Literature/Product Sheet
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.../or other sources DCD-CX3 • Plays MP3 and WMA files re- Other features DRA-CX3 • MM/MC phono equalizer • Large speaker terminals made of gold-plated, machined brass, a Denon original • Parts strictly... Versatile connection environment for high sound quality • Includes slip-resistant natural cork Terminals: DRA-CX3 IN PHONO x 1 CD x 1 LINE 1 x 1 LINE 2 x 1 LINE 3 (PB) x 1 OUT LINE 3 (REC) x 1 Others Dock control x 1 Tuner antenna AM/FM x 1 Main Specifications: DRA-CX3 Power amplifier section Rated output 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, DIN, THD ...
.../or other sources DCD-CX3 • Plays MP3 and WMA files re- Other features DRA-CX3 • MM/MC phono equalizer • Large speaker terminals made of gold-plated, machined brass, a Denon original • Parts strictly... Versatile connection environment for high sound quality • Includes slip-resistant natural cork Terminals: DRA-CX3 IN PHONO x 1 CD x 1 LINE 1 x 1 LINE 2 x 1 LINE 3 (PB) x 1 OUT LINE 3 (REC) x 1 Others Dock control x 1 Tuner antenna AM/FM x 1 Main Specifications: DRA-CX3 Power amplifier section Rated output 75 W + 75 W (8 ohms, DIN, THD ...
Owners Manual - English
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To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. Accessories Check that there are supplied with the product. b Note b b b Wall Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 13 After reading them for explanation purposes. Next, disconnect the connection cables to...1 r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6.5 ft / 2 m 1 t Remote control (RC-1060 1 y R03/AAA batteries 2 u AM loop antenna 1 i FM indoor antenna 1 r t y u i Cautions on handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that the following parts...
To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. Accessories Check that there are supplied with the product. b Note b b b Wall Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 13 After reading them for explanation purposes. Next, disconnect the connection cables to...1 r Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6.5 ft / 2 m 1 t Remote control (RC-1060 1 y R03/AAA batteries 2 u AM loop antenna 1 i FM indoor antenna 1 r t y u i Cautions on handling • Before turning the power switch on Check once again that all connections are correct and that the following parts...
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ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Operating range of the remote control unit • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it will not be in use ..., strong artificial light from the remote control unit if it . • The remote control unit can be used to control the DENON DCD-CX3 Super Audio CD player in addition to the DRA-CX3 (vpage 4). e Put the rear cover back on. About the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1060) can...
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Operating range of the remote control unit • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it will not be in use ..., strong artificial light from the remote control unit if it . • The remote control unit can be used to control the DENON DCD-CX3 Super Audio CD player in addition to the DRA-CX3 (vpage 4). e Put the rear cover back on. About the remote control unit The included remote control unit (RC-1060) can...
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... 7) w Recording output terminals 7) e DOCK CONTROL jack 7) r Speaker terminals 5, 6) t AC outlet 8) y AC inlet 8) u ANTENNA terminals 6) i SIGNAL GND terminal 7) o CARTRIDGE selection switch 7) Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in , the sound can only be heard from the headphones. w Tuner...
... 7) w Recording output terminals 7) e DOCK CONTROL jack 7) r Speaker terminals 5, 6) t AC outlet 8) y AC inlet 8) u ANTENNA terminals 6) i SIGNAL GND terminal 7) o CARTRIDGE selection switch 7) Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in , the sound can only be heard from the headphones. w Tuner...
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...Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold Control Dock for iPod is currently set. See "iPod® playback" (vpage 11) for the DENON DCD-CX3 Super Audio CD player as the Center button of the iPod. b Provides the same operation as the 8 or 9 buttons on the ...the DRACX3 (vpage 7). • iPod playback modes include the browse mode and the remote mode. Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Remote control unit The operations of the DRA-CX3's display. Pause button (3) MODE button Switches between the browse mode and remote mode. Cursor buttons (TU+ (Up), TU...
...Dock for iPod (ASD-1R, sold Control Dock for iPod is currently set. See "iPod® playback" (vpage 11) for the DENON DCD-CX3 Super Audio CD player as the Center button of the iPod. b Provides the same operation as the 8 or 9 buttons on the ...the DRACX3 (vpage 7). • iPod playback modes include the browse mode and the remote mode. Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Remote control unit The operations of the DRA-CX3's display. Pause button (3) MODE button Switches between the browse mode and remote mode. Cursor buttons (TU+ (Up), TU...
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...plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. Audio cables Analog connections (Stereo) L L R R RCA pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Signal direction Audio signal...not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Doing...and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the DRA-CX3, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.03...
...plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. Audio cables Analog connections (Stereo) L L R R RCA pin-plug cable Speaker connections Speaker cables Signal direction Audio signal...not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections NOTE • Do not plug in humming or noise. Doing...and + (red) and - (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the DRA-CX3, and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 0.03...
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...speaker cables. With the antenna on . Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 16 ...line. Also check the wiring of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cable FM antenna (Supplied) Black White AM loop antenna ...Ground AM outdoor antenna Connecting the antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna can cause the temperature to Article 820-40 of the ...in the reverse direction. NOTE • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even if an AM outdoor antenna is...
...speaker cables. With the antenna on . Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications NOTE • Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 16 ...line. Also check the wiring of broadcasting station FM outdoor antenna 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cable FM antenna (Supplied) Black White AM loop antenna ...Ground AM outdoor antenna Connecting the antenna terminals An F-type FM antenna can cause the temperature to Article 820-40 of the ...in the reverse direction. NOTE • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. • Even if an AM outdoor antenna is...
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...8226; If connecting the turntable ground wire causes noise, disconnect it. When not connecting a turntable, leave the included short-circuiting pin plugged in. • The DRA-CX3's SIGNAL GND terminal ( ) is turned up high. NOTE • If a turntable is not connected to the cartridge being used. R R 3 Ji1PPoEd Connecting... noise, especially if the volume is not a safety ground. R R 3 R R 3 "6%*0*/ L L - Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting a CD player Connecting an iPod® CD player "6%*0065 L L -
...8226; If connecting the turntable ground wire causes noise, disconnect it. When not connecting a turntable, leave the included short-circuiting pin plugged in. • The DRA-CX3's SIGNAL GND terminal ( ) is turned up high. NOTE • If a turntable is not connected to the cartridge being used. R R 3 Ji1PPoEd Connecting... noise, especially if the volume is not a safety ground. R R 3 R R 3 "6%*0*/ L L - Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connecting a CD player Connecting an iPod® CD player "6%*0065 L L -
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...Specifications Connecting the power cord AC outlet (wall) AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power cord (supplied) AC OUTLET SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A)) The power turns on and off together with the power switch on the main unit, but not with a power consumption of the components connected to the AC outlet when the DRA-CX3... is in the generation of noise. • Connect the power cord from one of 120 W (1 A) or greater. Power is supplied to the DRA-CX3 into the DRA-CX3's AC outlet on the remote control unit. Incomplete connections...
...Specifications Connecting the power cord AC outlet (wall) AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power cord (supplied) AC OUTLET SWITCHED (total capacity - 120 W (1 A)) The power turns on and off together with the power switch on the main unit, but not with a power consumption of the components connected to the AC outlet when the DRA-CX3... is in the generation of noise. • Connect the power cord from one of 120 W (1 A) or greater. Power is supplied to the DRA-CX3 into the DRA-CX3's AC outlet on the remote control unit. Incomplete connections...
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... do not pass through the tone adjustment circuitry, so highly pure sound is set to the standby mode: Press [POWER]. Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH FUNCTION Operation 3 Adjust the VOLUME. b The volume can be adjusted. n Canceling the standby mode: Press [POWER] again. BALANCE: Adjusts the left/right volume balance...
... do not pass through the tone adjustment circuitry, so highly pure sound is set to the standby mode: Press [POWER]. Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH FUNCTION Operation 3 Adjust the VOLUME. b The volume can be adjusted. n Canceling the standby mode: Press [POWER] again. BALANCE: Adjusts the left/right volume balance...
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... Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Recording 1 Press FUNCTION to select the input function. > CD PHONO LINE1 (iPod) TUNER LINE3 LINE2 b The function can be input are preset. Tuning in radio broadcasts 1 Press [TUNER] , or to move the DRA-CX3 and TV as far...[CLEAR] to select the reception frequency. n FM station reception conditions • When the reception band mode is set to "FM AUTO", the "ST" indicator lights when a stereo broadcast is tuned in. • If the signal is weak and the stereo broadcast reception is set . 5 Press [CHANNEL...
... Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Recording 1 Press FUNCTION to select the input function. > CD PHONO LINE1 (iPod) TUNER LINE3 LINE2 b The function can be input are preset. Tuning in radio broadcasts 1 Press [TUNER] , or to move the DRA-CX3 and TV as far...[CLEAR] to select the reception frequency. n FM station reception conditions • When the reception band mode is set to "FM AUTO", the "ST" indicator lights when a stereo broadcast is tuned in. • If the signal is weak and the stereo broadcast reception is set . 5 Press [CHANNEL...
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...Browse: Displays menu or track information on the display of the main unit. ("DENON" is legally permitted for possible loss of iPod data when using the Control Dock for 2 seconds or more to the DRA-CX3. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some ...., registered in the U.S. PRESET" is a trademark of the main unit.) b Select the remote mode to select "TUNER". Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH [iPod 1] [MENU/SET] [CHANNEL] [LINE1/iPod] POWER MODE iPod EDIT MENU / SET TU CLEAR CH ENTER CH TONE TU BAND CD...
...Browse: Displays menu or track information on the display of the main unit. ("DENON" is legally permitted for possible loss of iPod data when using the Control Dock for 2 seconds or more to the DRA-CX3. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some ...., registered in the U.S. PRESET" is a trademark of the main unit.) b Select the remote mode to select "TUNER". Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH [iPod 1] [MENU/SET] [CHANNEL] [LINE1/iPod] POWER MODE iPod EDIT MENU / SET TU CLEAR CH ENTER CH TONE TU BAND CD...
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Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following...a wailing noise (howling) is produced when the volume is too far • Operate from directly in FM broadcasts. connected. • The left/right balance is off the monitor. Are the other components operating properly... unit is not properly • Connect the antenna properly. current in the operating instructions ? 3. For stereo sources, the positions of purchase. Buzzing noise in front of the a microprocessor, or the radio connection ...
Getting Started Connections Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following...a wailing noise (howling) is produced when the volume is too far • Operate from directly in FM broadcasts. connected. • The left/right balance is off the monitor. Are the other components operating properly... unit is not properly • Connect the antenna properly. current in the operating instructions ? 3. For stereo sources, the positions of purchase. Buzzing noise in front of the a microprocessor, or the radio connection ...
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... Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Specifications n Receiver section Rated output: High frequency distortion: Output terminals: Equalizer amplifier output (REC OUT terminals): Input sensitivity / Input impedance: RIAA deviation: Reception frequency range: Reception sensitivity: FM channel separation: FM S/N ratio: FM harmonic ...±0.5 dB FM : 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz AM : 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz FM : 1.5 µV / 75 Ω/ohms AM : 20 µV 35 dB (1 kHz) Monaural : 74 dB Stereo : 70 dB Monaural : 0.3 % Stereo : 0.4 %...
... Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Specifications n Receiver section Rated output: High frequency distortion: Output terminals: Equalizer amplifier output (REC OUT terminals): Input sensitivity / Input impedance: RIAA deviation: Reception frequency range: Reception sensitivity: FM channel separation: FM S/N ratio: FM harmonic ...±0.5 dB FM : 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz AM : 520 kHz ~ 1710 kHz FM : 1.5 µV / 75 Ω/ohms AM : 20 µV 35 dB (1 kHz) Monaural : 74 dB Stereo : 70 dB Monaural : 0.3 % Stereo : 0.4 %...