Page 1 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AV Surround Receiver NR1504 You can print more than one page of a PDF onto a single sheet of paper. Owner’s Manual Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting an external control device ··································· 40 Easy operation ·················································································· 9 Remotely connecting Marantz devices ·········································· 40 Part names and functions Remotely control a Marantz Blu-ray Disc player by the Marantz Remote App ····································································· 41 Front panel Connecting the power cord ······················································································ 10 ························································...
Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device Viewing photographs on the Flickr site ·················································· 50 ································· 75 Playing files stored on USB memory devices ································ 51 Viewing photographs shared by particular users ··························· 76 Listening to FM broadcasts Viewing all photographs on Flickr ···················································...
Page 4 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a sound mode Audio ······························································ 94 ······························································································· 120 Selecting a sound mode ································································· 95 Dialog Level ·················································································· 120 Direct playback ··············································································· 96 Subwoofer Level ·········································································· 120 Pure Direct playback ······································································ 96 Surr.Parameter ············································································· 121 Auto surround playback ··································································...
Page 5: Tips
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix Manual Setup ··············································································· 145 Speaker Config. ············································································ 145 About HDMI Distances ····················································································· 146 ···················································································· 175 Levels ··························································································· 146 Playing back USB memory devices ············································ 178 Crossovers ··················································································· 147 Playing back files stored on PC or NAS ·····································...
Page 6: Accessories
Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Page 7: Inserting The Batteries
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx.
Page 8: Features
High quality sound operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or Android smartphone “Marantz Remote App” is application software that allows you to • With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides perform basic operations with an iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone or...
Page 9: Easy Operation
• M-XPort (Marantz-eXtension Port) (vpage 39) uses menu displays and features colorful icons and easy to understand This unit is equipped with the M-XPort, a Marantz original innovation controls for maximum ease of use. that provides outstanding expandability. You can connect the Wireless Receiver RX101 (sold separately) to this port.
Page 10: Front Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Headphones jack (PHONES) Used to connect headphones. When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the connected speakers or from the PRE OUT connectors. NOTE • To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.
Page 12 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AUX-HDMI connector Q8 Q7 Used to connect devices such as video camcorders and game consoles (vpage 33). VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume level (vpage 45). PURE DIRECT indicator This lights when the PURE DIRECT mode is selected as the sound mode (vpage 96).
Page 13: Display
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Information display Tuner reception mode indicators The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other These light according to the reception conditions when the input information are displayed here. source is set to “TUNER”. STEREO : In FM mode, this lights up when receiving stereo broadcasts.
Page 14: Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AC inlet (AC IN) Used to connect the power cord (vpage 42). HDMI connectors Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors (vpage 27, 28, 31, 32). Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO) Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors (vpage 28, 29, 31).
Page 16: Remote Control Unit
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit SLEEP button This sets the sleep timer (vpage 105). Input source select buttons These select the input source (vpage 44). SOUND MODE buttons These select the sound mode (vpage 94). • MOVIE button • MUSIC button • GAME button • PURE button Information button (INFO)
Page 17 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix System buttons These perform playback related operations (vpage 46). • Skip buttons (8, 9) • Play button (1) • Pause button (3) Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –) These operate the tuner (vpage 54). Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit (vpage 7).
Page 18: Cables Used For Connections
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections 2 Cables used for connections Speaker connection (vpage 19) Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect. Connecting a TV (vpage 26) Speaker cable Connecting a playback device (vpage 30) Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB Subwoofer cable port (vpage 34) HDMI cable...
Page 19: Speaker Connection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Install speakers and connect them to this unit (vpage 19, 21). Speaker installation Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to install the speakers using a typical example.
Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 When 5.1-channel speakers are installed z1 22˚ – 30˚ • Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed. z2 120˚ The height does not need to be exactly the same. Surround speaker 60 –...
Page 21: Speaker Connection
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting the speaker cables Speaker connection Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be This section explains how to connect them using typical examples.
Page 22: Front Panel Display Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting the subwoofer Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 About the speaker cable label (supplied) for GHow to attach the speaker cable labelH channel identification Speaker This unit The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is color-coded for each channel to be identifiable. Speaker terminals Color FRONT L...
Page 24 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Standard speaker connection The figure below shows an example of standard speaker connection. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Connecting a front speaker that uses a power amplifier This unit supports connection of a front speaker that uses an external power amplifier to increase its output. Connect a separately sold power amplifier to the PRE OUT (FL/FR) connector of this unit. Power amplifier Subwoofer...
Page 26: Connecting A Tv
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV Connect a TV to this unit so that the input video is output to the TV. You can also enjoy audio from the TV on this unit. How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. ARC function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via HDMI cable.
Page 27: Compatible With The Arc (Audio Return Channel)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect a TV that is compatible with the ARC function to this unit. Set “HDMI Control”...
Page 28: Connection 2 : Tv Equipped With An Hdmi Connector
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. OPTICAL HDMI • To output audio signals that are input from the HDMI input...
Page 29: Connection 3 : Tv Without An Hdmi Connector
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 3 : TV without an HDMI connector Use a video cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. VIDEO OPTICAL Front panel...
Page 30: Connecting A Playback Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and composite video) and two types of video output connectors (HDMI and composite video). Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.
Page 31: Connecting A Set-Top Box (Satellite Tuner/Cable Tv)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) This explanation uses the connection with a satellite tuner/cable TV STB as an example. Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. (HDMI incompatible device) Satellite tuner/ Satellite tuner/Cable TV...
Page 32: Connecting A Dvd Player
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a DVD player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD players as an example. Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. (HDMI incompatible device) DVD player...
Page 33: Connecting A Video Camcorder Or Other Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a video camcorder or other device This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example. Video camcorder HDMI Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 34: Connecting An Ipod Or Usb Memory Device To The Usb Port
• Marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter. NOTE • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Supported iPod/iPhone models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 36: Connecting An Fm Antenna
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an FM antenna Direction of broadcasting station After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 54 “Listening to FM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in FM outdoor a position where the noise level becomes minimal. antenna 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cable...
Page 37: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a home network (LAN) You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various types of playbacks and operations as follows. • Playback of network audio such as Internet Radio and from your media server(s) (Network Attached • Playback of music content from online Storage)
Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following functions: • Built-in DHCP server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN. • Built-in 100BASE-TX switch When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater.
Page 39: Connecting A Wireless Receiver (Rx101)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a wireless receiver (RX101) You can connect a wireless receiver (RX101, Wireless receiver (RX101) sold separately) to play back music on your Bluetooth device with this unit. To do this, switch the input source to “M-XPort” (vpage 44 “Selecting the input source”).
Page 40: Connecting An External Control Device
2 Remotely connecting Marantz devices Remotely connecting Marantz devices When you are using a Marantz device other than this unit that supports remote connection, you can transmit remote control signals just by 2 Performing operations by RC on this unit...
Page 41: Marantz Remote App
Marantz Remote App Marantz Blu-ray Disc player of newer generation also can be controlled via a network receiver unit using the Marantz Remote App. Please ensure REMOTE CONTROL system of the receiver unit and the Blu-ray Disc player is set up as shown in the previous section.
Page 42: Connecting The Power Cord
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Power cord (supplied) To household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 43: Turning Off The Sound Temporarily
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 44) Listening to Spotify (vpage 79) Selecting the input source (vpage 44) Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button (vpage 83) AirPlay function (vpage 85) Adjusting the master volume (vpage 45) Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 45) Convenience functions (vpage 88) Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player (vpage 45) Selecting a sound mode (vpage 94)
Page 44: Basic Operation
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. • You can also switch the power to standby by pressing on the main unit. Input source select buttons Selecting the input source Press the input source select button to be played back.
Page 45: Adjusting The Master Volume
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the master volume Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player The following describes the procedure for playing DVD player/Blu-ray Disc Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. player. • The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting.
Page 46: Playing An Ipod
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing an iPod • You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. • For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Supported iPod/iPhone models”...
Page 47: Listening To Music On An Ipod
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate. • Note that Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in conjunction with the iPod.
Page 48: Ipod Browse Mode Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix iPod Browse Mode settings Operation buttons Function Playback In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are Pause displayed on the TV screen. Skip to previous track / Skip to next track This section describes the steps up to playing back tracks on the iPod in (Press and hold) “On-Screen”.
Page 49: Performing Repeat Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Performing repeat playback Performing random playback Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to “On-Screen”. “On-Screen”. The option menu screen is displayed. The option menu screen is displayed. Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER.
Page 50: Playing A Usb Memory Device
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device • Playing back music or viewing still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device. • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with USB memory devices in “FAT16”...
Page 51: Playing Files Stored On Usb Memory Devices
ENTER. Playback starts. NOTE • Note that Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device. Front panel Display...
Page 52 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION button • Performing repeat playback (vpage 89) • Performing random playback (vpage 89) • Searching content with keywords (Text Search) (vpage 91) • Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow) (vpage 92) • Setting the Slideshow Interval (Slideshow Time) (vpage 93) Front panel...
Page 53: Listening To Fm Broadcasts
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM broadcasts antenna connections, “Connecting antenna” (vpage 36). CHANNEL +, – TUNER OPTION uio p ENTER FAVORITE BACK STATION 1 – 3 TUNE +, – Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 54: Listening To Fm Broadcasts
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to FM broadcasts • The modes for receiving FM broadcasts consists of “Auto” mode that automatically Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. searches available broadcast stations and “Manual” mode that lets you tune in using buttons to change the frequency.
Page 55: Tuning In By Entering The Frequency (Direct Tune)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button Tuning in by entering the frequency (vpage 83) (Direct Tune) 2 Operations available through the OPTION You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. button Press OPTION when the input source is “TUNER”. • Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) (vpage 55) The option menu screen is displayed.
Page 56: Rds Search
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix RDS search PTY search RDS is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program information along with the regular radio program signal. type (PTY).
Page 57: Tp Search
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TP search Press OPTION when the input source is “TUNER”. The option menu screen is displayed. TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area Use ui to select “PTY Search”, then press ENTER.
Page 58: Radio Text
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Radio Text Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display. You can change the mode for tuning into FM broadcasts. If you cannot “Radio Text”...
Page 59: Presetting The Current Broadcast Station (Preset Memory)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Presetting the current broadcast station Channel Default settings 87.50 / 89.10 / 98.10 / 108.00 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / (Preset Memory) 1 – 8 90.10 MHz 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them 9 –...
Page 60: Specify A Name For The Preset Broadcast Station (Preset Name)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tuning in to stations and presetting them Specify a name for the preset broadcast automatically (Auto Preset) station (Preset Name) A maximum of 56 radio stations can be automatically preset. You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it. Up to eight characters can be input.
Page 61: Skipping Preset Broadcast Stations (Preset Skip)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Skipping preset broadcast stations n To set the stations you want to skip by (Preset Skip) stations q Use o p to select the group of broadcast stations When tuning preset broadcast stations, you can set groups or individual you want to skip.
Page 62: Listening To Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio • Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. • The broad cast station types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.
Page 63: Listening To Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio Use ui to select the item you want to play, then press ENTER. Prepare for playback. • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 37 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Internet Radio [1/7] Press NETWORK.
Page 64: Playing The Last Played Internet Radio Station
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix radiomarantz.com : • Displays Internet Radio stations added to favorites in vTuner. For • The display switches between track title and radio station name etc. each time the instructions on how to add to favorites in vTuner, see “Using main unit’s STATUS is pressed.
Page 65: Vtuner
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using vTuner to add Internet Radio Select the search criteria (genre, region, language, etc.) stations to favorites of your choice. • You can also enter a keyword to search for a station you want to There are many Internet Radio stations in the world, and this unit can tune hear.
Page 66: Playing Back Files Stored On A Pc And Nas
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS • This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. • The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below.
Page 67: Applying Media Sharing Settings
Start up Windows Media Player 12 on the PC. Select “Media Sharing” in the “Library”. Select “More streaming options...” in the “Stream”. Click the “Share my media” check box, select “NR1504”, Select “Allowed” in the drop-down list for “NR1504”. and then click “Allow”.
Page 68: Playing Back Files Stored On A Pc And Nas
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and Use ui to select the server including the file to be played, then press ENTER. Use ui p to select the file, then press ENTER. Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. Playback starts once buffering reaches “100%”.
Page 69 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations available through the OPTION button • The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the main unit’s STATUS is pressed. • Performing repeat playback (vpage 89) • When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file includes album • Performing random playback (vpage 89) art data, the album art can be displayed while the music files are playing.
Page 70: Listening To Last.fm
• Last.fm learns what you love... and it’s a great way to discover new music. Your new Marantz AV receiver is very clever. You can create a free Last. fm profile when you start using your Marantz AV receiver and magically keep track of all the songs you hear.
Page 71: Listening To Last.fm
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Last.fm If you have a Last.fm account, use ui to select “I have a Last.fm account”. Then press ENTER. Prepare for playback. • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 37 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”).
Page 72 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui p to enter your username and password. Use ui to select menu and then press ENTER. Popular Stations : • Play popular artists and tags in your area. Last.fm Account Your Recent Stations : • Play your recent stations.
Page 73 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operation buttons Function Press p while a track is playing. Playback The Last.fm menu screen is displayed. Skip to next track ENTER (Press and hold) Menu [1/3] Stop Skip to next track Love this track Switch to previous page / Switch to next Ban this track PAGE df...
Page 74 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Log Out Disassociate this unit from your Last.fm account. Use ui to select “Log Out”, then press ENTER. Last.fm [10/10] Popular tag Are you sure you want to log out Popular Artists xxxxxxx? Your Recent Stations Your Recommended Radio Your Library Your Friends’...
Page 75: Viewing Photographs On The Flickr Site
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Viewing photographs on the Flickr site • Flickr is an online photograph sharing service that started in 2004. You can use the this unit to view photographs that have been made public by Flickr users. You do not need an account to use Flickr. To view photographs that you recorded yourself, you need an account in order to upload these photographs to the Flickr server.
Page 76: Viewing Photographs Shared By Particular Users
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Viewing photographs shared by Use ui to select “Add Flickr Contact”, then press particular users ENTER. Prepare for playback. Flickr [1/2] • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 37 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Add Flickr Contact All Content Press NETWORK.
Page 77 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select the screen name (user name you want Use ui p to select the photograph, and then press to view) added to “Contact”, then press ENTER. ENTER. The selected photograph is displayed. Use ui to select the folder, and then press ENTER.
Page 78: Viewing All Photographs On Flickr
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Viewing all photographs on Flickr NOTE • Depending on the file format, some photographs may not be viewable. Use ui to select “All Content”, then press ENTER. 2 Operations available through the OPTION button • Setting the Slideshow Interval (Slideshow Time) (vpage 93) Flickr [1/2] • Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select)
Page 79: Listening To Spotify
Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Spotify Introduce your Marantz to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs. A Spotify Premium subscription is required. For details, see the Spotify homepage. http://www.spotify.com...
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Page 81 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use ui to select menu and then press ENTER. Use ui to select a station, and press ENTER to start playback. Playback starts and the following screen appears. Spotify [1/5] Search Spotify What’s New Starred Now Playing Playlists...
Page 82 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Press p while a track is playing. The Spotify menu screen is displayed. • The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the main unit’s STATUS is pressed. 2 Operations available through the OPTION Track-Artist [1/3] button...
Page 83: Adding To The Favorite Station Button
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button With a single press of these, you can call up registered radio stations and contents. You can add up to three types of content. Press and hold one of the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons for 3 seconds or longer while playing back a content or listening to a radio station.
Page 84: Playing Back Content Added To The Favorite Station Button
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back content added to the FAVORITE STATION button You can easily call up content by pressing the FAVORITE STATION button. Press one of the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons that you added content to. Playback starts.
Page 85: Airplay Function
Play the song on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. is displayed on the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad screen. Tap the AirPlay icon '. Select the speaker you want to use. Marantz NR1504 Cancel Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 86: Playing Itunes Music With This Unit
Launch iTunes and click the AirPlay icon ' displayed the window and select this unit from the list. My Computer Marantz NR1504 NOTE Choose a song and click play in iTunes. • In playback using the AirPlay function, the sound is output at the iPhone, iPod The music will stream to this unit.
Page 87: Remote Control Unit Of This Unit
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Perform iTunes playback operations Devices Preferences with the remote control unit of this unit General Playback Sharing Store Parental Devices Advanced With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song play, Device backups: pause, and auto search (cue) operations.
Page 88: Convenience Functions
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used for each input source. NETWORK OPTION uio p ENTER Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 89: Performing Random Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Performing repeat playback Performing random playback n Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Spotify n Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Spotify While content is playing, press OPTION. While content is playing, press OPTION.
Page 90: Registering To Favorites
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Registering to Favorites Playing back content added in “Save to Favorite” You can add up to 100 items as favorites for Internet Radio and Media Server. Press NETWORK. n Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Media Server While content is playing, press OPTION.
Page 91: Deleting Content Added To Favorites
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Deleting content added to favorites Searching content with keywords (Text Search) Press NETWORK. n Supported input sources : USB / Internet Radio / Media Server Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER. While content is playing, press OPTION.
Page 92 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow) n Supported input sources : USB n Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Media Server Play back a still picture. Play back a still picture. • Playing back still pictures stored on USB memory devices • Playing back still pictures stored on Media Server (vpage 66).
Page 93: Setting The Slideshow Interval (Slideshow Time)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the Slideshow Interval Displaying your desired video during (Slideshow Time) audio playback (Video Select) Set the playback interval when playing back a slideshow of still image This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory stick or media server, or on the playback.
Page 94: Selecting A Sound Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a sound mode This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes. Multi-channel audio formats are provided on popular movie and music disc formats such as Blu-ray and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from internet- based subscription services.
Page 95: Selecting A Sound Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Switching the sound mode Selecting a sound mode • Press and hold MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME displays a list of the sound Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode. modes that can be selected. Each time you press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME, the sound mode changes.
Page 96: Direct Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Direct playback Pure Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. This mode is for playback with higher sound quality than in “DIRECT” mode, by turning off the front panel display panel, which can eliminate Press PURE to select “DIRECT”.
Page 97: Auto Surround Playback
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Auto surround playback This mode detects the type of input digital signal, and automatically selects the corresponding mode for playback. Press PURE to select “AUTO”. Auto surround playback begins. • This can also be set by pressing PURE DIRECT on the main unit. Front panel Display Rear panel...
Page 98 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type Description DOLBY PLg This mode can be selected when the Dolby Pro Logic g decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround sound with an enveloping surround sound experience.
Page 99 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PCM multi-channel sound mode Sound mode type Description MULTI CH IN This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources. Original sound mode Sound mode type Description MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Stereo audio (2-channel) sources are played back via the front (L/R) speakers, the surround speakers.
Page 100 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Stereo sound mode Sound mode type Description STEREO This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing. • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected. • When multi-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
Page 101: Sound Mode
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Sound mode • The following sound modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC, GAME, and PURE buttons. • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surr.Parameter” (vpage 121) to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. Sound mode Input signal Sound mode...
Page 102 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound mode Input signal Sound mode NOTE MOVIE MUSIC GAME Multi-channel z3 STEREO Dolby Digital DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD / DTS-HD MSTR DTS Express...
Page 103 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Views on the display Shows a decoder to be used. • A DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is displayed as “ ”. Shows the name of the input source being played back. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 104: Hdmi Control Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI control function A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows control signals from one device to communicate with another device via the HDMI cable connection. Not all HDMI-equipped devices have this capability. Setting procedure Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with the Switch the input source of this unit to check that video...
Page 105: Sleep Timer Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while going SLEEP to sleep. Using the sleep timer Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set.
Page 106: Web Control
Check the IP address of this unit with “Information” (vpage 149). Router Network/Information Friendly name Marantz NR1504 DHCP • This unit and the PC need to be connected to the network properly (vpage 37 IP Address 192.168.0.2 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”) in order to use the web control function.
Page 107 Tools Help INDEX When the top menu is displayed, click on the menu item http://192.168.0.2 you want to operate. File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Marantz NR1504 INDEX Web Controller MAIN ZONE Marantz NR1504 Web Controller CBL/SAT MAIN ZONE CBL/SAT...
Page 108: Dual Backup Memory Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dual backup memory function The unit stores settings information in nonvolatile memory even when the Remembering set details (Backup) main power supply is turned off. Using the Dual Backup Memory function, you can write settings information to another memory area to back up Set the unit in the state you want remembering, and saved settings for recovery anytime as needed.
Page 109: Panel Lock Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Panel lock function To prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation of Disabling all key button operations the buttons on the front panel. Press X while you press and hold M-DAX and DISPLAY M-DAX DISPLAY STATUS...
Page 110: Canceling The Panel Lock Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Canceling the Panel lock function Press X while you press and hold M-DAX and DISPLAY with the unit in standby mode. Press PRESET CH + or PRESET CH – to select “FP LOCK zOff”. (z The currently set mode.) Press STATUS to enter the setting.
Page 111: Remote Lock Function
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote lock function When connecting an IR receiver, enable the Remote lock function. When Disabling the sensor function of the the function is enabled, you can not perform operations with the remote remote control unit control unit.
Page 112: Menu Map
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Menu map For menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. 2 Audio Setting items Description...
Page 113 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting items Description Page Tone Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. Tone Control Set the tone control function to on/off. Bass Adjust bass. Treble Adjust treble. M-DAX Expands the low and high frequency components of compressed audio content such as MP3 files to enable richer audio playback.
Page 114 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Video Setting items Description Page HDMI Setup Makes settings for HDMI video/audio output. Auto Lip Sync Make automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output. HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. HDMI PassThrough Selects how the AV receiver will pass HDMI signals to the HDMI output in standby power mode.
Page 115 The Friendly Name is the name of this unit displayed on the network. You can change the Friendly Name according to your preferences. Settings Make settings for wired LAN. Diagnostics Used to check the network connection. Maintenance Mode Use when receiving maintenance from a Marantz service engineer or custom installer. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
Page 116 Notifications Displays and sets notifications from Marantz. Usage Data Selects whether or not to send anonymous usage data to Marantz. Firmware Checks for the latest firmware information about updates and upgrades, updates the firmware, and sets up the notification message display.
Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Setup Assistant Setting items Description Page Begin Setup Perform basic installation/connections/settings from the beginning according to the guidance indicated on the TV screen. Language Select Perform settings item by item according to the guidance indicated on the TV screen. Speaker Setup Speaker Calibration Network Setup...
Page 118: Menu Operation
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation Press SETUP. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Use uio p to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use o p to change to desired setting. Press ENTER to enter the setting.
Page 119: Inputting Characters
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following screens to the names that you prefer. • Preset Name (vpage 60) • Text Search (vpage 91) • Source Rename (vpage 134) • Friendly Name (vpage 149) • Character input for the network functions (vpage 63, 70, 75, 79, 150) Keyboard screen Display the screen for inputting characters.
Page 120: Audio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Dialog Level Subwoofer Level This setting adjusts the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the This setting adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. center channel. 2 Subwoofer 2 Level Turn subwoofer output on and off.
Page 121: Surr.parameter
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Loudness Mngmt Surr.Parameter This sets whether to output as specified in “Dynamic Comp.” or output directly without compressing the dynamic range of audio recorded in You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your preferences.
Page 122: Center Image
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Low Frequency 2 Panorama Adjust the low-frequency effects level (LFE). Assign front L/R signals to also go to the surround channels for wider sound. –10dB – 0dB (Default) On : Set. Off (Default) : Do not set. • For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting to the values below.
Page 123: Tone
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Center Width Tone Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to left and right channels and widens the sound image in the front. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 0 – 7 (Default : 3) 2 Tone Control Set the tone control function to on/off.
Page 124: M-Dax
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix M-DAX Audio Delay Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) While viewing video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output so and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal that the video and audio are synchronized.
Page 125: Audyssey
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Limit Audyssey Make a setting for maximum volume. Set Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic 60 (–20dB) / 70 (–10dB) / 80 (0dB) Volume®. These can be selected after Audyssey® Setup has been Off (Default) performed.
Page 126 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dynamic EQ 2 Ref.Lev.Offset Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is Audyssey Dynamic EQ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It decreased by taking into account human perception and room makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround acoustics.
Page 127: Manual Eq
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dynamic Volume Manual EQ Solves the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, Use the 9 band graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting.
Page 128 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Curve Copy Copy “Audyssey Flat” curve from “MultEQ®” (vpage 125). • “Curve Copy” is displayed after Audyssey® Setup has been performed. 2 Set Defaults The “Manual EQ” settings are returned to the default settings. Front panel Display Rear panel Remote...
Page 129: Video
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make video-related settings. 2 HDMI PassThrough HDMI Setup Selects how the AV receiver will pass HDMI signals to the HDMI Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. output in standby power mode. On : Passes the selected HDMI input through the AV receiver’s HDMI NOTE output when the AV receiver is in standby power mode.
Page 130: On Screen Disp
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Pass Source On Screen Disp. The AV receiver will “pass through” the sources HDMI signal when Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. in standby. Last (Default) : Choose this option to “pass through” the last used 2 Volume HDMI input video source.
Page 131: Tv Format
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV Format Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. 2 Format PAL (Default) : Select PAL output. NTSC : Select NTSC output. • “Format” can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed.
Page 132: Inputs
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Input Assign • By default, each item is set as follows. By making connections as indicated by the input sources printed on the Input source HDMI...
Page 133 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 HDMI 2 VIDEO Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input Set this to change the composite video input connectors assigned to sources. the input sources. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Front : Assign an HDMI input connector to the selected 1 / 2 / 3 : Assign the video input connector to the selected input source.
Page 134: Source Rename
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Source Rename Hide Sources Change the display name for input source. Remove from the display input sources that are not used. This is convenient when the name of your device and the input source Show (Default) : Use this source.
Page 135: Input Select
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Decode Mode Input Select Set the audio decode mode for input source. Set the audio input mode and decode mode of each input source. Auto (Default) : Detect type of digital audio input signal and decode and The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input play automatically.
Page 136: Speakers
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speakers The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey® Setup”. You do not have to perform Audyssey® Setup when you have already performed Speaker Calibration in Setup Assistant. To set up the speakers manually, use “Manual Setup”...
Page 137 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 About Setup and measurement microphone 2 About the main listening position (*M) placement The main listening position is the position where listeners would normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the listening • Measurements are performed by placing the Setup and measurement environment.
Page 138: Procedure For Speaker Settings (Audyssey ® Setup)
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Procedure for speaker settings Mount the Setup and measurement microphone on a (Audyssey ® Setup) tripod or stand and place it in the main listening position. When you set the setup microphone, point the tip of it toward the ceiling, at the height of your ears in your listening position.
Page 139 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connect the Setup and measurement microphone to Select “Start” and then press ENTER. the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. Select “Next” and then press ENTER. Select “Begin Test” and then press ENTER. • Measurement requires several minutes. NOTE • If “Caution!”...
Page 140 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The detected speakers are displayed. Move the Setup and measurement microphone to position 2, select “Continue”, and then press ENTER. The measurement of the second position starts. Measurements can be made in up to six positions. Audyssey Setup Speaker Detection Front...
Page 141 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 6. Use ui to select the item you want to check, and then press ENTER. Select “Calculation” and then press ENTER. Audyssey Setup C he c k p r o ce s s in g r e s ult . T o p r oc e e d, s e le ct “Sto r e ”.
Page 142 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . Select “Store” and then press ENTER. Save the measurement results. Audyssey Setup Audyssey Setup Yo u c a n s e t D y na m ic Vo lu me fu n c ti on, C h ec k pr oc es s ing result.
Page 143: Error Messages
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Error messages An error message is displayed if Audyssey® Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. If an error message is displayed, check the relevant items and perform the necessary measures. Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. Examples Error details Measures...
Page 144: Retrieving Audyssey ® Setup Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Retrieving Audyssey ® Setup settings If you set “Restore...” to “Restore”, you can return to Audyssey® Setup measurement result (value calculated at the start by MultEQ®) even when you have changed each setting manually. Audyssey Setup Y our A V R c a n a ut omatically measur e the a c ou s t ic s of y our r oom and the opti miz e...
Page 145: Manual Setup
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup 2 Center Set the presence and size of the center speaker. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low made in Audyssey®...
Page 146: Distances
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Distances Levels Set distance from listening position to speakers. Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each each speaker.
Page 147: Crossovers
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Set the crossover frequency Crossovers 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz (Default) / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / Set in accordance with the lower limit frequency of the base frequencies 200Hz / 250Hz that can be played back through each speaker.
Page 148: Bass
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 LPF for LFE Bass Set LFE signal playback range. Set this when you want to change the Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. playback frequency (low pass filter point) of the subwoofer. 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz (Default) / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz 2 Subwoofer Mode Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer.
Page 149: Network
Always On : Network is on during standby. Main unit operable with a Restores Friendly Name, which you had changed, to the default setting. network compatible controller. • When using the web control function or Marantz Remote App, use with the “IP Control” setting set to “Always On”. NOTE • When “IP Control”...
Page 150: Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 IP Address Settings Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. Make settings for wired LAN. • The Network Audio function cannot be used if other IP addresses • If you are using a broadband router (DHCP function), there is no need are set.
Page 151: Diagnostics
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Proxy Diagnostics Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server. Used to check the network connection. Make the proxy settings only when you connect to the Internet via a proxy server that is on your internal network or provided by your 2 Physical Connection provider, etc.
Page 152: Maintenance Mode
Ordinarily, this mode isn’t suitable for use by the end user, only by a trained service technician or custom installation professional. NOTE • Only use this function if so instructed by a Marantz serviceperson or installer. Front panel Display...
Page 153: General
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language Auto Standby Set the language for display the menu on the TV screen. Sets the time after which the unit automatically enters standby mode when there are no audio or video signals input, and the unit is not operated. English (Default) / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / Español / Nederlands / Before it enters the standby mode, “Auto Standby”...
Page 154: Information
The correction value can be checked using the STATUS on the main On (Default) : Displays notification messages from Marantz. unit. Off : Does not display notification messages from Marantz. Offset: - 4dB The figure is the corrected value. This cannot be changed.
Page 155: Usage Data
Marantz will never provide any information we collect to third parties. Yes : Provide Marantz with information about how you use this unit via the network. Blu-ray/DVD SOURCE No : Do not provide Marantz with information about how you use this unit DOLBY TrueHD SOUND via the network. Dolby TrueHD...
Page 156: Firmware
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Notifications Firmware When the latest firmware is available, a notification message is displayed on the TV screen at power on. Checks for the latest firmware information about updates and upgrades, updates the firmware, and sets up the notification message display for The notification message is displayed for about 20 seconds when the power is turned on.
Page 157 • Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be STATUS and SOUND MODE for at least 3 seconds. announced on the Marantz web site each time related plans are defined. • If the upgrade is not successful, an error message identical to those in “Update”...
Page 158: Setup Lock
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setup Lock Protect settings from inadvertent changes. 2 Lock On : Turn protection on. Off (Default) : Turn protection off. • When cancelling the setting, set “Lock” to “Off”. NOTE • When “Lock” is set to “On”, no setting items are displayed except for “Setup Lock”.
Page 159: Contents
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Contents 2 Tips ..............(160) 2 Troubleshooting ..........(162) I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake ....(160) Power does not turn on/Power is turned off ........(162) I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the Operations cannot be performed through the power on ..................(160) remote control unit .................(163)
Page 160: Tips
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake. • Set the volume upper limit for “Volume Limit” in the menu beforehand. This prevents children or others from increasing the volume too much by mistake (vpage 124).
Page 161 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to combine a desired video with the current music. • Set “Video Select” in the option menu to “On”. You can combine the current music with your desired video source from Set-top Box or DVD, etc. while listening to music from Tuner, CD, M-XPort or the Internet radio (vpage 93).
Page 162 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below.
Page 163: Display On This Unit Shows Nothing
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Cause / Solution Page Operations cannot be performed • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. through the remote control unit. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°.
Page 164: No Sound Comes Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page No sound comes out of speakers. • Check the connections for all devices. 21, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37 • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –...
Page 165: Desired Sound Does Not Come Out
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Desired sound does not come out Symptom Cause / Solution Page The volume does not increase. • The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit”on the menu. • Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format –...
Page 166: Sound Is Interrupted Or Noise Occurs
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Symptom Cause / Solution Page Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital • Make HDMI connections. 31, 32 Plus audio is not output. • Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some devices, “PCM” is –...
Page 167: No Video Is Shown On The Tv
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 No video is shown on the TV Symptom Cause / Solution Page No picture appears. • Check the connections for all devices. 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. –...
Page 168: The Menu Screen Is Not Displayed On The Tv
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 The menu screen is not displayed on the TV Symptom Cause / Solution Page The menu screen or status • The menu screen is only displayed on this unit and a TV connected by HDMI cable. If this unit –...
Page 169: Ipod Cannot Be Played Back
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 iPod cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page iPod cannot be connected. • When using iPod by connecting it to the USB port, some iPod variations are not supported. • When iPod is connected by using a USB cable other than the genuine cable, iPod may not be –...
Page 170: Usb Memory Devices Cannot Be Played Back
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page “No Connection” is displayed. • This unit may not recognize the USB memory device due to poor connection, etc. Make sure that the connection is made properly by taking actions such as disconnecting and reconnecting the USB memory device.
Page 171: The Internet Radio Cannot Be Played Back
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom Cause / Solution Page The file names are not displayed • Characters that cannot be displayed are used. This is not a malfunction. On this unit, characters –...
Page 172: Music Files On Pc Or Nas Cannot Be Played Back
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page Files stored on a computer cannot be • Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. played.
Page 173: The Hdmi Control Function Does Not Work
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 The HDMI control function does not work Symptom Cause / Solution Page The HDMI control function does not • Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. work. • You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI control function. In addition, depending on the connected device or the settings, the HDMI control function may not work.
Page 174: Resetting Factory Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. M-DAX Turn off the power using X. Press X while simultaneously pressing M-DAX and PRESET CH –.
Page 175: About Hdmi
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI • 3D This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. HDMI is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplifier.
Page 176 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • HDMI control • ARC (Audio Return Channel) If you connect the unit and an HDMI control function compatible TV or This function transmits audio signals from the TV to this unit through the player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function HDMI cable and plays back the audio from the TV on this unit based on setting on each device, the devices will be able to control each other.
Page 177 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Supported audio formats Copyright protection system 2-channel, 32 kHz – 192 kHz, In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD-Video (Blu-ray 2-channel Linear PCM 16/20/24 bit Disc) or DVD-Video via HDMI connection, both this unit and TV and the 7.1-channel, 32 kHz –...
Page 178: Playing Back Usb Memory Devices
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back USB memory devices z1 Copyright-protected files can be played on certain portable players compatible with MTP. z2 Only files that are not protected by copyright can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. Content downloaded from pay sites on the Internet are copyright protected.
Page 179: Playing Back Files Stored On Pc Or Nas
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on PC or 2 Specifications of supported files Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. (Windows 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps .wma Media Audio) • This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3- Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4.
Page 180: Playing Back Internet Radio
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function This function sets the settings (input mode, sound mode, HDMI output 2 Playable broadcast station specifications mode, MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ, audio delay etc.) last selected for the Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension...
Page 181: Sound Modes And Channel Output
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and channel output S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set. D This indicates the audio output channels. The output channels depend on the settings of “Speaker Config.” (vpage 145). Channel output Sound mode (vpage 94) Front L/R...
Page 182: Sound Modes And Surround Parameters
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and surround parameters Surr.Parameter (vpage 121) Loudness Mngmt Dynamic Comp. Low Frequency Sound mode (vpage 94) Dialog Level Subwoofer Level Home Theater EQ (vpage 120) (vpage 120) (vpage 121) (vpage 121) (vpage 121) (vpage 122) DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (2-channel)z4 DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (Multi-channel)z4 STEREO MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC g...
Page 183 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Surr.Parameter (vpage 121) Audyssey (vpage 125) NEO:6 Music PRO LOGIC g Music mode only Tone M-DAX mode only Sound mode (vpage 94) Dynamic (vpage 123) MultEQ® Dynamic EQ (vpage 124) Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image Volume (vpage 122) (vpage 122) (vpage 123) (vpage 122) (vpage 125)
Page 184: Front Panel Display Rear Panel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix z1 This item can be selected when a Dolby TrueHD signal is played. z2 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is played. z3 This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal or DVD-Audio is played. z4 During playback in PURE DIRECT mode, the surround parameters are the same as in DIRECT mode.
Page 185: Types Of Input Signals, And Corresponding Sound Modes
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes F This indicates the default sound mode. S This indicates the selectable sound mode. 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Sound mode (vpage 94) NOTE Analog / Digital (+/...
Page 186 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2-channel signal Multi-channel signal Dolby DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DOLBY Sound mode (vpage 94) NOTE Analog / Digital (+/ DOLBY DOLBY DTS-HD DSCRT MTRIX DIGITAL DIGITAL HD) / Multi Express TrueHD DIGITAL Plus DTS (-HD) PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT DSP SIMULATION...
Page 187: Explanation Of Terms
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms Audyssey MultEQ® MultEQ® is a room equalization solution that calibrates any audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ® calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency response A2DP problems in the listening area and also performs a fully automated...
Page 188 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is This is an abbreviation of Digital Theater System, which is a digital audio compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also system developed by DTS.
Page 189 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix DTS-HD Master Audio Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless audio format created by Digital modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Theater System (DTS).
Page 190 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix iTunes Pairing iTunes is the name of the multimedia player provided by Apple Inc. It Pairing is an operation required for settings to connect two Bluetooth enables management and playback of multimedia contents including devices.
Page 191: Windows Media Drm
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Windows Media Player Ver.11 or later This is a media player distributed free of charge by Microsoft Corporation. vTuner It can play playlists created with Ver.11 or later of Windows Media Player, This is a free online content server for Internet Radio. Note that usage fees as well as WMA, DRM WMA, WAV, and other files.
Page 192: Trademark Information
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS- and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®...
Page 193 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple countries.
Page 194: Specifications
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications 2 Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 50 W + 50 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 60 W + 60 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 50 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz –...
Page 195: Tuner Section
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Tuner section [FM] –15 (Note: μV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10 Receiving Range: 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 1.2 μV (12.8 dBf) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 2.8 μV (20.2 dBf) S/N : MONO...
Page 196: Index
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index Downmix ······························································ 188 DTS ······································································ 188 Cables ···································································· 18 DTS 96/24 ··················································· 98, 188 Connection v Numerics DTS Digital Surround ········································· 188 FM ······································································· 36 DTS Express ················································ 98, 188 3D ········································································ 175 Home network (LAN) ··········································...
Page 197: Playback Settings
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Information ··························································· 154 Network settings·················································· 149 Radio Text ······························································ 58 Audio ································································· 154 Random ···························································· 49, 89 Firmware ··························································· 154 RDS ········································································ 56 Notifications ······················································ 154 Rear panel ······························································ 14 Pairing ·································································· 190 Status ································································ 154 Remote control unit ···············································...
Page 198 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips ······································································ 160 TP ··········································································· 57 Troubleshooting ··················································· 162 Tuner operation menu Auto Preset Memory ··········································· 60 Direct Tune ·························································· 55 Preset Memory ··················································· 59 Preset Name ······················································· 60 Preset Skip ·························································· 61 Tune Mode ·························································· 58 Turning off the sound temporarily ··························...
Page 199: License
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix License n Expat n FastDelegate http://www.jclark.com/xml/expat.html http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cpp/FastDelegate. aspx This section describes software license used for Expat License. Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai this unit. To maintain the correct content, the Open Source Software Center Ltd THE WORK (AS DEFINED BELOW) IS PROVIDED original (English) is used.
Page 200 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix g. “Standard Version” refers to such a Work if it has not e. The Articles discussing the Work published in e. You may distribute the Executable Files and Source been modified, or has been modified in accordance any form by the author may not be distributed or Code only under the terms of this License, and You with the consent of the Author, such consent being...
Page 201 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 6. Representations, Warranties and Disclaimer. THIS 9. Termination. 11. Miscellaneous WORK IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” AND a. This License and the rights granted hereunder will a. This License shall be governed by the laws of the “AS AVAILABLE”, WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS terminate automatically upon any breach by You location of the head office of the Author or if the...
Page 202 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix • Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the • Redistributions of source code must retain the Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following conditions are met: the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or...
Page 203 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n Tremor THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY above copyright notice, this list of conditions and http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/Tremor EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, the following disclaimer in the documentation and/ BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES or other materials provided with the distribution.
Page 204 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix n zlib n cURL n c-ares http://www.zlib.net/ http://curl.haxx.se http://c-ares.haxx.se zlib.h -- interface of the ‘zlib’ general purpose COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright 1998 by the Massachusetts Institute of compression library version 1.2.3, July 18th, 2005 Technology.
Page 205 GPL/ LGPL software that is used in the product. Marantz provides the source code based on the GPL and LPGL licenses at the actual cost upon your request to our customer service center. However, note that we make no guarantees concerning the source code.
Page 206 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 2 Dimensions Unit : mm 2 Weight : 8.2 kg Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index...
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