This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to the FCC, to use the product.
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover. operate normally, or has been dropped. If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER. 15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this 3.
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n NOTE ON USE/HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH/OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION/ NOTE SULL’USO/NOTAS SOBRE EL USO/ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN/OBSERVERA / NOTA SOBRE UTILIZAÇÃO WARNINGS WARNHINWEISE AVERTISSEMENTS AVVERTENZE ADVERTENCIAS WAARSCHUWINGEN VARNINGAR AVISOS • Handle the power cord • Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem • Manipuler le cordon • Manneggiate il cavo di • Maneje el cordón de • Hanteer het netsnoer...
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• D ECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (English) CAUTION: (English) We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet. the following standards: The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
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A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Accessories Contents Information ·············································································19 Part names and functions···························································20...
Features Cautions on handling The DN-500C will work normally when the player unit is mounted • Before turning the power on CD (CD-DA) and WAV, MP3 playback within 10 degrees off the vertical plane at the front panel. If the unit Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are is tilted excessively, the disc may not be loaded or unloaded properly.
Connections Connections for all compatible audio signal formats are described Connecting a 2-channel audio in this owner’s manual. Please select the type of connections Connecting to a digital audio device amplifier corresponding to the equipment you are connecting. NOTE This connection is for playback of audio of this unit, using a 2-channel This connection is for recording audio from this unit, using an audio • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been audio device.
Connecting an iPod • You can enjoy music stored on an iPod. Opening the iPod dock • For operating instructions see “Playback iPod ® ” (vpage 16). Press the center of the iPod dock, where it says “PUSH OPEN” to open the dock, and then pull it out. Pull the iPod dock completely out until it locks into place before using it.
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Connecting an iPod Closing the iPod dock Supported iPod models CLOSE Remove the iPod, and then press the panel while pressing and holding the button. • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch Removing a dock adapter As shown in the illustration below, insert a flathead screwdriver into the hole in the dock adapter and then use the driver to remove the adapter.
Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) U.S.A. and Canada models To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) European, UK and Asia/ Pacific models NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • Insert the plugs securely.
Playback Turning the power on Before using remote control unit, insert battery Switching to standby mode n Turning the power on when in standby from this (vpage 23,“Installing the battery”). unit POWER Power indicator Press POWER on the remote control unit. The power is set to the standby mode.
Playing CD n Adjusting the playback tempo PITCH ON/OFF PROGRAM CLEAR PITCH ADJUST (+/−) Press PITCH ON/OFF POWER SOURCE The LED indicator lights. PITCH ADJUST (+/−) Press MENU +: Faster −: Slower Selector knob Up to ±16% can be adjusted by ±0.1%. PITCH ADJUST(+) • When you press at the same time, the...
Playing CD Playing tracks in a specific order n Editing the program (Program playback) PROGRAM In the stop mode, press The orange LED indicator blinks, and “LIST EDIT” is displayed Up to 99 tracks and folders can be programmed. for 1 second. Press to stop playback.
Playback of MP3 and WAV files n Switching the folder or file during playback Turn the selector knob to select the file to be played. POWER Turn the selector knob while pressing to select the folder (or file), and then press the selector knob. 0 –...
• To resume continuous playback, press SINGLE/CONT. to turn off the SINGLE indicator. TOTAL REMAIN (Remaining time for all remaining tracks) To have the DN-500C select your preferred settings at power up, see vpage 18. To have the DN-500C select your preferred settings at power up, see vpage 18.
Operations enabled during playback Starting playback from a specified position Skipping a silent section automatically (Auto Cue) (Cue function) Some tracks may have an introduction with very weak sound level. The Auto Cue function automatically skips such a silent section to search the first point that exceeds −40dBFS within 20 seconds from You can specify a certain position and start playback there.
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Operations enabled during playback MENU Selector knob Selecting the standby position after playback stop The player can automatically locate a certain position and set itself in standby when finishing or stopping a track. Two standby positions are available; the next track or the cue point. To use the playback standby function, make the following setting beforehand to select the standby position.
DOCK DISPLAY (vpage 13) Playing iPod ® NOTE • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod Press POWER to turn on power to the unit. data. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate.
The player can disable remote command reception, to avoid unintended operations by other remote commands when operating In the stop mode, press MENU this player together with several DENON products. In the stop mode, press MENU Turn the selector knob to select “Power On Source”,...
Selection of whether or not to inhibit the panel switches during playback. On / Off* SearchMode Selects whether or not to output audio during fast-forwarding/fast-reversing. Normal* / Silent Version The DN-500C software version is displayed. Default Sets all setting values to the factory default. The “*” mark next to the data indicates the default value.
Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 20 F Other information vpage 24 F Troubleshooting vpage 28 F Specifications vpage 28 F Index vpage 29...
Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel ty u o Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 W1 W 2 W4 Power operation button (POWER) ··········································· (9) Key stabilizer button (MASTER KEY) ···································· (10) Stop button (2) ·································································...
Display CUE indicator CD transport indicator Indicates the cue mode. File name, title, CD text, album name, artist name FOLDER indicator Time mode indicators Lights when “Play Range” is set to “FOLDER.” ELAPSED: Elapsed time of currently playing track REMAIN: Remaining time of currently playing track Play position indicator TOTAL REMAIN: Remaining time for all remaining tracks The track playback time is displayed.
Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). POWER button ·············································· (9) Play/Pause button (1/3) ···················· (10, 13) STOP button (2) ·································· (16, 13) PITCH (+/−) buttons ··································· (10) BROWSE buttons ······································· (16) BACK button ENTER button Skip buttons (8, 9) ··························...
Remote control unit Installing the battery Operating range of the remote control unit NOTE Misuse of the lithium battery can result in heat buildup, ignition, or Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Before using the remote control unit rupture.
Other information Playable media Files Discs CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can Playable media be played. n Writing software format ISO9660 level 1 CD-R z • When written in other formats, it may not be possible to play the disc properly.
Playable media MP3 or WAV playback order of MP3 or About Discs and Files WAV files Files, such as MP3/WAV etc., recorded on CD-R/-RW are divided into large segments (folders) and small segments (files). Files are stored in When there are multiple folders containing MP3 or WAV files, the folders, and folders can be placed for storage in a hierarchy. The unit playback order of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the can recognize up to 8 levels of folders.
Cautions on using media Inserting a disc How to handle media Cleaning discs • Set the disc in the tray label side up. • Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. • If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using • Make sure the disc tray is fully open when inserting the disc.
Explanation of terms MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) Bit rate This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, This is the amount of or audio data recorded on a disc that is read in using the “MPEG-1” video compression standard. It compresses the one second. data volume to about one eleventh its original size while maintaining sound quality equivalent to a music CD. Dynamic range The difference between the maximum, undistorted sound level and the minimum sound level that is discernible above the noise emitted...
Troubleshooting Specifications n CD section If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? Type: Single-mechanism compact disc player 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? Audio Channel: 2 channel stereo 3.
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Index Accessories ·························································· 1 iPod ···································································· 16 Sampling frequency ····································· 24, 27 Auto Play ···························································· 17 Searching ··························································· 13 Search mode ······················································ 13 Single playback ··················································· 13 Linear PCM ························································ 27 Skipping ······························································ 13 Battery ································································ 23 Stop ···································································· 13 Bit rate ··························································...
What We Will Pay For If during the applicable warranty period from the date of original consumer purchase your Denon This warranty gives you specific legal rights, but you may also have other rights which vary from state to professional product is found to be defective by D&M Professional, D&M Professional will repair, or at its...
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Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 17 21/64 (440.0) 19 (482.6) 13/32 (10.3) 18 5/16 (465.0) Weight : 10 lbs 5.8 oz (4.7 kg)