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Denon PMA-60 Owner's Manual

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Connections
Playback
Settings
Tips
Appendix
PMA-60
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Owner's Manual
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Front panel
Display
Rear panel
Remote
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PMA-60 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 2 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 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 High Bitrate and High Sampling with Advanced AL32 Processing High quality Plus A high bitrate and high sampling has been achieved with Denon's Equipped with a high-quality class D amplifier unique data interpolation algorithm. 16 bit audio signals are converted The amplifier section incorporates Qualcomm ®...
  • Page 6 This unit comes with a system remote control that can also operate the This device is installed with two optical digital input interfaces and one Denon's CD Player DCD-50. coaxial digital input interface to enable connection to a variety of TVs and other digital input devices.
  • Page 7 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. 27) This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 9) The power status is indicated as follows. D Remote control sensor Power on: Display lit This receives signals from the remote control unit.
  • Page 8 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 9 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. USB-DAC COAXIAL OPTICAL-1 OPTICAL-2...
  • Page 10 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel A AC inlet (AC IN) C DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v p. 25) Used to connect devices equipped with PC and digital audio output connectors. B AUX input connectors (AUDIO IN) “Connecting a PC or Mac”...
  • Page 11 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. 29) 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 12 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F Signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 19) G Power operation button (AMP POWER X) This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 27) H ENTER button This determines the selection. I AMP SETUP button The setting menu is displayed on the display.
  • Page 13 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 14 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 a PC or Mac Audio cable Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors...
  • Page 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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. 23 ft/7 m Approx. 23 ft/7 m 30° 30° 30° 30° [Vertical installation] [Horizontal installation] Front panel Display Rear panel...
  • Page 20 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 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 22 0 Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p. 31) 0 Download the driver software from the PMA-60 page of the Denon website. 0 Use a cable that is 10 ft (3 m) or less to connect to the computer.
  • Page 23 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. 39) CD player/ Digital device OPTICAL...
  • Page 24 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 25 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 (120V, 60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Basic operation Playing a device Turning the power on Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) 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...
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on Volume control knob Press X to turn on power to this unit. Turns the display on. 0 You can also press AMP POWER X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode.
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the input source o Selecting Bluetooth o Selecting USB-DAC, DIGITAL IN or ANALOG IN Press V. The following icon appears on the display. Press q to select the input source to be played. The following icon appears on the display.
  • Page 29 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 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a device 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.
  • Page 31 USB and restart the computer. Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” section of the PMA-60 page of the Denon website onto your PC. Unzip the downloaded file, and double-click the exe file.
  • Page 32 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”. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 33 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. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 34 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 (supplied). For details on connections, see “Connecting a PC or Mac”...
  • Page 35 Outputs a TEST signal from the PC and checks the audio output connects to the unit. from the USB-DAC function. A Select “PMA-60” and click “Properties”. Press q to switch the input source to “USB-DAC”. The PMA-60 Properties window is displayed.
  • Page 36 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 37 E Double-click “Audio MIDI Setup”. The “Audio Devices” window is displayed. F Check that “Use this device for sound output” is checked in “PMA-60”. If a different device is checked, select and “Secondary click” on “PMA-60”, and then select “Use this device for sound output”.
  • Page 38 Settings Tips Appendix o Playback G Select the “PMA-60” 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 39 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. 63). OPTICAL-2) NOTE 0 Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you Press q to switch the input source to “COAXIAL”, cannot perform operations with buttons on this unit or the remote control.
  • Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio signals that can be played back Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) See “D/A Converter” (v p. 63). NOTE Press q to switch the input source to “AUX”. 0 Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.
  • Page 41 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 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Case 1: Pairing with this unit for the first time Press X to turn on power to this unit. Press V for 3 seconds or longer. Turns the display on. “Pairing” appears on the display, and the unit enters the pairing mode.
  • Page 43 Select “Denon PMA-60” from the list of devices displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device. 0 When “Denon PMA-60” is not displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device, search for devices on the Bluetooth device. When pairing is complete and the device is connected via Bluetooth, 0 When you are prompted for a pass key in the screen on the Bluetooth the device name appears on the display of this unit.
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Play back music on the Bluetooth device. The speakers output music that the Bluetooth device is playing back. 0 Adjust to the appropriate volume level. 0 When the pairing fails, retry from step 3. 0 To perform pairing for another Bluetooth device, repeat steps 2 to 5 for each device you want to perform pairing for.
  • Page 45 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-60” 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 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Case 3: Connecting a Bluetooth device with the NFC function via NFC You can just touch this unit with a Bluetooth device to turn on power to this unit and perform pairing or establish a connection between this unit and the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 47 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. 41)) If frequently used devices are connected, it is useful for switching the playback device because you do not have to reconnect them.
  • Page 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 connect to an NFC enabled device via NFC Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs...
  • Page 54 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-60” 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 55 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 56 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. Check the connection between this unit and the power cord. This unit is in the standby mode.
  • Page 57 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. Check the sound settings on the computer. Insert connection cables all the way in. －...
  • Page 58 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 59 “Unsupported” is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input. Check the displayed. settings on your computer or player software. If the computer you use is “Mac OS”, please check if the “PMA-60” format is set below “384000.0 Hz” using the “Audio MIDI Setup”. Front panel...
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned the United States and in other countries. by Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. is under license.
  • Page 66 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio section Output performance Rated output: both channels driven 25 W+25 W (8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.1 %) 50 W+50 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: 0.004 % (Digital in, Rated output -3 dB, 8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz)
  • Page 67 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. 32.8 ft/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 68 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 7 7/8 (200) 6 1/8 (154) (23) (23) o Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz (2.7 kg) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
  • Page 69 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Multi point function ......... 47 Source direct ..........51 Muting ............29 Speakers ............20 Auto Standby ..........52 NFC function ..........46, 64 Tips ..............54 Troubleshooting ..........53 Bluetooth device ..........41 PC ..............
  • Page 70 : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi, m me si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 3520 10553 00AD www.denon.com Copyright ©2017 D&M Holdings Inc.All Rights Reserved.