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Marantz 50 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Connecting a recording device Connecting a pre-amplifier or power amplifier 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 Remote control Front panel Rear panel...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Tips Setting the display’s brightness Tips Setting the Auto Standby mode Troubleshooting Setting remote control codes Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Setting remote control codes for the remote control Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Setting remote control codes for the main unit Display on this unit shows nothing...
  • 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 included 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 F INPUT selector knob This selects the input source. (v p. 27) G SPEAKERS selector knob This selects the speaker for audio output. (v p. 27) H BASS control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass. (v p. 28) I TREBLE control knob This setting adjusts the volume level for the treble.
  • Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel For details, see the next page. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 9 “Connecting a playback device” (v p. 19) H Remote control input/output connectors (REMOTE CONTROL) “Connecting a recording device” (v p. 20) Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is compatible with the B SIGNAL GND terminal remote control function. (v p. 22) Used to connect the ground wire of a turntable.
  • Page 10 Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit The remote control provided with this unit can control a Marantz Network CD player. “Network CD player operations” (v p. 11) 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 11 Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Network CD player operations A Marantz Network CD player can be operated. A Power (CD X) button B Disc tray open/close button (q) C Input source select buttons D System buttons E QUEUE button...
  • Page 12 0 The remote control may not operate some products. 0 c and e 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.
  • Page 13 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 Subwoofer cable...
  • Page 14 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 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. Spade lug connector Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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).
  • Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Subwoofer connection Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Subwoofer 0 The subwoofer volume is linked to the Speaker A volume. 0 This unit does not output to the subwoofer when not set to output audio from the SPEAKERS A terminal. (v p. 27) Remote control Front panel Rear panel...

  • Page 19: Blu-Ray Disc Player

    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.
  • Page 20 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...

  • Page 21: Power Amplifier

    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 22 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 included remote audio device to the REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT connectors using the control unit without visual contact.
  • Page 23 Appendix 0 This setting will disable remote sensor reception of this unit. 0 To operate the unit, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the Marantz audio device. 0 To use this unit by itself without connecting a Marantz audio device, turn the switch to “INTERNAL”.
  • Page 24 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 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord (included) Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 25 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 and balance Playback in source direct mode Playing CDs Using this unit as a power amplifier...
  • Page 26 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. Switching the power to standby SOURCE DIRECT Press AMP X.
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the speakers for audio output Selecting the input source Turn the SPEAKERS selector knob on the main unit to Use INPUT ml to select the input source to be played select the speaker system to be used for playback. back.
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turning off the sound temporarily Playback in source direct mode (Muting) The signal does not pass through the tone adjustment circuitry (BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE), resulting in playback of a higher sound quality. Press :. Press SOURCE DIRECT to turn on source direct mode.
  • Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using this unit as a power amplifier Recording When connecting a pre-amplifier and using this unit as a power amplifier, Audio signals input into this unit can be output to an external recording switch the input source of this unit to “PWR AMP”. device.
  • Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Setting the display’s brightness Setting the Auto Standby mode Setting remote control codes Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 31 0 The display brightness is set to most brightly by default. 0 DIMMER also works with Marantz Network CD player CD 50n (not included), so its brightness can be adjusted simultaneously when used in combination with this unit.
  • Page 32 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 15 minutes when there is no audio input (Auto Standby AMP X mode).
  • Page 33 “AMP2” or “AMP3”. 0 Set the remote control cord to “AMP 1” when controlling this unit from a Marantz network CD player or other device connected using a remote connection cable to this unit.
  • Page 34 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 35 Display on this unit shows nothing 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 Sound is interrupted or noise occurs...
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 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 38 To turn off the Auto Standby mode, press the AMP X button for 5 seconds or longer. (v p. 32) 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 39 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The power turns off and the protection circuit indicator shows one long blink and four short blinks in orange. The protection circuit has been activated due to a rise in temperature within this unit. Turn the power off, wait about an hour until this unit cools down sufficiently, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 40: Remote Control Unit

    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 CD 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 41 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display on this unit shows nothing Display is off. Press the DIMMER button, and change the setting to anything other than off. (v p. 31) No sound comes out No sound comes out of speakers. Check the connections for all devices.
  • Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Desired sound does not come out No sound comes out of a specific speaker. Check that speaker cables are properly connected. (v p. 14) Adjust the BALANCE control knob. (v p. 28) No sound is produced from subwoofer. Check the subwoofer connections.
  • Page 43 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 44: Source Direct

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms Source direct Playback with higher fidelity to the source becomes possible, as input audio signals are output by bypassing the tone control circuits (BASS/ TREBLE/BALANCE). Speaker impedance This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms). Greater power can be obtained when this value is smaller.
  • Page 45 PHONO (MM): 87 dB (5 mV input) CD, TUNER, LINE, RECORDER: 113 dB (rated output) POWER AMP IN: 125 dB (rated output) Tone Control : BASS (50 Hz): ±10 dB TREBLE (15 kHz): ±10 dB Operating temperature: +5 ℃ - +35 ℃...
  • Page 46 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions (Unit : mm) o Weight : 14.4 kg Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 47: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Muting ............28 Source direct ..........28, 44 Speaker impedance ........44 Speakers ............14 Auto Standby mode ........32 Network audio player ........19 Tips ..............36 Blu-ray Disc player ......... 19 Power amplifier ..........
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