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  • Page 1 Network CD Player Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections Accessories Inserting the batteries Connecting an amplifier Operating range of the remote control unit Connecting a TV Part names and functions Connecting this unit to the HDMI ARC terminal on a TV Front panel Connecting this unit to the Optical or Coaxial terminal on a TV Rear panel Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors...
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Getting the HEOS app Setting up the HEOS app for the first time with a HEOS built-in Basic operation device Turning the power on Adding the registration of HEOS built-in devices in the HEOS app Switching the power to standby HEOS Account Selecting the input source...

  • Page 4: Airplay

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Playing digital input Connecting and playing back from a TV or digital device (HDMI/ Coaxial/Optical) Menu map Menu operation Connecting and playing back from a computer (USB-DAC) AirPlay function Inputting characters Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Using the number buttons Using the cursor buttons Playing iTunes music with this unit...
  • Page 5 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Network Network Information Tips Network & USB-A Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Bluetooth Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Network Control Display on this unit shows nothing AirPlay Setup No sound comes out Connecting to the network by using the WPS button on the...
  • Page 6 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix The Internet radio cannot be played back Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back (Music server) Playing back Discs Various online services cannot be played Files Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network Playback order of music files Cannot playback Discs About discs and files...
  • Page 7 Playback 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 included with the product.
  • Page 8 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid: 0 Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and 0 Do not use two different types of batteries.

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Front panel For details, see the next page. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 10 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix G System buttons These perform playback related operations. Play button ( ) If pressed while paused or stopped, resumes playback from the last track played. Pause button ( ) Press this button to pause during playback. Forward-skip button (j) Press this button during playback to play the next track.
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Q0 Q1 H Disc tray open/close button (q) Opens and closes the disc tray. (v p. 65) I INPUT selector knob This selects the input source. J Headphone volume control knob (PHONES LEVEL) Adjusts the headphone volume. K BACK button Returns to the previous item.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel For details, see the next page. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix B USB port (T) This is used to connect USB storages (such as USB flash drives). (v p. 29) C NETWORK connector Used to connect to a LAN cable when connecting to a wired LAN network.
  • Page 14 Tips Appendix J REMOTE CONTROL connectors Used to connect to a Marantz audio device that is compatible with the remote control function. (v p. 33) K EXTERNAL/INTERNAL switch Turn this switch to “EXTERNAL” to operate the unit by pointing the remote control at the amplifier connected to this unit using the remote control connection.
  • Page 15 Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit The remote control provided with this unit can control a Marantz amplifier. “Amplifier operations” (v p. 19) o Operating this unit A Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 8) B Disc tray open/close button (q) Opens and closes the disc tray.
  • Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix E System buttons These perform playback related operations. Play/Pause button (p) Press this button to pause during playback. If pressed while paused or stopped, resumes playback from the last track played. Forward-skip button (j) Press this button during playback to play the next track.
  • Page 17 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I BACK button Returns to the previous item. J Number/letter buttons (0 – 9, a/A) These enter letters or numbers into the unit. (v p. 94) K RANDOM button (s) Switches the random playback. L REPEAT button (r) Switches the repeat playback.
  • Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix O OPTION button This displays the option menu on the display. 0 An option menu is not displayed for some input sources. This switches the playback range on a data CD. (v p. 70) P MUTE button (:) This mutes the audio signal output from the analog audio output terminals (VARIABLE) of this unit.
  • Page 19 Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Amplifier operations A Marantz amplifier can be operated. A INPUT buttons (ml) B MUTE button (:) C Power (AMP X) button D SOURCE DIRECT button E VOLUME buttons (no) 0 The remote control may not operate some products.
  • Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents o Cables used for connections Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to Connecting an amplifier connect. Connecting a TV Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors Audio cable (included) Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors Connecting a PC or Mac...
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an amplifier In addition to the normal analog audio output connectors (FIXED) this unit has analog audio output connectors (VARIABLE) that allow you to adjust the volume of the audio signal output from this unit. Connect the power amplifier to the analog audio output connectors (VARIABLE) and press the VOLUME no buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume of the audio signal output from this unit.
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV This unit can be connected to a TV for high-quality playback of the TV audio. Connecting this unit to the HDMI ARC terminal on a TV If the HDMI terminal on your TV supports ARC, connect with HDMI. HDMI (ARC) Remote control...
  • Page 23 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 When connecting a TV to this unit, turn off the audio output of the TV’s internal speakers. See the owner’s manual of your TV for details. 0 When connecting the HDMI ARC terminal of this device to your TV, connect it to the HDMI input terminal of your TV that supports the ARC function. 0 When connecting to a TV that does not support the ARC function, use an Optical connection or a Coaxial connection to play the TV audio.
  • Page 24 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting this unit to the Optical or Coaxial terminal on a TV If the HDMI terminal on your TV does not support ARC or your TV does not have any HDMI terminals, connect with an optical cable or a coaxial digital cable.
  • Page 25 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 When connecting a TV to this unit, turn off the audio output of the TV’s internal speakers. See the owner’s manual of your TV for details. NOTE 0 Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, or 192 kHz can be input into this unit. 0 Do not input non-PCM signals, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and AAC.
  • Page 26 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors You can enjoy digital audio playback by connecting an amplifier or D/A converter that has a digital audio connector to this unit. Amplifier / D/A converter COAXIAL OPTICAL NOTE...
  • Page 27 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors Use this connection to input digital audio signals to this unit, and convert the signals for playback using the D/A converter of this unit. (v p. 71) CD transport / Digital device COAXIAL...
  • Page 28 0 Before USB connecting this unit to your computer, install the driver software in your computer. (v p. 73) 0 Download the driver software from the CD 50n page of the Marantz website. 0 Use a cable that is 10 ft (3 m) or less to connect to the computer.
  • Page 29 USB flash drive 0 Marantz does not guarantee that all USB flash drives will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s included AC adapter. NOTE 0 USB flash drives will not work via a USB hub.
  • Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to a home network (LAN) This unit can connect to a network using a wired LAN or wireless LAN. Wired LAN You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to enable various types of playback and operations as described below.
  • Page 31 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Wireless LAN 0 When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following When connecting to the network via wireless LAN, connect the external functions: antennas for Bluetooth/wireless connectivity connection to the rear panel 0 Built-in DHCP server and stand them upright.
  • Page 32 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an external control device FLASHER IN jack This unit can be controlled by connecting a control box or other control device to this unit. Control box control device Signal Monaural mini-plug cable (not included) 0 To use the FLASHER IN jack, set the EXTERNAL/INTERNAL switch to “INTERNAL”.
  • Page 33 0 It may not be possible to control the volume with the TV remote control (HDMI (HDMI control function). control function) depending on the Marantz amplifier and TV connected to this unit. Synchronizing the power operations of this unit and the amplifier...
  • Page 34 This unit NOTE 0 When connecting some Marantz amplifiers, it may be necessary to configure the following settings to easily adjust the volume using the HDMI ARC function of your 0 If there is an EXTERNAL/INTERNAL switch on the rear panel of your amplifier.
  • Page 35 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (included) Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 36: Sleep Timer

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Playback a device Basic operation Playing a USB flash drive Turning the power on Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Switching the power to standby Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones Selecting the input source Playing CDs Playing DATA CDs...
  • Page 37 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on Press CD X to turn on power to the unit. Input source select buttons 0 You can also press X on the main unit to turn on power from standby mode. 0 You can also press p to turn on power from standby mode.
  • Page 38 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting the input source Press the input source select button to be played back. The selected input source appears on the display. 0 You can also select the input source by turning INPUT selector on the main unit. Remote control Front panel Rear panel...
  • Page 39 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 Internet Radio station list on this unit the database service provided ( HEOS Music ) INTERNET RADIO by TuneIn Radio service.
  • Page 40 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio 0 Any characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “.” (period). Press INTERNET RADIO. NOTE You can also press R (HEOS Music). Use Cursor Up/Down 0 The radio station database service may be suspended or be otherwise unavailable buttons to select “Internet Radio”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 41 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on PC or NAS This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) from DLNA compatible servers including PCs and NAS devices on your network. The audio format types and specifications supported by this unit for ( HEOS Music ) playback are as follows.
  • Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on PC or NAS Browse the music on your PC/NAS and select something to play. Use this procedure to play music files or playlists stored on DLNA files servers on your local network. Press R (HEOS Music).
  • Page 43 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Use Cursor Up/Down buttons to select the “Play Now” NOTE or “Play Now & Replace Queue”, then press ENTER. 0 When playing back music files with your PC or NAS connected through wireless Playback starts. LAN, audio may be interrupted depending on your wireless LAN environment.
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB flash drive Playing back music files stored on a USB flash drive. Only USB flash drives conforming to mass storage class standards can be played on this unit. ( HEOS Music ) This unit is compatible with USB flash drives in “FAT32”...
  • Page 45 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files stored on USB flash drives Browse the music on your USB flash drive and select something to play. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port. Press USB to switch the input source to “USB Music”. 0 When you select something to play you will be asked how you want to queue up your music.
  • Page 46 QUEUE This displays the queue NOTE 0 Note that Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB flash drive when using this unit in conjunction with the USB flash drive. 0 When a USB flash drive is connected to this unit, the unit loads all of the files on the USB flash drive.
  • Page 47 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Music files stored on Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, digital music players, etc. can be enjoyed on this unit by pairing and connecting this unit with the Bluetooth device. Communication is possible up to a range of about 98.4 ft/30 m.
  • Page 48 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to music on a Bluetooth Select this unit when its name appears in the list of device devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. In order to enjoy music from a Bluetooth device on this unit, the Bluetooth Perform the connection with the Bluetooth device close to the unit device must first be paired with this unit.
  • Page 49 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Pairing with other Bluetooth devices NOTE 0 To operate the Bluetooth device with the remote control of this unit, the Bluetooth Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit. device needs to support the AVRCP profile. 0 The remote control of this unit is not guaranteed to work with all Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 50 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device After pairing is completed, the Bluetooth device can be connected without performing any operations on this unit. This operation also needs to be performed when switching the Bluetooth device for playback.
  • Page 51 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones You can listen to the sounds that are played back in this device from Bluetooth headphones. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 52 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 0 A2DP profile-compatible Bluetooth speakers can be connected following the same steps used to connect Bluetooth headphones. Set “Headphone” to “On” from the “Network” - NOTE “Bluetooth” setting in the setup menu. (v p. 106) 0 Bluetooth headphones volume cannot be adjusted from this unit.
  • Page 53 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Reconnecting to a Bluetooth Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones headphones Complete any of the following steps to disconnect your Bluetooth headphones: Follow any of the steps below to reconnect the most recently used Turn off your Bluetooth headphones. Bluetooth headphones: In the setup menu, go to “Network”...
  • Page 54 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Getting the HEOS app You can use many online music streaming services from the HEOS app. Depending upon your geographical location, there are several options to choose from. Download the HEOS app for iOS or Android by searching App Store, Google Play store or Amazon Appstore for “HEOS”. 0 Specifications of the HEOS app may be changed without prior notice for improvement purposes.
  • Page 55 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting up the HEOS app for the first Make sure your mobile device is connected to your time with a HEOS built-in device wireless network (the network you want to connect to this device). Once you have placed this unit in your listening room and have You can check this in the “Settings”...
  • Page 56 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Adding wireless HEOS built-in devices Adding the registration of HEOS built- in devices in the HEOS app You can add additional wireless HEOS built-in devices to your HEOS system by selecting “Add Device” from the HEOS app’s settings menu and follow the instructions: The HEOS system is a true multiroom audio system that automatically synchronizes audio playback between multiple HEOS built-in devices so...

  • Page 57: Heos Account

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Signing up for a HEOS Account HEOS Account You will be instructed to signup for a HEOS Account the first time you HEOS Accounts can be registered by tapping “Music” tab - “Settings” icon try to access any music service from the main “Music”...
  • Page 58 Some services may be added or discontinued from time to time based on decisions of the music service providers or others. o Selecting a room/device Tap the “Rooms” tab. Select “Marantz CD 50n” if there Rooms Music Now Playing are multiple products with HEOS Built-in.
  • Page 59 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Selecting the music track or station from music sources Music Tap the “Music” tab and select a music source. 0 All music services displayed may not be available in your location. Rooms Music Now Playing Remote control Front panel...
  • Page 60 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Browse the music to play. Album Now Playing After selecting a music track or radio station the app will Artist Album automatically change to the “Now Playing” screen. 10 Tracks,60 Mins.,2014 1 Track 1 0:20 0 When you select a music track to play you will be asked how you want to 0:50...
  • Page 61 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to the same music in multiple Rooms Rooms rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Dining Dining Song Name 1 This system is a true multi-room audio system. You can create one or Song Name 1 more HEOS groups to automatically synchronize audio playback between Living...
  • Page 62 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Ungrouping rooms Rooms Rooms Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them Press and hold your finger on room that you want to Dining remove from the group. Dining Song Name 1 Song Name 1...
  • Page 63 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Grouping all rooms (party mode) Rooms Rooms You can easily group 16 rooms together into Party Mode by using a Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them “pinch”...
  • Page 64 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Ungrouping all rooms Rooms Rooms You can easily ungroup all of your rooms and exit Party Mode by using Drag one room into another to group them Drag one room into another to group them a “spread”...
  • Page 65 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing CDs Playing CDs Press CD to switch the input source to “CD”. Press q to insert a disc. 0 You can also open/close the disc tray by pressing q on the main unit. 0 You can also close the disc tray by pressing p.
  • Page 66 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playing a specific track (Direct searching) Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause Use 0 – 9 to select the tracks. Stop Skip to previous track / Skip to next track GExampleH (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast- Track 4 : Press number 4 to select track 4.
  • Page 67 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Checking the order of the programmed tracks Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) In the stop mode, press j. The tracks are shown in the programmed order in the display each Up to 25 tracks can be programmed.
  • Page 68 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing DATA CDs This section explains how to playback music files that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media ®...
  • Page 69 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing files Operation buttons Function Playback / Pause Press CD to switch the input source to “CD”. Stop Skip to previous track / Skip to next track Load a CD-R or CD-RW containing music files into the (Press and hold) Fast-reverse / Fast- disc tray.
  • Page 70 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Switching the display o Files that can be played back During playback, press INFO. See “Specifications of supported files” (v p. 133). Switches the display between Title name / Artist name, Title name / o Switching the playback range Album name and File name.
  • Page 71 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing digital input Connecting and playing back from a TV or digital device (HDMI/Coaxial/Optical) COAXIAL USB-DAC Prepare for playback. OPTICAL HDMI Check the connection, then turn on this units. (“Connecting a TV” (v p. 22), “Connecting to a device with digital audio output connectors”...
  • Page 72 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 When “TV Input” is set in the setup menu, this unit automatically turns on when the TV connected to the unit is turned on, and the input source switches to “HDMI”, “Coaxial” or “Optical”. (v p. 101) 0 If you connect your TV via the Optical or Coaxial connection, this unit cannot be put to standby when you turn off your TV.
  • Page 73 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting and playing back from a DSD is a registered trademark. Microsoft, Windows 10 and Windows 11 are either registered computer (USB-DAC) trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. You can enjoy high-quality audio playback from the D/A converter built in ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
  • Page 74 USB and restart the computer. Download the dedicated driver from the “Download” section of the CD 50n page of the Marantz website onto your PC. Unzip the downloaded file, and double-click the exe file.
  • Page 75 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix C The wizard menu is displayed. Click “Next”. D Read the Software Licensing Agreement, and click “I accept the terms of the License Agreement”. E Click “Next”. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 76 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix F Click “Install” on the installation start dialog. G Click “Next”. The installation starts. Do not perform any operation on the PC until the installation is completed. Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...
  • Page 77 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H When the installation is completed, click “Finish”. I Click “Yes”. With the unit power off, connect the unit and PC using a USB cable (not included). For details on connections, see “Connecting a PC or Mac”...
  • Page 78 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Checking audio output. Press CD X. When the unit power is turned on, the PC automatically finds and Outputs a TEST signal from the PC and checks the audio output connects to the unit. from the USB-DAC function.
  • Page 79 Check that audio from this unit is output from the PC. 0 Please see the FAQ at www.marantz.com if you experience any issues getting audio to play from your computer through this unit. You may also want to check the support pages for your audio player application.
  • Page 80 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Audio Device Settings (macOS only) CD 50n CD 50n A With the unit power off, connect the unit and Mac using a USB cable (not included). For the connection procedure, refer to the “Connecting a PC or Mac” section.
  • Page 81 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Playback G Select the “CD 50n” format. It is normally recommended to set the format to “2 ch 32-bit Integer Install the desired player software on your computer beforehand. 384.0 kHz”. Use the rear panel USB-DAC port to connect this unit to a computer. (v p.
  • Page 82 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Specifications of supported audio formats See “Digital input” (v p. 139). 0 Perform operations such as playback and pause on the computer. At this time, you cannot perform operations with buttons on this unit or the remote control. 0 When this unit is functioning as a D/A converter, sound is not output from the computer’s speakers.
  • Page 83 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay function Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes can be This unit played on this unit via the network. Router 0 Input source will be switched to “AirPlay” when AirPlay playback is started. 0 You can stop AirPlay playback by choosing other input source.
  • Page 84 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod Playing iTunes music with this unit touch or iPad Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC that If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” to iOS 10.0.2 or later, you can is connected to the same network as this unit.
  • Page 85 Play the song on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Speakers & TVs AirPlay icon is displayed on the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad screen. Living Room Marantz xxxxxxxx Song - Artist Bedroom Tap the devices/speakers you want to use.
  • Page 86 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Spotify Connect function Spotify is all the music you’ll ever need. Millions of songs available Playing Spotify music with this unit instantly. Just search for the music you love, or let Spotify play you something great.
  • Page 87 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used for each input source. Control of “HEOS Favorites” operations is optimized for the app. For SLEEP ( HEOS Music ) more information on acquiring the app, see “Getting the HEOS app”...
  • Page 88 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back HEOS Favorites Adding to HEOS Favorites When using the HEOS Favorites function for the first time on this unit, This function only works for streamed content. create a HEOS Account on the HEOS app or sign in to your account. While content is playing, press OPTION.

  • Page 89: Heos Favorites

    HEOS Favorites, then press ENTER. 0 The display brightness is set to most brightly by default. 0 DIMMER also works with the Marantz amplifier MODEL 50 (not included) and the Use Cursor Up/Down buttons to select “Remove from brightness can be adjusted simultaneously when used in conjunction with this unit.
  • Page 90 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Using the sleep timer You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for listening while going to sleep. Press SLEEP during playback and select the setting time.
  • Page 91 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu map 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. Setting items Detailed items Description Page Audio...
  • Page 92 Sets the unit power to standby when the unit is not in use. Power Sync Sets the “Power Sync” function, which links the powering on of Marantz amplifiers connected to this unit to the powering on of this unit, turning them on when power on operations are performed on this unit.
  • Page 93 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation Press SETUP. The setup menu is displayed on the display. Use Cursor Up/Down buttons to select the setup menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. Use Cursor Up/Down buttons to change to desired setting.

  • Page 94: Inputting Characters

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputting characters Use 0 – 9 until the desired character is displayed. Using the number buttons The types of characters that can be input are as shown in the following table. Display the screen for inputting characters. To change a character, use Cursor Left/Right buttons to align the 1 .
  • Page 95 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Repeat steps 2 and 3 to input characters then press Using the cursor buttons ENTER to register it. Display the screen for inputting characters. 0 Press CLEAR to erase the character that is currently selected. To change a character, use Cursor Left/Right buttons to align the 0 Press and hold CLEAR for 3 seconds or more to erase all characters.
  • Page 96 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Repeat step 2 to input characters then press ENTER to register it. 0 Press CLEAR to erase the character that is currently selected. 0 Press and hold CLEAR for 3 seconds or more to erase all characters. 0 Press j to insert a space.
  • Page 97 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Filter Lock Range This unit is equipped with a sound quality adjusting function which allows Narrowing down the “Lock Range” setting reduces jittering, providing users to enjoy the desired playback sound quality. The unit supports PCM clearer sound.
  • Page 98 Set according to the terminal (VARIABLE or FIXED) where the amplifier is You can stop the circuit that outputs audio from the analog audio output connected. Use this setting when connecting a Marantz amplifier to this terminals (VARIABLE) of this unit. This prevents the audio signal output unit using remote control connection.
  • Page 99 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Volume Limit Digital Out Make a setting for maximum volume. The volume cannot be increased Stopping digital audio output reduces a source of noise that affects sound above this setting. quality, enabling higher sound quality playback. Do not set a maximum volume.
  • Page 100 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H/P Amplifier Gain Set the gain of the headphone amplifier. Set this according to the impedance of the connected headphones. It is recommended that this is set on the “Low” side if the headphones have low impedance and on the “High”...
  • Page 101 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Auto-Play TV Input When a TV audio source is input to this unit, the unit automatically Set this when playing audio from a TV on this unit. When the TV is turned switches to the input source set in “Default Input” and the Auto-Play on, this unit turns on and the input source is automatically switched to function for playing TV audio on this unit is set.
  • Page 102 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI Power Off Control Set the “HDMI Power Off Control” function that is keyed to the power off operation of your HDMI connected TV to turn the device's power to standby. Regardless of the input source of this device, if the power of the TV is turned off, (Default) : the power of this device automatically...
  • Page 103 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Language Auto-Standby Sets the language for display the menu. Sets the amount of time that must elapse without unit operation or an input signal before the unit goes into standby automatically. English / Français / Español (Default : English) The unit does not go into standby (Default): automatically.
  • Page 104 Sets the “Power Sync” function, which synchronizes the powering on of o Notification Alerts Marantz amplifiers connected to this unit to the powering on of this unit, turning them on when power on operations are performed on this unit. Sets whether or not to display the notification when the power is turned Power on is synchronized.
  • Page 105 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Network Network Information Wi-Fi Displays network information. The Wi-Fi function can be stopped to prevent noise that affects the sound quality. Using a wired LAN to connect this unit to the network enables playback with a high sound quality. Friendly Name / Connection / SSID / DHCP / IP Address / MAC Address (Ethernet) / MAC Address (Wi-Fi) Enables the Wi-Fi function.
  • Page 106 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Devices Bluetooth Available devices are displayed in the list once you start pairing o Bluetooth mode on the Bluetooth headphones you want to connect. Select your Bluetooth headphones from the list to pair them. Stopping Bluetooth receiver and transmitter functions reduces a This unit can only pair with one Bluetooth headphone at a time.
  • Page 107 This unit switches to the WAC setup mode. 2. At the bottom of the Wi-Fi setup screen for iOS devices, select “Marantz CD 50n” from “SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER...”. 0 When using the HEOS app, use with the “Network Control” setting set to “On”.
  • Page 108 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting to the network by using the WPS button on the router If you are using a wireless router that supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™), connect to the network with the “push button method”. (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™...
  • Page 109 There are two remote control operation modes: amplifier operation mode and network CD player operation mode. Amplifier operation mode adjusts the volume of a Marantz amplifier and network CD player operation mode adjusts the volume of the audio signal output from the analog audio output terminals (VARIABLE) of this unit.
  • Page 110 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Setting the remote control operation mode to network CD player operation mode Press and hold the ENTER and number 2 button on the remote control unit down together for more than 5 seconds. 0 “Variable Out” in the menu must also be set to “On” to adjust the volume of the audio signal output from the analog audio output connectors (VARIABLE).
  • Page 111 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Contents Troubleshooting Power does not turn on/Power is turned off Tips Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit I want to switch the filter to change the desired sound quality Display on this unit shows nothing I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality No sound comes out I want to listen to high sound performance playback...

  • Page 112: Tips

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want to switch the filter to change the desired sound quality Switch the filter characteristics. (v p. 97) I want to enjoy analog output audio at higher quality Set “Digital Out” on the setup menu to “Off”. (v p. 99) Press the DIMMER button to turn the display off.
  • Page 113 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to prevent this unit from going into standby by linking to the power off operation of an HDMI connected TV Change the “HDMI Power Off Control” setting to “Off”. (v p. 102) Simple operations in the power off state Press the p button to automatically turn the unit’s power supply on and start playback of the last selected input source.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    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? 0 If steps 1 to 3 above do not improve the problem, restarting the device may improve the problem.
  • Page 115 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power is not turned on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 35) This unit is in standby mode. Press the X button on the main unit or the CD X button on the remote control. (v p. 37) Power automatically turns off.
  • Page 116 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. (v p. 8) Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. (v p. 8) Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
  • Page 117 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound is produced. Or sound is distorted. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 20) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
  • Page 118 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound is interrupted or noise occurs During playback from the Internet radio or USB flash drive, sound is occasionally interrupted. When the transfer speed of the USB flash drive is slow, sound may occasionally be interrupted. The network communication speed is slow or the radio station is busy.
  • Page 119 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound cuts out when using Wi-Fi connection. The frequency band used by the wireless LAN is also used by microwave ovens, cordless telephones, wireless game controllers and other wireless LAN devices. Using such devices at the same time as this unit may cause sound to cut out due to electronic interference. Sound cut out can be improved using the following methods.
  • Page 120 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix AirPlay cannot be played back The AirPlay icon is not displayed on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad. This unit and PC / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad are not connected to the same network (LAN). Connect it to the same LAN as this unit. (v p. 30) The firmware on iTunes / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad is not compatible with AirPlay.
  • Page 121 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix USB flash drives cannot be played back USB flash drive is not recognized. Disconnect and reconnect the USB flash drive. (v p. 29) Mass storage class compatible USB flash drives are supported. This unit does not support a connection through a USB hub. Connect the USB flash drive directly to the USB port. The USB flash drive must be formatted to FAT32 or NTFS.
  • Page 122 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bluetooth cannot be played back Bluetooth devices cannot be connected to this unit. The Bluetooth function in the Bluetooth device has not been enabled. See the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit.
  • Page 123 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The sound is cut off. Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit. Remove obstructions between the Bluetooth device and this unit. To prevent electromagnetic interference, locate this unit away from microwave ovens, wireless LAN devices and other Bluetooth devices. Reconnect the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 124 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The Internet radio cannot be played back A list of broadcasting stations is not displayed. The LAN cable is not properly connected, or the network is disconnected. Check the connection status. (v p. 30) Internet Radio cannot be played.

  • Page 125: Nas

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back (Music server) Files stored on a computer cannot be played. Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. (v p. 140) Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit.
  • Page 126 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Various online services cannot be played Various online services cannot be played. The online service may have been discontinued. Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network Cannot connect to the network. Make sure your mobile device is connected to your wireless network before setting up this unit. (v p. 55) You can connect this unit to your network router using an Ethernet cable sold separately.
  • Page 127 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cannot playback Discs Cannot playback when the play button is pressed, or cannot correctly play back a specific part of the disc. The disc is dirty or scratched. Either clean the disc, or insert a different disc. (v p. 138) Cannot playback CD-R/CD-RW.
  • Page 128 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Music files on PC or Mac cannot be played back (USB-DAC) This unit is not recognized on the computer. Reconnect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. When this unit is still not recognized after reconnection, connect to a different USB port. (v p.
  • Page 129 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio from digital devices cannot be played back (HDMI ARC/Coaxial/Optical) “Signal Unlock” is displayed. When digital audio signals cannot be detected properly, “Signal Unlock” is displayed. (v p. 71) “Unsupported” is displayed. “Unsupported” is displayed when audio signals that are not supported by this unit are input. Check the audio output signal format from your digital device.
  • Page 130 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Update/upgrade error messages If an update/upgrade is interrupted or fails, an error message appears. Display Description Connection failed. Please check your network, then try The network connection is unstable. again. Connection to the server failed. Check your network environment and try the update again.

  • Page 131: Network Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting network settings If network contents cannot be played or the unit cannot connect to the network, restarting the unit may improve the problem. We recommend restarting the unit before returning the settings to the default settings. (v p. 114) If the operations are not improved by restarting the unit, follow the steps below.
  • Page 132 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Factory Restore When the unit or the network functions do not work properly, operation may be improved by restoring the firmware to the factory defaults. Perform this operation if it does not work after attempting “General” - “Reset” of the settings menu. (v p. 104) After performing the Factory Restore, various settings are reset to the default settings.
  • Page 133 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Discs Files Playable media o Specifications of supported files Sampling CD-R Bit rate Extension frequency 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 320 kbps .mp3 CD-RW 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 320 kbps .wma o Maximum number of playable files and folders NOTE Maximum number of folders : 256 0 Some discs and some recording formats cannot be played.
  • Page 134 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback order of music files About discs and files When there are multiple folders containing music files, the playback order Music files recorded on CD-R/CD-RW are divided into large segments of folders is automatically set when this unit reads the media. Files in each (folders) and small segments (files).
  • Page 135 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back a USB flash drives This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/MP3/Apple Lossless/DSD) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.

  • Page 136: Usb Flash Drive

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Maximum number of playable files and folder The limits on the number of folders and files that can be displayed by this unit are as follows. Media USB flash drive Item Number of folder directory levels 8 levels Number of folders 5000...
  • Page 137 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Cautions on using media Inserting a disc NOTE Set the disc in the tray label side up. 0 Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damage the unit or scratch the discs.
  • Page 138 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix How to handle media Cleaning discs Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before using the disc. Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases.

  • Page 139: Usb-Dac

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Digital input Playing back a Bluetooth device This unit supports the following Bluetooth profile. o Specifications of supported audio formats A2DP （Advanced Audio Distribution Profile） : When a Bluetooth device that supports this standard is connected, USB-DAC monaural and stereo sound data can be streamed at a high quality.
  • Page 140 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/MP3/WAV/FLAC) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
  • Page 141 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio o Playable broadcast station specifications Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps .wma 32/44.1/48 kHz 32 – 320 kbps .mp3 .aac/ MPEG-4 AAC 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 320 kbps .m4a Last function memory This function stores the settings which were made before going into the...
  • Page 142 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About HDMI This unit supports the following HDMI functions. ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Enjoy movies, music, etc., on your TV simply by connecting an ARC function-compatible TV to this unit via HDMI. HDMI control function Connect an HDMI control-compatible TV and this unit via HDMI and enable the HDMI control to enable linked control from either device.
  • Page 143 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Explanation of terms o Audio FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a lossless free audio AIFF （Audio Interchange File Format） file format. Lossless means that the audio is compressed without any loss This is an uncompressed and lossless format for digital audio.
  • Page 144 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED using the “MPEG-1”...
  • Page 145 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Network Sampling frequency Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at AirPlay regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in AirPlay sends (plays) contents recorded in iTunes or on an iPhone/iPod digitized format (producing a digital signal).
  • Page 146 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Other WPA/WPA2-Personal This is a simple authentication system for mutual authentication when a Finalizing preset character string matches on the wireless LAN access point and This process enables DVD/CD recorded with a recorder to be played by client.
  • Page 147 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPhone are trademarks of The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Alliance.
  • Page 148 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications o Audio section Analog output [PCM] [DSD] Channels: 2-channel 2-channel Playable frequency range: 2 Hz – 96 kHz 2 Hz – 100 kHz (sampling frequency: 192 kHz) 2 Hz – 20 kHz (sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz) Playable frequency response: 2 Hz –...
  • Page 149 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Optical readout system Laser: AlGaAs Wave length: 780 nm Signal type: 16-bit linear PCM Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Digital output Coaxial: 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω/ohms Optical : –19 dBm Digital input Coaxial: 0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω/ohms Optical : –27 dBm or later USB:...

  • Page 150: Wireless Lan

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Wireless LAN section Network type (wireless LAN standard): Conforming to IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi ® compliant) Security: WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP) WPA3-SAE (AES) Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz z1 The Wi-Fi ®...
  • Page 151 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o General Operating temperature: 41 °F - 95 °F (5 °C - 35 °C) Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 35 W Power consumption in standby mode : 0.2 W Power consumption in “Network Control” – “On”...
  • Page 152 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 17.4 (442) (60) (60) (60) 12.6 (322) Weight : 22 lbs 11 oz (10.3 kg) Remote control Front panel Rear panel Index unit...

  • Page 153: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Index External control device ........32 Menu map ............91 AirPlay ............83 Front panel ............9 NAS ............41, 140 Amplifier ............21 Network settings .......... 105 Auto Standby ..........103 HEOS Account ..........57 HEOS Favorites ..........
  • Page 154 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Rear panel ............12 USB flash drive ......... 29, 44 Remote control unit ........15 USB-DAC ......... 28, 73, 139 Resetting network settings ......131 Wired LAN ............30 Sleep timer ............. 90 Wireless LAN ..........31 Spotify ............
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