Marantz ST-17 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Marantz model ST-17 Stereo Tuner
for your audio system. This Stereo Tuner incorporates a number
of features designed to enhance the listening of your favorite
audio sources.
Please read these operating instructions carefully. We
recommend that you read the entire user guide before you
attempt to connect or operate the unit.
After you have reviewed the contents of this manual, we suggest
that you make all system connections before you attempt to
operate the unit.

Refer to the Figures on pages 3 and 20 at the rear of this user
guide.
The callout numbers on the Figures correspond to those found in
the text. All references to the connections and controls that are
printed in BOLD type are as they appear on the unit.

PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions should be taken when operating the
equipment.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

When siting the equipment ensure that:

— the ventilation holes are not covered;
— air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment
— it is on a vibration free-surface;
— it will not be exposed to interference from an external source;
— it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or

dust;

— it will not be exposed to direct sunlight;
— it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges

¼ Never place heavy objects on the equipment.
¼ If a foreign body or water dose enter the equipment, contact

your nearest dealer or service center.

¼ Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead, hold the

plug.

¼ It is advisable when leaving the house, or during a

thunderstorm, to disconnect the equipment from the mains
supply.

EQUIPMENT REAR PANEL
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

(Figure 1)

ABC

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Both FM and AM antenna can be connected to the tuner's terminals.

FM ANTENNA TERMINAL

The FM ANTENNA terminal is used to connect an external FM antenna
with a circular plug. It can also be used to connect the accessory FM
feeder antenna.

FM ANTENNA B TERMINAL

The FM ANTENNA terminal is used to connect an external FM antenna
with a circular plug, or for connecting a cable network to the tuner.

AM ANTENNA TERMINAL

The AM terminal and the GND terminal are used to connect the high-
performance, low-impedance, AM loop antenna that is provided with the
receiver. The AM loop antenna can be used on top of the tuner or can
be mounted on a suitable rack or shelf near the tuner. Interference may
be reduced if the tuner is earthed.

In areas where the AM loop antenna supplied gives unsatisfactory
result, it is recommended that the tuner be connected to an outdoor
antenna. Use the terminal marked AM for this. Anearthing lead can be
connected to the terminal marked GND to further reduce interference.

FM ATTENUATE SWITCH (FM ATT.)

This switch attenuates the FM signal input to the ATTENNA B terminal.

DX : For use when the FM signal is comparatively weak.

(The input FM signal is not attenuated.)

LOCAL: For use when the FM signal is comparatively strong.

(The input FM signal is attenuated by approx. 20dB.)

OUTPUT JACKS

With the lead supplied, connect the output jacks to the tuner inputs of
your amplifier.

REMOTE CONTROL BUS TERMINALS

Another item of audio equipment with a remove control bus terminal can
be connected to these terminals by using a specialpurpose cable. The
bus OUT terminal is used to send signals to another item of equipment.
The bus IN terminal is used to receive signals from another item of
equipment.

AC POWER CONNECTION

The correct voltage for operating your tuner is indicated on the rear
panel. Be sure the POWER switch is off before plugging the AC mains
lead into an electrical outlet.

SCAN-STEP SELECTION

Changes the step when the tuner searches for the next station up or
down the scale. In Europe this swich should be set to 9 kHz steps in
AM.

FM DE-EMPHASIS SWITCH

This models are equipped with switchable de-emphasis.
The de-emphasis switch works in conjuction with this scan-step selector
switch.
The de-emphasis set to 50˚s when delivered from the factory.

CAUTION

THE UNIT MUST BE TURNED OFF BEFORE CHANGING
THE SCAN-STEP SELECTOR SWITCH POSITION.
WHEN THIS SWITCH IS SET TO OFF, THE CONTENTS OF
THE PRESET MEMORY AND STATION NAME ARE
ERASED AT THAT TIME, STORE THE CONTENTS AGAIN.