Denon DCD-CX3 User Manual

SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER

DCD-CX3

Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manual del usuario

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY
ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Laser Class (IEC 60825-1:2001)

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Copyrights / Droits d’auteur / Derechos de Autor

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• It is prohibited by law to reproduce, broadcast, rent or play discs in
public without the consent of the copyright holder.

• La reproduction, la diffusion, la location, le prêt ou la lecture
publique de ces disques sont interdits sans le consentement du
détenteur des droits d’auteur.

• De acuerdo con las leyes está prohibido reproducir, emitir, alquilar
o interpretar discos en público sin la autorización del propietario de
los derechos de autor.

IMPOTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.

CAUTION:

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the unit.

• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.

• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
unit.

ATTENTION:

• La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures
de la ventilation avec des objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus,
etc.

• Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée
sur l’appareil.

• Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles
usagées.

• L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.

• Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase,
sur l’appareil.

PRECAUCIÓN:

• La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por haberse cubierto las
aperturas con objetos como periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.

• No debe colocarse sobre el aparato ninguna fuente inflamable sin
protección, como velas encendidas.

• A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la normativa para el
cuidado del medio ambiente.

• No exponer el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras cuando se utilice.

• No colocar sobre el aparato objetos llenos de líquido, como
jarros.

CAUTION:

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect
the plug from the wall socket outlet.
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to

the unit and must be within easy access by the user.

PRECAUTION:

Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur,
débranchez la prise de la prise murale.
La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement
l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder

facilement.

PRECAUCIÓN:

Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación
eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de la pared.

El enchufe de la alimentación eléctrica se utiliza para interrumpir por
completo el suministro de alimentación eléctrica a la unidad y debe

de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario tenga fácil acceso.

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FRANCAISESPAÑOL ENGLISH

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

1. PRODUCT

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

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 FCC, to use the product.

3. NOTE

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.

This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS

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• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del
equipo.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and
thinner come in contact with the unit.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

• No permita el contacto de insecticidas,
gasolina y diluyentes con el equipo.

• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed in a rack.

• Eviter des températures élevées.

Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur

suffisante lors de l’installation sur une
étagère.

• Evite altas temperaturas.

Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor

cuando está instalado en la consola.

• Keep the unit free from moisture, water,
and dust.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau
et la poussière.

• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad,
agua y polvo.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the
unit for long periods of time.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant
de longues périodes.

• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando
no utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.

• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.

Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du

cordon.

• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.

Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el

cordón de energía.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in
any way.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil
d’une manière ou d’une autre.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
ninguna manera.

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Getting Started

Contents

Getting Started
Accessories ·····················································································1

Cautions on Handling ····································································· 2

Connections Operations Troubleshooting Specifications

Cautions on Installation ·································································2
About Discs ·····················································································2

Discs that can be Played ································································2
Holding Discs ·················································································3
Loading Discs ·················································································3
Cautions on Loading Discs ·····························································3
Cautions on Handling ·····································································3
Cautions on Storing Discs ······························································ 3
Cleaning Discs ···············································································3

About the Remote Control Unit ···················································· 4

Inserting the Batteries ···································································4
Operating range of the Remote Control Unit ································· 4

Part Names and Functions ····························································5

Front Panel ····················································································· 5
Display ···························································································5
Rear Panel ······················································································ 5
Remote Control Unit ······································································6

Connections
Cable Indications ············································································ 6

Analog Connections ·······································································7
Digital Connections ········································································7
Connecting the Power Cord ·························································· 7

Operations
Before Playing ·················································································8

Turning the Power On ····································································8
Setting the Layer to be Played with Priority ···································8
Loading Discs ·················································································8
Playing Discs with Even Higher Sound Quality
(Pure Direct Mode) ·········································································9

Normal Playback ············································································· 9
Various Types of Playback ····························································· 9

Listening to Specific Tracks in a Specific Order
(Programmed Playback) ··························································· 9, 10
Listening in Random Order (Random Playback) ··························· 10
Listening to Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) ······················· 10

Displaying Text (Super Audio CDs only)····································· 10

Displaying the Track Title ····························································· 10
Displaying the Album Title ··························································· 10
Displaying the Album’s Artist Name ············································ 10

Playing Music files ········································································ 11

Before Playing MP3 or WMA files ··············································· 11
Creating MP3 and WMA files Compatible with the DCD-CX3 ····· 11
Playing MP3 or WMA files ··························································· 12
Listening to MP3 or WMA files in Random Order
(Random Playback) ······································································· 12
Listening to MP3 or WMA files Repeatedly
(Repeat Folder/Disc Playback) ······················································ 12

Using the Timer Play Function ···················································· 13

Troubleshooting ·········································································· 13

Specifications ··············································································· 14

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
operation, please read these operating instructions carefully before
using the product.
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

q Owner’s manual ...................................................................... 1

w Warranty (for North America model only) ................................ 1

e Service station list ...................................................................1

r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6.5 ft / 2 m) .......................1

t Remote control (RC-1059) .......................................................1

y R03/AAA batteries ...................................................................2

u Audio cable (Cable length: Approx. 3 ft / 1.0 m) ......................1

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Cautions on Handling

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are

no problems with the connection cables.

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Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
periods of time, be sure to unplug the Power cord from the power
outlet.

• Sufficiently ventilate the place of installation

If the unit is left in a room full of the smoke from cigarettes, etc., for

long periods of time, the surface of the optical pickup could get dirty,
in which case it will not be able to read the signals properly.

• About condensation

If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of

the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
properly.

If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power

turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature
before using the unit.

• Cautions on using mobile phones

Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move

the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.

• Moving the unit

First eject the disc, turn off the power, then unplug the power cord

from the power outlet.

Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before

moving the unit.

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Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.

NOTE

This product uses a semiconductor laser. To ensure stable operation, it
is recommended to use the product indoors at a temperature of 5 °C
(41 °F) ~ 35 °C (95 °F).

About Discs

Discs that can be Played

q Super Audio CDs

Super Audio CDs marked with the logotypes indicated below can

be played on this unit.

There are three types of Super Audio CDs:

q Single layer disc

Single layer Super Audio CD with only an HD layer.

w Dual layer disc

Super Audio CD with a double HD layer, offering extended playing
time and high sound quality.

e Hybrid disc

Two-layer Super Audio CD with an HD layer and a CD layer.
The signals on the CD layer can be played on a regular CD player.

Types of Super Audio CDs

Single layer disc Dual layer disc Hybrid disc

HD layer HD layer CD layer HD layer

b What is the HD layer?
The HD layer is a layer of high density signals for Super Audio CDs.

b What is the CD layer?
The CD layer is the layer of signals that can be read on a regular

CD player.

This unit is not compatible with multi-channel playback.

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w Music CDs

Discs marked with the logotype below can be played in this unit.
Discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs,

etc.) cannot be played. Do not attempt to play them, as doing so
can damage the product.

e CD-R/CD-RW

Some discs and some recording formats may not be playable.
Non-finalized discs cannot be played.

b What is finalization?
Finalization is the process that makes recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs

playable on compatible players.

Getting Started

Connections Operations Troubleshooting

Specifications

Cautions on Installation

Note:
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

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Holding Discs

Cautions on Loading Discs

Cleaning Discs

Do not touch the signal surface.

Connections Operations Troubleshooting Specifications

Loading Discs

• Set the disc with the labeled side facing up.

• Make sure the disc tray is fully open when inserting the disc.

• Place the discs flatly, 12 cm discs in the outer tray guide (Figure 1),
8 cm discs in the inner tray guide (Figure 2).

Figure 1

Outer tray guide

12 cm disc

• Place 8 cm discs in the inner tray guide without using an adapter.

• “00:00” is displayed if a disc that cannot be played is loaded.

• “NO DISC” is displayed if the disc is loaded upside-down or if no
disc is loaded.

Figure 2

Inner tray guide

8 cm disc

• Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage
the unit or scratch the discs.

• Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired
with adhesive, etc.

• Do not use discs on which the sticky part of cellophane tape or labels
is exposed or on which there are traces of where labels have been
removed. Such discs can get caught inside the player and damage
it.

Cautions on Handling

• Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs.

• Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from
their cases.

• Do not bend or heat discs.

• Do not enlarge the hole at the center.

• Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens,
pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs.

• Water droplets may form on discs if they are moved suddenly from a
cold place (outdoors for example) to a warm place, but do not try to
dry them off using a hairdryer, etc.

Cautions on Storing Discs

• Be sure to remove discs after using them.

• Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,
scratches, warping, etc.

• Do not store discs in the following places:

1. Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time

2. Dusty or humid places

3. Places exposed to heat from heating appliances, etc.

• If there are fingerprints or dirt on discs, wipe them off before using
the disc. Fingerprints and dirt can impair sound quality and cause
interruptions in playback.

• Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to clean
discs.

Gently wipe the disc from the
inside towards the outside.

Do not wipe with a circular
motion.

NOTE

Do not use record spray, antistatic agents, or benzene, thinner or
other solvents.

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