Denon DN-2500F User manual

DOUBLE CD PLAYER
DN-2500F
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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LABELS (for U.S.A. model only)
CERTIFICATION
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER
J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
CAUTION:
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully
Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or
deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. When
removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug
attachment and not by pulling the cord.
2. Do not open the top cover
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover.
If problems occur, contact your DENON dealer.
3. Do not place anything inside
Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD player.
Electric shock or malfunction may result.
Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of your set shown
on the rating label.
Model No. DN-2500F Serial No.
NOTE:
This CD player uses the semiconductor laser. To allow you to enjoy music at a
stable operation, it is recommended to use this in a room of 5 °C (41 °F) –35 °C
(95 °F).
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE-
DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ-
ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED
BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
,
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT ,
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ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄMTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARNING– OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA
BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN
UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING SOM
ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.
•FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
•POUR LES MODELES AMERICAINS ET
CANADIENS UNIQUEMENT
ATTENTION
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS
UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE
SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE
INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
IMPORTANT TO SAFETY
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warning – All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Following Instructions – All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used
near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart
combination should be
moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven
surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so
that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is
not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
14. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines.
16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
See Figure A.
17. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
18. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
19. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
20. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION
NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA
• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.
• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend
Luftzirkulation gewährleistet wird, wenn
das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird.
• Eviter des températures élevées.
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de l’installation sur une
étagère.
• Evite altas temperaturas.
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor
cuando está instalado en la consola.
• Vermijd hoge temperaturen.
Zorg voor een degelijk hitteafvoer indien
het apparaat op een rek wordt geplaatst.
• Undvik höga temperaturer.
Se till att det finns möjlighet till god
värmeavledning vid montering i ett rack.
• Keep the set free from moisture, water,
and dust.
• Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit,
Wasser und Staub fern.
• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau
et lapoussière.
• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad,
agua y polvo.
• Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het
apparaat binnendringen.
• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och
damm.
• Do not let foreign objects in the set.
• Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät
kommen lassen.
• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.
• No deje objetos extraños dentro del
equipo.
• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit
apparaat vallen.
• Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in
i apparaten.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and
thinner come in contact with the set.
• Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden,
Benzin oder Verdünnungsmitteln in
Berührung kommen.
• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.
• No permita el contacto de insecticidas,
gasolina y diluyentes con el equipo.
• Laat geen insektenverdelgende middelen,
benzine of verfverdunner met dit apparaat
in kontakt komen.
• Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk,
bensen och thinner kommer i kontakt med
apparatens hölje.
• Never disassemble or modify the set in any
way.
• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät
auseinander zu nehmen oder auf jegliche
Art zu verändern.
• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil
d’une manière ou d’une autre.
• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
ninguna manera.
• Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op
andere wijze modifiëren.
• Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga
om den.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the
set for long periods of time.
• Wenn das Gerät eine längere Zeit nicht
verwendet werden soll, trennen Sie das
Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.
• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant
de longues périodes.
• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando
no utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.
• Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het
stopkontakt wanneer het apparaat
gedurende een lange periode niet wordt
gebruikt.
• Koppla ur nätkabeln om apparaten inte
kommer att användas i lång tid.
* (For sets with ventilation holes)
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht
verdeckt werden.
• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.
• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.
• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden
beblokkeerd.
• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel
um.
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie
den Stecker herausziehen.
• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du
cordon.
• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el
cordón de energía.
• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer
deze moet worden aan- of losgekoppeld.
• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.
Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.
ENGLISHDEUTSCHFRANCAISNEDERLANDSSVENSKA ESPAÑOL

MAIN FEATURES
The DN-2500F is a double CD player which incorporates all of the popular functions from the DN-2000FMKII and adds addi-
tional features for more advanced DJ mixing and remixing.
(1)
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The DN-2500F can be easily mounted on a standard 19-inch rack.
( 2)
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The player unit and control unit are connected by a single cord, providing installation freedom.
( 3)
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Playback begins immediately when the PLAY button is pressed. (Instant Start)
(4)
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Pitch is adjustable using a long-throw slider, providing an analog feel.
( 5)
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The pitch can be changed temporarily based on the already adjusted pitch.
(Pitch Bend)
(
6)
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The point at which the sound actually starts is searched for automatically when a track is selected, eliminating troublesome
searching operations. ( Cue to Music)
( 7)
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Searching is possible in units of single frames (1 /75 of a second), the minimum time unit on CDs, for maximum precision.
I
n addition to the above functions (all provided on the DN-2000FMKII), the DN-2500F also includes the following functions:
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The range of the pitch control slider is selectable between ± 4%, ± 8% and ± 16%.
(
9)
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A Sampler function is included which provides over eight seconds of stereo sampling per side. Sample playback is triggered
from the PLAY/PAUSE button while in sample mode.
(
Sampler)
(10)
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Familiar Jog/Shuttle dial controls allow fast and accurate searching of CD's. (Jog Shuttle)
(11)
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Key control function for adjusting the playback key. ( Key Control)
(12)
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Voice Reducer function for reducing the sound of the vocals.
(
Voice Reducer)
(13)
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Brake function for gradually slowing the playback speed before stopping. ( Brake)
(14)
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Memory function for recording and recalling disc identification data, cue point data, etc. ( Custom Setting Memory)
(15)
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Direct Search function for directly accessing a specific point on a disc or a specific index number using the number buttons.
( Direct Search)
(16)
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Preset function for setting functions according to the usage purpose.
(17)
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Fader input.
(
Mini Jack)
(18)
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Servo Auto Stop function for Spindle Motor
NOTE:
This CD player uses the semiconductor laser. To allow you to enjoy mu-
sic at a stable operation, it is recommended to use this in a room of 5°C
( 41°F)-35°C (95°F).
CAUTION: (U.S.A. and Canada model only)
Whenever the power switch is in the OFF state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage.
Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.
Be sure turn on POWER switch after a Remote cable of RC-44 is connected to the Player unit, otherwise, the apparatus may not
work correctly.
CAUTION: (Europe and Asia model only)
To use the player, turn on the main power switch on the rear panel.
Please be sure to turn off the main power switch when you leave home for, say, a vacation.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following stan-
dards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN60555-2 and EN60555-3.
Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Directive.
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CONTENTS
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PREPARATIONS ................................ 9
(1) Checking the Contents ...................... 9
( 2) I nstalling the Units .......................... 9
( 3) Connections ...............................
9
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..................
1 0---12
(1) DN-2500F (Main Unit) Front Panel ...........
1 0
( 2)
RC-44 (Control Unit) Front Panel ......... 1 0, 11
( 3)
DN-2500F (Main Unit) Rear Panel ............ 11
(
4)
RC-44 (Control Unit) Rear Panel ............. 11
( 5)
LCD .................................. 11, 12
BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 12---16
(1) Opening and Closing the Disc Holder
and Loading Discs ......................... 12
( 2)
Selecting Tracks or INDEX .................. 1 3
( 3)
Starting Playback .......................... 13
( 4) Stopping Playback ......................... 14
( 5)
Pausing ................................... 14
( 6)
Cueing .................................. 15
( 7)
Searching ................................. 15
( 8)
Scanning ................................. 16
MATCHING THE BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM) .. 16,17
(1) Pitch Slider ................................
1 6
( 2)
Pitch Bending ............................. 17
SEAMLESS LOOP .........................
17--19
(1) Starting seamless loop playback ......... 1 7, 18
( 2)
Leaving the seamless loop mode temporarily . . 18
(
3) Replaying a seamless loop .................. 18
( 4) Switching from seamless loop playback
to normal disc playback ..................... 1 8
(
5) Canceling the seamless loop settings . ........ 1 9
SAMPLER ................................ 19--21
(1) Recording samples ......................... 19
( 2) Playing the sample .........................
20
(
3) Stopping the sample ....................... 20
(
4)
Changing the sample's pitch ................. 20
( 5)
Setting the normal disc playback mode after
recording a sample ......................... 20
( 6) Playing the sample in reverse ................ 21
(
7) Playing the sample in a loop ................. 21
( 8) This clears the recorded sample ............. 21
KEY CONTROL ............................ 21,22
VOICE REDUCER .............................. 22
BRAKE ...................................
23
CUSTOM SETTING MEMORY ............... 23--26
(1) Storing data in the memory .................. 23
( 2)
Overwriting previous data
( This is only possible if 200 sets of data are
already stored.) ............................
24
( 3) Recalling data ............................. 25
(
4) Clearing data .......................... 25,26
DIRECT SEARCH ........................... 26, 27
(1)
Direct track and time search ............. 26,27
( 2) Direct index search ......................... 27
PRESETTINGS ............................ 27-29
(1) Changing the preset data ............... 27, 28
(
2)
Table of Preset Functions ................... 29
FADER INPUT ................................. 29
BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER .......... 30
COMPACT DISCS .............................. 30
SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 31

PREPARATIONS
(1)
Checking the Contents
(2) Installing the Units
Mount the units onto your console or rack with 19" EIA rack rails.
CAUTION:
The DN-2500F will work normally when the main unit is mounted with the front panel within 20 degrees of the vertical plane.
I f the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not load or unload properly. (Figure 5)
Figure 5
(3)
Connections
Turn off the POWER switch.
Connect the RCA pin cords to the inputs on your mixer.
Connect the control cord to the REMOTE connector on the RC-44.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use the supplied control cord. Using another type of cable may result in damage.
Be sure the power is off when connecting the control cord. Otherwise the units may not work properly.
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Below is a description of the functions of the controls listed on
Pages 4 and 5.
(1)
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DN-2500F (Main Unit) Front Panel
When the POWER switch is pressed, the power turns on
and the POWER indicator lights.
Disc Holders
Place the discs in these holders. Press the OPEN/-
CLOSE buttons to open and close the disc holders.
OPEN/ CLOSE Buttons
Press these to open and close the disc holders. The con-
trol unit also includes OPEN/CLOSE buttons. The disc
holders cannot be opened during playback, so playback
must be stopped before pressing these buttons.
(2)
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RC-44 (Control Unit) Front Panel
These liquid crystal displays (LCDs) indicate the current
track numbers, minutes, seconds, frames and memory
l ocation numbers.
TIME Buttons
These buttons switch the time display between elapsed
ti me and remaining time. The selected mode is indicated
by the ELAPSED and REMAIN indicators on the LCD.
OPEN/ CLOSE Buttons
Press these to open and close the disc holders. The main
unit also includes OPEN/CLOSE buttons. The disc hold-
ers cannot be opened during playback, so playback must
be stopped before pressing these buttons.
CONT. / SINGLE Buttons
Press these to switch between the single and continu-
ous play modes. The selected mode is indicated by the
SINGLE and CONTINUE indicators on the LCD.
A Buttons
Use these buttons to set the starting point for loop play-
back.
TRACK/ INDEX SAMP. PITCH
TRACK/ INDEX SAMP PITCH
Use these buttons to select the track, the index, to be
played.
Also selects the sampler pitch during sample playback.
CUE Buttons
Press the CUE buttons during playback to return to the
position at which playback started. The player is ready to
play when the CUE LED stops flashing, remaining lit.
PLAY/PAUSE
Use these buttons to start playback. Press once to start
playback, once again to set the pause mode, and once
more to resume playback.
SAMPLER Buttons
Press these buttons to start recording the sample. Press
the PLAY/PAUSE button after recording to set the sam-
ple play mode. These are also used to switch between
the disc play and sample play mode.
B Buttons
Use these buttons to set the end point for loop playback.
EXIT/ RELOOP Button
Press these buttons during loop playback to stop loop
playback and continue normal playback past the B point
(exit), or to return to loop playback for a loop which was
previously exited (reloop).
LOOP Buttons
Press these buttons to start loop mode. The LOOP LED
i s lit solid during loop playback.
I NDEX Button
Press this button to turn the index mode on and off.
The "INDEX" indicator lights when the index mode is
turned on.
Shuttle Dials
Use these dials to select the scanning direction and
speed. The disc is scanned in the forward direction when
the shuttle dial is turned clockwise from the neutral posi-
tion, and in the reverse direction when the shuttle dial is
turned counterclockwise. The scanning speed increases
as the wheel is turned further.
Jog Dials
When these dials are turned during the search operation,
the point at which the sound is being produced moves by
a number of frames corresponding to the number of
clicks.
Pitch Sliders
Use these sliders to adjust the BPM. Slide up to decrease
the BPM, down to increase the BPM.
PITCH Buttons
Use these buttons to enable or disable pitch adjustment
using the pitch sliders. Pitch adjustment with the pitch
slider is enabled when the PITCH LED is lit.
KEY CONTROL Buttons
When these buttons are pressed, the key control mode
i s turned on and the key can be adjusted with the
buttons.
When pressed again, the key adjust mode is turned on
and the key remains the same even if the pitch is
changed. (KEY ADJUST)
Press the buttons again to return to the normal mode.
POWER (Power Switch and Indicator)
LCD
1
0
Buttons
and
Buttons
and

Buttons
When the key control mode is on, press these buttons to
l ower the key.
Buttons
When the key control mode is on, press these buttons to
raise the kev.
BRAKE Button
When the CD "1 " or "2" button is pressed while press-
i ng this button, CD 1 or 2 is set to the brake mode and
brake playback is enabled. (The
CD "1
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Press the
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or "2" button again wnne pressing the
button to return to the normal playback mode. (The
i ndicator turns off.)
PITCH BEND- and PITCH BEND+ Buttons
The pitch changes temporarily while these buttons are
pressed. Release the buttons to return to the original
BPM.
REVERSE Buttons
Press these buttons to turn the sampler's reverse play-
back mode on and off.
After pressing the REVERSE button, the direction of play-
back does not change until the PLAY/PAUSE button is
pressed.
The REVERSE LED lights when the reverse playback
mode is on.
DN-2500F (Main Unit) Rear Panel
LINE OUT 1 and 2
The audio signals from each player are output from these
j acks.
REMOTE
Connect this connector to the RC-44 control unit using
the included control cord.
FADER IN
Use this when using the unit with a console fader. (Mini
Jack)
1 and 2 Buttons
Use these buttons to selectwhich playerthe number but-
tons will function for.
MAIN POWER (Europe and Asia Model only)
Vlake sure to switch on.
MEMO CALL Button
When the CD "1 " or "2" button is pressed while press-
i ng this button, the data stored in the memory is called
out and set.
PRESET Button
Press the CD "1 " or "2" button while pressing this but-
ton to set CD 1 or 2 to the preset mode.
Press this button to set the preset data.
Press the button again while pressing the CD "1 " or "2"
button to turn the preset mode off.
CLEAR Button
Press this button to clear the data which was input using
the number buttons.
0 ---9 Buttons (Number Buttons)
Use these buttons to input track numbers, times (min-
utes and seconds), and select the PRESET items.
VOICE REDUCER Button
When the CD "1 " or "2" button is pressed while press-
i ng this button, CD 1 or 2 is set to the voice reducer mode,
and the level of the vocals in the music is reduced. (The
i ndicator lights.)
Press the CD "1 " or "2" button again while pressing the
button to return to the normal playback mode. (The
i ndicator turns off.)
MEMO Button (Custom Setting Memory)
Press the CD "1 " or "2" button while pressing this but-
ton to store the CD 1 or 2 settings (disc data, cue point,
l oop start point, loop end point, pitch). (The
for lights.)
RC-44 (Control Unit) Rear Panel
Control Connector
Connect this connector to the REMOTE connector on the
DN-2500F (main unit) using the included control cord.
TRACK, MINUTE, SECOND and FRAME
Displays
These displays indicate information on the current posi-
tron and time.
BAR Indicator
These ten indicators provide a visual display of the
approximate position of the pickup within the current
track.
ELAPSED Indicators
These indicate that the time shown on the display is the
elapsed time.
REMAIN Indicators
These indicate that the time shown on the display is the
remaining time.
SINGLE Indicators
When these indicators are lit, playback will stop at the
end of the track.
CONTINUE Indicators
When these indicators are lit, playback will continue until
the end of the disc.
i ndica-
1 1
i ndicator lights.)

Pitch Display
This indicates the playback speed (pitch). (-16.0 to
+16.0)
Key/ Index Display
This indicates the key when in the key control mode.
( -16.0 to +16.0)
This also indicates the track's index number. (01 to 99)
Custom Setting Memory Indicator
This lights when there is data stored in the memory.
Voice Reducer Indicator
This lights when the voice reducer mode is on.
Brake Indicator
This lights when brake playback is enabled.
I ndex Indicator (INDEX)
This lights when the track's index number is displayed.
Key Indicator (KEY)
This lights when the key is displayed.
BASIC OPERATIONS
(1) Opening and Closing the Disc Holder and Loading Discs
Opening and closing the disc holder
This operation only works when the power is on.
Press the OPEN /CLOSE button to open or close the disc holder. OPEN /CLOSE
buttons are provided on both the main unit
and control unit (RC-44).
The disc holders cannot be opened during playback to prevent playback from being interrupted if the OPEN/CLOSE
button
i s pressed accidentally. Stop playback, then press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Loading discs
Hold the disc by the edges and place it in the disc tray. Do not touch the signal surface (the glossy side).
When using 12cm discs, place the disc in the outer tray guides (Figure 6), and when using 8cm discs, place them securely
i n the inner guides (Figure 7).
Figure 6
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Figure 7
CAUTION:
Do not place any foreign objects in the disc tray, and do not place more than one disc in the disc tray at a time. Doing so
may result in malfunction.
Do not push the disc tray in manually when the power is off, as this may result in malfunction and damage the player.
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( 2) Selecting Tracks or INDEX
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Press the TRACK
buttons once to move to the next or preceding track.
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Hold down the
TRACK buttons to change tracks continuously at a higher speed.
• When a new track is selected during playback, playback begins as soon as the search operation is completed.
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Tracks can also be selected while the disc holder is open. The selected track is searched for when the disc holder is closed.
I f the TRACK >>l button is pressed while on the last track, the first track is selected. Likewise, if the TRACK >>l button
i s pressed while on the first track, the last track is selected.
To go back through the tracks
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To advance through the tracks
Tracks change as
follows
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Tracks change as follows
( This is for a disc containing 4 tracks.)
Figure 8
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When a track is selected, the DN-2500F automatically cues to the point at which the sound begins, skipping silent sections
at the beginning of tracks. (Cue to Music) Level of cue point can be selected with preset item 4.
• When the INDEX button is pressed and the index search mode is set, use the INDEX >>l and l<<
buttons for the index
search operation.
(3) Starting Playback
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE button during pause or cue mode to start playback.
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Playback begins immediately when the PLAY button is pressed. (Instant Start)
• The PLAY/PAUSE LED lights when playback starts.
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The point at which playback starts is automatically stored in the memory as the cue point. When the CUE button is pressed,
the pickup then returns to the cue point (the point at which playback started). (Back Cue)
Figure 9
• The play mode can be selected by pressing the CONT./SINGLE button.
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When the SINGLE indicator is lit, playback stops automatically at the end of that track, and the disc is cued to the playback
start position.
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When the CONTINUE indicator is lit, playback continues until the end of that disc. When playback is finished, the disc is cued
to the playback start position.
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(4)
Stopping Playback
There are two ways to stop playback.
Blinking
Figure 10
(5) Pausing
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to switch between play and pause mode.
The PLAY/PAUSE
LED blinks when the pause mode is set.
Figure 11 shows the relationship between the play and pause.
The player has completed the cue or pause operation and is waiting for the play start command.
When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, playback starts and the cue point is stored in the memory.
Playing
The pause mode is set when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed again.
Pausing
Playback resumes when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed again.
Playing
Figure 11
Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button during playback to pause at that point.
Press the CUE
button during playback to return to cue mode at the position at which playback started. (Back Cue)
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(6)
Cueing
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"Cueing" is the action of moving to a specified point (the cue point) and waiting for playback to begin (cue mode). When the
PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed after cueing, playback starts immediately. (Instant Start)
• When the track search operation is completed after pressing the TRACK buttons, the player locates the position at which
the sound starts and automatically cues there. (Cue to Music)
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I f the CUE button is pressed during the search operation with the jog dial or the scanning operation with the shuttle dial,
the point at which the button is pressed is set as the cue point and cueing starts.
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Figure 12 shows the relationship between the play and back cue operations.
The player has completed the cue or pause operation and is waiting for the play start command.
When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, playback starts and the cue point is stored in the memory.
Playing
The pause mode is set when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed again.
Pausing
When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed again, playback resumes and the new cue point is stored in the memory.
Playing
Press the CUE button.
The pickup returns to the cue point. (Back Cue)
(7)
Searching
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Searching is the function which allows you to continuously monitor a certain section of the disc and manually change the
playback position in small increments. Searching is used to set playback start points and loop points with precision.
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Turn the jog dial while in the play, pause or cue mode to begin searching. The sound for one revolution of the disc is output
repeatedly. The point at which the sound starts (the search point) is indicated on the LCD.
• When the jog dial is turned, the point from which the sound is output moves a number of frames corresponding to the number
of clicks, and the time display on the LCD also changes.
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The search point moves in the forward direction when the jog dial is turned clockwise, in the reverse direction when the jog
dial is turned counterclockwise.
Figure 13
• The search point displayed on the LCD during the search op-
eration is automatically stored in the memory as the cue
point.
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I
f the jog dial is turned while in play mode, playback resumes
automatically once the jog dial is released.
Figure 12
( A) Play and cue
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Scanning allows you to move quickly forward or backward through the CD while monitoring the sound, and is used, for exam-
ple, to locate a specific section in a song.
Turn the shuttle dial while the player is in the play, pause or cue modes to begin scanning. The disc moves rapidly forward
or backward and the sound is output. The current point (scan point) is indicated on the LCD.
The scanning speed depends on how far from the center point the shuttle dial is turned. The more it is turned, the faster the
scanning speed.
Turn the shuttle dial clockwise to scan in the forward direction, counterclockwise to scan in the reverse direction.
The scanning point indicated on the LCD is automatically
stored in the memory as the cue point.
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When the shuttle dial is released during scanning, it returns
to the neutral position, scanning stops and the search mode
i
s set. However, if scanning was started from play mode,
playback resumes.
• When the dial is turned all the way to the end, the point of
playback is skipped approximately one minute, played for
about 3 seconds, then skipped again, etc.
Figure 14
4 MATCHING THE BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)
•
With the DN-2500F, there are two ways to adjust the playing speed and match the BPMs of the two CDs:
•
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Use the pitch slider to adjust the BPM statically. One of three adjustments ranges can be selected by the Preset Mode.
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Use the PITCH BEND buttons to change the BPM temporarily. Use this after adjusting the BPM with the pitch slider.
(1)
Pitch Slider
• To adjust the BPM by sliding the pitch slider up or down, first press the PITCH button to enable the pitch slider. The PITCH
LED will turn on.
•
With the pitch slider, the pitch can be adjusted within one of three ranges (± 4%, ±
8% or ± 16%).
( Can be selected with preset item 3.)
• The BPM decreases when the pitch slider is moved upwards, increases when the pitch slider is moved downwards.
Figure 15
(8) Scanning
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( 2) Pitch Bending
The BPM increases or decreases temporarily while the PITCH BEND + or PITCH BEND - button is pressed.
The extent to which the PITCH BEND button changes the BPM is proportionate to the amount of time the button is pressed.
The longer the button is held down, the greater the percentage of change.
The PITCH BEND button changes the BPM within a range of ± 12% when the pitch adjustment range is ±
4% or ± 8% ,
and within a range of ± 1 8% when the pitch adjustment range is ± 16%.
Figure 16 shows an example of how to use the pitch bend function. In this example, both players are playing and the BPM
has already been matched with the pitch sliders.
The CD1 and CD2 BPMs are matched
but the bass beats are off.
The bass beats also match.
Figure 16
SEAMLESS LOOP
The DN-2500F is equipped with a seamless loop function.
NOTE:
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The seamless loop mode cannot be used at the same time as the sampler mode.
(1) Starting seamless loop playback
Press the LOOP button to enter the seamless loop mode.
(
The LOOP button's LED flashes.)
Press the A button to set the starting point (A).
( The A button's LED lights.)
Press the B button to set the ending point (B).
(
The B button's LED lights and the LOOP button's LED stops flashing, re-
maining lit.)
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
( The PLAY/PAUSE button's LED lights.)
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After this, the section between the starting point (A) and the ending point
( B) is played repeatedly with no interruption in the sound.
Alternative way to set the seamless loop starting point (A) and ending point (B)
While the disc is playing, press the LOOP and B buttons. The last cue point is set as point A, and seamless loop playback
begins.
After setting point A, set the cue mode, press button A, then use the scan or search function to fine-adjust point A. (The same
can be done for point B.)
(2) Leaving the seamless loop mode temporarily
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Press the EXIT/RELOOP button while playing a seamless loop.
(
The LOOP button's LED starts flashing.)
When the ending point (B) is reached, playback continues without return-
i ng to the starting point (A).
(3) Replaying a seamless loop
Press the EXIT/RELOOP button or button B during normal playback.
(
The LOOP button's LED stops flashing, remaining lit.)
(
The position at which button B is pressed is set as the new loop playback
ending point (B)).
Playback returns to the starting point (A) and seamless loop playback be-
gins.
(4) Switching from seamless loop playback to normal disc playback
( Setting the normal playback mode without canceling the starting and ending points)
Press the LOOP button within 1 second.
( The LOOP button's LED turns off.)
The normal playback mode is set.
( Only the loop mode is canceled. Points A and B are not cleared.)
NOTE:
The starting point (A) and ending point (B) settings are canceled when the disc is removed from the player.
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When the ending point (B) is set, playback starts from the starting point
( A) with no interruption in the sound.

(5) Canceling the seamless loop settings
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Press the LOOP button for over 1 second.
( The LOOP button's LED turns off.)
When this is done, the starting point (A) and ending point (B) settings are
automatically canceled.
( The A and B buttons' LEDs turn off.)
NOTE:
• After canceling the seamless loop during loop playback, it may take about 5 seconds before the seamless loop
mode is set again.
SAMPLER
The DN-2500F is equipped with a function for recording the sound of a disc for up to 8 seconds on both players. In addition, the
recorded sound can be played normally, in the reverse mode (backwards) and in a loop. These sampler functions eliminate the need
for a separate sampler.
NOTE:
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The sampler mode cannot be used at the same time as the seamless loop mode.
(1) Recording samples
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Press the SAMPLER button.
( The SAMPLER button's LED and the SAMP. MODE LED start flashing.)
Recording starts.
• The sound is recorded for approximately 8 seconds.
( The SAMPLER button's LED stops flashing, remaining lit.)
Recording can also be stopped in less than 8 seconds by pressing the CUE
button.
(
The SAMPLER button's LED stops flashing, remaining lit.)
NOTE:
•
When sample recording is set while the disc is playing, playback continues after recording stops.
When sample recording is set during in the cue, pause or manual search mode, disc playback stops when recording
stops.
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(2) Playing the sample
• Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
(
The PLAY/PAUSE button's LED lights.)
The sample is played.
( 3) Stopping the sample
• Press the CUE button.
( The CUE button's LED lights.)
The sample is stopped.
(4) Changing the sample's pitch
• Press the TRACK >>l button to increase the sample's playing speed,
the TRACK l<< button to decrease it.
The sample playing speed changes in steps of 0.5% and the speed flashes
on the PITCH display section for approximately 3 seconds.
( The sampler pitch range is ± 16%).
(5)
Setting the normal disc playback mode after recording a sample
• After the sample has been recorded, press the SAMPLER button.
( The SAMP. MODE LED turns off.)
Normal disc playback is now possible.
The sample can be played again by pressing the SAMPLER button again.
( The SAMP. MODE LED flashes.)
NOTE:
• When the SAMP. MODELED is flashing, the following buttons function as sampler buttons, so they cannot be used
for their normal operations:
PLAY/ PAUSE, CUE, TRACK
>>l , TRACK l<<
(
However, the TRACK >>l and l<< buttons can be preset to
be used as the normal track selection buttons. ITEM No. 2)
• The recorded sample is not cleared when the disc is removed from the player.
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(6) Playing the sample in reverse
Press the REVERSE button.
( The REVERSE button's LED lights.)
Reverse playback begins from the recording end position when the
PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed after pressing the REVERSE button.
Press the REVERSE button again.
( The REVERSE button's LED turns off.)
The reverse sample play mode is canceled.
Sampler normal playback begins when the PLAY/PAUSE button is
pressed after pressing the REVERSE button.
(7) Playing the sample in a loop
This setting can be turned on and off with the presettings. (ITEM No. 1)
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This clears the recorded sample
Press the SAMPLER button for over 1 second.
( The SAMPLER button's LED and the SAMP. MODE LED turn off.)
This clears the recorded sample.
KEY CONTROL
The DN-2500F is equipped with a function for adjusting the key of the sound being played.
Press the KEY CONTROL button.
( The KEY CONTROL button's LED lit.)
( The current setting appears in the key section of the display.)
The kev can be adiusted.
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