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- Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DCD-2500NE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections Accessories Inserting the batteries Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier Operating range of the remote control unit Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors Features Connecting the timer device High quality sound Connecting the power cord High performance Playback... - Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Appendix Setting the Auto Standby mode Playable media Turning Auto Standby mode off Discs Turning Auto Standby mode on Playback order of music files About discs and files Tips Cautions on using media Inserting a disc Tips How to handle media...
- Page 4 Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
- Page 5 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the q and w marks in the battery compartment. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: remove it.
- Page 6 Plus die cast tray. The high weight of these parts improves damping, and the A high bitrate and high sampling has been achieved with Denon's resonance points are also decentralized to provide a high level of unique data interpolation algorithm. 16 bit audio signals are converted damping.
- Page 7 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix High performance Supports high-resolution audio sources stored on discs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and DSD files that have been recorded onto DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW discs can be played back on this CD player. Reduced power consumption during standby In consideration of the environment, power consumption during standby has been reduced to 0.1 Watts or better.
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Page 8: Part Names And Functions
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel A Power operation button (X) B Power indicator Turns power to this unit on and off. (v p. 22) This is lit as follows according to the power status: Power on : Green Standby : Off Front panel... - Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix y u i o F Play/pause button (1 / 3) Plays the track/Pauses the track. G Stop button (2) Stops playback. H Reverse-skip button (8) Returns to the start of the currently playing track. I Forward-skip button (9) Plays the next track.
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Page 10: Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display A Disc media indicators G Playback mode indicators Displays the type of disc that is being played back. 1 : Lights up during playback. 3 : Lights up during pause. B Track number indicator Lights up when displaying the track number. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
A AUDIO OUT connectors C IR CONTROL jacks Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors Used to connect Denon network audio players with an IR controller. or an external amplifier. (v p. 17) D AC inlet (AC IN) B DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) Used to connect the power cord. -
Page 12: Remote Control Unit
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit o Operating this unit A Signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5) B Power operation button (X) This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 22) C DISC LAYER button This switches the playback layer of a Super Audio CD. - Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G RANDOM button Switches the random playback. H REPEAT button Switches the repeat playback. I System buttons These perform playback related operations. Skip buttons (8 / 9) Play/pause button (1 / 3) Fast-reverse/Fast-forward buttons (6 / 7) Stop button (2) J DIMMER button This switches the brightness of the display.
- Page 14 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix L CLEAR button This clears the program registration. (v p. 28) M PROGRAM button This sets program playback. (v p. 27) N Information button (INFO) This switches the track information shown in the display during playback.
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Page 15: Amplifier Operations
Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Amplifier operations A Denon amplifier can be operated. A Power operation button (AMPLIFIER X) B DIMMER button C ANALOG MODE button D MUTE button E VOLUME buttons (df) F Input source select buttons (INPUT SELECT) NOTE 0 The remote control may not operate some products. -
Page 16: Cables Used For Connections
Contents Connections Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors Audio cable (supplied) Connecting the timer device Connecting the power cord... -
Page 17: Connecting To A Stereo Audio Amplifier
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier. Amplifier AUDIO Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index... -
Page 18: Connecting To A Device With Digital Audio Input Connectors
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors You can enjoy digital audio playback by connecting an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital audio terminal to this unit. AV receiver / D/A converter OPTICAL COAXIAL... -
Page 19: Timer Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the timer device This unit can perform timer play when an amplifier and timer device are connected to this unit.(“Using the timer play function” (v p. 32)) This unit Amplifier To household power outlet (AC 230V, 50/60Hz) Timer device Front panel... -
Page 20: Connecting The Power Cord
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index... - Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Basic operation Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs Using the timer play function Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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Page 22: Basic Operation
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on Press X on this unit to turn the power on. DISC LAYER The power indicator lights green. 0 Press X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode. o When power is switched to standby Press X on the remote control unit. -
Page 23: Switching The Pure Direct Mode
Press PURE DIRECT on this unit. 0 The DIMMER button also controls the Denon's Integrated Amplifier PMA-2500NE, so the PMA-2500NE can be operated simultaneously with this unit. The display turned off, and Pure Direct playback begins. -
Page 24: Setting The Top Priority Playback Layer For Super Audio Cds
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs 0 The layer for playback can also be switched by pressing DISC LAYER on this unit. 0 When a disc is loaded after the setting has been made, the contents recorded on the set layer are displayed. -
Page 25: Playing Cds/Super Audio Cds
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs Playing CDs and Super Audio CDs Insert a disc. (v p. 44) DISC LAYER Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray. When playing back a Super Audio CD, press DISC LAYER to set the playback layer. - Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Switching the display Operation buttons Function Press INFO. Playback / Pause Displays text and time information stored on media. Stop The text information is only displayed for Super Audio CD. Skip to previous track / Skip to next track The player can display the following characters : Fast-reverse / Fast-forward ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ...
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Page 27: Playing Tracks In A Specific Order (Program Playback)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playing a specific track (Direct searching) Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed. GExampleH In the stop mode, press PROGRAM. Track 4 : The program indicator lights on the display. - Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Checking the order of the programmed tracks In the stop mode, press 9. The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each time the button is pressed. o To clear the last track programmed In the stop mode, press CLEAR.
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Page 29: Playing Data Cds And Data Dvds
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs This section explains how to playback music files that are recorded onto a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW. There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media ®... -
Page 30: Playing Files
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause Load a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc Stop containing music files into the disc tray. (v p. 44) Skip to previous track / Skip to next track Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray. - Page 31 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Switching the display o Files that can be played back During playback, press INFO. See “Playable files”. (v p. 41) Switch the display between the elapsed playback time, text o Switching the playback range information stored in the file and the file format.
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Page 32: Using The Timer Play Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the timer play function Turn on the power of the connected components. (v p. 19) Switch the amplifier’s function to input from the connected unit. Load a disc. Set the audio timer for the desired times. Refer also to the owner’s manual of the audio timer. -
Page 33: Setting The Auto Standby Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Tips Appendix Setting the Auto Standby mode When Auto Standby mode is set to On, if the unit remains in the stopped Turning Auto Standby mode off state and no operations are performed or if there are no input signals for approximately 30 minutes, the unit automatically switches to standby mode. -
Page 34: Tips
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips Appendix o Contents Tips Troubleshooting I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality Power does not turn on / Power is turned off I want to playback just the specified folder Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want to display Super Audio CD text Display on this unit shows nothing I want to play the multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is played... - Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality Set Pure Direct which turns digital output and the display off. (v p. 23) I want to playback just the specified folder The MODE button to set the playback range to “Folder mode”. (v p. 31) I want to display Super Audio CD text This unit supports Super Audio CD text.
- Page 36 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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 devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below.
- Page 37 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. performed through the Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. remote control unit.
- Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound is produced. Or Check the connections for all devices. sound is distorted. Insert connection cables all the way in. － Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. －...
- Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Cannot playback Discs Symptom Cause / Solution Page Cannot playback when the The disc is dirty or scratched. Either clean the disc, or insert a different disc. play button is pressed, or cannot correctly play back a specific part of the disc.
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Page 40: Playable Media
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix Playable media Discs B Dual layer discs Super Audio CD with a double HD layer, offering extended playing time and high sound quality. Playable media C Hybrid discs Two-layer Super Audio CD with an HD layer and a CD layer. Super Audio CD The signals on the CD layer can be played on a regular CD player. - Page 41 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playable files Playable discs Sampling frequency Bit rate Bit length Extension CD-R/ DVD-R/ DVD+R/ CD-RW DVD-RW DVD+RW 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps .mp3 － 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 320 kbps .wma － .aac/ 32/44.1/48 kHz 16 –...
- Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback order of music files NOTE 0 Be sure to give files the extension. Files with any other extensions or files with When there are multiple folders containing music files, the playback order no extensions cannot be played. of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the media.
- Page 43 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About discs and files Music files recorded on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW are divided into large segments (folders) and small segments (files). Files are stored in folders, and folders can be placed for storage in a hierarchy.
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Page 44: Cautions On Using Media
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cautions on using media Inserting a disc NOTE Set the disc in the tray label side up. 0 Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the unit or scratch the discs. -
Page 45: Cleaning Discs
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix How to handle media Cleaning discs Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the disc. Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases. -
Page 46: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of terms Advanced AL32 Processing Plus DSD (Direct-Stream Digital) Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus, Denon’s own analog One of the audio data recording methods, it is the signal aspect used to waveform reproduction technology. store audio signals on a super audio CD, and is Δ-Σ modulated digital The reproducibility of weak signals is enhanced by expanding 16 bit digital audio. - Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND WMA (Windows Media Audio) CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED This is audio compression technology developed by Microsoft WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED Corporation.
- Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bit rate This is the amount of audio data recorded on a disc that is read in one second. Finalizing This process enables CDs recorded with a CD recorder or drive to be played by other players. Linear PCM This is an uncompressed PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal.
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Page 49: Trademark Information
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Adobe, the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index... -
Page 50: Specifications
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio performance Analog output [Super Audio CD] [CD] Channels: 2-channels 2-channels Playable frequency range: 2 Hz – 100 kHz 2 Hz – 20 kHz Playable frequency response: 2 Hz – 50 kHz (-3 dB) 2 Hz –... -
Page 51: Index
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o General Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 25 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.1 W or less For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Front panel Display Rear panel... -
Page 52: Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit : mm) Weight : 13.7 kg Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index... -
Page 53: Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Program playback .......... 27 Amplifier ............17 Rear panel ............11 Auto Standby ..........33 Remote control unit ........12 AV receiver ............. 18 Timer device ..........19, 32 CD ..............25 Tips ..............35 Troubleshooting .......... - Page 55 3520 10425 00AD Copyright © 2015 D&M Holdings Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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