ENGLISHENGLISH1Check that the following parts are attached in addition to themain unit:AccessoriesCautions on installationNote:For heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a confinedspace such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.WallNoteBefore usingPay attention to the following before using this unit:• Moving the setTo prevent short-circuits or damaged wires in theconnection cables, always unplug the power supply cordand disconnect the connection cables between all otheraudio components when moving the unit.• Before turning the power switch onCheck once again that all connections are correct and thatthere are not problems with the connection cables. Alwaysset the power switch to the standby position beforeconnecting and disconnecting connection cables.• Store the operating instructions in a safe place.After reading the operating instructions, store them in asafe place as they could come in handy in the future.• Whenever the power switch is in the STANDBY state,the unit is still connected to AC line voltage.Please be sure to turn off the power switch or unplugthe cord when you leave home for, say, a vacation.• Note that the illustrations in these instructions maydiffer from the actual unit for explanation purposes.˝ Operating instructions ................................................... 1˞ Service station list ......................................................... 1˟ Remote control unit (RC-1101) ...................................... 1ˠ Batteries (R03/AAA) ....................................................... 2ˡ Mounting screws ........................................................... 4Using 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.Cautions on using mobile phonesContentsGetting StartedThank you for choosing the DENON PROFESSIONAL DN-A300M Pre-main Amplifier. This remarkable component has been engineered toprovide superb sound, as well as providing outstanding high fidelityreproduction of your favorite music sources.As this product is provided with an immense array of features, werecommend that before you begin hookup and operation that youreview the contents of this manual before proceeding.Accessories ···················································································1Cautions on installation································································1Cautions on using mobile phones ··············································1Before using···················································································1About the remote control unit······················································1Inserting the batteries···································································2Operating range of the remote control unit································2Part names and functionsFront panel ················································································2, 3Rear panel ·····················································································3Remote control unit ······································································3Mounting the set on the rack ·······················································4Connecting the Audio Equipment ···············································4Cable indications···········································································4Connecting the speakers······························································4Connecting Players and Speakers···············································5Connecting Recorders ··································································5Connecting the power cord ··························································5Preparations prior to playing ·······················································6Starting playback···········································································6Using the microphone ·································································6Starting recording ·········································································6Getting StartedConnectionsOperationTroubleshooting·············································································7Specifications ················································································7About the remote control unitThe included remote control unit can be used to controlDENON PROFESSIONAL CD players, tape decks and tuners.Some products may not be operable.