Denon DCM-280 Operating Instructions Manual

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5CAUTION:At the bottom of the player there are two red shipping screws foruse when the player is transported. Before using the player, turnthese screws counterclockwise and remove them.If the shipping screws are still in place and the power is turned on,the disc tray will not open. If this happens, turn off the power,unplug the power cord from the power outlet and remove theshipping screws.Retain these screws as they will be needed when the player istransported.Before transporting the player, take out the discs, close the disctray, turn off the power after “0 00 00:00” is displayed and unplugthe power cord from the power outlet. Then install the shippingscrews by turning them clockwise. Be sure to fasten themsecurely.Thank you for purchasing the DENON compact disc player. Read theOperating Instructions thoroughly, and operate this player properly.— TABLE OF CONTENTS —z FEATURES ……………………………………………………………5x BEFORE USING………………………………………………………6c CLEANING ……………………………………………………………7v CDs ……………………………………………………………………7b NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS …………………8, 9n OPENING AND CLOSING THE DRAWER ANDLOADING A DISC …………………………………………………10m CONNECTIONS ……………………………………………………11, NORMAL PLAY ……………………………………………………12. OTHER PLAY METHODS ……………………………………13~17⁄0 PLAYING MP3 FILES …………………………………………18, 19⁄1 PLAY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT………………20, 21⁄2 COMPACT DISCS …………………………………………………22⁄3 TROUBLE? CHECK THE PLAYER TO FINDWHAT’S WRONG …………………………………………………22⁄4 SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………22In addition to the CD Player unit, please check to make sure thefollowing items are included in the packing box:(1) Operating Instructions………………………………………………1(2) Connection Cords……………………………………………………1(3) Remote Control Unit RC-258 ………………………………………1(4) R6P (AA size) Dry batteries ………………………………………2IMPORTANT(CANADIAN MODEL ONLY)This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits forradio noise emissions from digital apparatus setout in the RadioInterference Regulations of the Canadian Department ofCommunication.FEATURES(1) HDCD® (High Definition Compatible Digital) decoder(DCM-380 only)HDCD is an encoding/decoding technology that greatly reducesthe distortion occurring at the time of digital recording whilemaintaining compatibility with the conventional CD format. HDCDallows 20-bit data to be converted into the 16-bit data of currentCDs with no loss in sound quality.The use of this HDCD decoder makes it possible to achieve thehigh resolution and low distortion characteristic of HDCD whenplaying HDCD-compatible discs, and DENON’s digital technologyoptimizes the high sound quality possibilities of HDCDtechnology. Furthermore, normal CDs and HDCD-compatible CDsare automatically identified, and the optimum digital signalprocessing for that type of disc used.(2) High performance digital filterThe DCM-380/280 uses high precision 8-times oversamplingdigital filters.(3) Simple Playback of 8cm CD Singles8cm CD singles can be played without using an adaptor.(4) Programming of up to 32 tracksAll of the tracks on a CD can be programmed to play in any order.Programming in units of discs (all tracks on a disc) is also possible.(5) Newly developed carousel-type changer mechanismincludedThis mechanism can house five discs, and while one disc isplaying the remaining four discs can be changed. In addition, thecarousel can be rotated either clockwise or counterclockwise, sosearching between discs is fast.(6) Wireless Remote Control AccessoryIn addition to general operations such as Play, Stop and Pause,this remote control unit enables direct selection, directprogramming, and other functions. Use of the remote control unitadds greatly to the operating ease of the DCM-380/280,enhancing its outstanding features.(7) CD-RW Playback CapabilityThe DCM-380/280 can play finalized CD-R and CD-RW discs.(8) MP3 PlaybackENGLISH®,HDCD® and High Definition Compatible Digital® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in theUnited States and/or other countries.1