DENON

INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER

PMA-255UK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

"SERIAL NO._______________________________________
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE
REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"

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 • SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompany-
ing the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX-

POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY NOTE:

1. Unplug the power cord when you do not plan to use the unit
We declare under our sole responsibility that this
for a long period of time.
product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity
2. When installing the unit, leave at least 10 cm distance on the
with the following standards:
left and right and on the rear of the unit as well as 10 cm to
EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and
any other component placed above.
EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
and 93/68/EEC Directive.
Please check to make sure the following items are included 10 cm or more
with the main unit in the carton:
(1) Operating Instructions ...................................................... 1

We greatly appreciate your purchase of the PMA-

255UK.

To be sure to take maximum advantage of all 10 cm or more
features the PMA-255UK has to offer, read these
instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be
sure to keep this manual for future reference should
any questions or problems arise. Wall

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NOTE ON USE

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and
dust.

• Avoid high temperatures.

Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinnern

• Unplug the power cord when not using the come in contact with the set.
set for long periods of time.

• Handle the power cord carefully. * (For sets with ventilation holes)
• Never disassemble or modify the set in any
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
way.

– TABLE OF CONTENTS –

DESIGNATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF PANEL

CONTROLS (1) ......................................................... 4
CONNECTIONS ........................................................ 5
DESIGNATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF PANEL
CONTROLS (2) ......................................................... 6
OPERATION ............................................................. 7

Please check to make sure the following items are included

with the main unit in the carton:
(1) Operating instructions ...................................................... 1

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11 DESIGNATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF PANEL CONTROLS (1)

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FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

10 GND 11 DVD/AUX-1 12 CD, TUNER, 13 TAPE PB, 14 SPEAKERS

AUX-2 TAPE REC
GND DVD/AUX-1 terminals. Input Terminals Playback and Recording Speaker
for If you want to use these terminals (CD, TUNER, AUX-2) Terminals Terminals
PHONO for PHONO connection, you will need • Playback Terminals
the optional PHONO CARD. For more • Recording Terminals
information on the PHONO CARD,
please contact your dealer.

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2 CONNECTIONS

Speaker System

CONNESSIONI

AUDIO

DVD-PLAYER

OUTPUTS

CD Player

OUTPUTS
Tuner Power Cord

AUDIO
Tape Deck
DVD (Sound Out)

OUTPUTS INPUTS

Connection to the Speaker System

RIGHT SPEAKER SPEAKER TERMINALS LEFT SPEAKER

1. Peel off the sheathing from the end

of the cable.
2. Twist the wire strands.
3. Loosen the speaker terminal, insert
the wire lead portion of the cable,
and then tighten the terminal.

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DESIGNATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF PANEL CONTROLS (2) (SEE PAGE 4) _______________________

POWER (Power Switch) BALANCE (Balance Control)

This knob is used to adjust the balance between the left and right
When the power switch is turned ON ( ), the POWER LED
channels. When it is set to the center position, the amplitude of the
lights.
amplifier is equal on both sides. If there is a difference in the left and
When the power switch is turned ON, power is supplied to the unit.
right channel output voltages for a cartridge, move the knob to the
It takes a few seconds after the power is turned on for the unit to
left and the right to adjust it. If the volume on the right side is too low,
warm up. This is due to the built-in muting circuit that eliminates
noise during the on/off operation. turn the knob clockwise ( ). If the volume on the left side is too low,
turn the knob counterclockwise ( ). This will achieve an even
PHONES (Headphone Jack) balance on the left and right sides.
This jack is used to plug in the headphones.
POWER LED
SOURCE DIRECT (Source Direct Switch) This lights when power is on, and doesn't light when power is
The controls (BALANCE and TONE) can be used when this switch off.
is in the OFF ( ) position.
When set to he ON ( ) position, the above controls are by-
passed and the signals are input directly to the volume controls
circuit, providing high quality sound.

VOLUME (Volume Control)

This knob controls the overall volume level.
Turn the knob clockwise ( ) to raise the volume and counter-
clockwise ( ) to lower it.

BASS (Bass Control)

This knob is used to control the bass quality of the sound. When
the knob is set at the center position, the frequency characteristics
are flattened in the range below 100 Hz. The bass is emphasized
as the knob is moved off center clockwise ( ), and reduced as
it is moved counterclockwise ( ).

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 10 kHz. The treble is emphasized
as the knob is moved off center clockwise ( ), and reduced as
it is moved counterclockwise ( ).

INPUT SELECTOR (Input Select Switch)

This switch is used to select the input signal for the program source.
The source to be recorded is also selected with this switch.
• DVD/AUX-1: This is the AUX-1 jack. If you want to use the
(see page 7) terminal for DVD/PHONO equipment (i.e.a
turntable), you will need the optional PHONO
CARD.
• CD: Use this position when using the CD player, etc.,
connected to the CD jacks.
• TUNER: Use this position when using the tuner, etc.,
connected to the TUNER jacks.
• AUX-2: Use this position when using the component
connected to the AUX-2 jacks.
• TAPE/MD: Use this position, when using a tape deck
connected to the TAPE/MD jacks.

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OPERATION _____________________________________________________________________________

PREPARATION Protective Circuit

1. CHECKING CONNECTIONS
• Make sure that all the connections are proper by referring to
the back panel (see page 5).
• Check the polarity (positive and negative) of the speaker
connections, and the directivity of stereo separation (right
cord to right channel terminal, and left cord to left channel
terminal).
• Check the left and right speaker connections are correct.
This set is equipped with a high speed protective circuit.
This circuit protects the internal circuitry from damage due to large
currents flowing when the speaker jacks are not completely connected
or when an output is generated by a short circuit. This protective
circuit’s operation cuts off the output to the speakers. In such a case,
be sure to turn the power to the set off and check the connections to
the speakers. Then turn the power on again. After muting for a few
seconds, the set will operate normally.

2. SETTING OF EACH KNOB

• Turn the volume control knob counterclockwise, to the
Warning
end.
• Initially set the tone and balance controls to center position. * This amplifier does not incorporate a Phono Equalization stage
as standard. Therefore, if a turntable is to be used with this product,
• Set SOURCE DIRECT to “OFF ( )”. it is essential to fit the Optional Phono Card to the DVD/AUX-1input.
After checking the above items, turn on the power, the amplifier is set in the Please consult your authorized dealer for further details.
ready mode in a few seconds. ** When this amplifier is fitted with the Optional Phono Card, the
AUX-1 input becomes inoperable. Any attempt to connect equipment
PLAYBACK OF CD PLAYER other than a turntable will result in a damage to your system.
1. Set the INPUT SELECTOR switch to “CD”. The optional Phono Card should be fitted in this amplifier by your
authorized dealer or DENON Service Center.
2. Operate the CD player.
Don’t fit it by yourself.
3. Turn the volume and tone controls to yield an appropiate
volume and sound quality.

RECEPTION OF RADIO PROGRAMS

1. Set the INPUT SELECTOR switch to “TUNER”.
2. Operate the tuner to receive a radio program.
3. Turn the volume and tone controls to yield an appropriate
volume and sound quality.

CONNECTIONS OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT TO DVD/AUX-1

TERMINALS (See warning)

1. Set the INPUT SELECTOR switch to “DVD/AUX-1”

Position.
2. Operate the Audio equipment Systems.
3. Turn the volume and tone controls to yield an appropriate
volume and sound quality.

CONNECTIONS OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT TO AUX-2 TERMINALS

1. Set the INPUT SELECTOR switch to “AUX-2” Position.
2. Operate the Audio equipment Systems.
3. Turn the volume and tone controls to yield an appropriate
volume and sound quality.

PLAYBACK WITH TAPE DECK

1. Set the INPUT SELECTOR switch to “TAPE”.

2. Operate the Tape Deck.
3. Turn the volume and tone controls to yield an appropriate
volume and sound quality.

RECORDING WITH TAPE DECK

The source to be recorded is selected by the INPUT SELECTOR
switch .

PLAYING A DVD
1. Set the INPUT SELECTOR switch to “DVD/AUX-1”.
2. Operate the DVD player and play the disc.
3. Turn the volume and tone controls to yield an appropriate
volume and sound quality.

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