Denon CHR-F103 manual

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    CD/HDD MUSIC SYSTEM CHR-F103 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L ’USO INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING[...]

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    I IT ALIANO ESP AÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ¢ 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 P A RT S INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equ[...]

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    II 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. •A ttention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. • Do not expose the set to dr[...]

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    III 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 re[...]

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    1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Contents Thank you for purchasing this DENON CD/HDD Music System. Please read the operation instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the CD/HDD Music System and achieve maximum satisfaction from it. Be sure to keep these instructions for future reference, should any questions or problems arise. Accessories ···[...]

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    Getting Started 2 ENGLISH ENGLISH Accessories Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main unit: q Operating instructions .............................................................1 w Service station list....................................................................1 e Remote control unit (RC-1042) ..................[...]

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    Getting Started 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH NOTE: • This CD/HDD music system uses a semiconductor laser . T o ensure stable operation, it is recommended to use the set indoors at a temperature of 5°C (41°F) ~ 35°C (95°F). Before using Pay attention to the following before using this unit: • Moving the unit. First eject the disc and turn off the power[...]

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    Getting Started 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH Cautions on loading discs • Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the set or scratch the discs. • Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired with adhesive, etc. • Do not use discs on which the sticky part of cellophane tape or labels is exposed or on which[...]

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    Getting Started 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH About the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1042) can be used to operate not only the CHR-F103 but also other components in the F102 series ( page 32). NOTE: • The system remote control unit included with the receiver (DRA- F102/F102DAB) cannot be used to operate the CHR-F103. Use the remot[...]

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    Getting Started 6 ENGLISH ENGLISH Display q y i u o w r e t !0 !3 !1 !2 !4 q Lights when a remote control signal is received. w Lights when a disc is playing. e Lights when the pause mode is set. r Lights during recording from a CD onto the HDD. t Lights while a disc is being loaded. y Lights when the CD function is set. u Lights when the HDD funct[...]

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    Getting Started 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear panel q w e r y u i t q ETHERNET terminal ··································(12) w PC CONTROL (USB) terminal ··················(34) e REMOTE CONTROL jack This terminal will be used in the future for additional functions. r SYSTEM CONNECTOR jacks ······?[...]

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    Getting Started 8 ENGLISH ENGLISH q !4 !8 @1 @3 !9 @0 !6 !5 !7 @2 e !0 !2 y u t w !1 !3 r i o Remote control unit [Front] q SLEEP button * w CD/HDD/USB/NET button ·······················(14) e PROGRAM button ·····································(25) r RANDOM button ············[...]

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    Getting Started 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ Buttons operable for the different functions CD function HDD function USB/NET function[...]

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    Getting Started Connections 10 ENGLISH ENGLISH Signal direction Audio cable Cable indications Connect using the connection cables shown below . Analog connections (Stereo) A R L R L Pin-plug cable System connections B System cable (White) (Red) Connections NOTE: • Do not plug in the power supply cord until all connections have been completed. •[...]

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    Connections 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH A A B B A System connections System operations can be performed when the components of the F102 series are connected with system cables ( page 32, 33). Match the shapes Match the shapes then insert firmly all the way in. • All of the system operations are controlled from the receiver (DRA- F102/F102DAB). • It is a[...]

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    Connections 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the network audio function When connected to a network, the following functions can be used: £ Gracenote ® music recognition service £ Internet radio £ Music server The “Gracenote ® music recognition service” is the name of a service provided by Gracenote ® and generally known as “CDDB”. T ext info[...]

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    Connections 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ Router When using the CHR-F103, we recommend using a router equipped with the functions listed below . • Built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server This is a function that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on the LAN. • Built-in 100BASE-TX switch To connect multiple devices, it is re[...]

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    Operation ENGLISH ENGLISH 14 Before operating Operation Press ON/ST ANDBY . • When the power turns on, the power indicator lights green. ¢ Tu rning the power off (to the standby mode): Press < ON/ST ANDBY > again. • The power indicator lights red while switching to the standby mode. • The power indicator turns off once the standby mode[...]

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    Operation Setup ENGLISH ENGLISH 15 ¢ To change the number of lines displayed: Press [TIME/DISPLAY] while in the stop mode. Switching the display 3-line display 6-line display The display is set to 3 lines upon purchase. Kanji can only be displayed in the 3-line display mode. ¢ Changing the displayed contents () : Press [TIME/DISPLAY] during playb[...]

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    Setup ENGLISH ENGLISH 16 Recording monitor auto playback setting (Store Monitor) • Upon purchase this is set to “On”. Use < JOG DIAL > or [ D D H H ] to select. Press ENTER . From the “Stor e Setting” mode, select “Store Monitor” then press ENTER . 2 3 1 Off: The sound being recorded is not automatically monitored (played). On: [...]

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    Setup ENGLISH ENGLISH 17 Making the Internet radio settings (Internet Radio) £ Updating the list of Internet radio stations ( page 28) The following settings can be made: £ PC applications (PC Connect Mode) £ HDD information (HDD Info) £ Display character settingg (Character) £ Setting of the input language used on the computer for the music s[...]

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    Setup ENGLISH ENGLISH 18 Updating the CDDB (CDDB Update) • Use this procedure to update the Gracenote ® database (CDDB) stored in the CHR-F103. • An update disc (available for a charge) is required for this update. For details, contact a DENON customer inquiry center . From the “CDDB Update” mode, use [ D D H H ] to select “Y es”, then[...]

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    Recording and Deleting ENGLISH ENGLISH HDD CD WAV MP3 WMA 19 Recording and Deleting Before recording Sources that can be recorded £ CDDA (Music CDs) NOTE: • CD-R/CD-RW sources containing music files in such formats as MP3 and WMA cannot be recorded. • Copyright protected tracks cannot be recorded. £ Recording sound quality setting ( page 16) [...]

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    Recording and Deleting ENGLISH ENGLISH 20 Monitoring the tracks being recorded Use this procedure to listen to the tracks being recorded. Stop playback of other sources. Use < JOG DIAL > or [ D D H H ] to select “Store Monitor”, then press ENTER . • The recorded track is displayed during recording. Press MUSIC SEARCH . 2 1 Use < JOG [...]

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    Recording and Deleting ENGLISH ENGLISH 21 Deleting all tracks Function : HDD Select “Artists”, “Albums”, “T racks” or “Genres” then press [EDIT] . • “All Erase” is displayed. In the stop mode, press MUSIC SEARCH . • The search menu is displayed. 2 1 Press ENTER . • “All Erase?” is displayed. 3 Use < JOG DIAL > or[...]

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    Playback 22 ENGLISH ENGLISH Use < JOG DIAL > or [ D D H H ] to select the search menu, then press ENTER . Y ou can also display the search menus by pressing [PLA Y LIST] , [ARTIST] , [ALBUM] , [TRACK] or [GENRE] . Press < 1 / 3 > or [HDD 1 / 3 ] . • The selected track or all the tracks on the menu are played. Press MUSIC SEARCH . • [...]

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    Playback 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH ¢ Stopping playback: Press 2 . ¢ Stopping playback temporarily: During playback, press < 1 / 3 > or [CD 1 / 3 ] . To resume playback, press < 1 / 3 > or [CD 1 / 3 ] again. ¢ To fast-forward or fast-reverse (search): During playback, press and hold [ 7 ] or [ 6 ] . • Normal playback resumes when the butto[...]

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    Playback 24 ENGLISH ENGLISH Playing music files Function : CD MP3 WMA Before playing MP3 or WMA files There are many music distribution sites on the Internet from which you can download files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio) format. Music (files) downloaded from these sites can be played on the CHR-F103 if they have been burned onto CD-R/CD-RW d[...]

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    Playback 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Special playback features Playing programs Function : CD CD Up to 25 tracks can be programmed. Use < JOG DIAL > or [ D D H H ] to select the name of the track to be programmed, then pr ess ENTER . • The number in the program is displayed to the left of the track name. Repeat this operation until you have programm[...]

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    Playback 26 ENGLISH ENGLISH MP3 WMA HDD CD During the stop or play mode, use [REPEA T] to select the r epeat mode. One-track repeat “REPEA T 1” All track repeat “REPEA T ALL” None In the stop mode, press [HDD 1 / 3 ] , [CD 1 / 3 ] or < 1 / 3 > to start playback. ¢ Stopping repeat play In the stop mode, press [REPEA T] until the “RE[...]

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    Playback 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH • There are many Internet radio stations on the Internet, and the quality of the programs they broadcast as well as the bit rate of the tracks varies widely . Generally , the higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality , but depending on the communications lines and the server’ s traffic, streamed music or soun[...]

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    Playback 28 ENGLISH ENGLISH Updating the list of radio stations Use < JOG DIAL > to select “Internet Radio”, then press ENTER . Use < JOG DIAL > or [ D D H H ] to select “Auto Update” or “Manual Update”, then press ENTER . • The update screen appears. If “Radio List V ersion” is selected, the current version is display[...]

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    Playback 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH WAV MP3 WMA Before playing a USB memory device This procedure can be used to play music files (in MP3, WMA or W A V format) stored on a USB memory device. • The CHR-F103 can only play USB memory devices compatible with the mass storage class. • The CHR-F103 is compatible with USB memory devices in “F A T16” or ?[...]

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    Editing Small letter Capital letter [NUMBER] 30 ENGLISH ENGLISH : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ { } £ Editing Inputting characters Function : HDD Letters (capital and small) and numbers can be used to change the artist, album, track, playlist and track genre names. Changing titles Function : HDD Press [EDIT] . In the stop mode, display the title you[...]

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    Editing 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Changing genre names Function : HDD Use < JOG DIAL > or [ D D H H ] to select “Genre Change”, then press ENTER . Perform steps 1 to 3 under “Changing titles”. 2 1 Use < JOG DIAL > or [ D D H H ] to select the new genre name. Select one of the 25 genre names. 3 Press ENTER to set the genre name you have[...]

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    System Operations 32 ENGLISH ENGLISH System Operations 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 < 1 / 3 > ON/STANDBY 2 This unit [CHR-F103] ON/STANDBY Receiver [DRA-F102/F102DAB] ON/STANDBY <TAPE[...]

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    System Operations 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH CD synchronized recording Function : CD This function lets you easily record the tracks from a CD onto a cassette tape. For instructions, see the cassette deck’ s operating instructions. Ti mer playback function The receiver’ s timer function can be used to conduct playback at set times. For operating instru[...]

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    PC applications 34 ENGLISH ENGLISH PC applications Denon Music Manager function Denon Music Manager can be used for the operations described below . £ Displaying lists of and editing the tracks on the HDD £ Editing playlists £ Importing music files from a computer £ Backing up the tracks on the HDD onto a computer £ Restoring backed up data on[...]

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    Others 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH Others T rademarks Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote ® . Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery . For more information visit www .gracenote.com. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote. G[...]

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    Others 36 ENGLISH ENGLISH Symptom Cause Measures Page Tr oubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are all connections proper ? 2. Have you operated the player according to the Operating Instructions ? If this unit is not operating properly , check the items listed in the table below . Should the problem persist, there [...]

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    Others 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Symptom Cause Measures Page USB memory device is not recognized. • USB memory device is in a format other than one with which the CHR- F103 is compatible (“F A T16” and “F A T32”). • Use a USB memory device with a format with which the CHR-F103 is compatible. 29 ¢ USB Files on a USB memory device cannot be pla[...]

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    Others 38 ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Audio performance (LINE OUT 1) No. channels: 2 channels Frequency response: 2 Hz ~ 20 kHz Dynamic range: 100 dB S/N: 108 dB Harmonic distortion: 0.004 % (1 kHz) Separation: 100 dB W ow & flutter: Below measurable limits (± 0.001 % W. peak) Analog audio output: Output level : 2.0 Vrms (LINE OUT) ¢ Us[...]

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