Preparations Operations DCD-2020AE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER CD Information Owner’s Manual
n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 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.
n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION n NOTES ON USE z z Wall zz For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. • More than 0.1 m is recommended. • Do not place any other equipment on this unit. Information CD z z Operations • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.
Preparations Getting started 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.
Features Cautions on handling Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, DENON’s own analog waveform reproduction technology. The reproducibility of weak signals is enhanced by expanding 16 bit digital data to 32 bit. Also equipped with a high-performance, 32 bit/192 kHz-compatible D/A Converter for analog signal conversion of the digital data expanded with Advanced AL32 Processing. In the newly developed Advanced S.V.H.
Preparations Here, we explain the connections and setup methods for this unit.
Connections for all compatible audio signal formats are described in this owner’s manual. Please select the type of connections corresponding to the equipment you are connecting. NOTE This connection is for playback of audio of this unit, using a 2-channel audio device. COAXIAL IN AUDIO IN L R L L R connected.
Digital Input Connections Preparations The DCD-2020AE can be used as a D/A converter (vpage 17). CD player / Satellite receiver / MD recorder etc. AUDIO COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Operations Connecting a PC Information By connecting a computer to the USB port on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB connecting cable, this unit can be used as a D/A converter (vpage 17 “Using as a D/A Converter”). USB port Computer installed with a media player Type B Signal flow Type A USB 2.
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port NOTE Cables used for connections To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB cable supplied with the iPod. iPod USB memory device or Operations • Connection to a computer is possible via the digital input USB port on the rear panel. Playback is not possible when connected via the front panel’s USB port. • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub. • Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device.
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port Preparations Supported iPod models • iPod classic Operations • iPod nano • iPod touch Information • iPhone (as of August 2012) CD 7
Connecting the power cord Setting the Auto Standby mode With the Auto Standby ON, this unit will automatically enter the standby mode after about 30 continuous minutes of stop mode with no operation. • The default setting is “On”. Preparations After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Press and hold CD X for at least 5 seconds.
Operations Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit.
Turning the power on Before using a remote control unit, insert the batteries (vpage 23 “Inserting the batteries”). Press CD X to turn on power to the unit. • The power indicator lights green and the power turns on. Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs • The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be set. • Upon purchase, the priority layer is set to the “STEREO”. • The “NO DISC” message is displayed if a disc is not loaded.
Playing CD Preparations Press CD X to turn on power to 1 the unit. Press SOURCE to set the playback 2 media mode to “DISC”. Press 5 on the main unit to open 3 the disc tray and insert the disc. you play back a super audio 4 When CD, press DISC LAYER to set the Operations playback layer if necessary. • If a layer that is not recorded in the disc is selected, a layer that exists is played back based on the playback layer priority. 5 Press 1/3. • The 1 indication lights off.
Playback of MP3 and WMA files “Windows Media” and “Windows” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Press CD X to turn on power to 1 the unit. a CD-R or CD-RW disc 2 Load containing music files in the MP3 or WMA formats into the disc tray. nn About the display • When “Folder mode” is selected All the files in the selected folder are played.
Playback iPod® Display mode Display location Playable files 1 MODE SELECT to select 2 Press the display mode. Press CD X to turn on power to the unit. The mode switches each time the button is pressed. CD Main unit display iPod display P P Audio file Video file P Remote control unit (This unit) P P iPod P 3 4 Press 1/3. Use ui to select the item, then press ENTER to select the music file to be played.
Playing a USB memory device 1 Press SOURCE to set the playback 2 media mode to “USB”. MODE SELECT to select 3 Press the “Folder mode” or “Memory Press CD X to turn on power to the unit. nn About the display • When “Folder mode” is selected All the files in the selected folder are played. • When “Memory mode” is selected After the selected folder and files are played, all the files in all the folders are played. Playback starts. • Folder Use ui to select the folder, then press ENTER.
Operations enabled during playback Switching the pure direct mode Press 1/3 during playback. In the stop mode, press PURE DIRECT on the main unit. • Signals are no longer output from OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. • The display is turned off. (Some parts of the display are shown when no playback is performed or when no disc is inserted.) The 3 indicator lights. • To resume playback, press 1/3. 1 In the stop mode, press PLAY SELECT. The “RAND” indicator lights.
Operations enabled during playback • With Super Audio CDs that contain text information, the text information included on the disc can be displayed while in the stop or play mode. • The album title, artist name and track titles can be displayed. • Displayable characters are capital and small letters, numbers and some symbols. In the stop mode, press TITLE/ ARTIST. The album title scrolls on the display The album’s artist name scrolls on the display Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
Using as a D/A Converter Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB) nnInstalling the dedicated driver DISC EXT IN USB USB EXT IN OPT EXT IN COAX NOTE NOTE • Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you cannot perform operations with buttons on this unit or the remote control. • You can also control the volume and equalizer on the computer. Enjoy playing music at the desired volume.
Using the timer play function Preparations This unit Amplifier Operations 1 Turn on the power of the connected components. the amplifier’s function to input from the 2 Switch connected unit. a disc or connect an iPod or USB memory 3 Load device. 4 Set the audio timer for the desired times. • Refer also to the owner’s manual of the audio timer. 5 Turn the timer “ON”. The power of the components connected to the timer turns off.
Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed.
Preparations Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Display Rear panel o i u q w e r t y u i t t Playback signal channel indicator Lights up during playback. Lights up during pause. L : Front left C : Center R : Front right w Repeat mode indicators The display switches as follows each time the REPEAT button on the remote control unit is pressed.
Remote control unit Preparations For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Remote control unit Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R03/AAA Preparations Inserting the batteries Approx. 8 m 30° e Put the rear cover back on.
Preparations Other information Playable media Discs Playable media Files USB memory device CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be played. nnUSB-Compatible file systems nnWriting software format Super Audio CD CD nnMaximum number of playable files and folders CD-Rz Number of folders : 255 Number of files : 1000 CD-RWz Super Audio CD Single layer disc HD layer Dual layer disc HD layer Hybrid disc CD layer HD layer File specification MP3 (.
Playable media • Insert and remove a USB memory device with the power set to standby. If it is inserted or removed with the power on, the recorded files cannot be loaded or may be damaged. • It is not compatible with an MP3 player, digital camera, a USB device for a mobile phone, etc. • The unit cannot charge a USB device. • The unit does not support a card reader, USB extension cable, or USB hub.
Cautions on using media Cleaning discs • Set the disc in the tray label side 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). • 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 in the center.
Explanation of terms B Bit rate This is the amount of or audio data recorded on a disc that is read in one second. F Finalizing This process enables CD recorded with a recorder to be played by other players. S 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”.
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. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. Symptom Countermeasure Page Disc tray does not • The power is not on. open.
GUSB memory deviceH Symptom Countermeasure Specifications Page • The USB memory device is in • Set the format to FAT16 or a format other than FAT16 or FAT32. For details, refer to the FAT32. USB memory device’s operating instructions. • The USB memory device is • When divided into multiple divided into multiple partitions. partitions, only files stored in the top partition can be played. • Files are stored in a non- • Record the files in a compatible compatible format. format.
Index vvH vvB vvS HD layer······························································ 24 Hybrid discs························································· 24 Sampling frequency······································ 24, 27 Searching···························································· 15 Single layer discs················································· 24 Single-track repeat········································ 12, 21 Skipping····························································
Dimensions 53.0 6.5 51.5 220.0 335.0 Operations 324.5 Preparations Unit : mm 157.5 4.0 Information 140.0 61.0 61.0 138.0 20.5 117.5 434.0 344.0 Weight : 13.
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