Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix . Contents DCD-50 COMPACT DISC 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 5 6 6 8 9 10 Accessories Features High quality High performance Part names and functions Front panel Display Rear panel Remote control unit Front panel Settings Connections Installing this unit Installing horizontally Installing vertically Before using the remote control unit Operating range of the remote control unit Connecting a digital device Connecting an analog device Connecting the power cord 2 Remote Index
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playback Appendix Tips Basic operation Turning the power on Switching the display’s brightness Playing CDs Playing CDs Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) Playing DATA CDs (MP3 and WMA files) Playing files 23 23 23 24 24 26 27 28 Appendix Playable media Discs Files Playback order of MP3/WMA files About discs and files Cautions on using media Loading Discs Cautions on Loading Discs How to handle media Cleaning discs Explanation of terms Specif
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality High performance 0 A new style of CD player with Denon's trademark quality, 0 This new design is the optimal match for our PMA-50 integrated containing a high-precision 32-bit D/A converter The D/A converter is a key element of sound quality, so this product contains our 32bit/192kHz D/A converter, renowned for its high degree of precision, to bring you the best sound quality possible.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Part names and functions Front panel e r t yui o Q0 .
Contents e Playback Settings r t y u i o Q0 Q1 Tips Appendix Q1 . qw Connections G Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 18) A Power operation button (X) This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 23) The power status is indicated as follows. 0 Power on: Display lit 0 Standby: Display off H Reverse-skip button (8) Returns to the start of the currently playing track. I Forward-skip button (9) Plays the next track.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Display The display automatically rotates to match the installation orientation. Display sample Track xx Track mm:ss song tle xx/XX mm:ss .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Rear panel w e . q A AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v p. 21) B AUDIO OUT connectors (AUDIO OUT) Used to connect an amplifier equipped with analog audio input connectors. (v p. 20) C DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors (COAXIAL) Used to connect an amplifier equipped with digital audio input connector. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit q w CD POWER DIMMER IMMER e r o Operating this unit AMP POWER INFO A Power operation button (X) This turns the power on/to standby. t y B DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 23) ENTER C Cursor buttons (df0 1) These select folders or files on a data CD. AMP SETUP TUP MODE D MODE button This switches the playback mode. (v p.
Contents Connections CD POWER Playback Settings G System buttons These perform playback related operations. 0 Skip buttons (8 / 9) 0 Play/pause button (1 / 3) 0 Stop button (2) AMP POWER DIMMER IMMER INFO ENTER u i o I PROGRAM button This sets program playback. (v p. 26) J Number buttons (0～9, +10) These enter numbers into the unit. Q1 AMP VOLUME K Repeat button (L) Switches the repeat playback.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Amplifier operations CD POWER q AMP POWER DIMMER IMMER w t A DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness. y B Cursor buttons (df0 1) These select menu items. u C Bluetooth button (V) This switches the input to Bluetooth of PMA-50. This is also pressed during the pairing operation. INFO ENTER AMP SETUP TUP MODE D Input source switching button (q) This switches input sources of PMA-50.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections o Contents o Cables used for connections 14 Connecting a digital device 19 Connecting an analog device 20 Connecting the power cord 21 Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Audio cable L L R R Coaxial digital cable (supplied) NOTE 0 Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. 0 Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Installing this unit This unit can be installed in two ways - horizontally or vertically. You can select how to install this unit according to the installation place and your preference. Installing horizontally The feet are initially attached to the unit for horizontal installation. NOTE . 0 Choose how you want to install this unit and install it correctly before playing back discs.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Installing vertically 1 Appendix Remove the feet. . This orientation is suitable for placing a narrow place. Tips Rotate each of the 4 feet counter-clockwise to remove. Insert the supplied caps (silver) into the holes from which the feet were removed. . .
Contents Playback Settings 4 Remove the cap (black). Tips Appendix Rotate the removed feet clockwise to attach them. . . 3 Connections NOTE NOTE 0 Be careful not to damage your nails when removing the caps. If necessary, use a thin-tipped tool to remove the caps. However, be careful not to damage the unit when using tools. Front panel Display Rear panel 0 After attaching the feet, adjust the height of the feet as necessary so that the set is stable when installed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Before using the remote control unit Tips NOTE 0 When inserting the lithium battery, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the F and G marks in the battery compartment. 0 If the battery should have a leakage, immediately replace and dispose of the battery. In this case, there is a risk of burn when the liquid comes in contact with skins or clothes, so a great care should be taken.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx. 7 m 30° Approx. 7 m 30° 30° . 30° .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a digital device This unit can be connected to an amplifier with digital audio (coaxial) input connector. Amplifier .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting an analog device This unit can be connected to an amplifier with analog audio input connectors. Amplifier AUDIO IN R L L R L .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting the power cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. To household power outlet (230V, 50/60 Hz) .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Contents Basic operation 23 Playing CDs 24 Playing DATA CDs (MP3 and WMA files) 27 Other settings 30 Front panel Display Rear panel 22 Remote Index Appendix
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation CD POWER X DIMMER CD POWER Turning the power on AMP POWER DIMMER IMMER 1 INFO ENTER o When power is switched to standby AMP SETUP TUP MODE Press CD POWER X to turn on power to the unit. Turns the display on. 1 Press CD POWER X. Turns the display off. AMP VOLUME 0 You can also press X on the main unit for this operation.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs CD POWER Playing CDs AMP POWER DIMMER IMMER INFO 1 2 INFO ENTER 1/3 8 RANDOM PROGRAM AMP 9 2 REPEAT NOTE 0 Do not place any foreign objects in the disc tray. Doing so could damage the set. 0 8 cm discs cannot be used on this unit. Do not insert 8 cm discs into the CD slot. 0 Do not put anything other than a CD to CD slot. Doing so could result in damage.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Function 1/3 Play/Pause 2 Stop 89 Skip to previous track / Skip to next track 1 Select the track Random playback REPEAT L Repeat playback INFO Time display switching Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks. GExampleH Track 4 : Press number 4 to select track 4. Track 12 : Press numbers +10 and 2 consecutively to select track 12. (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast-forward RANDOM P 0 Switching between All-track repeat and Single- track repeat.
Contents Connections Playback Settings In the stop mode, press 9. The tracks are shown in the programmed order in the display each time 9 is pressed. Up to 25 tracks can be programmed. 2 3 o To clear the last track programmed In the stop mode, press PROGRAM. “PROG” is displayed on the display. In the stop mode, press CLEAR. To clear the last track programmed. The last track programmed is cleared each time the button is pressed. Use 0 – 9 and +10 to select the tracks.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing DATA CDs (MP3 and WMA files) 0 This section explains how to playback MP3 and WMA files that are CD POWER DIMMER IMMER uio p ENTER MODE 1/3 8 RANDOM recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. For details on how to playback files recorded onto media other than CD-R or CD-RW, see the following sections. 0 There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media® Audio) format.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing files 1 2 Insert a CD-R or CD-RW containing MP3 or WMA format music files into the CD slot. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings During playback, press INFO. 0 Switching between the title name, artist name and album name. 0 The player can display the following characters: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 ! ” # $ % & : ; < > ? @ \ [ ] _ ` l { } ~ ^ ’( ) * + , - . / = (space) o Playable files (Extension) (v p. 38) o To switch the folder or file during playback 0 Folder If there is no title, the file name is displayed instead.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Other settings CD POWER X CD POWER Auto Standby AMP POWER DIMMER IMMER Sets whether to automatically switch the unit to the standby mode when the unit remains in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes. INFO 1 ENTER 1/3 AMP SETUP TUP MODE When this unit in the power on, press and hold X for 5 seconds. On (Default): Enable Auto Standby mode. Off: Disable Auto Standby mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Auto Play Set whether to automatically start playback after inserting a disc. 1 When this unit in the power on, press and hold 1/3 for 5 seconds. On: Playback starts automatically. Off (Default): Playback does not start automatically. 0 Press and hold 1/3 to turn this setting ON or OFF. 0 When the setting is On, the display shows “Auto Play On”. 0 When the setting is Off, the display shows “Auto Play Off”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Tips I want to playback just the specified folder 33 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off I want to start playback automatically after inserting a disc 33 LED is flashing 34 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 35 No sound comes out 36 Cannot playback CDs 36 Cannot eject the disc 37 File names or tag data are not displayed correctly 37 I want to play back music with a si
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips I want to playback just the specified folder 0 The MODE button to set the playback range to “Folder mode”. (v p. 28) I want to start playback automatically after inserting a disc 0 Turn Auto Play on. (v p. 31) I want to play back music with a single operation from the standby state 0 Press the 1/3 button on this unit or the remote control unit to turn on the power and start playback.
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. 17 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. 18 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. 13 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 eject the disc Symptom The disc is not ejected when the Eject button is pressed. Cause / Solution Page 0 Press and hold the 5 button for 5 seconds or more. － 0 This unit is malfunctioning. Contact our repairs service. － o File names or tag data are not displayed correctly Symptom The file names are not displayed properly (“…”, etc.). Front panel Cause / Solution Page 0 Characters that cannot be displayed are used.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playable media Discs Files CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be played. Playable media CD . o Writing software format ISO9660 level 1, 2 Expansion format (Juliet.Romeo) . CD-R o When written in other formats, it may not be possible to play the disc properly. .
Contents Connections Playable files (Extension) Playback Settings When there are multiple folders containing MP3/WMA 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 Files, such as MP3/WMA etc., recorded on CD-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. 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 . File 4 Folder 2 When writing MP3/WMA etc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cautions on using media Loading Discs Cautions on Loading Discs 0 When the set is installed horizontally, insert the disc with the label side 0 8 cm discs cannot be used on this player. Do not insert 8 cm discs into up. 0 When the set is installed vertically, insert the disc with the label facing right. 0 Insert the disc into the CD slot slowly. Release your hand once the disc is drawn in. the CD slot. 0 Do not use an 8 cm disc adapter.
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 MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) Dynamic range This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, using the “MPEG-1” video compression standard. It compresses the data volume to about one eleventh its original size while maintaining sound quality equivalent to a music CD. The difference between the maximum undistorted sound level and the minimum discernible level above the noise emitted by the device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Specifications o Audio performance 0 Analog output Channels: 2-channels Playable frequency range: 2 Hz – 20 kHz Playable frequency response: 20 – 20 kHz (±1%) S/N: 105 dB Dynamic range: 100 dB Channel Separation: 100 dB Harmonic distortion: 0.004 % (1 kHz) Wow & flutter: Crystal accuracy 0 Output level Signal type: 2 V RMS stereo 0 Digital output Coaxial: 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o General Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 10 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.4 W or less Operating temperatures: +5 ℃ - +35 ℃ Operating humidity: 5 – 90 % (without dew) For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 30 170 240 40 o Dimensions (Unit : mm) Front panel 154 23 . o Weight: 2.
Contents Connections Index Playback Settings Tips vP Program playback .......................................... 26 vA Analog device ................................................ 20 Auto Play ........................................................ 31 Auto Standby ................................................. 30 vR Random playback .................................... 24, 27 Rear panel ........................................................ 9 Remote control unit ..............................
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