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n CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION NOTES ON USE WARNINGS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.
Getting started Thank you for purchasing this marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Contents Advanced version Information ·······························································50 ···········································································113 Getting started ··············································································1...
Accessories Features Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all Setup wizard, providing easy-to-follow setup Getting Started ................ 1 7 channels (50 W x 7ch, 8 Ω) instructions CD-ROM (Owner’s manual) ............ 1 The unit is equipped with a power amplifier that reproduces high- First select the language when prompted.
M-XPort (marantz-eXtension Port) (vpage 13) properly. This unit is equipped with the M-XPort, a marantz original innovation If this happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power that provides outstanding expandability. You can connect the turned off and wait until there is little difference in temperature Wireless Receiver RX101 (sold separately) to this port.
Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 5 F Settings vpage 15 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 22 F Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) vpage 46 vpage 8, vpage 8, Connection Connection – Playback Playback vpage 24...
Connections Important information • Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function) appropriate connection type according to the devices to be connected. This unit is equipped with three types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video and video) and three types of video output connectors • You may need to make some settings on this unit depending (HDMI, Component video and video).
Important information Examples of screen display • Menu screen • Status display screen When the input source is When the volume is adjusted. switched. Menu Audio Adjust Surr.Parameter Information Tone Setup Wizard AudysseySettings System Setup Manual EQ Input Setup M-DAX Audio Delay [Auto] Master Volume -55.5dB...
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to five HDMI-compatible devices (4-inputs/1-output) to the unit. About 3D function HDMI function This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI 1.4a. This unit supports the following HDMI functions: To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 1.4a 3D function and • 3D a pair of 3D glasses.
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Cables used for connections Audio and video cable (sold separately) • When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect this unit and TV also with an HDMI cable. HDMI cable • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”.
Connecting a TV Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc. • For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” • Select the connector to use and connect the device.
Connecting a DVD player Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/Cable TV) • You can enjoy video and audio from a DVD. • You can watch satellite or cable TV. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device”...
• iPod nano marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB connection type HDD of the kind to which an AC adapter can be connected to supply power, use the AC adapter.
Connecting a CD player Connecting an antenna • You can enjoy CD sound. • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit n AM loop antenna assembly • Select the connector to use and connect the device. to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. Put the stand section • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal Stand...
Connecting a wireless receiver (RX101) By connecting a wireless receiver RX101 (sold separately) to this unit, you can receive and playback audio signals from other devices using the Bluetooth Communication Function. • Use a Bluetooth device that is A2DP compatible (vpage 125 “A2DP”).
ISP or a computer shop for details. marantz website. communications on the Internet. • marantz assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any For more information, on the menu, select “Firmware Update” A type that is integrated with a router is also available.
Settings Here, we explain “Audyssey ® Auto Setup”, which allows you to Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) automatically make the optimal settings for your speakers, and “Network Setup”, which allows you to connect this unit to a home network (LAN).
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Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) Set up the microphone Set up the subwoofer Set up the remote control unit Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand If using a subwoofer capable of the following n Set up the operation mode and place it in the main listening position.
Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) STEP 2 STEP 1 Preparation Detect & Measure (Main) • In STEP 2, you will perform measurements at the main listening Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC to select “Auto Setup Start” and then press position.
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Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) STEP 4 STEP 2 (Continued) STEP 3 Detect & Measure (Main) Measure (2nd – 6th) Calculate • In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions (two NOTE On the screen, use to select “Next → to six positions) other than the main listening position.
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Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) STEP 5 STEP 6 Finish Check Store Unplug the setup microphone from the unit’s SETUP ENTER to select the item you Select “Store” and then press MIC jack. want to check, and then press Save the measurement results.
Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) Error messages NOTE • An error message is displayed if Audyssey ® Auto Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. If this happens, check the relevant items, be sure to take the necessary measures, then perform Audyssey ®...
Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) Making the network settings Parameter Check (Network Setup) This function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey ® This unit can be connected to a home network (LAN) to listen to Internet radio or play back music files and Auto Setup.
Playback (Basic operation) You can also use the following operation to select an input Important information Settings (vpage 15) source. n Using the “Source Select” menu Before starting playback, make the connections between the different n Selecting the input source (vpage 22) devices and the settings on the unit.
Important information n Using the SOURCE button on the remote Adjusting the master volume Set the front speakers to be used control unit VOLUME + – to adjust the Press SPEAKER A/B SOURCE SOURCE Press d or SPEAKER A/B volume. • Each time you press SOURCE d or...
Playing a CD player Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player The following describes the procedure for playing CD player. Prepare for playback. The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ Turn on the power of the subwoofer DVD player. and player.
• Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some as shown at right. OK to disconnect. functions may not operate. Favorites • Note that marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any Internet Radio Direct mode Display iPod information on the iPod screen. Media Server...
REPEAT 0 Repeat playback RANDOM 1 Random playback TV power on/standby TV Z / X (Default : marantz) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) • Repeat playback (vpage 104 “Repeat”) • Random playback (vpage 104 “Random”) SEARCH/INFO When the menu screen is displayed, press , then press o (previous page) or p (next page).
Playing a USB memory device Playing back music or still picture (JPEG) files recorded on a USB memory device. GCompatible formatsH USB memory devices Important information WMA (Windows Media Audio) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) n USB memory devices A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music and still picture MPEG-4 AAC (JPEG) files stored on the USB memory device.
Layer-3” standards. [1/7] ENTER Stop NOTE (Press and hold) Favorites • Note that marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any RETURN Internet Radio Return Media Server problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using Pause this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device.
Tuning in radio stations n Presetting radio stations (Manual preset) Listening to FM/AM broadcasts SHIFT/TOP MENU Press to select the block (A to G) in Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune which the channel (1 to 8 per a block) is to be preset, TUNER Press twice to switch the...
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Tuning in radio stations n Listening to preset stations n Direct frequency tuning n RDS search You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide SHIFT/TOP MENU Press to select the RDS service.
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Tuning in radio stations PTY (Program Type) n PTY search TP (Traffic Program) Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated PTY identifies the type of RDS program. TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. program type (PTY). The program types and their displays are as follows: This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your Press...
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ON/STANDBY TV power on/standby RDS station TV Z / X Program category (Default : marantz) Traffic info TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) MENU BAND While pressing down , press TUNING +, – Tuning (up/down) STANDBY to turn on the power.
Music files and image files can be played back simultaneously. At this • Your favorite radio stations can be registered by accessing an exclusive marantz Internet radio URL time, set “Slide Show”(vpage 104) in the menu to “ON”.
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Last.fm learns what you love... and it’s a great way to discover new music. JPEG 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.
Playing a network audio n Playing the last played Internet radio station Listening to internet radio Simply press to switch the input source to “Internet Radio” • There are many Internet radio stations on the Internet, and the Prepare for playback. and play the last played radio station.
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Playing a network audio n Searching stations by keyword n Presetting internet radio stations n Listening to preset internet radio stations (Alphabetic strings) Preset Internet radio stations can be selected directly. After pressing SHIFT/TOP MENU While the Internet radio station PRESET + PRESET –...
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Playing a network audio Listening to an Internet radio station registered to a n Clearing internet radio stations from your Press to select “Add”. preset channel button favorites The Internet radio station is registered. Press to display the “Source Select” menu, then Internet Radio P1 –...
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MEMORY registration TV power on/standby TV Z / X (Default : marantz) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) PRESET +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection SEARCH/INFO When the menu screen is displayed, press , then press o (previous page) or p (next page).
Playing a network audio Playing files stored on a computer n Playing files that have been preset or registered in your favorites • Connections to the required system and specific settings must be Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. Files can be preset, registered in your favorites and played using made in order to play music files (vpage 14).
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Favorites / Preset memory MEMORY registration TV power on/standby TV Z / X (Default : marantz) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) PRESET +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection • Repeat playback (vpage 104 “Repeat”) • Random playback (vpage 104 “Random”)
Playing a network audio Viewing photographs on the Flickr site After inputting the “Contact”, then press ENTER Press NET/USB to switch the The “Contact” entered in step 4 is displayed. remote control operating mode You can view photographs shared by particular users, or all of the to “NET/USB”.
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GUpper case charactersH I have a Last.fm account (Default : marantz) I am new to Last.fm ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) PRESET +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection GLower case charactersH • Slide show playback (vpage 104 “Slide Show”)
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(Default : marantz) recommendations, and you can optionally share TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) them on popular social networks. z When the menu screen is displayed, press If you ban a track, we won’t play it again. You can...
Playing a network audio Listening to Napster n Searching from Napster menu n Registering tracks in my Napster library Prepare for playback. to select search item or Press while the track you wish ENTER q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s folder, then press to register is playing.
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Repeat playback RANDOM 1 Random playback TV power on/standby TV Z / X (Default : marantz) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) PRESET +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection • Repeat playback (vpage 104 “Repeat”) • Random playback (vpage 104 “Random”)
Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) Selecting a listening mode This unit can play input audio signals in multi-channel surround mode or in stereo mode. Select a listening mode suitable for the playback contents (movie, music, etc.) or according to your liking. Play the selected device (vpage 24 –...
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Selecting a listening mode n Listening mode SURROUND AUTO STEREO PURE DIRECT • The following listening modes can be selected using the buttons. • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surr.Parameter” (vpage 81) to enjoy your favorite sound mode. z1 2-channel also includes analog input. Operation Operation Input signal...
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Selecting a listening mode n Description of listening mode types Dolby listening mode DTS listening mode Listening mode type Description Listening mode type Description DOLBY PLgx This mode can be selected when a Dolby Pro Logic gx decoder is used to DTS NEO:6 This mode can be selected when a DTS NEO:6 decoder is used to play back 2-channel source in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround...
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Selecting a listening mode marantz original listening mode Direct listening mode Listening mode type Description Listening mode type Description MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. DIRECT This mode plays back tracks at high sound quality without passing through the The same sound as that from the front speakers (L/R) is played back at the sound quality adjustment circuits.
Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Speaker installation/connection (Advanced) vpage 51 F Connections (Advanced connection) vpage 61 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 62 F Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) vpage 73 F How to make detailed settings vpage 75...
Speaker installation/connection (Advanced) This section provides the installation, connection, Install and setup methods of speaker systems other than the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers. When 7.1ch (Front height speaker) installed For the speaker installation, connection, and setup This unit is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage 125), which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation.
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Install When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed When 5.1ch installed When Front A/B speakers installed FL(B) FL(A) FR(A) FR(B) Listening position Listening position Listening position z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 120˚ z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 90˚ – 110˚ GSpeaker abbreviationsH FL Front speaker (L) Surround speaker (L) FR Front speaker (R)
Connect C page 6 • For the method of connecting 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see “Connecting the speakers”. • For the method of connecting the TV, see C page 3 “Connect this unit to the television using an HDMI cable (sold separately)”.
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Connect 6.1-channel (Surround back speaker) connection If using only one surround back speaker (with a 6.1-channel connection), connect to the “L” side of the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminal. For speaker settings in this case, see “When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed” (vpage 52). To perform 6.1-channel playback using the surround back speaker, set “Amp Assign”...
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Connect 5.1-channel connection To perform 5.1-channel playback, set “Amp Assign” to “NORMAL” in steps 3 and 4 for “Set up “Amp Assign”” (vpage 59). NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers”. • For speaker impedance, see page 53.
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Connect Front A/B connection You can connect a second set of speakers to this unit and use them for playback. SPEAKER A/B In this case, perform the settings using the (vpage 23 “Set the front speakers to be used”). For surround playback of a multichannel source, if you connect the center speaker, surround speakers and subwoofers, 5.1-channel playback is available.
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Connect 2.1-channel connection The PRE OUT connectors can be used to connect front speakers. Power amplifier NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers”. • For speaker impedance, see page 53.
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Connect Bi-Amp connection You can use the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. A bi-amp connection is to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminals and woofer terminals of speakers compatible with the bi-amp function. This prevents the back electromotive force (returned force without output) of the woofer sent to the tweeter, which affects the sound quality of the tweeter, and you can enjoy playback with higher-quality sound.
Set up speakers around items indicate the settings. This section provides the setup methods of speaker systems other than the 7.1-channel system (with surround back speakers). For the setup methods of the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see C page 4 “Setup Wizard”.
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Set up speakers select to set whether or not a surround back Set up “Channel Select” configuration of the connected channel is measured. to select “Channel Select”, and then press speakers. Set for measuring two surround back speakers. Measure ENTER (2 sp) Set for measuring a surround back speaker.
Connections (Advanced connection) Connecting the remote control connectors You can control other marantz products through this unit with the remote control unit by connecting the REMOTE CONTROL connectors on each unit. • The signal transmitted from the remote control unit is received by the remote sensor on this unit.
Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions Settings (vpage 15) HDMI control function n Setting procedure Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 22) Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with If you connect the unit and an HDMI control function compatible TV or the HDMI control function. player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode) setting on each device, the devices will be able to control each other.
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Convenient functions Sleep timer function NOTE • When “HDMI Control” is set to “ON”, it consumes more The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has standby power. elapsed. • The HDMI control function controls operations of a TV that is This is convenient for playing sources while going to sleep.
Convenient functions Adjusting the volume of the speakers n Adjusting the volume of groups of speakers Use o p to adjust the volume. (Fader function) You can adjust the channel level either according to the playback This function lets you adjust (fade) the sound all at once from the sources or to suit your taste, as described below.
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Multiple Speakers n Remote operations You can easily stream music from iTunes to multiple speakers in You can use your marantz remote control to play and pause iTunes, Enjoy music from your iTunes library with marantz quality sound your home.
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Starting the party mode as the organizer Press to select “Yes” or The party mode function can only be used on a combination of marantz ENTER “No”, then press devices that are equipped with the party mode function.
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Press on the controlled device. w When “Exit Device Control Mode?” is displayed on the TV ENTER screen, select “Yes” and then press ] Return • Displays up to a maximum of 10 marantz products connected on the same network.
Convenient functions Operating a media controller to play music and still pictures n Playing contents on a media controller Media controller • Perform this procedure using a media controller conforming to the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standard. • This function allows you to play content located on a computer (media server) or connected on a network Wireless LAN- This unit by operating a media controller on the same network.
GExample 1H Main zone control screen You can operate this unit using a browser. INDEX ZONE CONTROL > MAIN ZONE Switch the “Network Standby” setting to “ON”. Web Controller marantz:[NR1602] STANDBY POWER (vpage 94). MAIN ZONE Sleep Timer > MAIN ZONE CHANNEL LEVEL Check the IP address of this unit with “Network...
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Convenient functions GExample 2H Setup menu screen GExample 4H Net Audio operating screen NET AUDIO / USB (MAIN ZONE) SOURCE SELECT ReLoad > SETUP MENU ZONE CONTROL Back Source SOURCE SELECT >Favorites Input Assign > AUDIO ADJUST CHANNEL LEVEL Internet Radio SYSTEM SETUP NET AUDIO / USB >...
Convenient functions Dual backup memory function Panel lock function The unit stores settings information in nonvolatile memory even when the main power supply is turned off. Using the Dual Backup Memory To prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation function, you can write settings information to another memory area to back up saved settings for recovery anytime as needed.
Convenient functions Various memory functions n Personal memory plus function This function sets the settings (input mode, surround mode, HDMI output mode, MultEQ ® , Dynamic EQ ® , audio delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual surround modes.
Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) • You can operate this unit so as to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2) Playback other than the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located). • You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN Press to set the remote control ZONE, ZONE2.
Sleep timer function This is useful when you want to sleep while listening in ZONE2. Press to set the remote con- trol unit to ZONE2-operation mode. SLEEP Press and display the time you want to set. • The time switches as shown below each SLEEP time is pressed.
How to make detailed 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. Setting items Detailed items Description Page Audio Adjust Surr.Parameter Adjusts surround sound parameters.
Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. GExample 2H Audyssey ® Auto Setup screen GExample 1H Menu selection screen (Top menu) (with illustration) Menu Audyssey Auto Setup MultEQ Audio Adjust Surr.Parameter Information Tone Preparation Setup Wizard AudysseySettings Set the following items System Setup Manual EQ...
Examples of menu and front display Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window. Menu display Front display Description Top menu display AMP MENU q Press to display the menu Menu screen.
Inputting characters Keyboard screen You can change the names as desired using the “Preset Name” Using the keyboard screen (vpage 100), “Rename” (vpage 103), “Last.fm Account” (vpage 95), “Napster Account” (vpage 95), “Zone Rename” Display the screen for inputting n Display of a keyboard input screen (vpage 97) and character input for the network functions.
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Inputting characters Cursor mode screen Using the cursor buttons Display the screen for inputting characters n Display of a cursor mode screen (vpage 75 “Menu map”). Rename Press SEARCH/INFO while a keyboard screen is [1/2] displayed. Default A cursor mode screen is displayed. Use o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change.
Audio Adjust The sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking. Items that can be set with the “Audio Adjust” procedure The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode.
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Audio Adjust Surr.Parameter Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Panorama ON : Set. Adjust surround sound parameters. It may not be possible to set this item depending on the input signal Assign front L/R signal also OFF : Do not set. (vpage 120 “Surround modes and surround parameters”).
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Audio Adjust Tone Audyssey Settings Default settings are underlined. Set Audyssey MultEQ ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . These can be selected Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. after Audyssey ® Auto Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, Setting items Setting details please see page 125.
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Audio Adjust Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Dynamic EQ ® ON : Use Dynamic EQ ® . Dynamic Volume ® Heavy : Most adjustment to softest and loudest sounds. OFF : Do not use Dynamic EQ ® . Solve the problem of Solve the problem of large Medium : Medium adjustment to loudest and softest sound.
Audio Adjust Manual EQ M-DAX Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. “Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ ® ” setting (vpage 82) is “Manual”. amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear.
Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details Items Setting details Status n MAIN ZONE HDMI Information Signal Info. Show information about Show information about • Resolution / Color Space / Pixel Depth This item shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. current settings.
System Setup Set when changing Audyssey ® Auto Setup settings, or when changing the audio, video, display Items that can be set with the “System Setup” procedure or other settings. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey ® Auto Setup, it will not be possible to set Audyssey MultEQ ®...
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System Setup Setting items Setting details Speaker Setup Default settings are underlined. Speaker Config. Subwoofer : Set the presence of a subwoofer. (Continued) • Yes : Use a subwoofer. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey ® Auto Setup. • No : Select when a subwoofer is not connected.
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System Setup Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Speaker Config. F.Height : Set the presence and size of the front height speakers. Distance Unit : Set the unit of distance. (Continued) • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low Set distance from listening • Meters / Feet frequencies.
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System Setup Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tone. Crossover Freq. Crossover : Set the crossover frequency. Set the volume of the test • Front L / F.Height L / Center / F.Height R / Front R / Surround R / Set the maximum frequency • 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / tone to be the same when it...
System Setup Setting items Setting details HDMI Setup Default settings are underlined. Standby Source Last : This item is set at the last-used input source. Sets the HDMI input source HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 : Put the respective input source into Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.
System Setup Audio Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for audio playback. Setting items Setting details EQ Customize Manual : Set when not using the “Manual” equalizer. Set the disengaged • Used : Use. equalizers to not display • Not Used : Do not use. when MultEQ ®...
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System Setup Setting items Setting details Network Setup Default settings are underlined. Network Connect. uio p ENTER e Use to input the address and press (Continued) • IP Address : Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. Make network settings. The Network Audio function cannot be used if other IP addresses are set.
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System Setup Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Network Connect. Proxy settings : Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a Network Connect. (Continued) proxy server. (Continued) Network Connect. Proxy Network Connect. Proxy Address Address 000.000.000.000 DHCP IP Address 192.168.0.1...
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Friendly Name : The Friendly Name is the name of this unit displayed on the network. Up to 63 characters can be input. The default Friendly Name on first use is “marantz:[NR1602]”. • For character input, see page 78. Default : Restores Friendly Name, which you had changed, to the default setting.
System Setup Setting items Setting details ZONE2 Setup Default settings are underlined. Other Notification : Sets the display of a notification message when the latest (Continued) firmware is released. Set the audio to play back with multi-zone (ZONE2). “ZONE2 Setup” is displayed when “ZONE2” is selected with “Amp Assign”. Update : Displays a notification message on this unit’s menu screen when the latest firmware is released with “Firmware Update”.
System Setup Setting items Setting details Option Setup Default settings are underlined. Screensaver : Make screensaver settings. Make the settings related to • ON : The screensaver is activated during Make various other settings. displays on the TV screen. menu display, NET/USB, iPod or Tuner screen display if no operation is performed for an Setting items Setting details...
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System Setup Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details NET/USB : Set the NET/USB screen display time when the input source Setup Lock ON : Turn protection on. (Continued) is “NET/USB”. Protect settings from OFF : Turn protection off. • Always : Show display continuously.
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• Information regarding the “Firmware Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the marantz web site each time related plans are defined. • When usable new firmware is released with “Firmware Update” or “Add New Feature”, a notification message is displayed on the menu screen.
Input Setup Perform settings related to input source playback. Items that can be set with the “Input Setup” procedure • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation Auto Preset (vpage 100) Press AMP MENU Preset Skip (vpage 100)
Input Setup Auto Preset Preset Name Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Assign name to a preset memory. Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details A / B / C / D / E / F / G Start Block If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired...
Input Setup Input Assign Setting items Setting details HDMI HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 Examples of “Input Assign” menu screen displays Set this to change the HDMI None : Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input input connectors assigned source.
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Input Setup Video Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. COMPONENT 1-RCA / 2-RCA (Component video) None : Do not assign a component video input connector to the selected Set the source video. Set this to change the input source. z “GAME”...
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Input Setup Input Mode (Audio) Rename Default settings are underlined. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source. Change the display name of the selected input source. Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Input Mode Auto : Automatically detect input signal and perform playback.
Input Setup Playback Mode Default settings are underlined. n Input source : “NET/USB” Setting items Setting details Repeat All : All files are played repeatedly (All files in a Folder or an album are Make settings for repeat played repeatedly). mode.
Other settings Remote control settings • When you connect a remote control receiver unit (purchased separately) to the REMOTE CONTROL IN connector of this unit, use the following procedure to disable the remote sensor function of this unit. • The remote sensor function of remote control signals is enabled by default. ON/STANDBY PURE DIRECT SURROUND MODE...
Press the input source select buttons twice modes. consecutively to switch the operation mode • For using the test tone function. marantz CD player of the remote control unit and input source • For using the HT-EQ function. of this unit. TUNER...
Scanning the code table • No preset codes other than can be registered. preset code to ON. • In the factory settings, remote control codes for all marantz products q Entering a 4-digit code Press and hold down the input are registered.
Preset select Category Brand digit of the code. Now press code buttons to check the third and fourth digits of the code. Blu-ray Disc player marantz 5000 DVD player marantz 2000 Television marantz 1000 Satellite set top box marantz 4000 NOTE After this procedure, the selected source reset to its initial code.
Playback TV Z / X • For details, refer to the device’s operating (Default : marantz) Stop instructions. TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) Auto search (cue) Manual search (fast-reverse/fast-forward) Select title, chapter or channel 0 – 9 selection...
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0 – 9 Channel selection TV Z / X (Default : marantz) Clear the inputting TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) TV power on/standby TV Z / X CHANNEL +, – Switch channels (up/down) (Default : marantz) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) CHANNEL +, –...
Select the button to be learned. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to learn other input sources. • If the AV device is not a marantz device, or if the device does not The LEARN indicator lights. operate even when the preset code is registered, use the learning NOTE function.
Registering preset codes Delete saved remote control codes n Delete remote control codes for each input n Delete remote control codes for all input source sources Codes can be erased in three ways: by buttons, sources, and by all memory contents. Press and hold down Press and hold down n Delete remote control codes for each button...
Information Information Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 114 F Other information vpage 119 F Troubleshooting vpage 128 F Specifications vpage 133 F Index vpage 134 F List of preset codes vpage 136...
Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Power indicator (STANDBY) ············································ SETUP MIC jack ································································· (17, 59) PURE DIRECT button ······························································ (46) Power operation button SURROUND MODE button ············································· (46, 105) ONE TOUCH PLAY button ················································...
Display Audyssey ® indicators Decoder indicators HDMI indicator Light up as follows, depending on the setting of “MultEQ ® ” These light when the respective decoders are operating. This lights when playing using HDMI connections. 82), “Dynamic EQ ® ” (vpage ...
Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). FM/AM antenna terminals ····················································· (12) HDMI connectors ··························································· 3, 8) NOTE Analog audio connectors ·············································· (9, 10, 12) Digital audio connectors ··················································· (10, 12) Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). LEARN indicator ······························· (107, 111) PARTY button ············································· (66) SET button ········································ (107, 111) SPEAKER A/B button ································· (23) SOURCE power button Preset channel buttons (Z / X) ··········································...
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Remote control unit Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. q Remove the rear lid in the w Load the two batteries properly direction of the arrow and as indicated by the marks in remove it.
Other information Trademark information n Trademark information (vpage 119) This product uses the following technologies: n Surround (vpage 120) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 124) n Explanation of terms (vpage 125) “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Surround This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. Surround modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each surround mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each surround mode. Symbols in the table S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set.
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Surround Surr.Parameter (vpage 81) Audyssey Settings z9 (vpage 82) NEO:6 Music PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only mode only Tone M-DAX Height Gain Surround mode (vpage 46) Dynamic Dynamic EQ ® (vpage 82) MultEQ ® Volume ® (vpage 84) Panorama Dimension C.Width C.Image (vpage 81) (vpage 81) (vpage 81) (vpage 81) (vpage 81)
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Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each surround mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the surround mode. Symbols in the table S This indicates the selectable surround mode.
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Surround Input signal types and formats DTS-HD DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL NOTE Surround mode (vpage 46) DTS-HD DTS-HD High DTS ES DTS ES DOLBY DIGITAL ANALOG DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Master Resolution DSCRT MTRX DTS 96/24 EX (With no (multi ch) (2ch) EXPRESS...
Relationship between video signals and monitor output Input connector Output connector Menu displayed HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Only the menu is displayed S <VIDEO> S <VIDEO> S (VIDEO) A (VIDEO) S <COMPONENT> S <COMPONENT> S (COMPONENT) A (COMPONENT) S <COMPONENT>...
Explanation of terms Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Pro Logic gz, with front height channels is Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal also an ideal alternative for households that cannot Bluetooth A2DP format that is compatible with up to 7.1 channels support the placement of back surround speakers Bluetooth is a short-distance wireless communication A2DP is one profile of Bluetooth definded for...
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Explanation of terms DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 Dynamic range DTS-ES™ Matrix 6.1 is a 6.1-channel discrete digital The difference between the maximum undistorted HDCP Pairing audio format inserting a surround back (SB) channel sound level and the minimum discernible level When transmitting digital signals between devices, Pairing is an operation required for settings to to the DTS digital surround sound through matrix above the noise emitted by the device.
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Explanation of terms Windows Media Player Ver.11 or later This is a media player distributed free of charge by vTuner Microsoft Corporation. This is a free online content server for Internet It can play playlists created with Ver.11 or later of radio.
• This unit amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please – No picture appears. • Check the TV connection. power, the power contact the marantz service adviser. • Set the TV input correctly. indicator is blinking red in intervals of approximately 0.5 seconds.
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GAudioH Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page Dolby TrueHD, DTS- • Make HDMI connections. Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. HD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is not 8, 9, 10, output. 11, 2, 3, • Check the speaker connections and configurations. • Check that “Speaker Config.”...
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• A USB memory device that the set cannot recognize is connected. – played. USB port. This is not a malfunction. marantz does not guarantee that all USB Cannot connect to • Radio station is not currently broadcasting. Wait a while before –...
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GAirPlayH GM-XPortH Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page The AirPlay icon • This unit and the computer or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad are not Audio is not output • Check that the Bluetooth device and Wireless receiver (RX101) is not displayed connected to the same network (LAN). Connect the computer or when a wireless are correctly paired.
Resetting the microprocessor Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. ON/STANDBY ENTER RETURN Turn off the power using ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY ENTER RETURN...
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