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Settings
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PMA-800NE
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Owner's Manual
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You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper.
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  • Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PMA-800NE 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 Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Accessories Inserting the batteries Turning the power on Operating range of the remote control unit Switching the power to standby Features Selecting the speakers for audio output High quality sound Selecting the input source High performance Adjusting the volume Part names and functions...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Tips Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit No sound comes out Desired sound does not come out Sound is interrupted or noise occurs Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/ Optical) Appendix...
  • 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 Equipped with an advanced high current single push-pull circuit DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) that achieves a perfect balance of delicacy with power You can play back PCM signals up to 192 kHz/24 bits by inputting digital Equipped with a HC transistor that allows a peak current that is two to audio signals from an external device into this unit.
  • Page 7 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. 25) This is lit as follows according to the power status: 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. 28) H VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume level.
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix K BASS control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass. (v p. 27) L TREBLE control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the treble. (v p. 27) M BALANCE control knob This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right speakers.
  • Page 10 A SIGNAL GND terminal C IR CONTROL connectors Used to connect the ground wire of a turntable. Used to connect Denon network audio players with an IR controller. (v p. 20) B DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output connectors.
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix D Speaker terminals (SPEAKER SYSTEMS) Used to connect speakers. (v p. 17) E Power cord (v p. 23) F AUDIO IN connectors Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio output connectors. “Connecting a playback device” (v p. 20) “Connecting a recording device”...
  • Page 12 Appendix Remote control unit The included remote control can be used to operate not only this unit but other Denon CD players and network audio players too. “CD player operations” (v p. 13) “Network audio player operations” (v p. 14)
  • Page 13 Tips Appendix o CD player operations A Denon CD player can be operated. To operate a CD player, press the REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode. A Power operation button (POWER X)
  • Page 14 Settings Tips Appendix o Network audio player operations You can operate a Denon network audio player. To operate a network audio player, press the REMOTE MODE NET button to switch the remote control to the network audio player operation mode.
  • Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix K FAVORITES button L OPTION button M ENTER button N Cursor buttons (uio p) O SETUP button P CLEAR button Q DIMMER button 0 The remote control may not operate some products. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index...
  • Page 16 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 to a device with digital audio output connectors Connecting the power cord NOTE Audio cable...
  • Page 17 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 – speakers.
  • Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection This unit is equipped with two sets of speaker terminals (SPEAKER SYSTEMS A and 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 SPEAKER SYSTEMS A and B terminals.
  • Page 19 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 SPEAKER SYSTEMS A (or B), the low range terminals to SPEAKER SYSTEMS B (or A).
  • Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device You can connect turntables, CD players, network audio players and Blu-ray Disc 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 21 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 RECORDER output connectors. Doing so could result in damage. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 22 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. 29) CD player / Satellite receiver etc.
  • Page 23 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 (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 24 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 Connecting and playing back from a digital device (Coaxial/ Optical) Recording...

  • Page 25: Turning The Power On

    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 source select buttons The power indicator lights green. VOLUME df 0 Press AMP POWER X on the remote control unit to turn on power from standby MUTE mode.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Speakers For Audio Output

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the speakers for audio output Selecting the input source Use SPEAKERS A/B on the main unit to select the Press the input source select button to be played back. speaker system to be used for playback. The indicator of the selected input source lights.

  • Page 27: Turning Off The Sound Temporarily (Muting)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turning off the sound temporarily Playing CDs (Muting) This section uses playback from a CD as an example. Press the input source select button (CD) to switch the Press MUTE :. input source to “CD”. The power indicator flashes green.
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playback in source direct mode o Playback in analog mode The signal does not pass through the tone adjustment circuitry (BASS, If analog mode is turned on when playing back an analog input source TREBLE and BALANCE), resulting in playback of a higher sound (PHONO, CD, NETWORK, AUX, RECORDER), power to the digital quality.
  • Page 29 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. 40). NOTE Connect digital device to this unit. (v p. 22) 0 Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and AAC. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.

  • Page 30: Recording

    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.

  • Page 31: Setting The Auto Standby Mode

    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).
  • Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings 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 33: Tips

    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. 27) I want sound playback that is faithful to the original sound Set the source direct mode on.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    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 35: Power Does Not Turn On / Power Is Turned Off

    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. 23) Power automatically turns off. The Auto Standby mode setting is on.

  • Page 36: Operations Cannot Be Performed Through The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. (v p. 5) Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. (v p. 5) Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.

  • Page 37: No Sound Comes Out

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out of speakers. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 16) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.

  • Page 38: Sound Is Interrupted Or Noise Occurs

    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.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical) DIGITAL AUDIO IN indicator is off. When digital audio signals cannot be detected properly, the DIGITAL AUDIO IN indicator is off. (v p. 29) DIGITAL AUDIO IN indicator is flashing. The DIGITAL AUDIO IN indicator blinks when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input.

  • Page 40: D/A Converter

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix D/A converter Explanation of terms o Specifications of supported audio signals Sampling frequency Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at Coaxial/Optical regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in digitized format (producing a digital signal).

  • Page 41: 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 42: Specifications

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Power amplifier section Rated Output Power: 2-channel driving (CD → SP OUT) 50 W + 50 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, T.H.D. 0.07 %) 85 W + 85 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 43 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Overall performance SN Ratio (A network): PHONO (MM): 86 dB (With input terminals short-circuited, 5 mV input signal) PHONO (MC): 71 dB (With input terminals short-circuited, 0.5 mV input signal) CD, NETWORK, AUX, RECORDER: 105 dB (input terminals short-circuited) Frequency response: 5 Hz –...
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 17 1/8 (434) 2 3/8 (60) 1 7/8 (45) 13 5/8 (344) 1 7/8 (45) o Weight : 16 lb 9 oz (7.5 kg) Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 45: Index

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Input source ........... 26 Satellite receiver ..........22 Source direct ..........27, 41 Speaker impedance ........41 Auto Standby mode ........31 Muting ............27 Speakers ............17 BALANCE ............27 Network audio player ........20 Tips ..............
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