Marantz PM-11S3 owner manual Stereo complete bi-amp connection, Speaker

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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-11S3 units are required.

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

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

SUPER AUDIO CD PLATER SA-11S3

DISPLAY

OFF

PHONES

OFF

MULT1

iPod/USB		ON/OFF
	DISC/INPUT	PHONES	LEVEL

F.C.B.S. connection

Stereo mode Bi-amp mode

Set PM-11S3 for L CH

to ID 1.

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 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 instruction manual that came with the speakers or contact the manufacturer to confirm whether they support bi-amp connection.

Remove

shorting bar.

•Set SPEAKER A button on front panel in ON position.

•Set to “BI-AMP”.

Set PM-11S3 for R CH

to ID 2.

To power

outlet.

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/)
L CH	Remove	Remove
speaker	shorting bar.	shorting bar.

•Set SPEAKER A button on front panel in ON position.

•Set to “BI-AMP”.

To power

outlet.

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R CH	Remove
speaker	shorting bar.

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