Marantz PM-11S3 - Manuals

2 ENGLISH About the remote control The supplied remote control can be used to control marantz Integrated Amplifier and marantz Super Audio CD player. • The remote control may not operate some products. Inserting the batteries e Put the rear cover back on. q Remove the rear lid in the direction of th...

3 Basic connections Basic operation Troubleshooting Specifi cations Index Advanced connections Advanced operation Explanation terms ENGLISH Getting started Features HDAM®SA3 Module This unit includes the HDAM®SA3 which had been developed for high-end models. The HDAM®SA3 is incorporated into many co...

4 ENGLISH Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q INPUT SELECTOR knob ····················· (11) w Speaker output switch button (SPEAKERS A, SPEAKERS B) ············ (11) e TONE button ······································ (12) r Headpho...

5 Basic connections Basic operation Troubleshooting Specifications Index Advanced connections Advanced operation Explanation terms ENGLISH Getting started Remote control n Buttons for amplifier n Buttons for Super Audio CD player q e r w u u y i o Q0 u u t q MENU button ·····························...

6 ENGLISH NOTE • Do not plug in the power 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 c...

7 Getting started Basic operation Troubleshooting Specifications Index Advanced connections Advanced operation Explanation terms ENGLISH Basic connections Connecting the speakers Connecting the speakers cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (white) polarities o...

9 Getting started Basic operation Troubleshooting Specifications Index Advanced connections Advanced operation Explanation terms ENGLISH Basic connections Connecting players Set phono equalizer switch button by the type of your cartridge to be used MM or MC. 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 AUDIO OUT R L AUD...

10 ENGLISH Connecting the power cord Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. AC IN To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) NOTE Insert the plugs securely. Loose connections will result in the generation of noise. Connecting recorders 3 1 2 3...

11 Getting started Troubleshooting Specifications Index Advanced connections Advanced operation Explanation terms ENGLISH Basic operation Basic connections Basic operation Before use Turning the power on Press X ON/OFF on the unit . • Power is turned on. • The power indicator lights in blue. • The u...

12 ENGLISH n High frequency range The high frequency range can be trimmed in 2 dB steps across a –8 – +8 dB range. When the unit is shipped from the factory, the level is set to 0.0 dB. Before making this adjustment, press TONE on the unit or the remote control to set the tone control to on. 1 Press...

13 Getting started Basic connections Troubleshooting Specifications Index Advanced connections Advanced operation Explanation terms ENGLISH Basic operation Muting the sound Sound can be muted temporarily. Press ATT . “ATT” appears on the display and the sound is muted. • To restore the sound, press ...

14 ENGLISH F.C.B.S. connection The marantz F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System) is the high quality sound system for link control between multiple PM-11S3 units (up to 4 units). Each unit is controlled via its ID number registered beforehand. The ID numbers need to be set to an operating unit (mas...

15 Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Troubleshooting Specifications Index Advanced operation Explanation terms ENGLISH Advanced connections F.C.B.S. connection n How to set ID number for F.C.B.S. When the unit is turned on, the display shows the ID number for three seconds. For a mas...

16 ENGLISH F.C.B.S. connection Stereo complete bi-amp connection This mode enables the two amplifiers connected to this unit to function as one monaural amplifier. To use this mode, two F.C.B.S. connected PM-11S3 units are required. To switch the mode, use the amplifier mode switch on the rear panel...

17 Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Troubleshooting Specifications Index Advanced operation Explanation terms ENGLISH Advanced connections F.C.B.S. connection Connection for 5.1 Multi-channel Playback The three units are connected using F.C.B.S. For the F.C.B.S connection, prepare 3...

18 ENGLISH F.C.B.S. connection n Speaker Positioning for Super Audio Multi- channel Sound In order to enjoy Super Audio CD multi-channel sound with the best possible acoustics, it is recommended to position speakers as specified in ITU-R BS.775-1 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). S...

19 Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Troubleshooting Specifications Index Advanced operation Explanation terms ENGLISH Advanced connections Connecting P.DIRECT IN connectors If you use a preamplifier, connect it as shown below, and then you can use this unit as a power amplifier. Pre...

20 ENGLISH Advanced operations Setting Auto standby mode With the Auto standby mode ON, this unit will automatically enter the standby mode after about 30 continuous minutes of no output from the selected input source. Press and hold TONE on this unit for 5 seconds or longer. • Auto standby mode is ...

21 Getting started Basic connections Basic operation Specifications Index ENGLISH Advanced operation Troubleshooting Explanation terms Advanced connections MM/MC cartridge select There are two types--MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil)--of cartridges for turntable. As the output levels for these...

22 ENGLISH n Error messages When multiple amplifiers are connected by F.C.B.S., the error messages described in the table below may be displayed on the display. In such a case, ID number setting or remote cable connection may be in failure. Check the ID number or remote cable connection, referring t...

24 ENGLISH Index v A Accessories ·························································· 1Adjust the levels (Left and Right) ······················· 12Adjust the tone ··················································· 12Adjust the volume ·············································· 11Auto stan...