INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Marantz
This Compact Disc Player incorporates a number of features designed to enhance the listening of your favorite audio sources.
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.
Refer to the figures on the pages at the back of this user’s guide. The callout numbers on the figures correspond to those found in the text.
INSTALLATION
Remember the following important points when installing the player:
•Do not expose the player to rain or moisture, as this may cause damage to the player.
•All players produce some heat during operation and this heat must be allowed to disperes freely. Do not close any ventilation openings and insure that there is adequate ventilation space behind, beside and above the player.
•Prevent extra heat from reaching the unit. Never put the player in the full glare of the sun or near a heat source.
PRODUCT FEATURES
This Super Audio CD Player, released on the market by Philips and Marantz who are the developers of Super Audio CDs, is a premium series model which is designed to achieve a sophisticated reproduction of the sound performance inherent to Super Audio CDs. The main features of this unit include:
•A D/A converter for ensuring that the DSD/CD signals are converted at a high degree of accuracy into analog signals with a high sound quality by means of a newly incorporated DEM (dynamic element matching) type of super DAC (CS4397x2)
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•Audio circuitry which is isolated from the ingress of noise by employ- ing a super ring toroidal transformer featuring a large capacity and low leakage flux and shielded by a
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•An elegant design with a luxurious look achieved by the extravagant use of aluminum block and thick aluminum sheet materials
•A stylish remote control unit made of aluminum top plate
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ENGLISH
PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when operating the equip- ment.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
When installing the equipment ensure that:
–the ventilation holes are not covered.
–air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.
–it is placed on a
–it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or dust.
–it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
–it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges.
In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.
If a foreign object or water does enter the equipment, contact your nearest dealer or service center.
Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead; grasp the plug. It is advisable when leaving the house for an extended period, or during a thunderstorm, to disconnect the equipment from the mains supply.
ABOUT SUPER AUDIO
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