Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RCD-N8 Denon
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R CD-N8 NET W ORK CD RECEIVER Owner ’ s Manual Pr eparations Operations Infor mation.
I 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. IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.
II n NO TES ON USE WARNINGS • 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.
1 Connections ··················································································· 6 Connecting the sp.
2 Main features Big sound in Small body • Full digital sound • High power output (65 W x 2 channels, 4 Ω) • High quality sound (LPCM/FLAC 192 kHz/24 bit) Compatible with “Denon Remote App” for performing basic operations of the unit.
3 Discs Discs playable on this unit q Music CDs Discs marked with the logo below can be played in this unit. w CD-R/CD-RW NOTE • Discs in special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played. Do not attempt to play them, as doing so can damage the unit.
4 About the remote control n Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control’s rear cover. w Set two R03/AAA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction. e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control.
5 Preparations F Connections v page6 F Setup v page11 Preparations Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. Pr eparations Operations Infor mation Pr eparations.
6 NOTE • Do not plug in the power 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).
7 Connecting an analog device AUDIO R L OUT R L R L AUDIO Analog device Connecting a digital device AUDIO OPTICAL OUT Digital device Connecting a portable player HEADPHONE Portable Audio Connect this unit and portable audio player using a separately sold mini-stereo audio cable.
8 Connecting an antenna • Connect the FM antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal ( v page 33 “Listening to FM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal.
9 Connecting to a home network (LAN) • This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet radio. • You can update by downloading the latest firmware from the DENON website.
10 Connecting the power cord When all of the connections are completed, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Pr eparations .
11 Setup Menu map Setting items Detailed items Description Page Quick Setup Quick Setup [Setup] :enter :bac k Quick Setup Performs the network settings using a Wizard style window. For details on the operations, see the separate “Quick setup guide”.
12 Setting the general [General] Alarm This device can playback using the alarm playback (everyday alarm, once alarm). • This unit’s alarm does not support exit time settings for alarm playback.
13 Clock You can automatically adjust the clock of this unit using the Internet. To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet. n Setting the Time Zone When changing the time zone, use the following procedure to select your local standard time (time zone).
14 Setting the general [General] Speaker Optimization An optimizing filter suited for the properties of the speakers (SC-N8) can be used. 1 Press SETUP . Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display ( v page11 “Menu map”).
15 Setting the general [General] n Update on web screen Firmware can be updated using the “Web control function” ( v page46 ). “Web control function” ( v page 46 ) settings must be completed in advance on a PC belonging to the same network.
16 Setting the general [General] Upgrade Display a notification message on this unit’s menu screen when downloadable firmware is released with “Add New Feature”. Connect to broadband Internet ( v page 9 ) when using this function. 1 Press SETUP .
17 Setting the network [Network] • For details on “Quick Setup” operations, see the separate “Quick setup guide”. • If you cancelled “Quick Setup” menu or changed the network environment, perform “Setup” – “Network” – “Quick Setup”.
18 n Proxy settings 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 ( v page11 “Menu map”).
19 Setting the network [Network] 5 If there is an encryption setting for the access point you selected in step 4, enter same encryption key as used for the access point. (If there is no encryption setting, proceed to step 6.) Use uio p or 0 – 9 , +10 to input the “Password” (encryption key) and press ENTER or p .
20 Setting the network [Network] n Manual Settings 1 Press SETUP . Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display ( v page11 “Menu map”).
21 n Friendly Name The Friendly Name is the name of this unit displayed on the network (Maximum 63 characters). 1 Press SETUP . Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display ( v page11 “Menu map”). AD D CALL FAVORITE SE ARC H .
22 Operations F Preparations v page23 F Operations possible during playback v page23 F CD playback v page25 F MP3 and WMA files playback v page28 F Network audio playback v page29 F Tu.
23 Operations possible during playback Selecting the input source n Selecting the input source using the main unit 1 Press SOURCE . The display changes to the input source selection screen. 2 Press ui to select the input source. The input source is switched each time the button is pressed.
24 Adjusting the tone 1 Press SDB TONE to select the tone parameter to be adjusted. AD D CALL FAVORITE SE ARC H . / ABC a / A DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 1 0 0 RC-1174 CH - + C.
25 CD playback This section explains how to playback CDs. Before playing a disc 1 Press POWER X . AD D CALL FAVORITE SE ARC H . / ABC a / A DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 1 0 0 RC.
26 Switching the display Press INFO . AD D CALL FAVORITE SE ARC H . / ABC a / A DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 1 0 0 RC-1174 CH - + CH TUNE + TUNE - ANALOG IN TUNER DIGITAL IN POW.
27 CD playback Playing tracks in the desired order (Program playback) Up to 25 tracks can be programmed. 1 In the stop mode, press PROGRAM . “Program” is displayed.
28 MP3 and WMA files playback This section explains how to playback MP3 and WMA files that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. For details on how to playback files recorded onto media other than CD-R or CD-RW, see the following sections.
29 Network audio playback Follow this procedure to play Internet radio stations or music files stored on a computer. n About the internet radio function ( v page58 ) n About Music server ( v page58 ) n About Last.fm ( v page58 ) Listening to internet radio 1 Prepare for playback.
30 Network audio playback Applying media sharing settings Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and NAS on the network. n Sharing media stored in PC If you are using a media server, be sure to apply this setting first.
31 n Switching the display During playback, press INFO . • The display switches each time INFO is pressed. AD D CALL FAVORITE SE ARC H . / ABC a / A DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 .
32 Network audio playback Listening to Last.fm Last.fm radio is not available in all countries. Please check www.last.fm/hardware for more information.
33 n Switching the display During playback, press INFO . The file type/bit rate, artist name and album name are displayed. AD D CALL FAVORITE SE ARC H .
34 PTY (Program Type) PTY identifies the type of RDS program. The program types and their displays are as follows: NEWS News AFFAIRS Current Affairs INFO Information SPORT Sports EDUCATE Education DR.
35 RT (Radio Text) RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display. • When the RT mode is turned on while an RDS broadcast station not offering an RT service is tuned in, “NO TEXT” is displayed on the display. • The RT mode cannot be set in the FM stations not offering RDS broadcasts.
36 Favorite function This section provides information on the 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.
37 Adapter iPod Connector Loading Dismantling n USB port iPod To connect an iPod to this unit, use the iPod cable supplied with the iPod. iPod playback The unit can play back music stored on iPod, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPhone.
38 iPod playback 4 Use ui to select the item, then press ENTER to select the music le to be played. 5 Press 1 / 3 . Playback starts. NOTE • 1st generation iPod nano and iPod video do not have remote mode support. • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data.
39 Supported iPod models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone (as of July 2012) iPod playback Pr eparations Operations Infor mation Operations.
40 USB memory device playback You can playback music stored on a USB memory device using this unit. n USB memory device ( v page57 ) Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port. USB memory device 2 Press POWER X to turn on power to the main unit.
41 USB memory device playback n USB operation Operation buttons Function ADD CALL FAVORITE . / ABC a / A DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 1 0 0 RC-1174 TUNE + TUNE - ANALOG IN TUNER.
42 Listening to DIGITAL IN 1 Prepare for playback. Check the connection, then turn on this units. AD D CALL FAVORITE SE ARC H . / ABC a / A DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 1 0 0 RC.
43 AirPlay function Enjoy music from your iTunes library with DENON quality sound anywhere in your home. 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.
44 Remote operations You can use your DENON remote control to play and pause iTunes, as well as skip to next and previous tracks. 1 Open “Edit” – “Preferences” in iTunes, and click “Devices”. 2 Check “Allow iTunes audio control from remote speakers”.
45 Remote play function You can use your home network to play back with this unit music files stored on PC, NAS, mobile phones and portable audio players. In this case, you use PC, mobile phones and portable audio players for operations. • The relevant devices should comply with the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Ver.
46 Web control function You can control this unit from a web control screen on a web browser. • This unit and the PC need to be connected to the network properly ( v page 9 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”) in order to use the web control function.
47 6 Operate. G Example 1 H Network Setting 1 Friendly Name CEOL Set Set Default Network Connection Select Connection Select Connection [+]DHCO or Proxy Test Connection NETW ORK NETWORK FIRMWARE u t i y o Friendly Name setting t To change the Friendly Name, enter the new name in the text box and click “Set”.
48 Other functions Inputting characters 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 Operations Using the number buttons • Operating with the remote control.
49 Other functions Auto power on function When you press INTERNET RADIO , ONLINE MUSIC , MUSIC SERVER , TUNER , iPod , USB , CD , 1 / 3 , 5 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.
50 Information F Information v page51 F Explanation terms v page59 F Troubleshooting v page61 F Specifications v page65 F Index v page66 Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed.
51 Information Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel Q0 o i u y t y r e Q3 Q2 Q1 q w q SOURCE button ······································································· ( 23 ) Selects the input source.
52 Part names and functions Rear panel q w u i r t y e q AC inlet (AC IN) ··········································· ( 10 ) w Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) .
53 Part names and functions Remote control This section explains the buttons used to playback each input source. SE ARC H . / ABC a / A DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 1 0 0 RC-117.
54 Part names and functions . / ABC a / A DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + 1 0 0 RC-1174 TUNE + TUNE - ANALOG IN TUNER DIGITAL IN POWE R CLOC K DIMM E R SLEE P MU SI C SE R VE R IN .
55 n Buttons that work when the input source is “iPod” or “USB” “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. AD D CALL FAVORITE .
56 iPod “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
57 USB memory device Playing back music files recorded on a USB memory device. Important information • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32” format.
58 Network audio Important information n About the internet radio function • Internet radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet radio stations from around the world can be received. • This unit is equipped with the following Internet radio functions: • Stations can be selected by genre and region.
59 Explanation terms A AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) This is a next generation standard encryption method replacing the current DES and 3DES, and because of its high security it is expected to be applied widely to wireless LANs in the future.
60 V vTuner This is a free online content server for Internet radio. Note that usage fees are included in upgrade costs. For inquiries about this service, visit the vTuner site below. vTuner website: http://www.radiodenon.com This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Nothing Else Matters Software and BridgeCo.
61 G CD H Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page “Unsupported” is shown on the display even though a CD is loaded. • The disc is not properly loaded. • Reload the disc. 3 Disc does not play when 1 / 3 button is pressed. • The disc is dirty or scratched.
62 Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Files stored on a computer cannot be played. • Files are stored in a non- compatible format. • You are attempting to play a file that is copyright protected. • Set and computer are connected by USB cable.
63 G Wireless LAN H Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page Cannot connect to network. • The settings of the SSID and network key (WEP) are incorrect. • The reception is poor and the signals cannot be received. • There are multiple networks and the usable channels overlap.
64 G AirPlay H Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page The AirPlay icon is not displayed in iTunes or on the iPhone/iPod touch. • This unit and the computer or iPhone/iPod touch are not connected to the same network (LAN). • iTunes or the iPhone/iPod touch do not have firmware that supports AirPlay installed.
65 n CD player Playback frequency response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz Wow & flutter: Below measurable limits (± 0.001%) Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz n Audio AMP Rated output: 2-channel driving 65 W + 65 W (4 Ω, 1 kHz, T.
66 v A Accessories ·························································· 2 Add New Feature ·······················.
67 Dimensions Unit : mm 299.0 112.0 108.0 35.0 35.0 210.0 280.0 2.0 301.0 218.0 45.0 36.0 30.0 4.0 Weight : 4.0 kg Pr eparations Operations Infor mation Infor mation.
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