Marantz PM-12 SE User manual

Model PM-12 SE Owner’s Manual
Integrated Amplifier
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Contents
Accessories ................................................................................... 2
About the remote control .............................................................. 2
Inserting the batteries ................................................................... 2
Operating range of the remote control unit .................................... 2
Features .......................................................................................... 3
High quality sound ........................................................................ 3
High performance ......................................................................... 3
Part names and functions ............................................................. 4
Front panel ................................................................................... 4
Rear panel .................................................................................... 5
Remote control unit ....................................................................... 6
Connections .......................................................... 8
Connecting speakers .................................................................... 8
Speaker connection ...................................................................... 9
Connecting a playback device ..................................................... 9
Connecting a recording device .................................................... 9
Connecting multiple PM-12 SE units (F.C.B.S. connection) ... 10
Preparation for F.C.B.S. connection ........................................... 10
Stereo complete bi-amp connection ........................................... 11
Connection for 5.1 Multi-channel Playback ................................. 13
Connecting a pre-amplifier ......................................................... 14
Connecting devices with remote control connectors ............. 15
Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact ........... 15
Remotely connecting Marantz audio devices ............................. 15
Connecting the power cord ........................................................ 15
Playback ............................................................... 16
Turning the power on .................................................................. 16
Selecting the input source .......................................................... 16
Adjusting the volume .................................................................. 16
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) ................................. 16
Adjusting the volume balance (LEVEL) and sound quality (BASS/
TREBLE) .................................................................................... 17
Switching the display’s brightness .............................................. 18
Having the illumination lamp off .................................................. 18
Playing CDs ................................................................................ 18
Recording ................................................................................... 18
Settings ................................................................ 19
Menu map ..................................................................................... 19
Menu operation ........................................................................... 19
PHONO ......................................................................................... 20
AUTO STBY (Auto Standby) ....................................................... 20
ATT LEVEL (Attenuation Level) ................................................. 20
Tips ....................................................................... 21
Tips ............................................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 23
Error messages .......................................................................... 25
Appendix .............................................................. 26
Explanation of terms ................................................................... 26
Trademark information ............................................................... 26
Specifications .............................................................................. 27
Index ............................................................................................. 29
1

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
Cautions on Using Batteries
Power cord
Remote control unit
(RC005PMSA)
R03/AAA batteries
About the remote control
Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the
arrow and remove it.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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Batteries
3Put 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.
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.
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Approx. 7 m
30° 30°
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Features
High quality sound
0HDAM®SA3 Module
The HDAM® SA3 is a key amplifier module for current
feedback amplifiers. It is installed in the voltage to current
converter, the most crucial component, to improve the
stability of the circuit and provide high-speed sound.
0Linear Control Volume
The HDAM®SA3 is combined with a JRC volume IC to
achieve low distortion and high S/N. A range of volumes
between 0 and -99.5 dB can be smoothly controlled in ±0.5
dB steps.
0Hypex Switching Power Amplifier Module
The power amplifier contains a Hypex NCore® switching
power amplifier module. This switching amplifier module
minimizes distortion from bass to treble and frequency
characteristics are not changed by the impedance of the
speakers, achieving extremely high performance. It can be
used with a high-speed pre-amplifier circuit containing the
HDAM® SA3 to faithfully and precisely convey the finely
detailed information in DSD and high-resolution sound
sources.
0Marantz Musical Premium Phono EQ
The new Marantz Musical Premium Phono EQ phono
equalizer has been developed for MM/MC cartridges to
produce rich sound that is more similar to analog. This
circuit contains a new feedbackless equalizer amplifier and
MC head amplifier developed by HDAM. J-FET input is
used, enabling the input coupling condenser to be
eliminated. This improves the purity of the signal path in
the small signal section.
0High Sound Quality Parts Employed
High sound quality parts are used in every part of the
circuit, including high sound quality MELF resistors and
film capacitors.
0Double-layered chassis
0High-grade copper machined analog audio input
connectors
(CD/PHONO only)
0High-grade Machined Copper Speaker Terminals
High performance
0F.C.B.S.
A Floating Control Bus System (F.C.B.S.) enables the user
to connect up to four PM-12 SE units, making a diversity of
applications possible with complete bi-amp and
multichannel connections. Moreover, a ground loop is not
formed among multiple PM-12 SE units connected;
therefore, sound quality is not adversely affected.
0Bi-amp mode
Complete bi-amp connection proposed by Marantz
enables a level of reproduction of the acoustic field never
before achieved. Synchronized operation of two PM-12 SE
units is made possible by F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus
System) connection, with each PM-12 SE in Bi-Amp mode
working as a monaural integrated amplifier.
0Power Amplifier Mode
In this mode, this unit works as a power amplifier.
0Tone Control Amplifier
An electronic tone control amplifier is used to adjust the
bass and treble volumes in 1 dB steps within a ±6 dB
range.
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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AINPUT SELECTOR knob
This selects the input source. (v p. 16)
BIllumination lamp
The illumination lamp lights (blue).
CDisplay
This displays various pieces of information.
DPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Power on : Blue
0Standby : Off
0Power off : Off
ESTANDBY indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Power on : Off
0Standby : Red
0Power off : Off
FTONE indicator
A blue lamp lights when tone control is turned
on. (v p. 17)
GVOLUME knob
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 16)
HHeadphones 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.
IPower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/off. (v p. 16)
JRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit.
(v p. 2)
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Rear panel
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AC IN
AC IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IN
IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
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AAnalog audio input connectors (AUDIO IN)
Connecting to a device with analog audio output
connectors.
0“Connecting a playback device” (v p. 9)
0“Connecting a recording device” (v p. 9)
BAnalog audio output connectors (AUDIO OUT)
Used to connect the input connector of a recorder.
(v p. 9)
CPower amplifier connectors (POWER AMP IN)
Used to connect a pre-amplifier when this unit is used as a
power amplifier. (v p. 14)
DSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 8)
ERemote control input/output connectors (REMOTE
CONTROL)
Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is
compatible with the remote control function. (v p. 15)
FAMP MODE switch
Used to switch the amplifier mode (STEREO/BI-
AMP). (v p. 11)
GSIGNAL GND terminal
Used to connect the ground wire of a turntable.
(v p. 9)
HF.C.B.S. connectors
Used to connect a high quality playback system using two
or more of PM-12 SE units. (v p. 10)
IAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 15)
JF.C.B.S. ID button
Used to set the ID number for F.C.B.S. (v p. 11)
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Remote control unit
The supplied remote control can be used to control a Marantz
CD player in addition to this unit.
0“CD player operations” (v p. 7)
nOperating this unit
To operate amplifier, press REMOTE MODE AMP button
to switch the remote control to the amplifier operation
mode.
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ARemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit.
(v p. 2)
BCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
CDISPLAY button
Each press of this switches the brightness of the display.
Press and hold to turn the illumination lamp on/off.
DInput source select buttons (INPUT df)
This selects the input source. (v p. 16)
EPower operation button (X AMP)
This turns the power on/off (standby).
(v p. 16)
FRemote mode select button
(REMOTE MODE AMP)
This switches the remote control to amplifier control mode.
GENTER button
This determines the selection.
HSETUP button
This displays the setting menu on the display.
(v p. 19)
IMODE/TRIM button
This displays the volume balance adjustment menu on the
display. (v p. 17)
JTONE button
Turns the tone control function on/off.
(v p. 17)
KVOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 16)
LMUTE button
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 16)
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nCD player operations
To operate a Marantz CD player, press the REMOTE
MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD
player operation mode.
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Q9
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APower operation button (X CD)
BRemote mode select button (REMOTE MODE CD)
CCursor buttons (uio p)
DDISPLAY button
ESystem buttons
FInformation button (INFO)
GNumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
HRANDOM button
IREPEAT button
JFILTER button
KSOUND MODE button
LENTER button
MSETUP button
NMODE/TRIM button
OOPEN/CLOSE button
PDISC/INPUT button
QCLEAR button
RPROGRAM button
SDIGITAL OUT button
0Basic amplifier operations such as switching the input
source, trimming the volume and muting can be done even
when CD is set as the remote control operation mode.
0When using it, also refer to the operating instructions of the
other devices.
0The remote control may not operate some products.
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Connections
nContents
Connecting speakers 8
Connecting a playback device 9
Connecting a recording device 9
Connecting multiple PM-12 SE units (F.C.B.S.
connection) 10
Connecting a pre-amplifier 14
Connecting devices with remote control connectors 15
Connecting the power cord 15
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.
nCables 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 .
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. 26))
0Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is
connected. Doing so could result in electric shock.
0Use speakers with an impedance of 4 – 16 Ω/ohms.
nConnecting 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.
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.
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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 the hilt
into the speaker terminal.
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4Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten
it.
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Spade lug connector
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Speaker connection
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AC IN
AC IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
IN
IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
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(L) (R)
SPEAKERS
Connecting a playback
device
You can connect turntables, tuners, CD players and network
audio players to this unit.
Set the phono equalizer of this unit in the “PHONO” section of
the setting menu according to the type of turntable cartridge
to be connected. (v p. 20)
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.
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POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE : 4
IMPEDANCE : 4㹼
16
16Ȑ
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
GND
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
LR
AUDIO
OUT
LR
AUDIO
OUT
LR
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
Network
audio
player
Tu n e r
Turntable
CD
player
NOTE
0
The 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.
0
The 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.
Connecting a recording
device
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AC IN
AC IN
POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE : 4
IMPEDANCE : 4㹼
16
16Ȑ
IN
IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
LR
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
AUDIO OUT
LR
AUD IO IN
Recording device
NOTE
0Never insert the short-circuiting pin plug into the recording
output connectors (AUDIO OUT RECORDER). Doing so
could result in damage.
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Connecting multiple PM-12 SE units (F.C.B.S. connection)
The Marantz F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System) is the high quality sound system for link control between multiple PM-12 SE units (up to 4 units). Each unit is controlled via its ID number
registered beforehand.
The ID numbers need to be set to an operating unit (master) and a subordinate unit (slave) receiving the command from the master. For slave units, register ID numbers in the order of command
reception from the master.
ID numbers can be set for units connected by F.C.B.S. to perform linked operations such as switching the input source, adjusting the volume, muting, adjusting the volume balance, adjusting the
sound quality and trimming the display brightness.
Furthermore, F.C.B.S. connection of multiple PM-12 SE units has the feature that switches this unit's output from stereo to monaural so that the unit can works as a monaural output amplifier.
Follow the respective instructions to make the necessary settings.
Preparation for F.C.B.S. connection
nMaking the F.C.B.S. connection
To use multiple PM-12 SE units, make this connection in
addition to audio connection.
For details on each connection feature, refer to the
respective instructions.
0“Stereo complete bi-amp connection” (v p. 11)
0“Connection for 5.1 Multi-channel
Playback” (v p. 13)
Prepare the correct number of portable audio connection
cables for the number of units to be connected. Either of
the following types of connection cables are adequate.
0Φ3.5 Monaural mini plug O N Φ3.5 monaural mini plug
connecting cable
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0Φ3.5 Stereo mini plug O N Φ3.5 stereo mini plug
connecting cable
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NOTE
0Do not use connecting cables that contain resistance.
nConnection example
In the connection of the following example, an unit with ID
number 1 acts as a master amplifier to control all the other
slave units with ID numbers 2 to 4.
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ACIN
ACIN
AUDIOIN
AUDIOIN
POWERAMP IN
POWERAMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIOIN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE: 4
IMPEDANCE: 4㹼
16
16Ȑ
IN
IN
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
REMOTECONTROL
REMOTECONTROL
AMPMODE
AMPMODE
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOOUT
ID
ID
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
OUT
OUT
ACIN
ACIN
AUDIOIN
AUDIOIN
POWERAMP IN
POWERAMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIOIN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE: 4
IMPEDANCE: 4㹼
16
16Ȑ
IN
IN
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
REMOTECONTROL
REMOTECONTROL
AMPMODE
AMPMODE
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOOUT
ID
ID
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
OUT
OUT
ACIN
ACIN
AUDIOIN
AUDIOIN
POWERAMP IN
POWERAMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIOIN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE: 4
IMPEDANCE: 4㹼
16
16Ȑ
IN
IN
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
REMOTECONTROL
REMOTECONTROL
AMPMODE
AMPMODE
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOOUT
ID
ID
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
OUT
OUT
ACIN
ACIN
AUDIOIN
AUDIOIN
POWERAMP IN
POWERAMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIOIN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE: 4
IMPEDANCE: 4㹼
16
16Ȑ
IN
IN
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
REMOTECONTROL
REMOTECONTROL
AMPMODE
AMPMODE
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOOUT
ID
ID
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
ID
ID
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
OUT
OUT
ID
ID
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
OUT
OUT
ID
ID
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
ID
ID
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
ID 1 Master
ID 2 Slave
ID 3 Slave
ID 4 Slave
Signal flow
0The PM-12 SE F.C.B.S. function is only valid between the
same PM-12 SE models.
0To turn the power of multiple F.C.B.S.-connected units ON/
OFF, switch the power ON in order of lowest to highest ID
number, and switch the power OFF in order of highest to
lowest ID number.
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nHow to set ID number for F.C.B.S.
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AC IN
AC IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE : 4
IMPEDANCE : 4㹼
16
16Ȑ
IN
IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
INPUT
SELECTOR
X
F.C.B.S. ID
1While holding F.C.B.S. ID on the rear panel,
press X.
2Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the unit to select
an ID number.
0For a master unit, ID number 1 needs to be
assigned. For a slave unit, set any of ID numbers 2
to 4.
3Turn the unit off.
4Again turn the unit on.
The ID number appears on the display for around 3
seconds.
0The setting is saved.
0The unit registered as a slave shows “SLAVE” on the
display.
0If using this unit by itself as a stereo amplifier, set the ID
number to “0”. (Default setting is “0”.)
0If the ID number is set to a number other than “0”, this unit
cannot be used for standalone operation.
Stereo complete bi-amp connection
This mode enables the two amplifiers connected to this unit
to function as one monaural amplifier. To use this mode, two
F.C.B.S. connected PM-12 SE units are required.
To switch the mode, use the AMP MODE switch on the rear
panel while the power is off.
If this unit is set to the bi-amp mode, “BI-AMP” appears on the
display.
In bi-amp mode, connect to the left channel input connector.
The right channel input is disabled.
The same signals are output from the left and right speaker
terminals.
0Be sure to turn the power off before operating the AMP
MODE switch. Settings can be configured when the power
is turned on.
0When in bi-amp mode, the R channel input connectors
cannot be used.
0When in bi-amp mode, the signals input into the L channel
are output from both channels. Therefore, the same signals
are output from the L channel and R channel in
RECORDER OUT, headphones jack.
0Speaker systems connected using complete bi-amp
connections must support bi-amp connections. Before
connecting your speakers, check in the instruction manual
that came with the speakers or contact the manufacturer to
confirm whether they support bi-amp connection.
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POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
IN
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
AC IN
AC IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
IN
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
AC IN
AC IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
MF / HF
LF
MF / HF
LF
L
L
Super Audio CD player, etc.
: Signal flow
Set to “BI-AMP”. Set to “BI-AMP”.
Set PM-12 SE
for L channel to
ID 1
Set PM-12 SE
for R channel to
ID 2
To power outlet. To power outlet.
Remove shorting bar Remove shorting bar Remove shorting bar
Remove shorting bar
L channel
speaker
R channel
speaker
When in bi-amp mode, connect to the L
channel input connector.
R
R
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Connection for 5.1 Multi-channel Playback
Three PM-12 SE units can be connected by F.C.B.S. and used through linked operation. For details on F.C.B.S. connection, see “Examples of Connections” ( (v p. 10)).
Connect the outputs of players that have 5.1 channel analog outputs to each of the three units.
If using an active subwoofer, see the instruction manual that came with the subwoofer for further instructions.
Set the ID numbers for the three amplifiers as explained in How to set ID number for F.C.B.S. (v p. 11)
0When the ID 1 unit is operated, ID 2 and ID 3 units will operate in sync.
.
POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
AUDIO I N
AUDIO IN
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
IN
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
AC IN
AC IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO I N
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
IN
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
AC IN
AC IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
IN
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
AC IN
AC IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
FRONT R FRONT L SURROUND R
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
SURROUND L SUB-WOOFER CENTER
L
L
RL RL
RL L R
: Signal flow
To power
outlet.
To power
outlet.
To power
outlet.
Rear speaker
(Right Surround)
Rear speaker (Left
Surround)
Center speaker
Front speaker
(Right)
Front speaker
(Left)
SACD multi-channel player, etc.
Set to “STEREO”.Set to “STEREO”.
Set to “STEREO”.
For front L/R speakers Set
PM-12 SE to ID 1
For center speaker Set
PM-12 SE to ID 2
For surround speakers Set
PM-12 SE to ID 3
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nSpeaker Positioning for Super Audio
Multi-channel Sound
In order to enjoy Super Audio CD multi-channel sound
with the best possible acoustics, it is recommended to
position speakers as specified in ITU-R BS.775-1 of the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Super
Audio CD multichannel discs are recorded and mixed so
as to achieve the optimum effect with a speaker system
laid out as specified in ITU-R BS.775-1.
0With Super Audio CD multi-channel discs, the music
signals are basically recorded using 5 channels (3 - 6
channels sometimes), but in some cases, LFE (for
subwoofer) is recorded as a sixth channel.
0Each disc indicates how many channels have been
recorded on it.
0The basic layout is 3 speakers in the front and 2 in the
back since multi-channel discs usually have 5
channels. The 2 front, 1 center and 2 surround (rear)
speakers should be set in a circle around the listening
point. If using speakers of differing sizes, adjust volume
balance from the amplifier.
0The location of the subwoofer in the figure is just for
explanatory purposes. It can be located anywhere in
the room. For connection and positioning instructions,
see the instruction manual that came with the
subwoofer.
.
60°
Subwoofer Center
speaker
Front speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Right)
Rear
speaker
(Left Surround)
Rear
speaker
(Right Surround)
approx.110°
approx.110°
Recommended
listening position
0ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
The ITU is a special organization of the United Nations. It
consists of a number of organs, one of which is the Radio
Broadcasting Section.
ITU-R BS in the recommendation which consists of standards
relating to broadcasting (audio) operations, one of which is
the ITU-R BS.775-1 which governs “multi-channel stereo
sound systems”.
Connecting a pre-amplifier
If you use a pre-amplifier, connect it as shown below, and
then you can use this unit as a power amplifier.
.
AC IN
AC IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
CD
CD
LINE-1
LINE-1
PHONO
PHONO
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
GND
LINE-2
LINE-2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 1
RECORDER-
RECORDER- 2
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE : 4
IMPEDANCE : 4㹼
16
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IN
IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
POWER AMP IN
POWER AMP IN
LR
L
L
R
R
AUD IO
OUT
Pre-amplifier
1Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the main unit to
select the input source to “PWR AMP”.
0You cannot use the input source switching buttons on the
remote control unit to select “PWR AMP”.
0Volume adjustment, muting and adjustments to the volume
balance (LEVEL) and sound quality (BASS/TREBLE) are
not possible when the input source is “PWR AMP”. Adjust
these via the pre-amplifier connected to this unit.
0When the input source is set to “PWR AMP”, you cannot
use the remote control unit to select the input source.
NOTE
0When the input source is “PWR AMP”, the main unit
outputs at maximum volume. Check the output level on the
input device before playing it and adjust the volume
accordingly.
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Connecting devices with
remote control connectors
Performing operations by RC on
this unit without visual contact
You can connect an external IR receiver to the REMOTE
CONTROL connectors to perform operations on this unit with
the supplied remote control unit without visual contact. This
might be necessary if the unit is hidden in a cupboard or
corner, so you can’t directly point with the remote control unit
to the device.
.
AC IN
AC IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
OUT
RC OUT IN
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
OUT
Infrared
retransmitter
Infrared
sensor
Remotely connecting Marantz audio
devices
You can transmit remote control signals simply by connecting
a Marantz audio device to the REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT
connectors using the remote connection cable provided with
the device.
Set the remote control switch located on the rear panel of the
connected audio component to “EXTERNAL” to use this
feature.
.
AC IN
AC IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
OUT
Connecting the power cord
After completing all the connections, insert the power plug
into the power outlet.
.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE : 4
IMPEDANCE : 4㹼
16
16Ȑ
IN
IN
ID
ID
STEREO
STEREO
BI-AMP
BI-AMP
F.C.B.S.
F.C.B.S.
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
AMP MODE
AMP MODE
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
AC IN
AC IN
Power cord (supplied)
To household power outlet
(AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz)
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Playback
nContents
Turning the power on 16
Selecting the input source 16
Adjusting the volume 16
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 16
Adjusting the volume balance (LEVEL) and sound quality
(BASS/TREBLE) 17
Switching the display’s brightness 18
Having the illumination lamp off 18
Playing CDs 18
Recording 18
.
VOLUME df
REMOTE MODE AMP
MODE/TRIM
DISPLAY
INPUT df
MUTE
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X
TONE
ENTER
Turning the power on
1Press X on the main unit to turn the power on.
0The power indicator lights in blue.
0Press X AMP on the remote control unit to turn on power
from standby mode.
0You can also turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the main unit
when the unit is in standby mode to turn on the power.
nSwitching the power to standby
1Press X AMP on the remote control.
The unit switches to standby mode, and the STANDBY
indicator lights red.
NOTE
0Power continues to be supplied to some of the circuitry
even when the power is in the standby mode. When
leaving home for long periods of time or when going on
vacation, either press X on the main unit to turn off the
power, or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Selecting the input source
1Use INPUT df to select the input source to be
played back.
The selected input source appears on the display.
0You can also select the input source by turning INPUT
SELECTOR on the main unit.
Adjusting the volume
1Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume.
0You can also adjust the volume by turning VOLUME on the
main unit.
Turning off the sound temporarily
(Muting)
1Press MUTE.
“MUTE” appears on the display and the sound is
muted.
0To cancel mute, press MUTE again.
0You can set the volume to be decreased when MUTE is
pressed. Set this as desired through “ATT LEVEL” in the
menu. (v p. 20)
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Adjusting the volume balance (LEVEL) and sound quality (BASS/TREBLE)
nAdjusting LEVEL
The volume level of the left and right channels can be
trimmed in 0.5 dB steps across a 0.0 - -9.0 dB range.
The factory default setting is 0.0 dB (maximum).
1Press MODE/TRIM.
The unit enters LEVEL adjustment mode.
0If the slave (v p. 10) is connected by F.C.B.S., the
device for to adjust the volume balance (LEVEL) and
sound quality (BASS/TREBLE) can be switched by
pressing this button.
2Use o p to select the channel that you wish to
configure (L or R).
The level value of the selected channel flashes.
3Use ui to adjust the volume.
0If there is no operation for 15 seconds, the setting is
committed and the unit returns to the standard display.
4Press ENTER.
This exits LEVEL adjustment mode and enters BASS
adjustment mode. Follow steps 3 onward of “Adjusting
BASS” to adjust the bass.
nAdjusting BASS
The bass volume can be adjusted in 1 dB steps across a
-6 - +6 dB range. The factory default setting is 0 dB.
1Press MODE/TRIM.
The unit enters LEVEL adjustment mode.
2Press ENTER to select “BASS”.
The unit enters BASS adjustment mode.
3Use ui to adjust the bass volume.
0If there is no operation for 15 seconds, the setting is
committed and the unit returns to the standard display.
4Press ENTER.
This exits BASS adjustment mode and enters TREBLE
adjustment mode. Follow steps 3 onward of “Adjusting
TREBLE” to adjust the treble.
0Settings are not applied when tone control is turned off.
Press TONE to turn on tone control (TONE indicator
lights).
nAdjusting TREBLE
The treble volume can be adjusted in 1 dB steps across a
-6 - +6 dB range. The factory default setting is 0 dB.
1Press MODE/TRIM.
The unit enters LEVEL adjustment mode.
2Press ENTER twice to select “TREBLE”.
The unit enters TREBLE adjustment mode.
3Use ui to adjust the treble volume.
0If there is no operation for 15 seconds, the setting is
committed and the unit returns to the standard display.
4Press ENTER.
This exits TREBLE adjustment mode and returns to the
normal display.
0Settings are not applied when tone control is turned off.
Press TONE to turn on tone control (TONE indicator
lights).
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Switching the display’s brightness
The display brightness can be adjusted between four levels.
Switching the display off reduces a source of noise that
affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback.
1Press DISPLAY.
The brightness of the display switches each time
DISPLAY is pressed.
0The display brightness is set to most brightly by default.
0If you operate the VOLUME knob or another control when
the display is off, the display turns on again. When
operation is finished, the display turns off automatically
after approximately 2 seconds.
0When the display brightness is set to off, the illumination
lamp turns off too.
Having the illumination lamp off
1Press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds or
more while the illumination lamp is lit.
Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds and longer
while the lamp is always off to return to the normal
setting.
Playing CDs
This section uses playback from a CD as an example.
1Press X on the main unit to turn the power on.
2Use INPUT df to switch the input source to
“CD”.
“CD” appears on the display.
3Playback the CD.
4Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume.
Recording
Audio signals input into this unit can be output to an external
recording device. When recording audio from a playback
device connected to this unit, audio can be recorded with the
playback device still connected to this unit.
1Press X on the main unit to turn the power on.
2Use INPUT df to switch to the input source
from which you want to record.
The selected input source is displayed on the display.
3Recording starts.
0For information on operations, see the owner’s
manual of the recording device.
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Settings
Menu map
By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences.
Setting items Description Page
PHONO Sets the phono equalizer of this unit according to the type of the turntable cartridge to be connected. 20
AUTO STBY
(Auto Standby)
Sets whether to automatically switch the unit to the standby mode when there is no audio input and no operations are
performed for more than 30 minutes.
20
ATT LEVEL
(Attenuation Level)
Sets how far the volume is decreased when the MUTE button is pressed. 20
Menu operation
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SETUP
1Press SETUP.
The menu is displayed on the display.
2Use ui to select the menu to be set or
operated, then press ENTER.
3Use ui to change to desired setting.
4Press ENTER to enter the setting.
0To return to the previous item, press o.
0Exiting the Menu, press SETUP while the menu is
displayed. The display returns to the normal display.
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