Denon DCD-50 Owners Manual
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DCD-50
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Accessories
Features
High quality
High performance
Part names and functions
Front panel
Display
Rear panel
Remote control unit
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Connections
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Connections
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Installing this unit
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Installing horizontally
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Installing vertically
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Before using the remote control unit
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Operating range of the remote control unit
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Connecting a digital device
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Connecting an analog device
Connecting the power cord
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Playback
Basic operation
Turning the power on
Switching the display’s brightness
Playing CDs
Playing CDs
Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback)
Playing DATA CDs (MP3 and WMA files)
Playing files
Settings
Other settings
Auto Standby
Auto Play
Tips
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Tips
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Playable media
Discs
Files
Playback order of MP3/WMA files
About discs and files
Cautions on using media
Loading Discs
Cautions on Loading Discs
How to handle media
Cleaning discs
Explanation of terms
Trademark information
Specifications
Index
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Warranty
(for North America model
only)
Quick Start Guide CD-ROM
(Owner’s Manual)
Safety Instructions
Power cord
Remote control unit
(RC-1205) (built-in battery)
Coaxial digital cable
Caps (silver) (x4)
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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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High quality
A new style of CD player with Denon's trademark quality,
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containing a high-precision 32-bit D/A converter
The D/A converter is a key element of sound quality, so this product
contains our 32bit/192kHz D/A converter, renowned for its high degree
of precision, to bring you the best sound quality possible.
This unit can be combined with our high-quality PMA-50 Class D
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integrated amplifier to achieve a high degree of reproducibility
even for extremely weak signals
Our high-quality PMA-50 Class D integrated amplifier contains
Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon's unique analog waveform
reproduction technology. Use it with this unit to get the most out of our
exceptional sound quality that is both sensitive and powerful to a
degree that belies the size of the enclosure.
High performance
This new design is the optimal match for our PMA-50 integrated
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amplifier
Supports vertical installation
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This unit can be placed either vertically or horizontally.
The orientation of the display changes automatically to match the
orientation in which this unit is placed.
The operating mechanism of the CD slot allows smooth and steady
opening and closing whether this unit is placed vertically or horizontally.
Supports MP3 and WMA file playback
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This unit can play back MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and CDRW discs.
The high-visibility organic EL display can show information such as the
track name and artist name when playing back MP3s and WMAs.
The auto standby function reduces power consumption
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This unit comes with a system remote control that can also
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operate the PMA-50
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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Power operation button (X)
A
This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 23)
The power status is indicated as follows.
Power on: Display lit
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Standby: Display off
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Protection circuit indicator
B
This blinks when the protection circuit has operated. (v p. 34)
Display
C
This displays various pieces of information. (v
CD slot (v p. 41)
D
Play/pause button (1 / 3)
E
Plays the track/Pauses the track.
Stop button (2)
F
Stops playback.
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Remote control sensor
G
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v
Reverse-skip button (8)
H
Returns to the start of the currently playing track.
Forward-skip button (9)
I
Plays the next track.
CD Eject button (5)
J
Ejects the disc.
p. 8)
Installation holes for vertical installation feet
K
These are used when the unit is installed vertically. (v
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p. 18)
p. 15)
Track xx
Track
mm:ss
song tle
xx/XX
mm:ss
xx tracks
Total
mm:ss
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Display
The display automatically rotates to match the installation orientation.
Display sample
Description of icon
P: random
z: repeat all
u: repeat 1
v: track
t: folder
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AC inlet (AC IN)
A
Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v
AUDIO OUT connectors (AUDIO OUT)
B
Used to connect an amplifier equipped with analog audio input
connectors. (v
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector (COAXIAL)
C
Used to connect an amplifier equipped with digital audio input
connector. (v
p. 20)
p. 19)
p. 21)
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AMP
AMP
VOLUME
VOLUME
INFO
INFOD
IMMER
IMMER
AMP POWER
AMP POWER
CD POWER
CD POWER
AMP
AMP
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TUP
TUP
MODE
MODE
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
ENTER
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
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Remote control unit
Operating this unit
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Power operation button (CD POWER X)
A
This turns the power on/to standby.
DIMMER button
B
Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 23)
Cursor buttons (df0 1)
C
These select folders or files on a data CD.
MODE button
D
This switches the playback mode. (v
INFO button
E
p. 27)
This switches the track information shown in the display during playback. This
switches the playback time display.
ENTER button
F
This determines the selection.
The DIMMER button also controls the Denon's Integrated Amplifier PMA-50, so the PMA-50
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can be operated simultaneously with the DCD-50. When the two units have different settings,
press and hold in the button for lease 2 seconds to reset them both to the default setting, then
make the desired setting.
The display brightness is set to “Normal” by default.
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AMP
AMP
VOLUME
VOLUME
INFO
INFOD
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IMMER
AMP POWER
AMP POWER
CD POWER
CD POWER
AMP
AMP
SE
TUP
TUP
MODE
MODE
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
ENTER
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
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System buttons
G
These perform playback related operations.
Skip buttons (8 / 9)
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Play/pause button (1 / 3)
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Stop button (2)
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H
Random button (P)
Switches the random playback.
PROGRAM button
I
This sets program playback. (v p. 26)
Number buttons (0～9, +10)
J
These enter numbers into the unit.
K
Repeat button (L)
Switches the repeat playback.
CLEAR button
L
This clears the program registration.
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AMP
VOLUME
VOLUME
INFO
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AMP POWER
AMP POWER
CD POWER
CD POWER
AMP
AMP
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TUP
TUP
MODE
MODE
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
ENTER
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
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Amplifier operations
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DIMMER button
A
Adjust the display brightness.
Cursor buttons (df0 1)
B
These select menu items.
C
Bluetooth button (V)
This switches the input to Bluetooth of PMA-50. This is also pressed during the
pairing operation.
D
Input source switching button (q)
This switches input sources of PMA-50.
AMP POWER button (X)
E
This turns the power of PMA-50 on/to standby.
ENTER button
F
This determines the selection.
AMP SETUP button
G
The setting menu is displayed on the display of PMA-50.
VOLUME buttons (df)
H
These adjusts the volume level.
Mute button (:)
I
This mutes the output audio of PMA-50.
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Connections
Contents
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Connecting a digital device 19
Connecting an analog device 20
Connecting the power cord 21
NOTE
Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
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Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in
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humming or noise.
Cables used for connections
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Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to
connect.
Audio cable
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Coaxial digital cable
(supplied)
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Installing this unit
This unit can be installed in two ways - horizontally or vertically. You can
select how to install this unit according to the installation place and your
preference.
NOTE
Choose how you want to install this unit and install it correctly before playing back
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discs.
Installing horizontally
The feet are initially attached to the unit for horizontal installation.
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Installing vertically
This orientation is suitable for placing a narrow place.
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Remove the feet.
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Rotate each of the 4 feet counter-clockwise to remove.
Insert the supplied caps (silver) into the holes from
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which the feet were removed.
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