Marantz PM-15S1 User's Manual
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1. 419 mm 16 1 2 ins gt 43 mm 1 11 16 ins 17 5 16 ins 440 mm 4 7 8 ins 123 mm 23 www marantz com You can find your nearest authorized distributor or dealer on our website ma FOaeR ERE Z is a registered trademark Printed in Japan 09 2008 00M22AJ851310 mzh g2. CD R etc To LINE IN jacks To LINE OUT jacks Tape deck etc c cmap 9 oo E LT ul To LINE IN jacks Remove L CH Remove Remove R CH Remove shorting bar speaker shorting bar shorting bar speaker shorting bar connections Connection Example 2 Basic Connection for 5 1 Multi Channel Playback Using 3 PM 15S1 The three PM 15S 1s are connected by FCBS For the FCBS connection prepare 3 portable audio connection cables with monau ral amp monaural miniplugs or stereo 5 stereo miniplugs as described ABOUT FCBS on pg 16 Set the ID numbers for the PM 1551 units as explained HOW TO SET ID on pg 19 When the PM 15S1 of ID 1 is operated those of ID 2 and ID 3 will operate in sync If using an active subwoofer see the instruction manual that came with the subwoofer for connection and positioning instructions SACD multi channel player etc MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT FRONTR FRONTL SURROUNDR SURROUNDL SUB WOOFER CENTER For front L R speakers Set PM 15S1 to ID 1 Set SPEAKER button on front panel in ON position To power outlet For center speake
3. z SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE 4 8 OHMS D Las RCH m ma ch gm marantz MODEL NO PM 15S1 SERIAL NO 20 TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience trouble with the PM 15S1 make the below checks before thinking the worst Improper operation can cause the PM 15S1 to behave in a way that makes you think something is wrong with the equipment when actually not If the trouble cannot be fixed after making the below checks contact the place of purchase your nearest Marantz dealer our customer service center or our repair service center Power does notturn ON 1 Is the power cable securely plugged into a power outlet Nothing is heard from the speakers 1 Aren t the SPEAKERS buttons on the front panel in the OFF position 2 Isn tthe attenuation feature ATT active 3 Isn tthere trouble in the input source selected from the INPUT SELECTOR knob on the front panel 4 Are you using the player replaying device correctly 5 Are connection cables and speaker cables securely connected 6 Volume may have been muted by a protective circuit that tripped Try adjusting the volume level again 7 Ifan error message is displayed correctly set the ID number as indicated in the table under Error Messages Volume level differs between left and right channels The volume level setting may differ between the left and right channels Try trimming the volume level again Stereo sound is notheard from the speakers
4. The operating mode switch on the rear panel may be set to BI AMP Shut power OFF set the switch to STEREO and then reactive the power Power must be activated after the operating mode switch is set for the setting to be active Record player audio is not heard or contains a lot of noise 1 Is the PHONO MC button on the front panel set to the type of cartridge you are using 2 Are connection cables securely connected 3 Is the grounding wire from the record player connected to the PHONO GND terminal 4 Is the cartridge properly connected to the tone arm B About Protective Circuits The PM 15S1 is equipped with protective circuits to protect the amplifier circuits and speaker system against damage If a protective circuit trips the sound is instantly muted In this case PROTECT flashes on the display panel At Power ON Forabout8 seconds after poweris activated a protective circuit trips and mutes the sound to give amplifier circuits time to stabilize Once the amplifier circuits stabilize the protective circuit releases and audio is enabled n the Event of Overcurrent A protective circuit trips if current of a certain level is detected which can happen if excessive signal flow is input to the amplifier or if the 1551 is connected to a speaker system of less than 4 impedance A protective circuit can also trip if a speaker cable accidentally shorts In these cases PROTECT fl
5. but it can be set to 20 dB 40 dB or ee 1 When the ATT button on either the PM 15S1 or the remote controller is pressed ATT flashes on the display and the volume level is reduced When the ATT button is pressed again or the volume is increased decreased from the controls the mode is canceled and the original volume level is restored 2 When the volume level is at muted and the ATT button is pressed the below display appears for about 3 seconds and attenuation is not applied B How to Set Attenuation Level Attenuation level cannot be set from the remote controller 1 Press and hold the ATT button on the 1551 for 2 seconds or longer The attenuation level will appear on the display DISPLAY button 2 Setthe attenuation level The setting changes with each press of the ATT button on the PM 15S 1 3 3 When the desired attenuation level setting appears on the display leave it unchanged for approximately 2 seconds or longer to enter the setting Once entered the display returns to the volume level indication HOW TO OPERATE THE SIDE ILLUMINATION LAMP The illumination lamp has an always ON mode and an always OFF mode In the always ON mode the illumination lamp turns ON OFF in sync with the display 1 With the illumination lamp lit press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds or longer The illumination
6. 3 PM 15S1s To turn power to multiple FCBS connected PM 15S1s ON OFF activate power in the order of lowest to highest ID number and deactivate power in order of highest to lowest ID number Master PM 15S1 ID1 Slave PM 15S1 o D2 Slave PM 15S1 lD 3 Slave PM 15S1 ID4 16 FCBS CONNECTION WITHA PM 11S1 The PM 15S1 can be made into a multiple channel system by connecting to the high end PM 11S1 over a FCBS connection However because the PM 1151 is more sophisticated than the PM 15S 1 observe the following conditions in completing the FCBS connection between a PM 15S1 and a PM 11S1 e Only one PM 11S1 may be used whereas up to a maximum of three PM 15S1s can be connected The one PM 11S1 must be the master unit of ID 1 while the PM 15S1s must be slave units with an ID of 2 to 4 Fora connection example see Connection Example 2 on pg 6 In that example the PM 15S1 used for the front left and right channels is replaced with a PM 11S1 so improved sound quality can be expected from the front channels See also the instruction manual of the 1151 That same example is for a 5 1 channel system butto use the system as a 2 channel stereo turn OFF power to the PM 15S 1s of IDs 2 and 3 As such the PM 11S1 can be used on its own ABOUT THE BI AMP MODE The PM 15S1 is equipped with a bi amp mode to enable a complete bi amp connection using two PM 15S 1s This comple
7. and OFF from the DISPLAY button For instructions on how to operate the side illumi nation see HOW TO OPERATE THE ILLUMINATION LAMP on pg 17 Volume Level Indication Max A Turn the VOLUME knob on HE the PM 15S1 to the right or press the VOLUME A button on the remote controller 0 5 dB steps Turn the VOLUME knob on the PM 15S1 to the left or press the VOLUME Y button on the remote controller Min The display panel also displays left right volume level bal ance For instructions on how to trim volume level see TRIMMING on pg 18 The display panel also displays messages in response to PM 15S1 operation OPERATE Indicator This indicator indicates the operating status of the PM 15S1 When the ID is set to 0 for standalone operation it is lita red color When multiple PM 15S1s are connected by FCBS only the OPERATE indicator of the master PM 15S1 ID 1 lights a red color Slave PM 15S1s whose OPERATE indicator does not light a red color cannot be used to operate other units in sync For more information on the FCBS see ABOUT FCBS on pg 16 9 names AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS REAR PANEL PHONO GND Terminal Connect the grounding wire from an analog record player here PHONO Input acks These jacks are for connecting to an analog record player Both MC and MM cartridges can
8. beginning previous track Track skip Advances to next track Rewind search Forward search Pause Stop RANDAM Random play SCAN AMS Automatic Music Scan play REPEAT Repeat play TOP MENU AM A Not available for use RETURN F M B Not available for use MENU lt gt Sets quick replay ENTER Starts quick replay A Not available for use v Not available for use 4 L Not available for use When the LINE 2 button is pressed the buttons in groups 8 Not available for use and 9 function as indicated in the below table These buttons can be used only when a Marantz DVD player is connected to the LINE 2 input jacks Button Function OPEN CLOSE Open Closes disc tray SOUND MODE Changes sound mode Play Track skip Returns to track beginning previous track Track skip Advances to next track Rewind search Forward search Pause Stop RANDAM Random play SCAN Selects search mode REPEAT Repeat play TOP MENU AM A Displays top menu RETURN FM B Returns to previous menu MENU lt gt Displays menu screen ENTER Sets selected item A Moves cursor upward v Moves cursor downward 4 L Moves cursor to left Moves cursor to right B
9. in the OFF position therefore setthe button in the ON posi tion to control bass and treble from these buttons 6 PHONES J ack This jack is for connecting headphones with a standard stereo plug To listen with headphones turn speaker out put OFF by setting the SPEAKERS button 0 in the OFF position Infrared Receptor Window This is the receptor of control signals sentfrom the included RC 11PMS1 remote controller Point the remote controller towards this window to properly send signals DISPLAY Button This button turns the display and illumination lamp ON and OFF If the display is outand the VOLUME knob or other control is operated the display lights up It will automatically go out 3 seconds after the operation has been completed 9 TONE Button This button turns the bass and treble tone control ON and OFF When tone control is ON the center of the button is lita blue color SPEAKERS Button This button turns output to the speakers connected to the SPEAKER SYSTEMS outputterminals on the rear panel ON and OFF When speaker output is ON the center of the button is lit a blue color To listen with headphones turn speaker output OFF ATT Button This button attenuates volume with one press of the but ton When pressed ATT flashes on the display and the volume is reduced If pressed again the mode is canceled and the original volume level is restored Attenuation level is set to 20 dB when the PM 15S1 is sh
10. one or more buttons to be held down which will cause the batteries to run down 13 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK To explain how to play back input sources representative examples are given with an Super Audio CD player and analog record player Before starting either procedure check the component is correctly connected to the PM 15S1 1 2 n e Disc Playback on an Super Audio CD Player Press the power ON OFF switch of the Super Audio CD player to activate power to it Press the POWER ON OFF switch of the PM 15S1 to activate power to it Approximately 8 seconds after power has been activated the muting turns OFF and audio output is enabled When using multiple PM 15S1s connected by FCBS turn power ON in the order of lowest to highest ID number starting from ID 1 Select the input source from the INPUT SELECTOR knob on the PM 15S1 or the input selector buttons 1 of the remote controller To use the speakers connected to the SPEAKER SYSTEMS terminals press the SPEAKERS button 0 on the PM 15S1 Load a disc into the Super Audio CD player and press the play button to start playback Adjust the volume level from the VOLUME knob on the PM 15S1 or the VOLUME A Y buttons 6 of the remote controller Adjust bass treble as desired from the BASS and TREBLE knobs 5 Be sure to first set the TONE button 9 on the PM 15S1 or the TONE button 4 on the remote controller in the ON position You c
11. set the volume level of the left channel Press the button to set the right channel volume level When the right side 0 0 starts flashing trimming is activated for the right channel volume level Press the A and V buttons to set the volume level of the right channel To trim the volume level of the ID 2 slave P M 15S 1 press the TRIM button again and set volume level as in steps 1 3 After that pressing the TRIM button again allows you to trim volume level with ID 3 slave PM 15S1 and so forth When finished with volume level trimming press the EXIT button HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES HOW TO SET ID INPUT SELECTOR knob DISPLAY button If using the PM 155 1 by itself as a stereo amplifier set the ID to 0 When the PM 15S1 is shipped from the factory the ID is setto 0 When the ID is set to a number other than 0 the PM 15S1 cannot be used for standalone operation The ID number of the PM 15S1 appears on the display for about 3 seconds after power is activated POWER ON OFF button When multiple PM 15S 1s are connected a unique ID number must be set for each one in order to distinguish between them The 1551 that centrally controls the other PM 15S 1s takes ID 1 The PM 15S1 with ID 1 is called the master The other PM 15S 1s that synchronize with the master are called slaves and take IDs 2 4 ID numbers must not be the sa
12. 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 Sub woofer Center speaker Front speaker Front speaker Left Right approx 110 Reference listening position Rear speaker Left Surround Rear speaker Right Surround CONNECTIONS Connection Example 1 Basic Connection for Normal Stereo Playback Use a bi wiring connection pg 3 for speakers Setthe SPEAKER button on the front panel in the ON position To record setthe REC OUT button on the front panel in the ON position Refer also to the instruction manuals of components to connect equipment correctly CD player To LINE OUT jacks s Set to STEREO To power outlet Tuner etc To LINE OUT jacks REMOTE ONTROL m iE Belts D stereo ixi DVD player etc To LINE OUT jacks To LINE OUT jacks
13. For use of Remote controller Loading batteries Before using the supplied remote control unit for the first time load the batteries in the remote control unit The batteries provided are used to verify the operations ofthe remote control unit only 1 Remove the battery cover which is found on the back side of the remote control unit 2 Load the two new size AAA batteries inside the battery compartment while taking care to align their polarities correctly with the polarity markings with and with 3 Push the cover on the back side in the direction of the arrow to close Bi Operatable range of Remote controller Operate the remote control unit RC 11PMS 1 within a distance of approx 5 m from the infrared signal reception window remote sensor on the front of the PM 15S 1 Approx 5m Remote control unit RC 11PMS 1 Caution e Do notallow direct sunlight an inverter fluorescent light or other strong source of light to shine onto the player s infrared signal reception window remote sensor Otherwise the operation of the remote control unit may be disabled Bearin mind that operating the remote control unit may cause other devices operated by infrared rays to be operated by mistake The remote control unit cannot be operated if the space between the controller and the player s remote sensor is obstructed Do notplace any objects on top of the remote control unit Doing so may cause
14. N position You can turn the display and side illumination ON OFF as Suited for the room environment Press the DISPLAY button of the remote on the PM 15S1 or the DISPLAY button 7 controller BASIC OPERATION RECORDING This example explains how to record from an input source such as an Super Audio CD player to a recording device such as a CD R 1 2 o D an R Press the power ON OFF switch of the Super Audio CD player and CD R to activate power to both components Press the POWER ON OFF switch of the 1551 to activate power to it Approximately 8 seconds after power has been activated the muting turns OFF and audio output is enabled When using multiple PM 15S1s connected by FCBS turn power ON in the order of lowestto highest ID number starting from ID 1 Selectthe input source from the INPUT SELECTOR knob 3 on the PM 15S1 or the input selector buttons 1 of the remote controller And press the REC OUT button 42 to turn the recording output of RECORDER 1 and 2 ON Load a playback disc into the Super Audio CD player and a recording disc into the CD R Start playback on the Super Audio CD player Then start recording on the CD R To use the speakers connected to the SPEAKER SYSTEMS terminals press the SPEAKERS button 0 on the PM 15S1 Adjust the volume level from the VOLUME knob 4 on the 1551 o
15. RARA 12 Pieds vquo a 14 PLAY BACK 14 nie mic 15 HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES uineis rana 16 16 FCBS CONNECTION WITH A PM 15S1 sinn teta terti rer i enne ex Xa Ree ERR RUE 16 ABOUT THE BI AMP MODE i itti 16 ea Poena aen 17 HOW TOMOPERATE THE SIDEELUMINATION doses re tetuer et ete enr euro irr rte 17 ucg X 18 HOW epe R 19 BREMOTE CONTROLJ AGKS vss cos ottiene ertet uere aoa ocv staden ds vues testet sra Budd 20 TROUBLESHOOTING airan E 21 OTHER EE 22 SPECIFICATIONS amp DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS meme aaia 23 BEFORE USE E This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply B EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements that exist in your area PM 15S1 can be powered by 120V AC only m COPYRIGHT Recording and playback of any material may require consent For further information refer to the following Copyright Act 1956 Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 Performers Protection Acts 1963
16. amp mode the signals input to the L channel are output to both output terminals D REMOTE CONTROL J acks These jacks are for connecting components that are ca pable of remote control D BUS jacks such as a Marantz Super Audio CD Player or DVD Player This enables these other components to be operated with the remote control ler included with the PM 15S1 See REMOTE CONTROL J ACKS on pg 20 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Operating Mode Switch This switch is for setting the operating mode of the PM 1551 STEREO Setto use the PM 15S1 as an ordinary 2 chan nel stereo amplifier BI AMP Set to use two PM 15S1s in a complete bi amp connection with FCBS For more information on the bi amp mode see ABOUT THE BI AMP MODE on pg 16 9 F C B S IN OUT J acks You can connect and synchronize up to four PM 15S 1s in a complete bi amp connection or multi channel connec tion A stereo miniplug or monaural miniplug cable can be used for the connections For instructions on use and con nections see ABOUT FCBS on pg 16 AC IN Socket Connect one end of the included power cable here and the other end to a power outlet The PM 15S1 can be pow ered by 120V AC only 11 names AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS REMOTE CONTROLLER C Input Selector Buttons These buttons are for selecting the input source to use in This remote controller can control the PM 15S1 and Marantz playback Su
17. an turn the display and side illumination ON OFF as suited for the room environment Press the DISPLAY button 8 on the PM 15S1 or the DISPLAY button 7 of the remote controller B Disc Playback on an Analog Record Player Press the POWER ON OFF switch of the PM 15S1 to activate power to it Approximately 8 seconds after power has been activated the muting turns OFF and audio output is enabled When using multiple PM 15S1s connected by FCBS turn power ON in the order of lowest to highest ID number starting from ID 1 Select PHONO as the input source from the INPUT SELECTOR knob 33 on the PM 15S1 or the input selector buttons 1 of the remote controller To prevent unexpected accidents it is recommended to set the volume level to e mute by turning the VOLUME knob 2 until muting the volume level Setthe PHONO MC button 13 on the PM 15S1 to MC or MM according to the cartridge you are using To use the speakers connected to the SPEAKER SYSTEMS terminals press the SPEAKERS button 0 on the PM 15S1 14 5 6 Seta record on the analog record player and play it Adjust the volume level from the VOLUME knob 2 on the PM 15S1 or the VOLUME A Y buttons 6 of the remote controller Adjust bass treble as desired from the BASS and TREBLE knobs 5 Be sure to first set the TONE button 9 on the PM 15S1 or the TONE button 4 on the remote controller in the O
18. and 1972 Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders B Do Not Locate in the Following Places To ensure long lasting use do notlocate the PM 15S1 where Exposed to direct sunlight Nearto sources of heatsuch as heaters Highly humid or poorly ventilated Dusty Subjected to mechanical vibrations On wobbly inclined or otherwise unstable surfaces e Radiated heat is blocked such as in cramped audio racks To ensure proper heat radiation ensure the below clearance from walls and other equipment Left 7 7 8 ins 0 2 m or more Right 7 7 8 ins A 7 7 8 ins s 0 2 m or more 0 2 m or more Rear 7 7 8 ins 0 2 m or more P1 m Keep Objects Off Keep objects off the PM 15S1 Blocking the vent can result in accident and damage B Do NotTouch Hot Spots During and Immediately After Use During and immediately after use the PM 15S1 is hot in ar eas other than the controls and rear panel connection jacks Do not touch hot spots and especially the top panel Contact with hot areas can cause burns B Battery Handling Improper use of dry cell batteries can resultin electrolyte leaks rupture and corrosion Read the following precautions before use If not planning to use the remote controller for an extended period of 1 month or more remove the batteries Do not mix old batteries with new batteries Load batteries in the proper direction indicate
19. ashes on the display and approximately 8 seconds later the sound is automatically muted and the protective circuit is released Therefore readjust the volume level to resume normal use If Strong Bass Signals Are Input A protective circuit trips if bass signals of an excessive level are detected In this case PROTECT flashes on the display and approximately 8 seconds later the sound is automatically muted and the protective circuit is released Readjust the volume level to resume normal use If the Power Amplifier Overheats A protective circuittrips if the temperature of the main amplifier rises above a certain level which can happen if excessive signal flow is continually input into the amplifier Temperature can also exceed the trip level of the protective circuits if the vents on the top of the 1551 are covered or if the PM 1551 is installed on a cramped audio rack In these cases PROTECT flashes on the display and when the temperature inside the unit lowers the sound is automatically muted and the protective circuit is released Readjust the volume level to resume normal use 21 Troue LESHOOTING B Error Messages When multiple PM 15S 1s are connected by FCBS the below error messages may appear on the display In these cases there is a problem with the ID number setting or remote cable connection Check the ID numbers and remote cable as indicated in the below table For details on ho
20. be used therefore set the PHONO MC button on the front panel according to the type of cartridge you are using In the bi amp mode the R channel jack cannot be used CD Input acks These jacks are for connecting to the output jacks of a Super Audio CD player CD player etc In the bi amp mode the R channel jack cannot be used LINE 1 2 Input acks These jacks are for connecting to the output jacks of a tuner DVD player etc In the bi amp mode the R channel jack cannot be used RECORDER 1 2 IN acks These jacks are for connecting to the output jacks of a CD R MD deck tape deck etc In the bi amp mode the R channel jack cannot be used RECORDER 1 2 OUT J acks These jacks are for connecting to the recording input jacks of a CD R MD deck tape deck etc Output signals can be turned ON OFF from the REC OUT button on the front panel 10 SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE 4 8 OHMS Em RCH gem Em gum aran DEL NO PM 15S1 i SERIAL NO PRE OUT J acks These jacks are for connecting to the input jacks of an other main amplifier or active subwoofer Output signals can be turned ON OFF from the PRE OUT button on the front panel In the bi amp mode the signals input to the L channel are output to both output jacks SPEAKER SYSTEMS Output Terminals These terminals are for connecting a speaker system Speaker output can be turned ON OFF from the SPEAK ERS button on the front panel In the bi
21. d on the re mote controller Do not mix batteries of differing type Even batteries of the same shape and size can have differing voltages If batteries leak wipe the case clean of any adhering elec trolyte and replace the old batteries with new batteries B Accessories Check Before use check the below accessories were included in the package AC power cable The power cable included in the package can be used with the PM 1551 only It cannot be used with other equipment Remote controller AAA batteries x 2 Instruction Manual This manual FEATURES marantz Marantz has surpassed itself with the new PM 15S1 stereo integrated amplifier which incorporates many of the design concepts of the PM 11S1 flagship model amplifier Amplifier e HDAM SA2 As in the PM 11S1 model the PM 15S1 also incorporates the HDAM SA2 as the main amp module The HDAM SA2 in cludes an input buffer linear control volume and power buffer Linear Control Volume PM 15S1 inherits the Linear Control Volume system used in the PM 11S1 which offers smooth volume control of 0 5dB steps in a range of 04 100dB Current Feedback Phono Equalizer The Phono Equalizer which has MM MC type cartridge sup port also inherits the Current Feedback P hono Equalizer used in PM 11S1 Input Buffer The input buffer is composed of the HDAM SA2 in the input section which enables si
22. d or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Additional Safety Information This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus When the switch is in the OFF position the apparatus isn t completely switched off from the MAINS CONTENTS BEFORE M 1 gei 2 BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS 3 WIRING SPEAKER CABLE scssssscississsctsiswascawnssnc sea sncaencattava ovata dnni snes 3 BiEWIRING CONNECTION 3 COMBEETE BEAMP CONNEGT ID Ni uev auae se deeds 3 SPEAKER POSITIONING FOR SUPER AUDIO MULTI CHANNEL SOUND wu enne 3 CONNECTIONS sutinaa UT 5 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS tectae tenent ie aaa 8 FRONT PANEL EE 8 DISPLAY X 9 REAR PANEL tub Sit s dude 10 RC HPMSEREMOTE CONTROLLER eintritt i eene pae eun npe ansa eaae RS RcR us Manera he E
23. gnals from the input source to be transmitted precisely to the linear control volume Power Amplifier Following closely in the footsteps of its predecessor the PM 1151 is designed using a two amplifier construction By using a two amplifier system the power buffer uses high power to drive the speakers therefore cutting the effects of Back EMF from the speakers Power Power Transformers Newly developed Toroidal power transformers are used in the PM 15S1 because they produce less vibration and magnetic leak than ordinary laminate design transformers Vibration re duction is achieved by using ring shaped core materials while rigorous controls are maintained on the manufacturing pro cess Furthermore the transformer periphery is covered with a ring core and short ring to reduce magnetic flux leak LC RippleFilter An LC Ripple Filter has been incorporated into the pre amp power circuit which provides clean power to the pre amp section Clean power is achieved by cutting out rectifier noise generated by the rectifier circuit as well as external high fre quency noise Functions Bi Amp Mode The complete bi amp connection proposed by Marantz with the SC 7S1 and MA 9S1 reproduces a sound environment never before experienced This same bi amp connection has been made possible with the PM 15S1 Two PM 15S 1s are connected by F C B S in a bi amp mode that enables each to work as a monaural integrated amplifier Floa
24. ipped from the factory but it can be set to either 40 dB or mute For instructions on how to set attenuation level see ATTENU ATION ATT on pg 17 names AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS E 2 REC OUT Button This button turns the signals output from the RECORDER 1 and 2 OUT jacks on the rear panel ON and OFF When output is ON the center of the button is lita blue color For instructions on how to record see RECORDING on pg 15 When RECORDER 1 is selected as the input source sig nals are not output to the RECORDER 1 OUT jack The same goes for the RECORDER 2 OUT jack when RE CORDER 2 is selected as the input source DISPLAY OPERATE _ 5 Power Indicator This indicator is lit a blue color while power to the PM 15S1is ON Display Panel Approximately 3 seconds after power to the PM 15S1 is activated the ID e set for the PM 15S1 is displayed ii here After that the top line displays the input source while the bottom line displays the volume level The vol ume level is displayed as an attenu ation level dB 3 PHONO MC Button This button switches the phono equalizer between MC and MM When MC is set the center of the button is lita blue color Set the phono equalizer amplifier according to the type of cartridge you use Illumination Lamp The side illumination casts a blue light over switches and buttons It can be turned ON
25. l speaker impedance must be 80 or more Here following are explained two types of connections that improve sound quality The speakers in these explanations have low and mid high input jacks that support a bi amp con nection To determine whether or not your speakers support a bi amp connection check in the instruction manual that came with your speakers or contact the manufacturer BI WIRING CONNECTION A bi wiring connection separately connects the low and mid high jacks of the speaker to the amplifier using separate speaker cables Because separate cables are used for low and mid high sounds the return current generated in the low speaker causes little interference with the mid high speaker The PM 15S1 and speakers of Connection Example 1 pg 5 use a bi wiring connection therefore also refer to that page for help Bi wiring Speaker system connection m Mid high speaker 1551 COMPLETE BI AMP CONNECTION Low speaker Proposed by Marantz the complete bi amp connection en hances the bi wiring connection With it the low and mid high amplifiers are separate and independent of the preamplifier therefore interference between low and mid high sounds is reduced to a minimum As a result a wide sound environment can be reproduced Connection Example 3 pg 7 connects two PM 15S1s by FCBS in a complete bi amp connection therefore also refer to that page for help Com
26. lamp goes out and the always OFF mode is engaged 2 To cancel the always OFF mode and turn the illumination lamp ON press and hold the DISP LAY button for 3 seconds or longer ATT button Illumination lamp 17 HowTo USE AND SET FEATURES P TRIMMING Trimming is a feature for adjusting left and right volume balance Trimming is performed from the remote controller TRIM 18 This button starts trimming When multiple PM 15S1s are connected this button selects the amplifier with which to perform trimming In such case trimming is performed in the order ofthe lowest to highest ID number This button ends trimming This button increases the trimming level This button decreases the trimming level This button selects the R channel for trimming This button selects the L channel for trimming Not available for use OPEN SOUND MODE PHONO BALANCED RECORDERI LINEI RECORDER LINE2 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 When the PM 15S1 is shipped from the factory the volume level is setto 0 0 dB maximum 1 Press the TRIM button once to access the LEVEL trimming mode The flashing 0 0 on the left indicates that trimming is activated for the left channel volume level Press the A and buttons to
27. lects the L channel for trimming A 4 This button increases the trimming level V This button decreases the trimming level Other than the Trimming Mode 4 A Y and ENTER These buttons are for selecting settings items on menu displays of Marantz DVD players etc For operations of supported Marantz products see the tables on the following page and the instruction manual of the Marantz component 9 Component Operating Buttons These buttons are for operating Marantz Super Audio CD players DVD players etc For operations of supported Marantz products see the tables on the following page and the instruction manual of the Marantz component 12 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS The buttons in groups 8 and 9 are for operating Marantz products other than the PM 15S 1 such as Super Audio CD players and DVD players The function of each button changes to match the component selected as the input source from the input selector buttons 1 When the CD button is pressed the buttons in groups 8 and e function as indicated in the table below These buttons can be used only when a Marantz Super Audio CD player is connected to the CD input jacks Button Function OPEN CLOSE Open Closes disc tray SOUND MODE Selects Super Audio CD sound mode Selects Super Audio CD CD Play Track skip Returns to track
28. maraniz Model PM 15S1 User Guide E Integrated Amplifier CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of 1 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions 2 Keep these i
29. me for any two units Set ID numbers as follows 1 While pressing and holding the DISP LAY button press the POWER ON OFF button 2 Turnthe INPUT SELECTOR knob to the desired ID number When finished setting the ID number turn power to the PM 1551 OFF The setting is stored in memory and becomes active the next time power to the PM 15S1 activated 19 HowTo USE AND SET FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL J ACKS The REMOTE CONTROL jacks are for connecting components that are capable of remote control D BUS jacks such as a Marantz Super Audio CD Player or DVD Player This enables these other components to be operated with the remote controller included with the PM 15S 1 The PM 15S1 comes with an RC 11PMS1 system remote controller that can operate the basic features of Marantz Super Audio CD Players and DVD Players Here a brief explanation of how to control the PM 15S1 and SA 155S 1 using this remote controller is provided As shown in the illustration below connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack of the SA 15S1 to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of the PM 15S1 and set the SA 155S 1 switch to EXT Both the PM 15S1 and SA 15S1 can be operated by pointing the RC 11PMS1 remote controller pg 12 13 14 15 at the receptor of the PM 15S1 Setto EXT SA 15S1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL E EXT d m he RD
30. nstructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 6 7 8 Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacture s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeatthe safety purpose ofthe polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cartis used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LA s Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cor
31. per Audio CD players and DVD players that have a remote The PM 15S1 does not support balanced input therefore control receptor The operations possible by remote control the BALANCED button does not respond even if pressed may differ with each component therefore see the instruction manual that came with the component 2 TRIM Button This button starts trimming When multiple PM 15S 1s are connected by FCBS this button selects the amplifier with which to perform trimming Remote controller buttons are laid out as shown below 3 EXIT Button This button ends the trimming mode when trimming is fin ished PHONO BALANCED cD RECORDER 1 LINE 1 4 TO N E B utto n This button turns tone bass treble control ON and OFF 5 ATT Button This button attenuates volume level with one press 6 Volume Buttons A This button increases the volume level v This button decreases the volume level 7 DISPLAY Button This button turns the display ON and OFF 8 Cursor Buttons In the Trimming Mode These buttons are for selecting the channel to trim and the trimming level ENTER Not availabel for use TOP MENU aru gt R This button selects the R channel for trimming TC nu L This button se
32. plete bi amp connection Speaker system Mid high speaker Low Speaker serons MAKING CONNECTIONS P SPEAKER POSITIONING FOR SUPER AUDIO MULTI CHANNEL SOUND In order to enjoy Super Audio CD multi channel sound with the best possible acoustics itis recommended to position speakers as specified in ITU R BS 775 1 ofthe International Telecommunication Union ITU Super Audio CD multi chan nel discs are recorded and mixed so as to achieve the opti mum effect with a speaker system laid out as specified in ITU R BS 775 1 With Super Audio CD multi channel discs the music sig nals are basically recorded using 5 channels 3 6 chan nels sometimes but in some cases LFE for subwoofer is recorded as a sixth channel Each disc indicates how many channels have been recorded on it The basic layoutis 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 as shown below If us ing speakers of differing sizes adjust volume balance from the amplifier The location of the subwoofer in the figure is just for ex planatory purposes It can be located anywhere in the room For connection and positioning instructions see the instruc tion manual that came with the subwoofer B ITU International Telecommuni cation Union The ITU is a
33. position To power u power tto BI AMP tto BI AMP nm outlet outlet e O 4 4 Remove LCH speaker Remove Remove R CH speaker Remove shorting bar shorting bar shorting bar shorting bar NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS FRONT PANEL D POWER ON OFF Switch This switch turns power to the PM 15S1 ON and OFF When pressed power is activated and the blue indicator on the display 2 lights up Approximately 8 seconds after power is activated audio output is enabled Pressing the switch again turns power OFF 2 Display The display displays the selected input source volume level and setting status 3 INPUT SELECTOR Knob This knob is for selecting the input source to use in play back and recording The selected input source is displayed on the display 2 4 VOLUME Knob This knob is for setting the volume The volume level is displayed on the display 2 Turning the knob clockwise increases the volume while turning it counterclockwise de creases the volume When turned slowly the volume can be fine adjusted in 0 5 dB steps whereas when turned rapidly volume level changes greatly 5 BASS TREBLE Knobs These buttons adjust the bass and treble Turning them clockwise increases the respective tone whereas turning them counterclockwise decreases the respective tone Tone cannot be adjusted while the TONE button 9 is
34. r 240mV 20kQ Output voltage O utput impedance PRE OUT 1 7 V 330Q Maximum allowed P HONO input 1kHz 15mV ue M 150mV RIAA deviation 20Hz 20 7 0 5dB S N IHF A 1W 8Q load PHONO MG iicet ets 71dB 0 5mV input PHONO 85dB 5mV input CDILINE RECOR DER niens 90dB 500mV input Tone control Bass 50HZ ssi civic Er RR Evi 10dB Treble 2OKHZ enenpia 10dB Power requirement AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption UTE OU A 230W 4 120W x 2 output seeeeeeeneennnnnnnnnns 460W Accessories Remote controller sseseseseeeenennnnns 1 ecc decies tei titii dicus 2 Detachable AC 6 1 Maximum outer dimensions Amp W IU ica 17 5 16 ins 440mm Heights sii 4 7 8 ins 123mm BITE 17 1 2 ins A44mm Weight Amp irsinin 39 7 lbs 18 0kg Specifications subject to change without prior notice 1 ins 25 mm y
35. r or subwoofer Set PM 1551 to ID 2 Set SPEAKER button on front panel in ON position Setto STEREO y Y Setto STEREO Cm To power outlet L CH frontspeaker R CH front speaker Active subwoofer Front center speaker For surround speakers Set PM 15S1 to ID 3 Set SPEAKER button on front panel in ON position To power outlet Setto STEREO L CH surround speaker R CH surround speaker CONNECTIONS E Connection Example 3 Complete Bi Amp Connection for Stereo Playback Using 2 PM 15S1 The speaker system must support a bi amp connection therefore to determine whether your speakers do or not check in the instruction manual that came with your speakers or contact the manufacturer The two P M 155 1s are connected by FCBS For the FCBS connection prepare 2 portable audio connection cables with monaural amp monaural miniplugs or stereo e stereo miniplugs as described ABOUT FCBS on pg 16 Set the ID numbers for the PM 15S1 units as explained HOW TO SET ID on pg 19 When the PM 15S1 of ID 1 is operated that of ID 2 will operate in sync 6 6 ForL CH speaker ib um ER x et PM to eat SPEAKER button on front Set SPEAKER button on front panel in ON position panel in ON
36. r the VOLUME A Y buttons 6 of the remote controller Note When RECORDER 1 is selected as the input source signals are not output to the RECORDER 1 OUT jack The same goes for the RECORDER 2 OUT jack when RECORDER 2 is selected as the input source 15 HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES P ABOUT FCBS FCBS is short for Floating Control Bus System It is a communication system that connects up to four PM 15S 1s over a dedicated bus line so as to enable synchronized operations amongst them via 2 way data communications The FCBS connections can be made with either of the below two types of portable audio connection cable Prepare the number of connection cables for the number of PM 15S 1s to connect e Connection cable with monaural amp monaural miniplugs Connection cable with stereo lt stereo miniplugs Resistor connection cables are sold commercially but they cannot be used with the PM 15S 1 The below figure is an example of four PM 15S1s connected by FCBS The top PM 15S1 is the master unit of ID 1 and controls the three slave units of IDs 2 4 When the master 1551 is operated the input source volume level ATT feature display and tone control ON OFF feature of slave PM 15S 1s are interlocked to the master unit This function can be applied to various usages such as complete bi amp with 2 PM 15S 1s and 5 1ch multi channel with
37. te bi amp connection is a high end technique for enhancing sound quality proposed by Marantz With it the bi amp supporting speaker system is separated from the preamplifiers that separately drive the low and high speakers For more information see Connection Example 3 on pg 7 BI AMP STEREO H The bi amp mode is engaged by setting the operating mode Switch on the rear panel to BI AMP In the bi amp mode the signals input to the L channel are passed through the input buffer amplifier split by the input selector and transferred to the left and right volume amplifiers After that the signals are sequentially sentto the left and right voltage amplifiers and the left and right power amplifiers and ultimately output to the speaker output terminals The below figure shows example displays in the stereo and bi map modes Stereo mode Bi amp mode Note n the bi amp mode the R channel input jacks cannot be used Turn power to the PM 15S 1 OFF before changing the operating mode switch setting Turning the power ON again activates the new setting HowTo USE AND SET FEATURES P ATTENUATION ATT Attenuation is a one touch feature for reducing volume level When the ATT button on either the PM 15S1 or the remote controller is pressed the volume level is attenuated When the PM 15S1is shipped from the factory the attenuation level is set to 20 dB
38. ting Control Bus System A Floating Control Bus System FCBS enables the user to connect up to four PM 15S1s making possible a diversity of applications with complete bi amp and multiple channel connections pg 6 7 Moreover a ground loop is not formed between multiple connected P M 155 1s therefore sound qual ity is not adversely affected Display The 1551 adopts an LCD to display input source and vol ume level Compared to other types of display panels an LCD generates less drive noise and radiated noise hence the ef fect on sound quality is minimal BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS WIRING SPEAKER CABLE Be careful not to short circuit in wiring speaker cables Peel off the corting of speaker cable as shown below Approx 1 cm Gc A g Peel off the Twist conductors Cut the corting of cable edge of cable Wiring with speaker cable Turn clockwise to tighten Insert conductor of cable Turn counter clockwise to loosen Wiring with Y style terminal Turn clockwise to tighten Turn counter clockwise Insert conductor to loosen Your speaker system must satisfy the below conditions If it does not the PM 15S1 s protective circuit will trip whereby preventing proper playback In some cases the amplifier and speakers may be damaged e Ifusing 1 set of speakers total speaker impedance must be 4Q or more If using 2 sets of speakers tota
39. w to set ID numbers see How to Set ID on pg 19 Error message ERROR 02 ID 2 is used with more than one amp ERROR 03 ID 3 is used with more than one amp ERROR 04 ID 4 is used with more than one amp ERROR 11 Amps of IDs 2 4 cannot communi cate with ID 1 amp Meaning What to do Set separate ID numbers for each amp If power to ID 1 amp is OFF activate power Check remote cable is properly connected ERROR 12 ID 1 amp cannot If ID 1 is used for more communicate with than one amp properly amps of IDs 2 4 setID numbers Check remote cable is properly connected OTHERS The section describes the care and maintenance tasks that must be performed to optimize the operation of your Marantz equipment Cleaning of equipment external surfaces The exterior finish of your unit will last indefinitely with proper care and cleaning Never use scouring pads steel wool scourging powders or harsh chemical agents e g lye solution alcohol thinner benzine insecticide or other volatile substances as these wil mar the finish of the equipment Likewise never use cloths containing chemical substances If the equipment get dirty wipe the external surfaces with a soft lint free cloth If the equipment becomes heavily soiled dilute some washing up liquid in water in a ratio of one part detergentto six parts water dip a soft lint free in the solution and
40. wring the itis damp wipe the equipment with the damp cloth dry the equipment by wiping it with a dry cloth 22 BH Repairs Only the most competent and qualified service technicians should be allowed to service the factory trained warranty station personnel have the knowledge and special facilities needed for repair and calibration of this precision equipment After the warranty period has expired repairs will be performed for a charge if the equipment can be returned to normal operation In the event of difficulty refer to your dealer or write directly to the nearest location to you that is listed on the Marantz Authorized Service Station list If writing please include the model and serial number of the equipment together with a full description of what you think is abnormal about the equipments behaviour SPECIFICATIONS amp DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Power output 20 Hz 20 kHz simultaneous drive of both channels 80W x 2 80 load TT 120W x 2 4Q load Total harmonic distortion 20Hz 20kHz simultaneous drive of both channels 8 84 0 0596 Output band width 8 load 0 0596 5Hz 40kHz Frequency response CD 1W 8Q load 5Hz 100kHz Dumping factor 8Q load 20Hz 20kHz 100 Input sensitivity Input impedance PHONO MC iit eae 300uV 100Q PHONO MIM unire cuis istinc 3 2mV 47kQ CD LINE RECORDER tn
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