Denon DRA-297 User manual

DENON
AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER
DRA-297
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D'EMPLOI

ENGLISH FRANCAIS
DSAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13. Power-Cord Protection -Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If
an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure A.
15, Lightning -For added protection for this product during alightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
16. Power Lines -An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading - Do not overload wali outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles
as this can result in arisk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry -Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result
in afire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind
on the product.
19. Servicing -Do not attempt
to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service -Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and
refer servicing tQ qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
al When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
bl If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
dl If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions
as an improper adjustment of other controls may
result
in damage and will often require extensive work by aqualified
technician
to restore the product to its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits adistinct change in performance -this
indicates aneed
for service.
21. Replacement Parts -When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
22. Safety Check -Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating'condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The product should be mounted
to awall or
ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat -The
product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD
IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
FIGURE A
eXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC
SECTION 810·21)
GROUND CLAMPS
_POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC -NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)
9.
Read Instructions -All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product
is operated.
Retain Instructions
~ The safety and operating instructions should be
retained
for future reference.
Heed Warnings -All warnings
on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions -All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning -Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Attachments -Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
Water
and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example,
near abath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a
wet basement;
or near aswimming pool; and the like.
Accessories -
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to achild or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with acart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting
of the product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should
use amounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
Aproduct and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination
to overturn.
10. Ventilation -Slots and openings
in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on abed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed
in abuilt-in
installation such
as abookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources -This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended
to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization -This product may be equipped with apolarized
alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is asafety feature.
If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail
to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
7.
6.
2.
3.
8.
4.
5.
1.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash
with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to .
constitute arisk
of electric shock to persons.
A. RISK OF ELECTR~C SHOCK It..
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK; DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)
ONOTE ON USE IOBSERVATIONS RELATIVES AL'UTILISATION
•Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any
way.
•
Ne jamais demonter ou modifier I'appareil d'une
maniere
ou d'une autre.
•Do not let insecticides, benzene,
and thinner come
using the
in contact with the apparatus.
•
Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du
benzene et un diluant avec I'appareil.
lorsque
longues
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* (For apparatuses with ventilation·holes)
•Unplug the power cord when not
apparatus for long periods of time.
•Debrancher
Ie cordon d'alimentation
I'appareil n'est
pas utilise pendant de
periodes.
•
Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.
•
Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and • Ne pas laisser des objets etrangers dans I'appareil.
dust.
•Proteger I'appareil contre I'humidite, I'eau et
lapoussiere.
•
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
•
Ne pas obstruer les trous d'aeration.
•Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
•Manipuler
Ie cordon d'alimentation avec
precaution.
Tenir
la prise lors du debranchement du cordon.
•Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed
in a rack.
•Eviter des temperatures elevees
Tenir compte d'une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de I'installation sur une etagere.
3. NOTE
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This product generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in aparticular installation. If this
product does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception,
which
can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more ofthe following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
•Connect the product into
an outlet on acircuit different from that to
which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or
an experienced radio!TV technician for help.
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this
manual, meets
FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by
DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
1. PRODUCT
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful
interference,
and (2) this product must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This
Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la c1asse Best conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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Thank you for choosing the DENON DRA-297 AM-FM Stereo Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources.
As this product
is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
Contents .
Accessories····· ·········2
Before using ·······························2
Cautions on installation ·····································2
About the remote controlunit · ..·· ····3
Inserting
the batteries····································································3
Operating range of the remote control unit .. ·.:···· .. · .. · .. ··· .. ·......····3
Part names and·
functions
Front panel·····················································································4
Display
.. ··················· .. ········ ..··.. ····· .. ····· .. ······ .. ····· .. ·············· .. · .. ····· .. 4
Rear panel··· · .. · .. ··· ·· .. ········· .. ········· .. ··········· .. ···· .. ··· ·5
Remote control
unit· ..··.. · .. ······· ..··.. ············ .. ····· .. ······ ········· .. · ·5, 6
Cable
indications : .. ······················6
Speaker connections······································································7
Connecting aDVD player and monitor········································8
Connecting
a. TV/DBS tuner· ···8
Connecting aCD player ·································································8
Connecting atape deck, CD
recorderorMD recorder .. · .. ·..........8
Connecting aVCR···········································································9
Connecting
the antenna terminals ···············································9
Connecting the XM terminal·········· ·10
Connecting
the·iPod
8·····················10
Connecting aroom-to-room remote control unit ·
11
Connecting the PRE OUT terminals · · .. · · 11
Connectil1g the power supply-cord··········································· ·11
Before operating, ·12
Playing
the input source ·12
Turningthe-soundoff temporarily (MUTING)·
.. ··· .. ··· ..·· .. ····· .. ·······12
Listening over headphones···
.. ······· .. ······· .. ········ ..·· ··.. ·····12
Switching the front speakers ·12
Checking
the currently playing program source, etc 13
Switching'the brightness
of the display·· .. · .. ·;· ..·· ········ ..·· ·····13
Selecting
the play mode (PURE DIRECT) · .. · · · · .. · .. 13
Setting the tone-.control ·······13
Adjusting the speaker volume
.. ··· .. ····· .. · ..·· .. ··..··.. ····· .. · .. ··· ·······13
Combining.the.currently'playing sound
with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················13
Listening
to the radio···································································14
Auto preset memory,···
.. ············ .. ·· ·14
Auto tuning·······················:···················· ···································14
Manual tuning
~ ··14
Preset memory············································································14
Recalling preset stations .. ····· .. ········ .. ············ .. ··.. ··· .. ···· .. ···· .. ········14
XMSatellite.· Radio················· ·15
Checking the
XMsignal strengthand Radio ID .. · .. · · .. · · .. 15
Channel selection
.. ··· ······ .. ····· ········· .. ··· ·· ······· .. ···· .. ········16
Category'search ·16
Direct access
of channels· · .. · .. · .. · · · 16
Playing the iPod8·16
Setting
the iPodAssignment ·16
Listening to·music········································································17
Listening
to music in the Browse mode .. · .. ·....·....·......·..........· .. ··17
Viewing stillpictures
and· videos (only for iPods
equipped with the slideshow Ivideo function) 18
Disconnecting
theiPod···· .. ·· ·18
Recording
the .program source
(recording the <sourc:e currel1tlybeingmonitored)····················18
Aboutthememoryfunetiolls···· n •••••••••••• •••• ••• • •••••• ·18
Initialization of themicroproce~sor········· ·18
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Operating DENON audio components· · · · ·19
Setting
the preset memory function··········································19
Operating acomponent stored in
the preset memory····20 -22
Setting
the punch through function···········································23

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Getting Started
Accessories Before using Cautions
on installation
Check that the following parts are attached in additio!1 to the main
unit:
Wall
Note:
For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in aconfined space
such as a bookca"se or similar enclosure.
Pay attention to the following before using this unit:
•Moving the unit.
To prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in the connection cables,
always unplug the power supply cord
and disconnect the connection
cables between
all other audio components when moving the unit.
•Cautions on using mobile phones.
Using amobile phone near this unit may result
in noise. If so, move
the mobile phone away from this unit when it
is in use.
•Before turning the power operation button on.
Check once again that
all connections are correct and that there are
not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power
operation button to the standby position before connecting
and
disconnecting connection cables.
• Store the operating instructions in asafe place.
After reading the operating instructions, store them
in asafe place
as they could come in handy in the future.
•Whenever
the power operation button is in the STANDBY state,
the unit is still connected to AC line voltage.
Please be sure
to turn off the power operation button or unplug
the cord when you leave home for, say, avacation.
•
Note that the illustrations in these instructions maydiffer from
the actual unit for explanation purposes.
@
®
®
CD Operating instructions 1
@Warranty (for North America model only) 1
®Service station list 1
®Remote control unit (RC-1 053) 1
®R6P/AA batteries 2
® AM loop antenna 1
(j) FM indoor antenna 1
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Getting Started
About the remote control unit
In addition to controlling the DRA-297, the attached remote control
unit
(RC-1053) can also be used to control the following products:
CD DENON component products
@Component products other than DENON:
•Set using the preset memory function
(~page 23).
Operating range of the remote control unit
•Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating
it.
•The remote control unit
can be used from adistance ofapproximately
23 feet/7 meters, at ahorizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to
the sensor.
Getting Started
Inserting the batteries
CD Remove the remote control
unit's rear cover.
®Put the rear cover back on.
@Set two· R6P/AA batteries in
the battery compartment in
the indicated direction.
Approx.
23 feet/7 m
NOTE:
•It may be difficultto operate the remote control unit if the remote
sensor
is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.
Notes on batteries:
•Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate
even when the remote control unit
is operated nearby the unit.
(The attached batteries are only for verifying operation.)
•When inserting the batteries,
be sure to do so in the proper
direction, following the "ffi"
and "e" marks in the battery
compartment.
•
To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
•
Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
•
Do not use two different types of batteries.
•
Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries
in flames.
•Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be
in use for
long periods.
•If the battery fluid should
leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the
inside of the battery compartment
and insert new batteries.
•When replacing the batteries,
have the new batteries ready and
insert them as quickly as possible.
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Getting Started Getting Started
Part names and functions
For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
..... ..... .....
.....
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e AUTO indicator
This lights when the broadcast station is
selected in the AUTO tuning mode.
o TUNED indicator
This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been
received.
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oSignal channel indicator
Lights when the preset channel is displayed at
8·
f) Information display
8Volume indicator
This displays the volume level.
eSTEREO indicator
This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has
been received.
(
suu: )
I-I-~
oPower operation button
(ON/STANDBY) ·················· ······
.. ··· .. ·· .. ···(12)
f) Power indicator ···(12)
8Power switch · · .. · · .. · .. · .. · ..·· ··(12, 18)
eHeadphones jack (Pt:l0NES) ·(12)
e MODE button ·(14, 18)
oSPEAKER buttons······································(12)
8PURE DIRECT button .. ··.. ·· .... ·· .... ·· ....····· .. ··(13)
8SHIFT button··············································(14)
0XM RADIO button .. ······················ .. ············(16)
~ TONE DEFEAT button· ., ····(13)
_LOUDNESS button · .. (13)
eSTATUS button· ··· .. (13)
~ MENU button·······································(16, 17)
4D TONE CONTROL button .. ··············· .. ·········(13)
d9 SELECT knob········ ·(13, 17)
4D CH VOL button···········································(13)
4i ENTER button ········ .. ····················· .. ·····(17,18)
~ VOLUME control knob·············· ·(12)
i> MUTING button········· ·(12)
~ DIMMER button ·········································(13)
~ VIDEO SEL~CT button ··(13)
@l TUNING buttons (., T) ········ .. ······ .. ···········(14)
@) Display ~ ····(4)
~ PRESET buttons·········································(14)
~ MEMORY button .. ········· ·····(14)
~ Remote control sensor· ·(3)
~ BAND button························ .. ····················(14)
@) INPUT SELECTOR knob (12)
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MUTING button ..........· .. ·(12)
ENTER button ........· .. (17, 18)
Mode selector
switches ··(12, 19)
VIDEO SELECT
button······························(13)
Volume control
~---t buttons (12)
~------lIDIMMER button (13l I
[ Front]
STATUS button ·(13)
Cursor buttons
(~, \1, <1, [»· ........· .. (16 ,.., 18)
PURE DIRECT/SET UP
button······························(13)
r--------t Remote control signal
II
transmitter······ .. ·············· .. (3)
Indicator '" ,·(19) 1"-------------1
~---Ipower buttons (12l I
ISHIFT
buttons· (14l 11------
. . CHANNEL buttons .. ·...... (14)
Input source selector
buttons·····························(12)
ISystem buttons· ......·(20, 23) 11------
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oPower supply cord·····································(11)
oVIDEO OUT terminals · · ·· ··· .. ··· .. · .. · .. ·(8)
4D> DOCK CONTROL jack ··· · · ·(10)
4D XM terminal ·(10)
48 ANTENNA terminals · ·· ··(9)
4& REMOTE CONTROL jacks········ ·(11)
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oAUDIO OUT terminals·································(8)
8SUBWOOFER PRE OUT terminal ·· ·(11)
8AUDIO IN terminals ...... ·· ......· ..··.. · ··.. ·(8)
e PRE OUT terminals···································· (11 )
oVIDEO IN terminals ·(8)
oSpeaker terminals· (7)
f) AC outlets····················· ··(11)
DENON
RC-'053
NOTE:
•If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated
too.
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Getting Started
[ Rear]
Connections
---------------------,
VD/VDP VCR DBS/CABLE TV I
Power buttons·············· .. (20) 1---~Q __ .92 __ Q __ .92j
Cable indications
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cables (not supplied).
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
Audio signal
Video signal
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
+
~r-c::
Pin-plug cable
Pin-plug cable
(White)
~
(Red) ~
+
III Analog connections (Monaural, for subwoofer)
III Analog connections (Stereo)
Ii Speaker connections
TUNING buttons ···· .. ······(14)
MEMORY button .. ··········(14)
~~----tMODE button· .. · .. ······(14, 18)
Number buttons
(0 -9, +10) ·· .. ····· .. ·····(14,20)
Input source selector
buttons····························
(12)
IBAND button · .. ···· .... ···· .. ·(14) I~-"""""'--
Memory block
buttons (A -
G) ··········....·(14)
Speaker cable
=
=
=
=
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iii Video connections
(Yellow)
~ ~_. ---;~Ia(--~ ~
Video cable (75 Q/ohms video pin-plug cable)
NOTE:
•Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed.
•When making connections, also refer
to the operating instructions of the other components.
•Be sure
to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).
•Do not bundle
power cords together with speaker cables. Doing so could result in humming or noise.
NOTE:
•If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated
too.
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Connections
DD
DD
Connections
ISubwoofer I
Connection terminal for
[Jsubwoofer with built-in
~ amplifier.
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e: ~IN
oConnections
•When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
Note on speaker impedance
When using speakers with an impedance
below the designated value (for example 4
Q/ohms), playing for long periods of time with
the volume high could cause the temperature
to rise, activating the protection circuit.
When the protection circuit
is activated, the
output
to the speakers is cut off and the power
indicator blinks. If this happens, unplug the
power cord, wait for the set to cool off and
improve ventilation around the unit. Also check
the wiring of the input cables
and the speaker
cables. After doing this, plug the power cord
back
in and turn the unit's power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even
though there are no problems with the wiring or
the ventilation around the unit, switch off the
power and contact aDENON service center.
~ 1. Loosen by turning
S~ counterclockwise.
'
Either tightly
twist or terminate the core
~ wires.
2. Insert the cable.
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~ 3. Tighten by turning clockwise.
Speaker connections
NOTE:
When making connections, take care
that
none of the individual conductors of the
speaker cable come
in contact with adjacent
terminals,
with other speaker cable
conductors, .or
with ~he rear panel and
screws.
NEVER touch the speaker terminals when
the power
is on. Doing so could result in
electric shocks.
Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers 0Speaker impedance
making sure that like polarities are matched (€f)
with €f), 8·with 8).
Turn clockwise to tighten, then ~
insert the banana plug. :b~~
~,~
~~~
Speakers
(8)
Speakers
(A)
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Connections
Connecting aDVD player and monitor
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Connections
Connecting a CD player
[
CD player
mAUDIO OUT
~~0L
~~0R
•Connect anon-DVD video disc player (such as alaser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc
player) to the DVDNDP terminals
in the same way.
Connecting a TV IDBS tuner
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Connecting atape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder
Tape deck!
CD recorderl
MD recorder
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2. Insert the conductor.
1. Push the lever.
3. Return the lever.
Connections
Connect to the AM
M\ antenna terminals.
CD 0®
~etheVinYI~ ~
and take out the Bend in the reverse
connection line. direction.
@)
a. With the antenna on~. .. 0
top any stable ~
surlace. j!<~
Mount
b. With the antenna
attached to awall.
o AM loop antenna assembly
I1l 0 tt!l
Gct~~D
Video deck
OJ r;;
.::==::===i;;;;;;;;=====;;;;;"'---I:1lIIr-- e:fI8;; ~ .
,...----- ....... -:. IJ-.G v~u~o
Connecting aVCR
Connections
Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.
Connecting the antenna terminals >Note
to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of
the
NEC which provides guidelines for proper
grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building,
as close to
the point of cable entry
as practical.
NOTE:
• Do not connect two FM antennas
simultaneously.
•
Even if an external AM antenna is used, do
not disconnect the AM loopantenna.
•Make sure the
AM loop antenna lead
terminals do not touch metal parts of the
panel.
AM outdoor antenna
AM loop antenna
(Supplied)
~
I
,-- .... -- ..... ~
75 Q/ohms Coaxial
cable
Direction of broadcasting station
"-
FM antenna
FM indoor antenna (Supplied)
An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
Ground
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connections Connections
Connecting the XM terminal Connecting the iPod®
•DRA-297 is the XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM
Passport System (sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service.
•
Plug the XM Passport System into XM terminal on the rear panel.
•Position the XM Passport System near asouth-facing.
window to receive the best signal.
For details, see "XM Satellite Radio" (~page 15).
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the XM Passport System.
When using
an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1 R, sold separately) and the DOCK
CONTROL jack on the DRA-297 with amini-jack and assign the iPod to any AUDIO terminal(s).
The diagram below shows
an example of connections for when the iPod is assigned to the CD-RfTAPE
terminals.
*For instructions on assigning the iPod to aspecific terminal, see "Setting the iPod Assignment" (~
page 16).
*For instructions on playing the iPod, see "Playing the iPod" (~page 16).
XM Passport System
~~~----------cCt ~(
fit
'-------Cl-::::>--t~
,.--- iPod -------..
~'Jr--a- ---'l
NOTE:
• Keep the power supply cord unplugged until the XM Passport System connection has been
completed. AUDIO
OUT
•The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights
reserved.
•XM Ready
is aregistered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
Monitor (8 VIDEO IN)
•The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1 Rsold separately.
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Connections Connections
Connecting aroom-to-room remote control unit Connecting
the power supply cord
RC-617 Infrared sensor
AC outlet
(wall)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
AC OUTLETS
•SWITCHED (total capacity -120 W (1 A))
The power to the outlet is turned on and off in
conjunction with the POWER switch on the
main unit,
and when the power is switched
between
on and standby from the remote
control unit.
No power is supplied from this outlet when
this unit's power
is at standby. Never connect
equipment whose total power consumption
exceeds 120 W
(1 A).
NOTE:
•Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.
•Only use the
AC OUTLETS for audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, monitors or other
electrical appliances.
RC-616
Infrared retransmitter
AUX OUT !l.===============;i!
!i~~~"'-""~----~I1111111-"'~~~---------....iJ
Connecting the PRE OUT terminals
NOTE:
• For instructions on installation and operation of separately sold devices, refer to the devices'
operating instructions.
IiPower amplifier
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INPUT SELECTOR
<SPEAKER>
MUTING
VOLUME
Operation
NOTE:
•
To prevent hearing loss, be careful not to raise the volume level
excessively when using headphones.
Connect the headphones to <PHONES>.
• No' sound is produced from the speakers automatically.
Press <SPEAKER> to turn thecorrespondingspeaker pair
on.
•Canceling MUTING mode:
To cancel the muting mode, either press MUTING or adjust the
volume.
Before operating
Playing the input source
4Press lIQIlV> or [POWER ON].
. • The power in€licatmblinks green and the power turns on.
3Set [MOD'E :SELECTOR 2] to "CD/iPod".
.f.
~
~
©.Q ©I.Q ~ :.~ ...•. ;; .
~ .
=r
<POWER>
<ON/STANDBY> <PHONES>
INPUT SELECTOR
About the button names in this explanation
< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons
on the remote control unit
Button name only:
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
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Combining the currently playing sound with the
desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)
Press <TONE DEFEAT> to select "TONE DEFEAT ON".
Press <LOUDNESS> to select "LOUDNESS ON".
Press VIDEO SELECT until the desired image appears on
the display.
1 Press <CH VOl> to sekct the Speaker.
*The settable speaker switches each time this button is pressed.
oWhen listening with the volume turned low
Operation
oWhen you do not want to adjust the tone
2Use <SELECT> to adjust the volume.
* Can be adjusted within the range of -12 dB to +12 dB.
*The brig
display
can also betur
Press PURE DIRECT.
This mode reproduces the sound with extremely high quality. The
audio signals do not pass through the tone circuits, etc.,
and the
display that could affect the audio signals
are turned "OFF".
DIMMER
VIDEO SELECT
STATUS
PURE DIRECT ---:'~.--..;.;I<.
~ F·· ~l~======j- ~
~I~URE DIRE:7 :LOUDNESS> ~ELECT>
<ON/STANDBY> <TONE DEFEAT> <TONE CONTROL>
<CH VOL>
Operation
BAN D ---';~_~':.~ I"' ~III
[MEMORY BLOCK]
[TUNER]--------.-....-...r-
MODE
MEMORY
TUNING
oAdjusting the tone
• To cancel, press VIDEO SELECT to select "SOURCE".
•The video source selected with the video select function
is stored in
the memory for the different input sources.
About the button names in this explanation
< > : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons
on the remote control unit
Button name only:
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit 13
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operation
Operation
• To preset other channels, repeat steps 2to 4.
Atotal of 56 broadcast stations can be preset- 8 stations (channels
1to
8) in each of blocks Ato G.
•If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the "Manual
tuning" operation.
•
"AM" or "FM" can be selected directly by pressing [FM/AM].
•When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are
received in monaural and the "STEREO" indicator turns off.
•
"AM" or II FM" can be selected directly by pressing [FM/AM].
•
90.1 MHz
90.1 MHz
90.1 MHz
90.1 MHz
90.1 MHz
87.5/89.1/98.1 /107.9/90.1 /90.1 /90.1 /
90.1 MHz
520/600/1000/ 1400/1500/1710 kHz,
90.1 / 90.1 MHz
F1 ,.., F8
E1,.., E8
A1 -A8
B1 - B8
D1 -D8
C1-C8
G1,..,G8
Listening to the radio
Check that the remote control unit is set to II A".
This unit is equipped with afunction for automatically searching for
FM broadcast stations and storing them in the preset memory.
•If
an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor
reception, use the "Manual
tuning" operation to tune in the station,
then preset it using the
manual" Preset memory" operation.
•
To interrupt this function, pres's <ON/STANDBY>.
oDefault settings
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Operation Operation
About the button names in this explanation
<> : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons
on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
6 Press TUNING to select chauneI8(XM08&}.
I /ri0ti0 Rad; Co ID ;;J-Radio
4cAdjust the 8ntennalacatiml wttil "stGNR:GD0D"
is displayed.
Hardware and required $12.95 monthly service subscription sold
separately. Other fees and taxes, including aone-time activation
fee may apply. Subscription fee
is consumer only. All fees and
programming subject to change. Channels
with frequent explicit
language are indicated
with an XL. Channel blocking is available for
XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject
to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only
available
in the 48 contiguous United States. ©2006 XM Satellite
Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
XM Satellite Radio
o How to Subscribe
Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com
or by calling XM's Listener Care at [phone].
Customers should have their Radio ID
and credit card ready. The
Radio
I'D can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio.
oAWarning Against Reverse Engineering
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or
manipulate any technology incorporated
in receivers compatible with
the XM Satellite Radio system.
Furthermore, the
AMBE® voice compression software included in
this product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems,
Inc. The user of this or any other software contained
in an XM Radio
is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse
engineer, or disassemble the object code, or
in any other way convert
the object code into human-readable form. The software
is licensed
solely for use within this product.
DRA-297
is the XM Ready receiver. You can receive XM® Satellite
Radio by connecting to the XM Passport System (sold separately) and
subscribing to the XM service.
oIntroducing XM Satellite Radio
There's aworld of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM. XM
Satellite Radio. Select from over 170 channels
of music, news, sports,
comedy, talk, and entertainment. Coast-to-coast coverage. Digital
quality sound. With
all music channels 1000/0 commercial free.
Questions?: Visit www.xmradio.com.
TUNING
[SEARCH]
STATUS
TUNING <SELECT>
I[
XM RADIO Ii ~
-:::::=-:=:~ ~
I i~~~cc(QSc iI
MENU li~.·il ENTER
STATUS i ~c'S? .~ iI [~ V <11>]
II "S=;> !
[TUNER] ---:..,;;,;"",;;;;;~
[NUMBER]
(0 - 9, +10)
BAND ----:.~ ... ·J:I
<INPUT SELECTOR>
BAND
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operation Operation
DVD, VCR, \/.A, CDR, CD:
When using a' Control Dock for iPod, it is possible to connect with
the audio input terminal of the assigned function.
NONE:
This is the factory default setting.
1Press MENU.
3Press ENTER.
It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod's (ASD-1 R, sold
separately) audio and video signals to any input terminals on the DRA-
297 and play them.
2 Use <SELECT> or press ['<1 t>] to select the ~pnt
terminals.
123 (ex.XM123)
,
I ~\M123
(Remote control
R" orpress
nel name
sired channel.
select "XM".
cj Channel number
II .s .- • .s .-. :-. -:- I
~lL LJeeFo' n:s ;;;+c
*The channel changes continuously when you press and hold
TUNING.
*When· the artist name and song title are received, they are
displayed.
2
PressBAN
1Press ['<1 I>lintbe Qlmoie.
•Tnecurrentcategory name iSdiSPlay~
I CAT : Roc k P- Channel category
2Press[ '<1.l>] to select the category, and press [~ \7] to
select the channel within the selected category.
•uLOADINGuis displayed while receiving the channel or information.
•uUPDATING" is displayed while updating encryption code.
•When
the selected channel is not available, UXM - - _II is displayed.
•Information on the artist name, song title, category and signal level
can be checked using STATUS.
•The XM Satellite Radio channels can be preset in the same way as
AM/FM band (~page 14).
•
uXM" can be selected directly by pressing XM RADIO.
30nce aIlnumber havebeeninpnt, press ENTER to
change the channel.
*If the next [NUMBER] is·· not pressed within several seconds, the
channel automaticalfyswitches to the channel number that was
input.
Playing the iPod®
The music recorded on the iPod can be played when using aControl
Dock
for iPod (ASD-1 R, sold separately). The iPod can be controlled
using the buttons on the main unit and the remote control unit.
iPod is atrademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
* With the iPod, non-copyrighted contents and contents that may be
legally reproduced or played may be reproduced and played by
individuals for their personal use. Violating copyrights is prohibited
by law.
•The optional standard Control Dock for iPod
is DENON ASD-1 Rsold
separately.
•
To assign to adifferent function after afunction has already been
assigned, switch
to afunction other than the one that is assigned
then repeat the procedure.
NOTE:
•DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss or
damage
of data on an iPod occurring when the iPod is used
connected
to the DRA-297.
•Some of the functions may not operate, depending on the type
of iPod and the software version.
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Operation Operation
* ·In the Remote mode, only <SELECT>, [h. \l <3 t>], and ENTER can
be used.
Shuffl
Press DRY.
The mode switches as follows each time MEMORY is pressed.
•Shuffle Songs: Single track shuffle
•Shuffle Albums: Album shuffle
•When
STATUS is pressed during playback, the front panel display
switches between the title name, artist name
and album name.
•Depending
on the iPod's software version, it may not be possible to
operate the iPod from the DRA-297. Use the latest version of the
software. Information
on the latest version of the software can be
obtained on the Apple Computer website.
•With the DRA-297 it
is possible to display folder names and file
names
on the screen like titles. The DRA-297 can display up to 64
characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters
and small letters.
AII?" mark
is displayed in place of non-compatible characters.
* If the screens a ... eare not displayed, the iPod may not be
properly
connected~. Check the ions .andse1ttin!Js.
4Operate using MENU, <SELECT>, lAV<l t>], and
ENTER wblle watching the iP~'s screen.
•The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1 Rsold
separately.
The mode switches between the Remote mode
and the Browse
mode if
MODE is pressed for at least 2seconds.
<SELECT>
ENTER
MENU
MODE
MEMORY
MODE STATUS
MEMORY
INPUT SELECTOR
~1~f
I-:;OVVER> <SPEAKER>
<ON/STANDBY>
[
POWER OFF] ---++-8 j
I
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jtQ~ ;;r':,,' ,>, I
1:0. -1"'\\ (f~ !
INPUT SELECTOR ---++! CD ~·~'-·cD~;,1
I :.Q .. Q .. QJI
10°!
About the button names in this explanation
<> : Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons
on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons
on the main unit and remote control unit
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