. Model PM-10 Owner’s Manual Integrated Amplifier Printing : Color : Full Color
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 .................
ENGLISH About the remote control Inserting the batteries 1 arrow and remove it. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Overview 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. This manual can also be viewed in a web browser.
ENGLISH Features High quality sound 0 0 0 0 HDAM®SA3 Module This unit includes the HDAM®SA3 which had been developed for high-end models. The HDAM®SA3 is incorporated into many components, such as the current feedback phono equalizer. All-stage Balanced Configuration Amplifier Circuit This unit has an all-stage balanced configuration and the power amplifier receives output via a BTL (Bridged Transless) connection.
ENGLISH Part names and functions Front panel w e r t w Overview q y Connections Playback A Input source select knob (INPUT SELECTOR) This selects the input source. (v p. 17) C Display This displays various pieces of information. E STANDBY indicator This is lit as follows according to the power status: 0 Power on : Off 0 After power on, until the unit is able to be used : Red (blinking) 0 Standby : Red 0 Power off : Off H Power operation button (X) This turns the power on/off. (v p.
ENGLISH Rear panel q . w r A Analog audio input connectors (AUDIO IN) Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio output connectors. 0 “Connecting a playback device” (v p. 10) 0 “Connecting a recording device” (v p. 10) B AUDIO OUT connectors (RECORDER) Used to connect the input connector of a recorder. (v p. 10) C Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) Used to connect speakers. (v p. 8) D PHONO GND terminal Used to connect the ground wire of a turntable. (v p.
ENGLISH Remote control unit n Operating this unit w u i B DISPLAY button This turns the display on/off. Press and hold to turn the illumination lamp on/off. C Input source select buttons (INPUT df) This selects the input source. (v p. 17) Connections q r t y Overview To operate amplifier, press REMOTE MODE AMP button to switch the remote control to the amplifier operation mode. A Cursor buttons (uio p) These select items. D Power operation button (X AMP) This turns the power on/off (standby).
ENGLISH n CD player operations The supplied remote control can be used to control a Marantz CD player in addition to this unit. To operate a Marantz CD player, press the REMOTE MODE CD button to switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode.
ENGLISH Connections Connecting speakers 8 10 Connecting a recording device 10 F.C.B.S. connection 11 Connecting a pre-amplifier 15 Connecting devices with remote control connectors 16 Connecting the power cord 16 Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in humming or noise.
ENGLISH Speaker connection Bi-wiring 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.
ENGLISH About balanced connectors Connecting a playback device Network audio player AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO OUT R L L R L R L R L R L R L R L AUDIO IN R L CD player etc. AUDIO OUT R R L R L R L R L L Playback R Recording device AUDIO OUT Connections Turntable Tuner Overview This unit has both unbalanced and balanced connectors.
ENGLISH 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-10 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.
ENGLISH n How to set ID number for F.C.B.S. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the unit to select 0 0 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-10 units are required. To switch the mode, use the AMPLIFIER MODE switch on the rear panel while the power is off. The figures below show example displays in the stereo and bi-amp modes. Stereo mode The setting is saved.
ENGLISH Super Audio CD player, etc. : Signal flow Set to “BI-AMP”. Set to “BI-AMP”. Set PM-10 for L channel to ID 1 Remove shorting bar . 13 Printing : Color : Black To power outlet. Set PM-10 for R channel to ID 2 To power outlet.
ENGLISH Connection for 5.1 Multi-channel Playback Overview 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.. (v p. 11) 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.
ENGLISH n 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 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.
ENGLISH Connecting devices with remote control connectors Infrared retransmitter Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. Connections 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.
ENGLISH Playback n Contents Turning the power on 17 Selecting the input source 17 Adjusting the volume 17 Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 18 Adjusting the left and right channel balance 18 Having the display and the illumination lamp off 18 Having the illumination lamp always off 18 Playing CDs 19 Recording 19 X AMP REMOTE MODE AMP ui p DISPLAY Turning the power on INPUT df to select the input source to be 1 Press X on the main unit to turn the power on. 1 Use played back.
ENGLISH Adjusting the left and right channel balance Having the display and the illumination lamp off 1 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). The display circuit operation can be stopped to minimize noise from the display and the display circuit which could interfere with the analog audio output signal. “ATT” appears on the display and the sound is muted.
ENGLISH Playing CDs Recording This section uses playback from a CD as an example. 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. 1 Press X on this unit to turn the power on. Use INPUT df to switch the input source to 2 “CD”. “CD” is displayed on the display of this unit. 3 Playback the CD.
ENGLISH Settings Overview 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 PUREST Description Page 21 PHONO Sets the phono equalizer of this unit according to the type or impedance of the turntable cartridge to be connected. 21 AUTO STBY (Auto Standby) Sets whether to automatically switch the unit to the standby mode when the unit remains in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes.
ENGLISH PUREST PHONO Noise sources that influence sound quality can be suppressed in order to achieve higher quality playback by stopping all of the following circuits. 0 Recording output circuit 0 Non-signal state detection circuit 0 Headphones circuit ON: Enables the high sound quality mode (PUREST mode). OFF (Default): Disables the high sound quality mode (PUREST mode). Sets the phono equalizer of this unit according to the type or impedance of the turntable cartridge to be connected.
ENGLISH Tips Overview n Contents Troubleshooting Tips Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 24 I want to turn the illumination lamps on both sides of the unit main panel off 23 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 25 I want to use two or more of these units for high quality playback 23 I want to use this unit’s remote control to operate a Marantz CD player 23 I want to use bi-wiring compatible speakers 23 I want to use this unit as a power amplifier 23 I w
ENGLISH Tips I want to adjust the attenuation level when muting sound 0 The attenuation level can be set at –20 dB, –40 dB, or –∞. (v p. 18) I want to turn the illumination lamps on both sides of the unit main panel off 0 Turn the illumination lamp setting off. (v p. 18) I want to use two or more of these units for high quality playback 0 0 Use the stereo complete bi-amp connections. (v p. 12) Use the multi-channel playback connections. (v p.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: If this unit does not operate properly, check the corresponding symptoms in this section. If the symptoms do not match any of those described here, consult your dealer as it could be due to a fault in this unit. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact the store where you purchased this unit. Connections n Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Symptom Cause / Solution Power is not turned on.
ENGLISH n Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Cause / Solution Page 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 2 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. 2 0 Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit. － 0 Insert the batteries in the proper direction, checking the q and w marks.
ENGLISH n Desired sound does not come out Symptom The left and right of stereo sound is reversed. Page 0 Check that speaker cables are properly connected. 8 0 Adjust the left and right channel balance. 18 0 Check whether the left and right speakers are connected to the correct speaker terminals. 8 Overview No sound comes out of a specific speaker. Cause / Solution n Sound is interrupted or noise occurs When playing a record, a humming noise comes out of the speakers.
ENGLISH Appendix Explanation of terms MM/MC cartridge There are two types--MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil)--of cartridges for turntable. As the output levels for these two types of cartridges differ, the setting of the phono equalizer that is mounted in this unit must be switched according to the type of cartridge for your turntable. Change this setting in the “PHONO” section of the setting menu. (v p. 21) Speaker impedance This is an AC resistance value, indicated in Ω (ohms).
ENGLISH Specifications 0 RMS Power output (Simultaneous drive of both channels) : 200 W x 2 (8 Ω/ohms load, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.05 %) Frequency response (CD, 1 W, 8 Ω/ohms load) : 5 Hz – 50 kHz ±3 dB 0 Damping factor (8 Ω/ohms load, 20 Hz – 20 kHz) : 500 0 Input sensitivity/Input impedance 280 μV/10 Ω/ohms PHONO (MC High) : 280 μV/49 Ω/ohms PHONO (MM) : 2.6 mV/47 kΩ/kohms BALANCED : 880 mV/40 kΩ/kohms CD/LINE/RECORDER : 440 mV/20 kΩ/kohms POWER AMP : 1.
ENGLISH 3/4 (19) 10 1/2 (266) 2 5/8 (66) 17 7/8 (453) 15 3/4 (400) 2 3/4 (68) 1 3/8 (34) n Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 2 3/4 (67) 2 3/4 (69) . n Weight : 46 lb 15 oz (21.
ENGLISH Index vB Bi-wiring ................................................................................ 9 CD player ...................................................................... 10, 19 vD Display brightness ............................................................... 18 F.C.B.S. ............................................................................... 11 Front panel ............................................................................ 4 Network audio player ..............
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