User Guide English (5–77) Appendix English (78–80)
Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5 Box Contents ........................................................................................................ 5 Support ................................................................................................................. 5 Setup .....................................................................................................................
System Setting Menu ............................................................................................ 18 Utility Menu ............................................................................................................ 23 Selecting Media ..................................................................................................... 25 Files and Folders .................................................................................................... 26 Selecting a File or Folder .
Web Remote ........................................................................................................... 57 Password ............................................................................................................ 57 Main Screen ........................................................................................................ 58 Control Screen .................................................................................................... 60 Program Screen ...............
User Guide (English) Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DN-900R. At Denon Professional, performance and reliability mean as much to us as they do to you. That’s why we design our equipment with only one thing in mind—to make your performance the best it can be.
Setup Required for Setup Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.
Audio Connections Analog Connection (Balanced Connection) AES/EBU Connect line-level analog inputs/outputs to the analog (balanced) input/output terminals for playback or recording. MIC/LINE UNBAL. COAXIAL BAL. UNB SETTING VIA MENU CDR/CD L 1:GND 2:Hot 3:Cold AUDIO OUT R Amp Mixer Preamp L AUDIO IN R Connecting the Power Cord Insert the power cord when all other connections are completed. Be sure to connect the ground wire also.
Operation Preparing for Recording Note: • Be sure to set the clock before use. • Before recording to an SD card, format the SD card on this unit. To open the Utility menu 1. Press the power switch to turn on DN-900R. 2. While playback/recording is stopped, press Menu to display the menu list. 3. Turn the jog dial to select Utility and press Enter. To set the Time/Date 1. Press Menu to display the menu list. 2. Select Utility and turn the jog dial to select Time/Date, then press Enter. 3.
5. 6. When the check is complete, one of the following results will appear: • Good: The checked media is suitable for use. • Good w/o Rec Mon: The checked media is suitable for simple recording, but is unsuitable for record monitoring. • Poor: The checked media is unsuitable for use. Select OK to end the test. Recording 1. Press the Record button. The unit will switch to a record paused state and the Record button will flash. 2. Use the jog dial to adjust the recording level.
Playing Back Recorded Files 1. Press Play to start playback. 2. To pause playback, press the Pause button. When Play is pressed again, playback will resume. 3. To stop playback, press the Stop button. Features Front Panel 2 1 19 13 4 3 24 23 22 21 20 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 1. Power Switch: Press this switch to turn DN-900R on/off.
. Undo/Mark +: Press this button to undo the last edit. Hold Shift and press this button to jump to the next mark after to the current playback position. 12. Display/Text: Press this button to change the view on the display. Hold Shift and press this button to scroll text on the display. 13. Display: This screen indicates the unit's current operation. See Display for more information. 14. Record: Press this button to start or prepare for recording.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Analog Input, Balanced XLR: Use standard XLR cables to connect these inputs to your sound souce, such a microphone. 2. Analog Input, Unbalanced RCA: Use standard RCA stereo cables to connect these inputs to your sound source, such as a CD player. 3. Digital Input, Digital XLR: Use a digital XLR cable (IEC60958 Type I, AES/EBU) to connect this input to your sound source. 4.
Display The playback status and information about various media is displayed on the DN-900R display. Details of the display differ depending on the operating status (stopped/recording/playing) of the DN-900R. 1. Playback Range: Displays the current playback range, with the configured settings selected in Preset Setting > Play Range. Select FLD to display the current folder; select ALL to display all folders. 2. Playback Mode: Displays the settings configured in Preset Setting > Play Mode.
9. Remaining Time: Displays the remaining time for the current track. The display format can be set in Preset Setting > Time Display. When the selected track is VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format, the estimated remaining time is displayed. 10. Elapsed Time: Displays the elapsed time for the currently selected track. The display format can be set in Preset Setting > Time Display. 11. Time/Date: Displays the current date and time when playback is stopped.
Display Properties (Playback/Pause/Search/Stop) 1. Track Number/File Name: Displays the selected track number and file name. The path to the folder in which the file is stored is displayed in parentheses. 2. Date/Time Display: Displays the date and time when the selected track was created. The display format can be set in the System Setting menu. 3. Track Recording Information: Displays the sampling rate, channel, St: stereo / Mo: monaural, and bit rate. 4.
Display Properties (Recording/Paused) Press Display to switch to an enlarged level meter display. 1. Recording Input: Displays the selected Preset Setting > Audio Input. Select from UBAL: Unbalanced / BAL: Balanced, AES: AES/EBU, Dante: Dante Network, and COAX: Coaxial. 2. Recording File: Displays the selected Preset Setting > Rec Format. Select from MP3 and WAV. 3. Recording Format: Displays the Preset Setting > Rec Format. Select from MP3: Bit rate and WAV: Number of quantization bits. 4.
7. Folder Name: Displays the path to the selected folder. 8. Track Name: Displays the progress bar when set to anything other than off in the Auto Track > Preset Setting. 9. Remaining Time: Displays the remaining recordable time on the selected media. The display format can be set in Preset Setting > Time Display. “---:--:--” is displayed if the format cannot be applied to the remaining time display. 10. Elapsed Time: Displays the elapsed recording time for the current track.
System Setting Menu Timer Priority: Sets the priority for timer playback. • Off: Timer playback only starts in the standby, stop, or cue state. • On: Timer playback starts any time other than when recording. Rec Folder: Sets the folder where data is saved when recording. • Current: Recorded data is saved into the currently selected folder. • Fixed: Recorded data is saved into a fixed folder directly below the root folder.
Output Rate: Sets the sampling rate for the audio. • Auto: Audio output is based on the rate of the input media or file. • 44.1k: Audio is output at 44.1 kHz. • 48k: Audio is output at 48 kHz. • Ext (AES): Uses an external clock (AES/EBU) to output audio. Note: When the external clock is 96 kHz, audio is output according to the sampling rate of the playback file if the playback file has a sampling rate other than 96 kHz.
Ref (XLR/RCA): Sets the input/output standard level. • +24 dBu/+10 dBV: XLR = +24 dBu / RCA = +10 dBV • +20 dBu/+6 dBV: XLR = +20 dBu / RCA = +6 dBV • +18 dBu/+4 dBV: XLR = +18 dBu / RCA = +4 dBV Input Trim Lch: Adjusts the analog input for the left channel in 0.1 dB increments. • +2.0 dB / 0 dB / -2.0 dB Input Trim Rch: Adjusts the analog input for the right channel in 0.1 dB increments. • +2.0 dB / 0 dB / -2.0 dB Output Trim Lch: Adjusts the analog output for the left channel in 0.
IP Address • Auto: DHCP is assigned automatically. • Static: Specify a fixed IP address to be displayed. Subnet Mask • None: The Subnet Mask is not displayed when the IP Address is set to Auto. It can be set for any setting other than Auto. • Static: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. (When Auto is set: 255.255.255.0) Gateway • None: The Gateway is not displayed when the IP Address is set to Auto. It can be set for any setting other than Auto. • Static: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255. (When Auto is set: 0.
Syslog: The Syslog server address is displayed. Press Enter to enter the address. • Off: Event information is not sent to the server. • On: Event information is sent to the server. Time Zone: Set the offset time in 15-minute increments. • –12:00 - +14:00 (00:00) Daylight Saving: Sets daylight saving time. • Off: Daylight saving time is not applied. • On: Daylight saving time is applied.
Dante Reset: Performs a factory reset and reboot of the Dante device wiping: • User-defined device name • User-defined channel labels • Clock configuration (clock master / external clock master setting) • Static IP addresses • Sample rate setting (including pull-up/down) • Latency setting • Any existing audio routes Utility Menu Time/Date: Set the current time and date. The time must be set before using the unit because the set time is used as the recorded file name.
Save Setting: Saves the current preset settings in the root directory of the currently used media (SD1/SD2/USB). 1. Press Menu to display the menu list. 2. Select Utility and rotate the jog dial to select Save Setting, then press Enter. 3. Select OK with the jog dial when “Save Preset?” is displayed, then press Enter. The “DN-xxxx.ini” file is saved in the root directory of the currently used media. When the update is finished, “Completed” is displayed.
Speed Check: Checks the selected media to verify the media is suitable for recording. 1. Select OK with the jog dial, and press Enter. Media check starts and “Check Speed ...” is displayed. The following results are displayed when the speed check is complete. 2. • Good: The checked media is suitable for recording. • Good w/o Rec Mon: The checked media is suitable for recording but is unsuitable for monitoring the audio while recording. • Poor: The checked media is unsuitable for recording.
Files and Folders The file list shows the folders and files that may be selected. You can also perform file management operations, check file information, change file names, and delete, copy, and move files. Selecting a File or Folder 1. Press List when the playback screen is displayed. The file list is displayed. 2. Use the jog dial to select Up One Level for the parent folder and press Enter to display the file list in the folder one level above. 3.
Playing Files (Preview) To play a preview of the selected file 1. Rotate the jog dial to select Preview, and press Enter. 2. Press Stop or Enter to stop playback and return to the file list menu. Selecting all files for copying, moving, or deleting Rotate the jog dial to select Select All, and press Enter. All files are selected and the display returns to the file list. Check marks are added to the front of the files. If all files were selected, this deselects all files.
Copying files and folders 1. Select Copy in the folder list menu, and press Enter. A media list for selecting the copy destination is displayed. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select the copy destination media, and press Enter. The folder list is displayed. 3. Rotate the jog dial to select Copy Here? in the copy destination folder level, and press Enter to start the copy process. During copying, “Executing ... zzz%” (z: progress status) is displayed. When the copying is complete, “Completed” is displayed.
Creating folders 1. Rotate the jog dial to select Make Folder, and press Enter. The name change menu is displayed. 2. Enter the folder name and press Enter to save the changes. Press Back to return to the previous screen without saving the changes. If a space is entered at the start or end of the folder name, the space is deleted when the folder name is saved. Deleting marks 1. Select Delete Mark in the folder list menu, and press Enter. “Delete Mark?” is displayed. 2.
Menu Operations 1. 2. With the unit powered on, press the Menu button. The menu list is displayed. Rotate the jog dial to select the desired menu and press Enter. Note: If an Admin password is set for System Setting, the password needs to be entered. 3. 4. Rotate the jog dial to select the setting that requires change, and press Enter. Rotate the jog dial to select the setting detail that requires change, and press Enter. To continue to set other items, perform the operation in step 1-4 again.
Dual Rec: Sets the backup media for dual recording. • Off: Turns dual recording off. • SD1: Selects SD1 as the backup media. • SD2: Selects SD2 as the backup media. • USB: Selects USB as the backup media. Relay Rec: Sets the media (secondary media) on which recording continues when relay recording is used. • Off: Turns relay recording off. • SD1: Selects SD1 as the secondary media. • SD2: Selects SD2 as the secondary media. • USB: Selects USB as the secondary media.
Rec Format: Selects the audio recording format (MP3 or PCM) • Preset 1: MP3-128 / MP3-64 / PCM-16 • Preset 2: MP3-320 / MP3-256 / MP3-192 • Preset 3: PCM-24 Notes: • You can restore the defaults for each of the presets using the Web Remote. Select the "Current Preset No" and press Default and then press Save. You can also restore defaults via the front panel Menu > Preset Setting Preset1 > Default. • Indicated bit rate values are those used to record as a stereo file.
Auto Track: Creates a new file for each recording time set and continues recording. • Off: Record without creating a new file. • 1 min / 5 min / 10 min / 15 min / 30 min / 1 hour / 2 hour / 6 hour / 8 hour / 12 hour / 24 hour Note: When the size of a recorded file reaches 2 GB, recording automatically switches to a new file and continues. There could be sound cutoffs for a short period of time between files depending on the capacity of a recorded file.
Play Mode: Sets the track playback mode. • Continuous: Continuously plays the tracks within the selected folder or within all folders (according to the “Play Range” setting). • Single: Plays back only 1 track. Random: Sets random playback. • On: Random order playback is performed. • Off: Random order playback is not performed. Program: Sets programmed playback. • On: Plays back tracks in the set order (programmed playback). • Off: Programmed playback is not performed.
Search Mode: Sets the search mode. • Normal: Plays back audio at 2x normal speed when searching, but does not play back audio at faster playback speeds. • Silent: Audio is not played back when searching. Auto Fade In: Sets the fade in time at the start of playback. • Off: Does not function. • 0.5 sec / 1.0 sec / 3.0 sec: The volume gradually increases for the set time. Auto Fade Out: Sets the fade out time when playback is stopped. • Off: Does not function. • 0.5 sec / 1.0 sec / 3.
Dimmer: Turns the Display Dimmer and LED Dimmer settings on/off. • Off: Turns off the dimmer functions. • On: Turns on the dimmer functions. Display Dimmer: Sets the brightness of the display. • 100%: Normal brightness. • 75%: 75% of the normal brightness. • 50%: 50% of the normal brightness. • 25%: 25% of the normal brightness. • 0%: Off in the standby status, and 25% of the normal brightness during operation. LED Dimmer: Sets the LED brightness. • 100%: Normal brightness.
Renaming Presets To rename a Preset title, follow the steps below to change the characters. A maximum of 32 characters may be used in the name. Entering Characters 1. Select the preset number to rename in the Menu > User Preset Sel. 2. Select Preset Setting > Preset Title. 3. Place the cursor in the position to insert characters using the << and >> buttons. 4. Rotate the jog dial to select a character and press Enter. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter all of the characters. 6.
Recording Select the recording folder: When “Current” is selected in System Setting > Rec Folder, the recorded file is stored in the selected folder. To store in a different folder, select a different folder. However, when “All” is selected in Preset Setting > Play Range, files are stored in the root folder. When “Fixed” is selected in System Setting > Rec Folder, a fixed folder is automatically created directly below the root folder. The default folder name is “DMH_REC”.
Recording 1. Press Rec. The unit switches to the recording paused state, and the Rec button flashes. When “On” is selected in Preset Setting > One Touch Rec, recording starts immediately when Rec is pressed. 2. Adjust the recording level and recording balance. Select “Variable” in System Setting > Volume Input. The input level may only be adjusted when ALC is set to “Off” and Audio Input is set to “Bal” or “UnBal” in Preset Setting. 3. Select Preset Setting > Rec Level Type. 4. 5.
Relay recording: Data is recorded to the first selected media, and when the remaining space on that media falls below 2MB, recording stops on that media and starts on the secondary media (media for continual recording). 1. Select the media for current recording. 2. Select the secondary media. Dual recording is given priority when both “Dual Rec” and “Relay Rec” are selected in Preset Setting. 3. Start recording using the same operation as detailed in the Recording section.
To set the timer recording start time and recording time settings 1. While the unit is stopped, press Menu. The menu list is displayed. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select Rec Timer, and press Enter. The recording timer list is displayed. 3. Rotate the jog dial to select Empty, and press Enter. The recording timer list menu is displayed. 4. Rotate the jog dial to select Edit, and press Enter. The type of recording schedule is displayed. 5.
Editing timer recording information In the recording timer list, rotate the jog dial to select the recording timer to edit, and press Enter. The recording timer list menu is displayed. Changing the start time or end time of a selected recording timer In the recording timer list, rotate the jog dial to select Edit, and press Enter. Inserting a new recording timer in front of the selected recording timer In the recording timer list, rotate the jog dial to select Insert, and press Enter.
Silent skip recording When recording starts, silent sections during the recording may be detected and the recording paused during the silent sections. • Set Silent Skip to On in Preset Setting. • Set the silence finding level in Preset Setting > Silent Level. • Set the silence finding time in Preset Setting > Silent Time.
Operations During Playback Changing files Rotate the jog dial during playback or while stopped. Rotating in a clockwise direction switches to the next file. Rotating in the counter-clockwise direction switches to the start of the current file, and then to previous files. Fast forward and fast rewind (Search) • Press >> or << during playback or in the stopped state. • Press << for fast rewind playback. • Press >> for fast forward playback. The search speed changes each time the button is pressed.
Playback pitch adjustment (Pitch control) The playback speed may be adjusted within a range of -16% to +16%. 1. Press Pitch while holding down Shift during playback, cue, or when stopped. The pitch adjustment is enabled. 2. Press Pitch + or Pitch – while holding down Shift. The pitch changes by 0.1% each time the pitch button is pressed. To cancel the pitch control, press Pitch again while holding down the Shift button.
Playback Timer Edit Enter or edit the timer information. Insert Enter new timer information before the selected timer Clear Deletes the selected timer information. All Clear Deletes all of the timer information. Timer On Turns the selected timer on. Timer Off Turns the selected timer off. Timer playback start time and playback file settings 1. While the unit is stopped, press Menu. The menu list is displayed. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select Play Timer, and press Enter.
Deleting all playback timers 1. Rotate the jog dial to select All Clear, and press Enter. “All Clear?” is displayed. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select OK, and press Enter. All playback timers are deleted and the playback timer list is displayed. Press Back to cancel editing. Using timer playback 1. Set the timer playback information and turn the timer on. 2. Load a timer playback media to the current playback media.
Previewing programmed files 1. Place the cursor on the programmed file in the program list menu, and press Enter. The program list menu is displayed. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select Preview, and press Enter. Preview playback of the selected file starts. 3. Press Stop to end playback and return to the program list menu. Program playback 1. Set Preset Setting > Program to On. 2. Press Play. Tracks are played back in the created program order.
Editing the program 1. Rotate the jog dial in the program list and place the cursor on the program to insert the program, and press Enter. The program list menu is displayed. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select Insert, and press Enter. The file list is displayed. When the number of programs exceeds 99, the last program is deleted. Deleting the selected program file 1. Rotate the jog dial in the program list and place the cursor on the program to delete, and press Enter. The program list menu is displayed.
Hot Start The unit may be controlled from other devices using Web Remote and serial commands. When a button is pressed, this function instantly starts playback of a pre-selected file. Hot start may be set for 20 tracks. Hot list menu Preview Previews the selected file. Auto Mapping 20 tracks are automatically set to the hot list. Set Sets or resets the selected hot list. Remove Deletes the selected hot list. Remove All Deletes all hot lists. Load Reads the hot lists on the selected media.
Previewing files registered in the hot start list 1. Place the cursor on a hot start file in the Hot Start list, and press Enter. The hot list menu is displayed. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select Preview, and press Enter. Preview playback of the selected file starts. 3. Press Stop to end playback and return to the Hot Start list. Saving a hot list 1. Press Menu and rotate the jog dial to select Hot List, and press Enter. 2. Rotate the jog dial in the hot list menu to select Save, and press Enter.
Editing Files Combine Combine the selected file with another file on the same media to create a new file. 1. Press Combine when the combine source files are cued or paused. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select the combine target file, and press Enter. The file name of the file created by combining source files is created according to the same rules as recording. Files stored on other media cannot be combined. During combining, “Executing ... zzz%” (z: progress status) is displayed.
Dividing cannot be performed in the following situations: • When the selected media is write-prohibited • At the start point or end point of a file • When the file format is a format other than WAV or MP3 • When the number of files reaches 1999 • When there is not enough free space on the selected media • When the file name after division already exists Copy Copy the selected file to a folder on the same or different media. 1.
Move Moves the selected file to a folder on the same or different media. 1. Press Move when the file that you want to move is stopped, cued, or paused. A media list for selecting the move destination is displayed. 2. Select the move destination media and press Enter. The folder list is displayed. 3. Rotate the jog dial to select Move Here? in the move destination folder level, and press Enter. Moving begins. During moving, “Executing ... zzz%” (z: progress status) is displayed.
Connecting to a Network When connected to a network that has a DHCP function, settings for the DN-900R such as the IP address are configured automatically. When connected to a network that does not have a DHCP function, you need to configure settings such as the IP address and DNS server in the System Setting menu. Note: When configuring the network settings manually, contact your network administrator for the necessary setting details.
Dante Connection DN-900R can be used to connect to dedicated Dante networks, often used for recording studios, live sound, and professional audio installations. The Dante Controller software available from audinate.com enables you to route audio and configure devices on a Dante network. A complete list of Dante Controller features is available at: audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller. Note: If the “Identify Device” feature display the message “Dante Locate”.
Web Remote You can control and configure settings for the DN-900R through your computer’s web browser with the Web Remote application. To connect to the DN-900R via the Web Remote, launch your web browser and type the IP address of the DN-900R (found in Menu > Utility > Network Status) into the address bar. Password 1. Launch the Web Remote application and enter the password in the password screen to proceed to the Web Remote.
Main Screen 1 2 4 5 3 The Main screen is the first screen displayed when the Web Remote is launched. This screen consists of: 1. Model Name: Displays the connected device name. 2. Date/Time Information Display: Displays the month/day/year and time originating from the device. 3. Operation: Shows the Control and Hot Start software options. 4. Settings Screen: Shows the software options for Preset Setting, Archive Setting, Rec Timer, Play Timer, Program, and System Setting. 5.
User IDs and Operating Permissions There are three types of user IDs, and the operating permissions differ depending on the ID. Passwords are set for each of the user IDs in DN-900R’s System Setting.
Control Screen 10 9 2 1 6 5 4 7 8 3 11 12 13 In the Control screen, the current track list is displayed (Maximum number of files: 2000).
1. Track List: The DN-900R play list. The file name and size of MP3 and WAV data is displayed. 2. Record Level and Record Balance: Control the recording level and balance. 3. Download Button: Downloads the selected file to the computer. 4. Back Button: Press to cancel the edited settings. 5. Enter Button: Press to confirm the edited settings. 6. Load Button: The file selected in the track list is loaded in the DN-900R. 7. Rename: Rename the selected track in the list. 8.
Program Screen 5 4 3 1 2 Configure the program (List) settings (Maximum number of program files: 99) • Changes can only be made when the unit is stopped. • Files can be deleted and added to the program list. • Press the Insert File button to display the File List screen and select tracks to insert. • The files selected in Insert File are inserted one line above the selected line. To insert a file last, select the EOL line. 1. Program Playback: Displays the track list to be played. 2.
File List Screen 2 4 3 1 5 Press the Mapping button in the Hot Start screen or press the Insert File button in the Program screen to display the DN-900R file list and select files. 1. File List: Displays the list of files to be played. 2. Enter Folder Button: Enters the selected folder in the list. 3. Select File Button: The selected file is added to the program playback track list in the program screen or the Hot Start list in the Hot Start screen. 4. Back: Exits out of the current folder. 5.
Hot Start 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 1. Track Display: Shows the track time and level for the playing track. 2. Hot Start Buttons: Press these buttons to start playback of an assigned track. 3. Hot Start Track List: Shows the list of tracks, file size, folder path, and assigned Hot Start number. 4. Remove Button: Cancels assignment of the selected Hot Start number. 5. Remove All: Cancels assignment of all Hot Start tracks. 6.
System Setting Screen 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 1. Save: Press to save the changes made in the System menu. 2. Cancel: Press to discard the changes made in the System menu. 3. Default: Press to reset the System menu settings to defaults. 4. General Settings: Sets the Play Timer Priority. 5. Record Settings: Adjusts settings for folder name, recording folder location, and user area mode. 6. Playback Settings: Adjusts settings for mono playback and output rate. 7.
10 11 12 13 10. Network Settings 11. Dante Settings 12. Time Zone Settings 13.
Utility Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Software Version: Displays the current software version for DN-900R. 2. Software Update: Select the downloaded firmware update file to send to DN-900R. 3. Preset File: Select a preset file to upload or download to DN-900R. 4. Date/Time: Set the date and time for the unit. 5. Log File: Download the recording log file. 6. Format Media: Format the SD card. 7. Speed Check: Checks the recording capabilities of the SD card. 8.
Preset Setting Screen 1 2 3 4 5 1. Preset Number: Selects the preset file to use. 2. General Settings: Shows the Preset name, Shift function, and power-on function. 3. Record Setting: Select the various settings for recording. 4. Playback Settings: Select the various settings for playback. 5. Display Settings: Select the settings for the time, dimmer, and screensaver.
Play Timer 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. File List: Displays the list of titles to be played. 2. Edit: Enter or edit the timer information. 3. Insert: Enter new timer information before the selected timer location. 4. Clear: Deletes the selected timer information. 5. All Clear: Deletes all of the timer information. 6. Play Timer Settings: Edit the playback timer mode settings, scheduling date, time, and file name.
Record Timer 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. File List: Displays the list of titles scheduled to be recorded. 2. Edit: Enter or edit the timer information. 3. Insert: Enter new timer information before the selected timer location. 4. Clear: Deletes the selected timer information. 5. All Clear: Deletes all of the timer information. 6. Record Timer Settings: Edit the record time settings for timer mode, schedule type, date, time, duration, and user specified characters added to the filename.
Archive Settings Archive Mode • Off: No archiving. • Auto: Recorded files are automatically archived when recording is complete. • Timed: Recorded files are archived according to a set schedule when recording is complete. Archive Schedule Sets the schedule to archive. This option is only displayed when “Timed” is selected as the Archive mode. • Day of Week: Sets the day and time (hours, minutes). • Date/Time: Sets the date and time (year, month, date, hours, minutes).
Server Sets the IP address and credentials of the FTP server. • IP Address: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 (default setting is 0.0.0.0). • User ID: Input the user ID for the computer/server which will contain the archived files. • Password: Input the password for the user name. • Folder: Select the folder to archive to the server. Notes: • If the user is part of a domain then input the domain\user name. • Alpha-numeric characters can be used along with most special characters. Clear After Arc.
Archive Files This backup function sends recorded files from the currently selected media (SD or USB) to a FTP server. 1. While device is stopped, press Menu. The menu list is displayed. 2. Rotate the jog dial to select Archive Setting, and press Enter. The archive setting items are displayed. Note: When Clear After Arc is on, the files on the selected media are deleted after being archived to the FTP server. 3. Rotate the jog dial to select the item that you want to change, and press Enter.
Serial Remote Control Function In the Serial Remote Control function, a host such as a computer is connected to the unit. By sending control commands from the host to the unit, the unit can be operated, and the status information of the unit can be checked both on the unit and host. There are 2 methods for connecting the host and unit, RS-232C control and IP Control. Note: Visit the DN-900R product page at denonpro.com to download the Serial Protocol Guide for more information.
IP Control (Ethernet) RS-232C straight cable You will be able to perform the three control functions from the host by connecting an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector.
Troubleshooting Error message No Media Cannot detect media. Unformat The media is formatted in an unsupported format. Format the media on DN-900R or set the format to FAT16 or FAT32. Media Full The remaining space on the media is running low. Replace the media with a new one or delete files that are no longer required. Track Full The number of files on the selected media exceeds 2000. Recording cannot be performed if the number of files exceeds 2000.
Error message Cause/Solution No Backup Media (XXX) Backup media cannot be detected. Media Write Inhibited (XXX) The backup media is write-prohibited. Remove the write-protection from the media. Backup Media Full (XXX) There is no free space on the backup media. Replace the media with a new media or delete unneeded files. Dual Rec Canceled (W01) The selected media is the same as the backup media set in the preset settings. Dual recording is canceled, and normal recording is performed.
Appendix (English) Technical Specifications Inputs Mic/Line In (2 XLR connectors), Line In (2 RCA connectors), Digital In (1 AES/EBU,1 S/PDIF), Dante Digital In (RJ-45 connector) Balanced Analog In L/R Type: XLR (1:GND, 2:Hot, 3:Cold) Line setting input level: +4 dBu Maximum input level: +24 dBu/+20 dBu/+18 dBu Input impedance: 20 kΩ Mic setting input level: -60 to 16 dBu Input impedance: 5 kΩ EIN: Less than -127 dBu (Rs = 150 Ω) CMRR: <80 dB Unbalanced Analog In L/R Type: RCA terminal Input level: -10
Dante Digital Out Type: 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connector Format: 24 bit, 48, 44.1 kHz sampling, uncompressed Dante Network Audio Latency: Less than 1 ms (excluding auxiliary signal paths) Sample rate: DN-900R uses SRC on its output to Dante to convert recorder sample rate to Dante Network sample rate. Sample bit depth: 24 bit Compatible Media SD/USB memory/USB HDD Headphone Out 1/4” (6.
Dimensions (width x depth x height) 16.92” x 9.48” x 1.68” / 430 x 241 x 43 mm Weight 5.7 lbs. / 2.6 kg Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks & Licenses Denon is a trademark of D&M Holdings Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Denon Professional products are produced by inMusic Brands, Inc., Cumberland, RI 02864, USA. Dante® is a registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd. iOS is a registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S.
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