre étui afin
d’éviter de ie salir ou de |’endommager.
e Ne pas placer les disques dans les endroits suivants:
1) Endroits exposés en plein soleil pendant une longue
période.
2) Endroits ot il y a une accumulation de poussiére et ou
régne un taux d’humidité élevé.
3) Endroits prés du passage d‘air chaud d‘un radiateur.
Do not. bend.
Do not use benzene, thinner,
water, record spray, electrostatic
proof chemicals, or silicone-
treated cloths to wipe discs.
Do not enlarge the hole in the
center of the disc.
Do not write on the disc with a
hard tipped implement such as
a pencil or ball-point pen.
Do not attempt to play
a CD-ROM Disc and 8cm CD.
When condensation form, do not
attempt to dry the disc with
a hair dryer, ete.
DISQUE COMPACT
1. Précautions de manipulation de disques compacts
Ne pas laisser des traces de Ne pas plier.
doigt, de la poussiére ou de ta
graisse sur les disque!
Si le disque est sale, l’essuyer
avec un chiffon propre et sec.
Ne pas utiliser du benzéne, un
diluant, de l'eau, un aérosol
pour disque, des produits chi-
miques électrostatiques, ou af
des tissus traités au silicone : “ee ay
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pour essuyer les disques. eg’
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Ne pas appliquer de ta
chaleur!
Ne pas élargir le trou au
centre du disque.
Ne pas -essayer de lire un
disque CD-ROM et 8cm CD.
Ne pas écrire sur l’étiquette
(face imprimée} avec un objet
a pointe dure comme un
crayon ou un stylo.
Lorsque de la condensation se
forme, ne pas essayer de sé-
cher le disque avec un séche-
cheveux, etc.

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Please carefully read ail safety. and operating instructions
before installation and use.
It will help you to obtain the best performances from your new
FM-AM Receiver/CD Player.
FEATURES
Power: (Both Channels Driven)
20 W xX 4.ch_— -1 kH2z/4 ohms (MAX)
14 W x 4 ch 1 kHz/4 ohms 10% THD
10 Wx 4ch = 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz/4 ohms)—=s(0.8% THD
@ HIGH POWER PRE-OUTPUT 2.2V/10 kohms
20 bit digital filter with 8-times oversampling and noise shaper.
Dual 18-bit D/A converter.
3-Beam laser pickup servo.
Detachable Front Panel.
RDS (PS, PTY, AF, Pl, TA, TP, CT).
30 Station-presets (18 FM — 12 AM).
Automatic Memory System.
Denon Optimum Reception System IV (FM circuitry-Auto high
blend and FM pulse noise canceller).
Stereo/mono (FM), local switches.
e CD changer control.
Disc/intro Scan
Repeat play (Disc & Track)
2-Mode random play
Automatic/Manual search
Wireless Remote Control! (Option)
e Flexible fader-internal front amp to rear amp and/or internal
front amp to internal rear amp.
e DIN “E" & ISO mount.
e Night illumination with dash light dimmer lead.
CONNECTIONS
@ Gray
r— Right Speaker (+) Wire
© Gray/Black
Right Speaker {~) Wire
FRONT © wri
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SPEAKER Left Speaker (+) Wire
White/Black
L. Left Speaker (-) Wire 2
@ Purple
po Right Speaker (+) Wire
iS) Purple/Black
REAR Right Spesker (-} Wire
SPEAKER @Green
Left Speaker (+) Wire
© Green/Black
Left Speaker (-) Wire
(Orange/White)
Light Switch Wire
Power Supply Wire
(To ignition}
{Yellow}
Battery Wire
(Black)
Ground Wire 2s
Oo Chassis (Metal)
DENON Compact Disc Player DCT-950R will operate properly with 14.4 V
{11-16 V) car batteries. You cannot use it for 24V or other types or car
batteries.
Maximum rated current capacity from Remote output and the Power antenna
output is 300mA
Do not use the remote output as the power supply for other sets (for
example, power amplifiers, RF modulators, etc.). Connect the remote
output to the power amplifier’s contro! terminal (remote).
** When connecting two power amplifiers, divide the remote output in two.
Fuse Holder (8A)
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e Quartz Clock
e Muting Switch
e Telephone Mute
CERTIFICATION
e Certified only to Canadian Electrical Code.
@ Certifie en vertu du code Canadien de l’elec-
tricite seulement.
CERTIFICATION
This product complies with DHHS rules 21 CFR
subchapter J applicable at date of manufacture.
CAUTION — Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures. other than those: specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The Compact Disc Player should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided
below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number is
indicated on the top of the unit.
You will need the serial number, if the need for service should arise.
Model DCT-950R
Serial Number
To Power Amp
(Front)
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REMOTE
To Power Amp
fia {Rear)
——,
(Dark Blue) To
Power Antenna
(Pink/ White}
Mute in Wire
MUTE IN
DCT-950R
Paw ie 7 {Black} i] To DCH-700/600/500
mil (CD Changer)
Antenna Receptacie
CAUTION! — To prevent damage to the unit.
BE SURE to connect the color coded leads correctly according to the
diagram. Otherwise malfunctioning of the unit and/or damage to the vehicle
may occur.
DO NOT connect the (—) (negative) loudspeaker lead to the ground (chassis)
or to any other (-) loudspeaker tead from this unit.
* Only connect the set after connecting all the connector wires.
**. Be sure to insulate the wires after connecting them.

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INSTALLATION
e Use screws supplied as accessories when installing the unit.
< DCT-950R
(Ser,
Lock spring
Mounting claws
Fix Bolt
Metal mount
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Console Y
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Mounting sleeve
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M5 washer
1. Insert the mounting sleeve in the console or dashboard then
fasten it to the console with the mounting claws.
2. Insert the unit into the mounting sleeve then check that it is
fastened to the mounting sleeve with the lock springs on either
side.
3. Fasten the back of the unit to part of the vehicle using the metal
mounting strap.
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Using the Removable Front Panel
The front panel of this unit can be removed to prevent theft.
Detaching the Front Panel
1. Press button @ , and the right-hand side of the panel will
eject.
Detach button
2. Enclose the front panel in the supplied carry case for safe-
keeping.
Carry case
Front panel
e Take care not to put pressure on the display or drop the front
panel.
e Do not leave the front panel in any area exposed to high ©
temperatures or direct sunlight.
ACCESSORIES
[tne
Hook Bar
M5 Washer
Tapping Screw 5x20
M5 Nut
Fix. Bolt
Metal Mount Strap
16P-Wire Ass’y
Carry Case
©VOO8OOO
e To remove the unit
.Hook Bar
1. Remove the metal mounting strap fastening the back of the unit
from the unit.
2. Insert the Hook Bar into the hole in the panel and pull the unit
out.
Replacing the Front Panel
Insert the panel as shown on steps @ and @ on the diagram
below.
@ When replacing the front panel, do not put pressure on the
display or control buttons.
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@ Push in the right side
to insert the panel.
@ Fasten the hook
on the left side.
e Note that if the front panel is not attached correctly, pushing
button @ may not release the panel, and the other control
buttons may not function.
Precautions
e Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or on the unit body,
since this may resuit in poor electrical contact. if dirt or other
foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them with a clean,
dry cloth.
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Power Off/Power On Functions
<Power Off>
When the @ button is pressed for over 2 seconds while the set is operating, the power turns off and the display and back light turn
off.
When the power is off, the clock can be adjusted by pressing the ® {e«} button for over 2 seconds. For details, see page 23.
<Power On>
When the power is off, it press the @ button to turn the power on and tunner on, and it press the @ button to turn the power
on and CD play.
Switching the Mode
1 Press the @ button while listening to the tuner to play a CD.
2 Press the @ button while playing a CD to listen to the tuner.
3 To switch from a single CD to the changer, press the ® (+) or ® button.
Control knob operation
e The @ control knob normally adjusts the volume when turned. Press the @ control knob to switch the adjustment mode in the
following order:
® The control knob returns to the volume adjust mode five seconds after the last adjustment has been made.
Example of LCD display Mode Operation
Volume e Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume,
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
nes Turn the knob clockwise to increase the bass,
BASS ¢ a counterclockwise to decrease the bass.
Treble Turn the knob clockwise to increase the treble,
counterclockwise to decrease the treble.
Turn the knob clockwise to shift the balance
to the front side, counterclockwise to shift
the balance to the rear side.
Balance Turn the knob clockwise to shift the balance
to the right side, counterclockwise to shift
the balance to the left side.
Mute Function
Press the @ roe button causes muting, reducing the sound
volume, “MUTE” flashes on the display. Pressing the button é
again cancels: the display. :
Loudness Function
When @ control knob is pressed for more than 2 seconds, the
bass and treble are emphasized, making for a more powerful
sound.
This can be used to make the sound more listenable at low
volume levels.

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Listening to the Radio
1 Press @ button to turn the tuner on. 3 Use the seek buttons to set the desired frequency.
2 Press the @ button to select one of the FM or AM There are two ways to adjust the frequency, as explained
below.
bands.
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM1 AM2 “ST” appears on the display when a stereo broadcast is
received.
Seek Tuning (2). Manual Tuning
Press this button to move to lower fre- Press the @ or @ ® button for at least two
uencies. Tuning stops automaticall P ?
nen austation He Pai y seconds to begin manual tuning.
Press this button to move to higher fre-
quencies. Tuning stops automatically
when a station is found.
Tuning will not stop at stations whose signals are weak. To tune in such
stations, use manual tuning.
© Press the ® button to search for only stations with The frequency increases in steps of 200
strong signals when tuning in the seek mode. kHz for FM and 10 kHz for AM each time
this button is pressed.
The frequency decreases in steps of 200
kHz for FM and 10 kHz for AM each time
this button is pressed.
Presetting of 18 FM Stations and 12 AM Station
18 FM stations, and 12 AM stations can be preset at buttons 1 to Press preset button 1 (@(t,-*)) and hold it in for at least two
6 then tuned in directly. seconds.
After about two seconds, a “beep” is heard.
Example: Preset 102.5MHz at preset button 1 for FM1: “CH1" appears on the display. The station is now preset in the
1 Tune in FM1 102.5MHz using the seek tuning or manual tuning memory.
method. Use this procedure to store other stations. To tune in preset
; stations directly, simply press the button at which the station was
stored.
Using the Automatic Memory System
Use this function in areas where you do not know the frequencies of stations to automatically find stations and store them at the preset
buttons.
’ The stations are automatically stored at the FM3 and AM2 bands, so if you store the stations you normally listen to at the FM1, FM2 and
AM1 bands, this function lets you quickly find stations in different areas without clearing the stations you normally listen to.
1 Use the @ and @ &® buttons to select the frequency from which you want to start searching.
2 Press the @ button and hold it in for at least 2 seconds.
RRERIS
3 “A.MEMO” appears on the display. The band automatically switches to FM3 for FM, AM2 for AM, and the stations with the best
reception are stored in order at preset buttons 1 to 6.
4 Once the stations with the best reception are stored for the FM3 (AM2) band, the “A.MEMO” indicator turns off.
5 Use the @ button to switch back to the FM1, FM2 or AM1 band.
NOTE:
e Stations can also be stored manually for the FM3 and AM2 bands. However, when the automatic memory function is used, these
stations are replaced by the new stations with the best reception.
¢ If there are fewer than six stations with good reception, the number of the first preset button at which a station was stored is indicated
on the display.
e Inrare cases, it may happen that no stations are stored when the automatic memory function is used, due to poor reception conditions,
etc.
Presetting Scanning Mono Function (Auto/Mono Selection)
This function is used at the time of FM reception when the
stereo broadcast is hard to hear or when there is noise
interference. It changes the stereo reception to monaural.
This function lets you check the stations stored at preset
buttons 1 to 6. j
Press the @® button for at least 2 seconds.
The stations are received in order for 5 seconds each. Press the ® button for more than 2 seconds.
@ Even when the this function is used, there are occasions
when the sound is not improved, depending on the reception
conditions.
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Using the RDS (Radio Data System)
The RDS functions are for the FM band only, and will only work on stations that are. broadcasting with the RDS service.
Not all RDS stations offer all the RDS services listed on the previous page. Some RDS stations may only provide some of the RDS
services.
The RDS functions may not work properly when the reception is poor.
RDS Search
Use this function to automatically tune in stations with RDS broadcasts.
1 Press the @ button and select the FM1, FM2 or FM3 band.
2 Press the @ button to automatically search for stations with RDS broadcasts. When an RDS station is tuned in, the station's
name appears on the display.
<Notes on RDS Search Function>
This button has a slightly different function if the PTY or TA function is switched on.
PS (Program Service Name) Function
Displaying the PS (Program Service Name) on the LCD
1 Tune in the disired RDS station.
2 After the frequency of the station being received appears on
the display, the display switches to the PS (Program Service
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PTY (Program Type) Function
Use this function to automatically tune an RDS station broad-
casting a certain type of program.
1 Press the @ button and select the FM1, FM2 or FM3.
2 Press the @ button twice, and check that the “PTY”
indicator has appeared on the display.
3 Press the @ button for at least two seconds and check
that the indicator on the display has started to flash. (The
program type.mode is selected.)
Press the @ (¥n-*} or ® button to select the type of
program.
List of PTY Program Types
3 To check the frequency of the station being received, press
the © Oven button and hold it in for two seconds. The
display changes to the frequency. Three seconds later, the
PTY code appears, and three seconds later, the PS reappears.
<Notes on Using the PS Function>
The PS (Program Service Name) is not displayed if the station
being received is not an RDS station or if its signals are weak.
The program type changes each time the ® (1. or®
button is pressed.
See the list of the program types which can be selected.
Press the @ button.
An RDS station of the type you have selected is automatically
tuned in.
“PTY SEEK” and the selected program type are displayed
alternately while a station is being tuned in.
It is not possible to tune in stations broadcasting the type of
program you have selected but not offering RDS services, or
RDS stations which do not offer the PTY service. At this
moment a “beep” sound is heard.
DISPLAY PROGRAM TYPE DISPLAY
News COUNTRY.
Information OLDIES
Sports SOFT
Talk NOSTALGA
Rock JAZZ
Classic Rock CLASSICL
Adult Hits R+B
Soft Rock
Top 40
PROGRAM TYPE DISPLAY PROGRAM TYPE
Country SOFT R+B Soft R&B
Oldies LANGUAGE Language
Soft
REL MUSC Religious Music
Nostalgia REL TALK Religious Talk
Jazz
PERSNLTY Personality
Classical PUBLIC Public
R&B
NO RDS* No Program type**
NO PTY* No Program type
*Cannot be selected in the program type selection mode.
**The station being received is not an RDS station or its signals are weak.

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PTY (Program Type) Function
e Tuning in RDS stations broadcasting a certain type of
program using the preset buttons:
if you have already entered an RDS stations in a preset memory,
the unit will remember what the PTY of this station is, and will
allow you to tune in another RDS station broadcasting the same
PTY code.
Example: {f you already have a “NEWS” station entered in
preset 4, and you want to find another “NEWS”
station:
Push @® button.
Make sure that PTY mode is selected and shows on the
, display. (If it is not, push the @ button until “PTY” is
shown on the display)
Push the preset 4 ® button to tune in a “NEWS”
stations.
Then push the © button. The unit will search for
another RDS station with the “NEWS” PTY code.
RDS Emergency Alert Feature
The RDS Emergency Alert Feature is activated by a signal sent at
the sole discretion of the RDS broadcaster. The RDS Emergency
Alert Feature is included in this product for the convenience of the
consumer, and is not intended to augment or replace the Official
Emergency Broadcast System as administered by the Federal
Communications Commission. For this reason, Nippon Columbia
Co. and it's Subsidiaries, including but not limited to DENON
ELECTRONICS and DENON Canada, Inc., refuse all Warranties,
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function
To constantly receive RDS stations broadcasting the same
program on multiple frequencies
Tune in the desired RDS station.
Press the @ button until “AF” appears on the display.
When the signal strength of the station being received
becomes weak, “AF” flashes on the display, and the unit
searches for another station that is broadcasting the same
program based on the AF code list.
The frequency changes if another station broadcasting the
same program is found.
Emergency Program Reception Function
If the unit receives an Emergency code, “ALERT” appears on the
display and beep tone is heard.
During an emergency broadcast, the volume on the unit will
turn up even if the volume knob is set to the minimum. Also, if
the unit is in the CD mode, the unit will automatically switch to
the radio, indicating an emergency. Follow the instructions
being broadcast.
e This function will only work when receiving RDS stations
{stations with program service names). In addition, it may
not work properly if the signals of the station being received
are weak.
e This function will only work during actual emergency
broadcasts, and will not work during tests of the emergency
broadcast system.
claims of merchantability or fitness, or Jiabilities, whether inciden-
tal, consequential or otherwise, related to, either directly or
indirectly, the operation or lack of operation of this feature. This
exclusion applies to any and/or all Nippon Columbia Co.
Products, whether present or future, that implement, in any form
or variation, the RDS Emergency Alert Feature.
Storing the AF lists and PI codes in the preset memory
Tune in the desired RDS station.
Press the preset memory button (M1 to M6) at which you want
to store that station and hold it in for at least 2 seconds.
Press the @ button until “AF” appears on the display.
When a preset button at which the AF list or Pl codes was
stored is pressed, the AF or P! search operation is performed
automatically. The stored broadcast stations and broadcast
stations carrying the same content are searched for based on
the AF list.
<Notes on Using the AF Function>
1) With the AF function, the AF button is pressed and stations
broadcasting the same program as the station currently being
received: are searched for based on the AF list. The AF list
includes stations broadcasting the. same program. If no
receivable station is found when the list is checked through 10
times, stations are searched for using the PI codes (codes for
stations broadcasting the same program) and a beep tone is
sounded. This operation is then repeated. Thus, in areas far
from the broadcasting stations, the alternative frequency
function may not work.
When presetting, both the program name, PI codes, AF list and
PTY code are stored along with the station’s frequency for
buttons M1 to M6 on the FM band.
The sound may be interrupted once ever 10 seconds after the
® button is pressed while the station with the best
reception is being searched for based on the AF list. This is not
a malfunction.
“AF LEV n" (n = 0 to 7) appears on the display if the @
button is pressed for over 2 seconds. Now use the ®
and ® buttons to change the value of “n” and the
strength of the signals at which the alternative frequency
function will begin operating.
The lower the value of “n”, the weaker the signals of the
station being received must be before the AF function begins
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AF (Alternative Frequency) Function
5) “AF” flashes on the display if the signals of the station being
received become weak and the data cannot be identified.
6) The AF function may not work properly for RDS stations which
do not transmit AF lists.
TA (Traffic Announcement) Function
Searching for TP (Traffic Program) broadcast stations automati-
cally
1
2
3
4
Press the @ button and select FM1, FM2 or FM3.
Press the ® button. “TA” appears on the display.
Press the @ (see button.
Tuning automatically stops at an RDS station broadcasting
traffic information. “TP” appears on the display and the TP
station is received.
TA (Traffic Announcement) Function
Automatically listening to traffic information announcements
while playing a CD.
Press the @ (=) button. “TA” appears on the display.
Press the @ button to tune in the desired TP station.
Insert CD or press the @ button and start playing CD.
Use the control knob to adjust the volume of the CD.
When the traffic information announcement starts, CD play is
set to the pause condition and the set automatically switches
to the traffic information.
Setting the volume when a TA (traffic information announce-
ment) starts while in standby (on FM1, FM2 or FM3)
1
2
3
4
Press the @ button and select FM1, FM2 or FM3.
Press the @ (ay button. "TA" appears on the display.
Press the @ button.
Tuning automatically stops at an RDS station broadcasting
traffic information and that station is received.
When a traffic announcement begins, the volume is set to the
level at which it was set the last time a traffic announcement
was received (the TA level). “TA VOL” appears on the display
if the volume is adjusted at this time.
The TA level can be changed by changing the volume when
traffic information is being broadcast. Also, when the next
traffic information is tuned in, it is played at the previously set
volume level.
The volume returns to the original level once the traffic
announcement is over.
<Notes on Using the TA Function>
1) With the TA function, the TA button is pressed and stations
broadcasting the same program as the station currently being
received are searched for based on the AF list. The AF list
includes stations broadcasting the same program, Thus, in
areas far from the broadcasting stations, the alternative
frequency function may not work.
A beep tone is sounded if there is no station broadcasting a
Traffic Program or if its signals are weak. If this happens, press
the @ button again so that "TA" disappears from
so that “TA” disappears from the display, then wait until
entering an area in which a station broadcasting TPs can be
received and press the @ ea button again, then press the
9) [<xx | button to tune in a traffic information station.
"TA flashes on.the display if the signals of the station being
received become weak and the data cannot be identified.
Some stations broadcast TA (traffic announcement) signals
even when they are not broadcasting traffic information
announcements. in such cases, the TA function will not work
properly.

(U.S.A. Version)
DCT-SSOR mw
Listening to Compact Disc (Single CD or CD changer)
1 Load the CD from @.
20a Button
Pushing this button will start the CD play.
The “>.” sign and the currently playing disc number, track
number and track time will be displayed on the display.
Pushing this button once again will stop the CD play.
The CD is ejected from @ when the @ Ca button is
pressed.
When a disc is loaded in the set, the “@®” mark appears on the
display. touD
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DISC TRACK
SE |
Searching for the Desired Track
Disc Change (Please connect DCH-700/600/500)
4 Pushing the ® button will advance the unit to the next
disc and start the play from the first track.
Pushing the ® button will return the unit to the
previous disc and start the play from the first track. The
number of the changed disc is displayed on the display.
See page 10 for instructions on switching from a single CD to
the changer and a description of the display.
(1) Automatic Search
1 Pushing the @
song and resume play.
= Pushing the @ button will return to the beginning of the
song in play, and resume play.
The track numbers of the songs being searched will be
displayed on the display.
Note that the manual search mode is set if the @ or@
button is pressed for more than two seconds.
button will find the beginning of the next
Repeat Play
(1) One track
1 Press the @ (Var?) button once. “RPT/” appears on the
display, and the track which is currently playing is played
repeatedly.
Use this to play a single track repeatedly.
® Tocancel the repeat function, either press the @ button
twice, or press another CD control button.
me APT;
TRACK TIME!
5
Intro Scan
(2) Manual Search ‘
1 Continuing to push the @ ® up button for more than 2
seconds, will fast forward the disc.
2 Continuing to push the @ down button for more than 2
seconds, will fast reverse the disc.
At this time the sound can be heard at a lower volume than
during regular playback.
(2) One disc (Please connect CD Changer)
Press the ® button twice. “RPT A” appears on the
display, and the entire disc which is currently playing is played
repeatedly.
Use this to play one CD repeatedly.
To cancel the repeat function, either press the @ button
once, or press another CD control button.
lf no CD changer is connected, the same disc is played
repeatedly when the repeat button is pressed.
Disc Scan (Please connect CD Changer)
, 1 Press the @ button. “IS” appears on the display, and
the first 10 seconds of each track is played.
Use this to search for a certain track.
® To stop the intro scan function, either press the @ (te)
button again, or press another CD control button.
e With this function, only the disc currently playing is scanned.
1 Press the ® (ts +] button. “DS” appears on the display, and
the first 10 seconds of each disc (the first track) is played.
Use this to search for a certain disc.
© To stop the disc scan function, either press the ®
button again, or press another CD contro! button.
With this function, the in-dash CD single disc and the discs in
the CD changer are scanned in order.
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(U.S.A. Version)
Random Play
(1)
1
Error
One disc
Press the ® button once. “RND | “ appears on the
disptay, and the tracks on the disc which is currently playing
are played in random order.
When the @ ® button is pressed, a track selected
randomly starts playing.
To cancel the random play function, either press the ®
button twice, or press another CD contro! button.
“RND” is displayed if no changer is connected.
Displays
if any of the following error displays are shown on the display when
the unit is operated, carry out the measure indicated in the table.
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Time Adjustment
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Time display: Pressing the ® (= J button provides a time
display for about 5 seconds.
1.
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Automatic adjustment
The clock is automatically adjusted by the RDS CT (Clock Time)
function. ,
if the ® button is pressed after the clock has been
adjusted with the CT function, “CT” is displayed in front of the
time display.
Telephone Mute
(2)
Error
display
Ali discs (Please connect CD Changer}
Press the ® button twice. "RND C” appears on the
display, and all the tracks on ail the discs are played in random
order.
When the @ ® button is pressed, a randomly selected
track on a randomly selected disc starts playing.
To cancel the random play function, either press the ®
button until “RND | ”, or “RND ¢ ” disappears, or press
another CD contro! button.
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Disc = TRAGKI'S’ TIME
With this function, only the tracks on the discs in the CD
changer are played at random.
The disc magazine is not inserted Insert a disc magazine that has been
toaded with discs into the changer.
Remove the disc magazine and load
the discs,
Push the DCT-950R reset switch.
The temperature protection circuit
of the DCH-700/600/500 has
operated.
Wait until the temperature drops.
All of the discs in the magazine
are upside-down or dirty.
Set the discs property or wipe off
the dirt.
Wait unitl the temperature drops.
The clock may not be properly adjusted when receiving
stations from areas in different time zones.
Some RDS stations do not offer the CT service.
Automatic adjustment may not be possible when reception is
poor due to the inability to receive the CT code.
To use the automatic clock adjustment function, the unit has to
be tuned to an RDS radio station for an average of 30 seconds
before using this feature.
. Manual adjustment (only operates in the OFF mode)
When the ® rat button is pressed for more than 2 seconds,
the back light and display turn on.
Adjust the Hour setting with the @ © or @ ® buttons.
Press the@ button. The Minute display will flash and the
minute adjustment mode will be set.
Adjust the Minute setting with the @ or @ &)
buttons.
Press the ® (=) button again. The time will start advancing
from the adjusted time setting.
Note:
The time is displayed with a 12-hour display; there is no A.M.
or P.M. indication.
The time cannot be adjusted manually when the set is
operating.
NO: MAG, in the changer.
Discs are not loaded in the disc
ERROR _ | Troubleshooting
DISC REV
The temperature protection circuit
SC: HOT, of the CD Mechanism has operated.
1.
When
a
car
telephone
is
connected
to
terminal
@,
the
volume
automatically
decreases
when
a
telephone
call
is
received.
“TEL MUTE” appears on the LCD.
® The volume and display are restored to their original settings when the telephone is hung up.
Note:
There
is
a
possibility
that
the
telephone
mute
function
will
not
operate
with
the
telephone
that
is
used.
in
view
of
this,
please
be
sure
to
discuss
this
matter
with
the
installer
or
the
service
representative
when
you
have
decided
to
install
a
telephone.
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DCT-950R mi
(U.S.A. Version)
Reset Switch
1 Reset Function
Press the release button and remove the panel.
Press the reset switch using the tip of a ball-point pen, etc.,
when the power supply is first connected or when the display
malfunctions due to external interference.
NOTES:
e Everything stored in the memory, including the stations stored
at preset channels M1 to M6, is cleared when the reset switch
is pressed. The time is also reset to 12:00.
Do not press the reset switch with a sharp object, such as a
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metal
pin.
(( a = If the problem persists after the reset switch is pressed
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contact
your
Denon
dealer
or
a
local
Denon
service
center.
Cleaning
There may be a poor con-
nection at the connector
on the panel or on the set
if the unit is frequently
detached. Periodically
wipe the connectors with
a cotton swab moistened
with alcohol.
* Always turn the car’s
accessory power
supply off when
cleaning.
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13

@ DOCT-S50R
14
(U.S.A. Version) |
® WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION)
The accessory remote control unit RC-436 is used to control
DCT-950R from a distance.
1.
Loading the Dry Cell Batteries
(1) Remove the rear cover on the remote contro! unit.
{2) Load two RO3 (standard size AAA) dry cell batteries as
shown in the diagram inside the battery compartment.
(3)
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2.
Directions for use
Operate the remote control unit while pointing it at the remote
sensor on DCT-950R, as shown in the diagram below.
Remote Sensor
eThe remote control unit can be
used at a distance up to 6 meters
in @ straight line from DCT-S50R.
This distance decreases when the
remote control unit is operated at
an angle from the remote control
sensor.
Point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor when
operating it. DCT-950R may not function if there are obstacles
between remote control unit and the remote contro! sensor, so
operate the remote control unit from directly in front of
DCT-950R.
Operation Precautions
Do not press the operation buttons on DCT-950R and the remote
control at the same time. This will cause miss operation.
Remote control operation may be impaired if the Remote
Sensor on DCT-950R player is exposed to strong light (for
example, direct sunlight)
Battery Precautions
e The remote control unit uses R03 (standard size AAA) dry cell
batteries.
©
The
batteries
will
need
to
be
replaced
approximately
once
a
year.
This
will
depend
upon
how
often
the
remote
control
is
used,
©
If
the
remote
control
will
not
operate
the
In-dash
player
even
if
held
at
very
close
distance,
exhausted
batteries
may
be
suspected.
Replace
the
batteries
with
new
ones.
e
Load
the
batteries
properly
according
to
the
illustration
inside
|
the
battery
compartment.
Align
the
battery
polarity
(+
and
-)
correctly.
;
e
Batteries
are
prone
to
damage
and
may
start
to
leak.
Therefore:
¢
Do
not
combine
new
batteries
with
used
ones.
« Do not combine different types of batteries.
« Do not jumper the opposite poles of the batteries, expose
them to heat or break them open.
e Do not dispose of used batteries in open fire. Obey local
regulations on battery disposal.
e
When
the
remote
control
is
not
to
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time, remove the batteries from the unit.
If the batteries have Jeaked, remove any battery fluid from the
inside the battery compartment by wiping it out thoroughly.
Then load new batteries.
3. CONTROLS
@ @
BANO
ANDs PROG - SEEK +
| exer
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DENON
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-436
@ MAIN CONTROL
@ FUNCTION button
This button permits switching between tuner and CD.
TUNER 2 CD
Pressing this button when DCT-950R is off will switch on the
tuner. This switch does not have an off function.
@ MUTE button
Pressing this switch causes muting, reducing the sound
volume. “MUTE” flashes on the display when the MUTE
button is pressed. Pressing the button again cancels the
display.
® VOLUME button
Press the button to increase the volume.
Press the [4 button to decrease the volume.
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PCT-950R
ma
(U.S.A. Version)
e RADIO CONTROL
© BAND SELECT button
This button changes the band. (See Page 12.)
© SEEK TUNING button
button
and
button
provide
seek
tuning
in
the
direction
of
a
higher
frequency
and
a
lower
frequency,
© DISC CHANGE button
Pressing
this
button
changes
the
disc
in
the
direction
of
a
larger disc number. (See page 20)
Notes:
©
The
remote
control
unit
will
function
from
a
distance
of
:
approximately
6
meters
directly
in
front
of
the
remote
sensor,
respectively.
(See
Page
12.)
@
The
distance
from
which
the
remote
control
unit
will
function
6]
PRESET
button
will
decrease
if
it
is
operated
from
an
angle.
This
button
changes
the
channels
(CH)
of
the
preset
memory.
¢
The
remote
control
unit
may
not
function
if
there
is
an
obstacle
This
button
changes
the
channels
in
the
order
of
CH
1
+
CH
2
between
it
and
the
remote
sensor.
—
CH
3.
®
The
distance
from
which
the
remote
control
unit
will
function
.
e
CD
CONTROL
will
decrease
if
the
batteries
are
worn.
©
The
DCT-950R
does
not
include
a
programming
function.
@
RANDOM
button
Pressing this button provides random playback,
1) For single CDs .
When
this
button
is
pressed,
the
mode
switches
between
random and normal play (off).
2) For a changer
Each.
press
of
this
button
advances
the
changer
in
the
Hee
sequence
of
RND
1
—
RND
2
~
Normal
Play
(OFF}.
(See
Page
22.)
@ AUTOMATIC SEARCH button
Pressing
the
=F
button
provides
an
automatic
search
to
the
next track, whereas: pressing the button provides an
automatic
search
to
the
beginning
of
the
track
currently
being
played. (See page 20)
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SPECIFICATIONS
FM TUNER
¢ Mono Usable Sensitivity
¢ 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
e Alternate Channel
Selectivity
© S/N (Signal to Noise Ratio)
@ Stereo Separation
e Capture Ratio
AM TUNER
e Sensitivity
e@ Frequency Response
e Dynamic Range
e Signai to Noise Ratio
e Harmonic Distortion
© Wow and Flutter
DISC
e Applicable Dise
SIGNAL FORMAT
e Sampling Frequency
¢ Quantization
e Transfer Bit Rate
11.4 dBf 1 HV (75 ohms)
20.3 dBf 2.8 uV (75 ohms)
100 dB
70 dB
40 dB at 1 kHz
2.5 dB
30 uV (S/N 20 dB)
5 Hz ~ 20 kHz + 1.0dB
96 dB
96 dB
0.005%
Below a Measurable level
Compact Dise
44.1 kHz
16 Bit Linear
4.3218 Megabits/sec.
GENERAL
e
Power
Output
*?
14W.x
4ch
at
1
kHz
with
10%
THD
©
Power
Output
*?
10
W
x
4ch
from
20
Hz
to
20
kHz
. with 0.8% THD
e Output Voltage —
Pre-amp level 2.2 V/10 k ohms
e Bass +12 dB at 40 Hz
® Treble £12 dB at 15 kHz
® Loudness (Vol. ~30 dB) +8 dB at 100 Hz
+8 dB at 10 kHz
12V 300 mA max.
12V 300 mA max,
178mm x 50 mm x 172mm
(7-1/64" x 2" x 6-25/32")
187 mm x 59mm x 23 mm
(7-23/64" x 2-21/64" x 29/32”)
e Weight 2.0 kg (4 Ibs 6 az)
Remote Output
Power Antenna Output
e Chassis Size (W x H x D)
@ Panel Size (W x H x D)
*
Power
Output
is
per
channel
minimum
continuous
average
power
into
4
ohms,
both
channels
driven,
at
1
kHz,
with
no
more
than
10%
totai
harmonic
distortion.
Power
Output
is
per
channel
minimum
continuous
average
power
into
4
ohms,
both
channels
driven
from
20 Hz
to
20
kHz,
with
no
more
than
0.8%
total
harmonic
distortion.
N
*
Design
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
for
improve-
ment
without
prior
notice.
;
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15

me DOCT-S50R
(Europe Version)
For safety, heed the following cautions. Failure to do so can lead to
accidents and damage to the unit:
Do not disassemble. Do not subject to strong
shocks.
Replace the fuse with a fuse Keep away from strong
of the same amperage. magnetic forces.
Do not wipe with benzene
or thinner.
Halten Sie sich aus Sicherheitsgriinden bitte an die folgenden
Hinweise. Bei Zuwiderhandlungen kénnen Unfale mit Personen-
schaden oder Beschadigungen am Gerat auftreten.
Das Gerat darf nicht auseinan- Das Gerat darf keinen starken i
der genommen werden. Erschitterungen ausgesetzt
werden.
Eine Sicherung ist stets mit Das Gerat mu® von starken
einer Sicherung der gleichen Magnetfeldern entfernt
Art (gleiche Amperezahi) zu gehaiten werden.
ersetzen.
Das Gerat darf nicht na& Das Gerat darf nicht mit Ben-
werden. zin oder Verdiinner gereinigt
oder abgewischt werden.
CONTROL & INDICATORS/BEDIENUNGSELEMENTE & ANZEIGEN
4
>
16
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a 2
TUNER/BANO/POWER ON/e POWER OFF button
CD button
Eject button
Detach button
Control Knob (Volume/Bass/Treble/Fader/Balance)
Control Select/e Loudness button
@ Seek/e Manual.up/down and Auto/e Manual search
Muting/e® Display button _
Seek/Manual and Search on/off button e Automatic Memory button
AF/PTY/e AF Level Adj./2 PTY Select button
TA/e Preset Scan button
Local/e Mono button
Clock button/e Clock ADJ button
Preset/e Preset Memory/disc change button
Preset/* Preset Memory/disc change button
Preset/e Preset Memory/Repeat button
Preset/e Preset Memory/Intro Scan button
Preset/e Preset Memory/Disc Scan button
Preset/e Preset Memory/Random button
LCD display
Remote Sensor
Compact Disc Slot
Mute: in
use the functions marked “e”, press the button for over two seconds.
CO CHANGER CONTROL ee
ist
MUTE IN WIRE (PINK/WHITE)
KABEL FUR
STUMMSCHALTUNGS-EINGANG
(ROSE/WEIB)
®
TUNER-/Frequenzbereich-/Netztaste Ein/Aus (TUNER/BAND/POWER
ON/OFF) :
CD-Taste
Auswurftaste
Abnehmtaste
Regler {Lautstarke/Tiefen/HGhen/Fader/Balance) Wahler/e Loudness-
Taste
@ Sendersuchlauf/Manueller Suchiauf Auf/Ab/ und automatischer/
manueller Suchlauf
Stummschait-/Display-Taste
Sendersuchlauf/Ein-/Aus-Taste fiir manuellen und automatischen
Suchlauf/Automatik-Speicher-Taste
AF/PTY-/e AF-Pegel-Einstelltaste/e PTY-Wahltaste
TA-/e@ Speichersuchiauf-Taste
Lokal-/e Mono-Taste
Uhr-Taste/e Unr-Einstelitaste (ADJ)
Vorwahl-/e Vorwahlspeicher-/CD-Wechslertaste
Vorwahl-/e Vorwahlispeicher-/CD-Wechslertaste
Vorwahl-/e Vorwahlispeicher-/Wiederholungstaste
Vorwahl-/e Vorwahispeicher-/Titelanspieltaste
Vorwahl-/e Vorwahlspeicher-/CD-Suchlauftaste
Vorwahl-/e Vorwahlspeicher-/Zufallswiedergabe-Taste
LCD-Display
Fernbedienungssensor jo
CD-Fach :
Stummschaltungs-Eingang
Um die mit “e” markierten Funktionen anzuwenden, missen Sie die Taste
fiir langer als zwei Sekunden driicken.
©@ © S600 &
SSS SSSSSG088C6

DCT-SS50R a
(Europe Version)
CD-PLATTEN
1. VorsichtsmaGregein zur Handhabung von CD-Platten
COMPACT DISC
1. Precautions on handling compact discs
Do not let fingerprints, dust or oil on the
disc!
If the disc is dirty, wipe it clean with a
clean, dry cloth.
\ Do not use benzene, thinner, water,
record spray, electrostatic proof chemic-
als, or silicone-treated cloths to wipe
discs,
Do not enlarge the hole in the center of
the disc,
Do not bend.
Do not attempt to play a CD-ROM Disc
and 8cm CD.
Die Oberflache der CD-Platten darf nicht
mit den Fingern berdhrt werden bzw.
mit Ol oder Staub in BerGhrung kom-
men! Die Oberflache kann im Bedarfsfalt
mit einem weichen, trockenen Tuch
saubergewischt werden.
CD-Platten diirfen nicht gebogen
werden.
Zur Reinigung von CD-Piatten dirfen CD-Platten dirfen nicht grdBerer War-
weder Benzin, Verdinner, Wasser, her- meeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden,
kémmiliche Schailplattenreiniger, Anti-
statikmittel noch silikonbehandelte Ti-
cher verwendet werden.
Das Loch in der Mitte einer CD-Platte
darf nicht vergréBert bzw. erweitert
Eine CD-ROM-Platte darf nicht abge-
spielt werden.
werden. “o
$e J
CD-Platten durfen (auf der beschrifteten
Seite) nicht mit einem Bleistift oder
Kugelschreiber 0.8,
Schlagt sich Feuchtigkeit auf den Plat-
ten nieder, warten Sie bitte, bis sich die
beschrieben Fouchtiokelt von allein verflichtigt hat.
Es dart keinesfalls versucht werden, die
CD-Platten mit einem Haartrockner 0.4.
zu trocknen.
Ans
‘(
Lee
Do not write on the disc. with a hard When condensation form, do not
tipped implement such as a pencil or attempt to dry the disc with a hair dryer,
ball-point pen. etc.
2. Precautions on storage 2. Vorsichtsmaregeln zur Aufbewahrung von CD-Platten
After playing a disc, always unload it from the player. e Nach dem Abspielen einer CD-Platte sollte diese aus dem
Always return a disc to its proper case to prevent it from CD-Spieler herausgenommen werden.
becoming dirty or damaged. ; e CD-Platten sollten immer in der dazugehérigen Box aufbe-
e Do not place discs in the following, types of areas: wahrt werden. Damit wird einem Verstauben und einer
1) Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a considerable time. Verschmutzung der CD-Platten vorgebeugt und damit die
2) Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high humidity. Lebenszeit der Platten verlangert.
3) Locations near the path of hot air from the heater vent. @ CD-Platten diirfen an folgenden Stellen nicht aufoewahrt
werden:
1) an Stellen, wo sie fir |angere Zeit direkter Sonnenein-
strahlung ausgesetzt sind,
2) an staubigen oder feuchten Stellen,
3) an Stellen, wo sie starker Warmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt
sind, z.B. in der Nahe von Heizkérpern usw.
17

DCTS SOR Bee a aI Nea OE Se Oe
18
{Europe Version}
Please carefully read all safety and operating instructions
before installation and use.
It will help you to obtain the best performances from your new
FM-AM Receiver/CD Player.
FEATURES
Power: (Both Channels Driven)
20.Wx4ch_ 1 kHz/4 ohms (MAX)
14Wx4ch 1 kH2/4 ohms 10% THD
10 W x 4ch = 20 Hz — 20 kHz/4 ohms =:0.8% _ THD
e@ HIGH POWER PRE-OUTPUT 2.2V/10 kohms
20 bit digital filter with 8-times oversampling and noise shaper.
Dual 18-bit D/A converter.
3-Beam laser pickup servo.
Detachable Front Panel.
RDS (PS, PTY, AF, Pl, TA, TP, CT).
30 Station-presets (18 FM — 12 MW),
Automatic Memory System.
Denon Optimum Reception System IV (FM circuitry-Auto high
blend and FM pulse noise canceller).
Stereo/mono (FM), local switches.
CD changer control.
Disc/Intro Scan
Repeat play (Disc & Track}
2-Mode random play
Automatic/Manual search
e Wireless Remote Control (Option)
e Flexible fader-internal front amp to rear amp and/or internal
front amp to internal rear amp.
e DIN “E" & ISO mount.
@ Night illumination with dash light dimmer lead.
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CONNECTIONS
“P= Right Speaker (+) Wire
@® Gray
© Gray/Black
ee Right Speaker (-) Wire
SPEAKER @ white
Left Speaker (+) Wire
im © White/Black
Left Speaker (-) Wire
@® Purple
t-~ Right Speaker (+) Wire
© Purple/Black
Right Speaker (-} Wire
REAR ceed
SPEAKER
Loft Speaker (+) Wire
© Green/Black
Li Left Speaker (~) Wire
{Orange/White}
Light Switch Wire
Power Supply Wire
(To ignition)
(Yellow)
Battery Wire
9 (Black)
Ground Wire 7
Oo Chassis (Metal}
DENON Compact ‘Dise Player DCT-950R will operate properly with 14.4 V
(11-16 V) car batteries. You cannot use it for 24V or other types or car
batteries.
Maximum rated current capacity from Remote output and the Power antenna
output is 300 mA.
Do not use the remote output as the power supply for other sets (for
example, power amplifiers, RF modulators, etc.). Connect the remote
output to the power ampilifier’s control terminal (remote).
* When connecting two power amplifiers, divide the remote output in two.
e Quartz Clock
e Muting Switch
e Telephone Mute
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase
eye hazard.
CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The Compact Disc Player should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided
below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number is
indicated on the top of the unit.
You will need the serial number, if the need for service should arise.
Model DCT-950R bg
Serial Number
(Front)
REMOTE
To Power Amp
—_e, fp (Rear)
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{Dark Blue) To
Power Antenna -
(Gray)
_f7—IL
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}
To
Power
Amp
Fuse Holder (8A)
(Pink/White}
Mute in Wire
MUTE IN
DCT-950R
BACK VIEW
L]
: |
{Black}
To DCH-700/600/500
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Antenna Receptacle
CAUTION! — To prevent damage to the unit. ?
BE SURE to connect the color coded leads correctly according to the ;
diagram. Otherwise malfunctioning of the unit and/or damage to the vehicle
may occur.
DO NOT connect the (—) (negative) loudspeaker lead to the ground (chassis)
or to any other (-) loudspeaker lead from this unit.
* Only connect the set after connecting all the connector wires.
** Be sure to insulate the wires after connecting them.
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(Europe Version)
INSTALLATION
e Use screws supplied as accessories when installing the unit.
Mounting claws
Fix Bolt
mount
Tapping
screw
. 5 x 20
Lock spring
Console
1, Insert the mounting sleeve in the console or dashboard then
fasten it to the console with the mounting claws.
2. Insert the unit into the mounting sleeve then check that it is
fastened to the mounting sleeve with the lock springs on either
side.
3. Fasten the back of the unit to part of the vehicle using the metal
mounting strap.
0 10 20 30 40 50 [mm]
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Using the Removable Front Panel
The front panel of this unit can be removed to -prevent theft.
Detaching the Front Panel
1. Press button @ , and the right-hand side of the panel will
eject.
Detach button
2. Enclose the front panel in the supplied carry case for
safekeeping.
Carry case
Front pane}
e@ Take care not to put pressure on the display or drop the front
panel. ;
e Do not leave the front panel in any area exposed to high
temperatures or direct sunlight.
ACCESSORIES
[tame
@®
Hook Bar
M5 Washer
Tapping Screw 5x20
M5 Nut
Fix. Bolt
Metal Mount Strap
16P-Wire Ass’y
Carry Case
@O@VOQOGLO
e To remove the unit
Hook Bar
1, Remove the metal mounting strap fastening the back of the unit
from the unit.
2. Insert the Hook Bar into the hole in the panel and pull the unit
out.
Replacing the Front Panel
Insert the panel as shown on steps @ and @ on the diagram
below.
e@ When replacing the front panel, do not put pressure on the
display or control buttons.
@ Push in the right side
to insert the. panel.
@ Fasten the hook
on the left side.
e Note that if the front panel is not attached correctly, pushing
button @ may not release the panel, and the other
contro! buttons may not function.
Precautions
e Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or on the unit body,
since this may result in poor electrical contact. If dirt or other
foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them with a clean,
dry cloth.
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(Europe Version)
Power Off/Power On Functions
<Power Off>
When
the
@
button
is
pressed
for
over
2
seconds
while
the
set
is
operating,
the
power
turns
off
and
the
display
and
back
light
turn
off.
When
the
power
is
off,
the
clock
can
be
adjusted
by
pressing
the
®
button
for
over
2
seconds.
For
details,
see
page:
27.
<Power On>
When
the
power
is
off,
if
press
the
@
button
to
turn
the
power
on
and
tunner
on,
and
if
press
the
@
button
to
turn
the
power
on and
CD
play.
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Switching the Mode
1 Press the @ button while listening to the tuner to play a CD.
2 Press the @ button while playing a CD to listen to the tuner.
3 To switch from a single CD to the changer, press the @ (,- +] or ® (to) button.
Control knob operation
¢ The @ control knob normally adjusts the volume when turned. Press the @ control knob to switch the adjustment mode in the following order:
The contro! knob returns to the volume adjust mode five seconds after the last adjustment has been made.
Example of LCD display Mode Operation
Volume e@ Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclock-
wise to decrease the volume.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the bass, counterclock- oe
wise to decrease the bass.
Treble Turn the knob clockwise to increase the treble, counterclock-
wise to decrease the treble.
Turn the knob clockwise to shift the balance to the front side,
counterclockwise to shift the balance to the rear side.
Balance Turn the knob ciockwise to shift the balance to the right side,
counterclockwise to shift the balance to the left side.
the TA mode:
The volume level when traffic announcements are received
switches to the level set with the “TA VOL" setting. (See Page
22.)
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the “TA VOL" setting,
counterclockwise to decrease it.
The current volume level does not change when the “TA VOL”
setting is adjusted, except while receiving a traffic announce-
ment.
Loudness Function Mute Function
Mure i
When © control knob is pressed for more than 2 seconds, the bass and Press the @ Q.,,, button causes muting, reducing the sound volume, r
treble. are emphasized, making for-a more powerful sound. “MUTE” flashes on the display. Pressing the button again cancels the
This can be used to make the sound more listenable at low volume levels. display.
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