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Model SM-11S1 User Guide Stereo Power Amplifi er...
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
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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...
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CE MARKING English The SM-11S1 is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. Français Le SM-11S1 est conforme à la directive EMC et à la directive sur les basses tensions. Deutsch Das Modell SM-11S1 entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Niederspannungsgeräte.
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Nederlands WAARSCHUWINGEN - Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan regen, vocht, druppels of spetters. - Verwijder de afdekplaat van het apparaat niet. - Duw niets door de ventilatieopeningen in het apparaat. - Raak het netsnoer niet met natte handen aan. - Bedek de ventilatieopeningen niet met enige voorwerpen, zoals tafelkleden, kranten, gordijnen, enz.
Thank you for purchasing this Marantz SM-11S1 Stereo Power Amplifier. 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.
¶ Remote Power Control The Power to this unit can be switched ON/OFF in sync with the Marantz SC-11S1 stereo control amplifier ON/OFF control using the remote power control function. The connection with the SC-11S1 is made without a ground loop being formed, therefore sound quality is not adversely affected.
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.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DISPLAY SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS q POWER ON/OFF Switch This switch turns power to the SM-11S1 ON and OFF. When pressed, power is activated and the blue indicator in the display w lights up. Pressing the switch again turns the power OFF.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS DISPLAY STANDBY !0 Power Indicator This indicator is lit a blue color while power to the unit is !1 Display Panel • Speaker Output Power Display In STEREO Mode • Input signal ON/OFF switch, gain setting display •...
D REMOTE POWER CONTROL Jacks (TRIGGER IN) This jack controls this unit’s power ON/OFF in sync with the Marantz SC-11S1 control amplifi er ON/OFF control. Connect to the SC-11S1 TRIGGER OUT jack using a commercially available cable. For more information on REMOTE POWER CONTROL, see pg.
CONNECTIONS Connection examples 1~5 are examples of connecting this unit to a Marantz SC-11S1 stereo control amplifier. Refer to these connection examples when connecting to control amplifiers other than the SC-11S1. Caution: • Do not connect the power cord of this amplifier or any of the other components to the power supply until all of the connections are completed.
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.
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CONNECTIONS Connection Example1: Basic Connection for Normal Stereo Playback CD Player ANALOG OUTPUTS UNBALANCED COLD (-) HOT (+) BALANCED To LINE OUT jack PHONO INPUT - LINE - PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PHONO INPUT Unbalanced connection or balanced connection UNBALANCED INPUT AMP MODE BALANCED INPUT PUSH...
CONNECTIONS Connection Example 2: Upgraded version of connection example 1 using bi-wiring connections Use bi-wiring connections to connect the unit and speaker system with 2 sets of speaker cables. Before connecting the speaker system using bi-wiring, check to make sure that the speaker system supports bi-wiring. ¶...
CONNECTIONS Connection Example 3: Connection for using connecting 2 SM-11S1s in BTL mode for stereo playback Note: When using this unit in BTL mode, ensure that the speakers have an impedance of more than 8Ω. ANALOG OUTPUTS UNBALANCED COLD (-) BALANCED R ch To BALANCED...
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¶ 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 separate and independent of the preamplifier, therefore interference between low and mid/high sounds is reduced to a minimum.
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CONNECTIONS CD Player ANALOG OUTPUTS UNBALANCED EXT.CLOCK INPUT COLD (-) HOT (+) BALANCED L ch R ch To BALANCED LINE OUT jack R ch for SC-11S1 ¶ Set to ID 2 PHONO INPUT - LINE - PHONO PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH F.C.B.S.
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CONNECTIONS Connection Example 5: Basic Connection for 5.1 Multi-Channel Playback Three amplifiers are connected by F.C.B.S. for synchronized use. Refer to F.C.B.S. (pg. 26) in the SC-11S1 instruction manual, and prepare 3 commercially available connecting cables. Refer to the SC-11S1 instruction manual (pg. 27) and set the SC-11S1 ID numbers. Connect the outputs of players that have 5.1 channel analog outputs to each of the three pre-amps.
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CONNECTIONS Super Audio CD Multi-channel Player etc. For center/ subwoofer ¶ Set to ID 2 PHONO INPUT - LINE - PHONO PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH INPUT SM-11S1 for center UNBALANCED INPUT AMP MODE STEREO BALANCED INPUT PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH FRONT R...
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CONNECTIONS From pg. 15 For surround L/R ¶ Set to ID 3 PHONO INPUT PUSH PUSH PHONO From pg. 15 F.C.B.S. F.C.B.S. SM-11S1 for surround L/R UNBALANCED INPUT PUSH PUSH Surround R ch Speaker - LINE - - RECORDER - PRE OUT MODEL NO.
CONNECTIONS SPEAKER POSITIONING FOR SUPER AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL SOUND In order to enjoy Super Audio CD multi-channel sound with the best possible acoustics, it is recommended to position speakers as specified in ITU-R BS.775-1 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Super Audio CD multi-channel discs are recorded and mixed so as to achieve the optimum effect with a speaker system laid out as specified in ITU-R BS.775-1.
HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES HOW TO USE THE METER MODE BUTTON (DIGITAL POWER METER) DISPLAY DISPLAY SPEAKERS SPEAKERS STANDBY STANDBY SPEAKERS SPEAKERS POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF METER MODE Button The actual output power can be displayed on the display by detecting the speaker output voltage and output current, and then digitally processing the information.
HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES AMP MODE This unit can be used in normal stereo mode or in BTL monaural mode by switching the AMP MODE switch on the rear panel to match the connected speaker system. AMP MODE STEREO STEREO: Set to this mode to use the unit as a normal stereo power amplifier.
HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES REMOTE POWER CONTROL By connecting this unit to a Marantz SC-11S1 stereo control amplifier using the remote power control connection, the power controls of this unit are operated in sync with the SC-11S1 power ON/OFF controls.
SM-11S1 to behave in a way that makes you think something is wrong with the equipment when actually not. If the trouble cannot be fixed after making the below checks, contact the place of purchase, your nearest Marantz dealer, our customer service center or our repair service center. ¶...
SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Power output (20Hz~20kHz simultaneous drive of both channels) ... 110W +110W (8Ω load) ... 220W + 220W (4Ω load) Power output during BTL ... 420W (8Ω load) Total frequency distortion (20Hz~20kHz simultaneous drive of both channels) ...0.02% (8Ω...
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...
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