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SPECIFICATIONS
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Continuous Power Output
(DIN):
Power Bandwidth (IHF):
Total Harmonic Olstortion:
Frequency Response:
Input Sensitivity and
impedance:
Maximum Input Level:
(at 1 kHz)
Signal to Nolse Ratio
(IHF-A):
Tone Controis:
Loudness Control Effect:
65 W + 65 W (4 ohms, 1 kHz)
10 Hz ~ 40 kHz (T.H.D. 0.15% both channels
driven into 8 ohms)
0.03% (-3 dB at rated output, 8 ohms)
PHONO RIAA Standard Curve (Recording Out-
put)
MM 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz + 0.5 dB
CD, VIDEO, 20 Hz ~ 50 kHz + 1.5dB
TAPE (att W)
PHONO MM 25mV_— 47kohms
CD, VIDEO, 150mV 25 kohms
TAPE
PHONO MM 120 mv
PHONO MM 78 dB (at 5.0 mV input)
CD, VIDEO, 98 dB
TAPE
BASS + 10 dB at 100 Hz
TREBLE + 10 dB at 10 kHz
Variable Loudness at maximum position
50 Hz/10 kHz, + 10 dB/+5 dB
TUNER SECTION
[FM] (note: pV at 75 ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10S W)
Receiving Range:
Usable Sensitivity:
Signal to Noise Ratio
(IHF-A):
image Rejection:
Selectivity (+ 300 kHz):
Frequency Response:
Stereo Separation
(at 1 kHz):
[AM]
Receiving Range:
Usable Sensitivity:
Signai to Noise Ratio:
General
Power Supply:
Power Consumption:
Power Outlet:
Dimensions:
Weight:
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Remote control system:
Power supply:
External dimensions:
Weight:
87.5 ~ 108 MHz
0.9 pV (10.3 dBA
MONO 82 dB
STEREO 78 dB
65 dB
55 dB
30 Hz ~ 15kHz *0-2 dp
40 dB
522 ~ 1611 kHz
18 NV
55 dB
AC 230 V 50 Hz
125 W
SWITCHED 100 W
434 mm (W) x 119 mm (H)
x 310 mm (D)
5.9 kg
RC-174
Infrared pulse system
3V DC Two size “AA” (R6)
dry cell batteries
60 mm (W) x 175 mm (H)
x 18mm (D)
120 g (includes batteries)
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
Js 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 a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
Install DRA-385RD always horizontally. And leave at least 10 cm of space between the unit and other component placed above.
VORKEHRUNGEN FUR DIE AUFSTELLUNG
Stellen Sie den DRA-385AD stets waagerecht auf. Achtan Sie ebenfalls daraut, daG ein Mindestabstand von 10 cm zwischen dem Gerat und der
Komponente, die dariiber gestellt wird, eingehalten wird.
PRECAUTIONS D'INSTALLATION
Le DRA-385AD doit toujours atre Installé horizontalement. Laisser au moins un espace de 10 cm entre cet appareil et tout autre composant qui serait
placé au-dessus.
PRECAUZIONI PER L’INSTALLAZIONE
Installare i! DRA 385RD sempre in posizione oizzontale, avendo cura di lasciare almeno 10 cm fra I'unita ed altri componenti posti al di sopra.
PRECAUCIONES PARA LA INSTALACION
Instale siempre ef DRA-385RD en posicién horizontal. Asegurese también de dejar un espacio de por lo menos 10 cm entre esta unidad y el
componente que sea colocado encima.
VOORZORGSMAATREGELEN VOOR INSTALLATIE
De DRA-385RD altijd horizontaal plaatsen. Laat ten minste 10 cm ruimte tussen dit apparaat en het andere component dat u erboven plaatst.
FORBEREDELSER FOR INSTALLATION
installera alltid ORA-385AD horisontellt. Lamna atminstone 10 cm melian denna apparat och en annan komponent som placeras ovanpa.
PRECAUGOES DURANTE A INSTALAGAO
instale sampre o DRA-385AD em posigao horizontal. E deixe pelo menos 10 cm de espaco entre esta unidade @ 0 outro componente colocado acima.
10 cm oder mehr
10 cm ou plus
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10 cm o mas
10 cm of meer
10 cm eller mer
10 cm ou mais
FRONT PANEL
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Allow for suflicient heat dispersion when
ingtaiied on a tack.
* Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie. dai eine ausreichende
Luftzirky-tation gewahrleistet sein muB, wenn
das Geral in einer Regal autgestelit werden
‘soll.
* Eviler des températures dlavées,
Tenir compte d'une dispersion de chaleur
‘suffisante lors definstaltation sur une étagére.
+ Evitare di esporre ('unita ad alte temperature.
Accertarsi che ci sia un'adeguata dispersione
de! calore quando funité @ instailata in un
rack o in un monile.
Keep the set free from moisture, water and
dust.
Halten Ste das Gerat von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser
und Staub fem.
Protéger l'appareil contra (numidité, eau et
ja poussiére.
Mantenere [unita lontana da umidita, acqua @
polvere.
Mantanga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y
Polvo.
Last geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het
apparaat binnendringen.
Utsatt inte apparaten f6r fukt, vatten och damm
Mantenha 0 equipamento livre de humidade,
agua ou pi.
Do not tet foreign objects in the set
Lassen Sie keinerlei Gegenstinde in das
Gehduseinnere eindringen.
Né@ pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
Vappareit.
Non tar cadere alcun oggetto aif'intemo
dell'unita.
No inserte objetos extrafios en el equipo.
Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat
vailen,
‘Se till att frammende foremal inte tanger ini
‘apparaten.
Evite deixar objectos estranhos sobre o
aparetho.
» Evite temperaturas elevadas.
Asegurese de garantizar una dispersion de
calor suficiente al instalar fa unidad en una
consola.
© Vermijd hoge temperaturen.
Zorg voor een degeliik hitteatvoer indien het
‘@pparaat op een rek wordt geplaaist.
* Undvik hdga temperaturer,
‘Se ti att det finns mdjligher till god varmaav-
ledning vid montering i ett rack.
« Evite tamperaturas altas.
Quando instalar o equi
Handie the power cord carefuby,
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
* Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um.
Hatten Sie das Kabel am Stacker, wenn Sie es
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Unplug the power cord when not using the a4
for long periods of time.
Ziehen Sie das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose,
wenn Sia das Gerat dber einen hingeren Zeit-
fraum hinweg nicht verwenden..
Débrancher fe cordon d'alimentation torsque
Tappareil n'est pas utilisé pendant de tongues
Périodes.
Quando si prevede di non utiizzare Punita per
lunghi periodi di tempo, disinsarire i cavo di
alimantazione dalia presa.
Desconecte ¢! canén de alimentacién cuando
0 utilice el equipo por mucho tismpo.
Neem altijd het netsnoar uit het slopkontakt
waneer het apparaat gedurende een lange
Periode niat wordt gebruikt.
Ora urnatkontakten om apparaten inte kommer
att avaindas pA linge.
Desiigue o cabo de alimentaco quando no
utilizar o equipamento durante periodos
prolongados.
Do not tat insecticides, benzene, and thinner
come in contact with the set.
Lassen Sie das Gerat nicht mit insektizien,
benzanhaitigen oder anderen Verdinnungs-
mitiein in Berdhrung kommen.
Ne pas matire en contact des insecticides, du
benzéne et un diluant avec fappareil.
Evitare di utilizzare insetticidi, benzolo e
solventi sulfunits
No vierta insecticidas, benceno o disolventes
en la unidad.
Laat geen insektenverdeigende middeien,
benzine of vertverdunner met dit apparaat in
kontakt komen.
‘Se titi at inte insektsmedel, bensen och thinner
kommer | kontakt med apparatens hoje.
Evite que Insecticidas, benzina e diuente
entrem em contacio com o equipamento.
us der Steckdose ziehen.
* Manipuler le cordon dalimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir ta prise lors du débranchement du
cordon.
* Managgiare con cura il cavo di alimentazione.
Quando si scailega it cavo dalla presa, non
tirare il cavo.
* Maneje el cordén de alimentacién con culdado.
Sostenga e/ enchufe cuando desconecta of
cordén da alimentacion.
¢ Hanteer het natsnoer voorzichtig.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vest wanneer
deze most worden aan- of josgekoppeld.
* Hantera ndtkabein versamt.
HAW i kontakten nr du drar uf den. Dra inte |
kabeln,
* Manuseie ocabo de alimentacao com cuidado.
Agarre na ficha para desligar 0 cabo de
alimantaco da tomada.
*(For sets with ventilation holes)
Do not obstruct the ventitation holes.
‘Die LGttungsschitze dGrten nicht verdeckt wer-
den.
Ne pas obsinuer jes tous d’aération.
Non ostruire i fori par la ventilazione.
No tape tas ranuras de ventiiacién.
De ventilatioopeningen mogen niet worden
beblokkeerd.
Tapp inte Gi ventilationsSppningama.
Nao tape os orilicios da ventilac&o.
Naver disassemble or modify the Set in any
way.
Versuchen Sie niemais, das Gerat selstan-
dig auseinanderzunehmen oder auf jegliche
Art zu verandem.
Ne jamais démonter ou modifier I'appared
dune maniére ou d'une autre.
Non smontare o modificare in alcun modo
Funita.
Nunca desarme o modifique e! equipo de
ningna manera.
Nooit dit apparaat demorteren of op andere
wijze modiliéran.
Ta inte tear apparaten och férs6k inte byggs
om den.
Nunca desmonie ou Modifique oequipamento
de 1a forma.
Piease check the following items are included with the main unit In
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Vergewissem Sie sich, dab folgende Telle volistindig im Lieferum-
fang enthalten sind:
(1} Badienungsanieitung
{2) MW-Rahmenantenne
(3) UKW-Antenne.......
(4) Fernbedienungsgerat RC-17:
(5) Trockenzelten-Batterien Ré (AA)...
(6) Netzkabel .
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Veuillez verifier que les articles suivants sont bien joints afapparelt
Principal dans le carton:
(1) Mode d'’emptoi ....
(2) Antenne-cadre AM
(3) Antenne FM ......
(4) Télécommande RC-174
(5) Piles de format R6 (AA) ..
{8) Cordon secteur ...
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Controllare che te parti seguenti si trovino imbailate con
Tapparecchio nella scatola di spedizione:
(1) Istruzioni per uso .
(2) Antenna AM a telaio
(3) Antenna FM ..
{4) Telecomando RC-174
(S) Batterie a seoco RG (AA)
(6) Cavo d'alimentazione
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Verifique que tos articulos siguientes hayan sido suministrados
con ta unided principal:
(1) Instrucciones de operacién ....
(2) Antena AM de cuadra
(3) Antena de FM .....
(4) Unidad de control remoto AC-17:
(5) Plas secas R6 (AA)...
(6) Cable de alimentaciin .
Controleer of de volgende accessoires bij het hoofdtoestel in de
doos zijn verpakt:
(1) Gebruiksaanwijzing
(2) AM-raamantenne
(3) FM-antenne
(4) Afstandsbediening AC-174 ..
(5) RG (AA) droge cal batted] ..
(6) Netsnoer ......
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Kontrollera att fdljende tilibehdr her packats ner | kartongen
tlilsammans med huvudenheten:
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(2) Ramantenn for AM-bruk
(3) FM-antenn ......
(4) Fjarrkontsoll RC-174
{5} 6 (AA) torrbatteri
(6) Natkabetn.
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Verifique se os Items que se seguem estio Incluidos na caixa de
cartio com a unidade principal
(1) Instrugdes de funcionamento
(2) Antena de quadro AM
(3) Antena FM ...
(4) Telecomando RC-174
(5) Pilhas RG (AA) .....
(6) Cabo de alimentacao.
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NUR FUR EUROPAISCHE MODELLE:
Konformitatserkigrung
Die DENON Elektronik GmbH
Haiskestr. 32
40880 Ratingen
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ais
Herstelia:/Importeur,
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das
in
dieser
Bedienungsanieitung
beschriebene
Gerat
den
Technischen
Vorschriften
fir
Ton-
und
Femseh-Rundfunkempfanger
nach
der
Amisblattvertiigung
868/1989
(Amtsblatt
des
Bundesministers
fir
Post
und
Telekommunikation
vom 31.8.1989) entspricht.
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CONNECTIONS
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DIRECTION OF
BROADCASTING STATION
AM loop antenna ne, PHANTENNA
(Video Cassette Recorder)
SPEAKER (A)
SPEAKER (B)
FM Indoor antenna
REAR PANEL
FM ANT (FM antenna terminals)
75-ohm coaxial cable can be connected to this terminal, For
antenna connecting procedure, see ANTENNA INSTALLATION.
GND (Grounding terminal)
The grounding wire of the tumtable is connected here.
° Hum or noise may be generated if the grounding wire is not
connected.
AM ANT (AM antenna terminats)
Connect the attached AM loop antenna. (Refer to page 7 for
connections).
Connectto this terminal when a medium wave outdoor antenna is
used.
PHONO (Phono input terminals)
The output cord of the tumtabie is connected here.
Since
the
input
sensitivity
of
“PHONO”
is
extremely
high,
do
not
use
the
unit
without
the
input
pin
cord.
If
used
without
this
cord,
the
speakers
may
generate
hum.
cD
‘The output cord of the CD player is connected here.
VIDEO
A VIDEO, such as a VCR or Video Disc may be connected here.
TAPE
Tape decks can be connected for full use Including Playing or copying.
SPEAKER SYSTEMS (Speaker terminals)
Two pairs of speakers A and B can be connected to these terminals.
AC OUTLET (AC power outlet)
This AC outtet is controlled by the power switch.
(Except units are sold in U.K. and Eire)
AC inlet
Connect the included AC cord here.
SPEAKER CONNECTION
Confirm poiarity (+.-) and left and right channels (L, R). Connect
the speaker pairs to the SPEAKER terminals A or 8 on the back
panel. Connections must be made with power cord disconnected.
Preparing the cord
1. Peel of the sheath. 2. Twist the wires.
Twist.
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ANTENNA INSTALLATION
© FM ANTENNA
The supplied indoor FM antenna can be used inside wooden
houses for receiving local FM stations and other strong FM
signals. Stretch out the end of the antenna and mount the
antenna on the wall or ceiling where optimum reception is
achieved. An indoor FM antenna may not consistently ensure
stable reception, due to environment changes. In such cases,
the indoor FM antenna should only be used temporarily until an
outdoor FM antenna has been installed.
‘When connecting an outdoor FM antenna, the use of 75 ohm
coaxial cable (3C-2V, 6C-2V) is strongly recommended.
e AM ANTENNA
Attach the supplied AM loop antenna even when using an
outdoor AM antenna.
Connect the leads to the AM and GND terminats.
Also use the AM terminals for connecting an outdoor AM
antenna (when making such a connection do not disconnect
the AM loop antenna).
Adjust the loop antenna to obtain optimum reception. Where
broadcast stations are distant and only weak signals are
received or where signats are blocked, it is best to install an
outdoor AM antenna.
Notes on Connection
* Donot plug the power cord into the AC wait outlet untit ail
connections have been completed.
* Make sure channels are correctly connected. Connect
Left channels to Left channeis and Right channels to
Right channels. Follow the color markings of plugs and
terminats to make sure mistakes are not made.
Connect all pin-plugs securely, pushing them completely
info the jacks incomplete connections will cause noise
generation.
Binding the connection cabies to power cords, or running
such cables close to power supply transformers will
cause humming or noise, and should thus be avoided.
[connecting the front speaker terminals | the front speaker terminals
1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise.
2. Insert the cord and tighten by tuming clockwise.
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* Remove the tie fastening the loop antenna’s lead
and connect the lead to the antenna terminats.
Notes:
Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
Even ifan extemal AM antennais used, donot disconnect
the AM loop antenna.
Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals do not touch
metal parts of the panel.
CAUTION
Protective Circuit
This set is equipped with a high speed protective circuit.
This circuit protects the intamal circuitry from damage due
to large currents flowing when the speaker jacks are not
completely connected or when an output is generated by
a short circuit.
This protective circuit's operation cuts off the output to the
speakers. In such a case, be sure ta tum the power to the
set off and check the connections fo the speakers. Then
tum the power on again. After muting for several seconds,
the set will operate normally.
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DESIGNATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF PANEL CONTROLS (Refer to Page 3.)
FRONT PANEL
POWER (Power ON-STANDBY/OFF Switch)
This switch turns the unit ON or OFF. There is a delay of
approximately 3 seconds betore the unit will operate after this
power switch is tumed ON. If the unit is turned OFF from the
remote control, the unit willbe in the STANDBY mode. Whenin the
STANDBY made, the unit can be tumed ON with the power button
‘on the remote control. tf the unit will not be used for extended
Period, be sure to turn the unit OFF from the front panel power
switch.
NOTE: This unit includes a STANDBY protection feature. This
feature is designed to prevent accidental tum-on from
the STANDBY mode in the event of a power failure.
Shoutd AC power be disconnected and then reconnected
when the unit is in STANOBY mode, the unit will return
the STANDBY mode.
To tum the unit ON from the STANDBY mode without
the remote control, operate the tront panel power switch
four times. The unit will then operate normally.
PHONES (Headphones jack)
Connect a pair of headphones (sold separately) to this jack for
Private listening.
SPEAKERS (Speaker selector switches)
These switches are used to select speaker system A and 8. No
sound is heard through the speakers when both switches are
reset to the (48) position.
REMOTE SENSOR (Remote controt sensor)
This sensor receives the infra-red light transmitted from the
wireless remote control unit,
For remote control, point the wireless remote control unit towards
the sensor.
BASS (Bass control) i:
Use this control to adjust the low-range response. When the
control is set to the center pasition, the frequency characteristic
curve (below 1,000 Hz) is flat. Turn the control clockwise to
increase the bass response and counterclockwise to decrease it.
TREBLE (Treble control)
Use this control to adjust the high-range response.
When the control is set to the center position, the frequency
characteristic curve (above 1,000 Hz) is flat. Tum the control
clockwise to increase the treble response and counterclockwise
to decrease it.
BALANCE (Balance control)
Use this control to balance the volume levels between left and
fight channels. The volume ievels in both channels are equal
when the control is set to tha canter position.
VARIABLE LOUDNESS (Loudness contro!)
Atlow volumes, the human ear is less sensitive to tow (BASS) and
high (TREBLE) frequencies. Use this control to compensate for
this deficiency when listening at low volume levels. Tum this
control counter-clockwise until a natural balance of bass and
treble sound has been restored.
NOTES
° This receiver has a full back-up system. When the power is
turned on, the INPUT SELECTOR buttons are set to the last
Mode sat before the power was tumed off.
* Whenusing this receiver in clase proximity to video equipment
(TV, VCR, VDP, etc.) noise may be generated in AMbroadcasts.
VOLUME (Volume control) :
This knob is used to adjust the volume level of both channeis.
Turn the knob clockwise to raise the volume and counterclockwise
to lower it.
Input selector (Input selector buttons)
These buttons are used to select the audio input source.
* PHONO: Press to play a record on a record player connected
to the PHONO input jacks.
© CD: Press to listen to a compact disc player or another
component connected to the CD input jacks.
* TUNER: Press to listen to FM or AM programs.
* VIDEO: Use when playing back the audio from a Hi-Fi video,
video disc player or other component connected to
the VIDEO terminal.
TAPE (Tape monitor button)
Press this button ance, TAPE indicator will fight up and then you can
play tape source on the TAPE terminal. Press again the button
currently accessed, to play sources selected by input selector @,
indicator goes out.
EON TA button
When a traffic announcement begins on a station in the same
Network as the station currently tuned in, that network station is
automatically tuned in, and the previous station is tuned back in
once the traffic announcement is over.
This button is used to tum this mode on and off. ts
i the station switches from the current station to the network station
when this mode is on but the network station cannot be received
properly due to week signals, the previous station is immediately
tuned back in. (Refer to page 11.)
RDS (RDS button)
This button is used for the RDS search (refer to page 10) and PTY
search (refer to page 10, 11) and TP search (refer to page 11)
Operations, and to input the station name (refer to page 10).
BAND (Band selector button)
Press this button to select the FM or AM (MW) band.
AUTO (Tuning mode button)
This switches between auto and manual tuning.
Auto tuning: When the UP button is pressed, the radio is tuned
automatically to a higher frequency. Press the DOWN button to tune
to a lower frequency. Use this position to eliminate noise when no
signals or weak signals are being received.
Manual tuning: in this position, the radio can be tuned manually.
Reception is automatically monaural when in the manual mode.
TUNING (Tuning buttons)
Use these to change the received frequency to a higher frequency
(UP) or a tower frequency (DOWN).
When writing station names, use these buttons to select the letters.
(Refer to Page 10.)
To avoid this, keep the receiver as far away from other video
components as possible, or place the AM loop antenna where
noise is reduced. If the noise is not reduced, tum off the power of
the video components when listening to AM broadcasts.
Preset (Preset station buttons)
These buttons are used for storing stations or recalting stations which
have been preset. Using the SHIFT/PTY button you can preset a total
of 40 FM or AM stations into preset channels.
Once a radio has been memorized, the same station can later be
tuned in instantly simply by recalling the comesponding preset
channel with PRESET UP or DOWN button.
DISPLAY
RODS indicator
This lights when receiving RDS broadcasts, and flashes during the
ADS search operation.
EON indicator
This lights when receiving EON information.
TA indicator
This fights when receiving traffic announcements.
TP indicator
This flashes during the TP search operation and lights when TP
stations are tuned in.
PTY indicator
This flashes during the PTY (Programme Type) search operation.
TUNED indicator
This lights when a station is properly tuned in.
STEREO indicator
This lights when receiving stereo broadcasts. It remains off when
receiving AM broadcasts.
USING THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
1. Using the auto preset memory function
This function automatically stores the FM stations which can be
received in the area in which the set is being used in the preset
memory. Use this function so that the RDS functions can be used
more effectively. Aiso note that the channe! memories can be
changed at will even after the preset stations have been stored
with this function.
Operation
1. Connect the FM antenna and set it so that FM stations canbe
received.
2. Press the POWER button totum on the power while holding in
the MEMORY button @.
3. Searching begins automatically, and stations are storedinthe
Preset memory in order, beginning from channel A1. (The
Operation automatically stops once 40 stations have been set
in the memory.)
MEMORY (Memory button)
This switch is used to store the desired radio station to a memory.
SHIFT / PTY button
Use this button to select the memory blocks, A (1 to 8), B (1 to 8),
C (1 to 8), D (1 to 8) or E (1 to 8).
For PTY search, use this button to select the program type.
When writing station names, use this button to set the writing
position.
AUTO indicator
This indicates the tuning mode. It lights in the auto mode and
remains off in the manual mode.
MEMO indicator
This indicator lights for approximately 10 seconds when the
MEMORY button has been pressed and a station can be stored on
a PRESET CHANNEL button.
This flashes continuously during the auto memory operation,
CH indicator
This fights when the preset channe} number and shift mode (A, B,
C, D or E) are disptayed.
TAPE indicator .
The TAPE indicator tights when the TAPE source is selected with
the tape selector buttons.
Multi function display
This displays the frequency, station name, program type, etc.
2. Storing new stations at the preset channeis
The reception frequency, RDS service information, Tuning
mode and input characters can be stored at the different channel
memories.
When this operation is performed, the station already stored in
that channel memory using the auto preset memory function is
cleared.
Operation
1. Pressthe MEMORY button ©. (The MEMO indicator flashes.)
2. Use the SHIFT/PTY button @ to select the block, A to E.
3. Use the PRESET UP or DOWN button @ to select the
channet at which the station is to be stored.
4. Press the MEMORY button@ again to store the station inthe
memory.
3. Recalling preset channels
Use the following operation to recall preset channels:
Operation
1. Use the SHIFT/PTY button @ to select the block, A to E.
2. Use the PRESET UP or DOWN button@ to recall the station
stored in the memory.
If the PRESET UP or DOWN buttons are pressed without
pressing the SHIFT/PTY button®, tha stations ara racalled
in the order A1 to A8, B1 to B8, and so on through E8.
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4. inputting characters
Any characters can be input (up to 8 characters).
The input characters can be stored at the preset channels.
Operation
1. Press the ADS button @ four times.
(The cursor flashes at the first place.)
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2. (se the TUNING UP or DOWN button @ to select the character
tor the first place.
(The selected character flashes.)
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Table of characters
The characters are input in the order shown to the right. Use the
TUNING buttons @ lo select the desired characters.
Using the RDS functions (for FM only)
1. RDS search
Use this to automatically search and stop at stations offering RDS.
services.
Operation
1. Press the ADS button ® once.
[RIS SEARCH |
2. Press the PRESET UP or DOWN bution @.
{Searching begins.)
Rashes
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ROS SEARCH
Flashes
3. Searching begins again if the PRESET UP or DOWN button®
is pressed while the RDS indicator is flashing.
Flashes
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4. ifno other RDS station is found when all the frequencies are
searchad, "NO RDS" is displayed.
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3. Press the SHIFT/PTY button® to move the cursor to the next place.
(The cursor flashes at the second place).
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Flashes
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to input up te 8 characters.
[ROEK -CHY |
5. The characters are set five seconds after the input procedure is
finished. The input characters can be stored In the memory.
To keep the input characters, be sure to store them in a channel
memory.
6. Clearing characters
1. Recall the character you want to clear.
2. Press the RDS button @ 4 times until the character at the first
place flashes.
3. Then press the SHIFT/PTY button @ for at least 2 seconds. The
current character will then be cleared.
2 PTY Search
Use this to automatically search and stop at stations broadcasting the
Specified programme type (PTY).
Operation
1. Press the RDS button @ twice.
PTS! SEARCH |
2. Use the SHIFT/PTY button @ to select the programme type.
INFORMATION
3. Press the PRESET UP or DOWN button @.
(Searching begins.)
Flashes
[PTY SEARCH |
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4. Searching begins again if the PRESET UP or DOWN button@ is
pressed while the PTY indicator is flashing.
FM 1S. WOMHz
5. If no other station broadcasting the designated programme
type is found when ali the frequencies are searched,
“NO PROGRAMME" is displayed.
List of PTY (Programme Type) displays:
1. NEWS 9. VARIED
2. AFFAIRS 10. POP MUSIC
3. INFORMATION 11. ROCK MUSIC
-4. SPORT 12. M.0.R. MUSIC
5. EDUCATION 13. L-CLASSICS (Light classics)
6. DRAMA 14. S-CLASSICS (Serious classics)
7. CULTURE 15, OTHER MUSIC
8. SCIENCE 31. ALARM
NOTE: ALARM cannot be selected during the PTY search operation.
3. TP Search
Use this to automatically search and stop at stations which broadcast
traffic announcements (evenif the stationis notcurrently broadcasting
atraffic announcement).
Operation
1. Press the RDS button @ three times.
TP SEARCH
2. Press the PRESET UP of DOWN button @.
(Searching begins.)
Flashes
TP. SEARCH
Flashes
3. Searching begins again if the PRESET UP or DOWN button@is
pressed while the TP indicator is flashing.
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4. If no other TP station is found when ail the frequencies are
searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.
4. EONTA
When an RDS station is broadcasting RDS information on other
stations within the same network anda traffic announcementbegins
on another station in the same network based on this information
(EON = Enhanced Other Network), that network station is
automatically tuned in. The previous station is tuned back in once
the traffic announcement is over.
Operation
1. Press the EON TA button @.
(The EON TA indicator lights.)
[ tar 3 |
(STATION A)
(When atratficannouncement starts, that station is automatically
tunedin.)
WIR 2 |
(STATION 8)
(When the traffic announcementis over, the previous station is
tuned back in.)
Ent
WIR 3
{STATION A)
RDS Emergency Alarm
“ALARM’ will flash on the display when the unit receives the
Emergency Programme Type Code (PTY31) trom an RDS station.
This feature may not operate properly if the signal from the ROS
station is too weak or is subjected to interference.
Itis not possibieto select the “ALARM" display from the PTY search
mode.
NOTE:
1. Besuretotum the EON TA mode off when recording programmes.
2. Inthe EON TA mode, if the station is switched from the current
Station to another station in the network but the signals of that
network station are weak and it cannot be tuned in property,
“WEAK SIGNAL" is displayed and the original station is
immediately tuned back in.
3. In the EON TA mode, the station does not switch to another
station in the network if the current station is broadcasting a
traffic announcement.
4, Since the RDS services offered differ fram station to station,
some RDS functions may not operate for some stations, but this
is not a malfunction.
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PLAYBACK
USING
THE
REMOTE
CONTROL
The accessory RC-174 remote control unit is used to control the RECEIVER from a distance.
(1) Inserting the dry ceil batieries
1. Remove the rear cover on the remote controt unit.
Q
SK
2. inserttwosize“AA"(R6) dry cal batteries as shown inthe
diagram on the battery supply unit.
Note on Operation
Do
not
Press
the
operating
buttons
on
the
receiver
and
the
remote
control
unit
at
the
same
time.
This
will
cause
misoperation.
Operation
of
the
remote
control
uni
will
become
jess
effective
or
erratic
if
the
infrared
temote
control
sensor
onthe
receiveris
exposed
to
strong
ight
or
if
there
are
obstructions
between
the
remote
control
unit
and
the
sensor.
In
case
you
operate
your
VCR,
TV
or
other
components
by
remote
contral,
do
not
operate
buttons
on
two
different
remote
controt
units
at
the
same time. This will cause misoperation.
Notes on Use of the Batteries
The remote control unit uses size “AA” (A6) dry cel! batteries.
The batteries will need to be replaced approximately once a
year. This will depend upon how often the remote control is
used.
if, iness than a year from the time new batteries were inserted,
the remote control fails to operate the receiver from a near-by
position, it is time to replace the batteries.
Insert the batteries property, following the diagram on-the
remote contro! battery supply unit, and making sure to align the
plus and minus sides of each battery.
Batteries are prone to damage and leakage. Therefore:
* Donot combine new batteries with used ones.
* Do not combine different types of batteries.
* Do not jumper the opposite poles of the batteries, expose
them to heat or break them open, or put them into open fire.
When the remote contro! ig not to be used for a tong period of
time, remove the batteries from the unit.
if the batteries have leaked, remove any battery fluid from the
inside of the battery supply unit by wiping it out thoroughly and
insert new batteries.
Operate the remote control unit while pointing it towards the
remote control sensor on the receiver as shown in the diagram
left.
The remote controt unit can be used at distances up to about
8 meters in a straight line from the receiver. This distance will
decrease if there are obstructions blocking the infra-red ight
transmission or if the remote control unit is not directed straight
at the receiver.
Besides being able to operate the DRA-385RD receiver with this remote control unit, you can also operate
a DENON cassette deck and CD player from this handy full-system remote control unit.
Remote Control Section
Full-system Remote Control Unit Pr |
The full-system remote control unit operates all major functions of the receiver such as function switching, volume control, and preset station
selection. But that’s not alll The same controi pad can also control the major functions of a DENON CD player and cassette deck to create a
remarkably ergonomic and versatite DENON system with all the quality sound reproduction that the devoted audiophile expects.
Remote Control! Unit RC-174 supplied with DRA-385RAD
4 PLAY (REV) = | PLAY (REV) button
M@ stop STOP button
4 REW FIEWIND button
FF b> FF bution
© REC Refer to the
58 PAUSE
Manual characters, station name,
Programme type and time each time this
button is pressed. Station names,
Programme types and the time are only
displayed when receiving ADS stations.
DISC SKIP | DISC SKIP button
INPUT SELECTOR buttons
The following may appear on the display for some
Stations, but this is not a malfunction:
"NO PTY": This is an ADS broadcast, but
the programme type {PTY} is not
broadcast.
“NO PS*: An ROS broadcast is being
received, butthe PS (Programme
Service name or station name)
Isnoibeing received due to weak
VOLUME buttons (4¥)
PRESET buttons (a)
signals, etc.
“NO TIME DATA": Thisis displayed when the station
currently tuned in is not
broadcasting time data, andmay
be displayed for one minute after
the poweris tumedon even when
the station currantly tuned in is
broadcasting time data.
(The PANEL button only operates when the function
is set to the TUNER mode.)
Operate the monitor of the
tape deck with the TAPE MONITOR
button.
* The AC-174 Remote Control Unit can control CD players and cassette decks made by DENON.
* Note the operation may not be possible for some modeis.
* Buttons are conveniently separated into groups, each group controtiing ane specific component. The groups are RECEIVER; CD and DECK.
For details on operating other components, refer to the instruction manuals for the CD player and/or cassette deck.
CAUTION:
. lf the power is tumed off with the remote control unit, the receiver is switchad to the power stand-by state. If you are to be absent for a long
period of time, be sure to turn the power off using the POWER switch on the receiver.
* Apart of 1st digit of fluorescent display fight while the receiver is in the power stand-by state.
* You may experience erratic operation of the remote control unit if itis operated in fluorescent fight and direct suntight, in particular if this light
‘Strikes
the
remote
control
sensor
on
the
receiver.
However,
this
is
not
a
matfunction,
andif
this
should!
happen,
protect
the
sensor
against
such
fight.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Have all connections been made PROPERLY?
2. Have you foltowed al! operational instructions correctly?
3. Check speaker and the tumtable systems for proper operation.
‘When your unit does not seem to be operating correctly, first check the items in the following table. Hf the symptom does not correspond to any ofthe
problems as shown beiow, tum off the power sources immediately and contact your DENON dealer.
FM AND AM RECEPTION
Rladio program can not be received. * Antenna connection is wrong. « Check the connection.
« ~=Asignal strength is weak. « Check the antenna instalation.
install an outdoor antenna.
* Keep the antenna away from the
Noise ts reproduced.
* ~=6Asignal strength is weak.
* Automobile ignition noise interferes
with reception. street.
© Other electrical equipment interferes © Keep the equipment away from this
with reception. set, or tum off the power of the other
equipment.
Tha preset frequencies are erased. ¢ The raemory back-up term ° Preset again.
(about 1 month) passed.
tn automatic tuning, the frequency © Asignal strength is weak. e Use manual tuning.
doesn’t stop at the radio station.
in automatic tuning, it stops at the one ¢ Noise or strong signal strangth is « Use manual tuning for optimum
step lower or higher frequency than the feceived. reception.
radio station.
PLAYBACK OF THE AUDIO EQUIPMENTS
No sound és produced with power on. ¢ Input and speaker cords connection * Check the connection.
are wrong.
© Speaker switch is off. « Tum on speaker switch.
* The INPUT SELECTOR buttons are in * Check these position.
wrong position.
* The protective circuit is operating. « Tum the power off once, check the
connections to the speakers, then tum
the power on again.
* The fuse has blown out. * Ask your dealer, or the nearest
DENON representative.
Audible hum when playing records. © The input and grounding cords con- Check the connection.
‘nection of the tumtable are wrong.
« The cords connection of the cartridge Check the connection.
are wrong.
* The interference trom the nearby TV ° Ask your dealer, or the nearest
of radio transmission antenna DENON representative.
Howling is produced when the volume
Control is tumed up too high while play-
ing records.
« The vibrations and sounds transmit
from the speakers to the tumtable.
insulate the vibrations, or keep the
speakers away from the turntable.
Cracking noise is produced when playing The record is stained with dust. Clean the record.
tecords.
The stylus tip of the cartridge is
‘stained with the dust.
Clean the styius tip.
The cartridge is defective. Try the other cartridge.
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SPECIFICATIONS
AMPLIPIER SECTION
Continuous Power Output
(DIN):
Power Bandwidth (IHF):
‘Total Harmonic Distortion:
Frequency Response:
Input Senaitivity and
‘Maximum input Level:
‘Signal to Nolee Ratio
QHF-Ay:
‘Tone Controis:
65 W + 65 W (4 oma, f kHz)
10 Hz ~ 40 KHz (THD. 0.15% both channets
driven into 8 obima)
0.03% (-9 6B at rated output, 8 ohms)
PHONO RIAA Standard Curve (Recording Out-
put)
MM 20 Hz - 20sHz +0508
CD, VIDEO, 20 Hz-~ 50 kHz # 1.5.8
TAPE any w)
PHONO MM 25mV 47 kohme
CD, VIDEO, 150 mV 0-25 kohms
TAPE
PHONO Mit 120 mv
PHONO MM 78 dB (al 8.0 mV input)
CD, VIDEO, 96.08
TAPE
BASS: + 10. dB at 100 Hz
TREBLE + 10 dB at 10 kHz
Variable Loudness at maximum position
50 Hz/10 kHz, + 10 dBV+5 dB
TUNER SECTION
[F8d) (note: pV at 7S obens, 0 dB = 1
Riecelving Range:
Usable Sensitivity:
Signal to Noise Ristic
(HF-A):
image Rejection:
Selectivity (+ 300 itz}:
‘Stereo
(at 1 ty:
{amy
Usable Sensitivity:
Signal to Noles Ratio:
Power Supply:
Power Consumption:
Power Ouiiet:
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Remote control system:
Power supply:
x10 W)
87.5 ~ 106 Miz
0.9 WV (10.3 dB)
MONO: 8208
STEREO 78 dB
6508
5508
402
sone - iste 492 a8
OB
G22 ~ 1611 Kz
19
55 0B
AC 290: V SO Hz
125 WwW
SWITCHED 100 W
434 eum (W) x 119 nen (H)
310 mm (D}
5.99
AC-174
Infrared pulse system
3V DC Two size “AA* (R86)
dry coll batteries
60 mm (W) x 175 mm (H)
x18 mm (0)
120 g (inchides batteries)
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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DISASSEMBLY
(To reassemble reverse disassembly)
1. Top Cover
(1) Remove 4 screws @.
(2) Remove 2 screws @.
Top Cover
2. Front Panel Front Panel
(1) Pull out Volume knob @.
(2) Remove nut ©.
(3)
Remove
5
screws
©
and
undo
hooks
at
2
places.
3. Rear Panel
7 AC Outlet:
(1) Remove 2 screws © and 11 fixing screws @. only Europe model
(2) Remove hooks at 3 places in arrow direction.
Rear Panel
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