SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)
Defeatable SCMS / User Selectable

Selectable Copying Mode (Dubbing Mode)

1. All Track (Disc) dubbing: Entire disc or programmed tracks are recorded. (Finalization is done manually)
2. Make CD dubbing: Entire disc or programmed tracks are recorded. (Finalization is done automatically.)
3. One Track dubbing: Selected single track is recorded. (Finalization is manual)
4. Scan Rec dubbing: Tracks selected in Intro Scan are recorded. (Finalization is manual.) 

Selectable Synchro Recording Mode

1. "Sync. Off": You can manually start recording by simply pressing the [REC] button.
2. "Disc Sync.": Recording will be automatically triggered to copy entire disc when the external source player is started.
3. "Make CD": Recording is automatically triggered to copy entire disc when the external source player is started. (Note: Finalization is done automatically.)
4. "1 Tr Sync.": Recording will be automatically triggered to copy selected single track when the external source player is started.

Text Input and Display *1

The DN-C550R lets you input the disc title and titles for each track onto the CD-R or CD-RW disc which can then be displayed on the unit's front panel. (These items must be input before the disc recording is finalized.) The DN-C550R can display text information on the display when playing CD Text discs which contain text information in English.

A wealth of playback options using both drives

1. Dual Play mode lets you play discs simultaneously in both the CD drive and the CD-R/CD-RW drive. Since sound can be output independently from each drive, you can connect a commercially available mixer to enjoy mixing the sound.
2. The CD drive has a built-in HDCD decoder, which lets you enjoy the improved fidelity of HDCD-encoded CDs.
3. Repeat modes (1 Track / All Tracks / A-B).
4. Mix Program Play mode, to enjoy programmed playback from one or both drives.
5. Mix Random Play mode, to enjoy random playback from one or both drives.
6. Relay Play mode, for automatic continuous playback from the CD drive to the CD-R/RW drive. 

Digital/Analog Recording Level Adjustment with the jog dial
You can adjust recording level from -¥ to +12dB in analog and digital recordings. 

Custom Index function
A desired name can be associated with the input jacks. This is convenient for checking which equipment is connected with the input jacks.

*1: A portion of the text input on a commercially available disc supporting CD Text may not be correctly displayed on the DN-C550R.

Note: CD-R audio discs recorded on the DN-C550R can be played on most, but not all, standard CD players. CD-RW audio discs recorded on the DN-C550R cannot be played on models that do not support CD-RW. Some DVD players can not playback CD-R and/or CD-RW audio discs. Check your DVD player's owner's manual for further information. 

Other Features

• Records on CD-R & CD-RW music & Data Discs 
• Enabling to Copy CD-TEXT disc and HDCD discs 
• Selectable Dubbing Speed: Normal or High (2 x speed) 
• Sampling Rate Converter (32/44.1/48 kHz) 
• 24-bit D/A converter (CD drive) 
• Dot Matrix display for easy reading of text 
• Simultaneous Time and Text display 
• Linear-type transformer for the power section, to supply power independently to the audio and digital circuits and maintain high-quality sound 
• 1 pair of XLR and 1 pair of RCA Analog Stereo Inputs 
• 1 Optical and 1 Coaxial Digital Input 
• 2 Optical and 2 Coaxial Digital Outputs 
• 2 set Analog Stereo Outputs 
• 19 inch Rack mountable, 2U Height 
• Timer Playback: Power-On-Play (On/Off selectable)
• Fade-In/Fade-Out Recording function

Specifications

Audio Section
Channels	2-channel stereo
Disc played	Music CD, Finalized CD-R, Finalized CD-RW
Disc record	CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, CD-RW-DA
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic range	98/88 dB (CD drive/CD-R drive)
S/N ratio	105/100 dB (CD drive/CD-R drive)
Total harmonic distortion	0.003/0.01% (CD drive/CD-R drive)
Analog output (UNBALANCED)
Transfer and connector	Unbalanced, RCA jack
Output level	1.7 Vrms, 10 k/kohms
Headphone output	0.3 mW (32 /ohms)
Analog input (UNBALANCED)
Transfer and connector	Unbalanced, RCA jack
Input level	1.7 Vrms, 47 k/kohms
Analog input (BALANCED)
Transfer and connector	Balanced active, XLR connector (1. Common 2. Hot 3. Cold)
Input level	+18 dBs, 10 k/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
General
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	29 W
Dimensions	482 (W) x 88 (H) x 315 (D) mm 19.0 (W) x 3.5 (H) x 12.4 (D) inch (Not including feet, knobs and terminals)
Weight	6.3 kg, 13.9 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What brands of media are suggested for the DN-C550R?
All Marantz Professional and Denon Professional CD recorders use both inexpensive data CD-Rs/RWs as well as audio CD-Rs/RWs. Recently, the write speeds of CD-R/RWs have increased dramatically. It’s not uncommon to only find CD-Rs certified at 40x+ write speed. Because all of the professional CD recorders write in real-time (1x speed), these faster CD-R’s are not recommended. The fastest CD-R recommended for the professional CD recorders is 32x speed. And you want to be sure to locate discs that are “up to 32x” or “1x-32x” speed. This will certify them to be written to at 1x speed and be considerably more compatible with your professional recorder.

Another aspect of CD-R technology is the type of dye used for the reflectivity surface of the disc. Typically there are three different types of dye: Azo (Blue), Cyanine (Green/Blue), and Phthalocyanine (Gold). Customers have reported that discs using the Azo (Blue) type dye, are not reliable with the professional branded recorders. The Cyanine (Green/Blue) discs tend to perform the best, with the Phthalocyanine (Gold) discs being an intermediary choice between Azo and Cyanine.

As far as what brands to purchase for your professional CD recorder, we recommend purchasing brands like: TDK, Fuji, Apogee Gold, HHB Gold, Sony, Kodak Gold, Klone, Philips, and Ricoh. In the past customers have reported problems with brands like Maxell, Memorex, Imation, Comp USA, Office Depot, Verbatim, and generic type (unbranded) CD-Rs.

Features:

General
Combo CDR + CDP Y
Complete Independent Operation Y
Dual Play Mode Y
HDCD Decoder Y
High Speed Dubbing (Maximum) 2X
Music & Data CD-R/RW Discs Y
Rackmount 2U
INPUT/OUTPUT
Coaxial Digital In/Out Y
Headphone Jack w/LC Y
IR Remote Y
Optical Digital In Y
Optical Digital Out Y
RCA Analog In/Out Y
XLR Analog In Y
PLAYBACK
10-Key Track Select Buttons via Remote
A-B Repeat via Remote
CD-Text Display Y
Preset Menu Y
Program Y
Random Play via Remote
Repeat Play via Remote
Rotary Track Select Knob 1X/10X
Select Program Track from both wells Y
RECORDING
Audio RAM Buffer Y
Auto Track Level Adjustment Y
Auto Track On/Off Y
CD-Text Encoding Y
Digital Record Level Control Y
Fade In/Out Y
Manual Track Increment Y
Power On Rec/Play Play only
Sample Rate Converter (SRC) Y
SCMS Ignore On/Off
Timer Rec/Play Play only

DN-C550R-SPECS