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Tips
Appendix
DRA-100
NETWORK RECEIVER
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DRA-100 NETWORK RECEIVER Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections Accessories Inserting the batteries Speaker connection Operating range of the remote control unit Connecting the speaker cables Features Connecting the subwoofer High quality sound Connecting speakers Multiple music formats are supported, all in a compact form factor Connecting an analog device Easy operation Connecting a digital device (Optical)
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Playing music from Bluetooth device Basic operation Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Turning the power on Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device Selecting the input source Connecting a Bluetooth device with the NFC function via NFC Adjusting the volume Listening to DIGITAL IN...
  • Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Tips Menu map Tips Menu operation Troubleshooting Inputting characters Appendix Using the number buttons Using the cursor buttons Playing back USB memory devices General Playing back Internet Radio Volume Limit Playing back Bluetooth devices H/P Amplifier Gain Bluetooth communications Audio Out...

  • Page 5: Remote Control

    Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
  • Page 6 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: A Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. 0 Do not use two different types of batteries.
  • Page 7 Additionally, the high 70 W / 4 Ω/ohms output which exceeds the size of Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC. the housing lets you enjoy Denon’s ideal audio playback environment This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music that delivers “delicate yet powerful sound”.
  • Page 8 Android tablet such as turning the unit ON/OFF, controlling the volume, and switching the source z Download the appropriate “Denon Hi-Fi Remote” for your iOS or Android devices. This unit needs to be connected to your LAN and the iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone, Android tablet or other device needs to be connected to the same network by Wi-Fi (wireless LAN).

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 10 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix D Playback/Pause/Enter button (ENTER) Plays back and pauses tracks, and enters the selected content. E Display Various information is displayed here. F Volume control knob This adjusts the volume level. G USB port (T) Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices.
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 12 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F Wi-Fi connect buttons (iOS/WPS) Used to connect to the wireless LAN. (See the separate “Quick Setup Guide”.) G NETWORK connector Used to connect this unit to the network. (v p. 25) H ANALOG IN connectors Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
  • Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6) B SLEEP button This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 70) C Input source select buttons These select the input source.
  • Page 14 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G TOP MENU button To back to the top of the menu. (v p. 74) H Cursor buttons (uio p) These select items. I ENTER button This determines the selection. J SEARCH button This displays the search menu. K Number buttons (0 –...
  • Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix N POWER button (X) This turns the power on/standby. (v p. 30) O VOLUME buttons (df) These adjust the volume level. (v p. 31) P Information button (INFO) This switches display items such as the artist name and album name in the playback screen.

  • Page 16: Cables Used For Connections

    Contents Connections Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Speaker connection Connecting an analog device Connecting a digital device (Optical) Speaker cable Connecting a digital device (Coaxial) Connecting an amplifier Subwoofer cable Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port...

  • Page 17: Speaker Connection

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. Connecting the speaker cables This section explains how to connect them using typical examples. Connect the speaker cable to the + speaker terminal (red) and the - NOTE speaker terminal (black).

  • Page 18: Connecting The Subwoofer

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the subwoofer Connecting speakers Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Subwoofer Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 19: Connecting An Analog Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an analog device You can connect this unit to various devices with analog audio output. Analog device AUDIO Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Digital Device (Optical)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a digital device (Optical) You can connect this unit to devices with digital audio output. Digital device OPTICAL NOTE 0 Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, or 192 kHz can be input into this device. 0 Do not input signals other than linear PCM signals, such as Dolby digital, DTS, AAC etc.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Digital Device (Coaxial)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a digital device (Coaxial) You can connect this unit to devices with digital audio output. Digital device COAXIAL NOTE 0 Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, or 192 kHz can be input into this device. 0 Do not input signals other than linear PCM signals, such as Dolby digital, DTS, AAC etc.

  • Page 22: Connecting An Amplifier

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an amplifier You can connect this unit to various devices with analog audio input. Analog device AUDIO 0 Volume adjustment for the analog audio output can be switched between “Variable” and “Fixed”. (v p. 78) Remote control Front panel Rear panel...

  • Page 23: Connecting An Ipod Or Usb Memory Device To The Usb Port

    USB memory device 0 Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter. NOTE 0 USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
  • Page 24 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Supported iPod/iPhone models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a home network (LAN) You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various Wired LAN types of playbacks and operations as follows. Playback of network audio such as Internet Radio and from your music server(s) Playback of music content from online streaming services (Network Attached...

  • Page 26: Wireless Lan

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Wireless LAN 0 With this unit, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP functions to make the network settings automatically. Internet 0 When using this unit with the broadband router’s DHCP function enabled, this unit Modem automatically performs the IP address setting and other settings.
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix NOTE 0 The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact your ISP or a computer shop for details. 0 This unit is not compatible with PPPoE. A PPPoE-compatible router is required if you have a contract for a type of line set by PPPoE.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Power Cord

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord(supplied) Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Playback network audio/service Basic operation Listening to Internet Radio Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS Turning the power on AirPlay function Selecting the input source Spotify Connect function Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound temporarily Other functions...

  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER X Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. Input source select buttons 0 You can also switch the power to standby by pressing X on the main unit. Selecting the input source VOLUME df Press the input source select button to be played back.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. The volume level is displayed. 0 You can also adjust the volume by turning the volume control knob on the main unit. Turning off the sound temporarily Press MUTE :.

  • Page 32: Listening To Internet Radio

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. The broad cast station types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.

  • Page 33: Listening To Internet Radio

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio Recommended Displays recommended Internet Radio Stations : stations. This unit memorizes the last played Internet Radio station. If you press Displays Internet Radio stations added INTERNET RADIO to switch to the Internet Radio function from another to favorites in vTuner.

  • Page 34: Playing The Last Played Internet Radio Station

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing the last played Internet Radio Operation buttons Function station Playback / Stop FAVORITES CALL Call from the Favorite list Press INTERNET RADIO. FAVORITES ADD Add to the Favorite list Character search The source switches to “Internet Radio” and the last played radio station plays.

  • Page 35: Using Vtuner To Add Internet Radio Stations To Favorites

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using vTuner to add Internet Radio Select the search criteria (genre, region, language, stations to favorites etc.) of your choice. You can also enter a keyword to search for a station you want to There are many Internet Radio stations in the world, and this unit can tune hear.

  • Page 36: Playing Back Files Stored On A Pc And Nas

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below.

  • Page 37: Applying Media Sharing Settings

    Start up Windows Media Player 12 on the PC. Select “Media Sharing” in the “Library”. Select “More streaming options...” in the “Stream”. Click the “Share my media” check box, select “Denon DRA-100”, and then click “Allow”. Select “Allowed” in the drop-down list for “Denon DRA-100”.

  • Page 38: Playing Back Files Stored On A Pc And Nas

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause (Press and hold) Stop Use this procedure to play music files or playlists. Skip to previous track / Skip to next track Prepare for playback.
  • Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Files that can be played back See “Playing back files stored on PC or NAS” (v p. 108). 0 WMA Lossless files can be played when using a server supporting transcoding, such as Windows Media Player Ver. 11 or later. NOTE 0 When playing back music files with your PC or NAS connected through wireless LAN, audio may be interrupted depending on your wireless LAN environment.

  • Page 40: Favorite Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Favorite function This section provides information on the Favorite function. The Favorite function allows you to register your favorite radio stations and files in the Favorite List in advance so that you can call and listen to the stations or files right away, whenever you want.

  • Page 41: Registering Stations Or Files To The Favorites List

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Registering stations or files to the To switch between registered stations favorites list and files during playback Press FAVORITES ADD while the Internet radio station Use CH+, CH– or ui. or file to register is played back. Deleting stations or files from the Use ui to select a number to register the station or favorite list...

  • Page 42: Playing An Ipod

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Supported iPod/iPhone models”...

  • Page 43: Listening To Music On An Ipod

    NOTE “From iPod” is displayed on the display of this unit. 0 Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising Operate iPod itself directly while seeing the iPod with the data on an iPod when using this unit in conjunction with the iPod.

  • Page 44: Setting Operation Mode ("On-Display" Mode)

    (On-Display mode only) iPod z Only the sound is played. NOTE 0 Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. 0 Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. Remote control...

  • Page 45: Charging The Ipod/Iphone

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Charging the iPod/iPhone You can charge your iPod/iPhone by connecting it to USB port. o 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 iPod/ iPhone will continue to be charged.

  • Page 46: Playing A Usb Memory Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device Playing back music files stored on a USB memory device. Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on this unit. This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16”...

  • Page 47: Playing Files Stored On Usb Memory Devices

    TOP MENU function NOTE 0 Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device. o Files that can be played back See “Playing back USB memory devices”...

  • Page 48: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting this unit with the Bluetooth device. Communication is possible up to a range of about 10 m.

  • Page 49: Playing Music From Bluetooth Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing music from Bluetooth device Select this unit when its name appears in the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth In order to enjoy music from a Bluetooth device on this unit, the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 50 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause (Press and Hold) Stop Skip to previous track / Skip to next track (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast- forward 0 Press INFO on the remote control unit during playback to switch the display between Artist name, Album name, etc.

  • Page 51: Pairing With Other Bluetooth Devices

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 0 This unit can be paired with a maximum of 8 Bluetooth devices. When a 9th Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit. Bluetooth device is paired, it will be registered in place of the oldest registered device.

  • Page 52: Reconnecting To This Unit From A Bluetooth Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device After pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device can be connected without performing any operations on this unit. This operation also needs to be performed when switching the Bluetooth device for playback.

  • Page 53: Connecting A Bluetooth Device With The Nfc Function Via Nfc

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a Bluetooth device with the Play back music on the Bluetooth device. NFC function via NFC This unit outputs music from the Bluetooth device. You can just touch this unit with a Bluetooth device to turn on power to this unit and perform pairing or establish a connection between this unit and 0 When “Network Control”...

  • Page 54: Listening To Digital In

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to DIGITAL IN Prepare for playback. Check the connection, then turn on this units. Press OPTICAL or COAXIAL to select “Optical 1”, OPTICAL ANALOG “Optical 2” or “Coaxial”. COAXIAL Play the component connected to this unit. 0 Only 2-channel linear PCM digital audio signals can be inputted through the DIGITAL IN connector of this unit.

  • Page 55: Airplay Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay function Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes can be This unit played on this unit via the network. Router 0 You can stop AirPlay playback by pressing o or choosing other input source. 0 To see song and artist names together, press INFO on the remote control unit.

  • Page 56: Playing Songs From Your Iphone, Ipod Touch Or Ipad

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod Playing iTunes music with this unit touch or iPad Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC that If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” to iOS 4.2.1 or later, you can is connected to the same network as this unit.

  • Page 57: Selecting Multiple Speakers (Devices)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting multiple speakers (devices) It is possible to play iTunes songs on your home’s AirPlay compatible speakers (devices) other than those of this unit. Click the AirPlay icon ' and select “Multiple”. Check the speakers you want to use. NOTE 0 In playback using the AirPlay function, the sound is output at the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes volume setting level.

  • Page 58: Spotify Connect Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Spotify Connect function Spotify is the world’s most popular streaming service. If you subscribe to Playing Spotify music with this unit Spotify Premium, you can control your new speaker with your phone or tablet. Because Spotify is built-in to your speaker, you can still take calls or Download the “Spotify App”...

  • Page 59: Remote Play Function

    0 For some smartphones, you must install an application for DLNA music playback. player Controller) devices. Denon Hi-Fi Remote App Stores music files. Music files stored on these (Digital Media devices are played back with...

  • Page 60: Settings Required For Each Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Settings on portable audio players Settings required for each device Configure the settings so that this unit (DMR) can play back music files You must make settings on DMC and DMS for Remote Play. Make the stored on your portable audio player.
  • Page 61 Select the friendly name of this unit for the item that sets the playback device on the playback screen. The default Friendly Name of this unit is “Denon DRA-100”. Start playing back a music file on DMC. The function on this unit automatically switches to “Music Server”...

  • Page 62: Web Control Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Web control function You can control this unit from a web control screen on a web browser. Controlling the unit from a web control This unit Router Switch the “Network Control” setting to “On”. (v p.
  • Page 63 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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. For example, if the IP address of this unit is “192.168.0.2”, enter “http://192.168.0.2”.
  • Page 64 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operate. n Friendly Name setting GExample 1H Network Setting 1 E To change the Friendly Name, enter the new name in the text box and click “Set”. F To reset the Friendly Name, click “Set Default”. NETWORK NETWORK FIRMWARE...
  • Page 65 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operate. n Network connection settings GExample 2H Network Setting 2 J GExample 2H - Displayed when “Wi-Fi” is selected in G. Select or input items as necessary, and then click “Test Connection” to apply the changes. NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK...
  • Page 66 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Update on web screen When the following screen is displayed by the PC, click the “Choose File” (A) button, select the update file, “Web control function” (v p. 62) settings must be completed in advance on a computer belonging to the same network.
  • Page 67 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When the following screen is displayed, updating is complete. Firmware New Firmware: xxx.fw Firmware upload status: 100% completed. The upload process finished successfully. Please close this. 0 Button names may vary depending on the OS language used on your computer. Remote control Front panel Rear panel...

  • Page 68: Convenience Functions

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions Adjusting the tone Sleep timer function SLEEP Switching the display’s brightness TONE uio p DIMMER Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Tone

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the tone n Treble Adjusts the treble sound. Press TONE to select the tone parameter to be –8dB – +8dB (Default : 0dB) adjusted. n Balance Use ui to adjust the “Source Direct”, “Bass”, “Treble” Use op to adjust the left/right volume balance.

  • Page 70: Sleep Timer Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sleep timer function Switching the display’s brightness You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time Press DIMMER. has elapsed. This is convenient for listening while going to sleep. The brightness of the display switches each time the button is Press SLEEP during playback and select the setting pressed (3 levels).

  • Page 71: Menu Map

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Tips Appendix Menu map For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. o Quick Setup Setting items Description Page...
  • Page 72 Sets the unit power to standby when the unit is not in use. Usage Data Selects whether or not to send anonymous usage data to Denon. Firmware Set whether or not to check for firmware update, update the firmware, and display update and upgrade notifications.
  • Page 73 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Network Setting items Description Page Network Information Displays various information about the network. Network Control Performs the ON/OFF settings for the network function when in standby mode. Friendly Name Edits a name displayed on the Internet. Wi-Fi Enables/disables the Wi-Fi function.
  • Page 74 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation Press SETUP. The menu is displayed. Use uiop to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use ui to change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting. To return to the previous item, press o.

  • Page 75: Inputting Characters

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following screens to the names that you prefer. Friendly Name (v p. 83) Character input for the network functions (v p. 33) Using the number buttons Display the screen for inputting characters.
  • Page 76 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the cursor buttons Display the screen for inputting characters. To change a character, use op to align the cursor with the character that you want to change. Use ui to change the character. The types of characters that can be input are as shown below.
  • Page 77 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Volume Limit H/P Amplifier Gain Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Set this according to the o Make a setting for maximum volume impedance of the connected headphones. It is recommended that this is set on the “Low”...
  • Page 78 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Out Language You can set whether to “Fixed” or “Variable” the analog audio output level. Set the language for display on the menu. Fixed Fixes the analog audio output level. English / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / Nederlands / Español / Svenska / Русский...
  • Page 79 Information provided by customers will be used as reference material for o Update product development purposes in the future. Denon will never provide any information we collect to third parties. Update the firmware of this unit. Provide information on the operating status Check For Update: Check for firmware updates.
  • Page 80 Off: Do not display upgrade message. Notification Alerts 0 See the Denon website for details about upgrades. Displays notification messages from 0 When the procedure is complete, “Registered” is displayed in this menu and (Default): Denon in the popup menu.
  • Page 81 If the error continues despite this, check the network environment. 0 Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the Denon web site each time related plans are defined. Remote control Front panel...
  • Page 82 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Network To use this unit by connecting it to a home network (LAN), you must configure network settings. If you set up your home network via DHCP, set “DHCP” to On (use the default setting). This allows this unit to use your home network. If you assign an IP address for each device, you must use the “IP Address”...
  • Page 83 Family Room / Guest Room / Kids Room / Kitchen / Living Bluetooth Room / Office / Denon DRA-100 / Other (Default :Denon DRA-100) When you select “Other”, you can change the Friendly Name You can stop the Bluetooth function.
  • Page 84 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings n IP Address Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. You can make detailed settings for the network. The Network Audio function cannot be used if other IP addresses To change the network environment, perform “Quick Setup”. (For details are set.
  • Page 85 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Wi-Fi Setup Method n Proxy Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server. In this menu, Wi-Fi settings and connections can be made using any of Make the proxy settings only when you connect to the Internet via a the five connection methods.
  • Page 86 After selecting this item, select Settings/Wi-Fi from the iOS device to connect to. home screen, select “Denon DRA-100” displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the setting instructions displayed on the iOS Select “Rescan” if the network cannot be found.
  • Page 87 Wikipedia news(45) Please select the menu. NETWORK Select “Denon DRA-100” from the Wi-Fi network list of the Wi-Fi device. The IP address (192.168.1.16) appears on the unit. A Entering the IP address (192.168.1.16). B If you are using the Safari web browser, you can select “Bonjour”...
  • Page 88 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operate. GExample 2H Network Setting 2 GExample 1H Network Setting 1 NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK Friendly Name Friendly Name Friendly Name Friendly Name Network Connection Network Connection Select Connection Select Connection Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Network Connection Network Connection...
  • Page 89 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Manual Sets the wireless connection manually Input the name of the wireless network SSID : (SSID). Select the encryption method according Security: to the encryption setting of the access point you are using. Select the Default Key.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Tips Power does not turn on / Power is turned off LED is flashing Simple operations in the power off state Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Simple operations for iPod/USB No sound comes out I only want to recharge my iPod...

  • Page 91: Tips

    Tips Simple operations in the power off state When the “Network Control” is set to “On”, you can perform playback, or other operations through AirPlay, “Denon Hi-Fi Remote”. (v p. 82) Simple operations for iPod/USB When connected to the USB port, the Input Source automatically changes and playback begins. (“Listening to music on an iPod” (v p. 43), “Playing files stored on USB memory devices”...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices 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.

  • Page 93: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. performed through the Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. remote control unit.

  • Page 94: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound comes out of Check the connections for all devices. speakers. Insert connection cables all the way in. － Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. －...

  • Page 95: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Desired sound does not come out Symptom Cause / Solution Page Left/right volume balance is Press the TONE button on the remote control to adjust the balance. unbalanced. No sound from the sub Check the subwoofer connections.

  • Page 96: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom Cause / Solution Page During playback from the When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. － Internet radio or USB The network communication speed is slow or the radio station is busy.

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o iPod cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page iPod cannot be connected. When using iPod by connecting it to the USB port, some iPod variations are not supported. When iPod is connected by using a USB cable other than the genuine cable, iPod may not be －...

  • Page 98: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page “No Connection” is The set cannot recognize a USB memory device. Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. displayed. USB memory devices of a mass storage class or those compatible with MTP are supported. －...

  • Page 99: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page Bluetooth devices cannot The Bluetooth function in the Bluetooth device has not been enabled. See the Owner’s Manual of the － be connected to this unit. Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function.

  • Page 100: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom Cause / Solution Page The file names are not Characters that cannot be displayed are used. This is not a malfunction. On this unit, characters that －...

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o The Internet radio cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page The radio station list is not The LAN cable is not properly connected, or the network is disconnected. Check the connection status. displayed.

  • Page 102: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page Files stored on a computer Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. cannot be played. You are attempting to play a file that is copyright protected.

  • Page 103: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical) Symptom Cause / Solution Page “Signal Unlock” is When digital audio signals cannot be detected properly, “Signal Unlock” is displayed. － displayed. “Unsupported” is “Unsupported”...

  • Page 104: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Cannot connect by Wi-Fi Symptom Cause / Solution Page Cannot connect to the The network name and password (WEP, etc.) settings are wrong. Configure the network settings network. according to the setting details of this unit. Reduce the distance between the wireless LAN access point and this unit, remove any obstructions and －...

  • Page 105: Playing Back Usb Memory Devices

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix Playing back USB memory devices o Compatible formats This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. Sampling Bit rate Extension If the image size of an album artwork exceeds 600 kB, then music may frequency length not be played back properly.
  • Page 106 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Maximum Number of Playable Files and Folder z1 Only files that are not protected by copyright can be played on this unit. Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. Also, files encoded in WMA format when ripped from a CD, etc.

  • Page 107: Playing Back Internet Radio

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio Playing back Bluetooth devices This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles. o Playable radio station specifications A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) : When a Bluetooth device that supports this specification is connected, Sampling Bit rate Extension...

  • Page 108: Playing Back Files Stored On Pc Or Nas

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on PC or o Playback file specifications Sampling Bit rate Bit length Extension frequency 48 – 192 32/44.1/48 kHz – .wma kbps This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. 32 –...

  • Page 109: Last Function Memory

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Last function memory z1 Only files that are not protected by copyright can be played on this unit. Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected. Also, files encoded in WMA format when ripped from a CD, etc. on a computer This stores the settings as they were immediately before going into the may be copyright protected, depending on the computer’s settings.

  • Page 110: Explanation Of Terms

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms FLAC FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a lossless free audio o Audio file format. Lossless means that the audio is compressed without any loss in quality. ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) The FLAC license is as shown below.
  • Page 111 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED using the “MPEG-1”...
  • Page 112 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Network Sampling frequency Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at AirPlay regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in AirPlay sends (plays) contents recorded in iTunes or on an iPhone/iPod digitized format (producing a digital signal).
  • Page 113 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix vTuner WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) This is a free online content server for Internet Radio. This is a new version of the WPA established by the Wi-Fi Alliance, For inquiries about this service, visit the vTuner site below. compatible with more secure AES encryption.
  • Page 114 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Others Pairing Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth. When paired, the devices authenticate each other and can connect without mistaken connections occurring.

  • Page 115: Trademark Information

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned ® by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory is under license.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio section Audio amplifier Rated output: 2-channel driving 35 W + 35 W (8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, THD+N 0.01 %) Dynamic power: 70 W + 70 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, THD+N 0.01 %) Output connectors: Speaker: 4-16 Ω/ohms (impedance) Compatible with headphones/stereo headphones...
  • Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Wireless LAN section Network type (wireless LAN standard): Conforming to IEEE 802.11b Conforming to IEEE 802.11g Conforming to IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi compliant) ® Security: WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP) Radio frequency: 2.4 GHz No.

  • Page 118: Bluetooth Section

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Transmission power: Maximum 2.5 mW (Class 2) Maximum communication range: Approx. 10 m in line of sight Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band Modulation scheme: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles:...
  • Page 119 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o General Power supply: AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 60 W Power consumption in standby mode : 0.3 W Power consumption in “Network Control” – “On” mode: For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Remote control Front panel Rear panel...
  • Page 120 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions Unit : mm o Weight : 4.8 kg Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 121: Index

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Favorites ............40 PC ............36, 108 Firmware update ..........79 AirPlay ............55 Random playback ......36, 42, 46 Inputting characters ........75 Remote play function ........59 Internet Radio ..........32 Repeat playback ........
  • Page 122 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Volume ............31 vTuner ............35 Web control function ........62 Wired LAN ............25 Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 123: License

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix License This section describes software license used for this unit. To maintain the correct content, the original (English) is used. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this Boost software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge,...
  • Page 124 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Definitions. “Articles” means, collectively, all articles written by Author which You may otherwise modify Your copy of this Work (excluding the Articles) in any way describes how the Source Code and Executable Files for the Work may be used by a to create a Derivative Work, provided that You insert a prominent notice in each user.
  • Page 125 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix You may distribute the Executable Files and Source Code only under the terms of This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate automatically upon any this License, and You must include a copy of, or the Uniform Resource Identifier for, breach by You of any term of this License.
  • Page 126 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix libvorbis No term or provision of this License shall be deemed waived and no breach consented to unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the http://www.xiph.org/vorbis/ party to be charged with such waiver or consent. Copyright (c) 2002-2004 Xiph.org Foundation This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Work licensed herein.
  • Page 127 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND conditions and the following disclaimer. CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 0 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE...
  • Page 128 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix cURL THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, http://curl.haxx.se INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 129 After you purchase this product, you may procure, modify or distribute the source code of the GPL/LGPL software that is used in the product. Denon provides the source code based on the GPL and LPGL licenses at the actual cost upon your request to our customer service center.
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