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... music from portable players and portable USB drives Easy-of-Use • Enjoy premium sound in sound quality - to -use remote control handset Denon audio technology expertly combined ... Denon Dual Layer woofer cone with ventilation system - New model information D-M38 (RCD-M38 CD Receiver / SC-M37 Loudspeaker) Micro Component System Deluxe audiophile desktop audio system provides convenient direct USB connection to your home office, bedroom, or any other room • Two line fluorescent display shows track names or broadcast stations...
... music from portable players and portable USB drives Easy-of-Use • Enjoy premium sound in sound quality - to -use remote control handset Denon audio technology expertly combined ... Denon Dual Layer woofer cone with ventilation system - New model information D-M38 (RCD-M38 CD Receiver / SC-M37 Loudspeaker) Micro Component System Deluxe audiophile desktop audio system provides convenient direct USB connection to your home office, bedroom, or any other room • Two line fluorescent display shows track names or broadcast stations...
Literature/Product Sheet
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... to the RCD-M38's USB port with the USB cable that various media can listen to make it is possible to realize as much as is equipped with a sophisticated ventilation system, and was designed with the iPod. Portable Player Connectivity • Digitally transmitted play function for subwoofer Headphone Dock Control Function Tone control (Bass, Treble) SDB (Super Dynamic Bass) Source direct function Timer (Once, Every Day, Sleep) CD playback repeat, random modes Tuner FM 87...
... to the RCD-M38's USB port with the USB cable that various media can listen to make it is possible to realize as much as is equipped with a sophisticated ventilation system, and was designed with the iPod. Portable Player Connectivity • Digitally transmitted play function for subwoofer Headphone Dock Control Function Tone control (Bass, Treble) SDB (Super Dynamic Bass) Source direct function Timer (Once, Every Day, Sleep) CD playback repeat, random modes Tuner FM 87...
Owners Manual - English
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...4 Front panel 4 Display 5 Rear panel 5 Remote control 6 Basic connections 8 Speaker connections 8 Connecting the speaker cables 8 Connecting recording components 9 CD recorder / MD recorder / tape deck 9 Connecting an antenna 9 AM/FM 9 Using the AM loop antenna 9 Assembling the AM loop antenna 9 Connecting the power cord 10 Basic operations 10 Preparations 10 Turning the power on 10 Before playing a disc 11 Turning the power off 11 Setting the current time (12-Hour Display 11 Operations possible during playback 11 Adjusting the master volume 11 Input source switching 11...
...4 Front panel 4 Display 5 Rear panel 5 Remote control 6 Basic connections 8 Speaker connections 8 Connecting the speaker cables 8 Connecting recording components 9 CD recorder / MD recorder / tape deck 9 Connecting an antenna 9 AM/FM 9 Using the AM loop antenna 9 Assembling the AM loop antenna 9 Connecting the power cord 10 Basic operations 10 Preparations 10 Turning the power on 10 Before playing a disc 11 Turning the power off 11 Setting the current time (12-Hour Display 11 Operations possible during playback 11 Adjusting the master volume 11 Input source switching 11...
Owners Manual - English
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... batteries 2 e Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6.6 ft / 2 m 1 r AM loop antenna 1 t FM indoor antenna 1 y Owner's manual 1 u Warranty (for North America model only 1 i Service network list 1 q e r t Main features High quality amplifier stressing sound quality Equipped with the remote control for this owner's manual carefully before moving the unit. Circuitry is possible to remember operations or function limitations. If that the illustrations in this DENON product. The unit's display can be played...
... batteries 2 e Power cord (Cord length: Approx. 6.6 ft / 2 m 1 r AM loop antenna 1 t FM indoor antenna 1 y Owner's manual 1 u Warranty (for North America model only 1 i Service network list 1 q e r t Main features High quality amplifier stressing sound quality Equipped with the remote control for this owner's manual carefully before moving the unit. Circuitry is possible to remember operations or function limitations. If that the illustrations in this DENON product. The unit's display can be played...
Owners Manual - English
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... clean discs. Such discs can impair sound quality and cause interruptions in remote control. Places exposed to heat from their cases to play them off using an adapter. 3 Getting Started Basic Connections Basic Operations Advanced Connections Advanced Operations Explanation terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH Discs Discs playable on this unit. Figure 1 Figure 2 Outer tray guide Inner tray guide 12 cm disc 8 cm disc • "00 Tr 00 : 00" is displayed if a disc...
... clean discs. Such discs can impair sound quality and cause interruptions in remote control. Places exposed to heat from their cases to play them off using an adapter. 3 Getting Started Basic Connections Basic Operations Advanced Connections Advanced Operations Explanation terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH Discs Discs playable on this unit. Figure 1 Figure 2 Outer tray guide Inner tray guide 12 cm disc 8 cm disc • "00 Tr 00 : 00" is displayed if a disc...
Owners Manual - English
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... "remote control" if it at the remote sensor. q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 11, 17) w Power indicator 10) e USB port (USB/iPod 16) r Display t Portable jack (PORTABLE IN 20) y Headphones jack (PHONES 12) u SOURCE button 11, 20) i Reverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons Preset/Tuning buttons (8/-, +/9 12 - 15) o Master volume control knob (VOLUME 11) Q0 SDB/TONE button 12) Q1 SOURCE DIRECT button 12) Q2 BAND/Stop button (BAND/2 14, 21) Q3 Play/Pause button (1/3 13, 21) Q4 Disc tray open/close to charge dry batteries. •...
... "remote control" if it at the remote sensor. q Power operation button (ON/STANDBY 11, 17) w Power indicator 10) e USB port (USB/iPod 16) r Display t Portable jack (PORTABLE IN 20) y Headphones jack (PHONES 12) u SOURCE button 11, 20) i Reverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons Preset/Tuning buttons (8/-, +/9 12 - 15) o Master volume control knob (VOLUME 11) Q0 SDB/TONE button 12) Q1 SOURCE DIRECT button 12) Q2 BAND/Stop button (BAND/2 14, 21) Q3 Play/Pause button (1/3 13, 21) Q4 Disc tray open/close to charge dry batteries. •...
Owners Manual - English
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... hot, wait for iPod (vpage 16) n USB memory device (vpage 16) n iPod (vpage 16) Speaker connections Audio cable (sold separately) Pin-plug cable (Black) Speaker cable NOTE • Do not plug in . For other than specified are touching • If the surrounding temperature is be damaged. n Control dock for it to connect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off the power and then contact a DENON service center. Subwoofer with built-in...
... hot, wait for iPod (vpage 16) n USB memory device (vpage 16) n iPod (vpage 16) Speaker connections Audio cable (sold separately) Pin-plug cable (Black) Speaker cable NOTE • Do not plug in . For other than specified are touching • If the surrounding temperature is be damaged. n Control dock for it to connect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off the power and then contact a DENON service center. Subwoofer with built-in...
Owners Manual - English
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ENGLISH Connecting the power cord Basic operations Power cord (Supplied) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Symbols used to indicate buttons in the standby mode. Press again to set the power to standby. • Power indicator Standby Off Power on Green When the timer is set the current time, and how to playback a CD or tuner. When leaving home for long periods of the circuitry even when the power is in this manual Button located on...
ENGLISH Connecting the power cord Basic operations Power cord (Supplied) To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Symbols used to indicate buttons in the standby mode. Press again to set the power to standby. • Power indicator Standby Off Power on Green When the timer is set the current time, and how to playback a CD or tuner. When leaving home for long periods of the circuitry even when the power is in this manual Button located on...
Owners Manual - English
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... [p]. DISC USB TUNER PORTABLE INz2 AUX1z1 (AUX1/Dock) AUX2 z1 "AUX1/Dock" is displayed when a control dock for 10 seconds. Turn on Press [CLOCK]. Preparations Setting the current time (12-Hour Display) GExampleH Setting the current time to 10:15 am 2 Press SOURCE to select the input source. ENGLISH Operations possible during playback Adjusting the master volume Either turn the power on. 2 Press [MENU]. The volume level is displayed. [Adjustable range] VOLUME 00 - 45, VOLUME MAX Input source switching Press SOURCE to set the...
... [p]. DISC USB TUNER PORTABLE INz2 AUX1z1 (AUX1/Dock) AUX2 z1 "AUX1/Dock" is displayed when a control dock for 10 seconds. Turn on Press [CLOCK]. Preparations Setting the current time (12-Hour Display) GExampleH Setting the current time to 10:15 am 2 Press SOURCE to select the input source. ENGLISH Operations possible during playback Adjusting the master volume Either turn the power on. 2 Press [MENU]. The volume level is displayed. [Adjustable range] VOLUME 00 - 45, VOLUME MAX Input source switching Press SOURCE to set the...
Owners Manual - English
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...; To make other tone adjustments at this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control [BUTTON] SDB/TONE SOURCE [DIMMER] [NUMBER] [PROG/DIRECT] SOURCE [CD 1/3] [2] [VOLUME df] SDB/TONE [TIME/DISPLAY] [CLEAR/DEL] [REPEAT] [RANDOM] [6, 7] [8, 9] [MUTE] [o p] Operations possible during playback Adjusting the tone 1 Use SDB/TONE to select the tone parameter to be set to the original sound...
...; To make other tone adjustments at this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control [BUTTON] SDB/TONE SOURCE [DIMMER] [NUMBER] [PROG/DIRECT] SOURCE [CD 1/3] [2] [VOLUME df] SDB/TONE [TIME/DISPLAY] [CLEAR/DEL] [REPEAT] [RANDOM] [6, 7] [8, 9] [MUTE] [o p] Operations possible during playback Adjusting the tone 1 Use SDB/TONE to select the tone parameter to be set to the original sound...
Owners Manual - English
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... track (remote control only) Press [NUMBER] (0 - 9, +10) to "DISC" using SOURCE. Switching the display Press [TIME/DISPLAY]. n To play in the programmed order each time the button is pressed. 13 Repeat off (indicator turns off power. "PGM" is set or canceled during program playback, the programmed tracks are displayed in that order: Press [PROG/DIRECT], [3], [+10], [2], [7]. 3 Press or [CD 1/3]. Playback in "Before playing a disc" (vpage 11). Playing random order (Random playback) 1 In the stop mode, press...
... track (remote control only) Press [NUMBER] (0 - 9, +10) to "DISC" using SOURCE. Switching the display Press [TIME/DISPLAY]. n To play in the programmed order each time the button is pressed. 13 Repeat off (indicator turns off power. "PGM" is set or canceled during program playback, the programmed tracks are displayed in that order: Press [PROG/DIRECT], [3], [+10], [2], [7]. 3 Press or [CD 1/3]. Playback in "Before playing a disc" (vpage 11). Playing random order (Random playback) 1 In the stop mode, press...
Owners Manual - English
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... "TUNER" using a TV nearby while receiving AM programs. If this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control [BUTTON] SOURCE [NUMBER] SOURCE [TUNER] [2] [MENU] [TIME/DISPLAY] [CLEAR/DEL] [TU -, TU +] [CH -, CH +] [ENTER/MEMO] [uio p] Tuner playback Tuning in Broadcast Stations Connect the antenna beforehand (vpage 9). n To tune automatically Press and hold in [TU -, TU +] to tune in stations automatically. • Stations whose antenna...
... "TUNER" using a TV nearby while receiving AM programs. If this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control [BUTTON] SOURCE [NUMBER] SOURCE [TUNER] [2] [MENU] [TIME/DISPLAY] [CLEAR/DEL] [TU -, TU +] [CH -, CH +] [ENTER/MEMO] [uio p] Tuner playback Tuning in Broadcast Stations Connect the antenna beforehand (vpage 9). n To tune automatically Press and hold in [TU -, TU +] to tune in stations automatically. • Stations whose antenna...
Owners Manual - English
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... [ENTER/MEMO]. Setting the preset channels and changing the received frequency on the main unit on the remote control. Presetting FM/AM stations manually This unit can be input. • [u, i] button Selects the character. • [p] button Moves the cursor to the right. • [CLEAR/DEL] button ......... Before operating them, switch the main unit to the "preset mode" or "tuning mode" using the procedure below. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Use [ui] to select "TUNER SETUP", then press [ENTER...
... [ENTER/MEMO]. Setting the preset channels and changing the received frequency on the main unit on the remote control. Presetting FM/AM stations manually This unit can be input. • [u, i] button Selects the character. • [p] button Moves the cursor to the right. • [CLEAR/DEL] button ......... Before operating them, switch the main unit to the "preset mode" or "tuning mode" using the procedure below. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Use [ui] to select "TUNER SETUP", then press [ENTER...
Owners Manual - English
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... USB memory device or iPod is not a malfunction. [FOLDER MODE] [TIME/DISPLAY] [ENTER/MEMO] [o p] [FOLDER +, -] 17 MP3 or WMA playback order of folders is automatically set when this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control [BUTTON] ON/STANDBY [NUMBER] SOURCE [CD 1/3] SOURCE ON/STANDBY [REPEAT] [8, 9] ENGLISH Preparations Before playing control dock for iPod's operating instructions.) 2 Press ON/STANDBY. n Playback order of folders CD-R/CD...
... USB memory device or iPod is not a malfunction. [FOLDER MODE] [TIME/DISPLAY] [ENTER/MEMO] [o p] [FOLDER +, -] 17 MP3 or WMA playback order of folders is automatically set when this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control [BUTTON] ON/STANDBY [NUMBER] SOURCE [CD 1/3] SOURCE ON/STANDBY [REPEAT] [8, 9] ENGLISH Preparations Before playing control dock for iPod's operating instructions.) 2 Press ON/STANDBY. n Playback order of folders CD-R/CD...
Owners Manual - English
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... audio player playback (vpage 20) n USB memory device playback (vpage 20) n Control dock for iPod/iPod® playback (vpage 19) There are set automatically when the disc is loaded. • Copyright-protected files cannot be played. • Depending on the application software used for your personal enjoyment and may not be possible to play repeatedly Press [REPEAT]. MP3 and WMA formats CD-R and CD...
... audio player playback (vpage 20) n USB memory device playback (vpage 20) n Control dock for iPod/iPod® playback (vpage 19) There are set automatically when the disc is loaded. • Copyright-protected files cannot be played. • Depending on the application software used for your personal enjoyment and may not be possible to play repeatedly Press [REPEAT]. MP3 and WMA formats CD-R and CD...
Owners Manual - English
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... main unit Button only on the remote control [BUTTON] ON/STANDBY [NUMBER] SOURCE [FOLDER MODE] [TIME/DISPLAY] SOURCE ON/STANDBY [REPEAT] [RANDOM] [6, 7] [8, 9] [USB/iPod 1/3] [DOCK 1/3] [ENTER/MEMO] [uio p] [FOLDER +, -] [REMOTE/BROWSE] ENGLISH Control dock for iPod/iPod® playback With this device. 1 Playback preparation (vpage 17 "Preparations"). 4 Control dock for your private use as an individual. iPod operation Press or [USB/iPod 1/3]. Disconnecting the iPod 1 Press ON/STANDBY to set the standby mode. 2 Disconnect the iPod cable from the beginning/ Play the next...
... main unit Button only on the remote control [BUTTON] ON/STANDBY [NUMBER] SOURCE [FOLDER MODE] [TIME/DISPLAY] SOURCE ON/STANDBY [REPEAT] [RANDOM] [6, 7] [8, 9] [USB/iPod 1/3] [DOCK 1/3] [ENTER/MEMO] [uio p] [FOLDER +, -] [REMOTE/BROWSE] ENGLISH Control dock for iPod/iPod® playback With this device. 1 Playback preparation (vpage 17 "Preparations"). 4 Control dock for your private use as an individual. iPod operation Press or [USB/iPod 1/3]. Disconnecting the iPod 1 Press ON/STANDBY to set the standby mode. 2 Disconnect the iPod cable from the beginning/ Play the next...
Owners Manual - English
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... played. n USB-compatible file systems "FAT16" or "FAT32" • If the USB memory device is selected FLD" indicator lights. n To switch the folder or file during playback Folder Use [FOLDER +, -] to select the folder, then press [ENTER/MEMO]. ENGLISH Portable audio player playback Your portable audio player can be connected to this unit and portable audio player using the portable player's headphone jack, set the volume on the portable player...
... played. n USB-compatible file systems "FAT16" or "FAT32" • If the USB memory device is selected FLD" indicator lights. n To switch the folder or file during playback Folder Use [FOLDER +, -] to select the folder, then press [ENTER/MEMO]. ENGLISH Portable audio player playback Your portable audio player can be connected to this unit and portable audio player using the portable player's headphone jack, set the volume on the portable player...
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OFF The response is entered. Auto power on the remote control [BUTTON] ON/STANDBY [SLEEP] [TUNER] [CD 1/3] [MENU] ON/STANDBY [USB/iPod 1/3] [DOCK 1/3] [ENTER/MEMO] [uio p] Other functions Using an optimizing filter An optimizing filter suited for the speakers (SC-M37, sold separately). Getting Started Basic Connections Basic Operations Advanced Connections Advanced Operations Explanation terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH Symbols used . 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Use [ui] to select "SPK OPTIMISE", then press...
OFF The response is entered. Auto power on the remote control [BUTTON] ON/STANDBY [SLEEP] [TUNER] [CD 1/3] [MENU] ON/STANDBY [USB/iPod 1/3] [DOCK 1/3] [ENTER/MEMO] [uio p] Other functions Using an optimizing filter An optimizing filter suited for the speakers (SC-M37, sold separately). Getting Started Basic Connections Basic Operations Advanced Connections Advanced Operations Explanation terms Troubleshooting Specifications Index ENGLISH Symbols used . 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Use [ui] to select "SPK OPTIMISE", then press...
Owners Manual - English
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... Video", "MPEG-4 Visual", "MPEG-4 AVC". Speaker impedance This is sticking out of two speakers are the names for digital compression format standards used for Windows® XP and Windows Media® Player 9 Series. If a problem occurs first check the following: 1. Display not lit and sound not produced when power switched to malfunction. • Power cord not plugged in securely. Power turns off suddenly and power indicator flashes red. (Flashes...
... Video", "MPEG-4 Visual", "MPEG-4 AVC". Speaker impedance This is sticking out of two speakers are the names for digital compression format standards used for Windows® XP and Windows Media® Player 9 Series. If a problem occurs first check the following: 1. Display not lit and sound not produced when power switched to malfunction. • Power cord not plugged in securely. Power turns off suddenly and power indicator flashes red. (Flashes...
Owners Manual - English
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... played. Disc does not play a file that are bad • Use a properly recorded disc. Countermeasure • Select an appropriate input source. • Reconnect. • Plug the Control dock for iPod's AC adapter into multiple partitions, only files stored in which is exposed to strong light (direct the remote control sensor will operate or receive power. • USB memory device is not properly connected. • This may be • Wrong input source selected. iPod...
... played. Disc does not play a file that are bad • Use a properly recorded disc. Countermeasure • Select an appropriate input source. • Reconnect. • Plug the Control dock for iPod's AC adapter into multiple partitions, only files stored in which is exposed to strong light (direct the remote control sensor will operate or receive power. • USB memory device is not properly connected. • This may be • Wrong input source selected. iPod...
