Marantz HD-AMP1 Owners Manual

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Integrated Amplifier

HD-AMP1

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Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Accessories
About the remote control

Inserting the batteries
Operating range of the remote control unit

Main features

High quality sound
High performance
Easy operation

Part names and functions

Front panel
Display
Rear panel
Remote control unit

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Connections

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Connecting speakers

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Speaker connection

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Connecting an audio playback device

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Connecting a PC or Mac

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Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port

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Connecting devices with remote control connectors

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Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact

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Remotely connecting Marantz audio devices

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Connecting the power cord

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Playback

Basic operation

Turning the power on
Selecting the input source
Adjusting the volume
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting)
Switching the display’s brightness

Using as a D/A converter

Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC)
Connect and playback from a digital device (COAX/OPT1/OPT2)

Playing back an iPod

Playing an iPod
Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)
Performing repeat playback
Performing random playback
Charging the iPod

Playing a USB memory device

Playing files stored on USB memory devices
Performing repeat playback
Performing random playback

Playing audio from devices connected to the ANALOG
connector

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Settings

Menu map

Menu operation

S. Direct
Bass
Treble
Balance
Filter
H/P Gain
Dimmer
iPodMode
AutoStby

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Tips

Contents

Tips
Troubleshooting

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Appendix

Playing back a USB memory devices

Playback order of files
About folders and files
How to handle media

D/A converter
Explanation of terms
Trademark information
Specifications
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Quick Start Guide CD-ROM

(Owner’s Manual)

Safety Instructions

Warranty

(for USA/for CANADA)

Power cord

Remote control unit

R03/AAA batteries

USB cable

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Thank you for purchasing this Marantz product.
To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

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R03/AAA batteries

Approx. 23 ft/7 m

30°

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About the remote control

Inserting the batteries

Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

A

Insert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated.

B

Put the rear cover back on.

C

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NOTE

To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

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Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

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Do not use two different types of batteries.

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If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery

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compartment and insert new batteries.

Operating range of the remote control
unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

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Main features

High quality sound

Large-capacitance block capacitor

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A large capacitance 3,300 μF capacitor carefully selected for its
acoustic characteristics is incorporated into the power supply circuit.

Audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors

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The unit’s features the same audiophile-grade film capacitors and
electrolytic capacitors specifically used in top-range models.

Low noise amp due differential input HDAM, and equipped with a

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low distortion filter circuit due to high speed HDAM®SA2 delivery
amp

Double-layered chassis

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Marantz unique filtering technology (MMDF: Marantz Musical

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Digital Filtering)

This unit is equipped with oversampling and digital filter functions using
an original algorithm created by Marantz. The unit supports PCM and
analog input signals. Toggle between the two types to suit your
preferences.

High grade headphone circuit

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This unit has a two-amplifier structure based on the design concept of
luxury models, comprising a current feedback voltage amplifier using
the HDAM®SA2 and a feedbackless Darlington power buffer. This
allows higher speeds without creating dynamic strain in response to
impedance changes in the headphones.

Isolation design

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To prevent audio quality from degrading due to noise from external
devices when this unit is connected to external devices such as
computers, the ground circuit for the USB input interface device is
isolated from the audio circuit.

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High performance

Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of high-

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resolution sound sources

This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as
DSD (2.8/5.6/11.2 MHz) and PCM files up to 384 kHz/32 bits. It
provides high quality playback of high resolution files into this unit from a
computer via USB-B connection.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

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You can play back PCM signals up to 192 kHz/24 bits by inputting digital
audio signals from an external device into this unit.

Plays USB memory devices (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/ALAC/

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AIFF/DSD) and iPod®/iPhone

You can play back audio files stored on a USB memory device or iPod/
iPhone by connecting the USB memory device or iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.

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Easy operation

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iPod® auto detect charges your device even after the unit
switches to standby mode (v p. 22)

Equipped with auto standby mode function that reduces power

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Part names and functions

For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).

Front panel

Power operation button (X)

A

This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 27)

Standby indicator (STANDBY)

B

The standby indicator changes as shown below according to the status
of the unit.

Power on : Off

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Normal standby : Red

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iPod charge standby : Orange

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Input source select knob (INPUT SELECTOR)

C

These select the input source. (v

Display

D

Information such as the playback status and input source is displayed
here.

VOLUME knob

E

This adjusts the volume level.

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SETUP button

F

Used to set up this unit.

Remote control sensor

G

This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v

Display off indicator (DISPLAY)

H

This indicator lights up when the display is off. (v

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USB port (T)

Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. (v p. 22)

Headphones jack (PHONES)

J

Used to connect headphones.

When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer

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be output from the speaker terminals, SUBWOOFER OUT
connector.

“S.Direct” is set to “On” when headphones are connected.

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p. 52)

(v

NOTE

To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using

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headphones.

p. 6)

p. 29)

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Display

The input source name, sampling frequency, setting values and other information are displayed here.

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D/A converter display

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Input source indicator

A

This indicator displays the selected input source (USB-DAC/COAX/
OPT1/OPT2).

Sampling frequency display

B

This indicator displays the sampling frequency of the input audio signal.

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iPod/USB playback indicator

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Information display

C

This indicator displays the track information, etc.

Playback mode indicators

D

1: Displayed during playback.
3: Displayed during pause.

Time indicator

E

This indicator displays the elapsed time of the current track.

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ININOUT

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

USB-DAC

USB-DAC

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

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2

L

R

L

R

SUB

SUB

WOOFER

WOOFER

OUT

OUT

ANALOG2

ANALOG2

ANALOG1

ANALOG1

AC IN

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

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AUDIO IN connectors

A

Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
(v p. 20)

SUBWOOFER OUT connector

B

Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v

Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS)

C

Used to connect speakers. (v

p. 19)

p. 19)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors

D

Used to connect a computer or devices equipped with digital audio
output connectors. (v p. 20)

Remote control input/output connectors

E

(REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT)

Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is compatible with the
remote control function. (v p. 24)

AC inlet (AC IN)

F

Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 25)

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SETUP

RANDOM REPEAT

DIMMER

BACK

POWER

VOLUME

MUTE

INFO

MODE

OPT 1

COAX

iPod/USB

OPT 2

USB-DAC

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Remote control unit

DIMMER button

A

Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v

Input source select buttons

B

p. 29)

These select the input source. (v p. 28)

Skip buttons (8, 9)

C

This skips to the start of the track. Press and hold to fast-forward/fast
reverse.

“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v

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“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)

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RANDOM button (P)

p. 43)

Switches the random playback.

iPod: “Performing random playback” (v

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USB: “Performing random playback” (v

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MODE button

E

p. 44)
p. 48)

This switches the playback mode.

“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v

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“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v

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p. 43)

p. 47)

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SETUP

RANDOM REPEAT

DIMMER

BACK

POWER

VOLUME

MUTE

INFO

MODE

OPT 1

COAX

iPod/USB

OPT 2

USB-DAC

ANALOG 2ANALOG 1

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Information button (INFO)

F

This switches display items such as the album name and title name in
the playback screen.

“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v

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“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)

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Cursor buttons (uio p)

G

These select items.

“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v

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“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)

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“Menu operation” (v p. 51)

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BACK button

H

Returns to the previous item. (v

POWER button (X)

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p. 51)

This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 27)

Play/pause button (1/3)

J

Plays back or pauses a track.

“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v

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“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)

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p. 43)

p. 43)

p. 43)

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SETUP

RANDOM REPEAT

DIMMER

BACK

POWER

VOLUME

MUTE

INFO

MODE

OPT 1

COAX

iPod/USB

OPT 2

USB-DAC

ANALOG 2ANALOG 1

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Q2

Q1

Q3

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REPEAT button (L)

Switches the repeat playback.

iPod:“Performing repeat playback” (v

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USB:“Performing repeat playback” (v

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Stop button (2)

L

p. 44)
p. 48)

Stops playback.

“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v

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“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)

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VOLUME buttons (df)

M

These adjust the volume level. (v

MUTE button (:)

N

p. 28)

This mutes the output audio. (v p. 28)

ENTER button

O

This determines the selection. (v p. 51)

SETUP button

P

The setting menu is displayed on the display. (v p. 51)

p. 43)

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L

R

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Connecting speakers 17

Connecting an audio playback device 20

Connecting a PC or Mac 21

Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 22

Connecting devices with remote control connectors 24

Connecting the power cord 25

NOTE

Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.

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Do not bundle power cords with connection cables. Doing so can result in

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humming or noise.

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Cables used for connections

Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.

Speaker cable

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Audio cable

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Remote connector cable

Optical cable

Coaxial digital cable

USB cable (supplied)

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Connecting speakers

NOTE

Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the

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speakers.
Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker

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terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear
panel or if the + and - sides touch each other.

Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so

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could result in electric shock.
Use speakers with impedance of 4 - 16 Ω/ohms.

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Connecting the speaker cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and ­(white) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be
sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.

Peel off about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of sheathing from the

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tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire
tightly or terminate it.

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Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.

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Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to all the way into

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the speaker terminal.

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Wire gauge: less than N1/4 inch (N5 mm)

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Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.

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Spade lug connector

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Banana plug

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NOTE

When using banana plugs, rotate the terminals clockwise to tighten them before

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inserting the banana plugs.

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ININOUT

OUT

L

R

L

R

ANALOG2

ANALOG2

ANALOG1

ANALOG1

AC IN

AC IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

USB-DAC

USB-DAC

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

1

2

SUB

SUB

WOOFER

WOOFER

OUT

OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

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Subwoofer

Speakers

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ININOUT

OUT

SUB

SUB

WOOFER

WOOFER

OUT

OUT

AC IN

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

USB-DAC

USB-DAC

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

1

2

L

R

L

R

ANALOG2

ANALOG2

ANALOG1

ANALOG1

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

LR

Analog device

Digital device

R

R

L

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Connecting an audio playback device

Connect the AUDIO IN or DIGITAL AUDIO IN to an audio playback device (CD player, Digital device, etc...) using the appropriate cables.

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ININOUT

OUT

L

R

L

R

SUB

SUB

WOOFER

WOOFER

OUT

OUT

ANALOG2

ANALOG2

ANALOG1

ANALOG1

AC IN

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

USB-DAC

USB-DAC

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

1

2

Ty p e A

USB 2.0 cable

(supplied)

Ty p e B

Computer on which the driver software and audio
player software are installed

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Connecting a PC or Mac

By connecting a computer to the USB port (USB-DAC) on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB cable (supplied), this unit can be
used as a D/A converter. (v p. 31)

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Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p. 31)

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Download the driver software from the HD-AMP1 page of the Marantz website.

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NOTE

Use a cable that is 10 ft (3 m) or less to connect to the computer.

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or

iPod

USB memory

device

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Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port

You can enjoy music stored on an iPod/iPhone or USB memory device.

To connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod/iPhone.

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For operating instructions see “Playing an iPod” (v

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Marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter,

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use that device’s supplied AC adapter.

NOTE

USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.

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Playback is not possible when connected to a PC via the front panel’s USB port. Connection to a PC is possible via the digital input USB-DAC port (Type B) on the rear panel.

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Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB memory device. This may cause radio interference with other devices.

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p. 42) or “Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 46).

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Supported iPod/iPhone models

• iPod classic

• iPod nano

• iPod touch

• iPhone

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SUB

SUB

WOOFER

WOOFER

OUT

OUT

AC IN

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

RC OUT

Infrared

retransmitter

Infrared

sensor

SUB

SUB

WOOFER

WOOFER

OUT

OUT

AC IN

AC IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

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Connecting devices with remote control connectors

Performing operations by RC on this
unit without visual contact

You can connect an external IR receiver to the REMOTE CONTROL
connectors to perform operations on this unit with the supplied remote
control unit without visual contact. This might be necessary if the unit is
hidden in a cupboard or corner, so you can’t directly point with the remote
control unit to the device.

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Remotely connecting Marantz audio
devices

You can transmit remote control signals simply by connecting a Marantz
audio device to the REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT connectors using the
remote connection cable provided with the device.

Set the remote control switch located on the rear panel of the connected
audio component to “EXTERNAL” to use this feature.

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