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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 ·······························································54 ···········································································125 Getting started ··············································································1...
Accessories Features Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all Easy to use, Graphical User Interface Getting Started ................ 1 7 channels (110 W x 7ch, 8 Ω) This unit is equipped with an easy to see “Graphical User Interface” CD-ROM (Owner’s manual) ............
M-XPort (marantz-eXtension Port) (vpage 17) into contact with the unit, and should therefore not be used. This unit is equipped with the M-XPort, a marantz original innovation that provides outstanding expandability. You can connect the 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 20 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 27 F Selecting a listening mode (SURROUND MODE) vpage 50 vpage 8, vpage 8, Connection Connection – vpage 29 Playback Playback...
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).
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Important information Examples of screen display GFlow of video signals for ZONE2H This unit • Menu screen • Status display screen Monitor (TV) Video device When the input source is When the volume is adjusted. switched. AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Input Output Audio Adjust (IN) Output (MONITOR OUT)
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device You can connect up to nine HDMI-compatible devices (7-inputs/2-outputs) 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 HDMI1.4a 3D function and • 3D a pair of 3D glasses.
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Cables used for connections Digital camcorder 1 Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI HDMI cable • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. Blu-ray Video Disc Set-top cassette Game...
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector When an HDMI/DVI conversion cable (sold separately) is used, the HDMI video signals are converted to DVI signals, allowing connection to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector. NOTE • No sound is output when connected to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector.
Connecting a TV • Select the connector to use and connect the device. Cables used for connections • For video connections, see “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)” (vpage 5). Video cable (sold separately) • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). Video cable Component To listen to TV audio through this device, use the optical digital connection.
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player • You can enjoy video and audio from a Blu-ray Disc. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. Blu-ray Disc • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). player Cables used for connections VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO...
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”...
Connecting a video cassette recorder Connecting a digital camcorder • You can record video onto a video cassette tape. • You can enjoy video and audio from a digital camcorder. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. • For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). • When recording analog audio, use the analog connection.
• 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 an antenna • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit n AM loop antenna assembly NOTE to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously. Put the stand section • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal Stand • Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect the AM (vpage ...
Connecting a CD player Connecting a record player • You can enjoy CD sound. You can enjoy playing records. • Select the connector to use and connect the device. Cables used for connections Cables used for connections Audio cable (sold separately) Audio cable (sold separately) Audio cable Audio cable Turntable...
Connect a device that has a multichannel output Connecting a wireless receiver (RX101) terminal 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. • You can connect this unit to an external device fitted with multi-channel sound audio output jacks to enjoy • Use a Bluetooth device that is A2DP compatible (vpage 138...
Connecting a external power amplifier • You can use this unit as a pre-amp by connecting a commercially available power amp to the PRE OUT connector. Adding a power amp to each of the channels provides an even greater sound presence. • Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
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.
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Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) STEP 2 STEP 1 Preparation Detection & Measurement (Main) • In STEP 2, you will perform measurements at the main listening NOTE Connect the setup microphone to the SETUP MIC position. jack of this unit. If “Caution!”...
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Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Auto Setup) STEP 4 STEP 3 Measurement (2nd – 8th) Calculation • In STEP 3, you will perform measurements at multiple positions (two Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 8. On the screen, use to select “Next → STEP 3 to eight 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) Important information Settings (vpage 20) Before starting playback, make the connections between the different You can also use the following operation to select an input n Selecting the input source (vpage 27) devices and the settings on the unit. source.
Important information n Using the “SOURCE SELECT” menu Adjusting the master volume Set the front speakers to be used VOLUME + – to adjust the Press SPEAKER A/B The currently selected input SOURCE SELECT source is highlighted. SPEAKER A/B volume. • Each time you press Source the front speaker setting will change as...
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 OK to disconnect. as shown at right. [1/7] functions may not operate. • Note that marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any Favorites Direct mode Display iPod information on the iPod screen. Internet Radio...
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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 92 “Repeat”) • Random playback (vpage 92 “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.
Enter / Pause [1/7] (Press and release) NOTE ENTER Favorites Stop • Note that marantz will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any (Press and hold) Internet Radio Media Server problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using RETURN Return this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device.
Tuning in radio stations n Presetting radio stations (Manual preset) Default settings Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune Block (A – G) TUNER Press to switch the input them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. Default Settings source to “TUNER”.
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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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TV Z / X ON/STANDBY STATUS 97.90MHz (Default : marantz) Traffic info Song Title Radio text TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) Artist Name Program Type TUNING +, – Tuning (up/down) A1 FM 87.50MHz PURE DIRECT STATUS While pressing down...
• Internet radio stations in MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) format can be listened to. time, set “Slide Show”(vpage 92) in the menu to “ON”. • Your favorite radio stations can be registered by accessing an exclusive marantz Internet radio URL from a Web browser on a computer.
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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. SHIFT/TOP MENU After pressing While the Internet radio station press PRESET + PRESET –...
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Playing a network audio Listening to an Internet radio station registered to a n Registering internet radio stations as your n Listening to internet radio stations registered in preset channel button favorites your favorites Favorites are listed at the top of the menu screen, so when a Press to display the P1 –...
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Favorites [2/3] TV power on/standby TV Z / X (Default : marantz) Radio Algerienne Chaine 1 TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) Is it deleted? PRESET +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection Remove Cancel SEARCH/INFO When the menu screen is displayed, press , then press o (previous page) or p (next page).
Playing a network audio Viewing photographs on the Flickr site Press NET/USB to switch the After inputting the “Contact”, then press remote control operating mode The “Contact” entered in step 4 is displayed. You can view photographs shared by particular users, or all of the to “NET/USB”.
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TV power on/standby I am new to Last.fm TV Z / X GNumbersH 0123456789 (Default : marantz) TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) Password: PRESET +, – Preset channel (A1 – G8) selection GUpper case charactersH • Slide show playback (vpage 92...
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Playback starts and the following screen appears. TV Z / X (Default : marantz) rock Radio Menu [1/3] TV INPUT Switch TV input (Default : marantz) Now Playing Love this track z When the menu screen is displayed, press Ban this track SEARCH/INFO Song...
Playing a network audio n Searching from Napster menu n Registering tracks in my Napster library Listening to Napster to select search item or Press while the track you wish Prepare for playback. folder, then press ENTER to register is playing. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 19...
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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 92 “Repeat”) • Random playback (vpage 92 “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 29 –...
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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 “Surround Parameters” (vpage 95) 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 55 F Connections (Advanced connection) vpage 66 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 68 F Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Separate room) vpage 79 F How to make detailed settings vpage 82...
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 Audyssey DSX™ (vpage ...
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Install When 5.1ch installed When 7.1ch (Front wide speaker) installed When 6.1ch (Surround back speaker) installed Listening Listening position position Listening position z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 120˚ z1 22˚ – 30˚ z2 55˚ – 60˚ z3 90˚ – 110˚ z1 22˚...
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 7.1-channel (Front wide speaker) connection The illustration on the right shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using the front wide speakers. To perform 7.1-channel playback using the front wide speakers, set “Amp Assign” to “F.Wide” in steps 3 and 4 for “Set up “Amp Assign””...
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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 56). 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 64). Also use the “Speaker Config.” setting (vpage 101) to set “Surr.Back” to “None”. NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see C page 6 “Connecting the speakers”.
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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 28 “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.
Connect 2.1-channel connection n For connecting two subwoofers Two subwoofers can be connected to this unit. The same signal is output from each subwoofer terminal. NOTE C page 6 “Connecting the • For speaker cable connections, see speakers”. • For speaker impedance , see page 57.
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”.
Set up speakers to select the to select a channel. Set up “Channel Select” configuration of the connected to select “Channel Select”, and then press speakers. Subwoofer Select for no subwoofers to be used. In this case, go ENTER to step 8. Surround Select the number of surround back speakers to be AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP...
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.
Connecting the DC OUT (TRIGGER Connecting the RS-232C connector OUT) jacks When you connect an external control device, you can control this unit with the external control device. When a device with DC IN jack is connected, the connected device’s power on/standby can be controlled through linked operation to this External serial controller unit.
Playback (Advanced operation) Convenient functions Settings (vpage 20) HDMI control function n Setting procedure Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 27) 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” – “Control” is set to “ON”, it consumes The power automatically goes into standby once the set time has more 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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ENTER screen, select “Yes” and then press Return RETURN Check status and select device for content browsing. • 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 Web Controller Switch the “Network Standby” setting to “ON” marantz:[SR6006] STANDBY POWER (vpage 109). MAIN ZONE MAIN ZONE Sleep Timer >...
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GExample 4H Net Audio operating screen ZONE CONTROL > SOURCE SELECT NET AUDIO/USB (MAIN ZONE) SETUP MENU ReLoad Back Source SOURCE SELECT marantz:[SR6006] CHANNEL LEVEL > Input Assign AUDIO/VIODE ADJUST >Favorites SYSTEM SETUP NET AUDIO/USB > Video Internet Radio Video Select...
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 ® XT, 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/ZONE3 (Separate room) w Zone playback by audio output (PRE OUT) • You can operate this unit so as to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2, ZONE3) other than the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located). • You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE, ZONE2 and ZONE3. You can n Audio connections (ZONE2, ZONE3) also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE, ZONE2 and ZONE3.
Video output Playback Press to set the remote Video Connection Adjusting the volume control unit to ZONE2 or VOLUME + – ZONE3 operation mode. to adjust the volume. The video signals of this unit’s ZONE2 video output terminal are played by the ZONE2 TV. ON Z Press to turn on the ZONE2...
Sleep timer function This is useful when you want to sleep while listening in ZONE2 or ZONE3. Press to set the remote control unit to ZONE2 or ZONE3 operation mode. Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. • The time switches as shown below each SLEEP time...
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 SOURCE SELECT Input Assign Changes input connector assignment.
Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. GExample 2H Audyssey ® Auto Setup screen n Icon GExample 1H Menu selection screen (Top menu) (with illustration) Switch the selected item (Use to switch.) AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Proceed to the subcategory STEP1 Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 6...
Examples of menu Below we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen. Menu display Description Top menu display AMP MENU q Press to display the menu screen. w Displays the selected line. AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST • Use to move to the item you want to set. Audio Adjust Picture Adjust Adjust various audio and video parameters...
Inputting characters Keyboard screen You can change the names as desired using the “Rename” Using the keyboard screen (vpage 91), “Preset Name” (vpage 93), “Napster Account” (vpage 110), “Last.fm Account” (vpage 110), “Zone Rename” Display the screen for inputting n Display of a keyboard input screen (vpage 113) 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 82 “Menu map”). Press SEARCH/INFO while a keyboard screen is RENAME [1/2] displayed. Default A cursor mode screen is displayed. Use o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change.
SOURCE SELECT Perform settings related to input source playback. Items that can be set with the “SOURCE SELECT” procedure • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation Input Assign (vpage 88) Press AMP MENU Video (vpage 89)
SOURCE SELECT Input Assign Setting items Setting details HDMI HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / HDMI 4 / HDMI 5 / HDMI 6 / HDMI 7 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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SOURCE SELECT Video Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. DIGITAL COAX (coaxial) 1, 2 / OPT (optical) 1, 2 Set this to change the digital None : Do not assign a digital input connector to the selected input source. Set the source video.
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SOURCE SELECT Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Video Convert ON : The input video signal is converted. Resolution Auto : The number of pixels the TV connected to the HDMI output The input video signal is OFF : The input video signal is not converted. Set the output resolution.
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SOURCE SELECT 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.
SOURCE SELECT Auto Preset Still Picture Default settings are underlined. Use the auto preset function to program radio stations. Make settings for playing back still picture images. Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Start If an FM station cannot be preset automatically, select the desired Slide Show ON : Display still picture images in a slide show.
SOURCE SELECT Preset Name Assign name to a preset memory. Setting items Setting details • Up to eight characters can be input. A1 – G8 Change the display name of • For character input, see page 85. the selected channel. TUNER Yes : Reset to the defaults. Default The changed preset name No : Do not reset to the defaults.
AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Sound field effects for surround sound and video quality can be adjusted. Items that can be set with the “AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST” procedure Menu operation Audio Adjust (vpage 95) n Surround Parameters (vpage 95) Press AMP MENU n Tone (vpage 96) The menu is displayed on the TV screen. n Audyssey Settings (vpage 96) Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated.
AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST Setting items Setting details Audio Adjust Center Image 0.0 – 1.0 (0.3) Assign center channel n Surround Parameters Default settings are underlined. signal to front left and right channels for wider sound. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surround mode.
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AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST n Tone n Audyssey Settings Default settings are underlined. Set Audyssey MultEQ ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . These can be Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. selected after Audyssey ® Auto Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey Setting items Setting details technology, please see page 138.
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AUDIO/VIDEO 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.
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AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST n A-DSX Soundstage Manual EQ Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Adjust Audyssey DSX™ setting and sound stage parameters. Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. “Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ ® XT” setting (vpage 96) is “Manual”. Setting items Setting details Audyssey DSX™...
AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUST M-DAX Default settings are underlined. Picture Adjust Default settings are underlined. Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The M-DAX Picture quality can be adjusted.
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. Center : Set the presence and size of the center speaker. (Continued) • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey ® Auto Setup. frequencies.
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SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Speaker Config. Surr.Back : Set the presence, size and number of surround back speakers. Bass Setting Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by (Continued) • Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back low Set subwoofer and LFE subwoofer.
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SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Distance Unit : Set the unit of distance. Channel Level Test Tone Start : Output test tone. Set distance from listening • Meters / Feet Set the volume of the test • Front L / F.Height L / Center / F.Height R / Front R / F.Wide R / position to speakers.
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SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details HDMI Setup Default settings are underlined. Crossover Freq. 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / Set the maximum frequency 250Hz : Set the crossover frequency. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.
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SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details HDMI Control Control : Set the HDMI control function. HDMI Control Control Monitor : Set the HDMI MONITOR terminal to output the HDMI You can link operations with • ON : Use HDMI control function. (Continued) control signal.
SYSTEM SETUP Audio Setup Default settings are underlined. Make settings for audio playback. Setting items Setting details 7.1ch IN SW Level +10dB : This is the recommended level. Set playback level of +15dB / +5dB / 0dB : Select the level according to the player being used. subwoofer signal input from the 7.1CH IN connector.
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SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Network Setup Default settings are underlined. Network Connecting 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 Connecting Proxy settings : Make this setting when connecting to the Internet via a Network Connecting NETWORK CONNECTING (Continued) proxy server. (Continued) Proxy NETWORK CONNECTING Proxy Address Address 000. 000. 000. 000 Port 00000 DHCP...
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Friendly Name Edit : 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:[SR6006]”. • For character input, see page 85. Default : Restores Friendly Name, which you had changed, to the default setting.
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SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Other Update Notification : Displays a notification message on this unit’s menu Napster Account Username / Password / Clear (Continued) screen when the latest firmware is released with “Firmware Update”. The Set or change Username • For character input, see page 85.
SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Zone Setup Default settings are underlined. Volume Level Variable : Volume adjustment is enabled by main unit and remote control Set the volume output level. unit. Set the audio to play back with multi-zone (ZONE2, ZONE3). –40dB (41) : Fix volume at –40 dB.
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“Power On Level” display method. is stopped, etc. • The “Volume Display” setting applies to all zones. • Picture : Set the background to a picture (marantz logo). • Black : Set the background to black. Volume Limit : Make a setting for maximum volume.
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SYSTEM SETUP Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details n When setting for zone (MAIN ZONE / ZONE2 / ZONE3) Master Volume : Display the master volume during adjustment. Trigger Out 1 / (Continued) • Bottom : Display at the bottom. Trigger Out 2 Trigger out is activated through linkage to the power of the zone set • Top : Display at the top.
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• Menu operations • Channel Level • Dynamic Volume ® • M-DAX See the marantz website for details about updates. • HT-EQ • Display settings When the procedure is complete, “Registered” is displayed in this menu and updates can be carried out. If the procedure has not been Firmware Update Check for Update : Check for firmware updates.
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When you do not want to be notified, set “Update Notification” (vpage 110) and “Upgrade Notification” (vpage 110) to “OFF”. Setting items Setting details Maintenance Mode NOTE Use when receiving Only use this function if so instructed by a marantz serviceperson or maintenance from a marantz installer. service engineer or custom installer.
INFORMATION Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details Items Setting details Status n MAIN ZONE Preset Channel Preset 1 – 3 Show information about Show information about A1 – G8 This item shows information about settings for MAIN ZONE. current settings.
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. PURE DURECT ONE TOUCH PLAY ON/STANDBY n Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit...
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. register the 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 126 F Other information vpage 131 F Troubleshooting vpage 141 F Specifications vpage 145 F Index vpage 146 F List of preset codes vpage 148...
Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). r t y u i o Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Power indicator (STANDBY) ············································ PURE DIRECT button ························································ (50, 77) SETUP MIC jack ································································· (22, 64) GPower indicator status in standby modeH M-DAX button ·········································································...
Display The input source name, surround mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. n Sleep timer display n Standard display This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage 69). Master volume indicator Input source indicator The currently selected input source name is displayed. n ZONE2/ZONE3 power on display If the input source name has been changed using “SOURCE SELECT”...
Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q3 Q2 RS-232C connector ·································································· (67) HDMI connectors ··························································· 3, 8) NOTE FM/AM antenna terminals ····················································· (15) Digital audio connectors ············································· (10, 12, 16) 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 ······························· (119, 123) Power buttons (ON, STANDBY) ·········· SET button ········································ (119, 123) PARTY button ············································· (72) SPEAKER A/B button ································· (28) SOURCE power button (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 n Trademark information (vpage 131) This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi n Surround (vpage 132) Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited. n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 136) Manufactured under license from Audyssey 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 Surround Parameters (vpage 95) Audyssey Settings z9 (vpage 96) NEO:6 Music PRO LOGIC g/gx Music mode only mode only Tone Audyssey DSX™ M-DAX Height Gain Surround mode (vpage 50) Dynamic Dynamic EQ ® (vpage 96) MultEQ ® XT Volume ® (vpage 98) (vpage 99) Panorama Dimension Center Width Center Image...
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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 Surround mode (vpage 50) NOTE 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 MAIN ZONE MONITOR OUT Input connector Output connector Menu displayed Video Convert HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO ON/OFF Only the menu is displayed S <VIDEO> S <VIDEO> S <VIDEO> S (VIDEO) S (VIDEO) S (VIDEO)
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Relationship between video signals and monitor output Video signal resolution conversion table When “Video Convert” (vpage 90) is set to “ON”, “i/p Scaler” (vpage 90) is set to “Analog”, “Analog & HDMI” or “HDMI” are set, the resolution of the input video signal can be converted to a different resolution for output (vpage 5 “Converting input video signals for output (Video conversion function)”).
Explanation of terms position. The Center (C) loudspeaker should be at envelopment and soundstage width that the front Auto Lip Sync 0° and the surround loudspeakers (SL, SR) should wide channels will provide. If you connect the unit to a TV that supports the A2DP be placed between 100°...
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Explanation of terms Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology This audio technology provides higher sound quality FLAC format that is compatible with up to 7.1 channels developed by Dolby Laboratories, using lossless and enhanced functionality than the conventional FLAC stands for Free lossless Audio Codec, and is a...
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Explanation of terms HDCP Pairing WAV (Wave) x.v.Color When transmitting digital signals between devices, Pairing is an operation required for settings to WAV is a standard audio format of Windows. The This function lets HDTVs display colors more this copyright protection technology encrypts connect two Bluetooth devices.
• 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 C 3, 8, Plus audio is not 10, 1, 2, output. 14, 5, 6, 18, 19 • Check that “Speaker Config.” – “Center” or “Surround” is set Dolby PLg mode or • Check the speaker connections and configurations.
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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 –...
GAirPlayH Resetting the microprocessor Symptom Cause/Solution Page Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. The AirPlay icon • This unit and the computer or iPhone/iPod touch/iPad are not When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. is not displayed connected to the same network (LAN).
Specifications n Audio section n Video section • Power amplifier • Standard video connectors Rated output: Front: Input/output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω 110 W + 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 5 Hz – 10 MHz — 0, –3 dB (when “Video Convert” set to “OFF”) Frequency response: Center: • Color component video connector...
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Index Direct mode ······················································· 30 Display ······················································ 113, 127 Cable GUI ··································································· 112 v Numerics Distance ··························································· 103 Audio cable ························ 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18 DLNA ································································ 138 2.1-channel ························································· 62 Coaxial digital cable·········································· 12 DNR ···································································· 99 3D ·········································································...
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Playback Remote mode ···················································· 30 Blu-ray Disc player ··········································· 29 Rename ······························································ 91 Maintenance Mode ·········································· 115 Video ·································································· 89 CD player ························································· 29 Repeat ································································ 92 MAIN ZONE ····················································· 140 Video conversion ·················································· 5 Direct ························································· 50, 53 Resetting the microprocessor ·························· 144 Manual EQ ·························································...