INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PMA-500AE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BRUKSANVISNING
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ¢SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH ¢NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning chemical waste.
ENGLISH Getting Started Thank you for choosing the DENON PMA-500AE Pre-main Amplifier. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb sound, as well as providing outstanding high fidelity reproduction of your favorite music sources. As this product is provided with an immense array of features, we recommend that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the contents of this manual before proceeding.
ENGLISH Getting Started Inserting the batteries q Remove the remote control unit’s rear cover. Getting Started Operating range of the remote control unit Part names and functions Front panel • Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. • The remote control unit can be used from a distance of up to about 8 meters, at a horizontal angle of up to 30° with respect to the sensor. !3 !2 !1 !0 o w Set two R03/AAA batteries in the battery compartment in the indicated direction.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started • When the VOLUME control knob is set just beyond the “12 o’clock” position (over halfway), the adjustments that can be made with the BASS and TREBLE controls is decreased. • When the VOLUME control knob is set to maximum or turned fully clockwise, the base and treble can no longer be adjusted. Remote control unit NOTE: • Functions r, t, y and !1 are only available when the SOURCE DIRECT switch is set to “£OFF”.
ENGLISH Connections Connecting the speakers Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like polarities are matched (< with <, > with >). Connecting the speaker cables 1. Loosen by turning counterclockwise. Connecting the Audio Equipment ¢ Speaker impedance Speakers used Impedance A or B 4 ~ 16 Ω/ohms A and B 8 ~ 16 Ω/ohms Either tightly twist or terminate the core wires. 2. Insert the cable. 3. Tighten by turning clockwise.
ENGLISH Connections Connections Connecting Players and Speakers Connecting Recorders • Only Turntables fitted with a MM (Moving Magnet) cartridge can be used with this unit. If you have an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge you will need to use a commercially available head amplifier or step-up transformer. • If humming or other noise is generated when the ground wire is connected, disconnect it.
ENGLISH VOLUME Operation Preparations prior to playing Starting recording Turn to select the source to be 1 Set the volume to the minimum by using VOLUME. 1 recorded. 2 Set and to “OFF”. , and to the 3 Set center position. 2 Set the recorder to the record mode. Press A or B depending on the 4 terminals 3 Start playing the source to be recorded. to which speakers are connected.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Specifications ¢ Power amplifier section Check the following before assuming there is a problem with the set Rated Output Power: 1. Are all connections proper ? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the operating instructions ? 3. Are the speakers and input components being operated properly ? Dynamic power: High frequency distortion: Output terminals: If the set does not seem to be operating properly, check the points listed below.
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