Page 3 - CE MARKING
CE MARKING English The DN-A7100 is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. Deutsch Das Modell DN-A7100 entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Nieder-spannungsgeräte. Français Le DN-A7100 est conforme à la directive EMC et à la directive sur les basses ten-sion...
Page 5 - ENGLISH; TABLE OF CONTENTS; EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING; CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION; INTRODUCTION; II
1 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply. EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your DENON product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements that exist in your area.DN-A7100 can be powered by 230V AC...
Page 6 - DESCRIPTION
2 ENGLISH Dolby Pro Logic II x is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro Logic technology and can optimally decode the thousands of commercially available Dolby Surround encoded video cassettes and television programs with enhanced depth and spatiality. It can also process any high-quality stereo ...
Page 7 - FEATURES; ACCESSORIES
3 ENGLISH FEATURES The DN-A7100 incorporates the latest generation of digital surround sound decoding technology such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1), DTS Neo:6 (Cinema, Music), Dolby Pro-Logic II x (Movie, Music and Game), Circle Surround II (Cinema and Musi...
Page 8 - FRONT PANEL; w e t
4 ENGLISH !8 CLEAR button Press this button to cancel the station-memory setting mode or preset scan tuning. (See page 33) !9 HT-EQ button Used to turn on or off HT(Home Theater)-EQ mode. This mode compensates for the audio portion of a movie sounding “bright”. When this button is pressed, “EQ” indi...
Page 9 - FL DISPLAY
5 ENGLISH FL DISPLAY DISP AUT O TUNED ST V – OFF NIGHT PEAK ANALOG DIGITAL AT T SLEEP SURR AUTO DIRECT DISC 6.1 MT X 6.1 EQ DIGITAL SURROUND P CM L C R SL S SR LFE ¡6 ¡5 f s a ¡4 ¡7 g j k ¡0 ¡2 d h l ¡1 ¡3 a DISP (Display Off) indicator This indicator is illuminated when the DN-A7100 is in the displ...
Page 10 - REAR PANEL
6 ENGLISH REAR PANEL o !1 !6 !7 !2 q e w r y t i u !0 !3 !4 !5 i HDMI INPUT/OUTPUT This unit has 2 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output. The input function can be selected from the OSD menu system. (See page 20) o AC INLET Plug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET and then into the power outlet on th...
Page 11 - AUX1 analog audio input level
7 ENGLISH !4 AUX1 analog audio input level switch (-10dBV/+4dBu) This switch changes the standard input level of the AUX1 Balanced Analog audio signal. !5 AUX1 analog audio input jacks (L/R) These auxiliary analog audio input jacks accept the connections with analog audio signal output jacks (XLR ja...
Page 12 - FUNCTION AND OPERATION
8 ENGLISH b CL (Clear) button (When TUNER mode is selected) This button is used to erase the memory or program of a source. n PRESET +/– buttons (When TUNER mode is selected) Used to select a preset station up and down. m INFO button (When AMP mode is selected) When this button is pressed, the curre...
Page 14 - OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; REMOTE CONTROL; Remote-controllable range; LOADING BATTERIES; CAUTIONS ON BATTERIES
10 ENGLISH OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE CONTROL The distance between the transmitter of the remote control and the IR SENSOR of the DN-A7100 should be less than 5 meters. If the remote control is pointed in a direction other than the IR SENSOR or if there is an obstacle between them, use ...
Page 15 - AMP MODE
11 ENGLISH GENERAL INFORMATION OF RC-1065 TO DN-A7100 To control the DN-A7100 by your RC-1065, you have to select the device AMP or TUNER by pressing the SOURCE button. Please refer below for the details in AMP and TUNER mode. AMP MODE TUNER MODE POWER Turns the DN-A7100 on and off SLEEP Sets the sl...
Page 16 - CONNECTIONS; SPEAKER PLACEMENT; HEIGHT OF THE SPEAKER UNITS
12 ENGLISH CONNECTIONS SPEAKER PLACEMENT The ideal surround speaker system for this unit is 7-speaker systems, using front left and right speakers, a center speaker, surround left and right speakers, a surround back left and right speakers, and a subwoofer.For best results we recommend that all fron...
Page 17 - CONNECTING SPEAKERS; CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER
13 ENGLISH CONNECTING SPEAKERS INPUT N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H R R CENTER S URROUND S URROUND BACK L L L R FRONT S UB WOOFER INVERTOUTPUT INPUTLEVEL B...
Page 18 - CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS; CONNECTING DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENTS
14 ENGLISH CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS The output audio signal from the TAPE OUT jack and the CD-R/MD OUT jack is the same signal which is currently selected. Caution: Do not connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed. Notes: • ...
Page 19 - CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS
15 ENGLISH CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS VIDEO, S-VIDEO , COMPONENT JACKS There are 3 types of video jacks on the rear panel. VIDEO jack T h e v i d e o s i g n a l f o r t h e V I D E O j a c k s i s t h e conventional composite video signal. S-VIDEO jack The video signal is separated into luminance ...
Page 20 - ADVANCED CONNECTING; CONNECTING MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO SOURCE
16 ENGLISH ADVANCED CONNECTING N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H N E U T R I K P U S H L R FRONT S URR. S URR. BACK S UB WOOFER CENTER R L R L R L R L R L R L INPUT Power Amplifer ...
Page 21 - CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS; ASSEMBLING THE AM LOOP ANTENNA; CONNECTING AN FM OUTDOOR ANTENNA
17 ENGLISH CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS ASSEMBLING THE AM LOOP ANTENNA 1. Release the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. 2. Bend the base part in the reverse direction. 3. Insert the hook at the bottom of the loop part into the slot at the base part. CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS Con...
Page 22 - HDMI JACK
18 ENGLISH HDMI JACK This unit has two HDMI inputs and one HDMI output. It can send digital video and audio signals from DVDs and other sources directly to a display. It minimizes signal degradation caused by analog conversion so that high quality images can be enjoyed. Select an input source from t...
Page 23 - SETUP; ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM; MENU button on the remote control
19 ENGLISH SETUP After all components are connected, initial setup must be performed. ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM The DN-A7100 incorporates an on-screen menu system, which makes various operations possible by using the cursor ( 3 , 4 , 1 , 2 ) and ENTER buttons on the remote control or on the fron...
Page 24 - DIG; SPEAKER SETUP
20 ENGLISH 1 INPUT SETUP (ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT AND COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) 6 digital inputs, 3 component video inputs and 2 HDMI inputs can be assigned to a desired source.Use this menu to select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source. 1. S e l e c t “ I N P U T S E T U P ” i n...
Page 25 - -2 SPEAKERS DISTANCE; NONE; -3. SPEAKERS LEVEL SETTING WITH TEST TONE
21 ENGLISH SURR. BACK SIZE LARGE: Select if the surround back speaker is large. SMALL: Select if the surround back speaker is small. Note: If “NONE” is selected for the Surround L/R setting, then this setting is not available. LPF/HPF When you use a subwoofer, you can select the cutoff frequency for...
Page 26 - PREFERENCE; ECONOMY; MAIN
22 ENGLISH 4 SURROUND 4 SURROUND SURR.MODE :AUTOHT-EQ :OFFLFE LEVEL : MAIN EXIT 1. Select “SURROUND” in the SETUP MAIN MENU with the 3 or 4 cursor buttons, and press the ENTER button. 2. To select a desired content , press the 3 or 4 cursor buttons. SURR.MODE: Select the desired surround mode with t...
Page 27 - 7.1 CH INPUT LEVEL
23 ENGLISH 6 CS II (CIRCLE SURROUND II ) PARAMETER 6 CS II PARAMETER TRUBASS : 0SRS DIALOG : 0 MAIN EXIT 1. Select “CS II ” in the SETUP MAIN MENU with the 3 or 4 cursor buttons, and press the ENTER button. 2. To Select desired contents as below, press the 3 or 4 cursor buttons. TRUBASS: Set the TRU...
Page 28 - SIMPLE SETUP; SETUP button on the unit to enter
24 ENGLISH SIMPLE SETUP You can setup the speaker conditions quickly with SIMPLE SETUP menu. In this menu, the number of speakers and speaker delay time can be set. These settings can be changed more detail in “2. SPEAKER” setup menu.Press the SETUP button on the unit to enter this menu. 3 . 5. 1. 2...
Page 29 - VIDEO CONVERT; BASIC OPERATION; SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE
25 ENGLISH Example: Monitor is connected with the component. VIDEO component Monitor is connected with the video or S-video. VIDEO or S-VIDEO Monitor is connected with the video or component. S-VIDEO VIDEO component VIDEO or S-VIDEO component The signal cannot be converted from the component to the ...
Page 30 - USING THE SLEEP TIMER; NIGHT MODE; Example: AUTO SURROUND; ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME
26 ENGLISH USING THE SLEEP TIMER To program the DN-A7100 for automatic standby, press the SLEEP button on the remote.Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence. OFF 10 20 30 40 90 80 70 60 50 The sleep time will be shown for a few seconds in the displa...
Page 31 - SURROUND MODE; AUTO; MODE; Pro Logic; dts MODE
27 ENGLISH SURROUND MODE The DN-A7100 is equipped with many surround modes. These are provided to reproduce a variety of surround sound effects, according to the content of the source to be played.The available surround modes may be restricted depending on the input signal and speaker setup. AUTO Wh...
Page 32 - VIRTUAL; PURE DIRECT
28 ENGLISH CS II -Mono mode This mode plays back monaural recordings from any source, including CDs, DVDs and TV and radio broadcasts in compelling 6.1-channel surround. Notes: • CS II mode is available for 2ch input signals which are encoded in Dolby Digital or PCM format. • PCM-audio signals can b...
Page 34 - OTHER FUNCTION; TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION; AUTO POWER ON; ATTENUATION TO ANALOG INPUT SIGNAL
30 ENGLISH OTHER FUNCTION TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION This function allows the component connected to the TV-VIDEO in jack to control the power (ON/OFF) to the DN-A7100. AUTO POWER ON 1. Be sure the TV auto mode is ENABLED. (Refer page 22 : System Setup) 2. Connect your TV TUNER (etc) to the TV- VIDEO i...
Page 35 - RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE
31 ENGLISH 7.1 CH INPUT The DN-A7100 is equipped for future expansion through the use of Multi channel Super Audio CD multichannel player or DVD-Audio player.When this is selected, the input signals connected to the L(front left), R (front right), CENTER, SL (surround left), SR (surround right) and ...
Page 36 - AUX2 INPUT; LISTENING TO THE TUNER; AUTO TUNING; numeric buttons on the remote.
32 ENGLISH AUX2 INPUT If you don’t need to connect 7.1 Ch. input terminals with multi channel decoder,L(front left) and R (front right) inputs terminals are available as AUX2 input.In this case, You can connect additional audio source to AUX2 as other audio input terminals. LIP.SYNC Depending on the...
Page 37 - RECALLING A PRESET STATION; MEMORY button on the front panel.; PRESET MEMORY; AUTO PRESET MEMORY
33 ENGLISH RECALLING A PRESET STATION 1. 1. 1. (Using the DN-A7100) 1. Select the desired preset station by pressing the 1 or 2 cursor buttons on the front panel (Using the remote control unit) 1. Press the PRESET – / + buttons to select the desired preset station, or input your desired preset chann...
Page 38 - CLEARING STORED PRESET STATIONS; CLEAR; ENTER; SORTING PRESET STATIONS; MEMORY button on the front panel
34 ENGLISH CLEARING STORED PRESET STATIONS You can remove preset stations from the memory using the following procedure. 2. 3. 2. 3 . 1. Recall the preset number to be cleared with the method described in “Recalling” a preset station. 2. Press the MEMORY button on the front panel or press the MEMO b...
Page 39 - RDS OPERATION; RADIO TEXT; PTY AUTO SEARCH; PTY button in the TUNER MODE on
35 ENGLISH RDS OPERATION Now in use in many countries, RDS (Radio Data System) is a description of the station’s programming hidden space in the FM signal.Your new receiver is equipped with RDS to assist in the selection of FM stations using station and network names, rather than broadcast frequenci...
Page 40 - TROUBLESHOOTING
36 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING In case of trouble, check the following before calling for service: 1. Are the connections made properly ? 2. Are you operating the unit properly following the user’s guide ? 3. Are the power amplifi ers and speaker working properly ? If the unit does not operate properly,...
Page 41 - RS-232C CONTROL SPECIFICATION; GLOBAL DESCRIPTION; OVERVIEW; DETAILED DESCRIPTION; CONNECTION FORMAT; • Data transmission sequence from Host to Slave
37 ENGLISH RS-232C CONTROL SPECIFICATION GLOBAL DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW A Host controller can control or watch out the product as a Slave very easily via the communication cable. BLOCK DIAGRAM HOST (Controller) RS232C cable (straight) SLAVE (The product) ConnectorD-SUB (9pin, male) * The product connec...
Page 42 - TRANSMISSION DATA FORMAT; • Form2: Status request; THE TRANSACTION SEQUENCES AND THE REGULATIONS
38 ENGLISH TRANSMISSION DATA FORMAT Transmission data format from Host to Slave There are two kinds of transmission data form from Host shown below. • Form1: Command Command is a data that requests some status change. Start character : ‘@’ COMMAND : see “Command list” End character (CR) : 0Dh start‘...
Page 43 - Examples of the handshaking fl owchart; • Example of successful handshaking; RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMAND, STATUS AND LAYER DEFINITION
39 ENGLISH Examples of the handshaking fl owchart • Example of successful handshaking HOST SLAVE Command Related Status answer Commandacceptable ACK or Status request Status answer Requestacceptable Auto status feedback Changedsome status! The product can reply ACK instead of related status, if the ...
Page 44 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMAND, STATUS AND LAYER; Normal Command list
40 ENGLISH RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMAND, STATUS AND LAYER This section is told how to defi ne “Command”,”Status”and “Layer” of this product. Normal Command list Main function contents Command Reply from Slave POWER TOGGLE “PWR:0” “PWR:1”, “PWR:2” OFF “PWR:1” ON “PWR:2” AUDIO ATT TOGGLE “ATT:0” “ATT:0”...
Page 45 - Specifi c Commands
41 ENGLISH Surround contents Command Reply from Slave Surr. Mode AUTO “SUR:00” “SUR:x“ (x = ‘0’ ~’Z’) STEREO “SUR:01” DOLBY “SUR:02” PL2xMOVIE “SUR:03” PL2 MOVIE “SUR:04” PL2xMUSIC “SUR:05” PL2 MUSIC “SUR:06” PL2xGAME “SUR:07” PL2 GAME “SUR:08” Dolby PROLOGIC “SUR:09” EX/ES “SUR:0A” VIRTUAL 6.1 “SUR...
Page 46 - STATUS REQUEST AND STATUS ANSWER LIST
42 ENGLISH STATUS REQUEST AND STATUS ANSWER LIST Normal Status request and Status (answer and feedback) list Status request Status answer and feedback POWER “PWR:?” OFF “PWR:1” ON “PWR:2” AUDIO ATT “ATT:?” OFF “ATT:1” ON “ATT:2” AUDIO MUTE “AMT:?” OFF “AMT:1” ON “AMT:2” VIDEO MUTE “VMT:?” OFF “VMT:1...
Page 47 - DIMENSIONS; Memory backup
43 ENGLISH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FM TUNER SECTION Frequency Range ................................ 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity ............................ IHF 1.8 µV/16.4 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio ................... Mono/Stereo 75/70 dB Distortion ......................................M...
Page 48 - Printed in China
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