Denon DRA-500AE User manual

AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER
DRA-500AE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BRUKSANVISNING

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¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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 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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
¢NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION /
NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA
•Avoid high temperatures.
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.
•Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.
Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend
Luftzirkulation gewährleistet wird, wenn das
Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird.
•Eviter des températures élevées
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.
•Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature alte.
Assicuratevi che ci sia un’adeguata dispersione
del calore quando installate l’unità in un mobile
per componenti audio.
•Evite altas temperaturas
Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor
cuando está instalado en la consola.
•Vermijd hoge temperaturen.
Zorg voor een degelijk hitteafvoer indien het
apparaat op een rek wordt geplaatst.
•Undvik höga temperaturer.
Se till att det finns möjlighet till god
värmeavledning vid montering i ett rack.
•Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and
dust.
•Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser
und Staub fern.
•Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et
lapoussière.
•Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e
dalla polvere.
•Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y
polvo.
•Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het
apparaat binnendringen.
•Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och
damm.
•Do not let foreign objects in the set.
•Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät
kommen lassen.
•Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l’appareil.
•E’ importante che nessun oggetto è inserito
all’interno dell’unità.
•No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.
•Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat
vallen.
•Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i
apparaten.
•Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
•Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um.
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den
Stecker herausziehen.
•Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.
•Manneggiate il filo di alimentazione con cura.
Agite per la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla
presa.
•Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el
cordón de energía.
•Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer
deze moet worden aan- of losgekoppeld.
•Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.
Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.
•Unplug the power cord when not using the set
for long periods of time.
•Wenn das Gerät eine längere Zeit nicht
verwendet werden soll, trennen Sie das
Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.
•Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque
l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues
périodes.
•Disinnestate il filo di alimentazione quando
avete l’intenzione di non usare il filo di
alimentazione per un lungo periodo di tempo.
•Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no
utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.
•Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt
wanneer het apparaat gedurende een lange
periode niet wordt gebruikt.
•Koppla ur nätkabeln om apparaten inte kommer
att användas i lång tid.
•Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner
come in contact with the set.
•Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden,
Benzin oder Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung
kommen.
•Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du
benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.
•Assicuratevvi che l’unità non venga in contatto
con insetticidi, benzolo o solventi.
•No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina
y diluyentes con el equipo.
•Laat geen insektenverdelgende middelen,
benzine of verfverdunner met dit apparaat in
kontakt komen.
•Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk,
bensen och thinner kommer i kontakt med
apparatens hölje.
•Never disassemble or modify the set in any
way.
•Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander
zu nehmen oder auf jegliche Art zu verändern.
•Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une
manière ou d’une autre.
•Non smontate mai, nè modificate l’unità in
nessun modo.
•Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
ninguna manera.
•Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op andere
wijze modifiëren.
•Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga om
den.
•Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
•Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht verdeckt
werden.
•Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.
•Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.
•No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.
•De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden
beblokkeerd.
•Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.
* (For sets with ventilation holes)
•DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration
relates, is in conformity with the following standards:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Directive.
•ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG
Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt, auf das sich diese
Erklärung bezieht, den folgenden Standards entspricht:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-3-3.
Entspricht den Verordnungen der Direktive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC und 93/68/EEC.
•DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
Nous déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que l’appareil, auquel se réfère cette
déclaration, est conforme aux standards suivants:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3.
D’après les dispositions de la Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC et 93/68/EEC.
•DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo prodotto, al quale la nostra
dichiarazione si riferisce, è conforme alle seguenti normative:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-3-3.
In conformità con le condizioni delle direttive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC e 93/68/EEC.
QUESTO PRODOTTO E’ CONFORME
AL D.M. 28/08/95 N. 548
•DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
Declaramos bajo nuestra exclusiva responsabilidad que este producto al que hace
referencia esta declaración, está conforme con los siguientes estándares:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000-3-3.
Siguiendo las provisiones de las Directivas 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC y 93/68/EEC.
•EENVORMIGHEIDSVERKLARING
Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid dat dit produkt, waarop deze
verklaring betrekking heeft, in overeenstemming is met de volgende normen:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 en EN61000-3-3.
Volgens de bepalingen van de Richtlijnen 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC en 93/68/EEC.
•ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSESINTYG
Härmed intygas helt på eget ansvar att denna produkt, vilken detta intyg avser,
uppfyller följande standarder:
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 och EN61000-3-3.
Enligt stadgarna i direktiv 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC och 93/68/EEC.
CAUTION:
•The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with
items, such as newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc.
•No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
•Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery disposal.
•Do not expose the set to dripping or
splashing fluids.
•No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
ACHTUNG:
•Die Belüftung sollte auf keinen Fall durch
das Abdecken der Belüftungsöffnungen
durch Gegenstände wie beispielsweise
Zeitungen, Tischtücher, Vorhänge o. Ä.
behindert werden.
•Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei direkten
Feuerquellen wie beispielsweise
angezündete Kerzen aufgestellt werden.
•Bitte beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der
Batterien die geltenden
Umweltbestimmungen.
•Das Gerät sollte keinerlei Flüssigkeit, also
keinem Tropfen oder Spritzen ausgesetzt
werden.
•Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei mit
Flüssigkeit gefüllten Behälter wie
beispielsweise Vasen aufgestellt werden.
ATTENTION:
•La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en
recouvrant les ouvertures de la ventilation
avec des objets tels que journaux, rideaux,
tissus, etc.
•Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une
bougie, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.
•Veillez à respecter l’environnement lorsque
vous jetez les piles usagées.
•L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou
à l’humidité.
•Aucun objet contenant du liquide, par
exemple un vase, ne doit être placé sur
l’appareil.
PRECAUZIONI:
•Le aperture di ventilazione non devono
essere ostruite coprendole con oggetti,
quali giornali, tovaglie, tende e così via.
•Non posizionare sull'apparecchiatura
fiamme libere, come ad esempio le
candele accese.
•Prestare attenzione agli aspetti legati alla
tutela dell'ambiente quando si smaltisce la
batteria.
•L’apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta
a gocciolii o spruzzi.
•Non posizionare sull'apparecchiatura
nessun oggetto contenete liquidi, come ad
esempio i vasi.
PRECAUCIÓN:
•La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida
por hacerse cubierto las aperturas con
objetos como periódicos, manteles,
cortinas, etc.
•No debe colocarse sobre el aparato
ninguna fuente inflamable sin protección,
como velas encendidas.
•A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas,
respete la normativa para el cuidado del
medio ambiente.
•No se expondrá el aparato al goteo o
salpicaduras cuando se utilice.
•No se colocarán sobre el aparato objetos
llenos de líquido, como jarros.
WAARSCHUWING:
•De ventilatie mag niet worden belemmerd
door de ventilatieopeningen af te dekken
met bijvoorbeeld kranten, een tafelkleed,
gordijnen, enz.
•Plaats geen open vlammen, bijvoorbeeld
een brandende kaars, op het apparaat.
•Houd u steeds aan de milieuvoorschriften
wanneer u gebruikte batterijen wegdoet.
•Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan druppels of
spatten.
•Plaats geen voorwerpen gevuld met water,
bijvoorbeeld een vaas, op het apparaat.
OBSERVERA:
•Ventilationen bör inte förhindras genom att
täcka för ventilationsöppningarna med
föremål såsom tidningar, bordsdukar,
gardiner osv.
•Inga blottade brandkällor, såsom tända ljus,
bör placeras på apparaten.
•Tänk på miljöaspekterna när du bortskaffar
batteri.
•Apparaten får inte utsättas för vätska.
•Inga objekt med vätskor, såsom vaser, får
placeras på apparaten.
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A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any
materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations.
When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local
regulations concerning chemical waste.
This product and the accessories packed together constitute the applicable product according to the
WEEE directive except batteries.
HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:
Das Verpackungsmaterial dieses Produktes ist für zum Recyceln geeignet und kann wieder verwendet werden. Bitte
entsorgen Sie alle Materialien entsprechend der örtlichen Recycling-Vorschriften.
Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung des Gerätes die örtlichen Vorschriften und Bestimmungen.
Die Batterien dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll geworfen oder verbrannt werden; bitte geben Sie die Batterien gemäß
örtlichen Bestimmungen an den Sammelstellen oder Sondermüllplätzen ab.
Dieses Produkt zusammen mit den Zubehörteilen ist das geltende Produkt der WEEE-Direktive, davon
ausgenommen sind die Batterien.
UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:
Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez disposer de tout
matériau conformément aux réglements de recylage locaux.
Lorsque vous mettez cet appareil au rebut, respectez les lois ou réglementations locales.
Les piles ne doivent jamais être jetées ou incinérées, mais mises au rebut conformément aux réglements locaux
concernant les déchets chimiques.
Ce produit et les accessoires emballés ensemble sont des produits conformes à la directive DEEE sauf pour les piles.
NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:
I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle
normative locali sul riciclaggio.
Per smaltire l’unità, osservare la normativa in vigore nel luogo di utilizzo.
Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici.
Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione delle batterie.
ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:
Los materiales de embalaje de este producto son reciclables y se pueden volver a utilizar. Disponga de estos
materiales siguiendo los reglamentos de reciclaje de su localidad.
Cuando se deshaga de la unidad, cumpla con las reglas o reglamentos locales.
Las pilas nunca deberán tirarse ni incinerarse. Deberá disponer de ellas siguiendo los reglamentos de su localidad
relacionados con los desperdicios químicos.
Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas.
EEN AANTEKENING WAT BETREFT HET RECYCLEREN:
Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van
elk afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften.
Volg voor het wegdoen van de speler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op.
Batterijen mogen nooit worden weggegooid of verbrand, maar moeten volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften
betreffende chemisch afval worden verwijderd.
Op dit product en de meegeleverde accessoires, m.u.v. de batterijen is de richtlijn voor afgedankte elektrische en
elektronische apparaten (WEEE) van toepassing.
EN KOMMENTAR OM ÅTERVINNING:
Produktens emballage är återvinningsbart och kan återanvändas. Kassera det enligt lokala återvinningsbestämmelser.
När du kasserar enheten ska du göra det i överensstämmelse med lokala regler och bestämmelser.
Batterier får absolut inte kastas i soporna eller brännas. Kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser för kemiskt avfall.
Denna apparat och de tillbehör som levereras med den är de som uppfyller gällande WEEE-direktiv, med undantag
av batterierna.
CAUTION:
To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet.
The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the
user.
VORSICHT:
Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen, trennen Sie bitte den Netzstecker von der
Wandsteckdose ab.
Die Hauptstecker werden verwendet, um die Stromversorgung zum Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den
Benutzer gut und einfach zu erreichen sein.
PRECAUTION:
Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur, débranchez la prise de la prise murale.
La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y
accéder facilement.
ATTENZIONE:
Per scollegare definitivamente questo prodotto dalla rete di alimentazione elettrica, togliere la spina dalla relativa
presa.
La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente l’alimentazione all’unità e deve essere facilmente
accessibile all’utente.
VOORZICHTIGHEID:
Om de voeding van dit product volledig te onderbreken moet de stekker uit het stopcontact worden getrokken.
De netstekker wordt gebruikt om de stroomtoevoer naar het toestel volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de
gebruiker gemakkelijk bereikbaar zijn.
FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT:
Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten från nätet.
Stickproppen används för att helt bryta strömförsörjningen till apparaten, och den måste vara lättillgänglig för
användaren.
PRECAUCIÓN:
Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de
la pared.
El enchufe de la alimentación se utiliza para interrumpir por completo el suministro de alimentación a la unidad y debe
de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario tenga fácil acceso.

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Contents
Thank you for choosing the DENON DRA-500AE 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.
Accessories······················································································2
Before using ····················································································2
Cautions on installation·································································2
About the remote control unit······················································3
Inserting the batteries····································································3
Operating range of the remote control unit···································3
Part names and functions······························································4
Front panel ·····················································································4
Display····························································································4
Rear panel ······················································································5
Remote control unit ·······································································5
Cable indications ············································································6
Speaker connections··································································6, 7
Connecting a DVD player·······························································7
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ··························································7
Connecting a CD player ·································································8
Connecting a tape deck or MD recorder ······································8
Connecting a tape deck or CD recorder ······································8
Connecting the antenna terminals ···············································9
Connecting the iPod®··································································10
Connecting the power supply cord ············································10
Before operating ···········································································11
Playing the input source ······························································11
Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)·······························11
Listening over headphones··························································11
Switching the speakers ·······························································11
Checking the currently playing program source, etc. ··················12
Switching the brightness of the display·······································12
Selecting the play mode (PURE DIRECT) ····································12
Setting the tone control ·······························································12
Adjusting the speaker volume ·····················································12
Listening to the radio···································································12
Auto preset memory····································································12
Auto tuning···················································································13
Manual tuning ··············································································13
Preset memory ············································································13
Recalling preset stations······························································13
RDS (Radio Data System) ····························································14
RDS search ··················································································14
PTY search ···················································································14
TP search ·····················································································15
RT (Radio Text) ·············································································15
Switching RDS information display··············································15
Playing the iPod®·········································································16
Setting the iPod Assignment ·······················································16
Listening to music········································································17
Listening to music in the Browse mode······································17
Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods
equipped with the slideshow / video function)····························18
Disconnecting the iPod ································································18
Recording the program source
(recording the source currently being monitored)····················18
About the memory functions ······················································18
Initialization of the microprocessor············································18
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Connections
Troubleshooting············································································19
Specifications················································································20

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Accessories
Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main
unit:
qOperating instructions ..............................................................1
wService station list ....................................................................1
eRemote control unit (RC-1055).................................................1
rR03/AAA batteries....................................................................2
tAM loop antenna ......................................................................1
yFM indoor antenna ...................................................................1
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Before using
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 a mobile 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 a safe place.
After reading the operating instructions, store them in a safe 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 switch or unplug the cord
when you leave home for, say, a vacation.
•Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from
the actual unit for explanation purposes.
Cautions on installation
Wall
Note
Note:
For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

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About the remote control unit
In addition to controlling the DRA-500AE, the attached remote control
unit (RC-1055) can also be used to control the following products:
•DENON component products
qRemove the remote control
unit’s rear cover.
wSet two R03/AAA batteries in
the battery compartment in
the indicated direction.
ePut the rear cover back on.
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 “<” and “>” 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.
30°
30°
Approx. 7 m
•Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating
it.
•The remote control unit can be used from a distance of approximately
7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to the
sensor.
NOTE:
•It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote
sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.
Inserting the batteries
Operating range of the remote control unit

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Display
qSignal channel indicator
Lights when the preset channel is displayed at
w.
wInformation display
eVolume indicator
This displays the volume level.
rSTEREO indicator
This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has
been received.
tAUTO indicator
This lights when the broadcast station is
selected in the AUTO tuning mode.
yTUNED indicator
This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been
received.
uRDS indicator
This lights when an RDS broadcast has been
received.
Part names and functions
Front panel
For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).
qPower operation button
(ON/STANDBY)··········································(11)
wPower indicator ·········································(11)
ePower switch ·······································(11, 18)
rHeadphones jack (PHONES)·····················(11)
tMODE button·······································(13, 18)
ySPEAKER buttons······································(11)
uPURE DIRECT button·································(12)
iDIMMER button ·········································(12)
oTONE DEFEAT button································(12)
!0 LOUDNESS button ····································(12)
!1 STATUS button··········································(12)
!2 MENU button·······································(16, 17)
!3 TONE CONTROL button····························(12)
!4 SELECT knob········································(12, 17)
!5 CH VOL button···········································(12)
!6 ENTER button····································(16 ~ 18)
!7 VOLUME control knob······························(11)
!8 RT button····················································(15)
!9 PTY button ·················································(14)
@0 RDS button·················································(14)
@1 Display
@2 TUNING buttons (•, ª)·····························(13)
@3 PRESET buttons···································(13, 14)
@4 SHIFT button··············································(13)
@5 MEMORY button ·································(13, 17)
@6 Remote control sensor································(3)
@7 BAND button··············································(13)
@8 INPUT SELECTOR knob ····························(11)
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Remote control unit
Power buttons················(11)
Volume control
buttons····························(11)
MUTING button··············(11)
Rear panel
qAUDIO OUT terminals·································(8)
wAUDIO IN terminals·································(7, 8)
eSpeaker terminals ·······································(7)
rAC outlet ····················································(10)
tPower supply cord·····································(10)
yDOCK CONTROL jack ································(10)
uANTENNA terminals ···································(9)
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PRESET buttons ·······(13, 14)
STATUS button ··············(12)
Cursor buttons
(DD, HH, FF, GG)············(16 ~ 18)
ENTER button ········(16 ~ 18)
Input source selector
button······························(17)
RDS button ·····················(14)
SHIFT/PTY button····(13, 14)
CD operating buttons
This button selects the disc, when
using a DENON multi-disc CD
player.
BAND button ··················(13)
Input source selector
buttons····························(11)
MENU button ···········(16, 17)

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Cable indications
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cables (not supplied).
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.
Connections
Analog connections (Stereo)
A
R
L
R
L
Pin-plug cable
(White)
(Red)
Speaker connections
B
Speaker cable
Signal direction
OUT ININ OUT
Speaker Impedance
Connecting the speaker cables
Speaker connections
Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers
making sure that like polarities are matched (<
with <, >with >).
¢Speaker impedance
Note on speaker impedance
When using speakers with an impedance
below the designated value (for example 4
Ω/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 a DENON service center.
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 the rear panel and
screws.
NEVER touch the speaker terminals when
the power is on. Doing so could result in
electric shocks.
1. Loosen by turning
counterclockwise.
Either tightly twist or terminate the core
wires.
2. Insert the cable.
3. Tighten by turning clockwise.
4 ~ 16 Ω/ohmsA, B
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7
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(L) (R)(L) (R)
¢Connections
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
Speakers
(A)
Speakers
(B)
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Connecting a DVD player
•Connect a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc
player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way.
R
L
AUDIO OUT
R
L
R
L
A
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner
R
L
AUDIO OUT
R
L
R
L
A
DVD player
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Connecting a tape deck or CD recorder
R
L
AUDIO OUT
R
L
AUDIO IN
R
L
R
L
A
A
R
L
R
L
Tape deck/
CD recorder
Connecting a CD player
R
L
AUDIO OUT
R
L
R
L
A
CD player
Connecting a tape deck or MD recorder
R
L
AUDIO IN
R
L
AUDIO OUT
R
L
R
L
A
R
L
R
L
A
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An FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
Connecting the antenna terminals
Direction of broadcasting station
75 Ω/ohms Coaxial
cable
FM antenna
FM indoor antenna (Supplied)
AM loop antenna
(Supplied)
AM outdoor antenna
Ground
1
4
23
¢AM loop antenna assembly
Connect to the AM
antenna terminals.
Remove the vinyl tie
and take out the
connection line.
Bend in the reverse
direction.
a. With the antenna on
top any stable
surface.
b. With the antenna
attached to a wall.
Mount
Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.
NOTE:
•Do not connect two FM antennas
simultaneously.
•Even if an external AM antenna is used, do
not disconnect the AM loop antenna.
•Make sure the AM loop antenna lead
terminals do not touch metal parts of the
panel.
Connection of AM antennas
1. Push the lever.
2. Insert the conductor.
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iPod
ASD-1R
A
AUDIO OUT
R
L
R
L
Connections Connections
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Connecting the iPod®
When using an iPod, you must connect the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately) and the DOCK
CONTROL jack on the DRA-500AE with a mini-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-R/TAPE1
terminals.
For instructions on assigning the iPod to a specific terminal, see “Setting the iPod Assignment” (
page 16).
For instructions on playing the iPod, see “Playing the iPod” ( page 16).
•The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold separately.
Connecting the power supply cord
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
AC outlet
(wall)
NOTE:
•Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the generation of noise.
•Only use the AC OUTLET for audio equipment. Never use it for hair driers, monitors or other electrical
appliances.
AC OUTLET
•SWITCHED (total capacity – 100 W (0.43 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 100 W (0.43 A).
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Operation
Playing the input source
Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source you
want to play.
Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.
•The volume level is displayed on the volume level display.
1
3
Start playback on the selected component.
For operating instructions, refer to the component’s manual.
2
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: Buttons on the main unit
[]: Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
[POWER ON]
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
[MUTING]
STATUS
PRESET
<POWER>
INPUT SELECTOR
<SPEAKER>
<PURE DIRECT>
VOLUME
<ON/STANDBY> <PHONES>
STATUSPRESET
<DIMMER>
<TONE CONTROL>
<SELECT>
<CH VOL>
<TONE DEFEAT>
<LOUDNESS>
Before operating Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)
Press [MUTING].
•Canceling MUTING mode:
To cancel the muting mode, either press [MUTING] or adjust the
volume.
Connect the headphones to <PHONES>.
•No sound is produced from the speakers automatically.
NOTE:
•To prevent hearing loss, be careful not to raise the volume level
excessively when using headphones.
Listening over headphones
Switching the speakers
Press <SPEAKER>to turn the corresponding speaker pair
on.
Press <ON/STANDBY>or [POWER ON].
•The power indicator blinks green and the power turns on.
Press <POWER>.
£OFF:
The power turns off and the indicator is off.
¢ON:
The power indicator lights red.
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Switching the brightness of the display
Press <DIMMER>.
The brightness of the display can be adjusted in three steps. The
display can also be turned off.
Checking the currently playing program source,
etc.
Press STATUS.
•The current program source and various settings are indicated on
the display.
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”.
Selecting the play mode (PURE DIRECT)
Press <PURE DIRECT>.
Use <SELECT>to set the level.
Can be adjusted within the range of –10 dB to +10 dB.
2
Press <TONE DEFEAT>to select “TONE DEFEAT ON”.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press <CH VOL>to select the speaker.
The settable speaker switches each time this button is pressed.
Use <SELECT>to adjust the volume.
Can be adjusted within the range of –12 dB to +12 dB.
1
2
Setting the tone control
Press <TONE CONTROL>to select “BASS” or
“TREBLE”.
1
¢Adjusting the tone
¢When you do not want to adjust the tone
Press <LOUDNESS>to select “LOUDNESS ON”.
¢When listening with the volume turned low
Listening to the radio
Hold <PRESET •>and press <ON/STANDBY>.
•The unit automatically begins searching for FM broadcast
stations.
When the first FM broadcast station is found, that station is
stored in the preset memory at channel A1.
Subsequent stations are automatically stored in order at preset
channels A1 to A8, B1 to B8, C1 to C8, D1 to D8, E1 to E8, F1 to
F8 and G1 to G8 for a maximum of 56 stations.
Channel A1 is tuned in after the auto preset memory operation is
completed.
Auto preset memory
This unit is equipped with a function 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, press <ON/STANDBY>.
¢Default settings
Auto tuner presets
A1 ~ A8 87.5 / 89.1 / 98.1 / 108.0 / 90.1 / 90.1 / 90.1 /
90.1 MHz
B1 ~ B8 522 / 603 / 999 / 1404 / 1611 kHz, 90.1 /
90.1 / 90.1 MHz
C1 ~ C8 90.1 MHz
D1 ~ D8 90.1 MHz
E1 ~ E8 90.1 MHz
F1 ~ F8 90.1 MHz
G1 ~ G8 90.1 MHz
Press <ON/STANDBY>and set the DRA-500AE’s
power to the standby mode.
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Use <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press
[TUNER].
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Press <MODE>to set the auto tuning mode.
•The “AUTO” indicator lights.
Press <TUNING>.
•Automatic searching begins.
•If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to the “Manual
tuning” operation.
Use <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press
[TUNER].
Press <MODE>to set the manual tuning mode.
Check that the display’s “AUTO” indicator turns off.
Press BAND to select “AM” or “FM”.
Press BAND to select “AM” or “FM”.
Press <TUNING>.
The frequency changes continuously when the button is held in.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
•When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo broadcasts are
received in monaural and the “STEREO” indicator turns off.
Use the “Auto tuning” or “Manual tuning” operation
to tune in the station to be preset in the memory.
Press <MEMORY>.
Press PRESET to select the desired preset channel (1
to 8).
Preset memory
Press SHIFT to select the desired memory block (Ato G).
Press <MEMORY>again.
•Store the station in the preset memory.
1
2
3
4
5
•To preset other channels, repeat steps 2 to 4.
A total of 56 broadcast stations can be preset — 8 stations (channels
1 to 8) in each of blocks A to G.
Recalling preset stations
Press SHIFT to select the memory block.
Press PRESET to select the desired preset channel.
1
2
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: Buttons on the main unit
[]: Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
[TUNER]
SHIFT/PTY
RDS
PRESET
BAND
<INPUT SELECTOR>
<MODE>
BAND PRESET
<MEMORY>
<TUNING>
RDS
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RDS (Radio Data System)
RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which
allows a station to send additional information along with the regular
radio program signal.
The following three types of RDS information can be received with
this unit:
¢Program Type (PTY)
PTY identifies the type of RDS program.
The program types and their displays are as follows:
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sports
Education
Drama
Culture
Science
NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
Varied
Pop Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening
Music
VARIED
POP M
ROCK M
EASY M
Light Classical
Serious Classical
Other Music
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
Weather
WEATHER
Finance
Children’s
programmes
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
Travel
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
Leisure
Jazz Music
LEISURE
JAZZ
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
Folk Music
Documentary
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
¢Traffic Program (TP)
TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.
This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your
area before leaving home.
¢Radio Text (RT)
RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the
display.
NOTE:
•The operations described below using RDS, PTY and <RT>will not
function in areas in which there are no RDS broadcasts.
RDS search
Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the
RDS service.
Use <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press
[TUNER].
Press PRESET.
•The search for RDS stations begins automatically.
If no RDS stations are found with the above operation, all the
reception bands are searched.
When a broadcast station is found, that station’s name appears
on the display.
Press RDS until “RDS SEARCH” appears on the
display.
To continue searching, repeat step 3.
If no RDS station is found when all the frequencies have been
searched, “NO RDS” is displayed.
1
2
3
4
PTY search
Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated
program type (PTY).
For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type (PTY)”.
Use <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press
[TUNER].
Press PRESET.
•PTY search begins automatically.
If there is no station broadcasting the designated program type
with the above operation, all the reception bands are searched.
The station name is displayed on the display after searching
stops.
Press RDS until “PTY SEARCH” appears on the
display.
To continue searching, repeat step 4.
If no station broadcasting the designated program type is found
when all the frequencies have been searched, “NO PROGRAMME”
is displayed.
1
2
4
5
Watching the display, press PTY to call out the desired
program type.
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MENU
STATUS ENTER
RDS
[TUNER]
[FG]
PRESET
STATUS <SELECT>
MENU ENTER
<INPUT SELECTOR>RDS <RT>
PRESET
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: Buttons on the main unit
[]: Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
TP search
Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs
(TP stations).
Use <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press
[TUNER].
Press PRESET.
•TP search begins automatically.
If no TP station is found with the above operation, all the reception
bands are searched.
The station name is displayed on the display after searching
stops.
Press RDS until “TP SEARCH” appears on the
display.
To continue searching, repeat step 3.
If no other TP station is found when all the frequencies have
been searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.
1
2
3
4
RT (Radio Text)
“RT” appears on the display when radio text data is received.
Use <INPUT SELECTOR>to select “TUNER” or press
[TUNER].
Press <RT>.
While receiving an RDS broadcast station, the text data
broadcast from the station is displayed.
To turn the display off, press <RT>again.
If no text data is being broadcast, “NO TEXT DATA” is displayed.
1
2
Switching RDS information display
Use the procedure described at “Auto tuning”,
“Manual tuning” or “Recalling preset stations” to
tune in a frequency with an RDS station.
Press STATUS to switch the RDS reception
information.
The display switches as shown below each time STATUS is
pressed.
qPS :
The programme service name and frequency of the station
tuned in is displayed.
The above is an example for when there is TP
data but no RT data.
1
2
wPTY :
The programme type of the tuned in broadcast is
displayed.
rCT :
The current time is displayed.
A2ABCDEFGHTP
PTYNEWS
eFrequency :
The frequency is displayed.
A2FM105.70MHz
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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-500AE.
•Some of the functions may not operate, depending on the type
of iPod and the software version.
•The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold
separately.
•To assign to a different function after a function has already been
assigned, switch to a function other than the one that is assigned
then repeat the procedure.
•“TUNER“ cannot be selected on the iPod Assignment mode.
Playing the iPod®
iPod is a trademark 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 music recorded on the iPod can be played when using a Control
Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold separately). The iPod can be controlled
using the buttons on the main unit and the remote control unit.
Use <SELECT> or press [FFGG]to select the input
terminals.
Setting the iPod Assignment
It is possible to assign the Control Dock for iPod’s (ASD-1R, sold
separately) audio and video signals to any input terminals on the DRA-
500AE and play them.
2
NONE:
This is the factory default setting.
DVD, AUX, CDR/TAPE, MD/TAPE2, CD:
When using a Control Dock for iPod, it is possible to connect with
the audio input terminal of the assigned function.
Press ENTER.
3
Press MENU.
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ENGLISH
Operation Operation
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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
<SELECT>
MENU ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
STATUS
<MODE>
<MEMORY>
<SPEAKER>
<POWER>
<ON/STANDBY>
ENGLISH
Track search:
Press [DDHH]during playback.
•DD:Move to beginning of previous track
•HH:Move to beginning of next track
Repeat play:
Press <MODE>.
The mode switches as follows each time <MODE>is pressed.
•Repeat One: Single track repeat
•Repeat All: All track repeat
Stop:
Press ENTER for at least 2 seconds during playback.
Shuffle play:
Press <MEMORY>.
The mode switches as follows each time <MEMORY>is pressed.
•Shuffle Songs: Single track shuffle
•Shuffle Albums: Album shuffle
In the Remote mode, only <SELECT>, [DDHHFFGG] and ENTER can be
used.
The mode switches between the Remote mode and the Browse
mode if <MODE>is pressed for at least 2 seconds.
•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-500AE. 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-500AE it is possible to display folder names and file
names on the screen like titles. The DRA-500AE can display up to 64
characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters and small letters.
A “?” mark is displayed in place of non-compatible characters.
Listening to music in the Browse mode
Use <SELECT>or press [DDHH]to select the music file,
then press ENTER or [GG].
Press [FF]to return to the music menu screen.
Press ENTER or [GG].
•Playback starts.
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2
Manual search:
Press and hold in [DDHH]during playback.
•DD:Fast reverse
•HH:Fast forward
Pause:
Press ENTER during playback.
Press again to resume.
MENU
STATUS
ENTER
[DHFG]
INPUT SELECTOR
[POWER OFF]
If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be
properly connected. Check the connections and settings.
Connect the DRA-500AE and iPod using the Control
Dock for iPod (ASD-1R) ( page 10).
1
Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the function assigned in
step 2.
•Display “Remote iPod” on the main unit’s display.
3
Assign the input terminal at “Setting the iPod
Assignment” ( page 16).
2
RemoteiPod
Operate using MENU,<SELECT>,[DDHHFFGG]and
ENTER while watching the iPod’s screen.
4
Listening to music
•The optional standard Control Dock for iPod is DENON ASD-1R sold
separately.