Marantz PM-15S1 manual Attenuation ATT, How to Set Attenuation Level, HOW to USE and SET Features

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HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES

ATTENUATION (ATT.)

Attenuation is a one-touch feature for reducing volume level. When the ATT button on either the PM-15S1 or the remote controller is pressed, the volume level is attenuated. When the PM-15S1 is shipped from the factory, the attenuation level is set to –20 dB, but it can be set to –20 dB, –40 dB or –∞.

1.When the ATT button on either the PM-15S1 or the remote controller is pressed, “ATT” flashes on the display and the volume level is reduced. When the ATT button is pressed again or the volume is increased/decreased from the controls, the mode is canceled and the original volume level is restored.

2.When the volume level is at -∞(muted) and the ATT button is pressed, the below display appears for about 3 seconds and attenuation is not applied.

7How to Set Attenuation Level

Attenuation level cannot be set from the remote controller.

1.Press and hold the ATT button on the PM-15S1 for 2 seconds or longer.

The attenuation level will appear on the display.

DISPLAY button

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press of the ATT button on the PM-15S1.

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3.When the desired attenuation level setting appears on the display, leave it unchanged for approximately 2 seconds or longer to enter the setting. Once entered, the display returns to the volume level indication.

HOW TO OPERATE THE SIDE

ILLUMINATION LAMP

The illumination lamp has an always-ON mode and an always- OFF mode. In the always-ON mode, the illumination lamp turns ON/OFF in sync with the display.

1.With the illumination lamp lit, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds or longer. The illumination lamp goes out and the always-OFF mode is engaged.

2.To cancel the always-OFF mode and turn the illumination lamp ON, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds or longer.

ATT button

Illumination lamp

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Contents Model PM-15S1 User Guide Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Read Before Operating Equipment Important Safety InstructionsContents Equipment Mains Working Setting Before USECopyright Power FeaturesAmplifier FunctionsBI-WIRING Connection Wiring Speaker CableBefore Making Connections Complete BI-AMP ConnectionBefore Making Connections ITU International Telecommuni Cation UnionConnections Connections Remove CH speaker Remove Front Panel Names and Functions of PartsNames and Functions of Parts DisplayRear Panel Operating Mode Switch C.B.S. IN/OUT JacksAC in Socket RC-11PMS1 Remote Controller Sound Mode Operatable range of Remote controllerPlayback Basic OperationDisc Playback on an Super Audio CD Player Disc Playback on an Analog Record PlayerBasic Operation RecordingAbout the BI-AMP Mode HOW to USE and SET FeaturesAbout Fcbs Fcbs Connection with a PM-11S1HOW to Operate the Side Illumination Lamp How to Set Attenuation LevelHOW to USE and SET Features Attenuation ATTTrimming HOW to SET ID Remote Control Jacks About Protective Circuits TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Error MessagesOthers RepairsCD/LINE/RECORDER Specifications & Dimensional DrawingsIs a registered trademark
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PM-15S1 specifications

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