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Denon DN-V755 Operating Instructions Manual

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DN-V755
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  • Page 1 NETWORK AUDIO VIDEO PLAYER DN-V755 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions The exclamation point within an equilateral contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification triangle is intended to alert the user to the not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, presence important operating granted by the FCC, to use the product.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed should be read before the product is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to Retain Instructions –...
  • Page 4 NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA • Do not let foreign objects in the set. • Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen •...
  • Page 5 CAUTION: • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. EN60950, EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
  • Page 6 CAUTION: A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the plug from the wall socket outlet. the local recycling regulations. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or to the unit and must be within easy access by the user.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the DN-V755 on a Corporate Network..............14 Windows XP/2000 ........................14 Apple Mac..........................14 Accessing the DN-V755 on a Home Network or Stand-Alone Computer ....... 15 Windows XP ........................... 15 Windows 2000 ........................15 Setting Up your DN-V755 ................. 17 Opening the User Application ....................
  • Page 8 Filling Blank Time Between Sequences................34 Creating an Interactive Playlist....................35 Filling Blank Time Between Sequences................36 Opening/Modifying a Playlist...................... 37 Deleting a Playlist ........................37 Renaming a Playlist ........................37 Missing Media Files ........................37 Playing a Playlist.......................... 38 Pausing, Stopping, and Resuming Playback ..............

  • Page 9: Quick Guide To The Dn-V755

    Quick Guide to the DN-V755 This chapter provides a quick guide to the DN-V755 buttons, LEDs, connections, and accessories. Front Panel POWER LED SELECT button Lights when the DN-V755’s power is on Displays OSD (Selecting a Playlist) on page 41...

  • Page 10: Connections

    Accessories Before connecting and using the DN-V755, please make sure you have received all of the following accessories. 1. AC adapter (1) 5. DC plug retainer clip (1) 2. Power cord (1) 6.

  • Page 11: Mounting The Feet

    A single DN-V755 unit mounted in the 1U space of a 19” rack. When mounting the DN-V755 on a rack, use guide rails or shelf boards, etc., on the rack side to prevent weight from being applied to the front of the DN-V755. The fittings alone cannot support the weight of the DN-V755 (2.5 kg).

  • Page 12: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Set the DN-V755 power switch to OFF. The power switch is on the rear panel of the unit. 2. Insert the power cord’s plug into the AC adapter’s AC inlet side. 3. Insert the AC adapter’s DC plug into the DN-V755’s DC jack.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Dn-V755 To A Computer

    17. Connecting to a Network or Computer More often than not, you can connect your DN-V755 to a corporate or home network in two easy steps: 1. Connect the DN-V755 to the network using the Ethernet RJ-45 terminal on the rear of the unit.

  • Page 14: Accessing The Dn-V755 On A Corporate Network

    OK. Do not enter a password. If you do not see the unit or you do not see the Workgroup folder, consult your IT department to make sure the computer is on the same subnet as the DN-V755.

  • Page 15: Accessing The Dn-V755 On A Home Network Or Stand-Alone Computer

    Accessing the DN-V755 on a Home Network or Stand-Alone Computer The following sections describe how to access the unit on a home network or a computer that is not part of a network. Once you access the unit, you can open the user application and set the date and time, change the unit’s name, and create and play playlists.
  • Page 16 Alternatively: 1. Double-click the My Network Places icon. 2. Double-click the Entire Network, and then click the Entire contents link on the left side of the screen. 3. Double-click Microsoft Windows Network > Workgroup. The MediaPlayer1234 unit appears in this folder. If you do not see the unit: 1.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Dn-V755

    Log – Stores files for logging (if enabled). Opening the User Application The DN-V755 unit’s user application allows you to change the name of your unit, set the date and time, create and play playlists, and configure other settings. The application file is named StartWeb.htm and is stored in the unit’s Application folder.

  • Page 18: Quick Guide To The Main Application Window

    Quick Guide to the Main Application Window The user application contains three tabs: • Now Playing – Allows you to select a playlist and control playback. • Playlists & Media – Allows you to create and edit playlists. • Settings – Allows you to change the unit settings and preferences. Tabs Changing the Name of the Unit By default, the unit is named MediaPlayer followed by four digits, such as 1234.

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    DN-V755, and then close the browser. Setting the Date and Time By default, the DN-V755 is set to Manually. It is recommend that NTP is selected if the DN- V755 is connected to the Internet, otherwise the date and time must be entered manually.

  • Page 20: Changing The Network Settings

    To get the date and time from the Internet, select Automatically from the Internet (using NTP), and then click and close the browser window. Note By default, the DN-V755 accesses its own NTP server. If desired, you can specify a different NTP server in the NTP server (optional) box. •...
  • Page 21 WINS server. This is necessary only if you are running on a corporate network that uses WINS but does not have DHCP. If your network uses DHCP, the DN-V755 detects WINS settings automatically. 5. Click to restart the DN-V755, and then close the browser window.

  • Page 22: General Settings And Version Numbers

    Audio Mute – Mutes the sound for all types of files; the picture is still visible. • Logging – Creates an activity log in the Log folder. See Setting Up your DN-V755 page 17 for information on the Log folder. 1. Open the user application, and then select the SETTINGS tab.

  • Page 23: Others Settings

    3. In the Others Settings screen, select the radio buttons to turn on or turn off your use settings preferences for Video outputs Video outputs button 4. Click to restart the DN-V755, and then close the browser window. Note Others Settings supports with Software version 32 or higher.

  • Page 24: Copying And Browsing Media Files

    Copying and Browsing Media Files To make files available on your DN-V755, copy the files to the unit’s Content folder. You copy files doing either of the following: • Drag and drop the files from your computer drive to the Content folder.

  • Page 25: The Media Browser

    / ? < > ( ) : | @ $ % & The Media Browser The Media Browser lists: • All of the media files that are stored in your DN-V755 unit’s Content folder • The Output triggers that you use to control external devices. To access the Media Browser: Open the user application, and then select the PLAYLISTS &...

  • Page 26: Quick Guide To The Media Browser

    Quick Guide to the Media Browser The Media Browser contains the following tools and options: Refresh icon Filter options Sort by name and type File Information icon Media type icons Refresh If a file that you recently added to the Content folder does not appear on the Media Browser list, click in the upper right corner to refresh the list.

  • Page 27: Previewing Media Content Files

    Caution Microsoft Internet Explorer can become slow to respond if there are a lot of files in the Media Browser. In this case we recommend that you use the Mozilla Firefox browser. Media Type Icons The icons associated with each media file represent the media file type. Video (video-with-audio and picture-only video) Audio Photos...
  • Page 28 3. To control playback select the NOW PLAYING tab. The Previewing box in the center of the screen tells you what is currently playing and the current transport state, i.e. stopped, playing, or paused. • Click (pause) to pause the current file. To resume playback, click (play) again.

  • Page 29: Working With Playlists

    Working with Playlists You create a playlist to playback specific media files in a specific order. A playlist can contain video files, audio files, picture-only videos, or photos, as well as output triggers. You can create three types of playlist: •...

  • Page 30: Adding Files To A Playlist

    To create a playlist in the playlists and media screen, click Create New Playlist. Create New Playlist link Next, you add files to the playlist. Adding Files to a Playlist Locate the file you want to add in the Media Browser on the left side of the screen, and then click On the right side of the screen, the file is inserted above Media Browser...

  • Page 31: Moving Or Deleting Files In A Playlist

    Moving or Deleting Files in a Playlist 1. To delete a file from a playlist, click to the right of the filename. 2. To rearrange files in a playlist, do the following: • Click to the right of the filename to move the file higher in the list. •...

  • Page 32: Creating A Simple Playlist

    Creating a Simple Playlist A Simple Playlist is a single list of media content files. The files play in the order they appear on the list. You can configure a Simple Playlist to: • Play only once and then stop. •...
  • Page 33 2. Use the drop-down lists to select the time that you want the sequence to begin. Hour, minute, second, and drop-down lists 3. You can add files to the sequence by clicking the button in the Media Browser. Media Browser The ADD highlight indicates where on the playlist the file will be inserted 4.

  • Page 34: Adding Sequences

    Adding Sequences 1. To add a sequence, click Add Time. 2. You will see that the bar has moved to the new time. To a add file to the new time sequence click the button next to the file in the Media Browser. Add media here link 3.

  • Page 35: Creating An Interactive Playlist

    • To have the sequence play once and stop, select Fade to Black. • To fill the interim period with media, select Master Playlist, and then choose a playlist from the drop-down menu. Note Only Simple Playlists are included on the Master Playlist menu. When you are finished, click Save.

  • Page 36: Filling Blank Time Between Sequences

    3. If you want the sequence to repeat (loop) once it has finished playing, select the Loop check box. Loop option Add media here link 4. To add media files to a different trigger, click the trigger’s Add media here link. bar moves to the selected trigger.

  • Page 37: Opening/Modifying A Playlist

    Opening/Modifying a Playlist 1. Open the user application, and then select the PLAYLISTS & MEDIA tab. 2. Select the playlist from the Playlist drop-down menu at the top of the screen. The contents of the playlist can now be modified. Deleting a Playlist 1.

  • Page 38: Playing A Playlist

    Playing a Playlist You can control playback on the DN-V755 remotely using your computer. 1. Open the user application, and then select the NOW PLAYING tab. The Current Playlist box in the center of the screen tells you what is currently playing and the current transport state, i.e.

  • Page 39: Adding A Photo And Setting Its Display Duration

    Adding a Photo and Setting Its Display Duration 1. From the Media Browser, select a photo and click Use the drop-down lists to set the duration that the photo will be displayed. (The drop- down lists show 10 seconds by default.) Duration (hours, minutes, seconds) If desired, add more photo files to the playlist.

  • Page 40: Controlling External Equipment From A Playlist

    Controlling External Equipment from a Playlist A playlist can contain output triggers that control external equipment such as turning a light on or lowering a video screen. There are two output triggers connected through the parallel port on the rear of the unit. The output triggers appear in the Media Browser as AUX1 and AUX2 and are indicated by green icons ( ).

  • Page 41: Front Panel Control

    STOP button Displaying the On-Screen Menu Before you can view the on-screen menu, make sure your DN-V755 unit is connected to a display monitor via the video cable, and that both the unit and the monitor are on. See Accessories on page 10 for information about the video cable.

  • Page 42: Navigating The On-Screen Menu

    Navigating the On-Screen Menu The on-screen menu provides access to playlists, media files, and information about your DN-V755. Use the following keys to navigate the menus: 1. Hold down SELECT and press STOP to move the highlighter to the right.

  • Page 43: Selecting A Media File

    3. To return to the main on-screen menu, press STOP. Note Content files are listed alphabetically in the directory. Information Screen The information screen displays the following information about your DN-V755: • The unit’s name • The IP address •...

  • Page 44: External Control Using The Serial Port

    None The following illustration maps pin numbers in the serial terminal on the rear panel of the DN-V755 box: Do not use signals other than TXD, RXD, and GND. For example, do not use DTR, etc. If reception control of such signals is being performed on the remote control device, perform the necessary software or hardware procedures to stop the signals.

  • Page 45: Serial Commands

    When the parameter is a media file, include the filename extension. Example: sclip beaches.wav • When the parameter is a playlist file, do not include the filename extension. Example: slist smplPlaylist Control Commands These are commands sent to control the DN-V755. Command Description Parameters Response splay...

  • Page 46: Request Commands

    If the transport status changes or a new clip or playlist is selected then the appropriate serial message will automatically be generated by the DN-V755 in order to inform the controlling device. Use gclips to get the total number of media files. The media file number range is from 0 to ( gclips – 1).

  • Page 47: Serial Responses

    • Command: splay • Response: $rsplay Errors If the command is not successful, the DN-V755 generates an error message that begins with $er followed by the original command and a numeric error code. For example: • Command: splay • Response:...

  • Page 48: External Control Using The Parallel Port

    External Control Using the Parallel Port The DN-V755 is equipped with a 15-pin D-sub female parallel connector. Parallel port You can set up three types of external control using the DN-V755 unit’s parallel port: • Triggers for Interactive Playlists •...

  • Page 49: Parallel Interface

    Parallel Interface The following illustration maps the pin layout and pin numbers in the parallel port. Parallel remote terminal on rear panel...
  • Page 50 The following table provides details about each pin. PIN # Name Direction Logic Level Description Trigger 1 Input Negative Interactive Playlist Trigger 1 Trigger 2 Input Negative Interactive Playlist Trigger 2 Trigger 3 Input Negative Interactive Playlist Trigger 3 Trigger 4 Input Negative Interactive Playlist Trigger 4...

  • Page 51: Media Format Specifications

    Media Format Specifications This chapter provides the media format specifications supported by the DN-V755 to ensure successful playback. Audio/Video Files The DN-V755 supports MPEG2 and MPEG4 audio/video formats: MPEG2 MPEG4 File Extension .mpg .avi Video ISO/IEC13818-1 MPEG-2 (MP@ML) PS ISO/IEC14496-4 MPEG-4 (ASP@L5) (AVI)

  • Page 52: Audio-Only Formats

    Audio-Only Formats The DN-V755 supports MP2, MP3 and WAV audio-only file formats: File Extension .mp2 .mp3 .wav Audio ISO/IEC11172-3 MPEG1- L2 ISO/IEC11172-3 MPEG1- L3 16-Bit Linear PCM Sample Rate 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz 48kHz, 44.1kHz, 32kHz Resolution 16-bit...

  • Page 53: Ethernet Interface

    Ethernet Interface The DN-V755 is equipped with 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX interface for connection to networks. Specifications • Protocol: TCP/IP • Mounted protocols: TCP, UDP, IP, ARP, and ICMP (in part) • Connection: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, switched automatically • Connector type: RJ-45 Pin Layout...

  • Page 54: After Sales Service

    After Sales Service For any questions on the warranty, repairs, handling, cleaning, etc., please contact your contractors or installers of purchase.

  • Page 55: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice for purpose of improvement. Input/Output terminals Composite RCA terminal Y/C separated signal output S terminal Audio output RCA terminal (stereo) DC input terminal, serial mode (D-sub female 9 pin) terminal (RS-232C) Parallel remote (D-sub female 15 pin) terminal Ethernet (LAN) (RJ-45) terminal (10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX, automatic selection) Video performance...
  • Page 56 ..............9 interactive playlists creating ..............36 remote control filling blank time between sequences....37 parallel ..............51 looping ..............37 renaming DN-V755 ..............18 IP address changing ..............21 playlists ..............38 displaying .............44 sequences............32, 36 key lock ..............22, 23 adding to a timed playlist........34 serial commands ............46...
  • Page 57 serial responses ............48 creating ..............32 simple playlists filling blank time between sequences....34 creating ..............32 looping ..............33 looping ..............32 UDP .................54 slideshows ............29, 40 user application software folder............17 opening ..............17 StartWeb.htm............17 quick guide ............18 S-Video ..............56 video TCP/IP ..............54 audio-video formats..........52 temperature range............11 mute ..............22 timed playlists...
  • Page 58 PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY TOKYO, JAPAN Printed in Japan 00D 511 4439 106...

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