Denon DN-300C User manual

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User Guide
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DN-300C
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Safety & Warranty Manual
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Safety Instructions
Please also see the included Safety & Warranty Manual for more information.
Before turning the power on: Make sure all connections are secure and correct and that there are no
problems with the connection cables.
Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is powered off.
When the unit will not be used for long periods of time, disconnect the power
cable from the power outlet.
Proper ventilation: If the unit is left in a room which is not properly ventilated or is full of smoke
from cigarettes, dust, etc. for long periods of time, the surface of the optical
pickup may get dirty, causing incorrect operation.
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bout condensation: If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of the unit and
the surroundings, condensation may form inside the unit, causing the unit not
to operate properly. If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two while
powered off, and wait until there is little difference in temperature before using
the unit.
Cautions on using mobile
phones:
Using a mobile phone near this unit may cause noise. If this occurs, move the
mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.
Moving the unit: Before moving the unit, turn off its power and disconnect the power cable from
the power outlet. Next, disconnect its connection cables from other devices
before moving it.
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bout care: Wipe the cabinet and control panel clean with a soft cloth.
Follow the instructions when using a chemical cleaner.
Do not use benzene, paint thinner, insecticide, or other organic solvents to
clean the unit. These materials can cause material changes and discoloration.
Rackmount warnings:
(required rack specifications
for
mounting the unit in a rack)
EIA standard 19-inch (48.3cm) rack
1U-size installation compatible rack
Rack that has a guide rail or shelf board that can support this device
Rack installation: This product will work normally when the player unit
is mounted within 10° off the vertical plane at the
front panel. If the unit is tilted excessively, the disc
may not load or unload properly. (See image.)
Unit
Maximum 10°

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Features
Front Panel
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1. Power Button: Press this button to turn the unit on or off. Make sure the AC In is properly connected to a power
outlet. Do not turn the unit off during media playback—doing so could damage your media.
2. Aux In: Connect an optional device to this input using a 1/8” (3.5mm) TRS cable. See Operation >Playing
Audio from an External Device for more information.
3. USB Port: Connect a mass-storage-class USB device to this port. See Operation >Playing Audio Files for
more information.
4. CD Slot: Insert a CD into this slot. See Operation >Playing Audio CDs or Playing Audio Files for more
information.
5. CD/USB/Aux Button: Press this to enter Media Selection screen. See Operation >Selecting Media Playback
Mode for more information.
6. Repeat Button: In CD or USB Mode, press this button to switch between Repeat Playback modes: Repeat One,
Repeat All, and Repeat Off. See Operation >Playing Audio CDs or Playing Audio Files for more information.
Power-On Play Button: Press and hold this button to turn Power-On Play on or off. See Operation >Additional
Functions >Power-On Play for more information.
7. Random Button: In CD Mode, press this button to cycle through Normal Play Mode, Single Play Mode, and
Random Play Mode. In USB Mode, press this button to turn Random Play Mode on or off. See Operation >
Playing Audio CDs or Playing Audio Files for more information.
8. Text Button: In CD or USB Mode, press this button to switch the display between the file name and other text
information. See Operation >Playing Audio Files for more information.
Lock Button: Press and hold this button to turn Panel Lock on and off. See Operation >Additional Functions
>Panel Lock for more information.
9. Time Button: In CD or USB Mode, press this button to switch the Time Mode in the display. See Operation >
Playing Audio CDs or Playing Audio Files for more information.
10. Eject Button: Press this to eject the CD in the CD slot.
11. Display: This screen indicates the unit’s current operation. See Display for more information.
12. Remote Sensor: Point the remote control at this sensor when operating it. See Remote Control >Operating
Range for more information.
Note: If the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight, strong artificial light (like from an interverter-type
fluorescent lamp), or infrared light, the unit or remote control may not function properly.
13. Search Buttons: In CD or USB Mode, press and hold one of these buttons to rewind/fast-forward. The track will
rewind/fast-forward at 5times the normal playback speed.
14. Stop Button: Press this button to stop playback.
15. Play/Pause Button: Press this button to start, resume, or pause playback.
16. Number Buttons (0–9):In CD Mode, Press one of these buttons to directly select a track to play. If the track
number is two digits, press the buttons in succession (e.g., 1then 2for Track 12). See Operation >Playing
Audio CDs for more information.
17. Jog Dial: Turn this dial to browse the options shown in the display (e.g., media types in the Media Selection
screen, files/folders in CD or USB Mode, etc.). Press this dial to confirm a selection.

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Display
1. Media Type: This is the currently selected media: CD,
USB, or Aux. See Operation >Selecting Media Playback
Mode for more information.
2. Playback Operation Icon: This shows various symbols to
indicate the current playback status:
Playing Rewinding
Paused Fast-Forwarding
Stopped
3. Information: This shows extra information about the media being played or the current station.
4. Track/File Number: This is the number of the track or file.
5. Function Icons: This shows various symbols to indicate these current functions:
Random Playback (see Operation >Playing Audio CDs or Playing Audio Files for more
information)
Repeat One (see Operation >Playing Audio CDs or Playing Audio Files for more
information)
Repeat All (see Operation >Playing Audio CDs or Playing Audio Files for more
information)
6. Time: In CD and USB Mode, this is how much time has elapsed or is remaining, shown as hh:mm:ss
(hours, minutes, and seconds). See Operation >Playing Audio CDs or Playing Audio Files for more
information.
7. Panel Lock: When Panel Lock is on, a key symbol appears here. See Operation >Additional
Functions >Panel Lock for more information.
Rear Panel
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1. Outputs (unbalanced RCA):These outputs send the audio signals from a CD, USB device (mass
storage class), and device connected to the Aux In. Use RCA cables to connect these outputs to
external speakers, sound system, etc. See Setup for more information.
2. Outputs (balanced XLR):These outputs send the audio signals from a CD, USB device (mass storage
class), and device connected to the Aux In. Use XLR cables to connect these outputs to external
speakers, sound system, etc. See Setup for more information.
3. AC In: Use the included power cable to connect this input to a power outlet. See Setup for more
information.
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Setup
Important: Connect all cables securely and properly (with stereo cables: left with left, right with right), and
do not bundle them with the power cable.
1. Use XLR cables or a stereo RCA cable to connect the Outputs (balanced or unbalanced) to the
analog inputs of your external receiver, amp, powered monitors, etc.
2. After completing all the connections, use the included power cable to connect the AC In to a power
outlet.
Example:
ZONE 2
SOURCE ZONE 3 ZONE 3 SOURCE STATUS DIMMER
VIDEO
AUX 1
SETUP MIC
INTEGRATEDNETWORK AV RECEIVER
SSEERI
AVR-X4000
IN-Command
L - AUDIO - R
1 CBL/SAT 3 GAME 4 NETWORK
QUICK SELECT
2 Blu-ray
PHONES BACK
ENTER
INFO
SETUP
ZONE 2
SOURCE SELECT
MASTER VOLUME
ON/OFF
AUX 1
HDMI 7 5V/1A
ON/OFF OPTION
Operation
Selecting the Media Playback Mode
To select what kind of media you want to play:
1. When the unit is stopped or paused, press the CD/USB/Aux Button.
2. To cycle through the available options, turn the Jog Dial or press the CD/USB/Aux Button.
•CD: audio CD or CD with audio files (CDR) (see Playing Audio CDs and Playing Audio Files)
•USB: USB device (mass storage class) (see Playing Audio Files)
•Aux: device connected to Aux In (see Playing Audio from an External Device)
Important: The DN-300C will remember this setting even if you power off the unit.
Receiver, amp, etc. PowerPowered Monitors

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Playing Audio CDs
To play audio CDs:
1. If the unit is off, press the Power Button to power it on.
Important: Do not insert a CD when the power is off. Doing so may damage the unit.
2. Insert a CD into the CD slot. (Hold the edges of the CD without touching the recorded surface. Be
careful not to trap your fingers when the disc is drawn into the unit.)
Important: This unit can play finalized discs only. (Finalization is the process that makes recorded CD-
R discs playable on compatible players.)
3. Select CD as the media type (described in Selecting the Media Playback Mode).
The CD will start playing automatically.
In CD Mode, you can perform any of the following operations:
•To start, resume, or pause playback, press the Play/Pause Button.
•To stop playback, press the Stop Button.
•To rewind or fast-forward through the track, press and hold one of the Search Buttons. The track
will rewind/fast-forward at 5times the normal playback speed. To resume playback, release the
button.
•To skip directly to a track:
1. Press one of the Number Buttons (0–9) to enter the desired track number. If the track number is
two digits, press the buttons in succession (e.g., 1then 2for Track 12).
2. Turn the Jog Dial on the unit, and then press it.
•To select a Repeat Playback mode, press the Repeat Button. It will cycle through Repeat One (the
same track will repeat indefinitely), Repeat All (the list of all tracks will repeat indefinitely), and Repeat
Off (no tracks will repeat).
•To select the Play Mode, press the Random Button. It will cycle through Normal (the CD will play
from the current track to the end of the CD and then stop), Single (the current track will play until its
end and then stop), and Random (the tracks will play in a random order [for up to 256 tracks]).
•To change the Time Mode in the display, press the Time Button. It will cycle through Elapsed (how
much time has elapsed of the current track), Remaining (how much time remains of the current track),
and Total Remaining (how much time remains of all remaining tracks).
•To eject a CD, press the Eject Button when the unit is stopped or paused. Ejecting will appear in the
display while ejecting the CD. No Disc will appear when there is no disc in the CD slot.
For information about playing CDs with audio files, please see Playing Audio Files.
Important: Please see Other Information >CDs to learn more about the types of CDs the DN-300C
supports and for more information about CD handling and care.

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Playing Audio Files
To play audio files on a CD or USB device:
1. If the unit is off, press the Power Button to power it on.
Important: Do not insert a CD when the power is off. Doing so may damage the unit.
2. Do one of the following:
•Insert a CD into the CD slot. (Hold the edges of the CD without touching the recorded surface. Be
careful not to trap your fingers when the disc is drawn into the unit.)
Important: This unit can play finalized discs only. (Finalization is the process that makes recorded
CD-R discs playable on compatible players.)
•Connect your USB device (mass storage class) to the USB Port.
Note: You can play MP3 files on a CD-R or CD-ROM, or you can play MP3 files on a USB device.
3. Select your desired media type: CD or USB (described in Selecting the Media Playback Mode).
The first file will start playing automatically.
In CD or USB Mode, you can perform any of the following operations:
•To start, resume, or pause playback, press the Play/Pause Button.
•To stop playback, press the Stop Button.
•To rewind or fast-forward through the track, press and hold one of the Search Buttons. The track
will rewind/fast-forward at 5times the normal playback speed. To resume playback, release the button.
•To select another folder or audio file, follow the steps described in Step 4 above.
•To show different track information in the display, press the Text button. It will cycle through the
file name, title name, artist name, and album name.
•To select a Repeat Playback mode, press the Repeat Button. It will cycle through Repeat One (the
same track will repeat indefinitely), Repeat All (the list of all tracks will repeat indefinitely), and Repeat
Off (no tracks will repeat).
•To select the Play Mode, press the Random Button. It will cycle through Normal (the CD will play
from the current track to the end of the CD and then stop), Single (the current track will play until its
end and then stop), and Random (the tracks will play in a random order [for up to 256 tracks]).
•To change the Time Mode in the display, press the Time Button. It will cycle through Elapsed (how
much time has elapsed of the current track) and Remaining (how much time remains of the current
track).
•To eject a CD, press the Eject Button.Ejecting will appear in the display while ejecting the CD. No
Disc will appear when there is no disc in the CD slot.
•To remove a USB device, gently remove it from the USB Port when it is not playing. (Removing a
USB device while it is playing can damage it.)
Important: Please see Other Information to learn more about the types of CDs and USB devices the DN-
300C supports.

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Playing Audio from an External Device
To play audio on an external device (e.g., smartphone, computer, portable music player, etc.)
connected to the Aux In:
1. If the unit is off, press the Power Button to power it on.
2. Connect the 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo/headphone output of your external device to the Aux In.
3. Select Aux as the media type (described in Selecting the Media Playback Mode). If your external
device is connected, AUX Connected will appear in the display. If your external device is not
connected, AUX Disconnect will appear in the display.
4. To start playback, press the Play button on your external device.
Important: All buttons except for Power, CD/USB/Aux, and Eject will be locked/disabled.
Additional Functions
Panel Lock
Use the Panel Lock feature to prevent accidental changes to the unit. When Panel Lock is activated, all
buttons except for the Power Button and Text/Lock button are locked/disabled on the unit. (The remote
control will still function normally.)
To activate or deactivate Panel Lock, press and hold the Text/Lock button.
•When activated, P-Lock ON and will appear in the display.
•When deactivated, P-Lock OFF will appear in the display, and will disappear.
Power-On Play
Use the Power-On Play feature to set the unit to automatically start playback of the last media it was
playing when it was turned off. Playback will start from the first track or audio file of the media.
Important: Power-On Play will not work if the previously played media was in Aux Mode.
To activate or deactivate Power-On Play, press and hold the Pwr On Play button.
•When activated, P-OnPlay On will appear in the display.
•When deactivated, P-OnPlay Off will appear in the display.

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Other Information
CDs
When playing audio CDs, note the following:
•DN-300C can play Music CDs and CD-R discs. Both are usually marked
with the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo (see image).
•Do not play discs in non-circular shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal
discs, etc.; see image) or discs that have been repaired with adhesive or tape.
These can damage the unit.
•DN-300C can play finalized discs only. (Finalization is the process that makes
recorded CD-R discs playable on compatible players.)
•Depending on the software used to burn a CD (or other conditions), some
CDs may not play correctly.
When playing CDs with audio files, note the following:
•The writing software format must be ISO9660 Level 1.
•You can have up to 300 folders and up to 8folder levels, including the root directory.
•You can have up to 300 audio files. If the CD contains more than 300 files, some audio files may not
play or appear correctly.
•File names, folder names, and text characters can use up to 255 characters. Only uppercase letters,
lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols can be displayed. Japanese file names will not be shown.
•Copyright-protected files might not play properly and/or may appear as Unknown File.
•Depending on the software used to burn a CD (or other conditions), some files may not play or appear
correctly.
•When playing audio files on a CD, DN-300C supports the following tag data:
oID3 tags: Version 1.x and 2.x
oMETA-tags: compatible with title, artist, and album
names
oSample rate: 44.1 kHz
oBit rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
oFormat: MPEG1 Audio Layer 3
oFile extension: .mp3
Be careful not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases. Do not bend or
heat discs, and do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc. Do not write on the
labeled surface of the disc or attach new labels to discs.
If fingerprints, dirt, or condensation are on a disc, clean it with a commercially available
disc cleaning set or a soft, dry cloth. Gently wipe it from the inside towards the outside,
not in a circular motion. Do not use record spray, antistatic agents, benzene, thinner, or
other solvents.
After using discs, remove them from the unit and store them in their cases to protect
them from dust, scratches, warping, etc. Do not store discs in places exposed to long
periods of direct sunlight or places exposed to heat, dust, humidity, etc.

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USB Devices
When playing audio files on a USB device, note the following:
•DN-300C does not charge any connected USB device and does not support USB hubs or USB
extension cables.
•DN-300C supports USB devices that are mass storage class or compatible with MTP.
•DN-300C supports FAT16 or FAT32 file systems only.
•You can have up to 999 audio files. If the USB device contains more than 1000 files, some audio files
may not play or appear correctly.
•File names, folder names, and text characters can use up to 255 characters. Only uppercase letters,
lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols can be displayed. Japanese file names will not be shown.
•Copyright-protected files might not play properly and/or may appear as Unknown File.
When playing audio files on a USB device, DN-300C supports the following tag data:
•ID3 tags: Version 1.x and 2.x
•Sample rate: 44.1 kHz
•Bit rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
•Format: MPEG1 Audio Layer 3
•File extension: .mp3

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Troubleshooting
If you encounter a problem, do the following:
•Make sure all cables, devices, antennae, and/or media are properly and securely connected.
•Make sure you are using the unit as described in this User Guide.
•Make sure your other devices or media are working properly.
•If you believe the unit is not working properly, check the following table for your problem and solution.
Problem Solution Please see:
Power does not turn on. Make sure the unit is connected to a
power outlet.
Setup
CD cannot be inserted into
CD slot.
Make sure the unit is connected to a
power outlet and that it is powered on.
Press the Eject Button to make sure a
CD is not already in the CD slot.
Setup
No Disc appears even when
a CD is inserted.
Press the Eject Button to eject the CD
and insert it again.
A specific section of the CD
does not play properly.
Playback does not start even
after pressing the Play
button.
Clean the CD with a dry cloth or
commercial CD cleaner.
Insert a different CD.
Other Information >CDs
The unit does not produce
any sound, or the sound is
distorted.
Make sure all cable, device, or media
connections are secure and correct.
Make sure none of the cables are
damaged.
Make sure the settings on your amplifier,
mixer, etc. are correct.
Setup
The unit cannot play a CD-R. Make sure the CD-R has been finalized
properly.
Make sure the CD-R is of good quality.
Clean the CD with a dry cloth or
commercial CD cleaner.
Make sure the CD-R contains MP3 files.
The unit cannot play other files on CD-R.
Other Information >CDs
The CD will not eject. Press and hold the Eject Button while
turning on the unit.

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Problem Solution Please see:
No Device appears even
when a USB device is
inserted.
Disconnect and reconnect the USB
device to make sure it is securely
inserted.
Make sure the USB device is of a mass
storage class or compatible with MTP.
Make sure the USB device is formatted
using a FAT16 or FAT32 file system.
Do not use a USB hub or USB extention
cable.
The unit does not supply power to USB
devices. If your USB device requires a
power source, connect it to one.
Not all USB devices are guaranteed to
work; some may not be recognized.
Other Information >USB
Devices
Files on a USB device do not
appear.
Make sure the files are of a supported file
format (MP3). Files that are not supported
by this unit will not appear.
If your USB device is partitioned, make
sure the files are in the first partition. The
unit will not show other partitions.
Other Information >USB
Devices
Files on a USB device
cannot play.
Make sure the files are of a supported file
format. Files that are not supported by
this unit will not appear.
Make sure the files are not copyright-
protected. The unit cannot play copyright-
protected files.
Other Information >USB
Devices
File names do not appear
properly.
Make sure the files are using only
supported characters. Characters that are
not supported will be replaced with a “.”
Other Information >USB
Devices

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Appendix
Technical Specifications
Digital Audio System
System Media player with tuner
Compatible Media CD, USB device (mass storage class)
Supported Device Formats,
File Systems
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM (ISO9660)
USB: FAT16, FAT32
Supported File Formats MP3: (in CD or USB Mode)
File extension: .mp3
Format: MPEG1 Audio Layer 3
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz
Bit rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps and VBR
Number of Channels 2 (stereo), 1 (mono)
Audio Frequency Range 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+1.0 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 95 dB (A-weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.01%
Dynamic Range > 85 dB
Channel Separation > 80 dB
Outputs
Analog Out L/R(unbalanced) Type: RCA terminal
Load impedance: > 10 kΩ
Output level: 2 Vrms / at 10 kΩload
Analog Out L/R (balanced) Type: XLR
Load impedance: > 10 kΩ
Output level: +4 dBu
Inputs
Aux In Type: 1/8” (3.5mm) TRS terminal
Input impedance: > 10 kΩ
Maximum input level: 1 Vrms
Maximum output level: 3 Vrms

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Other /General
File/Folder Limits Storage capacity: up to 2 TB
File size: up to 2 GB
File name length: up to 255 characters
Number of files: up to 999 (for 1 folder)
Folder name length: up to 255 characters
Power USA and Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Europe and Asia Pacific Region: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Japan: 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 30 W
Environmental
Conditions
Operating temperature: 41 – 95 °F (5 – 35 °C)
Operating humidity: 25 – 85%, no condensation
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
19.00” x 13.66” x 1.73” / 483 x 347 x 44 mm (with rack ears)
17.09” x 13.66” x 1.73” / 434 x 347 x 44 mm (without rack ears)
Weight 7.94 lbs. / 3.6 kg
Trademarks & Licenses
Denon is a trademark of D&M Holdings Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Denon
Professional products are produced by inMusic Brands, Inc. All other product names, company
names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.

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