Features; Accessories - Marantz SR8400 User Manual

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patented process for delivering on Compact Disc
the full richness and details of the original
microphone feed.
HDCD encoded CDs sound better because they are
encoded with 20-bits of real musical information as
compared to 16-bits for all other CDs.
HDCD overcomes the limitation of the 16-bit CD
format by using a sophisticated system to encode
the additional four bits onto the CD while remaining
completely compatible with the CD format.
When listening to HDCD recordings, you hear
more dynamic range, a focused 3-D sound stage,
and extremely natural vocal and musical timbre.
With HDCD, you get the body, depth and emotion
of the original performance not a flat, digital
imitation.
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FEATURES

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The SR8400 incorporates the latest generation of
digital surround sound decoding technology such
as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES
(Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1), DTS Neo:6 (Cinema,
Music), Dolby Pro-Logic II (Movie and Music),
Dolby Pro-Logic IIx (Movie, Music and Game),
Circle Surround II (Cinema and Music) .
In addition, Marantz has focused on the future. By
utilizing pre-out jacks, 7.1 direct inputs and a RS-232C
communication port, the SR8400 is tomorrow's
technology, today!
The SR8400 features a fully discrete 7 channel
amplifier section capable of delivering 110 watts of
high-current amplification, for continuously clean
and stable power into each of the 7 channels. It
employs a massive EI power transformer in
combination with oversized filter capacitors.
Current feedback topology allows total operation
stability, while requiring minimal amounts of
negative feed-back, resulting in an excellent
transient frequency response and superb sonic
transparency. This design configuration is capable
of a clear and powerful reproduction of the most
demanding action movie soundtracks and full
range (multichannel) music discs. Through its
ability to generate very high output voltages, the
SR8400 can easily drive the most demanding
speakers with optimum results.
The SR8400 incorporates the most advanced
Digital Signal Processing circuitry, along with a
Crystal ® 192 kHz/24 bit D/A converter in each of
the 7 channels. Independent power supply circuits
are incorporated for the FL display, audio and
video sections for maximum separation, clarity
and dynamic range. Together with hand-selected
customized components, all elements work in
harmony to recreate the emotion, exactly as the
artist had intended.
The SR8400 is designed and engineered with
extensive feedback from custom installation experts,
dealers and consumers. It features multi-room/
multisource, assignable DC trigger, a RS-232C
communication port, Flasher input, heavy duty
speaker binding posts and an extensive array of both
analog and digital inputs / outputs. With 6 assignable
digital inputs (7 total), 2 assingnable component
inputs, SACD Multi Channel (7.1 channel) direct
inputs video convert system and a speaker-B and
OSD output versatility is taken to a stunning new
level. Furthermore, the SR8400 can output the OSD
information through the Y/C (S-video) and composite
video outputs.
An easy-to-use programmable, learning remote control
allows full access to all of the operating functions and
can be used for system operation as well.
The new generation of Marantz Receivers is stylish
and completely symmetrical. On the front panel of
the SR8400, buttons are kept to a minimum. Source
selectors and volume controls are intuitively placed.
The large left dial knob on the left can be used as multi
dial which allows all functions of the SR8400 to be
operated via the front panel. The SR8400 is here to
perform in your unrivaled home entertainment setup.
The TruSurround Headphone technology provides
a surround sound listening experience over
headphones.
When listening to multichannel content such as
DVD movies over headphones, the listening
experience is fundamentally different than
listening to speakers. Since the headphone
speaker drivers are covering the pinna of the ear,
the listening experience differs greatly from
traditional speaker playback. TruSurround utilizes
patented headphone perspective curves to solve
this problem and provides a non-fatiguing,
immersive, home theater listening experience.
TruSurround Headphone also delivers exceptional
3D audio from mono and stereo material.
• Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital ,
DTS ES (Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1, Neo: 6)
• Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music)
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music, Game)
• Circle Surround II (Movie, Music, Mono)
• 7 x 110 Watts (8 Ohm), Discrete Amplifiers
• High Power Current Feedback Circuitry
• Massive Energy Power Supply, Huge troidal
Transformer, Large ELCO's.
• 192 kHz/24 bit Crystal ® DAC for all 8 Channels
• 32 bit Digital Surround Processing Chipsets
• Video Off Mode
• Large Heavy Duty Banana Type Speaker
Terminals for all Channels
• RS-232C Terminal for Future Upgrade or
System Control
• Set Up Menu via all Video Output (Composite, S-
Video and Component video)
• Auto Input Signal Detection
• Improved Station Name Input Method, 50
Presets
• Auto Adjust Function for Speaker Distance
Settings (Delay Time)
• Front Optical AUX Input (Digital Camera,
Portable DVD)
• Large Multi Operation Left Dial Knob
• Assignable DC Trigger Output
• Programmable, learning remote control
• Flasher Input
• Video convert system
• Built in HDCD decoder

ACCESSORIES

Remote Controller RC1400
POWER
OFF ON/OFF ON
SOURCE
M
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5 D5
CH VOL
OK
PREV MUTE
GUIDE
MENU EXIT
TEST CH.SEL SURR
1 2 3
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
4 5 6
DISP OSD SLEEP
7 8 9
CLEAR 0 MEMO
TV DVD VCR DSS
TUNER CD CD-R MD
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
LIGHT
1 2
RC1400
Learning Remote Controller
AC cable
AAA-size batteries X 3
AM Loop Antenna
FM Feeder Antenna
FM Antenna converter
Registration Card
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