Marantz SC-7S1 manual Name and function, Front panel

Models: SC-7S1

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5. Name and function

Front panel

Display section

￿Power switch

The switch is used to Power the unit ON and or OFF. Once the unit is powered On, the indicator of the Input Selector will illumi- nate for the source selected. The SC-7S1 will be ready in ap- proximately 8 seconds.

￿Remote control sensor

This is the IR (Infra Red) window which receives IR control sig- nals being sent from the remote control.

How to use remote control p.14

￿Input selector knob

The input Selector Knob will determine what source is being played as well as well as able to be recorded. When the Source is selected, the Blue indicator will be illuminated to verify the source selected. When the unit is powered down, the last se- lected source will be held in memory. When the unit is powered on again, the last selected source will be selected. When tape is selected, there will be no signal output, to the record output.

￿Display section

Displays the settings & volume level.

￿Volume knob

The Volume knob is used to increase & decrease the overall volume level. By turning the Volume Knob clockwise, the vol- ume will be increased. By turning the Volume Knob counter clock- wise, the volume will decrease. When powering the unit off, the last volume setting will be memorized.

￿ATT (Attenuation) button, indicator

The ATT button is used to reduce the volume quickly, with just one touch. Once the button is pressed, the volume will be de- creased. The Volume Display will begin blinking & the Volume Indicator above the ATT button will illuminate. If you press the ATT button again, the Volume Display will stop blinking & dis- play the Volume level. You can decrease the volume by 20dB, 40dB & 60dB. Please refer to page 16 for further information regarding Attenuation functions.

￿Display button, indicator

This button is to turn off the Volume Indicator & the Light for the Volume Indicator. If the volume Indicator & light are on, and you press this button, they will both be turned off. Also, the light above this button will be illuminated. If you make any adjust- ment the Volume Indicator & Light will come on for 3 seconds, then shut off again. If you press this button again, the Volume Indicator & Light will be turned on and the light above this but- ton, will shut off.

I Power indicator

This Indicator is to show if the power is on. When power is on, the blue light will be illuminated.

II Volume indicator

This will display the volume level and changes made to the vol- ume with either the Remote Control or the Volume Knob on the face of the unit. After 3 seconds of being powered on, the ID number will be displayed. The ID number is changed by the ID

Turn the volume knob clock- wise or press volume ▲ button of the Remote Con- trol.

Turn the volume knob counterclockwise or press volume ▼ button of the Re- mote Control.

switch on the rear panel of the unit. If the attenuate function or trim adjustment is being used, the levels will also be indicated. If using several SC-7S1s, and they are not connected properly, and error code will be indicated.

Error message p20

III A/B CH Indicator

During trim adjustment, the indicator lights will be illuminated in accordance to the adjustments.

See Trim adjustment p17

IV SYNC (Synchronized) Indicator

The indicator will be illuminated in accordance with the ID num- ber setting.

Green color illuminated: ID No. is set up <1>.

Red illuminated:

ID No. is set up 2–6 (several SC-7S1 are connected)

In this state, the unit can not be operated via the remote control, or by the unit itself.

Light off:

There is an error in the remote connections.

Green or Red color will be flashing: While trim is being adjusted.

When you use the remote control, please face it towards the SC-7S1.

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Marantz SC-7S1 manual Name and function, Front panel

SC-7S1 specifications

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