PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, approved by Marantz may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use SERVICE PERSONNEL. stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH n NOTES ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO n Cautions on installation WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS ADVERTENCIAS Précautions d’installation Emplazamiento de la instalación • Avoid high temperatures. • Eviter des températures élevées. • Evite altas temperaturas. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur • Permite la suficiente dispersión del calor cuando...
ENGLISH Getting started Thank you for purchasing this marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before Accessories using the product. After reading the manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
ENGLISH Cautions on handling About the remote control The supplied remote control can be used to control marantz • Before turning the power on Integrated Amplifier and marantz Super Audio CD player. Operating range of the remote control unit Check once again that all connections are correct and that • The remote control may not operate some products.
The HDAM ® SA3 is concept. For better S/N ratio, the MAS6116 from Micro user to connect up to four PM-11S3 units, making a Analog Systems and the HDAM ® SA3 have been combined, diversity of applications possible with complete bi-amp...
ENGLISH Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel Rear panel INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PM-11S3 DISPLAY ATT. TONE PRE OUT STANDBY SPEAKERS P.DIRECT INPUT VOLUME SELECTOR X ON/OFF PHONES SPEAKERS...
Attenuator button (ATT) ··················· (13) Skip buttons (8, 9) Playback button (1) • The supplied remote control can be used Stop button (2) to control marantz Integrated Amplifier and RANDOM button marantz Super Audio CD player. PROGRAM button • When using this remote control, also refer Numeric buttons (0 –...
ENGLISH Basic connections NOTE Preparations Connecting the audio equipment • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. Cautions on playing SA sources: Connecting cables • When making connections, also refer to the operating When regular speakers not compatible with SA sources instructions of the other components.
Turn off the power and then contact • Connect the speaker cables so they do not stick out of the a marantz service center. speaker terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if the wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each other (vpage 21 “Protection Circuit”).
ENGLISH Connecting the speakers Speaker connections Bi-wiring connection • The same signal is output from the SPEAKER A and B terminals. • When bi-wiring with bi-wireable speakers, connect the mid and high range terminals to • When only one set of speakers is to be connected, use either the SPEAKER A or B terminals. SYSTEM (A) (or SYSTEM (B)), the low range terminals to SYSTEM (B) (or SYSTEM (A)).
ENGLISH Connecting players Set phono equalizer switch button by the type of your cartridge to be used MM or MC. n BALANCED Jacks The BALANCED jacks on this unit are equipped with XLR connectors that are widely used on Super Audio CD player Turntable professional equipment.
ENGLISH Connecting recorders Connecting the power cord Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. Recorder-2 Recorder-1 AUDIO AUDIO AC IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) NOTE Insert the plugs securely.
ENGLISH Basic operation Before use Starting playback Press SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B on the unit to Turning the power on Turning the power off select the speaker system to be used for playback. X ON/OFF Press X ON/OFF on the unit Press on the unit INPUT SELECTOR...
ENGLISH Starting playback Adjusting the levels Adjusting the tone n High frequency range n Low frequency range n Left and right channel balance The high frequency range can be trimmed in 2 dB steps across The low frequency range can be trimmed in 2 dB steps across The volume level of the left and right channels can be trimmed a –8 –...
ENGLISH Starting playback Using headphone set Switching the illumination lamp Muting the sound setting PHONES Plug headphones into jack. Sound can be muted temporarily. • When using headphones, turn off the speaker output using The illumination lamps on the both sides of the unit main panel SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B.
The marantz F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System) is the high quality sound system for link n Connection example control between multiple PM-11S3 units (up to 4 units). Each unit is controlled via its ID number In the connection of the following example, an unit with ID number 1 acts as a master amplifier registered beforehand.
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Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the unit to select an ID number. For a slave unit, set any of ID numbers 2 to 4. DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR INTEGRARED AMPLIFIER PM-11S3 Turn the unit off. DISPLAY ATT. TONE PRE OUT Again turn the unit on.
OPEN/ CLOSE PLAY to function as one monaural amplifier. To use this mode, two DISPLAY PHONES STOP F.C.B.S. connected PM-11S3 units are required. MULT1 ON/OFF To switch the mode, use the amplifier mode switch on the iPod/USB DISC/INPUT PHONES LEVEL PAUSE rear panel while the power is off.
• Set to “STEREO”. • Set to “STEREO”. • Set to “STEREO”. For front L/R speakers For center speaker or subwoofer For surround speakers Set PM-11S3 to ID 1. Set PM-11S3 to ID 2. Set PM-11S3 to ID 3. To power To power To power outlet.
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ENGLISH F.C.B.S. connection n Speaker Positioning for Super Audio Multi- Center Subwoofer channel Sound speaker In order to enjoy Super Audio CD multi-channel sound with Front speaker Front speaker the best possible acoustics, it is recommended to position (Left) (Right) speakers as specified in ITU-R BS.775-1 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
ENGLISH Connecting P.DIRECT IN connectors Connecting pre out connectors If you use a preamplifier, connect it as shown below, and then you can use this unit as a power If you use a power amplifier, connect it as shown below, and then you can use this unit as a amplifier.
ENGLISH Connecting the remote control connectors Advanced operations When you use this unit connected to marantz audio components, it sends control signals to operate each component. Setting Auto standby mode n Connection Use the remote connection cable (supplied with a marantz audio component you want to...
ENGLISH Explanation terms Troubleshooting MM/MC cartridge select Troubleshooting There are two types--MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil)--of cartridges for turntable. n About the protection circuit If the main-amplifier overheats As the output levels for these two types of cartridges differ, This unit is equipped with a protection circuit to protect the the setting of the phono equalizer that is mounted in this unit The protection circuit is activated if the temperature of the main...
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• Switch off the power and please contact – communicate with the amplifiers with ID power display flashes red at the marantz service adviser. Nos. 2-4. intervals of approximately 0.5 ! If multiple amplifiers take ID No. 1, set ID numbers seconds.
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ENGLISH Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Countermeasure Page The left and right of stereo • The connections of the speakers or • Check the connections to be sure that sound is reversed. input cables are reversed left is connected to left, right to right. Humming sound is heard • The player’s...