Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. approved by marantz may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, the product.
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 Informations ································································42 ···········································································78 Getting started ··············································································1...
M-XPort (marantz-eXtension Port) (vpage 19) First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the This unit is equipped with the M-XPort, a marantz original innovation instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, etc. that provides outstanding expandability. You can connect the Wireless Receiver RX101 (sold separately) to this port.
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.
Basic version Basic version Here, we explain the connections and basic operation methods for this unit. F Connections vpage 5 F Settings vpage 21 F Playback (Basic operation) vpage 28 F Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) vpage 38...
Connections Important information Make connections before using this unit. n HDMI-compatible device To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully utilizing the capabilities of this unit and your video devices, connect this unit to each of your video devices with HDMI cables.
Important information Relationship between video signals and monitor output Resolutions of HDMI-compatible TVs can be checked at “Monitor” GFlow of video signalsH (vpage 77). NOTE HDMI-compatible TV Video device This unit • The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI.
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device 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 connections. Connections with an HDMI cable offer the following benefits that can not be achieved with n Before connecting this unit to TV via HDMI connections (vpage 8) other connection methods.
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device 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 HDMI cable. There are 2 methods to connect HDMI-compatible TV to this unit.
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the monitor’s resolution. In this case, Cables used for connections switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s resolution to a resolution with which the monitor is compatible. • When this unit and monitor are connected with an HDMI cable, if the monitor is not compatible with Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI audio signal playback, only the video signals are output to the monitor.
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Connecting an HDMI-compatible device Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections Digital camcorder Cables used for connections HDMI Audio and video cable (sold separately) HDMI cable • This interface allows transfer of digital video signals and digital audio signals over a single HDMI cable. Blu-ray Disc Set-top...
Connecting an HDMI-compatible device HDMI function n Deep Color (vpage 89) When a device supporting Deep Color is connected, use a cable compatible with “High Speed HDMI This unit supports the following HDMI functions: cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. n About 3D function n Auto Lip Sync (vpage 65, 89) This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI.
Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device For high 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 an HDMI-compatible device”). connectors This section describes connections when your device does not Video cable (sold separately)
Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting a TV AUDIO VIDEO • This section describes how to connect when your TV does not support HDMI connections. COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). • If the TV connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector that supports ARC, digital audio signals from TV can be transmitted to this unit (vpage ...
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Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) Satellite tuner/Cable TV AUDIO VIDEO This section describes how to connect when your satellite tuner or cable TV does not support HDMI AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO connections. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit.
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Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting a DVD player DVD player AUDIO VIDEO This section describes how to connect when your DVD player does not support HDMI connections. COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit.
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Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player Blu-ray Disc player AUDIO VIDEO This section describes how to connect when your Blu-ray disc player does not support HDMI connections. AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting an HDMI-compatible device” (vpage 7). n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit.
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Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device Connecting a CD player CD player AUDIO You can enjoy CD sound. AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. Use either of the methods to make a connection. The numbers prefixed with connectors indicate the recommendation order.
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Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device 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 • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 30 “Listening to FM/AM antenna AM loop antenna broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal.
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Connecting an HDMI-incompatible device 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 28 “Selecting the input source”).
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. • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables.
Settings Here, we explain “Audyssey ® Setup”, which allows you to Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Setup) automatically make the optimal settings for your speakers. n Speaker connection (vpage 44) The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and About setup microphone placement listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made n Set up speakers (Audyssey ®...
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Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Setup) Prepare the included setup microphone Set up the subwoofer Preparation Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand If using a subwoofer capable of the following and place it in the main listening position. adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below.
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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 ENTER If “Caution!” is displayed on TV screen: frequency.
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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. Select “Calculation” and then press ENTER (two to six positions) other than the main listening position. When measurement position...
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Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Setup) Check Store Finish 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. ENTER Select “Next”...
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.
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Set up speakers (Audyssey ® Setup) Parameter Check This function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey ® Setup. ENTER to select “Parameter Check” and then press Audyssey Setup Parameter Check Your AVR can auto mati cally mea s ur e th e Speaker Config.
Playback (Basic operation) Important information Settings (vpage 21) Before starting playback, make the connections between the different Selecting the input source n Turning the power on (vpage 28) devices and the settings on the unit. n Selecting the input source (vpage 28) Press the input source select button NOTE CBL/SAT Blu-ray...
Important information Playing a CD player Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Adjusting the master volume player The following describes the procedure for playing CD player. VOLUME df to adjust the Prepare for playback. The following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/ volume.
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” n Adding to the FAVORITES STATION button Listening to FM/AM broadcasts (vpage 18). You can add up to three types of content. Press to switch the NOTE How to tune in input source.
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Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) Operations available through the OPTION button to select tuning mode, then press ENTER You can change the mode for tuning into FM/AM broadcasts. If you OPTION Press the button to display a menu of functions that can be cannot tune in automatically with “Auto”...
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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 Press to switch the input source.
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Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Presetting broadcast stations to select “Auto Preset”, then press ENTER Press ENTER The unit starts to tune in to radio stations automatically and n Tuning in to radio stations and presetting them preset them. GTV ScreenH automatically (Auto Preset) GTV ScreenH Up to 56 stations can be preset.
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Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Presetting the current broadcast station Channel Default Settings to select the channel you want to preset, (Preset Memory) 87.50 / 89.10 / 98.10 / 107.90 / 90.10 / 90.10 / 90.10 / ENTER then press 1 –...
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Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Specify a name for the preset broadcast station to select the group of the broadcast station to select a name label, then press ENTER (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.
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Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Skipping preset broadcast stations GTo set the stations you want to skip by groupsH GTo set the stations you want to skip by stationsH (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.
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Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Cancelling preset skip n Tuner (FM/AM) 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 TUNE +, – Tuning (up/down) cancel the skip for.
Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo Selecting a listening mode playbacks. Multi-channel audio formats are adopted by many of the contents Direct playback Play the selected device (vpage 29, 30).
Selecting a listening mode n Listening mode Auto surround playback 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 59) to enjoy your favorite sound mode. This mode detects the type of input digital signal, and automatically selects the corresponding mode for playback.
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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 source in 5.1-channel playback.
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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 a Dolby Pro Logic g decoder is used to play MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.
Advanced version Advanced version Here, we explain functions and operations that let you make better use of this unit. F Installation/connection of speakers (Advanced) vpage 43 F Connections (Advanced connection) vpage 48 F Playback (Advanced operation) vpage 49 F How to make detailed settings vpage 54...
Installation/connection of speakers (Advanced) Speaker installation Procedure for speaker settings • Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers When 5.1ch 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 8 Ω.
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 a typical example. 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 interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.
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Speaker connection Connecting 5.1-channel speakers Cables used for connections Audio cable (sold separately) Speaker cable Subwoofer cable NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see page 44. • For speaker impedance , see page 44.
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Speaker connection Connecting 2.1-channel speakers Cables used for connections Audio cable (sold separately) Speaker cable Subwoofer cable NOTE • For speaker cable connections, see page 44. • For speaker impedance , see page 44.
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Speaker connection Connecting a front speaker that uses a power amplifier This unit supports connection of a front speaker that uses an external power amplifier to increase its output. Connect a separately sold power amplifier to the PRE OUT (FL/FR) connector of this unit. Cables used for connections Audio cable (sold separately) Audio cable...
• You can connect an IR receiver to this unit to perform operations on this unit and external devices with • When you are using a marantz device other than this unit that supports remote connection, an IR receiver the supplied remote control unit.
Playback (Advanced operation) HDMI control function Settings (vpage 21) If you connect the unit and an HDMI control function compatible TV or n Setting procedure player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function Playback (Basic operation) (vpage 28) setting on each device, the devices will be able to control each other.
HDMI control function Sleep timer function NOTE You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set • When “HDMI Control” is set to “On”, it consumes more standby time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while power.
Dual backup memory function Panel lock function The unit stores settings information in nonvolatile memory even when the main power supply is turned To prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation of the buttons on the front panel. off.
Panel lock function Remote lock function n Canceling the Panel lock function • When not connecting an IR receiver, disable the Remote lock function. When the function is enabled, you can not perform operations with the remote control unit. Press X ON/STANDBY while you press and hold DISPLAY M-DAX...
Various memory functions Personal memory plus function This function sets the settings (input mode, sound mode, HDMI output mode, MultEQ ® , Dynamic EQ ® , audio delay etc.) last selected for the individual input sources. The surround parameters, tone settings and the volumes of the different speakers are stored for the individual sound modes.
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. By default, this unit has recommended settings defined. You can customize this unit based on your existing system and your preferences. Setting items Detailed items Description...
Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. GExample 1H GExample 2H Audyssey ® Setup screen (with illustration) Menu selection screen (Top menu) Audyssey Setup Setup Menu Audio Y our AV R c an automatic al ly me as ure t he Video ac ous tic s of you r room and th e op timi ze you r sp e ak ers.
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 SETUP q Press to display the menu screen. Setup Menu w TV screen: Displays the selected line.
Inputting characters Keyboard screen On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following n Input method screens to the names that you prefer. Display the screen for inputting • Preset Name (vpage 35) Select a character on the TV screen to input characters. • Source Rename (vpage 69) characters (vpage 54...
Audio Make audio-related settings. Items that can be set with the “Audio” procedure Menu operation Surr.Parameter (vpage 59) SETUP Press Tone (vpage 60) The menu is displayed on the TV screen. to select the menu to be set or operated. Dialogue Level (vpage 60) Subwoofer Level (vpage 60) ENTER Press...
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Audio Surr.Parameter Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Center Image 0.0 – 1.0 (0.3) You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your preferences. Distributes the dialogue The smaller the value, the more dialogue is concentrated on the center The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set output from the center channel.
Audio Tone M-DAX Default settings are underlined. Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 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 Setting items Setting details function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near those...
Audio Audio Delay Audyssey Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Set Audyssey MultEQ ® , Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ® . These can be While viewing video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output. selected after Audyssey ®...
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Audio 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 Manual EQ Default settings are underlined. Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker. “Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ ® ” setting (vpage 61) is “Manual EQ”. Setting items Setting details Speaker Select All : Adjust the tone of all speakers together. Select whether to adjust Left/Right : Adjust the tone of left and right speakers together.
Video Make video-related settings. Items that can be set with the “Video” procedure Menu operation HDMI Setup (vpage 65) SETUP Press The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Volume Display (vpage 65) to select the menu to be set or operated. Info.Display (vpage 66) Press ENTER...
Video HDMI Setup Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Standby Source Last : Enters standby with the previously used input source. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output. Sets the HDMI input source CBL/SAT / DVD / Blu-ray / GAME / MEDIA PLAYER / AUX : Enters to put into standby when standby with each of the input sources assigned to each input terminal.
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Video Info.Display TV Format Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Displays status of operation temporarily when the sound mode is changed or input source is switched. You Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. can set whether or not to show each of these status displays.
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 Digital Assign (vpage 68) Press SETUP Source Rename (vpage 69) The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
Inputs Digital Assign Setting items Setting details DIGITAL COAXIAL / OPTICAL : Assign a digital 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 digital input source.
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.
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Inputs Setting items Setting details Decode Mode Auto : Detect type of digital input signal and decode and play automatically. Set the audio decode mode PCM : Decode and play only PCM input signals. for input source. DTS : Decode and play only DTS input signals. CBL/SAT • This item can be set for input sources for which “DIGITAL”...
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 61). • Can be used without changing the settings.
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Speakers Manual Setup Setting items Setting details Default settings are underlined. Bass Subwoofer Mode : Select low range signals to be reproduced by Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey ® Setup. Set subwoofer and LFE subwoofer.
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Speakers Setting items Setting details Setting items Setting details Distances Unit : Set the unit of distance. Levels Test Tone Start : Output test tone. Set distance from listening • Feet / Meters Set the volume of the test • Front L / Center / Front R / Surround R / Surround L / Subwoofer : position to speakers.
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Speakers Setting items Setting details Crossovers Crossover : Set the crossover frequency. Set the maximum frequency • 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz of the bass signal output / 250Hz / Individual : Set the crossover frequency for all speakers. from each channel to See the speaker manual for information concerning speaker crossover the subwoofer.
General Make various other settings. Items that can be set with the “General” procedure Menu operation Language (vpage 76) Press SETUP The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Auto Standby (vpage 76) to select the menu to be set or operated. Front Display (vpage 76) Press ENTER...
General Language Auto Standby Default settings are underlined. Default settings are underlined. Set the language for display on the menu screen. When you do not perform any operation on this unit with no audio or video input for a specified time, this unit automatically enters the standby mode.
General Information INFO Press to display current source name, volume and sound mode name at the bottom of the screen. Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Examples of screen display Items Setting details • Status display screen Sound Mode : The currently set surround mode. Audio When the input source is switched.
Informations Informations Here, we list various information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. F Part names and functions vpage 79 F Other information vpage 84 F Troubleshooting vpage 91 F Specifications vpage 94 F Index vpage 95...
Part names and functions Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). STANDBY indicator ································································· (28) SETUP MIC jack ······································································· (22) VOLUME knob ········································································· (29) GSTANDBY indicator statusH M-DAX button ········································································· (60) PURE DIRECT indicator ··························································· (38) • Power on : Off SLEEP button ···········································································...
Display Information display Tuner reception mode indicators Decoder indicators The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other These light according to the reception conditions when the input These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby information are displayed here.
Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) ································ (18) Digital audio connectors NOTE (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) ········································ (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) Analog audio connectors Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. (ANALOG AUDIO IN) ···················································...
Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). SLEEP button ·············································· (50) VOLUME buttons (+, –) ······························ (29) Input source select buttons ······················· (28) SETUP button ············································· (58, 64, 67, 71, 75) SOUND MODE buttons ······························...
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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 the remove it.
Other information Trademark information n Trademark information (vpage 84) This product uses the following technologies (Random order): n Surround (vpage 85) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage 88) n Explanation of terms (vpage 89) Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Surround This unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the sound mode to achieve the same sense of presence as in a movie theater. 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. Symbols in the table S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set.
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Surround Audyssey z9 (vpage 61) Tone M-DAX Dynamic EQ ® Dynamic Volume ® MultEQ ® Sound Mode (vpage 38) (vpage 60) (vpage 60) (vpage 61) (vpage 62) (vpage 62) DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (2channel) z1 DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (Multi-channel) z1 STEREO MULTI CH IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC g DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DOLBY TrueHD...
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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.
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 ( ).
Explanation of terms Dolby Pro Logic g DTS Express DTS Express is an audio format supporting low bit Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology Bluetooth A2DP developed by Dolby Laboratories. rates (max. 5.1 channels, 24 to 256 kbps). Bluetooth short-distance wireless...
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Explanation of terms Protection circuit This is a function to prevent damage to devices HDCP within the power supply when an abnormality When transmitting digital signals between devices, such as an overload, excess voltage occurs or this copyright protection technology encrypts temperature for any reason.
• Match the input settings to the input terminal of the TV connected – After turning on • This unit amplifier circuit has failed. Turn off the power and please – to this unit. the power, the contact the marantz service adviser. STANDBY indicator is blinking red in intervals of approximately 0.5 seconds.
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GAudioH Symptom Cause/Solution Page Symptom Cause/Solution Page • Check that “Speaker Config.” – “Center” or “Surround” is set to Dolby PLg mode or Audio is not output. • Check the connections for all devices. 9, 10, 13, other than “None”. If the speaker system is 2.0/2.1ch, this sound DTS NEO:6 mode mode cannot be selected.
GM-XPortH Resetting the microprocessor Symptom Cause/Solution Page Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Audio is not output • Check that the Bluetooth device and Wireless receiver (RX101) 19, 89, 90 When the microprocessor is reset, all the settings are reset to their default values. when a wireless are correctly paired.
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ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH AV Surround Receiver NR1403 Getting Started Mise en route Antes de empezar...
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ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA Welcome Thank you for choosing a marantz receiver. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your receiver. If you have setup problems: If you need additional help in solving problems, contact marantz customer service in your area.
SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH Before You Begin What’s In the Box Required for setup Setup Remote control R03/AAA HDMI cable microphone unit batteries Speaker systems Receiver Power cord Note that the illustrations in this manual is for explanation purposes and may differ from the actual unit.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA Setup Steps Installing batteries in the remote control unit There are three steps to the setup process. Install batteries in the remote control unit Connect the receiver to your TV Follow the On-Screen Setup Assistant R03/AAA batteries...
SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH Connecting the receiver to your TV n Place the receiver near your TV. n Connect the receiver to your TV with an HDMI cable. HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI cable HDMI OUT MONITOR (ARC) Receiver Receiver (Rear panel)
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA n Turn on the TV. n Select the appropriate HDMI input on your TV. HDMI INPUT TV remote control unit TV remote control unit...
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SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH n Turn on receiver. • Turn on receiver as shown below. Connect to household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (supplied)
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ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA Follow the On-Screen Setup Assistant The Setup Assistant will walk you through connecting and configuring your speakers and components to your marantz receiver. Please use the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions. Language Select Setup Assistant...
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SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH Owner’s Manual The included CD-ROM contains an Adobe PDF version of the full owner’s manual for the AV receiver. Please reference this manual for more details about the setup and operation of the receiver and it’s features. Insert the disc into your PC.
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