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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