Denon PMA-30 User manual

PMA-30

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

Owner’s Manual

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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

Installing this unit 14

Installing horizontally 14

Installing vertically 15

Before using the remote control unit 17

Operating range of the remote control unit 18

Connecting speakers 19

Speaker connection 20

Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 21

Connecting to a device with analog audio output connectors 22

Connecting the power cord 23

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Playback

Basic operation 25

Turning the power on 25

Switching the power to standby 25

Selecting the input source 26

Adjusting the volume 27

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 27

Switching the display’s brightness 27

Playing a device 28

Playing CDs 28

Listening to music via a digital connection (COAXIAL/OPTICAL-1/

OPTICAL-2) 29

Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) 30

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 31

Settings

Menu map 37

Source Direct 39

Bass 39

Treble 39

Balance 39

H/P AMP Gain 39

Bluetooth 40

Auto Standby 40

Tips

Tips 42

Troubleshooting 43

Resetting to factory settings 49

Appendix

Specifications of supported audio formats 50

D/A Converter 50

Playing back Bluetooth devices 50

Bluetooth communications 50

Explanation of terms 51

Trademark information 52

Specifications 53

Index 56

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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 Safety Instructions Cautions on Using Batteries Notes on radio

Remote control unit

(RC-1220) (built-in battery)

Caps (silver) (x4)

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Features

High quality

0The Denon unique digital integrated stereo amplifier

With an output of 40 W+40 W (4 Ω/ohms) much higher than you would

expect from an enclosure of this size, you can enjoy the balance

between delicacy and power that Denon’s sound is known for.

0Durable Aluminum Panels

The upper and lower panels of this device are made with 3mm-thick

aluminum. The highly rigid aluminum panels allow the device to perform

to its full capabilities by suppressing the negative effects external

vibrations have on sound quality.

High performance

0Compatible with a wide range of digital input equipment

This device is installed with two optical digital input interfaces and one

coaxial digital input interface to enable connection to a variety of TVs

and other digital input devices.

0Wireless connection with Bluetooth enabled devices (v p. 31)

You can connect Bluetooth enabled devices such as smartphones and

tablets with this unit to listen to music while browsing email and Web

sites in the Internet away from this unit. In addition, this unit supports

high quality audio codecs, aptX Low Latency and AAC, to enjoy music

and games with a powerful sound.

0Supports vertical installation

This unit can be installed vertically or horizontally. The display

automatically rotates to match the installation orientation.

0System remote control

This unit comes with a system remote control that can also operate the

Denon's CD Player DCD-50.

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Part names and functions

Front panel

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APower operation button (X)

This turns the power on/to standby. (v p. 25)

The power status is indicated as follows.

0Power on: Display lit

0Standby: Display off

BProtection circuit indicator

This blinks when the protection circuit has operated.

0“Power does not turn on/Power is turned off” (v p. 44)

0“Protection circuit” (v p. 51)

CDisplay

This displays various pieces of information. (v p. 8)

DRemote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 18)

EVolume control knob

This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 27)

FInput source switching button (q)

This switches input sources. (v p. 26)

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GHeadphones jack

Used to connect headphones.

When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer

be output from the speaker terminals.

NOTE

0To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using

headphones.

HBluetooth button (V)

This switches the input to Bluetooth. This is also pressed during the

pairing operation. (v p. 32)

IInstallation holes for vertical installation feet

These are used when the unit is installed vertically. (v p. 15)

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Display

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AInput source indicator

The following is displayed depending on the selected input source.

COAXIAL

OPTICAL-1 OPTICAL-2

AUX

Bluetooth

BInformation display

Displays items such as information on the audio signal being input or

the name of a Bluetooth device.

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Rear panel

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APower cord (v p. 23)

BAUX input connectors (AUDIO IN)

Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors such

as CD players. (v p. 22)

CDIGITAL AUDIO IN connectors

Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio output

connectors. (v p. 21)

DSpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)

Used to connect speakers. (v p. 20)

ESubwoofer terminal (PRE OUT)

Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. (v p. 20)

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Remote control unit

oOperating this unit

ADIMMER button

Adjust the display brightness of this unit. (v p. 27)

BCursor buttons (uio p)

These select menu items.

CBACK button

Returns to the previous item.

DBluetooth button (V)

This switches the input to Bluetooth. This is also pressed during the

pairing operation. (v p. 32)

EINPUT SELECT buttons (df)

This switches input sources. (v p. 26)

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