HEOS Wireless Multiroom Audio: Built-in HEOS technology
enables the RCD-N12 to become part of the

HEOS by Denon wireless multi-room audio eco-system, allowing you to stream
and control all of your local and online music effortlessly from anywhere in
your home with the HEOS App on your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile
device over a wireless WiFi network connection. The HEOS system is a true
multi-room audio system that automatically synchronizes audio playback between
multiple HEOS devices so that your music (up to 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio)
coming from different rooms is perfectly in sync and always sounds amazing. You
can play the same audio source in every room or any combination of rooms you
choose, including a different song in every room.

• Systems & Groups: The HEOS wireless multi-room sound
  system can support up to 32 HEOS speakers, receivers, players, amplifiers,
  and/or pre-amplifiers (all sold separately) on a single wireless network
  (IEEE 802.11 g/n; 2.4/5GHz). You can join or group up to eight individual
  HEOS devices into a group that function as if they were a single source. The
  HEOS eco-system is flexible enough where you can create up to 16 Groups (2
  HEOS devices per Group). You can easily group 16 rooms together with Party
  Mode by simply using a "pinch" gesture.
• Compatible Sources: The following sources can be
  distributed through the HEOS multi-room audio system –
  • Built-In CD player and AM/FM Tuner
  • Analog & Digital audio inputs (including HDMI ARC, Optical, Line-Level, and Phono)
  • TuneIn Internet Radio & Spotify Connect
  • HEOS music apps (including Amazon, Pandora, Tidal, and more)
  • Windows PC & DLNA music servers
  • Bluetooth & USB audio (AirPlay 2 is not supported)
  • Music libraries stored on your Apple iOS or Android mobile device.

DLNA 1.5 Certified: The RCD-N12 is DLNA (Digital Living
Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7/8/10 compliant for audio networking. This
means it\’s easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on your
Windows PC. The network CD receiver can wirelessly playback High-Res music
content from your PC, while using the included remote control to browse your
music library. The unit supports ID3-Tag (ver.2) and META tag information; so
song title, artist name, and album name can be displayed on the unit\’s
front-panel LCD. The Denon RCD-N12 supports the following audio formats, sampling
frequencies, and bit rates via its wired network connection.

AirPlay 2: AirPlay 2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform
for iTunes, Apple Music, and other compatible Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you
can play any sound from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac
computer (running OS X 10.13.2) on the Denon network audio player and other
compatible AirPlay 2 speakers throughout your home. You will also be able to ask
Siri-enabled devices (like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control
playback of your Apple Music on the Denon network audio player. With AirPlay 2,
also get to see song/artist information via the network audio player\’s
front-panel LCD. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio
in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room (you can control and
group directly from Apple\’s Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device).
You can even watch videos and movies from YouTube and Netflix on your compatible
Apple iOS device or Mac computer with perfectly synced audio on the Denon
network audio player.

Roon Tested: Roon is a feature rich music library and playback application that compiles all the music files available to your network and makes them easily available to play on the Denon receiver and any other Roon enabled audio devices. Roon manages digital music files (including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, and DSD) collected on hard drives and networked storage devices. It can also integrate your iTunes library, and optionally merge with the Tidal and Qobuz music streaming services. Roon software can be installed on your Windows or Mac computer, while a Roon Remote app is available for Apple iOS and Android OS). When you access the Roon software or remote app, it will display your complete audio library together with its metadata and artwork along with the available Denon receiver and other Roon enabled devices. Simply select the music you wish to play and the Denon receiver or Roon device in which you want to hear it on.

• To use Roon you will need a Roon Core running on the same network as the Denon receiver. The Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS, or component (like Nucleus or ROCK – sold separately), located on the network within your home.
• Make sure your Denon product has the latest firmware/software update installed.

App/Voice/Remote Control

HEOS App: You\’ll need to download the HEOS App (for

Apple iOS and

Android OS) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android mobile device to
enjoy HEOS functionality through the RCD-N12 network CD receiver. Using your
compatible mobile device and the HEOS app, you can setup, browse, explore, and
control HEOS system right in the palm of your hand, from anywhere in your home.
Your compatible Apple iOS or Android device must be connected to the same home
wireless (WiFi) network as the network CD receiver and your entire HEOS system.
The HEOS app consists of 4 control screens.

• Settings: The "Settings" screen enables you to connect
  one or more HEOS speakers, network CD receivers, amplifiers, and/or
  pre-amplifiers to your home\’s wireless network.
• Rooms: From the app on your Apple iOS or Android
  device, you can select which rooms you want playing. You can play the same
  music in multiple rooms by grouping rooms together, or you can listen to a
  different source in each room.
• Music/Sources: You can select what music and which
  source you want to listen to from the app. Choose from analog or digital
  audio inputs (including HDMI ARC); online music services like Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Tidal,
  etc.; your music library on your Apple iOS or Android device; Windows PC or
  DLNA music server, and USB or Bluetooth audio. You can also select music
  from Playlists you\’ve created, Favorites you\’ve saved, and your recent
  listening History.
• Now Playing: The "Now Playing" screen displays song,
  artist, and album information; along with Album Art. You also get basic
  playback controls like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track, plus Volume
  controls Up/Down and Mute. In addition the "Now Play" screen functions
  unique to the selected online music service or music library.

Alexa Compatible: HEOS and Amazon Alexa customers can now
enjoy the convenience of Alexa voice control plus high-quality wireless home
audio. In addition to controlling your HEOS components with the HEOS app on your
mobile device or tablet, you can now control them with Amazon Alexa voice
technology and an Amazon Alexa device (such as the Echo or Echo Dot, sold
separately). Your HEOS components and the Alex-enabled devices must be on the
same network. You will need to download the Alexa app (for
Apple iOS or Android OS) onto your compatible Apple iOS or Android device. Voice control features include –

• Alexa voice commands include Volume (up/down, specific volume number, &
  mute); Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Resume); and Power
  on/off. The HEOS Bar and HEOS AVR even support HDMI switching (1-4) through
  Alexa voice command.
• You can group your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS app with an Alexa-friendly
  name. Once they are grouped, Alexa voice commands will control the group as
  a whole. If you want to play audio content from only one HEOS-enabled device
  in the group, you must ungroup the device within the HEOS app.
• You are able use voice commands to search for songs, albums and artists
  and even podcasts and internet stations from HEOS & Alexa compatible music
  apps – like Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Spotify Connect, &
  SiriusXM.

Google Assistant Support (via firmware update): Ask your
Google Home, the Google app (for

Apple iOS and

Android OS), or other devices with Google Assistant built-in to control
HEOS content across your listening environment. Once you start music in the HEOS
app, you can ask the Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip
tracks, and more. Once you have grouped your HEOS-enabled devices using the HEOS
app, you can use the Google Assistant and voice commands to control a group of
HEOS devices as a whole. Make sure the unit has the latest HEOS software and
firmware update installed.

• A firmware update (no ETA) will allow you to use the
  Google Assistant and your voice to queue up music services, power on/off
  devices, switch inputs and more.
• Click here for more info on Google Assistant for HEOS.

IR Remote Control: The Denon CEOL series RCD-N12 comes with an IR
remote control for complete wireless operation of the network CD receiver. You
can also program your TV\’s IR remote to control basic playback functions of the
unit (such as Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Mute, Optical 1/2 Input, and Analog
Input.

Convenience Features

Compact, Durable Design: Ideal for apartments or minimalist spaces,
Denon\’s CEOL series RCD-N12 network CD receiver packs massive sound into a
compact design. Its built with durable materials and designed to last. A double layer,
scratch-resistant top-panel maintains its quality for years to come.

• Front-Panel OLED: A front-panel OLED screen provides 3 lines of
  alphanumeric text for source identification and song/artist/album information
  (no album art). The display offers five brightness levels and three languages
  (English, French, and Spanish).
• Touch-Panel Controls: The RCD-N12 features a newly developed
  illuminated touch-sensitive control panel on top of the network CD receiver,
  allowing for intuitive and swift control.

Quick Select: On the RCD-N12\’s\’s front-panel and remote, you\’ll find three Quick Select buttons that let you store three of your favorite sources and/or streaming playlists for quicker and easier access..

Gapless Playback: Many live and classical albums have no
gaps in the music. Gapless playback ensures that there are no pauses between
audio files. This provides playback with no interruptions, the way it was meant
to be heard. Compatible with FLAC, WAV, and DSD music files via USB or
DLNA.

Timers & Alarms: The Denon RCD-N12 offers a built-in Alarm Clock, Sleep Timer, and Auto Standby.

• Alarm Clock: The RCD-N12 features a clock display with alarm. You can
  set an alarm so audio from a set input source (CD, Tuner, Optical, Analog) can
  be played back at a specific time. You can set this alarm to happen only once or
  every day.
• Sleep Timer: You can have the unit\’s power automatically switched to
  "standby" once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for listening to music
  while going to sleep. The sleep timer can be set to up to 90 minutes in steps of
  10 minutes.
• Auto Standby: The Denon RCD-N12 will automatically go into "standby"
  mode when there has been no audio signal and no operation for a specified period
  of time. You can set the Auto Standby time from 1 minute to 99 minutes.

Software Updates: Using the RCD-N12\’s network/internet
connection, you can check for and update the latest firmware from the online
Denon server. You can also set the receiver to automatically download the latest
firmware and software updates when it is in standby mode. Visit

Denon\’s Support Site for to check out the newest firmware and software
updates.