Marantz ND8006 Manual

Before You Begin

What's In the Box

Required for Setup

Optional

NOTE: These drawings are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the actual product(s).

Important: External Antennas

The removable external antennas are required for both Bluetooth and Wireless network connectivity. Please make sure to connect the antennas before attempting to use the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi features of the ND8006.

Connecting the external antennas for Bluetooth/Wireless connectivity

For each of the two antennas:

1. Place the antenna evenly over the antenna terminal located at the upper left or right corner of the rear panel.
2. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is fully connected.
   Do not over tighten.
3. Rotate the antenna upwards for the best possible reception.
   

Setup

There are seven steps to the setup remote control unit process.

1. Installing batteries in the remote control unit
2. Connect to the amplifier
3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet
4. Connect to the network
5. Enjoying your music!
6. Download the HEOS App
7. Listen to computer audio
   1. Installing the Windows driver software
   2. Connect to PC or Mac
   3. Listen to PC or Mac Audio

Installing batteries in the remote control unit

Connect to the amplifier

Plug the power cord into a power outlet

Connect to the network - Wireless

Choose from one of the following options.

iOS device iOS version 7 or later

1. Power on.
2. Select language. (Please wait as starting the network settings can take a few minutes.)
   
3. Make sure your iOS device is connected to your Wi-Fi Network. Select the network named "Marantz ND8006" from the Settings/Wi-Fi screen on your device.
   

No WPS router

1. Power on.
2. Select language. (Please wait as starting the network settings can take a few minutes.)
   
3. Select "Wi-Fi - scan" and wait as your ND8006 looks for available networks.
   

WPS router

1. Power on.
2. Select language. (Please wait as starting the network settings can take a few minutes.)
   
3. Select "WPS Router".
   

Connect to the network - Wired

1. Connect a network cable between your ND8006 and your router.
   (cable not included)
   
2. Power on.
3. Select language.
4. Please wait while your ND8006 connects to your wired network.

Connected!

iOS device iOS version 7 or later

See steps 1-3 above

4. Follow the instructions and tap Next.
   
5. Please wait as completing the connection can take a few minutes.
   (The front panel of the ND8006 will show the status of the connection.)
   
   Wi-Fi Connected!
6. Press the ENTER button.
   
   If the signal strength of your wireless network is weak, to improve reception, please turn the antenna on the back of your ND8006 or move your router to the ND8006.

No WPS router

See steps 1-3 above

4. Select your network name.
   (If your network name is not listed, select "Rescan".)
   
5. Enter your network password using the number keys on the remote control.
   
   Wi-Fi Connected!
6. Press the ENTER button.
   
   If the signal strength of your wireless network is weak, to improve reception, please turn the antenna on the back of your ND8006 or move your router to the ND8006.

WPS router

See steps 1-3 above

4. Press the WPS button on your router.
   
   Within 2 minutes, press the ENTER button.
   
5. Please wait as completing the connection can take a few minutes.
   (The front panel of the ND8006 will show the status of the connection.)
   
   Wi-Fi Connected!
6. Press the ENTER button.
   
   If the signal strength of your wireless network is weak, to improve reception, please turn the antenna on the back of your ND8006 or move your router to the ND8006.

Auto-Update Setting

1. Turns on Auto-Update so that future updates are automatically downloaded and installed when your ND8006 is in standby mode.
   Select "On" to turn on Auto-Update.
   
   Select "Off" to turn off Auto-Update.
   
2. Sets the time zone that matches the area where you live.
   

Usage Data Setting

To help us improve our products and customer service, Marantz collects anonymous information about how you use your ND8006. Marantz will never provide any information we collect to third parties.

Select "Yes" to provide information on the operating status of this unit.

Select "No" to not provide information on the operating status of this unit.

Setup Complete!

Enjoying your music!

Enjoying Internet Radio

1. Press INTERNET RADIO.
2. Select the station you want to play, then press ENTER.
3. Select "Play Now", then press ENTER.

Enjoying music using Apple AirPlay

1. Open Control Center (iOS 7 and later) by swiping up from the bottom of your screen, then tap AirPlay.
   
2. Select the "Marantz ND8006" from the AirPlay Device list.
   
3. Play the song on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

Enjoying music using Bluetooth

1. Press Bluetooth to select Bluetooth.
   
   When using for the first time, the unit will go into the pairing mode automatically and "Bluetooth Pairing Mode" will appear on the display of the unit.
   
2. Activate Bluetooth on Bluetooth your mobile device.
   
3. Select "Marantz ND8006" from the Bluetooth device list on your mobile device.
   
4. Play music using any app on your device. Bluetooth ON
   

NOTE: To pair with other Bluetooth devices, press and hold Bluetooth on the remote control until "Bluetooth Pairing Mode" is displayed on the unit.

Download the HEOS App

The HEOS App lets you control your ND8006 from anywhere in your home.
Use HEOS to explore, browse, and play music from many online streaming services or from your own music library.

Listen to computer audio

Installing the Windows driver software

NOTE

• The installation of the driver software is not necessary in the following cases.
  • When you do not play back the music from a PC using USB-DAC of this unit.
  • When using a Mac OS.
• The driver software cannot be installed correctly if your PC is connected to the unit by a USB cable.
• If the unit and your computer are connected by a USB cable and the computer is switched on before installation, disconnect the USB and restart the computer.

Windows OS

System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10

1. Download the dedicated driver from the "Download" section of the ND8006 page of the Marantz website (http://www.marantz.com/pages/home.aspx) onto your PC.
2. Unzip the downloaded file, and double click the exe file.
3. Install the driver.
   1. Select the language to use for the installation.
   2. Click "OK".
      
   3. The wizard menu is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen.
   4. When the wizard is completed, click "Yes".
      

NOTE:
Please see the FAQ at www.marantz.com if you experience any issues getting audio to play from your computer through the ND8006. You may also want to check the support pages for your audio player application.

Connect to PC or Mac

Listen to PC or Mac Audio

1. Power on.
   
2. Press USB-DAC to switch the input source to "USB-DAC".
3. Set the audio signal destination to this unit on the computer.
   
   Windows OS
   1. Click the "Start" button and click "Control Panel" on the PC.
      • The control panel setting list is displayed.
   2. Click the "Sound" icon.
      • The sound menu window is displayed.
   3. Check that there is a checkmark next to "Default Device" under in "ND8006" of the "Playback" tab.
      • When there is a checkmark for a different device, click "ND8006" and "Set Default".
   4. Select "ND8006" and click "Properties".
      • The ND8006 Properties window is displayed.
        
   5. Click the "Advanced" tab.
   6. Select the sampling rate and bit rate to be applied to the D/A converter.
      • It is recommended that "2 channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)" is selected. (Windows 7)
      • It is recommended that "2 channel, 32 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)" is selected. (Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10)
   7. Click "Apply".
   8. Click "Test".
      • Check that audio from this unit is output from the PC.
        

Mac OS X
macOS

System requirements: Mac OS X 10.10, 10.11 or macOS 10.12

1. Move the cursor to "Go" on the computer screen, and then click "Utilities".
   • The utility list is displayed.
2. Double-click "Audio MIDI Setup".
   • The "Audio Devices" window is displayed.
3. Check that "Use this device for sound output" is checked in "ND8006".
   • If a different device is checked, select and "Secondary click" on "ND8006", and then select "Use this device for sound output".
     
4. Select the "ND8006" format.
   • It is normally recommended to set the format to "384000.0 Hz" and "2ch-32 bit Interger".
     
5. Quit Audio MIDI Setup.

Use your favorite music applications on your PC/Mac to play audio through the ND8006

For high resolution audio playback you will need to obtain an advanced audio player software such as JRiver Media Center or Audirvana.

NOTE: Additional settings to output audio to the ND8006 may have to be selected in your advanced audio player application. Please refer to the user's manual for your application.

Customer Service

If you need additional help in solving problems, contact Marantz customer service in your area.

1-855-ONE-Marantz
1-855-663-6272

Call for Assistance:
Monday – Friday 10:00AM to 10:00PM E.S.T, Saturday 12:00PM to 8:00PM E.S.T
For frequently asked questions please visit http://marantz.custhelp.com/app/answers/list
(For US and Canada only)

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• Marantz™ - Quality Receivers, Amplifiers, & Hi-Fi Components
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