DN-500CB

CD/Media Player with Bluetooth®/USB/Aux Inputs and RS-232c


The DN-500CB is a highly-versatile yet affordable media player that excels in applications where users bring their own devices for education, instruction or entertainment. The DN-500CB plays not only CD media but provides Bluetooth connectivity, USB playback and a 3.5mm AUX input for connecting virtually any other playback device.

Like all 500 series Denon Professional media players, the DN-500CB offers an RS-232c port on the rear for control via serial command and the serial command protocol guide is available for download.

Perfect for retail, education, and hotel/conference applications, this player offers features normally found on higher-priced players, such as Bluetooth Pairing, Front Panel Lock, Power On Play, direct access to tracks, memory of settings after loss of power, and balanced XLR output. 

  • Bluetooth 5.0 pairing to (8) devices
  • Slot-loading CD transport
  • USB host port for file playback
  • 10-button direct track access
  • 3.5mm AUX input for playback from portable players
  • RS-232c control capable
  • Compact IR remote control included
  • Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs
  • Audio Specifications
    • Audio channels:
      • 2 channels / stereo

    • Frequency response:
      • 10 - 20,000 Hz, +/- 1.0dB

    • > 85dB (10- 20,000 Hz A-weighted)
      • Dynamic range:

    • Signal to Noise ratio:
      • > 90dB (1kHz, 0db, A-weighted)

    • Channel separation:
      • > 80dB (1kHz, 0dB, A-weighted)

    • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):
      • < 0.01% (1kHz, 0dB, A-weighted)


  • Bluetooth Specifications
    • Output class:
      • Class C

    • Bluetooth version:
      • 5.0

    • Support profile:
      • A2DP, AVRCP (1.3/1.4)

    • Support codecs:
      • SBC, MP3, AAC, aptX


  • Outputs
    • XLR (balanced)
      • 2.0Vrms

    • RCA (unbalanced)
      • +4dBu


  • Remote Control
    • IR Remote
      • Infrared protocol / NEC format
      • Transmit output level:
        • >200mVp-p


    • Serial Remote
      • D-sub 9-pin female RS-232C
      • Mode:
        • Full duplex

      • Baud rate:
        • 9600/38400 b/s (selectable in the menu)

      • Data:
        • 8bits

      • Start bit:
        • 1bit

      • Stop bit:
        • 1bit

      • Parity:
        • none

      • Flow control:
        • none



  • Audio File / SIGNAL
    • Sample rate:
      • CD-DA, Audio file 44.1kHz

    • Word length:
      • CD-DA, Audio file 16-bit

    • File format:
      • Audio file WAV/MP3/AAC

    • Bit rate:
      • MP3, AAC, CBR/VBR ST/Mono 32~320kps

    • ID3 tag:
      • MP3 V1.x~2.4


  • CD Drive
    • Media
      • File system:
        • CD-DA (CD-TEXT), CD-ROM (ISO9660)

      • Disc:
        • CD, CD-R



  • USB Storage Device
    • File system:
      • FAT 16/32

    • Media type:
      • Flash/ HDD


  • Environmental
    • Operating temperature:
      • 40° - 95° F (5° - 35° C)

    • Operating humidity:
      • 25 ~ 85% non-condensing


  • General
    • Power
      • Power requirements:
        • 100-230 VAC

      • Power consumption:
        • <30W


    • LCD Display:
      • LCD 2 lines, 16 characters x 2 lines LCM display

    • Dimensions:
      • 19" x 13.7" x 1.73" (483 x 347 x 44mm)

    • Weight:
      • 6.4 lbs (2.92kg)


  • DN-500CB
  • Power Cable
  • Remote Control
  • RCA Cable
  • User Guide
  • Safety & Warranty Manual