Denon PMA-50 manuel d'utilisation

. PMA-50 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Owner’s Manual You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 1 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

Accessories 4 Features 5 High quality 5 High performance 5 Part names and functions 6 Front panel 6 Display 8 Rear panel 9 Remote control unit 10 Connections Connections 11 Installing this unit 12 Installing horizontally 12 Installing vertically 13 Before using the remote control unit 15 Operating range of the remote control unit 16 Connecting spea[...]

Tips Tips 50 Troubleshooting 51 Resetting to factory settings 58 Appendix Types of playable digital audio input signals 59 D/A Converter 59 Playing back Bluetooth devices 59 Bluetooth communications 59 Explanation of terms 60 Trademark information 61 Specifications 62 Index 65 Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 3 Front pa[...]

Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. . . . . Quick Start Guide Owner’s Manual Safety Instructions No[...]

Features High quality 0 Equipped with a high-quality class D amplifier The amplifier section incorporates DDFA ® technology from CSR. The output stage circuit has a discrete construction which realizes higher S/N and lower distortion compared to conventional class D amplifiers. Additionally, the high 50 W/4 Ω output which exceeds the size of the [...]

Part names and functions Front panel . w i e t y u q r A Power operation button ( X ) This turns the power on/to standby. ( v p. 24) The power status is indicated as follows. 0 Power on: Display lit 0 Standby: Display off B Protection circuit indicator This blinks when the protection circuit has operated. ( v p. 52, 60) C Display This displays vari[...]

. i u . Q 0 o G Headphones jack Used to connect headphones. When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the speaker terminals. NOTE To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. H Bluetooth button ( V ) This switches the input to Bluetooth. This is also pressed duri[...]

Display . q w A Input source indicator The following is displayed depending on the selected input source. USB-DAC COAXIAL OPTICAL-1 OPTICAL-2 AUX Bluetooth . . . . . . B Information display Displays items such as information on the audio signal being input or the name of a Bluetooth device. Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appen[...]

Rear panel . AUDIO PRE OUT IN RL OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 1 USB-DAC COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL IN SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4 㹼 16 Ȑ AC IN SUBWOOFER q r t we A AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the supplied power cord. ( v p. 22) B Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) Used to connect speakers. ( v p. 18) C DIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors Used to connect devices equipped with[...]

Remote control unit . INPUT SELECT IN PU T SE LE CT VOLUME VOL UME DIMMER DI MM ER SETUP SET UP BACK BA CK POWER PO WER ENTER EN TER y t w q e r u i o A Bluetooth button ( V ) This switches the input to Bluetooth. This is also pressed during the pairing operation. ( v p. 38) B DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness of this unit. C INPUT SELECT[...]

Connections o Contents Installing this unit 12 Installing horizontally 12 Installing vertically 13 Before using the remote control unit 15 Connecting speakers 17 Connecting to a device with analog audio output connectors 19 Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 20 Connecting a PC or Mac 21 Connecting the power cord 22 NOTE 0 D[...]

Installing this unit This unit can be installed in two ways - horizontally or vertically. You can select how to install this unit according to the installation place and your preference. Installing horizontally The feet are initially attached to the unit for horizontal installation. . Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 12[...]

Installing vertically This orientation is suitable for placing a narrow place such as a place next to a laptop computer. . 1 Remove the feet. . 0 Rotate each of the 4 feet counter-clockwise to remove. 2 Insert the supplied caps (silver) into the holes from which the feet were removed. . Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix [...]

3 Remove the cap (black). . NOTE Be careful not to damage your nails when removing the caps. If necessary, use a thin-tipped tool to remove the caps. However, be careful not to damage the unit when using tools. 4 Rotate the removed feet clockwise to attach them. . NOTE After attaching the feet, adjust the height of the feet as necessary so that the[...]

Before using the remote control unit The remote control unit has a built-in lithium battery. Pull out the insulation sheet before use. . o Replacing the battery 1. Insert a pointed object into the hole in the battery case and pull out the battery tray. . 2. Insert the lithium battery correctly into the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace t[...]

Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. . Appro x. 7 m 30° 30° [Horizontal installation] . 30° 30° Appro x. 7 m [Vertical installation] Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 16 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

Connecting speakers NOTE 0 Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer. 0 Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - sides touch each[...]

Speaker connection . AUDIO IN RL OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 1 USB-DAC COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL IN AC IN SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4 㹼 16 Ȑ PRE OUT SUBWOOFER wq wq (R) (L) Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 18 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

Connecting to a device with analog audio output connectors This unit can be connected to an analog device such as a CD player. . PRE OUT OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 1 USB-DAC COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL IN SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4 㨪 16 ǡ AC IN SUBWOOFER AUDIO IN RL AUD IO OUT L R L L R R CD play er/ Analog device Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Ti[...]

Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit. ( v p. 27) . AUDIO PRE OUT IN RL OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 1 USB-DAC COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL IN SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4 㨪 16 ǡ AC IN SUBWOOFER OPTICAL OUT COA[...]

Connecting a PC or Mac By connecting a computer to the USB-DAC port on the rear panel of this unit using a commercially available USB connecting cable (supplied), this unit can be used as a D/A converter. ( v p. 27) . AUDIO PRE OUT IN RL OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 1 USB-DAC COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL IN SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4 㨪 16 ǡ AC IN SUBWOOFER Ty p e A T[...]

Connecting the power cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. . USB-D A SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4 㨪 16 ǡ AC IN P ower cord (supplied) T o household power outlet (230V , 50/60 Hz) Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 22 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

o Contents Basic operation Turning the power on 24 Selecting the input source 25 Adjusting the master volume 26 Switching the display’s brightness 26 Playing a device Playing music on a computer (USB-DAC) 27 Listening to music via a digital connection (COAXIAL/OPTICAL-1/ OPTICAL-2) 35 Listening to music via a analog connection (ANALOG IN) Listeni[...]

Basic operation . Display V olume control knob . INPUT SELECT IN PUT SE LEC T VOLUME VOLU ME DIMMER DI MME R SETUP SETUP BACK BA CK POWER POW ER ENTER ENT ER Turning the power on 1 Press X to turn on power to this unit. Turns the display on. o Switching power to the standby mode 1 Press X . Turns the display off. You can also press X on the remote [...]

Selecting the input source o Selecting USB-DAC, DIGITAL IN or ANALOG IN 1 Press q to select the input source to be played. The following icon appears on the display. . USB-DAC: Plays back audio on the computer. . COAXIAL: Plays back the device connected to the COAXIAL connector. . OPTICAL 1: Plays back the device connected to the OPTICAL 1 connecto[...]

Adjusting the master volume 1 Turn the volume control knob to adjust the volume. The volume level appears on the display. 0 You can also press VOLUME df on the remote control unit for this operation. 0 You can adjust the volume level to --- dB (minimum) and between -90 dB and 0 dB. o Turning off the sound temporarily (muting) 1 You can also press :[...]

Playing a device Connect the device you want to play back beforehand. (“Connections” ( v p. 11)) Playing music on a computer (USB- DAC) You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from the D/A converter built in to this unit by inputting music files into this unit from a computer via USB connection. 0 Before USB connecting this unit to your compu[...]

o Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only) n Installing the driver software 1 Disconnect the USB cable between your PC and the unit. 0 The driver software cannot be installed correctly if your PC is connected to the unit by a USB cable. 0 If the unit and your computer are connected by a USB cable and the computer is switched on before inst[...]

C The wizard menu is displayed. Click “Next”. . e D Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. E Click “Next”. . Marantz SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT t r Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 29 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

F Click “Install” on the installation start dialog. 0 The installation starts. Do not perform any operation on the PC until the installation is completed. . y G In the Windows security dialog, select “Always trust software from “DandM Holdings Inc.””. H Click “Install”. . u i Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appe[...]

I When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. . o 5 With the unit power off, connect the unit and PC using a USB cable (supplied). 0 For the connection procedure, refer to the “Connecting a PC or Mac” ( v p. 21) section. 6 Press POWER X . 0 When the unit power is turned on, the PC automatically finds and connects to the unit. 7 Pres[...]

9 Checking audio output. Outputs a TEST signal from the PC and checks the audio output from the USB-DAC function. A Select “Digital Audio Interface” and click “Properties”. 0 The Digital Audio Interface Properties window is displayed. . Apply Cancel OK Properties Select a playback device below to modify its settings ： Digital Audio Interf[...]

o Audio Device Settings (Mac OS X only) A Move the cursor to “Go” on the computer screen, and then click “Utilities”. 0 The utility list is displayed. B Double-click “Audio MIDI Setup”. 0 The “Audio Devices” window is displayed. C Check that “Use this device for sound output” is checked in “PMA-50”. 0 If a different device i[...]

o Playback Install the desired player software on your computer beforehand. Use the rear panel USB-DAC port to connect this unit to a computer. ( v p. 21) 1 Press q to switch the input source to “USB-DAC”. Start playback on the computer’s player software. The digital audio signal that is being input is shown as follows in the display. You can[...]

Listening to music via a digital connection (COAXIAL/OPTICAL-1/ OPTICAL-2) 1 Press q to switch the input source to “COAXIAL”, “OPTICAL-1” or “OPTICAL-2”. The digital audio signal that is being input is shown as follows in the display. You can also press INPUT SELECT df on the remote control unit for this operation. . or or (xxxx is the [...]

Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) 1 Press q to switch the input source to “AUX”. 2 Play back music on the connected device. The speakers output music from the connected device. Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 36 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device You can listen to music wirelessly by connecting this unit to a Bluetooth device via Bluetooth. o Pairing Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth. When paired, the devices authenticate each other and can connect without mista[...]

o Case 1: Pairing with this unit for the first time 1 Press X to turn on power to this unit. Turns the display on. . 2 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device. 0 For details, see the owner’s manual for your Bluetooth device. . Bluetooth ON 3 Press V for 3 seconds or longer. “Pairing” appears on the display, and the unit enters [...]

4 Select “Denon PMA-50” from the list of devices displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device. When pairing is complete and the device is connected via Bluetooth, the device name appears on the display of this unit. . Denon PMA-50 0 When “Denon PMA-50” is not displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device, search for devices on the Blue[...]

5 Play back music on the Bluetooth device. The speakers output music that the Bluetooth device is playing back. 0 Adjust to the appropriate volume level. 0 When the pairing fails, retry from step 3. 0 To perform pairing for another Bluetooth device, repeat steps 2 to 5 for each device you want to perform pairing for. 0 When no Bluetooth device is c[...]

o Case 2: Connecting a Bluetooth device that this unit performed pairing for before 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device. 0 For details, see the owner’s manual for your Bluetooth device. . Bluetooth ON 2 Select “Denon PMA-50” from the list of devices displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device. Power to this unit is au[...]

o Case 3: Connecting a Bluetooth device with the NFC function via NFC You can just touch this unit with a Bluetooth device to turn on power to this unit and perform pairing or establish a connection between this unit and the Bluetooth device. 1 Turn on the NFC function on the Bluetooth device. 0 For details, see the owner’s manual for your Blueto[...]

o Simultaneously connecting multiple Bluetooth devices (multi point function) This unit can only output music from one connected Bluetooth device, but up to 3 Bluetooth devices can simultaneously be connected. (“Listening to music on a Bluetooth device” ( v p. 37)) If frequently used devices are connected, it is useful for switching the playbac[...]

o Switching the playback device 1 Stop or pause the device that is currently played back. 2 Play back the device that you want to output music from. Turn the power of this unit to standby before turning the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device off. Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 44 Front panel Display Rear panel[...]

Menu map For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Description Page Source Direct Sets the tone adjustment. 47 Bass Adjusts the bass sound. 47 Treble Adjusts the treble sound. 47 Balance Adjust the[...]

. INPUT SELECT IN PU T SE LE CT VOLUME VOL UME DIMMER DI MM ER SETUP SETU P BACK BA CK POWER PO WER ENTER EN TER SETUP BACK uio p ENTER o Menu operation 1 Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the display. 2 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. 3 Use uio p to change to desired setting. 4 Press ENTER to enter the settin[...]

Source Direct Set whether to adjust the tone. Off (Default) : Adjusting the tone. On: Tone is not adjusted. Tone adjustments (Bass, Treble, Balance) are disabled. Bass Adjusts the bass sound. –8dB – +8dB (Default : 0dB) Treble Adjusts the treble sound. –8dB – +8dB (Default : 0dB) Balance Use o p to adjust the left/right volume balance. H/P [...]

Bluetooth Stopping Bluetooth function reduces a source of noise that affects sound quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. On (Default) : Enables the Bluetooth function. Off: Disables the Bluetooth function. When Bluetooth is “Off”, the input source cannot be switched to Bluetooth. Auto Standby When there is no input signal and operati[...]

o Contents Tips I want to turn on power to this unit from a Bluetooth device 50 I want to switch the connection to a different Bluetooth device 50 I want to connect to an NFC enabled device via NFC 50 I want to adjust the tone myself 50 I want sound playback that is faithful to the original sound 50 Troubleshooting Power does not turn on / Power is[...]

Tips I want to turn on power to this unit from a Bluetooth device 0 Once you perform pa i ring between this unit and a Bluetooth device, you can turn on power to this unit by operating the Bluetooth device. Select “PMA-50” from the list of Bluetooth devices to turn on power to this unit. I want to switch the connection to a different Bluetooth [...]

Troubleshooting 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the corresponding symptoms in this section. If the symptoms do not match any of those described here, consult your dealer as it could be due to [...]

o Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Symptom Cause / Solution Page Power does not turn on. 0 Check whether the power cord is correctly inserted into the power outlet. 22 0 Check the connection between this unit and the power cord. 22 0 This unit is in the standby mode. Press the power button ( X ). 24 0 Use the power cord that is supplied[...]

o No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page Audio is not output. 0 Check the connections for all devices. 17 0 Check the sound settings on the computer. 27 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. － 0 Check that the covered part of the speaker cable is not inserted into the speaker terminal. 17 0 Check cables for damage. － 0 Check that[...]

o Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs Symptom Cause / Solution Page Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs. 0 Adjust to an appropriate volume level on this unit and the connected devices. 26 0 Place the device connected via Bluetooth closer to this unit. － 0 Place this unit away from microwaves, wireless LAN devices, et[...]

o Files on a computer cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page This unit is not recognized on the computer. 0 Reconnect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. When this unit is still not recognized after reconnection, connect to a different USB port. 21 0 Restart your computer. － 0 Check the OS of your computer. 27 0 When your[...]

o Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (Coaxial/Optical) Symptom Cause / Solution Page “Unlocked” is displayed. 0 When digital audio signals cannot be detected properly, “Unlocked” is displayed. 35 “Unsupported” is displayed. 0 “Unsupported” is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input. C[...]

o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 15 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. 16 0 Remove any obstac[...]

Resetting to factory settings Perform this when this unit does not operate properly. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. . 1 When this unit is in the standby mode, press X while holding q . “INITIALIZE” appears on the display and this unit restarts. NOTE Pairing information stored on this unit is also [...]

Types of playable digital audio input signals D/A Converter o Compatible formats n USB-DAC Sampling frequency Bit length DSD (2-channel) 2.8/5.6 MHz 1 bit Linear PCM (2-channel) 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/ 176.4/192 kHz 16/24 bits n Coaxial/Optical Sampling frequency Bit length Linear PCM (2-channel) 32/44.1/48/64/88.2/96/ 176.4/192 kHz 16/24 bits Playing [...]

Explanation of terms Bluetooth Technology for near field wireless communications. This unit can connect to Bluetooth devices wirelessly. To establish a Bluetooth connection, you must perform pairing (registering) beforehand. DSD (Direct-Stream Digital) One of the audio data recording methods, it is the signal aspect used to store audio signals on a[...]

Trademark information . The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by D&M Holdings Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. . The CSR logo is a trademark of CSR plc or one of its group companies. . The N Mark is a trade[...]

Specifications o Audio section 0 Output performance Rated output: both channels driven 25 W+25 W (8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.1 %) 50 W+50 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 1.0 %) Output connectors: Speaker: 4-16 Ω/ohms Headphones: Φ6.3 mm jack Total harmonic distortion: 0.004 % (Digital in, Rated output -3 dB, 8 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz) S/N ratio: 110 dB (Digit[...]

o Bluetooth section Communication system: Bluetooth version 3.0 Transmission power: Maximum 2.5 mW (Class2) Maximum communication range: Approx. 10 m in line of sight * Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band Modulation method: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) Supported profiles: A2DP 1.3/AVRCP 1.5 Supported codecs: aptX Low Latency/AAC/SBC z The actu[...]

o Dimensions Unit : mm . 200 6 80 86 6 154 30 170 23 23 240 258 18 258 40 o Weight: 2.5 kg Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 64 Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index[...]

Index v A Accessories ..................................................... 4 Adjusting the volume ...................................... 26 Auto Standby ................................................. 48 v C Computer (recommended system) ................. 27 Connecting a computer .................................. 21 Connecting a power cord ....[...]

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