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Denon

DN-900R · DN-700R · DN-500R · DN-F650R · DN-F450R

Communityv3.0.0-alpha1Updated 10 months ago
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Documentation

Denon SSD/USB Recorders

This module controls a Denon USB/SD recorder over Ethernet. Includes DN-700R, DN-900R, DN-500R, DN-F450R, DN-F650R

The older RS232 only models (DN-500R, DN-F450R, DN-F650R) can be controlled with a USB to RS232 adapter via the Generic: TCP Serial Port module in Companion or an external Ethernet to RS232 adapter.

Available commands:

Power Control

  • Power On
  • Power Standby (Off)

Media Selection

  • Set Media to SD1
  • Set Media to SD2
  • Set Media to USB
  • Set Media to Network

Recording Controls

Record Input Selection

  • Set Record Input to RCA
  • Set Record Input to XLR
  • Set Record Input to Coax
  • Set Record Input to AES/EBU
  • Record Mode: Stereo
  • Record Mode: Mono Left
  • Record Mode: Mono L+R Mix

Recording Actions

  • Initiate Recording
  • Pause Recording
  • Split Recording (Create new track while recording)
  • One Touch Record On/Off
  • Add Mark (Add track marker)

Record Monitoring

  • Record Monitor On/Off
  • Input Volume Mode: Fixed/Variable
  • Volume Controls:
    • L+R Volume: Up/Down 1dB
    • Left Channel: Up/Down 1dB
    • Right Channel: Up/Down 1dB
    • Balance: Left/Right 1dB

Recording Format

  • PCM: 16-bit / 24-bit
  • MP3: 64K / 128K / 192K / 256K / 320K

Playback Controls

  • Play
  • Pause
  • Stop
  • Track Selection:
    • Next Track
    • Previous Track/Restart
    • Select Specific Track

Transport Status

  • Transport Off
  • Stopped
  • Playing
  • Paused
  • Record Pause
  • Recording

Panel Controls

  • Panel Lock
  • Panel Unlock
  • Transport Lock

Presets Included:

  • Presets for most commands

Feedback Included:

  • Playing / Paused
  • Recording / Paused
  • Power On / Off

Thanks and appreciation to Brian Singerman for sponsoring the recent updates for feedback and variable support.<br> Also, thanks and appreciation to Kevin Haddock for sponsoring the initial work on this module.


Contributions for development of this open source module are always welcome https://github.com/sponsors/istnv

Details

Manufacturer
Denon
Products
DN-900R, DN-700R, DN-500R, DN-F650R, DN-F450R
Latest Version
v3.0.0-alpha1
Authors
John A Knight Jr
Andreas H. Thomsen
Kevin Haddock
Contributors
istnv(41)
krocheck(3)
Julusian(2)
dewiweb(1)

Open Issues and Requests

mikecreates86#57 Fix variables and feedbacks, add transport status polling, modernize …villaguitarra#29 Making the 900R 4.0 compatible and fully featured (with feedback)

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