FULLY AUTOMATIC TURNTABLE SYSTEM

DP-29F
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION

SPEED
SPEED

30
30

SIZE
SIZE

45 33
17
17
45 33

FOR ENGLISH READERS PAGE 05 ~ PAGE 10

POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PAGE 11 ~ PAGE 16
PARA LECTORES DE ESPAÑOL PAGINA 17 ~ PAGINA 22

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 IMPORTANT TO SAFETY NOTE:
WARNING: This unit may cause interference to radio and television
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT reception if you do not operate it in strict accordance with this
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

This unit complies with Class B computing device rules in

CAUTION: accordance with the specifications in Sub-part J or Part 15 of
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully the FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged protection against such interference in a residential installation.
or deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when If the unit does cause interference to any radio or television
used. When removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove by reception, try to reduce it by one or more of the following
holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord. means:
2. Do not open the bottom cover a) Turn the other unit to improve reception
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the bottom cover. b) Move this unit
If problems occur, contact your DENON dealer. c) Move this unit away from others
3. Do not place anything inside d) Plug this unit respectively into a different AC outlet
Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the turntable ✽ This is note in accordance with Section 15.838 of the FCC
system. Rules.
Electric shock or malfunction may result.

Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of your
CAUTION:
set shown on the rating label. To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect
Model No. DP-29F Serial No. the plug from the wall socket outlet. The mains plug is used to
completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be
• CAUTION:
within easy access by the user.
Whenever the turntable is in the “STOP” position, the unit is still
connected on AC line voltage. PRECAUTION:
Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur,
vacation. débranchez la prise de la prise murale.
La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement
• PRECAUTION: l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y accéder
Quand le tourne-disque est en mode “STOP”, l’appareil est encore facilement.
connecté à la tension de ligne secteur.
Prière de s’assurer de débrancher le cordon en quittant la maison PRECAUCIÓN:
Para desconectar completamente este producto de la
par exemple lors d’un départ en vacances.
alimentación eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de la
• PRECAUZIONI: pared. El enchufe de la alimentación eléctrica se utiliza para
Anche quando il giradischi é nella posizione “STOP”, é sempre interrumpir por completo el suministro de alimentación eléctrica a
collegato al voltaggio AC. la unidad y debe de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario
Asegúrese de desconectar el cable de alimentación cuando vaya a tenga fácil acceso.
ausentarse de casa (por ejemplo, durante las vacaciones).
FOR EUROPEAN MODELS ONLY
• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CAUTION We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this
declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
DO NOT OPEN Following the provisions of 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC Directive.
• DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que l’appareil, auquel
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
se réfère cette déclaration, est conforme aux standards suivants:
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3.
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED D’après les dispositions de la Directive 2006/95/EC et 2004/108/EC.
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to al que hace referencia esta declaración, está conforme con los
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” siguientes estándares:
within the product’s enclosure that may be of EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000-3-3.
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas 2006/95/EC y 2004/108/EC.
shock to persons.
DENON Europe
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is Division of D&M Germany GmbH
intended to alert the user to the presence of An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal,
important operating and maintenance (servicing) D-41334 Germany
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed
should be read before the product is operated. so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to
should be retained for future reference. cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to. 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
be followed. against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. 17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
instructions, and should use a light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
mounting accessory lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
recommended by the extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
manufacturer. power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
9. A product and cart 18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
combination should be integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
moved with care. Quick fire or electric shock.
stops, excessive force, 19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into
and uneven surfaces may this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
cause the product and cart voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
combination to overturn. electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 20. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and as opening or removing covers may expose you to
to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by qualified service personnel.
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar 21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper under the following conditions:
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
been adhered to. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from product,
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
consult your product dealer or local power company. For operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
products intended to operate from battery power, or other covered by the operating instructions as an improper
sources, refer to the operating instructions. adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one restore the product to its normal operation,
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way,
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable and
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace – this indicates a need for service.
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be
polarized plug. sure the service technician has used replacement parts
FIGURE A
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
LEAD IN
WIRE
23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to
GROUND
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
CLAMP checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
25. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
GROUND CLAMPS
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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NOTE ON USE /OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION /

NOTAS SOBRE EL USO

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust. • Do not let foreign objects in the set.
• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et la • Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil.
poussière. • No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.
• Avoid high temperatures. • Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed polvo.
on a rack.
• Eviter des températures élevées.
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.
• Evite altas temperaturas.
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando
está instalado en la consola.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come
• Unplug the power cord when not using the set for in contact with the set.
long periods of time. • Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du
• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.
l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues • No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina y
périodes. diluyentes con el equipo.
• 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. ✽ (For sets with ventilation holes) • Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon. • Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une
• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado. • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. manière ou d’une autre.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cordón • Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération. • Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna
d energía. • No obstruya los orificios de ventilación. manera.

CAUTION:
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.
• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.

ATTENTION:
• La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures de la ventilation avec des
objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus, etc.
• Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.
• Veillez à respecter les lois en vigueur lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées.
• L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.
• Ne pas poser d’objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase, sur l’appareil.

PRECAUCIÓN:
• La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por haberse cubierto las aperturas con objetos como
periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.
• No debe colocarse sobre el aparato ninguna fuente inflamable sin protección, como velas
encendidas.
• A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la normativa para el cuidado del medio ambiente.
• No exponer el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras cuando se utilice.
• No colocar sobre el aparato objetos llenos de líquido, como jarros.

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Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON fully automatic turn- Please check to make sure the following items are included with
table system. the main unit in the carton:
Please read the operating instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint (1) Operating instructions (these instructions) …………………1
yourself with the turntable system and achieve maximum satis- (2) Service station list ………………………………………………1
faction from it. (3) Platter ……………………………………………………………1
(4) Rubber mat ………………………………………………………1
(5) 45 rpm adaptor …………………………………………………1
– TABLE OF CONTENTS –

z Precautions …………………………………………………………5
x Before using the turntable …………………………………………6
c Connections …………………………………………………………7
v Controls ………………………………………………………………8
b Record playback ……………………………………………………8, 9
n Operation details ……………………………………………………9
m Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………10
, Specifications ………………………………………………………10

1 PRECAUTIONS

What you should know to protect yourself

Power requirements • Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Power requirements for electrical equipment differ from area • Always pull out by the plug and never the cord.
to area. Please ensure that your machine meets the power
• Only let a qualified professional repair or reassemble the turntable.
requirements in your area.
An unauthorized person might touch the internal parts and receive
If it doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
a serious electric shock.
• Never allow a child to put anything, especially metal, into the
turntable.

About the power switch

This turntable is not equipped with a primary power switch.
Protect the turntable too
The power switch is incorporated in the tone arm of the • Use only a household AC power source. Never use a DC power
turntable. The power to the turntable is cut when the tone arm source.
returns to the tone arm rest. Note however, that the power is • If water is spilled on the turntable, disconnect it and call your
not completely turned off in this case. If you wish to dealer.
completely turn the power off, disconnect the power cord • Make sure that the turntable is well ventilated and away from
from the household AC outlet. direct sunlight.
• To avoid damage to the internal circuits and the external surface,
keep it away from heat (stoves, etc.).
• Avoid using spray type insecticide near the turntable it can damage
the finish and might ignite suddenly.
• To avoid damaging the finish, never use paint thinner or other
similar chemicals to clean the turntable.
• Place the turntable on a flat and solid surface.
• If you don’t plan to use the turntable for a long period of time,
disconnect the power cord.
• To protect the insulators, always lift the turntable when you move
it. And before moving the turntable, disconnect all the connecting
cables.
• When transporting the turntable over a long distance, place it in its
original box wrapped in protective wrappers.

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2 BEFORE USING THE TURNTABLE

Rubber mat • The drive belt is fitted under the platter. When assembling the
player, please handle the drive belt with care.
• Remove all packing materials attached to the tone arm, except
that on the stylus, and then open the dust cover and assemble.
Remove the stylus cover after assembling.

Hold the platter by the holes at its outer surface, and

then carefully lower the platter so that the center
1 spindle enters the center hole.
Rotate the platter until one of its outer openings is
aligned with the driving roller. (Refer to illustration.)

Gently grasp and pull at the ribbon tape of the drive

belt that is would under the turntable, and then
extend the belt around the driving roller. (After
2 attaching, remove the ribbon tape.)
In order to make sure that the drive belt has been
Spindle correctly fitted, slowly rotate the platter 3 or 4 turns.

3 Place the rubber mat on the platter.

Ribbon tape
Driving roller IMPORTANT! Please Check.
Check that the drive belt and ribbon tape have been attached
Drive belt
under the platter. Grasp the ribbon tape as shown in the
illustration to the left, and extend it onto the driving roller.

Equalizer Amplifier switch

This unit has built-in RIAA equalizer amplifier, so it can be

connected to an amplifier without PHONO (turntable) input
jack. According to the amplifier, set the EQUALIZER
AMPLIFIER SWITCH.

When the unit is connected

to the PHONO (MM) jacks: Rear panel of the
amplifier

White
L

R
Red
PHONO
ON OFF

When the unit is connected

to the AUX jacks, etc: Rear panel of the
amplifier

White
L

R
Red
AUX
ON OFF

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3 CONNECTIONS

Before beginning
• Turn off components. • To prevent damage to cords, connect and disconnect by holding
• Connect the power cord last. the plug, not the cord.
• Connect everything securely. Loose connections can lead to • Make sure that you connect the white PIN-plug to the left (L-
L

distortion. white) jack and the red PIN-plug to the right (R-red) jack.
R L

R
R

Power cord and plug

Left (White) and Right (Red)

out PIN-plugs

Ground wire

Connections

DP-29F Amplifier
INPUTS PB
CD DVD/AUX AUX-2 TAPE MD
1 2 SYSTEM
L CONNECTOR

SIGNAL R L
GND
TUNER PHONO TAPE MD

R
R
REC SPEAKER SYSTEM
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4 16

3 2 1

Connect the Left and Right PIN-plugs of the

1 turntable’s output cord to your amplifier’s PHONO
jacks etc.

Connect the ground wire of the turntable to your

2 amplifier’s SIGNAL GND (Ground) terminal securely.

After all connections have been made.

• Connect the turntable’s power cord to the AC OUTLET
3 of your stereo amplifier, optional audio timer or directly
to a household AC outlet.

NOTE:
• If the platter starts rotating when the power cord is
connected, press the STOP button once.

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4 CONTROLS

q Dust cover

q we r w Dust cover hinge

e 45 rpm adaptor and holder

r Equalizer amplifier switch

t Finger lever

y Size select lever

u STOP button
• To stop playback.

i START button
• To start playback.
o Cartridge

!0 Tone arm rest

• Holds the tone arm.

!1 Platter

!2 Spindle

!3 Rubber mat

!4 SPEED button (33 £ / 45 ¢ )

• To select the playback speed.

!4 !3 !2 !1 !0 o i u y t

5 RECORD PLAYBACK

Before beginning
• Turn on all the components.
• Set your amplifier’s input selector to PHONO or AUX.
• Remove the stylus cover before playback.
• Use the provided 45 rpm adaptor when playing back 17 cm
records (provided the center hole is a large one).

1 2 4 3

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Open the dust cover and place the record you wish On the automatic playback system
1 to playback on the platter. • Do not touch the tone arm and platter or turn off the power during
playback.
Set the SPEED button according to the record • The auto return system is set to return the tone arm at a specific
playback speed. point on the record. There should be no problem with regular sized
2 • 33-1/3 rpm record.......................................Set to 33 £ records, but with some record types which contain music grooves
• 45 rpm record.............................................Set to 45 ¢ past this set point, playback will be interrupted.
• 25 cm records cannot be used with the automatic playback
3 Set the selector lever according to the record size.
system. Playback these records manually. If the auto return
Press the START button firmly for at least 1 second. system does not engage after playback is finished, press the
4 • The platter will start rotating, and playback will start STOP button.
automatically.

After the full record has been played, the tone arm will return
to the tone arm rest and the platter stops rotating
automatically.

To stop playback
Press the STOP button.
Playback will stop and the tone arm will return to the tone arm
rest.

6 OPERATION DETAILS

Manual playback Stylus replacement

To provided stylus should be changed after approximately 400
hours of record playback. Grasp the cartridge firmly with one
hand, and gently pull the stylus free from the cartridge with
the other hand. Replace the stylus with the DSN-82.

Before replacing the stylus

Turn off the turntable and your amplifier.

w
q

w Stylus Stylus

2 1 3

1 Place the record you with to play back on the platter.

2 Set the SPEED button according to the record.

Take hold of the finger lever, and move the tone arm
to a point just above the beginning of the track you
3 wish to play.
• The platter will start to rotate.

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7 TROUBLESHOOTING

No power. Howling.
Platter is not turning. • The turntable is too close to the speaker system. Move it away
• Power cord is not connected properly. Check the power cord from the speaker system.
connection. • The turntable is placed in an unstable location. Place it on a flat and
• The drive belt is not fitted to pulley. Check the drive belt. solid surface.
• The playback volume is too high. Turn down the volume control of
No sound. your amplifier.
• The output cords are not connected properly. Connect them
securely to your amplifier’s PHONO or AUX jacks. Humming noise.
• The input selector on your amplifier is not set to PHONO or AUX. • The ground wire is not connected to the SIGNAL GND (Ground)
Set to PHONO or AUX. terminal of your amplifier. Connect it to the SIGNAL GND (Ground)
terminal securely.
Scratching noise.
Stylus jumps. The tone arm will not move when pressing the START button.
Distorted sound. • The tone arm is locked to the tone arm rest. Remove the tone arm
• Dirty stylus or record. Clean both the stylus and record before lock before playback.
playback.
• Worn out stylus or record. Replace stylus or record. Should a problem persist, write down the model and serial number
and all pertinent data regarding warranty coverage as well as clear
description of the existing trouble. Then contact your nearest
authorized DENON service station.

8 SPECIFICATIONS

Drive system: Belt drive Output voltage: 2.5 mV

Motor: DC servo motor Optimal stylus pressure: 3.5 g
Speed: 33-1/3 and 45 rpm Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A. & Canada)
Wow & flutter: 0.15% WRMS AC 230 V, 50 Hz (Europe)
Tone arm: Dynamic balanced type Power consumption: 2W
Effective arm length: 195 mm Dimensions: 360 (W) x 97 (H) x 357 (D) mm
Stylus pressure 14-3/16(W) x 3-13/16(H) x 14-1/16(D) in
adjustment range: 3.5 g (fixed) Mass: 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
Cartridge: DSN-82

For improvement purposes, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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