5.1ch home theater system / av surround receiver (83 pages)
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HOME THEATER SYSTEM DHT-FS3 OWNER’S MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR MANUALE DELLE ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DEL USUARIO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING...
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 7 . Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
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ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA CAUTION: • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: We declare under our sole responsibility that this To completely disconnect this product from the This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials product, to which this declaration relates, is in mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket in accordance with the local recycling regulations.
ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these operating instructions carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Contents Getting Started Connections Operating the remote control unit Accessories ····················································································2 Cable indications ···········································································8 Operating DENON audio components ······································...
ENGLISH Getting Started Notes on batteries: • About condensation Accessories • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. the unit and the surroundings, condensation (dew) may form on Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Installation SPACE SURROUND algorithm analysis: (vpage 6, 7) • Active center speaker compatible speaker mode The DHT-FS3 is equipped with DENON’s unique X-SPACE • One-touch subwoofer connection SURROUND algorithm analysis technology making it possible to • Standby power consumption of 1W or less achieve surround effects with plenty of presence using just two speaker systems, a front speaker unit and a subwoofer.
ENGLISH Rear panel Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front speaker unit Front panel <View from the bottom> <View from the bottom> <Close-up> Analog audio input terminals ················ (8, 9) Subwoofer audio output terminal ············ (7) Digital audio input terminals AC inlet ························································ (9) (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) ·································· (8) DOCK CONTROL jack ·································...
ENGLISH Remote control unit Front Rear Remote control signal transmitter ·······················(2) Indicator ·········································(16) ON / STANDBY button ········································· (10) Input function selector buttons ···························(12) SURROUND button ··································· (12, 13) ENTER button VOLUME button iPod / MENU button ··································· (11, 13) ··································· (12, 15) ········································(13) b Provides the same operation as the Center button of the MUTING button Cursor buttons iPod.
Afterwards, inspect periodically to be sure there is no • When using screw type possibility the unit will fall. Note that DENON 2.4 ft / feet, the base of flat TV can 720 mm...
ENGLISH Optimum installation layout Connecting the front speaker unit and subwoofer The DHT-FS3 can reproduce a realistic 5.1-channel surround sound for enhanced sense of presence using Use the exclusive connection cable to connect. just the front speaker unit and the subwoofer. <View from the bottom> Ideal layout examples <Close-up> <Installed flat against a wall> <Installed in a corner>...
• Connect the DVD player’s video output to the TV’s video input. • The DHT-FS3 is equipped for three digital audio inputs, as well as analog audio and iPod audio inputs. • A DENON Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) is necessary to connect an iPod. <View from the bottom>...
ENGLISH Connecting an iPod ® Connecting the power supply cord <View from the bottom> AC outlet (wall) Power cord <View from the bottom> (included) U.S.A., Canada models AC 120 V, 60 Hz European models AC 230 V, 50 Hz NOTE: System cable • Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise. (Included with the Control Dock for iPod) •...
ENGLISH Settings • First make the settings for the listening room using the procedure Simple Setup ” . described at “Simple Setup • As necessary, set the details of the listening room, the tone and [QUICK SETUP] In the listening room, press ”...
ENGLISH Detailed Settings 1st menu 2nd menu 3rd menu [SETUP] , select the first menu. select, select, to select, to set. to set. to set. [ENTER] Press • The second menu is displayed. Adjustment range: BASS TONE Bass level –12 dB 0 dB ~ +12 dB TREBLE Treble level Tone adjustment (bass/treble)
• The volume level is displayed. NOTE: < > : Buttons on the main unit • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for possible loss [ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit b The volume can be adjusted from 0 to 33 then “MAX” .
ENGLISH To operate the cursor when the iPod menu is Listening with headphones displayed: <PHONES> Insert the headphones plug into [ui] Press • When the headphones plug is inserted, the sound from the speakers is cut off. <SURROUND> Select the surround mode using [SURROUND To switch the iPod menu display:...
ENGLISH About the surround modes The indicators on the table light. With a 2-channel input With a multi-channel input Switching the surround mode Analog Dolby Dolby SURR Listening over the WIDE DHT-FS3 STEREO DOLBYH L i sten i n g over h ea d p h o n e s STEREO ENGLISH...
ENGLISH Other functions About the speaker mode This mode is for using the DHT-FS3 as the center speaker and subwoofer when upgrading into a home theater system centered around an AV amplifier in the future. • The DHT-FS3’s surround function and function switching operation are turned off. <ON/STANDBY / OFF>...
[TV VOL – ] Operating a component stored in the preset memory Setting the preset memory function [MODE SELECTOR] to the component you want to • DENON and other makes of components can be operated by setting About the button names in these explanations operate. the preset memory. < > : Buttons on the main unit • This remote control unit can be used to operate components of other...
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ENGLISH Front [TV POWER] [ON / STANDBY] [TV INPUT] Device operated TV (Monitor) Satellite tuner / Cable TV DVD player [CHANNEL – +] [SOURCE POWER] MODE SELECTOR SAT / CABLE [Input function selector] TV POWER Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off Power on / off ON / STANDBY...
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Display selection Display selection Display selection RETURN Punch through Return Return Return Default setting HITACHI DENON – (Preset code) (134) (007) (111) Special remarks q, e q, w Special remarks: q 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.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: [MODE SELECTOR] 1. Are the connections correct ? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the operating instructions ? 3. Are the other components operating properly ? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. Symptom Cause Measures...
ENGLISH Messages: Specifications Display • A signal with a sampling • Either switch to the input from a player with Front speaker unit frequency of 96 kHz (not a sampling frequency with which the set is Type: 1-way 6-speaker, enclosed, shielded type compatible) has been input.
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA *[ ] : Preset codes set upon shipment from Sierra DVD preset codes the factory. DVD-Voreinstellungscodes Sierra : Sie Voreinstellungscodes wurden vor Codes préréglés DVD Sony 049, 067 der Auslieferung werkseitig eingestellt. Codici di preselezione DVD STS1 : Les codes préréglés diffèrent en Códigos de preajuste de DVD...
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