Marantz PM-14S1 manual

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    Integrated Amplifier Model PM-14S1 Owner ’ s Manual 1.PM14S1U_ENG_0722.indd 1 2013/07/25 17:08:20[...]

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    1.PM14S1U_ENG_0722.indd 2 2013/07/25 17:08:20[...]

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    ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL I n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO T OPEN 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 ale[...]

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    ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL II n NO TE ON USE / OBSERV A TIONS RELA TIVES A L ’UTILISA TION / NO T A S SOBRE EL USO WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS ADVERTENCIAS • Avoid high temperatures. • Allow for sucient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. • Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. •[...]

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    1 Connections Playback Settings T ips Appendix ENGLISH Preparation Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. q Owner’s manual ........................................................... 1 w Warranty card (for USA) ............................................... 1 e Warranty card (for CANADA) .......................[...]

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    2 ENGLISH Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. 30° Approx. 23 ft/7 m 30° NOTE • The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not operate if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight, strong artificial light from an inverter type fluo[...]

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    3 Connections Playback Settings T ips Appendix ENGLISH Preparation 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 components, such as the current feedback phono equalizer. Constant Current Feedback Phono Equalizer This unit incorporates the constant [...]

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    4 ENGLISH Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q INPUT SELECTOR knob This selects the input source ( v page16). w DISPLAY button This turns the illumination lamp on/o ( v page19). e Speaker output button/indicator (SPEAKERS) This switches speaker output on/o ( v page16). [...]

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    5 Connections Playback Settings T ips Appendix ENGLISH Preparation q SIGNAL GND (ground) terminal Used to connect the earth wire of a turntable. NOTE This terminal is not a safety ground. w Audio input connectors (AUDIO IN) Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors ( v page8). e Input/output connectors (Recordings) (RECORDER-[...]

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    6 ENGLISH Remote control unit n Buttons for amplifier n Buttons for Super Audio CD player q e r w y u i t q MENU button This displays the volume balance adjustment menu ( v page17). w Input source select buttons (INPUT df ) This selects the input source ( v page16). e Amplifier power button ( X AMP) This turns the power on/o (standby) ( [...]

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    7 Playback Settings T ips Appendix ENGLISH Connections Preparation NOTE • Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. • Connect the speaker cables so they do not stick out of the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if the wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – si[...]

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    8 ENGLISH Connecting the speakers Speaker connections w q w q (R) (L) Connecting players You can connect turntables, tuners, CD players and network audio players to this unit. Set phono equalizer button by the type of your cartridge to be used MM or MC. If you set this unit’s input source to “PHONO” and you accidentally increase the volume wi[...]

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    9 Preparation Playback Settings Tips Appendix ENGLISH Connections Connecting recorders AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO IN R L AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO IN R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L Recorder-1 Recorder-2 1.PM14S1U_ENG_0722.indd 9 2013/07/25 17:08:26[...]

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    10 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-14S1 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 (master) and a subordinate unit (slave) receiving the [...]

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    11 Preparation Playback Settings Tips Appendix ENGLISH Connections 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-14S1 units are required. To switch the mode, use the amplifier mode switch on the rear panel while the [...]

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    12 ENGLISH 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 audio connection cables, and refer to F.C.B.S. ( v page10). Connect the outputs of players that have 5.1 channel analog outputs to each of the three units. If using a subwoofer, see the owner’s manual that cam[...]

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    13 Preparation Playback Settings Tips Appendix ENGLISH Connections n Speaker positioning for Super Audio CD 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[...]

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    14 ENGLISH Connecting P.DIRECT IN connectors If you use a pre-amplifier, connect it as shown below, and then you can use this unit as a power amplifier. Press and hold P.DIRECT IN on the unit for 3 seconds or longer. • The power amp direct mode setting changes with each press of the button. • If the mode is set to on, the display shows [...]

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    15 Preparation Playback Settings Tips Appendix ENGLISH Connections Connecting devices with remote control connectors Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact You can connect an external IR receiver to the REMOTE CONTROL connectors to perform operations on this unit with the supplied remote control unit without visual contact.[...]

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    16 ENGLISH Playback INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS/ TREBLE BASS TONE/ ATT. VOLUME df ATT VOLUME INPUT df MENU X X AMP df 1 TONE indicator indicator Turning the power on Press X on the unit. • The power indicator lights in blue. • The unit will be ready to start playback after several seconds. Turning the power standby Press X AMP. • The pow[...]

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    17 Preparation Connections Settings T ips Appendix ENGLISH Playback Adjusting the left and right channel balance The volume level of the left and right channels can be trimmed in 0.5 dB steps across a 0.0 – 9.0 dB range. The factory default setting is 0.0 dB (maximum). 1 Press MENU. The unit enters the level adjustment mode. • The left chann[...]

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    18 ENGLISH Settings INPUT SELECTOR DISPLAY P.DIRECT IN X Setting ID number for F.C.B.S When the unit is turned on, the display shows the ID number for three seconds. For a master unit, ID number 1 needs to be assigned. For a slave unit, set any of ID numbers 2 to 4. 1 While holding DISPLAY on the unit, press X . 2 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the unit to[...]

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    19 Preparation Connections Playback T ips Appendix ENGLISH Settings Switching the illumination lamp setting The illumination lamps on the both sides of the unit main panel can be turned on or o. • The illumination lamp is set to on in the factory default settings. Turning the illumination lamp o Press and hold DISPLAY on the unit for 2 s[...]

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    20 ENGLISH Tips Tips n I want to adjust the tone myself • You can adjust the tone as desired using the BASS and TREBLE knobs and the balance adjustment function ( v page17). n I want to adjust the attenuation level when muting sound • The attenuation level can be set at –20 dB, –40 dB, or –∞ ( v page17). n I want to use this[...]

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    21 Preparation Connections Playback Settings Appendix ENGLISH T ips Troubleshooting n Power does not turn on / Power is turned o Symptom Cause Page Power does not turn on. • Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. 15 Power automatically turns o. • The Auto Standby mode is set. The Auto Standby mode [...]

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    22 ENGLISH n No sound comes out Symptom Cause Page No sound comes out of speakers. • Check the connections for all devices. • Insert connection cables all the way in. • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. • Check cables for damage. • Check that speaker cables are properly connected[...]

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    23 Preparation Connections Playback Settings Appendix ENGLISH T ips 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, refer[...]

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    24 ENGLISH 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 two types of cartridges dier, the setting of the phono equalizer that is mounted in this unit must be switched according to the type of cartridge for your turntable. For switching, use the PH[...]

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    25 Preparation Connections Playback Settings T ips ENGLISH Appendix • RMS Power output: (20 Hz – 20 kHz 2-channel simultaneously driven) 90 W × 2 (8 Ω/ohms) 140 W × 2 (4 Ω/ohms) • Total harmonic distortion: (20 Hz – 20 kHz 2-channel simultaneously driven, 8 Ω/ohms) 0.05 % • Output band width: (8 Ω/ohms, 0.05 %) 5 Hz − 40 kHz • [...]

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    1.PM14S1U_ENG_0722.indd 26 2013/07/25 17:08:36[...]

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    Dimensions / Dimensions / Dimensions Unit / Unité / Unidad / : inch (mm) 15 3/4 (400) 17 63/64 (457) 1 1/2 (38) 45/64 (18) 4 27/32 (123) 4 9/64 (105) 17 21/64 (440) 11 57/64 (302) 2 41/64 (67) 2 23/32 (69) 2 23/32 (69) 2 19/32 (66) 10 15/32 (266) 2 43/64 (68) 3/4 (19) Weight / Poids / Peso / : 40 lbs 13 oz (18.5 kg) 4.PM-14S1U_BackPage_0722.indd 3[...]

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    D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in China 541 1 1 1 075 00AM 4.PM-14S1U_BackPage_0722.indd 4 2013/07/25 17:22:45[...]