Denon DN-C550R operating instructions Troubleshooting, Main Specifications

18TROUBLESHOOTING

Check Again Before Assuming The Player Is Malfunctioning

2Are all the connections correct ?

2Are you following the instructions in the manual ?

2Are the amplifier and speakers operating properly ?

If the DN-C550R does not seem to be functioning properly, check the table below. If this does not solve the problem, the DN- C550R may be damaged. Turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and contact your store of purchase or nearest DENON sales office.

Symptom		Check	Page
No power.	•	Ensure that the POWER button is on.	7
	•	Ensure that the mains cable is plugged in correctly.	–
	•	Check if auto track is selected.	11
Auto track does not work.	•	Check if there are 3 seconds silence in between the tracks.	6
	•	Check if the source is a consumer source with the digital output according to the IEC	–
		audio standard.
No sound.	•	Check the audio connections.	–
	•	If using an amplifier, try using a different source.	–
Amplifier sound is distorted.	•	Check that the CD recorder analog output is not connected to the amplifier Phono input.	–
Play will not start.	•	Ensure that the label of the CD is facing up.	10
	•	Clean the disc.	6
Remote control does not work.	•	Point the remote control directly at the CD recorder.	9
	•	Check the batteries and replace if necessary.	9
	•	Clean the disc.	6
	•	Check if CD-R is an unfinalized disc.	–
	•	Check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary.	5
	•	Check whether there is time remaining on the disc.	7
Will not record.		(“Disc Full” is displayed.)
	•	Check whether there is an attempt to digitally record a digitally recorded source.	6
		(“Copy Prohibit” is displayed.)
	•	Check whether the recording level adjustment is suitable.	16
	•	Wrong input source chosen.	8
Recording is distorted.	•	Make sure the recording level is correct.	16
10 second pause between recordings.	•	See setting the synchro recording level.	11
	•	If then appears on the display, the disc cannot be recorded further, and cannot be	–
“Disc Error” on the display.		finalized. But it can still be played on the CD recorder or another CD recorder. “Disc
		Error”
	•	Finalize the disc.	6, 27
A recorded CD-R disc cannot be played on	•	Is playback possible on another CD player? If so, clean the pickup of the player on	–
another player or CD unit.		which the disc could not be played.
	•	CD-R discs cannot be played on some CD players.	–
Copying, recording, finalize and editing of	•	Is the relay mode set to “RELAY” or “MIX”?	24
CD-R/RW is not possible.		Switch to “SINGLE” or “DUAL”.
	•	Is the disc tray for the CD or CD-R section open? Close the disc trays for both the CD	27, 33
Menu mode cannot be set.		and CD-R sections.
Finalizing is not possible.	•	Is the CD or CD-R section operating? Set the stop mode for both the CD and CD-R	27, 33
		sections.

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19MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

2 Audio:	CD unit:		CD-R unit (for digital editing)
Frequency response:	2 Hz to 20 kHz:		2 Hz to 20 kHz
Dynamic range:	98 dB:		88 dB
S/N ratio:	105 dB:		100 dB
Harmonic distortion:	0.003 % (1 kHz):		0.01 % (1 kHz)
Wow & flutter:	Below measurable limits (±0.001 % W. peak)
Analog output (UNBALANCED)
Transfer and connector:	Unbalanced, RCA jack
Output level:	1.7 Vrms, 10 kΩ	/kohms
Headphone output:	0.3 mW (32 Ω /ohms)
Analog input (UNBALANCED)
Transfer and connector:	Unbalanced, RCA jack
Input level:	1.7 Vrms, 47 kΩ	/kohms
Analog input (BALANCED)
Transfer and connector:	Balanced active, XLR connector (1. Common 2. Hot 3. Cold)
Input level:	+18 dBs, 10 kΩ	/kohms
Digital output (COAXIAL)
Transfer and connector:	Unbalanced, RCA jack
Signal format:	SPDIF or IEC-958 Type II
Digital output (OPTICAL)
Signal format:	SPDIF or IEC-958 Type II
Digital input (COAXIAL)
Transfer and connector:	Unbalanced, RCA jack
Signal format:	SPDIF or IEC-958 Type II
Digital input (OPTICAL)
Signal format:	SPDIF or IEC-958 Type II
2 Usable discs:	CDs (12 cm/8 cm)
	CD-R/RW Discs (CD-R unit)
2 General:
Power supply:	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:	29 W
Maximum external dimensions:	482 (width) x 88 (height) x 315 (depth) mm
	(Not including feet, knobs and terminals)
Mass:	6.3 kg
2 Remote control unit:	RC-278
Remote control system:	Infrared pulse
Power supply:	DC 3 V, using two R6P (AA) batteries

✽Design and specifications are subject to change without notice in the course of product improvement.

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