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Denon DCD-50 Owner's Manual

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DCD-50
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DCD-50 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections Accessories Features Connections High quality Installing this unit High performance Installing horizontally Part names and functions Installing vertically Front panel Before using the remote control unit Display Operating range of the remote control unit Rear panel Connecting a digital device Remote control unit...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Tips Basic operation Tips Turning the power on Troubleshooting Switching the display’s brightness Appendix Playing CDs Playing CDs Playable media Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) Discs Playing DATA CDs (MP3 and WMA files) Files Playing files Playback order of MP3/WMA files...

  • Page 4: Rear Panel

    Settings Tips Appendix 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.

  • Page 5: Connections

    Appendix Features High quality High performance A new style of CD player with Denon's trademark quality, This new design is the optimal match for our PMA-50 integrated containing a high-precision 32-bit D/A converter amplifier The D/A converter is a key element of sound quality, so this product...

  • Page 6: Connections

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel y u i Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 7 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix r t y u i o Q0 A Power operation button (X) G Remote control sensor This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 23) This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 18) The power status is indicated as follows.
  • Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display The display automatically rotates to match the installation orientation. Display sample xx tracks Track xx song tle Total Track xx/XX mm:ss mm:ss mm:ss Description of icon P: random z: repeat all u: repeat 1 v: track t: folder Front panel...
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel A AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v p. 21) B AUDIO OUT connectors (AUDIO OUT) Used to connect an amplifier equipped with analog audio input connectors. (v p. 20) C DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors (COAXIAL) Used to connect an amplifier equipped with digital audio input connector.

  • Page 10: Operating This Unit

    CLEAR CLEAR 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.
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G System buttons CD POWER CD POWER AMP POWER AMP POWER These perform playback related operations. Skip buttons (8 / 9) Play/pause button (1 / 3) DIMMER IMMER INFO INFO Stop button (2) ENTER ENTER H Random button (P) Switches the random playback.

  • Page 12: Amplifier Operations

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Amplifier operations CD POWER CD POWER AMP POWER AMP POWER A DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness. DIMMER IMMER INFO INFO B Cursor buttons (df0 1) These select menu items. ENTER ENTER C Bluetooth button (V) This switches the input to Bluetooth of PMA-50.

  • Page 13: Installing This Unit

    Contents Connections Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to Installing this unit connect. Connecting a digital device Connecting an analog device Audio cable Connecting the power cord Coaxial digital cable NOTE (supplied)

  • Page 14: Installing Horizontally

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Installing this unit This unit can be installed in two ways - horizontally or vertically. You can Installing horizontally select how to install this unit according to the installation place and your preference. The feet are initially attached to the unit for horizontal installation. NOTE 0 Choose how you want to install this unit and install it correctly before playing back discs.

  • Page 15: Installing Vertically

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Installing vertically Remove the feet. This orientation is suitable for placing a narrow place. Rotate each of the 4 feet counter-clockwise to remove. Insert the supplied caps (silver) into the holes from which the feet were removed. Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remove the cap (black). Rotate the removed feet clockwise to attach them. NOTE NOTE 0 Be careful not to damage your nails when removing the caps. 0 After attaching the feet, adjust the height of the feet as necessary so that the If necessary, use a thin-tipped tool to remove the caps.

  • Page 17: Before Using The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Before using the remote control unit NOTE 0 When inserting the lithium battery, be sure to do so in the proper direction, The remote control unit has a built-in lithium battery. following the F and G marks in the battery compartment. 0 If the battery should have a leakage, immediately replace and dispose of the Pull out the insulation sheet before use.

  • Page 18: Operating Range Of The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx. 7 m Approx. 7 m 30° 30° 30° 30° [Horizontal installation] [Vertical installation] Front panel Display Rear panel Remote...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Digital Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a digital device This unit can be connected to an amplifier with digital audio (coaxial) input connector. Amplifier COAXIAL Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an analog device This unit can be connected to an amplifier with analog audio input connectors. Amplifier AUDIO Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Power Cord

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. To household power outlet (230V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Basic operation Playing CDs Playing DATA CDs (MP3 and WMA files) Other settings Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 23: Switching The Display's Brightness

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on CD POWER CD POWER AMP POWER AMP POWER CD POWER X Press CD POWER X to turn on power to the unit. DIMMER DIMMER IMMER INFO INFO Turns the display on. ENTER ENTER o When power is switched to standby...

  • Page 24: Playing Cds

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs Playing CDs CD POWER CD POWER AMP POWER AMP POWER Insert a disc. (v p. 41) INFO DIMMER IMMER INFO INFO Press 1/3. ENTER ENTER The 1 indicator lights on the display. Playback starts. 1 / 3 MODE MODE...
  • Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playing a specific track (Direct searching) Operation buttons Function 1 / 3 Play/Pause Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks. Stop Skip to previous track / Skip to next track GExampleH (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast-forward Track 4 :...
  • Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Checking the order of the programmed tracks Playing tracks in a specific order In the stop mode, press 9. (Program playback) The tracks are shown in the programmed order in the display each time 9 is pressed.
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing DATA CDs (MP3 and WMA files) This section explains how to playback MP3 and WMA files that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. For details on how to playback files CD POWER CD POWER AMP POWER AMP POWER...
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files Operation buttons Function 1 / 3 Play/Pause Stop Insert a CD-R or CD-RW containing MP3 or WMA format music files into the CD slot. (v p. 41) Skip to previous track / Skip to next track (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast-forward Press MODE to select the folder mode or all mode.

  • Page 29: Switching The Display

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Switching the display NOTE 0 Programmed playback is not possible with MP3/WMA discs. During playback, press INFO. 0 Copyright-protected files cannot be played. Switching between the title name, artist name and album name. (The “Unsupported”...

  • Page 30: Other Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Tips Appendix Other settings Auto Standby CD POWER CD POWER AMP POWER AMP POWER CD POWER X Sets whether to automatically switch the unit to the standby mode when the unit remains in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes. DIMMER IMMER INFO...
  • Page 31 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto Play Set whether to automatically start playback after inserting a disc. When this unit in the power on, press and hold 1/3 for 5 seconds. Playback starts automatically. Playback does not start automatically. (Default): 0 Press and hold 1/3 to turn this setting ON or OFF.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips Appendix o Contents Tips Troubleshooting I want to playback just the specified folder Power does not turn on / Power is turned off I want to start playback automatically after inserting a disc LED is flashing I want to play back music with a single operation from the standby Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit state...
  • Page 33 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want to playback just the specified folder The MODE button to set the playback range to “Folder mode”. (v p. 28) I want to start playback automatically after inserting a disc Turn Auto Play on. (v p. 31) I want to play back music with a single operation from the standby state Press the 1/3 button on this unit or the remote control unit to turn on the power and start playback.
  • Page 34 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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.
  • Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. performed through the Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. remote control unit.
  • Page 36 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound is produced. Or Check the connections for all devices. sound is distorted. Insert connection cables all the way in. － Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. －...
  • Page 37 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Cannot eject the disc Symptom Cause / Solution Page The disc is not ejected Press and hold the 5 button for 5 seconds or more. － when the Eject button is This unit is malfunctioning. Contact our repairs service. －...

  • Page 38: Playable Media

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix Playable media Discs Files CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be Playable media played. o Writing software format ISO9660 level 1, 2 CD-R Expansion format (Juliet.Romeo) o When written in other formats, it may not be CD-RW possible to play the disc properly.
  • Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback order of MP3/WMA files Playable files (Extension) File specification Sampling frequency : 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz When there are multiple folders containing MP3/WMA files, the playback MP3 (.mp3) Bit rate : 32 kbps to 320 kbps order of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the media.
  • Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About discs and files Files, such as MP3/WMA etc., recorded on CD-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.

  • Page 41: Cautions On Using Media

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cautions on using media Loading Discs Cautions on Loading Discs When the set is installed horizontally, insert the disc with the label side 8 cm discs cannot be used on this player. Do not insert 8 cm discs into the CD slot.

  • Page 42: Cleaning Discs

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix How to handle media Cleaning discs Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the disc. Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases.

  • Page 43: Explanation Of Terms

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) Dynamic range This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, The difference between the maximum undistorted sound level and the using the “MPEG-1” video compression standard. It compresses the data minimum discernible level above the noise emitted by the device.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio performance Analog output Channels: 2-channels Playable frequency range: 2 Hz – 20 kHz Playable frequency response: 20 – 20 kHz (±1%) S/N: 105 dB Dynamic range: 100 dB Channel Separation: 100 dB Harmonic distortion: 0.004 % (1 kHz) Wow &...

  • Page 45: Index

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o General Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 10 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.4 W or less Operating temperatures: +5 ℃ - +35 ℃ Operating humidity: 5 – 90 % (without dew) For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit : mm) Weight: 2.4 kg Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Program playback .......... 26 Analog device ..........20 Random playback ........24, 27 Auto Play ............31 Rear panel ............9 Auto Standby ..........30 Remote control unit ........10 Repeat playback ........24, 27 CDs ..............
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