Denon PMD330, PMD331, PMD340 manual Fader Start, Troubleshooting

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Fader Start

The Fader Start input can be used to play or pause the CD player by connecting it to a mixer or mixing console equipped with a fader start output. A customized switch can also be cre- ated for applications where a fader start output is not available.

Tip:

To enable the input from the fader switch, set preset menu No.16 “Remote:” to “On”. (See also page 17)

Connection to the PMD330

ANALOG

DIGITAL

 

 

OUTPUT

REMOTE

OUTPUT

(SPDIF)

 

RC5

L

 

 

IN

 

 

FADER START

 

R

 

INT

OUT

 

 

(IR)5

EXT

FADER switch

Fader start polarity

Play Closed

Pause Open

Connection to the PMD331/PMD340

When using control port pin 10 FADER (NORMAL) and pin 25

(TALLY COMMON)

 

ANALOG

DIGITAL OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT

(SPDIF)

CONNECTION

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND

 

 

 

1

2

2

HOT(+)

 

R

L

 

3

3

COLD(-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

RC5

L

BALANCED

 

 

 

 

IN

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL I/O

R

 

 

INT

 

EXT

OUT

BALANCED

 

 

 

OUTPUT LEVEL

 

(IR)

 

 

 

FADER (NORMAL) switch

Fader start polarity

Play Closed

Pause Open

Connection to the PMD331/PMD340

When using control port pin 23* FADER (INVERT) and pin 25

(TALLY COMMON)

 

ANALOG

DIGITAL OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT

(SPDIF)

CONNECTION

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND

 

 

 

1

2

2

HOT(+)

 

R

L

 

3

3

COLD(-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

RC5

L

BALANCED

 

 

 

 

IN

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL I/O

R

 

 

INT

 

EXT

OUT

BALANCED

 

 

 

OUTPUT LEVEL

 

(IR)

 

 

 

FADER (INVERT) switch

Fader start polarity

Play Open

Pause Closed

Troubleshooting

The following is the troubleshooting list. Sometimes, an unin- tentional mistake in the operation of the CD player could lead you to think that it was malfunctioning.

This device contains a microcomputer chip. If you suspect that static electricity may have caused the CD player to oper- ate incorrectly, turn the power off, wait at least thirty seconds, and then turn the power back on.

The disc does not play.

1.Is the power cord connected properly?

2.Is the POWER switch on?

3.Is the disc positioned correctly?

4.Is the disc right side up? (The disc label should be facing up.)

5.Is the disc dirty?

6.Is the disc damaged?

7.Is the disc warped?

The disc play, but there is no sound.

1.Are the amp and speakers connected properly?

2.Is the amp power switch on?

3.Is the amp function or selector switch set to “CD” or “AUX” (whichever corresponds to the jacks to which you connected the CD player)?

4.Is the amp volume set properly?

The disc suddenly stops.

1.Is the disc dirty?

2.Is the disc damaged?

3.Is the disc warped?

There is no sound at all, or there is sudden noise during the music.

1.Is the disc dirty or damaged?

2.Is the disc warped?

3.Is the CD an audio CD? This CD player cannot play personal computer CD-ROMs or DTS-CDs, etc.

The remote control does not work.

1.Is the window on the remote control transmitter pointing properly at the sensor on the CD player? Is there an obstacle between the remote control transmitter and the CD player?

2.Are the batteries in the remote control still in good condition?

3.Is there a strong light source shining on the remote control sensor?

4.Is the INT/EXT switch set to INT?

The CD player will not play a CD-R/CD-RW disc.

1.Is the disc right side up?

(The disc label should be facing up.)

2.Has the disc been properly finalized (i.e., was the TOC written on the disc)?

3.Is the data recorded on the disc in a audio (CD-DA) format?

ENGLISH

* When using control port pin 23 FADER (INVERT), pin 10 FADER (NORMAL) must be connected to pin 13 (FG COMMON) of the port.

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Contents Model PMD330/PMD331/PMD340 User Guide Laser Safety Inportant Safety Instructions Contents CD-RW Disc Playback FeaturesIntroduction PreparationName and Operation of Each Part To 9 Numeric buttons Level Headphone volume level adjustmentTime Time display Text CD text display9CONTRAST LCD contrast Track skip backExit Stop/Exit Track skip forwardDisplay Playing a CD Pausing PlaybackPlaying a CD Changing the Time Display Stopping PlaybackPlaying a CD Again from the First Track Removing a DiscUsing the Pitch Controls Clearing Points a and B Using the A-B Repeat FunctionPMD331/PMD340 Only Restoring the Normal Playback SpeedTo clear a registered Track Playback Using the Program FunctionSwitching Program Playback OFF RegistrationChecking the CUE Point Playback Using the CUE FunctionSetting the CUE Point Erasing the CUE Point Beginning playback from the CUE pointPlayback Modes Setting the Playback ModePlayback Mode Chart Checking the Playback ModeSynchro Recording Using a Remote Control Not IncludedUsing Synchro Recording During playback When stoppedCD-TEXT Information Display Changing the Preset Settings Using the Preset MenuHcmos INDEX#2/INDEX#3 Using the Control Port PMD331/PMD340 OnlyFader Start TroubleshootingSpecifications Rear and Front Views of the PMD331/PMD340 Rear and Front Views of the PMD330Connection External DimensionsIs a registered trademark

PMD330, PMD340, PMD331 specifications

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