DENON DCM-440 (01) PDF MANUAL

WARNING: 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. Do not open the top cover: In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover. If problems occur, contact your DENON dealer.

3. Do not place anything inside: Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction may result.

Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of your set shown on the rating label.

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 enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance.

NOTE (for CD Player Operation Temperature): This CD player uses the semiconductor laser. To allow you to enjoy music at a stable operation, it is recommended to use this in a room of 10°C (50°F) – 35°C (95°F).

CAUTION (for U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY): TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

15. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

17. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

18. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

19. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

20. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.

Do not let foreign objects in the set.

Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.

For sets with ventilation holes, do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.

Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

This compact disc player is capable of playing discs which have the COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO mark.

During track selection, during search and when the player sustains a strong impact, the disc’s rotational speed changes greatly, causing a small noise to be emitted. This is not a malfunction of the player.

If the CD player is operated while an FM or AM broadcast is being received, there may be noise in the FM or AM reception. Please switch the power to the CD player off at such times.

The DCM-440/340 has a broad dynamic range. Please exercise caution when turning up the volume on the amplifier in cases when the playback volume is low. If the volume is turned up too high, it could damage the speakers.

Do not use any discs but exclusive audio discs with this CD player.

Placing this player or its connection cords near a TV or other audio device could cause a humming sound to be emitted. If this occurs, relocate the player or reroute the connection cords.

Be sure to remove the disc from the player before moving it. The disc could be damaged if left in the player while it is being moved.

Do not place any object in the tray in the position where the disc is loaded, or open and close the tray with anything inside. Foreign objects in the tray could damage the play mechanism.

Do not move the player from a cold place to a warm place suddenly. If the player is cold when brought into a warm room, condensation could form, preventing proper operation of the player. If condensation does form on the player when it is brought into a warm room, wait at least 30 minutes before use.

The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR knob on the rear panel, using a screwdriver.

Do not twist the VOLTAGE SELECTOR knob with excessive force as this may cause damage.

If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR knob does not turn smoothly, please contact a qualified serviceman.

1. Power Switch (POWER): Press this button to switch on the power. When the power is turned off, the unit is set to the standby mode. If the power is turned off during playback or while disc information is displayed, playback resumes approximately 1 second after power is turned back on, following display of disc number, total tracks, and total time.

2. Loading drawer: Discs can be loaded and unloaded when this drawer is open. Do not force the drawer closed by hand.

3. Open/Close Button (OPEN/CLOSE): Press this button when opening. The drawer opens toward the front. Press again to close.

4. Play Button (► PLAY): Press to play a disc. The ► indicator lights up. Disc number, track number, and elapsed time are displayed. The ► indicator goes off after the final track of the final disc, and the player stops.

5. Stop Button (■ STOP): Press to stop play.

6. Pause Button (II PAUSE): Press to stop play temporarily. During play, pressing Pause stops play, the ► indicator goes off, and the II indicator lights up. To cancel Pause, press Play or Pause again.

7. Disc trays (1-5): One disc per tray can be loaded.

8. Disc skip button (DISC SKIP): Each press rotates the carousel clockwise to the next tray for loading/unloading or selecting the next disc for continuous play.

9. Automatic/Manual Search Reverse Button (◄◄/◄): Press to return to the beginning of the current track. Press again for previous tracks. Pressing multiple times moves back correspondingly. Hold for >0.5s during playback for fast reverse search (music plays faster). Hold for >0.5s in pause mode for faster reverse pickup (no sound).

10. Automatic/Manual Search Forward Button (►►I/►I): Press to move to the beginning of the next track. Press again for subsequent tracks. Pressing multiple times advances correspondingly. Hold for >0.5s during playback for fast forward search (music plays faster). Hold for >0.5s in pause mode for faster forward pickup (no sound).

11. Repeat Button (REPEAT): Press for repeated playback. REPEAT indicator appears. Three modes:

– Press once: REPEAT and 1 indicators light; current track repeats.

– Press again: REPEAT and 1 DISC indicators light; all tracks on current disc repeat.

– Press again: REPEAT and ALL DISC indicators light; all discs on the tray repeat.

– Press again: REPEAT and ALL DISC indicators turn off; repeat mode cancelled. (During programmed/random play, only ALL DISC repeat is available).

12. Random Button (RANDOM): Press to begin random play. Press during stop, then play for full automatic random play. Press during program play for random play of tracks in the program.

13. Display Window: Shows Disc No., Track No., playing time, and other information.

14. Remote Control Receptor (REMOTE SENSOR): Receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim remote at this window.

15. +10 Button (+10) (DCM-440 only): Press when selecting a track number >10. Use with number buttons (e.g., for track 15, press +10, then 5. For track 32, press +10, +10, +10, then 2).

16. Program/Direct Button (PROG/DIRECT) (DCM-440 only): Selects between program memory and direct track selection.

17. Track Number Buttons (1-10) (DCM-440 only): Press for direct track selection or program entry.

18. Disc Number Buttons (DISC NO.) (1-5) (DCM-440 only): Press to specify which disc you want to play.

19. Volume Adjustment Knob (LEVEL) (DCM-440 only): Adjusts headphone output level.

20. Headphone Jack (PHONES): Insert headphone jack for private listening.

21. Output Terminal: Connect connection cords from these terminals to the amplifier’s input terminals (L/R).

22. SYNCHRO Jack (SYNCHRO) (DCM-440 only): For synchronized recording, connect to the SYNCHRO jack of a compatible deck.

23. Digital Output Jack (COAXIAL) (DCM-440 only): Outputs digital data. Use a 75-ohm pin cord for connections.

Opening and closing the drawer (This operation only works while the power is on.)

1. Press the power switch (POWER) to turn on the power.

2. Press the open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE).

How to load a disc:

Make sure the drawer is completely open.

Hold the disc by the edges and place it on the disc tray. (Do not touch the signal surface, i.e., the glossy side.) Set the disc properly in the tray according to its size. Set 8cm discs in the center hole. Set 12cm discs in the outer hole.

When the drawer is opened during the stop mode, discs can be loaded in the disc 1 to disc 4 trays. If the DISC SKIP button is pressed, the carousel turns and a disc can be loaded in the disc 5 tray.

When the drawer is opened during the play mode, it is possible to load and unload discs in all of the disc trays other than the one whose disc is currently playing. In this case, the DISC SKIP button will not operate.

Press the open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the drawer.

Caution:

The player will not operate properly and the disc may even be damaged if it is not set correctly.

If your finger should get caught in the drawer when it closes, press the open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE).

Do not place any foreign objects on the disc tray, and do not place more than one disc on the tray at a time. Otherwise malfunction may occur.

Do not push in the disc tray manually when the power is off as this may cause malfunction and damage the CD player.

Do not touch the carousel while it is turning. Also, do not turn the carousel by hand when it is stopped. Doing so could damage it.

Do not insert disc where indicated by arrow on diagrams in the PDF. This could damage the internal mechanism in the unit.

Note: Do not stop the carousel by hand when it is turning. If this is done, the microprocessor erroneously determines the disc number and the disc can be damaged.

(1) Connecting the Output Terminal:

Connect one end of the connection cord supplied with the CD Player to the output terminals, left (L) and right (R) of the CD Player, and the other end to the CD, AUX or TAPE PLAY input terminals, left (L) and right (R), of the amplifier.

(3) Connecting the Digital Output Jack (COAXIAL) (DCM-440 only):

Use a 75-ohm pin cord to connect the digital output jack (COAXIAL) of the DCM-440 to the digital input jack (COAXIAL) on a digital processor or D/A unit, available in stores.

(2) SYNCHRO Jack Connections (DCM-440 only):

Connect the SYNCHRO jack with a DENON cassette deck which is equipped with a SYNCHRO jack, then make a synchronized recording. Use the connection cord supplied with the cassette deck. To make use of this function, also connect the output jacks and make the settings so that a recording can be made from the CD player to the cassette deck.

Connection Precautions:

Before proceeding with connections or disconnections of cables 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.

(1) Starting Playback:

1. Turn the power switch on and press the open/close (OPEN/CLOSE) button to open the drawer.

2. Set the disc to be played in the tray on the left side.

3. Press the play button (►).

4. The drawer closes and the disc just loaded is played.

5. The disc number, track number and elapsed time, etc., for the disc currently playing appear on the display window.

6. If the open/close (OPEN/CLOSE) button is pressed while a disc is playing, playback continues, but the drawer opens and four discs can be replaced. Press the open/close (OPEN/CLOSE) button again to close the drawer.

1. Press the stop button (■) to stop playback.

2. To replace discs, press the open/close (OPEN/CLOSE) button. The disc which was playing switches over to the left side and the drawer opens.

Set the disc you want to be played in the left side.

DCM-440:

1. Press the button for the number of the desired disc (1 to 5).

2. Next, press the number of the desired track (1 to 10 and +10 buttons). Input the track number using the Track Number buttons. For example, for the 4th track on the 3rd disc, press 3 (Disc Number), then 4 (Track Number). For the 12th track on the 5th disc, press 5 (Disc Number), then +10 and 2 (Track Number). Play will begin from the input disc and track.

DCM-340 (Remote control only):

1. Press the DISC SELECT button.

2. Use the number buttons (1 to 5) to select the disc number.

3. Next, use the number buttons (1 to 10 and +10) to select the track number. For example, for the 4th track on the 3rd disc: Press DISC SELECT, 3, and 4. For the 12th track on the 5th disc: Press DISC SELECT, 5, +10, and 2. Playback begins from the selected disc and track.

Using Disc Skip button on unit:

1. Press the disc skip button. The carousel in the drawer turns and the disc on the next tray is played. For example, if disc number 3 was playing, it switches to disc number 4. If disc number 5 was playing, it switches to disc number 1.

Using Remote Control (RC-246/RC-245):

2. When the Disc Skip – button on the remote control unit is pressed, the carousel turns in the opposite direction and the previous disc is played.

To Move to the Next Track (Automatic Search):

Press the Automatic/Manual search forward button (►►I/►I) for less than 0.5 seconds during playback. The pickup will advance to the beginning of the next track and playback will continue. Pressing the button several times will forward the pickup the corresponding number of tracks.

During Random or Program operation, the player moves to the beginning of the next random or program track selection.

To return to the beginning of the track now being played (Automatic Search):

Press the Automatic/Manual search reverse button (◄◄/◄) for less than 0.5 seconds during playback. The pickup will return to the beginning of the current track and playback will continue. Pressing the button several times will return the pickup the corresponding number of tracks.

You can play certain tracks on the loaded discs in any order. Up to 20 tracks can be set in a program. A program can be made for a single entire disc. Tracks on a disc not loaded can also be programmed, but if you try to play that disc, the microprocessor detects that it is not loaded and the following disc is played automatically.

(1) Programming:

DCM-440: Pressing the Program (PROG/DIRECT) button causes the Program indicator to light up. Select the disc and track in the program using the Disc Number buttons and the Track Number buttons (and +10 button). For example, to hear the 3rd track of the 2nd disc and the 12th track of the 5th disc, press PROG/DIRECT, Disc Number 2, Track Number 3, Disc Number 5, then Track Number +10, 2. It is not necessary to specify the disc if all tracks in the program are from the same disc.

If all tracks are being selected from the same disc, all tracks on a particular disc can be played, such as from the 1st track of the 3rd disc, all tracks of the 5th disc and the 5th track of the 5th disc. In this case, press PROG/DIRECT, Disc Number 3, Track Number 1, Disc Number 5, then Disc Number 5, Track Number 5.

DCM-340 (Remote control only): Press the PROG/DIRECT button. Then use DISC SELECT, number buttons (1-5 for disc), and number buttons (1-10, +10 for track) as described for DCM-440.

(2) To Check the Programmed Tracks (Remote control only RC-246/RC-245):

Press the CALL button on the wireless remote control unit. The contents of the program are displayed in order one item at a time each time the Call button is pressed.

(3) To Play a Program:

Press the Play (► PLAY) button to play the programmed selections in the order they were programmed.

(4) To clear the entire program:

Pressing the PROG/DIRECT button once more erases the entire program. Pressing the open/close (OPEN/CLOSE) button also erases the contents of a program.

Pressing the PROG/DIRECT button while a program is being played cancels the program. Play will then be continuous to the end of the disc currently being played, after which the player will stop automatically.

Cautions for Programming:

If a program is run during playing of a track or from the Pause state, the track which is currently being played becomes the 1st track in the program.

Additional tracks can be added to the program, but the player will not display the number of tracks in the program or the playing time.

Direct selection cannot be done while a program is being played. Inputting the track number of a desired track with the Track Number buttons adds the input track to the end of the program.

When programming, do not program a track number which is not recorded on the disc. If such a number is programmed by mistake, the player ignores the program.

The CLEAR button on remote control unit RC-246 cannot be used to clear the program. This button is only for F.T. FILE. (DCM-440 only)

Press the Repeat (REPEAT) button. The REPEAT indicator will light up.

If the repeat button is pressed once, the REPEAT and 1 indicators light. In this mode, the track currently playing is repeated.

If the repeat button is pressed again, the REPEAT and 1 DISC indicators light, and the disc currently playing is repeated.

If the repeat button is pressed again, the REPEAT and ALL DISC indicators light, and all the discs currently loaded are repeated.

Pressing the Repeat (REPEAT) button during play will also cause the player to repeat play (of all tracks).

To cancel repeat play, press the Repeat (REPEAT) button once more.

Pressing the Repeat (REPEAT) button while a program is being played will cause the tracks in the program to be played again in order.

Pressing the Repeat (REPEAT) button during Random play will cause the tracks to be played again at random.

(1) Full Random Play:

Press the Random (RANDOM) button, then press the Play button. The microcomputer will then start play of the tracks on the 5th disc at random (this seems to be a typo in the PDF, it likely means tracks from all discs at random).

(2) Program Random Play (DCM-440 / DCM-340 remote control):

After pressing the PROG/DIRECT button and inputting a program, press the Random button, then the Play button. The microcomputer will then select tracks from the program at random and play them.

(3) Disc Sequential Random Play (DCM-440 / DCM-340 remote control):

Press the Random button. Next press the Disc Number buttons for the discs to be played, in the desired order, then press the Play button. The microcomputer will then select tracks from the specified discs to be played at random, in the order in which the discs were selected. Up to 5 discs can be selected, and the same disc can be selected, two or more times. Disc sequential random play is cancelled when play ends.

(4) To Cancel Random Play:

Pressing the Random button once more cancels the Random function. Play will then proceed from the track currently being played to the end of the last track on the disc, then stop. Pressing the open/close (OPEN/CLOSE) button also cancels the Random function.

Cautions for Random Play:

Pressing the Random button during normal play starts full random play.

Pressing the Random button during Program play starts random play of the tracks in the program, including the tracks which have already been played.

During random play, the player may display the number of a disc which is not loaded in the tray. In such a case, the player will read the disc information, then reset automatically to correct. This is not a malfunction.

Pressing the Pause button (II PAUSE) during play stops play at that point.

Pressing the Pause button once more starts play again from the same point.

1. Press the Pause (II PAUSE) button.

2. Press the Play (► PLAY) button or the Pause (II PAUSE) button to start play.

Audible quick search:

Using this function, you can cue to a desired point within a track, either in the forward or reverse direction.

Release the automatic/manual search button (◄◄/◄ or ►►I/►I) when the desired point has been reached. Normal playback then continues.

(1) Manual Search Forward:

1. Keep on pressing the automatic/manual search forward button (►►I/►I) for more than 0.5 seconds during playback. Playback of the track is sped up.

As a reference, the current track number and elapsed playback time within the track are displayed.

Manual search forward is approximately three times faster when engaged during the pause state compared to playback. In this case, no sound is heard however.

If the automatic/manual search forward button (►►I/►I) is kept pressed after the end of the final track on the disc is reached, “►►I” (blinking) is displayed and manual search stops. To return to another point, press the automatic/manual search reverse button (◄◄/◄) until “►►I” (blinking) disappears.

(2) Manual Search in Reverse:

1. Keep on pressing the automatic/manual search reverse button (◄◄/◄) for more than 0.5 seconds during playback. Reverse playback of the track is sped up.

As a reference, the current track number and elapsed playback time within the track are displayed.

Manual search in reverse is approximately three times faster when engaged during the pause state compared to playback. In this case, no sound is heard however.

If the automatic/manual search reverse button (◄◄/◄) is kept pressed after the beginning of the first track on the disc is reached, “◄◄” (blinking) is displayed and manual search stops. To return to another point, press the automatic/manual search forward button (►►I/►I) until “◄◄” (blinking) disappears.

(1) Cueing by Direct Selection (DCM-440 / DCM-340 remote):

Cueing by direct selection, then entering the Pause state, is convenient for practicing vocals with background music.

1. Press the Track Number buttons to set the number of the desired track.

2. Press the Pause (II PAUSE) button.

To start play, press the Play (► PLAY) button or the Pause (II PAUSE) button.

(2) Cueing by Program Selection:

After setting the desired track selections in a program, press the Pause (II PAUSE) button. The player will advance to the beginning of the 1st track in program memory and wait in the Pause state.

This function permits programming of the tracks you do not wish to listen to from among the tracks recorded on the disc, then skips these tracks when the disc is played. When these tracks are recorded to the file, the program is automatically called by setting the F.T. FILE mode, even after the disc has been changed and the power switched off. Up to 6 tracks can be programmed within 1 disc. Up to 100 discs can be recorded to file. The program contents are displayed on a calendar.

(1) Disc programming and recording to file (Remote control only):

Pressing the FILE button (F.T. FILE) in the stopped condition will light up F.T. FILE. Select the tracks to be programmed (deleted) using the Track Number button and the +10 button. For example, to program (delete) the 3rd, 12th, and 7th tracks, press FILE, 3, +10, 2, and 7. Each time a track is specified, that track number is deleted in the calendar. The total number of tracks to be played is displayed under TRACK No. and the total play time is displayed under TIME. When recording the program to file, after selecting the program, press the FILE button. “FILE” will be displayed on the time display for about 1 second.

(2) Programmed Play:

Pressing the PLAY button will call the files for each of the discs to be played, then play the disc, skipping the programmed tracks.

(3) To delete the programs recorded to the file (Remote control only):

Press the FILE button (F.T. FILE) and press the CLEAR button (F.T. FILE-CLEAR) while “FILE” is being displayed on the time display. “CLER” will be displayed on the time display for about 1 second, and the program of that disc will be deleted from the file.

(4) Contents of the F.T. File:

Up to 100 discs can be recorded to the F.T. file. When 100 discs have been recorded, if a new disc is loaded, the program cannot be recorded by pressing the FILE button after track selection according to Step (1). This procedure will result in “FULL” being displayed on the time display for about 1 second. When the program of a new disc is recorded to the file, first delete the file that has already been recorded using the operation of Step (3).

(5) To Cancel the F.T. FILE Mode:

Pressing the program/direct button (PROG/DIRECT) and OPEN/CLOSE button cancels the F.T. FILE mode and sets the direct mode.

CAUTION for F.T. FILE:

Pressing the Number button and the +10 button during play provides direct track selection.

When track selection has not been made, all recorded tracks are played.

Can be used only when the drawer is closed.

The remaining time display of the track is limited to the 1st through 20th tracks of the disc.

For discs with 21 or more tracks recorded, the total time at the time of programming and the program remaining time are not displayed.

After the program track selection, changing to a separate disc before recording to the file will result in program cancellation.

Program calling is not possible with the CALL button in the F.T. FILE mode.

Random play is possible in the F.T. FILE mode. In this case, disc sequential random using the F.T. FILE is set.

When in the random mode, the F.T. FILE mode cannot be set even when the FILE button is pressed. It is also not possible to store or erase files. Set the F.T. FILE mode, program, then press the RANDOM button.

Connecting the SYNCHRO jack with a DENON cassette deck which is equipped with a SYNCHRO jack will allow synchronized recordings to be made.

To use this function, be sure to connect the SYNCHRO jacks as well as the output terminal (LINE OUT). Then, insert a disc.

With the CD player in the stop or pause condition, starting a synchronized recording at the cassette deck side will automatically cause the CD player to start playing. (This is synchronized play.)

The remote control indicator of the display will blink during synchronized play.

NOTE:

Synchronized play is also possible in the program mode.

The repeat mode is cancelled when synchronized play is started.

Except for the STOP button and OPEN/CLOSE button, the buttons will not operate during synchronized play.

For further details, see the owner’s manual for the cassette deck that has been connected.

In the play condition, even if you start a synchronized recording at the cassette deck side, CD player will not synchronize with the cassette deck and the cassette deck becomes synchronized pause condition. In this case push the STOP button of the cassette deck, set the CD player in the stop or pause condition and start a synchronized recording at the cassette deck side again.

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.

Keep the power cable and connecting cable of the CD player separate from the antenna wires of the tuner and TV.

Interference is particularly likely to occur when an indoor antenna or a 300-ohm feeder cable is used. Thus, use of an outdoor antenna and 75-ohm coaxial cable is strongly recommended.

The DCM-440/340 CD Player can be controlled from across the room using the accessory Remote Control Unit.

(1) Inserting the Dry Battery:

1. Remove the cover on the back of the remote control unit.

2. Insert two R03 (AAA size) batteries in the RC-246 (DCM-440), two R6P (AA size) batteries in the RC-245 (DCM-340), following the indications on the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover on the back of the remote control unit.

Cautions Concerning Dry Batteries:

Use R03 batteries in the RC-246 remote control unit, R6P batteries in the RC-245 remote control unit.

Depending on the frequency of use, the dry batteries should be replaced approximately once per year.

If the remote control unit fails to control the CD Player, even before a year has passed, replace the dry batteries with new ones.

Be sure to follow polarity indications inside the case of the remote control unit, inserting the + end and – end of each battery in the directions indicated.

Batteries may become damaged or leak under the following conditions:

– Using new batteries together with old ones.

– Using different types of batteries together.

– Do not short batteries, take them apart, subject them to heat or throw them into a fire.

When the remote control unit is not used for a long period of time, remove the dry batteries.

If fluid leaks from the batteries, be sure to wipe up all battery fluid inside the battery case and replace the batteries with new ones.

(2) Using the Remote Control Unit:

Aim the remote control unit toward the light receptor in the front of the CD Player.

The remote control unit can be used up to a distance of 8 meters in a straight line from the CD Player. However, this distance will be shortened if there is some obstruction between the remote control unit and the light receptor, or if the beam of light is slanted.

The remote control unit has the same functions as the main unit, but the following operations cannot be done:

1. Switching the power on and off.

2. Adjusting headphone volume.

Cautions During Use:

Do not press the operating buttons on the main unit and the remote control unit at the same time. This could cause a malfunction.

Operation of the remote control unit will be hindered if a strong light from the sun or a light fixture is shining on the REMOTE SENSOR, or if there is an obstruction between the remote control unit and the CD player unit.

Setting to the Program Mode: For program search, press the PROG/DIRECT button then the track number buttons (1 through 10 and +10). The remote control unit is normally set to the direct mode.

Direct Selection: Normally, direct search is possible simply by pressing the desired number buttons.

Program Selection (During playback, the track which is currently playing is programmed as the 1st track.): Press the PROG/DIRECT button, then press the number buttons. For example, to program tracks number 3, 11, and 5, press PROG/DIRECT, 3, +10 and 1, 5. To cancel the program, press the PROG/DIRECT button.

Skipping Discs: The Disc Skip button (DISC SKIP +, -) will not function in the random and program modes. During disc sequential random playback, when the Disc Skip + button is pressed, the following disc is played in random order.

Volume: The output level of the VARIABLE output terminal can be changed. When the volume button is pressed, “-” appears in the TIME M (minutes) section of the display window and the level appears in the S (seconds) section. The volume can be changed between a maximum of “0” and a minimum of “-50” in 50 steps, by approximately 1.5 dB per step.

Time Button (TIME): The Time indicator indicates the amount of elapsed time for the track currently being played, the amount of time remaining for the current track and the amount of time remaining for all tracks yet to be played. Normally, the amount of elapsed time for the current track is displayed. Pressing this button once causes the SINGLE indicator to light up, displaying the amount of time remaining for the current track. Pressing the button once more turns the SINGLE indicator off and causes the TOTAL indicator to light up, displaying the time remaining for all tracks yet to be played on the disc. Pressing the button once again turns the TOTAL indicator off and causes the indicator to display the elapsed time for the current track. During playback, the total remaining time is the remaining time for the disc. For programmed playback, the remaining time for the program is only displayed when the programmed tracks are all on the same disc. In the case of 21st and subsequent tracks, the time remaining for one track is displayed “—“. When 21st and subsequent tracks is programmed, the time remaining for all tracks is displayed “—-“. “—-” is displayed when tracks on more than one disc are programmed.

Inputting the Track Numbers: For track numbers below 10, simply press the corresponding button. For track numbers of 11 and greater, press the +10 then the number buttons. For example, for track number 22 press +10 twice then 2.

Volume Buttons (VOLUME): Use this to adjust the output level of the VARIABLE output. The volume increases when the (+) button is pressed, decreases when the (-) button is pressed. The volume control on the unit will operate when the volume buttons are pressed. The volume can be checked by looking at the position of the control.

Other buttons include: Repeat, Drawer Open/Close, Track number buttons (1-10), +10 button, Disc Number buttons (1-5), Automatic search reverse/forward, Play, Pause, Stop, Favorite Track File (F.T. FILE-FILE), Favorite Track File Clear (F.T. FILE-CLEAR), Manual search reverse/forward, Call, Disc Skip +/-.

Setting to the Program Mode: For program search, press the PROG/DIRECT button then the track number buttons (1 through 10 and +10). The remote control unit is normally set to the direct mode.

Disc Selection: Use the DISC SELECT and number buttons to select the number of the disc to be played. “-” appears on the disc number section of the display for 2 seconds when the DISC SELECT button is pressed. Press the number button corresponding to the number of the disc to be played while “-” is displayed to select the disc number. Track numbers are selected if the number buttons are pressed while “-” is not displayed on the disc number section of the display.

Direct Selection: Normally, direct search is possible simply by pressing the desired number buttons.

Skipping Discs: The Disc Skip button (DISC SKIP +, -) will not function in the random and program modes. During disc sequential random playback, when the Disc Skip + button is pressed, the following disc is played in random order.

Time Button (TIME): The Time indicator indicates the amount of elapsed time for the track currently being played, the amount of time remaining for the current track and the amount of time remaining for all tracks yet to be played. Normally, the amount of elapsed time for the current track is displayed. Pressing this button once causes the SINGLE indicator to light up, displaying the amount of time remaining for the current track. Pressing the button once more turns the SINGLE indicator off and causes the TOTAL indicator to light up, displaying the time remaining for all tracks yet to be played on the disc. Pressing the button once again turns the TOTAL indicator off and causes the indicator to display the elapsed time for the current track. During playback, the total remaining time is the remaining time for the disc. For programmed playback, the remaining time for the program is only displayed when the programmed tracks are all on the same disc. In the case of 21st and subsequent tracks, the time remaining for one track is displayed “—“. When 21st and subsequent tracks is programmed, the time remaining for all tracks is displayed “—-“. “—-” is displayed when tracks on more than one disc are programmed.

Program Selection (During playback, the track which is currently playing is programmed as the 1st track.): Press the PROG/DIRECT button, then press the number buttons. For example, to program tracks number 3, 11, and 5, press PROG/DIRECT, 3, +10 and 1, 5. To cancel the program, press the PROG/DIRECT button.

Inputting the Track Numbers: For track numbers below 10, simply press the corresponding button. For track numbers of 11 and greater, press the +10 then the number buttons. For example, for track number 22 press +10 twice then 2.

Other buttons include: Drawer Open/Close, Track Number Button (1-10), +10 Button, Play, Pause, Stop, Repeat, Random, Call, Disc Skip +/-, Automatic Search forward/reverse, Manual Search Forward/Reverse.

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. DENON AMC-20/21 CD Cleaner is recommended.

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.

Do not bend compact discs.

Do not apply heat to compact discs.

Do not attempt to enlarge the center hole of the disc.

Do not write on the label (printed) side of the disc with a ball point pen or pencil.

Bringing a CD into a warm room from a cold place could cause moisture to condense on the disc surface. Do not attempt to dry the disc with a hair dryer, etc.

2. Storage of Compact Discs:

After play, be sure to remove the disc from the player.

To prevent dust, scratches, deformation, etc., be sure to store compact discs in their case.

Do not store compact discs in the following locations:

1. Places where direct sunlight strikes for long periods of time.

2. Places with a high humidity or a lot of dust.

3. Places reached by heat from a heater or similar appliance.

Even when it appears that there is trouble, check the following points carefully.

The laser pick-up KSS-240A is assembled and precisely adjusted using a sophisticated manufacturing process. Do not disassemble or attempt to readjust it. Please keep the following instructions carefully in handling pick-up.

1. Handle with Care

(1) Storage: Do not store the pick-up in dusty, high-temperatured or high-humidity environments.

(2) Please take care for preventing from shock by falling down or careless handling.

2. Laser Diode (LD)

(1) Protect your eyes: The laser beam may damage the human eye. Do not look at the laser light beam either through the objective lens directly nor another lens or a mirror.

(2) Poison of As: The LD chip contains As (Arsenic). Avoid putting the chip in acid or an alkali solution, heating it over 200°C or putting it into your mouth.

(3) Avoid surge current or electrostatic discharge: The LD may be damaged. Make sure there is no surge current in the LD driving circuit. Be careful to handle pick-up as it may be damaged by human electrostatic discharge. The pins of the LD are short-circuitted by solder for protection during shipment. For safety, grounding the human body, measuring equipments and jig is strongly recommended. To open the short circuit, remove the soldering quickly with a soldering iron whose metal part is grounded (temperature < 320°C, 30W).

3. Actuator

(1) The performance of the actuator may be affected if magnetic material is located nearby. Do not permit dust to enter through the clearance of the cover.

(2) Cleaning the lens: It may change specifications by attaching dust or ash on the objective lens. Clean the lens with a cleaning paper dampened with a little water, not pressing lens with so much strength.

4. Metal Bearing

As the metal bearing is impregnated with FROIL946P, never fail to supply the bushing with the same lubricant when replacing the pick-up.

5. Handling

Please handle the laser pick-up with holding the side base (rosin molded part). Avoid direct touch with the circuit part of P.W.Board.

6. Deterioration

Pickup distoriation may occur in cases of: (1) Low HF level, or with great numbers of jitters. (2) Tracking offset (EF Balance) is out of order.

Top Cover: Remove 4 screws from both sides and 1 screw from Rear Panel and slide Top Cover slightly background (approx. 5mm) and pull it up.

Front Panel:

1. Remove 3 hooks from bottom surface of unit.

2. Remove 2 screws fixing front bracket and detach subpanel from hook of front bracket.

Loader Frame Ass’y:

1. Remove hooks of loader frame, and pull out 2 loader brackets from right and left sides.

2. Pull the loader frame assembly frontward.

PU Mechanism: After removing rear panel, remove 1 screw.

Bottom Cover:

1. Remove 3 screws fixing foot and 5 screw fixing bottom cover from bottom surface and 2 screws from rear panel, 10 in total. (These screws are P-tight type).

Do not remove screws marked with ★. (The screw is S-tight type).

2. Slide the bottom cover backward (approx. 5mm) and when it touches the front panel, hold front panel, lift up front portion of the bottom cover and pull it.

The microcomputer built in the unit comprises a service program to facilitate servo adjustment by pushing operation buttons.

1. Start service program

(1) Turn power switch OFF.

(2) Shortcircuit ④ pin (SWOP) and ③ pin (SWCL) of TP102 on P.W.B. (Main Unit). (Caution) Do not touch other pins.

(3) Turn power switch ON. (Service program starts, and displays track number 01)

(Caution)

When service program started normal operation of buttons will be defeated.

Make sure a disc has been loaded in the NO.1 disc tray.

2. Service program function

(Caution) Do not use remote control during service program mode.

3. Adjustment

(1) Location: Refer to the diagram for MAIN UNIT, TP101, TP102, VR101, VR102.

(Caution): When playing back in state of open top cover, there may be possibility of playback failure due to light entering into disc detection sensor. In such case, shield the light by hand or others so that the light does not come into sensor.

(2) Necessary equipment for adjustment:

1. Dual trace oscilloscope

2. Reference disc (CA-1094)

3. Oscillator (10 Hz – 10 kHz, 0-3 Vp-p)

4. Frequency counter (readable more than 5 KHz)

5. Filter for measurement

(3) Preset:

1. Start service program.

2. Preset VR101, 102 as per right figure (VR101 F-GAIN 6 O’clock, VR102 F-GAIN 6 O’clock).

3. Step: 1. Focus gain (VR101), 2. Tracking gain (VR102), 3. Tracking offset recheck, 4. HF Level recheck.

4. Focus gain

Connection: Refer to diagram for connecting Main Unit (TP101-① FEO, TP101-② FEI, TP101-⑤ VC) with Filter, Oscilloscope, Counter, Oscillator.

Step:

1. Push II PAUSE. (Displays track number 03)

2. Connect oscillator.

3. Set oscillator to 930 Hz/2 Vp-p.

4. Switch oscilloscope input to X-Y mode.

5. Adjust VR101 [F-GAIN] to symmetrize Lissajous figures to X-Y axes.

Oscillator: 930 Hz, 2 Vp-p (±0.1 V). Counter: 930 Hz. Oscilloscope: DC range, X-Y mode. Adjust: VR101.

5. Tracking gain

Connection: Refer to diagram for connecting Main Unit (TP101-③ TEO, TP101-⑥ TEI, TP101-⑤ VC) with Filter, Oscilloscope, Counter, Oscillator.

Caution: Connect oscillator after II PAUSE pushed and servo function started.

Step:

1. Push II PAUSE. (Displays track number 03)

2. Connect oscillator.

3. Set oscillator to 2.7 kHz/0.8 Vp-p.

4. Switch oscilloscope input to X-Y mode.

5. Adjust VR102 [T-GAIN] to symmetrize Lissajous figures to X-Y axes.

Oscillator: 2.7 kHz (±120 Hz), 0.8 Vp-p (±0.1V). Counter: 2.7 kHz (±120 Hz). Oscilloscope: DC range, X-Y mode. Adjust: VR102.

6. Tracking offset (E/F Balance)

Connection: Refer to diagram for connecting Main Unit (TP101-③ TEO, TP101-⑤ VC) with Filter, Oscilloscope.

Step:

1. Push OPEN/CLOSE and load disc holder reference disk.

2. Push OPEN/CLOSE and close disc holder.

3. Push PLAY to turn disc. (Displays track number: 02)

4. Short (+)(-) of oscilloscope and check the base line.

5. Confirm that upper and lower amplitude of the waveform is symmetric against 0V. (A-B)/(A+B) < 20%.

Oscilloscope: V: 0.1v/div, H: 1-2 ms/div.

7. HF level

Connection: Refer to diagram for connecting Main Unit (TP102-① HF, TP101-⑤ VC) with Probe (10:1), Oscilloscope.

Step:

1. Push II PAUSE. (Displays track number 03)

2. Check HF level of oscilloscope.

3. Confirm that the waveform is in good shape. (◊ pattern in center must be able to discriminate clearly.)

Oscilloscope: V: 50mV/div or 20mV/div, H: 0.2µs/div or 0.5µs/div. A=1.36±0.2Vp-p. Set input mode to ALTERNATE or CHOPPER.

1) To activate:

While hold pushing PAUSE (II), STOP (■), buttons simultaneously, turn the unit power on. The remote control sensor indicator will light to show that the unit is shifted in Heat Run mode.

Be sure to load the disc previously.

Press the disc holder open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE) to cancel Heat Run mode.

★ This mode functions only for a disc with 21 pieces of music or more. For a disc with 20 pieces of music or lesser, please do not use.

2) Operation:

During the Heat Run mode to shift the unit in Play mode makes the unit replays from the first music after opens the loader once and re-closes it when finish playing the last track (comes into lead out). Hereafter, operates open/close of loader, servo on, reading of TOC, and playing repeatedly, and repeats playing the two tracks; the first and the last ones.

3) Error Message:

When the system error occurs while in Heat Run mode, the following error message will display on the Track No. indicator and stops operation.

1. E1: At the time of Focus Servo does not activate.

2. E2: When unable to detect synchronous pattern however the disc is in rotating. (GFS does not drive.)

3. E3: No synchronous pattern can be detected while in Play mode. (No GFS drives.)

4. E4: When TOC is unreadable in despite of servo is activated.

5. E5: In case of loader malfunctions. (Unable to turn on the switch.)

6. E6: The inner circle switch of Pick-up does not turn off.

7. E7: The inner circle switch of Pick-up does not turn on.

8. E10: Improper function of Pick-up base UP/DOWN.

9. E11: Improper function of disc Select.

★ The number of operation up to the stop will be displayed on the minute and second portion of the indicator.

In case initializing is necessary due to replacement of IC703, initialize IC703 following to the undermentioned procedure.

When momentary shortcircuit “CLEAR” and “GND” of Jumper on P.W.B. in state of stop position, PLAY (►) and PAUSE (II) indicator lights and start writing in, when PLAY (►) and PAUSE (II) indicators are put out after few seconds, the initializing of IC703 is completed.