IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT DO NOT OPEN This product was designed and manufactured to A product and cart combination should be CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, moved with care.
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Grounding or Polarization – This product Lightning – For added protection for this If the product does not operate normally by Replacement Parts – When replacement m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h a p o l a r i z e d product during a lightning storm, or when it is following the operating instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION ........1 SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE ......26 Thank you for purchasing the DENON DN-A7100 DO NOT LOCATE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES Surround receiver. ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME ........26 PRECAUTIONS ........1 To ensure long-lasting use, do not locate the DN- This remarkable component has been engineered ADJUSTING THE TONE (BASS &...
3. No new player required: DTS 96/24 can be carried Dolby Pro Logic IIx is fully compatible with Dolby DESCRIPTION on DVD-video, or in the video zone of DVD-audio, Surround Pro Logic technology and can optimally accessible to all DVD players. decode the thousands of commercially available Dolby Surround encoded video cassettes and 4.
HDMI Licensing LLC. Multi Channel (7.1 channel) direct inputs video convert system and OSD output versatility is taken to a stunning new level. Furthermore, the DN-A7100 can output the OSD information through the Y/C (S- AC Power Cord video) and composite video outputs.
This button is used to enter the SETUP MAIN headphones quickly by pressing the cursor buttons. MANU. This jack may be used to listen to the DN-A7100’s SURROUND MODE button output through a pair of headphones. Be certain DISPLAY button MUTE button that the headphones have a standard 1 / 4”...
Dolby Digital 5.1ch or DTS 5.1ch, “L”, “C”, “R”, “SL”, “SR” and “LFE” will be illuminated.If the digital input This indicator is illuminated when the DN-A7100 is in This indicator is illuminated when the Video-OFF signal is 2 channel PCM-audio, “L” and “R” will be the display off condition.
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ then into the power outlet on the wall. OUTPUT DN-A7100 can be powered by 120V AC only. If your DVD player or other device has component video connectors, be sure to connect them to these DC TRIGGER output terminal component video connectors on the DN-A7100.
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These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the connections of a camcorder, portable DVD, etc. RS-232C The RS-232C port is to be used in conjunction with an external controller to control the operation of the DN-A7100 by using an external device.
SOURCE button REMOTE CONTROL These buttons are used to switch the source of your This button is used to turn the DN-A7100 on or off. (When TUNER mode is selected) OPERATION A/V Receiver / amplifer. Each time a source button is...
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ATT button (When AMP mode is selected) When the input signal is too high and the voice distorts even by throttling the DN-A7100 VOLUME control, turn on this function. “ATT” is indicated when this function is activated. The input level reduced. Attenuator is invalid for the output signal of “REC OUT”.
• We recommend that you use alkali batteries. The distance between the transmitter of the remote are getting weak. control and the IR SENSOR of the DN-A7100 should • If the remote control unit does not operate from close to the main unit, replace the batteries with be less than 5 meters.
GENERAL INFORMATION OF RC-1065 TO DN-A7100 To control the DN-A7100 by your RC-1065, you have to select the device AMP or TUNER by pressing the SOURCE button. Please refer below for the details in AMP and TUNER mode. AMP MODE...
Surround left and right speakers a surround back left and right speakers, and a Place the surround left, right and surround back When the DN-A7100 is used in surround operation, subwoofer. speakers higher than your ears by about 70cm – 1m.
XLR terminals are used for balanced inputs and CONNECTING SPEAKERS outputs. Surround Passive Power Powered BACK subwoofer subwoofer Amplifi er Right Left INVERT INPUT INPUT EXT. CONT. IN REMOTE CONT. OUTPUT LEVEL MASTER SLAVE MA X VIDEO/ SYSTEM OUT +5~13V DC COLD COLD INPUT...
CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS Tape Deck CD player CD recorder DIGITAL OUT IN OUTPUT OUT IN DIGITAL DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT Analog Audio Digital Audio (coaxial) Digital Audio (optical) The output audio signal from the TAPE OUT jack and CONNECTING DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENTS Notes: the CD-R/MD OUT jack is the same signal which is •...
Use a component video cable or 3 video cords to connect the component video out jacks on the DN-A7100 to the monitor. Notes: • Be sure to connect the left and right audio channels properly.
ADVANCED CONNECTING PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK NEUTRIK CENTER INPUT Power Amplifer FRONT SURR. SURR. BACK WOOFER Subwoofer DVD Audio player Front Front Super Audio CD Multi Center Right channel player Left Surround Surround...
CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS Connecting the supplied FM antenna AM Loop The supplied FM antenna is for indoor use only. Antenna AM External FM External During use, extend the antenna and move it in various Antenna Antenna FM Antenna directions until the clearest signal is received.
XM RADIO OVERVIEW CONNECTING XM CONNECT-AND-PLAY ANTENNA DN-A7100 is the XM Ready ® receiver. You can receive XM Satellite Radio ® by connecting to the XM Connect- • Plug the XM Connect-and-Play antenna or XM Mini-Tuner into XM terminal on the rear panel.
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CONNECTING HDMI DEVICES An HDMI cable (sold separately) is used to connect the HDMI jack on the DN-A7100 with the HDMI jack on a DVD player, TV, projector or other component. To transmit multichannel audio via HDMI, the connected...
2 SPEAKER SETUP LARGE: FUNC:MODE :DIG:HDMI:COMP Select if the front speakers are large. LPF/HPF After you have installed the DN-A7100, connected all ------------------------ SMALL: When you use a subwoofer, you can select the cutoff the components, and determined the speaker layout, :AUTO : 3 : - Select if the front speakers are small.
HDMI : ENABLE create the proper sound space that the DN-A7100 SUB W: DC TRIGGER and today’s sound systems are able to produce. Set the distance from the subwoofer to your If you select “MANUAL”, adjust the output level of...
TRUBASS: SURR.MODE: button. input to the HDMI jacks through the DN-A7100 or Set the TRUBASS level between 0 and 6 level in 1 Select the desired surround mode with the 1 or 2 output it through the receiver to a TV or projector.
The relation of the speakers number and 7 7.1 CH INPUT LEVEL SIMPLE SETUP conectted speaker This sub-menu is to adjust the speaker levels for 7.1- Front Front Surround Surround You can setup the speaker conditions quickly with CHANNEL Center Back L/R woofer channel input sources.
The signal cannot be converted from the component Before you can listen to any input media, you must Notes: fi rst select the input source on the DN-A7100. to the video or S-video. • The component video signal is emitted only from component video output terminal.
USING THE SLEEP TIMER CONTROL Example: AUTO SURROUND To program the DN-A7100 for automatic standby, press the SLEEP button on the remote. During a listening session you may wish to adjust the To select the surround mode during playback, press...
This mode provides 6.1 channel surround for DOLBY (Dolby Digital, Pro Logic IIx MOVIE, Pro Logic IIx channel signals using high-accuracy digital matrix DIGITAL EX, DTS-ES encoded source material such The DN-A7100 is equipped with many surround MUSIC, Pro Logic IIx GAME, Pro Logic) technology. as DVD.
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6.1-channel surround. signals from certain CD players if you connect the player needs to support DTS-digital output. You player to the DN-A7100 digitally. This is because Notes: may not be able to play some DTS source signals the digital signal has been processed (such as •...
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The relation between the selected surround mode and the input signal The surround mode is selected with the surround mode selector on DN-A7100 or the remote control unit. However, the sound you hear is subject to the relationship between the selected surround mode and input signal. That relationship is as follows;...
LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES Analog → HDMI Auto..AUTO POWER OFF This jack may be used to listen to the DN-A7100’s In HDMI Auto mode, the types of signals being input output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that to the digital and analog input jacks for the selected In the above situation, turn the TV TUNER OFF the headphones have a standard 1/4”...
In normal operation, the audio or video source The DN-A7100 is equipped for future expansion video of another source to make your own video selected for listening through the DN-A7100 is sent through the use of Multi channel Super Audio CD recordings.
Depending on the image device (TV, monitor, Adjust the main volume with the VOLUME projector, etc.) connected to the DN-A7100, a time knob or the VOL –/+ buttons on the remote. To select tuner and desired band (FM or AM), lag can occur between image signal processing and press the BAND button on the remote.
When in the auto stereo mode, AUTO indicator will strength into the memory. be illuminated on the display. (Using the DN-A7100) The “ST” indicator is illuminated when a stereo (Using the DN-A7100) 1. 3.
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CLEARING STORED PRESET STATIONS SORTING PRESET STATIONS NAME INPUT OF THE PRESET STATION. After selecting the fi rst character to be entered, press the MEMORY or ENTER buttons, press You can remove preset stations from the memory This function allows the name of each preset channel the MEMO button on the remote.
Before you can listen to XM Satellite Radio, you must currently selected in the front panel display. fi rst select the input source on the DN-A7100. Press the T.DISP button 3 times to displayed Signal Status.
To change the display content from XM information Turn the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select Press the BAND button to select XM band. display will go out. to DN-A7100 functions, do so with the DISPLAY “TUNER”. PRESET –/+ button to tune in the desired button.
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1. 3. The desired channel will automatically be tuned. Note: (Using the DN-A7100) If there is no input on the keypad for 5sec., the input is Turn the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select cancelled to return to the original display “TUNER”.
Recall the preset number to be cleared with the method described in “PRESET SERCH 1. 3. MODE”. (Using the DN-A7100) Press the MEMORY button on the front panel Press the TUNER button on the remote. Tune into the desired channel.
TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem should arise, fi rst check the following. 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the operating instructions? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating properIy? If this unit is not operating properly, Check the items listed in the table beIow. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfuncation.
Input signal is incompatible. Use 2 channel Dolby Digital input signal, PCM input internal circuitry is suspected; immediately unplug the power cable and contact your dealer, nearest DENON signal or analog input signal. authorized dealer or the DENON Service Center in your country.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION RS-232C CONTROL SPECIFICATION The interface specifi cation between the product and a Host controller is described below. GLOBAL DESCRIPTION CONNECTION FORMAT OVERVIEW Physical connection A Host controller can control or watch out the product as a Slave very easily via the communication cable. Host (Controller) Slave (the product) BLOCK DIAGRAM...
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TRANSMISSION DATA FORMAT THE TRANSACTION SEQUENCES AND THE REGULATIONS Transmission data format from Host to Slave The transaction sequences There are two kinds of transmission data form from Host shown below. The transactions have three kinds of sequence. * A transaction is a Command from Host then Slave will be an answer by Status answer, ACK or NAK. * A transaction is a Status request from Host then Slave will be an answer by Status answer or NAK.
Examples of the handshaking fl owchart RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMAND, STATUS AND LAYER DEFINITION • Example of successful handshaking - All Commands, Statuses and Layers will be defi ned other specifi c document. - [MANDATORY] The product MUST have Commands and the Statuses same as a remote controller buttons HOST SLAVE (IR controller) of the product.
Display and Menu contents RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMAND, STATUS AND LAYER Command Reply from Slave This section is told how to defi ne “Command”,”Status”and “Layer” of this product. “SLP:0xx” VALUE “SPL:xx” SLEEP (xx=00~99) “SLP:1” “SPL:00” Normal Command list TOGGLE “MNU:0” Main function contents OFF(EXIT) “MNU:1”...
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Surround contents Tuner contents Command Reply from Slave Command Reply from Slave AUTO “SUR:00” “TFQ:0xxxxx” “TFQ:xxxxx” VALUE STEREO “SUR:01” (xxxxx = freq.) (xxxxx = Frequency) if(xxxxx<00256)band=XM; DOLBY “SUR:02” “TFQ:1” else if (xxxxx < 02000) PL2xMOVIE “SUR:03” DOWN “TFQ:2” band=AM; PL2 MOVIE “SUR:04”...
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STATUS REQUEST AND STATUS ANSWER LIST Status request Status answer and feedback Lip Sync. : xxx = 000 (OFF) Normal Status request and Status (answer and feedback) list Lip Sync. “LIP:?” “LIP:xxx” xxx = 010 ~ 200 (ms) “NGT:1” Status request Status answer and feedback Night Mode “NGT:?”...
Layer of the statuses Status Layer POWER “PWR:” AUDIO ATT “ATT:” AUDIO MUTE “AMT:” VIDEO MUTE “VMT:” VOLUME “VOL:” TONE BASS “TOB:” TONE TREBLE “TOT:” SOURCE Select “SRC:” Multi Channel “71C:” SLEEP “SLP:” MENU “MNU:” Simple Setup “SSU:” Status Layer Surr.
Signal to Noise Ratio reset the unit with the following procedure. (Analog Input / Pure Direct) ........98 dB To turn on the DN-A7100, press and hold the Frequency Response CLEAR and KEY-LOCK buttons simultaneously for (Analog Input / Pure Direct) ..10 Hz – 90 kHz (± 3 dB) 3 seconds or more.
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