Denon S-81 manual

PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEM S-81 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L ’USO INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING[...]

I 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of[...]

II CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. •A ttention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. •D o not expose the set to dr[...]

III A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’ s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local re[...]

1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Thank you for purchasing this DENON Personal Audio System. Please read the operation instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the CD Receiver and achieve maximum satisfaction from it. Accessories ······················································?[...]

2 ENGLISH ENGLISH Accessories Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions .............................................................1 w Service station list....................................................................1 e Screw ..........................................................[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH Cautions on loading discs • Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the set or scratch the discs. • Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired with adhesive, etc. • Do not use discs on which the sticky part of cellophane tape or labels is exp[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH About the remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit’ s rear cover . w Set two R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction. e Put the rear cover back on. Notes on batteries: • Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not ope[...]

r Tu ner reception mode indicators TUNED : Lights when AM or FM broadcasts are properly tuned in. AUTO :L ights when in the auto stereo mode. ST : Lights when a stereo broadcast is received while in the auto stereo mode. MONO : Lights when a monaural broadcast is received while in the auto stereo mode. t CD/MP3/WMA play mode indicators RANDOM : Lig[...]

Getting Started Getting Started 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear panel q u w e r t y q Analog input terminals ······················(10, 11) w DIGIT AL OPTICAL OUT terminal ·············(11) e iPod CONTROL switch ·······················(10, 11) r SPEAKER SYSTEM terminals ···············[...]

Audio cable Getting Started 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH OPEN/CLOSE button ·········································(12) Play button ( 1 ) ···································(20) CD player operating buttons P AUSE button ( 3 ) ·····························[...]

Connections Connections 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH Speaker connections A CD receiver (RCD-S81) and speaker systems (SC-S81) can be easily connected to the S-81 using the speaker cables included with the S-81. Note on speaker impedance If speakers with an impedance below the specified impedance (4 Ω /ohms) are used (for example, speakers with an impedance [...]

Connections Connections 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH Antenna connections Connecting the included antennas Assembling the AM loop antenna 2. Bend. 1. Remove. 3. Insert in holes. Connecting the AM loop antenna 1. Insert the antenna wire while pressing the lever . 2. Release the lever to fasten the antenna wire in place. ¢ Installing the antenna q T uning in a [...]

Connections Connections 10 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a portable player AUDIO LINE OUT B Connecting to an iPod ® iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer , Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. When using an exclusive control Dock for iPod R L R L Included with Control Dock for iPod • When using an Control Dock for iPod, we recommend us[...]

Connections Connections 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a CD recorder R L AUDIO OUT OPTICAL IN R L R L A C Connecting the power supply cord AC 230 V , 50 Hz AC outlet (wall) Power supply cord CD recorder When using an Apple iPod Dock R L iPod •Switch iPod CONTROL on the rear panel to “AUX1 CONTROL”. iPod Dock ( Sold separately ) The following i[...]

12 ENGLISH ENGLISH T urning the power on [TUNER] [ D , H , G , F ] 9 [MENU/SET] [ 7 ] BAND SEARCH [ENTER/MEMO] [ 6 ] 8 ON/STANDBY [VOLUME] [OPEN/CLOSE] [SDB/TONE] 8 9 <VOLUME> <FUNCTION> TUNING BAND < 5 > ON/STANDBY About the button names in this explanation <> : Buttons on the main unit [] : Buttons on the remote control un[...]

1 Can be selected when iPod CONTROL on the rear panel is switched to “iPod (FRONT)” and the included iPod cable is used. 2 Front IN can only be selected when a portable player is connected. 3 Can be selected when iPod CONTROL on the rear panel is switched to “AUX1 CONTROL” or “DOCK CONTROL” and an Apple iPod Dock (sold separately) or an[...]

Use < FUNCTION > or [TUNER] ( FUNCTION ) to select “TUNER”. • The reception frequency is displayed. Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH About the button names in this explanation <> : Buttons on the main unit [] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main u[...]

Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. ¢ Program T ype (PTY) PTY identifies the type of RDS program. News Current Affairs Information Sports Education Dra[...]

16 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the timer function Press and hold [MENU/SET] . • “TIME Adj” is displayed. • The hour’ s display flashes. Use 8 or 9 to set the hours to “19”. • “19” flashes. Setting the current time Press [CLOCK] . 2 Press [MENU/SET] simultaneously with the tone of a time casting, etc. • “TIME Adj” turns off. • [...]

Using the timer function Using the timer function 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ If you make a mistake while setting the timer: q Press BAND at any step from 3 ~ 6 . w Use [MENU/SET] to select the item you want to correct, them make the correct setting. e Use [MENU/SET] to proceed to step 7 . ¢ To check the timer settings: q Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 1[...]

Using the timer function Using the timer function 18 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting the sleep timer Example: Setting so that the power turns off in 80 minutes. Press [SLEEP] during playback. • The “SLEEP” indicator flashes. Press [SLEEP] r epeatedly while the “SLEEP” indicator is flashing to select “80”. • The “SLEEP” indicator stops f[...]

Using other functions 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH Use 8 or 9 to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press [MENU/SET] . Making the speaker settings 2 1 This procedure can be used to set the optimum sound quality for your speakers and the installation conditions in your room. Use [MENU/SET] to select “SPK OPTIMISE”. Using other functions 10 SEC (Set upon p[...]

20 ENGLISH ENGLISH Press 8 or 9 during playback. The operation is as follows if the button is held in: 9 : Skip to the beginning of tracks several tracks on 8 : Skip to the beginning of tracks several tracks before Press and hold [ 7 ] during playback. Normal playback resumes when you release your finger from the button. ¢ To search forward at hig[...]

Playing discs Playing discs 21 ENGLISH In the stop mode, press [RANDOM] . • The “RANDOM” indicator lights. Press < 1 / 3 > or [ 1 ] . 1 2 Listening in random order (Random playback) • During programmed playback, press [REP 1/ALL] to play the programmed tracks repeatedly . ¢ Stopping random playback: Stop playback, then press [RANDOM][...]

22 ENGLISH ENGLISH Before playing MP3 or WMA files There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media ® Audio) format. The music (files) downloaded from such sites can be stored on CD-R or CD-RW discs and played on the S-81. “Windows Media” and “Windows” are registered [...]

Playing MP3 or WMA files Playing MP3 or WMA files 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Load a CD-R or CD-R W disc containing music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio) format into the disc tray ( page 3). When in the folder mode: Use [FOLDER MODE] to turn on the “FLD” indicator , then use [ D D H H ] to select the folder to be played. • The selected folde[...]

Playing MP3 or WMA files Playing MP3 or WMA files 24 ENGLISH ENGLISH About the button names in this explanation <> : Buttons on the main unit [] : Buttons on the remote control unit Button name only : Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit [ AUX ] [ 1 ] [ iPod 1 / 3 ] [ iPod REMOTE ] [ TIME/DISPLAY ] 9 8 < 1 / 3 > < FUNCTIO[...]

25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connect the Control Dock for iPod and S-81 ( page 10). 1 Use < FUNCTION > or [AUX] (FUNCTION) to select “AUX1/iPod”. 2 The music on an iPod can be listened to using an Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R ( Sold separately )). For details on the Control Dock for iPod, inquire at your store of purchase or a DENON customer servi[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH Others 26 Symptom Cause Measures Page Others If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are all connections proper? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the operating instructions? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly? If this unit is not operating properly , check the items listed in the[...]

Others 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ CD player section Page Measures Cause Symptom “00 T r 00 : 00” is shown on the display even though a CD is loaded. • The disc is not properly loaded. • Reload the disc. 3 Disc is not played when play button is pressed. • The disc is dirty or scratched. • Wipe the dirt off the disc or replace the disc. 10, 11[...]

Others 28 ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Receiver section Rated output: 50 W + 50 W (4 Ω /ohms, 1 kHz, T .H.D. 10 %) Output terminals: Speaker: 4 Ω /ohms Audio input/output terminals: AUX 1 input terminal, AUX 2 input terminal, DIGIT AL OPTICAL OUT terminal, iPod terminal, Portable input jack, Headphone jack Reception frequency range: FM: 87[...]

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