Marantz PM-14S1 owner manual Stereo complete bi-amp connection, Super Audio CD player, etc

Stereo complete bi-amp connection

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-14S1 units are required.

To switch the mode, use the amplifier mode switch on the rear panel while the power is off.

ENGLISH

F.C.B.S. connection

Super Audio CD player, etc.

: Signal flow

Preparation

The figures below show example displays in the stereo and bi-amp modes.

Stereo mode Bi-amp mode

Bi-amp mode indicator

In bi-amp mode, connect to the left channel input jack. The right channel input is disabled.

The same signals are output from the left and right output jacks.

NOTE

• Always turn the power to the unit off before changing the

operating mode switch setting. Turning the power on again

L

•Set SPEAKER button on front panel in on position.

•Set to “BI-AMP”.

R

R

L

Set SPEAKER button on front panel in on position.

•Set to “BI-AMP”.

Connections

Playback

Settings

activates the new setting.
• When in bi-amp mode, the R channel input jacks cannot be
used.
• When in bi-amp mode, the signals input into the L channel
are output from both channels. Therefore, the same signals
are output from the L channel and R channel in RECORDER
OUT, PRE OUT, PHONES OUT.
• Speaker	systems connected using complete bi-amp
connections must support bi-amp connections. Before
connecting your speakers, check in the owner’s manual
that came with the speakers or contact the manufacturer to
confirm	whether they support bi-amp connection.

Set PM-14S1						Set PM-14S1
for L channel						for R channel
	to ID 1.				To power outlet.	to ID 2.				To power outlet.
		MF / HF					MF / HF
			LF					LF
		L channel					R channel
	Remove			Remove		Remove			Remove
	shorting bar.	speaker		shorting bar.		shorting bar.	speaker		shorting bar.

Tips

Appendix

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