Denon S-301 User Manual

DVD HOME THEATER SYSTEM

S-301

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION

FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)

2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PAR TS 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

ANTENNA LEAD IN

WIRE GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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CAUTION

DO NOT OPEN

2 System setup menu / Menu de configuration système / Menú System Setup

page 51 ~ 55page 47, 48

page 49, 50 page 55, 56

page 56 ~ 59

page 59, 60

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Contents

Getting Started

Accessories ··············································································2 Before using·············································································3 Cautions on installation

DVD Surround receiver···························································3 Speaker system and subwoofer·········································3, 4

Cautions on handling

DVD Surround receiver···························································4 Speaker system ·····································································4 Subwoofer ·············································································4

Discs ·························································································5

Disc terminology·································································5, 6

Cautions on handling disc

Discs·······················································································6 Holding discs ··········································································6 Cleaning discs·········································································6 Cautions on handling discs·····················································6 Storing discs ···········································································6 Loading discs··········································································6

Operating range of the remote control unit ························6 Part names and functions

DVD surround receiver front panel·········································7 Subwoofer rear panel ·····························································7 Display ····················································································7 Remote control unit····························································8, 9

Advanced setup options

Cable indications···································································15 Connecting a DBS / Cable tuner / VCR ································16 Connecting a tape deck, MD recorder or CD recorder ········16 Connecting a S-Video connections (Better picture quality) ··························································16 Connecting a component connections (Better than S-Video picture quality)·····································17 Connecting HDMI connections··············································17 To change the speaker cable ················································18 Connecting the antenna terminals ·······································18 Connecting the ROOM TO ROOM IN/OUT terminals ·········18 Connecting the RS-232C terminal ········································18 Connecting the TRIGGER OUT terminal ······························18

Using other playback function (playing the disc)

Playing repeatedly ································································37 Playing tracks in the desired order (Program) ······················38 Playing tracks in the random order·······································38 Playing in the zoom mode····················································38

Using the RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS (Radio Data System)·····················································39 RDS search···········································································39 PTY search············································································39 TP search··············································································40 RT (Radio Text) ·····································································40

On-screen display

Operating using the disc information OSD ····················40, 41 Operating using the multiple audio, subtitle and angle OSD···················································41, 42 Adjusting the picture quality ········································42 ~ 44

Other functions

Adjusting the sound quality (TONE/SDB) ·····························45 Auto power on function························································45 System functions··································································45 Initialization of the microprocessor·······································45

Connecting Other Sources

Getting Started

Playing a disc

Playback··········································································19, 20 Stopping playback·································································20 Playing still pictures (Pausing) ··············································20 Forward / Reverse searching················································21 Skipping to the beginning of chapters or tracks···················21 Playing frame by frame (for DVDs and video CDs only) ······21 Slow playback (for DVDs and video CDs only)·····················21 Listening to recorded MP3 or WMA CD-R/CD-RW ·······22, 23 Playing still picture files (JPEG format) ··························24, 25

Listening to the radio

Manual tuning·······································································26 Auto tuner presets (for main unit only) ································26 Listening to preset stations··················································26 Presetting stations that have been tuned in and giving names to stations (for remote control unit only)················································27

Playing the iPod

Connecting the iPod ·····························································28 Playback················································································28 Viewing the slideshow (Only for iPods equipped with the Photo function)

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Disconnecting the iPod·························································29

Basic Operation

Advanced Operation

Connecting the system ························································10

Connecting the supplied antennas ·······································11 Connecting a TV ··································································11 Inserting the batteries ··························································12 Connecting the power supply cord ······································12

Playing a DVD disc··························································13, 14

Easy Setup and Operation

Playing and recording other sources

Connecting the portable player ············································30 Playing a portable audio (stereo mini plug)···························30 Connecting the mass storage

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Playing a MP3, WMA or WAV file on the mass storage ······30 About analog recording onto an external audio component (AUX3)···································30

Function setting ······························································31, 32 Operating the surround functions

Playing Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (with digital inputs only)························································32 2-channel mode settings ······················································33 Paying in the DENON original surround modes ·············33, 34

Playback using the Dolby Headphone mode ·····················34 Using the “HELP” menu·······················································35 Using the sleep timer

Setting the clock (12-hour display) ·································35, 36 Setting the sleep timer·························································36

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Troubleshooting······························································68, 69

Specifications ········································································70

Surround··········································································65, 66

Dolby Virtual Speaker ···························································66 Dolby Headphone ·································································66 Surround modes and parameters·········································67

HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) decoder·········67 AL24 Processing (Stereo mode only)··································67 Progressive Scan circuit “DCDi™”

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Super Audio CD multi-channel playback compatibility

····67

Additional information

List of preset codes ····································End of this manual

Thank you for choosing the DENON S-301 DVD Home Theater System. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb surround sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as providing 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

Check that the following parts are included in addition to the S-301:

ryu

!5 !6

q Operating instructions

(with Quick setup sheet ) .......................1

w Warranty

(for North America model only ) .............1

e Service station list ..................................1

r Remote control unit (RC-1005)...............1

t R6P/AA batteries ....................................2

y Power supply cord..................................1

u System cable (D-SUB25P)......................1

i Speaker cable .........................................2

o Video cable .............................................1

!0 iPod cable ...............................................1

!1 AM loop antenna ....................................1

!2 FM indoor antenna .................................1

!3 Speaker stand.........................................2

!4 Wall bracket ............................................2

!5 Screw......................................................4

!6 Hexagonal wrench..................................1

Changing the default settings

System setup items ·····························································46 Setting “LANGUAGE SETUP” ·······································47, 48 Setting “VIDEO SETUP” ················································49, 50 Setting “AUDIO SETUP” ···············································51, 52 Setting “CHANNEL LEVEL”·················································53 Setting “DISTANCE”····························································54 Setting “SPEAKER LOCATION” ····································54, 55 Setting “RATINGS”························································55, 56 Setting “OTHER SETUP” ············································56 ~ 59 Setting “TIMER SETUP”················································59, 60 After changing the system settings ·····································60 System setup items and default values (set upon shipment from the factory) ····························61, 62

About digital audio signal output

When a disc is played on the S-301 (DIGITAL OUT)············63

Setting up the remote control unit to control other audio / video devices

TV, cable tuner and satellite receiver preset memories ··································································64 Operating the TV, cable tuner and satellite receiver after storing its remote control signals in the preset memory···························································64 Special punch through setting··············································64

System Setup

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NOTE:

• This DVD surround receiver uses the semiconductor laser. To allow you to enjoy music at a stable operation, it is recommended to use this in a room of 5 °C (41 °F) ~ 35 °C (95 °F).

Copyrights

•It is prohibited by law to reproduce, broadcast, rent or play discs in public without the consent of the copyright holder.

Before using

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

• Handle the power supply cord carefully

Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. When removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord.

• Do not open the top cover

In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover.

•Do not place anything inside

Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the DVD surround receiver. Electric shock or malfunction may result.

• Moving the set

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 set.

•Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are proper and that there are not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power switch to the standby position before connecting and disconnecting connection cables.

• Store this instruction in a safe place

After reading, store these instructions along in a safe place.

• Note that the illustrations in this instruction may differ from the actual set for explanation purposes.

Cautions on installation

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or any other electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a tuner or TV. If this happens, take the following steps:

• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.

• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit’s power supply cord and input/output connection cords.

• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor antennas or 300 Ω/ohms feeder wires. We recommend

using outdoor antennas and 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cables.

DVD Surround receiver

Note: For heat dispersal, do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

Wall

Note

Speaker system and subwoofer

The quality of the sound produced from the speaker system is affected by the size and type of the room, as well as by the method of installation. Consider the points listed below before installing the speaker system.

• Note that placing the speaker system on the same stand or shelf as a record player may result in howling.

• If there is a wall, glass door, etc., directly in front of or behind the speaker system, cover the wall or door with a thick curtain to prevent resonance and reflection.

• The speaker systems are of the low-leakageflux type and can be used near televisions, but depending on the TV there may be color blotching on the picture. If this happens, turn off the TV’s power, move the TV and speaker system a little apart, wait 15 to 30 minutes, then turn the TV’s power back on. The TV’s automatic degaussing circuit should reduce the blotching on the picture. If blotching persists, move the speaker and TV further away from each other.

• Install on a firm, flat floor to prevent accidents due to toppling down.

• Do not place a record player, CD player or other AV components on top of the subwoofer.

Wall

Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of your set shown on the rating label. Model name : S-301 Serial No.

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NOTE:

•To ensure safety, do not place any objects on top or lean objects against the speaker system.

• The speaker may topple down or fall if force is applied to the sides. Be particularly careful to avoid this, as this could cause injury or other serious accidents.

• When installing the speaker systems on the wall, to ensure safety, have specialists do the installation work.

• Be sure to fasten the speaker cords to a wall, etc., to prevent people from tripping over them or otherwise pulling on them accidentally, causing the speaker systems to fall.

• Be sure to check for safety after installing the speaker systems. Afterwards, perform safety inspections at regular intervals to be sure there is no danger that the speaker systems will fall. DENON will accept no responsibility for damages or accidents caused by inappropriate choice of the place of installation or improper installation procedures.

• For your safety, do not put anything nor lean yourself on the loudspeakers.

• Do not push the loudspeaker from aside to protect it from toppling that may cause serious accident.

• Fix speaker cables to prevent being caught on it and making loudspeakers toppling down.

SC-S301

• When mounting the speaker system (SCS301) on a speaker stand or wall bracket. As shown in the diagram, fasten the speaker stand to the back of the speaker using the two included screws.

When mounting, be sure to install properly and securely.

• When placing the included SC-S301 speakers on a rack or shelf, fasten the included speaker stand securely using the screws included with the SC-S301 speakers (left and right).

2 Speaker stand installation

Speaker stand

Screws

SC-S301

Wall

Screws

Wall bracket

Cautions on handling

• Switching the input function when input terminals are not connected.

A clicking noise may be produced if the input function is switched when nothing is connected to the input terminals. If this happens, either turn down the VOLUME control knob or connect components to the input terminals.

• Muting of HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals.

The HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit. Because of this, the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the power switch is turned on or input function, surround mode or any other-set-up is changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait until the muting circuit turns off before adjusting the volume.

• Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is still connected on AC line voltage. Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.

DVD Surround receiver Speaker system

•Muting of after power is turned ON.

The built-in amplifier of the active subwoofer includes a muting circuit. The output signal is strongly attenuated for several seconds after the power is turned on. If the volume is adjusted during this time, the output may be extremely high when the muting circuit is deactivated. Be sure to wait for the muting circuit to be deactivated before adjusting the volume.

• Magnetic force of speaker system.

Note that color blotching may occur on a TV, etc., due to interaction with the speaker system if there is a magnet or an object generating magnetic force nearby.

Example:

(a) When there are magnets on the door of the

rack, stand, etc.

(b) When a health device, etc., equipped with

magnets is placed nearby.

placed nearby.

NOTE:

• Be sure to fasten the power supply cord to a wall, etc., to prevent people from tripping over it or otherwise pulling on it accidentally, causing the subwoofer to fall.

Subwoofer

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Disc size

Recorded

signals

Mark (logo)Usable discs

DVD video DVD audio

(NOTE 1)

DVD-R DVD-RW (NOTE 2)

DVD+R

(NOTE 2,3)

DVD+RW

(NOTE 2)

Digital audio +

digital video

(MPEG2)

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

Digital video

(MPEG1)

Digital audio

MP3

Digital picture

(JPEG)

Video CD (NOTE 1)

CD-R

CD-RW

(NOTE 4)

Recordable

ReWritable

12 cm

Digital picture

(JPEG)

Picture CD

12 cm

Digital audio

WMA

(Windows Media

Audio)

• NOTE 1: Some DVD audio, DVD video and video CD discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the discs’ producers.

• NOTE 2: The ADV-S301 cannot play DVD-R, -RW, +R and +RW discs recorded in the “VR” mode or with “CPRM”. If you wish to play images recorded using a DVD recorder on the ADV-S301, set the DVD recorder to the “Video mode” (to record in the DVD-Video format) and record on a DVD-R, -RW, +R or +RW disc. Discs that have not be finalized cannot be played. Depending on the disc’s recording status, the disc may not be accepted or may not be played normally (the picture or sound may be not be smooth, etc.).

• NOTE 3: DVD+R DL.(Dual Layer) cannot be played.

• NOTE 4: According to recording quality, some CD-R/RW cannot be played.

• “KODAK” is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

•Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Discs

The types of discs listed on the table below can be used on the S-301. The marks are indicated on the disc labels or jackets.

2 The following types of discs cannot be played on the S-301:

• DVDs with region numbers other than “1” or “ALL”

• DVD-ROM/RAMs

• CVD / VSDs /SVCD

• CD-ROMs (Only JPEG / MP3 / WMA file can be played)

• CDVs (Only the audio part can be played)

• CD-Gs (Only the audio is output)

• Photo CDs (NEVER play such discs on the S-301)

DVD-audios are divided into several large sections called “groups” and smaller sections called “tracks”. Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called “group numbers” and “track numbers”.

For example:

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1

Super audio CDs, video and music CDs are divided into sections called “tracks”. Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called “track numbers”.

2 Groups and tracks (DVD audios)

2 Tracks (Super audio CDs, video

and music CDs)

Disc terminology

Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track2

Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

DVD+R

DVD+ReWritable

12 cm

Digital audio

Super

audio CD

DVD-videos are divided into several large sections called “titles” and smaller sections called “chapters”. Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called “title numbers” and “chapter numbers”.

For example:

Title 1 Title2

Chapter 1

2 Titles and chapters (DVD videos)

Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

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Wipe gently from the middle outwards.

Do not wipe with a circular motion.

NOTE:

Do not use record spray or antistatic. Also do not use volatile chemicals such as benzene or thinner.

Record

spray

Thinner Benzene

Cleaning discs

• Fingerprints or dirt on the disc may lower sound and picture quality or cause breaks in playback. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

• Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

Cautions on handling discs

• Do not get fingerprints, grease or dirt on discs.

• Be especially careful not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases.

• Do not bend discs.

• Do not heat discs.

• Do not enlarge the center hole.

• Do not write on the labeled (printed) side with a ball-point pen or a pencil.

•Water droplets may form on the surface if the disc is moved suddenly from a cold place to a warm one. Do not use a hairdryer, etc., to dry the disc.

Storing discs

• Always eject discs after playing them.

• Keep discs in their cases to protect them from dust, scratches and warping.

• Do not put discs in the following places:

1. Places exposed to direct sunlight for long

periods of time

2. Humid or dusty places

3. Places exposed to heat from heaters, etc.

Loading discs

• Only load one disc at a time. Loading one disc on top of another may result in damage or scratch the discs.

• Load 8 cm discs securely in the disc guide, without using an adapter. If the disc is not properly loaded, it may slip out of the guide and block the disc tray.

•Be careful not to let your fingers get caught when the disc tray is closing.

• Do not place anything but discs in the disc tray.

• Do not load cracked or warped discs or discs that have been fixed with adhesive, etc.

• Do not use discs on which the adhesive part of cellophane tape or glue used to attach the label is exposed, or discs with traces of tape or labels that have been peeled off. Such discs may get stuck inside the player, resulting in damage.

Operating range of the remote control unit

30°

Approx. 7m / 22 feet

• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram.

• The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters/22 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor.

• The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote 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.

• Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. Doing so may result in malfunction.

• Neon signs or other devices emitting pulsetype noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible.

Discs

Only the discs including the marks shown on page 5 can be played on the S-301. Note, however, that discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on the S-301. Do not attempt to play such discs, as they may damage the player.

Be careful not to get fingerprints on the signal surface (the side which shines in rainbow colors).

Holding discs

Avoid touching the surface of discs when loading and unloading them.

Cautions on handling discs

Video CDs including the words “playback control” on the disc or jacket are equipped with a function for displaying menus on the TV screen for selecting the desired position, displaying information, etc., in dialog fashion. In this manual, playing video CDs using such menus is referred to “menu playback”. Video CDs with playback control can be used on the S-301.

• This DVD video player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD video player, this DVD video player cannot play this disc. The Region number for this DVD video player is 1.

2 Playback control (video CDs)

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For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

q e tw r u i o !0y

!1!2!4 !3

Power ON/STANDBY switch··············(13)

iPod connector ·····································(28)

Portable jack···············································

(30)

USB connector ····································(30)

FUNCTION button································(31)

Display ····················································(7)

Remote control sensor··························(6)

Display illuminance sensor ·················(56)

VOLUME control knob ························(14)

Headphones jack (PHONES) ···············(34)

SKIP (8, 9) buttons····················(21) TUNING +, – buttons ···························(26)

PLAY/PAUSE (1/3) button···········(19, 20)

STOP (2)/BAND button ················(20, 26)

Disc holder············································(13)

OPEN/CLOSE (5) button·····················(13)

DVD surround receiver front panel

Part names and functions

Subwoofer rear panel

Power input (AC IN)

PROTECT indicator

This indicator lights red when the system cable is not properly connected or the protection circuit in the subwoofer (DSWS301) is activated.

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

SPEAKER SYSTEMS connector

Display

1 (the play indicator) lights when a disc is

playing, and 3 (the pause mode) is set.

These light to indicate the names of sections of the disc being played.

This lights when a station is tuned in properly.

This lights when RDS broadcast has been received.

This lights when the TONE is adjusted.

This lights when SDB mode is on.

Displays the file, track number and elapsed time during playback.

Flashes when remote control signals are received.

The current volume is displayed.

This lights when the sleep timer is operating.

NOTE:

The timer standby mark does not light if the current time and the timer current time and the timer have not been set.

Lights when HDCD is playing.

Lights in the Dolby Virtual Speaker mode.

Lights to indicate the currently playing audio format.

These display the FM reception mode.

AUTO:

This lights when the BAND button is pressed, setting the “FM AUTO” mode.

ST:

This lights when a stereo program is received in the “FM AUTO” mode.

MONO:

This lights when a monaural program is received in the “FM AUTO” mode and when the BAND button is pressed, setting the “FM MONO” mode.

Lights in the Dolby Headphone mode.

Lights in the programmed play mode, random play mode and repeat play mode.

Lights to indicate the currently playing disc.

Lights when progressive video signals are being output.

Lights when the video (or audio) signals is output via HDMI connector.

(Flashes while the connection to the HDMI connector is being checked.)

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• For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ).

Remote control unit

Front

PLAY (1) button·······(19)

STOP (2)/BAND button

·····························(20, 26)

CHANNEL +, – buttons (for selected mode)

···································(64)

DVD button ··············(31)

SOURCE POWER button (for selected mode)

···································(64)

ON/STANDBY button

···································(13)

TUNER button··········(26)

SLOW/SEARCH (6, 7) buttons ····(21)

STEREO MUSIC button

···································(34)

DVS/CINEMA button

···································(33)

RETURN button

···································(19)

CURSOR (0, 1, •,ª) buttons······················(46)

VIDEO INPUT button (for selected mode)

···································(64)

PUSH ENTER button

···································(46)

SLEEP button ···········(36)

HELP button ·············(46)

MUTE button············(14)

MENU/GUIDE button

···································(19)

STILL/PAUSE (3) button

···································(20)

AUX button ··············(31)

SKIP (8, 9) buttons······················(21) TUNING +, – buttons

···································(26)

VOLUME +, – buttons

···································(14)

Rear

Side

DISPLAY button ·······(40)

TOP MENU button

···································(19)

MODE button ···········(26)

MEMO button ··········(27)

NUMBER buttons

···································(19)

PROGRAM/DIRECT

button ······················(38)

ZOOM button ···········(25)

STATUS button ········(31)

RDS button···············(39)

AUDIO/PTY button

·····························(20, 39)

SUBTITLE/RT button

·····························(20, 39)

CURSOR (0, 1, •,ª) buttons······················(46)

SEARCH MODE button

···································(21)

ENTER button

···································(46)

ANGLE/CT button

·····························(20, 39)

TONE/SDB button ···(45)

SURROUND PARAMETER button ·······················(32)

SURROUND button

···································(31)

REPEAT 1/ALL button

···································(37)

RANDOM button

···································(38)

CALL button ·············(38)

CLEAR button···········(38)

SKIP (8, 9) buttons······················(21) TUNING +, – buttons

···································(26)

MODE SELECTOR switch

.....................................................(64)

NOTE:

• If buttons on the front or rear are pressed strongly, the button on the opposite side will be activated too.

TV··········To operate the preset TV DVD·······To operate this unit CABLE···To operate the preset cable tuner DBS ·······To operate the preset satellite receiver

HDMI button·············(17)

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DVD function

2 Valid buttons on the each functions

TUNER function AUX function

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(L)(

)

Connecting the system

NOTE:

• Do not plug the power supply cord into the power outlet until all connections are completed. Be sure to interconnect the channels (L to L (white) and R to R (red)) properly, as shown on the diagram.

ADV-S301

SC-S301

System cable

Speaker cable

DSW-S301

Connect the speaker system for the left channel (the left side as seen from the front) to the L terminals, the speaker system for the right channel to the R terminals. Be sure to use speaker systems with an impedance of 4 Ω/ohms.

Speaker cable

White Red

there is a hole

there is a bump

With the S-301 it is possible to enjoy a home theater easily, simply by using the included cables to connect a subwoofer, speakers and your TV. “Easy setup and operation” offers an easy guide for the series of procedures from making connections to playing a DVD.

• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections may result in noise.

• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected audio equipment is used independently without turning the power of this unit on. If this happens, turn on the power of the this unit.

• This system includes digital circuitry which may cause interference such as color blotching or changes in the color on TVs. If this happens, move the system and the TV as far apart as possible.

• Whenever the power operation switch is in the STANDBY position, the unit is still connected to AC line voltage.

• Please be sure to unplug the power supply cord when you leave home for, e.g.,a vacation, etc.

• After unplugging the power supply cord, wait about 5 seconds before plugging it back in.

• Note that setting the connection cords (pinplug cords etc.) next to the power supply cords may result in humming or other noise.

MEMO

White

Red

Cautions on connecting

With this unit’s speaker outputs, signals with the reverse phase of the “+” side output terminal’s signals are also output from the “–” side output terminal. Do not connect to a device for switching between multiple speakers (a speaker selector or audio channel selector) or connect in ways other than described in this manual. Doing so will result in damage.

Speaker system connections

Be sure to turn the amplifier’s power off when connecting the speaker systems.

Use the included speaker cables to connect the input terminals on the back of the speaker systems to the amplifier’s speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker system for the left channel to the amplifier’s “L” terminals, the one for the right channel to the amplifier’s “R” terminals.

Protector circuit

This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently shortcircuited and a large current flows, when the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period which results in an extreme temperature rise. When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator flashes. Should this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation condition around the unit and switch the 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.

The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 Ω/ohms) are connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set’s power, wait for the set to cool down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

Note on speaker impedance

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AM loop antenna assembly

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Connection of AM antennas

Connecting the supplied antennas

FM indoor antenna

AM loop antenna

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Remove the vinyl tie and take out the connection line.

Bend in the reverse direction.

a. With the antenna

on top any stable surface.

b. With the antenna

attached to a wall.

Mount

Installation hole Mount on wall, etc.

1. Push the lever. 2. Insert the conductor.

3. Return the lever.

WIDE:

Select this to play wide DVDs in the full-screen mode.

LB:

Select this to play wide DVDs in the letter box mode (with black strips at the top and bottom).

PS:

Select this to play wide DVDs in the pan & scan mode (with the sides of the picture cut off). Discs for which pan & scan is not specified are played in the letter box mode.

• Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

• Set the WIDE/LB/PS switch on the ADV-S301’s rear panel to select the aspect ratio of the TV.

Connecting a TV

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the TV or monitor.

VIDEO

WIDE/LB/PS

2 Setting the aspect ratio of your TV (DVD function only)

• If your TV is of the conventional size (4:3), select “LB” or “PS”. If you have a wide size TV (16:9), select “WIDE”.

White

Black

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Inserting the batteries

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:

• Use R6P/AA batteries in the remote control unit.

• The batteries should be replaced with new ones approximately once a year, though this depends on the frequency of usage.

• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the set. (The included battery is only for verifying operation. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.)

• 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 control unit when you do not plan to use it for an extended period of time.

• 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.

AC outlets (wall)

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

The S-301 includes a built-in clock function, so plug its power supply cord into a wall AC outlet to which electricity is supplied constantly.

DSW-S301

Power supply cord

Connecting the power supply cord

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Playing a DVD disc

Check that all connections are correct.

Disc tray

• Pick up the disc carefully so as not to touch the signal surface and hold it with the labeled side facing up.

•With the disc tray fully open, set the disc in the disc tray.

Press the 55button to set the DVD disc in the disc tray.

Turn on your monitor (TV). Switch the input selector on the TV to this unit.

The disc tray can also be closed automatically to load the disc by pressing the 11button. After this, playback starts automatically.

Press the 55button.

Press the 11button.

VOLUMEON/STANDBY

5 12

VOLUME

ON/STANDBY

MUTE

Press the ON/STANDBY switch.

• The power indicator lights blue, the power turns on and the display lights.

Several seconds are required from the time the ON/STANDBY switch is pressed until the power turns on. This is due to the built-in muting circuit that turns off (mutes) the sound when the power is turned on and off. The power indicator flashes blue while the muting circuit is activated. Even when the ON/STANDBY switch has been pressed again and the power has been set to the standby mode, power is still supplied to some circuits. When leaving home or traveling, be sure to unplug the power supply cord from the power outlet. In the standby mode, the power indicator is lights red. The indicator is orange when the timer is set.

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During playback, press the 22button.

2 To stop the playback

2 To turn off the main unit

Press the ON/STANDBY switch.

Press the MUTE button.

• Cancelling MUTING mode:

q Press the MUTE button again. w Press the VOLUME button on the remote control unit, or

adjust the volume up or down via the front panel VOLUME control knob.

Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily.

2 To mute the sound

• If appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that operation is not possible on the S-301 or with that disc.

• The disc keeps turning while the menu screen is displayed on the TV screen.

NOTE:

• Do not press the disc tray in by hand when the power is off.

Doing so will damage it.

• Do not place foreign objects in the disc tray. Doing so will

damage it.

• If a foreign object is caught in the disc tray during closing,

simply press the 55button again and the tray will open.

Adjust the volume.

The volume is shown on the display.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

Signal direction

Video cableAudio cable

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

Cable indications

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cables (not supplied). When connecting other equipment, disconnect the power supply cord from the AC power outlet before connecting other equipment.

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).

• Note that binding pin-plug cables together with power supply cords or placing them near a power transformer will result in

generating hum or other noise.

Analog terminal (Stereo)

(Orange)

Pin-plug cable

Digital terminal (Coaxial)

Coaxial cable (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug cable)

Digital terminal (Optical)

Optical cable (Optical fiber cable)

Video terminal

Video cable (75 Ω/ohms video pin-plug cable)

S-Video terminal

S Video cable

(Yellow)

Audio signal Video signal

(White)

(Red)

Component video terminal

Component video cable

(Y)

B/CB)

R/CR)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

IN OUT OUT IN

Connecting Other Sources

Advanced setup options

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

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Connecting a DBS / Cable tuner / VCR

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• If the device to be connected is equipped with a digital audio output (COAXIAL), connect it to the DIGITAL Input (COAXIAL) on the ADV-S301.

DBS / Cable Tuner/

VCR

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Connecting a tape deck, MD recorder or CD recorder

• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.

• Connect the tape deck’s audio output and audio input terminals to the ADV-S301’s AUX3 using pin-plug cords.

Tape deck /

MD recorder /

CD recorder

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

OUT

Monitor TV

S VIDEO

Connecting a S-Video connections (Better picture quality)

• When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are detected and the input signal to be output from the video monitor output terminal is selected automatically in the following order: SVideo, composite video.

• The S-301 is equipped with a function for up and down converting video signals.

• Cautions on the video conversion function: There is no TBC (Time Base Collector) for AUX1 and AUX2 Video inputs. When the component video terminals are used to connect the S-301 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video or S-Video terminals are used to connect the S-301 with a VCR, depending on the combination of the TV and VCR the picture may flicker in the horizontal direction, be distorted, be out of sync or not display at all when playing video tapes. If this happens, connect a commercially available video stabilizer, etc., with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the S-301 and the VCR, or if your VCR has a TBC function, turn it on.

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COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Y PB/CB PR/CR

Monitor TV

• Set the “TV TYPE” in “VIDEO SETUP” in “SETUP” in “HELP” to comply with your TV’s video format. When the TV is NTSC formatted set to NTSC.

• Set the HDMI/PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACED switch on the ADV-S301’s rear panel to “INTERLACED”, if you want to use the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT signals. ( page 11, 16).

Connecting a component connections (Better than S-Video picture quality)

• For the component output only, it is possible to switch between interlace image output and progressive image output. It is not possible to specify progressive image output for the Video output connectors or S-Video output connector.

HDMI:

Select this when using the ADV-S301 connected to an HDMI type TV.

PROGRESSIVE:

Select this when using the ADV-S301 connected to a progressive type TV.

INTERLACED:

Select this when using the ADV-S301 connected to an interlace type TV.

2 To switch from interlace to progressive

•Turn off the power before changing the switch.

• Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

• Set the HDMI/PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACED switch on the ADV-S301’s rear panel to select the type of the TV.

HDMI/PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACED

•A simple 1-cable connection (using a commercially available cable) with a device having an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD video and other sources, DVD video and DVD audio.

• The S-301 is compatible with High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Specification Version

1.1. (The multi-channel audio signals of DVD audio discs can be transferred.) Use Type-A cables that have received HDMI certification for connections to the S-301. For stable signal transfer, we recommend using cables that are a maximum of 5 meters in length.

• When a multi-channel source is played, the audio signals are downmixed into two channels and the sampling frequency is down-sampled to 48 kHz before the signals are output.

• When connecting to a monitor using a commercially available HDMI-DVI conversion cable, no audio signals are output.

• When connected to a DVI-D compatible monitor, the output is automatically switched to RGB.

• When using an HDMI/DVI-D conversion adapter, the image may not be output properly due to poor contact with the connected cable, etc..

• The audio signals on the multi/stereo area of Super Audio CDs are not output. If the Super Audio CD is a hybrid CD, only the audio signals in the CD area are output.

• Use a compatible player to play DVD Audio discs that are copyright protected by CPPM.

• The video signals are not output properly if a device not compatible with HDCP is used.

Connecting HDMI connections

HDMI/PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACED

HDMI settings

• When using HDMI connections, use the HELP button on the remote control unit to set “HDMI Y Cb Cr” or “HDMI RGB” ( page 49).

Video settings

• Use the HDMI button on the remote control unit to set the resolution according to the connected monitor. The resolution switches in the following order each time the HDMI button is pressed: 480P/576P, 720P, 1080i, AUTO.

To play the digital images and sounds of DVD video or DVD audio via an HDMI connection, it is necessary that both the player and monitor support a copyright protection system called HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System). HDCP is copy protection technology that comprises data encryption and authentication of the partner equipment. The S-301 supports HDCP. Please see the user's manual of your monitor for information about this.

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Connecting Other Sources Connecting Other Sources

q Insert the included hexagonal wrench into the hole

at the side of the connector’s “+” side. (Arrow A)

w Tu rn the hexagonal wrench in the direction of

arrow B to loosen the cable.

e Pull out the old cable. Be careful not to leave any

broken wire parts inside the connector. (Arrow C)

r Peel off the cable’s sheath and insert the new

cable with the copper colored core wire twisted tightly together into the connector. (Arrow D)

t Tu rn the hexagonal wrench in the direction of

Arrow E and tighten securely so that the cable cannot be pulled out. Be sure to connect both sides of the cable to the connectors with the proper polarities.

If the polarities are inverted, the phase may be off and the bass sound may be missing, resulting in an unnatural sound.

To change the speaker cable

Connecting the antenna terminals

• An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.

• If the FM antenna cable’s plug is not of the F-type, connect using the F-type antenna adapter (Option).

Direction of

broadcasting station

75 Ω/ohms

COAXIAL cable

FM outdoor antenna

AM loop antenna

(Supplied)

AM outdoor

antenna

Ground

FM antenna

adapter

(Option)

Refer to the procedure below if you want to switch to a different speaker cable. This example describes how to mount the “+” side cable to the connector. Mount the “–“ side cable in the same way.

NOTE:

• Do not connect two FM antennas

simultaneously.

•Even if an external AM antenna is used, do

not disconnect the AM loop antenna.

• Make sure AM loop antenna lead terminals

do not touch metal parts of the panel.

Connecting the ROOM TO ROOM IN/OUT terminals

These are the input/output connectors for wired remote control. Consult your DENON dealer if you wish to use this connector.

Connecting the RS-232C terminal

This terminal is used for an external controller. Consult your DENON dealer if you wish to use this connector.

Connecting the TRIGGER OUT terminal

• S-301 is equipped with 1 system of 12V TRIGGER OUT connections. An output can be activated upon the selection of assigned. DVD inputs or AUX1 inputs or AUX2 inputs.

•Turn the DC 12V voltage on and off for the individual functions. ( page 57)

White

Black

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Playback

Playing a disc

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2 8, 9

CURSOR

ANGLE/CT SUBTITLE/RT

ENTER

NUMBER

TOP MENU

AUDIO/PTY

Basic Operation

Press the 11button.

Playback will start from the first chapter or track of the disc. If the playback does not start automatically, press the 1 button.

Press the CURSOR orNUMBER buttons to select the desired title.

• If you select the title number pressing the NUMBER buttons, skip step 3 below.

Example: When “Orange” is selected

Press the ENTER button.

• Playback also starts if the 1 button is pressed.

• Some DVDs include special menus called DVD menus.

• For example, DVDs with complex contents may contain guide menus, and DVDs with multiple languages may contain audio and subtitle language menus.

• These menus are called “DVD menus”.

• Here we describe the general procedure for using DVD menus.

During playback, press the MENU/GUIDE button.

• The DVD menu screen appears.

Press the CURSOR orNUMBER buttons to select the desired item.

• If you select the title number pressing the NUMBER buttons, skip step 3 below.

Press the ENTER button.

•If more menus appear, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Banana

Strawberry

Pineapple

TOP MENU

Orange

Peach

Apple

2 Using the DVD menus

Orange

Example:

MENU/GUIDE

CURSOR

ENTER

During playback, press the TOP MENU button.

• The top menu screen appears. Example:

2 Using the top menu

Banana

Strawberry

Pineapple

TOP MENU

Orange

Peach

Apple

For DVDs containing multiple titles, the desired title can be selected and played from the top menu.

You can return to the menu screen by pressing the TOP MENU button while the DVD is playing, though this depends on the disc. Press the RETURN button during playback of a video CD to return to the menu screen.

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2 Switching the audio language

(Multiple audio function)

During playback, Press the AUDIO/PTY button.

• The current audio language number is displayed.

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the desired language.

• The display turns off when the AUDIO/PTY button is pressed.

With DVDs containing multiple audio language signals, the audio language can be switched during playback.

•With some discs it is not possible to change the audio language during playback. In such cases, select from the “SETUP” menu.

• The language selected in the default settings ( page 47) is set when the power is turned on and when the disc is replaced.

2 Switching the subtitle language

(Multiple subtitle function)

During playback, Press the SUBTITLE/RT button.

• The current audio language number is displayed.

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the desired language.

• The display turns off when the SUBTITLE/RT button is pressed.

With DVDs containing multiple subtitle language signals, the subtitle language can be switched during playback.

2 Switching the angle

(Multiple angle function)

During playback, Press the ANGLE/CT button.

• The current angle number is displayed.

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the desired angle.

• The display turns off when the ANGLE/CT button is pressed.

With DVDs containing multiple angle signals, the angle can be switched during playback.

Stopping playback

During playback, press the 22button.

• Playback stops and wall paper is displayed.

2 Resume play memory function (DVD only)

•With the S-301, when the 22button is pressed, that position is stored in the memory. At this time, “1” flashes on the display. When the 1 button is pressed after pressing the 22button, playback resumes from the position at which it was stopped. The resume play memory function is canceled if the disc tray is opened or the 22button is pressed a second time.

• The resume play memory function only works for discs for which the elapsed time is shown on the display during playback.

2 Auto power off function

• The S-301 is equipped with a function that automatically switches the power to standby if no operation is performed for 30 minutes while in the stop mode with the function set to DVD.

• This function is set to off upon shipment from the factory. If you wish to turn it on, set the “AUTO POWER MODE ” ( page

58) setting to “ON”.

Playing still pictures (Pausing)

During playback, press the 33button.

•Press the 1 button to resume normal playback.

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Skipping to the beginning of chapters or tracks

During playback, press the

88 or99

button.

•A number of chapters or tracks equal to the number of times the button is pressed is skipped.

• When the 88button is pressed once, the pickup returns to the beginning of the currently playing chapter or track.

: Reverse direction (Previous)

: Forward direction (Next)

Playing position

Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/Track

Reverse direction ←→Forward direction (direction of playback)

• In some cases the menu screen may reappear when the

or 99button is pressed during menu playback on a video CD.

Forward / Reverse searching

During playback, press the

66or77

button.

• When pressed again, the search speed increases (DVD, VIDEO CD in seven steps, CD in four steps).

6 : Reverse direction 7 : Forward direction

• In some cases the menu screen may reappear when the

or 77button is pressed during menu playback on a video CD.

Press the

1 button to resume normal playback.

2 Cueing using the NUMBER buttons

During playback, press the SEARCH MODE button.

• The mode switches as shown below each time the button is pressed:

For DVD video discs : Title ←→ Chapter For DVD audio discs : Group ←→ Track For Super audio CDs, CDs and video CDs

: Track (no switching)

The search mode set by pressing the SEARCH MODE button is stored in the memory until the power is turned off.

Press the NUMBER buttons to input the number of the title, chapter or track to be played.

Some DVDs or video CDs may be designed to operate in special ways and will not operate as described here.

Playing frame by frame (for DVDs and video CDs only)

In the still mode, press the 33button on the remote control unit.

• The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed.

Slow playback (for DVDs and video CDs only)

In the still mode, press the

66or77

button.

• When pressed again, the slow play speed increases. (Four step) (Three step on video CDs)

6 : Reverse direction 7 : Forward direction

Press the

button to resume normal playback.

Press the 11button to resume normal playback.

• Reverse slow play is not possible on video CDs.

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2 8, 9

CURSOR

RANDOM

8, 9

ENTER

DISPLAY

NUMBER

SEARCH MODE

8, 9

CURSOR

ENTER

6, 7

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Listening to recorded MP3 or WMA CD-R/CD-RW

• There are many music distribution sites on the internet from which music files in MP3 format can be downloaded. Music downloaded as instructed on the site and written onto a CDR/CD-RW disc can be played on the S-301.

•If music recorded on commercially available music CDs is converted on a computer into MP3 files using an MP3 encoder (conversion software), the data on a 12 cm CD is reduced into about 1/10 the amount of the original data. Thus, when written in MP3 format, the data of about 10 music CDs can fit onto a single CD-R/CD-RW disc. A single CD-R/CD-RW disc can contain over 100 tracks.

•Values when 5-minute tracks are converted with a standard bit rate of 128 kbps into MP3 files and using a CD-R/CD-RW disc with a capacity of 650 MB.

• This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW music files that have been recorded in the WMA (Windows Media Audio)* audio compression format. *WMA (Windows Media Audio): Coding of Microsoft

Corporation (U.S.A.)

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• In the file display of the disc information screen, WMA files will be displayed with the “WMA” icon instead of the “MP3” icon. (Files for which the “WMA” icon is not displayed cannot be played.)

• Uses of recordings you have made other than for your

personal enjoyment are not permitted under the Copyright Law without permission of the copyright holder.

Load the CD-R/CD-RW disc on which the MP3 or WMA format music files have been written into this unit. ( page 13)

• The disc information screen appears.

If there are multiple folders, proceed to step 2. If there are no folders on the disc (if the disc only contains MP3 or WMA files), proceed to step 3. All the folders recorded on the disc are displayed. (The folders are not displayed by layer.)

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the folder containing the file(s) you want to play, then press the ENTER button.

To change the folder Press the CURSOR••button to select “ROOT” at the upper right of the screen, then press the ENTER button. The screen in step 1 reappears. Select the desired folder.

2 To change the MP3 or WMA file

Press the 22button.

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to reselect the desired MP3 or WMA file.

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the MP3 or WMA file, then press the 11button or

ENTER button.

• The display can be switched between the single elapsed time, the single remaining time, track name, title name and artist name by pressing the DISPLAY button.

2 To set the random play mode

In the stop mode, press the RANDOM button.

Press the 11button or ENTER button.

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•Programmed playback is not possible with MP3/WMA discs.

• The S-301 is compatible with the “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3” standards (sampling frequency of 32, 44.1 or 48 kHz). It is not compatible with such other standards as “MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3”, “MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer 3”, MP1, MP2, etc. WMA files recorded with a sampling frequency (fs) of 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz are supported.

• It may not be possible to play some CD-R/CD-RW discs due to disc properties, dirt, warping, etc.

• In general, the higher an MP3 file’s bit rate, the better the sound quality. On the S-301, we recommend using MP3 files recorded with bit rates of 128 kbps or greater.

• Applicable bit rates: 32 to 320 kbps for MP3 files, 64 k to 160 kbps for WMA files.

• The digital signals output when playing MP3 files are MP3 signals converted into PCM, regardless of whether the audio output presenting is set to “NORMAL” or “PCM”. The signals are output with the same sampling frequency as that of the music source.

• MP3/WMA files may not be played in the expected order, since the writing software may change the position of the folders and the order of the files when writing them on the CD-R/CD-RW.

• When writing MP3/WMA files on CD-R/CD-RW discs, select “ISO9660 level 1” as the writing software format. This may not be possible with some types of writing software. For details, refer to the writing software’s usage instructions.

•With the S-301 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The S-301 can display up to 31 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters, small letters and the “_” (underscore) mark.

2 To return to the initial disc information screen

Press the 22button.

Press the CURSOR•button to select “ROOT” at the upper right of the screen, then press the

ENTER button.

•If recorded in a format other than “ISO9660 level 1”, normal display and playback may not be possible. In addition, folder and file names including other symbols will not be displayed properly.

• Be sure to add the extension “.MP3/WMA” to MP3/WMA files. Files cannot be played if they have any extension other than “.MP3/WMA” or if they have no extension. (with Macintosh computers, MP3/WMA files can be played by adding the extension “.MP3/WMA” after the file name consisting of up to 63 capital letters, small letters or numbers and recording the files on the CD-R/CD-RW.)

• Do not apply stickers, tape, etc., to either the label side or the signal side of CD-R/CD-RW discs. If adhesive gets on the surface of a disc, the disc may get stuck inside the S-301 and be impossible to eject.

• Copyright protected WMA files cannot be played. Also note that depending on the writing software and conditions, playback might not be possible, or the files might not be displayed properly.

• While in the stop condition, the DISPLAY button of the remote control can be used to switch and display the title names and the artist names. (One folder has a capacity of up to 99 files.)

• Recorded discs with no more than 99 files per folder are recommended. Multiple folder configurations are possible; however, depending on the configuration, playback of all the folders and files might not be possible.

• Multi-session discs and CD-R/CD-RW that have not been finalized can also be played back; however, playback of discs that have had session closure within 10 sessions or have been finalized is recommended.

• Direct track selection using the NUMBER buttons on the remote control unit can specify up to 999 tracks (999 files) per folder.

• When 999 tracks are exceeded, while the unit is stopped press the CURSOR buttons at the disc information screen to select the files, and press the 11button of the ENTER button to play.

• The MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 1, Ver. 2) function is compatible with title and artist names.

• The WMA meta tag function is compatible with title, artist and album names.

• The S-301 is not compatible with packet write software.

• The S-301 is not compatible with play lists.

• The S-301 is not compatible with MP3 PRO.

2 To set the repeat mode

The repeat mode changes each time the REP 1/ALL button is pressed.

TRACK REPEATFOLDER

FOLDER REPEAT

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2 8, 9

CURSOR

REP 1/ALL

8, 9

ENTER

NUMBER

DISPLAY

8, 9

CURSOR

ENTER

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Playing still picture files (JPEG format)

JPEG files stored on Kodak picture CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be played as a slide show and enjoyed on the S-301.

The S-301 can play Kodak Picture CDs so you can view the photographs stored on them on a TV screen. (Picture CDs are CDs containing photographs taken on conventional silver film cameras which have been converted into digital data. For details on Kodak Picture CDs, please contact a store providing Kodak development services.

“KODAK” is the registered trademark of Eastman kodak Co.

Load the CD-R/CD-RW on which the still pictures have been written into the S-301.

• The disc information screen appears.

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the folder containing the file(s) you want to play, then press the ENTER button.

If there are multiple folders, proceed to step 2. If there are no folders on the disc, proceed to step 3.

Load the Picture CDs into the set.

• Playback of the still pictures starts automatically when the disc is loaded. (For Picture CDs)

Press the 2 button to stop playback.

To change the folder Press the CURSOR •button to select “ROOT” at the upper right of the screen, then press the ENTER button. The screen in step 1 reappears. Select the desired folder.

2 Playing picture CD

2 Playing still pictures stored on CD-R/CD-RW

Once all the still picture files in the folder have been played, the disc information screen reappears.

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the still picture file, then press the 11button or the

ENTER button.

• Only the still picture files in the selected folder are played.

2 To view several of the still pictures stored on

the disc at once

Press the 22button to display up to 9 still pictures at once.

Press the CURSOR•, ª, 00or

button to

select the desired still picture, then press the

ENTER button.

2 To temporarily stop the slide show

Press the 33button.

To resume the slide show, press the 11button.

2 To cue a still picture you want to view

(from which you want to start the slide show)

During the slide show, press the

button.

• 8 button : Cue back to the previous still picture

• 9 button : Cue ahead to the next still picture

2 Flipping and rotating still pictures

Press the CURSOR•, ª, 00or

button to flip the

still picture.

• CURSOR •button: The currently displayed still picture is flipped vertically.

• CURSOR ªbutton: The currently displayed still picture is flipped horizontally.

• CURSOR 0 button: The currently displayed still picture is rotate 90° counterclockwise.

• CURSOR 1button: The currently displayed still picture is rotate 90° clockwise.

Once all the still picture files in the folder have been played, the disc information screen reappears.

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2 The way of switching to the next image

during continuous JPEG image playback (SLIDE SHOW) can be selected

Press the SEARCH MODE button.

• Select from SLIDE SHOW MODE 1 to MODE 11, MODE RAND and MODE OFF.

2 Play the image in the zoom mode

Press the ZOOM button while playing a JPEG image, then press the

6or7

button to zoom in and

zoom out.

•

button : zoom out

•

button : zoom in

Press the CURSOR

•, ª

, 0 or 1button to move the zoomed picture. Continuous playback (SLIDE SHOW) is not possible in the zoom mode.

1FUNCTION

BAND + , –

CURSOR

ZOOM

SEARCH MODE

ENTER

MODE

NUMBER

TUNING +,

–

CURSOR

TUNER

ENTER

BAND

SLOW/SEARCH

6, 7

• The S-301 is compatible with image data stored in JPEG format, but DENON does not guarantee that all image data stored in JPEG format can be viewed.

•Pictures with resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536 pixels can be displayed.

• It may not be possible to play some CD-R/CD-RW due to disc properties, dirt, scratches, etc..

• When storing JPEG files on the CD-R/CD-RW, set the writing program to store the files in the “ISO9660 level 1” format.

• Be sure to give JPEG files the extension “.JPG” and “.JPE”. Files with other extensions or with no extensions cannot be viewed on the S-301.

• Do not play CD-R/CD-RW discs containing any files other than music CD files (in CDA format), MP3/WMA and JPEG files. Doing so may result in malfunction or damage, depending on the type of file.

• JPEG files written using Macintosh computers cannot be played.

RANDOM ON:

All the MP3/WMA and JPEG files in the folder are played in random order starting from the selected file.

TRACK REPEAT:

The select MP3/WMA or JPEG file is played repeatedly.

FOLDER:

The MP3/WMA and JPEG files in the folder are played in order starting from the selected file.

FOLDER REPEAT:

All the MP3/WMA and JPEG files in the folder are played repeatedly starting from the selected file.

DISC:

All the MP3/WMA and JPEG files on the disc are played in order starting from the selected file.

DISC REPEAT:

All the MP3/WMA and JPEG files on the disc are played repeatedly starting from the selected file.

2 Special play modes for MP3/WMA and JPEG

files

Press the CURSOR 0 or 1 button to select the play mode.

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the special play mode.

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Manual tuning

Press the BAND button on the main unit to select “FM AUTO”, “FM MONO” or “AM”.

Adjust the receiving frequency.

• When a station is received, the “TUNED” indication will light.

•A humming sound may be heard when using a TV nearby while receiving AM programs. If this happens, move the system as far from the TV as possible.

Listening to the radio

Set the input source to “TUNER”.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

When using the remote control, the BAND button is pressed to select “FM” or “AM”, then the MODE button is pressed to select “FM AUTO” and “FM MONO”.

2 FM stereo perception

• When a program being broadcast in “FM AUTO” is received, the “ST” indicator lights and the program is received in stereo.

•If reception is poor and there is much noise in the stereo signals, set the “FM AUTO” mode.

2 Auto tuning

• When one of the + or – button on the main unit (or the SLOW/SEARCH button on the remote control unit) is pressed, the frequency changes in steps of 0.2 MHz in the FM band, 10 kHz in the AM band.

• If one of the + or – button on the main unit (or the SLOW/SEARCH button on the remote control unit) is held for over 1 second, the frequency continues to change when the button is released (Auto tuning) and stops when a station is tuned in. Tuning will not stop at stations whose reception is poor.

•To stop the auto tuning function, press the + or – button on the main unit (or the SLOW/SEARCH button on the remote control unit) once.

2 About the tuning mode and the preset mode

• The function of the + and – buttons on the main unit can be switched so that they can be used for either tuning (selecting the reception frequency) or for selecting preset stations.

• The buttons are set to the tuning mode upon shipment. The mode can be switched to the preset mode by pressing the + button while pressing in the BAND button. (When this is done, “PRESET” is flashes for approximately 5 seconds.)

•Press the – button while pressing in the BAND button to switch to the tuning mode. (When this is done, “TUNING” is flashes for approximately 5 seconds.)

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

• The CURSOR 0 and 1 buttons function in the same way as the

+ and – buttons on the main unit and remote control unit.

Auto tuner presets (for main unit only)

Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 60 stations at preset channels 1 to 60.

• If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the “Manual tuning” ( page 26) operation to tune in the station, then preset it using the manual “Preset memory” ( page 27) operation.

•When the auto preset function is performed, the previously presettings are cleared and replaced with the new presettings.

Set the input source to “TUNER”, then press and hold the 11button for 2 seconds or longer.

• “AUTO PRESET?” and “–:NO/+: START” will alternately appear on the display of the main unit.

Press the + button to select “START”.

• “SEARCH” flashes on the display and searching begins. “COMPLETED” appears once searching is completed.

Press the – button to cancel.

Listening to preset stations

Press the + or – button on the main unit, or TUNING

or – button on the remote control unit to select the

preset number.

The preset number can also be input directly pressing the NUMBER buttons on the remote control unit. The + and – buttons on the main unit can be selected when the preset mode has been set.

(Main unit) (Remote control unit)

The buttons are set to the tuning mode upon shipment. The mode can be switched to the preset mode by pressing the + button while pressing in the BAND button. (When this is done, “PRESET” is flashes for approximately 5 seconds.)

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Presetting stations that have been tuned in and giving names to stations (for remote control unit only)

•A total of 60 stations (including both FM and AM stations) can be preset.

•Preset stations can be given names with up to 8 characters (letters, numbers and symbols).

•Preset stations using the including remote control unit.

Tune in the station you want to preset.

P0- FM 2.50M

Press the MEMO button twice in a row.

• The name input mode is set.

P0- _

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the character, then press the ENTER button to input that character.

P0- F

P0- F_

When the CURSOR11button is pressed, the selected character is entered, the cursor moves to the next position and the next character can be input. When the CURSOR00button is pressed, the selected character is entered, the cursor moves to the previous position. Use this to correct characters that have already been input.

Press the ENTER button to enter the station name you have input.

• The preset number indicator, “P0– ”, flashes.

P0- FM-DENON

Press the CURSOR•orªbutton to select the preset number, then press the ENTER button to enter the preset number.

• The preset number, band and reception frequency are displayed, then the station name appears.

The preset number can also be input directly pressing the NUMBER buttons on the remote control unit.

P03 FM-92.50M

P03 FM-DENON

•To stop in the middle of the procedure, press the MODE button before pressing the ENTER button at step 4. Everything you have input is cleared.

•To clear a station name that has been set in the memory, call out that station, set the name input mode in step 2, then press the CLEAR button. The station name is cleared and the preset channel frequency is displayed.

• If you only want to preset a station, press the MEMO button once while the station is tuned in. The preset number indicator, “P0–”, flashes, and the preset number input mode is set. Press the CURSOR•or ªbutton to select the preset number, then press the ENTER button again to store that station at the selected number. (The number can also be specified directly using the NUMBER buttons on the numeric keypad.)

FUNCTION

CURSOR

CLEAR

ENTER

MODE

MEMO

NUMBER

DISPLAY

CURSOR

AUX

ENTER

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