Marantz HD-AMP1 User manual

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Integrated Amplifier
HD-AMP1
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 5
About the remote control 6
Inserting the batteries 6
Operating range of the remote control unit 6
Main features 7
High quality sound 7
High performance 8
Easy operation 8
Part names and functions 9
Front panel 9
Display 11
Rear panel 12
Remote control unit 13
Connections
Connecting speakers 17
Speaker connection 19
Connecting an audio playback device 20
Connecting a PC or Mac 21
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 22
Connecting devices with remote control connectors 24
Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact 24
Remotely connecting Marantz audio devices 24
Connecting the power cord 25
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Playback
Basic operation 27
Turning the power on 27
Selecting the input source 28
Adjusting the volume 28
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 28
Switching the display’s brightness 29
Using as a D/A converter 30
Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) 31
Connect and playback from a digital device (COAX/OPT1/OPT2) 40
Playing back an iPod 41
Playing an iPod 42
Setting operation mode (On-Display mode) 43
Performing repeat playback 44
Performing random playback 44
Charging the iPod 44
Playing a USB memory device 45
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 46
Performing repeat playback 48
Performing random playback 48
Playing audio from devices connected to the ANALOG
connector 49
Settings
Menu map 50
Menu operation 51
S. Direct 52
Bass 52
Treble 52
Balance 52
Filter 53
H/P Gain 53
Dimmer 54
iPodMode 54
AutoStby 54
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Tips
Contents 55
Tips 56
Troubleshooting 57
Appendix
Playing back a USB memory devices 65
Playback order of files 66
About folders and files 67
How to handle media 67
D/A converter 68
Explanation of terms 69
Trademark information 71
Specifications 72
Index 75
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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.
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Quick Start Guide CD-ROM
(Owner’s Manual)
Safety Instructions Warranty
(for USA/for CANADA)
Power cord
Remote control unit R03/AAA batteries USB cable
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About the remote control
Inserting the batteries
ARemove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
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BInsert two batteries correctly into the battery compartment as indicated.
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R03/AAA batteries
CPut the rear cover 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.
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.
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Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30° 30°
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Main features
High quality sound
0Large-capacitance block capacitor
A large capacitance 3,300 μF capacitor carefully selected for its
acoustic characteristics is incorporated into the power supply circuit.
0Audiophile-grade film capacitors and electrolytic capacitors
The unit’s features the same audiophile-grade film capacitors and
electrolytic capacitors specifically used in top-range models.
0Low noise amp due differential input HDAM, and equipped with a
low distortion filter circuit due to high speed HDAM®SA2 delivery
amp
0Double-layered chassis
0Marantz unique filtering technology (MMDF: Marantz Musical
Digital Filtering)
This unit is equipped with oversampling and digital filter functions using
an original algorithm created by Marantz. The unit supports PCM signal.
Toggle between the two types to suit your preferences.
0High grade headphone circuit
This unit has a two-amplifier structure based on the design concept of
luxury models, comprising a current feedback voltage amplifier using
the HDAM®SA2 and a feedbackless Darlington power buffer. This
allows higher speeds without creating dynamic strain in response to
impedance changes in the headphones.
0Isolation design
To prevent audio quality from degrading due to noise from external
devices when this unit is connected to external devices such as
computers, the ground circuit for the USB input interface device is
isolated from the audio circuit.
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High performance
0Equipped with a USB-DAC function to support playback of high-
resolution sound sources
This unit supports the playback of high resolution audio formats such as
DSD (2.8/5.6/11.2 MHz) and PCM files up to 384 kHz/32 bits. It
provides high quality playback of high resolution files into this unit from a
computer via USB-B connection.
0DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
You can play back PCM signals up to 192 kHz/24 bits by inputting digital
audio signals from an external device into this unit.
0Plays USB memory devices (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC/ALAC/
AIFF/DSD) and iPod®/iPhone®
You can play back audio files stored on a USB memory device or iPod/
iPhone by connecting the USB memory device or iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
Easy operation
0iPod® auto detect charges your device even after the unit
switches to standby mode (v p. 22)
0Equipped with auto standby mode function that reduces power
consumption
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Part names and functions
For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
Front panel
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APower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 27)
BStandby indicator (STANDBY)
The standby indicator changes as shown below according to the status
of the unit.
0Power on : Off
0Normal standby : Red
0iPod charge standby : Orange
CInput source select knob (INPUT SELECTOR)
These select the input source. (v p. 28)
DDisplay
Information such as the playback status and input source is displayed
here.
EVOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level.
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FSETUP button
Used to set up this unit.
GRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
HDisplay off indicator (DISPLAY)
This indicator lights up when the display is off. (v p. 29)
IUSB port (T)
Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. (v p. 22)
JHeadphones jack (PHONES)
Used to connect headphones.
0When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer
be output from the speaker terminals, SUBWOOFER OUT
connector.
0“S.Direct” is set to “On” when headphones are connected.
(v p. 52)
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
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Display
The input source name, sampling frequency, setting values and other information are displayed here.
oD/A converter display
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AInput source indicator
This indicator displays the selected input source (USB-DAC/COAX/
OPT1/OPT2).
BSampling frequency display
This indicator displays the sampling frequency of the input audio signal.
oiPod/USB playback indicator
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CInformation display
This indicator displays the track information, etc.
DPlayback mode indicators
1: Displayed during playback.
3: Displayed during pause.
ETime indicator
This indicator displays the elapsed time of the current track.
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Rear panel
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IN
IN
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
USB-DAC
USB-DAC
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
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L
RL R
SUB
SUB
WOOFER
WOOFER
OUT
OUT
ANALOG2
ANALOG2
ANALOG1
ANALOG1
AC IN
AC IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
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AAUDIO IN connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors.
(v p. 20)
BSUBWOOFER OUT connector
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 19)
CSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 19)
DDIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors
Used to connect a computer or devices equipped with digital audio
output connectors. (v p. 20)
ERemote control input/output connectors
(REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT)
Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is compatible with the
remote control function. (v p. 24)
FAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 25)
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Remote control unit
ADIMMER button
Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 29)
BInput source select buttons
These select the input source. (v p. 28)
CSkip buttons (8, 9)
This skips to the start of the track. Press and hold to fast-forward/fast
reverse.
0“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v p. 43)
0“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)
DRANDOM button (P)
Switches the random playback.
0iPod: “Performing random playback” (v p. 44)
0USB: “Performing random playback” (v p. 48)
EMODE button
This switches the playback mode.
0“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v p. 43)
0“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)
SETUP
RANDOM REPEAT
DIMMER
BACK
POWER
VOLUME
MUTE
INFO
MODE
OPT 1 COAX
iPod/USB
OPT 2
USB-DAC
ANALOG 2ANALOG 1
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FInformation button (INFO)
This switches display items such as the album name and title name in the
playback screen.
0“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v p. 43)
0“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)
GCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
0“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v p. 43)
0“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)
0“Menu operation” (v p. 51)
HBACK button
Returns to the previous item. (v p. 51)
IPOWER button (X)
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 27)
JPlay/pause button (1/3)
Plays back or pauses a track.
0“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v p. 43)
0“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)
SETUP
RANDOM REPEAT
DIMMER
BACK
POWER
VOLUME
MUTE
INFO
MODE
OPT 1 COAX
iPod/USB
OPT 2
USB-DAC
ANALOG 2ANALOG 1
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KREPEAT button (L)
Switches the repeat playback.
0iPod:“Performing repeat playback” (v p. 44)
0USB:“Performing repeat playback” (v p. 48)
LStop button (2)
Stops playback.
0“Setting operation mode (On-Display mode)” (v p. 43)
0“Playing files stored on USB memory devices” (v p. 47)
MVOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 28)
NMUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 28)
OENTER button
This determines the selection. (v p. 51)
PSETUP button
The setting menu is displayed on the display. (v p. 51)
SETUP
RANDOM REPEAT
DIMMER
BACK
POWER
VOLUME
MUTE
INFO
MODE
OPT 1 COAX
iPod/USB
OPT 2
USB-DAC
ANALOG 2ANALOG 1
Q5
Q2
Q1
Q3
Q6
Q4
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oContents
Connecting speakers 17
Connecting an audio playback device 20
Connecting a PC or Mac 21
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port 22
Connecting devices with remote control connectors 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 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
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Audio cable
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R
L
R
L
Remote connector cable
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Optical cable
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Coaxial digital cable
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USB cable (supplied)
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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.
0Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so
could result in electric shock.
0Use speakers with impedance of 4 - 16 Ω/ohms.
oConnecting the speaker cables
Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and -
(white) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be
sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.
1Peel off about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of sheathing from the
tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire
tightly or terminate it.
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2
Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.
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3Insert the speaker cable’s core wire to all the way into
the speaker terminal.
0Wire gauge: less than N1/4 inch (N5 mm)
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4Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.
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Spade lug connector
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Banana plug
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NOTE
0When using banana plugs, rotate the terminals clockwise to tighten them before
inserting the banana plugs.
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Speaker connection
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IN
IN
OUT
OUT
L
RL R
ANALOG2
ANALOG2
ANALOG1
ANALOG1
AC IN
AC IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
USB-DAC
USB-DAC
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
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SUB
SUB
WOOFER
WOOFER
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
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(R) (L)
Subwoofer Speakers
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Connecting an audio playback device
Connect the AUDIO IN or DIGITAL AUDIO IN to an audio playback device (CD player, Digital device, etc...) using the appropriate cables.
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IN
IN
OUT
OUT
SUB
SUB
WOOFER
WOOFER
OUT
OUT
AC IN
AC IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
USB-DAC
USB-DAC
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
12
L
RL R
ANALOG2
ANALOG2
ANALOG1
ANALOG1
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
OUT
COAXIAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
LR
Analog device Digital device
R
R
L
L
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