STEREO CD PLAYER DCM- 5000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION FOR ENGLISH READERS POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PARA LECTORES DE ESPAÑOL PAGE PAGE PAGINA 005 ~ PAGE 042 ~ PAGE 079 ~ PAGINA 041 078 115
IMPORTANT TO SAFETY LABELS (for U.S.A. model only) WARNING: CERTIFICATION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. When removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord. 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. 12.
ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA OBSERVAÇÕES QUANTO AO USO • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen. Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend Luftzirkulation gewährleistet wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird. • Eviter des températures élevées.
ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the DENON compact disc player. Read the Operating Instructions thoroughly, and operate this player properly. TABLE OF CONTENTS z x c v b n m , .
ENGLISH 3 CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION The CD player uses a microcomputer for controlling internal electronic circuits. In the event that the player is used while a near-by tuner or TV is turned on, although unlikely, interference could occur either in the sound from the tuner or the picture of the TV. To avoid this, please take the following precautions. • Keep the CD player as far away from the tuner or TV set as possible.
ENGLISH 5 CONNECTIONS Connection Precautions • Before proceeding with connections or disconnections of cable and power cords, be sure to turn all system components off. • Ensure that all cables are connected properly to the L (left) and R (right) jacks. • Insert plugs fully into the terminals. • Connect the output jacks to the amplifier CD, AUX or TAPE PLAY input jacks.
ENGLISH 6 INSTALLATION Removing the Shipping Screws The internal mechanisms are locked in place with shipping screws to protect them from shocks and vibrations. Be sure to remove the shipping screws (three) before using the player. 1 2 Section B Section A Turn the three shipping screws on section A of the rear panel counterclockwise and remove them. w Fasten the removed shipping screws in the holes in section B.
ENGLISH Loading CDs 1 Press the power operation switch ( ¢ ON/STANDBY) to turn on the power. 2 Press the DOOR OPEN button to open the front cover. • The DOOR OPEN LED flashes (red). Once the cover is open, the LED stops flashing remaining lit (red). 3 Press the eject button. • The disc rack unlocks and pops out a little. 4 5 Grasp the disc rack’s handle and pull the disc rack toward you. 6 7 Grasp the disc rack’s handle and push the disc rack in until it locks (until you hear a click).
ENGLISH 7 FLUORESCENT DISPLAY Sub display Main display The fluorescent display consists of the main display at the top and the sub display at the bottom. When in the multi-zone mode, the zone selected with the OPERATE button is displayed on the main display, and the various operations are only possible for the zone displayed on the main display. q SINGLE ZONE w ZONE 1/ZONE 2 This lights when in the single zone mode.
ENGLISH 8 NORMAL PLAYBACK Before Starting 1 2 Refer to “CONNECTIONS” (page 7) and check that all connections are proper. Press the power operation switch (¢ ON/STANDBY) to turn the power on. Lights green ¢ ON/STANDBY: • When the button is pressed, the power turns on and the power LED lights. When on (when the LED is lit green): The DCM-5000 can be operated from either the main unit or the remote control unit.
ENGLISH 3 Press the CONTINUE button (on the remote control unit press the ALL DISCS or 1 DISC button) to select the play mode. 4 Turn the jog dial (on the remote control unit press the ↑ or ↓ button) to select the CD to be played. * It is also possible to select CDs by inputting the disc number. (Refer to page 14.) * When in the multi zone mode, it is not possible to specify the discs that are used or reserved for a next disc in the other zone. This applies to all kind of play modes.
ENGLISH Using the Sort Function There are three sort functions for searching for the desired CD. Q SORT/DISC NO.: Use this function to search for discs in the order of the disc numbers. W SORT/DISC ABC: Use this function to search for discs in the order of the disc titles (in alphabetical order). E SORT/ARTIST: Use this function to search for discs in the order of the artist names (in alphabetical order).
ENGLISH Selecting CDs by Inputting the Disc Number 1 Press the DISC button. PAUSE STOP PLAY 3 WRITE 3 SORT ENTER DISC 2 Use the number buttons to select the desired CD. #$% ABC DEF 1 2 3 JKL MNO GHI Example: To select disc number 23 2 4 5 6 PRS TUV WXY 7 8 9 BCK SP QZ CONTINUE RANDOM TRACK/ CAPS 1 GROUP PROGRAM MODE OFF BEST HIT ALL DISCS 1 DISC PAUSE PLAY 0 Press the PLAY or ENTER button to start playing the selected disc.
ENGLISH 9 VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing Tracks in Random Order Use this function to play the tracks on the CD in random order.
ENGLISH Playing Repeatedly [This operation is only possible from the remote control unit] When the all-repeat mode is selected, the discs are played as follows according to the set play mode. Q W E R T 1 2 ALL DISCS CONTINUOUS mode: 1 DISC CONTINUOUS mode: ALL DISCS RANDOM mode: 1 DISC RANDOM mode: PROGRAM mode & BEST HIT PLAY mode: All the tracks on all the CDs are played repeatedly. All the tracks on the selected CD are played repeatedly. One track (selected randomly) on each CD is played repeatedly.
ENGLISH Cross Fade Playback The cross fade play function can only be used in the single zone mode. The cross fade mode allows you to play tracks continuously without breaks in the sound by fading in and out when switching from playback on one disc to a track on the next disc. Random modes are automatically selected in the Cross fade playback, as described on the table below. Cross fade playback is performed between tracks on discs selected at random (one track per disc).
ENGLISH 10 PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK This function allows you to choose the desired CDs or tracks and play them in the programed order. For types of programs can be set for zone 1, four more programs for zone 2, and four more programs for the single zone mode. Up to 40 steps can be set in each program. A single track or all the tracks on a single disc can be set for one step. It is possible to set the program either during playback and stop mode.
ENGLISH Press the PLAY button or the jog dial to start program playback. 7 * The step in the program (disc, track) that are not found in the player or being used in the other zone, are skipped during playback. 8 To cancel the program mode, press the MODE OFF button. [Programming from the remote control unit] Press the PROGRAM button. 1 2 PAUSE STOP * “PROGRAM- - “ appears on the display. Use number buttons 1 to 4 to select the desired program number.
ENGLISH 8 9 10 11 Press the ENTER button. • The selected CD (or track) is stored in the program. To continue programming other CDs or tracks, repeat steps 3 to 8 above. Press the PLAY or ENTER button to start program playback. To cancel the program mode, press the MODE OFF button. Checking the Programs Use this function to check the programmed CDs or tracks before or during playback.
ENGLISH Clearing Programs Programs can be cleared while stopped in the program mode. 2 Clearing CDs (or tracks) in the middle of a program 1 Turn the jog dial (on the remote control unit press the ↑ or ↓ button) to move forward (or backward) and display the step to be cleared. 2 Press the CLEAR button. • The entry for the displayed step number is cleared and the first step is displayed. * If CLEAR is pressed without performing the operation in step 1, the first step is cleared.
ENGLISH 11 USING DISC FILES 2 About Disc Files With disc files, disc titles, artists’ names and track titles can be given for individual CDs and the discs can be categorized in groups. Each disc can be labeled up to 30 tracks. Titles can have up to 16 characters. Disc files are stored in the memory even when the power is off. NOTES: • Disc files are stored for the discs’ slit numbers, so they remain in the memory even when the CDs have been replaced.
ENGLISH [Inputting characters from the main unit] 5 Turn the jog dial to select the first character (letter, number or symbol). When the jog dial is turned clockwise, the characters (letters, numbers or symbols) change as shown below. When turned counterclockwise, the characters change in the opposite order. (space) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~ 6 Press the jog dial.
ENGLISH 11 Press the WRITE button to cancel the disc file writing mode and return to the previous mode. [Correcting characters] 12 Press the 8 or 9 button (or the ← or → button on the remote control unit) to move the cursor (flashing) to the right of the character to be corrected. OPERATE ZONE 1 12 DISC SKIP ZONE 2 PAUSE STOP PLAY WRITE 13 Press the BCK SP button. • The character to the left of the cursor (flashing) is cleared.
ENGLISH Clearing Disc Files 1 Turn the jog dial (on the remote control unit press the ↑ or ↓ button) to select the CD whose disc file you want to clear. * It is also possible to select CDs by inputting the disc number. (Refer to page 14.) 2 3 4 Press the WRITE button. * If the WRITE button is pressed again, the disc file writing mode is canceled and the player returns to the previous mode.
ENGLISH Categorizing CDs in groups 2 Registering CDs in groups PAUSE STOP PLAY WRITE 1 3 5 2 8 SORT ENTER DISC 1 3 5 #$% ABC DEF 1 2 3 JKL MNO GHI 4 5 6 PRS TUV WXY 7 8 9 BCK SP QZ MODE OFF 4 6 TRACK/ CAPS GROUP PROGRAM BEST HIT 0 1 Turn the jog dial (on the remote control unit press the ↑ or ↓ button) to select the CD you want to register in groups. * It is also possible to select CDs by inputting the disc number. (Refer to page 14.) 2 Press the WRITE button.
ENGLISH 2 Clearing CDs from groups PAUSE STOP PLAY WRITE 2 4 SORT ENTER DISC 2 #$% 1 GHI ABC DEF 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 PRS TUV WXY 7 8 9 BCK SP QZ MODE OFF 3 TRACK/ CAPS GROUP PROGRAM BEST HIT 0 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 4 under “Registering CDs in groups” (page 26) to display the group name. Turn the jog dial (on the remote control unit press the ↑ or ↓ button) to display the desired group.
ENGLISH Playing Groups When the group play mode is selected, the discs are played as follows according to the set play mode: Q All DISCS CONTINUOUS mode: All the CDs in the group are played continuously. W All DISCS RANDOM mode: One track (selected randomly) on each CD in the group are played in random order. 1 Press the ZONE MODE button and select the zone mode (SINGLE or MULTI). When the multi-zone mode is selected, press the OPERATE button to select the zone to be played (zone 1 or zone 2).
ENGLISH Using the Delete File Function 2 Delete File function This function can be used to delete certain tracks from a disc and only play the desired tracks. When that disc is played, the deleted tracks are skipped. • Up to 100 tracks can be deleted for each of zone 1, zone 2 and the single zone modes.
ENGLISH 12 BEST HIT PLAY MODE 2 About the best hit play mode Use this function to make it easy to play CDs or tracks you listen to often. One step in the best hit list consists of one track or all the tracks on one CD. Up to 100 steps can be stored for each of zone 1, zone 2 and the single zone modes. In the best hit play mode, the discs are played in order starting from the lowest disc number.
ENGLISH 7 8 9 10 Press the ENTER button. • The selected CD (or track) is registered. Repeat steps 2 to 7 above to register more CDs or tracks on the best hit list. Press the PLAY or ENTER button to start best hit playback. * The step in the Best Hit List (disc, track) that are not found in the player or being used in the other zone, are skipped during playback. To cancel the best hit play mode, press the MODE OFF button.
ENGLISH Clearing CDs or Tracks from the Best Hit List CDs or tracks in the best hit list can be cleared while stopped in the best hit play mode. (not possible in the Random mode) q w 2 Clearing CDs (or tracks) in the middle of the best hit list 1 Turn the jog dial (on the remote control unit press the ↑ or ↓ button) to move forward (or backward) and display the step to be cleared. 2 Press the CLEAR button. • The CD (or track) for the displayed step number is cleared and the first step is displayed.
ENGLISH 13 OSD (On-Screen Display) Use this function to select CDs and register or edit programs and disc files while watching the monitor TV’s screen. 2 On-screen display symbols Symbol Description Disc mark (Not displayed when there is no corresponding disc.) Displayed when no discs are loaded in the disc rack. Displayed when a disc is used in the sub zone. 1 Displayed when a disc is playing. 3 Displayed when a disc is paused. T Displayed for CD-Text discs.
ENGLISH 2 Screens when tracks are being selected and the delete file is being set When tracks are selected When the delete file is being set Program Operation Screens 1 Press the PROGRAM button. When the program has been set * On the remote control unit, press the PROGRAM button, then press a number button (1 to 4). 2 When the WRITE button is pressed, the screen switches to the disc selection screen.
ENGLISH Disc File Operation Screen 1 Press the WRITE button. The disc file input screen appears. Turn the jogdial (on the remote control unit press the ↑ or ↓ button) to move the cursor and select the item to be edited. Press the ENTER button. The screen switches to the input screen for the selected item. 2 * For instructions on inputting characters, refer to page 23.
ENGLISH Other Operation Screens 2 Group selection screen Press the GROUP button on the remote control unit to display group selection screen Q. Group selection screen Q When a number button is pressed and a group is selected, group selection screen W appears. 2 Best hit list checking screen When CDs or tracks are registered on the best hit list Specify the step using the jog dial or the ↑ and ↓ buttons, then press ENTER (PLAY) to play the desired track (or CD).
ENGLISH 14 CONNECTING AND OPERATING A KEYBOARD An IBM PC compatible keyboard can be connected and disc files can be created from the keyboard. Connectable keyboard: IBM US101 keyboard (connector: 6-pin mini DIN PS/2 type) Applicable cord: SCAN CODE SET 02 Connecting the Keyboard • Operations after disc files are input Letter keys Number keys Input numbers. Symbol keys Input symbols. Backspace Keyboard Input small letters (when CapsLock is off). Deletes previous character. Del Deletes character.
ENGLISH 15 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The accessory RC-272 remote control unit can be used to control the CD player from a convenient distance. Load batteries in the remote control unit before using it. Inserting the dry cell batteries 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of remote control unit. Directions for Use • Operate the remote control unit while pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the CD player (see below).
ENGLISH Remote Control Unit RC-272 OPERATE ZONE 1/ZONE 2 buttons Use these to select the play zone in the multi-zone mode. POWER ON button Press this when the main unit is in the standby mode to turn the power on. DISC SKIP +/– buttons Use these to skip the currently playing disc. STANDBY button Press this when the main unit is in the power on mode to turn the power to the standby mode.
ENGLISH 16 COMPACT DISCS 1. Cautions in Handling Compact discs • Do not get fingerprints, oil, dirt or other substances on the compact disc. If the disc becomes dirty, wipe it off with a dry, soft cloth. • Do not clean compact discs with benzene, paint thinner, water, record spray, anti-static agent, silicon cloth or similar substances. • Take particular care to prevent scratches to the back side of the compact disc when removing it from the case and when inserting it in its case.
ENGLISH 18 ERROR MESSAGE Error messages may appear on the panel’s display window if a disc cannot be played or if the set stops operating. If this happens, follow the instructions on the table below. “Error 0*2* 000” to “Error 0*34 000” appears on the display. (“*” is a number code or alphabet A to F) The disc is loaded upside-down in the disc rack or the disc is dirty or scratched. Check the disc again. If the problem persists, please inform your store of purchase of the displayed error code.
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