Marantz 642SC11S1, SC-11S1 User Manual

Model SC-11

S1

User Guide

Stereo Control Amplifier

CAUTION:TOREDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to
user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be

of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.
The

exclamation
triangle
the
maintenance
literature accompanying the product.

is

presence

point

intended

of

important

(servicing)

withinanequilateral

to

alert

instructionsinthe

WARNING

TO

REDUCE

TO

RAINORMOISTURE.

THE

RISKOFFIREORELECTRIC

SHOCK,DONOT

alert

the

operating

user

EXPOSE

the

to

and

THIS

APPLIANCE

CAUTION:TOPREVENT
SLOT,

FULLY

INSERT.

ATTENTION:
PLUS

LARGEDELA

POUSSER

POUR

EVITER

FICHE

JUSQU'AUFOND.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

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

1. Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow

all

instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Installinaccordance with the manufacture's instructions.

8.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety.

If

the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consultanelectrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

of.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

by

the manufacturer.

in

any

way,

such

Additional Safety Information!

o This product should not be placed

manufacturer's instructions have been adhered

o Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on

the apparatus.

o When the switch is

o The equipment shall be installed near the Socket-Outlet and shall be easily accessible.

in

the OFF position, the apparatus isn't completely switched-off from the MAINS.

in

a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilationisprovided or the

to.

Do not touch hot spots during and immediately after use.

During and immediately after use, this product is hotinareas other than the controls and rear panel connection jacks. Do not touch
hot spots and especially the top panel. Contact with hot areas can cause burns.

Do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

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WARRANTY

For warranty information, contact your local Marantz distributor.

RETAIN YOUR PURCHASERECEIPT

Your purchase receipt is your permanent record of a valuable purchase.

in

It should be kept

a safe place to be referred to as necessary for

insurance purposes or when corresponding with Marantz.

IMPORTANT

When

seeking warranty service,itis
establish proof
adequate for such

FOR

U.K.

and

ONLY

dateofpurchase.

proof.

the

responsibilityofthe consumer

Your

purchase receiptorinvoice

This undertaking isinadditiontoa consumer's statutory rights and
does not affect those rightsinany

way.

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GARANTIE

Pour des informations sur la garantie, contacterIedistributeur local

Marantz.

CONSERVER L'ATTESTATION D'ACHAT

L'attestation d'achat estlapreuve permanente d'un achat de valeur.
La

conserver en lieu sur pour s'y reporter aux fins d'obtention d'une
couverture d'assurance ou dansIecadre de correspondances avec
Marantz.

IMPORTANT

Pour I'obtention d'un service couvert par la garantie,ilincombe au
client d'etablir la preuve de "achat et d'en corroborer la date. Le
oulafacture constituent des preuves suffisantes.

GARANTIE

Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitteanIhren Marantz-Handler.

HE8EN

SIE

IHRE

Die Quittung dient Ihnen als bleibende Unterlage

QUITTING

Einkauf Das Aufbewahren
enthaltenen Angaben

fOr

GUT

AUF

der

Quittung ist wichtig,dadie darin

fOr

Ihren wertvollen

Versicherungswecke oder bei Korrespondenz

mit Marantz angefOhrt werden mOssen.

WICHTlG!

Bei

Garantiefragen

muB

der

Kunde

eine

Kaufunterlage
Kaufdatum vorlegen. Ihren Quittung oder Rechnung ist als Unterlage
ausreichend.

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GARANTIE

Voor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke
Marantz.

UW

KWITANTIE,

KASSA80N

E.D.

8EWAREN

Uw kwitantie, kassabon e.d. vormen uw bewijs van aankoop van

en

een waardevol artikel
worden voor evt, verwijzing bijv,

to

is

correspondentie met Marantz.

8ELANGRIJK

dienen op een veilige plaats bewaard te

in

verbend met verzekering of bij

Bij een evt, beroep opdegarantieishet deverantwoordelijkheidvan de
consument een gedateerd bewijs van aankoop te tonen. Uw kassabon
of factuurzijn voldoende bewijs.

GARANZIA

L:apparecchio€Icopertodauna garanzia di buon funzionamento della

di

durata
data
del Rivenditore eladata di vendita.Lagaranzia sara prestata con

un anno, 0 del periodo previsto dalla legge, a partire dalla

di

acquisto comprovatadaun

documento attestante ilnominativo

la

sostituzione 0 la riparazione gratuita delle parti difettose.

Non sono coperti da garanzia difetti derivanti da uso improprio, errata
installazione, manutenzione effettuata da personale non autorizzato

0,

comunque, da circostanze che non possano riferirsi a difetti di
funzionamento dell'apparecchio. Sono inoltre esclusi dalla garanzia
gli interventi inerenti I'installazione e I'allacciamento agli impianti di
alimentazione.

di

Gli apparecchi verranno riparati presso i nostri Centri

Le

Autorizzati.
La

casa costruttrice declina
provocati dalla inosservanza delle prescrizioni
manutenzione dettagliate
continuato a

spese ed i rischi di trasporto sono a carico del cliente.

ogni

responsabilita per

danni

di

nel

fini

professionali.

presente manuale 0

per

Assistenza

diretti 0 indiretti

installazione, uso e

guasti dovutiaduso

CE MARKING

English

CE:

The SC-11 S1 is in conformity with the EMC directive and
low-voltage directive.

Fran~ais

CE:

Le

SC-11

S1

sur les basses tensions.

Deutsch

CE:

Das Modell SC-11S1entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und
den Richtlinien

Nederlands

CE:

De SC-11S1voldoet aan de EMC eisen en de vereisten
voor laag-voltage.

Italiano

CE:

II

SC-11S1e conforme aile direttive CEE ed a quelle per i

bassi voltaggi.

English

est conforme ala directive EMC

fOr

Niederspannungsgerate.

WARNINGS

Do not

expose

splashing.
Do

not remove the cover from the equipment.

Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation
holes.

Do not handle the mains cord with wet hands.
Do not cover the ventilation with any items such as tablecloths,

newspapers, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed

on the equipment.
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental

regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in
your country or area.

Make a space of about 0.2 meter around the unit.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the

equipment.
When the switch is in the OFF position, the equipment is not

completely switched off from MAINS.
The equipment shall be installed near the power supply so that the

power supplyiseasily accessible.
Do not touch hot spots during and immediately after use.
During and immediately after use, this product is hotinareas other

than the controls and rear panel connection jacks.Donot touch hot
spots and especiallythe top panel. Contact with hot areas can cause
burns.

Do

not expose the unit to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire

or the like.

the

equipment

to rain, moisture,

et

ala directive

dripping

Frangais

AVERTISSEMENTS

Ne

pas exposer I'appareil ala pluie, aI'humidite, aI'egouttement ou

aux eclaboussures.

- Ne pas essayer de retirerIeboitier de I'appareil.

- Ne rien inserer dans I'appareil par les orifices de ventilation.
Ne

pas

mouillees.
Ne pas recouvrir les

comme une nappe,unjournal, un rideau, etc.

- Ne placer aucune source de flamme nue, comme une bougie
allumee, sur I'appareil.

Pour
gouvernementales

I'environnement qui s'appliquent avotre pays ou region.
Veiller ace qu'aucun objet nesoit amoins de 0,2 metre des cotes

de I'appareil.
Aucun objet rempli de liquide,unvase par exemple, ne doitetre

place sur I'appareil.
Lorsque I'interrupteur est sur la position

completement deconnecte du SECTEUR (MAINS).
L'appareil sera installe pres de la source d'alimentation, de sorte que

cette derniere soit facilement accessible.
Ne pas toucher aux zones chaudes pendant et immediatement

apres I'utilisation.

or

Pendant I'utilisationetimmediatement apres, cet appareil est chaud

en

Ne

superieur, pour eviter tout risque de

- Ne pas exposer I'appareil aune chaleur excessive, comme celie des

rayons directs du soleil, d'un feu, etc.

Deutsch

manipulerIecordon

ou"ies

mettreaurebut

ou

dehors des commandes et des prises de raccordement arriere.
pas toucher aux zones chaudes, et particulierement au panneau

d'alimentation

de ventilation avecunobjet quelconque

les

piles

les

usees,

reglements

brOlure.

avec

respecter

officiels

OFF,

I'appareil n'est pas

les

mains

les

concernant

lois

WARNHINWEISE

Das Gerat nicht Regen, Feuchtigkeit, Tropf- oder Spritzwasser
aussetzen.

Die Abdeckung nicht vom Gerat abnehmen.
Keine Gegenstande durch die BelOftungsschlitze stecken.
Das Netzkabel nicht mit feuchten oder nassen Handen anfassen.
Decken Sie die LOftungsoffnungen nicht mit einem Tischtuch, einer

Zeitung, einem Vorhang
Es dOrfen keine Gegenstande mit offener Flamme,

brennende Kerzen, auf dem Gerat aufgestellt werden.

- Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der verbrauchten Batterien aile
geltenden lokalen und Oberregionalen Regelungen.

Auf allen Gerateseiten muB ein Zwischemaum von ungefahr 0,2
meter vorhanden sein.

Auf das Gerat
etwa eine Vase, gestellt werden.

- Wenn der Schalter ausgeschaltet ist (OFF-Position), ist das Gerat
nicht vollstandig vom Stromnetz (MAINS) abgetrennt.

Das Gerat sollte in
werden, damit es leicht an das Stromnetz angeschlossen werden
kann.

BerOhren Sie wahrend oder unmittelbar nach dem Gebrauch keine
heiBen Stellen des Gerates.

- Wahrend oder unmittelbar nach dem Gebrauch ist dieses Produkt
mit Ausnahme der Bedienelemente und der Anschlussbuchsen

auf

der
insbesondere die Oberseite nicht. Der Kontakt mit heiBen Flachen
kannzuVerbrennungen

- Setzen Sie das Gerat keiner ObermaBigen Warme aus, z.B. durch
Aufstellung in direkter Sonneneinstrahlung, in
offenen Feuers

dOrlen

ROckseite heiB. BerOhren Sie die heiBen Stellen und

usw.

abo

keine mit FIOssigkeiten gefOlite Behalter, wie

der

Nahe einer Netzsteckdose aufgestellt

fOhren.

usw.

der

wie

etwa

Nahe eines

Nederlands

Stel het apparaat niet bloat aan regen, vocht, druppels of spetters.
Verwijder de afdekplaat

- Duw niets door de ventilatieopeningen
Raak het netsnoer niet met natte handen aan.
Bedek de ventilatieopeningen niet met enige voorwerpen, zoals

tafelkleden, kranten, gordijnen, enz.
Plaats

geen

apparaat.

-

Voig

bijhetweggooienvanverbruiktebatterijen deoverheidswetgeving
of milieuvoorschriften op die van kracht zijn
waarin u zich bevindt.

Zorg dat er 0,2 meter vrije ruimte rond het toestel
Plaats

geen

bloemenvaas, op het apparaat.
Ais de schakelaar op OFF staat, is het apparaat niet volledig

losgekoppeld van de netspanning (MAINS).
De

apparatuur wordtinde buurt van het stopcontact ge"lnstalleerd,

zodat dit altijd gemakkelijk toegankelijk
Raak

hete

onmiddellijk na het gebruik.
Tijdens en onmiddellijk na het gebruik is dit product heet, behalve

in de omgeving van de bedieningstoetsen en de aansluitingen
op het achterpaneel. Raak geen hete plekken aan, vooral niet
het bovenpaneel. Contact met hete plekken kan brandwonden
veroorzaken.

Stel het apparaat niet bloat aan grote warmte, zoals direct
vuur en dergelijke.

WAARSCHUWINGEN

van

brandende

voorwerpen

gedeelten

het apparaat niet.

voorwerpen,

met

een

van het

apparaat

in

het apparaat.

zoals kaarsen,ophet

in

het land of de regia

is.

vloeistof

is.

niet

erin,

aan

zoals

tijdens

zan

een

en

licht,

Italiano

Non esporre I'apparecchio alia pioggia, all'umidita,algocciolamento
a agli spruzzi.

Non rimuovere
Non introdurre oggetti all'interno dell'apparecchio attraverso i fori

ventilazione.
Non toccare
Non coprire

oggetti analoghi.
Non posare sull'apparecchio sorgenti di fiamme scoperte quali

candele accese.

Smaltire

disposizioni ambientali vigenti nel proprio paese a zona.

Lasciare 0,2 metro liberi tutto intorno I'unita.
Non mettere sull'apparecchiatura alcun contenitore

ad

esempio dei vasi.

Quando I'interruttore

completamente scollegata da MAINS.

L:apparecchio va installato
in

modo che quest'ultima sia facilmente accessibile.

Non toccare i punti caldi ne durante, ne immediatamente dopa
I'uso.

Durante, e subito dopa I'utilizzo, questa prodotto risulta essere malta
caldo

in
posteriore. Non toccare i punti caldi e specialmente la superficie del
pannello.IIcontatto con parti calde pub provocare ustioni.

- Non esporre I'unita
il

fuoco a simili.

il

il

cava di alimentazione canIemani bagnate.

Ie

fessure di ventilazione

Ie

pile usate in conformita aile norme governative a

alcune sue parti come ad esempio i connettori del pannello

AVVERTENZE

coperchio dell'apparecchio.

can

tovaglie, giornali, tende ad

di

€I

nella posizione

in

prossimita della fonte di alimentazione,

ad

eccessivo calore come la luce direttadel sale,

OFF,

I'apparecchiatura non

Iiquido, come

di

€I

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Thank you for purchasing this Marantz SC-11S1Stereo Control 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.

• Checking the accessories

After opening the cover of the packing box, check that the following accessories are included.

• Remote controller

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• Size "AAA" batteries x 2

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•

AC

Power cord

SC-11S1 (U.S.A.)

SC-11S1(Europe)

• User Guide

• Warranty Card (U.S.A)

(U.S.A. x1,Canada x

1)

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This

product's packaging

be

and can
packed together are the applicable product
directive except batteries.
Please dispose of any materials
local recycling regulations.
When discarding the unit, comply with your local rules
or regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated
but disposed of
concerning chemical wastes.

reused. This product and the accessories

in

accordance with your local regulations

materials

in

are recyclable

accordance with your

to

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FEATURES 3

BEFORE USiNG 4

EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING .4
COPYRIGHT 4
INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR INSTALLATION

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 6

FRONT PANEL. 6
DISPLAY 7

REAR PANEL 8
REMOTE CONTROLLER 9

CONNECTIONS

BALANCED JACKS
SPEAKER POSITIONING FOR SUPER AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL SOUND 19
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY 19

BASIC OPERATION 20

PLAyBACK 20

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HOW

TO

USE AND SET FEATURES

ATT.

(ATIENUATION)
SUBSONIC FILTER
TRIMMING 22
HOW TO OPERATE THE SIDE ILLUMINATION 24
BI-AMP MODE 24

REMOTE POWER CONTROL 25
F.C.B.S 26

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HOW TO SET

TROUBLESHOOTING 28

SPECIFICATIONS &DIMENSIONAL DRAWiNGS 29
OTHERS 30

NUMBERS 27

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This unit was developed with many of the same functions as

the flagship model SC-7S2, without compromising the sound

quality.

• HDAM-SA3

The HDAM-SA3isan

that has further improved stability from the previous HDAM-SA
and HDAM-SA2. The HDAM-SA3
unit's amp module, incorporated into many components such
as the current-voltage

• Constant Current Feedback Phono
Equalizer

The new phono equalizer keeps current feedback constant
from low to high frequency, and supports both MC and MM
cartridges. This has enabled problems

in

conventional NFB type phono equalizers that resulted from

in

differences
to be

overcome.

the amount of NFBinthe bass and treble regions

amp module equipped with a new circuit

converter and input buffer.

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• Choke Input Power Circuit

This unit incorporates a choke input power circuitinorder
thoroughly eliminate high frequency noise from the rectifier
circuit and external sources. The choke input power supply
is

a powerful, clean power circuit that stores electrical power

in

the coil and capacitor, and then supplies it to the amplifier

circuit.

• Tone Control

This unitisequipped withanelectronictone control circuit that
adjusts the sound balance using the remote control unit. This
tone control circuit can be precisely adjusted with the Balance
Linear Control Volume.

• Subsonic Filter

Subsonic signals are interceptedinthe cut-off frequency 15Hz
(12dB/oct) by the subsonic filter. The subsonic filter
filter usedinthe HDAM-SA3.

a

to

• Balanced Linear Control Volume

The newly developed balanced output type volume control

amplifier incorporates a combination of the WM8816 by
Wolfson with the Marantz original current-feedback amplifier.

This balanced linear control amplifier

amplifier that allow to control the sound volume and to

the balance signal.

• Balanced Input Headphone System

Thisisa balanced input current feedback headphone amplifier
newly developed for use with the Balanced Linear Control
Volume. This power amplifier is special combination of a
high quality sound operational amplifier and discrete current­feedback type amplifier specifically for headphone use.

• Input Buffer

With the exception of the PHONO input, each input has its
own input buffer that directly uses HDAM-SA3 technology.
You

will experience superb sound with unbelievable channel

separation.

is

a high performance

convert

• F.C.B.S,

A Floating Control Bus System (EC.B.S.) enables the user
to

connectupto
possible with bi-amp and multi-channel connections.
a ground loop is not formed between multiple connected
amplifiers, therefore sound quality

• BI-AMP Mode

The operating mode that uses the complete bi-amp connection
proposed

be

connectedbyEC.B.S. enabling each to work as a monaural

Integrated amplifier.

• Display

This unit adoptsanLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)todisplay input

source and volume
panels,

an

hence the interference

• Remote Power Control

This unit is equipped with a trigger output jack that can
simultaneously operate the power ON/OFF control of a Marantz
SM-11 S1 power amplifier
control of this unit. Up to two SM-11

this unit. As with the EC.B.S. a ground floating connection is

made without a ground loop being formed, therefore sound

quality

is

four units, making a diversity of applications

Moreover,

is

not adversely affected.

by

Marantz. Complete bi-amp allows two

level. Compared to other types of display

LCD generates less drive noise and radiation noise,

in

sound qualityisminimal.

in

sync with the power ON/OFF

S1

can be connected to

not adversely affected.

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[ EQUIPMENT MAINSWORKING

SETTING

Your

Marantz product has been prepared to comply with the

and

household power

- Power requirements (U.S.A.) AC 120V 60Hz

- Power requirements (Europe) AC 230V SO/60Hz

safety requirements that existinyour

area.

(COPYRIGHT

Recording and playback of any material may require consent.
For further information refer to the following:

- Copyright Act 1956

- Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958

- Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972

- Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders

INAPPROPRIATE PLACES FOR
INSTALLATION

To

keep your playerinperfectworking order

time, avoid installing the player

• Wherever it will be exposed to direct sunlight

• Wherever it will be close to a heater or other heat-radiating
appliance

• Wherever the humidity

• Wherever it is very dusty

• Wherever it will be subject to vibration

• On top of a rickety stand or

tilted at an angle
In

an audio rack with little space atthe top and bottom or other

•
location where the heat dissipation will be obstructed
To

ensure proper heat dissipation, install the player while
leaving clearances between the player and wall or other
components, as shown

0.2

m

or

more

0:

o 0

in

is

high or ventilation is poor

in

in

the figure below.

0

goo

for

the longest possible

the following locations.

an unstable location which is

0.2

mormore

:0

]

0.2

mormore

•

Do

not place objects on top

• Refrain from placing any objects on top of the player.

• Cautions on handling power cord

• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• When disconnecting the power cord, always make sure that
you take hold of the plug. Yanking out
can damage it and/or cause electric shocks or a fire.

• Get into the habit of disconnecting the power plug before
leaving home.

or

bending the cord

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• Loading batteries • Usage of remote controller

Before using the remote controller for the first time, load the
batteries
used to verify the operations of the remote controller only.

1. Remove the battery cover.

in

the remote controller. The batteries provided are

Operational range

Operate the unit with the remote controller within the range of
the illustration below.

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2. Insert the batteries with correct

3. Close the battery cover until it clicks shut.

+/-

orientation.

• Cautions on handling batteries

Misuse of the batteries can resultinelectrolyte leakage,
rupturing, corrosion, etc.

in

Bear

• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit

•

• Insert the batteries while ensuring that their

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages.

•

• When batteries which are

mind the following points when using batteries.

if

the unit

is

not going to be used for a prolonged period (a month or

more).
Do

not use an old battery together with a new one.

EEl

and 8 poles

are properly aligned with the corresponding markings
remote control unit.

Do

not use different types of batteries together.

If

electrolyte has leaked, thoroughly wipe the inside of the

battery compartment, and then insert new batteries.

no

longer required are to be

discarded, follow the directions (regulations) laid down

in

local authorities

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Precautions

•Donot allow direct sunlight,aninverter fluorescent light or
to

other strong source of light
signal reception window (remote sensor). Otherwise, the
operation of the remote control unit may be disabled.

in

• Bear

• The remote control unit cannot be operated if the space

•

mind that operating the remote control unit may cause
other devices operated
mistake.

between the controller and the player's remote sensor
obstructed.

Do

not place any objectsontop of the remote control unit.
Doing so may cause one or more buttons
which will cause the batteries

shine onto the player's infrared

by

infrared raystobe operated

to

be held down

to

run down.

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POWER ON/OFF Switch

This switch turns power to the unit ON and
pressed, power is activated and the blue indicatorinthe
display

@ lights up. Pressing the switch again turns the

power

OFF.

en

Display

Indicate the selected input source, volume level, and
setting status.

® Infrared Receptor Window

This receptor window receives control signals sent from
the included remote controller.

® VOLUME Knob

This knob is for setting the volume. The volume level

is

displayed on the display @. When turned slowly, the
volume can be fine-adjustedinO.5dB
turned rapidly, the volume level changes greatly.

® PRE OUT Button

This buttons turns output from the PRE OUT jack and

BALANCED PREOUT jack on the rear panel ON and

OFF.

When using just the headphones, switch this button

OFF.

® PHONO MC Button

This button switches the Phono equalizer amplifier setting

between MC and MM. Set the phono equalizer amplifier
according to the type of cartridge you use.

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Button

This button attenuates the volume with one press of the

button. For instructions on

see page. 21.

Level,

® Illumination Lamp

The illumination lamp casts a blue light over the switches
and buttons. It can be turned ON and

DISPLAY button. For instructions on

THE

SIDE ILLUMINATION, see page. 24.

® DISPLAY Button

This button turns the display and side illumination ON and

OFF.

For instructions on HOWTO OPERATE

ILLUMINATION,

@ TONE Button

This button turns the bass and treble tone control ON and
OFF.

For instructions on
see page. 23. If pressed and held for 2 seconds or longer,
this button switches the subsonic filter ON/OFF. For details
on

SUBSONIC FILTER, see page 21.

@ PHONES OUT Button

This button switches the headphone jack output signal
ON/OFF. Set this to OFF when not

@ 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

see page. 24.

How

to Set the Attenuation

OFF

HOWTO

HowtoTrim Bass and Treble,

in

use.

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with the

OPERATE

THE

SIDE

@ PHONES Jack

This jack is for connecting headphones with a standard
stereo plug.

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@ Power Indicator

This indicator is lit a blue color while power to the unit
ON.

@ Display Panel

Approximately 3 seconds after the power to the unit is

ID

activated, the

After that, the top line displays the selected input source,
and the bottom line displays the volume level.The volume
attenuation (dB units) is displayed.

number is displayed here.

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the VOLUME knobonthe

unit to the right, or press the

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controller.

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Min

The display also displays the setting values when adjusting

the left-right level balance. For instructions

Trim Volume Level, see page. 22. Other messages that

correspond to various operations are also displayed.

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How to

@ OPERATE Indicator

This indicator flashes the operating status of the unit.

ID

When the
a red color. When multiple amplifiers are connected
F.G.B.S., onlyIDnumber "1" for the master is lit red color.
The slave amplifier whose indicator does not light a red
color cannot
For more information on F.e.B.S., see page. 26.
The indicator flashes red if a protective circuit trips.

is set to "0" for standalone operation,itis lit

be

used to operate other units in sync.

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