Denon DRA-100 User manual

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DRA-100
NETWORK RECEIVER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 5
Inserting the batteries 6
Operating range of the remote control unit 6
Features 7
High quality sound 7
Multiple music formats are supported, all in a compact form factor 7
Easy operation 8
Part names and functions 9
Front panel 9
Rear panel 11
Remote control unit 13
Connections
Speaker connection 17
Connecting the speaker cables 17
Connecting the subwoofer 18
Connecting speakers 18
Connecting an analog device 19
Connecting a digital device (Optical) 20
Connecting a digital device (Coaxial) 21
Connecting an amplifier 22
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 23
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 25
Wired LAN 25
Wireless LAN 26
Connecting the power cord 28
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Playback
Basic operation 30
Turning the power on 30
Selecting the input source 30
Adjusting the volume 31
Turning off the sound temporarily 31
Listening to Internet Radio 32
Listening to Internet Radio 33
Playing the last played Internet Radio station 34
Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 35
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 36
Applying media sharing settings 37
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS 38
Favorite function 40
Registering stations or files to the favorites list 41
Calling stations or files from the favorites list 41
To switch between registered stations and files during playback 41
Deleting stations or files from the favorite list 41
Playing an iPod 42
Listening to music on an iPod 43
Setting operation mode (“On-Display” mode) 44
Charging the iPod/iPhone 45
Playing a USB memory device 46
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 47
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 48
Playing music from Bluetooth device 49
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 51
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 52
Connecting a Bluetooth device with the NFC function via NFC 53
Listening to DIGITAL IN 54
Listening to ANALOG IN 54
AirPlay function 55
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 56
Playing iTunes music with this unit 56
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 57
Spotify Connect function 58
Playing Spotify music with this unit 58
Remote play function 59
Settings required for each device 60
Web control function 62
Controlling the unit from a web control 62
Convenience functions 68
Adjusting the tone 69
Sleep timer function 70
Switching the display’s brightness 70
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Settings
Menu map 71
Menu operation 74
Inputting characters 75
Using the number buttons 75
Using the cursor buttons 76
General 77
Volume Limit 77
H/P Amplifier Gain 77
Audio Out 78
Language 78
Auto-Standby 78
Usage Data 79
Firmware 79
Reset 81
Network 82
Network Information 82
Network Control 82
Friendly Name 83
Wi-Fi 83
Bluetooth 83
Settings 84
Tips
Tips 91
Troubleshooting 92
Appendix
Playing back USB memory devices 105
Playing back Internet Radio 107
Playing back Bluetooth devices 107
Bluetooth communications 107
Playing back files stored on PC or NAS 108
Last function memory 109
Explanation of terms 110
Trademark information 115
Specifications 116
Index 121
License 123
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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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Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM
(Owner’s Manual)
Safety Instructions Notes on radio
Remote control unit R03/AAA batteries External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
Power cord
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Inserting the batteries
ARemove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
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BInsert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated.
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R03/AAA batteries
CPut 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.
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
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Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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30°
Approx. 7 m
30°
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Features
High quality sound
0Equipped with a high-quality class D amplifier
The amplifier section incorporates DDFA® technology from CSR. The
output stage circuit has a discrete construction which realizes higher
S/N and lower distortion compared to conventional class D amplifiers.
Additionally, the high 70 W / 4 Ω/ohms output which exceeds the size of
the housing lets you enjoy Denon’s ideal audio playback environment
that delivers “delicate yet powerful sound”.
The DDFA® mark and the DDFA logo are trademarks of CSR plc or one
of its group companies and may be registered in one or more
jurisdictions. The CSR logo is a trademark of CSR plc or one of its
group companies.
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0Advanced AL32 Processing
Equipped with Advanced AL32 Processing, Denon’s unique analog
wave reproduction technology. Reproducibility of weak signals is
increased by expanding the 16-bit digital data to 32 bits.
Multiple music formats are supported,
all in a compact form factor
0Supports Internet Radio and music streaming
Supports AirPlay® (v p. 55)
You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet
Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC.
This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music
library from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or iTunes®.
0DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) ver. 1.5 support for audio
networks
0Supports Spotify Connect
0Support for High Quality Audio playback
WAV/FLAC/ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec)/AIFF/DSD
0Support for Gapless playback
Playback with no gap between music files (for WAV/FLAC/ALAC/
AIFF/DSD only).
0Wi-Fi network capability with diversity antenna, and is certified
under WMM (Wi-Fi Multi Media) for efficient wireless connectivity
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Easy operation
0Easy wireless connection is possible by pressing the Wi-Fi
CONNECT button (WPS and Wi-Fi Sharing)
See the separate “Quick Setup Guide”.
0Wireless connection with Bluetooth devices can be carried out
easily
You can enjoy music simply by connecting wirelessly with your
smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.
0If the Bluetooth device has NFC function, you can connect easily
to touch to N mark
0iPod auto detect charges your device even after the unit switches
to standby mode
0“Denon Hi-Fi Remote” is application software that allows you to
perform basic operations with an iPad, iPhone, Android
smartphone or Android tablet such as turning the unit ON/OFF,
controlling the volume, and switching the source
zDownload the appropriate “Denon Hi-Fi Remote” for your iOS or Android
devices. This unit needs to be connected to your LAN and the iPad, iPhone,
Android smartphone, Android tablet or other device needs to be connected to
the same network by Wi-Fi (wireless LAN).
0OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display that can display 3
lines
0Auto Standby mode for energy savings
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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).
BPower indicator
The power indicator changes as shown below according to the status
of the unit.
0Power on : Off
0Normal standby : Off
0When “Network Control” is set to “On” : Red (v p. 82)
0iPod charge standby : Red (v p. 45)
CN mark (Q)
Touch this mark with a Bluetooth device that includes the NFC function
when pairing (registering) with it. (v p. 53)
DPlayback/Pause/Enter button (ENTER)
Plays back and pauses tracks, and enters the selected content.
EDisplay
Various information is displayed here.
FVolume control knob
This adjusts the volume level.
GUSB port (T)
Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. (v p. 23)
HHeadphones jack
Used to connect headphones.
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the speaker terminals, SUBWOOFER OUT connector
and AUDIO OUT connectors.
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when
using headphones.
IInput source select button (q)
Selects the input source.
JCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
KRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
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Rear panel
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ASpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 17)
BSUBWOOFER OUT connector
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 18)
CDIGITAL IN connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors.
0“Connecting a digital device (Optical)” (v p. 20)
0“Connecting a digital device (Coaxial)” (v p. 21)
DAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v p. 28)
EAUDIO OUT connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors
or an external pre-main amplifier. (v p. 22)
FWi-Fi connect buttons (iOS/WPS)
Used to connect to the wireless LAN.
(See the separate “Quick Setup Guide”.)
GNETWORK connector
Used to connect this unit to the network. (v p. 25)
HANALOG IN connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
(v p. 19)
IBluetooth/wireless LAN antenna connectors
Used to connect the included external antennas for Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity when connecting to a network via wireless LAN, or when
connecting to a handheld device via Bluetooth. (v p. 26)
1. Place the external antennas for Bluetooth/wireless connectivity
evenly over the screw terminal of rear.
2. Turn clockwise until the antennas is fully connected.
3. Rotate the antenna upwards for best reception.
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Remote control unit
ARemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
BSLEEP button
This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 70)
CInput source select buttons
These select the input source. (v p. 30)
DSystem buttons
These perform playback related operations.
Channel buttons (CH +, –)
These operate the Favorite function. (v p. 40)
ETONE button
Adjusting the tone. (v p. 69)
FFAVORITES ADD / CALL buttons
0To add radio stations or files to the favorite list, press the ADD button.
(v p. 41)
0To call up a radio station or file registered in the favorite list, press the
CALL button. (v p. 41)
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GTOP MENU button
To back to the top of the menu. (v p. 74)
HCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
IENTER button
This determines the selection.
JSEARCH button
This displays the search menu.
KNumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
These enter letters or numbers into the unit.
LRANDOM button
Switches the random playback.
MREPEAT button
Switches to the repeat playback.
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NPOWER button (X)
This turns the power on/standby. (v p. 30)
OVOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 31)
PInformation button (INFO)
This switches display items such as the artist name and album name in
the playback screen.
QMUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 31)
RSETUP button
The setting menu is displayed on the display. (v p. 74)
SCLEAR button
This cancels the settings.
TDIMMER button
Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 70)
UMODE button
This switches the operation mode.
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Q5
Q7
Q8
Q9
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W1
Q6
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oContents
Speaker connection 17
Connecting an analog device 19
Connecting a digital device (Optical) 20
Connecting a digital device (Coaxial) 21
Connecting an amplifier 22
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 23
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 25
Connecting the power cord 28
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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Coaxial digital cable
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Audio cable
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LAN 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. 114))
0Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so
could result in electric shock.
0Use speakers with an impedance of 4 – 16 Ω/ohms.
Connecting the speaker cables
Connect the speaker cable to the + speaker terminal (red) and the -
speaker terminal (black).
1Peel off about 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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Subwoofer
Connecting speakers
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Connecting an analog device
You can connect this unit to various devices with analog audio output.
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AUDIO
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OUT
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Analog
device
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Connecting a digital device (Optical)
You can connect this unit to devices with digital audio output.
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OPTICAL
OUT
Digital
device
NOTE
0Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, or 192 kHz can be input into this device.
0Do not input signals other than linear PCM signals, such as Dolby digital, DTS, AAC etc. into this device. Doing so may cause noise, which may cause damage to the
speakers.
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