Amp Mode; How To Operate The Side Illumination - Marantz SM-1151 User Manual

HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES

AMP MODE

This unit can be used in normal stereo mode or in BTL
monaural mode by switching the AMP MODE switch on the
rear panel to match the connected speaker system.
AMP MODE
STEREO: Set to this mode to use the unit as a normal stereo
power amplifier.
BTL: Set to connect a stereo amp by BTL and use the
unit as a monaural power amp.
When in BTL mode, the amplifier gain increases by +6dB higher
than the STEREO mode.
Alter the gain settings to suit the conditions in which the unit
is used. (pg. 18)
Caution:
Always make sure that the power is OFF before switching
this switch.
STEREO
BTL
HOW TO OPERATE THE SIDE
ILLUMINATION
Illumination Lamp
DISPLAY DISPLAY
SPEAKERS SPEAKERS
1
SPEAKERS SPEAKERS
2
DISPLAY button
The illumination lamp has an always-ON mode (factory setting)
and an always-OFF mode.
In the always-ON mode, the illumination lamp turns ON/OFF
in sync with the display.
1.
With the illumination lamp lit, press and hold the DISPLAY
button for 3 seconds or longer. The illumination lamp goes
out, and the always-OFF mode is engaged.
2.
To cancel the always-OFF mode and turn the illumination
lamp ON, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds
or longer.
METER METER
MODE MODE
BALANCED BALANCED
STANDBY STANDBY
UN- UN-
BALANCED BALANCED
POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF
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