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Features

Advanced AL32 Processing and High-precision 32 
bit D/A Converter

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.

Playback of CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM discs (MP3/ 
WMA) and USB audio (MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC)/ 
iPod

Can be used as a D/A convertor

Digital audio signals input from an external device or computer into 
this unit can be converted and output as analog signals using this 
unit’s D/A converter.

Reduced power consumption during standby

In consideration of the environment, power consumption during 
standby has been reduced to 0.2 W or better.

Cautions on handling

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Before turning the power on

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are 
no problems with the connection cables.

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Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is 
set to the standby mode. When going on vacation or leaving home 
for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the 
power outlet.

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Proper ventilation

If the unit is left in a room full of the smoke from cigarettes, etc., for 
long periods of time, the surface of the optical pickup may get dirty, 
preventing it from receiving the signals properly.

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About condensation

If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of 
the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on 
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate 
properly.
If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power 
turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature 
before using the unit.

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Cautions on using mobile phones

Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If that 
occurs, move the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.

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Moving the unit

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power 
outlet. Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units 
before moving the unit.

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About care

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Wipe the cabinet and control panel clean with a soft cloth.

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Follow the instructions when using a chemical cleaner.

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Benzene, paint thinner or other organic solvents as well as 
insecticide may cause material changes and discoloration if brought 
into contact with the unit, and should therefore not be used.

Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism & Direct Mechanical 
Ground Construction

In the newly developed Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism, each 
individual part, including the aluminum die-cast tray, is composed 
of different metallic materials each designed for their specific 
purpose. This produces outstanding vibration-damping properties, 
including damping enhancement and diffusion of the resonance 
point due to the high mass. The mechanism is designed with a 
low center of gravity, reducing vibration from the inner area during 
disc rotation, and its structure is also highly resistant to external 
vibration.
It also employs Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, which 
completely eliminates the impact of internal and external vibration, 
for example by locating the power transformer close to the foot. 
This prevents the transmission of unwanted vibration as well as 
noise outflow.

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Summary of Contents for DCD-2020AE

Page 1: ...DCD 2020AE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER Owner s Manual Operations Information Preparations CD ...

Page 2: ...s been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this pro...

Page 3: ...es should not be placed on the unit Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the unit Do not handle the mains cord with wet hands When the switch is in the OFF STANDBY position the equipment is not completely switched off from MAINS The equipment shall be installe...

Page 4: ...udio CDs 10 Playing CD 11 Playback of MP3 and WMA files 12 Playback iPod 13 Playing a USB memory device 14 Operations enabled during playback 15 Using as a D A Converter 17 Using the timer play function 18 Information 19 Part names and functions 20 Front panel 20 Display 21 Rear panel 21 Remote control unit 22 Other information 24 Playable media 24 Cautions on using media 26 Explanation of terms 2...

Page 5: ...the operating parts inside the unit causing the unit not to operate properly If this happens let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature before using the unit Cautions on using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise If that occurs move the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use Mov...

Page 6: ...eparations 3 F Connections vpage 4 F Setting the Auto Standby mode vpage 8 Preparations Here we explain the connections and setup methods for this unit Preparations Preparations Operations Information CD ...

Page 7: ...gital connections Optical cable sold separately Coaxial digital connections Coaxial digital cable sold separately R L R L iPod connections iPod cable sold separately PC connections USB cable sold separately R L R L Connections Connecting a 2 channel audio amplifier This connection is for playback of audio of this unit using a 2 channel audio device R L R L AUDIO AUDIO R L IN Amplifier Digital Outp...

Page 8: ...puter 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 Type B Signal flow Computer installed with a media player USB 2 0 cable sold separately Type A Plug that fits the shape of the connection device connector Preparations Preparations Operations Information CD ...

Page 9: ...via a USB hub Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device This may cause radio interference with other devices When connecting an iPhone to this unit keep the iPhone at least 20 cm away from this unit If the iPhone is kept closer to this unit and a telephone call is received by the iPhone noise may be output from this device If the iPod is connected using an iPod cable commer...

Page 10: ...7 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port Supported iPod models iPod classic iPod nano iPod touch iPhone as of August 2012 Preparations Preparations Operations Information CD ...

Page 11: ... CD X for at least 5 seconds Auto Standby mode is switched between Off and On The power indicator indicates Auto Standby mode Off On during Standby as shown below Auto Standby mode Off Lit in red Auto Standby mode On Unlit The power indicator flashes in red during Auto Standby mode setting If you set the Auto Standby mode while the unit is ON the unit will enter the standby mode as soon as the Aut...

Page 12: ...Operations 9 F Playback vpage 10 Operations Here we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit Operations Information Operations Preparations CD ...

Page 13: ...ches for that disc but the top priority playback layer setting itself does not change 3 Press SOURCE to set the playback media mode to DISC 4 Press DISC LAYER and switch to the layer you want to set Super Audio CD only STEREO MULTI CD STEREO Plays back the 2 channel area of the Super Audio CD the default setting MULTI Plays back the multi channel area of the Super Audio CD The analog output of the...

Page 14: ...t 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 The disc tray closes and playback starts n nPlaying a specific track Press 0 9 and 10 to select the track GExampleH Track 4 Press 4 GExampleH Track 12 Press 10 and 2 n nOperations enabled during playback vpage 15 NOTE Do not place any foreign objects in...

Page 15: ...ts n nTo switch the folder or file during playback Folder Use ui to select the folder and then press ENTER File Use o p to select the file then press ENTER Also use 8 9 to select the file The file numbers are set automatically when the disc is loaded Copyright protected files cannot be played The Not Support is displayed Note that depending on the software used for burning and other conditions som...

Page 16: ...nit display iPod display Playable files Audio file P P Video file P Active buttons Remote control unit This unit P P iPod P 3 Use ui to select the item then press ENTER to select the music file to be played 4 Press 1 3 Playback starts Disconnecting the iPod q Press 2 w Disconnect the USB cable from the USB port n nTo switch the display Browse mode only During playback press TITLE ARTIST The displa...

Page 17: ...n press ENTER File Use o p to select the file then press ENTER Use 8 or 9 to select the file The file numbers are set automatically when the USB memory device is loaded n nSwitching the display During playback press TITLE ARTIST While an MP3 WMA AAC is being played back Title name Album name Artist name While a WAV file is being played back only the file name is displayed The player can display th...

Page 18: ...r when no disc is inserted NOTE In the pure direct mode DIMMER is not available for operation Switching the display Press TIME Each time TIME is pressed the display changes as follows Track elapsed time Track remaining time Total remaining time NOTE While playing back MP3 WMA discs USB or iPod you cannot switch the time display During random playback or program playback the total remaining time wi...

Page 19: ...back resumes Operations enabled during playback Playing tracks in a specific order Program playback Up to 20 tracks can be programmed 1 In the stop mode press PLAY SELECT The PROG indicator lights Each time PLAY SELECT is pressed the display changes as follows RAND PROG Indicator turns off 2 Use 0 9 and 10 to select the tracks GExampleH To program tracks 3 12 7 to play in that order Press 3 10 2 a...

Page 20: ...peed will decrease significantly and a computer restart may be required Operation may fail in some computer hardware and software configurations n nConnection Use the rear panel USB port to connect this unit to a personal computer For the connection procedure refer to Connecting a PC vpage 5 NOTE Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer At this time you cannot perform operatio...

Page 21: ...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 When the set time is reached the power of the different components automatically turns on and playback starts from the first track NOTE The timer play does not support the random play or program play This unit Timer device Amplifier To household power outlet AC 230 V 50 60...

Page 22: ...ther information vpage 24 F Troubleshooting vpage 28 F Specifications vpage 29 F Index vpage 30 Information Here we list various information related to this unit Please refer to this information as needed Operations Information Information Preparations CD ...

Page 23: ...3 14 Q2Play Pause button 1 3 13 14 Q3Disc tray Q4SUPER AUDIO CD indicator If the unit is one of the following states this indicator lights The super audio CD is inserted The layer mode of the super audio CD is set to STEREO or MULTI Q5Advanced AL32 Processing indicator If the unit is one of the following states the Advanced AL32 Processing is enabled and this indicator lights CD is inserted The un...

Page 24: ...it is pressed Single track repeat All track repeat Repeat off indicator turns off eInformation display Various information is displayed here depending on the operation mode rPlayback format indicators Lights up while an WAV MP3 WMA file is being played back tPlayback signal channel indicator L Front left LFE Subwoofer C Center SL Surround left R Front right SR Surround right yTime display indicato...

Page 25: ...2 13 14 16 iTIME button 15 oPlayback operation buttons 13 14 Reverse skip Forward skip button 8 9 Play Pause button 1 3 CALL button Fast reversing Fast forwarding button 6 7 Stop button 2 Q0DIMMER button 16 Q1SOURCE button 10 14 Q2CLEAR button 16 Q3PLAY SELECT button 13 15 16 Q4REPEAT button 12 13 15 16 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 y i o Q0 u t q w e r AMP operation qAMPLIFIER power button X wVOLUME buttons df eMU...

Page 26: ... battery fluid should leak carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods Used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations regarding battery disposal The remote control unit may function improperly if rechargeable batteries are used O...

Page 27: ...e files Extension File specification MP3 mp3 Sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz Bit rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps Format MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 WMA wma Sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz Bit rate 64 kbps to 192 kbps Format Windows Media Audio NOTE Be sure to give files the extension mp3 or wma Files with any other extensions or with no extensions cannot be played Recordings you have made should only be used...

Page 28: ...re played first next on the second layer then next on the third layer and so on in this order USB memory device For playback of files recorded on USB files in the first folder on the first layer are played first next folders on the second layer in the folder then next on the third layer and so on in this order Then accordingly files on another first layer are played The playback order displayed on...

Page 29: ...ses 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 Condensation may form on discs if they are moved suddenly from a cold place outdoors for example to a warm place but do not try to dry discs with a hairdryer etc Do not eject a USB memory device or turn off the unit while a US...

Page 30: ...tandardized audio data compression scheme using the MPEG 1 video compression standard It compresses the data volume to about one eleventh its original size while maintaining sound quality equivalent to a music CD P Pure direct This function enables higher quality playback of audio signals by turning off the display and digital output to eliminate any slight effect they may have on the audio circui...

Page 31: ...s and adjust as necessary 4 6 8 A specific section of a disc does not play properly The disc is dirty or scratched Wipe the dirt off the disc or replace the disc 26 Programmed playback is not possible The tracks have not been programmed properly Programmed playback is not possible with MP3 and WMA files Program properly Use a CD 16 12 Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page A CD R or CD RW disc cannot b...

Page 32: ...titions only files stored in the top partition can be played Record the files in a compatible format Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit 24 25 Specifications n n 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 20 kHz 0 5dB S N 121 dB Audi...

Page 33: ...inalizing 27 Folder 25 Folder mode 12 14 Front Panel 20 v v H HD layer 24 Hybrid discs 24 v v I iPod 13 v v L Linear PCM 27 v v M MP3 12 24 27 v v O Operation Fast forward fast reverse 15 Pause 15 Program 16 Pure direct 15 Random 15 Repeat 16 Skip 15 Stop 15 v v P Pause 15 PC 5 Playback CD 10 11 iPod 13 MP3 12 USB memory device 14 WMA 12 Power cord 8 Pure direct 15 27 v v R Random playback 15 Rear...

Page 34: ...31 Dimensions Unit mm 324 5 335 0 220 0 51 5 53 0 20 5 117 5 138 0 434 0 344 0 61 0 4 0 6 5 61 0 157 5 140 0 Weight 13 7 kg Operations Information Information Preparations CD ...

Page 35: ...D M Holdings Inc 3520 10187 10AD V01 www denon com ...

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