Denon DRA-297 User manual

DRA-297
AM/FM Stereo Receiver
Superior Sound with XM Ready, iPod Command and Control, Video Select and Room-to Room Flexibility
The DRA-297 AM/FM receiver offers high-performance operation, functionality and affordability, all in a single unit. It includes a Video Select feature that
lets you control a variety of video and audio signals, a set PRE OUT jacks that lets you listen to music in a sub-room as well as the main room, and it sup-
ports room-to-room remote control. Denon is well known for its uncompromising approach to sound quality and the DRA-297 is no exception thanks to the
meticulous Denon-developed circuitry and the Signal Level Divided Construction (SLDC) chassis that prevents mutual interference among the circuits.
■ High-quality Power Amplifier
With 50 watts of power per channel (at 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD), the
DRA-297 delivers solid, reliable audio performance even when driving both A and B
speaker systems at the same time.
■ Signal Level Divided Construction Chassis Design
The circuit handling low-level signals has been divided into separate blocks to
ensure that influences from these signals on each other are held to an absolute
minimum. This new chassis design, known as the Signal Level Divided
Construction (SLDC), preserves the purity of the signal, allowing it to be repro-
duced with much greater fidelity and clarity.
■ Pre Out Function
The DRA-297 provides a PRE OUT terminal that lets you connect another amp so
that you can enjoy the same source in sub-room 1 that you have in the main room.
The versatile A-B speaker switching feature lets you listen to music in a second sub-
room by simply selecting Speaker System B. The volume from the PRE OUT termi-
nals is linked to the DRA-297’s master volume control.
■ Room-to-Room Remote Control with Remote IN/OUT Terminals
■ Subwoofer output
■ Video Terminals
Stereo video sources, such as hi-fi VCR, stereo TV, and DVD can all be easily con-
nected to the DRA-297’s DVD/VDP, VCR and Video Aux terminals.
■ Video Select Functin
Allows you to select a video source, and then select an alternate audio input source,
ideal for simulcasting, as well as watching TV sports programs while listening to radio
commentary.
■ 56-Station AM/FM Random PresetMemory Tuning
■ Auto Preset Memory
FM stations can be searched by the tuner, and automatically stored in the preset
memory up to 56 stations, ideal for locales with many FM stations.
■ Sophisticated Tuning Circuit Design
Thanks to the PLL circuit design, reception drift is a thing of the past. The DRA-297
also has a 4-pole varactor diode in its front end to guarantee accurate input of sta-
tionfrequencies.
■ ASD-1R Control Dock for iPod®(option): Supports iPod playback
when connected to the DRA-297
iPod (*1) playback can be enjoyed through the DRA-297
when the ASD-1R, Denon's original Control Dock for iPod
(sold separately), is connected to the dedicated control ter-
minal of the DRA-297. The iPod can also be controlled via
the remote controller supplied with the DRA-297.
*1) Supports 3rd-generation and later iPods equipped with a Dock connec-
tor. Some functions may not work depending on the generation of the iPod
and the version of the software.
Please visit http://blog.denon.com/asd-1r/
for more details on compliant models and connection procedures.
■ XM Mini-Tuner Ready*
*Optional XM Mini-Tuner and subscribes are required.
■ Pure Direct mode, for the pure enjoyment of music in high-quality sound
■ Fast up/down manual tuning
■ Manual step tuning
■ Last-channel-tuned memory
■ Loudness Function
■ Tone Defeat
■ Muting Function via remote controller
■ A/B Speaker Switching
■ Last Function Memory
■ Switching AC Outlets
Black version is also available.

Denon Canada Inc.
505 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1
TEL: [phone] ca.denon.com
Denon Electronics (USA), LLC.
100 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 USA
TEL: [phone] usa.denon.com
Denon Brand Company
D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-8569 Japan
www.denon.com
16810806 A
DRA-297
Specifications
Power Amplifier Section
Rated output 50W+50W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.08 % THD)
Frequency response 10 Hz - 100 kHz +0 dB, -3 dB (at 1W)
Preamplifier Section
Input sensitivity/impedance
CD, CD-R/TAPE, DVD/VDP, VCR, V.AUX 200 mV/47 kohms
Output level/Load impedance
CD-R/TAPE, VCR 200 mV/47 kohms
PRE OUT 1.2 V/47 kohms
Total harmonic distortion 0.009% (-3dB at rated output, 1 kHz)
Tone control Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz, Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
FM Section
Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
S/N ratio (A-weighted) Mono: 77 dB, Stereo: 73 dB
Total harmonic distortion Mono: 0.15%, Stereo: 0.3%
Frequency response 20 Hz - 15 kHz, +0.5, -1.5 dB
Stereo separation 43 dB (1 kHz)
AM Section
Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz
Usable sensitivity 18 µV
General
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 3.0 A
Dimensions 434 (W) x 147 (H) x 417 (D) mm
17.1” (W) x 5.8” (H) x 16.4” (D)
Weight 8.5 kg, 18.7 lbs
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
* ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.