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Marantz PM-11S2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Model PM-11S2 User Guide Integrated Amplifi er...
  • Page 2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4.
  • Page 4 DEUTSCH GARANTIE Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Marantz-Händler. HEBEN SIE IHRE QUITTING GUT AUF Die Quittung dient Ihnen als bleibende Unterlage für Ihren wertvollen Einkauf Das Aufbewahren der Quittung ist wichtig, da die darin enthaltenen Angaben für Versicherungswecke oder bei Korrespondenz...
  • Page 5 The PM-11S2 is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. Français Le PM-11S2 est conforme à la directive EMC et à la directive sur les basses tensions. Deutsch Das Modell PM-11S2 entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Niederspannungsgeräte.
  • Page 6 Deutsch WARNHINWEISE - Das Gerät nicht Regen, Feuchtigkeit, Tropf- oder Spritzwasser aussetzen. - Die Abdeckung nicht vom Gerät abnehmen. - Keine Gegenstände durch die Belüftungsschlitze stecken. - Das Netzkabel nicht mit feuchten oder nassen Händen anfassen. - Decken Sie die Lüftungsöffnungen nicht mit einem Tischtuch, einer Zeitung, einem Vorhang usw.
  • Page 7 Thank you for selecting the Marantz PM-11S2 Integrated amplifier for your Audio system. Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that you read the entire user guide before you attempt to connect or operate the player. After you have reviewed the contents of this manual, we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH CONTENTS FEATURES ...3 BEFORE USING ...4 EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING ...4 COPYRIGHT ...4 INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION ...4 USAGE OF REMOTE CONTROLLER ...5 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...6 FRONT PANEL ...6 DISPLAY ...7 REMOTE CONTROLLER ...8 REAR PANEL ...9 BASIC CONNECTIONS ...10 CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS ...10 BALANCED JACKS ...11 CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS ...12...

  • Page 9: Features

    ¶ F.C.B.S. A Floating Control Bus System (F.C.B.S.) enables the user to connect up to four PM-11S2 units, making a diversity of applications possible with complete bi-amp and multichannel connections. Moreover, a ground loop is not formed among multiple PM-11S2 units connected; therefore, sound quality is not adversely affected.

  • Page 10: Before Using

    EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements that exist in your area. — Power requirements (U.S.A.) ...AC 120V 60Hz — Power requirements (Europe) ...AC 230V 50/60Hz COPYRIGHT Recording and playback of any material may require consent.

  • Page 11: Usage Of Remote Controller

    BEFORE USING USAGE OF REMOTE CONTROLLER Loading batteries Before using the remote controller for the first time, load the batteries in the remote controller. The batteries provided are used to verify the operations of the remote controller only. Remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries with correct +/–...

  • Page 12: Names And Functions

    ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL INPUT SELECTOR q INPUT SELECTOR Knob This knob is for selecting the input source to use in playback and recording. The selected input source is displayed in the display !2 . w DISPLAY Button This button turns the display and side illumination ON and OFF.

  • Page 13: Display

    NAMES AND FUNCTIONS DISPLAY OPERATE !5 Power Indicator This indicator is lit a blue color while power to the unit is !6 Display Panel Approximately 3 seconds after the power to the unit is activated, the ID number is displayed here. After that, the top line displays the selected input source, and the bottom line displays the volume level.

  • Page 14: Remote Controller

    ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROLLER This remote controller can be used to control the PM-11S2 and Marantz Super Audio CD players or DVD players that have a remote control receptor. The operations possible by remote control may differ with each component, therefore see the instruction manual that came with the component.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    For instructions on use and connections, see F.C.B.S. (page. 20). !0 SPEAKER SYSTEMS Output Terminals You can connect 2 speaker systems to the PM-11S2. Speaker output can be turned ON/OFF from the SPEAKER A and B buttons on the front panel.

  • Page 16: Basic Connections

    ENGLISH BASIC CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS Record player CD Player To LINE OUT jack OPEN/ OPEN/ SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-11S1 SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-11S1 CLOSE CLOSE PLAY PLAY STOP STOP DISPLAY OFF DISPLAY OFF SOUND SOUND POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF MODE MODE...

  • Page 17: Balanced Jacks

    BASIC CONNECTIONS Notes: • Do not connect the power cord of this unit or any of the other components to the power supply until all of the connections are completed. • Insert the plugs of the connections cords firmly into the connecting jacks.

  • Page 18: Connecting Speaker Systems

    ENGLISH BASIC CONNECTIONS CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS • If using an active subwoofer, set the PRE OUT button on the front panel to ON. • Your speaker system needs to meet the following requirements. If speakers that do not meet the following requirements are used, the amplifier protective circuit may trip, and sounds will not playback correctly.

  • Page 19: Wiring Speaker Cable

    BASIC CONNECTIONS WIRING SPEAKER CABLE • Peel off the coating of speaker cable as shown below. Approx. 1 cm Cut the coating Peel off the edge of cable. of cable. • Wiring with speaker cable. Turn counter- Insert conductor clockwise to loosen. of cable.

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    ID number, starting from ID 1. Select the input source from the INPUT SELECTOR knob q on the PM-11S2 or the input selector buttons z of the remote controller. To use the speakers connected to the SPEAKER A terminals, press the SPEAKER A button r on the PM- 11S2.

  • Page 21: Remote Control Operation

    When the CD button is pressed, the buttons in groups , and . function as indicated in the table below. These buttons can be used only when a Marantz Super Audio CD player is connected to the CD input jacks.

  • Page 22: Advanced Connections

    ENGLISH ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BI-WIRING CONNECTION A bi-wiring connection separately connects the low and mid/high jacks of the speaker to the amplifier using separate speaker cables. Because separate cables are used for low and mid/high sounds, the return current generated in the low speaker causes little interference with the mid/high speaker.

  • Page 23: Stereo Complete Bi-Amp Connection

    ¶ About Complete Bi-Amp Proposed by Marantz, the complete bi-amp connection is an advanced technique that enhances sound quality. The low and mid/high amplifiers are separated and independent of the preamplifier, therefore interference between low and mid/high sounds is reduced to a minimum.

  • Page 24: Speaker Positioning For Super Audio Multi-Channel Sound

    60° approx. 110° approx. 110° Reference listening position Rear speaker (Left Surround) For front L/R speakers Set PM-11S2 to ID 1. Set SPEAKER A button on front panel in ON position. Front speaker (Right) Rear speaker (Right Surround) front speaker Set to “STEREO”.

  • Page 25: Basic Connection For 5.1 Multi-Channel Playback

    If using an active subwoofer, see the instruction manual that came with the subwoofer for further instructions. FRONT R For center speaker or subwoofer Set PM-11S2 to ID 2. Set SPEAKER A button on front panel in ON position.

  • Page 26: F.c.b.s

    2 PM-11S2s (page. 17), and 5.1ch multi- channel with 3 PM-11S2s (page. 19). Note: The PM-11S2 F.C.B.S. function is only valid between the same PM-11S2 models. This function may not operate correctly if other Marantz models (PM-11S1, PM-15S1 etc)

  • Page 27: Advanced Operations

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS HOW TO SET ID NUMBERS If using this unit by itself as a stereo amplifier, set the ID number to “0” (Default setting is “0”). Note: If the ID number is set to a number other than “0”, this unit cannot be used for standalone operation.

  • Page 28: Trimming

    ENGLISH ADVANCED OPERATIONS TRIMMING There are three trimming modes. • LEVEL trimming that adjusts the volume level on left and right channels • BASS trimming that adjusts the bass on left and right channels • TREBLE trimming that adjusts the treble on left and right channels Note: Trimming is performed from the remote controller.
  • Page 29 ADVANCED OPERATIONS How to Trim Bass The bass level of the left and right channels can be trimmed in 2dB steps across a –8.0 – +8.0dB range. When this unit is shipped from the factory, the bass level is set to 0 dB. To trim the bass level, active tone control by pressing the TONE button on either the unit or the remote controller.

  • Page 30: Att. (Attenuation)

    ENGLISH ADVANCED OPERATIONS ATT. (ATTENUATION) ATT. button DISPLAY TONE OPERATE SPEAKER INPUT SELECTOR POWER ON/OFF SPEAKER PHONES ATT is a one-touch feature for reducing the volume level. When the ATT button on either the unit or remote controller is pressed, the volume level is attenuated.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    What seems to be a serious malfunction is often due to a simple operation mistake. If the trouble is not fixed after making the following checks, contact the place of purchase, your nearest Marantz dealer, our customer service center, or our repair service center.

  • Page 32: About The Protection Circuit

    ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING About the protection circuit This unit is equipped with a protection circuit to protect the amplifier circuits and speaker system from damage. If the protection circuit is activated, the sound is instantly muted. In this case, the message “PROTECT” flashes on the display panel, and the OPERATE indicator also flashes.

  • Page 33: Others

    OTHERS SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Power output (20 Hz – 20 kHz simultaneous drive of both channels) ...100W x 2 (8Ω load) ...200W x 2 (4Ω load) Total frequency distortion (20Hz – 20kHz simultaneous drive of both channels, 8Ω load) ...0.01% Output band width (8Ω...

  • Page 34: Cleaning Of Equipment External Surfaces

    In the event of difficulty, refer to your dealer or write directly to the nearest location to you that is listed on the Marantz Authorized Service Station list. If writing, please include the model and serial number of the equipment together with a full description of what you think is abnormal about the equipment’s...
  • Page 35 You can find your nearest authorized distributor or dealer on our website. is a registered trademark. Printed in Japan 08/2008 541110120036M mzh-g...

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