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  • Page 1 AV Surround Receiver NR1504 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended approved by Marantz may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at to alert the user to the presence of important operating the product.

  • Page 3: Notes On Use

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Contents Advanced instructions Information ······················································77 ···········································································119...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    “Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup M-XPort (Marantz-eXtension Port) (vpage 20) instructions This unit is equipped with the M-XPort, a Marantz original innovation First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the that provides outstanding expandability. You can connect the instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, Wireless Receiver RX101 (sold separately) to this port.

  • Page 6: Cautions On Handling

    Cautions on handling • Before turning the power on Check once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection cables. • Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit is set to the standby mode. When going on vacation or leaving home for long periods of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

  • Page 7: Basic Instructions

    Basic instructions Basic instructions Here we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 5 F Setup vpage 23 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 30 F Network content vpage 47 F Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) vpage 72 For speaker connections, see page 79.

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Important information Make connections before using this unit. NOTE To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully utilizing the • The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI. If your TV is connected capabilities of this unit and your video devices, connect this unit to each of your video devices with to this unit via other video output connectors, perform menu operations while seeing the display HDMI cables.
  • Page 9 Important information Relationship between video signals and monitor output Resolutions of HDMI-compatible TVs can be checked at “Video” – This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and composite video) and two type of video output connectors (HDMI “HDMI Monitor”...

  • Page 10: Connecting Hdmi Devices

    Connecting HDMI devices You can connect up to seven HDMI-compatible devices (6-inputs/1-output) to the unit. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI n Before connecting this unit to TV via HDMI connections (vpage 8) connections.
  • Page 11 Connecting HDMI devices Before connecting this unit to TV via HDMI connections n About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function This function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via the HDMI cable. There are 2 methods to connect an HDMI-compatible TV to this unit.
  • Page 12 Connecting HDMI devices Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections NOTE • The audio signal from the HDMI output connector (sampling frequency, number of channels, etc.) may be limited by the HDMI audio specifications of the connected device regarding permissible inputs. Cables used for connections • When connecting a TV that does not support the ARC function, an audio cable connection is required in addition to the HDMI cable.
  • Page 13 Connecting HDMI devices Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections Video camcorder Cables used for connections HDMI Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable Blu-ray Disc player Set-top or DVD Game Media CD player player console player HDMI HDMI HDMI...

  • Page 14: Hdmi Function

    Connecting HDMI devices HDMI function n About Content Type This function was added with the HDMI standard. It automatically makes settings suitable for the video- This unit supports the following HDMI functions: output type (content information). n About 3D function n Deep Color (vpage 130) This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI.

  • Page 15: Cables Used For Connections

    Connecting other devices For highest quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to Cables used for connections Changing the source assigned to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to TV and other video devices (vpage 7 “Connecting HDMI devices”). connectors This section describes alternate connection methods when your Video cable (sold separately)

  • Page 16: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting other devices Connecting a TV n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. • This section describes how to connect when your TV does not support ARC (Audio Return Channel). a DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL connector For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections”...
  • Page 17 Connecting other devices Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. Use either of the methods to make This section describes how to connect when your satellite tuner or cable TV does not support HDMI a connection.
  • Page 18 Connecting other devices Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. This section describes how to connect when your Blu-ray disc player or DVD player that does not support a AUDIO IN (Blu-ray/DVD) connector HDMI connections.
  • Page 19 Connecting other devices Connecting a media player n Video connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. This section describes how to connect when your media player does not support HDMI connections. a VIDEO IN (MEDIA PLAYER) connector For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting HDMI devices”...

  • Page 20: Connecting An Ipod Or Usb Memory Device To The Usb Port

    • iPod nano • iPod touch Marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. When using a portable USB hard disk drive (HDD) which came with an AC adapter, use that device’s supplied AC adapter. NOTE • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Cd Player

    Connecting other devices Connecting a CD player n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. You can enjoy CD sound with the player connected by digital or analog cables. a AUDIO IN (CD) connector This makes an analog audio connection. CD player AUDIO AUDIO...
  • Page 22 Connecting other devices Connecting an FM/AM antenna Direction of broadcasting station • Connect the FM antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. FM outdoor AM loop antenna • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage  38 “Listening to FM/AM antenna (supplied)
  • Page 23 Connecting other devices Connecting a wireless receiver (RX101) Wireless receiver (RX101) • You can connect a wireless receiver (RX101, sold separately) to play back music on your Bluetooth device with this unit. • To do this, switch the input source to “M-XPort” (vpage 30 “Selecting the input source”).

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Home Network (Lan)

    • The types of routers that can be used depend on the ISP. Contact your ISP or a computer shop for details. • Marantz assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any communication errors or troubles resulting from the customer’s network environment or connected devices.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Cord

    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 (supplied) NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. However, when the “Setup Assistant”...

  • Page 26: Setup

    Setup Here, we explain “Audyssey ® Setup”, which allows you to automatically make the optimal settings for your speakers, and “Network”, which Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) allows you to connect this unit to a home network (LAN). This unit lets you play via your home network (LAN) music files stored on a computer and music content such as that from Internet Radio.
  • Page 27 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Prepare the included Setup and Set up the subwoofer Preparation measurement microphone If using a subwoofer capable of the following Mount the Setup and measurement microphone on adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below. a tripod or stand and place it in the main listening Connect the Setup and measurement microphone to For details, see your subwoofer’s manual.
  • Page 28 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Preparation (Continued) Detection & Measurement (Main) This step automatically checks the speaker configuration and speaker NOTE Select “Start” and then press size, and calculates the channel level, distance, and crossover If “Caution!” is displayed on TV screen: ENTER frequency.
  • Page 29 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Measurement (2nd – 6th) Calculation • In this step, you will perform measurements at multiple positions Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 6. ENTER Select “Calculation” and then press (one to five additional positions) other than the main listening When measurement position...
  • Page 30 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Check Store Finish ENTER Unplug the Setup and measurement microphone to select the item you Select “Store” and then press Save the measurement results. from the unit’s SETUP MIC jack. want to check, and then press ENTER Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume ®...

  • Page 31: Error Messages

    Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Error messages NOTE • An error message is displayed if Audyssey ® Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, etc. If an error message is displayed, check the relevant items and perform the necessary measures.

  • Page 32: Making The Network Settings (Network)

    Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) Making the network settings Check Results (Network) 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 Setup.

  • Page 33: Playback (Basic Operation)

    Playback (Basic operation) Important information Setup (vpage 23) Before starting playback, make the connections between the different Selecting the input source devices and the settings on the unit. n Turning the power on (vpage 30) NOTE Press the input source select button n Selecting the input source (vpage 30) CBL/SAT GAME...

  • Page 34: Playing A Blu-Ray Disc Player/Dvd Player

    Important information Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Playing a CD player Adjusting the master volume player The following describes the procedure for playing CD player. VOLUME df to adjust the The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ Prepare for playback.

  • Page 35: Playing An Ipod

    Playing an iPod You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod Listening to music on an iPod Operations available through the OPTION button with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this OPTION Press the...
  • Page 36 • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some Playback starts. functions may not operate. • Note that Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on an iPod when using this unit in conjunction with the iPod.
  • Page 37 Playing an iPod n Performing repeat playback (Repeat) n Performing random playback (Random) During random playback, each time playback of a track is completed, OPTION OPTION Press with “iPod Browse Mode” set to Press with “iPod Browse Mode” set to another track is randomly selected for playback from tracks in the “On-Screen”.

  • Page 38: Playing A Usb Memory Device

    Playing a USB memory device Playing back music or viewing still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device. Important information • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) GCompatible formatsH standards can be played on this unit. Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension...
  • Page 39 NOTE n Displaying your desired video on the monitor during • Note that Marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any audio playback (Video Select) (vpage 69) problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using to select the file, then this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device.
  • Page 40 Playing a USB memory device n USB memory device operation buttons Operation buttons Function PAGE df Page search Display of information such as the INFO source name, volume, and sound mode name etc. Text Search / Repeat playback / Random playback / OPTION Slideshow Time / Video Select...

  • Page 41: Listening To Fm/Am Broadcasts

    Listening to FM/AM broadcasts For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” Listening to FM/AM broadcasts ENTER (vpage 19). to select “FM” or “AM”, then press TUNER Press to switch the input GTV ScreenH How to tune in source to “TUNER”. GTV ScreenH FM/AM The modes for receiving FM broadcasts consists of “Auto”...
  • Page 42 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Changing the screen display duration Operations available through the OPTION button Make this setting at “Now Playing” OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be (vpage  101) in the menu. The default used on the TV screen.
  • Page 43 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Tuning in by entering the radio frequency to select a number and press (Direct Tune) The screen that lets you enter the frequency is displayed. You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. GTV ScreenH TUNER Press...
  • Page 44 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Presetting the current broadcast station Channel Default settings to select the channel you want to preset, then (Preset Memory) 92.10 / 92.30 / 92.50 / 92.70 / 93.10 / 93.50 / 93.70 / ENTER press 1 –...
  • Page 45 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) ENTER to select tuning mode, then press You can change the mode for tuning into FM broadcasts. If you cannot tune in automatically with “Auto” mode, then change the GTV ScreenH mode to “Manual”...
  • Page 46 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Tuning in to radio stations and presetting them ENTER Press automatically (Auto Preset) The unit starts to tune in to radio stations automatically and Up to 56 stations can be preset. preset them. If “Auto Preset” is performed after performing “Preset Memory”, GTV ScreenH the “Preset Memory”...
  • Page 47 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Specify a name for the preset broadcast station ENTER to select the group of the broadcast station to select a name label, then press (Preset Name) ENTER you want to name then press The screen that lets you edit the preset name is displayed. You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it.
  • Page 48 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Skipping preset broadcast stations GTo set the stations you want to skip by stationsH GTo set the stations you want to skip by groupsH (Preset Skip) q Use to select the group of broadcast q Use to select the group of broadcast You can set in advance, the stations you do not want to be stations you want to skip.
  • Page 49 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Cancelling preset skip n Tuner operation buttons Operation buttons Function While the Preset Skip screen is displayed, use CHANNEL +, – Preset channel selection to select a group containing a broadcast station to Display of information such as the cancel the skip for.

  • Page 50: Network Content

    Network content Listening to Internet Radio Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Listening to Internet Radio to select the item you want to play, then Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. ENTER press Important information Prepare for playback.
  • Page 51 Listening to Internet Radio n Adjusting the sound quality (M-DAX) Operations available through the OPTION button n Playing the last played Internet Radio station Make this setting at “M-DAX” (vpage 96) in the menu. This unit memorizes the last played Internet Radio station. If you OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be...
  • Page 52 Listening to Internet Radio n Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to n Internet Radio operation buttons Select the radio station of your choice from the list, favorites and then click the Add to Favorites icon. Operation buttons Function There are many Internet Radio stations in the world, and this unit The screen that lets you create a favorite group is displayed.

  • Page 53: Playing Back Files Stored On A Pc And Nas

    Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. Important information • The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below. GSpecifications of supported filesH • Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service Sampling frequency...
  • Page 54 “Allow”. select “Choose media streaming options”. Click “OK” to finish. Select “Allowed” in the drop-down list for “NR1504”. Sharing media stored in NAS Select “Allowed” in the drop-down list for “Media Change settings on the NAS to allow this unit and other devices (PCs programs on this PC and remote connections...”.
  • Page 55 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS n Adjusting the sound quality (M-DAX) Make this setting at “M-DAX” (vpage 96) in the menu. • When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists.
  • Page 56 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Operations available through the OPTION button n Media Server operation buttons OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be Operation buttons Function used on the TV screen. Select the function you want to use from this PAGE df Page search menu.

  • Page 57: Using Online Services

    Genome Project. Introduce your Marantz to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to To listen to Pandora you will need a free Pandora account. If you do not have a Pandora account, you millions of songs.

  • Page 58: Viewing Photographs On The Flickr Site

    Using online services Viewing photographs on the Flickr site n Going back to the previous screen In “Contact”, add the screen name (user name you BACK Press want to view) you want to add. You can view photographs shared by particular users, or all of the photographs shared on Flickr.
  • Page 59 Using online services n Viewing all photographs on Flickr n Flickr operation buttons Operation buttons Function ENTER to select “All Content”, then press PAGE df Page search Display of information such as the INFO source name, volume, and sound mode Flickr [1/2] name...

  • Page 60: Listening To Pandora

    When “Cancel Input?” is displayed, Media Server I am new to Pandora ENTER select “Yes”, then press Please go to Spotify http://www.pandora.com/marantz and follow the instructions there to create a new account. v See overleaf Your activation code is : zzzzzz Cancel...
  • Page 61 Using online services Operations available through the OPTION button n Creating a new station to select “Search by Artist” or “Search by You can create up to 100 radio stations. OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be ENTER Track”, then press used on the TV screen.
  • Page 62 Using online services NOTE n Listening to an existing station n Giving Feedback and Managing Stations • You can Skip up to 6 Tracks that are being played back within 1 hour. You can personalize your stations by providing feedback. and select the radio station • You can create up to 100 Stations (radio stations).
  • Page 63 Using online services n Pandora operation buttons Operation buttons Function PAGE df Page search Display of information such as the INFO source name, volume, and sound mode name Video Select OPTION Cursor operation / Skips the current track, uio p subject to skip limit (i) ENTER Enter...

  • Page 64: Listening To Siriusxm Internet Radio

    Using online services Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio n Going back to the previous screen ENTER Select “Sign in”, then press BACK Press Over 120 channels of the SiriusXM programming you love, including commercial-free music plus sports, talk, news and entertainment. Operations available through the OPTION button Listen anywhere on your computer or smartphone.
  • Page 65 Using online services n Sign out n SiriusXM operation buttons Disassociate this unit from your SiriusXM account. Operation buttons Function PAGE df Page search ENTER to select “Sign Out”, then press Display of information such as the INFO source name, volume, and sound mode name When the popup menu appears, use to select...

  • Page 66: Listening To Spotify

    If you have a Spotify account, then press ENTER “Log In”, then press Introduce your Marantz to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, If the username and password match, the top menu for Spotify you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs.
  • Page 67 Using online services Operations available through the OPTION button n Spotify operation buttons Press while a track is playing. OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be The Spotify menu screen is displayed. Operation buttons Function used on the TV screen.

  • Page 68: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Here, we explain how to use convenient functions for NETWORK Searching content with keywords Performing repeat playback (Repeat) sources and USB sources. The source names under the titles of each (Text Search) function’s description are sources that allow use of these functions. Media Server Spotify Internet Radio...
  • Page 69 Convenient functions Performing random playback (Random) During random playback, each time playback of a track is completed, Media Server Spotify another track is randomly selected for playback from tracks in the folder. Therefore, it's possible that you may hear a track played back OPTION While content is playing, press more than once during random playback.
  • Page 70 Convenient functions Favorites function Playing back content added in “Save to Favorite” FAVORITE STATION Contents that can be added to the button differ There are two ways to add content to favorites: NETWORK Press depending on the input source. q Add to favorites from the Option menu FAVORITE STATION w Add to the button...
  • Page 71 Convenient functions n Deleting content added to favorites Playing back music and a favorite picture Playing back still images in sequential (Remove from Fav.) at the same time (Slideshow) order (Slideshow Time) NETWORK Press You can play back still image (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory Internet Radio Media Server device or Media Server and pictures on Flickr website as a slide show.
  • Page 72 Convenient functions Displaying your desired video on the to select the Video Select mode. monitor during audio playback (Video • Each time is pressed, the setting is changed as shown below. Select) This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio playback.

  • Page 73: Airplay Function

    My Computer displayed the window and select this unit from the list. • For details, see your device’s manual. Marantz NR1504 Startup iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad music or iPod app. v See overleaf is displayed on the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad screen.
  • Page 74 AirPlay function n Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit • is displayed on the menu screen while With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song AirPlay is being operated. play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations. • Source input will...

  • Page 75: Selecting A Listening Mode (Sound Mode)

    Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo Selecting a listening mode playback modes. Multi-channel audio formats are provided on popular movie and music Play the selected device (vpage 31 – 63). Direct playback disc formats such as Blu-ray and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from...

  • Page 76: Pure Direct Playback

    Selecting a listening mode Pure Direct playback Auto surround playback This mode is for playback with higher sound quality than in “DIRECT” This mode detects the type of input digital signal, and automatically mode, by turning off the front panel display panel, which can eliminate selects the corresponding mode for playback.
  • Page 77 Selecting a listening mode n Listening mode MOVIE MUSIC GAME PURE • The following listening modes can be selected using the , and buttons. • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surr.Parameter” (vpage 94) to enjoy surround sound the way you like it. z1 2-channel also includes analog input.
  • Page 78 Selecting a listening mode z1 2-channel also includes analog input. Views on the TV screen or display Operation Input signal Listening mode z2 When AUTO mode is selected, the sound mode that is compatible button with the input signal is used for playback. STEREO z3 This mode plays back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel playback.
  • Page 79 Selecting a listening mode n Description of listening mode types Dolby listening mode Original listening mode Listening mode type Description Listening mode type Description DOLBY PLg This mode can be selected when the Dolby Pro Logic g decoder is used to MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.

  • Page 80: Advanced Instructions

    Advanced instructions Advanced instructions Here we explain functions and operations in more detail so that you can maximize your enjoyment with this unit. F Installation/connection/setup of speakers (Advanced) vpage 78 F Installation/connection/setup of speakers (Advanced) vpage 82 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 83 F How to make detailed settings vpage 89...

  • Page 81: Installation/Connection/Setup Of Speakers (Advanced)

    Installation/connection/setup of speakers (Advanced) Speaker installation Procedure for speaker settings • Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers When 5.1-channel speakers are installed Speaker installation you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to install the speakers using a typical example. • The speaker impedance should be from 6 to 16 Ω/ohms.

  • Page 82: Connecting The Speaker Cables

    Speaker connection Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. Connecting the speaker cables This section explains how to connect them using typical examples. Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being connected to this unit, and be sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.

  • Page 83: Connecting The Subwoofer

    Speaker connection Cables used for connections Connecting the subwoofer n About the speaker cable label (supplied) for channel identification The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is color-coded for each channel to Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer. Audio cable (sold separately) be identifiable.
  • Page 84 Speaker connection Connecting 5.1-channel speakers Connecting 2.1-channel speakers NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see page 80. • For speaker impedance, see page 79. NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see page 80. • For speaker impedance, see page 79.

  • Page 85: Connections (Advanced Connection)

    Remotely control a Marantz Blu-ray player by the Marantz Remote App Marantz Blu-ray disc player of newer generation also can be controlled via a network receiver unit using the n Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact Marantz Remote App.

  • Page 86: Playback (Advanced Operation)

    Playback (Advanced operation) HDMI control function Setup (vpage 23) A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC, which allows control n Setting procedure signals from one device to communicate with another device via the Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 30) HDMI cable connection. Not all HDMI-equipped devices allow . Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) n Operations possible by HDMI control...

  • Page 87: Sleep Timer Function

    HDMI control function Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while If the HDMI control function does not operate properly, check the going to sleep.

  • Page 88: Web Control Function

    For example, if the IP address of this unit is “192.168.0.2”, • This unit and the PC need to be connected to the network properly Marantz NR1504 enter “http://192.168.0.2”. (vpage  21 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”) in order to...

  • Page 89: Dual Backup Memory Function

    Web control function Dual backup memory function GExample 2H Setup menu screen The unit stores settings information in nonvolatile memory even when n Recalling remembered details (Recovery) the main power supply is turned off. Using the Dual Backup Memory Video Video/HDMI Setup function, you can write settings information to another memory area to HDMI Setup...

  • Page 90: Function

    Panel lock function To prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation n Canceling the Panel lock function of the buttons on the front panel. M-DAX Press while you press and hold PRESET CH DISPLAY with the unit in standby mode. X ON/STANDBY STATUS VOLUME...

  • Page 91: Remote Lock Function

    Remote lock function Various memory functions • When not connecting an IR receiver, disable the Remote lock n Enabling the remote sensor function Personal memory plus function function. When the function is enabled, you can not perform operations with the remote control unit. When the main unit is in standby mode, press This function sets the settings (input mode, sound mode, HDMI • By default, this function is disabled.

  • Page 92: How To Make Detailed Settings

    MP3 files Diagnostics Used to check the network connection. to enable richer audio playback. Maintenance Mode Use when receiving maintenance from a Marantz Audio Delay Compensates for incorrect timing between video service engineer or custom installer. and audio.

  • Page 93: Examples Of Menu Screen Displays

    Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. GExample 2H GExample 1H Audyssey ® Setup screen (with illustration) Menu selection screen (Top menu) Audyssey Setup Setup Menu Audio Y our AV R c an a utomatic all y mea s ure t he Video ac ous ti c s of you r room and th e op timi ze Inputs...

  • Page 94: Examples Of Menu And Front Display

    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 q Press SETUP to display the menu screen. Setup Menu w TV screen: Displays the selected line.

  • Page 95: Inputting Characters

    Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following Keyboard screen n Input method screens to the names that you prefer. • Text Search (vpage 65) Display the screen for inputting Select a character on the TV screen to input characters. • Preset Name (vpage 44) characters (vpage ...

  • Page 96: Audio

    Audio Make audio-related settings. Items that can be set with the “Audio” procedure Menu operation Dialog Level (vpage 94) SETUP Press Subwoofer Level (vpage 94) The menu is displayed on the TV screen. to select the menu to be set or operated. Surr.Parameter (vpage 94) ENTER Tone (vpage 95)

  • Page 97: Dialog Level

    Audio Dialog Level Surr.Parameter Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Sets the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the center channel. You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your preferences. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set Setting items Setting details sound mode.
  • Page 98 Audio Tone Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Center Image 0.0 – 1.0 (0.3) Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. Distributes the dialogue The smaller the value, the more dialogue is concentrated on the center output from the center Setting items Setting details channel.
  • Page 99 Audio M-DAX Audio Delay Default settings are underlined. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the While viewing video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output so that the video and audio are amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear.
  • Page 100 Audio Audyssey Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Dynamic EQ On : Use Dynamic EQ. Set Audyssey MultEQ ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . These can be selected Off : Do not use Dynamic EQ. Solves the problem of after Audyssey ®...
  • Page 101 Audio Manual EQ Default settings are underlined. Use the 9 band graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. “Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ ® ” setting (vpage 97) is “Manual EQ”. Setting items Setting details Speaker Select. All : Adjust the tone of all speakers together.

  • Page 102: Video

    Video Make video-related settings. Items that can be set with the “Video” procedure Menu operation HDMI Setup (vpage 100) SETUP Press The menu is displayed on the TV screen. On Screen Disp. (vpage 101) to select the menu to be set or operated. TV Format (vpage 101) ENTER Press...
  • Page 103 Video HDMI Setup Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. HDMI Control On : Use HDMI control function. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Off : Do not use HDMI control function. You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI Setting items Setting details and compatible with HDMI...

  • Page 104: On Screen Disp

    Video On Screen Disp. TV Format Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Volume Bottom : Display at the bottom.

  • Page 105: Inputs

    Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. Items that can be set with the “Inputs” procedure • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation Input Assign (vpage 103) SETUP Press Source Rename (vpage 105) The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

  • Page 106: Input Assign

    Inputs Input Assign Setting items Setting details HDMI 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Front : Assign an HDMI input connector to the selected This unit has certain input sources such as “CBL/SAT” assigned to audio and video connectors by default. Set this to change the HDMI input source.
  • Page 107 Inputs Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details DIGITAL Coax (Coaxial) / Opt (Optical) : Assign a digital input connector to the VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 : Assign the video input connector to the selected input source. –...

  • Page 108: Source Rename

    Inputs Source Rename Source Level Default settings are underlined. Change the display name of the selected input source. • This function corrects the playback level of the selected input source’s audio input. This is convenient when the input source name of your device and the input source name of this unit are • Make this setting if there are differences in the input volume levels between the different sources.

  • Page 109: Speakers

    Speakers Set when changing Audyssey ® Setup settings. Items that can be set with the “Speakers” procedure • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey ® Setup, it will not be possible to set Audyssey MultEQ ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® (vpage 97). • Can be used without changing the settings.
  • Page 110 Speakers Manual Setup Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Distances Unit : Set the unit of distance. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey ® Setup. • Feet / Meters Set distance from listening • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey ®...
  • Page 111 Speakers Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Levels Test Tone Start : Output test tone. Crossovers Speaker Select. : Selects how to set the crossover frequency. See the • Front L / Center / Front R / Surround R / Surround L / Subwoofer : A Set the volume of the test Set the maximum frequency speaker manual for information concerning speaker crossover frequency.
  • Page 112 Speakers Setting items Setting details Bass Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by Set subwoofer and LFE subwoofer. signal range playback. • LFE : The low range signal of the channel set to “Small” speaker size is added to the LFE signal output from the subwoofer.

  • Page 113: Network

    Network To use this unit by connecting it to a home network (LAN), you must configure network settings. Items that can be set with the “Network” procedure If you set up your home network (LAN) via DHCP, set “DHCP” to “On” (use the default setting). This allows this unit to use your home network (LAN).

  • Page 114: Friendly Name

    Setting details Friendly Name / DHCP On or Off / IP Address / MAC Address Edit Name • The default Friendly Name on first use is “Marantz NR1504”. MAC Address is required to make a vTuner account. Edits Friendly Name. • Up to 63 characters can be input.
  • Page 115 Network Settings Setting details ENTER u Use to select “Proxy” and press Make settings for wired LAN. • Proxy : Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server. Only set “Settings” when connecting to a network without a DHCP function. Make the proxy settings only when you connect to the Internet via a proxy server that is on your internal network or provided by your provider, etc.

  • Page 116: Maintenance Mode

    (WAN). Maintenance Mode Use when receiving maintenance from a Marantz service engineer or custom installer. Ordinarily, this mode isn’t suitable for use by the end user, only by a trained service technician or custom installation professional.

  • Page 117: General

    General Make various other settings. Items that can be set with the “General” procedure Menu operation Language (vpage 115) SETUP Press The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Auto Standby (vpage 115) to select the menu to be set or operated. Front Display (vpage 115) ENTER Press...

  • Page 118: Front Display

    General Language Front Display Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Set the language for display on the menu screen. Makes settings related to the display on this unit. Setting details Setting items Setting details English / Français / Español Display On : Display is always on.
  • Page 119 Firmware Version : Displays information for the current firmware. Notifications Notification Alerts Selects notification message • On : Displays notification messages from Marantz in the popup menu. preferences. • Off : Does not display notification messages from Marantz in the popup menu.

  • Page 120: Usage Data

    Display a notification ENTER • When you press during display of the No : Do not provide Marantz with information about how you use this unit via the network. message on this unit’s notification message, the “Check for Update” menu screen when screen is displayed (Refer to page 117...
  • Page 121 Add New Feature Upgrade Package : Display the items to be upgraded. • Information regarding the “Update” function and “Add New Feature” will be announced on the Marantz Upgrade Status : Display a list of the additional functions provided by the Display new features that web site each time related plans are defined.

  • Page 122: Information

    Information Information Here we list other information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 120 F Other information vpage 125 F Troubleshooting vpage 132 F Specifications vpage 136 F Index vpage 137...

  • Page 123: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q0 Q1 Power indicator ······································································· (30) Headphones jack (PHONES) STATUS button ············································· (33, 48, 52, 64, 116) GPower indicator statusH When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no SOUND MODE button ····························································...

  • Page 124: Display

    Display Information display Sleep timer indicator Decoder indicator The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 84). These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby information are displayed here.

  • Page 125: Rear Panel

    Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) ································ (19) Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO) ···················· (13, 14) NOTE Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ···························· (14, 15, 18) Network connector (NETWORK) ··········································· (21) Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

  • Page 126: Remote Control Unit

    Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). SLEEP button ··········································································· (84) Input source select buttons ···················································· (30) SOUND MODE buttons ··························································· (72) • MOVIE button • MUSIC button • GAME button • PURE button Information button (INFO) ···················································· (116) Cursor buttons (uio p) ·······································...
  • Page 127 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 the remove it.

  • Page 128: Other Information

    Other information Trademark information n Trademark information (vpage 125) n Surround (vpage 126) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 129) n Explanation of terms (vpage 130) Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic foreign patents pending.

  • Page 129: Surround

    Surround This unit is equipped with a sophisticated digital signal processing circuit that lets you play your favorite movie and music sources and listen to them with a wide range of surround sound mode choices. Sound modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used in each sound mode and the surround parameters adjustable in each sound mode.
  • Page 130 Surround Surr.Parameter (vpage 94) Audyssey (vpage 97) PRO LOGIC g Music mode only NEO:6 Music mode only Tone M-DAX Sound Mode (vpage 72) MultEQ ® Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image (vpage 95) (vpage 96) (vpage 95) (vpage 95) (vpage 95) (vpage 95) (vpage 97) (vpage 97) (vpage 97) DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (2-channel) z1 DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (Multi-channel) z1...
  • Page 131 Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes This table shows the input signal that can be played in each sound mode. Check the audio signal of the input source then select the sound mode. Symbols in the table F This indicates the default sound mode.

  • Page 132: Relationship Between Video Signals And Monitor Output

    Relationship between video signals and monitor output Output HDMI output Video output Input HDMI VIDEO Video Menu Video Menu Only the menu is displayed S <VIDEO> S <HDMI> S (HDMI) S <VIDEO> S Video signal input present S < > The input signal between the < > marks is output. A No video signal input No video signal output S ( ) Superimposed on the picture indicated in ( ).

  • Page 133: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms Auto Lip Sync Dolby Pro Logic g DTS Express If you connect the unit to a TV that supports the Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology DTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit A2DP Auto Lip Sync function, it can automatically correct developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 134 Explanation of terms FLAC HDCP Pairing Windows Media DRM FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a When transmitting digital signals between devices, Pairing is an operation required for settings to This is a copyright protection technology developed lossless free audio file format.

  • Page 135: Troubleshooting

    After turning on the • This unit’s amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and – power, the power please contact the Marantz service adviser. indicator is blinking red in intervals of approximately 0.5 seconds. Set does not operate • Reset the microprocessor.
  • Page 136 GAudioH Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page Dolby PLg mode or • Check that “Speaker Config.” – “Center” or “Surround” is set to Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. 9,  0,  3,  other than “None”. If the speaker system is 2.0/2.1-channel, this DTS NEO:6 mode 15, ...
  • Page 137 – • If connection is restricted, set audio equipment as the connection – This is not a malfunction. Marantz does not guarantee that all USB target. memory devices will operate or receive power. • USB memory device is connected via USB hub. Connect the USB –...
  • Page 138 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. address” or (Password is not displayed.) • Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control “Password” is http://www.pandora.com/marantz unit. displayed.) • Insert the batteries in the proper direction, checking the q and GAirPlayH w marks.

  • Page 139: Resetting The Microprocessor

    Resetting the microprocessor Specifications Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Note that when the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. n Audio section • Power amplifier M-DAX Rated output: Front: 50 W + 50 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz –...
  • Page 140 Index Center Width ······················································ 95 DTS ·································································· 130 Characters ·························································· 92 DTS 96/24 ················································ 76, 130 Info ··································································· 101 v Numerics Check Results ···················································· 29 DTS Digital Surround ····································· 130 Information ··············································· 111, 116 Condensation ······················································· 3 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 ······································ 130 2.1-channel ·························································...
  • Page 141 Network ····················································· 29, 110 Random ························································ 34, 66 Text Search ························································ 65 Notifications ····················································· 117 Rear panel ························································ 122 Tone ··································································· 95 Now Playing ····················································· 101 Reference Level Offset ······································ 97 Tone Control ······················································· 95 Remote control unit ········································· 123 Trademark ························································...
  • Page 142 License THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT 3. License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of e. You may distribute the Executable Files and Source WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, this License, the Author hereby grants You a worldwide, Code only under the terms of this License, and You must This section describes software license used for INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES...
  • Page 143 n libogg n Tremor 9. Termination. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT a. This License and the rights granted hereunder will HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY http://www.xiph.org/ogg/ http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/Tremor terminate automatically upon any breach by You of any EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, term of this License.
  • Page 144 COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby Marantz provides the source code based on the GPL and FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, granted, provided that the above copyright notice and this...
  • Page 145 Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 17 21/64 (440.0) 2 11/64 (55.0) 1 31/32 1 31/32 (50.0) 13 25/64 (340.0) (50.0) Weight : 18 lbs 1 oz (8.2 kg)
  • Page 146 D&M Holdings Inc. 3520 10241 00AM...

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