Denon PMA-1700NE User manual

PMA-1700NE
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 4
Inserting the batteries 5
Operating range of the remote control unit 5
Part names and functions 6
Front panel 6
Rear panel 9
Remote control unit 11
Connections
Connecting speakers 16
Speaker connection 18
Bi-wiring connection 19
Connecting a playback device 20
Connecting a recording device 21
Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 22
Connecting a PC or Mac 23
Connecting a pre-amplifier 24
Connecting the power cord 25
Playback
Turning the power on 27
Switching the power to standby 27
Selecting the input source 28
Adjusting the volume 28
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 28
Adjusting the tone and balance 28
Switching the display’s brightness 29
Playing CDs 30
Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) 31
Connecting and playing back from a digital device (Coaxial/
Optical 1/Optical 2) 40
Recording 41
Settings
Setting the TV auto play function 42
Setting the auto standby mode 43
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Tips
Tips 45
Troubleshooting 46
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 47
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 48
Display on this unit shows nothing 48
No sound comes out 49
Desired sound does not come out 49
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 50
Music files on PC or Mac cannot be played back 51
Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/
Optical) 52
The input source switches to “Optical 1”, “Optical 2” or “Coaxial” 52
Appendix
D/A converter 53
Explanation of terms 53
Specifications 55
Index 58
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Thank you for purchasing this Denon 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.
2× R03/AAA batteries
Remote control unit
(RC-1249)
Cautions on Using Batteries
Safety Instructions
Quick Start Guide Power cord
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
3Put the rear lid back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
30°
Approx. 7 m
30°
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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APower X button
This turns the power on/off. (v p. 27)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Power on : Green
0Standby : Off
0Power off : Off
0When the protection circuit is activated : Red (blinking) (v p. 47)
CRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
DANALOG MODE indicator
This is lit as follows, according to the analog mode status:
0Analog mode on (ANALOG MODE 1 or 2): Green
0Analog mode off: Off
EANALOG MODE button
This switchs the ANALOG MODE 1/2/off. (v p. 30)
FSOURCE DIRECT indicator
This is lit as follows according to the source direct status:
0Source direct mode on: Green
0Source direct mode off: Off
GSOURCE DIRECT button
This turns source direct mode on/off. (v p. 30)
HMC/MM indicator
This is lit as follows according to the setting of the phono equalizer of
this unit:
0MC: Green
0MM: Off
IMC/MM button
This switchs to MC or MM according to the type of cartridge used on
your turntable.
JVOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 28)
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KDisplay
This displays information such as the input source name, type of digital
audio signal and sampling frequency.
LINPUT SELECTOR knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 28)
NOTE
0When you set this unit’s input source to “EXT.PRE”, the main unit outputs at
maximum volume. Also adjustment of the volume balance and tone on the
main unit has no effect. Adjust the volume on the inputting devices before
playback.
MHeadphones jack (PHONES)
Used to connect headphones.
When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the speaker terminals.
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
NBASS control knob
This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass. (v p. 28)
OTREBLE control knob
This setting adjusts the volume level for the treble. (v p. 28)
PBALANCE control knob
This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right
speakers. (v p. 28)
0d, e and f can be adjusted when 6 is off (Source direct mode is off).
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Rear panel
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ADIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output connectors
and computer.
0“Connecting to a device with digital audio output
connectors” (v p. 22)
0“Connecting a PC or Mac” (v p. 23)
BAnalog audio connectors (AUDIO IN)
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
0“Connecting a playback device” (v p. 20)
0“Connecting a recording device” (v p. 21)
CSIGNAL GND terminal
Used to connect the ground wire of a turntable. (v p. 20)
DSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 16)
EIR CONTROL connectors
Used to connect Denon network audio players with an IR controller.
FAUDIO OUT connectors
Used to connect the input connector of a recorder. (v p. 21)
GEXT.PRE IN connectors
Used to connect a pre-amplifier when this unit is used as a power
amplifier. (v p. 24)
The volume should be adjusted on the connected device.
HAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 25)
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Remote control unit
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The remote control provided with this unit can control a Denon CD player
and network audio player.
0“CD player operations” (v p. 12)
0“Network audio player operations” (v p. 13)
oOperating this unit
ARemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
BInput source select buttons
This selects the input source. (v p. 28)
CANALOG MODE button
This switches the analog mode 1/2/off. (v p. 30)
DSOURCE DIRECT button
Switches the source direct mode. (v p. 30)
ETV AUTO-PLAY button
This switches the digital input for the TV auto play. (v p. 42)
FAMP POWER X button
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 27)
GVOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 28)
HMUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 28)
IDIMMER button
This switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 29)
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oCD player operations
You can operate a Denon CD player.
To operate a CD player, press the REMOTE MODE CD button to
switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode.
APOWER X button
BRemote mode select button
(REMOTE MODE CD)
CSystem buttons
DSOURCE button
EPROGRAM button
FCursor buttons (uio p)
GBACK button
HNumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
IRANDOM button
JREPEAT button
KInformation button (INFO)
LMODE button
MENTER button
NCLEAR button
OPURE DIRECT button
PDIMMER button
0The remote control may not operate some products.
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oNetwork audio player operations
You can operate a Denon network audio player.
To operate a network audio player, press the REMOTE MODE NET
button to switch the remote control to the network audio player
operation mode.
APOWER X button
BRemote mode select button
(REMOTE MODE NET)
CSystem buttons
DSOURCE button
EQUEUE button
FCursor buttons (uio p)
GBACK button
HNumber/letter buttons (0 – 9, +10)
IRANDOM button
JREPEAT button
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Q5
Q1
Q2
Q6
Q3
Q4
KInformation button (INFO)
LOPTION (MODE) button
MENTER button
NSETUP button
OCLEAR button
PDIMMER button
0The remote control may not operate some products.
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oContents
Connecting speakers 16
Connecting a playback device 20
Connecting a recording device 21
Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 22
Connecting a PC or Mac 23
Connecting a pre-amplifier 24
Connecting the power cord 25
NOTE
0Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
0Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in
humming or noise.
oCables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to
connect.
Speaker cable
Audio cable
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R
L
Optical cable
Coaxial digital cable
USB cable
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Connecting speakers
NOTE
0Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the
speakers.
0Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker
terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear
panel or if the + and - sides touch each other. (“Protection circuit” (v p. 54))
0Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so
could result in electric shock.
0Use speakers with impedances within the ranges shown below to suit how they
are used.
Speaker terminals
used on this unit
No. of connected
speakers
Speaker
Impedance
SPEAKERS A
(Standard
connection)
2 (one set) 4 – 16 Ω/ohms
SPEAKERS B 2 (one set) 4 – 16 Ω/ohms
SPEAKERS A and
SPEAKERS B 4 (two sets) 8 – 16 Ω/ohms
SPEAKERS A and
SPEAKERS B
(Bi-wiring
connection)
2 (one set) 4 – 16 Ω/ohms
oConnecting the speaker cables
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and –
(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be
sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.
1
Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing from the tip of the speaker
cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate it.
2
Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.
3Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to all the way into
the speaker terminal.
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4Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.
Speaker terminal dimensions
8mm
5mm
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Speaker connection
This unit is equipped with two sets of speaker terminals (SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B). One set of speakers can be connected to each set of terminals,
and a total of two sets of speakers can be connected.
The same signal is output from the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B terminals.
When only one set of speakers is to be connected, use either the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminals.
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Bi-wiring connection
This connection limits the effects of signal interference between the high range speakers (tweeters) and low range speakers (woofers), allowing you to
enjoy high quality playback.
When bi-wiring with bi-wireable speakers, connect the mid and high range terminals to SPEAKERS A (or SPEAKERS B), the low range terminals to
SPEAKERS B (or SPEAKERS A).
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Speaker
(R)
Speaker
(L)
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Connecting a playback device
You can connect turntables, CD players and network audio players to this unit.
If you set this unit’s input source to “PHONO” and you accidentally increase the volume without having a turntable connected, you may hear a hum noise
from the speakers.
NOTE
0The earth terminal (SIGNAL GND) of this unit is not for safety grounding purposes. If this
terminal is connected when there is a lot of noise, the noise can be reduced. Note that
depending on the turntable, connecting the ground line may have the reverse effect of
increasing noise. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the ground line.
0The PHONO input terminals are equipped with a short pin-plug. Remove this plug to connect a
record player. Store the removed short pin-plug in a safe place so as not to lose it.
GND
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
LR
AUDIO
OUT
LR
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
Network audio
player
CD player
Turntable
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