Denon Professional DN-V755 User manual

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REQUIRED: Windows XP PC with ethernet port, DN-V755, Crossover Ethernet cable,
Composite video cable (optional), Monitor (optional).
PLEASE NOTE: These instructions are for a new DN-V755 with all settings at default. Any
prior changes made to the machine may render these instructions ineffective.
ALSO NOTE: These instructions assume you are using one PC and one DN-V755 connected
via crossover cable. Any other setup may not work properly.
1. Power off both the PC and the DN-V755
2. Connect the crossover Ethernet cable to both the PC and the DN-V755
3. Power them both on
4. When the PC has finished booting up click on “Start” and then “Control Panel”(see fig.1)
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5. The Control Panel window will come up. If you see “Pick A Category” in the window,
click “Network and Internet Connections” then “Network Connections”. If you just see icons
representing control panel items, double-click “Network Connections”. (see fig.2 & 3)
(fig.2)
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6. In the network connections window right-click on “Local Area Connection” and choose
“properties”. (see fig.4)
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7. In the Local Area Connection Properties window that pops up click on Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) to highlight it. (see fig.5)
(fig.5)
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8. Click the “Properties” button in the center of the window.
9. Click the button next to “Use the following IP Address” if it is already selected, you may
want to write the numbers on the screen down for future reference as they will need to be
removed. Please erase any settings next to “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default
Gateway”. (see fig.6)
(fig.6)
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10. Under “IP Address” type 169.254.1.1 (see fig.7)
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11. Click in the empty box next to “Subnet Mask”. 255.255.0.0 should appear. If it does
not, please type it in. (see fig.7 above)
12. Click OK
13. Click Close
14. Close all open windows.
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15. Open Internet Explorer
16. Delete whatever is in the address bar and type http://169.254.1.2/index.htm (see fig.8)
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17. Wait for the page to load completely (you should see “done” in the lower left) and click
on “Settings” at the top of the page. (see fig.9 & 10)
(fig.9)
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18. When this page loads completely click “Network” on the left side of the page. (see fig.11)
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19. Under “Advanced Options” you will see unit name. Delete anything in this box and type in
“DNV755” (without the quotes). (see fig.12)
(fig.12)
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20. Click Save and Restart and when the window pops up telling you close the browser, do so.
(see fig.13 & 14)
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21. You should be back to the desktop. If there are any extraneous windows, close them.
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22. When the DN-V755 is done rebooting, right-click on an empty space on the desktop and
choose New, then shortcut. (see fig.15)
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23. In the “Create Shortcut” window that pops up, you will see “type the location of the item:”
and a flashing cursor. Type “\\DNV755” (without the quotes and make sure you use two
backslashes not forward slashes” (see fig.16)
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24. Click “Next”, then “Finish” (see fig.17.)
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25. On the desktop you will now see a shortcut called DNV755. Double click on this
shortcut. (see fig.18.)
(fig.18)
26. You will now see a set of folders. The web page for control and playlist creation is in the
“Application” folder. Place all of your content in the “Content” folder. (see fig.19)
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27. Set your machine up, connect to a monitor if you want, and play your files!
If you have any questions, please call 866-405-2154.
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