Denon PMA-520 - Panel Controls Explained

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DESIGNATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF PANEL CONTROLS
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POWER (Power Switch)
When the power switch is turned ON (=), the power
indicator (PMA-720 only} and the tuner function indicator
light.
When the power switch is pressed ON, power is supplied to
the unit. It takes a few seconds after the power is turned on
for the unit to warm up. This is due to the built-in muting
circuit that eliminates noise during the on/off operation.
INPUT SELECTOR (Input Select Switch)
This switch is used to select the input signal for the
program source.
e PHONO: Used to select the output from a turntable
that is connected to the PHONO terminal.
Use the PHONO switch @ to switch the
sensitivity to correspond to the cartridge
type being used.
Used to listen a compact disc player or
other component that is connected to the
CD terminal.
Used to play a component such as an
FM/AM tuner or a TV tuner that is con-
nected to the TUNER terminal.
Used to play a component such as a Hi Fi
video player, TV tuner, 8-track tape player
or tape deck that is connected to the AUX-1
or AUX-2 terminal.
* The PMA-720/520 uses a high performance electronic
switch for this function. When the power is turned ON,
the position of the INPUT SELECTOR switch is automati-
cally set to TUNER.
* If a function switch is pressed quickly, the function may
not actually change and no signal may be heard from
the speakers for an instant. To avoid this, be sure to
press function switches carefully. Even if the function
does not change and no signal is heard from the
speakers for an instant when a function switch is
pressed, this will not affect copies.
VOLUME (Volume Control)
This knob controls the overall volume level.
Turn the knob to the right ( () ) to raise the volume and to
the left ( ()) to lower it.
e CD:
e TUNER:
@ AUX-1 )
© AUX-2 [f°
MONITOR/COPY (Tape Monitor/copy Switch)
Set this switch to “SOURCE” for tape deck recording. The
signal from the program source selected by the FUNCTION
switch will then be output from the REC terminals for
TAPE-1 and TAPE-2.
When using two tape decks to make a recording of one tape
onto another, set the switch to either “TAPE-1 / 1>2” or
“TAPE-2 / 2>1.”
The “TAPE-1 / 1>2” position is used to play the tape deck
that is connected to the TAPE-1 terminal.
The “TAPE-2 / 21” position is used to play the tape deck
that is connected to the TAPE-2 terminal.
PHONES (Headphone Jack)
This jack is used to piug in the headphones.
SPEAKERS (Speaker Selection Switch)
The PMA-720/520 can be connected to two speaker sys-
tems: speaker system A and speaker system B.
When A is pressed, the speaker system connected to
speaker output terminals A operates.
When B is pressed, the speaker system connected to
speaker output terminals B operates.
When A and B are pressed on together, both speaker
systems operate simultaneously. When the A and B
switches are both off (in the out position), there is no
output from the speaker terminals. This setting is used to
listen to playback through the headphones.
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BASS (Bass Control)
This knob is used to contro! the base quality of the sound.
When the knob is set at the center position, the frequency
characteristics are flattened in the range below 1000 Hz.
The bass is emphasized as the knob is moved off center to
the right ( Cy ), and reduced as it is moved to the left ( ©) ).
TONE (Tone Switch) PMA-720 only
The tone control function is operated by using the TONE
button.
When the button is defeated (DEFEAT ), the transmis-
sion characteristic curve is flattened, and the positions of
the BASS and TREBLE knobs have no effect.
When the button is pressed ON (-m), tone control is
enabled.
{The tevel of BASS and TREBLE can be varied.)
TREBLE (Treble Control)
This knob is used to control the treble quality of the sound.
When the knob is set at the center position, the frequency
characteristics are flattened in the range above 1000 Hz.
The treble is emphasized as the knob is moved off center to
the right ( Cy ), and reduced as it is moved to the left ( C ).
SOURCE SELECTOR (Source Selector Switch)
e SUBSONIC: Use to prevent subsonic speaker vibra-
tion due to vibration of the player motor
or a warped record, etc., when playing a
connected player. ;
Use to play the sound selected with the
input selector @ or the tape deck.
The signal from a CD player can be fed
directly to the VOLUME circuit from this
terminal without passing through the
Input Switch circuit.
* The CD DIRECT switch has priority over the FUNCTION
switch.
Loudness can be used in this position. The signal output
to the TAPE REC terminal when CD DIRECT is selected is
the signal indicated by the position of the Function
Switch.
e NORMAL:
e CD DIRECT:
LOUDNESS (Loudness Switch)
When the volume is low, it is difficult for the human ear to
clearly distinguish notes in the low and high frequency
ranges. The loudness switch allows a simple “one-touch”
correction of this difficulty. Press the loudness switch ON
( = ) when listening to music at a low volume. The low
notes and high notes will be corrected to produce a natu-
ral sound.
PHONO (Cartridge Selection Switch)
This switch is set according to the type of player cartridge
to be used.
@ MC (-=): Used when an MC (moving-coil) cartridge
with an output of less than 0.5 mV is used.
e MM (m): Used when an MM (moving-magnet) car-
tridge with an output of 2 mV or more is
used.
BALANCE (Balance Control)
This knob is used to adjust the balance between the left and
right channels. When it is set to the center position, the
amplitude of the amplifier is equal on both sides. If there is
a difference in the left and right channel! output volt ages for
a cartridge, move the knob to the left and the rightto adjust
it. If the volume on the right side is too low, turn the knob to
the right ( C) ). If the volume on the left side is too low, turn
the knob to the left ( () ). This will achieve an even balance
on the left and right sides.