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Denon DN-C550R manual

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    STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278 M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! " A ! " J ( ( ) ) D # % D # % G & ' G & ' P P , Y < < [...]

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    2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo[...]

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    3 ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESP A Ñ OL FRONT PANEL PANNEAU AVANT PANEL FRONTAL REAR PANEL PANNEAU ARRIERE PANEL TRASERO DISPLAY AFFICHAGE VISUALIZADOR OPEN / CLOSE TIME TIME CLEAR INPUT MENU 5 OPEN /CLOSE 5 PROFESSIONAL CD RECORDER DN-C550R PHONES PHONES LEVEL MIN MAX POWER ON OFF FINALIZE MUL TI JOG 3 1 2 3 1 2 REMOTE SENSOR PLAY STOP PAUSE HIGH NORMAL DU[...]

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    4 NOTE ON USE / OBSERV A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’ UTILISA TION / NOT AS SOBRE EL USO • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Eviter des temp é ratures é lev é es Tenir compte d ’ une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l ’ installation sur une é tag è re. • Evite altas temperat[...]

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    ENGLISH 5 IMPORTANT TO SAFETY W ARNING: 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 re[...]

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    ENGLISH 6 Digital Copies (SCMS) A CD-R/RW disc onto which has been recorded using the digital input cannot be further digitally recorded (i.e., copied) onto a separate CD-R/RW disc or MD, etc.. This is a standard established by the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System). Track Numbers: Auto Track Function Recording is not possible. Recording is possi[...]

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    ENGLISH 7 Precautions When Loading Discs • Only load one disc. Loading two or more discs in a layer will cause breakdown and may also scratch the discs. • Discs of the 8 cm size should be carefully aligned with the recessed disc guide area and loaded without the use of an adapter. If not properly loaded, the disc may fall out or the disc holder[...]

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    ENGLISH 8 @1 Analog CD/CD-R output (UNBALANCED) jacks (ANALOG OUT CD/CD-R) • These are unbalanced outputs using RCA type jacks. • Connects to the unbalanced analog input of an amplifier (left and right). • In the dual mode, only the CD-R side sound is output. @2 Analog input (UNBALANCED) jacks (ANALOG IN CD-R) • These are unbalanced inputs [...]

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    ENGLISH 9 7 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 The included remote control unit (RC-278) can be used to operate the DN-C550R from a distance. q Remove the remote control unit ’ s back lid. w Insert the two R6P (AA) batteries in the battery compartment, in the direction indicated by the marks inside the compartment. e Put the back lid back on. Cautions on batt[...]

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    ENGLISH 10 2 Inserting Disc q Press the OPEN/CLOSE button ( 5 ) to open the disc tray. w Insert a disc in the appropriate recess in the tray, label side up. e Press the OPEN/CLOSE button ( 5 ) to close the tray. •“ Close ” lights up, followed by “ TOC Reading ” and the display will show the type of disc you inserted. • If you insert a b[...]

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    ENGLISH 11 STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! " J ( ) D # % G & ' P , Y < < > V : ; S . [ = ] { ? } OPEN / CLOSE TIME TIME CLEAR INPUT MENU 5 OPEN /CLOSE 5 PROFESSIONAL CD RE[...]

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    ENGLISH 12 (7) Setting of the intro play time for scan recording ★ To perform scan recording, set the intro scan play time. (See Page 15.) 1 Set the unit to the setup mode, then turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search button of the remote control to display “ Intro Time? ” . 2 Press the enter button to set the intro s[...]

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    ENGLISH 13 9 COPYING PROCEDURE About copying ★ Copying can be performed easily from the set ’ s CD unit onto the CD-R unit. ★ There are two copying speeds (normal and high) and four copying modes. • The mode switches as described below each time the normal speed copying button (NORMAL) or the high speed copying button (HIGH) is pressed. •[...]

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    ENGLISH 14 NOTE: • If you wish to input text data, select the “ All Tr Dubb ” mode. With CD-R discs, text data cannot be input after the disc has been finalized. (1) Copying entire discs ★ If the program modes are set for the CD unit beforehand, copying is performed accordingly. STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMA[...]

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    ENGLISH 15 1 Load the CD you want to copy into the CD unit. 2 Load the CD-R/RW onto which you want to record into the CD-R unit. 3 Press the normal or high speed copying button (NORMAL or HIGH) to display “ Scan Rec Dub ” . 4 Press the enter button to set the copying mode. • Intro scan playback starts on the CD unit. • The “ PROG ” indi[...]

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    ENGLISH 16 1. Manual recording (1) Starting analog recording STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278 M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! " J ( ) D # % G & [...]

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    ENGLISH 17 STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! " J ( ) D # % G & ' P , Y < < > V : ; S . [ = ] { ? } OPEN / CLOSE TIME TIME CLEAR [...]

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    ENGLISH 18 STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! " J ( ) D # % G & ' P , Y < < > V : ; S . [ = ] { ? } OPEN / CLOSE TIME TIME CLEAR [...]

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    ENGLISH 19 4. Fade-in and fade-out recording ★ It is possible to record by gradually increasing the volume (fade-in) or decreasing it (fade-out). (1) Fade-in recording ✽ Also refer to “ Setup Method (5) Fade-in time setting ” (Page 11). 1 2 Perform the procedure at “ Manual recording ” step 1 to 8 (Page 16). Start playing the selection [...]

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    STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL 1/A L L A-B M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! " J ( ( ) D # % G & ' P , Y < < > V : ; S . [ = ] [ = ] { ? } 1 2 ENGLISH 20 (2) Searching backward 2 During playback, press and hold in the manual search reve[...]

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    ENGLISH 21 (2) Moving back to the beginning of the current track STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! " J ( ) D # % G & ' P , Y < < &g[...]

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    ENGLISH 22 6. Playing in random order ………………………………………………………………………………………… Random Playback • Use this function to play all the tracks on the disc once in random order. STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PRO[...]

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    ENGLISH 23 (3) Playing a section between any two points repeatedly [A – B Repeat] ★ This function allows you to play a certain section within a track repeatedly. STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B [...]

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    ENGLISH 24 13 RELA Y MODE ★ Various types of playback and recording can be performed through relay operation between the set ’ s CD and CD-R units. ★ There are three relay modes. ★ The set mode is stored in the memory, but the data may be cleared if the power is not turned on for 2 or 3 days. • The mode switches as shown below each time t[...]

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    ENGLISH 25 2. Mix mode ★ In the mix mode, programmed play and random play of the disc in the CD unit and the one in the CD-R unit can be performed as if the two discs were a single disc. (1) Mix programmed playback STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDO[...]

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    ENGLISH 26 (2) Mix random playback STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278 M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! " J ( ) D # % G & ' P , Y < < >[...]

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    ENGLISH 27 (2) Manual recording from the CD section STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278 M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! " J ( ) D # % G & ' P [...]

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    ENGLISH 28 15 EDITING ★ This operation is not possible in the relay or mix mode. Switch to the normal or dual mode to perform this operation. ★ Close the disc tray and set the stop mode for the CD section. 1. CD-R/RW editing (1) Cancellation of CD-RW disc finalizing (i.e., Unfinalizing) ★ This operation is valid only for CD-RW discs. Finalizi[...]

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    ENGLISH 29 (3) Erasing one or more tracks away from the last track ★ When erasing a finalized CD-RW disc, first unfinalize the disc. STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE B REMOTE C[...]

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    ENGLISH 30 (5) Cancelling the registration of tracks to which you do not wish to listen ★ When erasing a finalized CD-RW disc, first unfinalize the disc. STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER [...]

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    ENGLISH 31 7 Input the title. • Either turn the jog dial on the main unit or use the automatic search buttons ( 8 and 9 ) on the remote control unit to select the desired character. • Some characters that can be input on the DN-C550R cannot be displayed on other models. • The shape of the cursor changes each time the CHARACTER button is press[...]

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    ENGLISH 32 (3) Erasing disc titles ★ For finalized CD-RW discs, first unfinalize. STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278 M + ✽ – CLEAR CLEAR A ! &quo[...]

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    ENGLISH 33 (5) Erasing all the track titles and the disc title ★ For finalized CD-RW discs, first unfinalize. STOP PAUS E PLAY 2 4 3 78 56 1 9 10 + 10 REC _ DUBBING _ NORMAL HIGH RELAY MODE CD CD-R ENTER MENU 8 9 3 2 6 7 PROG/DIRECT CALL RANDOM DISPLAY SEL . FADER INPUT FINALIZE 1 / ALL A - B CHARACTER TIME TITLE B REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-278 M + [...]

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    ENGLISH 34 17 MESSAGES Messages may appear on the display while using the DN-C550R. The meanings of these messages are explained below. Message Meaning Reading disc information. During tray opening. During tray closing. No disc inserted, disc unreadable or disc inserted upside down. Updating disc contents. No more recording possible. No digital rec[...]

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    ENGLISH 35 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Are all the connections correct ? 2 Are you following the instructions in the manual ? 2 Are the amplifier and speakers operating properly ? If the DN-C550R does not seem to be functioning properly, check the table below. If this does not solve the problem, the DN- C550R may be damaged. Turn off the power, unplug the[...]