n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifi cation not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Contents Getting started ·······································································2 Accessories ····················································································2 Main features ·················································································2 Cautions on handling ····································································2 About this manual ········································································2 Discs ·······························································································3 Discs playable on this unit ····························································3 Holding discs ················································································3 Loading discs ················································································3 Cautions on loading discs ·····························································3 Cautions on handling ····································································3 Cautions on storing discs······························································3 Cleaning discs ···············································································3 About the remote control·····························································3...
“Simple & Straight” circuit design for sound purity and free of coloration DENON’s popular M series gives you high sound quality based on the “simple & straight” concept. Circuitry is uncomplicated, signal paths are short, and all adverse infl uences on sound quality have been minimized.
Discs Discs playable on this unit Music CDs Discs marked with the logo below can be played in this unit. CD-R/CD-RW NOTE • Discs in special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played. Do not attempt to play them, as doing so can damage the unit.
ENGLISH About the remote control NOTE • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the “remote control” is operated close to the unit. • The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation. • Be sure to insert the batteries in the proper direction, following the q and w marks in the battery compartment.
Display Tuner reception mode indicators ············· (14) Information display Various information is displayed here. Tone indicators ··········································· (12) SDB: Lights when the super dynamic bass Remote control signal reception indicator Timer operation indicator TONE: Lights when the tone (bass/treble) is Play mode indicator ·······················...
ENGLISH Part names and functions Remote control This section explains the buttons used to playback each source. n Buttons that work with all sources (CD, TUNER, iPod and USB) n Buttons that work with CDs The buttons listed at “Buttons that work with all sources” can also be used. DIMMER button ··········································...
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n Buttons that work with the tuner The buttons listed at “Buttons that work with all sources” can also be used. Number buttons ········································· (15) SOURCE button ·········································· (14) TUNER button ············································ (14) MENU button ········································ (14, 15) CLEAR/DEL button ····································· (15) Tuning +, –...
If the protection circuit is activated even though there are no problems with the ventilation around the unit or in connections, the unit may be damaged. Turn off the power and then contact a DENON service center.
Connecting recording components CD recorder / MD recorder / tape deck Audio cable (sold separately) (White) Stereo pin-plug cable (Red) CD recorder / MD recorder / Tape deck Connecting an antenna AM/FM • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna included with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts.
ENGLISH Connecting the power cord Power cord (Supplied) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) NOTE • Only use the supplied power cord. • Be sure the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet before connecting or disconnecting it to the AC IN. Basic operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control...
Preparations Before playing a disc Press ON/STANDBY Press to set the input source to “DISC”. SOURCE If no disc is loaded “NO DISC” is displayed. Insert a disc (vpage 3). < > • Press to open/close the disc tray. [CD 1/3] <...
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control <BAND/2> <8/-, +/9> <1/3> SDB/TONE <PHONES> SOURCE <VOLUME>...
CD playback This section explains how to playback CDs. For details on how to playback other media, see the sections below. n MP3 and WMA fi les playback (vpage 18) n Control dock for iPod/iPod ® playback (vpage 19) n Portable audio player playback (vpage 20) n USB memory device playback (vpage 20) Playing CDs Before you start this operation, perform the procedure in “Before...
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control <8/-, +/9> <BAND/2> SOURCE [NUMBER] [CLEAR/DEL] SOURCE [TU –, TU +] [CH –, CH +] [TUNER]...
n Giving station names to preset channels Names of up to 8 characters can be input. Tune in the preset channel you want to name. Press [ENTER/MEMO] twice. The display switches to the station name input display. Input the station name. Names of up to 8 characters can be input.
(Red) cable iPod cable Control dock for iPod Use a DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD-3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W sold separately) to connect the set with an iPod. iPod • When using a control dock for iPod, the control dock for iPod must be set.
[FOLDER MODE] [ENTER/MEMO] [o p] [TIME/DISPLAY] [FOLDER +, –] Preparations Before playing control dock for iPod Set the iPod on the DENON control dock for iPod. (vSee the control dock for iPod’s operating instructions.) Press ON/STANDBY Press to select “AUX1/Dock”.
ENGLISH MP3 and WMA fi les playback This section explains how to playback MP3 and WMA fi les that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. For details on how to playback fi les recorded onto media other than CD-R or CD-RW, see the following sections.
Be sure to comply with applicable copyright legislation. NOTE • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate.
ENGLISH Portable audio player playback Your portable audio player can be connected to this unit’s portable jack to play tracks on the portable audio player. Connecting a portable player Portable Audio Connect this unit and portable audio player using a separately sold mini-stereo audio cable.
! ” # $ % & : ; < > ? @ l [ ] _ ` | { } ˜ ^ ’ ( ) + , - . / = (space) NOTE • DENON will take no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage to data on USB memory devices when using the USB memory device connected to this unit.
Press The setting returns to the previous step. Display the setting you want to change, then make the desired setting. n When performing a timer setting with DENON control dock for iPod (ASD-11R, ASD-3N, ASD- 3W, ASD-51N or ASD-51W) Pause the track you want to play, and keep the power on for DENON control dock for iPod.
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control <8/–> <5> <1/3> <SDB/TONE> ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY [SLEEP] [TUNER] [CD 1/3]...
• Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a DENON service center. Page –...
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MTP standards. • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. the set cannot recognize is DENON does not guarantee that connected. all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. • USB memory device is •...
ENGLISH Specifi cations n Audio section • Power amplifer Rated output: 30 W + 30 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz T.H.D 10 %) n Tuner section Receiving range: FM: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity: FM: 1.5 μV/75 Ω FM stereo separation: 35 dB (1 kHz) n CD section...
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SPEAKER SC-M37 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning...
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• ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt, vilken detta intyg avser, uppfyller följande standarder: EN55013 och EN55020. Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 2004/108/EC. DENON Europe Division of D&M Germany GmbH An der Landwehr 19, Nettetal, D-41334 Germany...
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NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA • Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust. • Avoid high temperatures. •...
Note that the illustrations in this instructions may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes. Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
Acoustic Sponge When installing on a desktop or in the corner of your room, the bass may emphasized. Insert sound foam plug in the bass-reflex duct at the back of the SC-M37 . You can adjust the bass sound with the amount of sound foam plug you insert.
ENGLISH Connections When connecting, be sure to read the amplifier’s owner’s manual carefully and connect properly. • Connect the input terminals on the rear panel of the speaker with the speaker output terminals on the amplifier, using the speaker cables (Supplied).
Specifications Type: 2-way · 2-speakers Low-leakage-flux, Reflex box 45 Hz ~ 40 kHz Frequency range: Input impedance: 6 Ω/ohms Max. input: 60 W (IEC), 120 W (PEAK) Sensitivity: 86 dB (1 W · 1 m) 3 kHz Crossover frequency: Speakers: 12 cm (4-3/4”) cone bass-mid x 1 2.5 cm (1”) soft dome high range x 1 145 (W) x 233 (H) x 234 (D) mm...
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