Marantz PM-14S1 Settings, Setting ID number for F.C.B.S, Setting the power amp direct mode

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Settings

INPUT SELECTOR

DISPLAY

P.DIRECT IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Setting ID number for F.C.B.S

When the unit is turned on, the display shows the ID number for three seconds.

For a master unit, ID number 1 needs to be assigned. For a slave unit, set any of ID numbers 2 to 4.

1 While holding DISPLAY on the unit, press X.

2 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the unit to select an ID number.

Setting the power amp direct mode

When a pre-amplifier is connected to this unit and the unit is used as a power amplifier, follow the instructions below to turn power amp direct mode on.

•The power amp direct mode is turned off in the factory default settings.

Turning power amp direct mode on

Press and hold P.DIRECT IN on the unit for 3 seconds or longer.

“POWER AMP DIRECT” is appears on the display .

Turning power amp direct mode off

Press and hold P.DIRECT IN on the unit for 3 seconds or longer.

“POWER AMP DIRECT” disappears from the display.

NOTE

3 Turn the unit off.

4 Again turn the unit on.

•The setting is saved.

•The unit registered as a slave shows “SLAVE” on the display.

NOTE

•If using this unit by itself as a stereo amplifier, set the ID number to “0” (Default setting is “0”).

•If the ID number is set to a number other than “0”, this unit cannot be used for standalone operation.

•When the power amp direct mode is on, adjustment of the volume, balance and tone on the main unit has no effect. Adjust the volume on the pre-amplifier.

•When the power amp direct mode is on, the main unit outputs at maximum volume. Check the output level on the input device before playing it and adjust the volume accordingly.

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PM-14S1 specifications

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