Denon CEOL RCD-N12 User manual

Quick
Start
Guide
Network CD Receiver RCD-N12
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Before you begin
What’s in the box
Quick Start Guide Power cord
Safety Instructions HDMI® cable
Notes on radio Remote control
(RC-1255)
Warranty
(for North America
model only)
2× R03/AAA batteries
CEOL FM indoor antenna
AM loop antenna
Optional
TV
Ethernet cable
Required for setup
Speakers
Speaker cables
Mobile device
Wi-Fi® Router and
Internet connection
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1Connect the left and right speakers
to the CEOL.
2Connect the power cord from the CEOL
to a power outlet.
3Insert the batteries into the remote.
• Batteries can be taken out in reversed order.
1Connection
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NOTE
• The TV connection is used to pass audio to the CEOL from your
TV's built-in sources (tuner, smart TV apps, etc.) and HDMI devices
connected to your TV. The CEOL does not generate any video output.
• Make sure the audio output section in your TV settings menu is set
to output only 2ch PCM audio. Dolby Digital and DTS audio are not
supported.
HDMI
IN
(ARC)
2Connect TV audio (optional)
1Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the TV port
labeled “ARC” or “eARC”.
The CEOL does not support eARC functionality, however
you can still connect it to an eARC port to use ARC
functionality.
2Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI
ARC port on the back of the CEOL.
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If you are connecting CEOL to a wired network, connect an
Ethernet cable (not included) between the CEOL and your
router. Do not connect the Ethernet cable if you are connecting
the CEOL to a wireless network.
3Connect to a wired network (optional)
• In step 4 we will guide you how to connect to a wireless network.
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1Select the Settings icon in the upper-left corner of the
main “Music” menu to display the Settings menu.
2Select “Add Device” from the HEOS app’s Settings menu
and follow the instructions:
If you already have the HEOS app and have setup at least one
HEOS built-in device, please follow the steps below to add the
CEOL to your wireless network.
Music
Settings
Add Device
Use the HEOS app to complete CEOL setup
1Go to the Apple App Store, Google Play or Amazon
App Store and search for “HEOS” to download and
install.
2Launch the HEOS app and follow the instructions in
the app.
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• You will need to use the CONNECT button on the rear panel of this unit
when connecting this unit to a wireless LAN network. Place this unit in
a position where the CONNECT button is within reach until the network
configuration is complete. If you cannot reach the CONNECT button,
you can also use the HEOS button on the remote control. Instead of the
CONNECT button, press and hold the HEOS button for at least 2 seconds.
First time setting up HEOS Built-in device I have setup at least one HEOS built-in
device on my network
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5Enjoy your music
Enjoy internet radio Enjoy music using Apple AirPlay
Music
Music
Denon CEOL
Music
iPhone
iPhone
• You can also AirPlay audio from an app you're using on your iOS device.
Just open the app, tap the AirPlay icon, then tap a speaker or tap multiple
speakers.
Press INTERNET RADIO.
1
Select the station you want to
play, then press ENTER.
2
Select “Play Now”, then press
ENTER.
3
Open Control Center then tap
the AirPlay icon in the audio
card.
1
Select “Denon CEOL” from the
AirPlay device list.
2
Choose music to play from your iPhone,
iPod touch, iPad or Mac.
3
• Using the HEOS app to control your device and select your favorite
TuneIn radio station to play on your device.
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Bluetooth ON
Enjoy music using Bluetooth
• To pair with other Bluetooth devices, press and hold Bluetooth on the
remote control for at least 3 seconds.
Press Bluetooth to select
Bluetooth.
When using for the first time,
CEOL will go into the pairing mode
automatically.
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Activate Bluetooth on your
mobile device.
2
Denon CEOL
Bluetooth
Select “Denon CEOL” from
the Bluetooth device list on
your mobile device.
3
Play music using any app
on your mobile device.
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Online manual
Refer to the online manual for other functions, information
and operation procedure details.
manuals.denon.com/RCDN12/NA/EN/
For more information, visit www.denon.com
Owner’s manual
We hope you will enjoy your Denon product for years to come.
If you ever have any question or need any support, just get in
touch via the free helpline. We are happy if you are happy.
In case you can’t reach the helpline please check the support
section on www.denon.com for more information.
Contact Denon
[phone]
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Trademark information
Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPhone and Mac are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone K.K.
Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed
to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by DEI Sales, Inc. is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wi-Fi Certification provides assurance that the device has passed the
interoperability test conducted by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a group that certifies
interoperability among wireless LAN devices.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress
and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc.
App Store® is registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
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