Directive 2009/125/EC for Energy-related Products (ErP). Follow all instructions. CAUTION: Do not use this apparatus near water. DENON EUROPE Clean only with dry cloth. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE Division of D&M Germany GmbH Do not block any ventilation openings.
n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.
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. Contents Accessories Information ·············································································19 Getting started ··············································································1...
D/A Converter Ground Construction no problems with the connection cables. Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, DENON’s own analog In the newly developed Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism, each waveform reproduction technology. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is individual part, including the aluminum die-cast tray, is composed set to the standby mode.
Preparations Preparations Here, we explain the connections and setup methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 4 F Setting the Auto Standby mode vpage 8...
Connections Connections for all compatible audio signal formats are described Connecting a 2-channel audio Digital Output Connections in this owner’s manual. Please select the type of connections amplifier corresponding to the equipment you are connecting. Connect digital devices such as AV receivers and D/A converters with the unit to enjoy digital audio output from the unit.
Digital Input Connections The DCD-2020AE can be used as a D/A converter (vpage 17). CD player / Satellite receiver / MD recorder etc. AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL Connecting a PC By connecting a computer to the USB port on the rear panel of this unit...
• Always stop a USB memory device or iPod playback before turning this unit’s power off. DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB connection type HDD of the kind to which an AC adapter can be connected to supply power,...
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Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port Supported iPod models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone (as of August 2012)
Connecting the power cord Setting the Auto Standby After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the mode power outlet. With the Auto Standby ON, this unit will automatically enter the standby mode after about 30 continuous minutes of stop mode with no operation.
MULTI e CD • This setting is memorized by the DCD-2020AE and is retained even • The “NO DISC” message is displayed if a disc is not loaded. if the disc tray is opened/closed or the power is switched on/off.
Playing CD CD X Press to turn on power to the unit. Press SOURCE to set the playback media mode to “DISC”. Press on the main unit to open the disc tray and insert the disc. When you play back a super audio CD, press DISC LAYER to set the...
Playback of MP3 and WMA files There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you n To switch the folder or file during playback n Repeat playback to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media ® Audio) REPEAT • Folder Press...
Album name The mode switches each time the NOTE button is pressed. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate.
ENTER to select the folder, then press Press MODE SELECT to select DENON will take no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage • File the “Folder mode” or “Memory ENTER to select the file, then press to data on a USB memory device when using it connected to the unit.
Operations enabled during playback Switching the pure direct mode Playing in random order Stopping playback temporarily (Random playback) In the stop mode, press PURE DIRECT on the main unit. Press during playback. • Signals are no longer output from OPTICAL and COAXIAL PLAY In the stop mode, press indicator lights.
Operations enabled during playback To display text (Super Audio CD only) Playing tracks in a specific order Switching the display’s brightness (Program playback) DIMMER • With Super Audio CDs that contain text information, the text Press information included on the disc can be displayed while in the stop • The display’s brightness switches each Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
EXT IN USB • Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. unit, the dedicated driver must be downloaded from the DENON At this time, you cannot perform operations with buttons on this website, and installed in the computer.
Using the timer play function Turn on the power of the connected components. This unit Switch the amplifier’s function to input from the connected unit. Load a disc or connect an iPod or USB memory device. Amplifier Set the audio timer for the desired times. • Refer also to the owner’s manual of the audio timer.
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 29 F Index vpage 30...
Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel ) ·················································· (10) Power operation button ( Power indicator ······································································· (10) GPower indicator statusH • Power on : Green • Normal standby : Red • Auto standby : Off • iPod charge standby : Orange • Power off : Off...
Display Rear panel Playback mode indicators Playback signal channel indicator Lights up during playback. L : Front left LFE : Subwoofer Lights up during pause. Digital audio output connector Digital audio input connector C : Center SL : Surround left (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL) ·················...
Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). CD operation AMP operation CD power button ( ) ····························· (8, 10) AMPLIFIER power button ( DISC LAYER button ···································· (10) VOLUME buttons (df) Cursor buttons (uio p) MUTING button ·························································...
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Remote control unit Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the w Load the two batteries properly Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. direction of the arrow and as indicated by the marks in the remove it.
Other information Playable media Files USB memory device Discs CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can n USB-Compatible file systems Playable media be played. FAT16 or FAT32 n Writing software format • If the USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions, only Super Audio CD ISO9660 level 1 the top drive can be selected.
Playable media MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV playback order of About Discs and Files Only music files that are not copyright-protected can be played on MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files Files, such as MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV etc., recorded on CD-R/-RW and this set. USB memory device are divided into large segments (folders) and • Contents downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright When there are multiple folders containing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV small segments (files).
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.
Pure direct Advanced AL32 Processing This function enables higher-quality playback of audio signals, by Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, DENON’s own analog turning off the display and digital output to eliminate any slight effect waveform reproduction technology. they may have on the audio circuits.
Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page 1. Are the connections correct? A CD-R or CD-RW • The disc has not been finalized. • Finalize the disc then play it. 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? disc cannot be • The recording conditions and/or • Use a properly recorded disc.
Playable frequency response: 2 Hz – 50 kHz (–3 dB) 2 Hz – 20 kHz(±0.5dB) • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON – 121 dB (Audible range) 120 dB S/N: the unit cannot recognize is...
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