Marantz PM6006 - Integrated Amplifier Manual

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.

Quick Start Guide	CD-ROM (Owner's Manual)	Safety Instructions
Power cord	Remote control unit (RC003PMCD)	R03/AAA batteries

Inserting the batteries

1. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
   
2. Insert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated.
   
3. Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE

• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
  • Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
  • Do not use two different types of batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods.
• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery compartment and insert new batteries.

Operating range of the remote control unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

Features

High quality sound

• All-discrete current feedback amplifier
  This unit uses a high-speed current feedback amplifier circuit for its preamplifier and power amplifier so that signals from the Super Audio CD player can be amplified with high fidelity. The high-speed current feedback amplifier reproduces a natural sound space.
• High-power output
  This unit features a slimline body, but comes with a large power supply unit for dynamic music reproduction with high power.
• High quality audio design
  This unit has a high quality audio design such as minimized signal path, use of high sound quality parts, and large power circuit, which is possible only in discrete audio components.
• Phono input connectors for connecting turntables
  This unit is provided with a phono amplifier so that you can directly connect a turntable and play records (Only the MM cartridge can be used)
• Two-sets of speaker output terminals
  In addition to using two sets of speakers (Speakers A and Speakers B), you can connect to bi-wiring speakers with separate input terminals for high range and low range.
  The unit adopts screw terminals that can connect thick audio cables.

High performance

• Digital Input (Coaxial, Optical 1/2)
  This unit has a digital input terminal that allows input of digital audio from external devices such as televisions. The digital-to-analog converter is an important factor in the sound quality of digital audio input. The Marantz Super Audio CD player uses the Cirrus Logic CS4398, which has an excellent reputation for high precision.
• Tone control function
  This unit has a tone control function for adjustment of bass (low frequency) and treble (high frequency) sound to produce your preferred tone.
• LOUDNESS function
  This unit is provided with a LOUDNESS function that makes it easier to hear music played back at a low volume level.

Easy operation

• Remote control compatible with CD players and network audio players
  The remote control provided with this unit can control Marantz CD players and network audio players in addition to this unit.
  This unit can also switch between three remote control codes. When using three units in the same area, you can set a different remote control code for each unit to control them independently.

Part names and functions

Front panel

1. Power operation button
   This turns the power on/off.
2. Power indicator
   This is lit as follows according to the power status:
   • Power on: Off
   • Standby: Red
   • Power off: Off
   • When the protection circuit is activated: Red (blinking)

3. INPUT SELECTOR knob
   This selects the input source.
4. Input indicators
5. VOLUME knob
   These adjust the volume level.
6. Headphones jack (PHONES)
   Used to connect headphones.
   Turn off speaker output when using headphones.
   NOTE
   • To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.
7. BASS control knob
   This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass.
8. SOURCE DIRECT button/indicator
   This turns SOURCE DIRECT mode on/off.
9. TREBLE control knob
   This setting adjusts the volume level for the treble.
10. Speaker switching buttons/indicators (SPEAKERS A/B)
    These select the speaker for audio output.
11. LOUDNESS button/indicator
    This turns the LOUDNESS mode on/off.
12. BALANCE control knob
    This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right speakers.
13. Remote control sensor
    This receives signals from the remote control unit.

• 7, 9, 11 and 12 can be adjusted when 8 is off (SOURCE DIRECT mode is off).

Rear panel

1. SIGNAL GND terminal
   Used to connect a turntable.
2. Digital audio input connectors (COAXIAL/OPTICAL 1/2)
   Used to connect a device with a TV or digital audio connector.
3. Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
   Used to connect speakers.
4. Remote control input/output connectors (REMOTE CONTROL)
   Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is compatible with the remote control function.
5. AC inlet (AC IN)
   Used to connect the power cord.
6. Analog audio input connectors (AUDIO IN)
   Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio output connectors.
   • "Connecting a playback device"
   • "Connecting a recording device"
7. AUDIO OUT connectors (RECORDER)
   Used to connect the input connector of a recorder.

Remote control unit

Amplifier and Tuner operations

1. Input source select buttons
   This selects the input source.
2. SOURCE DIRECT button
   This turns SOURCE DIRECT mode on/off.
3. MUTE button ()
   This mutes the output audio.
4. AMP POWER button ()
   This turns the power on/off (standby).
5. TUNER PRESET buttons ()
   These select the radio stations registered as preset stations in the tuner.
6. VOLUME buttons ( )
   These adjust the volume level.

• 5 is operation buttons for Marantz tuners (sold separately).

CD player operations

The supplied remote control can be used to control a Marantz CD player in addition to this unit. To operate a Marantz CD player, press the REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode.

• REMOTE MODE CD button lights for approximately two seconds.

1. POWER button ()
2. Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE CD)
3. System buttons
   • Skip buttons ( / )
   • Stop button ()
   • Play button ()
   • Pause button ()
4. Input source select button (INPUT)
5. Information button (INFO)
6. TIME button
7. Cursor buttons ()
8. Program button (PROG)
9. Number buttons (0 – 9)
10. DIMMER button
11. RANDOM button ()
12. MODE button
13. REPLAY button
14. ENTER button
15. SETUP button
16. CLEAR button
17. REPEAT A-B button
18. REPEAT button ( )

• The amp and tuner can be operated with the amp operation buttons even when the remote control operation mode is set to CD.

Network audio player operations

The remote control provided with this unit can control a network audio player in addition to this unit. To operate a Marantz network audio player, press the REMOTE MODE NET button to switch the remote control to the network audio player operation mode.

• REMOTE MODE NET button lights for approximately two seconds.

1. POWER button ()
2. Remote mode select button (REMOTE MODE NET)
3. System buttons
   • Skip buttons ( / )
   • Stop button ()
   • Play button ()
   • Pause button ()
4. Input source select button (INPUT)
5. Information button (INFO)
6. TOP MENU button
7. Cursor buttons ()
8. ADD TO FAVORITES button
9. Number buttons (0 – 9, +10)
10. DIMMER button
11. RANDOM button ()
12. MODE button
13. Q.REPLAY button
14. ENTER button
15. SETUP button
16. CLEAR button
17. SEARCH button
18. REPEAT button ()

• The amp and tuner can be operated with the amp operation buttons even when the remote control mode is NET.

Connections

NOTE

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise.

Cables used for connections

Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.

Connecting speakers

NOTE

• Disconnect this unit's power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers.
• Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - sides touch each other. ("Protection circuit")
• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so could result in electric shock.
• Use speakers with impedances within the ranges shown below to suit how they are used.

Connecting the speaker cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.

1. Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.
   
2. Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.
   
3. Insert the speaker cable's core wire to the hilt into the speaker terminal.
   
4. Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.
   

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.

When only one set of speakers is to be connected, use either the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminals.

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 A (or SPEAKERS B), the low range terminals to SPEAKERS B (or SPEAKERS A).

Connecting a playback device

You can connect turntables, tuners, CD players and network audio 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.

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.

NOTE

• The earth terminal (SIGNAL GND) of this unit is not for safety grounding purposes. If this terminal is connected when there is a lot of noise, the noise can be reduced. Note that depending on the turntable, connecting the ground line may have the reverse effect of increasing noise. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the ground line.

Connecting a recording device

NOTE

• Never insert the short-circuiting pin plug into the recording output connectors (AUDIO OUT RECORDER). Doing so could result in damage.

Connecting a TV/Devices with digital audio 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.

NOTE

• Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, or 192 kHz can be input into this device.
• Do not input non-PCM signals, such as DTS and AAC. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.

Connecting devices with remote control connectors

Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact

You can connect an external IR receiver to the REMOTE CONTROL connectors to perform operations on this unit with the supplied remote control unit without visual contact. This might be necessary if the unit is hidden in a cupboard or corner, so you can't directly point with the remote control unit to the device.

To do this, disable the remote control signal receiving function "Setting the remote signal receiving function".

NOTE

• When a remote control receiver unit is not connected, be sure to enable the remote control signal receiving function. Operations cannot be performed with the remote control if this function is disabled.

Remotely connecting Marantz audio devices

You can transmit remote control signals simply by connecting a Marantz audio device to the REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT connectors using the remote connection cable provided with the device.

Set the remote control switch located on the rear panel of the connected audio component to "EXTERNAL" to use this feature.

Connecting the power cord

After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.

Playback

Turning the power on

1. Press on the main unit to turn the power on.
   Input indicator for the selected source lights.

NOTE

• Turn VOLUME on the main unit to adjust the volume to the lowest level before turning on the power.

Switching the power to standby

1. Press AMP POWER on the remote control.
   The power indicator lights in red.

• Press AMP POWER to turn on power from standby mode.
• You can turn the INPUT SELECTOR when the unit is in standby mode to turn on the power.

NOTE

• Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry even when the power is in the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods of time or when going on vacation, either press on the main unit to turn off the power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Selecting the speakers for audio output

1. Press SPEAKERS A/B to select the speaker system to be used for playback.
   The indicator of the selected speakers lights.

• When using headphones, press SPEAKERS A/B to turn off all of the indicators and turn audio output from the speaker terminals off.

Selecting the input source

1. Press the input source select button to be played back.
   The indicator of the selected input source lights.

• You can also select the input source by turning INPUT SELECTOR on the main unit.

Adjusting the volume

1. Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.

• You can also adjust the master volume by turning VOLUME on the main unit.

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)

1. Press MUTE .
   The indicator of the currently set input source flashes in red.

• To cancel mute, press MUTE again.

Adjusting the tone

1. Press SOURCE DIRECT to turn off source direct mode.
   The SOURCE DIRECT indicator turns off.
2. Turn the BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE on this unit to adjust the tone.

• You can also press SOURCE DIRECT on the main unit to turn off source direct mode.

Playing CDs

This section uses playback from a CD as an example.

1. Press on the main unit to turn the power on.
2. Press the input source select button (CD) to switch the input source to "CD".
   The "CD" input indicator lights.
3. Playback the CD.
4. Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.

Playback in source direct mode

The signal does not pass through the tone adjustment circuitry (BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE), resulting in playback of a higher sound quality.

1. Press SOURCE DIRECT to turn on source direct mode.
   The SOURCE DIRECT indicator lights.

Playback in LOUDNESS mode

When music is played at a low volume level, the effect of the bass and treble cannot be heard easily. The LOUDNESS function corrects the bass and treble in these situations, allowing you to enjoy natural-sounding playback.

1. Press LOUDNESS to turn on LOUDNESS mode.
   The LOUDNESS indicator lights.

Connecting and playing back from a digital device (Coaxial/Optical)

1. Connect digital device to this unit.
2. Press the input source select button (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to switch the input source to "COAXIAL" or "OPTICAL 1/2".
3. Start playback of the digital device connected to this unit.
   The COAXIAL or OPTICAL 1/2 input indicator flashes in blue if this unit cannot detect the sampling frequency of the input signal.
4. Use VOLUME to adjust the volume.

Specifications of supported audio formats

See "D/A converter".

NOTE

• Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers.
• If the sampling frequency switches, such as from A mode to B mode in a CS broadcast, muting may operate for 1 – 2 seconds, cutting the sound.

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.

1. Press on the main unit to turn the power on.
2. Press the input source select button to switch to the input source from which you want to record.
   The indicator of the selected input source lights.
3. Recording starts.
   • For information on operations, see the owner's manual of the recording device.

Settings

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 on by default.

Turning Auto Standby mode off

1. Press and hold SOURCE DIRECT for more than 5 seconds to turn the Auto Standby mode off.
   The power indicator flashes once.

Turning Auto Standby mode on

1. Press and hold SOURCE DIRECT for more than 5 seconds to turn the Auto Standby mode on.
   The power indicator flashes three times.

Setting the remote signal receiving function

When you connect a IR receiver (sold separately) to the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector of this unit, use the following procedure to disable the remote signal receiving function of this unit. When the function is enabled, you can not perform operations with the remote control unit. By default, this function is enabled.

Disabling the remote signal receiving function of the remote control unit

1. Press SPEAKERS B for approximately 5 seconds to disable the remote control signal receiving function.
   The indicator of the currently set input source flashes in red three times.

Enabling the remote signal receiving function of the remote control unit

1. Press SPEAKERS A for approximately 5 seconds to enable the remote control signal receiving function.
   The "RECORDER" input indicator flashes in blue three times.

Setting remote control codes

Remote control codes are set between this unit and the supplied remote control. You can select one of the three types of remote control codes, and the remote control can be used to control the unit when the same remote control code is used. If three of these units are used in the same location, all three units can be controlled simultaneously using one remote control in the default settings. By setting individual remote control codes between a unit and the remote control, the remote control can be used to control only the unit that has the same remote control code.

Be sure to check the operation of each unit after setting the remote control codes.

The default setting is "AMP1".

Setting remote control codes for the remote control

To set the remote control codes to AMP2

1. Hold down REMOTE MODE CD and the number 2 button for more than 5 seconds.

To set the remote control codes to AMP3

1. Hold down REMOTE MODE CD and the number 3 button for more than 5 seconds.

• To return the remote control code to the default setting, hold down REMOTE MODE CD and the number 1 button for more than 5 seconds.

NOTE

• The remote control codes returns to the default settings when the batteries are removed. Set the remote control codes again after replacing the batteries.

Setting remote control codes for this unit

1. Point the remote control for which the remote control code was set at this unit, and press REMOTE MODE CD and ENTER.
   The input indicators on the unit flash as shown below according to the set remote control code.

   Remote control codes	Input indicator
   AMP 1	PHONO indicator flashes three times
   AMP 2	CD indicator flashes three times
   AMP 3	NETWORK indicator flashes three times

Tips

I want to play back high quality television sound

• Connect the digital audio output connector of the TV to the digital audio input connector (COAXIAL or OPTICAL 1/2) of this unit, and switch the input source to the connected (COAXIAL or OPTICAL 1/2) connector.
• This unit can play back 2 channel linear PCM digital audio signals.

I want to adjust the tone myself

• Use the BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE knobs to adjust the sound as desired.

I want sound playback that is faithful to the original sound

• Set the source direct mode on.

I want to hear music that is close to the original sound quality at low volume

• Turn the LOUDNESS mode on.

I want to operate a Marantz CD player or network audio player using the remote control of this unit

• Switch the remote control operating mode. ("CD player operations", "Network audio player operations")
• Also refer to the CD player or network audio player instruction manuals.

I want to use more than one unit in one location

• Set individual remote control codes for each combination of devices and remote control.

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.

If the symptoms do not match any of those described here, consult your dealer as it could be due to a fault in this unit. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact the store where you purchased this unit.

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

D/A converter

Specifications of supported audio formats

Coaxial/Optical 1/2

• When a digital sound signal that has a sampling frequency that is not supported by this unit is input, the input indicator (COAXIAL or OPTICAL 1/2) flashes.

Explanation of terms

Sampling frequency

Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in digitized format (producing a digital signal).

The number of readings taken in one second is called the "sampling frequency". The larger the value, the closer the reproduced sound is to the original.

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).

Protection circuit

This is a function to prevent damage to devices within the power supply when an abnormality such as an overload, excess voltage occurs or over temperature for any reason.

Specifications

For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Dimensions (Unit: mm)

Weight: 7.8 kg