Marantz Stereo System PM 15S1 User Manual

Model PM-15S1 User Guide  
Integrated Amplifier  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are,  
however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The  
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
Additional Safety Information!  
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper  
ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to.  
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
When the switch is in the OFF position, the apparatus isnt completely switched-off from the MAINS.  
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CONTENTS  
BEFORE USE ........................................................................................................................................ 1  
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................ 2  
BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................... 3  
WIRING SPEAKER CABLE ................................................................................................................................3  
BI-WIRING CONNECTION .................................................................................................................................3  
COMPLETE BI-AMP CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................3  
SPEAKER POSITIONING FOR SUPER AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL SOUND.....................................................3  
CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 5  
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ................................................................................................. 8  
FRONT PANEL ...................................................................................................................................................8  
DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................................9  
REAR PANEL ...................................................................................................................................................10  
RC-11PMS1 REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................12  
BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................................ 14  
PLAYBACK .......................................................................................................................................................14  
RECORDING ....................................................................................................................................................15  
HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES.................................................................................................. 16  
ABOUT FCBS ...................................................................................................................................................16  
FCBS CONNECTION WITH A PM-15S1 ..........................................................................................................16  
ABOUT THE BI-AMP MODE.............................................................................................................................16  
ATTENUATION (ATT) .......................................................................................................................................17  
HOW TO OPERATE THE SIDE ILLUMINATION ..............................................................................................17  
TRIMMING ........................................................................................................................................................18  
HOW TO SET ID ...............................................................................................................................................19  
REMOTE CONTROL JACKS............................................................................................................................20  
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 21  
OTHERS .............................................................................................................................................. 22  
SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ............................................................................. 23  
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BEFORE USE  
This section must be read before any connection is made to  
the mains supply.  
7 Do Not Touch Hot Spots During  
and Immediately After Use  
During and immediately after use, the PM-15S1 is hot in ar-  
eas other than the controls and rear panel connection jacks.  
Do not touch hot spots and especially the top panel. Contact  
with hot areas can cause burns.  
7 EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING  
SETTING  
Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply with the  
household power and safety requirements that exist in your  
area.  
7 Battery Handling  
Improper use of dry cell batteries can result in electrolyte leaks,  
rupture and corrosion. Read the following precautions before  
use.  
• If not planning to use the remote controller for an extended  
period of 1 month or more, remove the batteries.  
• Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.  
• Load batteries in the proper direction indicated on the re-  
mote controller.  
• Do not mix batteries of differing type. Even batteries of the  
same shape and size can have differing voltages.  
• If batteries leak, wipe the case clean of any adhering elec-  
trolyte and replace the old batteries with new batteries.  
PM-15S1 can be powered by 120V AC only.  
7 COPYRIGHT  
Recording and playback of any material may require consent.  
For further information refer to the following:  
Copyright Act 1956  
Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958  
Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972  
Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders  
7 Do Not Locate in the Following  
Places  
To ensure long-lasting use, do not locate the PM-15S1 where:  
• Exposed to direct sunlight.  
• Near to sources of heat such as heaters.  
• Highly humid or poorly ventilated.  
7 Accessories Check  
Before use, check the below accessories were included in the  
package.  
• Dusty.  
• AC power cable  
• Subjected to mechanical vibrations.  
• On wobbly, inclined or otherwise unstable surfaces  
• Radiated heat is blocked such as in cramped audio racks.  
To ensure proper heat radiation, ensure the below clearance  
from walls and other equipment.  
The power cable included in the package can be used with  
the PM-15S1 only. It cannot be used with other equipment.  
Left 7-7/8 ins.  
(0.2 m) or more  
Right 7-7/8 ins.  
(0.2 m) or more  
Above 7-7/8 ins.  
(0.2 m) or more  
• Remote controller  
• AAA batteries x 2  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
SOUND  
MODE  
PHONO  
BALANCED  
CD  
RECORDER  
1
LINE  
1
RECORDER  
TRIM  
2
LINE  
2
EXIT  
+
TONE  
L
R
Rear 7-7/8 ins.  
(0.2 m) or more  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
-
ATT  
VOLUME  
RANDOM  
SCAN  
REPEAT  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
AM/A  
RETURN  
FM/B  
7 Keep Objects Off  
Keep objects off the PM-15S1. Blocking the vent can result in  
accident and damage.  
• Instruction Manual (This manual)  
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FEATURES  
Marantz has surpassed itself with the new PM-15S1 stereo  
integrated amplifier, which incorporates many of the design  
concepts of the PM-11S1 flagship model amplifier.  
Power  
• Power Transformers  
Newly developed Toroidal power transformers are used in the  
PM-15S1 because they produce less vibration and magnetic  
leak than ordinary laminate design transformers. Vibration re-  
duction is achieved by using ring shaped core materials, while  
rigorous controls are maintained on the manufacturing pro-  
cess. Furthermore, the transformer periphery is covered with  
a ring core and short ring to reduce magnetic flux leak.  
Amplifier  
• HDAMSA2  
As in the PM-11S1 model, the PM-15S1 also incorporates the  
HDAMSA2 as the main amp module. The HDAMSA2 in-  
cludes an input buffer, linear control volume and power buffer.  
• Linear Control Volume  
• LC Ripple Filter  
PM-15S1 inherits the Linear Control Volume system used in  
the PM-11S1, which offers smooth volume control of 0.5dB  
steps in a range of 0dB - 100dB.  
An LC Ripple Filter has been incorporated into the pre-amp  
power circuit, which provides cleanpower to the pre-amp  
section. Cleanpower is achieved by cutting out rectifier noise  
generated by the rectifier circuit, as well as external high fre-  
quency noise.  
• Current Feedback Phono Equalizer  
The Phono Equalizer, which has MM/MC type cartridge sup-  
port, also inherits the Current Feedback Phono Equalizer used  
in PM-11S1.  
Functions  
• Bi-Amp Mode  
The complete bi-amp connection proposed by Marantz with  
the SC-7S1 and MA-9S1 reproduces a sound environment  
never before experienced. This same bi-amp connection has  
been made possible with the PM-15S1. Two PM-15S1s are  
connected by F.C.B.S. in a bi-amp mode that enables each to  
work as a monaural integrated amplifier.  
• Input Buffer  
The input buffer is composed of the HDAMSA2 in the input  
section, which enables signals from the input source to be  
transmitted precisely to the linear control volume.  
• Power Amplifier  
Following closely in the footsteps of its predecessor, the PM-  
11S1 is designed using a two-amplifier construction. By using  
a two-amplifier system, the power buffer uses high power to  
drive the speakers, therefore cutting the effects of Back EMF  
from the speakers.  
• Floating Control Bus System  
A Floating Control Bus System (FCBS) enables the user to  
connect up to four PM-15S1s, making possible a diversity of  
applications with complete bi-amp and multiple channel  
connections.(pg. 6, 7) Moreover, a ground loop is not formed  
between multiple connected PM-15S1s, therefore sound qual-  
ity is not adversely affected.  
• Display  
The PM-15S1 adopts an LCD to display input source and vol-  
ume level. Compared to other types of display panels, an LCD  
generates less drive noise and radiated noise, hence the ef-  
fect on sound quality is minimal.  
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BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS  
Here following are explained two types of connections that  
WIRING SPEAKER CABLE  
improve sound quality. The speakers in these explanations  
have low and mid/high input jacks that support a bi-amp con-  
nection.To determine whether or not your speakers support a  
bi-amp connection, check in the instruction manual that came  
with your speakers or contact the manufacturer.  
Be careful not to short circuit in wiring speaker cables.  
Peel off the corting of speaker cable as shown below.  
Approx. 1 cm  
BI-WIRING CONNECTION  
Peel off the  
edge of cable.  
Twist  
conductors.  
Cut the corting  
of cable.  
A bi-wiring connection separately connects the low and mid/  
high jacks of the speaker to the amplifier using separate  
speaker cables. Because separate cables are used for low  
and mid/high sounds, the return current generated in the low  
speaker causes little interference with the mid/high speaker.  
The PM-15S1 and speakers of Connection Example 1 (pg. 5)  
use a bi-wiring connection, therefore also refer to that page  
for help.  
Wiring with speaker cable.  
Speaker system  
Bi-wiring  
connection  
Mid/high  
speaker  
CD  
player,  
etc.  
Turn counter-clockwise  
to loosen.  
Insert conductor  
of cable.  
Turn clockwise  
to tighten.  
Band  
PM-15S1  
pass filter  
Low  
speaker  
Wiring with Ystyle terminal  
COMPLETE BI-AMP CONNECTION  
Proposed by Marantz, the complete bi-amp connection en-  
hances the bi-wiring connection. With it, the low and mid/high  
amplifiers are separate and independent of the preamplifier,  
therefore interference between low and mid/high sounds is  
reduced to a minimum. As a result, a wide sound environment  
can be reproduced. Connection Example 3 (pg. 7) connects  
two PM-15S1s by FCBS in a complete bi-amp connection,  
therefore also refer to that page for help.  
Turn counter-clockwise  
to loosen.  
Insert conductor.  
Turn clockwise  
to tighten.  
Complete bi-amp connection Speaker system  
Mid/high  
Your speaker system must satisfy the below conditions. If it  
does not, the PM-15S1s protective circuit will trip, whereby  
preventing proper playback. In some cases, the amplifier and  
speakers may be damaged.  
speaker  
CD  
player,  
etc.  
Band  
pass filter  
PM-15S1 bi-  
amp mode  
Low  
speaker  
If using 1 set of speakers, total speaker impedance must be  
4or more.  
If using 2 sets of speakers, total speaker impedance must  
be 8or more.  
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BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS  
SPEAKER POSITIONING FOR SUPER  
AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL SOUND  
7 ITU (International Telecommuni-  
cation Union)  
The ITU is a special organization of the United Nations. It  
consists of a number of organs, one of which is the Radio  
Broadcasting Section.  
ITU-R BS in the recommendation which consists of standards  
relating to broadcasting (audio) operations, one of which is  
the ITU-R BS.775-1 which governs multi-channel stereo sound  
systems.”  
In order to enjoy Super Audio CD multi-channel sound with  
the best possible acoustics, it is recommended to position  
speakers as specified in ITU-R BS.775-1 of the International  
Telecommunication Union (ITU). Super Audio CD multi-chan-  
nel discs are recorded and mixed so as to achieve the opti-  
mum effect with a speaker system laid out as specified in ITU-  
R BS.775-1.  
With Super Audio CD multi-channel discs, the music sig-  
nals are basically recorded using 5 channels (3 - 6 chan-  
nels sometimes), but in some cases, LFE (for subwoofer) is  
recorded as a sixth channel. Each disc indicates how many  
channels have been recorded on it.  
Center  
speaker  
Sub-woofer  
Front speaker  
(Left)  
Front speaker  
(Right)  
The basic layout is 3 speakers in the front and 2 in the back  
since multi-channel discs usually have 5 channels. The 2  
front, 1 center and 2 surround (rear) speakers should be set  
in a circle around the listening point as shown below. If us-  
ing speakers of differing sizes, adjust volume balance from  
the amplifier.  
The location of the subwoofer in the figure is just for ex-  
planatory purposes. It can be located anywhere in the room.  
For connection and positioning instructions, see the instruc-  
tion manual that came with the subwoofer.  
approx. 110°  
approx. 110°  
Reference listening  
position  
Rear speaker  
Rear speaker  
(Left Surround)  
(Right Surround)  
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CONNECTIONS  
• Use a bi-wiring connection (pg. 3) for speakers.  
Connection Example 1: Basic Connection for Normal Stereo Playback  
• Set the SPEAKER button on the front panel in the ON position.  
To record, set the REC OUT button on the front panel in the ON position.  
Refer also to the instruction manuals of components to connect equipment correctly.  
CD player  
To LINE OUT jacks  
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-15S1  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
PLAY  
DISPLAY OFF  
STO
SOUND  
MODE  
POWER ON/OFF  
PONES  
LEVEL  
PAUSE  
Record player  
Set to “STEREO”.  
To power outlet  
Tuner, etc.  
To LINE OUT jacks  
DVD player, etc.  
To LINE OUT jacks  
To LINE OUT jacks  
DVD PLAYER DV-12S1  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
VIDEO ON/OFF  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DIMMER  
RANDOM  
V-PART  
DVD  
AUDIO 96kHz  
192kHz  
TRK  
DIG OFF CHP  
PROGRESSIVE  
LAST MEMO  
CONDITION  
DOWN MIX  
POWER  
GRP  
TITLE  
DOLBY  
D
TEMAIN  
T
O
T
A
L
V
I
D
E
O
O
F
F
L
C
LFE  
S
R
STANDBY  
FL OFF  
LS  
RS  
CD-R, etc.  
To LINE IN jacks  
To LINE OUT jacks  
Tape deck, etc.  
MF/HF  
MF/HF  
To LINE IN jacks  
LF  
LF  
Remove  
shorting bar. speaker  
L CH  
Remove  
shorting bar.  
Remove  
shorting bar. speaker  
R CH  
Remove  
shorting bar.  
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CONNECTIONS  
Connection Example 2: Basic Connection for 5.1 Multi-Channel Playback Using 3 PM-15S1  
The three PM-15S1s are connected by FCBS. For the FCBS connection, prepare 3 portable audio connection cables with monau-  
ral monaural miniplugs or stereo stereo miniplugs as described ABOUT FCBSon pg. 16. Set the ID numbers for the PM-  
15S1 units as explained HOW TO SET IDon pg. 19. When the PM-15S1 of ID 1 is operated, those of ID 2 and ID 3 will operate  
in sync. If using an active subwoofer, see the instruction manual that came with the subwoofer for connection and positioning  
instructions.  
SACD multi-channel player, etc.  
MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO OUT  
FRONT R  
FRONT L  
SURROUND R SURROUND L SUB-WOOFER  
CENTER  
For front L/R speakers  
For surround speakers  
For center speaker or subwoofer  
Set PM-15S1 to ID 1.  
Set SPEAKER button on  
front panel in ON position.  
Set PM-15S1 to ID 3.  
Set SPEAKER button on  
front panel in ON position.  
Set PM-15S1 to ID 2.  
Set SPEAKER button on front  
panel in ON position.  
To power outlet  
To power outlet  
To power outlet  
Set to STEREO.  
Set to STEREO.  
Set to STEREO.  
To line input jack  
R CH front speaker  
L CH front speaker  
L CH surround speaker R CH surround speaker  
Front center speaker  
Active subwoofer  
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CONNECTIONS  
Connection Example 3: Complete Bi-Amp Connection for Stereo Playback Using 2 PM-15S1  
The speaker system must support a bi-amp connection, therefore to determine whether your speakers do or not, check in the  
instruction manual that came with your speakers or contact the manufacturer. The two PM-15S1s are connected by FCBS. For the  
FCBS connection, prepare 2 portable audio connection cables with monaural monaural miniplugs or stereo stereo miniplugs  
as described “ABOUT FCBS” on pg. 16. Set the ID numbers for the PM-15S1 units as explained “HOW TO SET ID” on pg. 19.  
When the PM-15S1 of ID 1 is operated, that of ID 2 will operate in sync.  
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SA-15S1  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
PLAY  
DISPLAY OFF  
STOP  
SOUND  
MODE  
POWER ON/OFF  
PONES  
LEVEL  
PAUSE  
For R CH speaker  
Set PM-15S1 to ID 2.  
Set SPEAKER button on front  
panel in ON position.  
For L CH speaker  
Set PM-15S1 to ID 1.  
Set SPEAKER button on front  
panel in ON position.  
To power  
outlet  
To power  
outlet  
Set to “BI-AMP”.  
Set to “BI-AMP”.  
MF/HF  
MF/HF  
LF  
LF  
Remove  
shorting bar.  
L CH speaker Remove  
Remove  
shorting bar.  
R CH speaker Remove  
shorting bar.  
shorting bar.  
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
FRONT PANEL  
q POWER ON/OFF Switch  
u Infrared Receptor Window  
This switch turns power to the PM-15S1 ON and OFF.  
When pressed, power is activated and the blue indicator  
on the display w lights up. Approximately 8 seconds after  
power is activated, audio output is enabled. Pressing the  
switch again turns power OFF.  
This is the receptor of control signals sent from the included  
RC-11PMS1 remote controller. Point the remote controller  
towards this window to properly send signals.  
i DISPLAY Button  
This button turns the display and illumination lamp ON and  
OFF.  
w Display  
The display displays the selected input source, volume level  
and setting status.  
If the display is out and the VOLUME knob or other control  
is operated, the display lights up. It will automatically go  
out 3 seconds after the operation has been completed.  
e INPUT SELECTOR Knob  
o TONE Button  
This knob is for selecting the input source to use in play-  
back and recording.The selected input source is displayed  
on the display w.  
This button turns the bass and treble tone control ON and  
OFF. When tone control is ON, the center of the button is  
lit a blue color.  
r VOLUME Knob  
! SPEAKERS Button  
This knob is for setting the volume. The volume level is  
displayed on the display w. Turning the knob clockwise  
increases the volume, while turning it counterclockwise de-  
creases the volume. When turned slowly, the volume can  
be fine-adjusted in 0.5 dB steps, whereas when turned  
rapidly, volume level changes greatly.  
This button turns output to the speakers connected to the  
SPEAKER SYSTEMS output terminals on the rear panel  
ON and OFF. When speaker output is ON, the center of  
the button is lit a blue color. To listen with headphones,  
turn speaker output OFF.  
t BASS/TREBLE Knobs  
! ATT. Button  
These buttons adjust the bass and treble. Turning them  
clockwise increases the respective tone, whereas turning  
them counterclockwise decreases the respective tone.  
Tone cannot be adjusted while the TONE button o is in  
the OFF position, therefore set the button in the ON posi-  
tion to control bass and treble from these buttons.  
This button attenuates volume with one press of the but-  
ton. When pressed, ATTflashes on the display and the  
volume is reduced. If pressed again, the mode is canceled  
and the original volume level is restored. Attenuation level  
is set to 20 dB when the PM-15S1 is shipped from the  
factory, but it can be set to either 40 dB or -(mute). For  
instructions on how to set attenuation level, see ATTENU-  
ATION (ATT)on pg. 17.  
y PHONES Jack  
This jack is for connecting headphones with a standard  
stereo plug. To listen with headphones, turn speaker out-  
put OFF by setting the SPEAKERS button ! in the OFF  
0
position.  
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
! REC OUT Button  
! PHONO MC Button  
This button turns the signals output from the RECORDER  
1 and 2 OUT jacks on the rear panel ON and OFF. When  
output is ON, the center of the button is lit a blue color. For  
instructions on how to record, see RECORDINGon pg.  
15.  
This button switches the phono equalizer between MC and  
MM. When MC is set, the center of the button is lit a blue  
color. Set the phono equalizer amplifier according to the  
type of cartridge you use.  
When RECORDER 1 is selected as the input source, sig-  
nals are not output to the RECORDER 1 OUT jack. The  
same goes for the RECORDER 2 OUT jack when RE-  
CORDER 2 is selected as the input source.  
! Illumination Lamp  
The side illumination casts a blue light over switches and  
buttons. It can be turned ON and OFF from the DISPLAY  
button. For instructions on how to operate the side illumi-  
nation, see HOW TO OPERATE THE ILLUMINATION  
LAMPon pg. 17.  
DISPLAY  
Volume Level Indication  
Max  
Turn the VOLUME knob on  
the PM-15S1 to the right or  
press the VOLUME 3 button  
on the remote controller.  
OPERATE  
0.5 dB steps  
! Power Indicator  
This indicator is lit a blue color while power to the PM-  
15S1 is ON.  
Turn the VOLUME knob on  
the PM-15S1 to the left or  
press the VOLUME 4 button  
on the remote controller.  
! Display Panel  
Approximately 3 seconds after power  
to the PM-15S1 is activated, the ID  
set for the PM-15S1 is displayed  
here.  
After that, the top line displays the  
input source, while the bottom line  
displays the volume level. The vol-  
ume level is displayed as an attenu-  
ation level (dB).  
Min  
The display panel also displays left-right volume level bal-  
ance. For instructions on how to trim volume level, see  
“TRIMMING” on pg. 18.  
The display panel also displays messages in response to  
PM-15S1 operation.  
! OPERATE Indicator  
This indicator indicates the operating status of the PM-  
15S1. When the ID is set to 0for standalone operation, it  
is lit a red color. When multiple PM-15S1s are connected  
by FCBS, only the OPERATE indicator of the master PM-  
15S1 (ID 1) lights a red color. Slave PM-15S1s whose  
OPERATE indicator does not light a red color cannot be  
used to operate other units in sync. For more information  
on the FCBS, see ABOUT FCBSon pg. 16.  
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
REAR PANEL  
A PHONO GND Terminal  
G PRE OUT Jacks  
Connect the grounding wire from an analog record player  
here.  
These jacks are for connecting to the input jacks of an-  
other main amplifier or active subwoofer. Output signals  
can be turned ON/OFF from the PRE OUT button on the  
front panel.  
B PHONO Input Jacks  
In the bi-amp mode, the signals input to the L channel are  
output to both output jacks.  
These jacks are for connecting to an analog record player.  
Both MC and MM cartridges can be used, therefore set  
the PHONO MC button on the front panel according to the  
type of cartridge you are using.  
H SPEAKER SYSTEMS Output Terminals  
In the bi-amp mode, the R channel jack cannot be used.  
These terminals are for connecting a speaker system.  
Speaker output can be turned ON/OFF from the SPEAK-  
ERS button on the front panel.  
In the bi-amp mode, the signals input to the L channel are  
output to both output terminals.  
C CD Input Jacks  
These jacks are for connecting to the output jacks of a  
Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc.  
In the bi-amp mode, the R channel jack cannot be used.  
I REMOTE CONTROL Jacks  
D LINE 1/2 Input Jacks  
These jacks are for connecting components that are ca-  
pable of remote control (D.BUS jacks) such as a Marantz  
Super Audio CD Player or DVD Player. This enables these  
other components to be operated with the remote control-  
ler included with the PM-15S1.  
These jacks are for connecting to the output jacks of a  
tuner, DVD player, etc.  
In the bi-amp mode, the R channel jack cannot be used.  
E RECORDER 1/2 IN Jacks  
See REMOTE CONTROL JACKSon pg. 20.  
These jacks are for connecting to the output jacks of a  
CD-R, MD deck, tape deck, etc.  
In the bi-amp mode, the R channel jack cannot be used.  
F RECORDER 1/2 OUT Jacks  
These jacks are for connecting to the recording input jacks  
of a CD-R, MD deck, tape deck, etc. Output signals can be  
turned ON/OFF from the REC OUT button on the front  
panel.  
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
J Operating Mode Switch  
This switch is for setting the operating mode of the PM-  
15S1.  
STEREO: Set to use the PM-15S1 as an ordinary 2-chan-  
nel stereo amplifier.  
BI-AMP: Set to use two PM-15S1s in a complete bi-amp  
connection with FCBS. For more information on the bi-  
amp mode, see ABOUT THE BI-AMP MODEon pg. 16.  
K F.C.B.S. IN/OUT Jacks  
You can connect and synchronize up to four PM-15S1s in  
a complete bi-amp connection or multi-channel connec-  
tion. A stereo miniplug or monaural miniplug cable can be  
used for the connections. For instructions on use and con-  
nections, see ABOUT FCBSon pg. 16.  
L AC IN Socket  
Connect one end of the included power cable here and  
the other end to a power outlet.The PM-15S1 can be pow-  
ered by 120V AC only.  
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
z Input Selector Buttons  
These buttons are for selecting the input source to use in  
playback.  
The PM-15S1 does not support balanced input, therefore  
the BALANCED button does not respond even if pressed.  
This remote controller can control the PM-15S1 and Marantz  
Super Audio CD players and DVD players that have a remote  
control receptor. The operations possible by remote control  
may differ with each component, therefore see the instruction  
manual that came with the component.  
x TRIM Button  
This button starts trimming. When multiple PM-15S1s are  
connected by FCBS, this button selects the amplifier with  
which to perform trimming.  
Remote controller buttons are laid out as shown below.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
SOUND  
MODE  
c EXIT Button  
This button ends the trimming mode when trimming is fin-  
ished.  
PHONO  
BALANCED  
CD  
RECORDER 1  
LINE 1  
v TONE Button  
RECORDER 2  
TRIM  
LINE 2  
This button turns tone (bass /treble) control ON and OFF.  
EXIT  
+
TONE  
b ATT Button  
This button attenuates volume level with one press.  
L
R
ENTER  
n Volume Buttons  
3 : This button increases the volume level.  
DISPLAY  
ATT  
-
4 : This button decreases the volume level.  
m DISPLAY Button  
VOLUME  
This button turns the display ON and OFF.  
, Cursor Buttons  
In the Trimming Mode  
These buttons are for selecting the channel to trim and the  
trimming level.  
RANDOM  
SCAN  
REPEAT  
ENTER: Not availabel for use.  
2 /R : This button selects the R channel for trimming.  
1 /L : This button selects the L channel for trimming.  
3 /+ : This button increases the trimming level.  
4 /: This button decreases the trimming level.  
TOP MENU  
AM/A  
RETURN  
FM/B  
MENU  
Other than the Trimming Mode  
2, 1, 3, 4 and ENTER: These buttons are for selecting  
settings items on menu displays of Marantz DVD players,  
etc. For operations of supported Marantz products, see  
the tables on the following page and the instruction manual  
of the Marantz component.  
. Component Operating Buttons  
These buttons are for operating Marantz Super Audio CD  
players, DVD players, etc. For operations of supported  
Marantz products, see the tables on the following page  
and the instruction manual of the Marantz component.  
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3
4
               
               
               
Track skip (Returns to track beginning/previous track.)  
Track skip (Advances to next track.)  
Rewind search  
               
¢
               
               
1
               
               
¡
               
Forward search  
                
8
                
Pause  
               
7
                
Stop  
                                     
                                     
               
               
               
4
               
Track skip (Returns to track beginning/previous track.)  
Track skip (Advances to next track.)  
Rewind search  
               
¢
               
               
1
               
               
¡
               
Forward search  
                
8
                
Pause  
               
7
                
Stop  
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS  
The buttons in groups , and . are for operating Marantz  
products other than the PM-15S1, such as Super Audio CD  
players and DVD players.The function of each button changes  
to match the component selected as the input source from the  
input selector buttons z.  
7 For use of Remote controller  
Loading batteries  
Before using the supplied remote control unit for the first  
time, load the batteries in the remote control unit. The  
batteries provided are used to verify the operations of the  
remote control unit only.  
When the CD button is pressed, the buttons in groups , and  
. function as indicated in the table below. These buttons can  
be used only when a Marantz Super Audio CD player is  
connected to the CD input jacks.  
1. Remove the battery cover which is found on the back side  
of the remote control unit.  
Button  
Function  
Open/Closes disc tray.  
Selects Super Audio CD sound mode.  
Selects Super Audio CD/CD.  
Play  
OPEN/CLOSE  
SOUND MODE  
2. Load the two new size AAAbatteries inside the battery  
compartment while taking care to align their polarities correctly  
with the polarity markings (  
with  
and  
with  
).  
RANDAM  
SCAN  
REPEAT  
TOP MENU/AM/A  
RETURN/FM/B  
MENU 1 2  
ENTER  
3 /+  
Random play  
3. Push the cover on the back side in the direction of the  
AMS (Automatic Music Scan) play  
Repeat play  
arrow to close.  
Not available for use  
Not available for use  
Sets quick replay.  
Starts quick replay.  
Not available for use  
Not available for use  
Not available for use  
Not available for use  
4 /–  
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Operatable range of Remote controller  
1 / L  
Operate the remote control unit (RC-11PMS1) within a  
distance of approx. 5 m from the infrared signal reception  
2 / R  
window (remote sensor) on the front of the PM-15S1.  
When the LINE 2 button is pressed, the buttons in groups ,  
and . function as indicated in the below table.These buttons  
can be used only when a Marantz DVD player is connected to  
the LINE 2 input jacks.  
Approx. 5m  
Button  
OPEN/CLOSE  
SOUND MODE  
3
Function  
Open/Closes disc tray.  
Changes sound mode.  
Play  
60°  
Remote control unit (RC-11PMS1)  
RANDAM  
SCAN  
Random play  
Caution  
Selects search mode.  
Repeat play  
Do not allow direct sunlight, an inverter fluorescent light or  
other strong source of light to shine onto the players  
infrared signal reception window (remote sensor).  
Otherwise, the operation of the remote control unit may be  
disabled.  
REPEAT  
TOP MENU/AM/A  
RETURN/FM/B  
MENU 1 2  
ENTER  
3 /+  
Displays top menu.  
Returns to previous menu  
Displays menu screen.  
Sets selected item.  
Moves cursor upward.  
Moves cursor downward.  
Moves cursor to left.  
Moves cursor to right.  
Bear in mind that operating the remote control unit may  
cause other devices operated by infrared rays to be  
operated by mistake.  
The remote control unit cannot be operated if the space  
between the controller and the players remote sensor is  
obstructed.  
Do not place any objects on top of the remote control unit.  
Doing so may cause one or more buttons to be held down  
which will cause the batteries to run down.  
4 /–  
1 / L  
2 / R  
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BASIC OPERATION  
5. Set a record on the analog record player and play it.  
6. Adjust the volume level from the VOLUME knob r on the  
PM-15S1 or the VOLUME 3/4 buttons n of the remote  
controller.  
7. Adjust bass/treble as desired from the BASS and TREBLE  
knobs t. Be sure to first set the TONE button o on the  
PM-15S1 or the TONE button v on the remote controller  
in the ON position.  
PLAYBACK  
To explain how to play back input sources, representative  
examples are given with an Super Audio CD player and analog  
record player. Before starting either procedure, check the  
component is correctly connected to the PM-15S1.  
7 Disc Playback on an Super Audio  
CD Player  
1. Press the power ON/OFF switch of the Super Audio CD  
player to activate power to it.  
8. You can turn the display and side illumination ON/OFF as  
suited for the room environment. Press the DISPLAY button  
i on the PM-15S1 or the DISPLAY button m of the remote  
controller.  
2. Press the POWER ON/OFF switch q of the PM-15S1 to  
activate power to it. Approximately 8 seconds after power  
has been activated, the muting turns OFF and audio output  
is enabled. When using multiple PM-15S1s connected by  
FCBS, turn power ON in the order of lowest to highest ID  
number, starting from ID 1.  
3. Select the input source from the INPUT SELECTOR knob  
e on the PM-15S1 or the input selector buttons z of the  
remote controller.  
4. To use the speakers connected to the SPEAKER  
SYSTEMS terminals, press the SPEAKERS button ! on  
0
the PM-15S1.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
SOUND  
MODE  
5. Load a disc into the Super Audio CD player and press the  
play button to start playback.  
6. Adjust the volume level from the VOLUME knob r on the  
PM-15S1 or the VOLUME 3/4 buttons n of the remote  
controller.  
PHONO  
BALANCED  
CD  
RECORDER  
1
LINE  
1
RECORDER  
TRIM  
2
LINE  
2
7. Adjust bass/treble as desired from the BASS and TREBLE  
knobs t. Be sure to first set the TONE button o on the  
PM-15S1 or the TONE button v on the remote controller  
in the ON position.  
EXIT  
+
TONE  
L
R
8. You can turn the display and side illumination ON/OFF as  
suited for the room environment. Press the DISPLAY button  
i on the PM-15S1 or the DISPLAY button m of the remote  
controller.  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
ATT  
-
VOLUME  
7 Disc Playback on an Analog  
Record Player  
1. Press the POWER ON/OFF switch q of the PM-15S1 to  
activate power to it. Approximately 8 seconds after power  
has been activated, the muting turns OFF and audio output  
is enabled. When using multiple PM-15S1s connected by  
FCBS, turn power ON in the order of lowest to highest ID  
number, starting from ID 1.  
RANDOM  
SCAN  
REPEAT  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
AM/A  
RETURN  
FM/B  
2. Select PHONOas the input source from the INPUT  
SELECTOR knob e on the PM-15S1 or the input selector  
buttons z of the remote controller.To prevent unexpected  
accidents, it is recommended to set the volume level to ∞  
(mute) by turning the VOLUME knob r until muting the  
volume level.  
3. Set the PHONO MC button ! on the PM-15S1 to MC or  
3
MM according to the cartridge you are using.  
4. To use the speakers connected to the SPEAKER  
SYSTEMS terminals, press the SPEAKERS button ! on  
0
the PM-15S1.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
RECORDING  
This example explains how to record from an input source  
such as an Super Audio CD player to a recording device such  
as a CD-R.  
1. Press the power ON/OFF switch of the Super Audio CD  
player and CD-R to activate power to both components.  
2. Press the POWER ON/OFF switch q of the PM-15S1 to  
activate power to it. Approximately 8 seconds after power  
has been activated, the muting turns OFF and audio output  
is enabled. When using multiple PM-15S1s connected by  
FCBS, turn power ON in the order of lowest to highest ID  
number, starting from ID 1.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
SOUND  
MODE  
3. Select the input source from the INPUT SELECTOR knob  
e on the PM-15S1 or the input selector buttons z of the  
PHONO  
BALANCED  
CD  
RECORDER  
1
LINE  
1
remote controller. And, press the REC OUT button ! to  
turn the recording output of RECORDER 1 and 2 ON.  
4. Load a playback disc into the Super Audio CD player and  
a recording disc into the CD-R.  
2
RECORDER  
TRIM  
2
LINE  
2
EXIT  
+
TONE  
5. Start playback on the Super Audio CD player. Then, start  
recording on the CD-R.  
L
R
ENTER  
6. To use the speakers connected to the SPEAKER  
SYSTEMS terminals, press the SPEAKERS button ! on  
0
DISPLAY  
ATT  
-
the PM-15S1.  
7. Adjust the volume level from the VOLUME knob r on the  
PM-15S1 or the VOLUME 3/4 buttons n of the remote  
controller.  
VOLUME  
Note  
When RECORDER 1 is selected as the input source,  
signals are not output to the RECORDER 1 OUT jack.The  
same goes for the RECORDER 2 OUT jack when  
RECORDER 2 is selected as the input source.  
RANDOM  
SCAN  
REPEAT  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
AM/A  
RETURN  
FM/B  
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HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES  
ABOUT FCBS  
FCBS CONNECTION WITH A  
PM-11S1  
FCBS is short for Floating Control Bus System. It is a  
communication system that connects up to four PM-15S1s  
over a dedicated bus line so as to enable synchronized  
operations amongst them via 2-way data communications.  
The PM-15S1 can be made into a multiple channel system by  
connecting to the high end PM-11S1 over a FCBS connection.  
However, because the PM-11S1 is more sophisticated than  
the PM-15S1, observe the following conditions in completing  
the FCBS connection between a PM-15S1 and a PM-11S1.  
The FCBS connections can be made with either of the below  
two types of portable audio connection cable. Prepare the  
number of connection cables for the number of PM-15S1s to  
connect.  
Only one PM-11S1 may be used, whereas up to a maximum  
of three PM-15S1s can be connected.  
The one PM-11S1 must be the master unit of ID 1, while the  
PM-15S1s must be slave units with an ID of 2 to 4.  
Connection cable with monaural monaural miniplugs  
Connection cable with stereo stereo miniplugs  
For a connection example, see Connection Example 2 on pg.  
6. In that example, the PM-15S1 used for the front left and  
right channels is replaced with a PM-11S1, so improved sound  
quality can be expected from the front channels. (See also the  
instruction manual of the PM-11S1.) That same example is for  
a 5.1 channel system, but to use the system as a 2-channel  
stereo, turn OFF power to the PM-15S1s of IDs 2 and 3. As  
such, the PM-11S1 can be used on its own.  
Resistor connection cables are sold commercially, but  
they cannot be used with the PM-15S1.  
The below figure is an example of four PM-15S1s connected  
by FCBS. The top PM-15S1 is the master unit of ID 1 and  
controls the three slave units of IDs 2 - 4. When the master  
PM-15S1 is operated, the input source, volume level, ATT  
feature, display and tone control ON/OFF feature of slave PM-  
15S1s are interlocked to the master unit.  
ABOUT THE BI-AMP MODE  
The PM-15S1 is equipped with a bi-amp mode to enable a  
complete bi-amp connection using two PM-15S1s. This  
complete bi-amp connection is a high-end technique for  
enhancing sound quality, proposed by Marantz. With it, the bi-  
amp supporting speaker system is separated from the  
preamplifiers that separately drive the low and high speakers.  
(For more information, see Connection Example 3 on pg. 7.)  
This function can be applied to various usages such as  
complete-bi-amp with 2 PM-15S1s, and 5.1ch multi-channel  
with 3 PM-15S1s.  
To turn power to multiple FCBS-connected PM-15S1s ON/  
OFF, activate power in the order of lowest to highest ID  
number and deactivate power in order of highest to lowest  
ID number.  
The bi-amp mode is engaged by setting the operating mode  
switch on the rear panel to BI-AMP.  
In the bi-amp mode, the signals input to the L channel are  
passed through the input buffer amplifier, split by the input  
selector and transferred to the left and right volume amplifiers.  
After that, the signals are sequentially sent to the left and right  
voltage amplifiers and the left and right power amplifiers, and  
ultimately output to the speaker output terminals.  
The below figure shows example displays in the stereo and  
bi-map modes.  
Master PM-15S1  
... ID 1  
Slave PM-15S1  
... ID 2  
Stereo mode  
Bi-amp mode  
Note  
Slave PM-15S1  
... ID 3  
In the bi-amp mode, the R channel input jacks cannot  
be used.  
Turn power to the PM-15S1 OFF before changing the  
operating mode switch setting. Turning the power ON  
again activates the new setting.  
Slave PM-15S1  
... ID 4  
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HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES  
2. Set the attenuation level. The setting changes with each  
ATTENUATION (ATT.)  
press of the ATT button on the PM-15S1.  
Attenuation is a one-touch feature for reducing volume level.  
When the ATT button on either the PM-15S1 or the remote  
controller is pressed, the volume level is attenuated. When  
the PM-15S1 is shipped from the factory, the attenuation level  
is set to 20 dB, but it can be set to 20 dB, 40 dB or .  
1. When the ATT button on either the PM-15S1 or the remote  
controller is pressed, ATTflashes on the display and the  
volume level is reduced. When the ATT button is pressed  
again or the volume is increased/decreased from the  
controls, the mode is canceled and the original volume  
level is restored.  
3. When the desired attenuation level setting appears on the  
display, leave it unchanged for approximately 2 seconds  
or longer to enter the setting. Once entered, the display  
returns to the volume level indication.  
2. When the volume level is at -(muted) and the ATT button  
is pressed, the below display appears for about 3 seconds  
and attenuation is not applied.  
HOW TO OPERATE THE SIDE  
ILLUMINATION LAMP  
The illumination lamp has an always-ON mode and an always-  
OFF mode. In the always-ON mode, the illumination lamp turns  
ON/OFF in sync with the display.  
7 How to Set Attenuation Level  
Attenuation level cannot be set from the remote controller.  
1. With the illumination lamp lit, press and hold the DISPLAY  
1. Press and hold the ATT button on the PM-15S1 for 2  
seconds or longer.  
button for 3 seconds or longer.The illumination lamp goes  
out and the always-OFF mode is engaged.  
The attenuation level will appear on the display.  
2. To cancel the always-OFF mode and turn the illumination  
lamp ON, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds  
or longer.  
ATT button  
DISPLAY button  
Illumination lamp  
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HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES  
The volume level of the left and right channels can be trimmed  
in 0.5 dB steps across a 0.0 9.0 dB range. When the PM-  
15S1 is shipped from the factory, the volume level is set to 0.0  
dB (maximum).  
TRIMMING  
Trimming is a feature for adjusting left and right volume  
balance.  
1. Press the TRIM button once to access the LEVEL trimming  
Trimming is performed from the remote controller.  
mode.  
TRIM : This button starts trimming. When multiple PM-  
15S1s are connected, this button selects the  
amplifier with which to perform trimming. In such  
case, trimming is performed in the order of the lowest  
to highest ID number.  
EXIT : This button ends trimming.  
3 : This button increases the trimming level.  
4 : This button decreases the trimming level.  
2. The flashing 0.0on the left indicates that trimming is  
activated for the left channel volume level. Press the 3  
and 4 buttons to set the volume level of the left channel.  
2
1
: This button selects the R channel for trimming.  
: This button selects the L channel for trimming.  
ENTER: Not available for use.  
3. Press the 2 button to set the right channel volume level.  
When the right side 0.0starts flashing, trimming is  
activated for the right channel volume level. Press the 3  
and 4 buttons to set the volume level of the right channel.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
SOUND  
MODE  
PHONO  
BALANCED  
CD  
RECORDER  
1
LINE  
1
RECORDER  
TRIM  
2
LINE  
2
EXIT  
+
TONE  
4. To trim the volume level of the ID 2 (slave) PM-15S1, press  
the TRIM button again and set volume level as in steps 1 - 3.  
After that, pressing the TRIM button again allows you to  
trim volume level with ID 3 (slave) PM-15S1 and so forth.  
L
R
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
ATT  
-
5. When finished with volume level trimming, press the EXIT  
button.  
VOLUME  
RANDOM  
SCAN  
REPEAT  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
AM/A  
RETURN  
FM/B  
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HOW TO SET ID  
INPUT SELECTOR knob  
DISPLAY button  
If using the PM-15S1 by itself as a stereo amplifier, set the ID  
to 0. When the PM-15S1 is shipped from the factory, the ID  
is set to 0.  
When the ID is set to a number other than 0, the PM-  
15S1 cannot be used for standalone operation.  
The ID number of the PM-15S1 appears on the display for  
about 3 seconds after power is activated.  
POWER ON/OFF button  
When multiple PM-15S1s are connected, a unique ID number  
must be set for each one in order to distinguish between them.  
The PM-15S1 that centrally controls the other PM-15S1s takes  
ID 1. The PM-15S1 with ID 1 is called the master. The other  
PM-15S1s that synchronize with the master are called slaves”  
and take IDs 2- 4. ID numbers must not be the same for  
any two units.  
Set ID numbers as follows.  
1. While pressing and holding the DISPLAY button, press the  
POWER ON/OFF button.  
2. Turn the INPUT SELECTOR knob to the desired ID number.  
When finished setting the ID number, turn power to the PM-  
15S1 OFF.The setting is stored in memory and becomes active  
the next time power to the PM-15S1 activated.  
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REMOTE CONTROL JACKS  
The REMOTE CONTROL jacks are for connecting components that are capable of remote control (D.BUS jacks) such as a  
Marantz Super Audio CD Player or DVD Player. This enables these other components to be operated with the remote controller  
included with the PM-15S1.The PM-15S1 comes with an RC-11PMS1 system remote controller that can operate the basic features  
of Marantz Super Audio CD Players and DVD Players. Here, a brief explanation of how to control the PM-15S1 and SA-15S1 using  
this remote controller is provided..  
As shown in the illustration below, connect the REMOTE CONTROL INjack of the SA-15S1 to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT”  
jack of the PM-15S1, and set the SA-15S1 switch to EXT.  
Both the PM-15S1 and SA-15S1 can be operated by pointing the RC-11PMS1 remote controller (pg. 12, 13, 14, 15) at the  
receptor of the PM-15S1.  
Set to EXT.  
SA-15S1  
PM-15S1  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you experience trouble with the PM-15S1, make the below  
checks before thinking the worst. Improper operation can cause  
the PM-15S1 to behave in a way that makes you think  
something is wrong with the equipment when actually not. If  
the trouble cannot be fixed after making the below checks,  
contact the place of purchase, your nearest Marantz dealer,  
our customer service center or our repair service center.  
7 About Protective Circuits  
The PM-15S1 is equipped with protective circuits to protect  
the amplifier circuits and speaker system against damage. If a  
protective circuit trips, the sound is instantly muted. In this  
case, PROTECTflashes on the display panel.  
At Power ON  
* Power does not turn ON.  
For about 8 seconds after power is activated, a protective circuit  
trips and mutes the sound to give amplifier circuits time to  
stabilize. Once the amplifier circuits stabilize, the protective  
circuit releases and audio is enabled.  
1. Is the power cable securely plugged into a power outlet?  
* Nothing is heard from the speakers.  
1. Arent the SPEAKERS buttons on the front panel in the  
OFF position?  
In the Event of Overcurrent  
A protective circuit trips if current of a certain level is detected,  
which can happen if excessive signal flow is input to the  
amplifier or if the PM-15S1 is connected to a speaker system  
of less than 4 impedance. A protective circuit can also trip if  
a speaker cable accidentally shorts. In these cases,  
PROTECTflashes on the display and, approximately 8  
seconds later, the sound is automatically muted and the  
protective circuit is released. Therefore, readjust the volume  
level to resume normal use.  
2. Isnt the attenuation feature (ATT.) active?  
3. Isnt there trouble in the input source selected from the  
INPUT SELECTOR knob on the front panel?  
4. Are you using the player (replaying device) correctly?  
5. Are connection cables and speaker cables securely  
connected?  
6. Volume may have been muted by a protective circuit that  
tripped. Try adjusting the volume level again.  
7. If an error message is displayed, correctly set the ID number  
as indicated in the table under Error Messages.  
If Strong Bass Signals Are Input  
A protective circuit trips if bass signals of an excessive level  
are detected. In this case, PROTECTflashes on the display  
and, approximately 8 seconds later, the sound is automatically  
muted and the protective circuit is released. Readjust the  
volume level to resume normal use.  
* Volume level differs between left and right  
channels.  
The volume level setting may differ between the left and right  
channels. Try trimming the volume level again.  
If the Power Amplifier Overheats  
* Stereo sound is not heard from the speakers.  
A protective circuit trips if the temperature of the main amplifier  
rises above a certain level, which can happen if excessive  
signal flow is continually input into the amplifier. Temperature  
can also exceed the trip level of the protective circuits if the  
vents on the top of the PM-15S1 are covered or if the PM-  
15S1 is installed on a cramped audio rack. In these cases,  
PROTECTflashes on the display and, when the temperature  
inside the unit lowers, the sound is automatically muted and  
the protective circuit is released. Readjust the volume level to  
resume normal use.  
The operating mode switch on the rear panel may be set to  
BI-AMP. Shut power OFF, set the switch to STEREOand  
then reactive the power. Power must be activated after the  
operating mode switch is set for the setting to be active.  
* Record player audio is not heard or contains  
a lot of noise.  
1. Is the PHONO MC button on the front panel set to the type  
of cartridge you are using?  
2. Are connection cables securely connected?  
3. Is the grounding wire from the record player connected to  
the PHONO GND terminal?  
4. Is the cartridge properly connected to the tone arm?  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
7 Error Messages  
When multiple PM-15S1s are connected by FCBS, the below  
error messages may appear on the display. In these cases,  
there is a problem with the ID number setting or remote cable  
connection. Check the ID numbers and remote cable as  
indicated in the below table. For details on how to set ID  
numbers, see How to Set IDon pg. 19.  
Error  
message  
Meaning  
What to do  
1
2
3
4
ERROR 02 ID 2 is used with  
more than one amp.  
ERROR 03 ID 3 is used with  
more than one amp.  
Set separate ID  
numbers for each amp.  
ERROR 04 ID 4 is used with  
more than one amp.  
ERROR 11 Amps of IDs 2 - 4  
cannot communi-  
If power to ID 1 amp is  
OFF, activate power.  
Check remote cable is  
properly connected.  
cate with ID 1 amp.  
5
ERROR 12 ID 1 amp cannot If ID 1 is used for more  
communicate with than one amp, properly  
amps of IDs 2 - 4. set ID numbers. Check  
remote cable is properly  
connected.  
OTHERS  
The section describes the care and maintenance tasks that  
must be performed to optimize the operation of your Marantz  
equipment.  
7 Repairs  
Only the most competent and qualified service technicians  
should be allowed to service the factory-trained warranty station  
personnel have the knowledge and special facilities needed  
for repair and calibration of this precision equipment. After the  
warranty period has expired, repairs will be performed for a  
charge if the equipment can be returned to normal operation.  
In the event of difficulty, refer to your dealer or write directly to  
the nearest location to you that is listed on the Marantz  
Authorized Service Station list. If writing, please include the  
model and serial number of the equipment together with a full  
description of what you think is abnormal about the equipment's  
behaviour.  
7
Cleaning of equipment external surfaces  
The exterior finish of your unit will last indefinitely with proper  
care and cleaning, Never use scouring pads, steel wool,  
scourging powders or harsh chemical agents (e.g., lye  
solution), alcohol, thinner, benzine, insecticide or other volatile  
substances as these wil mar the finish of the equipment.  
Likewise, never use cloths containing chemical substances. If  
the equipment get dirty, wipe the external surfaces with a soft,  
lint-free cloth.  
If the equipment becomes heavily soiled:  
dilute some washing up liquid in water, in a ratio of one  
part detergent to six parts water.  
dip a soft, lint free in the solution and wring the it is damp.  
wipe the equipment with the damp cloth.  
dry the equipment by wiping it with a dry cloth.  
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SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS  
Power output (20 Hz 20 kHz simultaneous drive of both channels)  
...................................................... 80W x 2 (8load)  
.................................................... 120W x 2 (4load)  
Total harmonic distortion (20Hz 20kHz simultaneous drive  
of both channels, 8load) .......................................... 0.05%  
Output band width (8load, 0.05%) ................. 5Hz ~ 40kHz  
Frequency response (CD, 1W, 8load) .............. 5Hz ~ 100kHz  
Dumping factor (8load, 20Hz 20kHz) ....................... 100  
Input sensitivity/Input impedance  
PHONO (MC) .............................................. 300µV/100Ω  
PHONO (MM) ...............................................3.2mV/47kΩ  
CD/LINE/RECORDER............................... 240mV/20kΩ  
Output voltage/Output impedance  
PRE OUT ...................................................... 1.7 V/330Ω  
Maximum allowed PHONO input (1kHz)  
MC .......................................................................... 15mV  
MM ....................................................................... 150mV  
RIAA deviation (20Hz ~ 20kHz) ............................ 0.5dB  
S/N (IHF-A, 1W, 8load)  
Tone control  
Bass (50Hz)........................................................... 10dB  
Treble (20kHz) ....................................................... 10dB  
Power requirement ......................................... AC 120V 60Hz  
Power consumption  
(UL6500) ................................................................ 230W  
(4, 120W x 2 output) ............................................ 460W  
Accessories  
Remote controller .......................................................... 1  
AAA batteries................................................................. 2  
Detachable AC power cable .......................................... 1  
Maximum outer dimensions (Amp)  
Width ..............................................17-5/16 ins. (440mm)  
Height .................................................4-7/8 ins. (123mm)  
Depth ................................................17-1/2 ins. (444mm)  
Weight (Amp) ..............................................39.7 lbs (18.0kg)  
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.  
PHONO (MC) ................................... 77dB (0.5mV input)  
PHONO (MM) ...................................... 85dB (5mV input)  
CD/LINE/RECORDER..................... 90dB (500mV input)  
17-5/16 ins.  
(440 mm)  
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