Denon RCD-M40 User manual

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RCD-M40 / RCD-M40DAB
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 10
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 19
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 20
Connecting a DAB/FM antenna 22
Connecting the power cord 24
Playback
Basic operation 26
Turning the power on 26
Selecting the input source 26
Adjusting the volume 27
Turning off the sound temporarily 27
Playing CDs 28
Playing CDs 28
Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) 29
Playing DATA CDs 30
Playing files 31
Listening to DAB/FM broadcasts 32
Listening to DAB/FM broadcasts 32
Automatically presetting FM stations (Auto Preset) 33
Presetting FM stations manually 34
Listening to preset stations 34
Setting the preset channels and changing the received frequency
on the main unit 35
RDS search 35
PTY search 36
TP search 37
Radio Text 38
CT (Clock Time) 38
Listening to DAB/DAB+ (for RCD-M40DAB only) 39
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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 DIGITAL IN 48
Listening to ANALOG IN 48
Convenience functions 49
Adjusting the tone 50
Sleep timer function 51
Checking the current time 51
Switching the display’s brightness 52
Settings
Menu map 53
Menu operation 54
CLOCK SETUP 55
ALARM SETUP 55
ALARM ON/OFF 56
CD AUTO PLAY 57
SPK OPTIMISE 57
H/P AMP GAIN 57
AUTO STANDBY 58
CLOCK MODE 58
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Tips
Tips 60
Troubleshooting 61
Resetting factory settings 70
Appendix
Playing back DATA CDs 71
Playing back USB memory devices 72
About Discs 73
Last function memory 75
Explanation of terms 76
Trademark information 78
Specifications 79
Index 82
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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 Start Guide CD-ROM
(Owner’s Manual)
Safety Instructions Power cord
(for continental model only)
Power cord
(for RCD-M40DAB only)
FM indoor antenna
(for continental model only)
FM/DAB indoor antenna
(for RCD-M40DAB only)
Remote control unit
(RC-1204)
R03/AAA batteries
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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
unit
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
0High quality amplifier stressing sound quality
Equipped with a 30 W + 30 W (6 Ω/Ohms) high-quality amplifier circuits.
0Direct Play for iPod® and iPhone® via USB
Music data from an iPod can be played back if you connect the USB
cable supplied with the iPod via the USB port of this unit, and also an
iPod can be controlled with the Remote control unit for this unit.
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 watts 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.
This unit also provides the Auto standby mode, where it goes into the
standby state when there is no operation for 15 minutes.
0Playback of a variety of formats stored on a USB device
Supports playback of USB memory devices on which MP3, WMA,
FLAC or MPEG-4 AAC files are recorded. The unit’s display can display
the title of the track and the name of the artist of the current track.
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.
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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).
0When CLOCK MODE is turned on, this button switches between normal mode
and Clock mode. (v p. 58)
BPower indicator
The power indicator changes as shown below according to the status
of the unit.
0Power on : Green
0Normal Standby : Off
0iPod charge standby : Red (v p. 45)
0Alarm standby: Orange (v p. 55)
CDisplay
Various information is displayed here.
DRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
EDisc tray open/close button (5)
Used to open/close the disc tray.
FPlay/Pause button (1/3)
GStop button (2) (for continental model only)
Band/Stop button (2) (for RCD-M40DAB model only)
HUSB port
Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. (v p. 20)
IDisc tray
Tray used to insert a compact disc.
JHeadphones jack (PHONES)
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the connected speakers.
NOTE
To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
KSOURCE button
These select the input source.
LVOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level.
MReverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons
Preset/Tuning buttons (8/–, +/9)
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Display
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APlayback mode indicators
1 : During Playback
3 : During pause
BTone indicators
SDB: Lights when the super dynamic bass function is set to “ON”.
TONE: Lights when the tone (BASS/TREBLE) is being adjusted.
CTuner reception mode indicators
DTOTAL indicator
Lights when the total number of tracks and total time of the CD are
displayed.
EPlay mode indicator
FTimer operation indicator
GInformation display
Various information is displayed here.
HRemote control signal reception indicator
Lights when a signal is received from the remote control.
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Rear panel
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AFM antenna terminal (ANTENNA) (for continental model only)
DAB/FM antenna terminal (ANTENNA) (for RCD-M40DAB only)
Used to connect FM antenna or DAB/FM antenna. (v p. 22)
BAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v p. 24)
CAnalog audio connectors (ANALOG IN)
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
(v p. 19)
DDigital audio connector (DIGITAL IN)
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors.
(v p. 19)
ESubwoofer connector (SUBWOOFER OUT)
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 18)
FSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 17)
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Remote control unit
APOWER button (X)
This turns the power on/standby. (v p. 26)
BDIMMER button
Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 52)
CCLOCK button
The current time appear on the unit. (v p. 51)
DSLEEP button
This sets the sleep timer. (v p. 51)
EInput source select buttons
These select the input source. (v p. 26)
FSystem buttons
These perform playback related operations.
0Reverse-skip / Forward-skip buttons (8, 9)
0Play/pause button (1/3)
0Fast-reverse / Fast-forward buttons (6, 7)
0Stop button (2)
Tuning buttons (TUNE +, –)
These operate the tuner. (v p. 32)
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GSignal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
HCHANNEL buttons (+, –)
This switches between PRESET channels.
IFOLDER/ALL button
This switches the playback range on a USB device or data CD.
JMUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 27)
KENTER button
This determines the selection.
LCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
MDAB/RDS button
This configures the DAB/RDS setting.
NNumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
These enter letters or numbers into the unit.
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ORANDOM button
Switches the random playback.
PREPEAT button
Switches to the repeat playback.
QSDB/TONE button
Adjusting the tone.
RVOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level.
SInformation button (INFO)
This switches display items such as the elapsed time, album name and
title name in the playback screen.
TSETUP button
The setting menu is displayed on the display.
UCLEAR button
This cancels the settings.
VMODE button
This switches the operation mode for the iPod.
WPROGRAM button
This sets program playback.
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W2
W3
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oContents
Speaker connection 17
Connecting an analog device 19
Connecting a digital device 19
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 20
Connecting a DAB/FM antenna 22
Connecting the power cord 24
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. 77))
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 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
LR
OUT
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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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AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUT
Digital
device
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Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port
0To connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod/iPhone.
0For operating instructions, see “Playing an iPod” (v p. 42) or “Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47).
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USB memory
device
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iPod
0Denon does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter,
use that device’s supplied AC adapter.
NOTE
0USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
0It is not possible to use this unit by connecting the unit’s USB port to a PC via a USB cable.
0Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device. This may cause radio interference with other devices.
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