Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix . Contents DCD-2500NE SUPER AUDIO CD 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 7 8 8 10 11 12 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 to a stereo audio amplifier Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors Connecting the timer device Connecting the power cord 17 18 19 20 Playback Basi
Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Appendix Appendix 33 33 33 Setting the Auto Standby mode Turning Auto Standby mode off Turning Auto Standby mode on 35 36 Tips Troubleshooting Display Rear panel 40 40 42 43 44 44 45 45 46 49 50 53 Playable media Discs Playback order of music files About discs and files Cautions on using media Inserting a disc How to handle media Cleaning discs Explanation of terms Trademark information Specifications Index Tips Front panel Tips 3 Remote Ind
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 2 Appendix NOTE 0 When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the q and w marks in the battery compartment. 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. 0 Do not use two different types of batteries.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features 0 Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism & Direct Mechanical Ground High quality sound Construction Each part of the newly developed Advanced S.V.H. Mechanism is made from a different material to suit its purpose, including an aluminum die cast tray. The high weight of these parts improves damping, and the resonance points are also decentralized to provide a high level of damping. The center of gravity of the mechanical parts has been lowered.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips High performance 0 Supports high-resolution audio sources stored on discs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and DSD files that have been recorded onto DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW discs can be played back on this CD player. 0 Reduced power consumption during standby In consideration of the environment, power consumption during standby has been reduced to 0.1 Watts or better.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel . qw e r Q0 Q1 t Q2 y Q3 Display i o Q4 B Power indicator This is lit as follows according to the power status: 0 Power on : Green 0 Standby : Off A Power operation button (X) Turns power to this unit on and off. (v p.
Contents e Connections r t Playback Settings y u i o Tips Appendix 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. Q0 Q1 Q2 Q3 I Forward-skip button (9) Plays the next track. Q4 J DISC LAYER button This switches the Super Audio CD layer. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display . q w e r t u i o Q0 A Disc media indicators Displays the type of disc that is being played back. H Repeat mode indicator Lights to match the repeat mode settings. C Downmix indicator (D.MIX) This light turns on when a multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is played. I Information display Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of the disc. D Program indicator (PROG) Lights up during program playback.
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 amplifier. (v p. 17) C IR CONTROL jacks Used to connect Denon network audio players with an IR controller. D AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 20) B DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) 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 o Operating this unit q A Signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5) w e B Power operation button (X) This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 22) 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. 24) 0 “Playing CDs and Super Audio CDs” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G RANDOM button Switches the random playback. H REPEAT button Switches the repeat playback. I System buttons These perform playback related operations. 0 Skip buttons (8 / 9) 0 Play/pause button (1 / 3) 0 Fast-reverse/Fast-forward buttons (6 / 7) 0 Stop button (2) J DIMMER button This switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 23) u i o K MODE button This switches the playback mode. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix L CLEAR button This clears the program registration. (v p. 28) M PROGRAM button This sets program playback. (v p. 27) N Information button (INFO) This switches the track information shown in the display during playback. 0 You cannot use the SOURCE button for the operation of this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Amplifier operations A Denon amplifier can be operated. A Power operation button (AMPLIFIER X) q B DIMMER button C ANALOG MODE button D MUTE button E VOLUME buttons (df) F Input source select buttons (INPUT SELECT) NOTE 0 The remote control may not operate some products.
Connections Playback Settings o Contents Appendix o Cables used for connections 17 Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 18 Connecting the timer device 19 Connecting the power cord 20 Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Audio cable (supplied) . Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier Optical cable (Sold separately) . NOTE Coaxial digital cable (Sold separately) 0 Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
Connections Contents Playback Settings Tips Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier. Amplifier AUDIO IN L R 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 HD layer of Super Audio CDs and files with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz.
Connections Contents 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. 32)) This unit Amplifier To household power outlet (AC 230V, 50/60Hz) .
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 230 V, 50/60 Hz) .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Contents Basic operation 22 Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs 25 Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs 29 Using the timer play function 32 Front panel Display Rear panel 21 Remote Index Appendix
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on X 1 DISC LAYER ui Press X on this unit to turn the power on. The power indicator lights green. 0 Press X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode. o When power is switched to standby 1 Press X on the remote control unit. 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 When the Pure Direct mode is used, the display turns off and digital output stops. This reduces the source of noise that can adversely affect sound quality, enabling high quality playback. The brightness of the display can be adjusted to one of four levels. Press DIMMER. 1 0 The DIMMER button also controls the Denon's Integrated Amplifier PMA-2500NE, so the PMA-2500NE can be operated simultaneously with this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs Check that no disc is loaded. 0 If the layer is switched while the disc is being loaded, the playback layer switches for that disc, but the top priority playback layer setting itself does not change. 2 Press DISC LAYER and switch to the layer you want to set. STEREO (Default): Plays back the 2-channel area of the Super Audio CD. MULTI: Plays back the multi-channel area of the Super Audio CD.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs Playing CDs and Super Audio CDs 1 DISC LAYER 2 0-9 㸩10 3 CLEAR PROGRAM RANDOM 0 Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray. When playing back a Super Audio CD, press DISC LAYER to set the playback layer. (v p. 24) Press 1/3. The 1 indicator lights on the display. Playback starts. NOTE REPEAT 1/3 2 8 9 6 7 Insert a disc. (v p. 44) 0 Do not place any foreign objects in the disc tray.
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 INFO Tips Press INFO. Displays text and time information stored on media. 0 The text information is only displayed for Super Audio CD.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Playing a specific track (Direct searching) 1 Tips Appendix Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed. 1 GExampleH Track 4 : Press number 4 to select track 4. Track 12 : Press numbers +10 and 2 consecutively to select track 12. 2 In the stop mode, press PROGRAM. The program indicator lights on the display. Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks you want to program.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Checking the order of the programmed tracks In the stop mode, press 9. The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each time the button is pressed. o To clear the last track programmed In the stop mode, press CLEAR. The last track programmed is cleared each time the button is pressed. o Clearing the all programmed track In the stop mode, press PROGRAM.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs 0 This section explains how to playback music files that are recorded onto a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+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 or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs and played on this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing files 1 Operation buttons Load a CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc containing music files into the disc tray. (v p. 44) 0 Press 5 on the unit to open/close the disc tray. 2 3 Tips Use uio to select the folder to be played, then press ENTER. Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER. Playback starts.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Switching the display Tips o Files that can be played back During playback, press INFO. 0 Switch the display between the elapsed playback time, text information stored in the file and the file format. 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: 0 See “Playable files”. (v p. 41) 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 5 Turn on the power of the connected components. (v p. 19) Switch the amplifier’s function to input from the connected unit. Load a disc. Set the audio timer for the desired times. 0 Refer also to the owner’s manual of the audio timer. Turn the timer “On”. 0 The power of the components connected to the timer turns off.
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 or if there are no input signals for approximately 30 minutes, the unit automatically switches to standby mode. The default setting is “On”. Turning Auto Standby mode off 1 Press and hold X for more than 5 seconds to turn the Auto Standby mode off. The power indicator flashes once.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 35 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 36 I want to playback just the specified folder 35 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 37 I want to display Super Audio CD text 35 Display on this unit shows nothing 37 I want to play the multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is played 35 No sound comes out 38 Sound is int
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality 0 Set Pure Direct which turns digital output and the display off. (v p. 23) I want to playback just the specified folder 0 The MODE button to set the playback range to “Folder mode”. (v p. 31) I want to display Super Audio CD text 0 This unit supports Super Audio CD text. Press the INFO button to switch the display information. (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 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Cause / Solution Page 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 5 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. 5 0 Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom No sound is produced. Or sound is distorted. Cause / Solution Page 0 Check the connections for all devices. 16 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Cannot playback Discs Symptom Cannot playback when the play button is pressed, or cannot correctly play back a specific part of the disc. Cannot playback DVD-R/RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/CDRW. Cause / Solution Page 0 The disc is dirty or scratched. Either clean the disc, or insert a different disc. 45 0 Discs cannot be played back unless they have been finalized. Use a finalized disc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playable media Discs B Dual layer discs Super Audio CD with a double HD layer, offering extended playing time and high sound quality. C Hybrid discs Two-layer Super Audio CD with an HD layer and a CD layer. The signals on the CD layer can be played on a regular CD player. Playable media . Super Audio CD CD . Types of Super Audio CDs Single layer disc Dual layer disc Hybrid disc . CD-R . CD-RW HD layer HD layer CD layer HD layer .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playable files Playable discs DVD-R/ DVD-RW P P Sampling frequency Bit rate Bit length MP3 WMA 32/44.1/48 kHz 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps 48 – 320 kbps － － CD-R/ CD-RW P P AAC 32/44.1/48 kHz 16 – 320 kbps － P P P WAV – 16/24 bit Pz2 P P .wav – 16/24 bit Pz2 P P .flac – 16/24 bit Pz2 P P .m4a AIFF 32/44.1/48/88.2/ 96/176.4/192 kHz 32/44.1/48/88.2/ 96/176.4/192 kHz 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96 kHz 32/44.1/48/88.2/ 96/176.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 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 back in the order in which the files were recorded on the media, from the oldest date and time.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips About discs and files Music files recorded on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW are divided into large segments (folders) and small segments (files). Files are stored in folders, and folders can be placed for storage in a hierarchy. The unit can recognize up to 8 levels of folders. DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW Folder 1 File 1 File 2 File 5 1st level File 3 Folder 3 2nd level File 6 File 7 3rd level .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cautions on using media Inserting a disc 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 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 Bit rate This is the amount of audio data recorded on a disc that is read in one second. Finalizing This process enables CDs recorded with a CD recorder or drive to be played by other players. Linear PCM This is an uncompressed PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal. Unlike lossy compression audio sources such as MP3, no audio quality or dynamic range deteriorates.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips . Trademark information Adobe, the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Specifications o Audio performance 0 Analog output [Super Audio CD] [CD] 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 (±0.5 dB) S/N: 120 dB (Audible range) 118 dB Dynamic range: 112 dB (Audible range) 101 dB Harmonic distortion: 0.0006 % (1 kHz, Audible range) 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o General Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 25 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.1 W or less For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 220 154 4 52 331 325 53 6 o Dimensions (Unit : mm) 136 61 45 Front panel 45 344 . o Weight : 13.
Contents Connections Index Playback Settings Tips vP Program playback .......................................... 27 vA Amplifier ......................................................... 17 Auto Standby ................................................. 33 AV receiver ..................................................... 18 vR Rear panel ...................................................... 11 Remote control unit ........................................ 12 vT vC CD .................................
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