Marantz NR1604 - Manuals

3 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 lon...

Basic instructions 4 F Connections v page 5 F Setup v page 22 F Playback (Basic operation) v page 29 F Network content v page 46 F Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) v page 72 For speaker connections, see page 81 . Basic instructions Here we explain the connections and basic operation methods f...

5 Important information Make connections before using this unit. 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. n HDMI devices v page...

7 Connecting HDMI devices You can connect up to eight HDMI-compatible devices (7-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 ...

8 Connecting HDMI devices n About ARC (Audio Return Channel) function This function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via the HDMI cable. If a TV without the ARC function is connected via HDMI connections, video signals of the playback device connected to this u...

9 Connecting HDMI devices Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections Cables used for connections 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. (ARC) IN HDMI TV • Video signals ar...

10 Connecting HDMI devices OUT HDMI G Front panel H Video camcorder (Primary) • When connecting a device that supports Deep Color or 4K, please use a “High Speed HDMI cable” or “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet”. • Video signals are not output if the input video signals do not match the display’s...

11 Connecting HDMI devices n About Content Type This function was added with the HDMI standard. It automatically makes settings suitable for the video- output type (content information). NOTE To enable the Content Type, set “Video Mode” to “Auto” ( v page 116 ). n Deep Color ( v page 150 ) When a de...

12 Connecting other devices For highest quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to TV and other video devices ( v page 7 “Connecting HDMI devices”). This section describes alternate connection methods when your device does not support HDMI con...

13 Connecting other devices Connecting a TV • This section describes how to connect when your TV does not support ARC (Audio Return Channel). For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections” ( v page 9 ). • To listen to TV audio through this unit, use the...

14 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. The smaller the number is, the higher playback quality is achieved. a DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL c...

15 Connecting other devices Connecting a DVD player This section describes how to connect a DVD player that does not support HDMI connections. For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Connecting HDMI devices” ( v page 7 ). R L R L AUDIO AUDIO R L OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B P R OUT a...

16 Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port • You can enjoy music stored on an iPod or USB memory device. • For operating instructions see “Playing an iPod” ( v page  31 ) or “Playing a USB memory device” ( v page 34 ). Cables used for connections To connect an iPod to this unit, use ...

17 Connecting other devices Connecting a CD player You can enjoy CD sound with the player connected by digital or analog cables. R L R L a AUDIO AUDIO R L OUT CD player n Audio connection The following methods are available for connecting to this unit. a AUDIO IN (CD) connector This makes an analog ...

18 Connecting an FM/AM antenna • Connect the FM antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal ( v page  37 “Listening to FM/AM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes ...

20 Connecting to a home network (LAN) You can connect this unit to your home network (LAN) to perform various types of playbacks and operations as follows. Make network connections for this unit by carefully reading information on this page. • Playback of network audio such as Internet Radio and fro...

21 Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. To household power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Power cord (supplied) NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. However, when the “Setup Assistant” is run...

22 The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey® Setup”. To perform measurement, place the Setup and measurement microphone in multiple locations all around the listening area. For bes...

23 2 Set up the subwoofer If using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below. For details, see your subwoofer’s manual. n When using a subwoofer with a direct mode Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the volume adjustment and crossover frequency settin...

24 Preparation (Continued) Detection & Measurement (Main) Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) 5 Select “Start” and then press ENTER . Audyssey Setup Back Next Connect the calibration microphone to the SETUP MIC input on the front the AV receiver. 6 Select “Next” and then press ENTER . The subwoofe...

25 Calculation Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) 11 Repeat step 10, measuring positions 3 to 6. When measurement of position 6 is completed, a “Measurements finished.” message is displayed. Audyssey Setup Repeat Last Test Calculation Measurements finished. 12 Select “Calculation” and then press ENTE...

26 Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup) 14 Select “Store” and then press ENTER . Save the measurement results. Audyssey Setup Now storing...Please wait. 50% Audyssey Setup Distances Speaker Config. Levels Crossovers Store Check processing results. To proceed, press “Store”. • Saving the results require...

27 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. Then perform Audyssey® Setup again. • If the res...

28 Check Results This function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey® Setup. 1 Press SETUP to display the menu on the TV screen. 2 Use u to select “Speakers” – “Audyssey® Setup” and then press ENTER or p . 3 Use i to select “Check Results” and then...

29 Playback (Basic operation) Setup ( v page 22 ) n Turning the power on ( v page 29 ) n Selecting the input source ( v page 29 ) n Adjusting the master volume ( v page 30 ) n Turning off the sound temporarily ( v page 30 ) n Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player ( v page 30 ) n Playing a CD play...

30 Adjusting the master volume Use VOLUME df to adjust the volume. • The volume display method varies depending on the “Scale” setting ( v page 112 ). n When the “Scale” setting ( v page 112 ) is “0 – 98” G Adjustable range H 0.0 0.5 – 98.0 n When the “Scale” setting ( v page 112 ) is “–79.5dB – 18....

31 Playing an iPod You can use the USB cable provided with the iPod to connect the iPod with the unit’s USB port and enjoy music stored on the iPod. For information on the iPod models that can be played back with this unit, see “Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port” ( v page 16 )....

32 Playing an iPod n Setting operation mode (iPod Browse Mode) In this mode, various lists and screens during playback on the iPod are displayed on the TV screen. This section describes the steps up to playing back tracks on the iPod in “On-Screen”. 1 Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iP...

33 Playing an iPod n Performing repeat playback (Repeat) 1 Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to “On-Screen”. The option menu screen is displayed. 2 Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER . OPTION iPod Title Now Playing Artist Album 00:06 100% Previous Option Pause Next Back Option Repeat...

34 Playing a USB memory device Playing back music or viewing still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device. Important information • Only USB memory devices conforming to mass storage class and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) standards can be played on this unit. • This unit is compatible wi...

35 Playing files stored on USB memory devices 1 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port ( v page 16 ). 2 Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iPod/USB”. D&M1D&M2D&M3Music1Music2Music3Music4 OPTION USB [1/9] Option 3 Use ui to select the search item or folder, then press EN...

36 Playing a USB memory device n USB memory device operation buttons Operation buttons Function CH/PAGE df Page search INFO Display of information such as the source name, volume, and sound mode name etc. OPTION Text Search / Repeat playback / Random playback / Slideshow Interval / Video Select / Pi...

37 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts For antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” ( v page 18 ). How to tune in The modes for receiving FM broadcasts consists of “Auto” mode that automatically searches available broadcast stations and “Manual” mode that lets you tune in using buttons to ch...

38 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Changing the screen display duration Make this setting at “Now Playing” ( v page  118 ) in the menu. The default setting is “Always On”. When “Auto Off” is set, the on-screen display is turned off 30 seconds after an operation. Press uio p while the display is off ...

39 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Tuning in by entering the radio frequency (Direct Tune) You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in. 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press OPTION . The option menu screen is displayed. 3 Use ui to select “Direct Tune”, then pres...

40 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. 1 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset. 2 Press OPTION . The option menu screen...

41 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) You can change the mode for tuning into FM broadcasts. If you cannot tune in automatically with “Auto” mode, then change the mode to “Manual” and tune in manually. 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press OPT...

42 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Tuning in to radio stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset Memory) Up to 56 stations can be preset. If “Auto Preset Memory” is performed after performing “Preset Memory”, the “Preset Memory” settings will be overwritten. 1 Press TUNER to switch the ...

43 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it. Up to eight characters can be input. 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to “TUNER”. 2 Press OPTION . The option menu screen is dis...

44 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) You can set in advance, the stations you do not want to be displayed when tuning in, by groups or by stations. The preset skip setting is useful when tuning in, because only your favorite stations are displayed. 1 Pr...

45 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Cancelling preset skip 1 While the Preset Skip screen is displayed, use o p to select a group containing a broadcast station to cancel the skip for. 2 Use ui to select a broadcast station to cancel the skip for. G TV Screen H TUNE+/- STEREO AUTO CH / OPTION TUNER FM ...

46 Listening to Internet Radio Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. Important information The broad cast station types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows. G Playable ...

47 Listening to Internet Radio n Adjusting the sound quality (M-DAX) Make this setting at “M-DAX” ( v page 111 ) in the menu. You can use the M-DAX function to improve the fidelity of compressed audio sources such as content from Internet Radio stations. The M-DAX has selectable levels of restoratio...

48 Listening to Internet Radio n Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites There are many Internet Radio stations in the world, and this unit can tune into these stations. But finding the radio station you want to hear may be difficult, because there are too many stations. If this is ...

49 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. Important information • The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown ...

50 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Applying media sharing settings Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and NAS on the network. n Sharing media stored in PC If you are using a Media Server, be sure to apply this setting first. When using Windows Media Player 12 (...

52 Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Operations available through the OPTION button Press the OPTION button to display a menu of functions that can be used on the TV screen. Select the function you want to use from this menu. You can easily find and use the desired function. n Searching cont...

53 Using online services This unit supports playback of the online services shown below. n About Flickr ( v page 54 ) Flickr is an online photograph sharing service that started in 2004. You can use the this unit to view photographs that have been made public by Flickr users. You do not need an acco...

54 Using online services Viewing photographs on the Flickr site You can view photographs shared by particular users, or all of the photographs shared on Flickr. n Viewing photographs shared by particular users 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( ...

55 Using online services n Viewing all photographs on Flickr 1 Use ui to select “All Content”, then press ENTER or p . OPTION Flickr [1/2] Add Flickr ContactAll Content Option 2 Use ui to select the folder, and then press ENTER or p . Interestingness Displays photographs that are popular from the nu...

56 Using online services Listening to Pandora® 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power ( v page  20 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w If settings are required, make the “Settings” ( v page 129 ). e Complete step 4 and obtain a Pandora account. •...

57 Using online services Operations available through the OPTION button Press the OPTION button to display a menu of functions that can be used on the TV screen. Select the function you want to use from this menu. You can easily find and use the desired function. n Displaying your desired video on t...

58 Using online services n Listening to an existing station Use ui and select the radio station (“D&M2 Radio”) that you want to listen to, and press ENTER or p . OPTION D&M2 Radio Title Now Playing Artist Album 00:06 100% Pause Next Menu Back Option Listening to created radio stations at ran...

59 Using online services n Pandora operation buttons Operation buttons Function CH/PAGE df Page search INFO Display of information such as the source name, volume, and sound mode name OPTION Video Select / Picture Mode / All Zone Stereo uio p Cursor operation / Skips the current track, subject to sk...

60 Using online services Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio Over 120 channels of the SiriusXM programming you love, including commercial-free music plus sports, talk, news and entertainment. Listen anywhere on your computer or smartphone. 1 Prepare for playback. q Check the network environment, th...

61 Using online services n Sign out Disassociate this unit from your SiriusXM account. 1 Use ui to select “Sign Out”, then press ENTER or p . 2 When the popup menu appears, use o p to select “Yes”, then press ENTER . OPTION SiriusXM [1/20] PopRockDance/ElectronicHip-Hop/R&BCountryChristianJazz/S...

62 Using online services Listening to Spotify Introduce your Marantz to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs. A Spotify Premium subscription is required. For details, see the Spotify homepage. http://www.spotify.com 1 Prepare for playback. q Che...

63 Using online services 9 Press p while a track is playing. The Spotify menu screen is displayed. [1/3] Star this trackBrowse “Artist name”Browse “Album name” Track-Artist Back Star this track Adds a star to the selected track. Browse “Artist name” Displays the list of albums by the artist of the t...

64 Convenient functions Here, we explain how to use convenient functions for NETWORK sources and USB sources. The source names under the titles of each function’s description are sources that allow use of these functions. n Searching content with keywords (Text Search) ( v page 64 ) n Performing rep...

66 Convenient functions Favorites function There are two ways to add content to favorites: q Add to favorites from the Option menu w Add to the FAVORITE STATION button n Add to favorites from the Option menu (Save to Favorites) Internet Radio Media Server You can add up to 100 items as favorites for...

67 Convenient functions n Deleting content added to favorites (Remove from Favorites) 1 Press NETWORK . 2 Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER . Favorites Internet Radio Media Server Spotify Network 3 Use ui to select the content you want to delete from favorites, then press OPTION . Th...

68 Convenient functions 3 Use o p to select the Video Select mode. • Each time o p is pressed, the setting is changed as shown below. Off On Off Disable Video Select mode. On Enable Video Select mode. 4 If you selected “On” in step 3, press i and select “Source”. 5 Press o p to select the input sour...

69 Convenient functions 3 Use o p to select picture mode. OPTION Internet Radio Title Now Playing Artist Album 00:06 100% MP3 128kbps Back Option Picture Mode Standard • Each time o p is pressed, the setting is changed as shown below. Off Movie Standard Custom Vivid Streaming Off No picture quality ...

70 AirPlay function Enjoy music from your iTunes library with high quality sound anywhere in your home. Use the Apple Remote App z for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad to control iTunes from any room in your home. z Available as a free download from the App Store. n Streaming music stored in iPhone, iPod...

71 AirPlay function n Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations. 1 Select “Edit” – “Preferences...” on the menu. 2 Select “Devices” in the iTunes setting...

72 Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes. Multi-channel audio formats are provided on popular movie and music disc formats such as Blu-ray and DVD, as well as being supported by digital broadcasting, and even by stre...

73 Selecting a listening mode Pure Direct playback This mode is for playback with higher sound quality than in “DIRECT” mode, by turning off the front panel display panel, which can eliminate faint low level noise from creeping into sensitive analog circuitry. 1 Play the selected device ( v page 30 ...

74 Selecting a listening mode Operation button Input signal Listening mode 2-channel z 1 STEREO AUTO z 2 DOLBY PL g x Music z 3 DOLBY PL g Music z 3 DOLBY PL g z Height z 3 DTS NEO:6 Music z 3 MULTI CH STEREO VIRTUAL Multi-channel z 4 STEREO AUTO z 2 Dolby Digital DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLB...

75 Selecting a listening mode z 1 2-channel also includes analog input. z 2 When AUTO mode is selected, the sound mode that is compatible with the input signal is used for playback. z 3 This mode plays back 2-channel sources in 5.1 or 7.1-channel playback. It cannot be selected when headphones are u...

76 Selecting a listening mode n Description of listening mode types Dolby listening mode Listening mode type Description DOLBY PL g x z 1 This mode can be selected when the Dolby Pro Logic g x decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 6.1/7.1-channel surround sound including the surround bac...

77 Selecting a listening mode Original listening mode Listening mode type Description MULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers. Stereo audio (2 channel) sources are played back via the front (L/R) speakers, the surround speakers and if connected the surround back spea...

Advanced instructions 78 F Installation/connection/setup of speakers (Advanced) v page 79 F Connections (Advanced connection) v page 93 F Playback (Advanced operation) v page 95 F Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) v page 101 F How to make detailed settings v page 103 Advanced instructions Here we ex...

79 Procedure for speaker settings Speaker installation Speaker connection ( v page 81 ) Set up speakers ( v page 91 ) Speaker installation • Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room. Here, we explain how to inst...

80 Speaker installation When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using front height speakers FL FR FHR FHL C SL SR SW z 1 z 2 z 3 Listening position z 1 22˚ – 30˚ z 2 22˚ – 45˚ z 3 90˚ – 110˚ G Speaker abbreviations H FL Front speaker (L) SL Surround speaker (L) FR Front speaker (R) SR Surround speak...

81 Speaker connection Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. This section explains how to connect them using typical examples. n Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using surround back speakers ( v page 83 ) n Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using front height speakers ( v page 84 ) n Co...

82 Speaker connection n About the speaker cable label (supplied) for channel identification The channel display section for speaker terminals on the rear panel is color-coded for each channel to be identifiable. Speaker terminals Color FRONT L White FRONT R Red CENTER Green SURROUND L Light blue SUR...

83 Speaker connection Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using surround back speakers The illustration on the right shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using the surround back speakers. To perform 7.1-channel playback using the surround back speakers, set “Assign Mode” to “Su...

84 Speaker connection Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using front height speakers The illustration on the right shows a connection example for performing 7.1-channel playback using the front height speakers. To perform 7.1-channel playback using the front height speaker, set “Assign Mode” to “Front ...

85 Speaker connection Connecting 6.1-channel speakers using one surround back speaker If using only one surround back speaker, connect to the “L” side of the SURROUND BACK terminal. For speaker settings in this case, see “When 6.1-channel speakers are installed” ( v page 80 ). To perform 6.1-channel...

87 Speaker connection Connecting front A/B speakers You can connect a second set of speakers to this unit and use them for playback. In this case, set “Assign Mode” to “Front B” in steps 3 to 5 for “Set up “Amp Assign”” ( v page 91 ). For multi-channel playback, connect center, surround, surround ba...

89 Speaker connection Connecting front speakers with a bi-amp connection Some audiophile loudspeakers can be connected to an amplifier with two separate amp-to-speaker connections per each speaker. One amplifier channel’s output is hooked up to the speaker’s bass driver (woofer), while the other amp...

90 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. NOTE • For speaker cabl...

91 1 Set up the zone mode Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. MAIN lights. Press MAIN 2 Connect the Setup and measurement microphone. Audyssey Setup Channel Select Amp Assign Check Results Restore... Start Your AV receiver can automatically measure the acoustics of your room then optimize your speak...

92 Set up speakers 7 Set up “Channel Select” Use ui to select “Channel Select”, and then press ENTER . Channel Select Subwoofer Surround Back Measure Measure(2spkrs) Audyssey Setup Channel Select Amp Assign Check Results Restore... Start Your AV receiver can automatically measure the acoustics of yo...

93 Connections (Advanced connection) Connecting the REMOTE CONTROL connectors Remotely connecting Marantz devices n Performing operations by RC on this unit without visual contact • You can connect an external IR receiver to the REMOTE CONTROL connectors to perform operations on this unit with the s...

94 Connecting an external control device DC OUT jack When a device with DC IN jack is connected, the connected device’s power on/standby can be controlled through linked operation to this unit. The DC OUT jack outputs a maximum 12 V/150 mA electrical signal. 12 V/150 mA trigger-compatible device NOT...

95 Setup ( v page 22 ) Playback (Basic operation) ( v page 29 ) Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) ( v page 72 ) Connections (Advanced connection) ( v page 93 ) n HDMI control function ( v page 95 ) n Sleep timer function ( v page 96 ) n Web control function ( v page 97 ) n Dual backup memory f...

96 HDMI control function If the HDMI control function does not operate properly, check the following points. • Is the TV or player compatible with the HDMI control function? • Is “HDMI Control” ( v page 116 ) set to “On”? • Is “Power Off Control” ( v page 116 ) set to “All” or “Video”? • Are the HDM...

97 Web control function You can control this unit from a web control screen on a web browser. • This unit and the PC need to be connected to the network properly ( v page  20 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”) in order to use the web control function. • Depending on the settings of your security-...

99 Panel lock function To prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation of the buttons on the front panel. X ON/STANDBY VOLUME DISPLAY M-DAX STATUS INTERNET RADIO ZONE2 SOURCE n Disabling all key button operations 1 Press X while you press and hold DISPLAY and M-DAX with the u...

100 Remote 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. • By default, this function is disabled. X ON/STANDBY DISPLAY M-DAX STATUS INTERNET RADIO ZONE2 SOURCE n Disabli...

101 Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) • You can operate this unit so as to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2) other than the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located). • You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ...

102 Sleep timer function • This is convenient for viewing and listening while going to sleep in ZONE2. • The sleep timer function can be set by zone. 1 Press ZONE2 to switch the zone mode. ZONE2 lights. 2 Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. • The time switches as shown below each time ...

103 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. How to make detailed ...

105 Examples of menu screen displays Typical examples are described below. G Example 1 H Menu selection screen (Top menu) Audio Dialog Level Subwoofer Level Surround Parameter Tone M-DAX Audio Delay Volume Audyssey Graphic EQ Adjusts the center channel volume, making movie dialogue easier to hear q ...

106 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 Menu Audio VideoInputsSpeakersNetworkGeneralSetup Assistant w w Audio q Press SETUP to display the men...

107 Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following screens to the names that you prefer. • Text Search ( v page 64 ) • Preset Name ( v page 43 ) • Source Rename ( v page 122 ) • Friendly Name ( v page 128 ) • Zone Rename ( v page 132 ) • Character input for the...

108 Audio Make audio-related settings. Menu operation 1 Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. MAIN lights. 2 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press ENTER or p to enter the setting. • To return to the previous item, press o or BA...

109 Surround Parameter Default settings are underlined. You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your preferences. The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set sound mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Sound...

111 M-DAX 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” function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the sound to conditions near ...

112 Audio Audio Delay Default settings are underlined. While viewing video, manually adjust the time to delay audio output so that the video and audio are synchronized. Setting details 0ms – 200ms • This item can be set within the range of 0 to 100 ms when “Auto Lip Sync” ( v page  115 ) is set to “...

113 Audio Setting items Setting details Dynamic EQ Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Works with MultEQ®. On : Use Dynamic EQ. Off : Do not use Dynamic EQ. is displayed when set to “On”. NOTE When the m...

114 Video Make video-related settings. Menu operation 1 Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. MAIN lights. 2 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press ENTER or p to enter the setting. • To return to the previous item, press o or BA...

115 Video Picture Adjust Default settings are underlined. Picture quality can be adjusted. We recommend leaving the settings unchanged from the default settings. First adjust the display image quality on your TV, and use this menu only when you want to make fine adjustments. • This item can be set w...

116 Video Setting items Setting details HDMI Control You can link operations with devices connected to HDMI and compatible with HDMI Control. On : Use HDMI control function. Off : Do not use HDMI control function. • When a device that is not compatible with the HDMI control function is connected, se...

118 Video On Screen Display Default settings are underlined. Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. Setting items Setting details Volume Sets where to display the master volume level. Bottom : Display at the bottom. Top : Display at the top. Off : Turn display off. When the master ...

119 Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. • You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Menu operation 1 Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. MAIN lights. 2 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Use ui to select the menu to ...

120 Setting items Setting details HDMI Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input sources. CBL/SAT DVD Blu-ray GAME AUX1 AUX2 MEDIA PLAYER CD TV AUDIO 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / FRONT : Assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source. – : Do not assign an HDMI input ...

122 Inputs Source Rename Change the display name of the selected input source. This is convenient when the input source name of your device and the input source name of this unit are different. You can change the name to suit your needs. When the renaming is completed, the name is displayed on this ...

123 Speakers Set when changing Audyssey® Setup settings. • 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® ( v page 112 , 113 ). • Can be used without changing the settings. Please...

124 Manual Setup Default settings are underlined. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Setup. • If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey® Setup, it will not be possible to select Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey...

127 Network To use this unit by connecting it to a home network (LAN), you must configure network settings. If you set up your home network (LAN) via DHCP, set “DHCP” to “On” (use the default setting). This allows this unit to use your home network (LAN). If you assign an IP address for each device,...

128 Information Display network information. Setting details Friendly Name / DHCP On or Off / IP Address / MAC Address MAC Address is required to make a vTuner account. IP Control Default settings are underlined. Enables network communication in standby power mode. Setting details Off In Standby : S...

129 Network Settings Make settings for wired LAN. Only set “Settings” when connecting to a network without a DHCP function. Setting details Network Information IP Control Friendly Name Settings Diagnostics Selects how configure the network settings q DHCP -IP Address -Subnet Mask Proxy Save Cancel -...

130 Network Diagnostics Used to check the network connection. Setting items Setting details Physical Connection Checks the physical LAN port connection. OK : Connected. Error : The LAN cable is not connected. Check the connection. Router Access Checks the connection from this unit to the router. OK ...

131 General Make various other settings. Menu operation 1 Press MAIN to switch the zone mode. MAIN lights. 2 Press SETUP . The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated. 4 Press ENTER or p to enter the setting. • To return to the previous item, press o or ...

132 General Language Default settings are underlined. Set the language for display on the menu screen. Setting details English / Français / Español “Language” can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed. Following the display content to make the setting. 1. ...

133 Trigger Out Selects when to activate trigger out. For details about how to connect the DC OUT jacks, see “DC OUT jack” ( v page 94 ). Setting details n When setting for zone (MAIN ZONE / ZONE2) Trigger out is activated through linkage to the power of the zone set to “On”. n When setting for inpu...

134 Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. Items Setting details Audio Show information about audio input signals. Sound Mode : The currently set surround mode. Input Signal : The input signal type. Format : The number of input signal channels (presence of front, s...

135 General Usage Data To help us improve our products and customer service, Marantz collects anonymous information about how you use your AV receiver (such as frequently used input sources and sound modes and speaker settings). Marantz will never provide any information we collect to third parties....

136 General Setting items Setting details Add New Feature Display new features that can be downloaded to this unit and perform an upgrade. NOTE In cases where it is not possible to connect to the network after adding a new function, connect to the network again using “Network” ( v page 127 ). Upgrad...

Information 137 F Part names and functions v page 138 F Other information v page 143 F Troubleshooting v page 153 F Specifications v page 158 F Index v page 159 Information Here we list other information related to this unit. Please refer to this information as needed. Basic instructions Advanced in...

138 Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). q e r y u i t Q5 w Q9 Q8 Q6 W0 Q7 Q0 o Q3 Q1 Q2 Q4 q Power indicator ······································································· ( 29 ) G Power indicator status H • Power on : Off • Normal standby ...

139 Display t r y u i o Q0 Q1 Q2 q w e q Information display The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. w Input signal indicators e MULTI ZONE indicators This lights up when ZONE2 (separate room) power is turned on ( v page 101 ). r MUTE indicator Thi...

140 Rear panel See the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q2 q w e r t y u o Q1 Q0 Q3 Q4 i q FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) ································ ( 18 ) w Analog audio connectors (AUDIO) ···························· ( 14 , 15 , 17 ) e PRE OUT connectors ································...

141 Remote control unit For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Q2 oQ0 i Q3 Q6 Q7 Q5 Q1 Q4 t y u r e w q q ZONE SELECT buttons (MAIN, ZONE2) ··············· ( 23 ,  69 ,  91 ,  101 ,  142 ) w Input source select buttons ··············· ( 29 , 101 ) e Channel/page s...

142 Remote control unit Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the marks in the battery compartment. R03/AAA e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specified batteries in the remote control...

143 Other information n Trademark information ( v page 143 ) n Surround ( v page 144 ) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output ( v page 148 ) n Explanation of terms ( v page 150 ) “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect spe...

144 Surround This unit is equipped with a sophisticated digital signal processing circuit that lets you play your favorite movie and music sources and listen to them with a wide range of surround sound mode choices. Sound modes and surround parameters This table shows the speakers that can be used i...

146 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. S This indicates the sele...

148 Relationship between video signals and monitor output MAIN ZONE MONITOR OUT Video Conversion Input connector Output connector Menu displayed HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO On A A A A A A Only the menu is displayed A A On A A S S <VIDEO> S <VIDEO> S (VI...

149 Video signal resolution conversion table When “Video Conversion” ( v page 116 ) is set to “On”, “i/p Scaler” ( v page 117 ) 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 ( v page 6 “Conver...

150 Explanation of terms A A2DP A2DP is one profile of Bluetooth defined for in-car devices or AV devices that use wireless communication instead of a cable. Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color The color space defined by Adobe Systems Inc. Because it is a wider color space than RGB, it can produce m...

153 Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. S...

157 G Remote control unit H Symptom Cause/Solution Page The set cannot be operated with the remote control unit. • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 23 ft/7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. • Remove any obs...

158 Specifications n Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Front: 50 W + 50 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 70 W + 70 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Center: 50 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 70 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 50 W + 50 ...

159 v Numerics 2.1-channel ························································· 88 3D ······································································· 11 4K ······································································· 11 5.1-channel ············································...

LICENSE License This section describes software license used for this unit. To maintain the correct content, the original (English) is used. n Boost http://www.boost.org/ Boost Software License - Version 1.0 - August 17th, 2003 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person or organizat...

LICENSE 9. Termination. a. This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate automatically upon any breach by You of any term of this License. Individuals or entities who have received Derivative Works from You under this License, however, will not have their licenses terminated provided ...

LICENSE 3. The names of its contributors may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED ...

Dimensions Unit : in. (mm) 12 15/16 (328.5) 14 29/64 (367.0) 8 55/64 (225.0) 2 3/16 (55.5) 1 57/64 (48.0) 37/64 (14.5) 3 9/16 (90.5) 4 9/64 (105.0) 17 21/64 (440.0) 13 25/64 (340.0) 2 11/64 (55.0) 1 31/32 (50.0) 1 31/32 (50.0) 5/8 (16.0) 57/64 (22.5) Weight : 18 lbs 8 oz (8.4 kg) Basic instructions ...