Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix . Contents 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 Basic operation Turning the power on Selecting the input source Adjusting the master volume Switching the display’s brightness Playing a device Playing music on a computer (USB-DAC) Listening to music via a digital connection (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL-1/OPTICAL-2) Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Connections Connections Installing this unit Installing horizontally Installing vertically Before using the remo
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Tips 50 51 58 Tips Troubleshooting Resetting to factory settings Appendix 59 59 59 59 60 61 62 65 Types of playable digital audio input signals D/A converter Playing back Bluetooth devices Bluetooth communications Explanation of terms Trademark information Specifications Index Front panel Display Rear panel 3 Remote Index Appendix
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 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. Owner’s Manual Safety Instructions Notes on radio . . . .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Features High quality High performance 0 Equipped with a high-quality class D amplifier 0 Supports playback of high resolution audio files DSD signals and up to 192 kHz/24 bit PCM signals are supported. You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from this unit by inputting music files into this unit from a computer via USB connection. 0 Wireless connection with Bluetooth enabled devices (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel w e r t y u i . q D Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 16) 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 E Volume control knob This adjusts the volume level. (v p. 26) F Input source select buttons (q) This switches input sources.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 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. . u H Bluetooth button (V) This switches the input to Bluetooth. This is also pressed during the pairing operation. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Display w . q A Input source indicator The following is displayed depending on the selected input source. OPTICAL-1 OPTICAL-2 AUX Bluetooth . . . . COAXIAL . . USB-DAC 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 Appendix Rear panel q w e USB-DAC OPTICAL OPTICAL 1 2 COAXIAL AC IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4㹼16Ȑ PRE OUT . r R L AUDIO IN t A AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the supplied power cord. (v p. 22) D Subwoofer terminal (PRE OUT) Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. B Speaker terminals (SPEAKERS) Used to connect speakers. (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Remote control unit q POWER DIMMER u w e A Bluetooth button (V) This switches the input to Bluetooth. This is also pressed during the pairing operation. (v p. 38) VOLUME INPUT SELECT B DIMMER button Adjust the display brightness of this unit. C INPUT SELECT df This switches input sources. (v p. 25) i D Mute button (:) This mutes the output audio. (v p. 26) r t y E Cursor buttons (df0 1) These select menu items.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Connections o Contents o Cables used for connections 12 Installing horizontally 12 Installing vertically 13 Before using the remote control unit 15 Connecting speakers 17 Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Speaker cable . Installing this unit 19 Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors 20 21 Connecting the power cord 22 L L R R Optical cable .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 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 Installing vertically 1 Appendix Remove the feet. . This orientation is suitable for placing a narrow place such as a place next to a laptop computer. Tips 0 Rotate each of the 4 feet counter-clockwise to remove. Insert the supplied caps (silver) into the holes from which the feet were removed. . .
Contents Playback Setting procedure 4 Remove the cap (black). Tips Appendix Rotate the removed feet clockwise to attach them. . . 3 Connections NOTE 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. Front panel Display Rear panel After attaching the feet, adjust the height of the feet as necessary so that the set is stable when installed.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Before using the remote control unit Tips NOTE The remote control unit has a built-in lithium battery. Pull out the insulation sheet before use. . 0 When inserting the lithium battery, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the F and G marks in the battery compartment. 0 If the battery should have a leakage, immediately replace and dispose of the battery.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx. 23 ft/7 m Approx. 23 ft/7 m 30° 30° . .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Connecting speakers 2 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 other. (“Connecting the speaker cables” (v p.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Speaker connection (R) w (L) q w q USB-DAC OPTICAL OPTICAL 1 2 COAXIAL AC IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN SUBWOOFER IMPEDANCE : 4㹼16Ȑ PRE OUT L AUDIO IN .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Connecting to a device with analog audio output connectors This unit can be connected to an analog device such as a CD player. CD player/ Analog device AUDIO OUT R L R L R L USB-DAC OPTICAL OPTICAL 1 2 COAXIAL AC IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN SUBWOOFER IMPEDANCE : 4㨪16ǡ PRE OUT L AUDIO IN .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 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) CD Transport/ digital device OPTICAL OUT USB-DAC OPTICAL OPTICAL 1 2 COAXIAL OUT COAXIAL AC IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN SUBWOOFER IMPEDANCE : 4㨪16ǡ PRE OUT L AUDIO IN .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 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) Type A USB 2.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Connecting the power cord Wait until all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. USB-DA AC IN SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE : 4㹼16Ȑ To household power outlet (AC 120V, 60 Hz) .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Contents Playing a device Basic operation 24 Playing music on a computer (USB-DAC) 27 Selecting the input source 25 Adjusting the master volume 26 Listening to music via a digital connection (COAXIAL/OPTICAL-1/ OPTICAL-2) 35 Switching the display’s brightness 26 Turning the power on Front panel Display Rear panel Listening to music via a analog connection (ANALOG IN) 23 Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX)
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on Volume control knob 1 Press X to turn on power to this unit. Turns the display on. o Switching power to the standby mode 1 . Display Press X. Turns the display off. POWER DIMMER You can also press X on the remote control unit for this operation. NOTE VOLUME INPUT SELECT When the power is in the standby mode, some circuits are electrified.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Selecting the input source Appendix o Selecting Bluetooth o Selecting USB-DAC, DIGITAL IN or ANALOG IN 1 Tips 1 Press q to select the input source to be played. Press V. The following icon appears on the display. The following icon appears on the display. 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 connector.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Adjusting the master volume 1 Tips Switching the display’s brightness The display brightness can be adjusted between three levels. Turn the volume control knob to adjust the volume. 1 The volume level appears on the display. Press DIMMER. 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.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Playing a device Connect the device you want to play back beforehand. (“Connections” (v p. 11)) 0 DSD is a registered trademark. 0 Microsoft, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are Playing music on a computer (USBDAC) either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 0 Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure 4 o Installing the dedicated driver (Windows OS only) Tips Appendix Install the driver. A Select the language to use for the installation. B Click “OK”. n Installing the driver software 1 Disconnect the USB cable between your PC and the unit. q 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 w 2 3 .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure C The wizard menu is displayed. Click “Next”. Tips Appendix D Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. E Click “Next”. SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT Marantz e . .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure 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. Tips G In the Windows security dialog, select “Always trust software from “DandM Holdings Inc.””. H Click “Install”. i . u .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure 6 I When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. Tips Appendix Press POWER X. 0 When the unit power is turned on, the PC automatically finds and connects to the unit. 7 8 Checking the installed driver. A Click the “Start” button and click “Control Panel” on the PC. 0 The control panel setting list is displayed. B Click the “Sound” icon. 0 The sound menu window is displayed.
Contents Playback Setting procedure Checking audio output. A Select “Digital Audio Interface” and click “Properties”. 0 The Digital Audio Interface Properties window is displayed. Sound Sounds Appendix B Click the “Advanced” tab. C Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied to the D/A converter. 0 It is recommended that “2 channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)” is selected. D Click “Apply”. E Click “Test”. 0 Check that audio from this unit is output from the PC.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips D Select the “PMA-50” format. 0 It is normally recommended to set the format to “192000.0 Hz” and “2ch-24 bit Interger”. 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”.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure o Playback See “D/A converter” (v p. 59). NOTE Press q to select the input source to “USB-DAC”. 0 Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you cannot perform operations with buttons on this unit or the remote control. 0 You can also control the volume and equalizer on the computer. Enjoy playing music at the desired volume.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure See “D/A converter” (v p. 59). NOTE 0 Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital, and DTS. This causes noise and could damage the speakers. 0 If the sampling frequency switches, such as from A mode to B mode in a CS broadcast, muting may operate for 1 – 2 seconds, cutting the sound. Press q to select 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.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Listening to music via a analog connection (AUX) 1 2 Press q to select the input source to “AUX”. Play back music on the connected device. The speakers output music from the connected device.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips o How to establish a Bluetooth connection Listening to music on a Bluetooth device There are three types of Bluetooth connection methods. Use an appropriate type depending on your environment. 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.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Case 1: Pairing with this unit for the first time 1 3 Press X to turn on power to this unit. Turn the display on. Press V for 3 seconds or longer. “Pairing” appears on the display, and the unit enters the pairing mode. 0 When you press V for the first time after purchase, this unit . automatically enters the paring mode. Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device. .
Contents Playback Setting procedure Select “Denon PMA-50” from the list of devices displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device. Front panel Display 0 A-5 PM Rear panel Appendix 0 When “Denon PMA-50” is not displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device, search for devices on the Bluetooth device. 0 When you are prompted for a pass key in the screen on the Bluetooth device, enter “0000”. 0 English letters, numbers and certain symbols are displayed. Incompatible characters are displayed as “.
Contents 5 Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips 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 connected, “No Connection” appears on the display.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Case 2: Connecting a Bluetooth device that this unit performed pairing for before 2 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device. 0 For details, see the owner’s manual for your Bluetooth device. Select “Denon PMA-50” from the list of devices displayed in the screen on the Bluetooth device. Power to this unit is automatically turned on and this unit attempts to establish the Bluetooth connection.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 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. 2 Play back music on the Bluetooth device. This unit outputs music from the Bluetooth device. Turn on the NFC function on the Bluetooth device.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 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 playback device because you do not have to reconnect them.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips o Switching the playback device 1 2 Stop or pause the device that is currently played back. 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 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 left/right volume balance.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Menu operation 2 VOLUME INPUT SELECT 3 4 ENTER BACK SETUP Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the display. Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use uio p to change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting. 0 To return to the previous item, press BACK or o. 0 Exiting the Menu, press SETUP while the menu is displayed. The display returns to the normal display. SETUP .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Source Direct Tips Appendix H/P AMP Gain Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Set this according to the impedance of the connected headphones. It is recommended that this is set on the “Low” side if the headphones have low impedance and on the “High” side if they have high impedance. Set whether to adjust the tone. Off (Default): Adjusting the tone. On: Tone is not adjusted. Tone adjustments (Bass, Treble, Balance) are disabled.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips 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 operation for 30 minutes, this unit automatically enters the standby mode.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Tips I want to turn on power to this unit from a Bluetooth device 50 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off I want to switch the connection to a different Bluetooth device 50 No sound comes out 53 I want to connect to an NFC enabled device via NFC 50 Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs 54 I want to adjust the tone myself 50 Desired sound does not come out 54 I want sound playb
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Tips I want to turn on power to this unit from a Bluetooth device 0 Once you perform paring 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.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 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 a fault in this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Symptom Power does not turn on. Cause / Solution Page 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 with this unit. 22 Power automatically turns off. 0 The auto standby mode is on.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o No sound comes out Symptom Audio is not output. Front panel Cause / Solution Page 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 a proper input source is selected.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs Symptom Sound is distorted or interrupted, or noise occurs. Cause / Solution Page 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, etc. － 0 Turn off and on power to Bluetooth devices.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Files on a computer cannot be played back Symptom This unit is not recognized on the computer. Cause / Solution Page 0 Reconnect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. When this unit is still not recognized after 21 0 Restart your computer. － 0 Check the OS of your computer. 27 0 When your computer is running on Windows, a dedicated driver software should be installed.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix 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. Check the 35 audio output signal format from your digital device.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Cause / Solution Page 0 Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. 15 0 Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 16 30°. 0 Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips 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 initialized. Perform pairing again.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Types of playable digital audio input signals This unit supports the following Bluetooth profiles. 0 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) : When a Bluetooth device that supports this specification is connected, you can perform high quality streaming distribution of monaural and stereo audio data.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Explanation of terms Bluetooth Pairing 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. Pairing (registration) is an operation that is required in order to connect a Bluetooth device to this unit using Bluetooth.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix Trademark information . . The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. . 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. .
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips 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.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips Appendix o Bluetooth section Communication system: Bluetooth version 3.0 Transmission power: Maximum 2.5 mW (Class2) Maximum communication range: Approx. 32.8 ft/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.
Contents Connections Playback Setting procedure Tips o Dimensions 10 5/32 (258) 6 11/16 (170) 45/64 (18) 1 3/16 (30) 10 5/32 (258) 9 29/64 (240) 1 37/64 (40) Unit : in. (mm) 29/32 (23) 15/64 (6) 6 1/16 (154) . 29/32 (23) 3 25/64 (86) 15/64 (6) 3 5/32 (80) 7 7/8 (200) o Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz (2.
Contents Connections Index Playback Setting procedure vI vA Accessories ..................................................... 4 Adjusting the volume ...................................... 26 Auto Standby ................................................. 48 vC Computer (recommended system) ................. 27 Connecting a computer .................................. 21 Connecting a power cord ............................... 22 Display .............................................................
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
