Model SM-11S1 User Guide Stereo Power 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 SM-11S1 is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. Français Le SM-11S1 est conforme à la directive EMC et à la directive sur les basses tensions. Deutsch Das Modell SM-11S1 entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Niederspannungsgeräte. Nederlands De SM-11S1 voldoet aan de EMC eisen en de vereisten voor laag-voltage. Italiano Il SM-11S1 è conforme alle direttive CEE ed a quelle per i bassi voltaggi.
Nederlands - - WAARSCHUWINGEN Stel het apparaat niet bloot aan regen, vocht, druppels of spetters. Verwijder de afdekplaat van het apparaat niet. Duw niets door de ventilatieopeningen in het apparaat. Raak het netsnoer niet met natte handen aan. Bedek de ventilatieopeningen niet met enige voorwerpen, zoals tafelkleden, kranten, gordijnen, enz. Plaats geen brandende voorwerpen, zoals kaarsen, op het apparaat.
Checking the accessories After opening the cover of the packing box, check that the following accessories are included. ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this Marantz SM-11S1 Stereo Power 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.
ENGLISH FEATURES METER MODE DISPLAY SPEAKERS 1 BALANCED STANDBY UNBALANCED SPEAKERS 2 POWER ON/OFF This unit was developed with many of the same functions as the flagship model MA-9S2 and with a 2-channel function, 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. 0.2 m (8 ins.) or more EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING 0.2 m (8 ins.) or more 0.2 m (8 ins.) or more METER MODE DISPLAY SPEAKERS 1 BALANCED STANDBY UNBALANCED SPEAKERS 2 Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements that exist in your area. POWER ON/OFF — Power requirements (U.S.A.) ....................AC 120V 60Hz — Power requirements (Europe) ..
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS FRONT PANEL y DISPLAY METER MODE SPEAKERS 1 BALANCED STANDBY UNBALANCED SPEAKERS 2 POWER ON/OFF uio q POWER ON/OFF Switch This switch turns power to the SM-11S1 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. w Display The monitor displays the output power to the speakers, and setting status of the various setting modes.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS !0 Power Indicator DISPLAY This indicator is lit a blue color while power to the unit is ON. !0 !1 Display Panel • Speaker Output Power Display In STEREO Mode In BTL Mode !1 STANDBY !2 • Input signal ON/OFF switch, gain setting display • Meter mode setting display • Display when protective circuit trips !2 STANDBY Indicator When using the remote power control function, this indicator flashes when the unit is in standby mode.
ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS REAR PANEL G F AC IN UNBALANCED INPUT R L AMP MODE SPEAKER SYSTEMS STEREO BTL MODEL NO. SM-11S1 R CH BTL 1 L CH BALANCED INPUT PUSH PUSH R 3 2 L BTL 3 1 2 1 BTL REMOTE POWER CONTROL TRIGGER IN R CH A B A UNBALANCED INPUT Jack These jacks are for connecting to the unbalanced output jacks of a control amplifier. In BTL mode, the Lch input terminal is used.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS Connection examples 1~5 are examples of connecting this unit to a Marantz SC-11S1 stereo control amplifier. Refer to these connection examples when connecting to control amplifiers other than the SC-11S1. Caution: • 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.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS WIRING SPEAKER CABLE • Peel off the coating of speaker cable as shown below. Approx. 1 cm Cut the coating of cable. Peel off the edge of cable. Twist conductors. • Wiring with speaker cable. Your speaker system needs to meet the following requirements. If speakers that do not meet the following requirements are used, the amplifier protective circuit may trip, and sounds will not playback correctly. In certain cases, damage may also be caused to the amplifier and speaker system.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS 7 Connection Example1: Basic Connection for Normal Stereo Playback CD Player ANALOG OUTPUTS AC IN UNBALANCED R L EXT.CLOCK INPUT COLD (-) DIGITAL OUTPUTS HOT (+) COAX. GND BALANCED R L MODEL NO. SA-11S2 OPT. To LINE OUT jack Control Amplifier SC-11S1 PHONO INPUT CD 1 - LINE - 2 1 - RECORDER - 2 PRE OUT L L AC IN L MODEL NO.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS 7 Connection Example 2: Upgraded version of connection example 1 using bi-wiring connections Use bi-wiring connections to connect the unit and speaker system with 2 sets of speaker cables. Before connecting the speaker system using bi-wiring, check to make sure that the speaker system supports bi-wiring.
7 Connection Example 3: Connection for using connecting 2 SM-11S1s in BTL mode for ENGLISH CONNECTIONS stereo playback Note: When using this unit in BTL mode, ensure that the speakers have an impedance of more than 8Ω. CD Player ANALOG OUTPUTS AC IN UNBALANCED R L EXT.CLOCK INPUT COLD (-) DIGITAL OUTPUTS HOT (+) COAX. GND BALANCED R L MODEL NO. SA-11S2 OPT. R ch To BALANCED LINE OUT jack PHONO INPUT CD L ch 1 - LINE - 2 1 - RECORDER - 2 PRE OUT AC IN L L L R R R MODEL NO.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS 7 Connection Example 4: Stereo Complete Bi-amp Connection 1. Connect 2 Marantz SC-11S1 by F.C.B.S. for synchronized control. For F.C.B.S. connection, connect with commercially available cables with monaural ⇔ monaural miniplugs or stereo ⇔ stereo miniplugs as described in F.C.B.S. (pg. 26) in the SC-11S1 instruction manual. 2. Refer to the SC-11S1 instruction manual (pg. 27) and set the SC-11S1 ID numbers. 3. 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 To BALANCED LINE OUT jack R ch R ch for SC-11S1 ¶ 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 5: Basic Connection for 5.1 Multi-Channel Playback 1. Three amplifiers are connected by F.C.B.S. for synchronized use. Refer to F.C.B.S. (pg. 26) in the SC-11S1 instruction manual, and prepare 3 commercially available connecting cables. 2. Refer to the SC-11S1 instruction manual (pg. 27) and set the SC-11S1 ID numbers. 3. Connect the outputs of players that have 5.1 channel analog outputs to each of the three pre-amps. 4.
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS Super Audio CD Multi-channel Player etc. MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT FRONT R FRONT L SURROUND R SURROUND L SUB-WOOFER CENTER To pg. 16 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 pg. 15 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 IN PUSH L R R L L IN 3 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 INPUT To power outlet R OUT 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 pg. 15 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 HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES HOW TO USE THE METER MODE BUTTON (DIGITAL POWER METER) BALANCED INPUT/UNBALANCED INPUT GAIN SETTINGS BALANCED Button METER MODE DISPLAY SPEAKERS 1 BALANCED METER MODE DISPLAY STANDBY UNBALANCED SPEAKERS 2 SPEAKERS 1 BALANCED STANDBY POWER ON/OFF UNBALANCED SPEAKERS 2 POWER ON/OFF METER MODE Button The actual output power can be displayed on the display by detecting the speaker output voltage and output current, and then digitally processing the informati
ENGLISH HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES AMP MODE This unit can be used in normal stereo mode or in BTL monaural mode by switching the AMP MODE switch on the rear panel to match the connected speaker system. HOW TO OPERATE THE SIDE ILLUMINATION Illumination Lamp AMP MODE STEREO BTL METER MODE DISPLAY SPEAKERS 1 BALANCED STANDBY UNBALANCED SPEAKERS 2 POWER ON/OFF STEREO: Set to this mode to use the unit as a normal stereo power amplifier.
ENGLISH HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES 2. Check that the power to the unit and SC-11S1 that will be REMOTE POWER CONTROL connected to it are both OFF. By connecting this unit to a Marantz SC-11S1 stereo control amplifier using the remote power control connection, the power controls of this unit are operated in sync with the SC-11S1 power ON/OFF controls. The SC-11S1 has two trigger output terminals, therefore two SM-11S1s can be connected to one SC-11S1. 1.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience trouble with the SM-11S1, make the below checks before thinking the worst. Improper operation can cause the SM-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.
Power output (20Hz~20kHz simultaneous drive of both channels) .............................................. 110W +110W (8Ω load) ............................................. 220W + 220W (4Ω load) ¶ Dimensions (unit: mm (inch)) 25 (1) ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Power output during BTL ............................. 420W (8Ω load) Total frequency distortion (20Hz~20kHz simultaneous drive of both channels) ..........................................................0.
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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