Connecting P.DIRECT IN connectors

If you use a preamplifier, connect it as shown below, and then you can use this unit as a power amplifier.

Press and hold P.DIRECT IN on the unit for 2 seconds or longer.

The power direct mode setting changes with each press of the button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

On

(Factory default)

If the mode is set to on, the display shows “POWER AMP DIRECT”.

On: Allows the device connected to the Power Amp Direct connector to be played.

Off: Allows the program source selected using INPUT SELECTOR to be played.

Pre-amplifierSpeakers

(L)(R)

R L To PRE OUT

connectors

R

L

NOTE

When the POWER AMP DIRECT 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 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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Connecting pre out connectors

If you use a power amplifier, connect it as shown below, and then you can use this unit as a preamplifier.

Press the PRE OUT switch button on this unit to turn on the PRE OUT function.

For connecting speaker systems, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the power amplifier to be used.

Power-amplifier

L R To input connectors

L

R

NOTE

The power amp direct function and the pre out function cannot work at the same time.

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Marantz PM-11S3 Connecting P.DIRECT in connectors, Connecting pre out connectors, Power-amplifier To input connectors