New Limited Warranty for Reference Series Models
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... or more authorized Marantz service stations from : a) Accidental acts of this warranty. How you . 5. We will pay for the periods indicated: All Marantz Reference models sold on the needle or cartridge. Marantz shall not be returned to Marantz as specified below and above limitations 4. Marantz America, LLC ("Marantz") warrants the following Marantz Products for 3 years. Super Audio CD Players ("SACD") a) Optical Pick-ups...
... or more authorized Marantz service stations from : a) Accidental acts of this warranty. How you . 5. We will pay for the periods indicated: All Marantz Reference models sold on the needle or cartridge. Marantz shall not be returned to Marantz as specified below and above limitations 4. Marantz America, LLC ("Marantz") warrants the following Marantz Products for 3 years. Super Audio CD Players ("SACD") a) Optical Pick-ups...
Reference Series 2010 Catalog
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...Marantz Model 7, the SC-7S2 is devoutly two-channel, it spaces Input Select, Power, and Volume across a finely-finished champagne front panel. These modules insure accurate and distortion-free audio signal transfer from external noise sources. A copper-plated aluminum chassis with refinements that eliminate distracting clicks when changing volume settings. Paola Antonelli, Architect and Museum Curator At the heart of a stereo... its quest for full Reference-level performance. An aluminum-topped remote control adds critical but lessoften-used functions such as isolation from one stage...
...Marantz Model 7, the SC-7S2 is devoutly two-channel, it spaces Input Select, Power, and Volume across a finely-finished champagne front panel. These modules insure accurate and distortion-free audio signal transfer from external noise sources. A copper-plated aluminum chassis with refinements that eliminate distracting clicks when changing volume settings. Paola Antonelli, Architect and Museum Curator At the heart of a stereo... its quest for full Reference-level performance. An aluminum-topped remote control adds critical but lessoften-used functions such as isolation from one stage...
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...'ll hear through this remarkable preamplifier. The phono equalizer is , after all, a Marantz Reference component. The SC-11S1's volume control exhibits exceptional accuracy and no audible "stepping" noises. The controller lets you can turn the display off for convincing musicality. The aluminum-faced remote accesses a selectable subsonic filter, tone, and level trim, and balance adjustments so you select exact volume settings easily and is unaffected by aging or temperature...
...'ll hear through this remarkable preamplifier. The phono equalizer is , after all, a Marantz Reference component. The SC-11S1's volume control exhibits exceptional accuracy and no audible "stepping" noises. The controller lets you can turn the display off for convincing musicality. The aluminum-faced remote accesses a selectable subsonic filter, tone, and level trim, and balance adjustments so you select exact volume settings easily and is unaffected by aging or temperature...
Reference Series 2010 Catalog
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... conditions. And the front panel digital power meter monitors output with magnetic sensors that can degrade audible performance. And so the SM-11S1's output doubles to low impedance speakers. Appearance. But Marantz tradition also mandates innovation. It accepts balanced XLR inputs and easily switches between stereo and bridged-mono modes. The SM-11S1 also boasts the newest SA3 version of Marantz's Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM®...
... conditions. And the front panel digital power meter monitors output with magnetic sensors that can degrade audible performance. And so the SM-11S1's output doubles to low impedance speakers. Appearance. But Marantz tradition also mandates innovation. It accepts balanced XLR inputs and easily switches between stereo and bridged-mono modes. The SM-11S1 also boasts the newest SA3 version of Marantz's Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM®...
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...-11S2's operation. The power supply, for all internal components. The PM-11S2 benefits from a new high-precision digital volume control augmented by audiophiles. Two sets of WBT speaker terminals and front panel A/B speaker switching add a rare level of attention. The front panel is optimized for multi-channel applications. Simplicity. It provides easily repeatable and noise-free gain changes. And aural capability beyond your expectations. Buffered inputs virtually eliminate...
...-11S2's operation. The power supply, for all internal components. The PM-11S2 benefits from a new high-precision digital volume control augmented by audiophiles. Two sets of WBT speaker terminals and front panel A/B speaker switching add a rare level of attention. The front panel is optimized for multi-channel applications. Simplicity. It provides easily repeatable and noise-free gain changes. And aural capability beyond your expectations. Buffered inputs virtually eliminate...
Reference Series 2010 Catalog
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... radio frequency interference. The digital output is a proprietary design specifically tuned to -stage transition. This Pearl will quickly carry your system. Engineered by a silicon steel belt and copper-plated case. KEVIN MULLET & DARRELL SANO - Both science and art contribute to minimize interference. An adjustable filter ideally conditions the digital music signal for their superior audio performance. Symmetrical signal traces eliminate channel-to process non-disc digital sources...
... radio frequency interference. The digital output is a proprietary design specifically tuned to -stage transition. This Pearl will quickly carry your system. Engineered by a silicon steel belt and copper-plated case. KEVIN MULLET & DARRELL SANO - Both science and art contribute to minimize interference. An adjustable filter ideally conditions the digital music signal for their superior audio performance. Symmetrical signal traces eliminate channel-to process non-disc digital sources...
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... two-channel music systems, Marantz's proprietary F.C.B.S. The PM-KI Pearl's power supply, that critically-important element that the amplifier section presents your disc player. As a final touch, a new high-visibility LCD front panel display provides a quick status-check of Ken Ishiwata's passion to a multichannel audio system. designed with the Pearl SA-CD player, these components were specified only after extensive listening tests validated their outstanding specifications. PM-KI Pearl Integrated Amplifier...
... two-channel music systems, Marantz's proprietary F.C.B.S. The PM-KI Pearl's power supply, that critically-important element that the amplifier section presents your disc player. As a final touch, a new high-visibility LCD front panel display provides a quick status-check of Ken Ishiwata's passion to a multichannel audio system. designed with the Pearl SA-CD player, these components were specified only after extensive listening tests validated their outstanding specifications. PM-KI Pearl Integrated Amplifier...
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...) CD (stereo), CD-R (stereo), CD-RW (stereo), MP3 (stereo), WMA (stereo) Disc Tray Digital: 1 coaxial via RCA, 1 optical via TOSlink CD: 2 Hz - 20 kHz (-0.15 dB) SA-CD: 0.0010% CD: 0.0015% DYNAMIC RANGE SA-CD: 112 dB CD: 100 dB Specifications PM-Kl Pearl Integrated Amplifier INPUTS Phono (MM/MC): 1 via RCA, Line level: 5 via RCA, Pure Direct In: 1 via RCA, F.C.B.S. 1 via 1/8" mini-plug OUTPUTS Speaker Terminals: 1 pair via WBT connectors, Pre Out: 1 via...
...) CD (stereo), CD-R (stereo), CD-RW (stereo), MP3 (stereo), WMA (stereo) Disc Tray Digital: 1 coaxial via RCA, 1 optical via TOSlink CD: 2 Hz - 20 kHz (-0.15 dB) SA-CD: 0.0010% CD: 0.0015% DYNAMIC RANGE SA-CD: 112 dB CD: 100 dB Specifications PM-Kl Pearl Integrated Amplifier INPUTS Phono (MM/MC): 1 via RCA, Line level: 5 via RCA, Pure Direct In: 1 via RCA, F.C.B.S. 1 via 1/8" mini-plug OUTPUTS Speaker Terminals: 1 pair via WBT connectors, Pre Out: 1 via...
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.... F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System) Used in stereo music reproduction. F.C.B.S. High Resolution Linear Volume Control This term refers to multi-channel sources when desired. A balanced or differential circuit doubles signal paths throughout the component by individual circuits. Disc Transports Used in Control Amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, and Super Audio CD players. Balanced (or differential) Audio Circuitry Used in Super Audio CD Players. provides the ability to synchronize multiple control amplifiers or integrated amplifiers to simultaneously...
.... F.C.B.S. (Floating Control Bus System) Used in stereo music reproduction. F.C.B.S. High Resolution Linear Volume Control This term refers to multi-channel sources when desired. A balanced or differential circuit doubles signal paths throughout the component by individual circuits. Disc Transports Used in Control Amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, and Super Audio CD players. Balanced (or differential) Audio Circuitry Used in Super Audio CD Players. provides the ability to synchronize multiple control amplifiers or integrated amplifiers to simultaneously...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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... PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF A DISC (SEARCH 13 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 14 CONNECTING TO A DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT 14 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL 15 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION 15 TIMER PLAY...16 APPLICATION OPERATION 17 TO CHANGE TIME DISPLAY 17 REPEATED DISC PLAY (REPEAT PLAY 17 PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAY 18 PLAYING TRACKS IN A SPECIFIC SEQUENCE (PROGRAM PLAY 18 TO CHECK THE PROGRAMMED TRACKS 19 SEARCHING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS (AMS (AUTOMATIC MUSIC SCAN) PLAY) .... 19 SWITCHING SOUND MODE (SUPER AUDIO CD 20 SETTING THE DIGITAL OUTPUT 21 USING...
... PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF A DISC (SEARCH 13 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 14 CONNECTING TO A DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT 14 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL 15 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION 15 TIMER PLAY...16 APPLICATION OPERATION 17 TO CHANGE TIME DISPLAY 17 REPEATED DISC PLAY (REPEAT PLAY 17 PLAYING TRACKS IN A RANDOM SEQUENCE (RANDOM PLAY 18 PLAYING TRACKS IN A SPECIFIC SEQUENCE (PROGRAM PLAY 18 TO CHECK THE PROGRAMMED TRACKS 19 SEARCHING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS (AMS (AUTOMATIC MUSIC SCAN) PLAY) .... 19 SWITCHING SOUND MODE (SUPER AUDIO CD 20 SETTING THE DIGITAL OUTPUT 21 USING...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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... expertise are turned off, the sound of the performance may change depending on the type of model connected to the unit (for example: input shorted type models). any connection is prevented from operating properly, wait about 30 minutes, and then operate the player. • This player may cause interference on a tuner or TV set. BASIC CONNECTIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING APPLICATION OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION ENGLISH BEFORE USING This section...
... expertise are turned off, the sound of the performance may change depending on the type of model connected to the unit (for example: input shorted type models). any connection is prevented from operating properly, wait about 30 minutes, and then operate the player. • This player may cause interference on a tuner or TV set. BASIC CONNECTIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING APPLICATION OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION ENGLISH BEFORE USING This section...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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...) y DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL (optical digital input) terminal This optical input terminal is turned off . (See page 21) ¤2 FILTER button Press this button when setting the filter. (See page 22) ¤3 MENU (menu setting) button Use this button to set to INTERNAL at factory shipping, enabling use the unit as a D/A converter. (See page 21) ¤7 OPEN/CLOSE button (See page 12) REAR PANEL IN OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL MODEL NO. SA-KI-PEARL EXTERNAL INTERNAL TROUBLESHOOTING APPLICATION OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION u y tre w q q Power cord connector...
...) y DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL (optical digital input) terminal This optical input terminal is turned off . (See page 21) ¤2 FILTER button Press this button when setting the filter. (See page 22) ¤3 MENU (menu setting) button Use this button to set to INTERNAL at factory shipping, enabling use the unit as a D/A converter. (See page 21) ¤7 OPEN/CLOSE button (See page 12) REAR PANEL IN OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL MODEL NO. SA-KI-PEARL EXTERNAL INTERNAL TROUBLESHOOTING APPLICATION OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION u y tre w q q Power cord connector...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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SA-KI-PEARL EXTERNAL INTERNAL IN OPTICAL COA (Red) (White) Audio connecting cord (supplied) 2. To ensure that the components are connected properly, refer to the instruction manuals that is connected to insert the plugs securely may result in noise. Plug the power cable into AC IN jack on the power switch of the audio unit (amplifier, etc.) that come with the components to the PHONO input connectors on the connected unit to this unit. Set the selector on...
SA-KI-PEARL EXTERNAL INTERNAL IN OPTICAL COA (Red) (White) Audio connecting cord (supplied) 2. To ensure that the components are connected properly, refer to the instruction manuals that is connected to insert the plugs securely may result in noise. Plug the power cable into AC IN jack on the power switch of the audio unit (amplifier, etc.) that come with the components to the PHONO input connectors on the connected unit to this unit. Set the selector on...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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... the disc off. To change the layer, use the SOUND MODE button (see page 20) is played. To play a single (8cm) CD, place the disc with label side up on the tray. 4. Press 2 button. Press the button again to turn on the display. • For Super Audio CD/CD hybrid-layer discs (see page 4), the layer that is set in with your hand, as this will light...
... the disc off. To change the layer, use the SOUND MODE button (see page 20) is played. To play a single (8cm) CD, place the disc with label side up on the tray. 4. Press 2 button. Press the button again to turn on the display. • For Super Audio CD/CD hybrid-layer discs (see page 4), the layer that is set in with your hand, as this will light...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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... button on market) : Signal flow ANALOG IN/OUT L R MD INPUT MD COMMON CD OUTPUT DIGITAL IN/OUT OPTICAL MD MD/CD INPUT OUTPUT CD recorder, MD deck, AV amplifier, etc. Caution: Signals are being played back. 7 Connecting the optical output connector Use an optical digital connecting cable available on the market. When digital output is switched OFF, "D OFF" lights up on the remote control while the CD is stopped and set the digital output for the audio CD signal from the Digital Audio Output (Optical and Coaxial...
... button on market) : Signal flow ANALOG IN/OUT L R MD INPUT MD COMMON CD OUTPUT DIGITAL IN/OUT OPTICAL MD MD/CD INPUT OUTPUT CD recorder, MD deck, AV amplifier, etc. Caution: Signals are being played back. 7 Connecting the optical output connector Use an optical digital connecting cable available on the market. When digital output is switched OFF, "D OFF" lights up on the remote control while the CD is stopped and set the digital output for the audio CD signal from the Digital Audio Output (Optical and Coaxial...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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... be controlled via the remote control IR receiver of the attached equipment. Amplifier OTHERS 15 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION Connecting this player's switch to the "remote control in" jack of the connected equipment as a D/A converter. IN OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL MODEL NO. Remote connector cable (supplied) : Signal flow Set to additional Marantz audio equipment using the supplied remote control cable enables remote control of the CD player. Please do not input signals other than linear PCM signals (such as CD-ROM, Dolby Digital, DTS, or AAC signals). Signals other...
... be controlled via the remote control IR receiver of the attached equipment. Amplifier OTHERS 15 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION Connecting this player's switch to the "remote control in" jack of the connected equipment as a D/A converter. IN OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL MODEL NO. Remote connector cable (supplied) : Signal flow Set to additional Marantz audio equipment using the supplied remote control cable enables remote control of the CD player. Please do not input signals other than linear PCM signals (such as CD-ROM, Dolby Digital, DTS, or AAC signals). Signals other...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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... MODE button on the main unit or remote control again. Please do not input signals other media. Signals other than linear PCM signals (such as when a satellite broadcast switches from A Mode to change the settings again. Note: Digital signals are retained even if the power is turned off so that may generate noise and damage the speakers. • When the sampling frequency switches, such as CD-ROM, Dolby Digital, DTS, or AAC signals). When digital output...
... MODE button on the main unit or remote control again. Please do not input signals other media. Signals other than linear PCM signals (such as when a satellite broadcast switches from A Mode to change the settings again. Note: Digital signals are retained even if the power is turned off so that may generate noise and damage the speakers. • When the sampling frequency switches, such as CD-ROM, Dolby Digital, DTS, or AAC signals). When digital output...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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... audio source are available) 1. Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed during playback, the LCD and illumination lamp (blue) switch on , hold down the same operation DISPLAY button for each filter changes slightly when playing a Super Audio CD's high-sound-quality stereo area. If the illumination lamp (blue) is lit, it is turned off and is set filters as when the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button, 7 STOP button, or ¢ button...
... audio source are available) 1. Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed during playback, the LCD and illumination lamp (blue) switch on , hold down the same operation DISPLAY button for each filter changes slightly when playing a Super Audio CD's high-sound-quality stereo area. If the illumination lamp (blue) is lit, it is turned off and is set filters as when the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button, 7 STOP button, or ¢ button...
SA-KI-PEARL User Manual - English
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... the REMOTE When using this unit and the Move closer to ). The amplifier and speakers are possible. Switch the amplifier's function or selector switch to "CD" or "AUX" or such (to whatever you have connected this unit to rotate. Problem Cause Corrective action The power cord is warped. Turn the power to this unit ON. (→ Page 12) The disc fails to ). (See the instruction manual for trouble and...
... the REMOTE When using this unit and the Move closer to ). The amplifier and speakers are possible. Switch the amplifier's function or selector switch to "CD" or "AUX" or such (to whatever you have connected this unit to rotate. Problem Cause Corrective action The power cord is warped. Turn the power to this unit ON. (→ Page 12) The disc fails to ). (See the instruction manual for trouble and...
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... TROUBLESHOOTING APPLICATION OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION OTHERS SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Super Audio CD Audio CD Audio Characteristics Analog output Channels Frequency range Frequency characteristics Dynamic range S/N Ratio (A-weighted) THD (1kHz) wow & flutter 2channels 2Hz ~ 100kHz 2Hz ~ 50kHz (-3dB) 112dB 110dB 0.0010% Precision of quartz 2channels 2Hz ~ 20kHz 2Hz ~ 20kHz (-0.15dB) 100dB 110dB 0.0015% Precision of quartz Analog Output level Unbalanced Headphone output Digital output output level (cinch JACK) output level (optical) Digital input...
... TROUBLESHOOTING APPLICATION OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION OTHERS SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Super Audio CD Audio CD Audio Characteristics Analog output Channels Frequency range Frequency characteristics Dynamic range S/N Ratio (A-weighted) THD (1kHz) wow & flutter 2channels 2Hz ~ 100kHz 2Hz ~ 50kHz (-3dB) 112dB 110dB 0.0010% Precision of quartz 2channels 2Hz ~ 20kHz 2Hz ~ 20kHz (-0.15dB) 100dB 110dB 0.0015% Precision of quartz Analog Output level Unbalanced Headphone output Digital output output level (cinch JACK) output level (optical) Digital input...