SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER
DCD-CX3
Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
Manual del usuario
ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS ENGLISH
FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)
NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS
SOBRE EL USO
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1. PRODUCT
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFYTHIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
3. NOTE
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.
• No deje objetos extraños dentro del
equipo.
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water,
and dust.
• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau
et la poussière.
• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad,
agua y polvo.
• Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed in a rack.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Eviter des températures élevées.
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de l’installation sur une
étagère.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
• Evite altas temperaturas.
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor
cuando está instalado en la consola.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and
thinner come in contact with the unit.
• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.
• No permita el contacto de insecticidas,
gasolina y diluyentes con el equipo.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the
unit for long periods of time.
• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant
de longues périodes.
• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando
no utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du
cordon.
• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el
cordón de energía.
* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)
• Never disassemble or modify the unit in
any way.
• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil
d’une manière ou d’une autre.
• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
ninguna manera.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.
• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.
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Operations
Contents
Before Playing·················································································8
Turning the Power On····································································8
Setting the Layer to be Played with Priority···································8
Loading Discs·················································································8
Playing Discs with Even Higher Sound Quality
(Pure Direct Mode)·········································································9
Normal Playback·············································································9
Various Types of Playback·····························································9
Listening to Specific Tracks in a Specific Order
(Programmed Playback) ··························································· 9, 10
Listening in Random Order (Random Playback)··························· 10
Listening to Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Playback)······················· 10
Displaying Text (Super Audio CDs only)····································· 10
Displaying the Track Title ····························································· 10
Displaying the Album Title ··························································· 10
Displaying the Album’s Artist Name············································ 10
Playing Music files········································································ 11
Before Playing MP3 or WMA files··············································· 11
Creating MP3 and WMA files Compatible with the DCD-CX3····· 11
Playing MP3 or WMA files···························································12
Listening to MP3 or WMA files in Random Order
Getting Started
Getting Started
Accessories ·····················································································1
Cautions on Handling·····································································2
Cautions on Installation·································································2
About Discs·····················································································2
Discs that can be Played································································2
Holding Discs·················································································3
Loading Discs·················································································3
Cautions on Loading Discs·····························································3
Cautions on Handling·····································································3
Cautions on Storing Discs······························································3
Cleaning Discs ···············································································3
About the Remote Control Unit····················································4
Inserting the Batteries ···································································4
Operating range of the Remote Control Unit·································4
Part Names and Functions ····························································5
Front Panel·····················································································5
Display ···························································································5
Rear Panel······················································································5
Remote Control Unit······································································6
Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper
operation, please read these operating instructions carefully before
using the product.
After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
q Owner’s manual......................................................................1
w Warranty (for North America model only)................................1
e Service station list ...................................................................1
r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6.5 ft / 2 m) .......................1
t Remote control (RC-1059).......................................................1
y R03/AAA batteries...................................................................2
u Audio cable (Cable length: Approx. 3 ft / 1.0 m)......................1
(Random Playback)·······································································12
Listening to MP3 or WMA files Repeatedly
(Repeat Folder/Disc Playback)······················································12
Using the Timer Play Function····················································13
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Connections
Cable Indications ············································································6
Analog Connections·······································································7
Digital Connections········································································7
Connecting the Power Cord ··························································7
Troubleshooting ·········································································· 13
Specifications··············································································· 14
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w Music CDs
Cautions on Handling
About Discs
Discs marked with the logotype below can be played in this unit.
Discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs,
etc.) cannot be played. Do not attempt to play them, as doing so
can damage the product.
• Before turning the power switch on
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are
no problems with the connection cables.
Discs that can be Played
q Super Audio CDs
• Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is
set to the standby mode. When traveling or leaving home for long
periods of time, be sure to unplug the Power cord from the power
outlet.
Super Audio CDs marked with the logotypes indicated below can
be played on this unit.
• Sufficiently ventilate the place of installation
If the unit is left in a room full of the smoke from cigarettes, etc., for
long periods of time, the surface of the optical pickup could get dirty,
in which case it will not be able to read the signals properly.
e CD-R/CD-RW
Some discs and some recording formats may not be playable.
Non-finalized discs cannot be played.
There are three types of Super Audio CDs:
q Single layer disc
Single layer Super Audio CD with only an HD layer.
w Dual layer disc
Super Audio CD with a double HD layer, offering extended playing
time and high sound quality.
e Hybrid disc
• About condensation
b What is finalization?
Finalization is the process that makes recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs
playable on compatible players.
If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of
the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on
the operating parts inside the unit, causing the unit not to operate
properly.
If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power
turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature
before using the unit.
Two-layer Super Audio CD with an HD layer and a CD layer.
The signals on the CD layer can be played on a regular CD player.
• Cautions on using mobile phones
Types of Super Audio CDs
Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move
the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.
Single layer disc
Dual layer disc
Hybrid disc
• Moving the unit
First eject the disc, turn off the power, then unplug the power cord
from the power outlet.
Next, disconnect the connection cables to other system units before
moving the unit.
HD layer
HD layer
CD layer HD layer
• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from the
actual unit for explanation purposes.
b What is the HD layer?
The HD layer is a layer of high density signals for Super Audio CDs.
b What is the CD layer?
NOTE
The CD layer is the layer of signals that can be read on a regular
CD player.
This product uses a semiconductor laser.To ensure stable operation, it
is recommended to use the product indoors at a temperature of 5 °C
(41 °F) ~ 35 °C (95 °F).
This unit is not compatible with multi-channel playback.
Cautions on Installation
Note:
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.
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b Note
Wall
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Holding Discs
Cautions on Loading Discs
Cleaning Discs
• Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage • If there are fingerprints or dirt on discs, wipe them off before using
the unit or scratch the discs.
the disc. Fingerprints and dirt can impair sound quality and cause
• Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired
with adhesive, etc.
• Do not use discs on which the sticky part of cellophane tape or labels
is exposed or on which there are traces of where labels have been
removed. Such discs can get caught inside the player and damage
it.
interruptions in playback.
• Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to clean
discs.
Do not touch the signal surface.
Loading Discs
• Set the disc with the labeled side facing up.
Cautions on Handling
• Make sure the disc tray is fully open when inserting the disc.
• Place the discs flatly, 12 cm discs in the outer tray guide (Figure 1),
8 cm discs in the inner tray guide (Figure 2).
• Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs.
• Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from
their cases.
Do not wipe with a circular
motion.
Gently wipe the disc from the
inside towards the outside.
Figure 1
Figure 2
• Do not bend or heat discs.
• Do not enlarge the hole at the center.
• Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens,
pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs.
• Water droplets may form on discs if they are moved suddenly from a
cold place (outdoors for example) to a warm place, but do not try to
dry them off using a hairdryer, etc.
NOTE
Outer tray guide
12 cm disc
Inner tray guide
8 cm disc
Do not use record spray, antistatic agents, or benzene, thinner or
other solvents.
Cautions on Storing Discs
• Place 8 cm discs in the inner tray guide without using an adapter.
• Be sure to remove discs after using them.
• Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,
scratches, warping, etc.
• “00:00” is displayed if a disc that cannot be played is loaded.
• “NO DISC” is displayed if the disc is loaded upside-down or if no
disc is loaded.
• Do not store discs in the following places:
1. Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time
2. Dusty or humid places
3. Places exposed to heat from heating appliances, etc.
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About the Remote Control Unit
Operating Range of the Remote Control
Unit
Inserting the Batteries
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
q Remove
the
remote
w Set two R03/AAA batteries in
the battery compartment in the
indicated direction.
control unit’s rear cover.
e Put the rear cover back on.
30°
30°
NOTE
Approx. 26 ft / 8 m
• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even
when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.
• The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation.
• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction,
following the “q” and “w” marks in the battery compartment.
• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
• Do not use two different types of batteries.
• Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.
NOTE
The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight,
strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent lamp or infrared
light.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries in
flames.
• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside
of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in
use for long periods.
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Part Names and Functions
Rear Panel
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Front Panel
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q ANALOG OUT terminals ······························(7) e AC inlet (AC IN)·············································(7)
w CD DIGITAL OUT terminals
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(OPTICAL/COAXIAL) ····································(7)
q Power switch
t Display
(h ON/STANDBY j OFF)···························(8)
w Power indicator·············································(8)
e Remote control sensor·································(4)
r Disc tray·························································(3)
y Skip buttons (8, 9)························ (9, 12)
u Play/Pause button (1/3)··················(9, 10, 12)
i Stop / Disc tray open/close button
(2/5)······················································(8 ~ 10)
Display
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q Information display ······························(8 ~ 12) w Mode indicators····································(9 ~ 12)
Various information is displayed here,
depending on the operation mode.
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Remote Control Unit
q CALL button················································ (10)
w DIRECT/PROGRAM button························ (10)
e Number buttons (0 ~ 9, +10)························(9)
r SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP button············(8, 9)
t TITLE button ··········································(10, 12)
y FOLDER MODE button··························(11, 12)
u RANDOM button ···································(10, 12)
i Skip button (8)··································· (9, 12)
o Search button (6) ·····································(9)
Connections
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NOTE
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• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise.
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1
2
3
POWER button··············································(8)
Disc tray open/close button (5)··········(8 ~ 10)
CLEAR button ············································· (10)
Cable Indications
Connect using the connection cables shown below.
Q
2
Q
Q
DIMMER button
3
4
Audio cables
Signal direction
Switches the brightness of the display.
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Bright
Dark
Analog connections
Audio signal:
Output
Display off
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Q
Q
Q
5
6
7
8
L
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b The brightness of the DRA-CX3’s display
changes together with the brightness of the
DCD-CX3’s display.
R
R
RCA pin-plug cable
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
W
W
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
PURE DIRECT button····································(9)
TIME button ··········································(9 ~ 12)
ARTIST button ·······································(10, 12)
FOLDER buttons ········································· (12)
REPEAT button·······································(10, 12)
Pause button (3)···········································(9)
Skip button (9)··································· (9, 12)
Play button (1)··································(9, 10, 12)
Search button (7) ·····································(9)
Stop button (2)·············································(9)
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W
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9
0
1
2
Input
Digital connections (Coaxial)
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(Orange)
Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cable)
Digital connections (Optical)
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Optical fiber cable
• The skip buttons (8 and 9) and +10 button operate continuously when held in.
• The POWER, PURE DIRECT and DIMMER buttons function for the DENON DRA-CX3 stereo receiver
as well, so the DRA-CX3 can be operated simultaneously with the DCD-CX3. When the two units have
different settings, press and hold in the button for at least 2 seconds to reset them both to the default
setting, then make the desired setting.
• The default settings are “on” for the power, “bright” for the dimmer and “off” for the pure direct mode.
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Analog Connections
Digital Connections
• Connect either the “COAXIAL” or the “OPTICAL” digital output
Connecting the Power Cord
AC outlet (wall)
Stereo receiver
terminal.
• There is a protective cap covering the optical digital output terminal.
After removing the protective cap, insert the plug firmly until it
locks.
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
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NOTE
• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the
generation of noise.
• Do not unplug the power cord while the set is operating.
No digital signals are output for Super Audio CDs.
n When connecting the optical digital output
connector with an optical transmission cable
(commercially available)
Protective cap
Match the
shapes
Remove the protective cap, match the shapes, then insert firmly all
the way in.
Store the protective cap in a safe place so as not to lose it, and use it
when not using the terminal.
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Setting the Layer to be Played
with Priority
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Operations
• The layer that is played with priority when the disc is loaded can be
set.
• Upon purchase, the priority layer is set to the “SA-CD”.
Before Playing
With “NO DISC” displayed, press [SUPER AUDIO CD
SETUP] to switch the layer.
Turning the Power On
SA-CD
CD
<ON/STANDBY / OFF>
Press <ON/STANDBY / OFF>.
SA-CD:
• When a disc is loaded, playback starts automatically.
• When no disc is loaded, “NO DISC” is displayed.
The SA-CD layer mode for Super Audio CDs
CD:
The CD layer mode for Super Audio CDs
n Setting the power to the standby mode:
Press [POWER].
POWER
[
5]
[POWER]
n Canceling the standby mode:
DIRECT
• This setting is stored in the DCD-CX3’s memory and is not canceled
even when the disc tray is opened or closed or the power is turned
on or off. To change the setting, perform the above procedure again.
• The priority layer cannot be set when a disc is loaded or when
“OPEN” is displayed.
CALL PROGRAM
Press [POWER] again.
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
n Turning the power off:
Press <ON/STANDBY / OFF> again.
8
0
+10
CLEAR
PURE
Power indicator
SUPER
AUDIO CD
SETUP
DIMMER DIRECT
[SUPER AUDIO
CD SETUP]
Power on ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ Red
Standby ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙Orange
Loading Discs
TITLE
ARTIST
TIME
NOTE
FOLDER
MODE
FOLDER
In the stop mode, press <2/5> or [5] to open the disc
tray.
Be sure to stop playback before turning the power off.
RANDOM
REPEAT
n To close the disc tray:
Press <2/5> again or press [5].
NOTE
• The power must be on when opening and closing the disc tray.
• Do not push the disc tray in by hand when the power is off. Doing so
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can damage it.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the disc tray. Doing so will damage
it.
About the button names in these explanations
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: Buttons on the main unit
: Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only:
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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n Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing (searching):
Playing Discs with Even Higher Sound
Quality (Pure Direct Mode)
During playback, press and hold in [7] or [6].
8
Press [PURE DIRECT].
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/
3>
<2/5>
9
• Normal playback resumes when the button is released.
• The sound may be interrupted for a brief moment when resuming
normal playback after searching.
• The digital output is turned off.
• The display is turned off.
(Some indicators are displayed when nothing is being played and
when no disc is loaded.)
n Moving to the beginning of tracks (skipping):
Press 9 or 8 during playback.
b The operation is as follows if the button is held in:
9: Repeated skipping to the beginning of subsequent tracks
[DIMMER] does not function when in the pure direct mode.
8: Repeated skipping to the beginning of previous tracks
n Canceling the Pure Direct mode:
n Finding tracks directly:
Press [PURE DIRECT] again.
Press [NUMBER] (0 ~ 9, +10) to select the track.
b For track numbers 1 to 9, press the corresponding button ([1] to
POWER
[9]).
[
5
]
Normal Playback
For track numbers 10 and on, first press [+10] then press buttons
[0] to [9].
DIRECT
CALL PROGRAM
[DIRECT/
PROGRAM]
[CALL]
1
4
7
0
2
5
3
6
9
Example:Track 4 : [4]
Example:Track 12 : [+10] [2]
Example:Track 20: [+10] [+10] [0]
For Super Audio CDs:
[NUMBER]
(0~9, +10)
1
If necessary, press [SUPER AUDIO CD SETUP] to
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switch the playback layer.
+10
CLEAR
PURE
[CLEAR]
SUPER
AUDIO CD
SETUP
[SUPER AUDIO
CD SETUP]
b It is not possible to switch to a layer not recorded on the disc.
[PURE DIRECT]
DIMMER DIRECT
[TIME]
Various Types of Playback
TITLE
ARTIST
TIME
[TITLE]
[RANDOM]
Press <1/3> or [1].
[ARTIST]
[DIMMER]
[REPEAT]
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[
[
FOLDER
MODE
FOLDER
• The “1” indicator lights and playback starts.
2
RANDOM
REPEAT
Listening to Specific Tracks in a Specific
Order (Programmed Playback)
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
[
8
3]
b Once all the tracks on the disc have been played, the stop mode is
set.
1
]
b [TIME] can be used to switch the information displayed.
[
6
]
7
]
Elapsed time of
Currently playing
track number
track
currently playing
In the stop mode, press [DIRECT/PROGRAM].
[
2
]
1
2
The “PROG” indicator lights.
Remaining time of
Remaining time of
currently playing
all remaining tracks
track
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Press [NUMBER] (0 ~ 9, +10) to select the tracks.
b In the stop mode, the display switches between the total number
of tracks and the total time.
Example: To program tracks 3, 12, 7 to play in that order:
[3] [+10] [2] [7]
n Stopping playback:
About the button names in these explanations
Press <1/3> or [1].
<
[
>
: Buttons on the main unit
Press <2/5> or [2].
The tracks are played in the programmed order.
3
]
: Buttons on the remote control unit
n Stopping playback temporarily:
Button name only:
Press <1/3> or [3].
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
b To resume playback, press <1/3> or [1].
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n Checking the order of the programmed tracks:
In the stop mode, press [CALL] repeatedly.
Listening to Tracks Repeatedly
(Repeat Playback)
DisplayingText
• The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order.
(Super Audio CDs only)
b The total time of the tracks can be checked by pressing [TIME].
When a Super Audio CD containing text is loaded, the text data
recorded on the disc (album title, artist name and track title) can
be displayed in the stop or play mode.
Listening to a specific track repeatedly
(1-track repeat playback)
n Clearing the last programmed track:
In the stop mode, press [CLEAR].
n Clearing all the programmed tracks:
q In the stop mode, press [DIRECT/PROGRAM].
w Press <2/5> or [5] to open the disc tray.
During playback, press [REPEAT] once.
Displaying theTrackTitle
The “
1” indicator lights and that track is played repeatedly.
Press [TITLE] during playback.
b If the track switches while the title is displayed, the title of the
n
Canceling 1-track repeat playback:
q Press [REPEAT] twice.
• Direct searching is not possible during programmed playback.
• “--:--” is displayed if the total programmed time exceeds 99 minutes,
59 seconds.
new track is displayed.
w Press <2/5> or [5] to open the disc tray.
• Programmed playback is not possible with MP3 and WMA files.
In the stop mode, the 1-track repeat mode can be set by pressing
[REPEAT] once. Press <1/3> or [1] to start playback.
Displaying the AlbumTitle
In the stop mode, press [TITLE].
Listening in Random Order
(Random Playback)
Listening to all the tracks repeatedly
(All-track repeat playback)
In the stop mode, press [RANDOM].
Press [REPEAT] twice.
Displaying the Album’s Artist Name
1
2
The “RND” indicator lights.
The “
ALL” indicator lights.
1
2
In the stop mode, press [ARTIST].
Press <1/3> or [1].
Press <1/3> or [1].
• During normal playback:
• During normal playback:
Tracks are selected and played automatically in random order.
• In the 1-track repeat mode:
A track is selected automatically and that track is played
repeatedly.
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
• In the random playback mode:
The tracks are played once each in random order, then played
again in a different order.
n Switching the display to the total recorded time
while text data is displayed:
Press [TIME].
• During the all-track repeat mode:
All the tracks are played once in random order, then played
again repeatedly, each time in a different random order.
If a disc not containing text data is loaded, “NO TEXT” is displayed
when [TITLE] or [ARTIST] is pressed.
n Canceling all-track repeat playback:
q Press [REPEAT] again.
w Press <2/5> or [5] to open the disc tray.
n Canceling random playback:
In the stop mode, press [RANDOM].
Direct searching is not possible during random playback.
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[Playable MP3 andWMA files]
Sampling
Playing Music files
Bit rate
(kbps)
File format
frequency
(kHz)
Extension
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Before Playing MP3 orWMA files
MP3
32, 44.1, 48
32, 44.1, 48
32 ~ 320
64 ~ 160
.MP3
<
1/
3>
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There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you
to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio)
WMA
.WMA
®
format.The music (files) downloaded from such sites can be stored on
CD-R or CD-RW discs and played on the DCD-CX3.
• The DCD-CX3 is compatible with the “MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3”
standards. It is not compatible with the “MPEG-2 Audio Layer-
3”, “MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer-3”, “MP1”, “MP2” or “MP3 PRO”
standards.
• The DCD-CX3 is not compatible with ID3-Tag or meta-tag
technology.
b “Windows Media” and “Windows” are registered trademarks or
trademarks in the United States and other countries of Microsoft
Corporation of the United States.
• When playing MP3 andWMA files, the digital output is converted to
PCM. The signals are output with the same sampling frequency as
when they were written.
• With the DCD-CX3, the folder and file names can be displayed like
titles. Up to 8 characters consisting of numbers, letters and the
underscore can be displayed. Characters that cannot be displayed
are replaced with asterisks.
• Copyright-protected files cannot be played. Note that depending on
the software used for burning and other conditions, some files may
not play or display correctly.
Creating MP3 andWMA files Compatible
with the DCD-CX3
POWER
DIRECT
CALL PROGRAM
• When writing MP3 or WMA files on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, set the
writing software’s format to “ISO9660 Level 1”. The files may not
play properly if they are recorded in other formats.
• The maximum number of files and folders that can be played is 1000
(total of the number of folders and files). The maximum number of
folders is 255.
• The DCD-CX3 is not compatible with packet write software or
playlists.
• Also refer to the instructions of the software used to create the
MP3 or WMA files.
1
4
7
0
2
5
3
6
9
8
• The positions of the folders or files may have been changed by the
writing software when burning the MP3/WMA files onto the CD-
R/CD-RW disc, so the files may not play in the expected order.
+10
CLEAR
PURE
SUPER
AUDIO CD
SETUP
DIMMER DIRECT
[TIME]
®
• JPEG and DivX files are handled as files but cannot be played.
TITLE
ARTIST
TIME
[TITLE]
[FOLDER MODE]
[RANDOM]
[ARTIST]
[FOLDER]
[REPEAT]
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FOLDER
MODE
FOLDER
• Be sure to give the extension “.MP3” or “.WMA” to the MP3 orWMA
files. Files with other extensions or with no extensions cannot be
played.
Folder mode and disc mode settings:
Press [FOLDER MODE] to switch the range of the files to be
played.
n
RANDOM
REPEAT
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b According to copyright laws, recordings you have made should only
be used for your personal enjoyment and must not be used in other
ways without the consent of the copyright holder.
• Folder mode
The “WMA” or “MP3” indicator flashes.
The files in the selected folder are played.
[
1]
• Disc mode
The “WMA” or “MP3” indicator lights.
All the files on the disc are played.
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About the button names in these explanations
<
[
>
]
: Buttons on the main unit
: Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only:
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Listening to MP3 or WMA files in
Random Order (Random Playback)
Listening to MP3 orWMA files Repeatedly
(Repeat Folder/Disc Playback)
Playing MP3 or WMA files
Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music files in
1
the MP3 or WMA format into the disc tray (vpage
2).
Press [FOLDER MODE] to select the disc mode.
Press [FOLDER MODE] to select the folder mode or
1
1
disc mode.
b Refer to “Folder mode and disc mode settings” (vpage 11).
Press [FOLDER MODE] to select the folder mode or
disc mode.
b Refer to “Folder mode and disc mode settings” (vpage 11).
2
Press [RANDOM].
Press [REPEAT] to select the repeat mode.
b Refer to “Folder mode and disc mode settings”.
The “RND” indicator lights.
2
2
b Using the folder mode:
Press <1/3> or [1].
Press <1/3> or [1].
Playback starts.
Tracks are selected and played automatically in random order.
3
3
b The file name or folder name can be displayed by pressing [TITLE]
Repeat off
or [ARTIST].
b Using the disc mode:
Canceling random playback:
In the stop mode, press [RANDOM].
• The “RND” indicator turns off.
n
Folder Name
File Name
Repeat off
b [TIME] can be used to switch the information displayed.
Press <1/3> or [1].
Elapsed time of
Currently playing
Random playback is not possible in the folder mode.
Either the files in the selected folder or all the files on the disc
currently playing track
track number
3
are played repeatedly.
Remaining time of
currently playing track
Canceling repeat folder/disc playback:
Press [REPEAT] until the “
n
” indicator turns off.
b In the stop mode, only the total number of tracks is displayed.
Changing the folder to be played:
Press [FOLDER] and select the desired folder.
n
n
Changing the file to be played:
Press 8 or 9 to select the desired file.
When a folder is selected, playback switches to the first track of the
selected folder.
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Using the Timer Play Function
Also refer to the operating instructions of the audio timer.
Troubleshooting
DCD-CX3 (This unit)
If a problem should arise, first check the following:
1. Are the connections correct ?
2. Is the set being operated as described in the operating instructions ?
3. Are the other components 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.
Receiver
Symptom
Disc tray does not open.
Cause
• The power is not on.
Measures
• Turn on the power.
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“NO DISC” is displayed even
though a disc is loaded.
“00 : 00” is displayed even
though a disc is loaded.
Playback does not start even when • The disc is dirty or scratched.
the 1/3 button on the main unit
or the 1 button on the remote
• The disc is not properly loaded.
• Reload the disc.
3
3
3
AC outlet (wall)
• A disc other than a CD or Super Audio CD • Load a CD or Super Audio CD.
is loaded.
• Wipe the dirt off the disc or replace the
disc.
Audio timer
control unit is pressed.
No sound is produced or sound is • The output cables are not properly • Check the connections.
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–
distorted.
connected to the receiver.
• The receiver’s function setting or • Check the receiver’s function and controls
Turn on the power of the connected components.
adjustments are not right.
and adjust as necessary.
1
2
3
4
5
No digital signals are output.
• For Super Audio CDs, no digital signals • For Super Audio CDs, use the analog audio
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are output.
output signals.
Switch the receiver’s input function to the function to
which the player is connected.
• Turn the pure direct mode on.
• Turn the pure direct mode off.
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3
A specific section of the disc
cannot be played properly.
Programmed playback is not
possible.
A CD-R or CD-RW disc cannot be • The disc has not been finalized.
played.
• The disc is dirty or scratched.
• Wipe the dirt off the disc or replace the
disc.
Load a disc in the player.
• The tracks have not been programmed • Program properly.
properly.
• Finalize the disc then play it.
• The recording conditions are bad or the • Use a properly recorded disc.
quality of the disc itself is poor.
9, 10
2
2
Set the audio timer for the desired times.
Files recorded in MP3 or WMA
format cannot be played.
• You have selected a copyright-protected
WMA file or a file that cannot be played
normally.
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• Press the 8 or 9 button to select a
different file.
Turn the timer “ON”.
The power of the components connected to the timer turns off.
Set does not operate properly
when remote control unit is
operated.
• The batteries are spent.
• Replace the batteries with new ones.
4
4
b When the set time is reached, the power of the different
components automatically turns on and playback starts from the
first track.
• The remote control unit is too far from the • Move the remote control unit closer to the
set. set.
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Specifications
Audio performance
[Super Audio CD]
[CD]
n
• Analog output
Channels:
2 channels
2 Hz ~ 100 kHz
2 channels
2 Hz ~ 20 kHz
2 Hz ~ 20 kHz
118 dB
Playable frequency range:
Playback frequency response:
S/N:
Dynamic range:
Harmonic distortion:
Wow & flutter:
Output level:
2 Hz ~ 50 kHz (–3 dB)
112 dB (Audible range)
109 dB (Audible range)
0.0007 % (1 kHz, Audible range)
Below measurable limits
2.0 V (10 kΩ/kohms)
100 dB
0.0017 % (1 kHz)
Below measurable limits
2.0 V (10 kΩ/kohms)
• Digital output
Coaxial:
Optical:
–
–
–
0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω/ohms
–15 ~ –21 dBm
660 nm
Emission wavelength:
Signal type:
1-bit DSD
2.822 MHz
16-bit linear PCM
44.1 kHz
n
n
n
Sampling frequency:
Usable discs:
Super Audio CD
Compact Disc
General
Power supply:
Power consumption:
n
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
26 W
Standby: 0.2 W or less
Maximum external dimensions:
Weight:
300 (W) x 80 (H) x 310 (D) mm (11-13/16” x 3-3/16” x 13-7/16”)
7.0 kg (15 lbs 7 oz)
Remote control unit (RC-1059)
Remote control method:
Batteries:
n
Infrared pulse method
R03/AAAType (two batteries)
Maximum external dimensions:
Weight:
44 (W) x 233 (H) x 22 (D) mm (1-3/4” x 9-3/16” x 7/8”)
165 g (5.8 oz) (including batteries)
b For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice
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