Preparations Operations DNP-F109 NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER Informations Owner’s Manual
n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 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.
n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION n NOTES ON USE z z z z Wall zz For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure. • More than 0.1 m is recommended. • Do not place any other equipment on this unit. Operations Informations • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.
Preparations Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
Accessories Main features q Getting Started......................................................................... 1 w CD-ROM (Owner’s manual)..................................................... 1 e Safety Instructions................................................................... 1 r Service network list.................................................................. 1 t Remote control unit (RC-1164) (With battery).......................... 1 y Coaxial digital cable............................
Remote operation nnBefore Using Remove the insulating sheet before using the remote control unit. nnInserting the batteries w Load the battery properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. • Insert the specified battery in the remote control unit. • Replace the battery with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated close to the unit. (The supplied battery are only for verifying operation.
Remote operation Preparations Denon Remote App Denon Remote App is a unique application developed for the iPhone, iPod touch and Android smartphone. This application enables you to control DENON network devices that are connected to your home network. Install the App onto your iPhone, iPod touch or Android smartphone to control this device.
Preparations Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit.
For system connections, also see the section “System connection with the DENON DRA-F109 receiver” (vpage 7). Connecting the amplifier Analog connections NOTE Cables used for connections Digital connections Connect digital devices such as AV receivers and D/A converters with the unit to enjoy digital audio output from the unit.
System connection with the DENON DRA-F109 receiver NOTE DRA-F109 nnOperations on this unit with the DRA-F109‘s system remote control nnAuto power on function When you press 1/3, INTERNET RADIO, ONLINE MUSIC, MUSIC SERVER, iPod/USB (NETWORK) or FAVORITE CALL, the corresponding device is turned on and the source automatically switches on DRA-F109 accordingly. Operations • For the audio connection when making the system connection, make the digital audio connection.
Connecting to a home network (LAN) Wireless LAN nnEthernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended) Computer Internet Modem Wired LAN Router with access point To WAN side Cable (sold separately) Ethernet cable Computer Modem NOTE NOTE If there is any obstacle, communications may be disrupted. If this happens, place the relevant devices in a place where there is no obstacle.
Connecting the power cord Preparations When all of the connections are completed, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Operations Power cord NOTE Informations • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise. • Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.
Menu map Setting items Quick Setup [Setup] Quick Setup :enter Performs the network settings using a Wizard style window. For details on the operations, see the separate “Getting Started”. Quick Setup Page – General :back Network [Setup] Network :back Firmware Update Notification Add New Feature Network Information Network Control Friendly Name Last.fm Display When Auto-Scan making Wi-Fi WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) connection Manual zzDisplayed when the “DHCP” setting (vpage 14) is “Off”.
• For details on “Quick Setup” operations, see the separate “Getting Started”. • If you cancelled “Quick Setup” menu or changed the network environment, perform “Setup” – “Quick Setup”. Setting the general [General] Language Auto-Standby Sets the language for display the menu. • The factory language setting is “English”. With the Auto-Standby ON, this unit will automatically enter the standby mode after about 30 continuous minutes of stop mode with no operation. • The default setting is “On”.
Setting the general [General] nnUpdate • In order to update the firmware, the environment and settings required for connecting to broadband internet are needed (vpage 8). • Perform the firmware update operation after at least 2 minutes has elapsed since turning this unit’s power ON. Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display (vpage 10 “Menu map”). 2 Use ui and ENTER to select “General” – “Firmware” – “Update”, then press ENTER or p. Update Start 1 Press SETUP.
Setting the general [General] • In order to add new functions, the environment and settings required for connecting to broadband internet are needed (vpage 8). • Perform the add new feature operation after at least 2 minutes has elapsed since turning this unit’s power on. 1 Press SETUP. Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display (vpage 10 “Menu map”). Feature”, then press ENTER or p. Upgrade Start Display a list of the additional functions provided by the upgrade.
Setting the network [Network] Use this procedure to configure the wired LAN settings. nnNetwork connecting (when “DHCP”settings are “On”) When using this unit with the broadband router’s DHCP function enabled, this unit automatically performs the IP address setting and other settings. Connect the ETHERNET cable (vpage 8 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)” – “Wired LAN”). on “Wait for the network to connect...” is displayed, and the unit starts connecting to the LAN.
Setting the network [Network] Configure these settings to connect to the internet via a proxy server. 1 Press SETUP. Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display (vpage 10 “Menu map”). Use ui and ENTER to select 2 “Network” – “Settings” – “Setup Proxy” menu appears. 3 If “Proxy(On)” appears, go to step 5. If “Proxy(Off)” appears, press ENTER or p. “Select Proxy” menu appears. “Setup Proxy” menu appears. ui to select “Address” or “Name”, then press 7 Use ENTER or p.
Setting the network [Network] Use this procedure to configure the wireless LAN settings. nnAuto-Scan (Wireless LAN) If a LAN cable is connected, remove it. on Turns on the menu settings mode and the menu appears on the display (vpage 10 “Menu map”). 3 Use ui and ENTER to select “Network” – “Settings” – “AutoScan”, then press ENTER or p. Use ui o p or 0 – 9, +10 to input the “Password” (encryption key) and press ENTER or p. Enter the same encryption key as used for the access point.
Setting the network [Network] nnManual Settings 1 Press SETUP. 1 Press SETUP. Use ui and ENTER to select 2 “Network” – “Settings” – “WPS” Use ui and ENTER to select 2 “Network” – “Settings” – Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display (vpage 10 “Menu map”). Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display (vpage 10 “Menu map”). – “PIN code”, then press ENTER or p. “Manual”, then press ENTER or p. Use ui to select “SSID”, then 3 press ENTER or p.
Setting the network [Network] nnNetwork Control Set the network function On/Off during standby. 1 Press SETUP. Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display (vpage 10 “Menu map”). ENTER or p. “Network Control” menu appears. 3 Use ui to select “On”, then press ENTER or p. On 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use ui to select “Network” – “Friendly Name”, then press ENTER or p. Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display (vpage 10 “Menu map”).
Operations Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit.
This section provides information on operations of playback procedures. Preparations Operations possible during playback Selecting the input source Switching the display’s brightness Turning the power on nnSelecting the input source using the main unit Press DIMMER. Press POWER X. 1 Press SOURCE. ui to select the input source, then press 1/3 2 Press ENTER or p. The display changes to the input source selection screen. The input source is switched each time the button is pressed.
Network audio playback nn About the internet radio function (vpage 40) nn About Music server (vpage 40) nn About Last.fm (vpage 40) Listening to internet radio 2 q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 20 “Turning the power on”). w If settings are required, make the “Setting the network [Network]” (vpage 14). • For details on selecting the input source using the unit buttons, see “Selecting the input source using the main unit” (vpage 20).
Network audio playback Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and NAS on the network. nnSharing media stored in PC If you are using a media server, be sure to apply this setting first. When using Windows Media Player 12 (Windows 7) NOTE Perform this procedure after changing the control panel display to “Category”. PC’s “Control Panel”, select “Network 1 Inand theInternet” – “Choose homegroup and sharing options”. select “Choose media streaming options”.
Network audio playback Use this procedure to play music files or playlists. 1 Prepare for playback. Press MUSIC SERVER to switch 2 the input source to “Music Server”. ui to select the server including the file to be 3 Press played, then press ENTER or p. ui to select the search item or folder, then 4 Press press ENTER or p. 5 Repeat step 4 until the file is displayed. 6 Press ui to select the file, then press ENTER or p. During playback, Press INFO. • The display switches each time INFO is pressed.
Network audio playback Last.fm radio is not available in all countries. Please check www.last.fm/hardware for more information. You’ll also need a subscription. Get one today at www.last.fm/subscribe. 1 Prepare for playback. ONLINE MUSIC to switch 2 Press the input source to “Last.fm”. 3 4 Use uip to enter your username and password. If you have a Last.fm account, press ui to select “I have a Last.fm account”. Then press ENTER or p. • For character input, see page 33.
Favorite function • The Favorite function allows you to register your favorite broadcast stations and files in Favorite List in advance so that you can call and listen to the stations or files right away, whenever you want. • The contents that you can register and call are Internet radio station and music server. • You can register up to 50 items in Favorite List. Registering stations or files to the favorites list “Favorite” menu appears.
iPod playback nn iPod (vpage 39) Playing an iPod The display mode switches each time MODE is pressed. • There are two modes for displaying the contents recorded on the iPod. Browse mode Display iPod information on the display of this unit. Remote mode Display iPod information on the iPod screen. • “Remote iPod” is displayed on the display of this unit.
iPod playback Press POWER X to set the 1 standby mode. the iPod from the 2 Disconnect USB port. • iPod classic • iPod nano Operations Charging the iPod Supported iPod models Preparations Disconnecting the iPod You can charge your iPhone/iPod by connecting it to the USB port. nnStandby charging • iPod touch Informations If the unit enters power standby mode while the iPod/iPhone is charging, the unit will switch to standby charging mode, and the iPod/iPhone will continue to be charged.
USB memory device playback nn USB memory device (vpage 39) Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port. • Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat mode is toggled as shown below. Press POWER X to set the 1 standby mode. that the communication 2 Check indicator on the USB memory Single-track repeat All-track repeat Repeat off (indicator turns off) (Single-track repeat) O nly 1 track plays repeatedly.
USB memory device playback Function Auto search (cue) 1/3 Playback / Pause 2 ENTER or p Stop Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui) Enter / Playback o SEARCH REPEAT RANDOM Display the menu or return to the previous menu Character searchz1 Repeat playback Random playbackz2 ui Operations Operation buttons 8, 9 Preparations nnUSB operation z1 Press SEARCH, then press ENTER to select the first letter you want to search mode.
AirPlay function Streaming music stored in iPhone or iPod touch directly to the unit If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch” to iOS 4.2.1 or later, you can stream music stored in your “iPhone/iPod touch” directly to this unit. is displayed on the iPhone or iPod touch screen. Set “Network Control” (vpage 18) to “On” for this unit. NOTE nnMultiple speakers (for DRA-F109 system connection only) iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or PC that is 1 Install connected to the same network as this unit.
AirPlay function You can use your DENON remote control to play and pause iTunes, as well as skip to next and previous tracks. “Edit” – “Preferences” in iTunes, and click 1 Open “Devices”. “Allow iTunes audio control from remote 2 Check speakers”. General Playback Sharing Store Parental Devices Advanced Device backups: Informations Delete Backup ...
Remote play function nnRoles each device plays The following devices are used for Remote Play. As specified in the DLNA standard, these devices are called DMC, DMS or DMR according to their role. Name Device example Role • PC DMS • NAS (Digital Media (Network Server) Storage) Stores music files. Music files stored on these Attached devices are played back with DMC. DMR (Digital Media • This unit Renderer) Outputs audio of music files played back through Remote Play from speakers.
Other functions On this unit, the names displayed for “Friendly Name” and search, screens can be changed as desired. For inputting characters, there are two methods, as shown below. Method Using the number buttons nnDisplay of an input screen [Friendly name] POPS w Press seven times. “P” changes to “R”. ROPS 0 – 9 until the desired character is displayed. 1.
Other functions Auto power on function the screen for inputting 1 Display characters. o p to set the cursor to the 2 Use character you want to change. 3 Use ui to change the character. When you press INTERNET RADIO, MUSIC SERVER, ONLINE MUSIC, iPod/USB, 1/3 or FAVORITE CALL, the corresponding device is turned on and the source automatically switches. • When you press 1/3, the previously selected source is played back.
Informations Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed.
Preparations Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel Rear panel Operations q w e r The power indicator changes as shown below according to the status of the unit. • Power on : Green • Standby : Off • Network Control – “On” : Red • iPod charge standby : Red w Power operation button (X)······················· (20) Turns power to this unit on and off (standby).
Remote control unit Buttons that work with all input sources Buttons that work when the input source is “Internet Radio”, “Music Server” or “Last.fm” Preparations This section explains the buttons used to playback each input source. “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used.
Remote control unit Preparations Buttons that work when the input source is “iPod/USB” “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used.
iPod USB memory device Important information If the number of files stored in a USB memory device exceeds 1,000, the access speed may become slower. USB memory devices z1 WMA (Windows Media Audio) Pz2 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) P WAV P MPEG-4 AAC Pz3 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) P GPlayback file specificationsH Sampling frequency WMA Bit rate 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps – .wma (MPEG-1 Audio 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps Layer-3) – .mp3 16 / 24 bit .wav – .aac/ .m4a/ .
Network audio nnAbout the internet radio function GPlayback file specificationsH This function lets you play music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a computer (music server) connected to this unit via a network. With this unit’s network audio playback function, connection to the server is possible using one of the technologies below.
D DLNA DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/ or service marks of Digital Living Network Alliance. Some contents may not be compatible with other DLNA CERTIFIED™ products. I IEEE 802.11b This is one wireless LAN standard set by the 802 working group that establishes LAN technology standards at the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) of the United States. It uses the 2.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) This is audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded using Windows Media® Player Ver.7, 7.1, Windows Media® Player for Windows® XP and Windows Media® Player 9 Series. To encode WMA files, only use applications authorized by Microsoft Corporation. If you use an unauthorized application, the file may not work properly. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) This is a security standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
GInternet radio/Music server/iPod/USB memory deviceH Symptom Cause Countermeasure Files stored on a computer cannot be played. 28 – – – 20 Cannot connect to favorite radio stations. 26 – – 39 39 8 40 Sound quality is poor or played sound is noisy. – 21 10 43 • Network’s signal transfer speed • This is not a malfunction. When is slow or communications lines playing broadcast data with a or radio station is congested.
GLast.fmH Symptom GWireless LANH Cause • No music data to be played back. Cannot play back music. (“No more tacks” is displayed.) Cannot access the Last.fm. (“No network Connection” is displayed.) Cannot access the Last.fm. (“Not available in your country” is displayed.) Cannot login to Last.fm. (“Incorrect user or password” is displayed.) Cannot create and register an account. (“Try another username” is displayed.) • When you played all tunes of the playlist. • Cannot connect to the network.
GAirPlayH Symptom No sound. Cause Countermeasure Specifications Page 8 nn Digital audio section • Analog output Channels Playable frequency range Playable frequency response 12 30 S/N Dynamic Range Harmonic Distortion • Output Level Unbalanced • Digital output Output level (coaxial) GRemote controlH Cause Countermeasure Page Set does not work properly when remote control operated. • Batteries are worn. • You are operating outside of the specified range.
Index vvB Bit rate····················································· 39, 40, 41 Browse mode······················································ 26 vvD Display’s brightness············································ 20 DLNA··································································· 41 vvF Favorite list·························································· 25 Firmware Update················································ 12 FLAC····························································
Dimensions Preparations 178.5 44.5 257.0 1.0 190.0 9.0 82.0 73.0 30.0 30.0 250.0 Weight : 2.0 kg 47 Informations 30.0 Operations 250.0 27.0 6.
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