Features; Accessories - Marantz SR8500 User Manual

FEATURES

The SR7500 incorporates the latest generation of
digital surround sound decoding technology such
as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES
(Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1), DTS Neo:6 (Cinema,
Music), Dolby Pro-Logic II (Movie, Music and
Game), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx (Movie, Music and
Game), Circle Surround II (Cinema, Music and
Mono).
In addition, Marantz has focused on the future. By
utilizing pre-out jacks, 7.1 direct inputs and a RS-232C
communication port, the SR7500 is tomorrow's
technology, today!
• THX Select certified
7ch amplifiers have enough power for even the
most difficult conditions found in large rooms.
Enormous power reserves endow the system with
substantial dynamic ability at high sound levels.
105 watts (SR7500) / 110 watts (SR8500) to each
of the 7 main channels the power amp section
features an advanced, premium high-storage
power supply capacitors, and fully discrete output
stages housed in cast aluminum heat sinks .
The SR7500 incorporates the most advanced
Digital Signal Processing circuitry, along with a
Crystal ® 192 kHz/24 bit D/A converter in each of
the 7 channels. Independent power supply circuits
are incorporated for the FL display, audio and
video sections for maximum separation, clarity
and dynamic range. Together with hand-selected
customized components, all elements work in
harmony to recreate the emotion, exactly as the
artist had intended.
The SR7500 is designed and engineered with
extensive feedback from custom installation
experts, dealers and consumers. It features multi-
room/multisource, assignable DC trigger, a RS-
232C communication port, Flasher input, heavy
duty speaker binding posts and an extensive array
of both analog and digital inputs / outputs. With 6
assignable digital inputs (7 total), 4 component
inputs, SACD Multi Channel (7.1 channel) direct
inputs video convert system and a speaker-B and
OSD output versatility is taken to a stunning new
level. Furthermore, the SR7500 can output the
OSD information through the Y/C (S-video) and
composite video outputs.
An easy-to-use programmable, learning remote
control allows full access to all of the operating
functions and can be used for system operation as
well.
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The new generation of Marantz Receivers is stylish
and completely symmetrical. On the front panel of
the SR7500, buttons are kept to a minimum. Source
selectors and volume controls are intuitively placed.
The SR7500 is here to perform in your unrivaled
home entertainment setup.
• THX / THX Surround EX
• Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES
(Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1, Neo:6)
• Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music, Game)
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music, Game)
• Circle Surround II (Cinema, Music, Mono)
• MRAC (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration)
• 7 × 105 Watts (8 Ohms), Discrete Amplifiers
(SR8500: 7 × 110 Watts)
• High Power Current Feedback Circuitry
• Massive Energy Power Supply, Huge EI
Transformer, Large ELCO's.
• 192 kHz/24 bit Crystal ® DAC for all 8 Channels
• 32 bit Digital Surround Processing Chipsets
• Video Off Mode
• Large Heavy Duty Speaker Terminals for all
Channels
• RS-232C Terminal for Future Upgrade or
System Control
• Set Up Menu via all Video Output
(Composite, S-Video and Component video)
• Auto Input Signal Detection
• Improved Station Name Input Method, 50
Presets
• Auto Adjust Function for Speaker Distance
Settings (Delay Time)
• Front Optical AUX Input
(Digital Camera, Portable DVD)
• Assignable DC Trigger Output
• Programmable, learning remote control
• Flasher Input
• Video convert system (Composite Video ↔
S Video → Component Video)
• Assignable DVI-D INPUT (SR8500 only)
• HDCD (SR8500 only)
• Copper Plate Chassis (SR8500 only)
• Troidal Core Transformer (SR8500 only)

ACCESSORIES

Remote Controller RC8500SR
POWER
OFF ON/OFF ON
SOURCE
M
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5 D5
CH VOL
OK
LIP.SYNC
PREV MUTE
GUIDE
MENU EXIT
TEST CH.SEL SURR
1 2 3
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
4 5 6
DISP OSD SLEEP
7 8 9
THX
CLEAR 0 MEMO
TV DVD VCR DSS
TUNER CD CD-R MD
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
LIGHT
1 2
RC8500SR
Learning Remote Controller
Microphone MC-10
AC cable
AAA-size batteries × 3
AM Loop Antenna
FM Antenna
Front AUX Jack Cover
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