Denon DN-SC3900 Owner's Manual

Denon DN-SC3900 Owner's Manual

Digital turntable controller and media player
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Digital Turntable Controller and Media Player
DN-SC3900
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  • Page 1 Digital Turntable Controller and Media Player DN-SC3900 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the the FCC, to use the product.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover. periods of time. If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 3. Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the system.
  • Page 4 n NOTE ON USE/HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH/OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION/ NOTE SULL’USO/NOTAS SOBRE EL USO/ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN/OBSERVERA WARNINGS WARNHINWEISE AVERTISSEMENTS AVVERTENZE ADVERTENCIAS WAARSCHUWINGEN VARNINGAR • Handle the power cord carefully. • Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem • Manipuler le cordon • Manneggiate il cavo di • Maneje el cordón de energía • Hanteer het netsnoer • Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.
  • Page 5 • D ECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CAUTION: (English) (English) To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: outlet.
  • Page 6 Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas. EEN AANTEKENING MET BETREKKING TOT DE RECYCLING: NO. 221163 Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van MODEL NO. /MODELE NO. DN-SC3900 elk afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften. Volg voor het wegdoen van de speler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op. 1 20V ~...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Getting started Contents Network playback operations ····················································30 Getting started Connection ·······································································1 ··············································································14 Sharing tracks on the network ····················································30 Accessories ····················································································2 Cables used for connection ························································14 Relay playback ············································································31 About this manual ········································································2 Basic connections ·······································································14 Automatically adjusting BPM ······················································31 Main features ·················································································3 Network connecting ···································································15 Sharing hot list information ·························································32 Cautions on handling ····································································3...
  • Page 8: Accessories

    This symbol indicates a reference page on Owner’s Manual ..............1 which related information is described. Quick setup guide ..............1 DN-SC3900 Resource CD-ROM ..........1 This symbol indicates items described in the (Contents) “engine Instruction manual” on the provided • Owner’s manual (This manual)
  • Page 9: Main Features

    • Place the unit on a stable flat surface that is not subject to external 2. Network Media Player equipped with advanced functions information. • Tracks can be shared when two or more DN-SC3900 are connected vibrations. To use the unit in an environment that is subject to • Track waveform data is displayed.
  • Page 10: Discs

    Discs Discs playable on this unit Holding discs Cautions on storing discs • Be sure to remove discs after using them. Music CDs • Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust, Discs marked with the logo at right can be Do not touch the signal surface.
  • Page 11: Supported Media And Files

    Supported media and files Assembly The following media and files can be played back on this unit. Before use, install the provided platter, slip mat and vinyl disc with Screw the screw. Supported media Install the platter on the motor unit. Vinyl disc Disc Place the slip mat on the platter.
  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Top panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). NOTE Play/Pause button (1 ) ···························· (23) BACK button ( ) ······················ (18, 21, 22, 41) Forward button ( ) ··································· (21) Note that there are many buttons that have two different CUE button ·················································...
  • Page 13 Part names and functions NOTE SINGLE/CONT. button ······························· (23) LOCK/ AUTO button ···················· (28) PLAYLIST button Note that there are many buttons that have two different Strobe Indicator • PLAYLIST : When this button is pressed while functions that are selected by pushing the buttons for a short The dots around the outside of the platter SHIFT 5V 500mA...
  • Page 14: Display

    Part names and functions Display KEY ADJ. indicator PITCH mode indicator Lights when key adjustment mode is used. This indicates the pitch in the PITCH display. MEMO indicator Play mode indicators This indicates whether or not there is memo • CONT. : Lights when in continuous playback data.
  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Connect this unit and the computer They are unbalanced RCA output terminals. to the same network in order to use “engine”. A maximum of 4 DN-SC3900 units can be connected via the network to 1 computer. FADER jack ············································ (14, 15)
  • Page 16: Preparations

    USB. • If the browse screen is not displayed, click the The installer will guide you through the steps required to install DENON DJ ASIO Driver on your disc drive on My Computer.
  • Page 17 To install in this folder, click “Next”. To install to a different folder, enter it below or click “Browse”. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Tell setup if you want it to create to a few icons for convenient access to the DENON DJ ASIO DENON DJ ASIO Driver Driver NOTICE TO USER: Please read this Agreement carefully.
  • Page 18: Starting Up The Asio Driver

    About the supplied software Starting up the ASIO driver q Device list (Devices) r OK/Cancel buttons All connected DENON DJ devices are displayed OK : Enters the setting changes. in a list. Cancel : Cancels the setting changes. Start the ASIO driver from the DJ software or desktop icon.
  • Page 19: Installing Music Management Software "Engine

    When the installation is completed, the following message is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. Found New Hardware Your new hardware is installed and ready to use. If your computer’s OS is Windows, on the DN-SC3900 select “Utility” – “Preset Setting” – “PC/ MAC” (vpage 42) – “PC”. The factory setting is “MAC”.
  • Page 20: Connection

    • Connect the cables to the correct input and output terminals. • DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB connection type HDD of • Insert the plugs securely. Loose connections will result in the the kind to which an AC adapter can be connected to supply power, use the AC adapter.
  • Page 21: Network Connecting

    Network connecting • This is an example of connecting multiple DN-SC3900 units to a computer via a network and router. A maximum of four DN-SC3900 units can be connected. • Use the following type of network cable. • RJ45 category 5 (CAT5) or higher.
  • Page 22: Midi Control Connections

    To AC outlet Power cord (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) (supplied) U.S.A and Canada models To AC outlet DN-SC3900 DJ mixer (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) NOTE DJ MIDI Software is not supplied with this unit. European,U.K and Asia/ When using a MIDI control connection, install separate DJ software on the computer. For details on the installation method, see the instruction Pacific models manual included with the DJ software.
  • Page 23: Playback

    POWER ON/OFF This section explains how to operate each type of media. Press Preparing for CD playback “DENON DJ” appears on the display, and the power switches on. Press to switch the source to CD. Turning the power off Insert a CD into the disc loading slot.
  • Page 24: Preparing For Cd-Rom/Cd-R/Cd-Rw Playback

    Preparation for playback Preparing for CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW n Ejecting CDs playback DISC 5 Press The CD is ejected from the disc loading slot. • Prepare to play tracks from a CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW. • For details on the files that can be played on this unit, see page 5. NOTE NOTE DISC 5 Be sure the CD is paused before ejecting.
  • Page 25: Preparing For Usb Memory Device Or Hdd Playback

    Preparation for playback Preparing for USB memory device or HDD n When not using a database USB 5 SHIFT SEL. FOLDER playback Connect a USB memory device or HDD to the USB LINK BACK port. • Connect USB memory device or HDD to the USB port on the top The USB DRIVE indicator flashes red, and then remains lit.
  • Page 26: Preparing For Playback From A Network Connected Device

    The “Network ID” list of all units connected to USB memory • When HFS+ is used, this unit may not be able to recognize the file • A maximum of four DN-SC3900 units can be connected to the name if characters other than ISO8859-1 registered characters or devices and “engine” is shown in the display.
  • Page 27: Searching Tracks

    Searching tracks This section explains how to search for tracks using a database Searching tracks by category n Searching tracks by multiple categories created using music management software “engine”. GExampleH Searching for tracks by genre and album name Tracks can be searched from the following categories. SHIFT BACK PLAYLIST...
  • Page 28: Searching Tracks By Crate

    Searching tracks Cancelling search conditions Searching tracks by crate Searching tracks by playlist BACK Press Use the crate created by “engine” to search tracks. Use the playlist created by “engine” to search tracks. The search top menu is shown in the display. SHIFT CRATE SHIFT...
  • Page 29: Operations During Playback

    Operations during playback Setting playback mode Pause 6 7 VINYL SINGLE/ CONT. This sets how tracks are played back. Press during playback. SINGLE/CONT. flashes, and the track is paused. Press • Press again to resume playback from the point at which the • The playback mode is switched in the following order each time track was paused.
  • Page 30: Setting The Cue Point

    When playback is paused, press and move n When using “DENON” mode the cue point to the position where you want to set it. Turn the vinyl disc to find the playback point. Pause the track in the position where you want to set The cue point moves 1 frame each time the button is pressed.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Playback Speed

    Operations during playback Adjusting the playback speed n Using the PITCH BEND buttons A, B EXIT/ VINYL SHIFT RELOOP PITCH BEND +/– Press Use the pitch slider to adjust the playback speed (pitch). PITCH BEND + Playback speed is increased while the button is Press PITCH RANGE being pressed.
  • Page 32: Manual Loop Playback

    Operations during playback Manual loop playback When using “DENON” (vpage 24) mode Press at the position where you want to end playback. Set the starting point (A point) and end point (B point), and playback is In normal playback or pause, press EXIT/RELOOP A point (start point) adjustment is complete.
  • Page 33: Auto Loop Playback

    Operations during playback Auto loop playback n Exiting auto loop playback AUTO LOOP +/– EXIT/ BACK HOT LIST RELOOP ADD/REMOVE EXIT/RELOOP During auto loop playback, press AUTO LOOP SEL. This function automatically repeats playback in time with the beat. Auto loop playback exits, and normal playback resumes. n Setting auto loop playback AUTO LOOP Press...
  • Page 34: Hot List

    The tempo (BPM) is measured according to the interval between n Sharing hot lists repeated pressings of the When multiple DN-SC3900 units, are connected via a network, hot lists can be shared between units. When BPM is locked, repeatedly press...
  • Page 35: Scratch Playback

    Operations during playback Scratch playback Reverse playback REVERSE LINK SHIFT SEL. Turn the vinyl disc during playback to use scratch playback. This function plays back the track in reverse. Press VINYL , and select “VINYL MODE”. During playback, press REVERSE VINYL lights orange.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Track Startup/End Time

    “Network ID” “1”, and (Players Link) select “engine”. • When more than one DN-SC3900 units are connected, tracks can • The unit set as “Network ID” “1” is displayed on the “engine” control panel. be shared between units.
  • Page 37: Relay Playback

    SEL. • When multiple DN-SC3900 units are connected on the network, When multiple DN-SC3900 units, are connected on the network, the tracks are played back in the order of the registered “Network ID” BPM value from the desired player (MASTER) is set as the BPM on all number.
  • Page 38: Sharing Hot List Information

    – “Hybrid MIDI Freq” and “Hybrid MIDI LED” “Preset Setting” – “MIDI CH” (vpage 42). between devices connected to the network. (vpage 42). • When multiple DN-SC3900 units are connected on the network, memo data is created together as 1 list. SEL. Press...
  • Page 39: Midi Command List

    MIDI command list Send command MIDI command Hybrid MIDI Items Notes Normal Always Command Number Value Normal z n=MIDI CH = 0 – 15 S : Compatible MIDI command Hybrid MIDI SHIFT Items Notes Normal Always Command Number Value Normal When “Hybrid MIDI Freq”...
  • Page 40: Reception Commands

    MIDI command list Reception commands MIDI command Hybrid MIDI Items Notes Normal Always (Others) Command Number Value Normal z n=MIDI CH = 0 – 15 S : Compatible ×: Incompatible Pitch slider request Return pitch slider position MIDI command Hybrid MIDI Items Start Time request CC : 0xBn...
  • Page 41 MIDI command list MIDI command Hybrid MIDI MIDI command Hybrid MIDI Items Items Notes Normal Notes Normal Always Always (VFD Parameter) (VFD Parameter) Command Number Value Normal Command Number Value Normal Segment 1-11 MSB Segment 2-1 LSB ASCg+original MSB Segment 1-12 MSB Segment 2-2 LSB z Segment command Segment 1-13 MSB...
  • Page 42 MIDI command list MIDI command Hybrid MIDI MIDI command Hybrid MIDI Items Items Notes Normal Notes Normal Always Always (VFD Symbol) (VFD Symbol) Command Number Value Normal Command Number Value Normal Scratch Position 1(Top right) REMAIN Scratch Position 2 ELAPSED Scratch Position 3 CONT.
  • Page 43: Others

    Others n USB memory device or HDD Memo function • Memo data is created in the folder containing the track. • Details set in advance can be stored as memo data on a USB memory device or HDD. • When playing back tracks for which memo data is saved on a different player, the memo data can be When you need to configure settings in a short space of time, settings can be configured automatically called.
  • Page 44: Memo Settings

    Memo function Memo settings SEL. MEMO UTIL. When the playback speed is called from the memo data, the PITCH n Memo Set indicator flashes, and the pitch may be locked. Save the setting details to memo data. This is because the actual playback speed and playback speed selected by the pitch slider differ.
  • Page 45: Preset Recall Function

    Memo function Preset recall function n Memo Clear Using “Preset Export” (vpage  43), preset setting details saved SEL. MEMO This function clears saved memo data. on a USB memory device or HDD can be temporarily used without UTIL. Select the track that is stored with the memo data overwriting on this unit.
  • Page 46: How To Make Detailed Settings

    How to make detailed settings Utility menu map For details on each setting item, see the pages in the table below. Setting items Detailed items Description Page Save As Def Saves the current pitch range settings, time display settings for the display, playback mode settings and key adjustment settings as the initial settings when the power is switched on.
  • Page 47: Utility Settings

    Utility settings Select the utility setting items using the following operations. Save As Def. BACK SEL. MEMO Saves the current pitch range settings (vpage  25), time display settings for the display (vpage  8), UTIL. playback mode settings (vpage  23) and key adjustment settings (vpage  25) as the initial settings when the power is switched on.
  • Page 48 Cue Mode Switches the cue DJ products. automatically read memo point setting mode DENON : Sets the cue point in the same way as conventional DENON DJ data when memo data has (vpage 24). products. been created for a playback track.
  • Page 49: Preset I

    The setting contents of presets saved to a USB memory device or HDD using “Preset Export” can be Even if multiple DN-SC3900 units, are connected via the network, the temporarily read without being saved on this unit (vpage 39 “Preset recall function”).
  • Page 50: Initialize

    Utility settings Initialize Initializes the USB memory device or HDD connected to this unit and returns the preset settings of this unit to the default settings. Setting items Setting details USB Format CANCEL : Initialization is not performed. Initializes the USB memory OK : Initialization is performed. device or HDD connected to NOTE this unit. • When initialization is performed, all data on the USB memory device and HDD is deleted. • HDDs up to 2 TB in size can be formatted using this unit. Larger HDDs are not supported. Preset Init. CANCEL : Settings are not returned to the default settings. Preset settings on this unit OK : Settings are returned to the default settings.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: Symptom Cause/Solution Page 1. Are the connections correct? There is no sound. • Check the connections for all devices. 14 – 16 2. Is the set being operated as described in this owner’s manual? Or the sound is too • Switch the input source switching button to the device that is 3.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications n Audio (0 dBu =0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV =1 Vrms) 32 bit (internal DSP process) Quantization: Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz (at normal pitch) Total harmonic distortion: 0.05 % or less 106 dB or more Signal to noise ratio: Head room 6 dB Channel separation: 100 dB or more Frequency response: 20 – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB • Analog output Output level: 2.0 Vrms • Digital output...
  • Page 53: Index

    Index AC cord holder ··················································· 16 Pause ································································· 23 Top panel ······························································ 6 EOM Time ·························································· 43 Area Create ························································ 43 PC/MAC ····························································· 42 Torque Adjust ··············································· 29, 41 Area Delete ························································ 43 Pitch bend function ············································ 25 TT. Tricks ···························································· 42 ASIO Driver ··················································...
  • Page 54 Dimensions Unit: in. (mm) 12 53/64” (326.0) 2 11/64” (55.0) 1 2/2” 1 2/2” 9 27/32” (250.0) (38.0) (38.0) Weight: 12 lbs 12.6 oz (5.8 kg)
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