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. . NETWORK RECEIVER DRA-N4 Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 1 Front/Top panel Rear panel Remote control unit Index[...]
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Accessories 5 Inserting the batteries 6 Operating range of the remote control unit 6 Features 7 Multiple music formats are supported, all in a compact form factor 7 Easy operation 7 Part names and functions 8 Front/Top panel 8 Rear panel 11 Remote control unit 13 Connections Speaker connection 17 Connecting the speaker cables 17 Connecting the subw[...]
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Playback Basic operation 28 Turning the power on 28 Selecting the input source 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Turning off the sound temporarily 29 Listening to Internet Radio 30 Listening to Internet Radio 31 Playing the last played Internet Radio station 32 Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 33 Playing back files stored on a PC a[...]
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Settings Menu map 69 Menu operation 71 Inputting characters 72 Using the number buttons 72 Using the cursor buttons 73 General 74 Alarm 74 Clock 75 Volume Limit 75 Speaker Optimization 76 Language 76 Auto-Standby 76 Usage Data 76 Firmware 77 Network 79 Network Information 79 Network Control 79 Friendly Name 80 Settings 80 Tips Tips 87 Troubleshooti[...]
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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. . . . . . Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual) Safety Inst[...]
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Inserting the batteries A Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. . B Insert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated. . R03/AAA batteries C Put the rear cover back on. NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. 0 Do not use two differe[...]
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Features Multiple music formats are supported, all in a compact form factor 0 Supports Internet Radio and music streaming Supports AirPlay ® ( v p. 52) You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC. This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music library[...]
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Part names and functions Front/Top panel . VOLUME ENTER w t e q ry i u oQ 0 G T op panel H G Fr ont panel H Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 8 Front/Top panel Rear panel Remote control unit Index[...]
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. VOLUME ENTER w t e q ry G T op panel H A Power operation button ( X ) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). Power indicator The power indicator changes as shown below according to the status of the unit. 0 Power on : White 0 Normal standby : Off 0 When “Network Control” is set to “On” : Red ( v p. 79) 0 iPod charge standby : Red [...]
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. i u oQ 0 G Fr ont panel H G USB port Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. ( v p. 21) H Display Various information is displayed here. I Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. ( v p. 6) J Headphones jack ( R ) Used to connect headphones. When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer [...]
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Rear panel . L R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4~16 L R NETWORK ANAL OG IN DIGIT AL IN OPTICAL CONNECT Wi-Fi SUB WOOFER OUT iOS WPS y u q w e r t Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 11 Front/Top panel Rear panel Remote control unit Index[...]
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. L R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4~16 L R NETWORK ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN OPTICAL CONNECT Wi-Fi SUB WOOFER OUT iOS WPS y u q w e r t A AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the supplied power cord. ( v p. 26) B Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) Used to connect speakers. ( v p. 17, 19) C ANALOG IN connectors Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connector[...]
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Remote control unit . CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES F AV O RI TE S TOP MENU TO P ME NU INFO IN FO SETUP SE TU P SEARCH SE AR CH VOLUME VO LU ME MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M MUSIC MU SIC SERVER SE RVE R INTERN IN TER N ET ET RADIO RA DIO . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI[...]
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. CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES F AV O RI TE S TOP MENU TO P ME NU INFO IN FO SETUP SE TU P SEARCH SE AR CH VOLUME VO LU ME MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M MUSIC MU SIC SERVER SE RVE R INTERN IN TER N ET ET RADIO RA DIO . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI GHI JKL JKL MNO MNO[...]
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. CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES F AV O RI TE S TOP MENU TO P ME NU INFO IN FO SETUP SE TU P SEARCH SE AR CH VOLUME VO LU ME MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M MUSIC MU SIC SERVER SE RVE R INTERN IN TER N ET ET RADIO RA DIO . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI GHI JKL JKL MNO MNO[...]
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o Contents Speaker connection 17 Connecting an analog device 20 Connecting a digital device 20 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 21 Connecting to a home network (LAN) 23 Connecting the power cord 26 NOTE 0 Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. 0 Do not bundle power cords with connection cable[...]
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Speaker connection Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. This section explains how to connect them using typical examples. NOTE 0 Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer. 0 Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker ter[...]
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NOTE Ensure that only the core wire part of the speaker cable is inserted. If the covered part is inserted, sound may not be output. . Connecting the subwoofer Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. . L R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4~16 L R NETWORK ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN OPTICAL CONNECT Wi-Fi SUB WOOFER OUT iOS WPS SW Contents Connections Playback[...]
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Connecting speakers . L R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4~16 L R NETWORK ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN OPTICAL CONNECT Wi-Fi iOS WPS SUB WOOFER OUT wq wq RL Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 19 Front/Top panel Rear panel Remote control unit Index[...]
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Connecting an analog device . SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4~16 L R NETWORK DIGITAL IN OPTICAL CONNECT Wi-Fi SUB WOOFER OUT iOS WPS L R ANALOG IN AUD IO L R OUT L R L R AUD IO Analog device Connecting a digital device . L R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4~16 L R NETWORK ANALOG IN CONNECT Wi-Fi SUB WOOFER OUT iOS WPS DIGITAL IN OPTICAL AUD IO OPTICAL OUT Digital dev[...]
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Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 0 To connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod/iPhone. 0 For operating instructions, see “Playing an iPod” ( v p. 40) or “Playing files stored on USB memory devices” ( v p. 45). . USB memory device or iPod Denon does not guarantee th[...]
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o Supported iPod/iPhone models . • iP od classic • iP od nano • iP od t ouch • iPhone Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22 Front/Top panel Rear panel Remote control unit Index[...]
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Connecting to a home network (LAN) You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various types of playbacks and operations as follows. 0 Playback of network audio such as Internet Radio and from your music server(s) 0 Playback of music content from online streaming services 0 Using the Apple AirPlay function 0 Operation on this un[...]
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Wireless LAN . Internet Modem T o W AN side Router with access point 0 With this unit, it is possible to use the DHCP and Auto IP functions to make the network settings automatically. 0 When using this unit with the broadband router’s DHCP function enabled, this unit automatically performs the IP address setting and other settings. When using thi[...]
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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. 0 Do not connect a NETWORK connector directly to the LAN port/ Ethernet connector on your computer. C[...]
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Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. . SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4~16 L R To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 26 Front/Top panel Rear panel Remote control unit Index[...]
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o Contents Basic operation Turning the power on 28 Selecting the input source 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Turning off the sound temporarily 29 Playback a device Playing an iPod 40 Playing a USB memory device 44 Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 46 Listening to DIGITAL IN 51 Listening to ANALOG IN 51 Playback network audio/service Listening to[...]
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Basic operation . CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES FA V OR IT ES TOP MENU TO P MEN U INFO IN FO SETUP SE TU P SEARCH SE AR CH MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI GHI JKL JKL MNO MNO PQRS PQRS TUV TUV WXYZ WXYZ * * CLEAR CL EA R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +1 + 1 0 0 SDB[...]
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Adjusting the volume 1 Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. The volume level is displayed. You can also adjust the volume by turning VOLUME df on the main unit. Turning off the sound temporarily 1 Press MUTE : . “MUTING” appears on the display. To cancel mute, either adjust the sound volume or press MUTE : again. Contents Connections Playback Se[...]
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Listening to Internet Radio . CH CH POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P TOP MENU TO P MEN U INFO IN FO SETUP SE TU P VOLUME VO LU ME MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M MUSIC MUS IC SERVER SER VE R . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI GHI JKL JKL MNO MNO PQRS PQRS TUV TUV WXYZ WXYZ * * CLEAR CL EA R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +1 [...]
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Listening to Internet Radio This unit memorizes the last played Internet Radio station. If you press INTERNET RADIO to switch to the Internet Radio function from another input source, the last Internet Radio station you listened to is played. 1 Prepare for playback. 0 Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power. ( v p. 23) 2 Pre[...]
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Operation buttons Function 1 / 3 Playback/Stop FAVORITES CALL Call from the Favorite list FAVORITES ADD Add to the Favorite list SEARCH Character search 0 If the list is not in alphabetical order, you may not be able to perform a character search. u i o p Select the item ENTER Enter the selected item INFO Switching the file type/ bit rate and radio[...]
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Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites There are many Internet Radio stations in the world, and this unit can tune into these stations. But finding the radio station you want to hear may be difficult, because there are too many stations. If this is the case, then please use vTuner, an Internet Radio station search website specific[...]
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Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS . CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES FA V OR IT ES TOP MENU TO P MEN U SETUP SE TU P VOLUME VO LU ME MODE MO DE INTERN INT ER N ET ET RADIO RAD IO . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI GHI JKL JKL MNO MNO PQRS PQRS TUV TUV WXYZ WXYZ * * CLEAR CL EA R 1 [...]
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Applying media sharing settings Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and NAS on the network. If you are using a Media Server, be sure to apply this setting first. o When using Windows Media Player 12 (Windows 7 / Windows 8) 1 Start up Windows Media Player 12 on the PC. 2 Select “More streaming options...” in the “St[...]
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Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Use this procedure to play music files or playlists. 1 Prepare for playback. A Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power. “Connecting to a home network (LAN)” ( v p. 23) B Prepare the computer ( v Computer’s operating instructions). 2 Press MUSIC SERVER. 3 Use ui to select the se[...]
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o Files that can be played back See “Playing back files stored on PC or NAS” ( v p. 104). 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 [...]
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Favorite function . CH CH POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P TOP MENU TO P MEN U INFO IN FO SETUP SE TU P SEARCH SE AR CH VOLUME VO LU ME MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M MUSIC MUS IC SERVER SER VE R INTERN INT ER N ET ET RADIO RAD IO SDB SD B TONE TO NE CH CH MUTE MUTE ENTER EN TE R Blu Blu et ooth iPo iPo d/ USB[...]
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Registering stations or files to the favorites list 1 Press FAVORITES ADD while the Internet radio station or file to register is played back. 2 Use ui to select a number to register the station or file, and press ENTER. “Added To Favorites” is displayed and the registration is competed. Calling stations or files from the favorites list 1 Press[...]
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Playing an iPod . CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES FA V OR IT ES TOP MENU TO P MEN U SETUP SE TU P SEARCH SE AR CH VOLUME VO LU ME MUSIC MUS IC SERVER SER VE R INTERN INT ER N ET ET RADIO RAD IO . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI GHI JKL JKL MNO MNO PQRS PQRS TUV TUV WXYZ WXYZ * * CLEAR CL[...]
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Listening to music on an iPod 1 Connect the iPod to the USB port. ( v p. 21) When you connect iPod to the USB port, the input source automatically switches to “iPod/USB”. 2 Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iPod/ USB”. “Remote iPod” is displayed on the display of this unit. 3 Operate iPod itself directly while seeing the iPo[...]
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Setting operation mode (Browse iPod mode) In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are displayed on the body. This section describes the steps up to playing back tracks on the iPod in “Browse iPod”. 1 Press MODE and display “Browse iPod”. 2 Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER. Playback starts.[...]
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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. When in standby charging mode, the power indicator lights turns red. When [...]
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Playing a USB memory device . CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES FA V OR IT ES TOP MENU TO P MEN U SETUP SE TU P VOLUME VO LU ME MUSIC MUS IC SERVER SER VE R INTERN INT ER N ET ET RADIO RAD IO CLEAR CL EA R SDB SD B TONE TO NE CH CH MUTE MUTE Blu Blu et ooth AUX AU X iPo iPo d/ USB USB INFO[...]
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Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port. ( v p. 21) When you connect USB memory device to the USB port, the input source automatically switches to “USB”. 2 Use ui to select the file to be played, then press ENTER. Playback starts. Operation buttons Function 1 / 3 Playback / Pause (Press and Hol[...]
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Listening to music on a Bluetooth device . CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES FA V OR IT ES TOP MENU TO P MEN U INFO IN FO SETUP SE TU P SEARCH SE AR CH VOLUME VO LU ME MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M MUSIC MUS IC SERVER SER VE R INTERN INT ER N ET ET RADIO RAD IO . / . / ABC A[...]
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Pairing with a Bluetooth device In order to enjoy music from a Bluetooth device on this unit, the Bluetooth device must first be paired with this unit. Once the Bluetooth device has been paired, it does not need to be paired again. 1 Press Bluetooth to switch the input source to “Bluetooth”. When using for the first time, the unit will go into [...]
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Playing a Bluetooth device Check the following before you play back music. 0 The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device must be turned on 0 Pairing must be completed 1 Press Bluetooth to switch the input source to “Bluetooth”. The unit will automatically connect to the most recently used Bluetooth device. 2 Start playing the Bluetooth devic[...]
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Pairing with the Pairing Mode Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit. 1 Press SEARCH when the input source is “Bluetooth”. The device will go into the pairing mode. 0 Either press and hold Bluetooth for 3 seconds, or switch the input source to “Bluetooth” and then press and hold SOURCE on this unit for more than 3 seconds to switch to pairi[...]
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Connecting a Bluetooth device with the NFC function via NFC 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 the Bluetooth device. 1 Turn on the NFC function on the Bluetooth device. 0 For details, see the owner’s manual for your Bluetooth device[...]
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. CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES FA V OR IT ES TOP MENU TO P MEN U INFO IN FO SETUP SE TU P SEARCH SE AR CH MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI GHI JKL JKL MNO MNO PQRS PQRS TUV TUV WXYZ WXYZ * * CLEAR CL EA R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +1 + 1 0 0 SDB SD B TONE TO NE[...]
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AirPlay function Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes can be played on this unit via the network. 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. 0 For information about how to use iTunes, also see the Help for iTun[...]
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Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” to iOS 4.2.1 or later, you can stream music stored in your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” directly to this unit. 1 Connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Wi-Fi to the same network as this unit. 0 For details, see your device’s manual. 2 Play the song[...]
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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. 1 Click the AirPlay icon ' and select “Multiple”. 2 Check the speakers you want to use. NOTE In playback using the AirPlay function, the sound is output at the iPhone, iPod touch, i[...]
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Spotify Connect function Spotify is the world’s most popular streaming service. If you subscribe to 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 use other apps - the music never stops. To try Spotify Premium free for 30 days, or learn more abo[...]
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Remote play function You can use your home network to play back with this unit music files stored on PC, NAS, smartphones and portable audio players. In this case, you use PC, smartphones and portable audio players for operations. 0 The relevant devices should comply with the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Ver. 1.5 standard. 0 A wireless LA[...]
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Settings required for each device You must make settings on DMC and DMS for Remote Play. Make the following settings. Also see the owner’s manual of each device for settings. o Settings on computer and NAS Make settings on computer and NAS to exchange data with DMR devices. For details on the settings, see “Applying media sharing settings” ( [...]
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o Remote Play operations Operations are different for each device, but the procedures for preparing for Remote Play are the same. The preparation procedures are shown below. 1 Turn on this unit. 0 Make sure that this unit is connected to the network. 2 Display the music file playback screen on DMC. 0 For PC, open Windows Media Player 12, etc. 0 For[...]
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Web control function You can control this unit from a web control screen on a web browser. . PC Router This unit 0 This unit and the PC need to be connected to the network properly in order to use the web control function. “Connecting to a home network (LAN)” ( v p. 23) 0 Depending on the settings of your security-related software, you may not [...]
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4 Enter the IP address of this unit in browser’s address box. For example, if the IP address of this unit is “192.168.0.2”, enter “http://192.168.0.2”. . Please select the menu. news(45) Wikipedia YouTube Yahoo! Japan apple Bonjour http://192.168.0.2 NETWORK FIRMWARE q w A Entering the IP address. B If you are using the Safari web browser[...]
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6 Operate. G Example 1 H Network Setting 1 . Friendly Name Denon CEOL piccolo Set Set Default Network Connection Select Connection Wired [+]DHCP or Proxy Test Connection NETW ORK NETWORK FIRMWARE o u i t y n Friendly Name setting E To change the Friendly Name, enter the new name in the text box and click “Set”. F To reset the Friendly Name, cli[...]
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7 Operate. G Example 2 H Network Setting 2 . Friendly Name Denon CEOL piccolo Set Set Default Network Connection Select Connection Wi-Fi Save DHCP Proxy Settings NETW ORK Wi-Fi Setup Manual Manual None Key1 --- S SID Security Security Key Defaullt Key Address Name ON OFF ON OFF 192.168.000.001 255.255.255.000 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 000.000[...]
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o Update on web screen “Web control function” ( v p. 59) settings must be completed in advance on a computer belonging to the same network. For information on obtaining update files, please contact our customer service center. 1 Click D from step 5 for the “Web control function”. ( v p. 59) The PC will display the following screen. Wait for[...]
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4 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. Button names may vary depending on the OS language used on your computer. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 64 Front/Top panel Rear pa[...]
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Convenience functions . CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL POWER PO WE R FAVORITES FA V OR IT ES TOP MENU TO P MEN U INFO IN FO SEARCH SE AR CH VOLUME VO LU ME MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M MUSIC MUS IC SERVER SER VE R INTERN INT ER N ET ET RADIO RAD IO . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI GHI JKL JKL MNO MNO PQRS PQRS TUV TUV WXYZ WXYZ * * CLEA[...]
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Adjusting the tone 1 Press SDB/TONE to select the tone parameter to be adjusted. 2 Use ui to adjust “Super Dynamic Bass”, “Bass”, “Treble”, “Balance” or “Source Direct”. n Super Dynamic Bass Emphasizes the bass sound in stages according to the volume (maximum +8 dB). On / Off (Default: Off) n Bass Adjusts the bass sound. –10dB[...]
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Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for listening while going to sleep. 1 Press SLEEP during playback and select the setting time. 0 The o indicator on the display lights. 0 You can set the sleep timer in the range from 10 to 90 minutes in steps of 10 minutes.[...]
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Switching the display’s brightness 1 Press DIMMER. 0 The brightness of the display switches each time the button is pressed (5 levels). If the buttons are operated when the display is turned off, information is displayed temporarily at a low brightness level. Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 68 Front/Top panel Rear panel Remot[...]
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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 Quick Setup Performs the network settings using a Wizard style window. For details on the operations, see the separ[...]
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o Network Setting items Description Page Network Information Displays various information about the network. 79 Network Control Performs the ON/OFF settings for the network function when in standby mode. 79 Friendly Name Edits a name displayed on the Internet. 80 Settings Performs the settings for a wired or wireless LAN. 80 Wired Setup Performs th[...]
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. CH CH ADD AD D CALL CA LL POWER PO WE R CLOCK CL OC K DIMMER DI MM ER SLEEP SL EE P FAVORITES FA V OR IT ES INFO IN FO SEARCH SE AR CH VOLUME VO LU ME MODE MO DE REP RE P E AT A T RANDO RA ND O M MUSIC MUS IC SERVER SER VE R INTERN INT ER N ET ET RADIO RAD IO . / . / ABC ABC a / A DEF DEF GHI GHI JKL JKL MNO MNO PQRS PQRS TUV TUV WXYZ WXYZ * * CL[...]
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Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following screens to the names that you prefer. 0 Text Search ( v p. 31, 36, 45) 0 Character input for the network functions ( v p. 31) Using the number buttons 1 Display the screen for inputting characters. 0 To change a character, use op to align the cursor with the chara[...]
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Using the cursor buttons 1 Display the screen for inputting characters. 0 To change a character, use op to align the cursor with the character that you want to change. 2 Use ui to change the character. 0 The types of characters that can be input are as shown below. . abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ z + , - . / : ; < = > [...]
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General Make various other settings. Alarm Set the once alarm and everyday alarm. o Once Once Alarm Setting: Set the once alarm to on. Off: The alarm does not operate. o Every Day Every Day: Set the everyday alarm to on. Off: The alarm does not operate. o Edit Alarm Edit the once alarm and everyday alarm. 1 Use ui to select the alarm mode, then pre[...]
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Clock o Set the current time You can automatically adjust the clock of this unit using the Internet. To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet. 1 Use ui to select your time zone, then press ENTER. 2 Use ui to select the summer time, then press ENTER. On: Set the summer time to on. Off (Default) : Set the summer time to off. V[...]
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Speaker Optimization An optimizing filter suited for the properties of the speakers (SC-N4) can be used. On (Default) : The response is optimized for the speakers (SC-N4, sold separately). Off: The response is flat. Language Set the language for display on the menu. English / Deutsch / Française / Italiano / Nederlands / Español / Svenska / Ру?[...]
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Firmware Set whether or not to check for firmware update, update the firmware, and display update, upgrade and alert notifications. o Update Update the firmware of this unit. Check For Update: Check for firmware updates. Update Start: Execute the update process. Even if the update fails, this unit will automatically try to update again. o Notificat[...]
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o Add New Feature Display new features that can be downloaded to this unit and perform an upgrade. Upgrade package: Display the items to be upgraded. Upgrade Status: Display a list of the additional functions provided by the upgrade. Upgrade Start: Execute the upgrade process. When the upgrade starts, the menu screen is shut down. During the upgrad[...]
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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” setting to assign an IP addre[...]
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Friendly Name The Friendly Name is the name of this unit displayed on the network. You can change the Friendly Name according to your preferences. o Select Name Selects Friendly Name from the list. Current Friendly Name/Denon DRA-N4 / AV Room / Bedroom / Dining Room / Family Room / Guest Room / Kids Room / Kitchen / Living Room / Office / Denon CEO[...]
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n IP Address Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. 0 The Network Audio function cannot be used if other IP addresses are set. CLASS A: 10.0.0.1 - 10.255.255.254 CLASS B: 172.16.0.1 - 172.31.255.254 CLASS C: 192.168.0.1 - 192.168.255.254 n Subnet Mask When connecting an xDSL modem or connector adapter directly to this unit, input the sub[...]
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o When making Wi-Fi connection In this menu, Wi-Fi settings and connections can be made using any of the five connection methods Auto-Scan / Share Wi-Fi setting from an iOS device / WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) / Web Browser Setup / Manual 0 If a LAN cable is connected, remove it. 0 See the Quick Setup Guide for details on how to connect to Wi-Fi us[...]
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n Share Wi-Fi setting from an iOS device You can use an iOS device such as an iPhone or iPad to configure Wi- Fi settings. After selecting this item, select Settings/Wi-Fi from the iOS device home screen, select “Denon CEOL piccolo” displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the setting instructions displayed on the iOS device. For [...]
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3 Enter the IP address of this unit in browser’s address box. . Please select the menu. news(45) Wikipedia YouTube Yahoo! Japan apple Bonjour http://192.168.1.16 NETWORK q w A Entering the IP address (192.168.1.16). B If you are using the Safari web browser, you can select “Bonjour” and directly access the unit’s web control screen from the[...]
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G Example 2 H Network Setting 2 . Friendly Name Denon CEOL piccolo Network Connection Select Connection Wi-Fi NETW ORK Manual None Key1 --- SSID Security Security Key Defaullt Key Test Connection NETWORK t n Network connection settings E G Example 2 H - Displayed when “Wi-Fi” is selected in D . Select or input items as necessary, and then click[...]
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o Contents Tips Simple operations in the power off state 87 Simple operations for iPod/USB 87 I only want to recharge my iPod 87 Specifying the iPod track with the alarm function 87 Specifying the desired track with the alarm function 87 Change to summer time 87 Changing or resetting the network environment 88 Volume adjustment is difficult when us[...]
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Tips Simple operations in the power off state 0 When a input source select buttons, 1 / 3 button, FAVORITES CALL button or 5 button is pressed, the operation is performed at the same time as the unit switches on. ( v p. 28, 38) 0 When the “Network Control” is set to “On”, you can perform playback, or other operations through AirPlay, Denon [...]
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Changing or resetting the network environment 0 Prepare the provided Quick Setup Guide, and run Setup – “Quick Setup”. For detailed settings, run Setup - “Network” - Settings. ( v p. 80) Volume adjustment is difficult when using AirPlay or app operation, and the sound suddenly becomes too loud 0 Reducing the “Volume Limit” setting val[...]
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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. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and [...]
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o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 6 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. 6 0 Remove any obstacle[...]
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o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound comes out of speakers. 0 Check the connections for all devices. 17 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. - 0 Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. - 0 Check cables for damage. - 0 Check that speaker cables are properly connected. Check th[...]
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o Desired sound does not come out Symptom Cause / Solution Page Left/right volume balance is unbalanced. 0 Press the SDB/TONE button on the remote control to adjust the balance. 66 No sound from the sub woofer. 0 Check the subwoofer connections. 18 0 Switch the subwoofer power on. - Set values are not reflected in “Super Dynamic Bass”, “Bas[...]
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o Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom Cause / Solution Page During playback from the Internet radio or USB memory device, sound is occasionally interrupted. 0 When the transfer speed of the USB memory device is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. - 0 The network communication speed is slow or the radio station is busy. - When [...]
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o iPod cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page iPod cannot be connected. 0 When using iPod by connecting it to the USB port, some iPod variations are not supported. 22 0 When iPod is connected by using a USB cable other than the genuine cable, iPod may not be recognized. Use a genuine USB cable. - The AirPlay icon ' is not displa[...]
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o USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page “No Connection” is displayed. 0 The set cannot recognize a USB memory device. Disconnect and reconnect the USB memory device. 21 0 USB memory devices of a mass storage class or those compatible with MTP are supported. - 0 This unit does not support a connection through a[...]
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o Bluetooth cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page Bluetooth devices cannot be connected to this unit. 0 The Bluetooth function in the Bluetooth device has not been enabled. See the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. - 0 Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit. - 0 The Bluetooth device c[...]
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o The Internet radio cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page The radio station list is not displayed. 0 The LAN cable is not properly connected, or the network is disconnected. Check the connection status. 23 Internet Radio cannot be played. 0 The selected radio station is broadcasting in a format that is not supported by this unit. For[...]
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o Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page Files stored on a computer cannot be played. 0 Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. 104 0 You are attempting to play a file that is copyright protected. Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit. - 0 The set[...]
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o Cannot connect by Wi-Fi Symptom Cause / Solution Page Cannot connect to the network. 0 The network name and password (WEP, etc.) settings are wrong. Configure the network settings according to the setting details of this unit. 85 0 Reduce the distance between the wireless LAN access point and this unit, remove any obstructions and make sure the v[...]
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Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. . VOLUME ENTER VOLUME df 1 When power is switched to standby. 2 Press the power button ( X ) while pressing VOLUME df together on this unit. 3 When the powe[...]
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Playing back USB memory devices 0 This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. 0 This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. 0 If the image size of an album artwork exceeds 600 kB, then music may not be played back properly. o Compatible formats Sampling frequency Bit rate Bit length Extension WMA z 1 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps ?[...]
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z 1 Copyright-protected files can be played on certain portable players compatible with MTP. z 2 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 may be copyright protected,[...]
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Playing back Internet Radio o Playable broadcast station specifications Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension WMA 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps .wma MP3 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps .mp3 MPEG-4 AAC 32/44.1/48 kHz 16 – 320 kbps .aac/ .m4a/ .mp4 Playing back Bluetooth devices This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles. 0 A2DP (Advanced [...]
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Playing back files stored on PC or NAS 0 This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. 0 This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. 0 If the image size of an album artwork exceeds 600 kB, then music may not be played back properly. 0 A server or server software compatible with distribution in the corresponding formats is required to [...]
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z 1 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 may be copyright protected, depending on the computer’s settings. z 2 Copyright [2012] [D&M Holdings. Inc.] Licens[...]
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Explanation of terms o Audio ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) This is a codec for lossless audio compression method developed by Apple Inc. This codec can be played back on iTunes, iPod or iPhone. Data compressed to approximately 60 – 70% can be decompressed to exactly the same original data. AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) This is an uncom[...]
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MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, using the “MPEG-1” video compression standard. It compresses the data volume to about one eleventh its original size while maintaining sound quality equivalent to a music CD. MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), MPEG-2, MPEG-4 These are the names for[...]
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o Network AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) This is a next generation standard encryption method replacing the current DES and 3DES, and because of its high security it is expected to be applied widely to wireless LANs in the future. It uses the “Rijndael” algorithm developed by two Belgian cryptographers to divide the data into blocks of fixe[...]
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IEEE 802.11n This is another wireless LAN standard set by the 802 working group that establishes LAN technology standards at the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) of the United States, and is compatible with IEEE 802.11a/bg. It uses the 2.4/5 GHz band, enabling communications at a maximum speed of 600 Mbps. The value indicate[...]
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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared Key) This is a simple authentication system for mutual authentication when a preset character string matches on the wireless LAN access point and client. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) This is a standard drawn up by the Wi-Fi Alliance to ease the task of setting up wireless LAN connections and configuring security. There a[...]
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o Others Finalizing Finalization is the process that makes recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs playable on compatible players 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 occurri[...]
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Trademark information . “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. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and r[...]
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Specifications o Audio section 0 Audio amplifier Rated output: 2-channel 40 W + 40 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, THD + N 0.7 %) Dynamic power: 50 W + 50 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, THD + N 10 %) Output terminals: Speaker: 4-16 Ω/ohms (impedance) Compatible with headphones/stereo headphones Input sensitivity/impedance: Analog In: 200 mV/22 kΩ/kohms Total harmonic[...]
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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) z 1 Security: WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP) Radio frequency: 2.4 GHz No. of channels: 1 – 13 ch z 1 The Wi-Fi ® CERTIFIED Logo and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED [...]
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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 z 2 Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band Modulation scheme: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile[...]
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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 Power supply: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 45 W Power consumption in standby mode : 0.3 W Power consumption in “Network Control” – “[...]
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o Dimensions Unit : mm . 160 200 240 86 90 160 49 31 4 20 20 30 o Weight : 2.3 kg Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 117 Front/Top panel Rear panel Remote control unit Index[...]
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Index v A Accessories ..................................................... 5 Add New Feature ........................................... 78 Add To Favorites ............................................ 39 Adjusting the volume ...................................... 29 Adjusting the tone .......................................... 66 AirPlay ........[...]
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v T Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) ..... 29 Turning the power on ..................................... 28 v U Update on web screen ................................... 63 v V vTuner ............................................................ 33 v W Web control function ...................................... 59 Contents Connections Playb[...]
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License This section describes software license used for this unit. To maintain the correct content, the original (English) is used. o Boost http://www.boost.org/ Boost Software License – Version 1.0 – August 17th, 2003 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person or organization obtaining a copy of the software and accompanying [...]
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Definitions. “Articles” means, collectively, all articles written by Author which describes how the Source Code and Executable Files for the Work may be used by a user. “Author” means the individual or entity that offers the Work under the terms of this License. “Derivative Work” means a work based upon the Work or upon the Work and oth[...]
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You may distribute the Executable Files and Source Code only under the terms of this License, and You must include a copy of, or the Uniform Resource Identifier for, this License with every copy of the Executable Files or Source Code You distribute and ensure that anyone receiving such Executable Files and Source Code agrees that the terms of this [...]
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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 party to be charged with such waiver or consent. This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Work licensed herein. There are no understandings, agreement[...]
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0 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 0 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 0 Neither the name[...]
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPE[...]
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o License information for the software used in the unit About GPL (GNU-General Public License), LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public License) License This product uses GPL/LGPL software and software made by other companies. After you purchase this product, you may procure, modify or distribute the source code of the GPL/LGPL software that is used in the[...]
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