Marantz 50 User manual

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 8
Remote control unit 10
Connections
Connecting speakers 14
Speaker A/B connection 16
Bi-wiring connection 17
Subwoofer connection 18
Connecting a playback device 19
Connecting a recording device 20
Connecting a pre-amplifier or power amplifier 21
Connecting devices with remote control connectors 22
Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact 22
Remotely connecting Marantz audio devices 22
Connecting the power cord 24
Playback
Turning the power on 26
Switching the power to standby 26
Selecting the speakers for audio output 27
Selecting the input source 27
Adjusting the volume 27
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 28
Adjusting the tone and balance 28
Playback in source direct mode 28
Playing CDs 28
Using this unit as a power amplifier 29
Recording 29
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Settings
Setting the display’s brightness 31
Setting the Auto Standby mode 32
Setting remote control codes 33
Setting remote control codes for the remote control 34
Setting remote control codes for the main unit 34
Tips
Tips 36
Troubleshooting 37
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 38
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 40
Display on this unit shows nothing 41
No sound comes out 41
Desired sound does not come out 42
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 43
Appendix
Explanation of terms 44
Specifications 45
Index 47
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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.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are included with the product.
Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Cautions on Using Batteries Power cord
2× R03/AAA batteries
Remote control unit
(RC003PMND)
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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.
Batteries
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.
Approx. 7 m
30° 30°
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Part names and functions
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APower X button
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 26)
BDisplay
This displays various pieces of information.
CRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
DProtection circuit indicator
This blinks when the protection circuit has operated. (v p. 38)
EHeadphones jack
Used to connect headphones.
Turn the SPEAKERS selector knob on the main unit to turn off speaker
output when using headphones. (v p. 27)
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
FINPUT selector knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 27)
GSPEAKERS selector knob
This selects the speaker for audio output. (v p. 27)
HBASS control knob
This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass. (v p. 28)
ITREBLE control knob
This setting adjusts the volume level for the treble. (v p. 28)
JBALANCE control knob
This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right
speakers. (v p. 28)
KVOLUME knob
This adjust the volume level. (v p. 27)
08, 9 and 0 can be adjusted when source direct mode is off. (v p. 28)
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Rear panel
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AAnalog audio input connectors (AUDIO IN)
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio output
connectors.
0“Connecting a playback device” (v p. 19)
0“Connecting a recording device” (v p. 20)
BSIGNAL GND terminal
Used to connect the ground wire of a turntable. (v p. 19)
CSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 14)
DAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 24)
EAUDIO OUT connectors (RECORDER)
Used to connect the input connector of a recorder. (v p. 20)
FPRE OUT connectors
Use this to add such equipment as a power amplifier or subwoofer.
0“Subwoofer connection” (v p. 18)
0“Connecting a pre-amplifier or power amplifier” (v p. 21)
0When connecting a subwoofer, also consult the subwoofer instruction manual.
GPower amplifier connectors (POWER AMP IN)
Used to connect a pre-amplifier when this unit is used as a power
amplifier. (v p. 21)
HRemote control input/output connectors (REMOTE CONTROL)
Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is compatible with the
remote control function. (v p. 22)
IEXTERNAL/INTERNAL switch
Turn this switch to “EXTERNAL” to operate the unit by pointing the
remote control at the audio device connected to this unit using the
remote control connection. (v p. 22)
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Remote control unit
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The remote control provided with this unit can control a Marantz Network
CD player.
0“Network CD player operations” (v p. 11)
oOperating this unit
ARemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
BINPUT buttons (ml)
This selects the input source. (v p. 27)
CMute button (:)
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 28)
DPower (AMP X) button
0This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 26)
0This turns auto standby mode on/off. (v p. 32)
ESOURCE DIRECT button
This turns source direct mode on/off. (v p. 28)
FVOLUME buttons (no)
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 27)
GDIMMER button
Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 31)
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