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Getting 

started

Basic connections

Basic operation

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index

Advanced connections

Advanced 

operation

Explanation terms

ENGLISH

Advanced connections

Advanced 

operation

If a problem occurs, first check the following:
1. Are the connections correct?
2. Is the unit being operated as described in the owner’s manual?
3. Are the other components operating properly?

If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. If the problem persist there may be a malfunction.

In that case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your retail outlet.

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause

Countermeasure

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Power is not turned on.

• The power cord’s plug is not plugged in firmly.

• The unit is in standby mode.

• The protection circuit is activated.

• Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properly.

• Either  turn  the  INPUT  SELECTOR  knob  of  this  unit  or  press  POWER  ON  of  the  remote 

control.

• If the STANDBY indicator is blinking, turn off power, wait 1 minute or longer, and turn on 

power again.

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8

6

When power is turned on but there is 
no sound.

• The speaker cables are not properly connected.
• The input cable is not properly connected.
• The INPUT SELECTOR knob setting position is incorrect.
• The VOLUME control knob is set to minimum.
• The SPEAKERS A/B switches are turned off. 

• The incorrect SPEAKERS A/B switch is turned on.

• The mute function activated.

• Make sure the speakers are connected properly.
• Make sure the input cables are connected properly.
• Set the INPUT SELECTOR knob at the correct setting position.
• Use the VOLUME control knob to turn volume up to an appropriate level.
• Turn on the SPEAKERS A/B switch corresponding to the speaker system terminals (SYSTEM 

A or SYSTEM B) to which the speakers are connected.

• Turn on the SPEAKERS A/B switch corresponding to the speaker system terminals (SYSTEM 

A or SYSTEM B) to which the speakers are connected.

• If the MUTE indicator is lit, press MUTE on the remote control to cancel muting.

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7
9
9
9

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9

The volume drops automatically.

• The protection circuit is activated.

• Turn off power, wait 1 minute or longer, and turn on power again.

6

Sound  is  produced  from  either  one 
speaker only.

• The speaker cables are not properly connected.

• The BALANCE control knob setting position is inappropriate.

• Make sure that the speakers are connected properly.

• Set the BALANCE control knob at the appropriate position.

7

9

The left and right channels are 

reversed.

• Either the left/right speaker or left/right input cable 

connections are reversed.

• Make sure that the speakers are connected correctly.

7

Noise  is  produced  during  a  record 
playback.

• The ground wire from the turntable is disconnected.

• The PHONO input terminals are not properly connected.
• A TV set near the turntable is causing the noise.

• Make sure that the PHONO GND terminal is connected properly.

• Make sure that the PHONO input terminal is connected properly.

• Relocate the TV set or turntable in another place.

7

7

An  audio  feedback  occurs  when  you 
turn  up  the  volume  during  a  record 
playback. 

• The turntable and speakers are too close to each other.

• The turntable is placed on a rack or floor that vibrates easily.

• Install the speakers as far away from the turntable as possible.

• If the turntable is not supplied with an insulating pad, use insulating pad available in the 

market.


The  unit  does  not  function  when  a 
remote control button is pressed.

• Batteries are low.

• You are operating the remote control outside of the specified 

range.

• There  is  an  obstacle  between  the  main  unit  and  remote 

control.

• You have pressed the wrong button.

• Batteries are not inserted in the proper direction as indicated 

by polarity markers (

q

 

and 

w

)

 

in the battery compartment.

• Replace with new batteries.

• Operate within the specified range.

• Remote the obstacle.

• Press the correct button.

• Insert  the  batteries  in  the  proper  direction  in  accordance  with  the  polarity  markers  in  the 

battery compartment.

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3

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Troubleshooting

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Page 2: ...void your authority granted by the FCC to use the product 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installe...

Page 3: ...t du cordon Protéger l appareil contre l humidité l eau et la poussière Débrancher le cordon d alimentation lorsque l appareil n est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes Ne pas obstruer les trous d aération Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans l appareil Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides du benzène et un diluant avec l appareil Ne jamais démonter ou modifier l appareil d une manière...

Page 4: ...he power standby 8 Turning the power off 8 Starting playback 9 Direct playback using a source audio component 9 Muting sound 9 Using headphone set 9 Starting Recording 9 Advanced connections 9 Connecting P DIRECT connectors 9 Connecting pre out connectors 10 Connecting the remote control connectors 10 Advanced operations 10 Setting Auto standby mode 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications 12 Explanat...

Page 5: ...t power line layout For strong momentary current supply a short power line layout unifies the power circuit and output stage of the power amplifier section This layout allows connecting the large current lines via the shortest route while to arranging the left and right channels symmetrically Main features All Discrete current feedback phono equalizer As a phono equalizer amplifier for MM cartridg...

Page 6: ... Remove the rear cover of the remote control w Set two R03 AAA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction e Put the rear cover back on NOTE Replace the batteries with new ones if the unit does not operate even when the remote control is operated close to the unit The supplied batteries are only for verifying operation Insert the batteries in the proper direction following the ...

Page 7: ...ack PHONES 9 NOTE You can adjust the i BALANCE Q0 TREBLE Q2 MID and Q4 BASS control knobs only when o SOURCE DIRECT switch is turned off Part names and functions For buttons not explained here see the page indicated in parentheses Front panel t q w e r i Q1 Q0 Q2 Q4 Q5 y u o Q3 qPHONO input connectors 7 wPHONO GND terminal 7 ePRE OUT connectors 10 rPOWER AMP DIRECT IN connectors 9 tSpeaker system ...

Page 8: ... Marantz audio components vpage 5 qPOWER ON STANDBY buttons 8 POWER ON button POWER OFF button SOURCE POWER button You can press this button to switch the mode of Marantz audio components provided with a power standby function between power on and standby wSOURCE DIRECT button 9 eInput selector buttons 5 rINPUT d f buttons 9 tComponent operating buttons yVOLUME adjustment buttons 8 9 MUTE Button V...

Page 9: ...ug the power cord then check the connections of the speaker cables and input cables If the unit becomes very hot wait for it to cool off and improve the ventilation around it After doing this plug the power cord back in If the protection circuit is activated even though there are no problems with the ventilation around the unit or in connections the unit may be damaged Turn off the power and then ...

Page 10: ... how they are used Speakers used Impedance A 4 16 Ω B 4 16 Ω A and B 8 16 Ω Connecting recorders R L AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO R L AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L Recorder 1 Recorder 2 Connecting players A turntable with an MM type cartridge can be connected to this unit To use an MC cartridge please install a step up transformer If humming or other noise is generat...

Page 11: ...E DIRECT MUTE Before use 1 Turn the VOLUME all the way down 2 Set BASS MID TREBLE and BALANCE to the center positions Turning the power on Press ON OFF Power is turned on Input indicator for the selected source lights The unit will be ready to start playback after several seconds Turning the power standby Press POWER OFF The power is set to the standby mode The STANDBY indicator lights in red Pres...

Page 12: ... remote control Using headphone set Plug headphones into PHONES jack To listen with headphones turn speaker output OFF n n Adjusting the volume Adjust the VOLUME to the desired level NOTE To prevent hearing loss do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones Starting Recording 1 Use either INPUT SELECTOR or INPUT d f to select the input source you want to record 2 Set the recorder...

Page 13: ...s or headphones SOURCE DIRECT Press and hold SOURCE DIRECT for at least 5 seconds Auto standby mode is switched between On and Off Auto standby mode Off Power indicator Flashes once Auto standby mode On Power indicator Flashes three times NOTE Perform the operation using the buttons on the unit You cannot perform the operation using SOURCE DIRECT on the remote control The default setting for the A...

Page 14: ...cted If the MUTE indicator is lit press MUTE on the remote control to cancel muting 7 7 9 9 9 9 9 The volume drops automatically The protection circuit is activated Turn off power wait 1 minute or longer and turn on power again 6 Sound is produced from either one speaker only The speaker cables are not properly connected The BALANCE control knob setting position is inappropriate Make sure that the...

Page 15: ... design are subject to change without notice Specifications Index v vA Adjusting the tone 9 Adjusting the volume 9 Auto standby mode 10 v vB BALANCE 4 8 BASS 4 8 Batteries 3 Before use 8 v vC Connection Connecting cables 6 Connecting players 7 Connecting recorders 7 Connecting the speakers 6 7 v vI INPUT SELECTOR 4 8 v vM MID 4 8 Mute 4 8 v vP POWER AMP DIRECT 4 9 Power cord 8 PRE OUT 4 10 Protect...

Page 16: ... PM8004 unit inchs mm 14 15 16 379 12 15 16 328 5 3 4 17 5 5 1 8 130 4 1 2 113 5 17 3 8 440 1 5 16 33 11 16 16 5 4 PM8004U_Backpage indd 23 2010 07 01 17 49 13 ...

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