Marantz PHA 3 Owners Manual

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2 User Guide (English) Introduction Key Features: - 3 independent headphone outputs with individual volume controls - Balanced XLR inputs or unbalanced 1/4 (6.35 mm) and 1/8 (3.5 mm) stereo inputs - 1/4 (6.35 mm) loop output for connecting additional units for extra outputs - Parallel 1/8 (3.5 mm) and 1/4 (6.35 mm)outputs with two additional 1/4 (6.35 mm) outputs - Internal power (2 x AA) or external power (5-“17 VDC) Please see this guides Setup chapter to learn how to integrate PHA3 with your audio system. Box Contents PHA3 User Guide Power Adapter Safety & Warranty Manual 1/4-to-1/8 (6.35 mm to 3.5 mm) TRS Cable Support For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit marantzpro.com.

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3 Features 12 33 46 55 777 888 9 1110 1. Power Input: Use the included power adapter to connect this input to a power outlet. Alternatively, install batteries in the battery compartment. 2. Battery Compartment: Remove the cover to this battery compartment to install 2 AA batteries in it. Insert the positive (+) end of the battery first. 3. Outputs: Connect 1/4 (6.35 mm) stereo headphones to these outputs. Channel 1 can also accept 1/8 (3.5 mm) stereo headphones. Use the Level knobs to set the volume level of each output. The Level knob for Channel 1 will control the level of the 1/4 (6.35 mm) and 1/8 (3.5 mm) outputs. 4. Line Inputs: Use standard XLR cables to connect your audio source to these inputs. 5. Stereo/Loop In: Use a standard 1/4 (6.35 mm) or 1/8 (3.5 mm) TRS cable to connect your audio source to these inputs. Alternatively, connect this input to the Loop Out of an additional PHA3. This lets you daisy- chain multiple PHA3 units together. Use the included 1/4-to-1/8 (6.35 mm to 3.5 mm) TRS cable or a standard 1/4 (6.35 mm) TRS cable. 6. Loop Out: Connect this output to the Loop In of an additional PHA3. This lets you daisy- chain multiple PHA3 units together. Use the included 1/4-to-1/8 (6.35 mm to 3.5 mm) TRS cable or a standard 1/4 (6.35 mm) TRS cable. 7. Level: Turn these knobs to set the volume level of each output. The Level knob for Channel 1 will control the level of the 1/4 (6.35 mm) and 1/8 (3.5 mm) outputs. 8. Peak LED: These LEDs will light up when the signal of each output is clipping (distorting). If this happens, turn the corresponding Level knob counterclockwise to reduce its level. 9. Stereo/Mono: Use this switch to set whether the outputs send a stereo signal or summed mono signal. 10. Power Switch: Use this switch to power PHA3 on or off. To use the power adapter, set it to Ext. To use batteries, set it to Batt. 11. Power LED: This LED will light up when PHA3 is powered on. Right Panel Left Panel Front Panel