Connection For 5.1 Multi-Channel Playback - Marantz PM-11S3 Owner's Manual

Connection for 5.1 Multi-channel Playback

The three units are connected using F.C.B.S. For the F.C.B.S connection, prepare 3 audio connection cables, and refer to F.C.B.S. ( vpage 14).
Connect the outputs of players that have 5.1 channel analog outputs to each of the three units.
If using an active subwoofer, see the instruction manual that came with the subwoofer for further instructions.
Set the ID numbers for the three amplifiers as explained in How to set ID number for F.C.B.S. (vpage 15).
Set SPEAKER A button on front panel in
ON position.
Set to "STEREO".
For front L/R speakers
Set PM-11S3 to ID 1.
3 3
2 1 2 1
L CH front R CH front
speaker speaker
SACD multi-channel player, etc.
For center speaker or subwoofer
Set PM-11S3 to ID 2.
3 3
2 1 2 1
To power
outlet.
To line input
jack
Active
subwoofer
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
FRONT R FRONT L SURROUND R SURROUND L SUB-WOOFER
Set SPEAKER A button on front panel in ON position.
Set PRE OUT button on front panel in ON position.
Set to "STEREO".
To power
outlet.
Front center
speaker
CENTER
Set SPEAKER A button on front panel in
ON position.
Set to "STEREO".
For surround speakers
Set PM-11S3 to ID 3.
3 3
2 1 2 1
L CH surround R CH surround
speaker speaker
ENGLISH
F.C.B.S. connection
To power
outlet.
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