DENON Double CD Player DN-1800F

MAIN FEATURES

The DN-1800F is a double CD player which provides excellent performance as well as a variety of functions ideal for DJ mixing.

Control Section

1. The DN-1800F can be easily mounted on a standard 19-inch rack.
2. Improved visibility thanks to a large fluorescent display and disc holder illumination.

Functions

1. Auto Level Search / Instant Start

2. Pitch Bend (Button & Jog)

3. Platter
   The playing speed can be gradually lowered to play and stop discs with a sound similar to that of analog discs.

4. Relay Play
   When this mode is set, CD1 and CD2 starts playback alternately.
   This unit can relay the playback of CD1 and CD2 every track or every disc.

5. Fader input

6. Servo Auto Stop function for Spindle Motor /Disc Holder Auto Close

CONNECTIONS / INSTALLATION

1. Turn off the POWER switch.

2. Connect the RCA pin cords to the inputs on your mixer.

3. Connect the control cord to the REMOTE connector on the RC-47.
   CAUTION:

   • Be sure to use the supplied control cord. Using another type of cable may result in damage.
   • Be sure the power is off when connecting the control cord. Otherwise the units may not work properly.
   • Never connect any remote controllers other than the RC-47.
     Doing so can damage the equipment.

The DN-1800F will work normally when the player unit is mounted within 15 degrees off the vertical plane at the front panel. If the unit is tilted excessively, the disc may not be loaded or unloaded properly.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

DN-1800F Front Panel

1. POWER button (ON OFF)

   • Press this button to turn the power on.
     NOTE: Be sure to close the disc holders before turning off the power.

2. POWER indicator

   • This lights when the power is on.

3. Disc holder

   • Place discs in this holder.
   • Press the disc holder OPEN/CLOSE button to open and close the disc holder.

4. Disc holder LED

   • This flashes while the disc holder is opening and closing.
   • The LED lights when the disc holder is open and serves as the disc holder illumination.

5. Disc holder OPEN/CLOSE button

   • Press this button to open and close the disc holder.
   • The disc holder will not open during playback. Stop playback before pressing this button.

6. Analog output jacks 1, 2 (ANALOG OUT 1, 2)

   • These are unbalanced output jacks. The audio signals from the CD players are output from these jacks.

7. Digital output jacks 1, 2 (DIGITAL OUT 1, 2)

   • Digital data is output from these jacks according to the presettings.
   • We recommend using a 75Ω/ohm pin cord (available in stores) for connections.

8. Fader input jacks 1, 2 (FADER 1, 2)

   • Use this when using the unit with a console fader. (Mini Jack)
     (FADER INPUT LEVEL HCMOS (Ii=–3mA))

   • The fader can be activated using the switch circuit shown on the diagram below.
     

   • Connect SW1 to the “Lch” stereo mini jack.

   • Connect SW2 to the “GND” stereo mini jack.

   • Connect GND* to the analog output “GND” terminal.

   • Do not use the “Rch” jack.

   • When SW1 is pressed, playback starts from the cue point.

   • When SW2 is pressed, playback stops and resumes the cue point.

9. Remote control connector (REMOTE)

   • Connect this connector to the RC-47 control unit using the included control cord.

10. Jog dial (inner side)

    • In the search mode, turn this dial during the search operation to move the playing point in units of frames.
    • In the pitch bend and plat-H modes, turn this to change the playing speed.

11. Continue/Single button (CONT./SINGLE)

    • Press this button to switch between the single, continuous, single relay and continuous relay play modes.
    • The selected mode is indicated by the “SINGLE” or “CONTINUE” indicators on the display.
    • “SINGLE” or “CONTINUE” flashes when in the relay play mode.

12. JOG MODE button

    • Press this button to select the jog dial operating mode.

13. TRACK button

    • This button selects the track to be played.
    • Each press of this button chages 1 track.
    • Continuing to hold this button down provides an automatic change at a higher speed which is convenient for discs that contain many tracks.

14. CUE button

    • Pressing the CUE button during play provides a return to the position at which play was started. Alternately pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button and the CUE button allows the CD to be played from the same position any number of times.
    • The CUELED lit, when the standby mode is set.
    • When in the sleep mode, cancel the sleep mode.
    • When the unit is in the standby mode, stutter playback is available.

15. PLAY/PAUSE button (13)

    • Use this button to start playback.
    • Press once to start playback, once again to set the pause mode, and once more to resume playback.
    • In the PLAT-S mode, press this button to plat-start and plat-stop.

16. PITCH BEND +/– button

    • The playing speed increases/decreases while this button is pressed.
    • When the button is released, the playing speed returns to the previous speed.

17. Pitch slider

    • Use this to adjust the playing speed.
    • The playing speed decreases when slid upwards and increases when slid downwards.

18. PITCH button

    • Press this button to switch to the play speed set with the Pitch slider. The PITCH LED lights.
    • When the button is pressed again, the fixed pitch mode is set and the PITCH LED flashes.
    • Press the button again to cancel the pitch play mode and return to normal speed.

19. TIME button

    • Press this to switch the time display between the elapsed time or remaining time per track or per disc.
    • ON or OFF of the Auto Cue function can be selected, pressing the button for more than 1 second.

20. DISPLAY

21. Shuttle dial (outer side)

    • The shuttle dial can be used in the search and bend mode.
    • Use this dial to select the scanning direction and speed.
    • The disc is scanned in the forward direction when the shuttle dial is turned clockwise from the neutral position, and in the reverse direction when the shuttle dial is turned counterclockwise.
    • The scanning speed increases as the wheel is turned further.

22. Disc holder OPEN/CLOSE button

    • Press this button to open and close the disc holder.
    • The disc holder will not open during playback. Stop playback before pressing this button.

23. Control connector

    • Connect this connector to the REMOTE connector on the DN-1800F (main unit) using the included control cord.

Display

1. Jog mode indicator

   • PB is displayed when in the bend mode at the jog
   • PL is displayed when in the platter mode at the jog
   • Indicator turned off when the search mode is selected at the jog

2. Bar indicator

   • This provides a visual indication of where the pickup is within the currently playing

3. Pitch display

   • This indicates the playback speed (pitch). (–10.0 to +10.0)

4. Indicator

   • Indicator lights when the Auto Cue function is

5. indicator (End of message)

6. Play mode indicators

   • “SINGLE” lights when in the single track play
   • “CONTINUE” lights when in the continuous play
   • “SINGLE” flashes when in the single relay play
   • “CONTINUE” flashes when in the continuous relay play

7. Time mode indicators

   • When the TIME button is pressed, the time display switches as follows:
     When “ELAPSED” is lit:
     The track’s elapsed time is displayed. When “REMAIN” is lit:|
     The track’s remaining time is displayed. When “T.” and “ELAPSED” are lit:
     The disc’s total elapsed time is displayed. When “T.” and “REMAIN” are lit:
     The disc’s total remaining time is displayed.

8. Track, minute, second and frame displays

   • These displays indicate information on the current position and time.

COMPACT DISCS

1. Precautions on handling compact discs

   • Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get on the surface of the disc.
     If the disc is dirty, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.

   • Do not use benzene, thinner, water, record spray, electrostatic-proof chemicals, or silicone-treated cloths to clean discs.

   • Always handle discs carefully to prevent damaging the surface; in particular when removing a disc from its case or returning it.

   • Do not bend the disc.

   • Do not apply heat.

   • Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc.

   • Do not write on the label (printed side) with a hard-tipped implement such as a pencil or ball point pen.

   • Condensation will form if a disc is brought into a warm area from a colder one, such as outdoors in winter. Do not attempt to dry the disc with a hair dryer, etc.

2. Precautions on storage

   • After playing a disc, always unload it from the player.
   • Always store the disc in the jewel case to protect from dirt or damage.
   • Do not place discs in the following areas:
   • Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a considerable time.
   • Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high humidity.
   • Areas affected by heat from indoor heaters, etc.

BASIC OPERATION

PLAY/PAUSE and CUE

• The operation switches between playback and pause each time the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed.
• When the CUE button is pressed during playback, the pickup returns to the position at which playback was started.

The diagrams below show playback patterns when the PLAY/PAUSE and CUE buttons are pressed.

PLAY and PAUSE

When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, playback starts and proceeds as shown by the arrow on the diagram above.
If the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed again during playback, the pause mode is set at that point. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to resume playback.

PLAY and CUE

When the CUE button is pressed after starting playback by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button, the pickup returns to the position at which playback was started and prepares for the next playback.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE and CUE buttons alternately to start playback repeatedly from the same position.(Checking the playback position)
This function is called “Back Cue”.

PLAY, PAUSE and CUE

If the pause mode is set and playback is then resumed, the position to which the pickup returns with the Back Cue function changes.

Sleep Mode

• The sleep mode is set if no operation is performed for 30 minutes while in the standby or pause mode. In the sleep mode, disc rotation is stopped in order to reduce wear due to unnecessary rotation of the motor.
• The sleep mode can be canceled by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE or CUE button.

Starting playback from the Middle of a track (Manual Search)

• When the track is selected with the track button and the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed, playback starts from the beginning of that track. If you wish to start from a different position, use the procedure described below to search for the desired position.

Find the play start position.
Press the JOG MODE button to set the jog/shuttledial to the search mode.
Turn the shuttle dial to change the playback position quickly. (Search for the approximate playback position.)

1. The fast forward/reverse mode is set when the shuttle dial (outer side) is turned.
   The speed changes according to the angle at which the dial is turned.
   

   • When operated during playback, playback resumes after the operation.
   • When turned fully in either direction, the disc skips 1 minute forward or backward then plays for 3 seconds, and this is repeated.

2. Turn the jog dial. (Search for the precise playback position.)
   When the jog dial (inner side) is turned, the frame move mode is set.
   The playback position can be moved in units of one frame.
   Listen to the sound and find the desired play start position.

Stuttering

1. In the standby mode, press the CUE button.
   • Playback starts immediately from the cue point when the button is pressed and stops when the button is released.

PITCH / PLATTER

• There are two ways to change the playing speed.
  • Adjust the Pitch using the pitch slider.
  • The PITCH BEND button or jog dial can be used to temporarily change the pitch.
• The playing speed can be changed greatly to achieve effect similar to those achievable with analog discs.

Pitch/Platter-H

1. [Pitch slider]
   Set the variable speed mode.
   Press the PITCH button to light the PITCH LED.
   The pitch decreases when the pitch slider is moved upwards, increases when the pitch slider is moved downwards.

   • The pitch can be locked by pressing the PITCH button again.

2. [PITCH BEND button]
   Press the PITCH BEND + (or PITCH BEND –) button.

   • The Pitch increases or decreases temporarily while the PITCH BEND + or PITCH BEND –button is pressed.
   • The extent to which the PITCH BEND button changes the Pitch is proportionate to the amount of time the button is pressed. The longer the button is held down, the greater the percentage of change.

3. Set the jog dial to the pitch bend mode.
   Press the JOG MODE button to light the “Pb”

   • The playing speed increases gradually when the jog dial is turned clockwise and decreases gradually when the jog dial is turned counterclockwise. When you stop turning the jog dial, the playing speed returns to the previous speed.
   • When playback is stopped, the jog/shuttle dial is set to the search mode.

4. Set the jog dial to the platter hold mode.
   Press the JOG MODE button to light the “PL”.

   • The playing speed changes in function of the speed at which the jog dial is turned, resulting in a sound similar to that of when using an analog disc.
   • The playing speed increases when the jog dial is turned clockwise and decreases when the jog dial is turned counterclockwise. When you stop turning the jog dial, the playing speed returns to the previous speed.

Platter-S

• Use this function to achieve effect similar to analog players.

1. Select the brake or platter mode
   Press the Jog mode button to light the “PL”

   • The platter stop effect is achieved when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed during playback and the platter start effect is achieved when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed in the standby or pause mode. The platter stop and start effects are effect sounds similar to when playback is started or stopped on an analog player.

SPECIFICATIONS

• GENERAL

  • Type: Twin mechanism compact disc player with wired remote control

  • Disc type: Standard compact discs (12 cm and 8 cm discs)

  • Dimensions:

  • Player unit: 482 (W) x 88 (H) x 252 (D) mm (without feet)

  • Remote control unit: 482 (W) x 88 (H) x 62 (D) mm (without feet)

  • Installation: 19-inch rack mountable

  • Player unit: 2U

  • Remote control unit: 2U

  • Weight:

  • Player unit: 6 kg

  • Remote control unit: 1.5 kg

  • Power supply: U.S.A., Canada and Taiwan R.O.C. models:  120 V AC ±10%, 60 Hz

  • European models: 230 V AC ±10%, 50 Hz

  *  **Power consumption:** 17 W 
  *  **Environmental conditions:** Operational temperature:  5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)



  *  **Operational humidity:** 25 to 85% (no condensation)
  *  **Storage temperature:** -20 to 60°C (4 to 140°F)

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