Marantz 2215B Owners Manual

The Marantz 2215B is a classic stereo receiver from the 1970s featuring 15 watts per channel RMS, built-in AM/FM tuner, phono input for turntables, tape monitor, loudness control, and the iconic Marantz blue dial. Below are key sections for features, installation, operation, specifications, and maintenance.

Features at a Glance

Key components: AM/FM stereo tuner, phono preamp, tape monitor, headphone jack, speaker outputs.

Installation

Unpack and inspect contents. Place on stable, well-ventilated surface.

1. Connect speakers: Use speaker wire to connect to A or B speaker terminals.
2. Connect turntable: Use phono input for magnetic cartridge turntables.
3. Connect auxiliary sources: Use Aux input for CD players, tape decks, etc.
4. Connect antenna: FM 75-ohm antenna input; AM loop antenna.
5. Plug into AC power outlet.

WARNING! Ensure proper ventilation; do not block ventilation slots.

First-Time Setup

Power on receiver; follow initial setup procedure.

1. Set input selector to desired source (Phono, Aux, Tape).
2. Adjust volume to minimum before powering on.
3. Tune FM stations: Use tuning dial and stereo indicator.
4. Set tone controls to flat position for initial listening.
5. Adjust loudness control based on listening level.

CAUTION! Always turn volume down before switching inputs or powering off.

Specifications

• Power Output: 15 watts per channel RMS at 8 ohms
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.5% at rated output
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±1dB
• Input Sensitivity: Phono: 2.5mV, Aux: 150mV
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Phono: 70dB, Aux: 80dB
• Tuner Section: FM sensitivity: 2.5μV
• Dimensions: 17" W × 5" H × 13" D
• Weight: 18 lbs
• Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60Hz, 60W

Controls and Settings

Front panel controls: Power/Volume, Selector, Bass, Treble, Balance, Loudness, Speaker Selector.

Tuner Section: Tuning dial, FM muting, Stereo/Mono switch, Signal strength meter.

Tone Controls: Bass ±10dB at 100Hz, Treble ±10dB at 10kHz. Loudness: Compensates for Fletcher-Munson curves. Balance: Left/Right channel balance. Speaker Selector: A/B speakers on/off.

Connecting Components

Rear panel connections: Speaker terminals, Phono input, Aux input, Tape inputs/outputs, Antenna inputs.

1. Turn off receiver before connecting components.
2. Match cable types to appropriate inputs.
3. Use proper speaker wire gauge for speaker connections.
4. Ensure phono ground wire is connected for turntables.
5. Select proper input source on front panel.

Tip: Keep signal cables away from power cords to reduce hum.

Tuner Operation

AM/FM stereo tuning with signal strength meter.

1. Set selector to FM or AM position.
2. Rotate tuning dial slowly for station selection.
3. Watch stereo indicator for FM stereo reception.
4. Use FM muting to reduce inter-station noise.
5. For weak FM signals, switch to Mono for better reception.
6. Adjust antenna for optimal signal strength.

Note: FM stereo requires adequate signal strength for proper decoding.

Phono Section

Designed for magnetic cartridge turntables with RIAA equalization.

1. Connect turntable to Phono input.
2. Connect ground wire from turntable to ground terminal.
3. Set selector to Phono position.
4. Start turntable before adjusting volume.
5. Use tone controls to adjust sound to preference.
6. For moving coil cartridges, use step-up transformer.

WARNING! Do not connect line-level sources to phono input.

Care & Maintenance

Unplug before cleaning. Use soft, dry cloth for exterior. Clean controls with contact cleaner if scratchy.

CAUTION! Do not use solvents or abrasives. Keep away from moisture and extreme temperatures.

Regulatory Information

FCC compliant for home use. Manufactured by Marantz Company, Inc. Serial number located on rear panel. For service, contact authorized Marantz service centers.

Troubleshooting

Service: Contact authorized Marantz service center for internal repairs.