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Contents Connections Playback Display Rear panel Tips Appendix Connections 4 5 5 5 6 6 8 9 10 Accessories Features High quality High performance Part names and functions Front panel Display Rear panel Remote control unit Front panel Settings Installing this unit Installing horizontally Installing vertically Before using the remote control unit Operating range of the remote control unit Connecting speakers Speaker connection Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors Connecting t
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playback Appendix Tips Basic operation Turning the power on Switching the power to standby Selecting the input source Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) Switching the display’s brightness Playing a device Playing CDs Listening to music via a digital connection (COAXIAL/OPTICAL-1/ OPTICAL-2) Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 25 25 25 26 27 27 27 28 28 42 43 49 Tips Troubleshoo
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories . Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality High performance 0 The Denon unique digital integrated stereo amplifier 0 Compatible with a wide range of digital input equipment 0 Durable Aluminum Panels 0 Wireless connection with Bluetooth enabled devices (v p. 31) With an output of 40 W+40 W (4 Ω/ohms) much higher than you would expect from an enclosure of this size, you can enjoy the balance between delicacy and power that Denon’s sound is known for.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel w e r t y . q C Display This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 8) A Power operation button (X) This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 25) The power status is indicated as follows. 0 Power on: Display lit 0 Standby: Display off D Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 18) E Volume control knob This adjusts the volume level. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G Headphones jack Used to connect headphones. When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the speaker terminals. NOTE 0 To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. . . u Front panel H Bluetooth button (V) This switches the input to Bluetooth. This is also pressed during the pairing operation. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display w . q A Input source indicator The following is displayed depending on the selected input source. OPTICAL-2 AUX Bluetooth . . . . OPTICAL-1 . COAXIAL B Information display Displays items such as information on the audio signal being input or the name of a Bluetooth device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel q w e . r t C DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output connectors. (v p. 21) A Power cord (v p. 23) B AUX input connectors (AUDIO IN) Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors such as CD players. (v p. 22) D Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) Used to connect speakers. (v p. 20) E Subwoofer terminal (PRE OUT) Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit o Operating this unit A DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 27) q w e r B Cursor buttons (uio p) These select menu items. t D Bluetooth button (V) This switches the input to Bluetooth. This is also pressed during the pairing operation. (v p. 32) C BACK button Returns to the previous item. . E INPUT SELECT buttons (df) This switches input sources. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips F Signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 18) y G Power operation button (AMP POWER X) This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 25) u i H ENTER button This determines the selection. o I AMP SETUP button The setting menu is displayed on the display. (v p. 38) Q0 J VOLUME buttons (df) These adjust the volume level. (v p. 27) K Mute button (:) This mutes the output audio. (v p. 27) .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o CD player operations A Denon CD player can be operated. q A Power operation button (CD POWER X) u i w e B DIMMER button C Cursor buttons (uio p) D System buttons 0 Skip buttons (8 / 9) 0 Play/pause button (1 / 3) 0 Stop button (2) r t y E Random button (P) F PROGRAM button G ENTER button o Q0 H INFO button I Repeat button (L) Q1 J MODE button K Number buttons (0 – 9, +10) Q2 L CLEAR button . 0 The remote control may not operate some products.
Contents Connections Playback Settings o Contents Tips Appendix o Cables used for connections 14 Installing horizontally 14 Installing vertically 15 Before using the remote control unit 17 Connecting speakers 19 Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 21 Connecting to a device with analog audio output connectors 22 Connecting the power cord 23 Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Speaker cable .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Installing this unit This unit can be installed in two ways - horizontally or vertically. You can select how to install this unit according to the installation place and your preference. Installing horizontally . The feet are initially attached to the unit for horizontal installation.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 1 Installing vertically Appendix Remove the feet. . This orientation is suitable for placing a narrow place such as a place next to a laptop computer. Tips 0 Rotate each of the 4 feet counter-clockwise to remove. Insert the supplied caps (silver) into the holes from which the feet were removed. . .
Contents Playback Settings 4 Remove the cap (black). Tips Appendix Rotate the removed feet clockwise to attach them. . . 3 Connections NOTE NOTE 0 Be careful not to damage your nails when removing the caps. If necessary, use a thin-tipped tool to remove the caps. However, be careful not to damage the unit when using tools. Front panel Display Rear panel 0 After attaching the feet, adjust the height of the feet as necessary so that the set is stable when installed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Before using the remote control unit Tips NOTE 0 If the battery should have a leakage, immediately replace and dispose of the battery. In this case, there is a risk of burn when the liquid comes in contact with skins or clothes, so a great care should be taken. If the liquid accidentally comes in contact, wash with tap water and consult a doctor. 0 Remove the battery from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods. .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx. 7 m Approx. 7 m 30° 30° . .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers 2 NOTE Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it. . 0 Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer. 0 Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - sides touch each other. (“Protection circuit” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Speaker connection (R) q w q .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit. (v p. 29) CD player/ Digital device COAXIAL OUT . OPTICAL OUT o Audio signals that can be played back See “D/A Converter” (v p. 50).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting to a device with analog audio output connectors This unit can be connected to an analog device such as a CD player. CD player/ Analog device AUDIO OUT R L L R L .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (230V, 50/60 Hz) .
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Basic operation Playing a device Turning the power on 25 Playing CDs 28 Switching the power to standby 25 Selecting the input source 26 Listening to music via a digital connection (COAXIAL/OPTICAL-1/ OPTICAL-2) 29 Adjusting the volume 27 Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) 30 Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 27 Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 31 Switching the display’s brightness 27 F
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on AMP POWER X 1 DIMMER INPUT SELECT df Press AMP POWER X to turn on power to this unit. Turns the display on. 0 You can also press X on the main unit to turn on power from standby mode. VOLUME df Switching the power to standby 1 Press AMP POWER X. Turns the display off. . 0 You can also switch the power to standby by pressing X on the main unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Selecting the input source 1 Use INPUT SELECT df to select the input source to be played. Press V. The following icon appears on the display. The following icon appears on the display. Connects and plays back a Bluetooth device. . Bluetooth: COAXIAL: Plays back the device connected to the COAXIAL connector. OPTICAL-1: Plays back the device connected to the OPTICAL 1 connector. OPTICAL-2: Plays back the device connected to the OPTICAL 2 connector.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Adjusting the volume 1 The display brightness can be adjusted between three levels. Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. 1 The volume level appears on the display. Press DIMMER. 0 The brightness of the display switches each time the button is pressed. 0 The DIMMER button also controls the Denon's CD Player DCD-50, so the DCD-50 can be operated simultaneously with this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a device Connect the device you want to play back beforehand. (“Connections” (v p. 13)) Playing CDs This section explains how to make a digital (COAXIAL) connection between this unit and a CD player and play audio using this unit’s D/A converter. AMP POWER X 1 Use INPUT SELECT df to switch the input source to “COAXIAL”. “COAXIAL” is displayed on the display of this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings See “D/A Converter” (v p. 50). NOTE 0 Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers. Use INPUT SELECT df to switch the input source to “COAXIAL”, “OPTICAL-1” or “OPTICAL-2”. The digital audio signal that is being input is shown as follows in the display. or . or (xxxx is the sampling frequency.) 0 If the sampling frequency cannot be detected, “Unlocked” will be displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) 1 2 Use INPUT SELECT df to switch the input source to “AUX”. Play back music on the connected device. The speakers output music from the connected device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o How to establish a Bluetooth connection Listening to music on a Bluetooth device There are three types of Bluetooth connection methods. Use an appropriate type depending on your environment. You can listen to music wirelessly by connecting this unit to a Bluetooth device via Bluetooth. o Pairing Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Case 1: Pairing with this unit for the first time 1 2 4 Press AMP POWER X to turn on power to this unit. Turns the display on. Select “Denon PMA-30” from the list of devices displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device. When pairing is complete and the device is connected via Bluetooth, the device name appears on the display of this unit. Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 5 0 When “Denon PMA-30” is not displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device, search for devices on the Bluetooth device. 0 When you are prompted for a pass key in the screen on the Bluetooth device, enter “0000”. 0 English letters, numbers and certain symbols are displayed. Incompatible characters are displayed as “.” (period). Tips Appendix Play back music on the Bluetooth device. The speakers output music that the Bluetooth device is playing back.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Case 2: Connecting a Bluetooth device that this unit performed pairing for before 2 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device. 0 For details, see the owner’s manual for your Bluetooth device. Select “Denon PMA-30” from the list of devices displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device. Power to this unit is automatically turned on and this unit attempts to establish the Bluetooth connection.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Simultaneously connecting multiple Bluetooth devices (multi point function) This unit can only output music from one connected Bluetooth device, but up to 3 Bluetooth devices can simultaneously be connected. (“Listening to music on a Bluetooth device” (v p. 31)) If frequently used devices are connected, it is useful for switching the playback device because you do not have to reconnect them.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Switching the playback device 1 2 Stop or pause the device that is currently played back. Play back the device that you want to output music from. 0 Turn the power of this unit to standby before turning the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device off.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu map For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Description Page Source Direct Sets Source Direct Mode. The audio signal is not passed through the sound quality adjustment circuits (Bass, Treble, Balance).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Menu operation uio p ENTER 1 BACK 2 AMP SETUP 3 4 Press AMP SETUP. The menu is displayed on the display. Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use uio p to change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting. 0 To return to the previous item, press BACK or o. 0 Exiting the Menu, press AMP SETUP while the menu is . displayed. The menu display disappears.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H/P AMP Gain Source Direct Sets Source Direct Mode. The audio signal is not passed through the sound quality adjustment circuits (Bass, Treble, Balance). This provides playback that is more faithful to the original sound, but disables sound quality adjustment. Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Set this according to the impedance of the connected headphones.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Bluetooth Stopping Bluetooth function reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. On (Default): Enables the Bluetooth function. Off: Disables the Bluetooth function. 0 When Bluetooth is “Off”, the input source cannot be switched to Bluetooth. Auto Standby When there is no input signal and operation for 30 minutes, this unit automatically enters the standby mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Tips 42 Power does not turn on/Power is turned off 44 I want to switch the connection to a different Bluetooth device 42 No sound comes out 45 I want to adjust the tone myself 42 Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs 46 I want sound playback that is faithful to the original sound 42 Desired sound does not come out 46 Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical) 47 Opera
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want to turn on power to this unit from a Bluetooth device 0 Once you perform pairing between this unit and a Bluetooth device, you can turn on power to this unit by operating the Bluetooth device. Select “PMA-30” from the list of Bluetooth devices to turn on power to this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the corresponding symptoms in this section. If the symptoms do not match any of those described here, consult your dealer as it could be due to a fault in this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power does not turn on/Power is turned off Symptom Power does not turn on. Cause / Solution Page 0 Check whether the power cord is correctly inserted into the power outlet. 23 0 This unit is in the standby mode. Press the power button (AMP POWER X). 25 Power automatically turns off. 0 The auto standby mode is on. When approx.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom Audio is not output. Cause / Solution Page 0 Check the connections for all devices. 13 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. － 0 Check that the covered part of the speaker cable is not inserted into the speaker terminal. 19 0 Check cables for damage. － 0 Check that a proper input source is selected. 26 0 Check that power to this unit and the connected devices is on.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs Symptom Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs. Cause / Solution Page 0 Adjust to an appropriate volume level on this unit and the connected devices. 27 0 Place the device connected via Bluetooth closer to this unit. － 0 Place this unit away from microwaves, wireless LAN devices, etc. － 0 Turn off and on power to Bluetooth devices.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical) Symptom Cause / Solution Page “Unlocked” is displayed. 0 When digital audio signals cannot be detected properly, “Unlocked” is displayed. 29 “Unsupported” is displayed. 0 “Unsupported” is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input. Check the 29 audio output signal format from your digital device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth cannot be played back Symptom Bluetooth devices cannot be connected to this unit. The sound is cut off. Cause / Solution Page 0 The Bluetooth function in the Bluetooth device has not been enabled. See the Owner’s Manual of the － 0 Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit. － Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. 0 The Bluetooth device cannot connect with this unit if it is not compatible with the A2DP profile.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting to factory settings Perform this when this unit does not operate properly. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. 1 When this unit is in the standby mode, press X while holding q. “INITIALIZE” appears on the display and this unit restarts. NOTE . 0 Pairing information stored on this unit is also initialized. Perform pairing again.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Specifications of supported audio formats This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles. 0 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) : When a Bluetooth device that supports this specification is connected, you can perform high quality streaming distribution of monaural and stereo audio data.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms Bluetooth Pairing Technology for near field wireless communications. This unit can connect to Bluetooth devices wirelessly. To establish a Bluetooth connection, you must perform pairing (registering) beforehand. Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips . Trademark information . The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Specifications o Audio section 0 Output performance Rated output: both channels driven 20 W+20 W (8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.7 %) 40 W+40 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 1.0 %) Output connectors: Speaker: 4-16 Ω/ohms Headphones: Φ6.3 mm jack Total harmonic distortion: 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communication system: Bluetooth version 3.0 Transmission power: Maximum 2.5 mW (Class2) Maximum communication range: Approx. 10 m in line of sight * Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band Modulation method: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles: A2DP 1.3/AVRCP 1.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips o Dimensions 170 18 30 258 240 258 40 Unit : mm . 23 154 23 6 80 6 86 200 o Weight: 2.
Contents Connections Index Playback Settings vM vA Auto Standby ................................................. 40 Bluetooth device ............................................ 31 vS Source direct .................................................. 39 Muting ............................................................ 27 Speakers ........................................................ 19 vP vT CD player ........................................... 21, 22, 28 Tips .............................
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