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DCD-1600NE
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER

Owner’s Manual

You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper.

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Accessories 4 Connections
Inserting the batteries 5
Operating range of the remote control unit 5 Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier 19
Features 6 Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 20
High quality sound 6 Connecting the timer device 21
High performance 7 Connecting the power cord 22
Part names and functions 8
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Playback
Front panel
Display 10 Basic operation 24
Rear panel 11 Turning the power on 24
Remote control unit 12 Switching the display’s brightness 25
Switching the Pure Direct mode 25
Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs 26
Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs 27
Playing CDs and Super Audio CDs 27
Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) 29
Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs 31
Playing files 32
Using the timer play function 34

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Settings Appendix
Setting the Auto Standby mode 35 Playable media 42
Turning Auto Standby mode on 35 Discs 42
Turning Auto Standby mode off 35 Playback order of music files 44
About discs and files 45
Tips Cautions on using media 46
Tips 37 Inserting a disc 46
Troubleshooting 38 How to handle media 47
Cleaning discs 47
Explanation of terms 48
Trademark information 51
Specifications 52
Index 55

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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.

Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

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Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Safety Instructions Warranty
(Owner’s Manual) (for North America model only)

Power cord Remote control unit R03/AAA batteries Audio cable

(RC-1213)

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Inserting the batteries NOTE

0 When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the
q and w marks in the battery compartment.
1 Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0 Do not use two different types of batteries.
0 Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0 If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.

Operating range of the remote control

unit
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2 Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

Batteries

Approx. 23 ft/7 m

30° 30°
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3 Put the rear cover back on.

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Features
0 Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism & Direct Mechanical Ground
High quality sound Construction
Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism, each individual part, including the disc
0 High Bitrate and High Sampling with Advanced AL32 Processing tray made of Xylon with 2 metal damper plates, is composed of different
Plus metallic materials each designed for their specific purpose. This
A high bitrate and high sampling has been achieved with Denon's produces outstanding vibration-damping properties, including damping
unique data interpolation algorithm. 16 bit audio signals are converted enhancement and diffusion of the resonance point due to the high
to a high bitrate of 32 bit and 44.1 kHz sampling signals are up-sampled mass. The mechanism is designed with a low center of gravity, reducing
by 16x to achieve smoother recreation of sound waves. Data vibration from the inner area during disc rotation, and its structure is
interpolation is also used, predicting interpolation points from a large also highly resistant to external vibration. It also employs Direct
number of surrounding points to provide audio as close as possible to Mechanical Ground Construction, which completely eliminates the
the original sound. This elaborate restoration of data lost during digital impact of internal and external vibration, for example by locating the
recording achieves fine, distortion-free rendering, accurate sound power transformer close to the foot. This prevents the transmission of
localizing, rich bass and recreation that is faithful to the original sound. unwanted vibration as well as noise outflow.
0 DAC Master Clock Design for the Ideal Clock
To make full use of the properties of this unit's semiconductor, it was
important to use a highly accurate clock signal for the semiconductor's
operations. This model contains 2 oscillators, one for each frequency.
These oscillators are developed to dramatically decrease phase noise
caused by frequency displacement, achieving a more stable and more
accurate clock than ever before. The master clock is near the D/A
converter, reducing jittering to achieve faithful playback.

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High performance
0 Supports high-resolution audio sources stored on discs
MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF and DSD files
that have been recorded onto DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW discs
can be played back on this unit.
0 Reduced power consumption during standby
In consideration of the environment, power consumption during standby
has been reduced to 0.1 Watts or better.

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Part names and functions

Front panel

qw e r t y u i o

Q0 Q1 Q2
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A Power operation button (X) B Power indicator
Turns power to this unit on and off. (v p. 24) This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0 Power on : Green
0 Standby : Off
0 Power off : Off

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e rt yuio F Play/pause button (1 / 3)

Plays the track/Pauses the track.
G Stop button (2)
Stops playback.
H Reverse-skip button (8)
Returns to the start of the currently playing track.
I Forward-skip button (9)
Plays the next track.
Q0 Q1 Q2
J Remote control sensor
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This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
C DISC LAYER button
K Display
This switches the Super Audio CD layer. (v p. 26)
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 10)
D PURE DIRECT button
L Disc tray open/close button (5)
This switches the Pure Direct mode. (v p. 25)
Opens and closes the disc tray.
E Disc tray
Used to insert a disc.

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Display
q w e r t y

u i o Q0 Q1
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A Disc media indicators G Playback mode indicators
Displays the type of disc that is being played back. 1 : Lights up during playback.
B Track number indicator 3 : Lights up during pause.
Lights up when displaying the track number. H Repeat mode indicator
C Downmix indicator (D.MIX) Lights to match the repeat mode settings.
This light turns on when a multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is I Information display
played. Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of the
D Program indicator (PROG) disc.
Lights up during program playback. J Playback format indicators
E Random indicator (RAND) Lights up while an WAV/MP3/WMA file is being played back.
Lights during random playback. K Playback signal channel indicators
F Time display indicators The respective indicator will light corresponding to the output signal.
TOTAL REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in all-track L : Front left
playback. R : Front right
SING REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in
singletrack playback.

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Rear panel
q w e r
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A AUDIO OUT connectors C IR CONTROL connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors Used to connect Denon network audio players with an IR controller.
or an external amplifier. (v p. 19) D AC inlet (AC IN)
B DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 22)
Used to connect an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital input
connectors. (v p. 20)

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Remote control unit

o Operating this unit
q A Remote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
w B Power operation button (POWER X)
e This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 24)
C Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE CD)
This switches the remote control operating mode to CD.
D System buttons
r
These perform playback related operations.
0 Skip buttons (8 / 9)
t
0 Play/pause button (1/3)
0 Fast-reverse/Fast-forward buttons (6 / 7)
0 Stop button (2)
E Information button (INFO)
This switches the track information shown in the display during
playback.

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F ENTER button
This determines the selection.
G Cursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
H CD PROGRAM button
This sets program playback. (v p. 29)
I Number buttons (0 – 9, +10)
These enter numbers into the unit.
J RANDOM button
Switches the random playback.
K REPEAT button
Switches the repeat playback.

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Q0
Q1

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L CD PURE DIRECT button

This switches the Pure Direct mode. (v p. 25)
M CLEAR button
This clears the program registration. (v p. 30)
N DIMMER button
This switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 25)
O MODE button
0 This switches the playback mode. (v p. 33)
0 This switches the playback layer of a Super Audio CD.
0 “Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio
CDs” (v p. 26)
0 “Playing CDs and Super Audio CDs” (v p. 27)

0 You cannot use the SOURCE button for the operation of this unit.

Q2

Q3
Q4
Q5

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o Amplifier operations
A Denon amplifier can be operated.

r A Input source select buttons

B ANALOG MODE button

q C MUTE button (:)

D Power operation button (AMP POWER X)
E VOLUME buttons (df)

NOTE
0 The remote control may not operate some products.
w t
e

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o Network audio player operations

To operate a Denon network audio player, press the REMOTE MODE
NET button to switch the remote control to the network audio player
q operation mode.
w
A Power operation button (POWER X)
B Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE NET)
C System buttons
0 Skip buttons (8 / 9)
e
0 Play/pause button (1/3)
0 Fast-reverse/Fast-forward buttons (6 / 7)
r 0 Stop button (2)
t D Information button (INFO)
E SOURCE button
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F NET FAVORITES CALL button
u G Cursor buttons (uio p)
H NET SRCH button
i I Number buttons (0 – 9, +10)
J RANDOM button
K REPEAT button
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Q0
Q1

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L NET FAVORITES ADD button

M ENTER button
N NET SETUP button
O CLEAR button
P DIMMER button
Q MODE button

0 The amp can be operated with the amp operation buttons even when the remote
control mode is “NET”.
0 When using it, also refer to the operating instructions of the other devices.
0 The remote control may not operate some products.

Q2
Q3

Q4

Q5
Q6
Q7

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o Contents o Cables used for connections

Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier 19 Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to
connect.
Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 20
Connecting the timer device 21 Audio cable L L
(supplied)
Connecting the power cord 22 R R

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Optical cable
NOTE (Sold separately)

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0 Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. Coaxial digital cable
0 Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in (Sold separately)
noise.

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Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier

Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier.

Amplifier
AUDIO
IN
R L

R L

R L
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Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors

You can enjoy digital audio playback by connecting an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital audio connector to this unit.

AV receiver /
D/A converter
OPTICAL COAXIAL
IN IN
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NOTE
0 Digital audio output stops during playback of the HD layer of Super Audio CDs, DSD files and files with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz.

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Connecting the timer device

This unit can perform timer play when an amplifier and timer device are connected to this unit.(“Using the timer play function” (v p. 34))

This unit

Amplifier

To household power outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Timer device
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Connecting the power cord

After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.

To household power outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (supplied)
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o Contents
Basic operation 24
Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs 27
Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs 31
Using the timer play function 34

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Basic operation
Turning the power on
POWER X
1 Press X on this unit to turn the power on.
The power indicator lights green.

0 Press POWER X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode.

o When power is switched to standby

1 Press POWER X on the remote control unit.

NOTE
0 Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power is in
the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods of time or when going on
vacation, either press X on the main unit to turn off the power, or unplug the power
CD PURE cord from the power outlet.

DIRECT

DIMMER
MODE
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Switching the display’s brightness Switching the Pure Direct mode

The brightness of the display can be adjusted to one of four levels. When the Pure Direct mode is used, the display turns off and digital output
stops.
1 Press DIMMER. This reduces the source of noise that can adversely affect sound quality,
enabling high quality playback.

0 The DIMMER button also controls the Denon's Integrated Amplifier PMA-1600NE,
so the PMA-1600NE can be operated simultaneously with this unit. When the two
1 Press CD PURE DIRECT.
The display turned off, and Pure Direct playback begins.
units have different settings, press and hold in the button for lease 2 seconds to
0 To turn off this mode, press CD PURE DIRECT again.
reset them both to the default setting, then make the desired setting.
0 The display brightness is set to most brightly by default.

0 You can also switch the Pure Direct mode by pressing PURE DIRECT on the main
unit.

NOTE
0 In the Pure Direct mode, DIMMER is not available for operation.
0 The display is only turned off during playback.

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Setting the top priority playback layer

for Super Audio CDs 0 The layer for playback can also be switched by pressing DISC LAYER on this unit.
0 When a disc is loaded after the setting has been made, the contents recorded on
The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be set. the set layer are displayed.
0 If a disc that does not contain the layer set for top priority playback is loaded, the

1 Check that no disc is loaded. contents recorded on another layer are displayed automatically.
0 This setting is stored in the memory and is not cleared even when the disc holder
0 If the layer is switched while the disc is being loaded, the is opened or closed or the power is turned off. To change the setting, repeat the
playback layer switches for that disc, but the top priority playback procedure above.
layer setting itself does not change. 0 The priority playback layer cannot be set when a disc is inserted or “Open” is
shown on the display.
2 Press MODE and switch to the layer you want to set. 0 If the area and layer have not been set for a disc, the priority playback order is as
follows:
STEREO Plays back the 2-channel area of the A STEREO
(Default): Super Audio CD. B MULTI
C CD
Plays back the multi-channel area of the
Super Audio CD.
MULTI:
The analog output of this unit outputs a
down-mixed 2-channel signal.
Plays back the CD layer of the Super
CD:
Audio CD.

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Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs

Playing CDs and Super Audio CDs

1/3
1 Insert a disc. (v p. 46)
0 Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray.
2
8 9 2 When playing back a Super Audio CD, press MODE to
set the playback layer. (v p. 26)
6 7

INFO
3 Press 1/3.
The 1 indicator lights on the display.
Playback starts.

NOTE
0 Do not place any foreign objects in the disc tray. Doing so could damage the unit.
0 Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is turned off. Doing so could
damage the unit.
CD PROGRAM

0 – 9, +10
CLEAR
RANDOM
MODE
REPEAT
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o Switching the display

Operation buttons Function
1/3 Playback / Pause Press INFO.
Displays text and time information.
2 Stop
0 The text information is only displayed for Super Audio CD.
89 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track
0 The player can display the following characters :
67 Fast-reverse / Fast-forward
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
0 – 9, +10 Select the track
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
RANDOM Random playback
0123456789
Repeat playback ! ” # $ % & : ; < > ? @ ＼ [ ] _ ` l { } ~ ^ ’( ) * + , - . / = (space)
REPEAT 0 Switching between All-track repeat and
Single-track repeat. o Discs that can be played back
Time display switching 0 See “Discs”. (v p. 42)
0 Switching between elapsed time of the
current track, remaining time of the
current track and remaining time of all
tracks.
INFO
0 The time displayed on this unit may differ
from this actual time, as it is calculated
by truncating to the nearest 1 second.
Text information recorded on the Super
Audio CD appears in the display.

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o Playing a specific track (Direct searching) Playing tracks in a specific order

(Program playback)
1 Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks.
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.

1
GExampleH
In the stop mode, press CD PROGRAM.
Track 4 :
Press number 4 to select track 4. The program indicator lights on the display.

2
Track 12 :
Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks you want to
Press numbers +10 and 2 consecutively to select track 12.
program.
GExampleH
To program tracks 3 and 12 to be played in that order, press 3, +10
and 2 one after the other.

3 Press 1/3.
Playback starts in the programmed order.

0 When REPEAT is pressed during program playback, the tracks are played
repeatedly in the programmed order.

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o Checking the order of the programmed tracks

In the stop mode, press 9.
The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each time
the button is pressed.

o To clear the last track programmed

In the stop mode, press CLEAR.
The last track programmed is cleared each time the button is pressed.

o Clearing the all programmed track

In the stop mode, press CD PROGRAM.

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Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs

0 This section explains how to playback music files that are recorded onto
a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW.
0 There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to
download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media® Audio) format.
The music (files) downloaded from such sites can be stored on CD-R/-
1/3 RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs and played on this unit.
2 0 The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for
8 9 playback are as follows.
6 7 See “Playable files” for details. (v p. 43)
0 MP3
INFO 0 WMA
0 AAC
0 WAV
0 FLAC
0 Apple Lossless
uio 0 AIFF
ENTER 0 DSD

“Windows Media” and “Windows” are the trademarks or

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.

RANDOM
MODE
REPEAT
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Playing files Operation buttons Function

1/3 Playback / Pause
1 Load a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc
containing music files into the disc tray. (v p. 46)
2 Stop
89 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track
0 Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray.
67 Fast-reverse / Fast-forward

2 Use uio to select the folder to be played, then press

ENTER.
o Moving up a level in the folder tree
ui Select the item

3 Use ui to select the file to be played, then press

ENTER.
ENTER
MODE
Enter the selected item / Playback
Select the playback range
Playback starts. RANDOM Random playback
Repeat playback
REPEAT 0 Switching between All-track repeat and
Single-track repeat.
Switch the display between the elapsed
INFO playback time, text information and the file
format

0 To play another file while playing from a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW,

press o to display the folder tree, ui to select the file to be played, and then
press ENTER.

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o Switching the display o Files that can be played back

During playback, press INFO. 0 See “Playable files”. (v p. 43)
0 Switch the display between the elapsed playback time, text
information and the file format.
o Switching the playback range
0 If a file does not support text information or no track information is In the stop mode, press MODE.
recorded, the file name is displayed. 0 The playback range of a track can be set.
0 The player can display the following characters:
All the files in the selected folder are
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Folder mode:
played.
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
All mode: All the files in the disc are played.
0123456789
! ” # $ % & : ; < > ? @ ＼ [ ] _ ` l { } ~ ^ ’( ) * + , - . / = (space)

0 The folder and file numbers are set automatically when the disc is 0 The folder hierarchy is not displayed when “All mode” is set as the playback
loaded. range.

NOTE
0 Copyright-protected files cannot be played.
0 Note that depending on the software used for burning and other conditions,
some files may not play or display correctly.

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Using the timer play function

1 Turn on the power of the connected
components. (v p. 21)

2 Switch the amplifier’s function to input from the

connected unit.

3 Load a disc.

4 Set the audio timer for the desired times.

0 Refer also to the owner’s manual of the audio timer.

5 Turn the timer “On”.

0 The power of the components connected to the timer turns off.
0 When the set time is reached, the power of the different
components automatically turns on and playback starts from the
first track.

NOTE
0 The timer play does not support the random playback or program playback.

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Setting the Auto Standby mode

When Auto Standby mode is set to On, if the unit remains in the stopped
state and no operations are performed for approximately 30 minutes, the Turning Auto Standby mode on
unit automatically switches to standby mode.
The default setting is “Off”.
1 Press and hold POWER X on the remote control unit
for more than 5 seconds to turn the Auto Standby
mode on.
POWER X
The power indicator flashes three times.

Turning Auto Standby mode off

1 Press and hold POWER X on the remote control unit
for more than 5 seconds to turn the Auto Standby
mode off.
The power indicator flashes once.
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Tips Troubleshooting
I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 37 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 38
I want to playback just the specified folder 37 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 39
I want to display Super Audio CD text 37 Display on this unit shows nothing 39
I want to play the multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is played 37 No sound comes out 40
I want to play all tracks on a DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW at Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 40
random 37
Cannot playback discs 41

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Tips
I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality
0 Set Pure Direct which turns digital output and the display off. (v p. 25)

I want to playback just the specified folder

0 The MODE button to set the playback range to “Folder mode”. (v p. 33)

I want to display Super Audio CD text

0 This unit supports Super Audio CD text. Press the INFO button to switch the display information. (v p. 28)

I want to play the multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is played

0 This unit can play multi-channel audio by downmixing to two channels. Press the MODE button and set “MULTI”. (v p. 26)

I want to play all tracks on a DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW at random

0 Random playback can be set by pressing the MODE button and setting “All Mode” as the playback mode before playback. (v p. 33)

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Troubleshooting
If a problem should arise, first check the following.
1. Are the connections correct?
2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?
3. Are the other devices operating properly?
If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below.
Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

o Power does not turn on / Power is turned off

Symptom Cause / Solution Page
Power is not turned on. 0 Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. 22
0 This unit is in standby mode. Press the POWER X button on the remote control. 24
Power automatically turns 0 The Auto Standby mode is set. The Auto Standby mode switches the unit to standby mode when the unit 35
off. is not operated for approximately 30 minutes.

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o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit

Symptom Cause / Solution Page
Operations cannot be 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 5
performed through the 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 5
remote control unit. 30°.
0 Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit. －
0 Insert the batteries in the proper direction, checking the q and w marks. 5
0 The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to strong light (direct sunlight, inverter type fluorescent bulb －
light, etc.). Move the unit to a place in which the remote control sensor will not be exposed to strong light.
0 When using a 3D video device, the remote control unit of this unit may not function due to effects of －
infrared communications between units (such as TV and glasses for 3D viewing). In this case, adjust the
direction of units with the 3D communications function and their distance to ensure they do not affect
operations from the remote control unit of this unit.

o Display on this unit shows nothing

Symptom Cause / Solution Page
Display is off. 0 Press the DIMMER button, and change the setting to anything other than off. 25
0 The display turns off when the Pure Direct mode is on. 25

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o No sound comes out

Symptom Cause / Solution Page
No sound is produced. Or 0 Check the connections for all devices. 18
sound is distorted. 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. －
0 Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. －
0 Check cables for damage. －
0 Check the amplifier’s functions and controls and adjust as necessary. －
0 Digital audio output stops during playback of the HD layer of Super Audio CDs, DSD files and files with a －
sampling frequency of 32 kHz.

o Sound is interrupted or noise occurs

Symptom Cause / Solution Page
During playback from the 0 The sound may skip during playback of a CD-R/CD-RW containing a high-resolution audio source. －
CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ 0 This may be caused by poor recording conditions, or the disc itself may be of poor quality. Use a correctly －
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD recorded disc.
+RW, sound is
occasionally interrupted.

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o Cannot playback Discs

Symptom Cause / Solution Page
Cannot playback when the 0 The disc is dirty or scratched. Either clean the disc, or insert a different disc. 47
play button is pressed, or
cannot correctly play back
a specific part of the disc.
Cannot playback DVD-R/- 0 Discs cannot be played back unless they have been finalized. Use a finalized disc. 42
RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/CD- 0 This may be caused by poor recording conditions, or the disc itself may be of poor quality. Use a correctly －
RW. recorded disc.
0 Files are created in a format that is not supported by this unit. Check the formats supported by this unit. 43
“ No Disc” is displayed. 0 “ No Disc” is displayed if the disc is loaded upside-down or if no disc is loaded. 46
“Unsupported” is 0 “Unsupported” is displayed if a disc that cannot be played is loaded. 42
displayed.

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Playable media
Discs o Super Audio CD
There are three types of Super Audio CDs:
Playable media
A Single layer discs
Super Audio CD Single layer Super Audio CD with just an HD layer.
B Dual layer discs

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Super Audio CD with a double HD layer, offering extended playing
CD time and high sound quality.
C Hybrid discs

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CD-R Two-layer Super Audio CD with an HD layer and a CD layer.
The signals on the CD layer can be played on a regular CD player.

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CD-RW Types of Super Audio CDs
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Single layer disc Dual layer disc Hybrid disc
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
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NOTE
0 Some discs and some recording formats may not be playable. HD layer HD layer CD layer HD layer
0 Non-finalized discs cannot be played.

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The HD layer is a layer of high density signals for Super Audio CDs.
The CD layer is the layer of signals that can be read on a regular CD
player.

0 When “MULTI” is selected, down-mixed audio is output to the L and R

channels.

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o Playable files
Playable discs
Sampling frequency Bit rate Bit length CD-R/ DVD-R/ DVD+R/ Extension
CD-RW DVD-RW DVD+RW
MP3 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps － P P P .mp3
WMA 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 320 kbps － P P P .wma
AAC 32/44.1/48 kHz 16 – 320 kbps － .aac/
P P P .m4a
WAV 32/44.1/48/88.2/ – 16/24 bit .wav
96/176.4/192 kHz Pz2 P P

FLAC 32/44.1/48/88.2/ – 16/24 bit .flac

96/176.4/192 kHz Pz2 P P
32/44.1/48/ – 16/24 bit .m4a
Apple Losslessz1 88.2/96 kHz Pz2 P P

AIFF 32/44.1/48/88.2/ – 16/24 bit .aif/

96/176.4/192 kHz Pz2 P P .aiff
DSD 2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz – 1 bit – .dsf/
P P .dff

z1 The Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) decoder is distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0).
z2 This item can only be used to play files with a sampling frequency of 32/44.1/48 kHz.

o Maximum number of playable files and folders

Maximum number of folders : 1,000
Maximum number of files in 1 folder : 2,000

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NOTE Playback order of music files

0 Be sure to give files the extension. Files with any other extensions or files with
no extensions cannot be played. When there are multiple folders containing music files, the playback order
0 Recordings you have made should only be used for your personal enjoyment, of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the media. The files in
and as per copyright laws may not be used in other ways without permission of each folder are played back in the order in which the files were recorded
the copyright holder. on the media, from the oldest date and time.

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW

0 Only music files that are not copyright-protected can be played on this unit. For playback of files on DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW, files in all
0 Contents downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. folders on the first layer are played first, next on the second layer, then
Also, files encoded in WMA format when ripped from a CD, etc., on a next on the third layer, and so on in this order.
computer may be copyright protected, depending on the computer’s
settings.
0 The maximum number of files and folders that can be played differs
0 The playback order displayed on a PC may differ from the actual playback order.
depending on conditions such as the length of the file name or folder name or
the number of levels in the folder hierarchy. 0 The playback order with a DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW may differ,
depending on the writing software.

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About discs and files

Music files recorded on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW are divided
into large segments (folders) and small segments (files).
Files are stored in folders, and folders can be placed for storage in a
hierarchy. The unit can recognize up to 8 levels of folders.

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW

Folder 1 Folder 2 1st level

File 1 File 2 File 3 Folder 3 2nd level

File 4 File 5 File 6 File 7 3rd level

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0 When writing music files on a DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW disc, set the
writing software’s format to “ISO9660”. The files may not play properly if they are
recorded in other formats. For details, refer to the instructions of your writing
software.

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Cautions on using media

Inserting a disc NOTE
0 Set the disc in the tray label side up. 0 Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the unit or
scratch the discs.
0 Make sure the disc tray is fully open when inserting the disc.
0 Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired with
0 Place the discs flatly, 5 inch/12 cm discs in the outer tray guide (Figure
adhesive, etc.
1), 3 inch/8 cm discs in the inner tray guide (Figure 2).
0 Do not use discs on which the sticky part of cellophane tape or labels is exposed
or on which there are traces of where labels have been removed. Such discs can
Figure 1 Figure 2 get caught inside the player and damage it.
Outer tray guide Inner tray guide 0 Do not use discs in special shapes, as they may damage the unit.

5 inch/12 cm disc 3 inch/8 cm disc

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0 Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is off. Doing so could
damage the unit.
0 If the unit is left in a room full of smoke from cigarettes, etc., for long periods of
time, the surface of the optical pickup may get dirty, preventing it from receiving
signals properly.
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0 Place 3 inch/8 cm discs in the inner tray guide without using an adapter.

0 “Unsupported” is displayed if a disc that cannot be played is loaded.

0 “ No Disc” is displayed if the disc is loaded upside-down or if no disc is loaded.

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How to handle media Cleaning discs

0 Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. 0 If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the
0 Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their disc.
cases. 0 Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to clean
0 Do not bend or heat discs. discs.
0 Do not enlarge the hole in the center.
0 Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens,
pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs.
0 Condensation may form on discs if they are moved suddenly from a
cold place (outdoors for example) to a warm place, but do not try to dry
discs with a hairdryer, etc.
0 Do not store discs in the following places:
1. Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time
2. Dusty or humid places
3. Places exposed to heat from heaters, etc.
Gently wipe the disc from the Do not wipe with a circular
inside towards the outside. motion.

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NOTE
0 Do not use record spray, antistatic agents, benzene, thinner or other solvents.

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Explanation of terms
Advanced AL32 Processing Plus DSD (Direct-Stream Digital)
Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus, Denon’s own analog One of the audio data recording methods, it is the signal aspect used to
waveform reproduction technology. store audio signals on a super audio CD, and is Δ-Σ modulated digital
The reproducibility of weak signals is enhanced by expanding 16 bit digital audio.
data to 32 bit.
FLAC
AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a lossless free audio
This is an uncompressed and lossless format for digital audio. Use AIFF file format. Lossless means that the audio is compressed without any loss
files to burn high-quality audio CDs from imported songs. AIFF files use in quality.
approximately 10 MB of disk space per minute. The FLAC license is as shown below.
Copyright (C) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,
Apple Lossless Audio Codec
2009 Josh Coalson
This is a codec for lossless audio compression method developed by Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
Apple Inc. This codec can be played back on iTunes, iPod or iPhone. Data modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
compressed to approximately 60 – 70% can be decompressed to exactly
0 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
the same original data.
this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
0 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
0 Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its
contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from
this software without specific prior written permission.

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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND

CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WMA (Windows Media Audio)
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED This is audio compression technology developed by Microsoft
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A Corporation.
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE WMA data can be encoded using Windows Media® Player.
FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, To encode WMA files, only use applications authorized by Microsoft
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR Corporation. If you use an unauthorized application, the file may not work
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, properly.
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER Sampling frequency
CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in
OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS digitized format (producing a digital signal).
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH The number of readings taken in one second is called the “sampling
DAMAGE. frequency”. The larger the value, the closer the reproduced sound is to the
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) original.
This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, Dynamic range
using the “MPEG-1” video compression standard. It compresses the data The difference between the maximum undistorted sound level and the
volume to about one eleventh its original size while maintaining sound minimum discernible level above the noise emitted by the device.
quality equivalent to a music CD.
Downmix
This function converts the number of channels of surround audio to a
lower number of channels and plays back according to the system’s
configuration.

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Bit rate
This is the amount of audio data recorded on a disc that is read in one
second.
Finalizing
This process enables DVD/CD recorded with a recorder to be played by
other players.
Linear PCM
This is an uncompressed PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal. Unlike
lossy compression audio sources such as MP3, no audio quality or
dynamic range deteriorates.

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Trademark information

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Adobe, the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.

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Specifications
o Audio performance
0 Analog output [Super Audio CD] [CD]
Channels: 2-channels 2-channels
Playable frequency range: 2 Hz – 100 kHz 2 Hz – 20 kHz
Playable frequency response: 2 Hz – 50 kHz (-3 dB) 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
S/N: 119 dB (Audible range) 117 dB
Dynamic range: 112 dB (Audible range) 101 dB
Harmonic distortion: 0.0010 % (1 kHz, Audible range) 0.0016 % (1 kHz)
Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits Below measurable limits
Output level: 2.0 V (10 kΩ/kohms) 2.0 V (10 kΩ/kohms)
Signal type: 1-bit DSD 16-bit linear PCM
Sampling frequency: 2.8224 MHz 44.1 kHz
Usable discs: Super Audio CD Compact Disc

0 Digital output
Coaxial: － 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω/ohms
Optical: － -15 － -21 dBm
Emission wavelength: － 660 nm

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o General
Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 24 W
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.1 W or less

For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm))

(6)
1/4

1 7/8
(45)
8 3/4 (220)
12 5/8 (319)

13 (329)

2 1/4
(54)
(4)
1/4
5 3/4 (145)

5 3/8 (136)

17 1/8 (434)

4 5/8 (117)

5 3/8 (135)
2 1/2
(18)
3/4
1 7/8 (61)
(45) 13 5/8 (344) 1 7/8 (45)

o Weight : 18 lbs 1 oz (8.2 kg)

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Index vP
Program playback .......................................... 29

vA
vR
Amplifier ......................................................... 19
Rear panel ...................................................... 11
Auto Standby ................................................. 35
Remote control unit ........................................ 12
AV receiver ..................................................... 20
vT
vC
Timer device ............................................. 21, 34
CD .................................................................. 27
Tips ................................................................ 37
Troubleshooting ............................................. 38
vD
D/A converter ................................................. 20
DATA CD ....................................................... 31
Display ........................................................... 10
Display brightness .......................................... 25

vF
Front panel ....................................................... 8

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