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PMA-1600NE

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Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PMA-1600NE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Accessories Inserting the batteries Turning the power on Operating range of the remote control unit Selecting the input source Features Adjusting the volume High quality sound Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) High performance Adjusting the tone Part names and functions...
Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Tips Troubleshooting Appendix D/A converter Explanation of terms Trademark information Specifications Index Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Page 4 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 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and 0 Do not use two different types of batteries.
Page 6 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features High quality sound High performance Advanced UHC-MOS Single Push-pull Circuit Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of high- resolution sound sources The UHC-MOS FET is employed for the power amplifier output stage. The steady current is 30 A and the instantaneous current is 120 A.
Page 7: Part Names And Functions
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel A Power operation button (X) B Power indicator This is lit as follows according to the power status: This turns the power on/off. (v p. 27) Power on : Green Standby : Off Power off : Off When the protection circuit is activated : Red (blinking)
Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F SOURCE DIRECT indicator This is lit as follows according to the SOURCE DIRECT status: SOURCE DIRECT mode on: Green SOURCE DIRECT mode off: Off G SOURCE DIRECT button This turns SOURCE DIRECT mode on/off. (v p. 29) H VOLUME knob These adjust the volume level.
Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix L BASS control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass. (v p. 28) M TREBLE control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the treble. (v p. 28) N BALANCE control knob This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right speakers.
Page 10 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel A DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors B CARTRIDGE selection switch Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output connectors Set this switch to MM or MC according to the type of cartridge used on and PC.
Page 11 Used to connect speakers. (v p. 17) F IR control input/output connectors (IR CONTROL IN/OUT) Used to connect Denon network audio players with an IR controller. G AUDIO OUT connectors (RECORDER) Used to connect the input connector of a recorder. (v p. 22) H AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the power cord.
Page 12: Operating This Unit
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit o Operating this unit A Signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5) B Input source select buttons This selects the input source. (v p. 28) C ANALOG MODE button This switches the ANALOG MODE.
Page 13: Cd Player Operations
Playback Settings Tips Appendix o CD player operations A Denon CD player can be operated. A Power operation button (POWER X) B Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE CD) C System buttons Skip buttons (8 / 9) Play/pause button (1 / 3)
Page 14: Network Audio Player Operations
Settings Tips Appendix o Network audio player operations To operate a Denon network audio player, press the REMOTE MODE NET button to switch the remote control to the network audio player operation mode. A Power operation button (POWER X) B Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE NET)
Page 15: Connections
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix L NET FAVORITES ADD button M ENTER button N NET SETUP button O CLEAR button P DIMMER button Q MODE button 0 The amp can be operated with the amp operation buttons even when the remote control mode is “NET”.
Page 16: Cables Used For Connections
Contents Connections Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to Connecting speakers connect. Connecting a playback device Connecting a recording device Speaker cable Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors Connecting a PC or Mac Connecting the power cord Audio cable...
Page 17: Connecting Speakers
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting speakers o Connecting the speaker cables NOTE 0 Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) speakers.
Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. Speaker terminal dimensions Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Page 19: Remote Control
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection This unit is equipped with two sets of speaker terminals (SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B). One set of speakers can be connected to each set of terminals, and a total of two sets of speakers can be connected. The same signal is output from the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B terminals.
Page 20: Front Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bi-wiring connection This connection limits the effects of signal interference between the high range speakers (tweeters) and low range speakers (woofers), allowing you to enjoy high quality playback. When bi-wiring with bi-wireable speakers, connect the mid and high range terminals to SPEAKERS A (or SPEAKERS B), the low range terminals to SPEAKERS B (or SPEAKERS A).
Page 21: Connecting A Playback Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device You can connect turntables, CD players and network audio players to this unit. If you set this unit’s input source to “PHONO” and you accidentally increase the volume without having a turntable connected, you may hear a hum noise from the speakers.
Page 22: Connecting A Recording Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a recording device Recording device AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN NOTE 0 Never insert the short-circuiting pin plug into the recording output connectors (AUDIO OUT RECORDER). Doing so could result in damage. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index...
Page 23: Connecting To A Device With Digital Audio Output Connectors
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. 31) CD player / Satellite receiver etc.
Page 24: Connecting A Pc Or Mac
0 Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p. 32) 0 Download the driver software from the PMA-1600NE page of the Denon website. 0 Use a cable that is 3 m or less to connect to the computer.
Page 25: Connecting The Power Cord
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Page 26: Turning The Power On
Contents Connections Playback Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Turning the power on Selecting the input source Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) Adjusting the tone Switching the display’s brightness Playing CDs Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) Connecting and playing back from a digital device (Coaxial/Optical) Recording Remote control...
Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turning the power on AMP POWER X Press X on this unit to turn the power on. OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 The power indicator lights green. USB-DAC ANALOG MODE VOLUME df 0 Press AMP POWER X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby MUTE mode.
Page 28: Selecting The Input Source
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the input source Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) Press the input source select button to be played back. The selected input source is displayed on the display of this unit. Press MUTE :. “MUTING”...
Page 29: Switching The Display's Brightness
Press the input source select button (CD) to switch the input source to “CD”. “CD” is displayed on the display of this unit. 0 The DIMMER button also controls the Denon's Super Audio CD Player DCD-1600NE, so the DCD-1600NE can be operated simultaneously with this unit. Playback the CD.
Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playback in ANALOG MODE When the ANALOG MODE is turned on to playback an analog source 0 A digital input source (COAXIAL, OPTICAL 1/2, USB-DAC) cannot be selected when ANALOG MODE is on. (PHONO, CD, NETWORK, RECORDER), power to the digital input circuit and the display turn off.
Page 31: Connecting And Playing Back From A Computer (Usb-Dac)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting and playing back from a DSD is a registered trademark. computer (USB-DAC) Microsoft, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from the D/A converter built in ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
Page 32 USB and restart the computer. Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” section of the PMA-1600NE page of the Denon website onto your PC. Unzip the downloaded file, and double-click the exe file.
Page 33 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix C The wizard menu is displayed. Click “Next”. D Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the terms of the License Agreement”. E Click “Next”. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Page 34 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F Click “Install” on the installation start dialog. G Click “Next”. The installation starts. Do not perform any operation on the PC until the installation is completed. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. I Click “Yes”. With the unit power off, connect the unit and PC using a USB cable (sold separately). For details on connections, see “Connecting a PC or Mac”...
Page 36 Outputs a TEST signal from the PC and checks the audio output connects to the unit. from the USB-DAC function. A Select “PMA-1600NE” and click “Properties”. Press the input source select button (USB-DAC) to The PMA-1600NE Properties window is displayed.
Page 37 E Click “Test”. 0 Please see the FAQ at www.denon.com if you experience any issues getting audio Check that audio from this unit is output from the PC. to play from your computer through the this unit. You may also want to check the support pages for your audio player application.
Page 38 F Check that “Use this device for sound output” is checked in “PMA-1600NE”. If a different device is checked, select and “Secondary click” on “PMA-1600NE”, and then select “Use this device for sound output”. Remote control Front panel Rear panel...
Page 39 Settings Tips Appendix o Playback G Select the “PMA-1600NE” format. It is normally recommended to set the format to “384000.0 Hz” and Install the desired player software on your computer beforehand. “2ch-32 bit Interger”. Use the rear panel USB-DAC port to connect this unit to a computer.
Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio signals that can be played back Connecting and playing back from a digital device (Coaxial/Optical) See “D/A converter” (v p. 51). NOTE Connect digital device to this unit. (v p. 23) 0 Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you cannot perform operations with buttons on this unit or the remote control.
Page 41: Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio signals that can be played back Recording See “D/A converter” (v p. 51). Audio signals input into this unit can be output to an external recording device. When recording audio from a playback device connected to this NOTE unit, audio can be recorded with the playback device still connected to this unit.
Page 42: Setting The Auto Standby Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Settings Tips Appendix Setting the Auto Standby mode You can set the unit to automatically switch to standby mode if the unit is Turning Auto Standby mode off not operated for 30 minutes when there is no audio input (Auto Standby mode).
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Tips Appendix o Contents Tips Troubleshooting I want to adjust the tone myself Power does not turn on / Power is turned off I want sound playback that is faithful to the original sound Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want to enjoy higher sound quality from the analog input source No sound comes out I want to use bi-wiring compatible speakers...
Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want to adjust the tone myself Use the BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE knobs to adjust the sound as desired. (v p. 28) I want sound playback that is faithful to the original sound Set the Source Direct mode on.
Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 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.
Page 46 Turn down the volume and turn on the power again. When the power is turned This unit’s amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please contact the Denon service adviser. － on, the power indicator flashes red approx.
Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. performed through the Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. remote control unit.
Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound comes out of Check the connections for all devices. speakers. Insert connection cables all the way in. － Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. －...
Page 49 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Symptom Cause / Solution Page When playing a record, the Adjust to a proper needle pressure. － sound is distorted. Check the tip of the needle. － Replace the cartridge.
Page 50 If the computer you use is “Mac OS”, please check if the “PMA-1600NE” format is set below “384000.0 Hz” using the “Audio MIDI Setup”. o Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical)
Page 51 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix D/A converter Explanation of terms o Specifications of supported audio signals DSD (Direct-Stream Digital) One of the audio data recording methods, it is the signal aspect used to USB-DAC store audio signals on a super audio CD, and is Δ-Σ modulated digital audio.
Page 52: Trademark Information
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Speaker impedance This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms). Greater power can be obtained when this value is smaller. Source direct Playback with higher fidelity to the source becomes possible, as input audio signals are output by bypassing the audio quality-control circuits (BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE).
Page 53: Specifications
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Power amplifier section Rated Output Power: 2-channel driving (CD → SP OUT) 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, T.H.D. 0.07 %) 140 W + 140 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.7 %) Total harmonic distortion: 0.01 % (Rated output: –3 dB), 8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz Output terminals:...
Page 54 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Overall performance SN Ratio (A network): PHONO (MM): 89 dB (With input terminals short-circuited, 5 mV input signal) PHONO (MC): 74 dB (With input terminals short-circuited, 0.5 mV input signal) CD, NETWORK, RECORDER: 108 dB (input terminals short-circuited) Frequency response: 5 Hz –...
Page 55 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions (Unit : mm) o Weight: 17.6 kg Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Page 56 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Muting ............28 Tips ..............44 Tone ............... 28 TREBLE ............28 Auto Standby mode ........42 Network audio player ........21 Troubleshooting ..........45 Turntable ............21 BALANCE ............28 PC ..............24 BASS .............
Page 60 Required for Basic connections CD player Speaker systems Speaker cables Optional Computer USB cable These drawings are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the actual product(s).
Page 61: Remote Control Unit
Setup Install batteries in the remote control unit There are seven steps to the setup process. Install batteries in the remote control unit Connect the speakers to the amplifier Connect the CD player to the amplifier Plug the power cord into a power outlet Batteries Begin CD playback Installing the Windows driver software...
Page 63 Connect the CD player to the amplifier CD player AUDIO...
Page 65 Begin CD playback Press the power operation button. Turn VOLUME on the main unit to adjust the volume to the lowest level before turning on the power. Set the input source to “CD”. “CD” is displayed on the display of this unit. Play the CD player.
Page 66 Install the driver. computer. q Select the language to use for the installation. • Please see the FAQ at www.denon.com if you w Click “OK”. experience any issues getting audio to play from your computer through the PMA-1600NE. You may also want to check the support pages for your audio player application.
Page 68 Check that there is a checkmark next to “Default t Click the “Advanced” tab. Device” under in “PMA-1600NE” of the y Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied “Playback” tab. to the D/A converter. • When there is a checkmark for a different device, •...
Page 69 Check that “Use this device for sound output” is checked in “PMA-1600NE”. • If a different device is checked, select and “Secondary click” on “PMA-1600NE”, and then select “Use this device for sound output”. PMA-1600NE t Click “Quit Audio MIDI Setup”.
Page 70 NOTE Use your favorite music applications on your PC/ Additional settings to output audio to the PMA-1600NE Mac to play audio through the PMA-1600NE. may have to be selected in your advanced audio player • For high resolution audio playback you will need to application.
Page 72 PRODUCT INFORMATION PMA-1600NE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER WITH DAC-MODE HIGH QUALITY INTEGRATED AMP REPRESENTING A NEW ERA OF AUDIO ENJOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS YOUR BENEFITS 2 x 140 W (4 ohm) output Enough power even for big rooms Advanced Ultra High Current (UHC)-MOS Single Push-Pull Circuit Power...
Page 73 PMA-1600NE’s digital inputs. Since data is transferred magneti- whose power supply performance is superior to that of bipolar fer is controlled by the PMA-1600NE’s master clock rather than the cally via coils embedded in an IC chip, the input and output sides transistors and incorporates the sound quality advantages of MOS- clock of a computer the transfer is free of jitter.

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