Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix . Contents DCD-800NE COMPACT DISC PLAYER Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper.
Contents Connections Playback Display Rear panel Tips Appendix Connections 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 9 10 11 Accessories Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Features High quality sound High performance Part names and functions Front panel Display Rear panel Remote control unit Front panel Settings Connecting an amplifier Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port Connecting the timer device Connecting the power c
Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Appendix Appendix 37 37 37 Setting the Auto Standby mode Turning Auto Standby mode on Turning Auto Standby mode off Playing back Discs Files Playing back a USB memory devices Playback order of files About folders and files Cautions on using media Loading discs How to handle media Cleaning discs Explanation of terms Trademark information Specifications Index Tips Tips Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Operations cannot be per
Contents Connections Playback 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.
Connections Contents Playback Settings Inserting the batteries 1 Tips Appendix NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. 0 Do not use two different types of batteries. 0 Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods. 0 If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality sound High performance 0 High Bitrate and High Sampling with Advanced AL32 Processing 0 Supports MP3 and WMA file playback (v p. 30) Plus A high bitrate and high sampling has been achieved with Denon’s unique data interpolation algorithm. 16 bit audio signals are converted to a high bitrate of 32 bit and 44.1 kHz sampling signals are up-sampled by 16x to achieve smoother recreation of sound waves.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel . qw e i o Q0 Display t y u Q1 Q2 B Power indicator This is lit as follows according to the power status: 0 Power on : Green 0 Standby : Off 0 Power off : Off A Power operation button (X) This turns the power on/off. (v p.
Contents Connections e Playback Settings rtyu Tips Appendix H USB port (T) This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices). (v p. 20) . I Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5) i o Q0 Q1 J Display Various information is displayed here. (v p. 9) Q2 K Disc tray open/close button (5) Used to open/close the disc tray. C Disc tray Used to insert a disc. L SOURCE button Select the media to play back. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display qw r t y . e A Information display Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of the disc. D RANDOM indicator Lights during random playback. E Repeat mode indicators Lights to match the repeat mode settings. B Playback mode indicators 1 : Lights up during playback. 3 : Lights up during pause. F Remote control signal reception indicator Lights when a signal is received from the remote control.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel w e r . q A AUDIO OUT connectors Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors or an external power amplifier. (v p. 18) C IR CONTROL connectors Used to connect Denon network audio players with an IR controller. D Power cord (v p. 22) B DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors Used to connect an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital input connectors. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit The included remote control can be used to operate not only this unit but other Denon amplifiers and network audio players too. 0 “Amplifier operations” (v p. 14) 0 “Network audio player operations” (v p. 15) q w e o Operating this unit To operate CD player, press REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips G ENTER button This determines the selection. H Cursor buttons (uio p) These select items. I BACK button Returns to the previous item. J Number/letter buttons (0 – 9, +10) These enter letters or numbers into the unit. K RANDOM button Switches the random playback. L REPEAT button Switches to the repeat playback.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M PURE DIRECT button Switches the Pure Direct mode. (v p. 26) N MODE button 0 Selects the playback range of the data CD. (v p. 32) 0 Selects the playback range of the USB memory. (v p. 35) O CLEAR button This clears the program registration. (v p. 29) P DIMMER button This switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 25) Q PROGRAM button This sets program playback. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Amplifier operations A Denon amplifier can be operated. A Input source select buttons e B MUTE button (:) C Power operation button (AMP POWER X) q D VOLUME buttons (df) 0 The remote control may not operate some products.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Network audio player operations You can operate a Denon network audio player. To operate a Denon network audio player, press the REMOTE MODE NET button to switch the remote control to the network audio player operation mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips K FAVORITES button L OPTION button M ENTER button N Cursor buttons (uio p) O SETUP button P CLEAR button Q DIMMER button 0 The remote control may not operate some products.
Connections Playback Settings o Contents Appendix o Cables used for connections Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 19 Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 20 Connecting the timer device 21 Connecting the power cord 22 Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Audio cable (supplied) .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting an amplifier Amplifier AUDIO IN R L L R L .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 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 COAXIAL IN . OPTICAL IN NOTE 0 Digital audio output stops during playback of the DSD files.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port For operating instructions see “Playing a USB memory device”. (v p. 33) . USB memory device 0 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 0 USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
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. 36)) This unit Amplifier To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Contents Basic operation 24 Playing CDs 27 Playing DATA CDs 30 Playing a USB memory device 33 Using the timer play function 36 Front panel Display Rear panel 23 Remote Index Appendix
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER X 1 Press X on the main unit to turn the power on. The power indicator lights green. 0 Press POWER X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode. PURE DIRECT Switching the power to standby SOURCE 1 Press POWER X. The unit switches to standby mode. NOTE 0 Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power is in the standby mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Selecting the media mode 1 Tips Appendix Switching the display’s brightness The display brightness can be adjusted between four levels. Switching the display off reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. Press SOURCE to select the media mode to play back. The selected media mode is shown in the display. 1 DISC / USB(Default: DISC) Press DIMMER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Switching the Pure Direct mode In Pure Direct mode, the display turns off and digital audio output stops. This reduces the source of noise that can adversely affect sound quality, enabling high quality playback. 1 Press PURE DIRECT. The display turned off, and Pure Direct playback begins. 0 Switches the Pure Direct mode each time the button is pressed. PURE DIRECT ON MODE1: Turns off the display and outputs digital audio.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs Playing CDs 1 1/3 2 8 9 6 7 2 INFO 3 SOURCE Insert a disc. (v p. 50) 0 Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray. Press SOURCE to change the playback media mode to “DISC”. (v p. 25) Press 1/3. The 1 indicator lights on the display. Playback starts. NOTE 0 Do not place any foreign objects in the disc tray. Doing so could damage the unit. 0 Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is turned off.
Contents Connections Operation buttons Playback Playback / Pause 2 Stop 89 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track 67 Fast-reverse / Fast-forward 0 - 9, +10 Select the track RANDOM Random playback 0 The random playback function only works in stop mode. REPEAT Repeat playback 0 Switching between All-track repeat and Single-track repeat. INFO Time display switching 0 Switching between elapsed time of the current track, remaining time of the current track and remaining time of all tracks.
Contents Connections Playback Settings In the stop mode, press 9. The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each time the button is pressed. Up to 25 tracks can be programmed. 2 3 o To clear the last track programmed In the stop mode, press PROGRAM. “PGM” appears on the display. In the stop mode, press CLEAR. The last track programmed is cleared each time the button is pressed. Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing DATA CDs 0 This section explains how to playback music files that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. 0 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/RW discs and played on this unit. 0 The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing files 1 Operation buttons Load a CD-R/-RW disc containing music files into the disc tray. (v p. 50) 0 Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray. 2 3 4 Tips Press SOURCE to change the playback media mode to “DISC”. (v p. 25) Use ui to select the folder to be played, then press ENTER. Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Switching the display Tips o Switching the playback range During playback, press INFO. 0 Switches the display between Title name / Artist name, Title name / Album name and File name. 0 If a file does not support text information or no track information is recorded, the file name is displayed. 0 The player can display the following characters: In the stop mode, press MODE. 0 The playback range of a track can be set.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device 0 Playing back music files stored on a USB memory device. 0 Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on this unit. 0 This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or 1/3 2 8 9 6 7 “FAT32” format. 0 The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 2 3 Tips Operation buttons Appendix Function 1/3 Playback / Pause 2 Stop 89 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track When you insert a USB memory device into the USB port, the media mode automatically switches to “USB”. 67 Fast-reverse / Fast-forward BACK Moving up a level in the folder tree Use ui to select the folder to be played, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips NOTE 0 Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device. 0 All of the files can be read from a USB memory device by connecting the device to this unit. It may take time to read all of the files if there are a large number of files or folders on the USB memory device. o Switching the playback range In the stop mode, press MODE.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Using the timer play function 1 2 3 4 Turn on the power of the connected components. (v p. 21) Switch the amplifier’s function to input from the connected unit. Insert a disc in the unit or insert a USB memory device into the USB port. Switch the media mode of this unit to the media to be played using the timer. 5 Set the audio timer for the desired times. 6 Turn the timer “On”. 0 Refer also to the owner’s manual of the audio timer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the Auto Standby mode When Auto Standby mode is set to On, if the unit remains in the stopped state and no operations are performed for approximately 30 minutes, the unit automatically switches to standby mode. Auto Standby mode is set to off by default. Turning Auto Standby mode on 1 Press and hold POWER X for more than 5 seconds to turn the Auto Standby mode on. “AUTO STANDBY ON” appears on the display.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 39 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 41 I want to playback just the specified folder 39 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 42 Display on this unit shows nothing 42 No sound comes out 43 Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 43 Cannot playback Discs 44 I want to randomly play back all tracks on a CD-R/CD-RW or
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 0 Switch pure direct mode to “PURE DIRECT ON MODE2”. (v p. 26) I want to playback just the specified folder 0 Press the MODE button to set the playback mode to folder playback mode. (v p. 32), (v p.
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 corresponding symptoms in this section. If the symptoms do not match any of those described here, consult your dealer as it could be due to a fault in this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power is not turned on. 0 Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 22) 0 This unit is in standby mode. Press the POWER X button on the remote control. (v p. 24) Power automatically turns off. 0 The auto standby mode setting is on. The auto standby mode automatically switches the unit to standby if there are no operations for more than 30 minutes.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. (v p. 5) 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. (v p. 5) 0 Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound is produced. Or sound is distorted. 0 Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 17) 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. 0 Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. 0 Check cables for damage. 0 Check the amplifier’s functions and controls and adjust as necessary. 0 Digital audio output stops during playback of the DSD files.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Cannot playback Discs Cannot playback when the play button is pressed, or cannot correctly play back a specific part of the disc. 0 The disc is dirty or scratched. Either clean the disc, or insert a different disc. (v p. 51) Cannot playback CD-R/CD-RW. 0 Discs cannot be played back unless they have been finalized. Use a finalized disc. (v p. 45) 0 This may be caused by poor recording conditions, or the disc itself may be of poor quality.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Discs Files Playable media CD . o Specifications of supported files Sampling frequency Bit rate MP3 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 320 kbps .mp3 WMA 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 320 kbps .wma . CD-R . CD-RW Extension o Maximum number of playable files and folders NOTE 0 Some discs and some recording formats cannot be played. 0 Non-finalized discs cannot be played.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips NOTE 0 Be sure to give files the extension. Files with any other extensions or files with no extensions cannot be played. 0 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. 0 Only music files that are not copyright-protected can be played on this unit. 0 Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a USB memory devices 0 This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. 0 This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. 0 If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/MP3/Apple Lossless/DSD) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly. o Specifications of supported files Sampling frequency 32/44.1/48 kHz 32/44.1/48 kHz 32/44.1/48/88.2/ 96/176.4/192 kHz 32/44.1/48 kHz 32/44.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Maximum number of playable files and folder The limits on the number of folders and files that can be displayed by this unit are as follows. Media Item USB memory device Number of folder directory levels z1 Number of folders Number of 8 levels 255 65025 filesz2 z1 The limited number includes the root folder. z2 The allowable number of files may differ according to the USB memory device capacity and the file size.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback order of files About folders and files When there are multiple folders containing music files, the playback order of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the media. The files in each folder are played in alphabetical order. Music files recorded on CD-R/-RW and USB memory device are divided into large segments (folders) and small segments (files).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cautions on using media Loading discs NOTE 0 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. 0 Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired with adhesive, etc. 0 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings How to handle media 0 Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. 0 If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the disc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 cases. Do not bend or heat discs. Do not enlarge the hole in the center. Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens, pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms Advanced AL32 Processing Plus DSD (Direct-Stream Digital) Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing Plus, Denon’s own analog waveform reproduction technology. The reproducibility of weak signals is enhanced by expanding 16 bit digital data to 32 bit. One of the audio data recording methods, it is the signal aspect used to store audio signals on a super audio CD, and is Δ-Σ modulated digital audio.
Contents Connections Playback Settings THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Bit rate This is the amount of audio data recorded on a disc that is read in one second. Finalizing . This process enables DVD/CD recorded with a recorder to be played by other players. Adobe, the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Linear PCM This is an uncompressed PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio section 0 Analog output [DSD] [PCM] Channels: 2-channel 2-channel Playable frequency range: 2 Hz – 100 kHz 2 Hz – 96 kHz (sampling frequency: 192 kHz) 2 Hz – 20 kHz (sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz) Playable frequency response: 2 Hz – 50 kHz (-3 dB) 2 Hz – 50 kHz (-3 dB) (sampling frequency: 192 kHz) 2 Hz – 20 kHz (sampling frequency: 44.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 0 Optical readout system Laser: AlGaAs Wave length: 780 nm Signal type: 16-bit linear PCM Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz 0 Digital output Coaxial: 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω/ohms Optical : -15 – -21 dBm 0 Digital input USB: USB Type A (USB 2.0 High speed) o General Power supply: AC120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 28 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 5 1/8 (130) 6 5/8 (166) 1/4 (4) 2 (50) 10 7/8 (275) 10 1/2 (265) 2 (49) 1/4 (6) o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 5 3/8 (136) 1 7/8 (45) 2 3/8 (60) 13 5/8 (344) 4 1/4 (107) 3/4 (19) 3 1/2 (88) 17 1/8 (434) 1 7/8 (45) . o Weight : 9 lbs 15 oz (4.
Contents Connections Index Playback Settings vF Amplifier ......................................................... 18 Auto Standby ................................................. 37 AV receiver ..................................................... 19 vC Timer device ............................................. 21, 36 Tips ................................................................ 39 vP Program playback .......................................... 29 vR Rear panel ............................
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