Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE Denon Europe Do not block any ventilation openings. COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Division of D&M Germany GmbH Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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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 this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Contents Accessories Operation ·················································································10 Getting started ··············································································1...
Features Cautions on handling • Before turning the power on Compatible with the AirPlay ® function Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are (vpage 13) no problems with the connection cables. You can enjoy easy streaming playback of music from your iPhone and iPod touch.
Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear lid in the w Load the two batteries properly Cocoon App is Denon’s proprietary application developed for iPhone, direction of the arrow and as indicated by the marks in the iPod touch, iPad and Android smartphone.
Preparation Preparation Here, we explain the connections methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 5 vpage 5 vpage 5 vpage 6 PORTABLE PLAYER F Connecting to a home network (LAN) vpage 7 vpage 8 vpage 8 For the part names of the main unit and remote control unit, see “Part names and functions” (vpage 26).
Connections NOTE Connecting the power cord Connecting a portable player • When making connections, also refer to the owner’s manual of the other components. • If a portable player is connected via the AUX IN jack of the unit, • Do not bundle power supply cords together with connection cables. music from the portable player can be played.
• Depending on the type of iPhone or iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on an iPhone or iPod when using this • iPhone...
ISP or a computer shop for details. Furthermore, you can operate this unit by using the Cocoon App on • Denon assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any communication your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android smartphone. errors or troubles resulting from customer’s network environment or connected devices.
Network connections There are two types of network connections available – wired and wireless. Select either of them according to your router functions and operating environment. Make network connections by referring to the provided “Quick Setup Guide”. This manual only explains how to enter detailed information such as the proxy server and IP address for network connection (vpage 9).
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Network connections Using PC to make network settings of this unit Before turning this unit on, make sure that no Ethernet cable is connected to this unit. If a cable is connected, unplug this unit’s power cord, then disconnect the cable. Press to turn on power to the main unit.
Operation Operation Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Playback vpage 11 vpage 12 vpage 13 vpage 15 vpage 15 vpage 16 PORTABLE PLAYER F How to make detailed settings vpage 19...
Playback n When power is switched to standby This section provides how to play back music with this unit. Operations possible during This unit can play back music from the following devices (media). Press playback • iPhone and iPod • The display is turned off and this unit enters the standby mode. • When connected to this unit (vpage 12) • When “Network Control”...
• Press the button again to the “Off” (j) state to return to the • Note that Denon will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any original audio quality. problems arising with the data on an iPhone or iPod when using this n Remote control and iPhone or iPod button unit in conjunction with the iPhone or iPod.
AirPlay function You can use this unit to play back music files in your iTunes music n Streaming music stored in iPhone or iPod touch n Playing iTunes music with this unit libraries, iPhone and iPod touch. directly to the unit Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC NOTE that is connected to the same network as this unit.
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AirPlay function n Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit • For details on how to operate the remote control, please refer to With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song “Remote control and iPhone or iPod button relations” (vpage 12). play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations.
Listening to Internet Radio Playing a portable player Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. The following describes the procedure for playing a portable player. n Customising the Internet Radio station preset Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. Connect portable player...
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS (Network Attached Storage) with the Cocoon App (Music Server) This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on Settings for playing back with Windows Media Settings for playing back with Windows Media a PC, Digital Media Server (DMS) and on Network Attached Storage Player 12 (Windows 7) Player 12 (Windows 8)
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Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS (Network Attached Storage) with the Cocoon App (Music Server) Settings for playing back with Windows Media Player 11 About playback Start up Windows Media Player 11 on the PC. When you start playback on a PC, NAS, or DMS, the input source for this unit automatically switches to “Music Server”, and audio is output from this unit.
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Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS (Network Attached Storage) with the Cocoon App (Music Server) Important information • The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below. • Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service • File types that this unit can play back and specifications are shown below.
How to make detailed settings Menu map Menu operation Setting items Detailed items Description Default Page Display network information. This section explains the basic menu operations. Steps for item Friendly Name (Cocoon Home) / DHCP / – Network Info. selecting and menu exiting are common to all menus. For detailed IP Address / Primary DNS / Secondary DNS / MAC Address operations on each menu, see the respective paragraphs.
Check for firmware updates. Check for Update n Exiting the menu to return to the normal mode – See the Denon website for details about updates. to select the item, and press 13. Press until the input source is displayed.
Setting the volume limit Setting the language (Language) (Max Volume Level) Sets the language for display the menu. • The default setting is “English”. Make a setting for maximum volume. Press and hold for more than • The default setting is “99”. 3 seconds.
Setting the clock (Clock) Setting the Time Zone Setting the Summer Time You can automatically adjust the clock of this unit using the Internet. (Time Zone) (Summer Time) To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet. Use the following procedure to select your local standard time (time Use the following procedure to set Summer time if the Summer time Adjusting the clock automatically...
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Setting the clock (Clock) Setting the current time Setting the current time (Manual Adjust) (Set Time Now) (24-Hour Display) When the unit is connected to the Internet, the current time is set You can set the current time manually. automatically. • “Manual Adjust”...
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Auto-Standby Network Control Settings (PIN code method) With the Auto Standby set to ON, this unit will automatically enter the Set the network function on or off during standby. standby mode after about 30 continuous minutes of stop mode with • The default setting is “Off”.
Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 26 F Other information vpage 28 F Troubleshooting vpage 31 F Specifications vpage 33 F Index vpage 34...
Part names and functions Front panel Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). AC IN NETWORK WIRELESS LAN LOUDNESS ON / STANDBY AUX IN NETLINK Security slot Network connector (NETWORK) ················...
Other information Trademark information n Trademark information (vpage 28) n Explanation of terms (vpage 29) “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Explanation of terms FLAC IEEE 802.11b Network Names AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a This is one wireless LAN standard set by the 802 (SSID: Security Set Identifier) This is a next generation standard encryption lossless free audio file format.
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Explanation of terms WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) This is a new version of the WPA established by the vTuner Wi-Fi Alliance, compatible with more secure AES This is a free online content server for Internet encryption. radio. Note that usage fees are included in upgrade WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared Key) costs.
• This unit’s amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and – buttons on the upper please contact a Denon service adviser. this case, no audio is output even when a station is received. Try part of this unit flash again later, or switch to another radio station.
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Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page Files on a USB • This unit does not support playback of files from a USB memory – Sound quality is poor • File being played has a low bit rate. This is not a malfunction. –...
Resetting the microprocessor (Factory Reset) Specifications When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. n Audio section Press and hold for more than 3 seconds. • Amplifiers: 4 x 25 W ClassD Settings • Speakers: 4 cm Tweeter x 2 10 cm Woofer x 2 Press + or –...
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Index How to reset ······················································ 33 Rear panel ·························································· 26 Remote control unit ··········································· 27 Accessories ·························································· 1 Inserting the batteries········································ 3 Adjusting the master volume ····························· 11 Resetting the microprocessor ···························· 33 IEEE 802.11b ······················································ 29 Adjusting the tone ·············································· 12 IEEE 802.11g ······················································...
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