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- Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Integrated Amplifier MODEL 30 Owner’s Manual Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
- Page 2 Connecting a pre-amplifier or power amplifier Remote control unit Connecting devices with remote control connectors Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact Remotely connecting Marantz audio devices Connecting the power cord Playback Turning the power on Switching the power to standby...
- Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Tips Setting the display’s brightness Tips Setting the lighting LED brightness Troubleshooting Setting the Auto Standby mode Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Setting remote control codes Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Setting remote control codes for the remote control Display on this unit shows nothing Setting remote control codes for the main unit...
- Page 4 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.
- 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 Part names and functions Front panel For details, see the next page. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
- Page 7 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix D Remote control sensor q w w This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5) E Protection circuit indicator This blinks when the protection circuit has operated. (v p. 36) F Headphones jack (PHONES) Used to connect headphones.
- Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I BASS control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass. (v p. 24) J TREBLE control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the treble. (v p. 24) K BALANCE control knob This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right speakers.
- Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel SPEAKERS TUNER LINE-1 LINE-2 RECORDER RECORDER AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT PRE OUT POWER AMP IN For details, see the next page. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
- Page 10 AUDIO OUT PRE OUT POWER AMP IN Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is compatible with the remote control function. (v p. 20) G AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 21)
- Page 11 Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit The remote control provided with this unit can control a Marantz Network SACD player. “Network SACD player operations” (v p. 12) o Operating this unit A Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5) B INPUT buttons (ml) This selects the input source.
- Page 12 Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Network SACD player operations A Marantz Network SACD player can be operated. A Power operation button (CD X) B Disc tray open/close button (q) C Input source select buttons D System buttons E QUEUE button...
- Page 13 0 The remote control may not operate some products. 0 c and e only work when the remote control code is set to Network SACD player operation mode. See the instruction manual of your Marantz Network SACD player for details.
- 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 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...
- Page 15 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.
- Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. SPEAKERS Spade lug connector When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
- Page 17 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. Use the cartridge selector knob on the front panel to set the phono equalizer on this unit according to the type of turntable cartridge to be connected. (v p. 8) If you set this unit’s input source to “PHONO”...
- Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a recording device Recording device AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SPEAKERS TUNER LINE-1 LINE-2 RECORDER RECORDER AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT PRE OUT POWER AMP 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...
- Page 19 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...
- Page 20 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.
- Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
- Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Turning the power on Switching the power to standby Selecting the input source Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) Adjusting the tone and balance Playing CDs Using this unit as a power amplifier Recording Remote control Front panel...
- Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turning the power on AMP X Press AMP X to turn on power to the unit. The display turns on. 0 You can also press X on the main unit to turn on power from standby mode. TONE/ Switching the power to standby BALANCE...
- Page 24 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the input source Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) Use INPUT ml to select the input source to be played back. Press :. The selected input source appears on the display. “Mute” is displayed on the display. 0 You can also select the input source by turning INPUT selector on the main unit.
- Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs Using this unit as a power amplifier This section uses playback from a CD as an example. When connecting a pre-amplifier and using this unit as a power amplifier, switch the input source of this unit to “PWR AMP”. Press AMP X to turn the power on.
- Page 26 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 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Setting the display’s brightness Setting the lighting LED brightness Setting the Auto Standby mode Setting remote control codes Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
- Page 28 0 The display brightness is set to most brightly by default. 0 DIMMER also works with Marantz Network SACD player SACD 30n (sold separately), so its brightness can be adjusted simultaneously when used in combination with this unit. If the devices have different brightness settings, press and hold DIMMER for 5 seconds or longer and adjust after they are both at the brightest setting.
- Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the lighting LED brightness Lighting LED brightness can be adjusted in 4 levels. It can also be linked with the display’s brightness. Switching the lighting off reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. Press and hold TONE/BALANCE for 5 seconds or more.
- Page 30 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 not operated for 30 minutes when there is no audio input (Auto Standby mode). Auto Standby mode is set to off by default.
- Page 31 “AMP2” or “AMP3”. 0 Set the remote control cord to “AMP 1” when controlling this unit from a Marantz network audio player or other device connected using a remote connection cable to this unit.
- Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting remote control codes for the Setting remote control codes for the remote control main unit o To set the remote control codes to AMP1, Point the remote control for which the remote control code was set at the main unit, and press i and ENTER.
- Page 33 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want to turn the lighting LED off Display on this unit shows nothing I want to operate a Marantz Network SACD player using the No sound comes out remote control of this unit...
- Page 34 I want to operate a Marantz Network SACD player using the remote control of this unit Marantz Network SACD Players can also be operated with the remote control of this unit. Also refer to the Network SACD player's instruction manuals. (v p. 12) I want to use this unit as a power amplifier Connect a pre-amplifier to the POWER AMP IN connectors of this unit and switch the input source to “PWR AMP”.
- Page 35 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 36 To turn off the Auto Standby mode, press the AMP X button for 5 seconds or longer. (v p. 30) When this unit and a Marantz audio device compatible with the power synchronization function are connected using a remote connection cable, the power of this unit turns off (standby) in synchronization with the power off operation of the device connected to this unit.
- Page 37 The remote control code of the volume buttons on the remote control (VOLUME no and :) is set to the mode for operating a Marantz Network SACD player. If the volume of this unit cannot be adjusted using the remote control, press and hold ENTER and the number 1 button together for 5 seconds or more to change the remote control code to AMP operation mode.
- Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out of speakers. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 14) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
- Page 39 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 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms MM/MC cartridge There are two types--MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil)--of cartridges for turntable. As the output levels for these two types of cartridges differ, the setting of the phono equalizer that is mounted in this unit must be switched according to the type of cartridge for your turntable.
- Page 41 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications RMS Power output (Simultaneous drive of both channels) : 100 W x 2 (8 Ω/ohms load, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.05 %) 200 W x 2 (4 Ω/ohms load, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.1 %) Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, simultaneous drive of both channels, 50 W, 8 Ω/ohms load) :...
- Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Maximum allowable PHONO input level (1 kHz) 8 mV MC Low/Mid/High: 80 mV MM : RIAA deviation (20 Hz – 20 kHz) : ±0.5 dB S/N (IHF-A, 8 Ω/ohms load) 75 dB (0.5 mV Input) PHONO (MC Low/Mid/High) : 88 dB (5 mV Input) PHONO (MM) :...
- Page 43 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 17 1/2 (443) 2 3/8 (60) 2 1/2 2 1/2 (61) 12 3/4 (321) (61) o Weight : 32 lb 3 oz (14.6 kg) Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
- Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Muting ............24 Speaker impedance ........40 Speakers ............15 Auto Standby mode ........30 Network audio player ........17 Tips ..............34 Tone ............... 24 Blu-ray Disc player ......... 17 Power amplifier ..........19 Troubleshooting ..........
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