Directive 2009/125/EC for Energy-related Products (ErP). Follow all instructions. CAUTION: Do not use this apparatus near water. DENON EUROPE Clean only with dry cloth. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE Division of D&M Germany GmbH Do not block any ventilation openings.
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n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.
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 ··············································································1 Getting started Operations Informations ··············································································19...
If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature “Denon Remote App” compatibility for performing before using the unit. basic unit operations with an iPhone ® , iPod • Cautions on using mobile phones...
Remote operation About the remote control unit n Operating range of the remote control NOTE Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating • Insert the specified battery in the remote control unit. n Before Using • Replace the battery with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit.
Remote operation Denon Remote App Denon Remote App is a unique application developed for the iPhone, iPod touch and Android smartphone. This application enables you to control DENON network devices that are connected to your home network. Install the App onto your iPhone, iPod touch or Android smartphone to control this device.
Connections Connecting the amplifier For system connections, also see the section “System connection with the DENON DRA-F109 receiver” (vpage 7). Analog connections Digital connections NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been Connect digital devices such as AV receivers and D/A converters completed.
• For the system cable, connect IN and OUT as shown in the figure. If the connection is wrong, system operations do not work. When you press INTERNET RADIO ONLINE • The system connection of this unit is available only on DENON system audio F109 series devices. Do not make the MUSIC MUSIC SERVER iPod/USB (NETWORK) or system connection between devices other than F109 series.
• You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the • Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise. DENON website. We recommend using a normal type cable. Computer For more information, see “Update” (vpage 12).
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise. • Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise. Do not unplug the power cord before the power indicator turns off and the DNP-F109 enters Standby mode.
Setup Menu map Setting items Detailed items Description Page Quick Setup Performs the network settings using a Wizard style window. [Setup] Quick Setup – For details on the operations, see the separate “Getting Started”. Quick Setup :enter :back General Language Sets the language.
Setting the first setup Setting the general [General] [Quick Setup] Auto-Standby Language • For details on “Quick Setup” operations, see the separate With the Auto-Standby ON, this unit will automatically enter the “Getting Started”. Sets the language for display the menu. standby mode after about 30 continuous minutes of stop mode with • If you cancelled “Quick Setup”...
Setting the general [General] Firmware n Notification Upgrade Display a notification message on this unit’s menu screen when Update n Update downloadable firmware is released with “Add New Feature”. Displays a notification message on this unit’s menu screen when the Connect to broadband Internet (vpage ...
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ENTER Feature”, then press • Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the DENON web site each time related plans are defined. • When usable new firmware is released with “Update” or “Add New Feature”, a notification message is displayed on the menu screen.
Setting the network [Network] n Network connecting Connecting wired LAN to select “On”, then press ENTER (when “DHCP” settings are “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 you selected in step 4, enter same encryption key as Press SETUP Use this procedure to configure the wireless LAN settings. used for the access point.
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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...
“Friendly Name” menu appears. ENTER to select “Show” or “Network Control” menu appears. Select friendly name ENTER “Hide”, then press (DENON DNP-F109), and press to select “On”, then ENTER press ENTER Edit a friendly name. Last.fm items will be displayed. Show Hide Last.fm items will not be displayed.
Operations Operations Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Preparations vpage 20 F Operations possible during playback vpage 20 F Network audio playback vpage 21 F Favorite function vpage 25 F iPod playback vpage 26 F USB memory device playback vpage 28 F AirPlay function vpage 30...
Operations This section provides information on operations of playback Operations possible during playback procedures. Preparations Switching the display’s brightness Selecting the input source Turning the power on DIMMER Press n Selecting the input source using the main unit Press POWER X SOURCE Press The power indicator lights green and the...
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 40) quality of the programs they broadcast as well as the bit rate of the Press to select “Search by...
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“Allow”. select “Choose media streaming options”. Click “OK” to finish. Select “Allowed” in the drop-down list for “DENON DNP-F109”. Sharing media stored in NAS Select “Allowed” in the drop-down list for “Media Change settings on the NAS to allow this unit and other devices (PCs programs on this PC and remote connections...”.
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 8). INFO • Before starting, you must launch the computer’s server software • The display switches each time...
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Network audio playback Listening to Last.fm After inputting the username and password, select When you press during playback, the following “login”, then press ENTER menu appears. Last.fm radio is not available in all countries. Please check If the username and password match, the top menu for Last.fm Love this track Loving tracks...
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.
NOTE Artist name Album name input source to “iPod/USB”. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. • For details on selecting the input source • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some using the unit buttons, see “Selecting n Playing repeatedly (Repeat playback) functions may not operate.
iPod playback Disconnecting the iPod Supported iPod models POWER X Press to set the • iPod classic standby mode. Disconnect the iPod from the USB port. Charging the iPod • iPod nano You can charge your iPhone/iPod by connecting it to the USB port. n Standby charging If the unit enters power standby mode while the iPod/iPhone is charging, the unit will switch to standby charging mode, and the...
REPEAT Layer-3” standards. • Each time you press , the repeat • DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will mode is toggled as shown below. 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.
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USB memory device playback n USB operation Operation buttons Function 8, 9 Auto search (cue) Playback / Pause Stop Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui) Enter / Playback ENTER or p Display the menu or return to the previous menu SEARCH Character search REPEAT...
AirPlay function Enjoy music from your iTunes library with DENON quality sound Playing iTunes music on this unit n Multiple speakers (for DRA-F109 system anywhere in your home. connection only) Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or PC that is...
AirPlay function Remote operations • Source input will be switched to “AirPlay” You can use your DENON remote control to play and pause iTunes, as when AirPlay playback is started. well as skip to next and previous tracks. • You can stop AirPlay playback by pressing the Open “Edit”...
Roles each device plays your mobile phone to perform operations on DMS and this unit • The default friendly name of this unit is “DENON DNP-F109”. (DMR) with your mobile phone. The applicable application differs The following devices are used for Remote Play. As specified in Start playing back a music file on DMC.
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 RADIO Display the screen for inputting This stores the settings as they were immediately before going into the standby mode. MUSIC SERVER ONLINE MUSIC characters.
Informations Informations Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 36 F Other information vpage 39 F Explanation terms vpage 41 F Troubleshooting vpage 42 F Specifications vpage 45 F Index vpage 46...
Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel Rear panel Power indicator ·········································· (20) Input source select button (SOURCE) ······ (20) ANALOG OUT connectors ··························· (6) USB port ················································ (26, 28) The power indicator changes as shown below Selects the input source.
Remote control unit This section explains the buttons used to playback each input source. Buttons that work with all input sources Buttons that work when the input source is “Internet Radio”, “Music Server” or “Last.fm” “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. Input source select button ························...
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Remote control unit Buttons that work when the input source is “iPod/USB” “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. MODE button ·············································· (26) (“iPod” only) INFO button ·········································· (26, 28) Reverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons ) ·········································· (26, 28) Play/Pause button ( ) ····················...
Other information iPod USB memory device GTypes of files that can be played back by each functionH Important information USB memory devices WMA (Windows Media Audio) A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music files stored on the USB memory device.
(WMA/MP3/WAV/FLAC) or 349×349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly. Your new DENON Network audio player is very clever. You can z2 Only files that are not protected by copyright can be played on create a free Last.fm profile when you start using your DENON this unit.
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.
• Turn off the power and contact a to ease the task of setting up wireless LAN new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure suddenly and DENON service center. connections and configuring security. Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM POWER indicator There are two methods: push-button and PIN Software’s ability to play unprotected content.
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• Set and computer are connected be used for connection to a – connected. by USB cable. computer. • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON – Server is not • The computer’s router’s • Check the computer’s or router’s –...
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GLast.fmH GWireless LANH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Cannot login • Login authentication error. • Enter the correct username and – Cannot connect • The settings of the SSID and • Match the network settings with to Last.fm. password and retry login. to network.
GAirPlayH Specifications Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page The AirPlay • This unit and the computer • Connect the computer or iPhone/ icon is not or iPhone/iPod touch are not iPod touch to the same network n Digital audio section displayed in connected to the same network as this unit.
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