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    AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER DRA-397 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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    I ¢ 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 ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence [...]

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    II FCC INFORMA TION (For US customers) 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORT ANT NOTICE:[...]

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    ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH Contents Thank you for choosing the DENON DRA-397 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 re[...]

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    Getting Started Getting Started ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH • 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 ST ANDBY state, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage. Please be sure to tu[...]

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    Getting Started Getting Started 3 ENGLISH Display Part names and functions Front panel For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). q Power operation button (ON/ST ANDBY) ··········································(11) w Power indicator ·············?[...]

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    Getting Started Getting Started 4 ENGLISH Remote control unit Remote control signal transmitter ························(2) Power buttons ················(11) V olume control buttons ····························(11) MUTING button ··············(11) Indicator ····?[...]

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    Getting Started Getting Started 5 ENGLISH Number buttons (0 ~ 9, +10) ··········(13, 15, 20) MODE button ············(13, 16) MEMORY button ············(13) TUNING buttons ············(13) Function buttons ············(11) ZONE2 ON/OFF buttons ······················(18,[...]

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    6 ENGLISH Audio cable 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[...]

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    Connections Connections 7 ENGLISH C C B >< <> >< <> IN ( L ) ( R ) ( L ) ( R ) ¢ Connections • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. Connection terminal for subwoofer with built-in amplifier . Speakers (A) Speakers (B) Subwoofer Connecting a DVD player and monitor • C[...]

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    Connections Connections 8 ENGLISH Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder R L AUDIO IN R L AUDIO OUT R L R L A R L R L A T ape deck/ CD recorder/ MD recorder • The phono input can accept signals from moving magnet (MM) and high output moving coil (MC) phono cartridges. If your turntable is equipped with a low output MC cartridge, you w[...]

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    Connections Connections 9 ENGLISH Connecting the XM terminal • DRA-397 is the XM Ready ® receiver . Y ou can receive XM ® Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-T uner and Home Dock (includes home antenna, sold separately) and subscribing to the XM service. • Plug the XM Mini-T uner Home Dock into XM terminal on the rear panel. • Posi[...]

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    Connections Connections 10 ENGLISH Connecting the MUL TI ZONE terminals Monitor (ZONE2) VIDEO IN AUX OUT Power amplifier (ZONE2 or ZONE3) R L IN G R L R L A + + Extension terminal for future use. Connecting the power supply cord AC 120 V , 60 Hz AC outlet (wall) NOTE: • Insert the plugs securely . Incomplete connections will result in the generat[...]

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    11 ENGLISH Operation Playing the input source Use FUNCTION 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 About the button names in this expla[...]

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    Operation Operation 12 ENGLISH 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 ST A TUS . • The current program source and various settings are indicated on the display . This mode re[...]

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    Operation Operation 13 ENGLISH Use FUNCTION 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. • “AM” or “FM[...]

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    Operation Operation 14 ENGLISH Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID X M 0 0 0 R A D I O I D ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Use FUNCTION to select “TUNER” or press [TUNER] . Press ST A TUS until “SIGNAL” is displayed. • The display changes as shown below according to the receiving condition. Press BAND to select “XM”. 1 2 3 Adjust the[...]

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    Operation Operation 15 ENGLISH 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 MENU ENTER [ D H F G ] [POWER OFF] MEMORY MODE [SEARCH] [NUMBER] ( 0 ~ 9, +10) MENU <ON/STANDBY> <SELECT> ENTER MEMORY M[...]

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    Operation Operation 16 ENGLISH If the screens above are not displayed, the iPod may not be properly connected. Check the connections and settings. Connect the DRA-397 and iPod using the Control Dock for iPod (ASD-1R) ( page 9). 1 Use FUNCTION to select the function assigned in step 2. • Display “Remote iPod” on the main unit’ s display . 3 [...]

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    Operation Operation ENGLISH 17 ENGLISH Multi zone music entertainment system Multi-zone playback using the ZONE2 and ZONE3 PREOUT terminals • When the outputs of the ZONE2 (ZONE3) OUT terminals are wired and connected to power amplifiers installed in other rooms, diff erent sources can be played in rooms other than the MAIN ZONE in which this uni[...]

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    Operation Operation ENGLISH 18 ENGLISH Outputting a program source to amplifier , etc. , in the ZONE2 (or ZONE3) room (ZONE2 or ZONE3 SELECT mode) Press < ZONE/REC SELECT > to select “M-ZONE”. Use FUNCTION to select the source you want to output appears on the display . • The “ ” indicator and the indicator for the selected source l[...]

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    Operation Operation 19 ENGLISH 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 [MODE SELECTOR 2] FUNCTION [MODE SELECTOR 1] [ZONE3 ON] [D] [A] FUNCTION [NUMBER] ( 0 ~ 9, +10) [ZONE2 OFF] [ZONE2 ON] FUNCTION <[...]

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    20 ENGLISH Operating DENON audio components Set [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “A” or “B”. 1 Operate the audio component. For details, refer to the component’ s operating instructions. While this remote control is compatible with a wide range of infrared controlled components, it may be the case that some component models cannot be operated with th[...]

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    V ideo deck MD recorder T ape deck CD recorder DVD player Cable TV Satellite tuner TV (Monitor) CD player or iPod PURE DIRECT VIDEO SELECT ST A TUS ENTER DIMMER D D H H F F G G MENU 9 , VCR CH + 8 , VCR CH – 7 6 0 , SKIP + 3 , A/B 2 1 CHANNEL + CHANNEL – ON OFF MODE SELECTOR 2 MODE SELECTOR 1 Device operated 21 ENGLISH Operating the remote cont[...]

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    V ideo deck MD recorder T ape deck CD recorder DVD player Cable TV Satellite tuner TV (Monitor) CD player or iPod Special remarks Default setting (Preset code) TUNING – TUNING + E, S.MODE D, PICT ADJ. C, ANGLE B, SUBTITLE A, AUDIO BAND NUMBER (0 ~ 9, +10) MODE SELECTOR 2 MODE SELECTOR 1 Device operated Operating the remote control unit Operating [...]

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    Symptom 10 Page Measures Cause T roubleshooting ENGLISH Tr oubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Have you operated the receiver according to the Operating Instructions? 3. Are the speakers and other components operating properly? If this unit is not operating properly , check the item[...]

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    24 ENGLISH Specifications ¢ Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: 80 W + 80 W (8 Ω /ohms, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz with 0.08 % T .H.D.) Output terminals: A or B 4 ~ 16 Ω /ohms A + B 8 ~ 16 Ω /ohms • Analog (LINE input-PRE OUT) Input sensitivity / input impedance: 200 mV / 47 k Ω /kohms Frequency response: 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz: +1, –3 dB (TO[...]

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    ENGLISH 1 PRESET CODE Go Video 047, 048 Goldstar 000, 006, 012, 062, 088 Gradiente 094 Grundig 042 Harley Davidson 094 Harman Kardon 040, 062 Hi-Q 091 Hitachi 009, 013, 023, 026, 058, *[108] , 109, 110, 111 JC Penny 004, 005, 007, 023, 028, 049, 062, 085, 087, 088 Jensen 013, 026 JVC 004, 005, 006, 026, 029, 043, 044, 045, 046, 085 Kenwood 004, 005[...]

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    ENGLISH 2 PRESET CODE Radix 088 Randex 088 RCA 007, 013, 019, 023, 058, 063, 064, 065, 073, 080, 082, 087 Realistic 009, 021, 031, 033, 049, 053, 081, 087, 088, 091, 094, 097, 098 Ricoh 055 Salora 033, 041 Samsung 007, 011, 051, 059, 070, 083, 087, 089, 113 Sanky 081 Sansui 005, 026, 029, 045, 061, 085, 114 Sanyo 032, 033, 053, 087, 091, 115, 116 S[...]

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    ENGLISH 3 PRESET CODE Magnavox 005, 010, 017, 030, 033, 038, 050, 056, 071, 078, 079, 085, 089, 108, 109, 110, 127, 131, 132, 145 Marantz 015, 017, 071, 080 Matsui 027 Memorex 014, 027, 045, 083, 118, 144 Metz 160, 161, 162, 163 MGA 001, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065, 081, 083 Midland 125 Minutz 066 Mitsubishi 001, 016, 039, 048, 056, 057, 058, 065,[...]

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    ENGLISH 4 PRESET CODE Echostar Dish 062, 066 GE 048, 055, 056 General Instruments 039, 040, 041 Grundig 070, 071, 072, 073 Hitachi 058, 059 Hughes Network 063, 064, 065, 069 JVC 057 Kathrein 074, 075, 076, 083 Magnavox 060 Nokia 070, 080, 084, 085, 086 Philips 060 Primestar 051 Proscan 048, 055, 056 RCA 048, 055, 056, 068 Realistic 042 Sierra I 036[...]

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    Denon Brand Company , D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 00D 511 4539 103 TOKYO, JAP AN www .denon.com[...]