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- Page 1 Model SR-18EX User Guide AV Surround Receiver...
- Page 2 VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO COAX DIG .1 DIG .2 DIG .3 DIG .4 DIG .5 DIG .6 DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO DVD PLAYER MONITOR TV LD PLAYER S-VIDEO (FRONT) (FRONT) FRONT FRONT SURROUND...
- Page 3 120V 60HZ SWITCHED 120W 1A UNSWITCHED 120W 1A LINE IN MAIN AMP (For MULTI ROOM) To a component with REMOTE VIDEO (Marantz RC-5 D-BUS) jacks Refer to “OTHER CONNECTIONS” (Page iii) IR RECEIVER MULTI ROOM INPUT MULTI ROOM SPEAKER RC IN...
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Page 4: Other Connections
OTHER CONNECTIONS (Connectio with external 3ch amplifiers for Front-L, Front-R and subwoofer) OTHER MULTI CHANNEL PROCESSOR FRONT FRONT COAX FRONT FRONT DIG .1 S2 IN S2 IN DIG .2 DIG .3 DIG .4 DIG .5 DIG .6 INVERT INPUT INPUT EXT. - Page 5 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. - Page 7 Servicing-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
- Page 8 !1 !2 !3 POWER SOURCE ON/OFF CLONE MACRO MODE L E A R N I N G REMOTE CONTROL MACRO MACRO R C - 1 8 S R LEARN NAME DSS / VCR2 CD-R TAPE TUNER / MD AMP GUIDE MUTE...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 5 DESCRIPTION ... 5 FEATURES ... 6 FRONT PANEL FEATURES ... 7 DISPLAY ... 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS... 10 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR ... 12 OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 13 SETUP ... 14 ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM ... -
Page 10: Introduction
Please take a few minutes to read this manual thoroughly before you connect and operate the SR-19EX. As there are a number of connection and configuration options, you are encouraged to discuss your own particular home theater setup with your Marantz A/ V specialist dealer. DESCRIPTION ®... -
Page 11: Features
FEATURES • THX SURROUND EX decoding to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. • Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoding, plus THX Cinema processing, Dolby Pro Logic decoding and a variety of additional surround modes. -
Page 12: Front Panel Features
FRONT PANEL FEATURES (SEE PAGE 3) q POWER switch and STANDBY indicator You can turn on and off the unit’s power using the front panel power switch. However, if you turn the unit off with the front panel switch, the unit goes completely off rather than to the “standby mode”... -
Page 13: Auto Tuning Button
! 4 AUX input jacks These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the connection of a camcorder, portable VCR, etc. ! 5 INPUT SELECTOR knob When this knob is turned, the input signal is switched in the following sequence. TUNER TAPE CD-R/MD DSS/VCR2 VCR1... -
Page 14: Display
DISPLAY (1) Main Information Display This display shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of the unit’s operation. (2) ENCODED SIGNAL indicators 2DIGITAL, 2SURROUND, dts and PCM When the selected input is a digital source, one of these indicators will light to display the specific type of signal in use. -
Page 15: Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS All connections to the rear panel should be made with the entire system powered off. To avoid errors, it is advisable to connect one cable at a time between the various components. 20 10 FRONT SURROUND FRONT SURROUND COAX FRONT... -
Page 16: Subwoofer Output
This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN (RC-5 in)” jack on Marantz or other compatible equipment. OUTPUT: If the SR-19EX’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. -
Page 17: Remote Control Unit Rc-18Sr
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR This chapter describes the functions which control the SR-19EX. See pages 17-30 to refer to other functions of the RC-18SR. v POWER ON and OFF These two buttons are used for turning on or off SR-19EX. m DIRECT button The DIRECT command buttons (4 on each side of the LCD display, 8 total) work with the PAGE buttons (4 pages for each source... -
Page 18: Operation Of Remote Control Unit
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1. Remote control The distance between the remote control unit and the IR SENSOR of the SR-19EX 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 19: Setup
SETUP After all components are connected, initial setup must be performed. ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM The SR-19EX incorporates an on-screen menu system, which makes various operations possible by using the cursor ( , , , ) and OK buttons on the “SETUP” screen in the remote handset. The settings made with these buttons are also shown in the on-screen display. -
Page 20: Osd Menu System
OSD MENU SYSTEM To view the on-screen displays, make certain you have made a connection from the Monitor Out jack on the rear panel to the composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order to view the SR-19EX’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display. - Page 21 (There are several usefull books and special DVD and LD’s available to guide you through proper home theater configuration. If you are unsure, have your Marantz dealer perform the installation for you. They are trained professionals familiar with even the most sophisticated custom installations.
- Page 22 SR-19EX will output a power On/Off command for a CD player, MD player, or DVD player, from the remote output terminal. If you have corresponding marantz products , you can turn them on/off simultaneously with SR-19EX. 6CH. INPUT: 6 channel direct inputs on the SR-19EX share the front channel of the desired source.
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Page 23: On Screen Display Infomation
SURROUND MODE – S – SOURCE DIRECT : Switch the source direct ON or OFF with button. In this mode, SR-19EX bypasses the digital processing and crossover for the main speakers (front left and right will be full range and the subwoofer will be ON) Note: Source Direct mode will be off if Surround mode is changed. -
Page 24: Basic Operation
2. FUCTION SELECT & SURROUND MODE D G – 5 S U R – MO D E – L F E E V E L – 1 0 d B When a function or surround mode button is selected: VIDEO: Displays the current video source. When DSS/TV, LD, DVD, VCR or AUX is selected with the function selector, both AUDIO and VIDEO shows the same name. -
Page 25: Playback Operation
2. Auto Presetting This function automatically scans the AM and FM band and enters all stations with proper signal strength into the memory. Select the FM band with the BAND button y. Tune in the lowest receivable frequency. While pressing the MEMO button i, turn the GYRO TUNING knob @1 to up. -
Page 26: Other Functions
SR-19EX is located. To use this function, a multi room remote unit and remote control signal receiver available from your Marantz dealer are necessary. The operations possible with the multi room function are explained briefly below. -
Page 27: Remote Control Unit Rc-18Sr
The remote control unit provided with the SR-19EX is a “learning”-type, programmable unit capable of controlling almost any component in your system, as well as the Marantz D-BUS components (RC-5). The components to be controlled can be selected with 11 function buttons. OPERATION The provided remote control unit (RC-18SR) is a system remote controller. - Page 28 We have provided 11 popular function command selector buttons, based upon the typical input selections available with most quality A/ V amplifiers (or receivers) including popular Marantz models. The function button DSS/VCR2 is a little different from the others, in...
- Page 29 The RC-18SR is supplied with a full set of RC-5 remote control codes in permanent (non-volatile) memory. Even if the batteries are fully exhausted, the RC-5 codes (used for Marantz A/V components) and learned codes will never disappear. We recommend that you use a quality brand of alkaline batteries, for best results and longest life.
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Page 30: Rc-18Sr Basic Operation
LCD window will permit you to quickly become familiar with its operation. If you do not have any Marantz or other brands of components that use the Philips RC-5 remote control language, then you may wish to proceed to the next section, which will describe the steps necessary to “teach”... - Page 31 For our example, you can change the LCD display window indication from “LD” to “LV-520” (which is the model number for a Marantz laser disc player). Remember, you can re-name a function selector button with a new name of up to six characters of letters and numbers in any combination.
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Page 32: Advanced Programming Techniques
Erasing the memory assigned to a DIRECT buttons: All codes and names which were previously memorized for each of the functions (such as TV, LD, VCR, etc.) in pages can be erased. Press and hold the CLEAR button ⁄4 and press the < or > button , 2 times. You will see the “DIR- CLR?”... - Page 33 Press the command buttons in the desired sequence. When you press a command button to be learned into the macro sequence, its name will appear within the LCD window. Every time you press another remote command, the macro step number increases one by one.
- Page 34 NAME NAME NAME Note that this sequence will operate a Marantz CD player (or any other CD player equipped with the RC-5 remote control language). If you have another brand of CD player, you may wish to check its owner’s manual to see if direct track selection is possible via remote, or if the macro sequence needs to be adjusted according to the programming steps required by your CD player.
- Page 35 To “clone” (duplicate) the memory contents of one RC-18SR into another RC-18SR or RC2000MKII, please follow these steps: Place the source RC-18SR (the one with all of the customized commands, names, macros, macro sequences, etc) with its infrared transmitter window ¤1 facing the receiving infrared sensor ¤2 of another “fresh”...
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Page 36: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS The Marantz RC-18SR includes the ability to tailor the lighting features according to your preferences. As supplied from the factory, the RC-18SR has lighting features (and lighting timings): The lighting time is set at the factory for a period of 2 seconds which you can change if you prefer a different lighting time. -
Page 37: Direct Command Functions Listing
Within the RC-18SR LCD window, each of the 8 Direct Function buttons has 4 character labels attached for pre-programmed remote commands. These commands can be used with various Marantz A/V components, or other components using the Philips RC-5 remote control language. - Page 38 TAPE 1 MODE 2 TP-B selects tape deck B 3 DIR auto-reverse direction 4 TIME time display 5 TRAY tray open/close 6 AMS automatic music scan 7 REC record 8 PAUS pause 1 MODE1 1 ANGL selects angle 2 TITL selects title menu 3 SUBT selects subtitle...
- Page 39 4 PIP2/REC 6 REC record 7 PAUS pause 8 STOP stop 1 MODE 1 CH + next channel (up) (for 2 CH - previous channel (down) REST 3 CH-C channel call only) 4 VID external (aux) video input 5 VOL+ increases TV volume 6 VOL- decreases TV volume...
- Page 40 2 VCD/PHI 1 1 CD+ selects disc up (for 2 CD- selects disc down REST 3 OSD OSD on/off only) 4 SCAN selects time search 5 A/B repeat A to B 6 SLOW slow forward 3 VCD/PHI 2 1 PBC selects playback control (for 2 KARA...
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Page 41: Surround Modes
SURROUND MODES The SR-19EX incorporates digital signal processors (DSP) which can reproduce various surround effects you experience in concert halls and movie theaters, etc. Nine Surround Modes, are provided to reproduce a variety of surround sound effects, according to the content of the source to be played. AUTO When this mode is selected, the receiver determines whether the digital input signal is Dolby Digital, PCM-audio or DTS. - Page 42 The relation between the selected surround mode and the input signal The surround mode is selected with the surround mode buttons on SR-19EX 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; Surround Input signal mode...
- Page 43 Surround Input signal Output mode SL/SR SbL/SbR 5ch Stereo AC-3(5.1ch) AC-3(2ch) AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt) AC-3 (EX) 96kHz PCM PCM(audio) Analog DTS(5.1ch) STEREO AC-3(5.1ch) AC-3(2ch) AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt) AC-3 (EX) 96kHz PCM PCM(audio) Analog DTS(5.1ch) MONO AC-3(5.1ch) AC-3(2ch) AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt) AC-3 (EX) 96kHz PCM PCM(audio) Analog DTS(5.1ch)
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Page 44: Troubleshooting
If your trouble cannot be recovered with the remedy actions listed in the following table, malfunction of the internal circuitry is suspected; immediately unplug the power cable and contact your dealer, nearest Marantz distributor or the Marantz Service Center in your country. CAUSE Connect the power plug to the outlet. - Page 45 When the display indicates some error messages (e.g. ERROR **), unplug the power cable immediately. Contact your dealer, nearest Marantz distributor or the Marantz service center in your area. Memory backup In case a power outage occurs or the power cord is...
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Page 46: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FM TUNER SECTION Frequency Range ... 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity ... IHF 1.8 V/16.4 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio ... Mono/Stereo 76/72 dB Distortion ... Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3 % Stereo Separation ... 1 kHz 45 dB Alternate Channel Selectivity ... Image Rejection ... - Page 47 P.O. Box 685, Bell Village, Port Louis, Mauritius PO BOX 1280, Sandhausen 69200, Germany A division of Marantz Europe B.V., Building SFF2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands 14 Malvern Road, Mt. Albert, Auckland, New Zealand Sandkerveien 64, Oslo 0483, Norway P.O.
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