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8 Channel Power Amplifier

MM8003

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY
CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT OPEN
This product was designed and manufactured to
meet strict quality and safety standards.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, There are, however, some installation and operation
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) precautions which you should be particularly aware
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE of.
1. Read these instructions.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
2. Keep these instructions.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is 3. Heed all warnings.
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 4. Follow all instructions.
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
a risk of electric shock to persons.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the 7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) Install in accordance with the manufacture's
instructions in the literature accompanying the product. instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
WARNING as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE heat.
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-
DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
NOTE: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
This equipment has been tested and found to - Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
are designed to provide reasonable protection against different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio technician for help. or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in receptacles, and the point where they exit
NOTE:
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful from the apparatus.
interference to radio communications. However, there Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause the user's authority to operate the equipment. by the manufacturer.
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
which can be determined by turning the equipment or table specified by the manufacturer, or
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
interference by one or more of the following measures: use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B est conforme a
ICES-003. la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all ser vicing to qualified ser vice
personnel. Ser vicing 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 manufacturer’
s 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 isn’t completely switched-off from the
MAINS.
• The equipment shall be installed near the
power supply so that the power supply is easily
accessible.
• Do not touch hot spots during and immediately
after use.
• During and immediately after use, this product
is hot in areas 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.
• Do not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
U.S. Responsible Party: Marantz America, Inc.
100 Corporate Drive,
Mahwah, NJ, 07430, U.S.A.
TEL: 201-762-6500
Type of Product: 8 Channel Power Amplifier
Model: MM8003
AMP_080328U2

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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS

Thank you very much for purchasing this model MM8003 8-Channel Power Amplifier from Marantz.
This remarkable component has been engineered to provide you with many years of home theater enjoyment.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual thoroughly before you connect and operate the MM8003.
As there are a number of connection and configuration options, you are encouraged to discuss your own
particular home theater setup with your Marantz A/V specialist dealer.
INTRODUCTION ....................................1
ACCESSORIES CHECK ....................................................1
CONTENTS ............................................1
NAMES AND
FUNCTION
OPERATION ...........................................8
TURNING ON THE POWER ..............................................8
TURNING THE POWER OFF ............................................8

CONNECTIONS
FEATURES .............................................2 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ................9

BASIC
BI-AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS ........................................9
BEFORE USE.........................................2
MULTI ZONE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS......................10
ACCESSORIES CHECK NAMES AND FUNCTION ......................3 MULTI ZONE CONNECTIONS ........................................11
Before use, check the below accessories were FRONT PANEL ...................................................................3 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS ...........................12
included in the package.
REAR PANEL .....................................................................3 CONNECTIONS WITH EXTERNAL CONTROL

AC power cable BASIC CONNECTIONS .........................4
PREPARING THE CONNECTION CABLES ....................4
INPUT CONNECTOR SWITCHING...................................4
AV8003 CONNECTIONS ...................................................5
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS...............................................6
OPERATION
COMPONENTS ................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................13
RESETTING THE AMPLIFIER .........................................13
OTHERS ...............................................14

CONNECTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................14

ADVANCED
POWER CABLE CONNECTION........................................7
Remote control cable USING AC OUTLETS .........................................................7

TROUBLESHOOTING
User Guide

OTHERS
Warranty Card
USA × 1
Canada × 1

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FEATURES BEFORE USE

This 8-channel power amplifier comes with upgraded High-sound-quality design based on the pure This section must be read before any connection is
functions and supports the latest format of surround surround concept made to the mains supply. Left Above Right
sound without compromising the design technology A chimney-type heat sink and extremely quiet 8 inchs (0.2 m) 8 inchs (0.2 m) 8 inchs (0.2 m) or
of Marantz's flagship models. cooling fan deal with the heat that is discharged or more or more more
EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING
from the 8-channel amplifier to a high degree of 8CH POWER AMPLIFIER MM8003

Current feedback type of discrete power amplifier efficiency. A high-precision temperature sensor IC Your Marantz product has been prepared to comply
with high sound quality is used to adjust the rotational speed of the cooling with the household power and safety requirements
The MM8003 features in all 8 channels the current fan in response to the changes in the amount of heat that exist in your area. STANDBY

POWER ON/OFF

feedback type of power amplifier, which uses the
complementary push-pull circuitry incorporated
in Marantz's SM-11S1 Hi-Fi Power Amplifier.
This improves the model's operating stability and
enables it to achieve high-density, high-speed sound
reproduction across a wide sound range.
In the rear section the power amplifier is a current/
voltage conversion amplifier unit that employs a
Wilson current mirror circuit for amplifying sound up
to the treble range at low distortion levels.
Improved instantaneous current supply
capability
In the rear section of the power amplifier is the
LAPT (high-performance power transistor), which is
featured in Marantz's model SM-11S1 Hi-Fi Power
Amplifier. This device improves the instantaneous
current supply capability.
Copper bus bars are featured in the unit that supplies
the power to each channel.
The power supply unit has a large toroidal transformer
that delivers low levels of noise and leakage flux
thanks to its internal structural features such as its
laminated core, silicon steel-plated core ring,etc.,
and the use of its shielded casing.
Original Marantz parts with a combined capacitance
of 100,000 µF (50,000µF/71V × 2), which have been
specially crafted to achieve the maximum in terms of
sound quality, are employed in the block capacitor, a
key component of the power supply unit.
Thanks to the improvements in the current supply
capability of these parts, you can enjoy high-powered
sound brimming with ambiance.
generated by the amplifier.
These features together make for lavish specifications
well suited to the amplifier's use in high-end theater
systems, which are engineered to ensure virtually
noiseless operation.
The amplifier's chassis is copper-plated to protect
the analog audio circuitry from high-frequency
noise. This is an important technological aspect
for reproducing sound without compromising the
delicately nuanced sound fields of Super Audio.
In addition, top-of-the-line audio capacitors, film
capacitors and other high-quality components are
used to achieve a high-sound-quality design.
BALANCED/UNBALANCED switching function
This function makes it possible to select BALANCED
or UNBALANCED input each channel depending on
the application.
Remote power control
By connecting the amplifier to Marantz's model
AV8003 AV pre-tuner, the amplifier's power can be
switched on or off in tandem with the power on/off
operation of the AV8003 using the remote power
control function.
A floating ground connection that doesn’t form a
ground loop is used for the connection with the
AV8003 so the sound quality is not adversely
affected.
Other functions
Also provided are an IR flasher input connector to
support customized installation, and DC trigger input
connector and output connectors.
MM8003 can be powered by 120V AC only.
COPYRIGHT Rear
8 inchs (0.2 m) or
Recording and playback of any material may more
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
DO NOT LOCATE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES
KEEP OBJECTS OFF
To ensure long-lasting use, do not locate the unit
where: Keep objects off the unit. Blocking the vent can result
• Exposed to direct sunlight. in accident and damage.
• Near to sources of heat such as heaters.
• Highly humid or poorly ventilated. DO NOT TOUCH HOT SPOTS DURING AND
• Dusty. IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE
• Subjected to mechanical vibrations. During and immediately after use, the unit is hot
• On wobbly, inclined or otherwise unstable in areas other than the controls and rear panel
surfaces connection jacks. Do not touch hot spots and
especially the top panel. Contact with hot areas can
• Radiated heat is blocked such as in cramped cause burns.
audio racks.
To ensure proper heat radiation, ensure the below
clearance from walls and other equipment.

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NAMES AND FUNCTION

NAMES AND
FUNCTION
For a more detailed description of the functions of each part, refer to the pages given in ( ).

FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL

CONNECTIONS
qw c v bn m , .

BASIC
8CH POWER AMPLIFIER MM8003
CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L)

OUT IN OUT IN
AC OUTLET
UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED FLASHER DC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL
BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED
120V 60Hz
IN

OPERATION
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
BALANCED

2 1
3
1 GND 2 HOT(+)
3 COLD(-)
CONNECTION

UNSWITCHED 1.25A 150W

AC IN

CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS
STANDBY (OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L) 6-8 OHMS

POWER ON/STANDBY

CONNECTIONS
ADVANCED
MODEL NO. MM8003

TROUBLESHOOTING
z x
q POWER ON/STANDBY button (page 8)
w STANDBY indicator (page 8)
z UNBALANCED (RCA) input connectors (page 5)
e Illumination lamp (page 8)
x BALANCED (XLR) input connectors (page 5)
c Input selector switches (page 4)

OTHERS
v SPEAKER SYSTEMS output connectors (page 6)
b Flasher input connector (page 12)
n DC CONTROL IN/OUT connectors (page 12)
m REMOTE CONTROL IN, OUT connectors (page 12)
, AC IN socket (page 7)
. AC OUTLET (page 7)

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BASIC CONNECTIONS
NAMES AND
FUNCTION

PREPARING THE CONNECTION CABLES UNBALANCED CONNECTIONS INPUT CONNECTOR SWITCHING

RCA audio cable
Provide the cables required by the component to A BALANCED or UNBALANCED input for the input connectors can be selected for each channel.
be used.
CONNECTIONS

Input selector switches

BASIC

BALANCED CONNECTIONS
XLR audio cable REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS
RCA cable (accessory)
Male Female
(This cable is required to connect the AV8003 or
PUSH

3
3
CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED
other Marantz component to this amplifier.)
2 1
1 2

(OPTION) (C) (SBR) (SBL) (SR) (SL) ( R) (L)

q This amplifier uses XLR connectors, which are

OPERATION

widely used in professional audio applications, for

the BALANCED connectors. Their features are UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
described below.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
BALANCED
• Due to their 3-pin construction, the music signals
can be transmitted as balanced signals, and the Speaker cable
effects of extraneous noise are minimal.
CONNECTIONS

BALANCED:
• Their connect/disconnect locking mechanism
ADVANCED

minimizes any shakiness in the connector area The XLR audio cable is used for connection with the control amplifier.
and performs high reliability.
UNBALANCED:
The RCA audio cable is used for connection with the control amplifier.
w For professional audio applications, the XLR
connectors can be connected in the following two
ways. Notes:
TROUBLESHOOTING

• Select the input, whether balanced or unbalanced, before turning on the power. Failure may occur if it is
1. European system (pin w = hot, pin e = cold)
selected after the power has already been turned on.
• If the amplifier input and input selector switch settings are incorrectly matched, no sound will be output from
HOT GND the amplifier.
2 1
3
COLD
OTHERS

2. U.S. system (pin w = cold, pin e = hot)

GND
2 1
COLD
3
HOT

e The XLR connectors on this amplifier use the

European system in 1. above. If a pre-amplifier
or control amplifier with connectors using the U.S.
system is connected to this amplifier using balanced
cables, the signal phase will be reversed.
To correct the signal phase, reverse the connections
of pins w and e of the XLR connector at one end
of the cable.

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AV8003 CONNECTIONS

NAMES AND
FUNCTION
The connection example given below shows the connections between the amplifier and AV8003 AV pre-tuner for basic sound reproduction through 7 channels.
When using the BALANCED inputs, use the XLR audio cables; when using the UNBALANCED inputs, use the RCA audio cables. Connect the PRE OUT connectors on the control amplifier to the input connectors on this
amplifier. Use this connection example as a reference when a control amplifier other than the AV8003 is to be used.
Notes:
• Do not connect the power cables of this amplifier and other components to the AC outlet until all the connections have been completed.

CONNECTIONS
• Insert the plugs on the connecting cables firmly into the connectors. Noise may be caused by improper connections.
• For details on the components connected to this amplifier, refer to the operating instructions of each component.

BASIC
BALANCED CONNECTIONS UNBALANCED CONNECTIONS

AV PRE TUNER AV8003 AV PRE TUNER AV8003

1((TV
INPUT 1 TV)) 2(DVD
INPUT 2( DVD)) 1((TV
INPUT 1 TV)) 2(DVD
INPUT 2( DVD))
L L
R R
OUT OUT
PUT PUT
1 1

SR SL SR SL
FM (75Ω)
75Ω GND AM FM (75
75ΩΩ) GND AM
OUT OUT
ANTENNA PUT ANTENNA PUT
2

OPERATION
2
R L SR SL CB/ C R/ CB/ CR/ CB/ C R/ R L SR SL CONNECTION
Y C B/ CR/ Y C B/ CR/ Y CB/ CR/ SBR SBL CONNECTION COMPONENT Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR SBR SBL
COMPONENT PB PR PB PR PB PR 1 GND
VIDEO 1 GND VIDEO 3((VCR1
INPUT 3 VCR1)) 4((DSS / VCR2
INPUT 4 VCR2))
3((VCR1
INPUT 3 VCR1)) 4((DSS / VCR2
INPUT 4 VCR2)) 2 HOT(+)
2 HOT(+) 1 2 1 2
1((TV
INPUT 1 TV)) 2((DVD
INPUT 2 DVD)) 3(VCR1
INPUT 3(VCR1)) INPUT 4(
4(DSS/VCR2
DSS/VCR2)) OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 1((TV
INPUT 1 TV)) 2((DVD
INPUT 2 DVD)) 3(VCR1
INPUT 3( VCR1)) INPUT 4(
4(DSS/VCR2
DSS/VCR2)) OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 3
3 COLD(-) 3 3 COLD(-)

SW C SW C

VCR1((3)
VCR1 DSS/VCR2(4)
DSS/VCR2( MONI. OUT VCR1((3)
VCR1 DSS/VCR2(4)
DSS/VCR2( MONI. OUT
TV((1) DVD((2) VCR1((3) DSS/VCR2((4) TV((1) DVD((2) TV((1)
TV DVD((2)
DVD VCR1((3)
VCR1 DSS/VCR2((4)
DSS/VCR2 MONITOR ZONE TV((1)
TV DVD((2)
DVD IN OUT IN OUT
TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR ZONE TV DVD IN OUT IN OUT SBR SBL SW C OUT OUT
SBR SBL SW C
OUT OUT NETWORK UNBALANCED BALANCED NETWORK
UNBALANCED BALANCED
PRE OUT PRE OUT
SIRIUS SPEAKER C RS-232C SIRIUS SPEAKER C
RS-232C
CONNECTION CONNECTION
VIDEO S-VIDEO CD/CDR BALANCED IN VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT S-VIDEO CD/CDR BALANCED IN
1 GND
IN OUT IN OUT 1 GND
REMOTE DC OUT ON OFF
REMOTE DC OUT 2 HOT(+) ON OFF 2 1 2 HOT(+)
PUSH PUSH 2 1 PUSH PUSH
3 3 3 COLD(-)
4 5 6 COAX. 3 COLD(-) 4 5 6 COAX. 1 1
IN 1 1 IN

L IR IR
FLASHER RECEIVER
FLASHER RECEIVER
IN IN AC IN L IN IN AC IN

1 2 3 OPT. 2 2
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
R 1 2 3 OPT. 2 2
UNBALANCED
BALANCED

EMITTER OUT EMITTER

OUT DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT MAIN ZONE OUT R L SELECTOR
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT MAIN ZONE OUT R L SELECTOR
TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 TAPE CD/CDR ZONE OUT L SL SBL C TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 TAPE CD/CDR ZONE OUT L SL SBL C

L MODEL NO. AV8003

SL L MODEL NO. AV8003
7.1CH
IN
SR SL 3 3 3
7.1CH
IN

R R
1 2 1 2 1 2

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT A B R SR SBR SW IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT A B R SR SBR SW

CONNECTIONS
(AUX
AUX)) AUDIO (AUX
AUX))
AUDIO

R L SR SL

ADVANCED
SBL
BL CONNECTION R L SR SL
SBR SBL CONNECTION
1 GND
1 GND
2 HOT(+) 1 2 2 HOT(+) 1 2
3 COLD(-) 3
3 COLD(-) 3
C Subwoofer inside SW C 3 3 3

the amplifier 1 2 1 2 1 2

SBR SBL SW C
UNBALANCED
ED BALANCED NETWORK SBR SBL SW C
UNBALANCED BALANCED NETWORK
PRE OUT
PRE OUT
SPEAKER C
RS-232C
RS-232C SPEAKER C Subwoofer inside
RCA audio cables the amplifier

TROUBLESHOOTING
XLR audio cables Set the switch to Set the switch to
BALANCED. UNBALANCED.

CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED

UNBALANCED

OTHERS
CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L)
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L) UNBALANCED
BALANCED BALANCED
OUT IN OUT IN
AC OUTLET OUT IN OUT IN
UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED FLASHER DC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET
BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED FLASHER DC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL
IN 120V 60Hz
BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED IN
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
BALANCED PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
BALANCED

2 1
3 2 1
1 GND 2 HOT(+)
3
3 COLD(-) 1 GND 2 HOT(+)
CONNECTION 3 COLD(-)
CONNECTION
UNSWITCHED 1.25A 150W
UNSWITCHED 1.25A 150W
AC IN
AC IN

CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS
6-8 OHMS CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L)
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L) 6-8 OHMS

MODEL NO. MM8003

MODEL NO. MM8003

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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
NAMES AND
FUNCTION

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CABLES Notes:

Refer to the figure below, and connect the speakers to the amplifier. • To protect the circuitry from damage, do not connect
1. Remove about 10 mm of the covering from the two bare speaker cables together or allow them to
end of the speaker cable. touch any metal parts of the amplifier.
2. Twist the bare part of the cable tightly to prevent
CONNECTIONS

CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED

short-circuiting.
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L)

3.
BASIC

Turn the speaker connector counterclockwise

UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED
OUT IN OUT IN

FLASHER DC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL

AC OUTLE
OUTLET
120V 60H
60Hz
to loosen it.
BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED IN

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

BALANCED
4. Insert the bare part of the speaker cable into
2
3
1

1 GND 2 HOT(+)
the hole at the side of the speaker connector.
3 COLD(-)

5.
CONNECTION

UNSWITCHED 1.25A 150W Turn the speaker connector clockwise to

AC IN
tighten it up.
OPERATION

CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS • Due to the risk of electric shock, do not touch the
1. 2.
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L) 6-8 OHMS

speaker connectors while the power is supplied.

MODEL NO. MM8003

CONNECTIONS

3. 4. 5.
ADVANCED
TROUBLESHOOTING

Center speaker Surround Surround Surround Surround Front Front

(C) back back left right left right left
right speaker speaker speaker speaker speaker
speaker (SBL) (SR) (SL) (R) (L)
(SBR)

Notes:
OTHERS

• Speakers come with "+" and "-" terminals. When connecting the speakers to the amplifier, connect their "+"
terminals to the "+" connectors on the amplifier and, similarly, connect their "-" terminals to the "-" connectors.
If a "+" terminal is connected to a "-" connector, the signal phase will be reversed, and the music played through
the speakers will sound unnatural. Refer to the operating instructions of the speakers, and properly reconnect the
speakers.
• Connect speaker systems with an impedance of at least 6 Ω to the amplifier. If speakers with an impedance of under
6 Ω are used and sound is played at high volume levels for prolonged periods, the amplifier may experience an
extreme rise in temperature, tripping the protection circuit.
• If the AV8003 AV pre-tuner is connected to the amplifier and one surround back speaker is to be used, connect the
speaker to the surround back left channel (SBL).
If this is the case, the setting must be performed on the AV8003. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the
AV8003.) When using a control amplifier other than the AV8003, follow the operating instructions of the amplifier
used, and connect the speaker properly.

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TIPS ON SPEAKER PLACEMENT POWER CABLE CONNECTION USING AC OUTLETS

NAMES AND
FUNCTION
How the speakers should be placed depends on the room size and other factors. An example of how the
Connect the power cable after all the connections Power can be supplied from the amplifier's AC outlet
speakers are normally placed and some placement tips are given here.
have been completed. (UNSWITCHED) to another component up to a
maximum power consumption of 150 W.
Surround R The amplifier's AC outlet is an UNSWITCHED
Surround 1. Plug the accessory power cable into the AC IN
(unswitched) type, which means that the power can
Back R socket on the rear panel of the amplifier.
be supplied at all times regardless of whether the

CONNECTIONS
Front R amplifier power is on or off.

BASIC
Front AC OUTLET
Center 120V 60Hz

OPERATION
UNSWITCHED 1.25A 150W
Surround L
Front L Surround
Back L
Warning:
• Front left and right speakers • Surround left and right speakers Do NOT connect a component that exceeds the
It is recommended that the front left and right These speakers are needed to play surround sound. absolute allowable power rating. Doing so may cause

CONNECTIONS
a fire and/or electric shock.

speakers be positioned at an angle of 45 to 60
degrees from each other as viewed from the listening
position.
• Center speaker
This speaker is placed so that its front panel is in
Place them against the walls in line with the listening
position or slightly behind it. Position them so that
the center of the speaker front panels point toward
the center the room.
• Surround back left and right speakers
ADVANCED
2. Connect the plug on the power cable to the wall
socket (AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
* Ensure that the total power consumption of the
amplifier and other components connected to
the socket does not exceed the capacity of

line with the front panels of the front left and right
speakers or slightly behind them.
Height at which to place the front left and right
speakers and center speaker
Place the three front speakers (left, right and center)
so that their mid-range and high-range units will be
positioned at more or less the same height from the
floor as much as possible.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Place these speakers behind the listening position as the socket.
shown in the figure.
Notes:
• Insert the power plug firmly. Noise may be caused
Height at which to place the surround left and by an incomplete connection.
right speakers and surround back left and right
• Do not connect the amplifier to the AC outlet of
speakers another product. Product malfunctioning may occur
Place these speakers at a height of 70 cm to 1 meter if the capacity of the AC outlet is exceeded.
above the listener.
By placing the speakers at this height, the sound

OTHERS
source will not be localized at any specific position,
and the listener will feel more surrounded and
enveloped by the sound.

70cm 1m

Note:
When placing speakers close to a TV set, use
magnetically shielded speakers for the front left and
right speakers and center speaker.

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OPERATION
NAMES AND
FUNCTION

POWER ON/STANDBY
TURNING THE POWER ON switch Standby indicator

1. Press the POWER ON/STANDBY switch.

2. Sound is output after the standby indicator goes off and the illumination lamp has blinked for about 7
CONNECTIONS

seconds. 8CH POWER AMPLIFIER MM8003

BASIC

The sound output is delayed because of the activation of the muting circuit, which prevents noise from being output
until the amplifier's circuitry operates stably after the power has been turned on.
(The illumination lamp is lit while the amplifier is operating.)

Note:
Before turning the power on, turn down the volume controls on the connected components.
OPERATION

STANDBY

TURNING THE POWER OFF POWER ON/STANDBY

1. Press the POWER ON/STANDBY switch.

2. The illumination lamp goes off, the standby indicator lights, and the amplifier goes into standby mode.
CONNECTIONS
ADVANCED

Note:
Illumination lamp
Power is still supplied to some circuits even while the amplifier is in standby mode.
Disconnect the power cable plug from the power outlet when you leave home for a prolonged period.
Make sure you can disconnect the plug from the power outlet at any time in order to prevent possible accidents.
TROUBLESHOOTING
OTHERS

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ADVANCED CONNECTIONS

NAMES AND
FUNCTION
BI-AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS
Four channels of this unit's power amplifiers are used to achieve bi-amplifier connections to the front speaker Notes:
systems. • Balanced cables are used in the connection example shown. (Unbalanced cables can also be used for bi-amplifier

CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the speaker systems, check that they support bi-amplifier connections. connections.)
What are "bi-amplifier connections"? • If the front speaker systems are used in combination with the AV8003 in a bi-amplifier connection, sound will no

BASIC
This is a technique for enhancing sound quality, and it involves connecting separate power amplifiers to the longer be heard from the surround back channels.
bass and mid-range/treble speakers.
By adopting this technique, interference in the mid-range and treble sound caused by the back electromotive
force generated by the bass speaker unit can be minimized, improving the sound that can be delivered through
the front speakers.

OPERATION
CONNECTIONS
ADVANCED
L

CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED SL

(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L)

OUT IN OUT IN
AC OUTLET
UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED FLASHER DC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL 120V 60Hz R L SR SL CONN
BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED IN
SBL
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
BALANCED
1 GN

TROUBLESHOOTING
2 HO
2 1
3 3 CO
1 GND 2 HOT(+)
3 COLD(-)
CONNECTION C
UNSWITCHED 1.25A 150W

AC IN

SBR SBL SW C
CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS UNBALANCED
ANCED BALANCED NETWORK
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L) 6-8 OHMS

PRE OUT
RS-232C SPEAKER C

MODEL NO. MM8003

ON OFF
AV8003

OTHERS
1((TV
INPUT 1 TV)) 2(DVD
INPUT 2(DVD))
L
R
OUT
PUT
1
SR SL
FM (75Ω)
75Ω GND AM
OUT
ANTENNA PUT
2

CB/ CR/ CB/ CR/ CB/ CR/ R L SR SL CONNECTION

COMPONENT Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR SBR SBL
VIDEO 1 GND
3((VCR1
INPUT 3 VCR1)) 4(DSS / VCR2
INPUT 4( VCR2))
2 HOT(+) 1 2
1(TV
INPUT 1( TV)) 2(DVD
INPUT 2( DVD)) 3((VCR1
INPUT 3 VCR1)) INPUT 4(
4(DSS/VCR2
DSS/VCR2)) OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 3
3 COLD(-)
SW C

VCR1((3)
VCR1 DSS/VCR2(4)
DSS/VCR2( MONI. OUT
TV((1)
TV DVD(2)
DVD( VCR1(3)
VCR1( DSS/VCR2(4)
DSS/VCR2( MONITOR ZONE TV((1)
TV DVD(2)
DVD( IN OUT IN OUT
OUT OUT
SBR SBL SW C
UNBALANCED BALANCED NETWORK
PRE OUT
RS-232C SIRIUS SPEAKER C
CONNECTION
VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT S-VIDEO CD/CDR BALANCED IN
1 GND
REMOTE DC OUT ON OFF
PUSH PUSH 2 1 2 HOT(+)
3 3 COLD(-)
4 5 6 COAX. 1 1
IN
IR
FLASHER RECEIVER
IN IN AC IN
UNBALANCED
1 2 3 OPT. 2 2 BALANCED

OUT EMITTER
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT MAIN ZONE OUT R L SELECTOR
TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 TAPE CD/CDR ZONE OUT L SL SBL C

L MODEL NO. AV8003

7.1CH
IN

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT A B R SR SBR SW

AUDIO (AUX
AUX))

Set the SPEAKER C switch to

ON.

Center speaker Surround Surround For further details, refer to the ON OFF
(C) right left speaker operating instructions of the
speaker (SL) AV8003.
(SR) Front right speaker Front left speaker

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MULTI ZONE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

NAMES AND
FUNCTION

The example given here shows the connections performed when two pairs of this unit's power amplifiers are used for multi zone speakers in combination with the AV8003.
For details on the multi zone speaker function, refer to the operating instructions of the AV8003.
CONNECTIONS
BASIC

L
OPERATION

CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED SL

(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L)

OUT IN OUT IN
AC OUTLET
UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED FLASHER DC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL 120V 60Hz R L SR SL CONN
BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED IN
SBL
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
BALANCED
1 GN
2 HO
2 1
3 3 CO
CONNECTIONS

1 GND 2 HOT(+)
3 COLD(-)
C
ADVANCED

CONNECTION

UNSWITCHED 1.25A 150W

AC IN

SBR SBL SW C
CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS UNBALANCED
ANCED BALANCED NETWORK
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L) 6-8 OHMS

PRE OUT
RS-232C SPEAKER C

MODEL NO. MM8003

ON OFF
TROUBLESHOOTING

1(TV
INPUT 1( TV)) 2((DVD
INPUT 2 DVD))
L
R
OUT
PUT
1

FM (75Ω)
75Ω GND AM AC IN OUT
SR SL

ANTENNA PUT
2

C B/ CR/ CB/ CR/ CB/ CR/ R L SR SL CONNECTION

COMPONENT Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR SBR SBL
VIDEO 1 GND
3(VCR1
INPUT 3(VCR1)) 4(DSS / VCR2
INPUT 4( VCR2))
2 HOT(+) 1 2
1((TV
INPUT 1 TV)) 2((DVD
INPUT 2 DVD)) 3((VCR1
INPUT 3 VCR1)) INPUT 4(
4(DSS/VCR2
DSS/VCR2)) OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 3
3 COLD(-)
SW C

INPUT 1(TV) INPUT DSS/VCR2

VCR1((3)
VCR1
2(DVD)
DSS/VCR2((4) MONI. OUT
TV(1)
TV( DVD(2)
DVD( VCR1((3)
VCR1 DSS/VCR2(4)
DSS/VCR2( MONITOR
OUT
ZONE
OUT
TV(1)
TV( DVD(2)
DVD( IN OUT IN OUT
UNBALANCED
SBR MODEL
SBL NO. SW AV8003
BALANCED
C
NETWORK
PRE OUT
OUT
RS-232C SIRIUS SPEAKER C PUT
VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT S-VIDEO CD/CDR BALANCED IN
CONNECTION 1
1 GND
REMOTE DC OUT ON OFF
PUSH PUSH 2 1 2 HOT(+)
3 3 COLD(-)
4 5 6 COAX. 1 1
IN
IR
FLASHER RECEIVER OUT
IN IN AC IN
UNBALANCED PUT
1 2 3 OPT. 2 2 BALANCED
2
OTHERS

Monitor OUT EMITTER

DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT MAIN ZONE OUT R L SELECTOR
TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 TAPE CD/CDR ZONE OUT L SL SBL C
Y C B/ CR / Y C B/ CR/ Y C B/ C R/
L
COMPONENT PB PR PB PR PB PR
MODEL NO. AV8003
VIDEO INPUT 3(VCR1) INPUT 4(DSS / VCR2)
7.1CH
IN

R
INPUT 3(VCR1) INPUT 4(DSS/VCR2) OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT A B R SR SBR SW
AUDIO (AUX
AUX))

HDMI

MONITOR
ONITOR ZONE TV((1)
TV DVD(2) VCR1(3) DSS/VCR2(4) MONI. OUT
OUT OUT

Center speaker Surround Surround Front Front left Speaker (L) Speaker (R)
(C) right left speaker right speaker IN OUT IN OUT S-VIDEO
ON OFF
speaker (SL) speaker (L) VIDEO IN MULTI
ULTI RC DC OU
OUT CD/CDR IN

(SR) (R)

Main zone Zone A

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MULTI ZONE CONNECTIONS

NAMES AND
FUNCTION
The example given here shows the connections performed where six pairs of this unit's power amplifiers are connected in combination with the AV8003 for multi zone use.
These connections allow the sound to be played in stereo in up to four rooms, including the main room.
For details on the multi zone function, refer to the operating instructions of the AV8003.

CONNECTIONS
BASIC
OPERATION
L R R L
R L R L R L R L

AV8003
1(TV
INPUT 1( TV)) 2((DVD
INPUT 2 DVD))
L
R
CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED OUT
(OPTION PUT
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L)
1
SR SL
FM (75Ω)
75Ω GND AM
OUT
ANTENNA PUT
OUT IN OUT IN 2
AC OUTLET
UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED UNBALANCED R L SR SL

CONNECTIONS
FLASHER DC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL 120V 60Hz Y CB/ CR/ Y CB/ CR/ Y C B/ CR/ SBR SBL CONNECTION
BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED COMPONENT PB PR PB PR PB PR
IN 1 GND
VIDEO 3(VCR1
INPUT 3( VCR1)) 4(DSS / VCR2
INPUT 4( VCR2))
2 HOT(+) 1 2

ADVANCED
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH 1(TV
INPUT 1( TV)) 2(DVD
INPUT 2( DVD)) 3((VCR1
INPUT 3 VCR1)) INPUT 4
4((DSS/VCR2
DSS/VCR2)) OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 3
BALANCED 3 COLD(-)
SW C
2 1
3
1 GND 2 HOT(+)
VCR1((3)
VCR1 DSS/VCR2(4)
DSS/VCR2( MONI. OUT
TV(1)
TV( DVD((2)
DVD VCR1((3)
VCR1 DSS/VCR2((4)
DSS/VCR2 MONITOR ZONE TV(1)
TV( DVD(2)
DVD( IN OUT IN OUT
3 COLD(-) OUT OUT
SBR SBL SW C
CONNECTION UNBALANCED BALANCED NETWORK

UNSWITCHED 1.25A 150W PRE OUT

RS-232C SIRIUS SPEAKER C
AC IN CONNECTION
VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT S-VIDEO CD/CDR BALANCED IN
1 GND
REMOTE DC OUT ON OFF
PUSH PUSH 2 1 2 HOT(+)
3 3 COLD(-)
4 5 6 COAX. 1 1
CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER SYSTEMS IN
IR
(OPTION
OPTION)) (C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L) 6-8 OHMS
FLASHER RECEIVER
IN IN AC IN
UNBALANCED
1 2 3 OPT. 2 2 BALANCED

OUT EMITTER
R L

TROUBLESHOOTING
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT MAIN ZONE OUT SELECTOR
TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 TAPE CD/CDR ZONE OUT L SL SBL C

MODEL NO. MM8003

L MODEL NO. AV8003
7.1CH
IN

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT A B R SR SBR SW

AUDIO (AUX
AUX))

L R R L

ON OFF

OTHERS
R L R L R L R L

Zone C Zone B Zone A Main zone

(MULTI ZONE SPEAKER)

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REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WITH EXTERNAL CONTROL COMPONENTS

NAMES AND
FUNCTION

By connecting the remote control connectors on the AV8003 and this amplifier, the amplifier can be set to
STANDBY ON/OFF synchronized with the STANDBY ON/OFF operations of the AV8003. q w e r
For the connection, use the accessory RCA cable to connect the REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector on the
AV8003 and the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector on this amplifier.
For details on operation, refer to the operating instructions of the AV8003.
CONNECTIONS

AV PRE TUNER AV8003 UNBALANCED

NBALANCED
BASIC

1(TV
INPUT 1( TV)) 2((DVD
INPUT 2 DVD))
L
R
OUT
PUT
1
SR SL
FM (75Ω)
75Ω GND AM
OUT
ANTENNA PUT
2
R L SR SL
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y CB/

3(VCR1
INPUT 3(
PB
VCR1))
CR/
PR Y CB/
PB
4(DSS / VCR2
INPUT 4( VCR2))
CR/
PR Y CB/
PB
CR/
PR SBR SBL CONNECTION
1 GND OUT IN OUT IN
2 HOT(+) 1 2
1(TV
INPUT 1( TV)) 2(DVD
INPUT 2( DVD)) 3((VCR1
INPUT 3 VCR1)) INPUT 4(
4(DSS/VCR2
DSS/VCR2)) OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 3
3 COLD(-)
SW C
FLASHER DC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL
VCR1((3)
VCR1 DSS/VCR2(4)
DSS/VCR2( MONI. OUT
IN
TV((1)
TV DVD((2)
DVD VCR1((3)
VCR1 DSS/VCR2(4)
DSS/VCR2( MONITOR ZONE TV((1)
TV DVD((2)
DVD
OPERATION

IN OUT IN OUT SBR SBL SW C

OUT OUT NETWORK
UNBALANCED BALANCED
PRE OUT
RS-232C SIRIUS SPEAKER C

VIDEO IN OUT IN OUT S-VIDEO CD/CDR BALANCED IN

CONNECTION BALANCED
ALANCED
1 GND
REMOTE DC OUT ON OFF
PUSH PUSH 2 1 2 HOT(+)
3 3 COLD(-)
4 5 6 COAX. 1 1
IN
IR

q e
FLASHER RECEIVER

Flasher input connector DC CONTROL IN connector

IN IN AC IN
UNBALANCED
1 2 3 OPT. 2 2 BALANCED

OUT EMITTER

TV
DIGITAL IN
DVD VCR1
DIGITAL OUT
DSS/VCR2
MAIN ZONE
TAPE CD/CDR ZONE OUT
OUT
L
R
SL SBL
L
C
SELECTOR
This is used to control the amplifier from the rooms This is connected to an external component equipped
L

7.1CH
MODEL NO. AV8003
using a key pad or other device. with a DC CONTROL OUT connector.
CONNECTIONS

IN

GND The amplifier's power on or standby mode can be

ADVANCED

IN OUT IN OUT IN
AUDIO
OUT IN OUT A B R
(AUX
AUX))
SR SBR SW
selected in tandem with the power on/off operation
of the component that has been connected to this
Signal connector.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the
connected component.
GND
w DC CONTROL OUT connector
TROUBLESHOOTING

This is used to control external components in

tandem with the power on/off operation of this
Signal
amplifier.
When the amplifier power is OFF, a voltage of 0 V
is output from the DC CONTROL OUT connector;
Note:
when it is ON, a DC 12 V voltage is output.
CHANNEL 8 CHANNEL 7 CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED
The amplifier's power is turned on when a voltage in
(OPTION
OPTION)) ( C) (SBR
SBR)) (SBL
SBL)) (SR
SR)) (SL
SL)) (R) (L)
GND the range of DC 5-15 V is input to the DC CONTROL
IN connector. (Standby mode is established with a 0
OTHERS

OUT IN OUT IN
AC OUTLET
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
FLASHER DC CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL
IN
120V 60Hz
V input.)
PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
BALANCED

Signal Bear in mind that malfunctioning may result when a

2 1
3
1 GND 2 HOT(+)
3 COLD(-)
voltage higher than 15 V is input.
CONNECTION

AC IN
UNSWITCHED 1.25A 150W
Notes:
• The maximum output current of the DC CONTROL r Remote control connector
CHANNEL 8
(OPTION
OPTION))
CHANNEL 7
( C)
CHANNEL 6
(SBR
SBR))
CHANNEL 5
(SBL
SBL))
CHANNEL 4
(SR
SR))
CHANNEL 3
(SL
SL))
CHANNEL 2
(R)
CHANNEL 1
(L)
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
6-8 OHMS OUT connector is 44 mA. Check the operating This is used when configuring a system with another
instructions of the components to be connected
before performing the connections. Marantz product and using it to control this amplifier.
MODEL NO. MM8003 Connect the REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector
• Do not use the DC CONTROL OUT connector as
of the other Marantz product to the REMOTE
the power supply for external components.
CONTROL IN connector of the amplifier and the
REMOTE CONTROL IN connector of the Marantz
product to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT connector
of the amplifier.
Note:
By connecting the amplifier to the AV8003, the
amplifier's power can be set to on or standby in tandem
with the power on/standby operations of the AV8003.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the
AV8003.
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RESETTING THE AMPLIFIER

TROUBLESHOOTING

NAMES AND
FUNCTION
This amplifier features a microcontroller.
If you believe something is wrong with your amplifier, check the following points. Unintentional errors in The microcontroller can be reset by following the steps below.
operation or mistakes made in the connections are sometimes misinterpreted as failure.
If the failure persists even after checking the below points, contact your dealer, your nearest Marantz Consumer
Marketing office or customer center, or a Marantz service center.

CONNECTIONS
Symptom Cause Remedy Related

BASIC
page
The amplifier's power fails to The power plug is not connected. Insert the power plug into the wall 7
OUT IN OUT IN

come on. outlet. DC CONTROL

ONTROL REMOTE CONTROL

No sound can be heard from the The connecting cables (input) or speaker Check the cable connections. 5, 6
speakers. cables have been incorrectly connected.

OPERATION
The setting of one or more of the input Set the input switch to the position that
selector switches does not correspond corresponds to the input connected to
to the input connector (BALANCED or the amplifier. 4
UNBALANCED) to which the cable has 1. Set the amplifier to standby or turn its power on.
been connected.
2. Use the tip of a needle or other sharp-pointed object to press the reset switch in the hole indicated by the
The power suddenly goes The temperature inside the amplifier has • Turn off the power, and wait until arrow for at least 1 second.
off, and the standby indicator risen, tripping the protection circuit. the amplifier's temperature has
blinks slowly (about two times fallen to a low enough level before 3. When the amplifier power is already on, the amplifier is first set to standby mode, after which the

CONNECTIONS
a second). turning the power back on. microcontroller is initialized, and the power is turned back on.

ADVANCED
2
• Check whether the amplifier has When the microcontroller is reset with the amplifier in standby mode, it is initialized, then the power is
been installed in a position that
interferes with the dissipation of its turned back on.
heat.
The protection circuit has been tripped • Turn the power off, and check the
because two conductors ("+" and "-") of speaker cable connections.
a speaker cable are touching each other • Re-process the ends of the

TROUBLESHOOTING
or because the conductors have made 6
conductors of the speaker cables.
contact with the rear panel or another
metal part.
Sound is being played at a volume higher Turn the power off, turn down the
than the performance of the amplifier can volume control on the control amplifier –
deliver. connected to this amplifier, then turn
the power back on.
Speakers with an impedance below the Use speakers with the specified 6
specified rating (6 Ω) are being used. impedance.

OTHERS
The power suddenly goes off, The amplifier's protection circuit has Disconnect the power plug from the
and the standby indicator blinks been tripped. power outlet, and ask your nearest 14
rapidly (about eight times a service center to repair the amplifier.
second).

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OTHERS
NAMES AND
FUNCTION

SPECIFICATIONS The section describes the care and maintenance

tasks that must be performed to optimize the
operation of your Marantz equipment.
Rated power output (from 20 Hz to 20 kHz/THD = 0.08 % two OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS
channels driven)
CONNECTIONS

.........................................................140 W / ch 8 Ω CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT EXTERNAL SURFACES

(22 mm)
7/8 ins.
.........................................................170 W / ch 6 Ω
BASIC

Output bandwidth (8-Ω load, 0.09%) The exterior finish of your unit will last indefinitely with
...........................................................5 Hz – 40 kHz proper care and cleaning, Never use scouring pads,
Frequency response (1 W, 8 Ω) steel wool, scourging powders or harsh chemical
........................................... 8 Hz – 100 kHz (± 3 dB) agents (e.g., lye solution), alcohol, thinner, benzine,
Damping factor .................................................................. 100 insecticide or other volatile substances as these wil
Input sensitivity/impedance mar the finish of the equipment. Likewise, never
................................1.2 V/ 22 k Ω (UNBALANCED)
OPERATION

use cloths containing chemical substances. If the

15-1/8 ins. (384 mm)

14-3/16 ins. (360 mm)
...................................... 2.4 V/30 k Ω (BALANCED) equipment get dirty, wipe the external surfaces with
Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A) ......................................... 105 dB
a soft, lint-free cloth.
Voltage amplification level .............................................. 29 dB
Supply voltage ..................................................AC120V 60 Hz If the equipment becomes heavily soiled:
Power consumption ....................................................... 800 W • dilute some washing up liquid in water, in a ratio of
Standby power................................................................ 0.4 W one part detergent to six parts water.
Weight ......................................................................17.9 kg • dip a soft, lint free in the solution and wring the it is
CONNECTIONS

Accessories damp.
ADVANCED

Power cable ................................................................... 1

Remote control cable ..................................................... 1 • wipe the equipment with the damp cloth.
Warranty card • dry the equipment by wiping it with a dry cloth.
USA........................................................................ 1
Canada .................................................................. 1

1/8 ins.
(2 mm)
Operating instructions (this document) .......................... 1
TROUBLESHOOTING

17-3/8 ins. (440 mm)

(170.5 mm)

(184.5 mm)
6-3/4 ins.

7-5/16 ins.
OTHERS

REPAIRS
Only the most competent and qualified service
technicians should be allowed to service the
9/16 ins.
(14 mm)
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.

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