Marantz Amp10 User manual

Power Amplifer

Owner’s Manual

Accessories 4

Features 5

High quality sound 5

High performance 5

Part names and functions 6

Front panel 6

Rear panel 8

Connections

Preparations 12

Speakers 12

Preamplifier 14

Example connection variation 15

Connecting a Preamplifier 16

Example of connections to Marantz AV 10 Preamplifier 16

Bi-amp connection 18

BTL connection 19

Connecting an external control device 20

AMP CONTROL jacks 20

REMOTE CONTROL jacks 21

FLASHER IN jack 22

DC CONTROL jacks 23

Setting the auto standby function 25

Connecting the power cord 26

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Playback

Basic operation 28

Turning the power on 28

Turning the power standby 28

Turning the level meter display on or off 29

Changing the brightness of the illumination 30

Tips

Troubleshooting 31

Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 32

No sound comes out 33

Appendix

Explanation of terms 34

Specifications

Specifications 35

Index 37

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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 supplied with the product.

Remote control

connector cable

Warranty

(for USA/for CANADA)

Safety InstructionsQuick Start Guide

AMP control

connector cable

Speaker terminal wrench

Power cord

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Features

High quality sound

016-channel switching power amplifier module

A switching power amplifier is used to achieve a high output of 200W

per channel (8Ω, 1kHz, T.H.D.: 0.05%, 2-channel operation). To ensure

excellent performance, minimal distortion occurs across all frequencies.

Additionally, there is little change in frequency characteristics due to

speaker impedance. This system is combined with a high-speed

preamplifier circuit with an HDAM for accurate reproduction of the fine

nuances of DSD and high-resolution audio sources.

0Current feedback amplifier

This unit has a high-speed current feedback amplifier circuit for

accurate amplification of signals from HD audio devices such as Blu-ray

disc players. The high-speed current feedback amplifier also achieves

natural sound field reproduction.

0High audio quality parts

Each part of the circuit is designed to ensure high audio quality,

including high audio quality MELF resistance and an electrolytic

capacitor.

0Double-layered chassis

0High-end machined brass speaker jacks

High performance

0Switch between UNBALANCED RCA and BALANCED XLR

You can choose between two input channels: UNBALANCED RCA

input or BALANCED XLR input.

0BI-AMP/BTL connection setting function

You can set a bi-amp connection and BTL connection for the power

amplifier of each of the two channels without needing to connect an

additional cable from the preamplifier.

The BI-AMP connection prevents interference from counter-

electromotive force as the woofer and tweeter are powered by separate

power amplifiers. The BTL (Bridge) connection achieves a high drive

performance as the positive and negative terminals of the speakers are

directly powered according to the output levels of the power amplifier.

Additionally, the drive current of the speakers does not directly enter the

ground circuit. This stabilizes the ground potential that the amplitude is

based on, reducing noise and interference between circuits to achieve

an accurate amplitude.

0AMP CONTROL function

By connecting this unit to a Marantz AV 10 Preamplifier with an AMP

CONTROL jack using the included cable, you can control operation of

both units simultaneously, such as controlling the power or the

illumination display settings. The connection to the AV 10 is a ground

floating connection that does not create an earth loop, minimizing

adverse impacts on audio quality.

0Other Functions

Equipped with IR flash input that supports custom installations, and DC

trigger input and output terminals.

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Part names and functions

Front panel

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APower operation button (X)

Used to turn the power on/off (standby). (v p. 28)

BIllumination

Lit when the power is turned on. The brightness of the illumination can

be changed by pressing DIMMER.

CMETER ON/OFF button

Turns the level meter display and meter lighting on or off. (v p. 29)

DLevel meter

Displays the level of the signal input through channel 1. This can be

turned off by pressing METER ON/OFF.

EProtection circuit indicator

This blinks when the protection circuit has operated. (v p. 32)

FDIMMER button

Press this button to change the brightness of the illumination.

(v p. 30)

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Rear panel

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AUNBALANCED RCA INPUT connectors

Used to connect a preamplifier with UNBALANCED RCA output

connectors.

BRCA/XLR INPUT selector

Switches according to the jack used for connecting to the preamplifier

(UNBALANCED RCA or BALANCED XLR).

CNORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector

You can set a bi-amp connection and BTL connection for the power

amplifier of each of the two channels.

DBALANCED XLR INPUT connectors

Used to connect a preamplifier with BALANCED XLR output

connectors.

ESpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)

Used to connect speakers. (v p. 16)

FAUTO STANDBY selector

When the auto standby function is set to “ON”, the power of this unit

automatically enters standby after 15 minutes of no input signal and no

operations. (v p. 25)

GAMP CONTROL jacks

Use these to connect to a Marantz preamplifier with AMP CONTROL

jacks. This enables operations to be performed simultaneously on this

unit and the preamplifier, such as turning the power on or placing it on

standby and adjusting the brightness of the illumination. (v p. 20)

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HDC CONTROL jacks

Used to connect devices equipped with the trigger function.

(v p. 23)

IFLASHER IN jack

Used to connect commercially available (sold separately) IR repeaters.

(v p. 22)

JREMOTE CONTROL jacks

Used to connect a Marantz product that is equipped with REMOTE

CONTROL terminals. Use this when you want to control this unit with a

remote control. (v p. 21)

KRS-232C connector

Used to connect home automation controller devices fitted with

RS-232C connectors. Consult the owner’s manual of the home

automation controller for more information about serial control of this

unit.

Perform the operation below beforehand.

ATurn on the power of this unit.

BTurn off the power of this unit from the external controller.

CCheck that the unit is in the standby mode.

LAC inlet (AC IN)

Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 26)

NOTE

0Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic

discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

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oContents

Preparations 12

Example connection variation 15

Connecting a Preamplifier 16

Connecting an external control device 20

Setting the auto standby function 25

Connecting the power cord 26

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

noise.

oCables used for connections

Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to

connect.

Speaker cable

Audio cable

XLR cable

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Preparations

Speakers

This section explains how to connect them using typical examples.

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. 34))

0Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is connected. Doing so

could result in electric shock.

0Use speakers with an impedance of 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.

1Peel off about 5/8 inch (15 mm) of sheathing from the

tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire

tightly or terminate it.

2Attach the included speaker terminal wrench to the

speaker terminal.

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Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.

4Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to the hilt into the

speaker terminal.

5Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.

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0The speaker terminal wrench contains a built-in magnet that enables it to be

attached to the rear panel. After connecting speakers, store it in the included

accessory box or in another safe place.

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Preamplifier

0Connect one end of the cable to the input terminals of this unit and the

other end to the output terminals of the preamplifier (sold separately).

0This unit has UNBALANCED RCA connectors and BALANCED XLR

connectors. Select the appropriate connectors for the preamplifier you

will use and change the setting of the RCA or XLR selector on this unit.

If the preamplifier has both types of connectors, either type can be

used.

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AGND (Ground)

BHOT (Hot)

CCOLD (Cold)

The PIN arrangement in this unit uses the European method.

In the USA method, B is COLD, and C is HOT.

When connecting a device that utilizes the USA type of PIN arrangement,

replace the B and C plugs on one side of the balanced cable.

NOTE

0Do not short the HOT and GND or COLD and GND for use.

0Remove the power plug of this unit from the outlet before connecting the

preamplifier. Turn off the power of the device being connected as well.

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Example connection variation

SWSW

SW SWSWSW

FR SL SR SBL SBRC

FL FR SL SR SBL SBRC

FWL FWR FHL FHR

RHL RHR TML TMR

TML TMR

FL FR SL SR SBL SBRC

CH TS

Z2L Z2R Z3L Z3R

FWL FWR FHL FHR

RHL RHR

FL FR CSL

SBL SBR FWL

FHL FHR RHL

TMR

CH TS Z2L Z2R

Z3L Z3R

RHR

FWR

TML

This unit

This unit This unit

7.1ch connection

15.2ch connection

17.4ch connection

ZONE2 connection

ZONE3 connection

This unit[Example 1] AV10

[Example 2] AV10

[Example 3] AV10

Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker Surround speaker (L)

Subwoofer Surround back speaker (L) Surround back speaker (R) Front wide speaker (L)

Front height speaker (L) Front height speaker (R) Rear height speaker (L)

Top middle speaker (R) Center height speaker Top surround speaker ZONE2 speaker (L) ZONE2 speaker (R)

ZONE3 speaker (L) ZONE3 speaker (R)

Rear height speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

Front wide speaker (R)

Top middle speaker (L)

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Connecting a Preamplifier

Example of connections to Marantz AV 10 Preamplifier

oConnecting the UNBALANCED RCA PRE OUT connector

If using the UNBALANCED RCA connectors, switch the RCA/XLR INPUT selector setting to “RCA”. Set the NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector to

“NORMAL”.

NOTE

0Be sure to configure the RCA/XLR INPUT selector and

NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector settings before turning the

power on. If you try to change these settings after turning

the power on, the settings will not change.

Marantz

AV10

Marantz

AV10

SR SLFR FL C RHR RHL TMR TML CH TSFHR FHLFWR FWL

SBLSBR

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oConnecting the BALANCED XLR PRE OUT connector

If using the BALANCED XLR connectors, switch the RCA/XLR INPUT selector setting of this unit to “XLR”. Set the NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector to

“NORMAL”.

NOTE

0Be sure to configure the RCA/XLR INPUT selector and

NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector settings before turning the

power on. If you try to change these settings after turning

the power on, the settings will not change.

Marantz

AV10

SR SLFR FL C RHR RHL TMR TML CH TSFHR FHLFWR FWL

SBLSBR

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Bi-amp connection

Bi-amp connection is a method to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminal and woofer terminal of a speaker that supports bi-amplification. This

connection enables back EMF (power returned without being output) from the woofer to flow into the tweeter without affecting the sound quality, producing

a higher sound quality.

Example: Using channels 1 and 2 as a bi-amp

Input to the odd-numbered channel (channel 1).

Switch the NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector

setting to BI-AMP.

Connect one cable from

channel 1 to the tweeter of the

speaker and the other cable

from channel 2 to the woofer of

the speaker.

NOTE

0When making bi-amp connections, be sure to remove the short-circuiting plate or wire between the speaker’s woofer and tweeter terminals.

0Be sure to configure the and NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector setting before turning the power on. If you try to change these settings after turning the power on, the settings

will not be applied.

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BTL connection

A BTL connection uses two channels to power one speaker. Two power amplifiers are used to output antiphase signals from one input signal, achieving

powerful audio reproduction.

Example: Using channels 1 and 2 for a BTL connection

Input to the odd-numbered channel (channel 1).

Switch the NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL

selector setting to BTL.

Connect one cable from the

positive (+) side of channel 1 to

the negative (-) side of the

speaker and the other cable from

the positive side of channel 2 to

the positive side of the speaker.

NOTE

0Be sure to configure the and NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector setting before turning the power on. If you try to change these settings after turning the power on, the settings

will not be applied.

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