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Marantz SR8300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Model SR8300 User Guide AV Surround Receiver...
  • Page 2 Kvitto eller faktura är tillräokligt bevis fö detta. NEDERLANDS DANSK GARANTIE Voor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke Marantz. GARANTI UW KWITANTIE, KASSABON E.D. BEWAREN Henvend dem til Deres MARANTZ-forhandler angående inrformation om garantien.
  • Page 3 The SR8300 is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. Français Le SR8300 est conforme à la directive EMC et à la directive sur les basses tensions. Deutsch Das Modell SR8300 entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Niederspannungsgeräte.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AUX2 INPUT ..................45 OPERATING AMP & TUNER ............... 14 BASIC OPERATION (TUNER) ....46 SHOW THE STATUS OF SR8300 ON THE LCD OF RC3200A ..16 WORKING WITH MODES ..............17 LISTENING TO THE TUNER ............... 46 ADJUSTING THE SETTINGS .............. 17 PRESET MEMORY ................

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For noise. further information refer to the following: • Prior to connecting other audio and video equipment to the SR8300, - Copyright Act 1956 please read their owner’s manuals. - Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958...

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES FLEXBILITY FEATURES FUTURE-PROOF INTERFACE ARCHITECTURE a versatile RS232 port allows the SR8300’s internal Flash Memory to AMPLIFIER FEATURES be directly computer accessed for installing such future upgrades as new DSP algorithms, new surround formats/parameters, and other • THX Select certified types of processing updates.

  • Page 7: Description

    Now, every moviegoer can hear the sound exactly as the moviemaker correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. intended. When the THX mode of the SR8300 is on, three distinct THX DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies or music on of technologies are automatically added: DVD’s, LD’s, and CD’s.
  • Page 8 The stereo CD is a 16-bit medium with sampling at 44.1 kHz. Professional audio has been 20- or 24-bit for some time, and there is Circle Surround II (CS-II) is a powerful and versatile multi-channel increasing interest in higher sampling rates both for recording and for technology.

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8300 SELECTOR VOLUME DOWN DOWN TUNING DISPLAY CLEAR MEMO T-MODE P-SCAN SELECT ENTER MUTE 7.1CH-IN VCR 1 VCR2/DVD-R TAPE CD-R TUNER MULTI-SPK SLEEP S-DIRECT AUX1 STANDBY AUX1 INPUT DIGITAL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MULTI ROOM NIGHT...

  • Page 10: Mute Button

    @5 PHONES jack for stereo headphones Press this button to mute the output to the speakers. Press it again to This jack may be used to listen to the SR8300’s output through a pair return to the previous volume level.

  • Page 11: Fl Display

    ¡6 a DISP (Display Off) indicator k ENCODED CHANNEL STATUS This indicator lights when the SR8300 is in the display off condition. indicators These indicators display the channels that are encoded with a digital s PRO LOGIC II mode indicators (MOVIE, input signal.
  • Page 12 This indicator lights when the seep timer function in main-room is in use. ¡7 NIGHT mode indicator This indicator lights when the SR8300 is in the Night mode, which reduces the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    (+) terminals on AM reception in most areas. Position the loop antenna until you hear the SR8300 to the red terminals on the speaker and the black (–) the best terminals on the SR8300 to the black terminals on the speakers.
  • Page 14 UNSWITCHED outlet is provided. Note: This is always live as long as the SR8300 is plugged into a live outlet. • An optional remote transmitter kit is required. A component connected here may be left on permanently, or may be switched off with its own power switch.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Unit Rc3200A

    C S (Status) button Insert the new batteries (AA type) with correct (+) and (–) polarity. Press this button to see (jump to) the status of SR8300 on LCD panel. D M (Menu) button Use this button to entry the OSD menu system.

  • Page 16: Activating The Rc3200A

    REMOTE-CONTROLLABLE RANGE The distance between the transmitter of the remote control unit and the IR SENSOR of the SR8300 should be less than about 5 meters. If the transmitter is pointed to a direction other than the IR SENSOR or if there is an obstacle between them, remote control may not be possible.

  • Page 17: Operating Amp & Tuner

    INPUT SELECT 2 OPERATING AMP & TUNER AMP PAGE 3/8 To control the SR8300 by your RC3200A, you have to select the device AMP or TUNER on HOME screen. MAIN AMP PAGE 1/8 Tape, LD, AUX1, AUX2, VCR2, CD-R These buttons are used for selecting an input source. (see page 37)
  • Page 18 SURROUND MODE 3 AMP PAGE 7/8 Power On and Off buttons These buttons are used to turn on or off SR8300 AM, LW, FM buttons These buttons are used to switch between FM, AM, and LW mode of the tuner.

  • Page 19: Show The Status Of Sr8300 On The Lcd Of Rc3200A

    TUNER PAGE 2/3 SHOW THE STATUS OF SR8300 ON THE LCD OF RC3200A RC3200 has 2way communication with SR8300, it shows some status screen for SR8300. 1/2 Status To show 1 page of status screen, press S button . Frequency Direct button This button is used to select the mode of frequency direct input.

  • Page 20: Working With Modes

    WORKING WITH MODES ADJUSTING THE SETTINGS RC3200A starts up in Use mode. In this mode you operate your The RC3200A settings can be adjusted in the Setup mode. devices. For customizing the RC3200A (adjusting the settings, Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. learning buttons or recording macros) you have to switch to the The Mode screen appears.
  • Page 21 SECOND SETUP PAGE Tap the Revert button. A message screen appears to confirm or cancel the revert On the second setup page you can adjust: process. • the date; • the time. Press OK or Cancel. TO EXIT SETUP MODE Adjust the Date Press the Mode button.

  • Page 22: Learning Commands

    Press and hold the button on the existing remote control you want LEARNING COMMANDS to learn to the RC3200A. If an IR code or a brand is not in the database, you can program When the RC3200A receives an IR code: RC3200A commands by transmitting IR signals from your existing •...
  • Page 23 Tap Macro button. Tap Start. Macro screen appears. The HOME screen appears with the 'Recording' label at the top of the screen. The buttons you tap on this screen will not be recorded. From the HOME you can go to the different devices or you can press the Extra hard button to go to the Extra screen with delays and beeps.

  • Page 24: Rc3200 Edit

    RC3200edit is the tool for you to use. You can find more information and updates of the software on http:// www.marantz.com. RC3200edit is the visual editor for creating and configuring RC3200A Configuration Files (NCF) on your computer. An NCF is a file that is used to define the RC3200A behaviour and look for the LCD touch screen.

  • Page 25: Important Notices

    IMPORTANT NOTICES Take care not to scratch the touch screen Use your finger to tap the LCD touch screen or use plastic-tipped pens intended for use with touch screens. Never use an actual pen, pencil or other sharp object on the LCD touch screen.

  • Page 26: Connections

    Surround back speaker To connect two surround back speakers, connect a 2 channel power amplifierto the PRE OUT SBL and SBR terminals on the SR8300, and connect the surround back left & right speakers to that power amplifier. You will also need to make the appropriate setting in the OSD Menu: SPEAKER SETUP →...

  • Page 27: Connecting Speakers

    LEFT LEFT MULTI VIDEO MONI. ANTENNA FRONT MULTI ROOM RIGHT RIGHT COAX MONITOR SURR. CENTER BACK MODEL NO.SR8300 LEFT RS232C SURR. SPEAKER SYSTEMS LEFT 6-8 OHMS FRONT EXT. IR SURR. SURR. DC OUT 1 DC OUT 2 RIGHT TAPE VCR1 SURR.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Audio Components

    LEFT MULTI VIDEO MONI. ANTENNA FRONT MULTI ROOM RIGHT RIGHT COAX MONITOR SURR. CENTER BACK DIGITAL MODEL NO.SR8300 LEFT INPUT RS232C SURR. SPEAKER SYSTEMS LEFT 6-8 OHMS FRONT EXT. IR SURR. SURR. DC OUT 1 DC OUT 2 RIGHT TAPE VCR1 SURR.

  • Page 29: Connecting Video Components

    LEFT LEFT MULTI VIDEO MONI. ANTENNA FRONT MULTI ROOM RIGHT RIGHT COAX MONITOR SURR. CENTER BACK MODEL NO.SR8300 LEFT RS232C SURR. SPEAKER SYSTEMS LEFT 6-8 OHMS FRONT EXT. IR SURR. SURR. DC OUT 1 DC OUT 2 RIGHT TAPE VCR1 SURR.
  • Page 30 LEFT LEFT MULTI VIDEO MONI. ANTENNA FRONT MULTI ROOM RIGHT RIGHT COAX MONITOR SURR. CENTER BACK MODEL NO.SR8300 LEFT RS232C SURR. SPEAKER SYSTEMS LEFT 6-8 OHMS FRONT EXT. IR SURR. AUDIO SURR. VIDEO DC OUT 1 DC OUT 2 RIGHT...

  • Page 31: Advanced Connecting

    LEFT LEFT MULTI VIDEO MONI. ANTENNA FRONT MULTI ROOM RIGHT RIGHT COAX MONITOR SURR. CENTER BACK MODEL NO.SR8300 LEFT RS232C SURR. SPEAKER SYSTEMS LEFT 6-8 OHMS FRONT EXT. IR SURR. SURR. DC OUT 1 DC OUT 2 RIGHT TAPE VCR1 SURR.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Antenna Terminals

    LEFT LEFT MULTI VIDEO MONI. ANTENNA FRONT MULTI ROOM RIGHT RIGHT COAX MONITOR SURR. CENTER BACK MODEL NO.SR8300 LEFT RS232C SURR. SPEAKER SYSTEMS LEFT 6-8 OHMS FRONT EXT. IR SURR. SURR. DC OUT 1 DC OUT 2 RIGHT TAPE VCR1 SURR.

  • Page 33: Connecting Remote Control Jacks

    Therefore you need to aim the remote MULTI VIDEO MONI. ANTENNA FRONT MULTI signal only to the unit. Also, if a Marantz power amplifier (some models ROOM RIGHT RIGHT COAX MONITOR excluded) is connected with this terminal, the power amplifier’s power SURR.

  • Page 34: Setup

    EXIT and press the OK button. component input of your TV or projector. (see 26 page) • In order to view the SR8300’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display.

  • Page 35: Input Setup (Assignable Digital Input)

    • Required for enjoying THX Surround EX audio. Lucasfilm/THX recommends the use of two Surround Back After you have installed the SR8300, connected all the components, speakers to enjoy the full potential of THX Surround EX.. and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to...
  • Page 36 This is important for the timing of the acoustics to create the proper sound space that the SR8300 and today’s sound systems are able to 2 - 3 S P E AK E R S L E V E L produce.

  • Page 37: Preference

    Left or Right cursor button. TEST SIGNAL: Press the OK or Left button, START is indicated and If you select “ENABLE”, SR8300 will display the status it begins to generate a Bass test tone from the of the feature (Volume up/down, input select, etc..) on speaker which was designated “bass signal output”...

  • Page 38: Surround

    Pro Logic II-Music mode creates a rich and enveloping surround 4 S UR ROUND ambience from stereo sources such as CDs. In this mode, SR8300 includes three controls to fine-tune the S URR . MOD E A U T O soundfield as follow.

  • Page 39: Multi Room

    OK button. DC TRIGGER SETUP To Select desired contents as bellow , press Up or Down cursor SR8300 has two DC trigger control jacks, each one is selectable to button link with input functions for the main room or multi room.

  • Page 40: Basic Operation (Play Back)

    (Maximum value of channel level)”.) • As the input is changed, the SR8300 will automatically switch to the digital input, surround mode, attenuation, and night mode status that were entered during the configuration process for that source.

  • Page 41: Temporarily Turning Off The Sound

    HONES MULTI ROOM NIGHT AUX2 To program the SR8300 for automatic standby, press SLEEP buton or tap the Sleep on the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence. The sleep time will be shown for a few seconds in the display on the front panel, and it will count down until the time has elapsed.

  • Page 42: Surround Mode

    LFE channel. input signal and speaker setup. The DTS mode cannot use when an analog input has been selected. When the signal in another digital format is input, output of SR8300 will be muted. AUTO When this mode is selected, the receiver determines whether the DTS-ES (DISCRETE 6.1, MATRIX 6.1)
  • Page 43 CD players and LD players even if you This mode creates a virtualized surround sound experience from a connect the player to the SR8300 digitally. This is because the two-speaker (front L and R) playback system playing any multi-...
  • Page 44 The relation between the selected surround mode and the input signal The surround mode is selected with the surround mode buttons on SR8300 or the remote control unit. However, the sound you hear is subject to the relationship between the selected surround mode and input signal. That relationship is as follows;...
  • Page 45 Output Channel Front information display Surround Mode Input Signal C SL SBL Signal format SubW Channel status Dot matrix display Segments SR SBR indicators CSII music Dolby D Surr. EX O O O (2 DIGITAL) L,C,R,SL,SR,S,LFE DOLBY D CSII cinema DTS-ES O O O O O dts , ES...

  • Page 46: Other Function

    OTHER FUNCTION VIDEO ON/OFF When no video signals of a DVD, etc., are connected to the SR8300 or the DVD, etc., are connected directly to a TV, the unnecessary video TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION circuit can be turned off by selecting the “VIDEO OFF” setting.

  • Page 47: Recording An Analog Source

    In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening When a digital audio recorder is connected to the DIGITAL outputs, through the SR8300 is sent to the record outputs. you are able to record the digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be other digital recording system.

  • Page 48: 7.1 Ch Input

    7.1 CH INPUT. The SR8300 is equipped for future expansion through the use of Multi channel SACD or DVD-Audio player. This is selected, the input signals connected to the FL(front left), FR(front right), CENTER, SL (surround left), SR (surround right), SBL (surround back left) and SBR (surround back right) channels of the 7.1...

  • Page 49: Basic Operation (Tuner)

    MULTI ROOM NIGHT AUX2 VOLUME DOWN DOWN TUNING DISPLAY CLEAR MEMO T-MODE P-SCAN (USING THE SR8300) ENTER MUTE 7.1CH-IN VCR 1 VCR2/DVD-R TAPE CD-R TUNER To select tuner and desired band (FM, LW or AM), press the MULTI-SPK SLEEP S-DIRECT...
  • Page 50 TUNING DIS LAY CLEAR MEMO T-MODE -SCAN SELECT ENTER 7.1CH-IN VCR 1 VCR2/DVD-R TA E CD-R TUNER (Using the SR8300) MULTI-S K SLEE S-DIRECT AUX1 STANDBY AUX1 IN UT DIGITAL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Press the P-SCAN button. MULTI ROOM NIGHT...

  • Page 51: Rds Operation

    Now in use in many countries, RDS (Radio Data System) is a description of the station's programming hidden space in the FM SELECTOR VOLUME signal. DOWN SR8300 is equipped with RDS to assist in the selection of FM stations DOWN TUNING DIS LAY CLEAR MEMO...
  • Page 52 PTY AUTO SEARCH Your receiver is equipped to automatically search for stations transmitting any of 29 different program types. To search for a PTY, follow these steps: DOWN TUNING DISPLAY CLEAR MEMO 7.1CH-IN VCR 1 VCR2/DVD-R TAPE MULTI-SPK SLEEP S-DIRECT AUX1 AUX1 INP DIGITAL...

  • Page 53: Multi Room System

    Controlling volume level, sleep timer, and muting. Selecting MULTI SPEAKER TERMINALS input audio and video source The SR8300 allows you to connect another set of speakers and place Tuner: them in a different room or separated area for listening to music.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Are you operating the unit properly following user’s guide ? Marantz distributor or the Marantz Service Center in your country. Are the power amplifiers and speaker working properly ? SYMPTOM...
  • Page 55 Should the operation or display seem to be abnormal, reset the unit with the following procedure. The SR8300 is turned on, press and hold the SELECT and AUX1 buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more. Remember that the procedure will reset the settings of the function selector, Surround mode, delay time, TUNER PRESET etc., to their...

  • Page 56: Technical Specifications

    Frequency Response (Analog Input / Source Direct) ..........8 Hz - 100 kHz (± 3 dB) (Digital Input / 96 kHz PCM) ... 8 Hz - 45 kHz (± 3 dB) DIMENSION 440 mm AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8300 SELECTOR VOLUME DOWN DOWN...
  • Page 57 You can find your nearest Marantz sales company or distributor from this address. JAPAN Marantz Japan, Inc. 35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan U.S.A Marantz America, Inc. 1100 Maplewood Drive Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A EUROPE Marantz Europe B.V.

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