Advanced connections, B.S. connection

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Advanced connections

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-11S3 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.

Once registered the ID numbers, the units will enable link control operations such as input selection, volume control, on/off selection of muting, display, tone control, etc.

Furthermore, F.C.B.S. connection of multiple units has the feature that switches this unit's output from stereo to monaural so that the unit can works as a monaural output amplifier. Follow the respective instructions to make the necessary settings.

Preparation for F.C.B.S. connection

nnMaking the F.C.B.S. connection

To use multiple PM-11S3 units, make this connection in addition to audio connection. For details on each connection feature, refer to the respective instructions.

Prepare the correct number of portable audio connection cables for the number of units to be connected. Either of the following types of connection cables are adequate.

•Monaural mini plug "! monaural mini plug connecting cable

•Stereo mini plug "! stereo mini plug connecting cable

NOTE

Do not use connecting cables that contain resistance.

nnConnection example

In the connection of the following example, an unit with ID number 1 acts as a master amplifier to control all the other slave units with ID numbers 2 to 4.

PM-11S3

ID 1 Master

PM-11S3

ID 2 Slave

PM-11S3

ID 3 Slave

PM-11S3

ID 4 Slave

NOTE

•The PM-11S3 F.C.B.S. function is only valid between the same PM-11S3 models. This function may not operate correctly if other marantz models (PM-11S2, etc.) are connected.

•To turn the power of multiple F.C.B.S.-connected units ON/OFF, switch the power ON in order of lowest to highest ID number, and switch the power OFF in order of highest to lowest ID number.