PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEM S-81 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NEDERLANDS SVENSKA CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ,, CLASS 1 ,, LASER PRODUCT 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.
SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA 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.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: CAUTION: 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.
ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this DENON Personal Audio System. Please read the operation instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the CD Receiver and achieve maximum satisfaction from it.
ENGLISH Getting Started Accessories Before using Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions .............................................................1 w Service station list....................................................................1 e Screw.......................................................................................4 r Remote control unit (RC-1035) ................................................1 t R6P/AA batteries ........
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Speaker system (SC-S81) When installing the speakers, pay attention to the points described below. • Note that placing the speaker system on the same stand or shelf as a record player may result in howling. • If a magnet or a piece of furniture or equipment using magnets is placed near the speakers, note that interaction with the S-81 could cause color blotching on the TV. • The speakers can also be placed sideways.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started About the remote control unit Cautions on handling • Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. • Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases. • Do not bend or heat discs. • Do not enlarge the hole at the center. • Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens, pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Part names and functions Display For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). qw e Front panel !3 !2 !1 !0 r Various types of information are displayed here. • General operational indications: • Function • Time • Volume level • Tone adjustment level, etc.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Rear panel Remote control unit y u t NOTE: • If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.
ENGLISH Getting Started [Front] Connections CD player operating buttons iPod controls OPEN/CLOSE button ·········································(12) iPod REMOTE button ·········································(25) Play button (1) ···································(20) iPod PLAY/PAUSE button (iPod 1/3) Play / Pause PAUSE button (3) ····································(20) MENU/SET button Menu call Stop button (2) ····································(20) Cursor buttons (D, H) Cursor movement (up
ENGLISH Connections Connections Speaker connections Changing the speaker cable The speaker cable can be replaced with another one of your choice. A CD receiver (RCD-S81) and speaker systems (SC-S81) can be easily connected to the S-81 using the speaker cables included with the S-81. Here we describe how to connect the “+” side cable to the connector. Connect the “–” side cable in the same way.
ENGLISH Connections Connections Antenna connections Connecting an outdoor antenna In some cases better reception can be achieved by using an outdoor antenna. Connecting the included antennas FM outdoor antenna Assembling the AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna (Included) AM loop antenna (Included) 300Ω/ohms feeder cable AM loop antenna (Included) 1. Remove. Black White 2. Bend. Black White 75Ω/ohms coaxial cable 3. Insert in holes.
ENGLISH Connections Connections Connecting a portable player When using an exclusive control Dock for iPod ASD-1R (Sold separately) Portable player B AUDIO LINE OUT Included with Control Dock for iPod Connecting to an iPod® When using the included iPod cable L L R R •Switch iPod CONTROL on the rear panel to “DOCK CONTROL”. iPod • When using an Control Dock for iPod, we recommend using the exclusive Control Dock for iPod (ASD1R (sold separately)).
ENGLISH Connections Connections When using an Apple iPod Dock Connecting a CD recorder CD recorder AUDIO OUT A iPod Dock (Sold separately) L L L R R R C iPod OPTICAL IN L R Connecting the power supply cord •Switch iPod CONTROL on the rear panel to “AUX1 CONTROL”.
ENGLISH Basic Operation <5> 8 9 Turning the power on Adjusting the volume Press ON/STANDBY. Turn or press [VOLUME]. When the power is turned on, the function that was being used when the power was last turned off is selected (selector function). BAND TUNING ON/STANDBY ¢ Turning the power off (to the standby mode): Press ON/STANDBY again. [OPEN/CLOSE] [SDB/TONE] ON/STANDBY [TUNER] 8 BAND [6 ] SEARCH 9 [7 ] • Information on the power indicator • Power on ...........
ENGLISH Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts ¢ Manual tuning Selecting a radio station 1 Use or [TUNER] (FUNCTION) to select “TUNER”. The reception frequency changes one step each time one of [6], [7] is pressed. • The reception frequency is displayed. 1 CD AUX2 TUNER 3 AUX1 (/iPod) (iPod) 2 (Front.IN) 1 Can be selected when iPod CONTROL on the rear panel is switched to “iPod (FRONT)” and the included iPod cable is used.
ENGLISH Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts <1/3> 8 9 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (Auto preset) or [TUNER] (FUNCTION) to select 1 Use “TUNER”. • The reception frequency is displayed. 2 Press and hold <1/3>. • “AUTO PRESET” is displayed. TUNING BAND 3 Press <1/3>. • Broadcast stations are preset automatically. ¢ To stop the auto preset operation before it is completed: [TUNER] Press BAND.
ENGLISH Listening to radio broadcasts Listening to radio broadcasts RDS search RDS (Radio Data System) RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. ¢ Program Type (PTY) PTY identifies the type of RDS program.
ENGLISH Using the timer function 8 9 Setting the current time BAND The S-81’s clock displays the time in the 24-hour mode. ¢ Types of timers Example: To set the current time to “19:30” The S-81 has three timer functions. q Everyday timer: Use this to play at the set time every day. w Once timer: Use this to play once only at the set time. e Sleep timer: Use this to turn off the power after up to 90 minutes, set in intervals of 10 minutes. 1 Press [CLOCK]. 2 Press and hold [MENU/SET].
ENGLISH Using the timer function Using the timer function Setting the everyday or once timer Be sure to set the current time first ( page 16). Example 1: Listening to preset number “3” with the everyday timer • To use the timer function to listen to AM or FM broadcasts, be sure to preset the desired station first ( page 13). 1 Press [MENU/SET] once. ¢ If you make a mistake while setting the timer: q Press BAND at any step from 3 ~ 6.
ENGLISH Using the timer function Using the timer function Operation of the everyday and once timers 8 9 Setting the sleep timer After setting the timer at “Setting the everyday or once timer” ( page 17), select the timer(s) you want to operate. 1 Example: Setting so that the power turns off in 80 minutes. 1 Press [SLEEP] during playback. Press [MENU/SET] twice. • The “SLEEP” indicator flashes. • The current settings are displayed. 8 or 9 to select the timer(s) you want to 2 Use operate.
ENGLISH Using other functions Making the room damping setting Using other functions Set this according to the level of the reverberations in the room. Setting the low-power standby mode Making the speaker settings Setting the time display time in the standby mode 1 Use [MENU/SET] to select “TIME DISPLAY”. Use 8 or 9 to select “10SEC” 2 “CONTINUE”, then press [MENU/SET]. Setting the speakers low bass sound Set this according to the speakers being used.
ENGLISH Playing discs 8 <1/3> 9 Starting playback Fast-forwarding (Search) or [CD] (FUNCTION) to select 1 Use “CD”. 1 CD 2 [CD] [ 1] 2 8 [3 ] 9 [6 ] [7 ] AUX2 TUNER 3 AUX1 (/iPod) 1 Can be selected when iPod CONTROL on the rear panel is switched to “iPod (FRONT)” and the included iPod cable is used. 2 Front IN can only be selected when a portable player is connected.
ENGLISH Playing discs Playing discs Playing the desired track (Direct play) Use [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10, +10) to select the track. For track numbers 1 to 10, press the corresponding button ([1] to [0/10]). For track numbers 11 and on, first press [+10] then press buttons [1] to [0/10]. Example: Track 4 : [4] Example: Track 12 : [+10] [2] Example: Track 20 : [+10] [0/10] ¢ To change a programmed track: In the stop mode, use [PROG/DIR.
ENGLISH Playing MP3 or WMA (Windows Media® Audio) files Before playing MP3 or WMA files There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media® Audio) format. The music (files) downloaded from such sites can be stored on CD-R or CD-RW discs and played on the S-81. “Windows Media” and “Windows” are registered trademarks or trademarks in the United States and other countries of the Microsoft Corporation of the United States.
ENGLISH Playing MP3 or WMA files Playing MP3 or WMA files Playing MP3 or WMA files <1/3> Listening to MP3 or WMA files in random order (Random folder/disc play) a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music files 1 Load in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio) format into the disc tray ( page 3). steps 2 1 Perform WMA files”. -1 or 2-2 under “Playing MP3 or in the folder mode: Press [RANDOM]. 2 When Use [FOLDER MODE] to turn on the “FLD” indicator, 2 -1 D H] to select the folder to be played.
ENGLISH Playing MP3 or WMA files Playing MP3 or WMA files Listening to MP3 or WMA files repeatedly (Repeat folder/disc play) <1/3> steps 2 or 2 1 Perform WMA files” ( page 23). -1 -2 under “Playing MP3 or 2 Use [REP 1/ALL] to select the repeat mode. When in the folder mode: 8 9 1 FLD FLD (Repeat off) FLD About the disc mode: 1 ALL (Repeat off) [AUX] • Either the files in the selected folder or all the files on the disc are played repeatedly. [1 ] 8 3 Press <1/3> or [1].
ENGLISH Playing a portable player Other types of playback For instructions on connections, see page 10. Playing an iPod® Using an exclusive control Dock for iPod NOTE: • The iPod may be used to copy or play contents that are not copyrighted or contents for which copying or playback is legally permitted for your private use as an individual. It is illegal to violate copyrights.
ENGLISH Others ¢ Receiver section Others Symptom Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are all connections proper? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the operating instructions? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
ENGLISH Others ¢ CD player section Symptom Cause Measures Page “00 Tr 00 : 00” is shown • The disc is not properly loaded. on the display even though a CD is loaded. • Reload the disc. 3 Disc is not played when • The disc is dirty or scratched. play button is pressed. • Wipe the dirt off the disc or replace the disc. 4 No sound is produced or • Incomplete connections with the • Check the connections. sound is distorted. various devices.
ENGLISH Others Specifications ¢ Receiver section Rated output: Output terminals: Audio input/output terminals: Reception frequency range: Reception sensitivity: FM stereo isolation: 50 W + 50 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 10 %) Speaker: 4 Ω/ohms AUX 1 input terminal, AUX 2 input terminal, DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT terminal, iPod terminal, Portable input jack, Headphone jack FM: 87.50 MHz ~ 108.00 MHz AM: 522 kHz ~ 1611 kHz FM: 1.
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