Denon CHR F103 User Manual

CD/HDD MUSIC SYSTEM

CHR-F103

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MODE D’EMPLOI

ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

BRUKSANVISNING

SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH

¢NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO /

NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA

CAUTION:

•

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,

such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

•

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

Do not expose the set to dripping or splashing fluids.

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

ACHTUNG:

•

Die Belüftung sollte auf keinen Fall durch das Abdecken der Belüftungsöffnungen durch

Gegenstände wie beispielsweise Zeitungen, Tischtücher, Vorhänge o. Ä. behindert

werden.

Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei direkten Feuerquellen wie beispielsweise angezündete

Kerzen aufgestellt werden.

Bitte beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der Batterien die geltenden

Umweltbestimmungen.

Das Gerät sollte keinerlei Flüssigkeit, also keinem Tropfen oder Spritzen ausgesetzt

werden.

• Do not let foreign objects into the apparatus.

• Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust.

• Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser und Staub

fern.

• Keine fremden Gegenstände in das Gerät kommen lassen.

• Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l’appareil.

• E’ importante che nessun oggetto è inserito all’interno

dell’unità.

• No deje objetos extraños dentro del equipo.

• Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit apparaat vallen.

• Se till att främmande föremål inte tränger in i apparaten.

•

• Avoid high temperatures.

• Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, l’eau et lapoussière.

Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.

• Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen.

Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend Luftzirkulation

gewährleistet wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt

wird.

• Eviter des températures élevées

Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de

l’installation sur une étagère.

• Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua

polvere.

dalla

• Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y polvo.

• Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het apparaat

binnendringen.

Auf dem Gerät sollten keinerlei mit Flüssigkeit gefüllten Behälter wie beispielsweise

Vasen aufgestellt werden.

• Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm.

ATTENTION:

•

La ventilation ne doit pas être gênée en recouvrant les ouvertures de la ventilation avec

des objets tels que journaux, rideaux, tissus, etc.

• Evitate di esporre l’unità a temperature alte.

Assicuratevi che ci sia un’adeguata dispersione del calore

quando installate l’unità in un mobile per componenti audio.

• Evite altas temperaturas

Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando está

instalado en la consola.

•

Aucune flamme nue, par exemple une bougie, ne doit être placée sur l’appareil.

Veillez à respecter l’environnement lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées.

L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à l’eau ou à l’humidité.

Aucun objet contenant du liquide, par exemple un vase, ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.

• Vermijd hoge temperaturen.

Zorg voor een degelijk hitteafvoer indien het apparaat op

een rek wordt geplaatst.

• Undvik höga temperaturer.

Se till att det finns möjlighet till god värmeavledning vid

montering i ett rack.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in

contact with the apparatus.

• Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht mit Insektiziden, Benzin oder

Verdünnungsmitteln in Berührung kommen.

• Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides, du benzène et

un diluant avec l’appareil.

PRECAUZIONI:

•

Le aperture di ventilazione non devono essere ostruite coprendole con oggetti, quali

giornali, tovaglie, tende e così via.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the apparatus for

long periods of time.

• Wenn das Gerät eine längere Zeit nicht verwendet werden soll,

trennen Sie das Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.

• Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation lorsque l’appareil n’est

pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes.

• Disinnestate il filo di alimentazione quando avete

l’intenzione di non usare il filo di alimentazione per un lungo

periodo di tempo.

• Desconecte el cordón de energía cuando no utilice el

equipo por mucho tiempo.

• Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkontakt wanneer het

apparaat gedurende een lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.

• Koppla ur nätkabeln om apparaten inte kommer att

användas i lång tid.

•

Non posizionare sull'apparecchiatura fiamme libere, come ad esempio le candele accese.

Prestare attenzione agli aspetti legati alla tutela dell’ambiente quando si smaltisce la

batteria.

• Assicuratevvi che l’unità non venga in contatto con

insetticidi, benzolo o solventi.

•

L’apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta a gocciolii o spruzzi.

Non posizionare sull’apparecchiatura nessun oggetto contenete liquidi, come ad esempio

i vasi.

• No permita el contacto de insecticidas, gasolina

diluyentes con el equipo.

• Laat geen insektenverdelgende middelen, benzine of

verfverdunner met dit apparaat in kontakt komen.

• Se till att inte insektsmedel på spraybruk, bensen och

thinner kommer i kontakt med apparatens hölje.

PRECAUCIÓN:

•

La ventilación no debe quedar obstruida por hacerse cubierto las aperturas con objetos

como periódicos, manteles, cortinas, etc.

No debe colocarse sobre el aparato ninguna fuente inflamable sin protección, como velas

encendidas.

A la hora de deshacerse de las pilas, respete la normativa para el cuidado del medio

ambiente.

•

No se expondrá el aparato al goteo o salpicaduras cuando se utilice.

No se colocarán sobre el aparato objetos llenos de líquido, como jarros.

• Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel um.

Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie den Stecker

herausziehen.

• Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec précaution.

Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

• Manneggiate il filo di alimentazione con cura.

Agite per la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa.

• Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado.

Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cordón de

energía.

• Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig.

Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer deze moet

worden aan- of losgekoppeld.

• Hantera nätkabeln varsamt.

Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget.

WAARSCHUWING:

•

De ventilatie mag niet worden belemmerd door de ventilatieopeningen af te dekken met

bijvoorbeeld kranten, een tafelkleed, gordijnen, enz.

•

Plaats geen open vlammen, bijvoorbeeld een brandende kaars, op het apparaat.

Houd u steeds aan de milieuvoorschriften wanneer u gebruikte batterijen wegdoet.

Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan druppels of spatten.

• Never disassemble or modify the apparatus in any way.

• Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerät auseinander zu nehmen

oder auf jegliche Art zu verändern.

• Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l’appareil d’une manière

ou d’une autre.

• Non smontate mai, nè modificate l’unità in nessun modo.

• Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera.

• Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op andere wijze

modifiëren.

* (For apparatuses with ventilation holes)

Plaats geen voorwerpen gevuld met water, bijvoorbeeld een vaas, op het apparaat.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Die Belüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht verdeckt werden.

• Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

OBSERVERA:

•

Ventilationen bör inte förhindras genom att täcka för ventilationsöppningarna med föremål

såsom tidningar, bordsdukar, gardiner osv.

• Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.

•

Inga blottade brandkällor, såsom tända ljus, bör placeras på apparaten.

Tänk på miljöaspekterna när du bortskaffar batteri.

Apparaten får inte utsättas för vätska.

• No obstruya los orificios de ventilación.

• De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden beblokkeerd.

• Täpp inte till ventilationsöppningarna.

Inga objekt med vätskor, såsom vaser, får placeras på apparaten.

• Ta inte isär apparaten och försök inte bygga om den.

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA

CAUTION:

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any

materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations.

When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local

regulations concerning chemical waste.

This product and the accessories packed together constitute the applicable product according to the

WEEE directive except batteries.

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet.

The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the

user.

VORSICHT:

Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen, trennen Sie bitte den Netzstecker von der

Wandsteckdose ab.

Die Hauptstecker werden verwendet, um die Stromversorgung zum Gerät völlig zu unterbrechen; er muss für den

Benutzer gut und einfach zu erreichen sein.

HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

Das Verpackungsmaterial dieses Produktes ist für zum Recyceln geeignet und kann wieder verwendet werden. Bitte

entsorgen Sie alle Materialien entsprechend der örtlichen Recycling-Vorschriften.

Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung des Gerätes die örtlichen Vorschriften und Bestimmungen.

Die Batterien dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll geworfen oder verbrannt werden; bitte geben Sie die Batterien gemäß

örtlichen Bestimmungen an den Sammelstellen oder Sondermüllplätzen ab.

Dieses Produkt zusammen mit den Zubehörteilen ist das geltende Produkt der WEEE-Direktive, davon

ausgenommen sind die Batterien.

PRECAUTION:

Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur, débranchez la prise de la prise murale.

La prise secteur est utilisée pour couper complètement l’alimentation de l’appareil et l’utilisateur doit pouvoir y

accéder facilement.

UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez disposer de tout

matériau conformément aux réglements de recylage locaux.

ATTENZIONE:

Per scollegare definitivamente questo prodotto dalla rete di alimentazione elettrica, togliere la spina dalla relativa

presa.

Lorsque vous mettez cet appareil au rebut, respectez les lois ou réglementations locales.

Les piles ne doivent jamais être jetées ou incinérées, mais mises au rebut conformément aux réglements locaux

concernant les déchets chimiques.

La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente l’alimentazione all’unità e deve essere facilmente

accessibile all’utente.

Ce produit et les accessoires emballés ensemble sont des produits conformes à la directive DEEE sauf pour les piles.

PRECAUCIÓN:

Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de

la pared.

NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO:

I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle

normative locali sul riciclaggio.

El enchufe de la alimentación se utiliza para interrumpir por completo el suministro de alimentación a la unidad y debe

de encontrarse en un lugar al que el usuario tenga fácil acceso.

Per smaltire l’unità, osservare la normativa in vigore nel luogo di utilizzo.

Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici.

Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione delle batterie.

VOORZICHTIGHEID:

Om de voeding van dit product volledig te onderbreken moet de stekker uit het stopcontact worden getrokken.

De netstekker wordt gebruikt om de stroomtoevoer naar het toestel volledig te onderbreken en moet voor de

gebruiker gemakkelijk bereikbaar zijn.

ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

Los materiales de embalaje de este producto son reciclables y se pueden volver a utilizar. Disponga de estos

materiales siguiendo los reglamentos de reciclaje de su localidad.

Cuando se deshaga de la unidad, cumpla con las reglas o reglamentos locales.

Las pilas nunca deberán tirarse ni incinerarse. Deberá disponer de ellas siguiendo los reglamentos de su localidad

relacionados con los desperdicios químicos.

FÖRSIKTIHETSMÅTT:

Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten från nätet.

Stickproppen används för att helt bryta strömförsörjningen till apparaten, och den måste vara lättillgänglig för

användaren.

Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas.

EEN AANTEKENING WAT BETREFT HET RECYCLEREN:

Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht om zich van

elk afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften.

Volg voor het wegdoen van de speler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op.

Batterijen mogen nooit worden weggegooid of verbrand, maar moeten volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften

betreffende chemisch afval worden verwijderd.

Op dit product en de meegeleverde accessoires, m.u.v. de batterijen is de richtlijn voor afgedankte elektrische en

elektronische apparaten (WEEE) van toepassing.

EN KOMMENTAR OM ÅTERVINNING:

Produktens emballage är återvinningsbart och kan återanvändas. Kassera det enligt lokala återvinningsbestämmelser.

När du kasserar enheten ska du göra det i överensstämmelse med lokala regler och bestämmelser.

Batterier får absolut inte kastas i soporna eller brännas. Kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser för kemiskt avfall.

Denna apparat och de tillbehör som levereras med den är de som uppfyller gällande WEEE-direktiv, med undantag

av batterierna.

III

ENGLISH

Thank you for purchasing this DENON CD/HDD Music System. Please read the operation instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the CD/HDD Music System and achieve maximum satisfaction from

it.

Be sure to keep these instructions for future reference, should any questions or problems arise.

Contents

Getting Started

Operation

Playback

Accessories······················································································2

Features of the CHR-F103 ··························································2, 3

Before using ····················································································3

Cautions on handling the hard disk

(also referred to as hard disk drive or “HDD”)····························3

About discs

Discs usable on this set·································································4

Holding discs··················································································4

Loading discs ·················································································4

Cautions on loading discs ······························································4

Cautions on handling······································································4

Cautions on storing discs·······························································4

Cleaning discs ················································································5

About the remote control unit

Inserting the batteries····································································5

Operating range of the remote control unit···································5

Part names and functions

Front panel ·····················································································6

Display····························································································6

Rear panel ······················································································7

Remote control unit ···································································8, 9

Recommended system layout·····················································10

Before operating

Playing tracks on the HDD···························································22

Searching for and playing tracks on the HDD························22, 23

CD playback

Playing CDs··················································································23

Playing music files

Turning the power on···································································14

Selecting the function ··································································14

Loading discs ···············································································14

Switching the display ···································································15

Dimmer function···········································································15

Before playing MP3 or WMA files···············································24

Creating MP3 or WMA discs (CD-R/CD-RW discs)

compatible with the CHR-F103 ···················································24

Playing files ··················································································25

Special playback features

Playing programs··········································································25

Playing in random order ·······························································25

Playing tracks (files) repeatedly····················································26

Listening to Internet radio······················································26, 27

Registering Internet radio stations as your favorites ···················27

Presetting (registering) Internet radio stations·····························27

Updating the list of radio stations················································28

Playing music files stored on a computer (music server)······28, 29

Playback of USB memory devices

Setup

Setting operations········································································15

Making the recording mode settings (Store Setting)

Setting the recording sound quality (Store Mode)·······················15

Recording monitor auto playback setting (Store Monitor) ···········16

Making the network settings (Network Setting)

Making the IP address settings (IP Address)·······························16

Making the proxy settings (Proxy) ···············································17

Making the Internet radio settings (Internet Radio)·····················17

Making other settings (Others)

PC applications (PC Connect Mode) ············································17

HDD information (HDD Info)························································17

Setting the display characters (Character) ···································17

Inputting the computer’s language (PC Language)······················18

Updating the CDDB (CDDB Update)············································18

Before playing a USB memory device·········································29

Playing USB memory devices······················································29

Editing

Connections

Inputting characters

Recording and Deleting

Cable indications ··········································································10

System connections·····································································11

Using the network audio function

Gracenote^®music recognition service·········································12

Internet radio function··································································12

Music server function ··································································12

Network audio connection and required system···················12, 13

Network-related settings······························································13

Changing titles ·············································································30

Changing genre names ································································31

Creating playlists

Adding tracks to playlists ·····························································31

Clearing tracks from playlists·······················································31

Changing the order of tracks on playlists·····································31

Clearing playlists ··········································································31

Clearing all the playlists································································31

Before recording

Sources that can be recorded······················································19

Setting the recording mode ·························································19

Recording

Recording CDs ·············································································19

Monitoring the tracks being recorded··········································20

Deleting

Deleting single tracks···································································20

Deleting tracks by album or artist name······································21

Deleting all tracks·········································································21

ENGLISH

System Operations

Getting Started

Auto power on function·······························································32

Auto function selection································································32

CD synchronized recording··························································33

Timer playback function·······························································33

Edit function··················································································33

Accessories

Features of the CHR-F103

Check that the following parts are attached in addition to the main

unit:

¢Recording of your CD library onto the hard disk

Recording of up to 900 CD tracks in linear PCM format offering the

same quality as CDs or up to about 10,000 tracks in high quality

PC applications

q Operating instructions .............................................................1

w Service station list....................................................................1

e Remote control unit (RC-1042)................................................1

r R6P/AA batteries .....................................................................2

t Pin-plug cable (Cable length: Approx. 0.6 m)...........................1

y System cable (mini-plug cable)

compression WMA (Windows Media Audio) format onto the

CHR-F103’s hard disk.

*1: Calculated based on 4 minutes per track

Denon Music Manager function

Required recommended equipment and environment

for using Denon Music Manager ·················································34

Installing Denon Music Manager ·················································34

Connecting to a computer ···························································34

*2: In the standard mode

¢Automatic display of titles using the Gracenote

(Cable length: Approx. 0.5 m)..................................................1

u Denon Music Manager disc (CD-ROM)

database

Others

The CHR-F103 includes a database of the titles of some 350,000

CDs , so when the tracks from a CD are recorded on to the hard

disk, the CD’s album name, track names and artist names are also

recorded and displayed automatically. An Internet environment can

be used to acquire and display the track data for new releases and

CDs not included in the built-in database over the Internet from the

(including installation instructions)...........................................1

Trademarks····················································································35

Troubleshooting······································································36, 37

Hard disk inspection and repairs ················································37

Specifications················································································38

Gracenote server.

*3: Information for some 350,000 titles is included from the Gracenote

database as of April 2006.

¢Easy searching thanks to various search menus

In addition to the “genre”, “artist”, “album” and “track” search

menus, it is also possible to create up to 20 original playlists or use

two automatically generated playlists (of recently recorded tracks

and recently played tracks) to easily search for the desired track

among the many tracks recorded on the hard disk.

¢Monitoring of the tracks being recorded

When recording from a CD onto the hard disk, it is possible to

monitor the tracks being recorded or to play tracks previous

recorded on the hard disk.

¢Editing of files from a computer using Denon

Music Manager

“Denon Music Manager”, an exclusive application, can be used to

edit the titles of track lists or to edit playlists. It can also be used

to import music files from a computer onto the CHR-F103 or

backup the tracks from the hard disk onto a computer.

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¢Internet Radio function

Cautions on handling the hard disk (also referred

to as hard disk drive or “HDD”)

Before using

The CHR-F103 can be used to listen to radio broadcasts distributed

around the world from Internet radio stations. “vTuner”, an

Internet radio station database service, offers access to radio

stations using a list customized for DENON users.

Pay attention to the following before using this unit:

The HDD is a recording medium with many fragile elements. Be

careful of the following when handling it.

• Moving the unit.

First eject the disc and turn off the power, wait 3 minutes after

turning off the power, then unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.

Disconnect the connection cables between the different

components before doing this.

¢Music server compatibility

¢Cautions on the installation environment

• Do not obstruct the cooling fan’s ventilation holes on the rear

panel.

The CHR-F103 is compatible with network music players. Music

files stored on a computer can be played on the CHR-F103 via a

LAN.

• Set on a flat surface that is not subject to vibrations or shocks.

• Do not place on receivers (amplifiers) or other components that

get hot during operation.

• Place in a room that does not fill with smoke. (Cigarette smoke,

the smoke from the food smoking process, insecticides and the

like can damage the HDD.)

•

Cautions on using mobile phones.

Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If so, move

the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.

¢USB port for playing USB memory devices

¢Large display for easy checking of titles

¢192 kHz/24 bit high precision D/A converter

¢8x oversampling digital filter

• Condensation (dew).

Water droplets may condense on internal operation parts if the set

is brought into a heated room from the cold outdoors or when the

room is heated rapidly. If this happens, the set may not operate

properly.

¢Cautions during operation

To avoid partial damage to the HDD’s recording surface or

malfunction of the HDD, heed the following during operation:

• Do not subject to vibrations or shocks.

• Should condensation occur.

The condensation will evaporate in one hour or less, at which time

the system will function normally.

• Do not unplug the power cord. (Note that the sound being

recorded or played could be lost if there is a power failure during

operation.)

¢Deluxe looking front design

• Before turning the power operation switch on.

Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are

not problems with the connection cables. Always set the power

operation switch to the standby position before connecting and

disconnecting connection cables.

¢Playback of MP3 and WMA audio files recorded

on CD-R/CD-RW discs

¢Backing up the HDD

By way of precaution against HDD breakdown, it is recommended

that you periodically back up the recorded data onto a computer

• Sufficiently ventilate the place of installation.

¢System functions when used in combination with

If the unit is left in a room full of the smoke from cigarettes, etc., for

long periods of time, the surface of the optical pickup could get dirty,

in which case it will not be able to read the signals properly.

(

page 34).

DENON F102 series components

• Auto power on

• Auto function selection

• CD Synchro recording

• Timer playback

• Repeat play/CD programmed play/Random play

Notice of exemption from responsibility for compensation for

loss of recorded information

DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for compensation

for recordings or editings that could not be performed properly or

for loss of recorded or edited content, regardless of the cause of

the problem.

• Store the operating instructions in a safe place.

After reading the operating instructions, store them in a safe place

as they could come in handy in the future.

• Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power

is set to the standby mode using the power operation switch.

When traveling or leaving home for long periods of time, be

sure to unplug the power supply cord from the power outlet.

¢Optical digital output terminals

Also note that DENON will accept no responsibility for loss of

contents during repairing of the CHR-F103.

• Note that the illustrations in these instructions may differ from

the actual unit for explanation purposes.

NOTE:

• This CD/HDD music system uses a semiconductor laser. To

ensure stable operation, it is recommended to use the set

indoors at a temperature of 5°C (41°F) ~ 35°C (95°F).

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About discs

Discs usable on this set

Loading discs

Cautions on loading discs

• Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage

the set or scratch the discs.

• Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repaired

with adhesive, etc.

• Do not use discs on which the sticky part of cellophane tape or

labels is exposed or on which there are traces of where labels have

been removed. Such discs could get caught inside the player and

damage it.

• Set the disc with the labeled side facing up.

• Make sure the disc tray is fully open when inserting the disc.

• Place the discs flatly, 12 cm discs in the outer tray guide (Figure 1),

8 cm discs in the inner tray guide (Figure 2).

Music CDs

Discs with the mark at the right can be used on

this set.

Note however that discs with special shapes

(heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs, etc.) cannot

be played. Do not attempt to play them, as doing

so could damage the set.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Outer tray guide

12 cm discs

Inner tray guide

8 cm discs

Cautions on handling

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

• Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from

their cases.

• Do not bend or heat discs.

• Do not enlarge the hole at the center.

• Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens,

pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs.

• Water droplets may form on discs if they are moved suddenly from

a cold place (outdoors for example) to a warm place, but do not try

to dry them off using a hairdryer, etc.

CD-R/CD-RW

• Some discs and some recording formats may not be playable.

• Non-finalized discs cannot be played.

• Place 8 cm discs in the inner tray guide without using an adapter.

Finalization:

Finalization is the process that makes recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs

playable on compatible players.

• In the following cases, “No Disc” is shown on the display:

• When no disc is loaded

• When the disc is loaded upside-down

• When the disc’s information could not be read properly

Cautions on storing discs

Holding discs

• Be sure to remove discs after using them.

• Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,

scratches, warping, etc.

• Do not store discs in the following places:

1. Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time

2. Dusty or humid places

Do not touch the signal surface.

3. Places exposed to heat from heating appliances, etc.

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Inserting the batteries

Operating range of the remote control unit

Cleaning discs

• If there are fingerprints or dirt on discs, wipe them off before using

the disc. If not the sound quality could be reduced and the sound

may be broken.

• Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to clean

discs.

• Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating

it.

q Remove the remote control w Set two R6P/AA batteries in

unit’s rear cover.

the battery compartment in

the indicated direction.

• When used connected to other components in the F102 series,

point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor of the

receiver (DRA-F102/F102DAB) when operating it.

• The remote control unit can be used from a distance of up to about

7 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to the

sensor.

e Put the rear cover back on.

Notes on batteries:

Do not wipe with a circular motion.

Gently wipe the disc from the

inside towards the outside.

• Replace the batteries with new ones if the set does not operate

even when the remote control unit is operated nearby the unit.

(The attached batteries are only for verifying operation.)

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper

direction, following the “<” and “>” marks in the battery

compartment.

30°

Approx. 7 m

NOTE:

• Do not use record spray, antistatic agents, or benzene, thinner or

other solvents.

• 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.

• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the

inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

• Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be in use for

long periods.

About the remote control unit

NOTE:

• The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may

not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct

sunlight, strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent

lamp or infrared light.

The included remote control unit (RC-1042) can be used to operate

not only the CHR-F103 but also other components in the F102 series

(

page 32).

NOTE:

• The system remote control unit included with the receiver (DRA-

F102/F102DAB) cannot be used to operate the CHR-F103. Use

the remote control unit included with the CHR-F103.

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Part names and functions

Display

For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

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w r

Front panel

! ! !

! ! ! !

Lights when a remote control signal is received.

Lights when a disc is playing.

Lights when the USB/NET function is set.

Lights during programmed playback.

Lights during random playback.

Lights when the pause mode is set.

q w

t y u i o !

Lights during recording from a CD onto the

HDD.

Lights during repeat playback.

Lights when the folder mode is set.

Power operation switch

BACK button··············································(15)

SETUP button············································(15)

Stop button (2)·········································(19)

Play/pause button (1/3)···················(22, 23)

Disc tray open/close button (5)··············(14)

Disc tray·······················································(4)

Lights while a disc is being loaded.

Lights when the CD function is set.

Lights when the HDD function is set.

Light to indicate the type of file currently

displayed on the list when the HDD function is

set.

(ON/STANDBY) ·········································(14)

USB input terminal···································(29)

Remote control sensor·······························(5)

Display

Display screen

CD/HDD/USB/NET button·······················(14)

CD STORE button ·····································(19)

MUSIC SEARCH button····························(22)

Jog dial/PUSH ENTER button ·················(15)

Turn: To select (+/–) while a list is displayed

During playback: Skip (8/9)

Press: Set (ENTER)

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Rear panel

q w e

ETHERNET terminal··································(12)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminals ·········(11)

PC CONTROL (USB) terminal ··················(34)

LINE OUT terminals··································(11)

Use the LINE OUT 1 terminals as the main

output, the LINE OUT 2 terminals as the

recording output.

REMOTE CONTROL jack

This terminal will be used in the future for

additional functions.

AC outlet····················································(11)

SYSTEM CONNECTOR jacks····················(11)

Power supply cord····································(11)

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Remote control unit

[Front]

[Rear]

SLEEP button*

TAPE buttons*

CD/HDD/USB/NET button·······················(14)

PROGRAM button·····································(25)

RANDOM button·······································(25)

HDD play/pause button (1/3) ················(22)

Stop (2)/BAND* button···························(19)

TAPE SRS button*

GENRE button···········································(22)

ARTIST button···········································(22)

PLAY LIST button······································(22)

FOLDER button ·········································(24)

LINE 1/2 button*

Tuning buttons (+, –)*

Search buttons (6, 7) ······················(23)

DIMMER button ········································(15)

BACK button··············································(15)

CD STORE button ·····································(19)

CLEAR button············································(25)

CALL button ··············································(25)

MD buttons*

iPod play/pause button (1/3)*

MUTE button*

SETUP button············································(15)

Cursor buttons (D, H, F, G) ·····················(15)

TIME/DISPLAY button ······························(15)

MUSIC SEARCH button····························(22)

SYSTEM ON/STANDBY button···············(14)

SDB/TONE button*

MD SRS button*

TRACK button ···········································(22)

ALBUM button ··········································(22)

CLOCK button*

FUNCTION button*

REPEAT button··········································(26)

CD play/pause button (1/3)···················(23)

ENTER button············································(15)

Cursor buttons (D, H, F, G) ·····················(19)

EDIT button ···············································(20)

Number buttons (0 ~ 9, 0/10, +10)··········(15)

Channel buttons (+, –)*

Skip buttons (8, 9) ·························(23)

VOLUME buttons (+, –)*

MENU button ············································(33)

PUSH ENTER button·································(15)

BACK button··············································(15)

* : Indicates buttons that can be used when

system connections are made ( page 11).

Refer to the operating instructions of the

components

connections.

connected

using

system

NOTE:

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

too.

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¢Buttons operable for the different functions

CD function

HDD function

USB/NET function

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Recommended system layout

Connections

To ensure performance and safety, it is recommended to arrange the components as shown below when

connecting to models in the F102 series.

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).

• Do not bundle power supply cords together with speaker cables. Doing so could result in humming

or noise.

DRA-F102/

F102DAB

• Making connections with the power turned on could result in noise or damage the speakers.

• Bunching the power supply cords and connection cables together could result in humming or noise.

• Connect all the connection cables between the different components firmly. The system may not

operate properly if the connections are incomplete.

CHR-F103

DRR-F102

• Be sure to disconnect the power supply cords when changing the connections. Changing the

connections while the system is operating could result in malfunction.

NOTE:

• Arrange in such a way that the receiver’s ventilation holes are not obstructed so that the heat can

dissipate.

Cable indications

• Do not place other components directly on top of the receiver.

• To ensure safety, do not make stacks of more than three components.

Connect using the connection cables shown below.

Audio cable

Signal direction

Audio signal

Analog connections (Stereo)

(White)

(Red)

OUT

Pin-plug cable

System connections

OUT

System cable

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System connections

System operations can be performed when the components of the

F102 series are connected with system cables (

page 32, 33).

Receiver

[DRA-F102/

F102DAB]

(Sold separately)

• All of the system operations are controlled from the receiver (DRA-

F102/F102DAB).

• It is also possible to connect devices other than F102 series

components. In this case, however, system operations cannot be

performed.

Wall power outlet

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

¢When connecting the optical digital output

connector with an optical transmission cable

(commercially available)

Use the LINE OUT 1 terminals

for connection to the receiver.

Match the shapes

CD/HDD music

Match the shapes then insert firmly all the way in.

system

[CHR-F103]

(This unit)

Cassette deck

[DRR-F102]

(Sold separately)

NOTE:

• Do not unplug the power supply cord while the system is operating.

• The maximum total power consumption of devices connected to the CHR-F103’s AC outlets is 60 W. Do not connect devices with power

consumptions greater than 60 W.

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Using the network audio function

Internet radio function

Network audio connection and required system

When connected to a network, the following functions can be used:

Internet radio refers to radio programs broadcast over the Internet.

With this function you can listen to Internet radio broadcasts from all

over the world.

¢Broadband Internet connection

£Gracenote music recognition service

£Internet radio

£Music server

• Stations can be selected by genre or region.

• Up to 60 stations can be preset.

• MP3 format Internet radio programs can be played.

• Your favorite radio stations can be registered by accessing an

exclusive DENON Internet radio URL from a Web browser on a

computer. (A setting must be made for automatic download

Gracenote music recognition service

The “Gracenote music recognition service” is the name of a service

provided by Gracenote and generally known as “CDDB”.

Text information on CD titles, artist names, track names, etc., can be

obtained automatically and displayed on the CHR-F103’s display by

(

page 28).) (The function is managed for individual users, so

you must provide your MAC or e-mail address.) Exclusive URL:

http://www.radiodenon.com

accessing the Gracenote server over the Internet.

Internet radio

¢vTuner

Gracenote music recognition service

¢If you do not have the environment for

The CHR-F103’s Internet radio station list uses “vTuner”, a radio

station database service. This database service is edited and

prepared for the CHR-F103.

connecting to the Internet

The CHR-F103 has part of the Gracenote database stored in it*,

so some title information can be obtained without connecting to

the Internet.

Note, however, that the internal database may not contain title

information for recently released CDs.

Music server function

*: Information for approximately 350,000 titles selected from the

To WAN side of

This function plays music files stored on a computer via a LAN (local

area network).

Modem

modem

Gracenote database in April 2006 is stored in the CHR-F103.

Connection to the server is done using one of the following

technologies:

To LAN port

¢Using the “Gracenote

music recognition

• Windows Media Connect

• Windows Media DRM10

service”

You do not have to perform any operation in particular.

When a CD is inserted or when recording or playback of a CD

begins, the CD’s text information is acquired automatically and

displayed on the CHR-F103.

To LAN port

Router

Music server

To LAN port/

Ethernet port

Computer

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Free hard disk space is required to store music files.

The following table gives an approximate estimate of the required

free space.

¢Modem

Network-related settings

¢Router settings

¢Router

• We recommend enabling the router’s DHCP server function

(setting for automatically assigning IP addresses). Normally

it is enabled, so there is no need to change it.

When using the CHR-F103, we recommend using a router

equipped with the functions listed below.

Format

Bit rate

128 kbps

Per one minute Per one hour

Approx. 1 MB Approx. 60 MB

Approx. 1.5 MB Approx. 90 MB

• Built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server

This is a function that automatically assigns IP addresses to

devices on the LAN.

• Built-in 100BASE-TX switch

To connect multiple devices, it is recommended to have a built-in

switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.

• Depending on the security settings of the router, etc., it may not

be possible for the CHR-F103 to connect to the Internet.

• Also refer to the router’s operating instructions.

192 kbps

256 kbps

392 kbps

MP3/WMA

Approx. 2 MB

Approx. 3 MB

Approx. 120 MB

Approx. 180 MB

¢CHR-F103 settings

• If the router’s DHCP server function is enabled, the CHR-F103

can be used as is with the settings already made upon

purchase.

WAV

(LPCM)

1400 kbps

Approx. 10 MB Approx. 600 MB

¢Ethernet cable (CAT-5 or greater recommended)

No Ethernet cable is included with the CHR-F103. Procure a cable

with the necessary length.

• Depending on the router’s settings, it may be necessary to

change the CHR-F103’s settings (

page 16) (to assign a fixed

• Depending on the server, video files may also be displayed, but they

cannot be played on the CHR-F103.

IP address and connect to the network, etc.).

NOTE:

• Be sure to use a shielded type cable for USB/Ethernet

connections.

Depending on the connected computer/router, there may be

much noise generated from the cable.

¢Others

• When the contract with your provider is of the type by which the

network settings are made manually, you must make the

“Network-related settings”.

NOTE:

• You must have a contract with an Internet service provider (ISP)

in order to connect to the Internet.

• The CHR-F103 is not compatible with PPPoE. If your contract is

of the PPPoE setting type, you need a PPPoE-compatible router.

• For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), you may have to

make proxy server settings in order to use the Internet radio

function. If proxy server settings for connecting to the Internet

have been made on the computer, make the same settings on

the CHR-F103.

(If you already have a broadband connection to the Internet, no

new contract is required.)

• For instructions on connecting to the Internet, contact your ISP

or a computer store.

• The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP.

For details, contact your ISP or a store selling computers and

related equipment.

¢Personal computer

For the music server function, a computer with the following

specifications is required:

1) OS (Operating System):

Windows XP Service pack 2

2) Processor:

Intel PentiumII or AMD processor, etc.

We recommend 1 GHz or greater.

3) RAM:

• The CHR-F103 is designed to make the network settings

automatically using the DHCP and Auto IP functions.

Min. 128 MB, we recommend 256 MB or greater.

4) Software:

.NET Framework 1.1

5) Internet browser:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later

6) LAN port required

NOTE:

• Sophisticated knowledge of networks is required to make router

security settings.

Make the security settings at your own discretion. DENON will

accept no responsibility for any problems arising due to security

settings. Furthermore, DENON will not respond to inquiries on

the settings and operation of the various devices.

7) 300 MB or greater free hard disc space required

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Operation

MUSIC SEARCH

SETUP

Before operating

Loading discs

CD/HDD/USB/NET

< >

Press 5 to open the disc tray.

Turning the power on

Press ON/STANDBY.

Load a disc.

• When the power turns on, the power indicator lights green.

2 _{• When a CD is loaded, the album name, track name, etc., are}

displayed automatically (

page 23).

¢Turning the power off (to the standby mode):

Press ON/STANDBY again.

• The power indicator lights red while switching to the standby

mode.

• The power indicator turns off once the standby mode is set.

ON/STANDBY

<JOG DIAL>,

ENTER

BACK

• If there are multiple data entries in the Gracenote database

corresponding to that CD, “Select CD Info” is displayed. Use JOG

DIAL or [D H] to select the entry to be display, then press ENTER.

• To change the displayed information, stop playback and press BACK.

NOTE:

ON/STANDBY

• When in the standby mode, a very small amount of power is

consumed, even if all the indicators are turned off.

CD/HDD/USB/NET

NOTE:

• Playback of discs not conforming to CD standards (CDs with

copy control, for example), is not guaranteed.

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

off. Doing so could damage the set.

• Do not insert foreign objects into the disc tray. Doing so could

damage the set.

Selecting the function

With the CHR-F103, it is possible to switch playback between three

sources: music discs, the HDD and an external source (USB audio,

network audio, etc.).

ENTER

D H

BACK

Press CD/HDD/USB/NET to select the function of the

SETUP

1 _{source to be played.}

[

]

[TIME/DISPLAY]

MUSIC SEARCH

HDD

USB/NETWORK

[

D H

]

Playback of the selected function starts.

BACK

DIMMER]

ENTER

[

Listening to CD (

Listening to HDD (

page 23)

page 22)

[NUMBER

]

Listening to USB/NETWORK (

page 26 ~ 29)

(1~9, 0/10)

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

: Buttons on the remote control unit

[

]

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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Switching the display

Setup

¢To change the number of lines displayed:

Press [TIME/DISPLAY] while in the stop mode.

The following settings can be made:

£Recording mode setting (Store Setting)

£Network settings (Network Setting)

£Others (Others)

Making the recording mode settings

(Store Setting)

3-line display

6-line display

The following settings can be made:

The display is set to 3 lines upon purchase.

Kanji can only be displayed in the 3-line display mode.

£Recording sound quality setting (Store Mode)

£Recording monitor auto play setting (Store Monitor)

¢Changing the displayed contents

Setting operations

Setting the recording sound quality

(Store Mode)

CD HDD USB/NET

(

Use the procedure described below to make the settings using the

setup menu.

Press [TIME/DISPLAY] during playback.

The display switches as follows each time [TIME/DISPLAY] is

pressed:

Use this procedure to set the quality of the sound recorded on the

HDD.

• Upon purchase this is set to “HQ”.

Press SETUP.

1 _{• “Setup Menu” is displayed.}

Album name

Artist name

Track name

From the “Store Setting” mode, select “Store Mode”

1 _{then press ENTER.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the setting menu,

2 _{then press ENTER to set.}

Track number/

No. tracks on album

Elapsed track time

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select.

For settings at which you input numbers:

3 _{Use [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10) to input all the places,}

LPCM (Linear PCM):

Remaining track time

Remaining disc time

then press ENTER to set.

Up to about 900 tracks can be recorded.

When a button is pressed, the cursor moves automatically to the

next input position.

HQ (High Quality):

WMA (Windows Media Audio 44.1 kHz/192 kbps)

Up to about 7,000 tracks can be recorded.

Press SETUP.

only

4 _{• The setting mode is quit.}

Normal:

WMA (Windows Media Audio 44.1 kHz/128 kbps)

Up to about 10,000 tracks can be recorded.

At the different items, either select “Exit” and press ENTER or

press BACK to return to the setting menu one step before.

To return all the setup data to the defaults set upon purchase, in

the standby mode, press ON/STANDBY while pressing in MUSIC

SEARCH.

The sound quality increases in the order Normal → HQ → LPCM,

but the higher the sound quality, the fewer the number of tracks

that can be recorded.

Dimmer function

The brightness of the display can be changed.

The brightness of the display switches as follows each

time [DIMMER] is pressed:

Press ENTER.

Bright

Medium

Dark

Off

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¢Manual setting of the IP address

If the router does not have a DHCP server function or it is disabled

and a fixed IP address must be set, make the setting described

below.

Recording monitor auto playback setting

(Store Monitor)

• Upon purchase this is set to “On”.

For the IP address and other information, contact your ISP

(Internet service provider).

From the “Store Setting” mode, select “Store

1 _{Monitor” then press ENTER.}

From the “Network Setting” mode, select “IP

1 _{Address” then press ENTER.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select.

<JOG DIAL>,

ENTER

Select “DHCP” then press ENTER.

On:

The sound being recorded is automatically monitored (played).

Off:

Select “Off” then press ENTER.

3 _{• The manual setting mode is set.}

The sound being recorded is not automatically monitored (played).

Press ENTER.

D H

] to select the next setting

Use JOG DIAL or [

4 _{item, then press ENTER.}

• IP Address

• Subnet Mask

• Gateway

• Primary DNS

• Secondary DNS

Making the network settings (Network Setting)

The following settings can be made:

£IP address setting (IP Address)

£Proxy setting (Proxy)

Use [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10) to input all the places,

5 _{then press ENTER.}

£Internet radio setting (Internet Radio)

[

D H]

ENTER

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set all the items.

Making the IP address settings (IP Address)

¢Automatic setting of the IP address

When the router’s DHCP server function is enabled (setting for

automatically assigning IP addresses), the CHR-F103 can be used

as set upon purchase (“On” – DHCP server enabled).

[

D H

]

ENTER

[

NUMBER

]

(1~9, 0/10, +10)

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

: Buttons on the remote control unit

[

]

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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Making the Internet radio settings

(Internet Radio)

Making the proxy settings (Proxy)

Setting the display characters (Character)

Use this procedure to set the MP3 ID3-Tag character code type played

with the USB input.

• Upon purchase this is set to “Auto”.

¢When the ISP specifies the proxy setting

If no proxy setting is specified, there is no need to make the

setting.

£Updating the list of Internet radio stations (

page 28)

From the “Others” mode, select “Character Set” then

From the “Network Setting” mode, select “Proxy”

Making other settings (Others)

1 _{press ENTER.}

1 _{then press ENTER.}

The following settings can be made:

£PC applications (PC Connect Mode)

£HDD information (HDD Info)

£Display character settingg (Character)

£Setting of the input language used on the computer for the music

server (PC Language)

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select.

Select “Proxy” then press ENTER.

Auto:

The character code type is selected automatically.

Select “On” then press ENTER.

Latin:

£CDDB update (CDDB Update)

ISO 8859-1 Latin-1 is selected.

¢Setting the proxy by address or name

Japanese:

Shift JIS is selected.

PC applications (PC Connect Mode)

Select “Proxy (Address)” or “Proxy (Name)” then

4 _{press ENTER.}

Select “Address” or “Name” according to the proxy

5 _{type specified by the ISP, then press ENTER.}

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Press ENTER.

HDD information (HDD Info)

The HDD’s usage conditions are displayed.

Use [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10, +10) to input the address

6 _{(numbers) or name (letters), then press ENTER once}

From the “Others” mode, select “HDD Info” then press

ENTER.

all the places have been input.

Stored Tracks

The number of tracks recorded on the HDD is displayed.

EEEEE

¢When the ISP has specified the port setting

Free Space %:

The HDD’s free space (%) is displayed.

Select “Port” then press ENTER.

indicates numbers.

Use [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10) to input all the places,

8 _{then press ENTER.}

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Inputting the computer’s language

(PC Language)

Updating the CDDB (CDDB Update)

CD STORE

• Use this procedure to update the Gracenote database (CDDB)

stored in the CHR-F103.

If you wish to display the character data from the computer used as

the music server in English, use this procedure to input the language

used on the computer. Normally the characters are displayed in the

same language as used on the computer so there is no need to

change this setting. Only change it if the character data from the

computer is not displayed properly on the CHR-F103.

• An update disc (available for a charge) is required for this update. For

details, contact a DENON customer inquiry center.

From the “Others” mode, select “CDDB Update”

1 _{then press ENTER.}

From the “Others” mode, select “PC Language” then

1 _{press ENTER.}

D H

From the “CDDB Update” mode, use [

] to select

<JOG DIAL>,

ENTER

ON/STANDBY

2 _{“Yes”, then press ENTER.}

• The disc tray opens.

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select.

Load the update disc.

3 _{• The tray closes and updating of the CDDB data begins.}

ON/STANDBY

Press ENTER.

(“Updating the Gracenote Database...” flashes.)

• Once updating is completed, “Complete” is displayed and the

disc tray opens.

< >

Remove the update disc, press 5 to close the tray,

4 _{then press ON/STANDBY to turn off the power.}

• Updating is completed.

ENTER

D H F G

[

]

ENTER

D H F G

[

]

CD STORE

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

: Buttons on the remote control unit

[

]

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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Recording and Deleting

¢To stop recording

Before recording

Recording

Press 2, use JOG DIAL or [F G] to select “Y”, then press ENTER.

Sources that can be recorded

Recording CDs

£CDDA (Music CDs)

• If the CD has already been recorded, “Already Stored - Start

Storing?” is displayed.

• The HDD, USB audio and network audio sound can be played while

a CD is being recorded. (The function can be switched and the

normal playback operations can be performed.)

• When the remaining free space on the HDD is low, “Remaining

Capacity Low” is displayed. Delete any unnecessary files to free

space.

NOTE:

Load the CD.

• CD-R/CD-RW sources containing music files in such formats as

MP3 and WMA cannot be recorded.

• Copyright protected tracks cannot be recorded.

Press CD STORE.

Select this to record all the tracks or only specific tracks.

Setting the recording mode

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “All Track” (to

NOTE:

3 _{record all the tracks) or “Select Track” (to record}

• The tracks being recording will not be stored if the power cord is

unplugged during recording.

£Recording sound quality setting (

page 16)

selected tracks).

When “Select Track” is selected:

4 _{q Press ENTER or CD STORE.}

-1

D H

w Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select a track to be

” mark.

recorded, then press ENTER to add a “

e Once the tracks have been selected, press CD

STORE.

• Recording starts.

When “All Track” is selected:

4 _{Press ENTER or CD STORE.}

-2

• Recording starts.

About the explanation of the setting functions for the various

operations and the corresponding sources

The recording progress is displayed (“Storing OO%”).

Recording is performed at approximately 12 times the normal

speed when the file type is set to “LPCM”, approximately 4

times the normal speed otherwise.

Operation title

Function to be set

Function : HDD

Deleting

The stop mode is set automatically once recording is completed.

If an error arises during recording and normal recording is not

possible, that track is skipped and recording continues. In this

case, “Storing Completed - Some Tracks Aborted” is displayed

once recording is completed.

HDD

WAV

MP3

WMA

Built-in

HDD

Music

CD-R/CD-RW discs or USB memory

devices containing these music

files

Source for which operation can be performed

Operations for which no function is indicated can be performed

regardless of which function is set.

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Function : HDD

Monitoring the tracks being recorded

Deleting

MUSIC SEARCH

Use this procedure to listen to the tracks being recorded.

Stop playback of other sources.

Use this procedure to delete tracks you no longer need.

NOTE:

¢When “Recording monitor auto playback setting”

• Once tracks are deleted, they cannot be retrieved. Check

carefully before deleting.

(

page 16) is set to “On”

A while after recording starts, the function switches to HDD and

playback of the recorded track starts.

Function : HDD

Deleting single tracks

¢When “Recording monitor auto playback setting”

<JOG DIAL>,

ENTER

(

page 16) is set to “Off”

In the stop mode, press MUSIC SEARCH.

1 _{• The search menu is displayed.}

Press MUSIC SEARCH.

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Tracks”, then

2 _{press ENTER.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Store Monitor”,

2 _{then press ENTER.}

• The recorded track is displayed during recording.

Select the track to be deleted, then press [EDIT].

[HDD 1

]

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the track to be

3 _{monitored, then press 1/3 , [HDD 1/3] or ENTER.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Track Erase”,

4 _{then press ENTER.}

• Recording monitoring starts.

With the monitor function, the sound actually recorded is played.

Directly after recording starts, monitor playback only begins after

enough data for monitoring has been recorded on the HDD.

F G

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Y”, then press

5 _ENTER.

ENTER

• “Complete” is displayed once the track is deleted.

[D H F G]

MUSIC SEARCH

• The repeat and random play modes are canceled when monitor

playback starts.

ENTER

[

D H F G

]

[

EDIT

]

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

: Buttons on the remote control unit

[

]

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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Function : HDD

Deleting all tracks

Deleting tracks by album or artist name

Function : HDD

All the tracks on the HDD are erased at once.

Use this procedure to delete multiple tracks by album or artist name.

In the stop mode, press MUSIC SEARCH.

1 _{• The search menu is displayed.}

In the stop mode, press MUSIC SEARCH.

1 _{• The search menu is displayed.}

Select “Artists”, “Albums”, “Tracks” or “Genres”

2 _{then press [EDIT].}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the album or

2 _{artist name to be deleted, then press [EDIT].}

• “All Erase” is displayed.

Press ENTER.

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Album Erase” or

3 _{• “All Erase?” is displayed.}

3 _{“Artist Erase”, then press ENTER.}

F G

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Y”, then press

F G

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Y”, then press

4 _ENTER.

• “Really?” is displayed.

• “Complete” is displayed once the track is deleted.

F G

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Y”, then press

5 _ENTER.

• During the deleting procedure, “Process in Progress...”

flashes on the display.

• If deleted tracks were included on playlists, they are removed from

the playlists.

• Some time may be required for the deleting procedure, depending

on how many tracks are to be deleted.

• Several minutes may be required for the tracks to be deleted.

• Once the track is deleted, “Complete” is displayed, then “No

Track” is displayed.

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Playback

Function : HDD

Playing tracks on the HDD

Searching for and playing tracks on the HDD

Function : HDD

MUSIC SEARCH

Tracks stored on the HDD are sorted by genre, artist and album. They

can also be grouped into playlists.

These categories can be used to quickly find the tracks you want to

hear.

Press MUSIC SEARCH.

1 _{• The search menu is displayed.}

¢Narrow-in search menu

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the search menu,

a Use this procedure to search by narrowing in on the desired

track in the following order:

2 _{then press ENTER.}

Playlists:

To search among playlists.

Genre

Artist

Album

Track

<JOG DIAL>,

ENTER

BACK

Artists:

To search by artist.

GENRE

ARTIST

ALBUM

TRACK

Albums:

To search by album name.

[RANDOM]

HDD 1

[

REPEAT

]

¢Favorites search menu

[

]

[CD 1 ]

Tracks:

To search by track name.

Recently listened to tracks

[

]

Maximum 256 tracks :

Stored automatically

[

Genres:

To search by genre.

Recently Played

[

]

[

You can also display the search menus by pressing [PLAY LIST],

[ARTIST], [ALBUM], [TRACK] or [GENRE].

Recently recorded CDs

Maximum 20 :

Stored automatically

ENTER

D H F G

BACK

Recently Stored

[

]

Press 1/3 or [HDD 1/3].

3 _{• The selected track or all the tracks on the menu are played.}

MUSIC SEARCH

Playlist

Maximum 20 lists :

Maximum 256 tracks per list

Playlist

[

ARTIST

GENRE

PLAY LIST

]

[

ALBUM

]

¢Stopping playback:

Press 2.

[

TRACK

]

[

ENTER

[D H F G

]

¢Resuming from the point at which playback was

BACK

last stopped:

In the stop mode, press 1/3 or [HDD 1/3].

• The names of playlists can be changed as desired (

page 30).

[

NUMBER

]

(1~9, 0/10, +10)

NOTE:

• After recording or editing, it is not possible to listen from the

point at which the stop mode was last set.

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

: Buttons on the remote control unit

[

]

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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¢Handy functions for searching from lists:

q Searching by switching between first letters

Use [F G] to switch the first letter (A ⇔ B ⇔ C...).

w Searching by narrowing in on letters

¢Stopping playback:

Function : CD

CD playback

Playing CDs

Press 2.

Function : CD

¢Stopping playback temporarily:

Use [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10, +10) to input the first letter of the desired

title, then the second letter, etc.,

• The titles are narrowed in each time a letter is input.

During playback, press 1/3 or [CD 1/3].

< >

Press 5 to open the tray and load the CD.

To resume playback, press 1/3 or [CD 1/3] again.

Loading the CD : (

page 4)

When the tray closes, the CD’s information is searched

automatically and the album and track names are displayed (

page 14).

¢To fast-forward or fast-reverse (search):

¢Press [RANDOM] or [REPEAT] after selecting the desired menu

(genre, artist, album, etc.) to play the tracks on that menu in

random order or repeatedly.

During playback, press and hold [7] or [6].

Accessing

Gracenote

Database

• Normal playback resumes when the button is released.

• When the searching operation is started while in the pause mode,

searching is performed at high speed.

¢Cueing (moving to the beginning of tracks):

THE BEST HIT 1/18

During playback, use JOG DIAL or [89] to select the track

SONG_A

to be cued.

SONG_B

If the corresponding CD information cannot be found

• During playback, press BACK to display the track name list.

(Unknown)

1/15

TR01

TR02

¢Direct search:

• Press [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10, +10).

D H

Use JOG DIAL , [8 9] or [

] to select the

2 _{track to be played.}

Example: 4th track : [4]

Example: 12th track : [+ 10] [2]

Example: 20th track : [+ 10] [0/10]

Press 1/3 , [CD 1/3] or ENTER.

Artist A

SONG_A

3/18

0:06

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Playable MP3 and WMA files

Function : CD

Playing music files

Sampling

File format

Bit rate

(kbps)

MP3

WMA

Extension

frequency (kHz)

32, 44.1, 48

32 ~ 320

64 ~ 192

.MP3

MP3

WMA

Before playing MP3 or WMA files

.WMA

There are many music distribution sites on the Internet from which

you can download files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media Audio)

format. Music (files) downloaded from these sites can be played on

the CHR-F103 if they have been burned onto CD-R/CD-RW discs.

• The CHR-F103 is compatible with “MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3”

standards. It is not compatible with “MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3”,

“MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer-3”, “MP1” or “MP2” standards, etc.

• The CHR-F103 is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag standards up to

Version 2.3.

The WMA logo, Windows Media and the

Windows logo are registered trademarks or

trademarks in the United States and other

countries of Microsoft Corporation of the United

States.

<JOG DIAL>,

ENTER

BACK

• The CHR-F103 is compatible with WMA META tags for title, artist

and album names.

¢Settings for folders and files to be played

(folder mode/disc mode):

Use [FOLDER] to switch.

[RANDOM]

[PROG]

Creating MP3 or WMA discs (CD-R/CD-RW discs)

compatible with the CHR-F103

[

REPEAT

]

• Folder mode

The “FOLDER” indicator is lit.

The files in the selected folder and the folders underneath it are

played.

[HDD 1

]

[CD 1 ]

• When recording MP3 or WMA files onto CD-R/CD-RW discs, set the

writing software’s format to “ISO9660 level 1”. Files recorded in

other formats may not play properly.

• When burning MP3 or WMA files onto CD-R/CD-RW discs, avoid

using a folder hierarchy with more than 8 levels. Files and folders

from folder level 9 or lower cannot be played.

[

]

[

• Disc mode (folder mode: off):

The “FOLDER” indicator is off.

The entire disc from the position of the selected file is played.

• The maximum number of files and folders that can be played is

1,000 (total for the number of files and folders). The maximum

number of folders is 255.

• The CHR-F103 is not compatible with packet write software or

playlists.

ENTER

D H

BACK

[

]

[TIME/DISPLAY]

• Also read the operating instructions of the software used to create

the MP3 or WMA files.

• Be sure to give the extension “.MP3” or “.WMA” to MP3 or WMA

files. The files cannot be played if they have any other extensions.

(For Macintosh computers, MP3 files can be played by giving the

files the extension “.MP3” after a file name consisting of no more

than 8 capital letters or numbers before storing them on the CD-

R/CD-RW disc.)

[

FOLDER

]

[

D H

]

ENTER

BACK

Your recordings may be used for your personal enjoyment only,

and may not be used for other purposes without the consent of

the copyright holder as per copyright laws.

[

CLEAR

]

[CALL]

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

: Buttons on the remote control unit

[

]

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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Function : CD

Function : HDD or CD

Playing files

Special playback features

Playing programs

Playing in random order

MP3

WMA

HDD

MP3

WMA

Function : CD

Set a CD-R/CD-RW disc containing music files in

In the stop mode, press [RANDOM].

1 _{MP3 or WMA format in the disc tray (}

1 _{• “RANDOM” is displayed.}

page 4).

Up to 25 tracks can be programmed.

D H

Press [HDD 1/3], [CD 1/3] or 1/3 .

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the folder or file.

Press [PROG].

1 _{• “PROG” is displayed.}

Press 1/3 , [CD 1/3] or ENTER.

¢Stopping random playback:

In the stop mode, press [RANDOM].

• The “RANDOM” indicator is off.

3 _{• The track or file name is displayed and playback starts.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the name of the

2 _{track to be programmed, then press ENTER.}

The track name, artist name and album name are only displayed

if they are recorded on the disc.

• The number in the program is displayed to the left of the track

name.

The folder name and file name are displayed if the track name,

artist name and album name are not recorded on the disc.

Use [TIME/DISPLAY] to switch the contents displayed on the first

line.

Repeat this operation until you have programmed all the desired

tracks.

HDD

• When the function is set to

possible by genre, artist, or album.

, random playback is

• If [REPEAT] is pressed during random playback, the tracks are played

once in a random order, then played again in a different random

order.

Press 1/3 or [CD 1/3].

3 _{• The tracks are played in the programmed order.}

¢To change the folder or file during playback:

Press BACK to display the list, then use [D H] or [8 9] to

select the folder or file.

• The files played randomly differ according to the music file playback

mode.

¢Checking the order of the programmed tracks:

In the stop mode, press [CALL].

· In the folder mode: Files in selected folder and folders underneath

• The track names are displayed in the programmed order.

· In the disc mode: All the files on the disc

• When a copyright-protected file or a file that cannot be played

properly is selected, “Can’t Play” is displayed. Select a different file.

¢Clearing programmed tracks:

Press [CLEAR].

NOTE:

• When the random mode is set during programmed playback, the

program is cleared.

• When the random mode is set in the single track repeat mode,

the mode switches to all-track repeat.

NOTE:

• The program at the position of the cursor is cleared.

• Programmed playback is not possible with discs containing files

in MP3 or WMA format.

• The time may not be displayed properly if the search or pause

operation is performed while playing files recorded with a

variable bit rate.

¢Stopping programmed playback:

In the stop mode, press [PROG].

NOTE:

• The program is cleared if the disc tray is opened.

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Playing tracks (files) repeatedly

Listening to Internet radio

Function : HDD or CD

Function : USB/NET

Connections to the required system and specific settings must be

made in order to listen to Internet radio ( page 12, 16).

HDD

MP3

WMA

When you first connect to an Internet radio station, “Update?”

appears on the display.

During the stop or play mode, use [REPEAT] to select the

repeat mode.

One-track repeat

“REPEAT 1”

All track repeat

“REPEAT ALL”

Set the input source to “USB/NET”.

1 _{• The Network Audio screen appears.}

<JOG DIAL>,

ENTER

BACK

None

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Internet Radio”,

2 _{then press ENTER.}

In the stop mode, press [HDD 1/3], [CD 1/3] or 1/3 to start

playback.

• The initial screen when not connected to the Internet appears.

Connecting to an Internet radio station for the first

3 _time:

¢Stopping repeat play

In the stop mode, press [REPEAT] until the “REPEAT” indicator

[

REPEAT

]

Press ENTER.

turns off.

• The update screen appears.

[HDD 1

]

[

CD 1 ]

Press ENTER.

4 _{• The most recent list of radio stations is downloaded from the}

HDD

• In the

artist or album.

mode it is possible to set repeat play by genre,

vTuner website (several minutes are required for the

download).

• The files played repeatedly depend on the music file playback mode.

· In the folder mode: Files in selected folder and folders underneath

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the desired item,

ENTER

D H F G

BACK

5 _{then press ENTER.}

[

]

· In the disc mode: All files on the disc

Internet Radio

1/5

Genres

Countries

ENTER

At the end, the station list is displayed.

[

D H F G

BACK

[EDIT

]

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the desired

6 _{station, then press ENTER or [ ].}

[

NUMBER]

• Connection starts, and playback begins once the buffer

reaches “100%”.

(1~9, 0/10, +10)

The pause mode is set if [G] is pressed during playback, and

playback resumes when [G] is pressed again.

Press BACK in the play or pause mode to display the previous

menu screen.

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

: Buttons on the remote control unit

[

]

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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¢Listening to Internet radio stations registered in

your favorites

Presetting (registering) Internet radio stations

Function : USB/NET

• There are many Internet radio stations on the Internet, and the

quality of the programs they broadcast as well as the bit rate of the

tracks varies widely.

Generally, the higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but

depending on the communications lines and the server’s traffic,

streamed music or sound with a high bit rate can easily be

fragmentary. Inversely, a lower bit rate means lower sound quality,

but less tendency to break up.

There are two ways to register stations, by presetting them or by

storing them in your favorites.

When preset, stations can be tuned in directly with the remote control

unit.

Select the “USB/NET” function, use JOG DIAL or

1 _[

D H

] to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER.

• The Internet radio stations registered in your favorites are

displayed.

Press [EDIT] while the Internet radio station you want

1 _{to register is playing.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the desired

• “Radio Station Server Full” or “Connection Down” is displayed if

the station is busy or not broadcasting.

2 _{station, then press ENTER.}

• The registration menu screen appears.

• Playback starts.

USB/Network Menu 2/3

Favorites

¢Clearing radio stations from your favorites

Preset

Registering Internet radio stations as your

favorites

Function : USB/NET

In the stop mode, at the screen displayed in step 2

1 _{under “Listening to Internet radio stations registered}

Favorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so when they are

registered they can be tuned in easily.

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Preset”, then

2 _{press ENTER.}

D H

in your favorites”, use JOG DIAL or [

] to select

the radio station you want to clear.

• The preset registration menu screen appears.

Press [EDIT] while the Internet radio station you want

1 _{to register is playing.}

Use [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10, +10) to register the station

Press [EDIT].

• The clear screen appears.

3 _{at the desired preset channel.}

• The registration menu screen appears.

• This completes the registration procedure.

USB/Network Menu 1/3

Preset

Favorites

Clear Favorite?

NOTE:

Y / N

• Presettings are cleared if a new entry is preset at a preset

channel that has already been used.

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Favorites”, then

F G

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Y”, then press

2 _{press ENTER.}

3 _ENTER.

¢Listening to preset Internet radio stations

• The favorites registration menu screen appears.

Select the “USB/NET” function, then use [NUMBER] (1 ~

9, 0/10, +10).

Add to Favorite?

Y / N

• The station is connected to automatically and playback begins.

F G

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Y”, then press

3 _ENTER.

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Updating the list of radio stations

Playing music files stored on a computer

(music server)

Function : USB/NET

SETUP

Use SETUP to select “Network Setting”, then press

Connections to the required system and specific settings must be

made in order to play music files.

Use this procedure to play music files (in WMA, MP3 or WAV format)

or playlists (m3u or wpl) stored on a computer (music server)

connected to the CHR-F103 via a network.

Before starting, you must launch the computer’s server software and

set the files as server contents. For details, see the operating

instructions of your server software.

1 _{ENTER (}

page 16).

Use JOG DIAL to select “Internet Radio”, then

2 _{press ENTER.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Auto Update” or

3 _{“Manual Update”, then press ENTER.}

• The update screen appears.

<JOG DIAL>,

ENTER

BACK

Set the input source to “USB/NET”.

If “Radio List Version” is selected, the current version is

displayed.

The host names of the computers (music servers) in the network

are also displayed.

When “Auto Update” is selected:

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the host name of

4 _{Use JOG DIAL or [}

D H

] to select “ON”, then press

2 _{the computer (music server) on which the music files}

[RANDOM]

[REPEAT]

-1

ENTER.

you want to play are located, then press ENTER.

• The radio station list is updated automatically.

[

]

D H

] to select the search item or

When “Manual Update” is selected:

Use JOG DIAL or [

3 _{the desired folder, then press ENTER.}

[

4 _{Use JOG DIAL to select “Start”, then press ENTER.}

-2

• The radio station list is updated.

When a folder is selected and [G] is pressed, playback of the files

in the folder begins.

ENTER

D H G

BACK

SETUP

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the desired music

[

]

4 _{file, then press ENTER or [ ].}

[TIME/DISPLAY]

• Connection starts, and playback begins once the buffer

reaches “100%”.

Press [9] to select the next file, [8] to select the previous

file.

The pause mode is set if [G] is pressed during playback, and

playback resumes when [G] is pressed again.

Press BACK during playback to display the previous menu screen.

ENTER

BACK

[D H G]

¢Playing music files that have been preset or

registered in your favorites

Music files can be preset or registered in your favorites and played

using the same procedure as for Internet radio stations.

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

: Buttons on the remote control unit

[

]

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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NOTE:

Playing USB memory devices

• The audio signals are not output from the digital output terminal.

• DENON will accept no responsibility for any loss of or damage to

data on a USB memory device when the USB memory device is

being used connected to the CHR-F103.

• USB memory devices will not operate via a USB hub.

• DENON does not guarantee operation or supply of power to all

USB memory devices.

• It is not possible to connect a USB cable between to the CHR-

F103’s USB terminal and a computer and use the units as such.

• The CHR-F103 is not compatible with the iPod shuffle.

• Presettings are cleared if a new entry is preset at a preset

channel that has already been used.

Connect the USB memory device to the USB input

• When the following operations are performed, the music server’s

database is updated and it may no longer be possible to play

music files that have been preset or registered in your favorites.

⋅ When the music server is stopped then restarted

⋅ When music files are deleted or added to the music server

1 _terminal.

Use JOG DIAL to select “USB”, then press ENTER.

2 _{• The files and folders stored on the USB memory device are}

displayed.

“USB” is not displayed if no USB memory device is connected.

Playback of USB memory devices

Function : USB/NET

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the folder or file

3 _{you want to play, then press 1/3 or [ ].}

WAV

MP3

WMA

• Playback starts.

This procedure can be used to play music files (in MP3, WMA or WAV

format) stored on a USB memory device.

• When a file is selected, playback can also be started by

pressing ENTER.

Before playing a USB memory device

The CHR-F103 can display folder and file names like titles. Up to

95 letters and numbers can be displayed. Non-compatible

characters are replaced with a “.” (period).

• The CHR-F103 can only play USB memory devices compatible with

the mass storage class.

• The CHR-F103 is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16”

or “FAT32” format.

The display can be switched between the artist and album name

using [TIME/DISPLAY].

• If the USB memory device is divided into multiple partitions, only the

top drive can be selected.

¢Repeat mode

The repeat mode switches when [REPEAT] is pressed while playing

a USB memory device.

Playable MP3 and WMA files

Sampling

frequency (kHz)

Bit rate

(kbps)

File format

Extension

REPEAT ALL

OFF

REPEAT 1

32, 44.1, 48

32 ~ 320

48 ~ 192

.MP3

MP3

WMA

.WMA

¢Random mode

The random mode is switched on and off each time [RANDOM] is

• The CHR-F103 is compatible with “MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3”

standards. It is not compatible with “MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3”,

“MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer-3”, “MP1” or “MP2” standards, etc.

• The CHR-F103 is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standards.

• The CHR-F103 is compatible with WMA META tags.

• The CHR-F103 can only play music files that are not copyright

protected*.

pressed.

• When 1/3 is pressed while the USB memory device or folder is

selected, playback of all the files on the USB memory device or in

the folder begins.

*: Contents downloaded from pay music sites on the Internet are

and encoded in WMA format may be copyright protected,

depending on the computer’s settings.

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Editing

Function : HDD

Inputting characters

To clear the entire title:

MUSIC SEARCH

5 _{Press and hold in [CLEAR] for at least 2 seconds.}

Letters (capital and small) and numbers can be used to change the

artist, album, track, playlist and track genre names.

-2

Use [CALL] to switch between capital and small

Function : HDD

Changing titles

6 _letters.

In the stop mode, display the title you want to change

Use [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10, +10) to select the

1 ₍

page 22).

7 _{character to be input.}

<JOG DIAL>,

ENTER

A maximum of 114 characters per title can be input.

Press [EDIT].

Characters assigned to the different buttons

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Rename”, then

[NUMBER]

Capital letter

1 ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . /

A B C 2 À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç

D E F 3 È É Ê Ë

Small letter

1 ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . /

a b c 2 à á â ã ä å æ ç

d e f 3 è é ê ë

3 _{press ENTER.}

[PROG]

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the item to be

4 _{changed, then press ENTER.}

G H I 4 Ì Í Î Ï

g h i 4 ì í î ï

J K L 5

j k l 5

Title Rename:

M N O 6 Ñ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ø

P Q R S 7 ß

m n o 6 ñ ò ó ô õ ö ø

p q r s 7 ß

To change the track/file name

Artist Rename:

To change the artist name

T U V 8 Ù Ú Û Ü

t u v 8 ù ú û ü

ENTER

w x y z

W X Y Z 9

0 _ (space)

Album Rename:

To change the album name

[

D H F G

]

0/10

+10

0 _ (space)

: ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ { } £

MUSIC SEARCH

Playlist Rename:

To change the playlist name

Repeat steps 5 to 7 to input the title.

Genre Change:

To change the genre name

ENTER

[

D H F G

Press ENTER to set the characters you have input.

EDIT

]

When an artist or album name is selected and the name is

changed, all the tracks with that artist or album name are

changed as well.

[

NUMBER]

(1~9, 0/10, +10)

When a track is selected and its artist or album name is changed,

the artist or album name is only changed for that track.

[

CLEAR

]

[CALL

To clear one character at a time:

5 _{Use [}

F G

] to set the cursor to the letter to be cleared,

-1

then press [CLEAR].

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

[

]

: Buttons on the remote control unit

Button name only :

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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Function : HDD

Changing genre names

Clearing tracks from playlists

Clearing playlists

In the stop mode, select the track you want to clear

In the stop mode, select the playlist you want to clear,

Perform steps 1 to 3 under “Changing titles”.

1 _{from the playlist, then press [EDIT] (}

1 _{then press [EDIT] (}

page 22).

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Genre Change”,

D H

] to select “All Track Clear”,

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Track Clear”,

Use JOG DIAL or [

2 _{then press ENTER.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the new genre

F G

] to select “Y”, then press

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Y”, then press

Use JOG DIAL or [

3 _name.

3 _ENTER.

• The playlist is cleared and “Complete” is displayed.

Select one of the 25 genre names.

• The track is cleared from the playlist and “Complete” is

displayed.

Press ENTER to set the genre name you have chosen.

Clearing all the playlists

Changing the order of tracks on playlists

In the stop mode, press MENU SEARCH.

Function : HDD

Creating playlists

1 _{• The search menu is displayed.}

In the stop mode, select the track on the playlist

1 _{whose order you want to change, then press [EDIT]}

This feature can be used to organize the tracks stored on the HDD in

20 groups consisting of up to 256 tracks each.

(

page 22).

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Playlist”, then

The playlists only consist of data on the track order, etc. They are

used to call out the tracks on the HDD in the specified order to play

them.

2 _{press [EDIT].}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Track Move”,

2 _{then press ENTER.}

F G

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “All Playlist

Clearing a track from a playlist does not delete it from the HDD.

3 _{Clear”, then press ENTER.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the position to

• “All Clear?” is displayed.

Adding tracks to playlists

3 _{which you want to move the track, then press ENTER.}

• The order of the track on the playlist is changed and

“Complete” is displayed.

F G

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Y”, then press

In the stop mode, display the track you want to add

4 _ENTER.

1 ₍

page 22).

• All the playlists are cleared and “Complete” is displayed.

Press [EDIT].

NOTE:

[PROG] can be used to add the currently playing track to the

playlist.

• The contents of the “Recently Played” and “Recently Stored”

playlists are also cleared.

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select “Add to Playlist”,

3 _{then press ENTER.}

D H

Use JOG DIAL or [

] to select the track to be

4 _{added to the playlist, then press ENTER.}

• The track is added to the end of the playlist, and “Complete”

is displayed.

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System Operations

When the CHR-F103 is used in conjunction with other components in

the F102 series, such system operations as CD Synchro recording can

be performed and the system remote control unit (included with the

receiver (DRA-F102/F102DAB)) can be used to operate the various

components.

This unit [CHR-F103]

ON/STANDBY

[HDD 1

]

[CD 1

]

• All of the system operations are controlled from the receiver (DRA-

F102/F102DAB).

• Also read the operating instructions of the various components.

• The system remote control unit included with the receiver (DRA-

F102/F102DAB) cannot be used to operate the CHR-F103. Use the

system remote control unit included with the CHR-F103.

ON/STANDBY

[

]

Receiver [DRA-F102/F102DAB]

[TIME/DISPLAY]

Auto power on function

Press [HDD 1/3] or [CD 1/3] when the power of the

various components is set to the standby mode.

• The power of the various components turns on and the receiver’s

function automatically switches to “CD/HDD”.

ON/STANDBY

• Press [HDD 1/3] to play the hard disc drive, [CD 1/3] to play a CD.

The auto power on function does not work even when 1/3 is

pressed.

Cassette deck [DRR-F102]

[

NUMBER

]

(1~9, 0/10, +10)

Auto function selection

Press 1/3 , [HDD 1/3] or [CD 1/3] during playback

on one of the other components.

• Playback stops and the receiver’s function automatically switches

to “CD/HDD”.

About the button names in this explanation

: Buttons on the main unit

: Buttons on the remote control unit

[

]

ON/STANDBY

• Press 1/3 to play the function currently selected on the CHR-

Button name only :

F103, [HDD 1/3] to play the hard disc drive, [CD 1/3] to play a CD.

Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit

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Function : CD

¢Canceling the editing function:

CD synchronized recording

Edit function

Press 2 or TAPE 2 .

This function lets you easily record the tracks from a CD onto a This function lets you record onto cassette tapes with automatic

cassette tape.

editing according to the length of the tape.

Load the CD and cassette tape before starting.

NOTE:

For instructions, see the cassette deck’s operating instructions.

• The editing function does not work with discs containing 26

tracks or more.

Turn on the power of the various components.

• When using the edited recording function, be sure to load the

cassette tape with side A facing upwards. The beginning of the

cassette tape is found automatically before recording starts.

• When using a tape that is already recorded on, erase the tape

before conducting edited recording.

Timer playback function

The receiver’s timer function can be used to conduct playback at set

times.

For operating instructions, refer to the manual included with the

receiver.

• Switch the CHR-F103’s function to the function you want to play

before setting the timer standby mode.

Press [MENU] three times in a row.

2 _{• “EDIT” is displayed on the receiver’s display.}

• When using the edited recording function, set the cassette

deck’s reverse mode to “

”.

Use [9] to set the length of the cassette tape.

• In some cases it may not be possible to record all the tracks on

the cassette tape even if its length is longer than the total length

of the tracks on the disc, due to the fact that the tracks must be

divided between sides A and B. “OVER” is displayed on the

CHR-F103’s display if there are tracks that cannot be recorded. If

“OVER” is displayed, change the length of the cassette tape as

described in step 3.

Example: To record onto a 60-minute cassette tape, use [9] to

select “C-60”.

–

Editing canceled

• When the editing function is in use, no buttons other than

(The length of the cassette tape is the total length for sides A and B.)

ON/STANDBY, [MENU], [9], [CD 1/3], 2, TAPE 2 and

[TIME/DISPLAY] will operate.

• When the cassette tape length is set, the numbers of the tracks

and the total playing time for sides A and B respectively are

displayed.

• Edited recording is not possible with discs containing files in MP3

or WMA format.

Tape Edit C – 46

Edit 01–06 A 20:26

Edit 07–09 B 11:23

Press 1/3 or [CD 1/3].

4 _{• Recording of the CD starts.}

¢Setting a specific cassette tape length:

When “C –” is displayed, use [NUMBER] (1 ~ 9, 0/10, +10) to input the

time.

Example: To set to 54 minutes

[+10] [+10] [+10] [+10] [+10] [4]

The length can be set to up to 150 minutes.

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PC applications

Denon Music Manager function

Installing Denon Music Manager

Connecting to a computer

Denon Music Manager can be used for the operations described

below.

Load the included CD-ROM (Denon Music Manager)

Turn on the power of the computer on which Denon

1 _{onto the computer.}

1 _{Music Manager is installed.}

£Displaying lists of and editing the tracks on the HDD

£Editing playlists

£Importing music files from a computer

£Backing up the tracks on the HDD onto a computer

£Restoring backed up data onto the CHR-F103

• The installation wizard screen appears.

Leave the CHR-F103’s power off.

If the installation menu screen does not appear, open the CD-

ROM drive in “My Computer” and launch “SETUP.EXE”.

Once the computer has started up, connect it to the

2 _{PC CONTROL (USB) terminal on the CHR-F103’s}

Follow the instructions on the screen and click

rear panel using a commercially available USB cable

(sold separately).

2 _“Next”.

We recommend backing up the data recorded on the CHR-F103’s

HDD periodically. If the HDD should fail, the recordings you have

backed up can be retrieved.

Check the settings for installation, then finally click

“Install”.

Turn on the CHR-F103’s power.

• Installation is executed. A dialog box appears to indicate that

installation is finished.

Select “PC Connect Mode” from “Others” on the

4 _{setup menu, then press ENTER.}

Required recommended equipment and

environment for using Denon Music Manager

Click “Finish”.

3 _{• This completes installation.}

• Computer on which Windows XP Service Pack 2 is installed

• HDD with sufficient free space

• USB 2.0 connection terminal

Select “OK”, then press ENTER.

5 _{• “PC Connect Mode” is displayed.}

Double-click the Denon Music Manager icon on the

NOTE:

6 _{computer to launch Denon Music Manager.}

• When connecting a computer and the CHR-F103, do not use any

software other than Denon Music Manager.

Using any software other than Denon Music Manager could

destroy the data on the HDD or damage the CHR-F103.

Follow the instructions in the operating instructions

7 _{included on the Denon Music Manager’s CD-ROM to}

perform the operations on the computer (data

backup, etc.).

Once all operations are completed, turn off the CHR-

8 _{F103’s power.}

After the power turns off, disconnect the USB cable.

NOTE:

• NEVER disconnect the USB cable or turn off the power of the

computer or the CHR-F103 while using Denon Music Manager.

Doing so could destroy the data on the HDD or damage the CHR-

F103 or the computer.

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¢HDD

Troubleshooting

If a problem should arise, first check the following.

1. Are all connections proper ?

2. Have you operated the player according to the Operating Instructions ?

If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,

there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

Symptom

Cause

Measures

Page

Selected tracks are not

recorded.

• Copyright protected tracks cannot be

recorded.

• MP3 and WMA files cannot be • Copy from the computer onto the

—

recorded.

internal HDD using Denon Music

Manager.

¢System

Recorded tracks are not • Track registration information may • If the track registration information is

displayed.

not be displayed properly if recording

was not completely normally, if the

AC power cord was unplugged during

recording, etc.

not normal, press the ON/STANDBY

button while pressing the 2 button

and the CD/HDD/USB/NET button

simultaneously with the CHR-F103 in

the standby mode. “Rebuild Index

Mode” is displayed.

Symptom

Cause

Measures

Page

Display does not light and • Power supply cord is not plugged into • Plug the power supply cord into the

no sound is produced

power outlet.

when power is turned on.

Select “Yes” then press the ENTER

button to rebuild the information

registered on the HDD.

No sound is produced or • Incomplete connections with the • Check the connections.

—

sound is distorted.

Display is dim.

various devices.

• The receiver’s function setting or • Check the receiver’s function and

adjustments are not right.

controls and adjust as necessary.

CD recording takes a lot • Recording can take a long time if the • Wipe the dirt off the disc or replace

of time.

CD is scratched or dirty.

the disc.

• Dimmer function is on.

• Turn the dimmer function off by

pressing the DIMMER button on the

remote control unit.

¢NET

¢CD

Symptom

Cause

Measures

Page

Symptom

Cause

Measures

Page

You are not connected to • The LAN cable is disconnected.

• Connect properly with a LAN cable.

the network.

• (Server and CHR-F103) connected by • Connect properly with a LAN cable.

cross cable.

“No Disc” is shown on

the display even though

a CD is loaded.

• The disc is not properly loaded.

• Reload the disc.

• Router’s or hub’s power is off.

• Turn on the power of the router or

hub.

• Check the router’s or hub’s operating

instructions.

• Contact your line administrator or

provider.

—

Disc is not played when • The disc is dirty or scratched.

1/3 button is pressed.

• Wipe the dirt off the disc or replace

the disc.

• Network settings are wrong.

A specific part of a disc

is not played.

• The disc is dirty or scratched.

• Wipe the dirt off the disc or replace

the disc.

Sound is broken.

• The sound may be broken depending • If the playback bit rate is high or the

A CD-R or CD-RW disc

cannot be played.

• The disc has not been finalized.

• The recording conditions are bad or • Use a properly recorded disc.

the quality of the disc itself it poor.

• Finalize the disc then play it.

—

on the network environment.

server traffic is heavy, stop the other

applications running on the server.

No sound is produced.

• Playback data is in a format with which

the CHR-F103 is not compatible.

MP3 and WMA files

cannot be played.

• The file formats, extensions or settings • Create discs with file formats,

made when disc was created are not

compatible with the CHR-F103.

extensions or settings compatible

with the CHR-F103.

CD disc information is

not displayed.

• You are not connected to the network. • Connect to the network.

• The CD information is not included in

the Gracenote database on the HDD.

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¢USB

Hard disk inspection and repairs

Depending on the type of problem, DENON may check the data you have stored on your hard disk during

inspection or maintenance. Note that DENON will not copy or store this data.

Note that if the hard disk must be formatted during repairs, DENON will do so at its discretion. When the

Symptom

Cause

Measures

Page

USB memory device is

not recognized.

• USB memory device is in a format • Use a USB memory device with a

other than one with which the CHR-

F103 is compatible (“FAT16” and

“FAT32”).

format with which the CHR-F103 is

compatible.

hard disk is formatted, all the data on it is lost. Please back up the data beforehand (

page 34).

Files on a USB memory

device cannot be played.

• USB memory device is divided into • The CHR-F103 only selects the top

several partitions.

drive, so move the files to be played to

the top drive.

“Not Support” is

• You have selected

displayed when playing

files recorded in MP3 or

WMA format.

protected file or a file that cannot be

played normally.

remote control unit to select

different file.

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¢ General

Specifications

Power supply:

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption:

Maximum external dimensions:

Mass:

22 W

¢Audio performance (LINE OUT 1)

Standby : 0.1 W or less

No. channels:

2 channels

250 (W) x 101 (H) x 250 (D) mm (Not including protruding parts)

250 (W) x 110 (H) x 268 (D) mm (Including protruding parts)

3.9 kg

Frequency response:

Dynamic range:

S/N:

2 Hz ~ 20 kHz

100 dB

108 dB

Harmonic distortion:

Separation:

Wow & flutter:

Analog audio output:

0.004 % (1 kHz)

100 dB

Below measurable limits ( 0.001 % W. peak)

Output level : 2.0 Vrms (LINE OUT)

¢ Remote control unit (RC-1042)

Remote control type:

Batteries:

Infrared pulse

R6P/AA Type (two batteries)

52 (W) x 233 (H) x 21 (D) mm

173 g (included batteries)

External dimensions:

Mass:

¢Usable discs:

Diameter:

Compact Disc (CD / CD-R / CD-RW)

120 mm / 80 mm

CD-DA / WMA / MP3

* For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Playback format:

¢Signal format

Sampling frequency:

Quantization bit:

44.1 kHz

16-bit linear/channel

4.3218 Mbps

Transfer bit rate:

¢ Digital output signal format

Format:

Digital audio interface

–15 ~ –21 dBm

660 nm

Optical output:

Emission wavelength:

¢ Pickup

Type:

Objective lens drive type pickup

Secondary parallel drive

Semiconductor laser

780 nm

Objective lens drive type:

Light source:

Wavelength:

¢ HDD section

Playback format:

WMA (.WMA) / AAC (.M4A) / MP3 (.MP3) / LPCM

Depending on the type of file, some AAC files may not play properly.

32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz

WMA: 64 ~ 192 kbps

Sampling frequency:

Bit rate:

AAC: 16 ~ 320 kbps

MP3: 32 ~ 320 kbps

Recording format:

WMA / LPCM

Bit rate (WMA):

No. recordable WMA files:

128 kbps (Normal) / 192 kbps (HQ)

Approx. 10,000 (Normal)

Approx. 7,000 (HQ)

LPCM:

Approx. 900

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TOKYO, JAPAN

www.denon.com

Denon Brand Company, D&M Holdings Inc.

Printed in China 00D 511 4478 206

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