Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Integrated Amplifier PM8006 You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Owner’s Manual Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Part names and functions Connecting devices with remote control connectors Front panel Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact Rear panel Remotely connecting Marantz audio devices Remote control unit Connecting the power cord Playback Turning the power on...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Tips Setting the Auto Standby mode Tips Turning Auto Standby mode on Troubleshooting Turning Auto Standby mode off Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Setting the power amp direct mode Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Turning power amp direct mode on No sound comes out...
Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Marantz 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.
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.
PM8006. It is generally known that the sound quality is not necessarily the same even if amplifiers have the same specifiations. Marantz considers the cause to be the power to drive speakers. The power amplifier of this unit has the ability to momentarily supply current of 45 A or more to drive speakers strongly.
(v p. 19) The unit adopts screw terminals that can connect thick audio cables. Easy operation System remote control This unit comes with a system remote control that can also operate the Marantz's Network CD Player ND8006. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel A Power operation button (X) B Power indicator This turns the power on/off. (v p. 26) This is lit as follows according to the power status: Power on : Off Standby : Red Power off : Off Remote control...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G BASS control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass. (v p. 28) H Speaker switching buttons/indicators (SPEAKERS A/B) These select the speaker for audio output. (v p. 27) I MID control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the mid.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel A Analog audio input connectors (AUDIO IN) B SIGNAL GND terminal Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio output Used to connect the ground wire of a turntable. (v p. 20) connectors.
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Tips Appendix F Remote control input/output connectors (REMOTE CONTROL) Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is compatible with the remote control function. (v p. 23) G AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 24) H AUDIO OUT connectors (RECORDER) Used to connect the input connector of a recorder.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit o Operating this unit A Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5) B Input source select buttons (INPUT df) This selects the input source. (v p. 27) C MUTE button (:) This mutes the output audio.
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Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Network CD player operations A Marantz Network CD player can be operated. A POWER button (X) B SLEEP button C Input source select buttons D System buttons Skip buttons (8 / 9) Play/pause button (1/3)
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0 The remote control may not operate some products. 0 d and f only work when the remote control code is set to Network CD player operation mode. See the instruction manual of your Marantz Network CD player for details.
Contents 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 a pre-amplifier or power amplifier Connecting devices with remote control connectors Connecting the power cord Audio cable...
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 - (white) speakers.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. Spade lug connector When using a banana plug Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker A/B 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.
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 B (or SPEAKERS A), the low range terminals to SPEAKERS A (or SPEAKERS B).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device You can connect turntables, tuners, Blu-ray disc players, network audio players and CD players to this unit. This unit is compatible with turntables equipped with a moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge. When you connect to a turntable with a low output moving coil (MC) cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amp or a step-up transformer.
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...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a pre-amplifier or power amplifier Connect a power amplifier to the unit to use it as a pre-amplifier, or connect a pre-amplifier to the unit to use it as a power amplifier. Power Pre- amplifier amplifier...
You can connect an external IR receiver to the REMOTE CONTROL You can transmit remote control signals simply by connecting a Marantz connectors to perform operations on this unit with the supplied remote audio device to the REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT connectors using the control unit without visual contact.
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 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Turning the power on Switching the power to standby Selecting the speakers for audio output Selecting the input source Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) Adjusting the tone Playing CDs Recording Remote control Front panel...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turning the power on AMP POWER X Press X on the main unit to turn the power on. Input indicator for the selected source lights in blue. 0 Press AMP POWER X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the speakers for audio output Adjusting the volume Use SPEAKERS A/B on the main unit to select the Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. speaker system to be used for playback. The indicator of the selected speakers lights. 0 You can also adjust the volume by turning VOLUME on the main unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the tone Playing CDs This section uses playback from a CD as an example. Press SOURCE DIRECT to turn off source direct mode. Press X on this unit to turn the power on. The SOURCE DIRECT indicator turns off.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Recording Audio signals input into this unit can be output to an external recording device. When recording audio from a playback device connected to this unit, audio can be recorded with the playback device still connected to this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Setting the Auto Standby mode Setting the power amp direct mode Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
Contents Connections Playback 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 on not operated for 30 minutes when there is no audio input (Auto Standby mode).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the power amp direct mode When a pre-amplifier is connected to this unit and the unit is used as a Turning power amp direct mode off power amplifier, follow the instructions below to turn power amp direct mode on.
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want to use bi-wiring compatible speakers No sound comes out I want to operate a Marantz Network CD player using the remote Desired sound does not come out control of this unit...
I want to operate a Marantz Network CD player using the remote control of this unit Marantz Network CD Players can also be operated with the remote control of this unit. Also refer to the Network CD player's instruction manuals. (v p. 13) I want to use this unit as a power amplifier Set the power amp direct mode on.
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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power is not turned on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 24) Power automatically turns off. The Auto Standby mode is on.
The remote control code of the volume buttons on the remote control (VOLUME df and MUTE :) is set to the mode for operating a Marantz Network CD player. If the volume of this unit cannot be adjusted using the remote control, press and hold ENTER and the number 2 button together for 5 seconds or more to change the remote control code to AMP operation mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out of speakers. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 15) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound is interrupted or noise occurs When playing a record, the sound is distorted. Adjust to a proper needle pressure. Check the tip of the needle. Replace the cartridge. When playing a record, a humming noise comes out of the speakers. Check that the turntable is connected correctly.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms 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 Adobe, the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or Playback with higher fidelity to the source becomes possible, as input trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or audio signals are output by bypassing the audio quality-control circuits...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications RMS Power output (20 Hz – 20 kHz simultaneous drive of both channels) : 70 W x 2 (8 Ω/ohms load) 100 W x 2 (4 Ω/ohms load) Total harmonic distortion (20 Hz – 20 kHz simultaneous drive of 0.02 % both channels, 8 Ω/ohms load) : Output band width (8 Ω/ohms load, 0.06 %) :...
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tone Control ±10 dB BASS (50 Hz) : ±6 dB MID (900 Hz) : ±10 dB TREBLE (15 kHz) : Power requirement : AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption : 220 W Power consumption in standby mode : 0.2 W For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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