F.c.b.s. Connection; Preparation For F.c.b.s. Connection - Marantz PM-14S1 Owner's Manual

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F.C.B.S. connection

The Marantz F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System) is the high quality sound system for link
control between multiple PM-14S1 units (up to 4 units). Each unit is controlled via its ID number
registered beforehand.
The ID numbers need to be set to an operating unit (master) and a subordinate unit (slave)
receiving the command from the master. For slave units, register ID numbers in the order of
command reception from the master.
Once registered the ID numbers, the units will enable link control operations such as input
selection, volume control, on/off selection of muting, display, tone control, etc.
Furthermore, F.C.B.S. connection of multiple units has the feature that switches this unit's
output from stereo to monaural so that the unit can works as a monaural output amplifier.
Follow the respective instructions to make the necessary settings.
For details on the ID number settings, see vpage 18 "Setting ID number for F.C.B.S".

Preparation for F.C.B.S. connection

n Making the F.C.B.S. connection
To use multiple PM-14S1 units, make this connection in addition to audio connection.
For details on each connection feature, refer to the respective instructions.
Prepare the correct number of portable audio connection cables for the number of units to
be connected. Either of the following types of connection cables are adequate.
Monaural mini plug "! monaural mini plug connecting cable
Stereo mini plug "! stereo mini plug connecting cable
NOTE
Do not use connecting cables that contain resistance.
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n Connection example
In the connection of the following example, an unit with ID number 1 acts as a master
amplifier to control all the other slave units with ID numbers 2 to 4.
ID 1 Master
ID 2 Slave
ID 3 Slave
ID 4 Slave
NOTE
The PM-14S1 F.C.B.S. function is only valid between the same PM-14S1 models. This
function may not operate correctly if other Marantz models (PM-11S3, etc.) are connected.
To turn the power of multiple F.C.B.S.-connected units on/off, switch the power on in order
of lowest to highest ID number, and switch the power off in order of highest to lowest ID
number.