Advanced Operations; How To Set Id Numbers; Bi-Amp Mode - Marantz PM-15S2 User Manual

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

HOW TO SET ID NUMBERS

If using this unit by itself as a stereo amplifier, set the ID number
to "0" (Default setting is "0").
Note:
If the ID number is set to a number other than "0", this unit
cannot be used for standalone operation.
The ID number of the unit appears on the display for about 3
seconds after the power is activated.
When multiple PM-15S2s are connected, a unique ID number
must be set of each one in order to distinguish between
them.
The unit that centrally controls the other units takes ID 1.
The unit with ID1 is called the "Master". The other units that
synchronize with the master are called "slaves" and take IDs
"2" ~ "4".
INPUT SELECTOR Knob
Set ID numbers as follows.
1.
While pressing and holding the DISPLAY button, press
the POWER ON/OFF switch.
2.
Turn the INPUT SELECTOR knob to the desired ID
number.
After finishing setting the ID number, turn power to the unit
OFF.
The setting is stored in memory and becomes active the next
time power to the unit is switched ON.
DISPLAY button
POWER ON/OFF Switch

BI-AMP MODE

This unit is equipped with a bi-amp mode to enable a complete
bi-amp connection using two PM-15S2s. This complete
bi-amp connection is a high-end technique for enhancing
sound quality, proposed by Marantz. Using this system, the
bi-amp supporting speaker system is separated from the
preamplifiers that separately drive the low and high speakers.
(For more information, see STEREO COMPLETE BI-AMP
CONNECTION (page.13).)
STEREO
The bi-amp mode is engaged by setting the operating mode
switch on the rear panel to "BI-AMP".
In the bi-amp mode, the signals input to the L channel are sent
to the left and right volume amplifiers from the input selector.
The figures below show example displays in the stereo and
bi-amp modes.
Stereo mode
Notes:
• Always turn the power to the unit OFF before changing the
operating mode switch setting. Turning the power ON again
activates the new setting.
• When in bi-amp mode, the R channel input jacks cannot be
used.
• When in bi-amp mode, the signals input into the L channel
are output from both channels. Therefore, the same signals
are output from the L channel and R channel in RECORDER
OUT, PRE OUT, PHONES OUT.
ENGLISH
BI.AMP
Bi-amp mode
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