Denon RCD-CX1E2 Owner's Manual

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RCD-CX1

Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manuale delle istruzioni
Manual del usuario
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning

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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.

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(IEC 60825-1:2001)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄMTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARNING: OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA
BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN
UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING SOM
ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

ATTENZIONE: QUESTO APPARECCHIO E’ DOTATO DI
DISPOSITIVO OTTICO CON RAGGIO LASER.
L’USO IMPROPRIO DELL’APPARECCHIO PUO’ CAUSARE
PERICOLOSE ESPOSIZIONI A RADIAZIONI!

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this

declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC Directive.

• ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG

Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt, auf das

sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den folgenden Standards entspricht:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-3-3.
Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC.

• DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que l’appareil, auquel se

réfère cette déclaration, est conforme aux standards suivants:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3.
D’après les dispositions de la Directive 2006/95/EC et 2004/108/EC.

• DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ

Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo prodotto, al quale la

nostra dichiarazione si riferisce, è conforme alle seguenti normative:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-3-3.
In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive 2006/95/EC e 2004/108/EC.
QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME
AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548

• DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD

Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto al

que hace referencia esta declaración, está conforme con los siguientes

estándares:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000-3-3.
Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas 2006/95/EC y 2004/108/EC.

• EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING

Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid dat dit produkt,

waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, in overeenstemming is met de

volgende normen:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en EN61000-3-3.
Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 2006/95/EC en 2004/108/EC.

• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG

Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt, vilken detta intyg

avser, uppfyller följande standarder:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-3-3.
Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 2006/95/EC och 2004/108/EC.

DENON EUROPE
Division of D&M Germany GmbH
An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal,
D-41334 Germany

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.

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NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO /

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NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN

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.

ACHTUNG:

• Die Belüftung sollte auf keinen Fall durch das Abdecken der Belüftungsöffnungen durch
Gegenstände wie beispielsweise Zeitungen, Tischtücher, Vorhänge o. Ä. behindert
werden.

• Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei direkte Feuerquellen wie beispielsweise angezündete
Kerzen aufgestellt werden.

• Bitte beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der Batterien die örtlich geltenden
Umweltbestimmungen.

• Das Gerät sollte keiner tropfenden oder spritzenden Flüssigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

• Auf dem Gerät sollten keine mit Flüssigkeit gefüllten Behälter wie beispielsweise Vasen
aufgestellt werden.

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.

ATTENZIONE:

• Le aperture di ventilazione non devono essere ostruite coprendole con oggetti, quali
giornali, tovaglie, tende e così via.

• Non posizionate sull’unità fiamme libere, come ad esempio candele accese.

• Prestate attenzione agli aspetti legati alla tutela dell’ambiente nello smaltimento delle
batterie.

• L’apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta a gocciolii o spruzzi.

• Non posizionate sull’unità alcun oggetto contenente liquidi, come ad esempio i vasi.

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.

WAARSCHUWING:

• De ventilatie mag niet worden belemmerd door de ventilatieopeningen af te dekken met
bijvoorbeeld kranten, een tafelkleed, gordijnen, enz.

• Plaats geen open vlammen, bijvoorbeeld een brandende kaars, op het apparaat.

• Houd u steeds aan de milieuvoorschriften wanneer u gebruikte batterijen wegdoet.

• Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan druppels of spatten.

• Plaats geen voorwerpen gevuld met water, bijvoorbeeld een vaas, op het apparaat.

OBSERVERA:

• Ventilationen bör inte förhindras genom att täcka för ventilationsöppningarna med föremål
såsom tidningar, bordsdukar, gardiner osv.

• Inga blottade brandkällor, såsom tända ljus, får placeras på apparaten.

• Tänk på miljöaspekterna när du bortskaffar batterier.

• Apparaten får inte utsättas för vätska.

• Placera inte föremål fyllda med vätska, t.ex. vaser, på apparaten.

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

• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, dass eine ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet
wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird.

• Eviter des températures élevées.

Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de

l’installation sur une étagère.

• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature elevate.
Assicuratevi che vi sia un’adeguata dispersione del calore
quando installate l’unità in un mobile per componenti audio.

• Evite altas temperaturas.

Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando está

instalado en la consola.

• Vermijd hoge temperaturen.

Zorg er bij installatie in een audiorack voor, dat de door

het toestel geproduceerde warmte goed kan worden
afgevoerd.

• Undvik höga temperaturer.

Se till att det finns möjlighet till god värmeavledning vid

montering i ett rack.

• Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um.

Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den Stecker

herausziehen.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution.

Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

• Manneggiate il cavo di alimentazione con attenzione.
Tenete ferma la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa.

• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.

Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cordón de

energía.

• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig.

Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer deze moet

worden aan- of losgekoppeld.

• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.

Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.

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

• Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub
fern.

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

• Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e dalla
polvere.

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

• Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het apparaat
binnendringen.

• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm.

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

• Wenn das Gerät längere Zeit nicht verwendet werden soll,
trennen Sie das Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.

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

• Scollegate il cavo di alimentazione quando prevedete di non
utilizzare l’unità per un lungo periodo di tempo.

• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no utilice el equipo
por mucho tiempo.
Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt wanneer het

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apparaat gedurende een lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.

• Koppla loss nätkabeln om apparaten inte kommer att
användas i lång tid.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Decken Sie den Lüftungsbereich nicht ab.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd.

• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.

• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
Lassen Sie keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen.

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

• Non inserite corpi estranei all’interno dell’unità.

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.

• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat vallen.

• Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i apparaten.

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

• Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden, Benzin oder
Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung kommen.

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

• Assicuratevi che l’unità non entri in contatto con insetticidi,
benzolo o solventi.

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

• Voorkom dat insecticiden, benzeen of verfverdunner met dit
toestel in contact komen.

• Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk, bensen och
thinner kommer i kontakt med apparatens hölje.

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander zu nehmen
oder zu verändern.

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

• Non smontate né modificate l’unità in alcun modo.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera.

• Dit toestel mag niet gedemonteerd of aangepast worden.

• Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga om den.

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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.

VORSICHT:

Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen,
ziehen Sie bitte den Stecker aus der Wandsteckdose.
Der Netzstecker wird verwendet, um die Stromversorgung zum
Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den Benutzer gut und

einfach zu erreichen sein.

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.

ATTENZIONE:

Per scollegare completamente questo prodotto dalla rete di
alimentazione elettrica, scollegare la spina dalla relativa presa a muro.

La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente
l’alimentazione all’unità e deve essere facilmente accessibile
all’utente.

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.

WAARSCHUWING:

Om de voeding van dit product volledig te onderbreken moet de
stekker uit het stopcontact worden getrokken.

De netstekker wordt gebruikt om de stroomtoevoer naar het toestel
volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de gebruiker gemakkelijk

bereikbaar zijn.

FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT:

Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten
från nätet.
Stickproppen används för att helt bryta strömförsörjningen till

apparaten, och den måste vara lättillgänglig för användaren.

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.
This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product
according to the WEEE directive.

HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

Das Verpackungsmaterial dieses Produktes ist zum Recyceln geeignet und kann wieder verwendet werden. Bitte
entsorgen Sie alle Materialien entsprechend der örtlichen Recycling-Vorschriften.
Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung des Gerätes die örtlichen Vorschriften und Bestimmungen.
Die Batterien dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll geworfen oder verbrannt werden; bitte entsorgen Sie die Batterien gemäß
der örtlichen Vorschriften.
Dieses Produkt und das im Lieferumfang enthaltene Zubehör (mit Ausnahme der Batterien!) entsprechen der WEEE­Direktive.

UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez disposer des matériaux
conformément aux lois sur le recyclage en vigueur.
Lorsque vous mettez cet appareil au rebut, respectez les lois ou réglementations en vigueur.
Les piles ne doivent jamais être jetées ou incinérées, mais mises au rebut conformément aux lois en vigueur sur la
mise au rebut des piles.
Ce produit et les accessoires inclus, à l’exception des piles, sont des produits conformes à la directive DEEE.

NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:

I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle
normative locali sul riciclaggio.
Per lo smaltimento dell’unità, osservare le normative o le leggi locali in vigore.
Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici.
Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione delle batterie.

ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

Los materiales de embalaje de este producto son reciclables y se pueden volver a utilizar. Disponga de estos materiales
siguiendo los reglamentos de reciclaje de su localidad.
Cuando se deshaga de la unidad, cumpla con las reglas o reglamentos locales.
Las pilas nunca deberán tirarse ni incinerarse. Deberá disponer de ellas siguiendo los reglamentos de su localidad
relacionados con los desperdicios químicos.
Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas.

EEN AANTEKENING MET BETREKKING TOT DE RECYCLING:

Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van
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.
Batterijen mogen nooit worden weggegooid of verbrand, maar moeten volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften
betreffende chemisch afval worden verwijderd.
Op dit product en de meegeleverde accessoires, m.u.v. de batterijen is de richtlijn voor afgedankte elektrische en
elektronische apparaten (WEEE) van toepassing.

OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ÅTERVINNING:

Produktens emballage är återvinningsbart och kan återanvändas. Kassera det enligt lokala återvinningsbestämmelser.
När du kasserar enheten ska du göra det i överensstämmelse med lokala regler och bestämmelser.
Batterier får absolut inte kastas i soporna eller brännas. Kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser för kemiskt avfall.
Denna apparat och de tillbehör som levereras med den uppfyller gällande WEEE-direktiv, med undantag av
batterierna.

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Getting Started

Accessories ······················································································2
Cautions on Handling ·····································································2
Cautions on Installation ································································· 2
About Discs ·····················································································2

Discs Usable on the RCD-CX1 ·······················································2
Holding Discs ·················································································3
Loading Discs ·················································································3
Cautions on Loading Discs ·····························································3
Cautions on Handling ·····································································3
Cautions on Storing Discs ······························································3
Cleaning Discs ···············································································4

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

Preparations ···················································································· 8

Cables Used for Connections ························································8
Using the AM Loop Antenna ··························································8
Assembling the AM Loop Antenna ················································8

Speaker Connections ····································································· 9

Connecting the Speaker Cables ·····················································9

Connecting the Playback Components ······································ 10

Record Player ···············································································10
iPod® ···························································································· 10

Connecting a Power Amp and Subwoofer ································ 10
Connecting the Recording Components ···································· 11

CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck ····································· 11

Connections to Other Devices ····················································· 12

Antenna terminals ·······································································12

Connecting the Power Cord························································· 12
Once Connections are Completed ·············································· 12

Setup Setting the Timer

Setting the Current Time (24-Hour Display) ·······························13

Playback

Preparations ·················································································· 14

Turning the Power On ·································································· 14
Setting the layer to be played with priority ···································14
Loading Discs ··············································································· 14

Operations During Playback ························································15

Adjusting the Master Volume ·······················································15
Input Source Switching ································································15
Listening with Headphones ························································· 15
Adjusting the Tone ········································································ 15
Turning the Sound Off Temporarily (Muting) ·································15
Switching the Brightness of the Display ······································15

CD Playback ··················································································16

Playing CDs ··················································································16
Switching the Display ··································································· 16
Repeat Play or Random Play ························································17
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order <Program> ··························17

Playback of MP3 and WMA Files ················································· 18

About the MP3 and WMA Formats That Can be Played ·············· 18
Playing MP3 and WMA Files ························································ 19
Repeat Play or Random Play ························································19

TUNER Playback ··········································································· 19

Tuning in Broadcast Stations ························································ 19
Automatically Presetting FM Stations (Auto Preset) ····················20
Presetting FM/AM Stations Manually ··········································20
Listening to Preset Stations ·························································20
Naming the Currently Tuned in Broadcast Station ························20
RDS (Radio Data System) ···························································· 21
RDS Search ··················································································21
PTY Search ···················································································21
TP Search ·····················································································21
RT (Radio Text) ·············································································· 22

iPod® Playback ·············································································22

Preparations ·················································································22
Listening to Audio ········································································23
Disconnecting the iPod ································································23

Recording ······················································································ 23

Recording on an External Device ·················································23

Timer Playback··············································································24

Setting the Timer ·········································································· 24
Set the Timer ON/OFF ·································································26
Setting the Sleep Timer ································································ 26

Other Functions

Convenient Functions ·································································· 27

Auto Power On ············································································· 27
Auto Function Selector Function ·················································· 27
Last Function Memory ·································································27
Resetting the Microprocessor ······················································27

Troubleshooting ····························································· 28

Specifications ·································································· 30

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Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper

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operation, please read this owner’s manual 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 Remote control (RC-1109) ........................................................ 1

w R03/AAA batteries ...................................................................2

e Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 1.6 m) ................................. 1

r AM loop antenna ..................................................................... 1

t FM indoor antenna ..................................................................1

y Owner’s manual ...................................................................... 1

u Service station list ...................................................................1

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.

•

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

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.

Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before

moving the unit.

•

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

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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About Discs

Discs Usable on the RCD-CX1

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.

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Types of Super Audio CDs

Hybrid discDual layer discSingle layer disc

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.

w Music CDs

Discs marked with the logotype below can be played in this unit.

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.

HD layer CD layer HD layer

NOTE

Discs with special shapes (heart­shaped discs, octagonal discs,
etc.) cannot be played. Do not
attempt to play them, as doing so
can damage the product.

Holding Discs

Do not touch the signal surface.

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 Figure 2

Outer tray

guide

• 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.

12 cm disc

Inner tray

guide

8 cm disc

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Cautions on Loading Discs

• 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.

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Cleaning Discs

• 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

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discs.

About the Remote Control Unit

Inserting the Batteries

q Remove the remote control

unit’s rear cover.

w Set two R03/AAA batteries in

the battery compartment in the
indicated direction.

Operating Range of the Remote Control
Unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

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.

e Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even
when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.

• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
following the “q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment.

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

• Do not use two different types of batteries.

• Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in

flames.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
use for long periods.

30°

30°

Approx. 7 m

NOTE

The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
light.

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Display

Front Panel

q Remote control sensor ································· (4)
w Power indicator ··········································· (14)
e Power operation button

(ON/STANDBY) ····································· (13, 14)

r Headphones jack (PHONES) ······················ (15)
t Display
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Master volume control knob (VOLUME)

····· (15)

u SOURCE button ·········································· (15)
i Reverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons

(8/–, +/9) ······································· (16, 19)

o Play/Pause button (1/3) ···························(16)
Q0 Stop / Disc tray open/close button

(2/5) ···························································· (14)

Q1 Disc tray ························································· (3)

q Information display

Various information is displayed here, depending

on the operation mode.

Rear Panel

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w Tuner reception mode indicators ······ (19 ~ 22)
e Mode indicators ···························· (16 ~ 19, 23)

Specifications

q CARTRIDGE selection switch ···················· (10)
w Analog audio input connectors ············(10, 11)
e Analog audio output connectors ········(10, 11)
r Digital audio output connector

(OPTICAL OUT) ············································(11)

t DOCK CONTROL jack ································· (10)
y AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· (12)
u Speaker terminals (SPEAKER SYSTEM) ····· (9)
i FM/AM antenna terminals ························· (12)
o SIGNAL GND terminal ······························· (10)

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q Remote control signal transmitter ·············· (4)
w ON/STANDBY button ································· (13)
e MENU/SET button ····································· (13)
r Cursor buttons

(2/u, 8/i, 4/o, 6/p) ·································· (13)

t Function buttons

(LINE1/LINE2, TUNER, PHONO) ················· (15)

y TIME/DISPLAY button ································ (13)
u Master volume control buttons

(VOLUME) ···················································(15)

i DIMMER button ·········································· (15)
o ENTER button (5/ENTER) ·························· (13)
Q0 SLEEP/TIMER button ································· (26)
Q1 PURE DIRECT/TONE button ······················ (15)
Q2 MUTE button ·············································· (15)

Buttons Operable When the Function is Set to “CD”

The buttons listed at “Buttons Operable for All Functions” can also be used.

q Number buttons ········································· (16)
w REPEAT/RANDOM button ························· (17)
e Play/Pause button (1/3) ···························(16)
r Fast-reversing/Fast-forwarding buttons

(TU–/6, TU+/7)···································· (16)

t MODE button ·············································· (19)
y CLEAR button ············································· (17)
u PROGRAM DIRECT button ························· (17)
i Reverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons

(CH–/8, CH+/9) ································· (16)

o Stop button (2) ··········································· (16)

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Buttons Operable When the Function is Set to “iPod”

The buttons listed at “Buttons Operable for All Functions” can also be used.

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q Number buttons ········································· (20)
w Channel +, – buttons

(CH–/8, CH+/9) ·································(20)

e Tuning +, – buttons

(TU–/6, TU+/7)···································· (19)

r CLEAR button ·············································(20)
t PROGRAM/DIRECT button ························ (20)

q iPod 1/3 button ········································· (23)
w REPEAT/RANDOM button ························· (23)
e MODE button ·············································· (22)
r Reverse-skip/Forward-skip /

Fast-reversing/Fast-forwarding buttons
(CH–/8, CH+/9) ·································(23)

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Connections

Connections for all compatible audio signal format is described in

Connections

this operating instructions. Please select the types of connections
suited for the equipment you are connecting.
With some types of connections, certain settings must be made
on the RCD-CX1. For details, refer to the instructions for the
respective connection items below.

NOTE

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been
completed.

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of
the other components.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left,
right with right).

• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing
so can result in humming or noise.

Preparations

Cables Used for Connections

Select the cables according to the equipment being connected.

Audio cables

Optical digital connections

Optical cable

Analog connections (stereo)

(White)

(Red)

Stereo pin-plug cable

Speaker connections

Speaker cables

Signal direction

Using the AM Loop Antenna

n To use suspended on a wall

Suspend directly on the wall without assembling.

Nail, tack, etc.

n To use standing alone

Use the procedure below to assemble.

Assembling the AM Loop Antenna

Bend in the direction of the arrow.

1

Audio signal:

Output

Input

Insert into the hole.

2

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Output

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Speakers

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and –
(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the RCD-CX1,
and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from

1

the tip of the speaker cable, then either
twist the core wire tightly or terminate
it.

Turn the speaker terminal

2

counterclockwise to loosen it.

Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to

3

the hilt into the speaker terminal.

Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to

4

tighten it.

NOTE

• Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 16 Ω/ohms. The protection
circuit may be activated if speakers with an impedance other than
specified are used.

• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick out
of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if
the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each
other (v “Protection circuit”).

• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is
connected. Doing so could result in electric shock.

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Protection circuit

The protection circuit will be activated in thefollowing cases:

• When the speaker cable’s core wires are touching the rear
panel or screws or when the speaker cable’s + and – sides are
touching

• When the surrounding temperature is extremely high

• When the internal temperature rises due to extended use with a
high output

If this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the connections
of the speaker cables and input cables. If the set’s temperature
is extremely high, wait for it to cool off and improve surrounding
ventilation. After doing this, plug the power cord back in.
If the protection circuit is activated though there are no problems
in ventilation around the set or in connections, the set could be
damaged. Turn off the power, then contact a DENON servicing and
inquiry outlet.

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Connecting the Playback
Components

Connections

Record Player

Turntable

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iPod

Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-1R or ASD-3N/3W, sold
separately) to connect the iPod to the RCD-CX1.

iPod

Connecting a Power Amp and
Subwoofer

Use when adding a power amp, subwoofer, etc.

Power amp /
Subwoofer

• With some record players, noise may be generated when the ground
wire is connected. If so, disconnect the ground wire.

• Set the CARTRIDGE selection switch to “jMM” or “hMC”
according to the cartridge being used.

NOTE

The RCD-CX1’s SIGNAL GND terminal is meant to reduce noise when
a record player is connected. This is not a safety ground terminal.

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be set. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the Control
Dock for iPod.

• When the control dock for iPod is connected, the function indicator
switches from “LINE1” to “iPod”.

• To use an iPod, see “iPod® Playback” (vpage 22).

NOTE

DO NOT insert a short pin plug for recording output (REC) and pre-out
terminals, as this may result in damage.

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Digital connections

CD recorder /
MD recorder

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CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape Deck

Analog connections

CD recorder /
MD recorder /
Tape deck

No digital signals are output for Super Audio CDs.

Protective cap

Match the shapes

Remove the protective cap, match the shapes, then insert firmly all
the way in.

Store the protective cap in a safe place so as not to lose it, and use it
when not using the terminal.

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Connections to Other Devices Connecting the Power Cord

Antenna terminals

Connections

AM / FM

The AM and FM reception sensitivity depends on the place the antenna
is set and the direction in which it is set. Set it so that reception is
best.

Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord.

To household

power outlet

(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

AM loop
antenna
(supplied)

n Connecting the AM loop antenna

Push the lever.

1

Insert the conductor.

2

Return the lever.

3

FM indoor antenna

(supplied)

Power cord

(supplied)

NOTE

• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.

• When the power cord is plugged into the power outlet, the power indicator flashes orange for about 10 seconds.

Do not unplug the power cord before the power indicator turns off and the RCD-CX1 enters Standby mode.

• Only use the supplied power cord.

• Be sure the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet before connecting or disconnecting it to the AC IN.

Once Connections are Completed

Turning the Power On (vpage 14)

NOTE

• Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch metal
parts of the panel.

• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.

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[5/ENTER]

[8/i]

[TIME/DISPLAY]

ON/STANDBY

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Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

Setting the Current Time
(24-Hour Display)

GExampleH Setting the current time to 10:15 am

Press ON/STANDBY to turn the power on.

1

Press and hold in [TIME/DISPLAY].

The time is displayed.

2

Press and hold in [MENU/SET] to enter time setting

3

mode.

“TIME Adj” is displayed for about 2 seconds.

Use [2/u] or [8/i] to set the “hours”.

4

Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

5

The “minutes” display flashes.



Use [2/u] or [8/i] to set the “minutes”.

6

Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

The current time is set, and the normal display reappears.

7

n Checking the current time when the power is on

Press and hold in [TIME/DISPLAY].
Press once more and the display returns to its original condition.

n Checking the current time when the power is set

to standby

Press [TIME/DISPLAY].
Press once more, and the standby display is resumed.

Displaying the time when the power is set to standby consumes
electricity. To reduce electric consumption, turn the time display off.

NOTE

The time cannot be set when in the standby mode. Turn on the power
first.

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Specifications

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[MENU/SET]

[VOLUME df]

SOURCE

[PURE DIRECT/
TONE]

[MUTE]

[DIMMER]

[4/o]

[6/p]

1/3

ON/STANDBY

ON/STANDBY

SOURCE

<PHONES>

<2/5>1/

3

<VOLUME>

SA-CD CD

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Playback

Playback

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

Preparations

Turning the Power On

Press ON/STANDBY.

• The power turns on. Press again to set the power to standby.

• When the power is turned on, the function that was being used
when the power was last turned off is selected (vpage 27 “Last
function memory”).

GWhen the last function was CDH

When no disc is loaded, “NO DISC” is displayed.

Power indicator

Standby ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ Off
Power on ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ Red
When the timer is set ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙Orange

NOTE

• Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when
the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long
periods of time or when traveling, either press ON/STANDBY to turn
off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

• Be sure to stop playback before turning the power off.

n Completely turning off the power

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

b Note that the time setting is cleared when the power cord is

unplugged from the outlet.

b The settings made for the various functions may be cleared if the

power cord is left unplugged from a power outlet for an extended
period of time.

Setting the layer to be played with
priority

• The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be
set.

• Upon purchase, the priority layer is set to the “SA-CD”.

When “NO DISC” is displayed, press and hold

1

[MENU/SET].

The current priority layer is displayed.

Press [MENU/SET] again and select the layer to be

2

played with priority.

[Selectable items]

SA-CD

CD

This setting is stored in the RCD-CX1’s memory and is not canceled
even when the disc tray is opened or closed or the power is turned on
or off. To change the setting, perform the above procedure again.

: The SA-CD layer mode for Super Audio CDs.

: The CD layer mode for Super Audio CDs.

Loading Discs

In the stop mode, press <2/5> to open the disc tray.

b “Loading Discs” (vpage 3).



n To close the disc tray

Press <2/5> again.

b The disc tray also closes when 1/3 is pressed.

NOTE

• The power must be on when opening and closing the disc tray.

• Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is off. Doing so
can damage it.

•

Do not insert foreign objects into the disc tray. Doing so will damage it.

BASS

TREBLE

Pure D

(PURE DIRECT)

BALANCE

100% 40%

OFF

CD TUNER PHONO

LINE1 (iPod)LINE2

b

Operations During Playback

Adjusting the Master Volume

Either turn <VOLUME> or press [VOLUME df].

The volume level is displayed.

[Variable range]

b When lowering the volume from –90.0 dB, the display shows

“– –.– dB”.

Input Source Switching

Press SOURCE to select input source.

b The “iPod” indicator is displayed when a Control Dock for iPod is

connected. (“NO iPod” is displayed if no iPod is connected to the
Control Dock for iPod.)

Listening with Headphones

Plug the headphones (sold separately) into the <PHONES>.

b The sound from the speakers is automatically cut off.

NOTE

Be careful not to set the volume too high when using headphones.

–90.0dB

~

0.0dB

Adjusting the Tone

Press [PURE DIRECT/TONE] and select the mode you

1

want to adjust.

Adjust the volume with [4/o, 6/p].

2

b Thereafter, to adjust another mode, press [PURE DIRECT/TONE].
b If no operation is performed for 3 seconds, the adjustment is

retained and the normal display reappears.

[Selectable modes]

Pure D

(PURE

DIRECT)

[Selectable items]

BASS

[Variable range]

TREBLE

[Variable range]

BALANCE

[Variable range]

Settings made upon purchase:

• Pure D (PURE DIRECT) ·············off

• BASS ·······································0dB

• TREBLE ···································0dB

• BALANCE ························ CENTER

: This is the mode that recreates the original sound most

faithfully, providing extremely high quality sound.

on off

: Adjusts the bass sound.

–8dB

: Adjusts the treble sound.

–8dB

: Adjusts the left/right volume balance.

+L10

Press [4/o] when you want to adjust the left channel,
and [6/p] when you want to adjust the right channel.

~

~

~

+8dB

+8dB

CENTER

~

+R10

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When “Pure D” is set to “on”, digital output is switched off. What is
shown on the display also goes off. (When not playing or when no disc
is loaded, only part of the display is shown.)

NOTE

• When “Pure D” is set to “on”, you cannot set “BASS”, “TREBLE” or
“BALANCE”.

• When “Pure D” is set to “on”, you cannot use [DIMMER].

Turning the Sound Off Temporarily
(Muting)

Press [MUTE].

The “Mute on” is displayed.

To cancel, press [MUTE] again.
(The mute mode is also canceled when the <VOLUME> is turned or a

[VOLUME df] is pressed.)

Switching the Brightness of the Display

Press [DIMMER].

b The display’s brightness switches each time the button is

pressed.

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z

z z

[2]

[CLEAR]

[TU–/6,TU+/7]

[CH–/8, CH+/9]

1/3

[NUMBER]

[PROGRAM/
DIRECT]

[REPEAT/

RANDOM]

[TIME/DISPLAY]

<2/5>

<

8

/–, +/

9

>

1/3

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Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

CD Playback

Playing CDs

Press 1/3.

The “1” indicator lights and playback begins.

n

To play the desired track (remote control unit only)

Press [NUMBER] (0 ~ 9, +10) to select the track.

GExampleH : Track 4 : [4]
GExampleH : Track 12 : [+10] [2]
GExampleH : Track 20 : [+10] [+10] [0]

Switching the Display

Playback

• If the function is set to something other than “CD”, press 1/3 to

switch the function to “CD” and start playback (vpage 27 “Auto
Function Selector Function”).

• The function can also be switched to “CD” using <SOURCE>.

NOTE

It is not possible to switch to a layer not recorded on the disc.

n Stopping playback

Press <2/5> or [2].

n Stopping playback temporarily

Press 1/3.
The “3” indicator lights.

b To resume playback, press 1/3.

n Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing (searching)

During playback, press and hold in [TU –/6
The “1” indicator flashes.

b Normal playback resumes when the button is released.

The sound may be interrupted for a brief moment when resuming
normal playback after searching.

,

TU +/7].

n Moving to the beginning of tracks (skipping)

During playback, press <8/–, +/9> or [CH –/8, CH +/9].

b The disc is skipped the number of tracks equal to the number of

times the button is pressed.

b When pressed once in the return direction, playback returns to the

beginning of the currently playing track.

Press [TIME/DISPLAY].

[During Play or Pause]

z

Elapsed time

of currently

playing track

Remaining time of

all remaining tracks

Currently playing

track number

Title name

[During Stop]

Total number of

tracks

z

Displayed only when Super Audio CD is in use.

z

b The display switches each time the button is pressed.

When a Super Audio CD with no recorded text information is loaded,
“NO TEXT” is displayed when you select “Title name”, “Album title” or
“Artist name”.

Remaining time

of currently

playing track

Total time

Album titleArtist name



Repeat Play or Random Play

Press [REPEAT/RANDOM].

[During Stop]

Single-track repeat All-track repeat

OFF
(indicator
turns off)

When setting is completed, press 1/3 to play.

[During Play]

Single-track repeat All-track repeat

b The display switches each time the button is pressed.

[Selectable items]

(Single-track repeat)

(All-track repeat)

(Random)

(Single-track

random repeat)

(Random Repeat)

OFF

(indicator turns off)

Random Repeat

OFF

(indicator turns off)

: Only 1 track is played repeatedly.

: All tracks are played repeatedly.

: Tracks are selected and played automatically in

random order.

: Automatically selected single-track is played

repeatedly.

: All the tracks are played once in random order,

then played again repeatedly, each time in a
different random order.

: Normal playback resumes.

Random

Single-track

random repeat

n To cancel random play and repeat play

During stop, press
“ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” are unlit.

b You can cancel even if you press <2/5> to open the disc tray.

[REPEAT/RANDOM]

until displays of “ ”,

Playing Tracks in the Desired Order

<Program>

Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.

In the stop mode, press [PROGRAM/DIRECT].

The “PROG” indicator lights.

1

Use [NUMBER] (0 ~ 9, +10) to select the traks.

2

b Example : To program tracks 3, 12, 7 to play in that order:

Press [PROGRAM/DIRECT], [3], [+10], [2], [7].

Press 1/3.

3

Playback starts in the programmed order.

n Checking the order of the programmed tracks

In the stop mode, press <+/9> or [CH +/9].
The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each
time the button is pressed.

n To delete programmed tracks one track at a time

In the stop mode, press [CLEAR].
The last track programmed is cleared each time the button is
pressed.

n Clearing the all programmed track

In the stop mode, press [PROGRAM/DIRECT].
The “PROG” indicator turns off.

b You can cancel even if you press <2/5> to open the disc tray.

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“– – :– –” is displayed if the total programmed time exceeds 99 minutes,
59 seconds.

NOTE

• Direct searching is not possible during programmed playback.

• Programmed playback is not possible with MP3 and WMA files.

Playback

Specifications

NOTE

• Random play cannot be set or canceled during playback.

• Direct searching is not possible during random playback.

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<

8

/–, +/

9

>

<SOURCE>

1/3

[2/u, 8/i,

4/o, 6/p]

[REPEAT/

RANDOM]

[5/ENTER]

[TUNER]

[MODE]

[TIME/DISPLAY]

[TU–/6,TU+/7]

[CH–/8, CH+/9]

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Playback

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

Playback of MP3 and WMA Files

There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you
to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media® Audio)
format. The music (files) downloaded from such sites can be stored on
CD-R or CD-RW discs and played on the RCD-CX1.

“Windows Media” and “Windows” are registered trademarks or
trademarks in the United States and other countries of Microsoft
Corporation of the United States.

About the MP3 and WMA Formats That
Can be Played

CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be
played.

Writing software format

ISO9660 level 1

b When written in other formats, it may not be possible to play the

disc properly.

Playable MP3/WMA file

File format

MP3 32, 44.1, 48 kHz 32 ~ 320 kbps .MP3

WMA 32, 44.1, 48 kHz 64 ~ 160 kbps .WMA

• With the RCD-CX1, the folder and file names can be displayed like
titles. Up to 8 characters consisting of numbers, letters and the
underscore can be displayed. Characters that cannot be displayed
are replaced with asterisks.

• Copyright-protected files cannot be played. Note that depending on
the software used for burning and other conditions, some files may
not play or display correctly.

• JPEG and DivX® files are handled as files but cannot be played.

• Be sure to give files the extension “.MP3” or “.WMA”. Files with any
other extensions or with no extensions cannot be played.

• Recordings you have made should only be used for your personal
enjoyment, and as per copyright laws may not be used in other ways
without permission of the copyright holder.

Sampling
frequency

Bit rate Extension



Maximum number of playable files and folders

Total number of folders + files : 1000
Maximum number of folders : 255

File format

MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3
WMA (Windows Media Audio)

Tag data

ID3-Tag (Ver.1x)
META-Tag (Compatible with title, artist and album names)

FM MONO AMFM AUTO

Playing MP3 and WMA Files

Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music les in

1

the MP3 or WMA format into the disc tray (vpage

3).

Press [MODE] and select “Folder Mode” or “Disc

2

Mode”.

Folder mode :

The “WMA” or “MP3” indicator flashes.
The files in the selected folder are played.

Disc mode :

The “WMA” or “MP3” indicator lights.
All the files on the disc are played.

Use [2/u, 8/i] to select the folder to be played.

3

Use <8/–, +/9>, [4/o, 6/p] or [

4

CH +/9

Press 1/3 or [5/ENTER].

Playback starts.

5

] to select the le to be played.

n To switch the folder or file during playback

• Folder

Use [2/u, 8/i] to select the folder.
b When a folder is selected, playback switches to the first track of

the selected folder.

File

•

Use <8/–, +/9> or [CH –/8, CH +/9] to select the
file, or use [4/o, 6/p] to select the file number.

b The file numbers are set automatically when the disc is loaded.

n Switching the display

Press [TIME/DISPLAY] during play or pause.

Currently

playing track

number

File name Folder name

b In the stop mode, only the total number of tracks is displayed.

Elapsed time

of currently

playing track

CH –/8

Remaining time

of currently

playing track

Repeat Play or Random Play

Using the folder mode

Press [REPEAT/RANDOM].

Single-track repeat Repeat of all the

OFF

(indicator turns off)

b The display switches each time the button is pressed.

[Selectable items]

: Only the selected track is played repeatedly.

(Single-track repeat)

(Repeat of all the

tracks in the folder)

,

OFF

(indicator turns off)

NOTE

• Random playback is not possible in the folder mode.

• Programmed playback is not possible with MP3/WMA discs.

: All the files in the selected folder are played

repeatedly.

: Folder mode playback resumes.

Using the disc mode

Same as setting method for CD.
See “Repeat Play or Random Play” (vpage 17).

NOTE

Programmed playback is not possible with MP3/WMA discs.

tracks in the folder

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TUNER Playback

Tuning in Broadcast Stations

Connect the antenna beforehand (vpage 12).

Press [TUNER] to select the reception band.

1

GAbout the displayH

When “FM AUTO” is selected ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙“AUTO” is displayed.
When “FM MONO” is selected ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙“MONO” is displayed.
When “AM” is selected ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ The reception mode is not

displayed.

Use [TU –/6, TU +/7] to select the reception

2

band.

When a station is received, the “TUNED” indication will light.

• If the function is set to something other than “TUNER”, press

[TUNER] to switch the function to “TUNER” (vpage 27 “Auto

Function Selector Function”).

• The function can also be switched to “TUNER” using <SOURCE>.

n To tune automatically

Press and hold in <8/–, +/9> or [TU –/6, TU +/7] to
automatically search and tune in broadcast stations.

b Stations whose signal is weak cannot be tuned in.

n To stop auto tuning

Press <8/–, +/9> or [TU –/6, TU +/7].

n To tune manually

The reception frequency switches each time [TU –/6, TU +/7]
is pressed.

A humming sound may be heard when using a TV nearby while
receiving AM programs. If this happens, move the system as far from
the TV as possible.

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[2/u, 8/i,

4/o, 6/p]

[PROGRAM/

DIRECT]

[5/ENTER]

[TUNER]

[CLEAR]

[MODE]

[NUMBER]

[MENU/SET]

[CH–/8, CH+/9]

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Playback

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

About the FM Broadcast Reception Status Display

When the reception band mode is set to “FM AUTO”, the “ST”
indicator lights when a stereo broadcast is tuned in.

If the signal is weak and stable stereo reception is not possible, select
“FM MONO” to receive in monaural.

Automatically Presetting FM Stations
(Auto Preset)

Up to 40 stations can be preset.
Auto preset is not possible with AM broadcast stations.

Listening to Preset Stations

Use [NUMBER] (0 ~ 9, +10) or [CH –/8, CH +/9] to
select the preset number.

Naming the Currently Tuned in Broadcast
Station

Names of up to 8 characters can be input.

Press [MENU/SET] three times.

1

Press [TUNER] to select “FM AUTO” or “FM

1

MONO”.

Press and hold in [MENU/SET].

2

“A.PRESET” flashes.

Press [MENU/SET] again.

Broadcast stations are preset automatically.

3

• Broadcast stations whose antenna signal are weak cannot be preset
automatically. If you wish to preset such stations, tune them in
manually.

• Once auto presetting starts, it cannot be stopped before it is
completed. (It takes about 60 seconds for auto presetting to be
completed.)

Presetting FM/AM Stations Manually

Up to 40 stations (total for FM and AM) can be preset.

Tune in the station.

1

Press [PROGRAM/DIRECT].

The minimum number display “P– –” for the unregistered preset

2

flashes.

Press [2/u] or [8/i].

2

The name input mode is set.

Use [2/u, 8/i] to select the character, then press

3

[6/p] to set.

b Characters that can be input.

A to Z, 0 to 9,

b Press [4/o, 6/p] to move the cursor.
b Press [CLEAR] to delete characters.

When the name has been entered, press

4

conrm the entry.

If a preset number has not been registered for the broadcast station
you have entered, you are prompted to enter it now. Set the number
to be preset using [CH–/8, CH+/9].

n Changing the Broadcast Station Name

q Call out the preset name to be changed, then press [MENU/SET]

three times.

w Use [4/o, 6/p] to select the character to be changed, then press

[CLEAR].

e Perform step 3 and 4 at “Naming the Currently Tuned in Broadcast

Station”.

^ ’ ( ) * + , - . / =

(space)

[5/ENTER]

to

0

Select the number to be preset using [NUMBER]

3

(0 ~ 9, +10) or [CH –/8, CH +/9] and press

[PROGRAM/DIRECT].

The reception frequency and reception mode are preset.

-TP-

-PTY--RDS-

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which
allows a station to send additional information along with the
regular radio program signal.
The following four types of RDS information can be received with
this unit:

Program Type (PTY)

PTY identifies the type of RDS program.
The program types and their displays are as follows:

NEWS News
AFFAIRS Current Affairs
INFO Information
SPORT Sports
EDUCATE Education
DRAMA Drama
CULTURE Culture
SCIENCE Science
VARIED Varied
POP M Pop Music
ROCK M Rock Music

EASY M

LIGHT M Light Classical
CLASSICS Serious Classical
OTHER M Other Music

Easy Listening
Music

Traffic Program (TP)

TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.
This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your
area before leaving home.

WEATHER Weather
FINANCE Finance

CHILDREN

SOCIAL Social Affairs
RELIGION Religion
PHONE IN Phone In
TRAVEL Travel
LEISURE Leisure
JAZZ Jazz Music
COUNTRY Country Music
NATION M National Music
OLDIES Oldies Music
FOLK M Folk Music
DOCUMENT Documentary

Children’s
programmes

Radio Text (RT)

RT enables RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the
display. Text messages can contain the names of the song or artist,
useful local information, etc.

NOTE

The operations described below when pressing [MODE] will not
function in areas in which there are no RDS broadcasts or where the
signal from the RDS station is too weak.

Clock Time (CT)

Use this to correct the time of the clock on the RCD-CX1.

q During CT reception, press [MENU/SET] for over 1 second.
w Press [MENU/SET] to set.

The “mm:ss” is displayed.

b

The time on the set’s internal clock is updated to the currently
displayed “CT” time.

Do not operate any buttons while the time is being updated. If
buttons are operated, CT reception is not possible and the time is not
updated.

RDS Search

Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide
the RDS service.

Press [TUNER] to select “FM AUTO”.

1

Press [MODE] to select “RDS”.

2

Press [4/o, 6/p].

Automatically begin the RDS search operation.

3

If no RDS station is found, “NO PROG” is displayed.

b

PTY Search

Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated
program type (PTY).
For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type
(PTY)”.

Press [TUNER] to select “FM AUTO”.

1

Press [MODE] to select “PTY”.

2

Use [

2/u, 8/i

] to call out the desired program type.

3

Press [4/o, 6/p].

Automatically begin the PTY search operation.

4

If no program of the specified type is found, “NO PROG” is

b

displayed.

TP Search

Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic
programs (TP stations).

Press [TUNER] to select “FM AUTO”.

1

Press [MODE] to select “TP”.

2

Press [4/o, 6/p].

Automatically begin the TP search operation.

3

“NO PROG” is displayed when there is no traffic information

b

broadcast station.

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<SOURCE>

ON/STANDBY

[2/u]

ON/STANDBY

[iPod 1/3]

[8/i]

[5/ENTER]

[LINE1/LINE2]

[REPEAT/
RANDOM]

[MODE]

[TIME/DISPLAY]

[CH–/8, CH+/9]

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Playback

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

RT (Radio Text)

Press [TIME/DISPLAY] until “Radio Text” scrolls on the
display.

b The display switches as shown below each time the button is

pressed.

q Freq. : Frequency

w PS : Program service

e PTY : Program type

iPod® Playback

With the RCD-CX1, you can listen to music on an iPod. It is also
possible to operate the iPod from the main unit or remote control
unit.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.

b The iPod may only be used to copy or play contents that are not

copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally
permitted for your private use as an individual. Be sure to comply
with applicable copyright legislation.

r CT : Current time

t RT : Radio text

b When the station currently tuned in is offering the radio text

message service, messages scrolls across the display.

• When the RT mode is turned on while an RDS radio station not
offering the RT service is tuned in, “NO TEXT” is displayed on the
display, and instead the name of the station is displayed.

• In the same way, the name of the station is displayed when the RT
service is finished. In this case, the station name display automatically
switches back to the PS mode when RT broadcasting resumes.

• The RT mode cannot be used on the AM band or for FM stations not
offering RDS broadcasts.

Preparations

Set the iPod on the DENON Control Dock for iPod.

(vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.)

1

Press <SOURCE> or [LINE1/LINE2] to select “iPod”.

2

Press [MODE] to select the display mode.

The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

3

[Selectable mode]

Display location Main unit display

Playable
files

Active
buttons

: Video may not be output, depending on the combination of

z

ASD-1R and iPod.

Audio file
Video file
Remote

control unit
(RCD-CX1)

iPod

Browse mode Remote mode

iPod display

S S

A S

S S

A S

z



Listening to Audio

Use

[2/u, 8/i]

1

to select the music le to be played.

Press

[iPod 1/3]

Playback starts.

2

• If the function is set to something other than “iPod”, press [iPod

1/3] to switch the function to “iPod” and start playback. (vpage

27 “Auto Function Selector Function”)

• The function can also be switched to “iPod” using <SOURCE> or

[LINE1/LINE2].

n Stopping playback temporarily

During playback, press [iPod 1/3].
Press again to resume playback.

n Fast-forwarding or fast-reversing

During playback, either press and hold [CH–/8] or [CH+/9].

n To cue to the beginning of a track

During playback, press [CH–/8] or [CH+/9].

n To perform Repeat/Random playback

(Browse mode only)

Press [REPEAT/RANDOM].

Single-track repeat All-track repeat

to select the item, then press

.

Random

[5/ENTER]

Browse mode

Operating mode that shows iPod information on the RCD-CX1
display.
In this mode, it is not possible to operate the iPod directly or to
perform the operations associated with the slide show function. Set
the Remote mode to play slide shows.

Remote mode

This mode is for operating the iPod directly while watching the
information displayed on the iPod’s screen.

Also see the control dock for iPod operating manual regarding
connection and operation.

NOTE

• 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.

To Switch the Display

During playback, press [TIME/DISPLAY].
The display switches each time the button is pressed.

Album title Artist nameTitle name

Elapsed time of

currently playing track

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Recording

Recording on an External Device

First connect the device from which you want to record to the
RCD-CX1 (vpage 11).

Press

1

Set the recorder to the recording mode.

<SOURCE>

recorded.

to choose the input source to be

2

b For instructions on operating, see the operating instructions of the

connected component.

Start playback on the player.

3

b For instructions on operating, see the operating instructions of the

connected component.

• The LINE2 input signal is not output to the recording output terminal
(REC).

• Adjusting the volume or tone does not affect the sound being
recorded.

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Playback

OFF
(indicator
turns off)

n

To switch between the Browse and Remote modes

Press [MODE].

Random Repeat Single-track

random repeat

Disconnecting the iPod

Press ON/STANDBY to set the standby mode.

1

Remove the iPod from the control dock for iPod.

2

Specifications

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ONCE

EVERYDAY

EVE R Y D AYEVE R Y D AY

CD TUNER

iPod

b

P01

REG _ N A ME

CDCD

0:0 00:0 0

10: 0 010: 0 0

[2/u]

[MENU/SET]

[2]

[8/i]

[5/ENTER]

<2/5>

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Setting the Timer

Setting the Timer

Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

Timer Playback

The everyday timer, once timer and sleep timer can be set.

Timer order of priorityTimer order of priority

The order of priority when the times set for the different
timers overlap is as follows:

1. Sleep timer

2. Once timer

3. Everyday timer

If the current time is not set, enter timer setting mode to get time
setting mode.

Setting the Timer

• Everyday timer playback

Playback starts (the power turns on) and stops (the power turns
off) at the set times each day.

• Once timer playback

Playback starts (the power turns on) and stops (the power turns
off) once only at the set times.

Press [MENU/SET].

The “TIMER” is displayed.

1

Use [2/

u

, 8/i] to select the timer play mode.

2

Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

Timer playback mode is set, and “FUNC” is displayed.

3

Use [2/

u

, 8/i] to select the function to be played.

4

b “iPod” is displayed only when control dock for

iPod is connected.

Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

The function to be played is set.

5

b In the case of functions other than tuner, “ON” is displayed and

the display advances to step 7.

GOnly when the “TUNER” function is selectedH

-q Use [2/

u

, 8/i] to select the preset number.

6

After 2 seconds

b When no name has been registered for the selected preset

number, the program service or frequency appears after the preset
number is displayed.

-w Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

The station of the selected preset number is set, and “ON”
is displayed.

Use [2/

7

Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

8

Use [2/

9

u

, 8/i] to set the “hours” for the timer start

time.

The “hours” for the timer start time are set.

u

, 8/i] to set the “minutes” for the timer

start time.



Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

10

The “minutes” for the timer start time are set and “OFF” is
displayed.

Use [2/

0:0 00:0 0

10: 0 010: 0 0

11

Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

12

Use [2/

13



14

u

, 8/i] to set the “hours” for the timer stop

time.

The “hours” for the timer stop time are set.

u

, 8/i] to set the “minutes” for the timer stop

time.

Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

The “minutes” for the timer stop time are set.

n To check the timer settings

q Press [MENU/SET].
The “TIMER” is displayed.

w Press [2/u, 8/i].
The “EVERYDAY” or “ONCE” is displayed.

e Press [MENU/SET].
The display switches as follows each time the button is pressed:

Function selection

Timer ON/OFF

n To change the timer settings

Repeat the procedure under “Setting the Timer” (vpage 24).

Timer On time
Timer Off time

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n If there is a power failure

• The current time setting is canceled. Turn the power on and reset
the current time (vpage 13).

• The timer settings are cleared. Set the timer again.

• The tuner’s presettings may be cleared. If so, perform the
presetting procedure again.

n When performing a timer setting with DENON

control dock for iPod (ASD-3N or ASD-3W)

Pause the track you want to play, and keep the power on for DENON

control dock for iPod.

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Use [2/

u

, 8/i] to turn timer playback on.

15

Display Once timer Everyday timer

1_ _ / E_ _ OFF OFF

1on / Eon ON ON
1_ _ / Eon OFF ON
1on / E_ _ ON OFF

Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER].

16

The timer setting is set.



Set the power to standby.

17

Timer playback standby mode is set, and the power indicator
lights orange.

n To change the setting while setting the timer

Press <2/5> or [2].
Return to step 2 under “Setting the Timer” (vpage 24). Repeat

the procedure.

NOTE

During setting, you can change with <2/5> or [2] up to step 14.

n To clear the timer settings

q Press [MENU/SET].

The “TIMER” is displayed.

w Press [2/u, 8/i].

The “EVERYDAY” or “ONCE” is displayed.

e While “EVERYDAY” or ”ONCE” is displayed, press <2/5> or [2]

for at least 2 seconds.

Setting the Timer

Specifications



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1_ _ /E_ _

1_ _ /Eon1on /E_ _

1on /Eon

1_ _ /E_ _ 1_ _ /Eon

1_ _ /E_ _

1on /E_ _

SLEEP 40SLEEP 30SLEEP 20SLEEP 10SLEEPOFF

SLEEP 90 SLEEP 80 SLEEP 70 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 50

[2/u]

[MENU/SET]

ON/STANDBY

[2]

1/3

[8/i]

[5/ENTER]

[iPod 1/3]

[SLEEP/TIMER]
[PHONO]

[TUNER]

[LINE1/LINE2]

<2/5>

<+/

9

>

ON/STANDBY

<SOURCE>

1/3

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Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual

Button located on both the main unit and the remote control
unit
Button only on the main unit
Button only on the remote control unit

BUTTON

<BUTTON>

[BUTTON]

Set the Timer ON/OFF

After setting with “Setting the Timer” (vpage 24), you can set
timer on/off for timer operations you want to perform.

Press [MENU/SET] twice or press and hold

1

[SLEEP/TIMER].

The current settings are displayed.

Press [2/u, 8/i] and select the timer for the timer

2

operation you want.

Setting the Sleep Timer

Use this function to automatically switch the power to the standby
mode after a specific amount of time (minutes).
The sleep timer can be set to up to 90 minutes, in steps of 10
minutes.

Select and play the desired function.

1

Press [SLEEP/TIMER] and select the setting time.

2

Setting the Timer

b In “Setting the Timer” (vpage 24), in the case of reserving

Everyday Timer only, the change is as follows when you press

[2/u, 8/i].

b In “Setting the Timer” (vpage 24), in the case of reserving

Once Timer only, the change is as follows when you press

[2/u, 8/i].

Press [MENU/SET] or [5/ENTER]

The timer setting is set.

3

Press ON/STANDBY to set the RCD-CX1 to Standby

4

mode.

The power indicator lights orange.

b After about 5 seconds, the set returns to as it was before the

sleep timer was set.

n Canceling the sleep timer

Either press [SLEEP/TIMER] at step 2 under “Setting the Sleep

Timer” until “SLEEPOFF” is displayed, or press ON/STANDBY.

n

Checking the time remaining until the sleep timer

starts

Press [SLEEP/TIMER].



Other Functions

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Convenient Functions

Auto Power On

When the power is in standby, the power turns on when any of
the buttons below other than ON/STANDBY is operated, and the
respective operation is performed.

•

<2/5> ··············The disc tray opens.

• 1/3 for the different functions

························

• [TUNER] ············Playback of the tuner starts.

• [2] ··················· Change the function to “CD” and switch the

• [PHONO] ··········· Change the function to “PHONO” and switch

• [LINE1/LINE2] ···· Change the function to the finally set “LINE”

NOTE

When the iPod can be played, press [iPod 1/3] to start iPod
playback.

Auto Function Selector Function

When one of the buttons below is pressed, the function switches
to the respective function and playback of that source starts.

•

1/3 ················· The function switches to “CD” and the CD

• [2] ··················· The function switches to “CD” and the stop.

• [iPod 1/3] ········ The function switches to “iPod” and the iPod

• [TUNER] ············ The functions switches to “TUNER” and the

Playback of that source starts.

power on.

the power on.

and switch the power on.

starts playing.

starts playing.

band last set is tuned in.

Last Function Memory

This stores the settings as they were directly before the standby
mode was set.
When the power is turned back on, the settings are restored to as
they were directly before the standby mode was set.

Resetting the Microprocessor

Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations
cannot be performed.
When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to
their default values.

Unplug the power cord.

1

Plug the power cord into a power outlet while pressing

2

<+/9> and <SOURCE> simultaneously.

After about 15 seconds “RESET” is displayed to

3

indicate that the microprocessor has been reset.

If “RESET” is not displayed in step 3, start over from step 1.

Other Functions

Specifications



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Troubleshooting

If a problem should arise, first check the following:

1. Are the connections correct?

2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?

3. Are the other components operating properly?

If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,
there may be a malfunction.
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

GGeneralH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Set does not
operate properly.

When the power
is turned on, the
power indicator
does not light
and no sound is
produced.

The power
indicator lights
but no sound is
produced.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

No sound is
produced from
one side.

For stereo
sources, the
positions of the
instruments are
inverted.

• External noise or interference is
causing the set to malfunction.

• Connection of the power cord is
faulty.

• The speaker cables are not
properly connected.

• The function (input) is incorrect.

• The volume is set too low.

• The speaker cables are not
properly connected.

• The input cables are not properly
connected.

• The left/right balance is off.

• The connections of the speaker
cables or input cables are
inverted.

• Reset the microprocessor. 27

• Check that the power plugs are
securely inserted into the RCD­CX1’s AC inlet and the wall power
outlet.

• Connect securely.

• Switch to the correct function
(input).

• Adjust the volume to an
appropriate level.

• Connect securely.

• Connect securely.

• Adjust the left/right balance.

• Check and remedy the
connections.

12

9

15

15

9

10, 11

15

9 ~ 12

GRemote Control UnitH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Set does not work
properly when
remote control
unit operated.

• Batteries are worn.

• You are operating outside of the
specified range.

• Obstacle between main unit and
remote control unit.

• The batteries are not inserted in
the proper direction, as indicated
by the polarity marks in the
battery compartment.

• The set’s remote control sensor
is exposed to strong light (direct
sunlight, inverter type fluorescent
bulb light, etc.).

• Replace with new batteries.

• Operate within the specified
range.

• Remove the obstacle.

• Insert the batteries in the
proper direction, following the
polarity marks in the battery
compartment.

• Move the set to a place in which
the remote control sensor will
not be exposed to strong light.

4
4

4

4

4



GCDH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Disc tray does not
open.

“NO DISC” is
displayed even
though a disc is
loaded.

“00 : 00” is
displayed even
though a disc is
loaded.

Playback does not
start even when
the 1/3 button is
pressed.

No digital signals
are output.

A specific section
of the disc
cannot be played
properly.

Programmed
playback is not
possible.

A CD-R or CD-RW
disc cannot be
played.

Files recorded
in MP3 or WMA
format cannot be
played.

• The power is not on. • Turn on the power. 14

• The disc is not properly loaded. • Reload the disc. 3

• A disc other than a CD or Super
Audio CD is loaded.

• The disc is dirty or scratched. • Wipe the dirt off the disc or

• For Super Audio CDs, no digital
signals are output.

• Turn the pure direct mode on.

• The disc is dirty or scratched. • Wipe the dirt off the disc or

• The tracks have not been
programmed properly.

• The disc has not been finalized.

• The recording conditions are bad
or the quality of the disc itself is
poor.

• You have selected a copyright­protected WMA file or a file that
cannot be played normally.

• Load a CD or Super Audio CD. 3

replace the disc.

• For Super Audio CDs, use the
analog audio output signals.

• Turn the pure direct mode off.

replace the disc.

• Program properly. 17

• Finalize the disc then play it.

• Use a properly recorded disc.

• Press the
select a different file.

8 or 9 button to

3, 4

11

15

3, 4

3

–

19

GTunerH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

Buzzing noise in
FM broadcasts.

Hissing or buzzing
noise is heard in
AM broadcasts.

Humming noise
is heard in AM
broadcasts.

GRecord PlayerH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

When playing
records, a wailing
noise (howling) is
produced when
the volume is
raised.

GiPodH

Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page

iPod cannot be
played.

• The antenna cable is not properly
connected.

• Noise interference from a nearby
electronic device equipped with
a microprocessor, or the radio
broadcast signal is weak.

• Noise interference from a
nearby monitor, etc., or there
is interference in the broadcast
signal.

• There is interference from current
in power cords.

• The player and speakers are too
close together.

• The floor is soft and vibrates
easily.

• Device you want to play and set
input source do not match.

• Cable is not properly connected.

• Control dock for iPod’s AC
adapter is not connected to
power outlet.

• Connect the antenna properly.

• Reposition the equipment or the
positions or directions of the
connection cables, antenna, etc.

• Connect an outdoor antenna.

• Turn off the monitor.

• Change the position or direction
of the AM loop antenna.

• Connect an outdoor antenna.

• Connect an outdoor antenna. –

• Move the player and speakers as
far apart as possible.

• Use cushions or spikes to absorb
the vibrations of the speakers
being conveyed from the floor.

• Select an appropriate input
source.

• Reconnect.

• Plug the control dock for iPod’s
AC adapter into a power outlet.

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–

–

–

–

22

10

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Troubleshooting

Specifications

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Specifications

Receiver section

n

Rated output: 2-channel driving

37.5 W + 37.5 W (8 Ω/ohms, DIN, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.7 %)
75 W + 75 W (4 Ω/ohms, DIN, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.7 %)
High frequency distortion:
Output terminals:

Suited for headphones/stereo headphones

Equalizer amplifier output
(REC OUT terminals):
Input sensitivity / Input impedance: PHONO (MM) : 2.5 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms

PHONO (MC) : 0.2 mV / 100 Ω/ohms
CD, LINE1, LINE2 : 130 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms

RIAA deviation:

PHONO (MC) : 30 Hz ~ 20 kHz ±0.5 dB

Reception frequency range: FM : 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz AM : 522 kHz ~ 1611 kHz
Reception sensitivity: FM : 1.5 μV / 75 Ω/ohms AM : 20 μV
FM channel separation: 35 dB (1 kHz)
FM S/N ratio: Monaural : 74 dB Stereo : 70 dB
FM harmonic distortion: Monaural : 0.3 % Stereo : 0.4 %
S/N ratio: PHONO (MM) :

(With input terminals short-circuited, 5 mV input signal)
PHONO (MC) : 70 dB

(With input terminals short-circuited, 0.5 mV input signal)

(A-weighted network):
Tone control: BASS : 100 Hz ± 8 dB
TREBLE : 10 kHz ± 8 dB
Frequency response:

Clock/Timer section

n

Clock type:
Timer: Everyday timer / Once timer : One system each

Sleep timer : Max. 90 minutes

0.05 % (Rated output: –3 dB), 8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz
Speaker 4 ~ 16 Ω/ohms

Rated output : 150 mV

PHONO (MM) : 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz ±0.5 dB

84 dB

LINE1, LINE2 : 95 dB (input terminals short-circuited)

10 Hz ~ 40 kHz (+0.5 dB, –3 dB) (INPUT: CD, PURE DIRECT: ON)

Power line frequency synchronized method (Within ±60 seconds per month)

CD section

n

[Super Audio CD] [CD]

• Analog output
Signal type: 1-bit DSD 16-bit linear PCM
Sampling frequency: 2.822 MHz 44.1 kHz
Usable discs: Super Audio CD Compact Disc

• Digital output
Optical: – –15 ~ –21 dBm
Emission wavelength: – 660 nm

General

n

Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption:

0.3 W (During power saving mode

Maximum external dimensions:
Weight: 8.0 kg

Remote control unit (RC-1109)

n

Remote control method: Infrared pulse method
Batteries:
Maximum external dimensions:
Weight: 165 g (including batteries)

z: The device automatically enters power saving mode after being in standby mode for 30 minutes.

50 W

300 (W) x 110 (H) x 341 (D) mm

R03/AAA Type (two batteries)
44 (W) x 233 (H) x 22 (D) mm

z

)

Specifications

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