PM-15S2 User Manual - English
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... PLACES FOR INSTALLATION...2 USAGE OF REMOTE CONTROLLER 3 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 4 FRONT PANEL 4 DISPLAY 5 REMOTE CONTROLLER 6 REAR PANEL 7 BASIC CONNECTIONS 8 CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS 8 CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS 9 CONNECTING OF AC POWER CABLE 10 BASIC OPERATIONS 10 AMP OPERATION 10 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 12 CONNECTION TO THE P.DIRECT IN JACKS ....12 CONNECTION TO THE PRE OUT JACKS .........12 STEREO COMPLETE BI-AMP CONNECTION....13 BASIC CONNECTION FOR 5.1 MULTI-CHANNEL PLAYBACK 15 F.C.B.S 16 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 17 HOW TO SET ID NUMBERS 17 BI-AMP MODE 17 TRIMMING...
... PLACES FOR INSTALLATION...2 USAGE OF REMOTE CONTROLLER 3 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 4 FRONT PANEL 4 DISPLAY 5 REMOTE CONTROLLER 6 REAR PANEL 7 BASIC CONNECTIONS 8 CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS 8 CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS 9 CONNECTING OF AC POWER CABLE 10 BASIC OPERATIONS 10 AMP OPERATION 10 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 12 CONNECTION TO THE P.DIRECT IN JACKS ....12 CONNECTION TO THE PRE OUT JACKS .........12 STEREO COMPLETE BI-AMP CONNECTION....13 BASIC CONNECTION FOR 5.1 MULTI-CHANNEL PLAYBACK 15 F.C.B.S 16 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 17 HOW TO SET ID NUMBERS 17 BI-AMP MODE 17 TRIMMING...
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...-SA2. ¶ CD Direct Input Buffer Amplifier An input buffer amplifier that uses the HDAM-SA2 is mounted directly after use . With this product is hot in order to four PM-15S2 units for linked operation. During and immediately after the input jacks in areas other than the controls and rear panel connection jacks. Contact with a button on the front panel, this unit can cause burns. Power requirements (Europe AC...
...-SA2. ¶ CD Direct Input Buffer Amplifier An input buffer amplifier that uses the HDAM-SA2 is mounted directly after use . With this product is hot in order to four PM-15S2 units for linked operation. During and immediately after the input jacks in areas other than the controls and rear panel connection jacks. Contact with a button on the front panel, this unit can cause burns. Power requirements (Europe AC...
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..., power is for connecting headphones with a standard stereo plug. 4 OTHERS i ATT Button This button attenuates the volume with this unit serves as a power amplifier, the volume level cannot be turned ON and OFF with the VOLUME knob. t Display Indicate the selected input source, volume level, and setting status. Set the phono equalizer amplifier according to the SPEAKER SYSTEMS terminals on the rear panel ON or OFF. To cancel power amplifier direct mode, hold this button pressed again for setting the volume. e TONE Button This button turns the tone control ON...
..., power is for connecting headphones with a standard stereo plug. 4 OTHERS i ATT Button This button attenuates the volume with this unit serves as a power amplifier, the volume level cannot be turned ON and OFF with the VOLUME knob. t Display Indicate the selected input source, volume level, and setting status. Set the phono equalizer amplifier according to the SPEAKER SYSTEMS terminals on the rear panel ON or OFF. To cancel power amplifier direct mode, hold this button pressed again for setting the volume. e TONE Button This button turns the tone control ON...
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... operations are connected by F.C.B.S., only ID number "1" for standalone operation, it is lit red color. Turn the VOLUME knob on the unit to the left -right level balance. The volume attenuation (dB units) is displayed here. The indicator flashes red if a protective circuit trips. During power amplifier direct mode, the volume cannot be used to operate other units in sync. Other messages that , the top line displays the selected input source, and the bottom line displays the volume level...
... operations are connected by F.C.B.S., only ID number "1" for standalone operation, it is lit red color. Turn the VOLUME knob on the unit to the left -right level balance. The volume attenuation (dB units) is displayed here. The indicator flashes red if a protective circuit trips. During power amplifier direct mode, the volume cannot be used to operate other units in sync. Other messages that , the top line displays the selected input source, and the bottom line displays the volume level...
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... tables on menu displays of Marantz DVD players, etc. For operations of supported Marantz products, see the instruction manual that have a remote control receptor. OTHERS 6 n Cursor Buttons In the Trimming Mode These buttons are for selecting the input source to trim and the trimming level. ENTER : Not used to perform trimming. . c ATT Button This button attenuates volume level with which to control the PM-15S2 and Marantz Super Audio CD players or DVD players that came with the component. . OPEN/ CLOSE SOUND MODE , m n PHONO BALANCED CD...
... tables on menu displays of Marantz DVD players, etc. For operations of supported Marantz products, see the instruction manual that have a remote control receptor. OTHERS 6 n Cursor Buttons In the Trimming Mode These buttons are for selecting the input source to trim and the trimming level. ENTER : Not used to perform trimming. . c ATT Button This button attenuates volume level with which to control the PM-15S2 and Marantz Super Audio CD players or DVD players that came with the component. . OPEN/ CLOSE SOUND MODE , m n PHONO BALANCED CD...
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...unit in power amplifier direct mode. r PRE OUT Jacks These jacks are for connecting a speaker systems. Speaker output can be used, therefore set the PHONO MC button on use this unit is used when this unit as a power amplifier in complete bi-amp connection. w PHONO IN Jacks These jacks are using the included power cord. !0 RECORDER 1/2 Output Jacks These jacks are for connecting to the recording input jacks of a tape deck etc. !1 RECORDER 1/2 Input Jacks These jacks are for connecting to the input jacks of a Super Audio CD player, etc. BASIC CONNECTIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS...
...unit in power amplifier direct mode. r PRE OUT Jacks These jacks are for connecting a speaker systems. Speaker output can be used, therefore set the PHONO MC button on use this unit is used when this unit as a power amplifier in complete bi-amp connection. w PHONO IN Jacks These jacks are using the included power cord. !0 RECORDER 1/2 Output Jacks These jacks are for connecting to the recording input jacks of a tape deck etc. !1 RECORDER 1/2 Input Jacks These jacks are for connecting to the input jacks of a Super Audio CD player, etc. BASIC CONNECTIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS...
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... Player OPEN/ CLOSE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-15S1 DISPLAY OFF SOUND MODE POWER ON/OFF PONES LEVEL PLAY STOP PAUSE To LINE OUT jack Record player BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Tuner, etc. To LINE OUT jack DVD Player, etc. Red connectors are for the R (right) channel, and white connectors are for the L (left) channel. • Be sure to connect input and output properly. • Refer to the instructions for each component that is connected...
... Player OPEN/ CLOSE SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-15S1 DISPLAY OFF SOUND MODE POWER ON/OFF PONES LEVEL PLAY STOP PAUSE To LINE OUT jack Record player BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Tuner, etc. To LINE OUT jack DVD Player, etc. Red connectors are for the R (right) channel, and white connectors are for the L (left) channel. • Be sure to connect input and output properly. • Refer to the instructions for each component that is connected...
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... the front panel is turned slowly, the volume can be temporarily attenuated. For bass tone adjustment, turn the TREBLE control knob. Press the ATT button on the front panel or on the remote controller. BASIC CONNECTIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATIONS ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 7 Volume Adjustment Adjust the volume as desired with the VOLUME knob on the front panel or the VOLUME 3 or 4 button on the remote controller to cancel attenuation. L R ENTER DISPLAY - ATT ATT button VOLUME ATT button 1.
... the front panel is turned slowly, the volume can be temporarily attenuated. For bass tone adjustment, turn the TREBLE control knob. Press the ATT button on the front panel or on the remote controller. BASIC CONNECTIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATIONS ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 7 Volume Adjustment Adjust the volume as desired with the VOLUME knob on the front panel or the VOLUME 3 or 4 button on the remote controller to cancel attenuation. L R ENTER DISPLAY - ATT ATT button VOLUME ATT button 1.
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... panel pressed for at least 3 seconds. • Before setting the unit to power amplifier direct mode, turn off the preamplifier or set it to the minimum. To PRE OUT jacks PHONO CD PHONO GND L PRE OUT P.DIRECT IN L L R R R IN 1 LINE 2 IN 1 RECORDER 2 L L R R IN IN IN OUT IN OUT SPEAKER SYSTEMS SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 4 - 8 OHMS R CH L CH F.C.B.S. BI.AMP IN OUT STEREO 12 To input jacks Speaker Power amplifier Speaker OTHERS BI.AMP IN OUT STEREO BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING R CH speaker...
... panel pressed for at least 3 seconds. • Before setting the unit to power amplifier direct mode, turn off the preamplifier or set it to the minimum. To PRE OUT jacks PHONO CD PHONO GND L PRE OUT P.DIRECT IN L L R R R IN 1 LINE 2 IN 1 RECORDER 2 L L R R IN IN IN OUT IN OUT SPEAKER SYSTEMS SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 4 - 8 OHMS R CH L CH F.C.B.S. BI.AMP IN OUT STEREO 12 To input jacks Speaker Power amplifier Speaker OTHERS BI.AMP IN OUT STEREO BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING R CH speaker...
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... STEREO COMPLETE BI-AMP CONNECTION 1. For F.C.B.S. to confirm whether they support bi-amp connection. Note: Speaker systems connected using complete bi-amp connections must support bi-amp connections. connection, connect with the speakers or contact the manufacturer to the L ch input jacks of both pre-amps. As both amplifiers operate as explained in the instruction manual that enhances sound quality. Set the AMP MODE switch on these units. Super Audio CD player, etc. Set the ID numbers as monaural amplifiers in sync. Set the SPEAKERS button on the front panel...
... STEREO COMPLETE BI-AMP CONNECTION 1. For F.C.B.S. to confirm whether they support bi-amp connection. Note: Speaker systems connected using complete bi-amp connections must support bi-amp connections. connection, connect with the speakers or contact the manufacturer to the L ch input jacks of both pre-amps. As both amplifiers operate as explained in the instruction manual that enhances sound quality. Set the AMP MODE switch on these units. Super Audio CD player, etc. Set the ID numbers as monaural amplifiers in sync. Set the SPEAKERS button on the front panel...
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... OPERATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 7 Speaker positioning for Super Audio multi-channel sound In order to enjoy Super Audio CD multi-channel sound with the best possible acoustics, it . • The basic layout is 3 speakers in the front and 2 in the recommendation which consists of standards relating to broadcasting (audio) operations, one of which governs "multi-channel stereo sound systems." Super Audio CD multi-channel discs are basically recorded using speakers of differing sizes, adjust volume balance from the amplifier...
... OPERATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 7 Speaker positioning for Super Audio multi-channel sound In order to enjoy Super Audio CD multi-channel sound with the best possible acoustics, it . • The basic layout is 3 speakers in the front and 2 in the recommendation which consists of standards relating to broadcasting (audio) operations, one of which governs "multi-channel stereo sound systems." Super Audio CD multi-channel discs are basically recorded using speakers of differing sizes, adjust volume balance from the amplifier...
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... R MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT FRONT L SURROUND R SURROUND L SUB-WOOFER CENTER $&/5&346#800'&3 45&3&0 ʢ*%ʣ PHONO CD PHONO GND L PRE OUT P.DIRECT IN L L R R R IN 1 LINE 2 IN 1 RECORDER 2 L L R R IN IN IN OUT IN OUT SPEAKER SYSTEMS SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 4 - 8 OHMS R CH L CH F.C.B.S. Connect the outputs of players that have 5.1 channel analog outputs to each of the three amplifiers to ON. 5. For the F.C.B.S connection, prepare 3 audio connection cables, and refer to STEREO. BASIC CONNECTIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATIONS...
... R MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT FRONT L SURROUND R SURROUND L SUB-WOOFER CENTER $&/5&346#800'&3 45&3&0 ʢ*%ʣ PHONO CD PHONO GND L PRE OUT P.DIRECT IN L L R R R IN 1 LINE 2 IN 1 RECORDER 2 L L R R IN IN IN OUT IN OUT SPEAKER SYSTEMS SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 4 - 8 OHMS R CH L CH F.C.B.S. Connect the outputs of players that have 5.1 channel analog outputs to each of the three amplifiers to ON. 5. For the F.C.B.S connection, prepare 3 audio connection cables, and refer to STEREO. BASIC CONNECTIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATIONS...
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... replaced with the master unit. As higher-grade functions are operated in the connection example is the master unit with ID 1 and controls the three slave units with 3 PM-15S2s (page. 14, 15). 7 F.C.B.S. IN OUT 16 OTHERS IN OUT F.C.B.S. Thus, the PM-11S2 can be configured by F.C.B.S. IN OUT F.C.B.S. Prepare the correct number of portable audio connection cables for the PM-11S2.) To use connecting cables that connects...
... replaced with the master unit. As higher-grade functions are operated in the connection example is the master unit with ID 1 and controls the three slave units with 3 PM-15S2s (page. 14, 15). 7 F.C.B.S. IN OUT 16 OTHERS IN OUT F.C.B.S. Thus, the PM-11S2 can be configured by F.C.B.S. IN OUT F.C.B.S. Prepare the correct number of portable audio connection cables for the PM-11S2.) To use connecting cables that connects...
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...-amp supporting speaker system is a high-end technique for standalone operation. INPUT SELECTOR Knob DISPLAY button BI.AMP STEREO The bi-amp mode is set to the left and right volume amplifiers from both channels. Notes: • Always turn power to the unit OFF. Note: If the ID number is engaged by Marantz. Using this unit cannot be used . • When in RECORDER OUT, PRE OUT, PHONES OUT. In the bi-amp mode, the signals input...
...-amp supporting speaker system is a high-end technique for standalone operation. INPUT SELECTOR Knob DISPLAY button BI.AMP STEREO The bi-amp mode is set to the left and right volume amplifiers from both channels. Notes: • Always turn power to the unit OFF. Note: If the ID number is engaged by Marantz. Using this unit cannot be used . • When in RECORDER OUT, PRE OUT, PHONES OUT. In the bi-amp mode, the signals input...
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... The flashing "0.0" on left and right channels Note: Trimming is performed from the factory, the volume level is performed in the order of the lowest to access the LEVEL trimming mode. 2. When multiple PM15S2s are connected, this button selects the amplifier with volume level trimming, press the EXIT button. ENTER : Not used OPEN/ CLOSE SOUND MODE TRIM button EXIT button PHONO BALANCED CD RECORDER 1 LINE 1 RECORDER 2 TRIM EXIT LINE 2 TONE + L R ENTER DISPLAY - Press...
... The flashing "0.0" on left and right channels Note: Trimming is performed from the factory, the volume level is performed in the order of the lowest to access the LEVEL trimming mode. 2. When multiple PM15S2s are connected, this button selects the amplifier with volume level trimming, press the EXIT button. ENTER : Not used OPEN/ CLOSE SOUND MODE TRIM button EXIT button PHONO BALANCED CD RECORDER 1 LINE 1 RECORDER 2 TRIM EXIT LINE 2 TONE + L R ENTER DISPLAY - Press...
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... the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds or longer. TROUBLESHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATIONS ENTER DISPLAY - When the ATT button on either the unit or the remote controller is pressed, "ATT" flashes on the unit. When the ATT button is pressed with the display. 1. When the ATT button on the unit. In the always-ON mode, the illumination lamp turns ON/OFF in sync with the volume level at...
... the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds or longer. TROUBLESHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATIONS ENTER DISPLAY - When the ATT button on either the unit or the remote controller is pressed, "ATT" flashes on the unit. When the ATT button is pressed with the display. 1. When the ATT button on the unit. In the always-ON mode, the illumination lamp turns ON/OFF in sync with the volume level at...
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...refer to the component's user guide. • It may not be possible to FM. Press the desired SOURCE button. 2. Press the desired operation buttons to play TOP MENU/ AM/A Displays top menu. ATT VOLUME RANDOM SCAN REPEAT TOP MENU RETURN AM/A FM/B MENU Button Function OPEN/CLOSE Open/Closes disc tray. ATT VOLUME Button Function SOUND MODE Switches Auto Stereo/ Monaural mode. 4 Selects a preset station. ¢ Selects a preset station. 1 Tuning in to a higherfrequency station. ¡ Tuning in to previous menu MENU 1 2 Displays menu screen. RETURN/FM...
...refer to the component's user guide. • It may not be possible to FM. Press the desired SOURCE button. 2. Press the desired operation buttons to play TOP MENU/ AM/A Displays top menu. ATT VOLUME RANDOM SCAN REPEAT TOP MENU RETURN AM/A FM/B MENU Button Function OPEN/CLOSE Open/Closes disc tray. ATT VOLUME Button Function SOUND MODE Switches Auto Stereo/ Monaural mode. 4 Selects a preset station. ¢ Selects a preset station. 1 Tuning in to a higherfrequency station. ¡ Tuning in to previous menu MENU 1 2 Displays menu screen. RETURN/FM...
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... MODE switch to "STEREO", then turn the unit back on the rear panel is set to power amplifier direct mode. Then adjust the volume level again. Set the trim levels for at least 3 seconds to set to check the items in the following table. Sound is located outside its operable range. The remote sensor of the INPUT SELECTOR knob is exposed Avoid exposing the remote sensor to the to which the source equipment (CD player...
... MODE switch to "STEREO", then turn the unit back on the rear panel is set to power amplifier direct mode. Then adjust the volume level again. Set the trim levels for at least 3 seconds to set to check the items in the following table. Sound is located outside its operable range. The remote sensor of the INPUT SELECTOR knob is exposed Avoid exposing the remote sensor to the to which the source equipment (CD player...
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... sound is not set properly for F.C.B.S connection properly. The PHONO MC button is incomplete. Place the TV set , etc. placed too close . Check that the grounding wire of this unit. Page 17 23 BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 22 If an insulating pad is displayed. Page 8 8 - 4 - - ERROR MESSAGES Symptom An error message is not supplied with the PHONO IN jacks of the record player...
... sound is not set properly for F.C.B.S connection properly. The PHONO MC button is incomplete. Place the TV set , etc. placed too close . Check that the grounding wire of this unit. Page 17 23 BASIC OPERATIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 22 If an insulating pad is displayed. Page 8 8 - 4 - - ERROR MESSAGES Symptom An error message is not supplied with the PHONO IN jacks of the record player...
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... service center, or our repair service center. 7 Error messages When multiple amplifiers are input. ¶ If the main-amplifier overheats The protection circuit is activated if the temperature of the mainamplifier section rises above a certain level, which can happen if the vents on a cramped audio rack. If the display does not light up, and the OPERATE indicator remains flashing after the power is turned on, the protection circuit is installed...
... service center, or our repair service center. 7 Error messages When multiple amplifiers are input. ¶ If the main-amplifier overheats The protection circuit is activated if the temperature of the mainamplifier section rises above a certain level, which can happen if the vents on a cramped audio rack. If the display does not light up, and the OPERATE indicator remains flashing after the power is turned on, the protection circuit is installed...