Page 2 - CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; WARNING; T O P R E V E N T E L E C T R I C S H O C K , M A T C H W I D E; NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbolwithin an equilateral triangle is intended toalert the user...
Page 3 - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT; aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, someinstallation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions - All the safet...
Page 4 - ii; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ii This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufa...
Page 5 - ENGLISH; TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................ 2 DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2 FEATURES .................................................... 3 ACCESSORIES ............................................. 4 FRONT PANEL .................
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION
2 ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR4300 Surround receiver.This remarkable component has been engineered to provide you withmany years of home theater enjoyment. Please take a few minutes toread this manual thoroughly before you connect and operate theSR4300.As there are a ...
Page 7 - FEATURES
3 ENGLISH FEATURES BUILT-IN 6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER 80 watts to each of the six main channels ; the power amp sectionf e a t u r e s a n a d v a n c e d , p r e m i u m h i g h - s t o r a g e p o w e r s u p p l ycapacitors, and fully discrete output stages housed in cast aluminumheat sinks . 96 ...
Page 8 - ACCESSORIES; AAA-size batteries X 2
4 ENGLISH ACCESSORIES Remote Controler RC4300SR AAA-size batteries X 2 AM Loop Antenna FM Antenna Registration Card User Guide OK
Page 9 - FRONT PANEL; AUTO; TUNER; u i; • Available surround mode is depending on the input signal.
5 ENGLISH FRONT PANEL u MODE button Press this button to select the auto stereo mode or mono mode whenthe FM band is selected.The “ AUTO ” indicator lights in the auto stereo mode. i Infrared receiving (IR) sensor window This window receives infrared signals for the remote control unit. o VOLUME con...
Page 11 - REAR PANEL; MONITOR OUT; b n
7 ENGLISH REAR PANEL b MONITOR OUT There are 2 monitor outputs and each one includes both compositevideo and S-video configurations. n Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer. If ane x t e r n a l s u b w o o f e r a m p l i f i e r i s u s e d , c o n n e c...
Page 12 - Power cable; AC OUTLETS; • In order to avoid potential turn-off thumps, anything plugged in
8 ENGLISH ⁄1 DIGITAL INPUT (Dig.1 - 4) / OUTPUT(coaxial, optical) These are the digital audio inputs and outputs. There are 2 digitalinputs with coaxial jacks, 2 with optical jacks.The inputs accept digital audio signals from a compact disc, LD, DVD,or other digital source component.For digital outp...
Page 13 - REMOTE CONTROLE UNIT; POWER
9 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROLE UNIT OPERATION The supplied remote control unit is a system remote control unit forMarantz AV components.The POWER button , numeric buttons and control buttons are used in common across different input source components.The input source controlled with the remote control un...
Page 14 - Surround mode buttons (when AMP mode is selected); • The; button; MENU button and MENU OFF button; Remote-controllable range; LOADING BATTERIES; Note; • Attached batteries are to check basic function of remote control
10 ENGLISH ⁄6 Numeric buttons 1 to 9 / Surroundmode buttons Numeric buttons (1 - 9) These buttons are used to enter figures in the selection of a tunerpreset station and station name preset or to set select a CD tracknumber, etc.The functions of these buttons are dependent on the function buttonsele...
Page 15 - GENERAL INFROMATION OF RC4300SR; TUNER MODE
11 ENGLISH SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLLER RC4300SR POWER VCR1 DVD TAPE MD OFF SLEEP CLEAR TREBLE OK CHANNEL/SKIP CS ATT. MEMO 2 TV CDR BASS 1 4 8 5 9 6 3 7 0 MENU VOLUME MUTE CD AMP AUTO DTS DSP 6.1CH -IN 2CH EX/ES M-CH ST A/D TUNE/SEARCH NIGHT TUNER SETUP/T.TONE S-DIRECT MODE DISP./RDS PTY P.SCAN VCR2 DS...
Page 16 - CONNECTIONS; SPEAKER PLACEMENT; HEIGHT OF THE SPEAKER UNITS; • Use magnetically-shielded speakers for front left, right and the; Subwoofer
12 ENGLISH CONNECTIONS SPEAKER PLACEMENT The ideal surround speaker system for this unit is 7-speaker systems,using front left and right speakers, a center speaker, surround left andright speakers, a surround back and a subwoofer.For best results we recommend that all front speakers be of the samety...
Page 17 - CONNECTING SPEAKERS; CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRE; CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER
13 ENGLISH DIGITAL DIGITAL IN IN OUT OUT DIG-1 IN DIG-1 IN DIG-2 IN DIG-2 IN DIG.OUT DIG.OUT OPT OPT DIG-4 IN DIG-4 IN DIG-3 IN DIG-3 IN DIG.OUT DIG.OUT COAX COAX SURROUND SURROUND BACK BACK R R SURROUND SURROUND L L L L FRONT FRONT CENTER CENTER R R VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN OUT OUT IN IN O...
Page 18 - CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS; CONNECTING DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENTS; CD RECORDER / MD DECK
14 ENGLISH DIGITAL DIGITAL IN IN OUT OUT DIG-1 IN DIG-1 IN DIG-2 IN DIG-2 IN DIG.OUT DIG.OUT OPT OPT DIG-4 IN DIG-4 IN DIG-3 IN DIG-3 IN DIG.OUT DIG.OUT COAX COAX SURROUND SURROUND BACK BACK R R SURROUND SURROUND L L L L FRONT FRONT CENTER CENTER R R VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN OUT OUT IN IN O...
Page 19 - CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS; • Be sure to connect the left and right audio channels properly.
15 ENGLISH DIGITAL DIGITAL IN IN OUT OUT DIG-1 IN DIG-1 IN DIG-2 IN DIG-2 IN DIG.OUT DIG.OUT OPT OPT DIG-4 IN DIG-4 IN DIG-3 IN DIG-3 IN DIG.OUT DIG.OUT COAX COAX SURROUND SURROUND BACK BACK R R SURROUND SURROUND L L L L FRONT FRONT CENTER CENTER R R VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN OUT OUT IN IN O...
Page 20 - ADVANCED CONNECTING; CONNECTING MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO SOURCE; CONNECTING REMOTE CONTROL JACKS
16 ENGLISH ADVANCED CONNECTING CONNECTING MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO SOURCE The 6.1CH INPUT jacks are for multi channel audio source such asSACD multi channel player, DVD audio player or external decoder.If you use these jacks, switch on 6.1CH INPUT and setup 6.1CHINPUT level by using SETUP MAIN MENU. See ...
Page 21 - CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS; ASSEMBLING THE AM LOOP ANTENNA; CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS; CONNECTING AN FM OUTDOOR ANTENNA; • Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy; CONNECTING AN AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA
17 ENGLISH CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS ASSEMBLING THE AM LOOP ANTENNA 1. Release the vinyl tie and take out the connection line. 2. Bend in the reverse direction. 3. Inserting into the hole to attach the loop antenna to the antennastand. 4. With the antenna on top any stable surface. CONNECTING...
Page 22 - SETUP; SETUP MENU SYSTEM; MENU STRUCTURE
18 ENGLISH SETUP After all components are connected, initial setup must be performed. SETUP MENU SYSTEM The SR4300 incorporates an menu on the front display, which makesvarious operations possible by using the cursor ( , , , ) and OK buttons on the remote control. MENU STRUCTURE 1. INPUT setup 2. SP...
Page 23 - ENTER THE DESIRED MENU ITEM OF THE; • If “
19 ENGLISH ENTER THE DESIRED MENU ITEM OF THE SETUP MENU 1. Turn on this unit. 2. Press the AMP button to set the amp mode. 3. Press the MENU button or the OK button to enter the SETUP MENU. 4. Press the or cursor button to select the MAIN MENU item. 5. Press the OK button or the MENU button to ente...
Page 24 - SPEAKER SIZE; MENU STRUCTURE of Speaker Size setup
20 ENGLISH 2. SPEAKER SETUP After you have installed the SR4300, connected all the components,and determined the speaker layout, it is now time toperform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimumsound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout.Before you perform the following set...
Page 25 - SPEAKER DISTANCE; Size menu will not appear.; MENU STRUCTURE of Speaker Distance setup; SLR
21 ENGLISH SPEAKER DISTANCE Use this parameter to specify the distance of each speaker’s positionfrom the listening position. The delay time is automatically calculatedaccording to these distances.Begin by determining the ideal or most commonly used seatingposition in the room.This is important for ...
Page 26 - SPEAKERS LEVEL; MENU STRUCTURE of Speaker Level setup; MANU
22 ENGLISH SPEAKERS LEVEL Here you will set the volume for each speaker so that they are allheard by the listener at the same level. Note: • The speaker level settings is not available in 6.1channel input mode and S-Direct mode. TEST MODE : Selects “ MANU (manual)” or “ AUTO ” for generating mode of...
Page 27 - • When Center speaker is set ”None”, then C.WIDTH is set “7”.; MENU STRUCTURE of PREFERENCE setup; MENU STRUCTURE of PROLOGIC II setup
23 ENGLISH 3. PREFERENCE 1. Select “3. PREFERENCE” in SETUP MAIN MENU with or cursor button. 2. Press the OK button. 3. Press or cursor button to select a desired item. 4. Press or cursor button to adjust. 5. When you select “TO MAIN MENU” by pressing the or button,you can return the SETUP MAIN MENU...
Page 28 - • The condition of these setup will be memorized to 6.1CH; TRUBASS; MENU STRUCTURE of CS II setup
24 ENGLISH 5. CS II (CIRCLE SURROUND II ) 1. Select “5. CS II ” in SETUP MAIN MENU with or cursor button. 2. Press the OK button to enter this menu. 3. Press or cursor button to select desired item. 4. Press or cursor button to set the level. 5. When you select “TO MAIN MENU” by pressing the or butt...
Page 29 - SURROUND MODE; MENU STRUCTURE of SURROUND setup
25 ENGLISH 7. SURROUND 1. Select “7. SURROUND” in SETUP MAIN MENU with or cursor button. 2. Press the OK button. 3. To select a desired item, press or cursor button. 4. Using the or cursor button to select the mode or adjust thevolume level of each speaker. 5. When you select “TO MAIN MENU” by press...
Page 30 - BASIC OPERATION; SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE.; • The volume can be adjusted within the range of –
26 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION (PLAY BACK) SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE. Before you can listen to any input media, you must first select the inputsource at the SR4300. E.G. : DVD To select DVD, simply press the DVD button on the front panel or press DVD button on the remote. After you have selected DVD, si...
Page 31 - TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND
27 ENGLISH TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND To temporarily silence all speaker outputs such as when interruptedby a phone call, press the MUTE button on the front panel or remote. This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the head-phone jack,but it will not affect any recording or dubbing ...
Page 32 - MODE
28 ENGLISH SURROUND MODE The SR4300 is equipped with many surround modes. These areprovided to reproduce a variety of surround sound effects, accordingto the content of the source to be played.The available surround modes may be restricted depending on theinput signal and speaker setup. AUTO When th...
Page 33 - VIRTUAL; material can playback in this mode.; STEREO; • When you use this mode with certain DVD and CD players,; NOTE for DTS signal
29 ENGLISH CIRCLE SURROUND II (CSII-CINEMA, CSII-MUSIC, CSII-MONO) Circle Surround is designed to enable multi-channel surround soundplayback of non-encoded and multi-channel encoded material.Backward compatibility provides listeners with up to 6.1 channels ofs u r r o u n d p e r f o r m a n c e f ...
Page 35 - OTHER FUNCTION; ATT
31 ENGLISH OTHER FUNCTION ATTENUATION TO ANALOG INPUT SIGNAL When the input signal is too high and the voice distorts even bythrottling the SR4300 VOLUME control, turn on this function. “ ATT ” is indicated when this function is activated.“ ATT ” indicator will light up when this function is activat...
Page 36 - • When the 6.1 Ch. Input is in use, you may not select a surround
32 ENGLISH HT-EQ Press the HT-EQ button on the front panel to turn on the HT-EQ mode. The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright andharsh when played back over audio equipment in the home. This isbecause film soundtracks were designed to be played back in largemovie theater en...
Page 37 - LISTENING TO THE TUNER; • Preset memory for the tuner will clear by changing this setup.; AUTO TUNING; PRESET MEMORY; AUTO PRESET MEMORY
33 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION (TUNER) LISTENING TO THE TUNER Frequency scan step for AM is selectable.Default setup is 10 kHz step, if your country’s standard is 9 kHz step,Press TUNER button on the remote more than 6 seconds. Scan step will change. Note: • Preset memory for the tuner will clear by cha...
Page 38 - MANUAL PRESET MEMORY; • When entering a single digit number (2 for example), either; RECALLING A PRESET STATION; • To clear stored all preset stations, press and hold the; and the
34 ENGLISH 3. Each time the tuner finds a station, scanning will pause and thestation will be played for five seconds.During this time, the following operations are possible.• The band can be changed by TUNER button . 4. If no button is pressed during this period, the current station ismemorized in ...
Page 39 - NAME INPUT OF THE PRESET STATION.; • Unused columns should be filled by entering blanks.
35 ENGLISH NAME INPUT OF THE PRESET STATION. This function allows the name of each preset channel to be enteredusing alphanumeric characters.Before name inputting, need to store preset stations with the presetmemory operation. 1. Recall the preset number to be inputted name with the methoddescribed ...
Page 40 - REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION; CONTROLLING A MARANTZ DVD PLAYER (DVD MODE); CONTROLLING A MARANTZ CD PLAYER (CD MODE)
36 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION CONTROLLING MARANTZ COMPONENTS1. Press the desired function button. 2. P r e s s t h e d e s i r e d o p e r a t i o n b u t t o n s t o p l a y t h e s e l e c t e dcomponent.• For details, refer to the components’s user guide. • It may not be possible to oper...
Page 41 - CONTROLLING A MARANTZ TAPE DECK (TAPE MODE)
37 ENGLISH CONTROLLING A MARANTZ MD DECK (MD MODE) CONTROLLING A MARANTZ TAPE DECK (TAPE MODE) SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLLER RC4300SR POWER VCR1 DVD TAPE MD OFF SLEEP CLEAR TREBLE OK CHANNEL/SKIP CS ATT. MEMO 2 TV CDR BASS 1 4 8 5 9 6 3 7 0 MENU VOLUME MUTE CD AMP AUTO DTS DSP 6.1CH -IN 2CH EX/ES M-CH ST...
Page 42 - TROUBLESHOOTING; In case of trouble, check the following before calling for service:
38 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING In case of trouble, check the following before calling for service: 1. Are the connections made properly ? 2. Are you operating the unit properly following user’s guide ? 3. Are the power amplifiers and speaker working properly ? I f t h e u n i t d o e s n o t o p e r a t...
Page 43 - GENERAL MALFUNCTION; HOW TO RESET THE UNIT
39 ENGLISH GENERAL MALFUNCTION If the equipment malfunctions, this may be because an electrostaticdischarge or AC line interference has corrupted the information in theequipment memory circuits. Therefore: - disconnect the plug from the AC line supply - after waiting at least three minutes, reconnec...
Page 44 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; DIMENSION
40 ENGLISH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FM TUNER SECTION Frequency Range .................................... 87.5 - 108.0 MHzUsable Sensitivity ................................ IHF 1.8 µ V/16.4 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio ....................... Mono/Stereo 76/72 dBDistortion ...............................
