Audio Features
Video Features
Remote Control
Add-on Devices
Audio Features
Overview: The Denon DRA-697H is
a 2-channel stereo amplifier that not only features standard audio/video
connections but also comes equipped with iPod, XM Satellite Radio, HD Radio, and dual zone capabilities.
High-Quality Power Amplifier:
With 100 watts of power per channel (at 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD), the
DRA-697H delivers solid, reliable audio performance even when driving both A and
B speaker systems at the same time.
Signal Level Divided Construction
Chassis Design: The circuit handling low-level signals has been divided into
separate blocks to ensure that influences from these signals on each other are
held to an absolute minimum. This new chassis design, known as the Signal Level
Divided Construction (SLDC), preserves the purity of the signal, allowing it to
be reproduced with much greater fidelity and clarity.
CI (Custom Integration): Custom
Integration is Denon's certification to custom installers that models marked
with the "CI" stamp have advanced connectivity and control features often
required for custom home integration and theater applications using premium
control systems.
Built-In HD AM/FM Tuner: The receiver features an HD AM/FM
tuner for HD Radio broadcasts in your area. HD Radio technology provides higher
quality sound than conventional broadcasts and allows reception of data
services. HD Radio provides FM broadcasts that are equal to CD sound quality and
AM broadcasts that are as good as analog FM stereo broadcasts. HD Radio also
provides a variety of data services, including text-based information such as
song title, artist name, album name, genre, etc. In addition to conventional AM
loop and FM wire antennas, this unit includes an HD AM loop antenna and an HD FM
wire antenna; a total of four antennas must be connected to receive conventional
and HD radio broadcasts. The Denon DRA-697H offers the following HD Radio
functions:
- Multicasting: In addition to conventional broadcasts,
with HD Radio broadcasting it is possible to choose from up to 8 multicast
programs (HD1 to HD8 and analog). There are also data programs for each
program.
- Auto Preset Memory: The receiver is equipped with this
feature to automatically search for HD and analog FM broadcast stations and
store them in the HD Radio preset memory. You can store a total of 56 AM/FM
broadcasts in tuner blocks A through G. 8 stations can be stored in each
block.
- Auto Tuning: The DRA-697H features an Auto tuning
(tuning stops when an HD Radio or analog program in tuned in) and HD Auto
tuning mode (tuning stops when an HD Radio program only is tuned in).
- HD Tuner Controls: The HD Radio source can be selected
on the receiver with the Function dial or on the Zone2/Zone3 RC-1066
wireless remote control.
- HD Radio Specifications:
Signal to Noise (FM = 80 dB, AM = 80 dB), Total Harmonic Distortion (FM = 0.005%, AM = 0.01%).
A and B Speakers: The receiver
is equipped with both A and B speakers. You can play either pair of speakers or
both pair of speakers at the same time.
Headphones: When you plug your
headphones into the front headphone jack of this receiver, no sound is produced
from the other speakers automatically.
Multi-Zone System: When the outputs of
Zone 2 and/or Zone 3 Out terminals are wired and connected to separate power
amplifiers installed in other rooms, different sources can be played in rooms
other than the Main Zone in which this unit and the playback devices are
installed. Not only can you supply audio into another room, Zone 2 and Zone 3
can also supply video into different rooms of your home. The audio and video
connections for Zone 2 and Zone 3 are composite.
Audio Connections: The
Denon DRA-697H is equipped with the following audio inputs and outputs.
- Phones (front-panel): Standard headphone
jack
- CD Input: Stereo RCA jacks
- CD-R/Tape Input/Output: Stereo
RCA jacks
- Speakers: Binding post outputs for front A and front B speakers
(not 5-way, because a plastic collar prevents their use
with spade lugs and they are positioned too far apart to be used with dual
banana plugs)
- Subwoofer Pre-Out: Mono
RCA connection for a powered subwoofer
- Main In: Stereo RCA
connection used to accept signal from a pre-amp
- Pre-Out: Stereo RCA
connection used to send signal to a power amp
Pure Direct: This mode
reproduces the sound with extremely high quality. The audio signals do not pass
through the tone circuits and the display is turned off so these components
cannot affect the audio signal.
Loudness: You can turn the
loudness function on when listening to music at low volume. The loudness feature
enhances the low and high frequencies at low volumes so you can enjoy your music
at any volume level.
Bass/Treble Control: You can
adjust the Bass and Treble control independently from -10 dB to +10dB.
Tone Defeat: Turn the Tone
Defeat feature "On" if you do not want the Bass and Treble to be adjustable.
Speaker Level Adjustment: You
can adjust the sound level for the left and right speaker and the subwoofer
individually from -12 dB to +12 dB. This is helpful when one of the speakers is
further away from the listening location than the other.
Muting: You can turn the sound
completely off temporarily to your speakers by selecting the Mute function.
Auto Preset Memory: This unit
is equipped with a function for automatically searching for FM broadcast
stations and storing them in the preset memory.
Preset Memory: You can store up
to 56 broadcast stations. The stations are separated into 7 groups; 8 stations
per group (A to G).
Simultaneous Recording: The
signals of the source selected with the Input Selector are output simultaneously
to the CD-R/Tape and VCR REC OUT terminals to make recording through the
amplifier simple.
AC Outlets: 3 switched AC outlets,
maximum total 120W 1Amp.
Last Function Memory: This unit is equipped with a last function memory, which stores the input and
output setting conditions as they were immediately before the power was switched
off.
Back-Up Memory: The unit is
also equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one
week of memory storage when the main unit's power switch is off
and the power cord is disconnected.
Video Features
Audio/Video Connections:
The Denon DRA697H is equipped with the following audio/video inputs and outputs.
- DVD/VDP Input: Stereo
RCA jacks and RCA composite video jack
- V.Aux Input: Stereo
RCA jacks and RCA composite video jack
- VCR Input/Output: Stereo
RCA jacks and RCA composite video jacks
- Phono Input: Stereo RCA
jacks with ground screw
- Monitor Output: RCA composite video jack
Video Select Function: This
function allows you to select a video source, and then select an alternate audio
input source.
Dimmer: You can adjust the
brightness of the display in three steps. The display can also be turned off.
Remote
Control
Main Remote Control: The
supplied IR wireless remote is a multibrand remote that can be programmed to operate other
manufacture's equipment such as CD player, Tape player, VCR, DBS/Cable, DVD or
TV. You can use the main remote to also operate Zone 2 and Zone 3.
Zone 2/3 Remote Control: The
receiver also features an independent IR wireless remote control for Zone 2 and
Zone 3 operation. Because the remote is an IR type remote, you must install IR
emitters that plug into the DRA697H for the remote to be operational.
Remote Range: Both remote
controls are IR so you must point the remote at the remote sensor. The remote
control units can be used from a distance of approximately 23 feet at a
horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the sensor.
Punch Through Function: This
feature allows the remote to operate the Play, Stop, Pause and Search functions
for a CD, DVD, Tape, MD, or VCR when the remote is in the TV or DBS/Cable mode.
Room-to-Room Remote Control
with Remote In/Out Terminals: External
remote control equipment including IR re-transmitters and IR remote receivers,
such as Denon's separately available C-616/617S/617W/618 IR devices, can be
connected to the DRA-697H's IR remote input and output terminals.
Add-on Devices
XM Satellite Ready: The optional XM Direct 2 Home Tuner
(220XHD2H1, sold separately) lets you enjoy XM Satellite Radio through the
XM-ready receiver. Simply connect the XM Direct 2 Home Tuner to the XM jack on
back of the receiver, place and aim the included antenna for optimum reception,
and you are ready to start enjoying commercial-free music, plus live sports,
news, talk, and exclusive entertainment.
Note: In addition to the XM Direct 2 Home Tuner and the
XM-ready receiver, you will need a subscription to XM Satellite Radio to
receive XM programming.
iPod Ready: When using a compatible iPod you must connect
the iPod Control Dock (033ASD11RK
or
033ASD51N, sold separately) to the Dock Control jack on back of
the receiver with a mini-jack cable and assign the iPod to any Audio input on
the amplifier. The iPod can be controlled using the buttons on the main unit and
the remote control unit. The remote will control the following functions of the
iPod in Browse Mode - Play/Stop, Fast Forward/Reverse, Track Search, Repeat
(single/all tracks), Shuffle (song/album) You can also view photo and video data
stored on a compatible iPod on your TV screen through the monitor output of the
receiver.
Note: Your iPod must be equipped with slideshow/video
function capability and the receiver must be connected to your TV through
the monitor out for the video/photo function to work.
