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Denon CEOL RCD-N12 Owner's Manual

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NETWORK CD RECEIVER RCD-N12
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix NETWORK CD RECEIVER RCD-N12 Owner’s Manual Front/Top Remote control Rear panel Index panel unit...
  • Page 2 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections Accessories Inserting the batteries Connecting speakers Operating range of the remote control unit Connecting the speaker cables Part names and functions Connecting speakers Front/Top panel Connecting the subwoofer Rear panel Connecting powered speakers Remote control unit Connecting a digital device Connecting an analog device...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones Basic operation Reconnecting to a Bluetooth headphones Turning the power on Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones Switching the power to standby Getting the HEOS app Selecting the input source Setting up the HEOS app for the first time with a HEOS built-in Adjusting the volume...
  • Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Playing digital input Playing analog input Menu map AirPlay function Menu operation Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac Inputting characters Playing songs from Windows PC Using the number buttons Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac on multiple Using the cursor buttons synced devices (AirPlay 2)
  • Page 5 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Network Network Information Tips Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Bluetooth Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Network Control Light is flashing AirPlay Setup Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Connecting to the network by using the WPS button on the router Display on this unit shows nothing...
  • Page 6 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix The Internet radio cannot be played back Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back (Music server) Playing back Discs Various online services cannot be played Files Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network Playback order of music files Cannot playback Discs About discs and files...
  • Page 7 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 included with the product.
  • Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and 0 Do not use two different types of batteries.
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front/Top panel GTop panelH GFront panelH For details, see the next page. Front/Top Remote control Rear panel Index panel unit...
  • Page 10 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix D BACK key GTop panelH Returns to the previous item. E Playback/Pause/ENTER key (1/3/ENTER) Plays back and pauses tracks, and enters the selected content. F Cursor keys (uio p) These select items. G USB port (T) This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB flash drives).
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M Headphones jack (R) GFront panelH Used to connect headphones. When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the speaker terminals and AUDIO OUT connectors (including the SUBWOOFER connector). NOTE 0 To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel For details, see the next page. Front/Top Remote control Rear panel Index panel unit...
  • Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F Antenna terminals (ANTENNA) Used to connect FM room antennas and AM loop antennas. (v p. 25) G OPTICAL IN connector Connecting to a device with optical digital audio output connector. (v p. 22) H CONNECT button/light Used for Wi-Fi setup.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 8) B SLEEP button This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 79) C CLOCK button The current time appear on the unit. (v p. 79) D Input source select buttons These select the input source.
  • Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F System buttons These perform playback related operations. Play/Pause button (1/3) Press this button to pause during playback. If pressed while paused or stopped, resumes playback from the last track played. Forward-skip button (9) Press this button during playback to play the next track.
  • Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H QUEUE button This displays the queue. “Listening to Internet Radio” (v p. 33) “Playing back files stored on PC or NAS” (v p. 35) “Playing a USB flash drive” (v p. 38) I ENTER button This determines the selection.
  • Page 17 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Q VOLUME buttons (df) Adjusts the volume. (v p. 32) R OPTION button This displays the option menu on the display. 0 An option menu is not displayed for some input sources. S MUTE button (:) This mutes the output audio.
  • Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to Connecting speakers connect. Connecting a digital device Connecting an analog device Speaker cable Connecting a USB flash drive to the USB port (not included) Connecting an FM/AM antenna Subwoofer cable...
  • Page 19 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers Connecting the speaker cables NOTE Connect the speaker cable with a rubber tube (red) to the + speaker 0 Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer. terminal (red), and the other cable to the - speaker terminal (black).
  • Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers Connecting the subwoofer Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Subwoofer 0 We recommend using this unit with the SC-N10 speakers from the same series (not included). Front/Top Remote control Rear panel Index panel unit...
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting powered speakers 0 You can adjust the analog audio output level using the VOLUME df buttons. The analog audio output volume is linked to the speaker volume. Powered 0 When connecting powered speakers to this unit, see the owner’s manual of your speakers powered speakers for details.
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a digital device Connect this unit to a device with digital output connectors, such as a TV. Digital device 0 When connecting a TV to this unit, turn off the audio output of the TV’s internal speakers.
  • Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an analog device You can connect this unit to various devices with analog audio output. This unit is compatible with turntables equipped with a moving magnet NOTE (MM) phono cartridge. When you connect this unit to a turntable with a low 0 The earth terminal (SIGNAL GND) of this unit is not for safety grounding purposes.
  • Page 24 USB flash drive 0 Denon does not guarantee that all USB flash drives will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s included AC adapter. NOTE 0 USB flash drives will not work via a USB hub.
  • Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an FM/AM antenna After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal, fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts” (v p. 65) 0 If you are unable to receive a good broadcast signal, we recommend installing an outdoor antenna.
  • Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Using the AM loop antenna o AM loop antenna assembly Suspending on a wall Put the stand section through the bottom of the loop Suspend directly on a wall without assembling. antenna from the rear and bend it forward. Insert the projecting part into the square hole in the stand.
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a home network (LAN) This unit can connect to a network using a wired LAN or wireless LAN. Wired LAN You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to enable various types of playback and operations as described below.
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Wireless LAN 0 When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following To connect to a wireless LAN router, download the HEOS app to your functions: smartphone, and set up this unit. (v p. 48) 0 Built-in DHCP server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.
  • Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (included) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Front/Top Remote control Rear panel Index panel unit...
  • Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Playback a device Basic operation Playing a USB flash drive Turning the power on Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Switching the power to standby Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones Selecting the input source Playing CDs Adjusting the volume...
  • Page 31 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. The power indicator lights in white. Input source select buttons 0 You can also press X on the main unit to turn on power from standby mode. 1 / 3 0 You can also press 1/3 to turn on power from standby mode.
  • Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the input source Adjusting the volume Press the input source select button to be played back. Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. The selected input source appears on the display. The volume level appears on the display. 0 This unit switches between FM and AM each time TUNER is pressed.
  • Page 33 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 Internet Radio station list on this unit the database service provided by TuneIn Radio service.
  • Page 34 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio 0 Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “.” (period). Press INTERNET RADIO. NOTE You can also press R (HEOS Music). Use ui to select “Internet 0 The radio station database service may be suspended or be otherwise unavailable Radio”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on PC or NAS This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) from DLNA compatible servers including PCs and NAS devices on your network. The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.
  • Page 36 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on PC or NAS Browse the music on your PC/NAS and select something to play. Use this procedure to play music files or playlists stored on DLNA files servers on your local network. Press R (HEOS Music).
  • Page 37 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select the “Play Now” or “Play Now & NOTE Replace Queue”, then press ENTER. 0 When playing back music files with your PC or NAS connected through wireless Playback starts. LAN, audio may be interrupted depending on your wireless LAN environment. In this case, connect using a wired LAN.
  • Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB flash drive Playing back music files stored on a USB flash drive. Only USB flash drives conforming to mass storage class standards can be played on this unit. This unit is compatible with USB flash drives in “FAT32” or “NTFS” format.
  • Page 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files stored on USB flash drives Browse the music on your USB flash drive and select something to play. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port. Press USB to switch the input source to “USB Music”. 0 When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to queue up your music.
  • Page 40 QUEUE This displays the queue NOTE 0 Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB flash drive when using this unit in conjunction with the USB flash drive. 0 When a USB flash drive is connected to this unit, the unit loads all of the files on the USB flash drive.
  • Page 41 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 98.4 ft/30 m.
  • Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth Select this unit when its name appears in the list of device devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. In order to enjoy music from a Bluetooth device on this unit, the Bluetooth Perform the connection with the Bluetooth device close to the unit device must first be paired with this unit.
  • Page 43 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing with other Bluetooth devices NOTE 0 To operate the Bluetooth device with the remote control of this unit, the Bluetooth Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit. device needs to support the AVRCP profile. 0 The remote control of this unit is not guaranteed to work with all Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 44 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 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones You can listen to the sounds that are played back in this device from Bluetooth headphones. Output audio from connected speakers and Bluetooth headphones simultaneously, or only using Bluetooth headphones. (Output Mode: HP+ Speakers) (Output Mode: Headphones) Front/Top...
  • Page 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 0 A2DP profile-compatible Bluetooth speakers can be connected following the same steps used to connect Bluetooth headphones. Set “Headphone” to “On” from the “Network” - NOTE “Bluetooth” setting in the setup menu. (v p. 97) 0 Bluetooth headphones volume cannot be adjusted from this unit.
  • Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Reconnecting to a Bluetooth Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones headphones Complete any of the following steps to disconnect your Bluetooth headphones: Follow any of the steps below to reconnect the most recently used Turn off your Bluetooth headphones. Bluetooth headphones: In the setup menu, go to “Network”...
  • Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Getting the HEOS app You can use many online music streaming services from the HEOS app. Depending upon your geographical location, there are several options to choose from. Download the HEOS app for iOS or Android by searching App Store, Google Play store or Amazon Appstore for “HEOS”. 0 Specifications of the HEOS app may be changed without prior notice for improvement purposes.
  • Page 49 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting up the HEOS app for the first Make sure your mobile device is connected to your time with a HEOS built-in device wireless network (the network you want to connect to this device). Once you have placed this unit in your listening room and have You can check this in the “Settings”...
  • Page 50 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Adding wireless HEOS built-in devices Adding the registration of HEOS built- in devices in the HEOS app You can add additional wireless HEOS built-in devices to your HEOS system by selecting “Add Device” from the HEOS app’s settings menu and follow the instructions: The HEOS system is a true multiroom audio system that automatically synchronizes audio playback between multiple HEOS built-in devices so...
  • Page 51 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Signing up for a HEOS Account HEOS Account You will be instructed to signup for a HEOS Account the first time you HEOS Accounts can be registered by tapping “Music” tab - “Settings” icon try to access any music service from the main “Music”...
  • Page 52 Some services may be added or discontinued from time to time based on decisions of the music service providers or others. o Selecting a room/device Tap the “Rooms” tab. Select “Denon CEOL” if there are Rooms Music Now Playing multiple products with HEOS Built-in.
  • Page 53 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Selecting the music track or station from music sources Music Tap the “Music” tab and select a music source. 0 All music services displayed may not be available in your location. Rooms Music Now Playing Front/Top Remote control...
  • Page 54 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Browse the music to play. Album Now Playing After selecting a music track or radio station the app will Artist Album automatically change to the “Now Playing” screen. 10 Tracks,60 Mins.,2014 1 Track 1 0:20 0 When you select a music track to play you will be asked how you want to 0:50...
  • Page 55 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to the same music in multiple Rooms Rooms rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Dining Dining Song Name 1 This system is a true multi-room audio system. You can create one or Song Name 1 more HEOS groups to automatically synchronize audio playback between Living...
  • Page 56 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Ungrouping rooms Rooms Rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Press and hold your finger on room that you want to Dining remove from the group. Dining Song Name 1 Song Name 1...
  • Page 57 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Grouping all rooms (party mode) Rooms Rooms You can easily group 16 rooms together into Party Mode by using a Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them “pinch”...
  • Page 58 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Ungrouping all rooms Rooms Rooms You can easily ungroup all of your rooms and exit Party Mode by using Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them a “spread”...
  • Page 59 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs Playing CDs Press CD to switch the input source to “CD”. Insert a disc. (v p. 129) Playback starts. Press 5 on the main unit to open/close the disc tray. 1 / 3 0 You can set whether to automatically play CDs.
  • Page 60 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playing a specific track (Direct searching) Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause Use 0 – 9, +10 to select the tracks. Stop Skip to previous track / Skip to next track GExampleH (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast- Track 4 : Press number 4 to select track 4.
  • Page 61 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Checking the order of the programmed tracks Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) In the stop mode, press 9. The tracks are shown in the programmed order in the display each Up to 25 tracks can be programmed.
  • Page 62 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing DATA CDs This section explains how to playback music files that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media ®...
  • Page 63 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause Press CD to switch the input source to “CD”. Stop Skip to previous track / Skip to next track Load a CD-R or CD-RW containing music files into the (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast- disc tray.
  • Page 64 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Switching the display o Switching the playback range During playback, press INFO. Press PROGRAM. Switches the display between Title name / Artist name, Title name / The playback range of a track can be set. Album name and File name.
  • Page 65 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM/AM broadcasts For details about how to connect the antenna, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” (v p. 25). Listening to FM/AM broadcasts TUNER Press TUNER to select the reception band. When listening to an FM broadcast.  ...
  • Page 66 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Changing the reception mode (Tune Presetting FM/AM stations Mode) Up to 50 stations can be registered in the preset list. Change the reception mode to FM/AM. If you cannot tune in automatically Press OPTION during reception of the station to be with “Auto”...
  • Page 67 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Automatically presetting FM stations Listening to stations registered in the (Auto Preset) preset list You can automatically register all FM stations that can be received to the Press OPTION during reception of a station. preset list.
  • Page 68 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Deleting a station from the preset list Press OPTION during reception of a station. An option menu is displayed. Use ui to select “Preset List”, then press ENTER. Use ui to select the station you want to delete, then press ENTER.
  • Page 69 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing digital input Prepare for playback. Check the connection, then turn on this units. (“Connecting a digital device” (v p. 22)) Press HDMI or OPTICAL to switch the input source to OPTICAL “HDMI” or “Optical”. HDMI Play the component connected to this unit.
  • Page 70 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 When “TV Input” is set in the menu, this unit automatically turns on when the TV connected to the unit is turned on, and the input source switches to “HDMI” or “Optical”. (v p. 89) NOTE 0 Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS.
  • Page 71 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing analog input Prepare for playback. Check the connection, then turn on this units. (“Connecting an analog device” (v p. 23)) PHONO/AUX Press PHONO/AUX to switch the input source to “Phono” or “AUX”. The input source is switched to “Phono” or “AUX” each time PHONO/AUX is pressed.
  • Page 72 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay function Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac or Windows PC Router can be played on this unit via the network. This unit 0 Input source will be switched to “AirPlay” when AirPlay playback is started. 0 You can stop AirPlay playback by choosing other input source.
  • Page 73 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod Playing songs from Windows PC touch, iPad or Mac Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Windows PC that is You can stream music stored in your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad/Mac” connected to the same network as this unit.
  • Page 74 AirPlay icon is displayed on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac Speakers & TVs screen. Living Room Denon xxxxxxxx Song - Artist Bedroom Select the devices/speakers you want to use. Multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices can be selected.
  • Page 75 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Spotify Connect function Spotify is all the music you’ll ever need. Millions of songs available Playing Spotify music with this unit instantly. Just search for the music you love, or let Spotify play you something great.
  • Page 76 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used for each input source. SLEEP Control of “HEOS Favorites” operations is optimized for the app. For CLOCK DIMMER more information on acquiring the app, see “Getting the HEOS app”...
  • Page 77 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back HEOS Favorites Adding to HEOS Favorites When using the HEOS Favorites function for the first time on this unit, This function only works for streamed content. create a HEOS Account on the HEOS app or sign in to your account. While content is playing, press OPTION.
  • Page 78 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Deleting a HEOS Favorites Switching the display’s brightness The display brightness can be adjusted between five levels. Press R (HEOS Music). If a playback history is present, the last Internet radio station or song Press DIMMER.

  • Page 79: Sleep Timer

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the sleep timer Checking the current time You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time Be sure to set the current time using “Clock” in the setup menu in advance. has elapsed.
  • Page 80 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Changing the settings Quick select function Settings such as the input source, volume level and “SDB/Tone” in the Set the items below to the settings you want to setup menu can be registered to the QUICK SELECT 1 - 3 buttons. register.
  • Page 81 Contents Connections Playback 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. Setting items Detailed items Description Page Audio...
  • Page 82 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Detailed items Description/Detailed items Page General Alarm Sets the timer playback. Clock Sets the current time. Clock Mode You can display the time when in standby by setting the clock mode. IR Control Assign operations on this unit to the remote control of your TV.
  • Page 83 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the display. Use ui 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 BACK.
  • Page 84 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputting characters Use 0 – 9, +10 until the desired character is displayed. Using the number buttons The types of characters that can be input are as shown in the following table. Display the screen for inputting characters. To change a character, use o p to align the cursor with the 1 .
  • Page 85 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Repeat steps 2 and 3 to input characters then press Using the cursor buttons ENTER to register it. Display the screen for inputting characters. 0 Press CLEAR to erase the character that is currently selected. To change a character, use o p to align the cursor with the 0 Press and hold CLEAR for 3 seconds or more to erase all characters.
  • Page 86 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Repeat step 2 to input characters then press ENTER to register it. 0 Press CLEAR to erase the character that is currently selected. 0 Press and hold CLEAR for 3 seconds or more to erase all characters. 0 Press 9 to insert a space.
  • Page 87 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. o Balance SDB/Tone Use o p to adjust the left/right volume balance. Adjust the sound to your preference. o Source Direct o Super Dynamic Bass Playback sound is closer to the source Emphasizes the bass sound (maximum sound.
  • Page 88 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H/P Amplifier Gain Speaker Optimization Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Set this according to the Performs audio processing optimized to our SC-N10 speakers (not impedance of the connected headphones. It is recommended that this is included) and outputs an audio signal.
  • Page 89 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Auto-Play TV Input When a TV audio source is input to this unit, the unit automatically Set this when playing audio from a TV on this unit. When the TV is turned switches to the input source set in “Default Input” and the Auto-Play on, this unit turns on and the input source is automatically switched to function for playing TV audio on this unit is set.
  • Page 90 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI Power Off Control Set the “HDMI Power Off Control” function that is keyed to the power off operation of your HDMI connected TV to turn the device's power to standby. Regardless of the input source of this device, if the power of the TV is turned off, (Default) : the power of this device automatically...
  • Page 91 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General o Edit Alarm Alarm Used to edit Alarm 1 or Alarm 2. Audio from the set input source can be played back at a specified time. Use this to set playback for the same time every day, or set alarm Use ui to select “Alarm 1”...
  • Page 92 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Clock Use ui to select the input source, then press ENTER. CD / Tuner / HDMI / Optical / Phono / AUX o Set the current time You can automatically adjust the clock of this unit using the Internet. 0 When “Tuner”...
  • Page 93 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Clock Mode IR Control You can display the time when in standby by setting the Clock Mode. Assign operations on this unit to the remote control of your TV. This enables you to operate this unit with the remote control of your TV. Time is displayed in standby.
  • Page 94 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix CD Auto Play Auto-Standby When the disc tray is closed, the unit can detect the CD, automatically Sets the amount of time that must elapse without unit operation or an input switch the input source to “CD” and start playback. signal before the unit goes into standby automatically.
  • Page 95 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Information o Notification Alerts Sets whether or not to display the notification when the power is turned Notification messages are displayed. (Default): Off: Notification messages are not displayed. o Check for Notifications Displays notifications. Reset Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed.
  • Page 96 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Network Network Information Wi-Fi Displays network information. The Wi-Fi function can be stopped to prevent noise that affects the sound quality. Using a wired LAN to connect this unit to the network enables playback with a high sound quality. Friendly Name / Connection / SSID / DHCP / IP Address / MAC Address (Ethernet) / MAC Address (Wi-Fi) Enables the Wi-Fi function.
  • Page 97 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Devices Bluetooth Available devices are displayed in the list once you start pairing o Bluetooth mode on the Bluetooth headphones you want to connect. Select your Bluetooth headphones from the list to pair them. Stopping Bluetooth receiver and transmitter functions reduces a This unit can only pair with one Bluetooth headphone at a time.
  • Page 98 1. Select “AirPlay Setup” and press ENTER. This unit switches to the WAC setup mode. 2. At the bottom of the Wi-Fi setup screen for iOS devices, select “Denon CEOL” from “SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER...”. 0 When using the HEOS app, use with the “Network Control” setting set to “On”.
  • Page 99 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to the network by using the WPS button on the router If you are using a wireless router that supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™), connect to the network with the “push button method”. (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™...
  • Page 100 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Power does not turn on/Power is turned off Tips Light is flashing I want to listen to high sound performance playback Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want to adjust the tone myself Display on this unit shows nothing I want sound playback that is faithful to the original sound No sound comes out...
  • Page 101 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want to listen to high sound performance playback The Wi-Fi function can be stopped to prevent noise that affects the sound quality. Set “Wi-Fi” to “Off” in the setup menu. (v p. 96) Stopping Bluetooth function reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback.
  • Page 102 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to turn the display off Press the DIMMER button to turn the display off. (v p. 78) I want to display the clock constantly The clock can be constantly displayed by setting “Clock Mode” to “On”. (v p. 93) I want to make the volume of the headphones the same as that of the speakers You can increase the sound from the headphones at the same volume setting by changing the “H/P Amplifier Gain”...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 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? 0 If steps 1 to 3 above do not improve the problem, restarting the device may improve the problem.
  • Page 104 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power is not turned on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 29) This unit is in standby mode. Press the X button on the main unit or the POWER X button on the remote control. (v p. 31) Power automatically turns off.
  • Page 105 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The power turns off and the power indicator shows one long blink and four short blinks in red. The protection circuit has been activated due to a rise in temperature within this unit. Turn the power off, wait about an hour until this unit cools down sufficiently, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 106 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. (v p. 8) Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. (v p. 8) Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
  • Page 107 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound is produced. Or sound is distorted. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 18) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
  • Page 108 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound is interrupted or noise occurs During playback from the Internet radio or USB flash drive, sound is occasionally interrupted. When the transfer speed of the USB flash drive is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. The network communication speed is slow or the radio station is busy.
  • Page 109 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix When playing a record, the sound is distorted. Adjust to a proper needle pressure. Check the tip of the needle. Replace the cartridge. When playing a record, a humming noise comes out of the speakers. Check that the turntable is connected correctly.
  • Page 110 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Desired sound does not come out The volume does not increase. The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Volume Limit” on the menu. (v p. 87) Headphone volume is low. Switch “H/P Amplifier Gain”...
  • Page 111 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay cannot be played back The AirPlay icon is not displayed on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad / Mac. This unit and PC / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad are not connected to the same network (LAN). Connect it to the same LAN as this unit. (v p. 27) The firmware on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad / Mac is not compatible with AirPlay.
  • Page 112 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix USB flash drives cannot be played back USB flash drive is not recognized. Disconnect and reconnect the USB flash drive. (v p. 24) Mass storage class compatible USB flash drives are supported. This unit does not support a connection through a USB hub. Connect the USB flash drive directly to the USB port. The USB flash drive must be formatted to FAT32 or NTFS.
  • Page 113 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix File names on the USB flash drive are not displayed properly The file names are not displayed properly (“...”, etc.). Characters that cannot be displayed are used. This is not a malfunction. Characters that cannot be displayed have been used. On this unit, characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with a “.
  • Page 114 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cannot connect Bluetooth headphones. Bring the Bluetooth headphones near to this unit. Turn the power of the Bluetooth headphones off and on again, and then try again. Go to “Network” - “Bluetooth”, and set “Headphone” to “On” within the setup menu. (v p. 97) Make sure this unit is not already connected to another pair of Bluetooth headphones.
  • Page 115 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The sound is cut off. Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit. Remove obstructions between the Bluetooth device and this unit. To prevent electromagnetic interference, locate this unit away from microwave ovens, wireless LAN devices and other Bluetooth devices. Reconnect the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 116 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The Internet radio cannot be played back A list of broadcasting stations is not displayed. The LAN cable is not properly connected, or the network is disconnected. Check the connection status. (v p. 27) Internet Radio cannot be played.
  • Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back (Music server) Files stored on a computer cannot be played. Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. (v p. 132) Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit.
  • Page 118 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Various online services cannot be played Various online services cannot be played. The online service may have been discontinued. Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network Cannot connect to the network. Make sure your mobile device is connected to your wireless network before setting up this unit. (v p. 49) You can connect this unit to your network router using an Ethernet cable sold separately.
  • Page 119 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cannot playback Discs Cannot playback when the play button is pressed, or cannot correctly play back a specific part of the disc. The disc is dirty or scratched. Either clean the disc, or insert a different disc. (v p. 130) Cannot playback CD-R/CD-RW.
  • Page 120 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (HDMI/Optical) “Signal Unlock” is displayed. When digital audio signals cannot be detected properly, “Signal Unlock” is displayed. (v p. 69) “Unsupported” is displayed. “Unsupported” is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input. Check the audio output signal format from your digital device.
  • Page 121 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Update/upgrade error messages If an update/upgrade is interrupted or fails, an error message appears. Display Description Connection failed. Please check your network, then try The network connection is unstable. again. Connection to the server failed. Check your network environment and try the update again.
  • Page 122 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting network settings If network contents cannot be played or the unit cannot connect to the network, restarting the unit may improve the problem. We recommend restarting the unit before returning the settings to the default settings. (v p. 103) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below.
  • Page 123 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Factory Restore When the unit or the network functions do not work properly, operation may be improved by restoring the firmware to the factory defaults. Perform this operation if it does not work after attempting “General” - “Reset” of the settings menu. (v p. 95) After performing the Factory Restore, various settings are reset to the default settings.
  • Page 124 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Discs Files Playable media CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be played. o Writing software format CD-R ISO9660 level 1 When written in other formats, it may not be possible to play the disc CD-RW properly.
  • Page 125 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback order of music files o Specifications of supported files Sampling When there are multiple folders containing music files, the playback order Bit rate Extension frequency of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the media. Files in each folder are played in alphabetical order of file name.
  • Page 126 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About discs and files Music files recorded on CD-R/CD-RW are divided into large segments (folders) and small segments (files). Files are stored in folders, and folders can be placed for storage in a hierarchy. The unit can recognize up to 16 levels of folders.
  • Page 127 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a USB flash drives This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/MP3/Apple Lossless/DSD) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
  • Page 128 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Maximum number of playable files and folder The limits on the number of folders and files that can be displayed by this unit are as follows. Media USB flash drive Item Number of folder directory levels 8 levels Number of folders 5000...
  • Page 129 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cautions on using media Inserting a disc NOTE Set the disc in the tray label side up. 0 Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the unit or scratch the discs.
  • Page 130 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix How to handle media Cleaning discs Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the disc. Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases.
  • Page 131 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Digital input Playing back a Bluetooth device This unit supports the following Bluetooth profile. o Specifications of supported audio formats A2DP （Advanced Audio Distribution Profile） : When a Bluetooth device that supports this standard is connected, HDMI ARC/Optical monaural and stereo sound data can be streamed at a high quality.
  • Page 132 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/MP3/WAV/FLAC) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
  • Page 133 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio o Playable broadcast station specifications Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps .wma 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps .mp3 .aac/ MPEG-4 AAC 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 320 kbps .m4a Last function memory This function stores the settings which were made before going into the...
  • Page 134 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About HDMI This unit supports the following HDMI functions. ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Enjoy movies, music, etc., on your TV simply by connecting an ARC function-compatible TV to this unit via HDMI. HDMI control function Connect an HDMI control-compatible TV and this unit via HDMI and enable the HDMI control to enable linked control from either device.
  • Page 135 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms o Audio FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a lossless free audio Apple Lossless Audio Codec file format. Lossless means that the audio is compressed without any loss This is a codec for lossless audio compression method developed by in quality.
  • Page 136 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 137 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 138 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Other WPA/WPA2-Personal This is a simple authentication system for mutual authentication when a Finalizing preset character string matches on the wireless LAN access point and This process enables DVD/CD recorded with a recorder to be played by client.
  • Page 139 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPhone and Mac are trademarks The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Alliance.
  • Page 140 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio amplifier CD player Playable frequency response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits (± 0.001 %) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Audio amplifier Rated output: 2-channel 65 W + 65 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, THD + N 0.7 %) Dynamic power: 80 W + 80 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, THD+N 10 %) Output terminals:...
  • Page 141 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Input sensitivity/impedance: 200 mV/30 kΩ/kohms Frequency response: 10 Hz – 40 kHz (±3 dB) S/N Ratio (10 W, 4 Ω/ohms, IHF-A): 90 dB Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 5 W, 4 Ω/ ohms): 0.1 % PHONO Input sensitivity/impedance: 2.5 mV/47 kΩ/kohms...

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    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Wireless LAN section Network type (wireless LAN standard): Conforming to IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi ® compliant) Security: WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP) WPA3-SAE (AES) Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz z1 The Wi-Fi ®...
  • Page 143 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 Transmission power: Bluetooth Specification Power Class 1 Maximum communication range: Approx. 98.4 ft/30 m in line of sight Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz Modulation scheme: FHSS （Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum）...
  • Page 144 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Clock/Alarm/Sleep Clock type: Power line frequency synchronized method (Within ±60 seconds per month) Alarm: Once alarm/Everyday alarm: One system each Sleep: Sleep timer: Max. 90 minutes o General Operating temperature: 41 °F - 95 °F (5 °C - 35 °C) Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption:...
  • Page 145 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 5.1 (130) 11 (280) (30) (35) 8.2 (210) (35) Weight : 7 lbs 8 oz (3.4 kg) Front/Top Remote control Rear panel Index panel unit...
  • Page 146 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Front panel ............9 Menu map ............81 AirPlay ............72 HEOS Account ..........51 NAS ............35, 132 Auto Standby ..........94 HEOS Favorites ..........77 Network settings ..........96 Bluetooth device ..........41 Input source ...........

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    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel ............12 USB flash drive ......... 24, 38 Remote control unit ........14 Resetting network settings ......122 Wired LAN ............27 Wireless LAN ..........28 Sleep timer ............. 79 Spotify ............75 Tips ..............
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