Denon DCD-50 User manual
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DCD-50
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 4
Features 5
High quality 5
High performance 5
Part names and functions 6
Front panel 6
Display 8
Rear panel 9
Remote control unit 10
Connections
Connections 13
Installing this unit 14
Installing horizontally 14
Installing vertically 15
Before using the remote control unit 17
Operating range of the remote control unit 18
Connecting a digital device 19
Connecting an analog device 20
Connecting the power cord 21
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Playback
Basic operation 23
Turning the power on 23
Switching the display’s brightness 23
Playing CDs 24
Playing CDs 24
Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) 26
Playing DATA CDs (MP3 and WMA files) 27
Playing files 28
Settings
Other settings 30
Auto Standby 30
Auto Play 31
Tips
Tips 33
Troubleshooting 34
Appendix
Playable media 38
Discs 38
Files 38
Playback order of MP3/WMA files 39
About discs and files 40
Cautions on using media 41
Loading Discs 41
Cautions on Loading Discs 41
How to handle media 42
Cleaning discs 42
Explanation of terms 43
Specifications 44
Index 47
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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
(Owner’s Manual)
Safety Instructions Power cord
Remote control unit
(RC-1205) (built-in battery)
Coaxial digital cable Caps (silver) (x4)
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Features
High quality
0A new style of CD player with Denon's trademark quality,
containing a high-precision 32-bit D/A converter
The D/A converter is a key element of sound quality, so this product
contains our 32bit/192kHz D/A converter, renowned for its high degree
of precision, to bring you the best sound quality possible.
0This unit can be combined with our high-quality PMA-50 Class D
integrated amplifier to achieve a high degree of reproducibility
even for extremely weak signals
Our high-quality PMA-50 Class D integrated amplifier contains
Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon's unique analog waveform
reproduction technology. Use it with this unit to get the most out of our
exceptional sound quality that is both sensitive and powerful to a
degree that belies the size of the enclosure.
High performance
0This new design is the optimal match for our PMA-50 integrated
amplifier
0Supports vertical installation
This unit can be placed either vertically or horizontally.
The orientation of the display changes automatically to match the
orientation in which this unit is placed.
The operating mechanism of the CD slot allows smooth and steady
opening and closing whether this unit is placed vertically or horizontally.
0Supports MP3 and WMA file playback
This unit can play back MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and CD-
RW discs.
The high-visibility organic EL display can show information such as the
track name and artist name when playing back MP3s and WMAs.
0The auto standby function reduces power consumption
0This unit comes with a system remote control that can also
operate the PMA-50
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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APower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 23)
The power status is indicated as follows.
0Power on: Display lit
0Standby: Display off
BProtection circuit indicator
This blinks when the protection circuit has operated. (v p. 34)
CDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 8)
DCD slot (v p. 41)
EPlay/pause button (1 / 3)
Plays the track/Pauses the track.
FStop button (2)
Stops playback.
GRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 18)
HReverse-skip button (8)
Returns to the start of the currently playing track.
IForward-skip button (9)
Plays the next track.
JCD Eject button (5)
Ejects the disc.
KInstallation holes for vertical installation feet
These are used when the unit is installed vertically. (v p. 15)
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Display
The display automatically rotates to match the installation orientation.
Display sample
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Track xx
Track
mm:ss
song tle
xx/XX
mm:ss
xx tracks
Total
mm:ss
Description of icon
P: random
z: repeat all
u: repeat 1
v: track
t: folder
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Rear panel
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AAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v p. 21)
BAUDIO OUT connectors (AUDIO OUT)
Used to connect an amplifier equipped with analog audio input
connectors. (v p. 20)
CDIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors (COAXIAL)
Used to connect an amplifier equipped with digital audio input
connector. (v p. 19)
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Remote control unit
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INFOINFODIMMERIMMER
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oOperating this unit
APower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/to standby.
BDIMMER button
Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 23)
CCursor buttons (df0 1)
These select folders or files on a data CD.
DMODE button
This switches the playback mode. (v p. 27)
EINFO button
This switches the track information shown in the display during
playback. This switches the playback time display.
FENTER button
This determines the selection.
0The DIMMER button also controls the Denon's Integrated Amplifier PMA-50, so
the PMA-50 can be operated simultaneously with the DCD-50. When the two units
have different settings, press and hold in the button for lease 2 seconds to reset
them both to the default setting, then make the desired setting.
0The display brightness is set to “Normal” by default.
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