Model SC-11S1 User Guide Stereo Control 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
ENGLISH WARRANTY For warranty information, contact your local Marantz distributor. RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT Your purchase receipt is your permanent record of a valuable purchase. It should be kept in a safe place to be referred to as necessary for insurance purposes or when corresponding with Marantz. IMPORTANT When seeking warranty service, it is the responsibility of the consumer to establish proof and date of purchase. Your purchase receipt or invoice is adequate for such proof. FOR U.K.
CE MARKING English The SC-11S1 is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. Français Le SC-11S1 est conforme à la directive EMC et à la directive sur les basses tensions. Deutsch Das Modell SC-11S1 entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Niederspannungsgeräte. Nederlands De SC-11S1 voldoet aan de EMC eisen en de vereisten voor laag-voltage. Italiano Il SC-11S1 è conforme alle direttive CEE ed a quelle per i bassi voltaggi.
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ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this Marantz SC-11S1 Stereo Control Amplifier. Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that you read the entire user guide before you attempt to connect or operate the player. After you have reviewed the contents of this manual, we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit. 7 Checking the accessories After opening the cover of the packing box, check that the following accessories are included.
ENGLISH CONTENTS FEATURES ..................................................................................................................3 BEFORE USING ..........................................................................................................4 EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING.......................................................................................4 COPYRIGHT ......................................................................................................................
ENGLISH FEATURES DISPLAY ATT. PHONO MC TONE OPERATE POWER ON/OFF INPUT SELECTOR PHONES OUT PHONES This unit was developed with many of the same functions as the flagship model SC-7S2, without compromising the sound quality. ¶ HDAM-SA3 The HDAM-SA3 is an amp module equipped with a new circuit that has further improved stability from the previous HDAM-SA and HDAM-SA2.
ENGLISH BEFORE USING This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply. EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements that exist in your area. — Power requirements (U.S.A.) ....................AC 120V 60Hz — Power requirements (Europe) ..............AC 230V 50/60Hz COPYRIGHT Recording and playback of any material may require consent.
ENGLISH BEFORE USING 7 Loading batteries 7 Usage of remote controller Before using the remote controller for the first time, load the batteries in the remote controller. The batteries provided are used to verify the operations of the remote controller only. Operational range Operate the unit with the remote controller within the range of the illustration below. 1. Remove the battery cover. Approx. 5m 2. Insert the batteries with correct +/– orientation.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS FRONT PANEL !1!0 o i u yt DISPLAY ATT. PHONO MC TONE OPERATE POWER ON/OFF INPUT SELECTOR PHONES OUT !2 PHONES PRE OUT !3 q POWER ON/OFF Switch This switch turns power to the unit ON and OFF. When pressed, power is activated and the blue indicator in the display w lights up. Pressing the switch again turns the power OFF. q w VOLUME e r u ATT. Button This button attenuates the volume with one press of the button.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS DISPLAY VOLUME Indicator Volume Display Max !4 Turn the VOLUME knob on the unit to the right, or press the VOLUME 5 button on the remote controller. !5 OPERATE !6 0.5dB Steps !4 Power Indicator This indicator is lit a blue color while power to the unit is ON. Turn the VOLUME knob on the unit to the left, or press the VOLUME ∞ button on the remote controller.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS REAR PANEL A B PHONO C D CD 1 - LINE - 2 INPUT E F G 1 - RECORDER - 2 H PRE OUT L L AC IN L MODEL NO. SC-11S1 R R IN PUSH PHONO GND PUSH OUT PUSH R IN R OUT PUSH L R R L L IN 3 2 3 1 2 1 3 1 2 3 1 INPUT M 2 2 3 1 2 BALANCED 2 L Connect the grounding wire from an analog record player here. B PHONO Input Jacks These jacks are for connecting to an analog record player.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS REMOTE CONTROLLER This remote controller can be used to control the SC-11S1 and Marantz Super Audio CD players or DVD players that have a remote control receptor. The operations possible by remote control may differ with each component, therefore see the instruction manual that came with the component. OPEN/ CLOSE z Input Selector Buttons These buttons are for selecting the input source to use in playback.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS The buttons in groups , and . are for operating Marantz products other than the SC-11S1, such as Super Audio CD players or DVD players. The function of each button changes to match the component selected as the input source from the INPUT SELECT buttons z. ¶ Remote Controller Operation for Marantz Super Audio CD Players When the CD button is pressed, the buttons in groups , and . function as indicated in the table below.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS Connection examples 1~3 are examples of connecting to a Marantz SM-11S1 stereo power amplifier. Refer to these connection examples when connecting to different amplifiers. Notes: • Do not connect the power cord of this unit or any of the other components to the power supply until all of the connections are completed. • Insert the plugs of the connections cords firmly into the connecting jacks. Incorrect insertion may cause noise.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS 7 Connection Example1: Basic Connection for Normal Stereo Playback Connection Example with Input Source Components CD Player OPEN/ CLOSE Tuner, etc. DVD Player, etc. CD-R, etc. Tape deck, etc. PLA PL AY DVD PLAYER DV-12S1 VIDEO ON/OFF DIMMER OPEN/CLOSE PLAY STOP PAUSE RANDOM DISPLA DISPL AY OF OFF F DISPLA DISPL AY OF OFF F STOP 44.1KHz 88.2KHz 176.4KHz V-PART GRP TITLE POWER LOCK SOUND MODE POWER ON/OFF ON/OFF EXT EX T.CLOC .CLOCK K INV IN V.PHAS .
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS Connection example to power amplifier • Set the PRE OUT button on the front panel to ON. To power outlet SC-11S1 1 - LINE - 2 1 - RECORDER - 2 PRE OUT AC IN L L R R MODEL NO.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS 7 Connection Example 2: Stereo Complete Bi-amp Connection q The two amplifiers are connected by F.C.B.S. for synchronized use. For F.C.B.S. connection, connect with commercially available monaural ⇔ monaural miniplugs or stereo ⇔ stereo miniplugs as described in F.C.B.S. (page. 26). w Set the ID numbers as explained in HOW TO SET ID NUMBERS (page. 27). When the ID1 amplifier is operated, the ID 2 amplifier will operate in sync. e Connect the analog output of the CD player etc.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS CD Player ANALOG OUTPUTS AC IN UNBALANCED R L EXT.CLOCK INPUT COLD (-) DIGITAL OUTPUTS HOT (+) COAX. GND R BALANCED L MODEL NO. SA-11S2 OPT. L ch R ch To BALANCED LINE OUT jack SC-11S1 for R ch ¶ Set to ID 2 PHONO INPUT CD 1 - LINE - 2 1 - RECORDER - 2 PRE OUT L L AC IN L MODEL NO.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS 7 Connection Example 3: Basic Connection for 5.1 Multi-Channel Playback q The three units are connected using F.C.B.S. For the F.C.B.S connection, prepare 3 audio connection cables, and refer to F.C.B.S. on page 26. w Set the ID numbers for the three amplifiers as explained in HOW TO SET ID NUMBERS (page. 27). When the ID 1 pre-amp is operated, ID 2 and ID 3 pre-amps will operate in sync. e Connect the outputs of players that have 5.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS Super Audio CD Multi-channel Player MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT FRONT R FRONT L SURROUND R SURROUND L SUB-WOOFER CENTER to page. 18 For center/ subwoofer ¶ Set to ID 2 PHONO INPUT CD 1 - LINE - 2 1 - RECORDER - 2 PRE OUT L L AC IN L MODEL NO. SC-11S1 R R IN PUSH PHONO GND PUSH OUT PUSH R L L R IN 3 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 INPUT To power outlet R OUT PUSH L R IN 3 1 2 2 3 1 2 BALANCED OUT 3 1 2 STEREO BI-AMP Set to STEREO 1 F.C.B.S.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS From page. 17 For surround L/R ¶ Set to ID 3 PHONO INPUT CD 1 - LINE - 2 1 - RECORDER - 2 PRE OUT L L AC IN L MODEL NO. SC-11S1 R R IN PUSH PHONO GND PUSH OUT PUSH R L L R IN 3 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 INPUT To power outlet R OUT PUSH L R IN 3 1 2 2 3 1 2 BALANCED OUT 3 1 2 STEREO BI-AMP Set to STEREO 1 F.C.B.S. PRE OUT AMP MODE From page. 17 F.C.B.S. F.C.B.S.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS SPEAKER 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 multi-channel 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.
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION o PLAYBACK To explain how to play back input sources, typical examples are given with disc playback from a Super Audio CD player and record playback from an analog record player. Refer to the connection procedures and check that each component is correctly connected to the amplifier. 7 Disc Playback on a Super Audio CD t y DISPLAY ATT. TONE PHONO MC OPERATE POWER ON/OFF INPUT SELECTOR PHONES OUT PHONES PRE OUT !2 q VOLUME r Player 1.
ENGLISH HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES ATT. (ATTENUATION) SUBSONIC FILTER ATT. button TONE button DISPLAY DISPLAY ATT. ATT. PHONO MC TONE OPERATE PHONO MC TONE OPERATE POWER ON/OFF INPUT SELECTOR PHONES OUT PHONES PRE OUT VOLUME POWER ON/OFF INPUT SELECTOR PHONES OUT PHONES PRE OUT VOLUME ATT is a one-touch feature for reducing the volume level. When the ATT button on either the unit or remote controller is pressed, the volume level is attenuated. 1.
ENGLISH HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES 7 How to Trim Volume Level TRIMMING There are three trimming modes. • LEVEL trimming that adjusts the volume level on left and right channels • BASS trimming that adjusts the bass on left and right channels • TREBLE trimming that adjusts the treble on left and right channels The volume level of the left and right channels can be trimmed in 0.5dB steps across a 0.0 – 9.0dB range. When the unit is shipped from the factory, the volume level is set to 0.0dB (maximum). 1.
ENGLISH HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES 7 How to Trim Bass 7 How to Trim Treble The bass level of the left and right channels can be trimmed in 2dB steps across a –8.0 – +8.0dB range. When this unit is shipped from the factory, the bass level is set to 0 dB. To trim the bass level, active tone control by pressing the TONE button on either the unit or the remote controller. The treble level of the left and right channels can be trimmed in 2dB steps across a –8.0 – +8.0dB range.
ENGLISH HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES HOW TO OPERATE THE SIDE ILLUMINATION DISPLAY button BI-AMP MODE This unit is equipped with a bi-amp mode to enable a complete bi-amp connection using two SC-11S1s. This complete biamp connection is a high-end technique for enhancing sound quality, proposed by Marantz. Using this system, 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 2 (page.14).
2. After completing the connections shown below, switch the REMOTE POWER CONTROL By connecting this unit to a Marantz SM-11S1 stereo power amplifier by remote power control, the power supply of the SM-11S1 can be automatically switched ON/OFF in sync with this unit’s power ON/OFF control. There are 2 trigger output terminals on this unit, and a maximum of 2 SM-11S1s can be controlled in sync with this unit’s power ON/OFF control. 1.
ENGLISH HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES F.C.B.S. F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System) is a communication system that connects up to four SC-11S1s over a dedicated bus line so as to enable synchronized operations amongst them via 2-way data communications. 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.
ENGLISH HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES DISPLAY button HOW TO SET ID NUMBERS If using this unit by itself as a stereo amplifier, set the ID number to “0” (Default setting is “0”). DISPLAY ATT. TONE PHONO MC Note: OPERATE POWER ON/OFF INPUT SELECTOR PHONES OUT PHONES PRE OUT VOLUME If the ID number is set to a number other than “0”, this unit cannot be used for standalone operation. The ID number of the unit appears on the display for about 3 seconds after the power is activated.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience trouble with the SC-11S1, make the below checks before thinking the worst. Improper operation can cause the SC-11S1 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. ¶ Nothing is heard from the headphones or speakers 1.
ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ¶ Dimensions (Unit: mm (inch)) 12 (1/2) Power output (20Hz – 20kHz) ......................................................2.0V (BALANCED) ................................................ 2.0V (UNBALANCED) Maximum output (20Hz – 20kHz) ....................................................13.5V (BALANCED) .............................................. 13.5V (UNBALANCED) 400 (15-3/4) 431 (17) Total frequency distortion (20Hz – 20kHz) ............................
ENGLISH OTHERS The section describes the care and maintenance tasks that must be performed to optimize the operation of your Marantz equipment. 7 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 will mar the finish of the equipment.
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