FRANÇAIS ENGLISH 8 Channel Power Amplifier MM8003 MM8003_U_00_cover.indd 3 08.4.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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. Read these instructions. 2.
Thank you very much for purchasing this model MM8003 8-Channel Power Amplifier from Marantz. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide you with many years of home theater enjoyment. Please take a few minutes to read this manual thoroughly before you connect and operate the MM8003. As there are a number of connection and configuration options, you are encouraged to discuss your own particular home theater setup with your Marantz A/V specialist dealer. INTRODUCTION ............................
ENGLISH FEATURES This 8-channel power amplifier comes with upgraded functions and supports the latest format of surround sound without compromising the design technology of Marantz's flagship models. Current feedback type of discrete power amplifier with high sound quality The MM8003 features in all 8 channels the current feedback type of power amplifier, which uses the complementary push-pull circuitry incorporated in Marantz's SM-11S1 Hi-Fi Power Amplifier.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTION NAMES AND FUNCTION For a more detailed description of the functions of each part, refer to the pages given in ( ). FRONT PANEL c v bn m , .
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTION BASIC CONNECTIONS UNBALANCED CONNECTIONS PREPARING THE CONNECTION CABLES BASIC CONNECTIONS Provide the cables required by the component to be used. RCA audio cable INPUT CONNECTOR SWITCHING A BALANCED or UNBALANCED input for the input connectors can be selected for each channel.
AV8003 CONNECTIONS The connection example given below shows the connections between the amplifier and AV8003 AV pre-tuner for basic sound reproduction through 7 channels. When using the BALANCED inputs, use the XLR audio cables; when using the UNBALANCED inputs, use the RCA audio cables. Connect the PRE OUT connectors on the control amplifier to the input connectors on this amplifier. Use this connection example as a reference when a control amplifier other than the AV8003 is to be used.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTION SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CABLES Refer to the figure below, and connect the speakers to the amplifier. 1. Remove about 10 mm of the covering from the end of the speaker cable. 2. Twist the bare part of the cable tightly to prevent short-circuiting. 3. Turn the speaker connector counterclockwise to loosen it. 4. Insert the bare part of the speaker cable into the hole at the side of the speaker connector. 5. Turn the speaker connector clockwise to tighten it up.
Surround R Connect the power cable after all the connections have been completed. 1. Surround Back R Plug the accessory power cable into the AC IN socket on the rear panel of the amplifier. Front R Front Center Power can be supplied from the amplifier's AC outlet (UNSWITCHED) to another component up to a maximum power consumption of 150 W.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTION OPERATION TURNING THE POWER ON BASIC CONNECTIONS 1. 2. POWER ON/STANDBY switch Standby indicator Press the POWER ON/STANDBY switch. Sound is output after the standby indicator goes off and the illumination lamp has blinked for about 7 seconds. 8CH POWER AMPLIFIER MM8003 The sound output is delayed because of the activation of the muting circuit, which prevents noise from being output until the amplifier's circuitry operates stably after the power has been turned on.
ENGLISH BI-AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS Four channels of this unit's power amplifiers are used to achieve bi-amplifier connections to the front speaker systems. Before connecting the speaker systems, check that they support bi-amplifier connections. ADVANCED CONNECTIONS OPERATION What are "bi-amplifier connections"? This is a technique for enhancing sound quality, and it involves connecting separate power amplifiers to the bass and mid-range/treble speakers.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTION MULTI ZONE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS The example given here shows the connections performed when two pairs of this unit's power amplifiers are used for multi zone speakers in combination with the AV8003. For details on the multi zone speaker function, refer to the operating instructions of the AV8003.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTION MULTI ZONE CONNECTIONS L R R L R L R L R L AV8003 INPUT 1( 1(TV TV)) CHANNEL 7 (C) CHANNEL 6 (SBR SBR)) CHANNEL 5 (SBL SBL)) CHANNEL 4 (SR SR)) CHANNEL 3 (SL SL)) CHANNEL 2 (R) CHANNEL 1 (L) FM (75 75Ω Ω) PUSH UNBALANCED BALANCED PUSH UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED PUSH PUSH UNBALANCED BALANCED PUSH UNBALANCED BALANCED PUSH UNBALANCED BALANCED PUSH UNBALANCED BALANCED R OUT PUT 1 OUT UNBALANCED BALANCED INPUT 2 2((DVD DVD)) UNBALANCED IN OUT
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WITH EXTERNAL CONTROL COMPONENTS By connecting the remote control connectors on the AV8003 and this amplifier, the amplifier can be set to STANDBY ON/OFF synchronized with the STANDBY ON/OFF operations of the AV8003. For the connection, use the accessory RCA cable to connect the REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector on the AV8003 and the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector on this amplifier.
ENGLISH Related page Insert the power plug into the wall outlet. 7 The setting of one or more of the input Set the input switch to the position that selector switches does not correspond corresponds to the input connected to to the input connector (BALANCED or the amplifier. UNBALANCED) to which the cable has been connected.
ENGLISH The section describes the care and maintenance tasks that must be performed to optimize the operation of your Marantz equipment. SPECIFICATIONS OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 15-1/8 ins. (384 mm) OPERATION 14-3/16 ins. (360 mm) 7/8 ins. (22 mm) 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.
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