10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at to alert the user to the presence of important operating Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature granted by the FCC, to use the product.
n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE IC Information (For Canadian customers) WARNINGS 1. PRODUCT This product contains IC: 2581A-CX8703B • Avoid high temperatures. This product complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause • Handle the power cord carefully.
Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Contents Getting started ··············································································1 Operations Information ··············································································20...
• Do not use two different types of batteries. remote control may not operate due to interference from those • The Denon Remote App can be downloaded for free from the iTunes • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries. radio communication signals. If this occurs, adjust the direction and Store.
Connections NOTE Connecting the speakers • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. Connecting the speaker cables • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of Subwoofer the other components. with built-in Speakers Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, amplifier (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be...
Connecting an analog device Connecting a digital device Analog Digital device device AUDIO AUDIO OPTICAL AUDIO NOTE Other digital audio signals than 2 channel linear PCM cannot be input through DIGITAL IN connector of this unit.
• You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the • Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise. DENON website. Computer We recommend using a normal type cable. For more information, see “Update” (vpage 12).
Connecting the power cord When all of the connections are completed, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Setup Menu map Setting items Detailed items Description Page Quick Setup Performs the network settings using a Wizard style window. [Setup] Quick Setup – Quick Setup For details on the operations, see the separate “Quick setup guide”. :enter :back General Alarm Sets the timer playback.
Setting the first setup Setting the general [General] [Quick Setup] NOTE Press SETUP • If the unit or remote control is not operated for 90 minutes or more Turns on the Menu settings mode • For details on “Quick Setup” operations, see the separate when the alarm is set to on, the standby mode is activated.
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Setting the general [General] Clock n Setting the DST (Daylight Saving Time) n Setting the current time (Manual Adjust) Use the following procedure to set DST if the DST system is used (24-Hour Display) You can automatically adjust the clock of this unit using the Internet. in your country.
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Setting the general [General] Speaker Optimization Auto-Standby Firmware An optimizing filter suited for the properties of the speakers (SC-N5) When this unit is in the stop state and there is no input signal and n Update can be used. operation for 30 minutes, it automatically enters the standby mode. • In order to update the firmware, the environment and settings For the input source “AUX:Analog In”...
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Setting the general [General] n Update on web screen n Notification When the following screen is displayed, click the Firmware can be updated using the “Web control function” “OK” ( ) button. Update (vpage 38). Updating will begin. “Web control function” (vpage ...
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ENTER “Upgrade Notification” menu appears. • Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the DENON web site each time Display a list of the additional functions provided Upgrade Status to select “On”, then related plans are defined.
Setting the network [Network] n Network connecting Connecting wired LAN to select “On”, then press ENTER (when “DHCP” setting is “Off”) “DHCP (On)” menu appears. Use this procedure to configure the wired LAN settings. This section explains the settings when connecting this unit to a to select “Test Connection”, then press network that does not have a DHCP function.
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Setting the network [Network] n Proxy settings to select “Address” or “Name”, then press Configure these settings to connect to the internet via a proxy ENTER server. “Setup Proxy” menu appears. SETUP Press to select “Address” or “Name”, then press Turns on the Menu settings mode ENTER and the Menu appears on the display...
Setting the network [Network] Connecting wireless LAN n WPS Settings (Push-button method) If there is an encryption setting for the access point By just pressing the WPS button on your router and this unit, the you selected in step 4, enter same encryption key as Use this procedure to configure the wireless LAN settings.
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Setting the network [Network] n WPS Settings (PIN code method) n Manual Settings Use ui to select following items, then press ENTER Press SETUP Press SETUP Turns on the Menu settings mode Turns on the Menu settings mode • None Select if not encrypted. Can also be used even without and the Menu appears on the display and the Menu appears on the display encryption, through we recommend encryption for improved...
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Preset names • When “Network Control” is set to “On”, the power Current friendly name / DENON DRA-N5 / AV Room / display lights red. Bedroom / Dining Room / Family Room / Guest Room / • More power is consumed when in standby (Power...
Operations Operations Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Preparations vpage 21 F Operations possible during playback vpage 21 F Network audio playback vpage 23 F Favorite function vpage 29 F iPod playback vpage 30 F USB memory device playback vpage 33 F Listening to AUX vpage 34...
Operations This section provides information on operations of playback Operations possible during playback procedures. Preparations Adjusting the master volume Selecting the input source Turning the power on VOLUME df to adjust the n Selecting the input source using the main unit volume.
Operations possible during playback Adjusting the tone Turning off the sound temporarily Switching the display’s brightness Press SDB TONE to select the MUTE : Press DIMMER Press tone parameter to be adjusted. The “MUTING” is displayed. Bass Treble S. Direct Balance DIMMER • The display brightness is adjusted each time...
Network audio playback Follow this procedure to play Internet radio stations or music files n Searching stations by keyword stored on a computer. (Alphabetic strings) • There are many Internet radio stations on the Internet, and the n About the internet radio function (vpage 48) quality of the programs they broadcast as well as the bit rate of the Press to select “Search by...
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Network audio playback Applying media sharing settings When using Windows Media Player 12 When using Windows Media Player 11 (Windows 7) Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and Start up Windows Media Player 11 on the PC. NAS on the network.
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Network audio playback n Switching the display Playing files stored on a PC and NAS • Connections to the required system and specific settings must be During playback, Press INFO Use this procedure to play music files or playlists. made in order to play music files (vpage 7). INFO • The display switches each time • Before starting, you must launch the computer’s server software...
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Network audio playback n Creating a new station n Giving Feedback and Managing Stations Listening to Pandora ® internet radio You can create up to 100 radio stations. You can personalize your stations by providing feedback. Pandora is only available in the U.S. Press while a track is playing.
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Network audio playback n Sign out n Pandora operation Disassociate this unit from your Pandora account. Operation buttons Function While the Pandora top menu is Playback Auto search (cue) displayed, press 1/3 ENTER Stop When the popup menu appears, SETUP Menu to select “Yes”, then uio p...
Network audio playback n Sign out n SiriusXM operation Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio Disassociate this unit from your SiriusXM account. Operation buttons Function Over 130 channels of the SiriusXM programming you love, including While the SiriusXM top menu is Playback commercial-free music plus sports, talk, news and entertainment.
Favorite function This section provides information on the Favorite function. Calling stations or files from the favorites Deleting stations or files from the favorite • The Favorite function allows you to register your favorite broadcast list list stations and files in Favorite List in advance so that you can call and listen to the stations or files right away, whenever you want.
iPod playback The unit can play back music stored on iPod, iPod touch, iPod classic, Loading Dismantling iPod nano and iPhone. iPod n iPod (vpage 47) Connecting an iPod Adapter Connector n iPod Dock Open the lid and mount the adapter suited for your iPod onto the dock adapter included with your iPod.
• 1st generation iPod nano and iPod video do not have remote mode using the unit buttons, see “Selecting Disconnecting the iPod support. the input source using the main unit” • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod (vpage 21). data. Press POWER X to set the • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some...
, the repeat Layer-3” standards. mode is toggled as shown below. • DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will devices operate or receive power. When using a portable USB connection type HDD of the kind to which an AC adapter can be connected to Connect the USB memory device to the USB port.
USB memory device playback Listening to AUX n USB operation n Switching the display Prepare for playback. Operation buttons Function During playback, Press INFO Check the connection, then turn on this 8, 9 Auto search (cue) units. INFO • The display switches each time Playback / Pause Press to select “AUX:Analog...
AirPlay function Enjoy music from your iTunes library with DENON quality sound Playing iTunes music on this unit n Multiple speakers anywhere in your home. You can easily stream music from iTunes to multiple speakers in Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or PC that is your home.
AirPlay function Remote operations • Source input will be switched to “AirPlay” when AirPlay playback You can use your DENON remote control to play and pause iTunes, as is started. well as skip to next and previous tracks. • You can stop AirPlay playback by pressing the or choosing other Open “Edit”...
Remote play function You can use your home network to play back with this unit music Settings required for each device n Remote Play operations files stored on PC, NAS, mobile phones and portable audio players. In Operations are different for each device, but the procedures this case, you use PC, mobile phones and portable audio players for You must make settings on DMC and DMS for Remote Play.
Web control function You can control this unit from a web control screen on a web browser. Enter the IP address of this unit in browser’s address When the top menu is displayed, click on the menu box. item you want to operate. • This unit and the PC need to be connected to the network properly For example, if the IP address of this unit is “192.168.100.19”, (vpage ...
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Network Connection Network Connection Select Connection Select Connection Select Connection Wi-Fi [+]DHCO or Proxy Wi-Fi Setup Manual Manual S SID DENON Test Connection Security None Security Key Key1 Defaullt Key [-]DHCP or Proxy DHCP Friendly Name setting IP Address 192.168.000.001...
Other functions Using the number buttons Example: For changing characters from “POPS” to “ROCK” Inputting characters q Place the cursor at “P”. POPS Display the screen for inputting On this unit, the names displayed for “Friendly Name” and search, characters. w Press seven times.
Other functions Using the cursor buttons Auto power on function Last function memory When you press INTERNET Display the screen for inputting This stores the settings as they were immediately before going into the standby mode. RADIO ONLINE MUSIC MUSIC characters.
Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Information vpage 43 F Explanation terms vpage 49 F Troubleshooting vpage 51 F Specifications vpage 54 F Index vpage 55...
Information Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel Top panel When the door is opened. PUSH OPEN USB port ················································ (30, 33) Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. Remote control sensor ································...
Part names and functions Remote control This section explains the buttons used to playback each input source. n Buttons that work with all input sources n Buttons that work when the input source is “Internet Radio”, “Music Server”, “Pandora” or “Sirius XM” SLEEP button ··············································...
Part names and functions n Buttons that work when the input source is “iPod” or “USB” “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. ) ···················· (30, 33) Play/Pause button ( Reverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER ) ··········································...
iPod USB memory device Playing back music files recorded on a USB memory device. GCompatible formatsH Sampling Important information Bit rate Extension frequency length • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and 32/44.1/ (Windows Media 48 – 192 kbps –...
• Your favorite radio stations can be registered by accessing an WMA (Windows – .wav 96/176.4/ 24 bit exclusive DENON Internet radio URL from a Web browser on Media Audio) 192 kHz a computer. MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .aac/ • The function is managed for individual users, so you must provide Layer-3) 32/44.1/...
Explanation terms AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) FLAC IEEE 802.11b Network Names This is a next generation standard encryption FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a This is one wireless LAN standard set by the 802 (SSID: Security Set Identifier) method replacing the current DES and 3DES, and lossless free audio file format.
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Windows Media Player Ver. 11 or later This is a media player distributed free of charge by vTuner Microsoft Corporation. This is a free online content server for Internet It can be used to play playlists created with radio. Note that usage fees are included in upgrade Windows Media Player Ver.
In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your retail outlet. displayed. class standards class or MTP standards. connected. GGeneralH • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON – Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page the set cannot recognize is does not guarantee that all USB connected.
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GPandora ® H Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Files stored on a • Files are stored in a non- • Record in a compatible format. computer cannot compatible format. Cannot login to • Login information is incorrect. • Check if the “Email address” be played.
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GWireless LANH GAirPlayH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Cannot connect • The settings of the SSID and • Match the network settings with The AirPlay • This unit and the computer • Connect the computer or iPhone/ to network. network key (WEP) are incorrect. this unit settings.
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