Inserting the batteries ······································································ 5
Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 5
Features ······························································································ 6
High quality sound ············································································ 6
High performance ············································································ 7
Easy operation ·················································································· 7
Part names and functions
Front panel ························································································ 8
Rear panel ························································································ 10
Remote control unit ······································································ 11
Amplifier and Tuner operation ························································ 11
CD player operation ········································································ 12
Network audio player operation ····················································· 13
Connecting a playback device ··················································· 18
Connecting a recording device ·················································· 19
Connecting a TV/Devices with digital audio
connectors
Connecting devices with remote control connectors ········ 21
Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual
contact ··························································································· 21
Remotely connecting Marantz devices ·········································· 21
Connecting the power cord ························································ 22
Playback
Turning the power on ····································································· 24
Selecting the speakers for audio output ········································ 25
Selecting the input source ····························································· 25
Adjusting the volume ····································································· 25
Turning o the sound temporarily ·················································· 25
Adjusting the tone ·········································································· 25
Playing CDs ···················································································· 26
Recording ······················································································· 27
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Settings
Setting the Auto Standby mode ··············································· 29
Turning Auto Standby mode o ····················································· 29
Turning Auto Standby mode on ····················································· 29
Setting the remote signal receiving function of the
remote control unit
Disabling the remote signal receiving function of the
remote control unit ········································································· 30
Enabling the remote signal receiving function of the
remote control unit ········································································· 30
Setting remote control codes ···················································· 31
Setting remote control codes for the remote control ···················· 31
Setting remote control codes for this unit ····································· 32
Playback on devices that have digital audio terminals ············· 40
Explanation terms ············································································ 40
Specifications ··················································································· 41
Index ·································································································· 42
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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.
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Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
indicated by the q and w marks in the
battery compartment.
e Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
• When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the
q and w marks in the battery compartment.
• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
• Do not use two dierent types of batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
• If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid o the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
R03/AAA
batteries
Operating range of the remote control unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30°30°
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High quality sound
• All-discrete current feedback amplifier
This unit uses a high-speed current feedback amplifier circuit for its
preamplifier and power amplifier so that signals from the Super Audio
CD player can be amplified with high fidelity. The high-speed current
feedback amplifier reproduces a natural sound space.
• High-power output
This unit features a slimline body, but comes with a large power supply
unit for dynamic music reproduction with high power.
• High quality audio design
This unit has a high quality audio design such as minimized signal path,
use of high sound quality parts, and large power circuit, which is possible
only in discrete audio components.
• Phono input connectors for connecting turntables
This unit is provided with a phono amplifier so that you can directly
connect a turntable and play records (Only the MM cartridge can be used
(vpage18).).
• Two-sets of speaker output terminals
In addition to using two sets of speakers (Speakers A and Speakers B),
you can connect to bi-wiring speakers with separate input terminals
for high range and low range (vpage 17). The unit adopts screw
terminals that can connect thick audio cables.
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High performance
• Digital Input (Coaxial, Optical)
This unit has a digital input terminal that allows input of digital audio from
external devices such as televisions.
The digital-to-analog converter is an important factor in the sound quality
of digital audio input. The Marantz Super Audio CD player uses the Cirrus
Logic CS4398, which has an excellent reputation for high precision.
• Tone control function
This unit has a tone control function for adjustment of bass (low
frequency) and treble (high frequency) sound to produce your preferred
tone (vpage25).
• LOUDNESS function
This unit is provided with a LOUDNESS function that makes it easier to
hear music played back at a low volume level (vpage26).
Easy operation
• Remote control compatible with CD players and network audio
players
The remote control provided with this unit can control Marantz CD
players and network audio players in addition to this unit (vpage12).
This unit can also switch between three remote control codes. When
using three units in the same area, you can set a dierent remote control
code for each unit to control them independently (vpage32).
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Part names and functions
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q Power indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status :
• Power on : Off
• Standby : Red
• Power off : Off
• When the protection circuit is activated : Red (blinking)
w Power operation button (X)
This turns the power on/o (vpage24).
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Q2Q1Q4
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e Headphone jack (PHONES)
Used to connect headphones.
Turn o speaker output when using headphones (vpage25).
NOTE
• To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
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Q3
Q2Q1Q4
roQ0y uit
r BASS control knob
This adjusts the bass (vpage25).
t SOURCE DIRECT button/indicator
This turns SOURCE DIRECT mode on/o (vpage25, 29).
y TREBLE control knob
This adjusts the treble (vpage25).
u Speaker switching buttons/indicators (SPEAKERS A/B)
These select the speaker for audio output (vpage25).
i LOUDNESS button/indicator
This turns LOUDNESS mode on/o (vpage26).
o BALANCE control knob
This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right
speakers (vpage25).
Q0 Remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit (vpage5).
Q1 VOLUME control knob
This adjusts the volume level (vpage24, 25).
Q2 MUTE indicator
This lights while the sound is muted (vpage25, 30).