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Connections
Playback
Settings
Tips
Appendix
PMA-30
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Owner's Manual
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Front panel
Display
Rear panel
Remote
Index

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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PMA-30 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections Accessories Features Installing this unit High quality Installing horizontally High performance Installing vertically Part names and functions Before using the remote control unit Front panel Operating range of the remote control unit Display Connecting speakers Rear panel Speaker connection...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Tips Basic operation Tips Turning the power on Troubleshooting Switching the power to standby Resetting to factory settings Selecting the input source Appendix Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) Specifications of supported audio formats Switching the display’s brightness D/A Converter Playing a device...
  • Page 4: Connections

    Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
  • Page 5 TVs between delicacy and power that Denon’s sound is known for. and other digital input devices. Durable Aluminum Panels Wireless connection with Bluetooth enabled devices (v p.
  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel A Power operation button (X) C Display This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 25) This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 8) The power status is indicated as follows. D Remote control sensor Power on: Display lit This receives signals from the remote control unit.
  • Page 7 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G Headphones jack Used to connect headphones. When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the speaker terminals. NOTE 0 To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.
  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display A Input source indicator B Information display The following is displayed depending on the selected input source. Displays items such as information on the audio signal being input or the name of a Bluetooth device. COAXIAL OPTICAL-1 OPTICAL-2...
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel A Power cord (v p. 23) C DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output B AUX input connectors (AUDIO IN) connectors. (v p. 21) Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors such as CD players.
  • Page 10: Operating This Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit o Operating this unit A DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 27) B Cursor buttons (uio p) These select menu items. C BACK button Returns to the previous item. D Bluetooth button (V) This switches the input to Bluetooth.
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F Signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 18) G Power operation button (AMP POWER X) This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 25) H ENTER button This determines the selection. I AMP SETUP button The setting menu is displayed on the display.
  • Page 12: Cd Player Operations

    Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o CD player operations A Denon CD player can be operated. A Power operation button (CD POWER X) B DIMMER button C Cursor buttons (uio p) D System buttons Skip buttons (8 / 9) Play/pause button (1 / 3)
  • Page 13: Installing Horizontally

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to Installing this unit connect. Installing horizontally Installing vertically Speaker cable Before using the remote control unit Connecting speakers Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors Audio cable Connecting to a device with analog audio output connectors...
  • Page 14: Installing Horizontally

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Installing this unit This unit can be installed in two ways - horizontally or vertically. You can Installing horizontally select how to install this unit according to the installation place and your preference. The feet are initially attached to the unit for horizontal installation. Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 15: Installing Vertically

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Installing vertically Remove the feet. This orientation is suitable for placing a narrow place such as a place next to a laptop computer. Rotate each of the 4 feet counter-clockwise to remove. Insert the supplied caps (silver) into the holes from which the feet were removed.
  • Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remove the cap (black). Rotate the removed feet clockwise to attach them. NOTE NOTE 0 Be careful not to damage your nails when removing the caps. 0 After attaching the feet, adjust the height of the feet as necessary so that the If necessary, use a thin-tipped tool to remove the caps.
  • Page 17: Before Using The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Before using the remote control unit NOTE 0 If the battery should have a leakage, immediately replace and dispose of the The remote control unit has a built-in lithium battery. battery. In this case, there is a risk of burn when the liquid comes in contact with skins or clothes, so a great care should be taken.
  • Page 18: Operating Range Of The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx. 7 m Approx. 7 m 30° 30° 30° 30° [Vertical installation] [Horizontal installation] Front panel Display Rear panel Remote...
  • Page 19: Connecting Speakers

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers NOTE Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen 0 Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer. 0 Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker terminal.
  • Page 20: Speaker Connection

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit. (v p. 29) CD player/ Digital device OPTICAL...
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a device with analog audio output connectors This unit can be connected to an analog device such as a CD player. CD player/ Analog device AUDIO Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 23: Connecting The Power Cord

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (230V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Basic operation Playing a device Turning the power on Playing CDs Switching the power to standby Listening to music via a digital connection (COAXIAL/OPTICAL-1/ OPTICAL-2) Selecting the input source Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) Adjusting the volume Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)
  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on AMP POWER Press AMP POWER X to turn on power to this unit. DIMMER Turns the display on. 0 You can also press X on the main unit to turn on power from standby mode. INPUT SELECT df VOLUME df Switching the power to standby...
  • Page 26: Selecting The Input Source

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the input source o Selecting Bluetooth o Selecting DIGITAL IN or ANALOG IN Press V. The following icon appears on the display. Use INPUT SELECT df to select the input source to be played.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Volume

    0 You can adjust the volume level to --- dB (mute) and between -90 dB and 0 dB. 0 The DIMMER button also controls the Denon's CD Player DCD-50, so the DCD-50 can be operated simultaneously with this unit. When the two units have different...
  • Page 28: Playing A Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a device Connect the device you want to play back beforehand. Playing CDs (“Connections” (v p. 13)) This section explains how to make a digital (COAXIAL) connection between this unit and a CD player and play audio using this unit’s D/A converter.
  • Page 29: Listening To Music Via A Digital Connection (Coaxial/Optical

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio signals that can be played back Listening to music via a digital connection (COAXIAL/OPTICAL-1/ See “D/A Converter” (v p. 50). OPTICAL-2) NOTE 0 Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. This causes noise Use INPUT SELECT df to switch the input source to and could damage the speakers.
  • Page 30: Listening To Music Via A Analog Connection (Aux)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) Use INPUT SELECT df to switch the input source to “AUX”. Play back music on the connected device. The speakers output music from the connected device. Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 31: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o How to establish a Bluetooth connection Listening to music on a Bluetooth device There are three types of Bluetooth connection methods. Use an appropriate type depending on your environment. You can listen to music wirelessly by connecting this unit to a Bluetooth Case 1 Pairing with this unit for the first time device via Bluetooth.
  • Page 32: Settings

    Case 1: Pairing with this unit for the first time Press AMP POWER X to turn on power to this unit. Select “Denon PMA-30” from the list of devices displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device. Turns the display on.
  • Page 33: Settings

    Tips Appendix Play back music on the Bluetooth device. 0 When “Denon PMA-30” is not displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth The speakers output music that the Bluetooth device is playing device, search for devices on the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 34: Settings

    Case 2: Connecting a Bluetooth device that this unit performed pairing for before Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device. Select “Denon PMA-30” from the list of devices displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device. For details, see the owner’s manual for your Bluetooth device.
  • Page 35: Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Simultaneously connecting multiple Bluetooth devices (multi point function) This unit can only output music from one connected Bluetooth device, but up to 3 Bluetooth devices can simultaneously be connected. Audio signals (“Listening to music on a Bluetooth device” (v p. 31)) If frequently used devices are connected, it is useful for switching the playback device because you do not have to reconnect them.
  • Page 36: Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Switching the playback device Stop or pause the device that is currently played back. Play back the device that you want to output music from. 0 Turn the power of this unit to standby before turning the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device off.
  • Page 37: Menu Map

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu map For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Description Page Source Direct Sets Source Direct Mode.
  • Page 38: Menu Operation

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Menu operation uio p Press AMP SETUP. ENTER The menu is displayed on the display. Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. BACK AMP SETUP Use uio p to change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting.
  • Page 39: Source Direct

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Source Direct H/P AMP Gain Sets Source Direct Mode. The audio signal is not passed through the Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Set this according to the sound quality adjustment circuits (Bass, Treble, Balance). This provides impedance of the connected headphones.
  • Page 40: Bluetooth

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bluetooth Stopping Bluetooth function reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. Enables the Bluetooth function. (Default): Off: Disables the Bluetooth function. 0 When Bluetooth is “Off”, the input source cannot be switched to Bluetooth. Auto Standby When there is no input signal and operation for 30 minutes, this unit automatically enters the standby mode.
  • Page 41: Tips

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Tips Troubleshooting I want to turn on power to this unit from a Bluetooth device Power does not turn on/Power is turned off I want to switch the connection to a different Bluetooth device No sound comes out I want to adjust the tone myself Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs...
  • Page 42: Tips

    Once you perform pairing between this unit and a Bluetooth device, you can turn on power to this unit by operating the Bluetooth device. Select “PMA-30” from the list of Bluetooth devices to turn on power to this unit. I want to switch the connection to a different Bluetooth device This unit can only output music from one connected Bluetooth device, but up to 3 Bluetooth devices can simultaneously be connected.
  • Page 43: Front Panel Display Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the corresponding symptoms in this section. If the symptoms do not match any of those described here, consult your dealer as it could be due to a fault in this unit.
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Power does not turn on/Power is turned off Symptom Cause / Solution Page Power does not turn on. Check whether the power cord is correctly inserted into the power outlet. This unit is in the standby mode. Press the power button (AMP POWER X). Power automatically turns The auto standby mode is on.
  • Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page Audio is not output. Check the connections for all devices. Insert connection cables all the way in. - Check that the covered part of the speaker cable is not inserted into the speaker terminal. Check cables for damage.
  • Page 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs Symptom Cause / Solution Page Sound is distorted or Adjust to an appropriate volume level on this unit and the connected devices. interrupted, or noise Place the device connected via Bluetooth closer to this unit.
  • Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical) Symptom Cause / Solution Page “Unlocked” is displayed. When digital audio signals cannot be detected properly, “Unlocked” is displayed. “Unsupported” is “Unsupported” is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input. Check the displayed.
  • Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page Bluetooth devices cannot The Bluetooth function in the Bluetooth device has not been enabled. See the Owner’s Manual of the - be connected to this unit. Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function.
  • Page 49 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting to factory settings Perform this when this unit does not operate properly. When this unit is in the standby mode, press X while Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings holding q.
  • Page 50: Specifications Of Supported Audio Formats

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications of supported audio Playing back Bluetooth devices formats This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) : D/A Converter When a Bluetooth device that supports this specification is connected, you can perform high quality streaming distribution of monaural and stereo audio data.
  • Page 51: Explanation Of Terms

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms Bluetooth Pairing Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a Technology for near field wireless communications. This unit can connect Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth. When paired, the devices to Bluetooth devices wirelessly.
  • Page 52: Trademark Information

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 53: Specifications

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio section Output performance Rated output: both channels driven 20 W+20 W (8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.7 %) 40 W+40 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 1.0 %) Output connectors: Speaker: 4-16 Ω/ohms Headphones: Φ6.3 mm jack Total harmonic distortion: 0.05 % (Digital in, Rated output -3 dB, 8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz)
  • Page 54 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communication system: Bluetooth version 3.0 Transmission power: Maximum 2.5 mW (Class2) Maximum communication range: Approx. 10 m in line of sight * Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band Modulation method: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles: A2DP 1.3/AVRCP 1.5 Supported codecs:...
  • Page 55 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions Unit : mm o Weight: 2.7 kg Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 56: Index

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Multi point function ......... 35 Source direct ..........39 Muting ............27 Speakers ............19 Auto Standby ..........40 Protection circuit ..........51 Tips ..............42 Troubleshooting ..........41 Bluetooth device ..........31 Rear panel ............
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