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Thank you for choosing a Marantz power amplifier. Connecting a Marantz AV Preamplifier and speakers (sold separately) to this unit enables use of a variety of surround sound systems. This guide describes how to connect AV Preamplifier and speakers to this unit.
Before you begin Required for setup What’s in the box REMOTE CONTROL RCA cables Quick start guide connector cable XLR cables AMP CONTROL Safety instructions connector cable AV Preamplifier Power amplifier Speaker terminal wrench Power cord Speakers Speaker cables...
Setup ■ N ormal mode Connect your speaker cables between the AMP 20 and your Connect your speakers speakers. This is the default setup, where you simply connect the speakers directly to the corresponding pair of terminals. There are 3 modes for connecting this unit with speakers: •...
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■ B i-amp mode ■ B TL mode (Bridge mode) Connecting separate amplifi ers to the tweeter terminal and woofer Using 2 amplifi ers to drive 1 speaker enables more powerful terminal of a speaker that supports bi-amplifi cation enables playback.
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How to use the speaker terminal wrench Use the included speaker terminal wrench to easily loosen or • The speaker terminal wrench contains a built-in magnet that enables tighten the speaker terminals. it to be attached to the rear panel. After connecting speakers, store it in the included accessory box or in another safe place.
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There are 2 methods for connecting this unit with an AV 【Example】AV 20 Preamplifier...an unbalanced connection or a balanced connection. Set the RCA/XLR INPUT selector on the rear panel of this unit Marantz AV Preampli er or according to the connection method used. other AV Preampli er NOTE Always set the RCA/XLR INPUT selector before turning on the power.
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When connecting speakers using a bi-amp connection or BTL 【Example】AV 20 connection, connect BALANCED XLR or UNBALANCED RCA to an odd-numbered channel (CH1, CH3, CH5, CH7...). Do not connect to Marantz AV Preampli er or an even-numbered channel (CH2, CH4, CH6, CH8...). other AV Preampli er 【Example】AV 20...
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Connect the power cord Turn on the power amplifi er Press the X button on the power amplifi er. Power amplifi er Power cord...
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When the AMP 20 is connected to a Marantz product with a REMOTE CONTROL terminal, the following linked operations can be performed. • When a Marantz product is turned on or put on standby, the For more information, visit www.marantz.com same operation is applied to the AMP 20.
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