This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit batteries, constitute the applicable product according to the DENON EUROPE and must be within easy access by the user. WEEE directive.
n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.
Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Contents Getting started ··············································································1 Operations Information ··············································································22...
FM indoor antenna ..............1 If the unit is left in a room full of smoke from cigarettes, etc., for “Denon Remote App” is application software that allows you to long periods of time, the surface of the optical pickup may get dirty, perform basic operations with an iPod touch, iPhone or Android preventing it from receiving signals properly.
Discs Discs playable on this unit Loading discs Cautions on handling • Place the disc in the tray, label side up. • Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. Music CDs • Make sure the disc tray is fully open when inserting the disc. • Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from Discs marked with the logo below can be played in this unit.
• Do not use two different types of batteries. (such as the monitor, 3D glasses, 3D transmitter unit etc), the • The Denon Remote App can be downloaded for free from the Apple • Do not attempt to charge dry batteries. remote control may not operate due to interference from those App Store or Google Play store.
Connections NOTE Connecting the speakers • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. Connecting the speaker cables • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of Speakers the other components. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, Subwoofer (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be...
Connecting an analog device Connecting a digital device Connecting a portable player Analog Digital device device AUDIO AUDIO OPTICAL AUDIO Portable Audio HEADPHONE Connect this unit and portable audio player using a separately sold mini-stereo audio cable. NOTE After you connect a portable audio player, the input source automatically switches to “Portable In”.
Connecting an antenna • Connect the FM antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 33 “Listening to FM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. Direction of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna...
• You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the • Some flat type Ethernet cables are easily affected by noise. DENON website. Computer We recommend using a normal type cable. For more information, see “Update” (vpage 14). • See “Setting the network [Network]”...
Connecting the power cord When all of the connections are completed, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz)
Setup Menu map Setting items Detailed items Description Page Quick Setup Performs the network settings using a Wizard style window. [Setup] Quick Setup – Quick Setup For details on the operations, see the separate “Quick setup guide”. :enter :back General Alarm Sets the timer playback.
TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN iPod CH - Setting the first setup Setting the general [General] TUNE - TUNE + NOTE [Quick Setup] Press SETUP MUTE • If the unit or remote control is not operated for 90 minutes or more Turns on the Menu settings mode when the alarm is set to on, the standby mode is activated.
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INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN Setting the general [General] iPod CH - Clock n Setting the Summer Time n Setting the current time (Manual Adjust) TUNE - TUNE + Use the following procedure to set Summer time if the Summer (24-Hour Display) SLEEP CLOCK...
SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER Setting the general [General] INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC MUSIC SERVER RADIO Speaker Optimization Auto-Standby Firmware SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER iPod An optimizing filter suited for the properties of the speakers (SC-N8) When this unit is in the stop state and there is no input signal and INTERNET ONLINE...
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Setting the general [General] n Update on web screen n Notification SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER When the following screen is displayed, click the Firmware can be updated using the “Web control function” “OK” ( ) button. Update INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC (vpage 46).
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ENTER “Upgrade Notification” menu appears. • Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the DENON web site each time Display a list of the additional functions provided Upgrade Status to select “On”, then related plans are defined.
Setting the network [Network] SLEEP SLEEP CLOCK CLOCK DIMMER DIMMER POWER POWER • For details on “Quick Setup” operations, see the separate n Network connecting to select “Test Connection”, then press “Quick setup guide”. (when “DHCP” settings is “Off”) INTERNET INTERNET ONLINE ONLINE MUSIC...
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INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN Setting the network [Network] iPod n Proxy settings Connecting wireless LAN CH - to select “Address” or “Name”, then press Configure these settings to connect to the internet via a proxy TUNE - TUNE + ENTER...
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INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN Setting the network [Network] iPod CH - n WPS Settings (Push-button method) n WPS Settings (PIN code method) If there is an encryption setting for the access point TUNE - TUNE + By just pressing the WPS button on your router and this unit, the you selected in step 4, enter same encryption key as...
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INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER Setting the network [Network] iPod CH - INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC n Manual Settings Other network settings RADIO MUSIC SERVER Use ui to select following items, then press ENTER TUNE - TUNE +...
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Hide RANDOM REPEAT PROGRAM MODE Current friendly name / DENON RCD-N8 / AV Room / RC-1174 Bedroom / Dining Room / Family Room / Guest Room / Kids Room / Kitchen / Living Room / Office / CEOL (default) / Other...
Operations Operations Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Preparations vpage 23 F Operations possible during playback vpage 23 F CD playback vpage 25 F MP3 and WMA files playback vpage 28 F Network audio playback vpage 29 F Tuning in radio stations vpage 33...
Operations This section provides information on operations of playback Operations possible during playback procedures. Preparations Selecting the input source n Selecting the input source using the remote control Turning the power on n Selecting the input source using the main unit Press the input source select button INTERNET RADIO ONLINE MUSIC...
INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN Operations possible during playback iPod CH - iPod Adjusting the tone Turning off the sound temporarily Switching the display’s brightness CH - TUNE - TUNE +...
CD playback SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER This section explains how to playback CDs. Playing CDs n Stopping playback INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER Press 2. Before playing a disc INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN RADIO MUSIC...
iPod SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER ENTER CH - SEARCH SETUP TUNE - TUNE + INTERNET CD playback ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER MUTE Switching the display Playing repeatedly (Repeat playback) Playing random order (Random playback) TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN FAVORITE VOLUME iPod...
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CD playback Playing tracks in the desired order SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER n Checking the order of the programmed tracks POWER In the stop mode, press (Program playback) INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC The track numbers are displayed in the programmed order each RADIO MUSIC SERVER...
MP3 and WMA files playback This section explains how to playback MP3 and WMA files n To play repeatedly to select the folder to be played. that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. For details on how to REPEAT Press playback files recorded onto media other than CD-R or CD-RW, Playback starts in the respective repeat mode.
INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN Network audio playback iPod CH - Follow this procedure to play Internet radio stations or music files n Searching stations by keyword TUNE - TUNE + stored on a computer. (Alphabetic strings) MUTE • There are many Internet radio stations on the Internet, and the...
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Network audio playback Applying media sharing settings When using Windows Media Player 12 When using Windows Media Player 11 (Windows 7) Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and Start up Windows Media Player 11 on the PC. NAS on the network.
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INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN Network audio playback iPod CH - n Switching the display Playing files stored on a PC and NAS TUNE - TUNE + • Connections to the required system and specific settings must be During playback, press INFO MUTE...
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Network audio playback Listening to Last.fm After inputting the username and password, select to select a station, and press ENTER “login”, then press ENTER to start playback. Last.fm radio is not available in all countries. Please check If the username and password match, the top menu for Last.fm Playback starts.
INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN Network audio playback Tuning in radio stations iPod CH - n Switching the display Connect the antenna beforehand (vpage 8). TUNE - TUNE + Automatically presetting FM stations SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER During playback, press...
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Tuning in radio stations RDS (Radio Data System) PTY (Program Type) to call out the desired program type, then ENTER ENTER press Note that the RDS function only works when receiving RDS compatible PTY identifies the type of RDS program. Automatically begin the PTY search operation.
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Tuning in radio stations RT (Radio Text) RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display. • When the RT mode is turned on while an RDS broadcast station not offering an RT service is tuned in, “NO TEXT” is displayed on the display.
SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER Favorite function INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER This section provides information on the Favorite function. Calling stations or files from the favorites Deleting stations or files from the favorite iPod CH - • The Favorite function allows you to register your favorite broadcast...
iPod playback The unit can play back music stored on iPod, iPod touch, iPod classic, Loading Dismantling iPod nano and iPhone. iPod n iPod (vpage 56) Connecting an iPod Adapter Connector n iPod Dock Open the lid and mount the adapter suited for your iPod onto the dock adapter included with your iPod.
CH - using the unit buttons, see “Selecting support. the input source using the main unit” TUNE - TUNE + • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod n Playing repeatedly (Repeat playback) (vpage 23). data. MUTE (vpage 40) • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some...
REPEAT • Each time you press , the repeat Layer-3” standards. mode is toggled as shown below. • DENON does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will devices INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC operate or receive power. When using a portable USB connection...
INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC RADIO MUSIC SERVER TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN USB memory device playback Portable audio player playback iPod CH - n USB operation n Switching the display Your portable audio player can be connected to this unit’s portable jack TUNE - TUNE + Operation buttons...
Listening to DIGITAL IN Prepare for playback. Check the connection, then turn on this SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER units. INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC DIGITAL IN Press to select RADIO MUSIC SERVER “Digital In”. TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN iPod Play the component connected to this unit. CH - TUNE - TUNE +...
AirPlay function Enjoy music from your iTunes library with DENON quality sound Playing iTunes music on this unit n Multiple speakers anywhere in your home. You can easily stream music from iTunes to multiple speakers in Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or PC that is your home.
AirPlay function Remote operations • Source input will be switched to “AirPlay” when AirPlay playback You can use your DENON remote control to play and pause iTunes, as is started. well as skip to next and previous tracks. • You can stop AirPlay playback by pressing the or choosing other Open “Edit”...
Remote play function You can use your home network to play back with this unit music Settings required for each device n Remote Play operations files stored on PC, NAS, mobile phones and portable audio players. In Operations are different for each device, but the procedures this case, you use PC, mobile phones and portable audio players for You must make settings on DMC and DMS for Remote Play.
Web control function You can control this unit from a web control screen on a web browser. 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. • This unit and the PC need to be connected to the network properly For example, if the IP address of this unit is “192.168.100.19”, (vpage ...
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Network Connection Network Connection Select Connection Select Connection Select Connection Wi-Fi [+]DHCO or Proxy Wi-Fi Setup Manual Manual S SID DENON Test Connection Security None Security Key Key1 Defaullt Key [-]DHCP or Proxy DHCP Friendly Name setting IP Address 192.168.000.001...
SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC MUSIC SERVER RADIO Other functions TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN iPod Using the number buttons CH - Example: For changing characters from “POPS” to “ROCK” Inputting characters TUNE - TUNE + q Place the cursor at “P”. POPS Display the screen for inputting On this unit, the names displayed for “Friendly Name”...
SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER Other functions INTERNET ONLINE MUSIC MUSIC RADIO SERVER Using the cursor buttons Auto power on function Resetting the microprocessor TUNER ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN iPod When you press INTERNET RADIO Display the screen for inputting Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations CH - cannot be performed.
Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Information vpage 51 F Explanation terms vpage 59 F Troubleshooting vpage 61 F Specifications vpage 65 F Index vpage 66...
Information Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel Volume up/down button (VOLUME df) ······························ (23) SOURCE button ······································································· (23) Power indicator ······································································· (23) Selects the input source. Adjusts the audio volume. Power operation button and indicator USB port ·············································································...
Part names and functions Top panel Rear panel PUSH OPEN GWhen the door is openedH AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· (10) DIGITAL IN connector ·································· (7) Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) ·················· (6) FM antenna terminal (ANTENNA) ·············· (8) SUBWOOFER connector ······························ (6) ETHERNET connector (NETWORK) ·············...
Part names and functions Remote control This section explains the buttons used to playback each input source. n Buttons that work with all input sources n Buttons that work with CDs “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. SLEEP button ··············································...
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Part names and functions n Buttons that work when the input source is “Internet Radio”, n Buttons that work when the input source is “TUNER” “Music Server” or “Last.fm” “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. “Buttons that work with all input sources”...
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Part names and functions n Buttons that work when the input source is “iPod” or “USB” “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. ) ···················· (37, 40) Play/Pause button ( Reverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons SLEEP CLOCK DIMMER POWER ) ··········································...
iPod MP3 and WMA MP3 and WMA formats CD-R and CD-RW discs created in the format described below can be played. n Writing software format “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or ISO9660 level 1 iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet When written in other formats, it may not be possible to play the...
USB memory device Playing back music files recorded on a USB memory device. GCompatible formatsH Sampling Important information Bit rate Extension frequency length • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and 32/44.1/ (Windows Media 48 – 192 kbps –...
Only files that are not protected by copyright can be played on new music. this unit. Your new DENON Network CD receiver is very clever. You can Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright create a free Last.fm profile when you start using your DENON protected.
Explanation terms AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) Finalize IEEE 802.11b Network Names This is a next generation standard encryption This is processing that enables playing back of disc This is one wireless LAN standard set by the 802 (SSID: Security Set Identifier) method replacing the current DES and 3DES, and of CD, which was recorded using a recorder, by working group that establishes LAN technology...
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Windows Media Player Ver. 11 or later This is a media player distributed free of charge by vTuner Microsoft Corporation. This is a free online content server for Internet It can be used to play playlists created with radio. Note that usage fees are included in upgrade Windows Media Player Ver.
– Power turns off • Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact a suddenly and DENON service center. POWER indicator flashes red. (Flashes at 0.25 second intervals) “No Network • The network is not properly set • Select a source other than the Connection”...
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MTP standards is class or MTP standards. by USB cable. be used for connection to a connected. computer. • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. DENON – Server is not • The computer’s router’s • Check the computer’s or router’s –...
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GLast.fmH GWireless LANH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Cannot login • Login authentication error. • Enter the correct username and – Cannot connect • The settings of the SSID and • Match the network settings with to Last.fm. password and retry login. to network.
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GAirPlayH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page The AirPlay • This unit and the computer • Connect the computer or iPhone/ icon is not or iPhone/iPod touch are not iPod touch to the same network displayed in connected to the same network as this unit. iTunes or on (LAN).
Specifications n CD player n Clock/Alarm 10 Hz – 20 kHz Playback frequency response: Clock type: Power line frequency synchronized method (Within ±60 seconds per month) Below measurable limits (± 0.001%) Wow & flutter: Alarm: Everyday alarm / Once alarm : One system each 44.1 kHz Sampling frequency: Sleep timer : Max.