Denon RCD-M41 User manual

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RCD-M41
CD RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 5
Inserting the batteries 6
Operating range of the remote control unit 6
Features 7
Part names and functions 8
Front panel 8
Display 11
Rear panel 12
Remote control unit 14
Connections
Speaker connection 18
Connecting the speaker cables 18
Connecting the subwoofer 19
Connecting speakers 19
Connecting an analog device 20
Connecting a digital device 20
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 21
Connecting the power cord 23
Playback
Basic operation 25
Turning the power on 25
Switching the power to standby 25
Selecting the input source 26
Adjusting the volume 26
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 26
Playing CDs 27
Playing CDs 27
Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) 28
Playing DATA CDs 29
Playing files 30
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 31
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 31
Automatically presetting FM stations (Auto Preset) 32
Presetting FM/AM stations manually 33
Listening to preset stations 34
Setting the preset channels and changing the received frequency
on the main unit 34
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Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 35
Playing music from Bluetooth device 36
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 37
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 38
Turning the Bluetooth function off for high sound performance
playback 38
Listening to DIGITAL IN 39
Listening to ANALOG IN 40
Convenience functions 41
Adjusting the tone 42
Sleep timer function 43
Checking the current time 43
Switching the display’s brightness 44
Settings
Menu map 45
Menu operation 46
CLOCK SETUP 47
ALARM SETUP 47
ALARM ON/OFF 48
H/P AMP GAIN 49
SPK OPTIMISE 49
AUTO STANDBY 49
CD AUTO PLAY 50
CLOCK MODE 50
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Tips
Tips 52
Troubleshooting 53
Resetting factory settings 61
Appendix
Playing back DATA CDs 62
DIGITAL IN 63
Playing back Bluetooth devices 63
About Discs 64
Last function memory 66
Explanation of terms 67
Trademark information 69
Specifications 70
Index 74
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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.
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Remote control unit
(RC-1214)
R03/AAA batteriesAM loop antenna
FM indoor antennaPower cord
Quick Start Guide CD-ROM
(Owner’s Manual)
Safety Instructions Warranty
(for North America model
only)
Notes on radio
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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Batteries
3Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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30° 30°
Approx. 23 ft/7 m
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Features
0High quality amplifier stressing sound quality
Equipped with a 30 W + 30 W (6 Ω/ohms) high-quality amplifier circuits.
0Weight and Dramatic sound
The board and circuit configuration has been redesigned to achieve
lower impedance. Since stable current is supplied to the power amp
and other sections, it is possible to realize as much as 30 W of power.
0Simple & Straight circuit design for sound purity and free of
coloration
Denon’s popular M series gives you high sound quality based on the
simple & straight concept. Circuitry is uncomplicated, signal paths are
short, and all adverse influences on sound quality have been minimized.
0Auto standby mode
This unit also provides the Auto standby mode, where it goes into the
standby state when there is no operation for 15 minutes.
0Low standby power consumption
Designed with the environment in mind, the unit consumes just 0.3 W
while in standby mode.
0Remote control unit
This unit is shipped with a remote control unit that has large buttons for
frequently used functions, allowing you to quickly find the desired
function.
0High quality headphone Amp with Amp gain control
This unit is equipped with a high-quality headphone amplifier on which
the gain can be adjusted. A variety of headphones are supported.
02 digital (optical) inputs for TV or digital gear
You can connect audio from a TV or a media player digitally to enjoy
impressive, high-quality sound.
0Wireless connection with Bluetooth enabled devices (v p. 38)
You can connect Bluetooth enabled devices such as smartphones and
tablets with this unit to listen to music while browsing email and Web
sites in the Internet away from this unit. In addition, this unit supports
high quality audio codecs, AAC, to enjoy music and games with a
powerful sound.
0Bluetooth OFF mode for highest sound performance
The Bluetooth OFF mode is used to turn off the Bluetooth function, as
this function is a source of noise that affects sound quality. Suppressing
this noise enables high sound performance playback.
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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APower operation button (X)
Turns power to this unit on and off (standby). (v p. 25)
0When “CLOCK MODE” is turned on, this button switches between normal
mode and Clock mode. (v p. 50)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Power on : Green
0Normal standby : Off
0Bluetooth standby : Red (v p. 38)
0Alarm standby: Orange (v p. 47)
CDisc tray
Used to insert a disc. (v p. 27)
DDisc tray open/close button (5)
Opens and closes the disc tray.
EPlay/Pause button (1/3)
Plays the track/Pauses the track.
FStop button (2)
Stops playback.
BAND button
This switches between FM and AM, when you use the tuner.
GBluetooth button (V)
This switches the input to Bluetooth. This is also pressed during the
pairing operation. (v p. 35)
HDisplay
This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 11)
IRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
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JHeadphones jack (PHONES)
Used to connect headphones.
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the connected speakers.
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
KSource button (q)
This select the input source. (v p. 26)
LVOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 26)
MReverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons (8, 9)
This skips to the start of the track.
Preset/Tuning buttons (–, +)
These select FM broadcast and AM broadcast. (v p. 31)
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Display
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APlayback mode indicators
1 : Lights up during playback.
3 : Lights up during pause.
BTone indicators
SDB: Lights up when the super dynamic bass function is set to “ON”.
TONE: Lights up when the tone (BASS/TREBLE) is being adjusted.
CTuner reception mode indicators
These light up according to the reception conditions when the input
source is set to tuner.
TUNED: Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in.
AUTO: Lights up when the input source is “FM AUTO”.
ST: Lights up when receiving FM stereo broadcasts.
MONO: Lights up when receiving FM monaural broadcasts.
DTOTAL indicator
Lights up when the total number of tracks and total time of the CD are
displayed.
EPlay mode indicators
These light according to the play mode settings.
FTimer operation indicators
SLEEP: Lights up when the sleep timer is on.
s: Lights up when the timer playback is on.
GInformation display
Various information is displayed here.
HRemote control signal reception indicator
Lights up when a signal is received from the remote control.
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Rear panel
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L12
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
AC IN
R L
ANALOG IN SUB
WOOFER
OUT
SPEAKERS
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L12
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DIGITAL IN
AC IN
R L
ANALOG IN SUB
WOOFER
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SPEAKERS
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AAntenna terminals (ANTENNA)
Used to connect FM antennas and AM loop antennas. (v p. 21)
BSubwoofer connector (SUBWOOFER OUT)
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 19)
CDigital audio connectors (DIGITAL IN)
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors.
(v p. 20)
DAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v p. 23)
EAnalog audio connectors (ANALOG IN)
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
(v p. 20)
FSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 18)
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Remote control unit
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APOWER button (X)
This turns the power on/standby. (v p. 25)
BDIMMER button
Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 44)
CCLOCK button
The current time appear on the unit. (v p. 43)
DSLEEP button
This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 43)
EInput source select buttons
These select the input source. (v p. 26)
FSystem buttons
These perform playback related operations.
Tuning buttons (TUNE +, –)
These select FM broadcast and AM broadcast. (v p. 31)
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Q1
Q2
Q0
Q3
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GSignal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
HCHANNEL buttons (+, –)
This switches between preset channels. (v p. 31)
IFOLDER/ALL button
This switches the playback range on a data CD. (v p. 29)
JMUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 26)
KENTER button
This determines the selection.
LCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
MDAB/RDS button
This button on this unit cannot be used.
NNumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
These enter numbers into the unit.
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Q8
Q9
Q7
W0
Q5
Q6
W1
W2
W3
ORANDOM button
Switches the random playback.
PREPEAT button
Switches to the repeat playback.
QSDB/TONE button
Adjusting the tone. (v p. 42)
RVOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 26)
SInformation button (INFO)
This switches the track information shown in the display during
playback.
TSETUP button
The setting menu is displayed on the display. (v p. 46)
UCLEAR button
This cancels the settings.
VMODE button
This switches the operation mode for the FM tuning. (v p. 31)
WPROGRAM button
This sets program playback. (v p. 28)
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oContents
Speaker connection 18
Connecting an analog device 20
Connecting a digital device 20
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 21
Connecting the power cord 23
NOTE
0Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
0Do not bundle power cords with connection cables. Doing so can result in noise.
oCables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.
Speaker cable
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Subwoofer cable
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Optical cable
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Audio 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
0Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the
speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer.
0Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker
terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear
panel or if the + and - sides touch each other. (“Protection circuit” (v p. 68))
0Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so
could result in electric shock.
0Use speakers with an impedance of 6 – 16 Ω/ohms.
Connecting the speaker cables
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + and – polarities on
the speakers being connected to this unit, and be sure to connect the
channels and polarities correctly.
1Peel off about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of sheathing from the
tip of the speaker cable, then twist the core wire tightly.
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2Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen
it.
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3Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt into the
speaker terminal.
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4Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.
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Connecting the subwoofer
Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer.
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R
L12
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
R L
ANALOG IN SUB
WOOFER
OUT
SPEAKERS
Subwoofer
Connecting speakers
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R
L12
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
ANALOG IN SUB
WOOFER
OUT
R L
SPEAKERS
(R) (L)
wq wq
Speaker
(SC-M41,
sold separately)
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Connecting an analog device
You can connect this unit to various devices with analog audio output.
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12
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
AC IN
R L
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
SPEAKERS
R
L
ANALOG IN
AUDIO
LR
OUT
L
R
L
R
AUDIO
Analog
device
Connecting a digital device
You can connect this unit to devices with digital audio output (TV, digital
gear, etc.).
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R
L
AC IN
R L
ANALOG IN SUB
WOOFER
OUT
SPEAKERS
12
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUT
Digital
device
oSpecifications of supported audio formats
See “DIGITAL IN” (v p. 63).
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