Marantz SM-11S1 SM-11S1 User Manual - English - Page 25

ENGLISH HOW TO USE AND SET FEATURES AMP MODE This unit can be used in normal stereo mode or in BTL monaural mode by switching the AMP MODE switch on the rear panel to match the connected speaker system. AMP MODE STEREO BTL STEREO: Set to this mode to use the unit as a normal stereo power amplifier. BTL: Set to connect a stereo amp by BTL and use the unit as a monaural power amp. When in BTL mode, the amplifier gain increases by +6dB higher than the STEREO mode. Alter the gain settings to suit the conditions in which the unit is used. (pg. 18) Caution: Always make sure that the power is OFF before switching this switch. HOW TO OPERATE THE SIDE ILLUMINATION Illumination Lamp DISPLAY SPEAKERS 1 SPEAKERS 2 STANDBY POWER ON/OFF METER MODE BALANCED UNBALANCED DISPLAY button The illumination lamp has an always-ON mode (factory setting) and an always-OFF mode. In the always-ON mode, the illumination lamp turns ON/OFF in sync with the display. 1. With the illumination lamp lit, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds or longer. The illumination lamp goes out, and the always-OFF mode is engaged. 2. To cancel the always-OFF mode and turn the illumination lamp ON, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds or longer. 19