Denon DRA-37 User Manual
AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER
DRA-37
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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¢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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure A.
16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
20. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.
22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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FCC INFORMATION (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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this
manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by
DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
3. NOTE
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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¢NOTE ON USE
•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 apparatus free from moisture, water, and
dust.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the
apparatus for long periods of time.
* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come
in contact with the apparatus.
• Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any
way.
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Contents
Thank you for choosing the DENON DRA-37 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 review
the contents of this manual before proceeding.
Accessories······················································································1
Before using ················································································1, 2
Cautions on installation ·································································2
About the remote control unit························································2
Inserting the batteries ····································································2
Operating range of the remote control unit ································2
Part names and functions······························································3
Front panel ·····················································································3
Display····························································································3
Rear panel ······················································································4
Remote control unit ···································································4, 5
Cable indications ············································································5
Speaker connections ······································································6
Connecting a DVD player and monitor ········································6
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner ··························································7
Connecting a CD player ·································································7
Connecting a tape deck, CD recorder or MD recorder················7
Connecting a VCR···········································································7
Connecting the antenna terminals ···········································7, 8
Connecting the XM terminal ·························································8
Connecting the iPod®····································································9
Connecting a room-to-room remote control unit ·······················9
Connecting the PRE OUT terminals··············································9
Connecting the power supply cord ··············································9
Getting Started
Connections
Troubleshooting············································································
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Specifications ················································································
22
Operating DENON audio components ·······································17
Setting the preset memory function ··········································17
Setting the punch through function···········································18
Operating a component stored in the preset memory····18 ~ 20
Operating the remote control unit
Before operating ···········································································10
Playing the input source ······························································10
Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)·······························10
Listening over headphones ··························································10
Switching the speakers································································10
Checking the currently playing program source, etc. ··················11
Switching the brightness of the display·······································11
Selecting the play mode (PURE DIRECT) ····································11
Setting the tone control ·······························································11
Adjusting the speaker volume ·····················································11
Operation
Combining the currently playing sound
with the desired image (VIDEO SELECT function)····················11
Listening to the radio···································································12
Auto preset memory ····································································12
Auto tuning···················································································12
Manual tuning ··············································································12
Preset memory ············································································12
Recalling preset stations ······························································12
XM Satellite Radio········································································13
Checking the XM signal strength and Radio ID ···························13
Channel selection·········································································14
Category search ···········································································14
Direct access of channels ····························································14
Playing the iPod®·········································································14
Setting the iPod Assignment ·······················································14
Listening to music········································································15
Listening to music in the Browse mode······································15
Viewing still pictures and videos (only for iPods
equipped with the slideshow / video function) ····························16
Disconnecting the iPod ································································16
Recording the program source
(recording the source currently being monitored)····················16
About the memory functions ······················································16
Initialization of the microprocessor············································16
Accessories
Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main
unit:
q Operating instructions ..............................................................1
w Warranty (for North America model only).....................................1
e Service station list ....................................................................1
r Remote control unit (RC-1053) .................................................1
t R6P/AA batteries ......................................................................2
y AM loop antenna ......................................................................1
u FM indoor antenna ...................................................................1
t
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Getting Started
Before using
Pay attention to the following before using this unit:
• Moving the unit.
To prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in the connection cables,
always unplug the power supply cord and disconnect the connection
cables between all other audio components when moving the unit.
• Cautions on using mobile phones.
Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move
the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.
•Before turning the power operation button on.
Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are
not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power
operation button to the standby position before connecting and
disconnecting connection cables.
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• 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 STANDBY state,
the unit is still connected to AC line voltage.
Please be sure to turn off the power operation button or unplug
the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.
• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from
the actual unit for explanation purposes.
Cautions on installation
Wall
Note
Note:
For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.
In addition to controlling the DRA-37, the attached remote control unit
(RC-1053) can also be used to control the following products:
q DENON component products
w Component products other than DENON:
• Set using the preset memory function ( page 17).
q Remove the remote control
unit’s rear cover.
w Set two R6P/AA batteries in
the battery compartment in
the indicated direction.
e Put the rear cover back on.
Notes on batteries:
• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate
even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit.
(The attached batteries are only for verifying operation.)
• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper
direction, following the “
<” and “>” marks in the battery
compartment.
•To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
•Do not use two different types of batteries.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries
in flames.
• Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be in use for
long periods.
• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the
inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
•When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and
insert them as quickly as possible.
Operating range of the remote control unit
30°
30°
Approx. 23 feet/7 m
• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating
it.
• The remote control unit can be used from a distance of approximately
23 feet/7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to
the sensor.
NOTE:
• It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote
sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.
About the remote control unit
Inserting the batteries
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Display
q
Signal channel indicator
Lights when the preset channel is displayed at
w
.
w
Information display
e
Volume indicator
This displays the volume level.
r
STEREO indicator
This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has
been received.
t
AUTO indicator
This lights when the broadcast station is
selected in the AUTO tuning mode.
y
TUNED indicator
This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been
received.
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/STANDBY)··········································(10)
w
Power indicator ·········································(10)
e
Power switch ·······································(10, 16)
r
Headphones jack (PHONES) ·····················(10)
t
MODE button ·······································(12, 16)
y
SPEAKER buttons······································(10)
u
PURE DIRECT button·································(11)
i
SHIFT button··············································(12)
o
XM RADIO button······································(14)
!0
TONE DEFEAT button ·······························(11)
!1
LOUDNESS button ····································(11)
!2
STATUS button ··········································(11)
!3
MENU button·······································(14, 15)
!4
TONE CONTROL button····························(11)
!5
SELECT knob········································(11, 15)
!6
CH VOL button···········································(11)
!7
ENTER button ······································(15, 16)
!8
VOLUME control knob ······························(10)
!9
MUTING button ·········································(10)
@0
DIMMER button ·········································(11)
@1
VIDEO SELECT button ······························(11)
@2
TUNING buttons (•, ª) ·····························(12)
@3
Display
@4
PRESET buttons·········································(12)
@5
MEMORY button········································(12)
@6
Remote control sensor································(2)
@7
BAND button··············································(12)
@8
INPUT SELECTOR knob ····························(10)
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!8
!9@0@1@5@7 @6 @2@4 @3@8
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Remote control unit
Remote control signal
transmitter ························(2)
Power buttons················(10)
Volume control
buttons ····························(10)
MUTING button··············(10)
Indicator ··························(17)
System buttons··············(19)
[ Front ]
MENU button ···········(14, 15)
Cursor buttons
(DD, HH, FF, GG)············(14 ~ 16)
PURE DIRECT/SET UP
button······························(11)
DIMMER button··············(11)
VIDEO SELECT
button······························(11)
ENTER button···········(15, 16)
CHANNEL buttons ·········(12)
Mode selector
switches ····················(10, 17)
Input source selector
buttons ····························(10)
STATUS button ··············(11)
SHIFT buttons·················(12)
NOTE:
• If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated
too.
Rear panel
q
AUDIO OUT terminals·································(7)
w
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT terminal ···············(6)
e
AUDIO IN terminals·································(6, 7)
r
PRE OUT terminals······································(9)
t
VIDEO IN terminals ·································(6, 7)
y
Speaker terminals ·······································(6)
u
AC outlets·····················································(9)
i
Power supply cord·······································(9)
o
VIDEO OUT terminals ·····························(6, 7)
!0
DOCK CONTROL jack ··································(9)
!1
XM terminal ·················································(8)
!2
ANTENNA terminals ·······························(7, 8)
!3
REMOTE CONTROL jacks ···························(9)
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Audio cable
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Number buttons
(0 ~ 9, +10) ··········(12, 14, 17)
MODE button············(12, 16)
MEMORY button ············(12)
TUNING buttons ············(12)
Input source selector
buttons ····························(10)
Power buttons················(20)
Memory block
buttons (A ~ G)···············(12)
[ Rear ]
NOTE:
• If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated
too.
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 sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).
• Do not bundle power cords together with speaker cables. Doing so could result in humming or noise.
Connections
Analog connections (Stereo)
A
R
L
R
L
Pin-plug cable
(White)
(Red)
Speaker connections
C
Speaker cable
Analog connections (Monaural, for subwoofer)
B
Pin-plug cable
Video connections
D
Video cable (75 Ω/ohms video pin-plug cable)
(Yellow)
BAND button ··················(12)
Signal direction
Audio signal
OUT ININ OUT
Video signal
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Impedance
Speaker connections
Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers
making sure that like polarities are matched (
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¢ Speaker impedance
Note on speaker impedance
When using speakers with an impedance
below the designated value (for example 4
Ω/ohms), playing for long periods of time with
the volume high could cause the temperature
to rise, activating the protection circuit.
When the protection circuit is activated, the
output to the speakers is cut off and the power
indicator blinks. If this happens, unplug the
power cord, wait for the set to cool off and
improve ventilation around the unit. Also check
the wiring of the input cables and the speaker
cables. After doing this, plug the power cord
back in and turn the unit’s power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even
though there are no problems with the wiring or
the ventilation around the unit, switch off the
power and contact a DENON service center.
NOTE:
When making connections, take care that
none of the individual conductors of the
speaker cable come in contact with adjacent
terminals, with other speaker cable
conductors, or with the rear panel and
screws.
NEVER touch the speaker terminals when
the power is on. Doing so could result in
electric shocks.
4 ~ 16 Ω/ohmsA, B
8 ~ 16 Ω/ohmsA+B
¢ 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
• Connect a non-DVD video disc player (such as a laser disc, VCD/SVCD, or future high definition disc
player) to the DVD/VDP terminals in the same way.
DVD player
Monitor
Connecting the speaker cables
1. Loosen by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Insert the cable.
Either tightly twist or terminate the
core wires.
3. Tighten by turning clockwise.
Connecting banana plugs
Turn clockwise to tighten, then
insert the banana plug.
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IN
B
(L) (R) (L) (R)
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C C
D
D
A
L
R
L
R
AUDIO OUT
L
R
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
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