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- Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PMA-1520AE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Front panel Rear panel Remote Index...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Contents Playback Accessories ························································································ 3 Inserting the batteries ······································································ 4 Turning the power on ····································································· 22 Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 4 Selecting the input source ····························································· 23 Features ······························································································ 5 Adjusting the volume ·····································································... -
Page 3: Accessories
Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. -
Page 4: Inserting The Batteries
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the direction of Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. the arrow and remove it. Approx. -
Page 5: Features
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features • Advanced UHC-MOS Single Push-pull Circuit • Pre Out The new generation UHC-MOS FET is employed for the power amplifier A Pre Out connector is equipped that can extend the system’s possibility output stage. The handling power guideline has been scaled up from 150 by using another power amplifier to drive a bi-amplifier with a speaker Watts to 260 Watts. -
Page 6: Part Names And Functions
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel Front panel Rear panel Remote Index... - Page 7 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix BASS control knob This adjusts the bass (vpage 23). TREBLE control knob This adjusts the treble (vpage 23). BALANCE control knob This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right speakers (vpage 23). VOLUME control knob This adjusts the volume level (vpage 23).
- Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix NOTE • Functions r, t and y are only available when the SOURCE DIRECT button is set to off. • When the VOLUME control knob is set just beyond the “12 o’clock” position (over halfway), the adjustments that can be made with the BASS and TREBLE controls is decreased.
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Page 9: Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel Audio connectors (AUDIO) AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect players (vpage 17, 18). Used to connect the power cord (vpage 20). REC OUT connectors (RECORDER) REMOTE CONTROL jacks Used to connect the input connector of a recorder (vpage 18). Extension jack for future use. -
Page 10: Remote Control Unit
These adjust the volume level (vpage 23). MUTE button (:) This mutes the audio (vpage 23) • The included remote control unit can be used to operate Denon CD players and network audio player. When using it, also refer to the operating instructions of the other devices. -
Page 11: Cd Player Operation
Settings Tips Appendix CD player operation To operate Denon CD player, press REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD operation mode. • REMOTE MODE CD button lights for approximately two seconds. POWER button (X) Remote mode select button... -
Page 12: Network Audio Player Operation
Settings Tips Appendix Network audio player operation To operate Denon network audio player, press REMOTE MODE NET button to switch the remote control to the NETWORK operation mode. • REMOTE MODE NET lights for approximately two seconds. POWER button (X) REPEAT button... -
Page 13: Connections
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections 2 Cables used for connections Speaker connection (vpage 14) Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting a playback device (vpage 17) Audio cable Connecting a recording device (vpage 18) Connecting the power cord (vpage 20) Speaker cable Connections for all compatible audio signal format is described in this operating instructions. -
Page 14: Speaker Connection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection NOTE Connecting the speakers cables • Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) • Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker polarities on the speakers being connected to the unit, and be sure to terminal. -
Page 15: Speaker A/B Connection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker A/B connection • 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. SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B Front panel... -
Page 16: Bi-Wiring Connection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bi-wiring connection • 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). • This connection limits the effect of signal interference between the high range speakers and low range speakers, allowing you to enjoy high quality playback. -
Page 17: Connecting A Playback Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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. -
Page 18: Connecting A Recording Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a recording device Recording device AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO NOTE • Never insert the short-circuiting pin plug into the recording output connectors (RECORDER). Doing so could result in damage. Front panel Rear panel Remote Index... -
Page 19: Connecting Amplifiers
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting amplifiers Power amplifier amplifier AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AC IN NOTE • Never insert the short-circuiting pin plug into the PRE OUT terminals. Doing so could result in damage. Front panel Rear panel Remote Index... -
Page 20: Connecting The Power Cord
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. AC IN Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Front panel Rear panel Remote Index... -
Page 21: Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 22) Adjusting the tone (vpage 23) Playing CDs (vpage 24) Selecting the input source (vpage 23) Adjusting the volume (vpage 23) Recording (vpage 24) Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 23) Front panel Rear panel Remote Index... -
Page 22: Turning The Power On
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Turning the power on AMP POWER Press X on this unit to turn the power on. Input source select Input indicator for the selected source lights. buttons • Press AMP POWER to turn on power from standby mode. VOLUME NOTE MUTE... -
Page 23: Selecting The Input Source
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the input source Turning off the sound temporarily Press the input source select button to be played back. Press MUTE :. The indicator of the selected input source lights. The power indicator on the main unit blinks red. • You can also select the input source by turning INPUT SELECTOR on the main unit. -
Page 24: Playing Cds
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs Recording This section uses playback from a CD as an example. Press the input source select button (CD, NETWORK, PHONO, AUX or TUNER) to be played. Press X on this unit to turn the power on. Set the recorder to the record mode. -
Page 25: Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Setting the Auto Standby mode (vpage 26) Setting the power amp direct mode (vpage 27) Front panel Rear panel Remote Index... -
Page 26: Setting The Auto Standby Mode
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 Turning Auto Standby mode off not operated for 30 minutes when there is no audio input. Auto Standby mode is set to on by default. -
Page 27: Setting The Power Amp Direct Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the power amp direct mode When a pre-amplifier is connected to this unit and the unit is used as a Turning power amp direct mode on power amplifier, follow the instructions below to turn power amp direct mode on. -
Page 28: Tips
I want to use this unit as a pre-amplifier ..........(29) Sound is interrupted or noise occurs ..........(33) I want to operate a Denon CD player or network audio player using the remote control of this unit ............(29) I want to stop the unit from automatically switching to standby mode ...................(29) -
Page 29: Tips
• Connect the power amplifier to the PRE OUT connectors of this unit (vpage 19). I want to operate a Denon CD player or network audio player using the remote control of this unit • Switch the remote control operating mode (vpage 11, 12). -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the unit being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other components operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. If the problem persist there may be a malfunction. In that case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your retail outlet. -
Page 31: Operations Cannot Be Performed Through The Remote Control Unit
• Turn down the volume and turn on the power again. 22, 23 • This unit’s amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please contact the Denon – service adviser. 2 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit... -
Page 32: No Sound Comes Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound comes out of speakers. • Check the connections for all devices. • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –... -
Page 33: Desired Sound Does Not Come Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Desired sound does not come out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound comes out of a specific • Check that the speaker cable is properly connected. speaker. • Adjust the BALANCE control knob. The left and right of stereo sound is • Check whether the left and right speakers are connected to the correct speaker terminals. -
Page 34: Explanation Terms
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix Explanation terms Bi-wiring connection This method of connecting a speaker by using two speaker cables enables separate transmission of treble and bass signals. This enables playback with minimal interference between the high-range speaker unit and the low-range speaker unit. MM/MC cartridge select There are two types--MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil)--of cartridges for turntable. -
Page 35: Specifications
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications 2 Power amplifier section Rated Output Power: both channels driven (CD IN– SPEAKER OUT) 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, T.H.D. 0.07 %) Dynamic power: 140 W + 140 W (4 Ω/ohms, DIN, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.7 %) High frequency distortion: 0.01 % (Rated output: –3 dB), 8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz Output terminals:... - Page 36 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Overall performance S/N Ratio (A network): PHONO (MM): 89 dB (With input terminals short-circuited, 5 mV input signal) PHONO (MC): 74 dB (With input terminals short-circuited, 0.5 mV input signal) CD, TUNER, AUX, NETWORK, RECORDER: 108 dB (input terminals short-circuited) Tone control (bass): BASS: 100 Hz ±8 dB TREBLE: 10 kHz ±8 dB...
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Page 37: Index
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Accessories ······························································ 3 Protection circuit ···················································· 34 Adjusting the tone ·················································· 23 BALANCE ···························································· 23 BASS ··································································· 23 Remote control unit ··············································· 10 TREBLE ······························································· 23 Inserting the batteries ··········································· 4 Adjusting the volume ············································· 23 Auto Standby mode ···············································... - Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dimensions Unit : mm 2 Weight : 16.1 kg Front panel Rear panel Remote Index...
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