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User Guide (English)
Introduction
Box Contents
PMD-526C
Power Cable
Remote Control
RCA Cable
(2) Rack Ears
(6) Rackmount Screws
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product
(documentation, technical specifications, system
requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and
product registration, visit marantzpro.com.
Safety Instructions
Please also see the included Safety & Warranty Manual for more information.
Before turning the power
on:
Proper ventilation:
Make sure all connections are secure and correct and that there are no
problems with the connection cables.
Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is powered off.
When the unit will not be used for long periods of time, disconnect the power
cable from the power outlet.
If the unit is left in a room which is not properly ventilated or is full of smoke
from cigarettes, dust, etc. for long periods of time, the surface of the optical
pickup may get dirty, causing incorrect operation.
bout condensation:
Cautions on using mobile
phones:
Moving the unit:
bout care:
Rackmount warnings:
(required rack specifications
for mounting the unit in a
rack)
Rack installation:
If there is a major difference in temperature between the inside of the unit and
the surroundings, condensation may form inside the unit, causing the unit not
to operate properly. If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two while
powered off, and wait until there is little difference in temperature before using
the unit.
Using a mobile phone near this unit may cause noise. If this occurs, move the
mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use.
Before moving the unit, turn off its power and disconnect the power cable from
the power outlet. Next, disconnect its connection cables from other devices
before moving it.
Wipe the cabinet and control panel clean with a soft cloth.
Follow the instructions when using a chemical cleaner.
Do not use benzene, paint thinner, insecticide, or other organic solvents to
clean the unit. These materials can cause material changes and discoloration.
EIA standard 19-inch (48.3cm) rack
1U-size installation compatible rack
Rack that has a guide rail or shelf board that can support this device
This product will work normally when the player unit
is mounted within 10° off the vertical plane at the
front panel. If the unit is tilted excessively, the disc
may not load or unload properly. (See image.)
Maximum
10°
Unit
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Features
Front Panel
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1. Power Button: Press this button to turn the unit on or off. Make sure the AC In is properly connected to a power outlet. Do not turn the unit
off during media playback—doing so could damage your media.
2. Aux In: Connect an optional device to this input using a 1/8” (3.5mm) TRS cable. See Operation > Playing Audio from an External Device
for more information.
3. USB Port: Connect a mass-storage-class USB device to this port.
4. CD Slot: Insert a CD into this slot. See Operation > Playing Audio CDs for more information.
5. CD/AUX/USB/BT/SD Button: Press this to enter Media Selection screen. See Operation > Selecting Media Playback Mode for more
information.
6. Repeat Button: In CD, USB, or SD mode, press this button to switch between Repeat Playback modes: Repeat One
Repeat Off. See Operation > Playing Audio CDs for more information.
Power-On Play Button: Press and hold this button to turn Power-On Play on or off. See Operation > Additional Functions > Power-On
Play for more information.
Device Select: When in Bluetooth mode, press the Device Sel. button. The screen will show “BT Device List”. Use |<</<< and >>/>>| to
navigate through the list of Bluetooth devices. When you find one you want to pair to, select it by pressing the Jog Dial.
7. Random Button: In CD, USB, or SD mode, press this button to cycle through Random Play Mode
Pairing: When Bluetooth mode is selected, the device will automatically enter pairing mode. To disconnect from a paired Bluetooth device,
press and hold the Pairing button for 1.5 seconds. If you have set a custom Bluetooth pairing password, it is required to input this password
before pairing. If a custom password was not set, (factory default: 0000) it is not required to input the password.
8. Time Button: In CD, USB, or SD mode, press this button to switch the Time Mode in the display. See Operation > Playing Audio CDs for
more information.
Folder: When in USB or SD mode, hold this button to switch to Folder View.
Clear: In Bluetooth mode, press and hold the Clear button to remove all paired devices from the unit’s memory (and also unpair from a
currently paired device). After the devices have been cleared from the unit’s memory, to connect again to the same device, go to your
Bluetooth device and select “Unpair” or “Forget the Device”, depending on the type of device that you have. You can then select PMD-526C
from your list of Bluetooth devices and connect.
9. Text Button: In CD, USB Mode, or SD, press this button to switch the display between the track name and artist name.
Lock Button
information.
10. Eject Button: Press this to eject the CD in the CD slot. To force-eject a CD, power off the unit, then press and hold the eject button while
powering the unit back on. To exit force-eject mode, turn the unit off.
11. Display: This screen indicates the unit’s current operation. See Display for more information.
12. Tempo Control/Pitch: Press and release this knob to access the Tempo Control (t
playback in a range from -15% to +15%, in 1.5 increments. Press this knob again to access the Pitch controls. Turn this knob to raise or
lower the pitch of the audio playback in a range from -15% to +15%, in 1.5 increments. If the pitch is adjusted first and then the tempo is
adjusted, the pitch will remain at the previously set value. If the tempo is adjusted first and then the pitch is changed, the tempo will be reset
to the value of 0.
13. Track Select/Search Buttons: In CD, USB, BT, or SD Mode, press and release the |<</<< button to go to the previous track. Press and
release the >>/>>| button to go to the next track. In CD, USB, or SD Mode Press and hold the |<</<< button to rewind through a track at 5
times the normal playback speed. Press and hold the >>/>>| button to fast-forward through a track at 5 times the normal playback speed.
14. Stop Button: Press this button to stop playback. To view current firmware version, hold the stop button while powering on the unit.
15. Play/Pause Button: Press this button to start, resume, or pause playback.
16. Number Buttons (0–9): In CD Mode, Press one of these buttons to directly select a track to play. If the track number is two digits, press the
buttons in succession (e.g., 1 then 2 for Track 12).
17. SD Card Slot: Insert your SD card here to play music files.
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: Press and hold this button to turn Panel Lock on and off. See Operation > Additional Functions > Panel Lock for more
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Display
1. Media Type: This is the currently selected media: CD, AUX, USB, SD or
Bluetooth. See Operation > Selecting Media Playback Mode for more
information.
2. Playback Operation Icon: This shows various symbols to indicate the current
playback status:
Playing Rewinding
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Paused Fast-Forwarding
Stopped
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3. Information: This shows extra information about the media being played.
4. Track/File Number: This is the number of the track or file.
5. Function Icons: This shows various symbols to indicate these current functions:
Random Playback (see Operation > Playing Audio CDs for more information)
Single Play Mode (see Operation > Playing Audio CDs for more information)
Repeat One (see Operation > Playing Audio CDs for more information)
Repeat All (see Operation > Playing Audio CDs for more information)
Power-On Play (see Operation > Additional Functions > Power-On Play for more information)
Panel Lock (see Operation > Additional Functions > Panel Lock for more information)
(see Features > Front Panel > Tempo Control/Pitch for more information)
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6. Time: In CD, SD and USB Mode, this displays how much time has elapsed, the remaining time, total elapsed time, or the total
remaining time (for CD mode only) shown as hh:mm:ss (hours, minutes, and seconds).
See Operation > Playing Audio CDs for more information.
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Rear Panel
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1. Outputs (unbalanced RCA): These outputs send the audio signals from a CD, SD, BT, or USB device (mass
storage class), and device connected to the Aux In. Use RCA cables to connect these outputs to external
speakers, sound system, etc. See Setup for more information.
2. Outputs (balanced XLR): These outputs send the audio signals from a CD, SD, BT, or USB device (mass
storage class), and device connected to the Aux In. Use XLR cables to connect these outputs to external
speakers, sound system, etc. See Setup for more information.
3. AC In: Use the included power cable to connect this input to a power outlet. See Setup for more information.
4. Bluetooth Receiver: This is the built-in antenna used to receive a signal from a Bluetooth device.
5. Remote Input: This input lets you connect a host device (usually a computer) to PMD-526C. You can use the
host device to control PMD-526C via commands sent from it (using RS-232C serial communication).
Note: Go to marantzpro.com to access the serial protocol guide for more information.
6. Operation Switch: For standard playback, leave this switch at the “Normal” position. If updating the unit, set this
switch to the “Update” position.
Setup
Important: Connect all cables securely and properly (with stereo cables: left with left, right with right), and do not
bundle them with the power cable.
1. Use XLR cables or a stereo RCA cable to connect the Outputs (balanced or unbalanced) to the analog inputs of
your external receiver, amp, powered monitors, etc.
2. After completing all the connections, use the included power cable to connect the AC In to a power outlet.
Example:
SOURCE SELECT
ZONE 2
ZONE 3 ZONE 3
ZONE 2
SOURCE
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
AUX 1
HDMI 7 5V/1A
INFO
SOURCE STATUS DIMMER
PHONES BACK
QUICK SELECT
OPTION
1 CBL/SAT 3 GAME4 NETWORK
2 Blu-ray
ENTER
VIDEO
L - AUDIO - R
SETUP
AUX 1
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Receiver, amp, etc.
MASTER VOLUME
SETUP MIC
AV RECEIVER
Powered Monitors
Power
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