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Denon DCD-1520AE Owner's Manual

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DCD-1520AE
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DCD-1520AE 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Contents Playback Accessories ························································································ 4 Inserting the batteries ······································································ 5 Basic operation ·············································································· 27 Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 5 Turning the power on ····································································· 27 Features ······························································································ 6 Select the playback media mode ··················································· 28 High quality sound ············································································...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Setting the Auto Standby mode ··············································· 51 Turning Auto Standby mode off ····················································· 51 Turning Auto Standby mode on ····················································· 51 Tips Contents ··························································································· 52 Tips ································································································· 53 Troubleshooting ············································································· 54 Appendix Playable media ·················································································...

  • Page 4: Accessories

    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 them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

  • Page 5: Inserting The Batteries

    Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER DCD-1520AE w Load the two batteries properly as R03/AAA Approx. 7 m...

  • Page 6: Features

    • Advanced AL32 Processing and High-precision 32 bit D/A Converter part, including the disc tray made of Xylon with 2 metal damper plates, is Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon’s own analog composed of different metallic materials each designed for their specific waveform reproduction technology.

  • Page 7: High Performance

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • Plays USB memory devices (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) and iPod ® / High performance iPhone ® This unit can playback music stored on an USB memory device or iPod ∕ • Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support DSD file playback iPhone.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel PHONES PHONES LEVEL DISC LAYER PURE DIRECT SOURCE DCD-1520AE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 9 PHONES PHONES LEVEL DISC LAYER PURE DIRECT SOURCE This receives signals from the remote control unit (vpage 5). DCD-1520AE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER Display This displays various pieces of information (vpage 10). w e r t y o Q0 Disc tray open/close button (5) Power indicator Used to open/close the disc tray (vpage 30, 34, 63).

  • Page 10: Display

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Playback mode indicators Time display indicators 1 : Lights up during playback. SING REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in single- 3 : Lights up during pause. track playback. TOTAL REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in all-track Repeat mode indicator Lights to match the repeat mode settings.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors AUDIO OUT connectors Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output connectors Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors (vpage 20, 21). or an external power amplifier (vpage 18). DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect an AV receiver or D/A converter equipped with digital...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit CD player operation To operate CD player, press REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD operation mode. • REMOTE MODE CD button lights for approximately two seconds. POWER button (X) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby) (vpage 27, 51).
  • Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix SOURCE button Used to select the playback media mode (vpage 28, 30). RANDOM button Switches the random playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). REPEAT button Switches the repeat playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40). Remote mode select button (CD) This switches the remote control operating mode to CD (vpage 12). 1/3 button Starts / Pauses playback (vpage 31, 34, 38, 40).
  • Page 14 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Number buttons (0 – 9, +10) These enter numbers into the unit (vpage 31, 32). CLEAR button This clears the program registration (vpage 32). DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness of this unit (vpage 28). PROGRAM button This sets program playback (vpage 32). • The amplifier can be operated with the amplifier operation buttons even when the remote control mode is CD.

  • Page 15: Amplifier And Tuner Operations

    Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Amplifier and Tuner operations The included remote control unit can be used to operate Denon amplifiers and tuners. PRESET buttons (+, –) AMP POWER button (X) Input source select buttons (AMP) VOLUME buttons (df) MUTE button (:)

  • Page 16: Network Audio Player Operation

    • The amplifier can be operated with the amplifier operation buttons even when the remote control mode is NET. • The included remote control unit can be used to operate Denon network audio players. • When using it, also refer to the operating instructions of the other devices.

  • Page 17: Connections

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections 2 Cables used for connections Connecting an amplifier (vpage 18) Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting a device equipped with digital audio input Audio cable connectors (vpage 19) Connecting a device equipped with digital audio output Optical cable connectors (vpage 20) Coaxial digital cable...

  • Page 18: Connecting An Amplifier

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an amplifier Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier. Amplifier AUDIO Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 19: Connectors

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a device equipped with digital audio input connectors Use this connection to output digital audio signals from this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of a connected device. AV receiver / D/A converter OPTICAL...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Device Equipped With Digital Audio Output Connectors

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a device equipped with digital audio output connectors Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit (vpage 42). CD player / Satellite receiver etc.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Pc Or Mac

    (DSD signal or 192 kHz/24 bit PCM signal) audio available on the internet “Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only)” (vpage 43). • Download the driver software from the DCD-1520AE page of the Denon website. NOTE • Use a cable that is 3 m or less to connect to the computer.

  • Page 22: Connecting An Ipod Or Usb Memory Device To The Usb Port

    USB memory iPod device • Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter. NOTE • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
  • Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Supported iPod ∕ iPhone models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Timer Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the timer device By connecting this unit to an amplifier and timer device, you can use timer playback (vpage 50 “Using the timer play function”). This unit Amplifier To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Timer device Front panel Display...

  • Page 25: 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 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 27) Playing a USB memory device (vpage 39) Connecting and playing back from a computer Select the playback media mode (vpage 28) (USB-DAC) (vpage 43) Switching the display’s brightness (vpage 28) Connect and playback from a digital device Switching the Pure Direct mode (vpage 28) (Coaxial/Optical) (vpage 49) Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio...

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. The power indicator lights green. • You can also press on the main unit to turn the power on. 2 Switching the power to standby Press POWER X.

  • Page 28: Select The Playback Media Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Select the playback media mode Switching the display’s brightness The display brightness can be adjusted between four levels. Press SOURCE to select the playback media mode. Press DIMMER. DISC : Select to playback a disc. USB : Select to playback an iPod or USB memory device.

  • Page 29: 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 • When a disc is loaded after the setting has been made, the contents recorded on the set layer are displayed. The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be set. • If a disc that does not contain the layer set for top priority playback is loaded, the contents recorded on another layer are displayed Press SOURCE to select the playback media mode to...

  • Page 30: 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 (vpage 63). • Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray. Press SOURCE to select the playback media mode to “DISC” (vpage 28). 1 / 3 When playing back a Super Audio CD, press MODE to set the playback layer (vpage 29).

  • Page 31: Switching The Display

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Playing a specific track (Direct search) Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks. Stop GExampleH Skip to previous track / Skip to next track : Press number 4 to select track 4.

  • Page 32: Playing Tracks In A Specific Order (Program Playback)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Checking the order of the programmed tracks Playing tracks in a specific order In the stop mode, press 9. (Program playback) The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each time the button is pressed. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.

  • Page 33: Playing Data Cds

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing DATA CDs • This section explains how to playback MP3 and WMA files that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. • 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 this unit.

  • Page 34: Playing Files

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music files in the Stop MP3 or WMA formats into the disc tray (vpage 63). Skip to previous track / Skip to next track Fast-reverse / Fast-forward Press SOURCE to select the playback media mode to Folder select...
  • Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Files that can be played back • See “DATA CD” (vpage 59). 2 To switch the folder or file during playback • Folder Use ui to select the folder. • File Use o p to select the file. Also use 8, 9 to select the file.

  • Page 36: Playing An Ipod

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod • You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port”...

  • Page 37: Listening To Music On An Ipod

    • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in conjunction with the iPod.
  • Page 38 Playable Remote iPod files Video file NOTE Remote • Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. control unit Active • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not (This unit) buttons operate.

  • Page 39: Playing A Usb Memory Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device • Playing back music files stored on a USB memory device. • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32”...

  • Page 40: Playing Files Stored On Usb Memory Device

    Use ui to select the folder, then press ENTER. NOTE • Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising Use ui to select the file, then press ENTER. with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with Playback starts.
  • Page 41 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Files that can be played back • See “USB memory device” (vpage 59). 2 Switching the display During playback, press INFO. • Switching between the file elapsed time, title name, artist name and album name. • While a WAV file is being played back, only the file name is displayed. • The player can display the following characters: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz...

  • Page 42: Using As A D/A Converter

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using as a D/A converter Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this unit (D/A converter). • DSD is a registered trademark. • Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 43: Connecting And Playing Back From A Computer (Usb-Dac)

    USB and restart the computer. player software you like to playback files on your computer. Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” section of the DCD-1520AE page of the Denon website onto your computer. Unzip the downloaded file, select the 32-bit or 64-bit exe file that matches your Windows operating system, and double-click the file.
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Install the driver. r Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. t Click “Next”. q Select the language to use for the installation. w Click “OK”. e The wizard menu is displayed.
  • Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix y Click “Install” on the installation start dialog. u In the Windows security dialog, select “Always trust software • The installtion starts. Do not perform any operation on the from DandM Holdings Inc.”. computer until the installation is completed. i Click “Install”.
  • Page 46 Press SOURCE to change the input source to “USB- e Check that there is a checkmark next to “Default Device” DAC”. under “Denon USB Audio” in “Speakers” of the “Playback” tab. • When there is a checkmark for a different device, click “Denon USB Audio”...
  • Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Checking audio output w Click the “Advanced” tab. • Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied to the D/A Outputs a TEST signal from the computer and checks the audio converter, and click “Apply”. output from the USB-DAC function.
  • Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Playback NOTE Install the desired player software on your computer beforehand. • The dedicated driver must be installed in the computer before this unit is connected Use the rear panel USB port to connect this unit to a computer. For to a computer.

  • Page 49: Connect And Playback From A Digital Device (Coaxial/Optical)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connect and playback from a digital NOTE • Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you device (Coaxial/Optical) cannot perform operations with buttons on this unit or the remote control. • You can also control the volume and equalizer on the computer.

  • Page 50: Using The Timer Play Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the timer play function Using the timer play function Turn on the power of the connected components (vpage 24). Switch the amplifier’s function to input from the connected unit. Load a disc or connect an iPod or USB memory device. Set the audio timer for the desired times.

  • Page 51: Setting The Auto Standby Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings 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 Press and hold POWER X for more than 5 seconds to mode.

  • Page 52: Contents

    Display on this unit shows nothing ..........(55) I want to playback WAV files ............(53) No sound comes out ................(55) I want to use this unit’s remote control to operate a Denon Sound is interrupted or noise occurs ..........(55) network audio player ................(53) Cannot playback CDs ...............(56)

  • Page 53: Tips

    I want to playback WAV files • This unit can playback WAV files that are stored on a USB memory device (vpage 39). I want to use this unit’s remote control to operate a Denon network audio player. • Switch the remote mode of the remote control (vpage 16).

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    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 55: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Display on this unit shows nothing Symptom Cause / Solution Page Display is off. • Press DIMMER, and change the setting to anything other than “Off”. • The display turns off when the Pure Direct mode is on. 2 No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution...

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Cannot playback CDs Symptom Cause / Solution Page Cannot playback when the play button • The CD is dirty or scratched. Either clean the CD, or insert a different CD. is pressed, or cannot correctly play back a specific part of the disc.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause/Solution Page “NO DEVICE”, “CHECK FS” or • This unit may not recognize the USB memory device due to poor connection, etc. Make sure “CHECK DEVICE” is displayed. that the connection is made properly by taking actions such as disconnecting and reconnecting the USB memory device.

  • Page 58: Playable Media

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix Playable media Super Audio CD There are three types of Super Audio CDs: Single layer discs Discs Single layer Super Audio CD with just an HD layer. Dual layer discs Playable media Super Audio CD with a double HD layer, offering extended playing time and high sound quality.

  • Page 59: Usb Memory Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DATA CD NOTE • Be sure to give files the extension “.mp3” or “.wma” Files with any other CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be extensions or files with no extensions cannot be played. played.
  • Page 60 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Playable files • Only music files that are not copyright-protected can be played on this set. Playable files File specification • Contents downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. (Extension) Also, files encoded in WMA format when ripped from a CD, etc., on a computer may be copyright protected, depending on the computer’s settings.

  • Page 61: Playback Order Of Mp3/Wma/Aac/Wav Files

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV D/A converter files 2 Supported audio formats When there are multiple folders containing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files, USB-DAC the playback order of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the media. The files in each folder are played back in the order in which the files were recorded on the media, from the oldest date and time.

  • Page 62: About Discs And Files

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About Discs and Files Files, such as MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV etc., recorded on CD-R/-RW and USB memory device 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.

  • Page 63: Cautions On Using Media

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cautions on using media NOTE • Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the unit or Inserting a disc scratch the discs. • Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired with adhesive, etc.

  • Page 64: How To Handle Media

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

  • Page 65: Explanation Of Terms

    CD audio but uses 192 kHz, 96 kHz, and 48 Advanced AL32 Processing kHz sampling frequencies on Blu-ray Disc or DVD and provides higher Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon’s own analog waveform resolution than CD. reproduction technology.
  • Page 66 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sampling frequency Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in digitized format (producing a digital signal). The number of readings taken in one second is called the “sampling frequency”.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications 2 Audio performance [Super Audio CD] [CD] • Analog output 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 68: Index

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Finalizing································································· 65 Sampling frequency ··································· 59, 61, 66 Front Panel ······························································· 8 Select the playback media mode ··························· 28 Accessories ······························································ 4 Advanced AL32 Processing ··································· 65 Installing the driver software·································· 43 Tips ········································································ 53 Auto Standby mode ···············································...
  • Page 69 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dimensions Unit : mm 2 Weight : 8.2 kg Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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