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Denon DRA-297 Operating Instructions Manual

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AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER
DRA-297
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-297 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH ¢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 flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Note On Use

    This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the DENON DRA-297 AM-FM Stereo Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Accessories Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main unit: Operating instructions ...1 Warranty (for North America model only)...1 Service station list ...1 Remote control unit (RC-1053)...1 R6P/AA batteries ...2 AM loop antenna ...1 FM indoor antenna ...1 Before using Pay attention to the following before using this unit:...

  • Page 6: About The Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Getting Started About the remote control unit In addition to controlling the DRA-297, the attached remote control unit (RC-1053) can also be used to control the following products: q DENON component products w Component products other than DENON: • Set using the preset memory function ( page 23).

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Getting Started Part names and functions For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). Front panel @7 @6 @4 @3 i !0 ! 1 !2 SELECT knob········································(13, 17) Power operation button (ON/STANDBY) ··········································(12) CH VOL button···········································(13) Power indicator ·········································(12)

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    ENGLISH Getting Started Rear panel AUDIO OUT terminals·································(8) SUBWOOFER PRE OUT terminal ·············(11) AUDIO IN terminals·····································(8) PRE OUT terminals····································(11) VIDEO IN terminals ·····································(8) Speaker terminals ·······································(7) AC outlets···················································(11) Remote control unit Indicator ··························(19) SHIFT buttons·················(14) Input source selector buttons ····························(12) System buttons········(20, 23) Power supply cord·····································(11) VIDEO OUT terminals ·································(8)

  • Page 9: Connections

    Getting Started [ Rear ] Power buttons················(20) Number buttons (0 ~ 9, +10) ················(14, 20) BAND button ··················(14) Memory block buttons (A ~ G)···············(14) Input source selector buttons ····························(12) NOTE: • If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

  • Page 10: Speaker Connections

    If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the unit, switch off the power and contact a DENON service center. ENGLISH Subwoofer Connection terminal for subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Dvd Player And Monitor

    Connections Connecting a DVD player and monitor • Connect a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way. Connecting a TV/DBS tuner Connecting a CD player Monitor VIDEO DVD player...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Vcr

    ENGLISH Connections Connecting a VCR Connecting the antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly. Direction of broadcasting station FM antenna 75 Ω/ohms Coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (Supplied) Ground ¢ AM loop antenna assembly Video deck VIDEO Remove the vinyl tie VIDEO...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Xm Terminal

    Connections Connecting the XM terminal • DRA-297 is the XM Ready ® receiver. You can receive XM ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Room-To-Room Remote Control Unit

    ENGLISH Connections Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit Extension terminals for future use. NOTE: • For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices’ operating instructions. Connecting the PRE OUT terminals Connecting the power supply cord RC-617 Infrared sensor RC-617 Infrared sensor Output...

  • Page 15: Operation

    INPUT SELECTOR MUTING <SPEAKER> VOLUME <POWER> <ON/STANDBY> <PHONES> [POWER ON] INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME MUTING [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] INPUT SELECTOR About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit Operation...

  • Page 16: Checking The Currently Playing Program Source, Etc

    ENGLISH Operation <INPUT SELECTOR> <PRESET> VIDEO SELECT MEMORY STATUS DIMMER BAND SHIFT TUNING MODE PURE DIRECT <LOUDNESS> <SELECT> <ON/STANDBY> <TONE DEFEAT> <TONE CONTROL> [CHANNEL] SHIFT [FM/AM] DIMMER STATUS VIDEO SELECT PURE DIRECT BAND [MEMORY BLOCK] MODE MEMORY [TUNER] TUNING About the button names in this explanation <...

  • Page 17: Listening To The Radio

    This unit is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory. < ON/STANDBY > Press and set the DRA-297’s power to the standby mode. < PRESET • > < ON/STANDBY >...

  • Page 18: Xm Satellite Radio

    ENGLISH Operation <INPUT SELECTOR> STATUS BAND TUNING <SELECT> XM RADIO MENU XM RADIO MENU ENTER [D H F G] STATUS [NUMBER] (0 ~ 9, +10) [SEARCH] BAND [TUNER] TUNING About the button names in this explanation < > : Buttons on the main unit : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit...

  • Page 19: Channel Selection

    When using a Control Dock for iPod, it is possible to connect with the audio input terminal of the assigned function. ENTER Press • The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold ENTER separately. • To assign to a different function after a function has already been assigned, switch to a function other than the one that is assigned then repeat the procedure.

  • Page 20: Listening To Music

    Information on the latest version of the software can be obtained on the Apple Computer website. • With the DRA-297 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The DRA-297 can display up to 64 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small letters.

  • Page 21: Viewing Still Pictures And Videos (Only For Ipods Equipped With The Slideshow / Video Function)

    About the memory functions ¢ Last function memory The various settings set when the DRA-297’s power is switched to standby are stored in the memory. When the power is turned back on, the settings made when the power was switched to standby are recalled.

  • Page 22: Operating The Remote Control Unit

    Setting the preset memory function • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting the preset memory. • This remote control unit can be used to operate components of...

  • Page 23: Operating A Component Stored In The Preset Memory

    Operating the remote control unit Operating a component stored in the preset memory [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “A” or “B”. Set to the A side for the CD/iPod, TV, DBS/CABLE or DVD position, and to the B side for the CD-R/TAPE or VCR position. [MODE SELECTOR 2] to the component you want to operate.
  • Page 24 ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit ¢ Functions of buttons for the different devices [Front] Device operated CD player or iPod (Monitor) MODE SELECTOR 1 MODE SELECTOR 2 CD/iPod Power off – Power on Power on Preset – TV channels – CHANNEL –...
  • Page 25 Tuning + TV volume + TUNING + Tuning – TV volume – TUNING – Default setting DENON HITACHI (Preset code) (111) (134) Special remarks Special remarks: It is only possible to set the preset memory for one device per mode. When a new code is preset, the previous code is automatically deleted.

  • Page 26: Setting The Punch Through Function

    ENGLISH Operating the remote control unit [MODE SELECTOR 1] [MODE SELECTOR 2] Setting the punch through function “Punch Through” is a function allowing you to operate on CD, DVD/VDP, TAPE/CD-R/MD or VCR components when in the TV or DBS/CABLE mode. By default, nothing is set.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    • Insert batteries properly. in reverse. • The set’s internal temperature has • Put the DRA-297 in a well-ventilated risen and the protection circuit has place. been activated. • Turn off the power, then wait for the set to fully cool off before turning the power back on.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: 50 W + 50 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) Output terminals: A or B 4 ~ 16 Ω/ohms A + B 8 ~ 16 Ω/ohms •...
  • Page 29 ¢ List of preset codes Asha Denon 014, *[111] Audio Dynamic Aiwa Audiovox Hitachi Beaumark 006, 011 Broksonic Konka 012, 013 Calix Magnavox Candle Mitsubishi Canon Panasonic Capehart Philips 005, 015, 016, 017 Carver Pioneer 003, 008 Sanyo Citizen Sony...
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Radix Randex 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Ricoh Salora 033, 041 Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, 113 Sanky Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061,...
  • Page 31 Philips Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, Pioneer 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Portland Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Price Club Matsui Proscan Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, Proton Pulsar Metz 160, 161, 162, 163...
  • Page 32 Teac Philips Technics Primestar Wards Proscan 048, 055, 056 Yamaha 048, 055, 056, 068 Zenith Realistic Sierra I Sierra II Denon Sierra III Philips Sony 049, 067 STS1 STS2 Denon STS3 Kenwood SRS4 Onkyo Technisat 077, 078, 079, 081, 082...
  • Page 34 TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4540 105...

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