Marantz 642SC11S1 manual

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    Model SC-11 S1 User Guide Stereo Control Amplifier[...]

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    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enc[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all i[...]

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    ~ .. GARANTIE Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Marantz-Handler. HE8EN SIE IHRE QUITTING GUT AUF Die Quittung dient Ihnen als bleibende Unterlage fOr Ihren wertvollen Einkauf Das Aufbewahren der Quittung ist wichtig, da die darin enthaltenen Angaben fOr Versicherungswecke oder bei Korrespondenz mit Marantz angefOhrt werden mOssen. W[...]

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    English WARNINGS Do not expose the equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. Do not remove the cover from the equipment. Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes. Do not handle the mains cord with wet hands. Do not cover the ventilation with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. No naked [...]

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    Nederlands WAARSCHUWINGEN Stel het apparaat niet bloat aan regen, vocht, druppels of spetters. Verwijder de afdekplaat van het apparaat niet. - Duw niets door de ventilatieopeningen in het apparaat. Raak het netsnoer niet met natte handen aan. Bedek de ventilatieopeningen niet met enige voorwerpen, zoals tafelkleden, kranten, gordijnen, enz. Plaats[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing this Marantz SC-11 S1 Stereo Control Amplifier. Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that you read the entire user guide before you attempt to connect or operate the player. After you have reviewed the contents of this manual, we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to [...]

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    I [~C_O_N_TE_N_T_S ----------~] FEATURES 3 BEFORE USiNG 4 EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING .4 COPYRIGHT 4 INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION .4 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 6 FRONT PANEL. 6 DISPLAY 7 REAR PANEL 8 REMOTE CONTROLLER 9 CONNECTIONS 11 BALANCED JACKS 11 SPEAKER POSITIONING FOR SUPER AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL SOUND 19 CONNECTING THE POWER SU[...]

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    rnapan'z 0 _. 0 0 0 0 - ..,... e e _ .... " ..... "to!' - 0) -- e 0 0 a '. / " / [-----=F-=E=-=----=AT~U=____R_E_S ] I This unit was developed with many of the same functions as the flagship model SC-7S2, without compromising the sound quality. • HDAM-SA3 The HDAM-SA3 is an amp module equipped with a new circuit tha[...]

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    ] INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION To keep your player in perfect working order for the longest possible time, avoid installing the player in the following locations. • Wherever it will be exposed to direct sunlight • Wherever it will be close to a heater or other heat-radiating appliance • Wherever the humidity is high or ventilation is[...]

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    Operational range Operate the unit with the remote controller within the range of the illustration below. [ __ B_E_F_O_R_E_U_S_IN_G ~] I • Loading batteries • Usage of remote controller Before using the remote controller for the first time, load the batteries in the remote controller. The batteries provided are used to verify the operations of [...]

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    II [,--N_A_M_E_S_A_N_D_F_U_N_C_TI_O_N_S _O_F_PA_R_T_S ~] I ( FRONT PANEL ] 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 ~-..r:::=::===I=FI- -1;;:;:;;;;;;;;;:;;;:::::::;:;:;;;:;;;;;;;;;:=;::::::::;;;:;;:;;::::;;::::::;;;;;;;;;::::;:;;;1- -I:;::I===J......""......." ~~ (0 =::-0 "----I,:====r-a----"'~ =!="=! 2 I=-===I-e""""=[...]

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    [~_N_A_M_E_S_A_N_D_F_U_N_C_T_IO_N_S_O_F_P_'A_R_TS J I ( DISPLAY VOLUME Indicator Volume Display ..... i2~. ::; Max t t L HH:.-1 _. 1. O.5dB Steps LH~E-1 ..... i. ... ! '_0' Turn the VOLUME knob on the unit to the right, or press the VOLUME A button on the remote controller. @ Power Indicator This indicator is lit a blue color while p[...]

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    I [ NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ( REAR PANEL ] @ lDaranlZ MODEL NO. SC·11S1 H @ ACIN @ PHONO GND Terminal Connect the grounding wire from an analog record player here. @ PHONO Input Jacks These jacks are for connecting to an analog record player. Both MC and MM cartridges can be used, therefore set the PHONO MC button ® on the front panel accord[...]

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    <OlIn AI + T/- ~/R In the Trimming Mode These buttons are for selecting the channel to trim and the trimming level. ENTER: This button selects the trim mode (LEVEUBASSITREBLE). This button selects the R channel for trimming. This button selects the L channel for trimming. This button increases the trimming level. This button decreases the trimmi[...]

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    I [ NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ] The buttons in groups [[] and lID are for operating Marantz products other than the SC-11 S1 , such as Super Audio CD players or DVD players. The function of each button changes to match the component selected as the input source from the INPUT SELECT buttons [jJ. • Remote Controller Operation for Marantz Super [...]

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    @ The XLR connector for professional use is internally wired in either of the following two systems. 1. USA system (Pin @ = COLD, Pin ® = HOT) colW l P CD The BALANCED jacks on this unit are equipped with XLR connectors that are widely used on professional equipment. Their features are listed below . • The 3 pin construction enables the musical [...]

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    I [ CONNECTIONS • Connection Example1: Basic Connection for Normal Stereo Playback Connection Example with Input Source Components ] CD Player Tuner, etc. DVD Player, etc. CD-R, etc. Tape deck, etc. To LINE IN jack To LINE IN jack To LINE OUT jack To LINE OUT jack To LINE OUT jack Record player 7, SC-11S1 @ lDarant; MODEL NO. SC-llS R ch L ch CD [...]

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    [~_C_O_N_N_E_C_T_IO_N_S ~] I Connection example to power amplifier &I • Set the PRE OUT button on the front panel to ON. To power outlet SC-11 S1 @ @ @ To power outlet @ @ @ ~ @ @ @ • Stereo Power Amplifier SM-11 S1 ------- Set to STEREO 1r~J.~~~O @ I!J CJ .0 @ @ lDarantz MODEL NO. SC·11S1 Set to STEREO @ @ .. @ R ch Speaker L ch Speaker[...]

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    ] I [ CONNECTIONS • Connection Example 2: Stereo Complete Bi-amp Connection CD The two amplifiers are connected by EG.B.S. for synchronized use. For EG.B.S. connection, connect with commercially available monaural Q monaural miniplugs or stereo Q stereo miniplugs as described in F.C.B.S. (page. 26). CIl Set the 10 numbers as explained in HOW TO S[...]

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    [~_C_O_N_N_E_C_TI_O_N_S ~] I CD Player f R " " (;]~ ~ _ ""-1-npn·"I& ~ _MOOt;'..., .... "a. " .. @ o @ -~-To power outlet @ @ @ @ Remove Speaker shorting bar R ch AC IN To power outlet ~ @ Set to BI-AMP @ 7 @ o @ I SC-11S1 for R ch I • Set to 102 ----+ F.G.B.S. +-- F.G.B.S. I R ch for SM-11S1[...]

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    I ( CONNECTIONS ] • Connection Example 3: Basic Connection for 5.1 Multi-Channel Playback CD The three units are connected using F.C.B.S. For the F.C.B.S connection, prepare 3 audio connection cables, and refer to F.e.B.S. on page 26. @ Set the 10 numbers for the three amplifiers as explained in HOW TO SET 10 NUMBERS (page. 27). When the 10 1 pre[...]

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    To power outlet to page. 18 ------. AC IN @ Mum CHANNEL AUDIO OUT @ '""':-:----~~ Set to STEREO @@I I 101 0 00 0 R A @)@)@)@) @ > s ; ) I @ For centerl subwoofer • Set to 10 2 [~_C_O_N_N_E_C_T_IO_N_S ~] I Su er Audio CD Multi-channel Pia er • To line input jack @ ~ @ ~~To power outlet @ @ @ @ @ @ • ---- Set to STEREO @ [...]

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    I [ CONNECTIONS ] From page. 17 -+ Set to STEREO To power outlet ® @ ACIN I For surround UR I • Set to 10 3 r€[~J£e &L.;p~IG~rn~~~~~~I-'] :~15~ - ~II ® I--!I ® JI _ __ Fr .. om ...... pa_g_e~_1_7 I .. ~~A ..... ~~.,..7 EC.B.S.-+ J EC.B.S. +-- For surround UR SM·11S1 o ® _---Set to STEREO ~ ""':"f'~~,&qu[...]

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    ['--_C_O_N_N_E_C_T_IO_N_S ~] I SPEAKER POSITIONING FOR SUPER (CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY) 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). Super Audio CD mult[...]

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    _ .c:M IIIEl'UI I I lC.OI£IIU __ I I I ] "'""' ..... © a c::::::J © J 0) f: 0 ~ 0 • Disc Playback on a Super Audio CD Player 1. Press the power ON/OFF switch of the Super Audio CD player to activate power to it. 2. Press the power ON/OFF switch CD on the unit to activate power to it. When using multiple amplifiers[...]

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    [~H_O_W_TO_U_S_E _A_N_D_S_ET_FE_A_T_U_R_E_S J I ( ATT. (ATTENUATION) (~S_U_B_SO_N_I_C_F_IL_T_ER ~) ATT. button 0 0 0 t; e e e 0 0) 0 G TONE button ~ ~ e 0 o 60 o An is a one-touch feature for reducing the volume level. When the An button on either the unit or remote controller is pressed, the volume level is attenuated. 1. When the ATT button on ei[...]

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    1. Press the TRIM button once to access the LEVEL trimming mode. Note: Trimming is performed from the remote controller. There are three trimming modes. • LEVEL trimming that adjusts the volume level on left and right channels • BASS trimming that adjusts the bass on left and right channels • TREBLE trimming that adjusts the treble on left an[...]

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    The treble level of the left and right channels can be trimmed in 2dB steps across a -8.0 - +8.0dB range. When this unit is shipped from the factory, the bass level is set to 0 dB. To trim the treble level, active tone control by pressing the TONE button on either the unit or the remote controller. [ H_O_W_T_O_U_S_E_A_N_D_S_E_T_F_E_A_:T_U_R_E_S ---[...]

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    The illumination lamp has an always-ON mode (factory setting) and an always-OFF mode. In the always-ON mode, the illumination lamp turns ON/OFF in sync with the display. Bi-amp mode L H~E-l :+: ,-,,40.0 --4[1.0 Stereo mode L H~E-1 The bi-amp mode is engaged by setting the operating mode switch on the rear panel to "BI-AMP".ln the bi-amp m[...]

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    [ HOWTO USE AND SET FEATURES [ REMOTE POWER CONTROL By connecting this unit to a Marantz 8M-11 81 stereo power amplifier by remote power control, the power supply of the 8M-1181 can be automatically switched ON/OFF in sync with this unit's power ON/OFF control. There are 2 trigger output terminals on this unit, and a maximum of 2 8M-11 81s can[...]

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    This function can be applied to various usages such as complete bi-amp with 2 SC-11 S1 s (page. 14), and 5.1ch multi- channel with 3 SC-11 S1 s (page. 16). Note: The SC-11 S1 EC.B.S. function is only valid between the same SC-11 S1 models. This function may not operate correctly if other Marantz models (PM-11 S1, PM-15S1 etc) are connected. a:rc:::[...]

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    INPUT SELECTOR Knob Note: If the 10 number is set to a number other than "0", this unit cannot be used for standalone operation. The 10 number of the unit appears on the display for about 3 seconds after the power is activated. If using this unit by itself as a stereo amplifier, set the 10 number to "0" (Default setting is "[...]

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    I ~ y~:~o~ ~"~e~~~~,~~~~~ below checks before thinking the worst. Improper operation can cause the SC-11S1 to behave in a way that makes you think something is wrong with the equipment when actually not. If the trouble cannot be fixed after making the below checks, contact the place of purchase, your nearest Marantz dealer, our customer servic[...]

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    N~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~ ~~~ C I~ '?t:' '" :::. L= I:::' a C'> a '<T '<T ~~ l ----- ----i ~~ ~ Input sensitivity/Input impedance PHONO (MC) 280I.N / 100Q PHONO (MM) 2.9mV /47kQ BALANCED 250mV / 20kQ CD/LINE/RECORDER 250mV / 20kQ Maximum output (20Hz - 20kHz) ....................................................[...]

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    I ~h. ~:~~~~h. ca'. a,d rna;,t.'a",. tasks that must be performed to optimize the operation of your Marantz equipment. • Cleaning of equipment external surfaces The exterior finish of your unit will last indefinitely with proper care and cleaning, Never use scouring pads, steel wool, scourging powders or harsh chemical agents (e.g.[...]

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    Printed in Japan www.marantz.com You can find your nearest authorized distributor or dealer on our website. lTIarantz® is a registered trademark. 09/2007 00M22AJ851310 mzh-g[...]

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    _apantz® MARANTZ CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY Marantz Canada ("Marantz") warrants the following Marantz products for the periods indicated: 3·year warranty for both Parts & Labour, from the original purchase date: Amplifiers; Pre Amplifiers; Pre Amplifier-Processor-Tuners; Integrated Amplifiers; Tuners; Receivers; DVD Players; CD- Record[...]

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    lDapantz® GARANTIE LlMITEE DE MARANTZ CANADA Marantz Canada ("Marantz") garantie les produits suivants pour les peri odes indiquees : 3 ans de garantie pour les pieces et la main d'muvre prenant eftet it partir de la date d'achat du produit : Amplificateurs, Preamplificateurs, Pre-ampli-processeurs- syntoniseurs; amplificateurs[...]

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    CTEPEO ynPABJIHIOIUIIH YCIIJIIITEJIhl CTEPEO YCIIJIIITEJIh MOIUHOCTII Marantz SC-llSl/SM-llSl I:P- T (PYKOBO.QCTBO no 3KCnJlYATAI..UI1~) ~ ASl 46 Bbl nplllo6pem1 yCTpOItiCTBO YClIIJllllTeJlbHOe/npeo6pa30BaTeJlbHOe npOIll3BO,lJ,CTBa KOMnaHlII1II "D&M XOJl,lJ,IIIHrC V1HK", RnOHIIIA ("D & M Holdings Inc.", Japan). MO,lJ,eJl[...]

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    For U.S.A. lDapantz® Limited Warranty Marantz America, Inc. ("Marantz") warrants the following Marantz Products for the periods indicated: 1. The following Marantz Audio/Video components, have a 3 year warranty for both Parts & Labor, from the original pur- chase date: Amplifiers, Pre Amplifiers, Pre Amplifier-Processor- Tuners, Inte[...]