marantz AMP 10 Power Amplifier User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Marantz
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marantz AMP 10 Power Amplifier
Product Information
The product is a Power Amplifier, specifically the Marantz AMP 10. It is designed to enhance the audio quality of your speakers by increasing the power and amplifying the sound signal. The Power Amplifier is part of a larger audio system that includes an AV Preamplifier.
What’s in the box:
- Quick start guide
- Safety instructions
- AV Preamplifier
- Power amplifier
- Speakers
- Power cord
- Speaker cables
- Remote control
- Connector cables (AMP CONTROL and REMOTE CONTROL)
- Speaker terminal wrench
Product Usage Instructions
Setup:
Connect your speakers:
In the default setup (Normal mode), follow these steps:
- Connect your speaker cables between the AMP 10 and your speakers.
- Ensure that the NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector is set before turning on the power. Changing the setting after powering on will not apply the change.
Bi-amp mode:
If your speakers support bi-amplification, you can connect separate amplifiers
to the tweeter and woofer terminals for higher sound quality.
BTL mode (Bridge mode):
You can use two amplifiers to drive one speaker, enabling more powerful
playback.
How to use the speaker terminal wrench:
The included speaker terminal wrench can be used to easily loosen or tighten
the speaker terminals. Follow these steps:
- To loosen the terminals, use the wrench to turn them counterclockwise.
- To tighten the terminals, use the wrench to turn them clockwise.
Connect your AV Preamplifier:
You have two options for connecting the Power Amplifier to an AV
Preamplifier: unbalanced connection or balanced connection. Follow these
steps:
- For an unbalanced connection, connect the UNBALANCED RCA INPUT using the appropriate connector cable.
- For a balanced connection, connect the BALANCED XLR INPUT using the appropriate connector cable.
- Make sure to set the RCA/XLR INPUT selector on the rear panel of the Power Amplifier before turning on the power. Changing the setting after powering on will not apply the change.
Connect the power cord:
Connect the provided power cord to the Power Amplifier.
Turn on the power amplifier:
Press the X button on the Power Amplifier to turn it on.
Control cables (included):
The Power Amplifier comes with two types of control cables:
- AMP CONTROL connector cable: Used to connect the Power Amplifier to a Marantz AV Preamplifier with an AMP CONTROL terminal for linked operations.
- REMOTE CONTROL connector cable: Used to connect the Power Amplifier to a Marantz product with a REMOTE CONTROL terminal for linked operations.
Refer to the owner’s manual for detailed instructions on connecting and using these control cables.
Additional information:
For more functions, information, and operation procedure details, refer to the
online manual available at
manuals.marantz.com/AMP10/EU/EN/.
You can also visit the official Marantz website at
www.marantz.com for more information.
Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Marantz power amplifier.
Connecting a Marantz AV 10 and speakers (sold separately) to this unit enables
use of a variety of surround sound systems. This guide describes how to
connect AV Preamplifier and speakers to this unit.
Please do not return this unit to the store – call for assistance.
If you need help… :
If you need additional help in solving problems, contact Marantz customer
service in your area.
www.marantz.com
Before you begin
Required for setup
What’s in the box
Setup
Connect your speakers
There are 3 modes for connecting this unit with speakers:
- Normal mode
- Bi-amp mode
- BTL mode (Bridge mode)
Set the NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector on the rear panel of this unit according to the connection mode used.
NOTE
Always set the NORMAL/BI-AMP/BTL selector before turning on the power. If the
setting is changed after turning on the power, the setting will not be
applied.
Normal mode
Connect your speaker cables between the AMP 10 and your speakers. This is the
default setup, where you simply connect the speakers directly to the
corresponding pair of terminals.
Bi-amp mode
Connecting separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminal and woofer terminal of
a speaker that supports bi-amplification enables playback with higher sound
quality.
When making bi-amp mode, be sure to remove the short-circuiting plate or wire between the speaker’s woofer and tweeter terminals.
BTL mode (Bridge mode)
Using 2 amplifiers to drive 1 speaker enables more powerful playback.
For the highest power set-up, the BTL mode can convert the 2 x 200 W at 8 ohms stereo amplifier to a 400 W mono amplifier. The two-amplifier circuit construction guarantees an excellent signal to noise ratio and the full control of any speaker.
How to use the speaker terminal wrench
Use the included speaker terminal wrench to easily loosen or tighten the
speaker terminals.
- The speaker terminal wrench contains a built-in magnet that enables it to be attached to the rear panel. After connecting speakers, store it in the included accessory box or in another safe place.
Connect your AV Preamplifier
There are 2 methods for connecting this unit with an AV Preamplifier… an
unbalanced connection or a balanced connection. Set the RCA/XLR INPUT selector
on the rear panel of this unit according to the connection method used.
NOTE
Always set the RCA/XLR INPUT selector before turning on the power. If the
setting is changed after turning on the power, the setting will not be
applied.
Connect the UNBALANCED RCA INPUT connector
Connect the BALANCED XLR INPUT connector
NOTE
When connecting speakers using a bi-amp connection or BTL connection, connect
BALANCED XLR or UNBALANCED RCA to an odd-numbered channel (CH1, CH3, CH5,
CH7…). Do not connect to an even-numbered channel (CH2, CH4, CH6, CH8…).
Connect the power cord
Turn on the power amplifier
Press the X button on the power amplifier.
Control cables (included)
The AMP 10 comes with the following two types of control cables. Choose
between the two to suit the type of device you are connecting.
AMP CONTROL connector cable
When the AMP 10 is connected to a Marantz AV Preamplifier with an AMP CONTROL
terminal, the following linked operations can be performed.
- When the AV Preamplifier is turned on or put on standby, the same operation is applied to the AMP 10.
- When the display brightness setting of the AV Preamplifier is changed, the new setting is also applied to the front panel lights of the AMP 10.
REMOTE CONTROL connector cable
When the AMP 10 is connected to a Marantz product with a REMOTE CONTROL
terminal, the following linked operations can be performed.
- When a Marantz product is turned on or put on standby, the same operation is applied to the AMP 10.
Refer to the owner’s manual for details such as instructions on connecting.
Owner’s manual
Refer to the online manual for other functions, information, and operation
procedure details.
manuals.marantz.com/AMP10/EU/EN/
For more information, visit www.marantz.com
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