Marantz MA-9S2 User Manual

Model MA-9S2 User Guide

Monaural Power Amplifier

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 flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the 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 point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPON-DANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

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 of.

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. Install in accordance 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, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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 by the manufacturer.

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 in any way,
such 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.

Additional Safety Information!

• This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

• 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.

• When the switch is in the OFF position, the apparatus isn’t completely switched-off from the MAINS.

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

Do Not Touch Hot Spots During and Immediately After Use

During and immediately after use, the MA-9S2 is hot in areas 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.

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WARRANTY

For warranty information, contact your local Marantz distributor.

RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT

Your purchase receipt is your permanent record of a valuable
purchase. It should be kept in a safe place to be referred to as
necessary for insurance purposes or when corresponding with
Marantz.

IMPORTANT

When seeking warranty service, it is the responsibility of the
consumer to establish proof and date of purchase. Your purchase
receipt or invoice is adequate for such proof.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This undertaking is in addition to a consumer's statutory rights and
does not affect those rights in any way.

FRANÇAIS

GARANTIE

Pour des informations sur la garantie, contacter le distributeur local
Marantz.

CONSERVER L'ATTESTATION D'ACHAT

L'attestation d'achat est la preuve 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 dans le cadre de correspondances avec
Marantz.

IMPORTANT

Pour l'obtention d'un service couvert par la garantie, il incombe au
client d'établir la preuve de l'achat et d'en corroborer la date. Le reçu
ou la facture constituent des preuves suffisantes.

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 mit Marantz angeführt werden müssen.

WICHTIG!

Bei Garantiefragen muß der Kunde eine Kaufunterlage mit
Kaufdatum vorlegen. Ihren Quittung oder Rechnung ist als
Unterlage ausreichend.

CE MARKING

English

The MA9S2/N1G is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.

Français

Le MA9S2/N1G est conforme à la directive EMC et à la directive sur les basses tensions.

Deutsch

Das Modell MA9S2/N1G entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Niederspannungsgeräte.

English

WARNINGS

– Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
– 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 supply

is easily accessible.

Français

AVERTISSEMENTS

– Ne pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
– Ne pas essayer de retirer le boîtier de l’appareil.
– Ne rien insérer dans l’appareil par les orifices de ventilation.
– Ne pas manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec les mains mouillées.
– Ne pas recouvrir les ouïes de ventilation avec un objet quelconque comme une

nappe, un journal, un rideau, etc.

– Ne placer aucune source de flamme nue, comme une bougie allumée, sur

l'appareil.

– Pour mettre au rebut les piles usées, respecter les lois gouvernementales ou les

règlements officiels concernant l’environnement qui s'appliquent à votre pays ou
région.

– Veiller à ce qu’aucun objet ne soit à moins de 0,2 mètre des côtés de l'appareil.
– Aucun objet rempli de liquide, un vase par exemple, ne doit être placé sur

l'appareil.

– Lorsque l'interrupteur est sur la position OFF, l'appareil n'est pas complètement

déconnecté du SECTEUR (MAINS).

– L'appareil sera installé près de la source d'alimentation, de sorte que cette

dernière soit facilement accessible.

Deutsch

– Das Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit 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. ab.

– Es dürfen keine Gegenstände mit offener Flamme, wie etwa brennende Kerzen,

auf dem Gerät aufgestellt werden.

– Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der verbrauchten Batterien alle geltenden

lokalen und überregionalen Regelungen.

– Auf allen Geräteseiten muß ein Zwischenraum von ungefähr 0,2 meter

vorhanden sein.

– Auf das Gerät dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllte Behälter, wie etwa eine

Vase, gestellt werden.

– Wenn der Schalter ausgeschaltet ist (OFF-Position), ist das Gerät nicht

vollständig vom Stromnetz (MAINS) abgetrennt.

– Das Gerät sollte in der Nähe einer Netzsteckdose aufgestellt werden, damit es

leicht an das Stromnetz angeschlossen werden kann.

WARNHINWEISE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTION FOR USE...................................................................................................................... 2

FOREWORD .......................................................................................................................................................2

EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING .......................................................................................................2

COPYRIGHT .......................................................................................................................................................2

PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................2

ACCESSARIES ..................................................................................................................................... 2

MAIN FEATURE OF PRODUCT ............................................................................................................ 3

CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 4

BI-WIRING ..........................................................................................................................................................5

WIRING THE SPEAKER SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................5

WIRING SPEAKER CABLE ................................................................................................................................5

BI-AMP (CONNECTION) ....................................................................................................................................7

WIRING THE SPEAKER SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................7

COMPLETE BI-AMP CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................9

BALANCED TERMINAL ......................................................................................................................................9

INSTALLING THE SUPER AUDIO CD MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO SPEAKERS ...............................................10

ITU (INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION) .............................................................................. 10

WIRING SPEAKER SYSTEM ...........................................................................................................................11

NAME AND FUNCTION ...................................................................................................................... 12

FRONT PANEL .................................................................................................................................................12

REAR PANEL ....................................................................................................................................................12

SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 13

SPECIFICATION ...............................................................................................................................................13

DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 13

BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................... 13

TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................................................ 14

ABOUT THE PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT .............................................................................................................. 14

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... 14

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A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. This product
and the accessories packed together are the applicable product to the WEEE directive
except batteries.
Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your 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 in accordance
with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

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ENGLISH

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

ACCESSARIES

FOREWORD

This section must be read before any connection is made to
the mains supply.

EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING
SETTING

Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply with the
household power and safety requirements that exist in your
area.
MA-9S2/N1G can be powered by 230 V AC only.
MA-9S2/U1G can be powered by 120 V AC only.

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

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

• AC Power Cable

(MA-9S2/N1G) (MA-9S2/U1G)

• Instruction Manual (this Copy)

PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions should be taken when operating the
equipment.

7 General Precautions

When siting the equipment ensure that:

— the ventilation holes are not covered;
— air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment
— it is on a vibration free-surface;
— it will not be exposed to interference from an external

source;

— it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, mois

ture or dust;

— it will not be exposed to direct sunlight;
— it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges

Never place heavy objects on the equipment.
If a foreign body or water does enter the equipment, contact
your nearest dealer or service centre.
Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead, hold the
plug.
It is advisable when leaving the house, or during a
thunderstorm, to disconnect the equipment from the mains
supply.

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