User manual DENON DCD-720AE GETTING STARTED

[. . . ] When these digital signals are played back through Compressed Audio Restorer, Advanced AL32 Processor and other Denon audio circuits designed for high sound quality, you will be able to enjoy the music with a rich ambiance not possible from those devices on their own. Features High quality sound · Advanced AL32 Processor, technology for high sound quality Useful Functions · Newly-designed remote control unit · Newly developed Advanced S. V. H. Disc Drive Mechanism · DAC master clock design · High-precision 32-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters · Complete separation of digital and analog power supplies · Minimum signal paths, to protect signal purity · Precision Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, to thoroughly suppress vibration · Play various types of digital content in high sound quality - Optical and coaxial digital inputs - USB port, for connecting an iPod or USB memory (*1 - Compressed Audio Restorer · Pure Direct mode, for pure enjoyment of music · Parts strictly selected for high sound quality www. denon. eu High quality sound Advanced AL32 Processor, technology for high sound quality Denon's Advanced AL32 Processor expands audio data to 32 bits and uses a proprietary algorithm to interpolate the data and perform up-conversion and sampling, achieving a playback sound that is close to the original source. Since high-performance devices capable of large-capacity processing read data samples across a wide spectrum and process them in a single stage, they interpolate signals with greater precision compared with multi-stage digital filters and other such devices. [. . . ] In addition, the use of algorithms ideal for frequency characteristics outside the audible range to filter sudden bursts of musical data or continuous sound at high frequencies protects sound quality from the adverse effects of aliasing noise or drops in high-range response. The Advanced AL32 Processor reproduces the delicate nuances of music, as well as spatial information such as the position of the artist and the breadth, height, and depth of the stage, in a more natural manner. DAC master clock design The DCD-720AE features a highly accurate DAC as a master of clock signals for all devices. Since these clock signals are generated by an oscillator circuit module, it is possible to obtain highly reliable oscillation unaffected by PC board patterns and other elements. High-precision 32-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters High-precision 32-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters have been used to bring out the maximum performance of the Advanced AL32 Processor. These D/A converters transmit differential output to each channel to improve sound quality during playback. DSD data a DSD decoder NEW 32bit DAC Lch HOT NEW 64fs NEW High-accuracy y Counter Block NEW Lch COLD Front End Processor 768fs Master Clock k (New low jitter Module) 1024fs fs s NEW 512fs 51 Rch HOT Rch COLD a PCM data Advanced AL32 vibration-absorbing characteristics was used for the base of the transformer when it was mounted onto the chassis to suppress vibration not only from the transformer itself but from other internal parts and the outside as well. Together with sound quality capacitors employed in the power circuit, this dual transformer configuration produces a base that improves power supply stability and enhances high-quality sound playback capabilities. Newly developed Advanced S. V. H. Disc Drive Mechanism Since Super Audio CD rotates at high speed, the drive mechanism itself is a source of considerable vibration. To thoroughly suppress that vibration, the drive mechanism has been completely redesigned. The mechanism itself has been mounted at the low center to optimise the weight balance. CD-R/CD-RW playback (MP3, WMA) Optical and coaxial digital inputs With the digital inputs, you can use the DCD-720AE as a standalone D/A converter. Denon's Advanced AL32 Processor and other highquality-audio circuits in the DCD-720AE let you enjoy a rich, satisfying sound. (Supports PCM signals and sampling frequencies of 32-192 kHz. ) Parts strictly selected for high sound quality The DCD-720AE's parts have been strictly selected on the basis of Denon's long experience in developing audio players. These parts have been finely tuned to deliver the best possible sound. Machined gold-plated jacks that support high-quality audio pin cords, for instance, have been used for the analog audio output terminals. Useful Functions Newly-designed remote control unit The remote control unit that comes with the DCD-720AE also lets you operate Denon PMA-2010AE integrated amplifier. High-grade tactilebuttons and other features make this remote extremely easy to use. Compressed Audio Restorer The DCD-720AE lets you select the Compressed Audio Restorer function when playing files in the MP3 or WMA sound compression format from from disc, USB or iPod. This function restores signals that have been omitted during compression so that you can hear the sound close to the way it was prior to compression. The sound will Specifications Analog Output Channels Frequency range Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion Wow & Flutter Output voltage (unbalanced) Signal system Sampling frequency Digital Output Coaxial Optical Emission wavelength General Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight SACD 2 channels 2 Hz - 100 kHz 2 Hz - 50 kHz (-3 dB) 113 dB (audible band) 110 dB (audible band) 0. 0008% (1 kHz, audible band) Below measurable limit 2. 0V (10 kohm) 1-bit DSD 2. 822 MHz CD 2 channels 2 Hz - 20 kHz 2 Hz - 20 kHz 119 dB 100 dB 0. 0017% (1 kHz) Below measurable limit 2. 0V (10 kohm) 16-bit Linear PCM 44. 1 kHz * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. [. . . ] This function restores signals that have been omitted during compression so that you can hear the sound close to the way it was prior to compression. The sound will Specifications Analog Output Channels Frequency range Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion Wow & Flutter Output voltage (unbalanced) Signal system Sampling frequency Digital Output Coaxial Optical Emission wavelength General Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight SACD 2 channels 2 Hz - 100 kHz 2 Hz - 50 kHz (-3 dB) 113 dB (audible band) 110 dB (audible band) 0. 0008% (1 kHz, audible band) Below measurable limit 2. 0V (10 kohm) 1-bit DSD 2. 822 MHz CD 2 channels 2 Hz - 20 kHz 2 Hz - 20 kHz 119 dB 100 dB 0. 0017% (1 kHz) Below measurable limit 2. 0V (10 kohm) 16-bit Linear PCM 44. 1 kHz * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. * "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. [. . . ]