Marantz PM8006 User manual

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Integrated Amplifier
PM8006
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 4
Inserting the batteries 5
Operating range of the remote control unit 5
Features 6
High quality sound 6
High performance 7
Easy operation 7
Part names and functions 8
Front panel 8
Rear panel 10
Remote control unit 12
Connections
Connecting speakers 16
Speaker A/B connection 18
Bi-wiring connection 19
Connecting a playback device 20
Connecting a recording device 21
Connecting a pre-amplifier or power amplifier 22
Connecting devices with remote control connectors 23
Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact 23
Remotely connecting Marantz audio devices 23
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) 27
Adjusting the tone 28
Playing CDs 28
Recording 29
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Settings
Setting the Auto Standby mode 31
Turning Auto Standby mode on 31
Turning Auto Standby mode off 31
Setting the power amp direct mode 32
Turning power amp direct mode on 32
Turning power amp direct mode off 32
Tips
Tips 34
Troubleshooting 35
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 36
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 37
No sound comes out 38
Desired sound does not come out 38
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 39
Appendix
Explanation of terms 40
Trademark information 40
Specifications 41
Index 44
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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)
R03/AAA batteries
Remote control unit
(RC001PMND)
Power cord
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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. 23 ft/7 m
30° 30°
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Features
High quality sound
0All-discrete current feedback amplifier
Marantz proprietary current-feedback circuit, using discrete
components, is adopted in the pre-amplifier and power amplifier. It is a
high-speed amplifier using the technology developed for the higher-
grade amplifiers.
0HDAM®SA3 Module
This unit includes the HDAM®SA3 which had been developed for
highend models. The HDAM®SA3 is incorporated into many
components, such as the current feedback phono equalizer.
0Improved momentary current supply ability
It is generally known that the sound quality is not necessarily the same
even if amplifiers have the same specifiations. Marantz considers the
cause to be the power to drive speakers. The power amplifier of this unit
has the ability to momentarily supply current of 45 A or more to drive
speakers strongly.
0Short-power-line layout
For strong momentary current supply, a short power-line layout unifies
the power circuit and output stage of the power amplifier section.
This layout allows connecting the large-current lines via the shortest
route while to arranging the left and right channels symmetrically.
0CD direct buffer amplifier
An input buffer amplifier exclusive for CD is mounted near the CD input
jacks. This is a high-speed buffer amplifier made with discrete
components, which avoids interference between right and left channels
and can send the signals to the pre-amplifier with very high fidelity.
0Newly developed circuit
As a phono equalizer amplifier for MM cartridges, new phono equalizer
circuit has been developed for PM8006.
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0Double-shielded triodal transformer
The unit is equipped with a toroidal power transformer to minimize
vibration and leakage flux specific to the transformer. Especially to
reduce leakage flux, which affects sound quality, the periphery is
doubleshielded, using a core ring and a short ring.
0Block condenser of large capacity
The unit is equipped with a newly developed 18000 μF large capacity
condenser that incorporates the concepts of high-end devices into the
power amplifier power circuit.
0Tripple layer bottom plate to minimize vibration
High performance
0Tri-tone control
This unit is equipped with a tone control function that enables
adjustment of the strength of the mid range as well as the low and high
ranges. (v p. 28)
0Power Amplifier Direct In Mode
In this mode, this unit works as a power amplifier.
0Two-sets of speaker output terminals
In addition to using two sets of speakers (Speakers A and Speakers B),
you can connect to bi-wiring speakers with separate input terminals for
high range and low range. (v p. 19) The unit adopts screw terminals
that can connect thick audio cables.
Easy operation
0System remote control
This unit comes with a system remote control that can also operate the
Marantz's Network CD Player ND8006.
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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APower operation button (X)
This turns the power on/off. (v p. 26)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Power on : Off
0Standby : Red
0Power off : Off
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CInput source select knob (INPUT SELECTOR)
This selects the input source. (v p. 27)
DInput indicators (v p. 27)
EVOLUME knob
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 27)
FHeadphones jack (PHONES)
Used to connect headphones.
Turn off speaker output when using headphones.
NOTE
0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
GBASS control knob
This setting adjusts the volume level for the bass. (v p. 28)
HSpeaker switching buttons/indicators (SPEAKERS A/B)
These select the speaker for audio output. (v p. 27)
IMID control knob
This setting adjusts the volume level for the mid. (v p. 28)
JPower amplifier direct mode button/indicator
(POWER AMP DIRECT)
This switches the power amp direct mode on/off. (v p. 32)
KTREBLE control knob
This setting adjusts the volume level for the treble. (v p. 28)
LSOURCE DIRECT button/indicator
This turns source direct mode on/off. (v p. 28)
MBALANCE control knob
This adjusts the balance of the volume output from the left and right
speakers. (v p. 28)
NRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
07, 9, a and c can be adjusted when b is off (Source direct mode is off).
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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. 20)
0“Connecting a recording device” (v p. 21)
BSIGNAL GND terminal
Used to connect the ground wire of a turntable. (v p. 20)
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CPRE OUT connectors
Use this to add such equipment as a power amplifier or subwoofer.
(v p. 22)
0When connecting a subwoofer, also consult the subwoofer instruction manual.
DPower amplifier direct connectors (POWER AMP DIRECT IN)
Used to connect a pre-amplifier when this unit is used as a power
amplifier. (v p. 22)
ESpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers. (v p. 16)
FRemote control input/output connectors (REMOTE CONTROL)
Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is compatible with the
remote control function. (v p. 23)
GAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 24)
HAUDIO OUT connectors (RECORDER)
Used to connect the input connector of a recorder. (v p. 21)
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Remote control unit
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ARemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
BInput source select buttons (INPUT df)
This selects the input source. (v p. 27)
CMUTE button (:)
This mutes the output audio. (v p. 27)
DAMP POWER button (X)
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 26)
ESOURCE DIRECT button
This turns source direct mode on/off. (v p. 28)
FVOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level. (v p. 27)
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oNetwork CD player operations
A Marantz Network CD player can be operated.
APOWER button (X)
BSLEEP button
CInput source select buttons
DSystem buttons
0Skip buttons (8 / 9)
0Play/pause button (1/3)
0Stop button (n)
EFAVORITES CALL / ADD buttons
FQUEUE button
GENTER button
HCursor buttons (uio p)
IBACK button
JNumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
KPROGRAM button
LRANDOM button (P)
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Q8
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MDIMMER button
NVOLUME buttons (df)
OOPTION button
PMUTE button (:)
QSETUP button
RCLEAR button
SInformation button (INFO)
TREPEAT button (L)
0The remote control may not operate some products.
0d and f only work when the remote control code is set to Network CD player
operation mode. See the instruction manual of your Marantz Network CD player
for details.
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oContents
Connecting speakers 16
Connecting a playback device 20
Connecting a recording device 21
Connecting a pre-amplifier or power amplifier 22
Connecting devices with remote control connectors 23
Connecting the power cord 24
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.
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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Remote connector cable
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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. (“Protection circuit” (v p. 40))
0Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so
could result in electric shock.
0Use speakers with impedances within the ranges shown below to suit how they
are used.
Speaker terminals
used on this unit
No. of connected
speakers
Speaker
Impedance
SPEAKERS A
(Standard
connection)
2 (one set) 4 – 16 Ω/ohms
SPEAKERS B 2 (one set) 4 – 16 Ω/ohms
SPEAKERS A and
SPEAKERS B 4 (two sets) 8 – 16 Ω/ohms
SPEAKERS A and
SPEAKERS B
(Bi-wiring
connection)
2 (one set) 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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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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When using a banana plug
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Speaker A/B connection
This unit is equipped with two sets of speaker terminals (SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B). One set of speakers can be connected to each set of terminals,
and a total of two sets of speakers can be connected.
The same signal is output from the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B terminals.
When only one set of speakers is to be connected, use either the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminals.
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Bi-wiring connection
This connection limits the effects of signal interference between the high range speakers (tweeters) and low range speakers (woofers), allowing you to
enjoy high quality playback.
When bi-wiring with bi-wireable speakers, connect the mid and high range terminals to SPEAKERS B (or SPEAKERS A), the low range terminals to
SPEAKERS A (or SPEAKERS B).
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Speaker
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Connecting a playback device
You can connect turntables, tuners, Blu-ray disc players, network audio players and CD players to this unit.
This unit is compatible with turntables equipped with a moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge. When you connect to a turntable with a low output moving
coil (MC) cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amp or a step-up transformer.
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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AUDIO
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Turntable Tu n e r Blu-ray disc
player
Network audio
player CD player
NOTE
0The 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.
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