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Denon DN-501C Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 CD/Media Player DN-501C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
  • Page 4 n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH CAUTION: (English) PRECAUCIÓN: (Español) To completely disconnect this product from the mains, Para desconectar completamente este producto de WARNINGS WARNHINWEISE disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet. la alimentación eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del •...
  • Page 5 n OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA / NOTA SOBRE UTILIZAÇÃO AVERTISSEMENTS AVVERTENZE ADVERTENCIAS WAARSCHUWINGEN VARNINGAR AVISOS • Eviter des températures • Evitate di esporre l’unità a • Evite altas temperaturas. •...
  • Page 6 • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: Our products following the provisions of EC/EU directives, that as follows; This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any 2006/95/EC materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. EMC: 2004/108/EC When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON Professional product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading, be sure to keep for future reference. Contents Setting Defaults Control function ···································································14 ···································································30 Menu List ·····················································································14...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    • Rack that has a guide rail or shelf board that can support this device • Rack Installation The DN-501C will work normally when the player unit is mounted within 10 degrees off the vertical plane at the front panel. If the unit is tilted excessively, the disc may not be loaded or unloaded properly.

  • Page 9: Discs

    Discs Discs playable on this unit Loading discs Cautions on storing discs • Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage • Be sure to remove discs after using them. Music CDs the unit or scratch the discs. •...

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). W2 W1 W0 Q9 Q8 ON/STANDBY, Power indicator MENU/HOT 2 button ··························· (14, 27) BACK button ····························· (15, 20, 22, 28) TRK NO./HOT SET button ···················...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Analog output (balanced) terminal ······································· (11) RS-232C Terminal ···································································· (12) • Pin Arrangement: 1. GND/2. Hot/3. Cold • 9pin DSUB Connector (Female) • XLR Type Parallel port (PARALLEL) ························································ (12) Analog output (unbalanced) terminal ··································· (11) • 25pin DSUB Connector (Female) •...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Unit

    Remote control unit POWER button (X) RANDOM button Turns the power on and off. Switches to random mode. PITCH button PROGRAM button • Turns the pitch control ON/OFF. Switches to program mode. • Changes the pitch adjustment value. SINGLE/CONT. button Number buttons ( Switches the playback mode (SINGLE/CONTINUOUS).

  • Page 13: Inserting The Batteries

    Remote control unit Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. q Push the rear cover upwards w Load the two batteries properly in the direction of the arrows as indicated by the marks in the to remove it.

  • Page 14: Display

    Display The playback status and information about various media is displayed on the DN-501C display. Pitch display Displays the ON/OFF status of the pitch function, master key and playback speed (percentage). Display during playback Remaining time display Displayed in the “mmm (minutes):ss (seconds):ff (frame)” format.

  • Page 15: Save

    Display n Menu Screen File List Menu Program List Menu MENU Press the button to display the following screen. Press the jog dial when the “File List” is displayed to display this Press the jog dial when the “Program List” is displayed to display this menu.

  • Page 16: Save Setting Firmware Version

    Display Hot List Menu Preset Setting Utility Press the jog dial when the “Hot List” is displayed to display this Sets the operating status of the unit. Displays the utility menu. menu. Shift Mode Momentary Load Setting Preview Power On Resume Play Save Setting Auto Mapping...

  • Page 17: Connections

    Connections NOTE Audio connections • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. Analog connection (unbalanced connection) Digital connection (COAXIAL) • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connect a line level analog cable to the analog output (unbalanced) Connect the COAXIAL digital output terminal to a digital input terminal.

  • Page 18: Connecting The External Control Terminal

    Insert the power cord when all other connections are completed. Be sure to connect the ground wire also. Parallel port Connect an external device to the parallel port. Parallel control can be used to control DN-501C from an external device. Power cord To the power socket For details on parallel control, see “Parallel Control”...

  • Page 19: Connecting Media

    • Do not use an extension cable to connect the USB device. EJECT Press and remove the disc. n Messages The DN-501C displays various messages during use. The message contents are explained below. Message Content No Disc The disc slot is empty.

  • Page 20: Setting Defaults

    Setting Defaults Menu List Setting Item Page Setting Item Page Set Current Track Next Trk Reserve Preview Master Key Select End Monitor (Normal) File List Menu Select All Dimmer File List Copy* 1 Display Dimmer Property Preset Setting LED Dimmer Preview Screen Saver (Set/Insert)

  • Page 21: Setting Defaults

    Auto Cue Off: Does not function. The DN-501C has a function for saving menu settings to USB media. This function is useful for sharing –48 dB: After a track has been selected, playback is cued at the point where the the same settings from one DN-501C on multiple DN-501C units.

  • Page 22: Skip Back

    Setting Defaults Item Setting Details (Items in bold are factory default) Item Setting Details (Items in bold are factory default) Skip Back 0.5 to 2 to 60 sec: Set the skip back time for a track that is currently being Dimmer Off: Disables the “Dimmer”...

  • Page 23: Mono

    Setting Defaults n System Setting Item Setting Details (Items in bold are factory default) Off: Channel output based on the audio source. Mono On: Summed monaural output. Auto: Audio output based on the rate of the input media or file. Output Rate Sets the sampling 44.1 k: Audio output at 44.1 kHz.

  • Page 24: Menu Operations (Utility)

    Load Setting Rotate the jog dial to select “02 Save setting”, and press the jog dial. Reads the setting file stored in the root of the USB media device and changes the DN-501C's settings A pop up is displayed.
  • Page 25 Setting Defaults n Format Media ON/STANDBY. Press The power of DN-501C is switched ON, and the display screen lights. MENU While DN-501C is stopped, press The menu list is displayed. Rotate the jog dial to select “06 Utility”, and press the jog dial.

  • Page 26: File And Folder Settings

    File and folder settings File List Menu You can select files and check file information. Select copy targets (Select) Jog Dial/ SHIFT MEDIA BACK ENTER This is used when you want to select multiple items to copy. Select “Select” and press the jog dial. Close the file menu and return to the file list.

  • Page 27: Copying Files (Copy)

    File List Menu Copying files (Copy) Track Information Display (Property) Files selected with “Select” or “Select All” are copied. Displays information of the currently selected track. • If the selected copy source is CD-DA, WAV files are created in the copy destination (ripping function).

  • Page 28: Media List

    Media List Media that can be selected are displayed in a list. Jog Dial/ MEDIA BACK ENTER n Displaying the media list While DN-501C is stopped or in cue, press MEDIA The media list is displayed. Media List USB(None) iPod/iPhone BACK •...

  • Page 29: Playback

    Rotate the jog dial to select the file that you want to ON/STANDBY. Press playback was previously started. playback, and press The power of DN-501C is switched ON, and the display screen n To pause playback lights and playback starts. lights. Press during playback.

  • Page 30: Operations During Playback

    Operations during playback SINGLE/ Jog Dial/ CONT. ENTER SHIFT MENU MEDIA FRAME HOT 1 - 5 PITCH PITCH +/– Track switching (8, 9) Fast forward and fast rewind (Search) Jumping by frames (Frame jump) Rotate the jog dial during playback, cue, or while stopped. Press during playback.

  • Page 31: A-B Repeat Playback (A-B Repeat)

    Operations during playback A-B Repeat Playback (A-B Repeat) Playback pitch adjustment (Pitch control) n Changing the playback speed without changing the musical interval Repeat playback is performed between the set A and B point during The playback speed can be adjusted within a range of –16 % to +16 playback.

  • Page 32: Single Playback Or Continuous Playback (Single/Cont.)

    Operations during playback Single playback or continuous playback Changing the output level Playback in the preferred order (Single/Cont.) Changes the output level of both analog and digital outputs (Program playback) (vpage 17 “Volume Output”). Select whether to playback one track or to playback continuously. Select “Program List”...

  • Page 33: Playing Back From Track Hot Points (Hot Start Playback)

    BGM01.MP3 BGM02.MP3 n Editing registered programs Select “Execute” and register files to the “Hot List”. Music01.WAV While DN-501C is stopped, select the track that you Music02.WAV MENU Press to exit the “Hot List”. want to edit from the “Program List” display.

  • Page 34: Ipod Playback

    You can listen to music from an iPod using the DN-501C. NOTE Playback start You can also control the iPod using the DN-501C or the remote control. • D&M will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod • For details on compatible iPod models, see “Compatible iPod/iPhone Pause data.
  • Page 35 iPod Playback n Compatible iPod/iPhone models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone...

  • Page 36: Control Function

    If the firmware version of your RC-F400S is an earlier version than A-5.00 it will not work correctly with the DN-501C. Please visit our website (URL:http://www.d-mpro.com) for the latest firmware version. The RC-F400S version information is displayed under the startup screen that appears when it is turned on.
  • Page 37 FORMAT MP3 256kbps 44.1KHz CHANNEL STEREO Title display Displays “FILE LIST”. [Special Feature of DN-501C] File name display Folder display • FRAME: Press the FRAME button to start Displays the folder name. File number/total file count display Audible pause from that position, and switch “PROGRAM PLAY”...

  • Page 38: Connection

    Hot Start list display Connection Notes on connecting the AC adapter As shown below, connect the RS-232C port on DN-501C to the • Always turn the power switch off before connecting/ HOT START LIST RS-232C port on RC-F400S using the straight cable that is supplied disconnecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 39: Hot Start Playback

    Jumping by frames (Frame Accurate Search) n Stop power switch on for the respective devices. Press 6 or 7 during Audible pause. • In the RC-F400S display, the startup screen “DENON Press 20. • Pressing 6 moves 1 frame in the reverse direction. PROFESSIONAL” appears.
  • Page 40 Convert the allocated Hot Start list into a file and save it to a to the Hot Start buttons. to play back. USB device connected to the DN-501C. If this file exists in the USB device, the Hot Start list in this file is automatically used for FILE LIST FILE LIST allocation.

  • Page 41: Playback From The Main Screen

    Press during cue. • If the “Search Mode” settings in the “Preset Menu” of the DN-501C are set to “Normal”, sound is output when the search speed is 2x. Please note that sound is not output at search speeds above 2x.

  • Page 42: Other Functions

    Other functions Lock operating buttons (Key lock) “DENON Professional Pitch Control” App for iPhone/iPod Touch When LOCK is pressed for more than 1 second, the buttons in the following table are locked and you will not be able to operate them.

  • Page 43: Serial Remote Control Function

    • Parity: None • Start bit: 1 bit Controlling the DN-501C externally • Stop bit: 1 bit Sending the status information to the host when DN-501C • Flow control: None receives a status request command from the host Pin arrangement...

  • Page 44: Extended Communication Format (Midi)

    Host device Status Request Command Status Information Command The status request command is a command used to obtain status information from the DN-501C. When the DN-501C receives a status request command, it uses a status information command to notify its status.
  • Page 45 Length Parameter part 3 Item Content Interpretation of Format Fixed as 0x11 in the DN-501C. received command Total Command Used to send commands that have parameters that do not fit into the Parameter Command Packet Pack. This is 1 when the parameter is less than 80 bytes.
  • Page 46 Range of 0x30 0x30 0x30 0x30 - 0x31 0x39 0x39 0x39. Colon is used between MMM and SS (:) 0x3A Pitch value DN-501C has a range of ±16.00%. However, the second value after the decimal Semicolon is used between SS and FF (;)0x3B is always 0.

  • Page 47: D&M Rc Communication Format

    Configuration of control commands DN-501C sends ACK (received successfully) to the host and executes When a status request is received from the host, the DN-501C returns The packets of control commands start with the Start Character “@”, the command.
  • Page 48 Serial remote control function e Automatic output of status information when the DN-501C status changes When the DN-501C status or recording or playback file changes, or when the storage status changes, the details of the change of status are sent to the host.

  • Page 49: Parallel Control

    Parallel control has two modes, normal mode and hot start mode. The MODE 1,2 pins are used to switch this mode. • Normal Mode • Hot Start Mode / Hot Cue Mode DN-501C DN-501C n Parallel remote mode switching NAME NAME •...
  • Page 50 Parallel Control n Remote Control Connection • Connection Example Hot Start Mode Normal Mode Hot Cue Mode MODE2 MODE1 Skip back MODE2 MODE1 Playback pause Playback 6 Search 7 STOP Playback pause Playback RELOAD Start 1 Start 2 Start 3 Start 4 Start 5 FADER...

  • Page 51: Information

    Err Format • Format the media on DN-501C or set the format to FAT16 or – FAT32. For details, see the operation instructions of the media.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: GRecording mediaH 1. Are the connections correct? Symptom Cause/Solution Page 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? The media is not • Sometimes this unit cannot recognize media because of a 3.

  • Page 53: Warranty

    The following are not covered by the Warranty: (1) Any product which is not distributed in the U.S.A. by DENON Professional div. D&M Professional. If your product does not require service, but you have questions regarding its operation, please contact our (2) Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

  • Page 54: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications n Digital Audio System n Output n General 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV=1.0 Vrms • System CD/Media Player • Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz • Compatible media CD Media, USB flash memory , • BALANCED ANALOG OUT L/R (U.S.A and Canada models) USB HDD, iPod/iPhone XLR(1:GND, 2:Hot, 3:Cold)
  • Page 55 Program playback ··············································· 26 USB device ······················································ 13 Property ······························································ 21 Copy ··································································· 21 Rear Panel ···························································· 5 DENON Professional Pitch Control ···················· 36 Remote control unit ············································· 6 Direct jump ························································· 26 Inserting the batteries········································ 7 Display ·································································· 8 RS-232C control ·················································...

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix shows the list of commands that control this unit externally through a host device. Normally, it is dealers such as installers that use the list of commands to make settings, so this section is only in English. n Extended Communication Format (MIDI) Control Command List Command code Category...
  • Page 57 Appendix Command code Category Command Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Remarks Category code number File operation HOT LOAD XXXX 3 Name String Parameter1=File Name String specification HOT SAVE XXXX 4 Name String PPL File Name String specification PRG LOAD XXXX 5 Name String m3u File Name String specification PRG SAVE XXXX...
  • Page 58 Appendix Command code Category Command Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Remarks Category code number Device setting DIMMER XXXX 1 Number Dimmer Value 1byte specification LOCK XXXX 2 Number Lock No. 1byte specification PRESET XXXX YYYY 3 Number Number Parameter1=Preset Index 1byte Parameter2=Preset Value 4Bytes PRESET ALL CHG 4 Number Preset Value Table 24×4bytes...
  • Page 59 Appendix n Status request command Command code Command Category Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Remarks Category code number Playback status GET TRP STAT GET CUR FDR GET ELP TIME GET REM TIME GET CUR FILE GET CUR TRK GET CUR IDX GET CUR SIZE GET CUR LEN GET CUR TITL...
  • Page 60 Appendix Command code Category Command Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Remarks Category code number Device status GET POW STAT GET WIN STAT GET DIM STAT GET LOK STAT GET PITCH STAT GET PITCH VAL GET KEY STAT GET PRS XXXX 8 Number Preset Item Number specification GET UBL VOL...
  • Page 61 Appendix n Status notification command Command code Command Category Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Remarks Category code number Playback status 0 : TSTA_STOP 1:TSTA_CUE 2:TSTA_CUE_EXECUTING 3:TSTA_PAUSE 4 ANS TRP STAT* 60 Number : TSTA_AUD_PAUSE 5:TSTA_SEARCH FWD 6:TSTA_SEARCH_BWD 7 : TSTA_PLAY ANS CUR FDR 61 Name String Current Folder Name String reply...
  • Page 62 Appendix Command code Category Command Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Remarks Category code number Device status GET POW STAT 1byte reply 0:POWER ON 1:POWER NEUTRAL ANS POW STAT* 60 Number 2:POWER STANDBY ANS WIN STAT 61 Number ANS DIM STAT* 62 Number Dimmer Value 1byte reply ANS LOK STAT*...
  • Page 63 Appendix Command code Category Command Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Remarks Category code number Get list ANS MEDIA TTL 61 Number Media List Total No. 2bytes reply ANS MEDIA XXXX 62 Name String Media Name String reply of Media List Index No. ANS FDR TTL XXXX 67 Number Total Folder Number 2 bytes reply...
  • Page 64 Appendix n D&M RC Communication format Control Command List Description Command Remarks KEY Control Standby @02312‘¥r’ PowerON @023PW‘¥r’ PLAY @02353‘¥r’ STOP @02354‘¥r’ PAUSE @02348‘¥r’ @02350‘¥r’ @02352‘¥r’ Track Jump nnnn @0Trnnnn‘¥r’ Track Jump >>I @02332‘¥r’ Track Jump I<< @02333‘¥r’ SKIP BACK @023SB‘¥r’...
  • Page 65 Appendix Status Command List Status request command (host ! this unit) Status message (this unit ! host) Remarks Request. Command Ans. Command Status @0PW00‘¥r’ Power Status @0?PW‘¥r’ Power Mode Standby @0PW01‘¥r’ No Disc/USB Storage @0CDNC‘¥r’ Disc/USB Storage @0?CD ‘¥r’ Disc Disc/USB Storage In @0CDCI‘¥r’...
  • Page 66 Appendix Status request command (host ! this unit) Status message (this unit ! host) Remarks Request. Command Ans. Command Track, Key Total Track Number @0?Tt‘¥r’ XXXX @0TtXXXX‘¥r’ 4 digits settings Track Number @0?Tr‘¥r’ XXXX @0TrXXXX‘¥r’ 4 digits During HOT START playback for No.XX @0HPxx‘¥’...
  • Page 67 Dimensions Unit: in. (mm) 19 (482.6) 1 49/64 1 49/64 13 35/64 (344.0) (45.0) (45.0) Weight: 8 lbs 13.10 oz (4.0 kg)
  • Page 68 3520 10273 00AP...

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