Denon DCD-A110 Owner's manual

Category
CD players
Type
Owner's manual

Denon DCD-A110 is a Super Audio CD player with Ultra AL32 Processing that supports playback of various discs and files including Super Audio CDs, CDs, Data CDs, and Data DVDs. It has a variety of playback modes and features including program playback, random playback, and repeat playback. The DCD-A110 can also be controlled by a Denon amplifier's remote control and can perform timer play when connected to an amplifier and timer device.

Denon DCD-A110 is a Super Audio CD player with Ultra AL32 Processing that supports playback of various discs and files including Super Audio CDs, CDs, Data CDs, and Data DVDs. It has a variety of playback modes and features including program playback, random playback, and repeat playback. The DCD-A110 can also be controlled by a Denon amplifier's remote control and can perform timer play when connected to an amplifier and timer device.

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DCD-A110
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER
Owner’s Manual
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix
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Accessories
4
Inserting the batteries
5
Operating range of the remote control unit
5
Part names and functions
6
Front panel
6
Display
8
Rear panel
9
Remote control unit
10
Connections
Connecting an amplifier
14
Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors
15
Connecting the timer device
16
Connecting the power cord
17
Playback
Basic operation
19
Turning the power on
19
Switching the power to standby
19
Switching the display’s brightness
20
Switching the Pure Direct mode
20
Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs
21
Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs
22
Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs
22
Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback)
24
Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs
26
Playing files
27
Using the timer play function
29
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Settings
Setting the Auto Standby mode
30
Tips
Tips
32
Troubleshooting
33
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off
34
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit
35
Display on this unit shows nothing
35
No sound comes out
36
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs
36
Cannot playback Discs
37
Appendix
Playable media
38
Discs
38
Playback order of music files
40
About discs and files
41
Cautions on using media
42
Loading discs
42
How to handle media
43
Cleaning discs
43
Explanation of terms
44
Specifications
47
Index
50
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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.
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Warranty
(for North America model only)
Safety InstructionsQuick Start Guide Power cord
Audio cableR03/AAA batteriesRemote control unit
(RC-1237)
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Inserting the batteries
1
Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
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2
Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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Batteries
3
Put the rear lid back on.
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.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30°
30°
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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For details, see the next page.
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A
Power operation button (X)
This turns the power on/off. (v p. 19)
B
Power indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0
Power on : White
0
Standby : Off
0
Power off : Off
C
Ultra AL32 Processing indicator
When this unit is used in the following ways, Ultra AL32 Processing is
activated and this light turns on.
0
When a CD is inserted
0
When a data disc is inserted
0
When “CD” is set as the layer mode of a Super Audio CD
0
When a DSD file is played, Ultra AL32 Processing stops and this light turns off.
D
SUPER AUDIO CD indicator
This light turns on when this unit is used in the following ways.
0
When a Super Audio CD is inserted
0
When “STEREO” or “MULTI” is set as the layer mode of a Super
Audio CD
E
Disc tray
Used to insert a disc.
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.
J
DISC LAYER button
This switches the Super Audio CD layer. (v p. 21)
K
PURE DIRECT button
This switches the Pure Direct mode. (v p. 20)
L
Remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
M
Display
Various information is displayed here. (v p. 8)
N
Disc tray open/close button (5)
Used to open/close the disc tray.
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Display
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A
Disc media indicators
Displays the type of disc that is being played back.
B
Track number indicator
Lights up when displaying the track number.
C
Downmix indicator (D.MIX)
This light turns on when a multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is
played.
D
Program indicator (PROG)
Lights up during program playback.
E
Random indicator (RAND)
Lights during random playback.
F
Time display indicators
TOTAL REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in all-track
playback.
SING REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in
singletrack playback.
G
Playback mode indicators
1 : Lights up during playback.
3 : Lights up during pause.
H
Repeat mode indicator
Lights to match the repeat mode settings.
I
Information display
Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of the
disc.
J
Playback format indicators
Lights up while an WAV/MP3/WMA file is being played back.
K
Playback signal channel indicator
The respective indicator will light corresponding to the output signal.
L : Front left
R : Front right
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Rear panel
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OUT
AUDIO
COAXIALOPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
IN
IR CONTROL
OUT
AC IN
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A
AUDIO OUT connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors
or an external amplifier. (v p. 14)
B
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors
Used to connect an AV receiver or D/A converter that has a digital input
connectors. (v p. 15)
C
IR CONTROL connectors
Used to connect Denon network audio players with an IR controller.
D
AC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 17)
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Remote control unit
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The remote control provided with this unit can control a Denon amplifier.
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“Amplifier operations” (v p. 12)
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Operating this unit
A
Remote control 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. 19)
C
DISC LAYER button
This switches the playback layer of a Super Audio CD.
0
“Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio
CDs” (v p. 21)
0
“Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs” (v p. 22)
D
Cursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
E
ENTER button
This determines the selection.
F
Number buttons (0 – 9, +10)
These enter numbers into the unit.
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Q3
Q4
Q2
Q1
G
RANDOM button
Switches the random playback.
H
REPEAT button
Switches the repeat playback.
I
System buttons
These perform playback related operations.
J
DIMMER button
This switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 20)
K
MODE button
This switches the playback mode. (v p. 28)
L
CLEAR button
This clears the program registration. (v p. 25)
M
PROGRAM button
This sets program playback. (v p. 24)
N
Information button (INFO)
This switches the track information shown in the display during
playback.
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Amplifier operations
A Denon amplifier can be operated.
A
Power operation button (AMPLIFIER X)
B
TV AUTO-PLAY button
C
ANALOG MODE button
D
MUTE button
E
VOLUME buttons (df)
F
DIMMER button
G
Input source select buttons (INPUT SELECT)
NOTE
0
The remote control may not operate some products.
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Contents
Connecting an amplifier
14
Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors
15
Connecting the timer device
16
Connecting the power cord
17
NOTE
0
Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
0
Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in
noise.
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Cables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to
connect.
Audio cable
(supplied)
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Optical cable
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Coaxial digital cable
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Connecting an amplifier
Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier.
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COAXIALOPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
IN
IR CONTROL
OUT
AC IN
OUT
AUDIO
R
L
R
L
AUDIO
RL
IN
Amplifier
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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 connector to this unit.
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OUT
AUDIO
IN
IR CONTROL
OUT
AC IN
COAXIALOPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
or
COAXIAL
IN
OPTICAL
IN
AV receiver /
D/A converter
NOTE
0
Digital audio output stops during playback of the HD layer of Super Audio CDs, DSD files and files with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz.
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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. 29))
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This unit
Amplifier
To household power outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Timer device
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Connecting the power cord
After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.
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O
NTROL
OUT
AC IN
Power cord (supplied)
To household power outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
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Contents
Basic operation
19
Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs
22
Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs
26
Using the timer play function
29
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Basic operation
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X
DIMMER
DISC LAYER
Turning the power on
1
Press X on the main unit to turn the power on.
The power indicator lights white.
0
Press X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode.
Switching the power to standby
1
Press 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. When leaving home for long periods of time or when going on
vacation, either press X on the main unit to turn off the power, or unplug the power
cord from the power outlet.
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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.
1
Press DIMMER.
0
The brightness of the display switches each time the button is
pressed.
0
The display brightness is set to most brightly by default.
0
The DIMMER button also controls the Denon's Integrated Amplifier PMA-A110, so
the PMA-A110 can be operated simultaneously with this unit. When the two units
have different settings, press and hold in the button for lease 2 seconds to reset
them both to the default setting, then make the desired setting.
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 on the main unit.
The display turned off, and Pure Direct playback begins.
0
To turn off this mode, press PURE DIRECT again.
0
In the Pure Direct mode, DIMMER is not available for operation.
0
The display is only turned off during playback.
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Denon DCD-A110 Owner's manual

Category
CD players
Type
Owner's manual

Denon DCD-A110 is a Super Audio CD player with Ultra AL32 Processing that supports playback of various discs and files including Super Audio CDs, CDs, Data CDs, and Data DVDs. It has a variety of playback modes and features including program playback, random playback, and repeat playback. The DCD-A110 can also be controlled by a Denon amplifier's remote control and can perform timer play when connected to an amplifier and timer device.

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