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Denon S-81 Operating Instructions Manual

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PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEM
S-81
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEM S-81 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH 2 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 QUALIFIED 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 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 ENGLISH 2 NOTE ON USE • Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust. • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Unplug the power cord when not using the apparatus for long periods of time.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing this DENON Personal Audio System. Please read the operation instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the Personal Audio System and achieve maximum satisfaction from it. Contents Getting Started Accessories······················································································2 Before using ····················································································2 Cautions on installation ·································································2 Speaker system (SC-S81)·······························································3...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    ENGLISH 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 Screw...4 Remote control unit (RC-1035) ...1 R6P/AA batteries ...2 Speaker cable (Approx. 16 ft / 5 m) ...2 iPod cable (Approx.

  • Page 7: Speaker System (Sc-S81)

    When installing the speakers, pay attention to the points described below. • Note that placing the speaker system on the same stand or shelf as a record player may result in howling. • If a magnet or a piece of furniture or equipment using magnets is placed near the speakers, note that interaction with the S-81 could cause color blotching on the TV.

  • Page 8: Cautions On Handling

    ENGLISH Getting Started Cautions on handling • Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. • Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases. • Do not bend or heat discs. • Do not enlarge the hole at the center. •...

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Getting Started Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel Power operation switch Skip buttons (ON/STANDBY) ·········································(13) 8, 9 iPod connector (iPod) ·························(10, 11) Tuning buttons ( Portable jack··············································(10) Play/Pause button ( FUNCTION button·······························(14, 15) Stop button (...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Tuner operating BAND button ·········································(14) TUNING button ·········································(14) SEARCH buttons SPEAKER SYSTEM terminals ····················(8) 6, 7 Power supply cord ····································(12) ENTER/MEMO button ·········································(14) ANTENNA terminals···································(9) Cursor buttons MONO OUT terminal ··································(8)

  • Page 11: Connections

    Getting Started [Front] CD player operating buttons OPEN/CLOSE button ·········································(13) Play button ) ···································(22) PAUSE button ) ····································(22) Stop button ) ····································(22) Skip buttons ) ······················(22) 8, 9 SEARCH buttons ) ·······················(22) 6, 7 FOLDER MODE button ·········································(25) TIME/DISPLAY button ·········································(22) Cursor buttons ) ································(25)

  • Page 12: Speaker Connections

    ENGLISH Connections Speaker connections A CD receiver (RCD-S81) and speaker systems (SC-S81) can be easily connected to the S-81 using the speaker cables included with the S-81. Note on speaker impedance If speakers with an impedance below the specified impedance (4 Ω/ohms) are used (for example, speakers with an impedance of 3 Ω/ohms) with the volume turned up high for long periods of time,...

  • Page 13: Antenna Connections

    Connections Antenna connections Connecting the included antennas FM indoor antenna Assembling the AM loop antenna (Included) 1. Remove. 2. Bend. 3. Insert in holes. ¢ Installing the antenna Connecting the AM loop antenna q Tuning in a broadcast ( 1. Insert the antenna wire while w Listening to the sound, move the antenna to pressing the lever.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Xm Terminal

    ENGLISH Connections Connecting the XM terminal • S-81 Personal Audio System is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Passport System into XM terminal on the rear panel. •...

  • Page 15: When Using An Exclusive Control Dock For Ipod

    Connections When using an exclusive control Dock for iPod Included with Control Dock for iPod • Switch iPod CONTROL on the rear panel to “DOCK CONTROL”. • When using an Control Dock for iPod, we recommend using the exclusive Control Dock for iPod (ASD- 1R (sold separately)).

  • Page 16: Connecting A Cd Recorder

    ENGLISH Connections Connecting a CD recorder Connecting the power supply cord CD recorder AUDIO OUT OPTICAL ENGLISH Connections AC outlet (wall) AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power supply cord...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    < > ON/STANDBY <VOLUME> [OPEN/CLOSE] ON/STANDBY [SDB/TONE] [VOLUME] 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 Basic Operation Turning the power on ON/STANDBY...

  • Page 18: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    ENGLISH <FUNCTION> < > TUNING BAND [TUNER] BAND [SEARCH] [MENU/SET] [ENTER/MEMO] [NUMBER] (1~9, 0/10, +10) [CLEAR] [RDS] 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 Listening to radio broadcasts Selecting a radio station...

  • Page 19: Presetting Broadcast Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)

    Listening to radio broadcasts ¢ To change the name of a preset station: q Call out the station whose name you want to change, then press [ENTER/MEMO] twice. w Perform step under “Giving a name to the currently tuned in broadcast station and presetting it”.

  • Page 20: Rds Search

    ENGLISH Listening to radio broadcasts <FUNCTION> BAND [TUNER] BAND [SEARCH] [ENTER/MEMO] [TIME/DISPLAY] [NUMBER] (1~9, 0/10, +10) [TIME/DISPLAY] [XM], [RDS] [PTY] 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 RDS search...

  • Page 21: Checking The Xm Signal Strength And Radio Id

    Listening to radio broadcasts ¢ A Warning Against Reverse Engineering It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system. Furthermore, the AMBE ® voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.

  • Page 22: Using The Timer Function

    ENGLISH ON/STANDBY BAND TUNING ON/STANDBY BAND [MENU/SET] [CLOCK] 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 Using the timer function Setting the current time The S-81’s clock displays the time in the 12-hour mode.

  • Page 23: Setting The Everyday Or Once Timer

    Using the timer function Setting the everyday or once timer Be sure to set the current time first ( page 18). Example 1: Listening to preset number “3” with the everyday timer • To use the timer function to listen to AM or FM broadcasts, be sure to preset the desired station first ( page 14).

  • Page 24: Operation Of The Everyday And Once Timers

    ENGLISH Using the timer function [SLEEP] [MENU/SET] 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 of the everyday and once timers After setting the timer at “Setting the everyday or once timer”...

  • Page 25: Using Other Functions

    “ON” or “OFF”, then [MENU/SET] press (Set upon purchase) This is the optimum setting for the SC-S81 (the speaker included with the S-81). (We recommend using this setting normally.) OFF: Set this when using speakers other than the ones included. (For directions and cautions on connecting the speakers, see “Speaker...

  • Page 26: Playing Discs

    ENGLISH < > <FUNCTION> [CD] [TIME/DISPLAY] PROG/DIR. RANDOM [NUMBER] REP 1/ALL (1~9, 0/10, +10) [CALL] [CLEAR] [ TIME/DISPLAY ] 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 Playing discs...

  • Page 27: Playing The Desired Track (Direct Play)

    Playing discs Playing the desired track (Direct play) [NUMBER] 1 ~ 9, 0/10, +10 ) to select the track. For track numbers 1 to 10, press the corresponding ([1] to [0/10]). For track numbers 11 and on, first press [+10] then press [1] to [0/10].

  • Page 28: Before Playing Mp3 Or Wma Files

    ENGLISH Playing MP3 or WMA (Windows Media ® Audio) files Before playing MP3 or WMA files There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media ® Audio) format. The music (files) downloaded from such sites can be stored on CD-R or CD-RW discs and played on the S-81.

  • Page 29: Playing Mp3 Or Wma (Windows Media ® Audio) Files

    Playing MP3 or WMA files < > FOLDER MODE TIME/DISPLAY RANDOM REP 1/ALL 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 Playing MP3 or WMA files Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio) format into...

  • Page 30: Listening To Mp3 Or Wma Files Repeatedly (Repeat Folder/Disc Play)

    ENGLISH Playing MP3 or WMA files < FUNCTION > < > [ AUX ] iPod iPod REMOTE TIME/DISPLAY REP 1/ALL 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 Listening to MP3 or WMA files repeatedly...

  • Page 31: Other Types Of Playback

    The music on an iPod can be listened to using an Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R (sold separately)). For details on the Control Dock for iPod, inquire at your store of purchase or a DENON customer service center. Connect the Control Dock for iPod and S-81 ( page 11).

  • Page 32: Others

    ENGLISH Others Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are all connections proper? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the operating instructions? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction.
  • Page 33 Others ¢ CD player section Symptom Cause • The disc is not properly loaded. • Reload the disc. “00 Tr 00 : 00” is shown display even though a CD is loaded. Disc is not played when • The disc is dirty or scratched. •...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Everyday timer (1 set) Once timer (1 set) Sleep timer (Max. 90 minutes) ¢ Speakers Speaker system: SC-S81 Type: 2-way, 2-speakers, Bass reflex type, antimagnetic design, bookshelf type 12 cm cone bass-mid x 1/2.5 cm high range x 1 Input impedance: 4 Ω/ohms...
  • Page 36 TOKYO, JAPAN www.denon.com Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4472 008...

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