Denon S81 manual

PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEM S-81 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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 FCC INFORMA TION (For US customers) 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORT ANT NOTICE:[...]

III 2 NOTE ON USE •A void high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. •H andle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water , and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the apparatus for long periods of time. * (For apparatuses wi[...]

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 Personal Audio System 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 Wa rranty (for North America model only ) ...............................1 e Service station list...........................................................[...]

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 w o q e r t y u i Remote control unit BAND button ·········································(14) TUNING button ·········································(14) ENTER/MEMO button ················?[...]

Getting Started 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH OPEN/CLOSE button ·········································(13) Play button ( 1 ) ···································(22) 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 the XM terminal • S-81 Personal Audio System is an XM Ready® receiver . Y ou can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Passport System into XM terminal on the rear panel. • Position the XM Pa[...]

Connections Connections 11 ENGLISH 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 using the exclusive Control Dock for iPod (ASD- 1R (sold separately)). •T o con[...]

Connections Connections 12 ENGLISH Connecting a CD recorder R L AUDIO OUT OPTICAL IN R L R L A C Connecting the power supply cord AC 120 V , 60 Hz AC outlet (wall) Power supply cord CD recorder ENGLISH[...]

13 ENGLISH T urning the power on 9 8 ON/STANDBY [VOLUME] [OPEN/CLOSE] [SDB/TONE] <VOLUME> < 5 > ON/STANDBY 8 9 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 Basic Operation Press ON/ST ANDBY . When[...]

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[...]

Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts 15 ENGLISH Use < FUNCTION > or [TUNER] ( FUNCTION ) to select “TUNER”. • The reception frequency is displayed. Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto preset) Listening to preset broadcast stations Press and hold < 1 / 3 > . • “AUTO PRESET” is displayed. 2[...]

Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts 16 ENGLISH Use BAND to select “FM AUTO”. 1 Press [ RDS ] . 2 Press [ SEARCH ] . • Automatically begin the RDS search operation. If no RDS station is found, “NO PROGRAM” is displayed. 3 RDS search Use BAND to select “FM AUTO”. 1 Press [ RDS ] twice. 2 Press [ SEARCH ] . • Au[...]

Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hardware and required $12.95 monthly service subscription sold separately . Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply . Subscription fee is consumer only . All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are [...]

18 ENGLISH ENGLISH [MENU/SET] [CLOCK] ON/STANDBY 9 BAND 8 8 9 ON/STANDBY BAND TUNING 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 Using the timer function Press and hold [MENU/SET] . • “TIME Adj” is dis[...]

Using the timer function Using the timer function 19 ENGLISH Setting the everyday or once timer Be sure to set the current time first ( page 18). Example 1: Listening to preset number “3” with the everyday timer •T o use the timer function to listen to AM or FM broadcasts, be sure to preset the desired station first ( page 14). Press [MENU/SE[...]

Using the timer function Using the timer function 20 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 [MENU/SET] [SLEEP] 9 8 8 9 ENGLISH ¢ Canceling the sleep timer: Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select ?[...]

Using other functions 21 ENGLISH Using other functions 10 SEC (Set upon purchase) : The display automatically turns off after approximately 10 seconds. CONTINUE: Displayed continuously . Setting the low-power standby mode Setting the time display time in the standby mode Use 8 or 9 to select “10SEC” or “CONTINUE”, then press [MENU/SET] . Us[...]

22 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 9 [ 3 ] 8 [ 7 ] [ 6 ] 2 [CD] [ 1 ] [TIME/DISPLAY] 8 9 < 1 / 3 > <FUNCTION> 2 ENGLISH [NUMBER] (1~9, 0/10, +10) [CALL] [ PROG/DIR. ] [ TIME/D[...]

Playing discs Playing discs 23 ENGLISH Playing the desired track (Direct play) Use [NUMBER] ( 1 ~ 9, 0/10, +10 ) to select the track. For track numbers 1 to 10, press the corresponding ( [1] to [0/10] ). For track numbers 11 and on, first press [+10] then press [1] to [0/10] . Example: Tr ack 4 : [4] Example: T rack 12 : [+10] [2] Example: T rack 2[...]

24 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 trademar[...]

Playing MP3 or WMA files Playing MP3 or WMA files 25 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 folder is dis[...]

Playing MP3 or WMA files Playing MP3 or WMA files 26 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 > < FUNCTION > 8[...]

27 ENGLISH Connect the Control Dock for iPod and S-81 ( page 1 1). 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 service ce[...]

ENGLISH Others 28 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 table b[...]

Others 29 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, 12 —[...]

Others 30 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, MONO output terminal Portable input jack, Headphone jack Reception fr[...]

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