ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Integrated Amplifier PM8003 ENGLISH
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. 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.
Thank you for selecting the Marantz PM8003 Integrated amplifier for your Audio system. Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that you read the entire user guide before you attempt to connect or operate the amplifier. After you have reviewed the contents of this manual, we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit. Before Use....................................................................................................................
ENGLISH Names aNd FuNctioNs Features all-discrete curreNt-FeedBacK ampliFier Basic coNNectioNs 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 latest technology developed for the higher-grade amplifiers.
BeFore use 2. Insert the batteries with correct +/– orientation. 3. Close the battery cover until it clicks shut. Basic coNNectioNs Basic operatioN Remove the battery cover. Approx. 16.4 ft. (5 m) Remote controller Precautions adVaNced coNNectioNs 1. Operate the unit with the remote controller within the range of the illustration below.
ENGLISH Names aNd FuNctioNs Names aNd FuNctioNs y POWER AMP DIRECT button FroNt paNel qw e r tyu Basic coNNectioNs The POWER DIRECT IN jacks are provided on the rear panel of the unit. Holding this button pressed for more than 3 seconds lights the indicator around the button, and this unit functions as the power amplifier. In this status, the sound volume cannot be adjusted by turning the VOLUME knob. To release POWER AMP DIRECT mode, hold this button pressed for more than 3 seconds again.
z POWER ON/STANDBY buttons POWER ON button Turns the unit power on when it is in the standby mode. b POWER OFF button Sets the unit power to the standby mode when it is set to the power-on mode. SOURCE POWER button x b c Switching the mode of a CD player, DVD player or other Marantz component equipped with a power standby function between power-on and standby is enabled by pressing this button after the INPUT SOURCE button corresponding to the component has been pressed.
ENGLISH Names aNd FuNctioNs Names aNd FuNctioNs o RECORDER 1/RECORDER 2 input jacks rear paNel w e r q Basic coNNectioNs PHONO PRE OUT GND L R CD TUNER AUX / DVD POWER AMP DIRECT IN L L R R RECORDER 1 IN OUT t y SYSTEM A L MODEL NO. PM8003 AC IN IN L OUT Basic operatioN R R !2!1!0 o R adVaNced coNNectioNs remote coNtroller operatioN Connect the grounding wire from an analog record player. These jacks are for connecting to an analog record player. MM cartridges can be used.
ENGLISH coNNectiNg audio compoNeNts Names aNd FuNctioNs Basic coNNectioNs Caution: Basic coNNectioNs • Do not connect the power cord of this amplifier 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. • Connect the wires correctly to the L (left) and R (right) channels. • Make sure that input and output are connected correctly.
ENGLISH Names aNd FuNctioNs Basic coNNectioNs coNNectiNg speaKer sYstems coNNectiNg oF ac poWer caBle Notes: Basic coNNectioNs Your speaker system must satisfy the below conditions. If it does not, this unit’s protective circuit will active, whereby preventing proper playback. In some cases, the amplifier and speakers may be damaged. • If using 1 set of speakers, total speaker impedance must be 4Ω or more. • If using 2 sets of speakers, total speaker impedance must be 8Ω or more.
ENGLISH q e u i To explain how to play back input sources, representative examples are given with an CD player and analog record player. Before starting either procedure, check the component is correctly connected to the unit. INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PM8003 PHONO CD TUNER AUX/DVD 1 RECORDER 2 MUTE VOLUME POWER AMP DIRECT 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. Load a disc into the CD player and press the play button to start playback. Adjust the volume with from the VOLUME knob i.
ENGLISH Names aNd FuNctioNs adVaNced coNNectioNs coNNectiNg poWer direct iN JacKs coNNectiNg pre out JacKs Basic coNNectioNs If you use a preamplifier, connect it as shown below, and then you can use this unit as a power amplifier. Set the POWER AMP DIRECT IN button on the front panel of the unit to its ON position. For details on operations of the preamplifier, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the preamplifier to be used.
coNNectiNg remote coNtrol JacKs BI-WIRE connection is a technique for improving sound quality. It connects speaker systems and an amplifier, using two speaker cables; one for mid-to-high range speakers and another for bass speakers. It eliminates the influence on a mid-to-high range speaker unit due to back electromotive force generated by the bass speaker unit. For BI-WIRE connection, a speaker system must comply with the BI-WIRE connection specifications.
ENGLISH Names aNd FuNctioNs remote coNtroller operatioN cd tuNer Basic coNNectioNs When the CD button is pressed, the buttons in group b function as indicated in the table below. These buttons can only be used when a Marantz CD player is connected to the CD input jacks. BUTTON NAME FUNCTION 4 Skips to the start of the current track ¢ Skips to the next track Basic operatioN 7 Stops playback 2 Starts playback 8 Pauses a disc that's playing adVaNced coNNectioNs P.SCAN/A.
Power is not supplied. Power is supplied, but no sound is heard from the speaker. Sound is heard from left or right speakers only. Left and right channels are reversed. Noise occurs during record playing. Actions Check the power cable connections. The unit is in STANDBY mode. Turn the INPUT SELECTOR knob or press the POWER ON button on the remote controller. The protection circuit is activated. If the STANDBY indicator is flashing, turn the power OFF, then ON again after 1 minute or more.
ENGLISH Dumping factor (8Ω load, 20Hz – 20kHz)......100 adVaNced coNNectioNs Input sensitivity/Input impedance PHONO (MM) ............................... 2mV/47kΩ CD, LINE, TUNER, AUX/DVD, RECORDER ............................................ 200mV/20kΩ POWER AND DIRECT IN ..............1.6V/20kΩ Output voltage/Output impedance PRE OUT........................................1.6V/600Ω remote coNtroller operatioN Maximum allowable PHONO input level (1kHz) MM ..............................................
others Basic operatioN Basic coNNectioNs 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.
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