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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Contents Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port··············································································· 34 Connecting an FM antenna························································· 36 Connecting to a home network (LAN)····································· 37 Connecting a wireless receiver (RX101)·································· 39 Connecting an external control device·································
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing a USB memory device··················································· 50 Display Rear panel Appendix Viewing photographs on the Flickr site·································· 75 Playing files stored on USB memory devices································· 51 Listening to FM broadcasts························································· 53 Listening to FM broadcasts····························································· 54 Tuning in by entering
Contents Connections Playback Settings Selecting a sound mode······························································· 94 Tips Audio································································································ 120 Selecting a sound mode·································································· 95 Direct playback················································································ 96 Pure Direct playback·······················································
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Manual Setup················································································ 145 Speaker Config.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Thank you for purchasing this Marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit q Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it. w Load the two batteries properly as indicated by the q and w marks in the battery compartment. Appendix Tips Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it. Approx. 7 m R03/AAA 30° 30° e Put the rear cover back on.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Features • Compatible with “Marantz Remote App”z for performing basic operations of the unit with an iPad, iPhone or Android smartphone “Marantz Remote App” is application software that allows you to perform basic operations with an iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone or Android tablet such as turning the unit ON/OFF, controlling the volume, and switching the source. zz Download the appropriate “Marantz Remote App” for iOS and Android devices.
Contents Connections Playback Settings • Supports HDMI (3D, ARC, Deep Color, “x.v.Color”, Auto Lip Sync) and HDMI control function (vpage 175) Advanced HDMI features are supported, including 3D passthrough, Audio Return Channel, Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color and “x.v.Color”, and HDMI CEC control functions. • “Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions First select the language when prompted.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Part names and functions Front panel Q9 q w Front panel Q8 e Display r Q7 t Q6 y Rear panel Q5 u i 10 o Q0 Remote Q1 Q4 Q2 Q3 Index
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix e Headphones jack (PHONES) Used to connect headphones. When the headphones are plugged into this jack, audio will no longer be output from the connected speakers or from the PRE OUT connectors. NOTE • To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. q w e r ty u r SETUP MIC jack i Used to connect the supplied Setup and measurement microphone (vpage 139).
Contents Q9 Connections Q8 Q7 Q6 Playback Q5 Settings Tips Appendix Q3 AUX-HDMI connector Q4 Used to connect devices such as video camcorders and game consoles (vpage 33). Q4 VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume level (vpage 45). Q5 PURE DIRECT indicator This lights when the PURE DIRECT mode is selected as the sound mode (vpage 96). oQ0 Q1Q2 Q3 Q6 Display This displays various pieces of information (vpage 13).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Display Q0 o i u y t q q Information display r e w u Tuner reception mode indicators The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other information are displayed here. These light according to the reception conditions when the input source is set to “TUNER”. STEREO : In FM mode, this lights up when receiving stereo broadcasts. TUNED : Lights up when the broadcast is properly tuned in. RDS : Lights up when receiving RDS broadcasts.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Rear panel Q1 q Front panel Q0 w o e Display i u r t Rear panel 14 Remote y Index
Contents Q1 Q0 Connections o i Playback Settings Appendix Tips y AC inlet (AC IN) u Used to connect the power cord (vpage 42). u HDMI connectors Used to connect devices (vpage 27, 28, 31, 32). equipped with HDMI connectors i Digital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO) q w e r t Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors (vpage 28, 29, 31). y o Network connector (NETWORK) Used to connect this unit to the network (vpage 37).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit q SLEEP button This sets the sleep timer (vpage 105). q w Input source select buttons These select the input source (vpage 44). e SOUND MODE buttons These select the sound mode (vpage 94). • MOVIE button • MUSIC button • GAME button • PURE button w e r Information button (INFO) This displays the status information on the TV screen (vpage 155). r t Cursor buttons (uio p) t y u i These select items (vpage 118).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o System buttons These perform playback related operations (vpage 46). • Skip buttons (8, 9) • Play button (1) • Pause button (3) Q0 Q1 Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –) These operate the tuner (vpage 54). Q2 Q0 Remote control signal transmitter Q3 Q1 POWER button (X) This transmits signals from the remote control unit (vpage 7). This turns the power on/off (vpage 44).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connections 22Cables used for connections Speaker connection (vpage 19) Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speaker connection Install speakers and connect them to this unit (vpage 19, 21). 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 install the speakers using a typical example. FL FL/FR : Place the FRONT left and right speakers an equal distance from the main listening position.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips 22When 5.1-channel speakers are installed % • Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed. The height does not need to be exactly the same.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 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 connect the channels and polarities correctly. Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit. This section explains how to connect them using typical examples. NOTE • Disconnect this unit’s power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also, turn off the subwoofer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Connecting the subwoofer Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22About the speaker cable label (supplied) for channel identification Speaker This unit Color White Red Green Light blue Blue Attach the speaker cable label for each channel to its speaker cable as shown in the diagram. Then, make connection so that the color of the speaker terminal matches that of the speaker cable label.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Standard speaker connection The figure below shows an example of standard speaker connection.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Connecting 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a TV Connect a TV to this unit so that the input video is output to the TV. You can also enjoy audio from the TV on this unit. How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. ARC function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio signal to this unit via HDMI cable.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use an HDMI cable to connect a TV that is compatible with the ARC function to this unit. Set “HDMI Control” (vpage 129) to “On” when using a TV that supports the ARC function.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit. TV OUT IN OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN % • To output audio signals that are input from the HDMI input connector to a TV connected via HDMI, set “HDMI Audio Out” (vpage 129) to “TV”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connection 3 : TV without an HDMI connector Use a video cable to connect the TV to this unit. To listen to audio from TV on this unit, use an optical cable to connect the TV to this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a playback device This unit is equipped with two types of video input connectors (HDMI and composite video) and two types of video output connectors (HDMI and composite video). Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect. If the device connected to this unit is equipped with an HDMI connector, it is recommended to use HDMI connections.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) This explanation uses the connection with a satellite tuner/cable TV STB as an example. Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a DVD player This explanation uses the connection with a DVD players as an example. Select input connectors on this unit according to the connectors equipped on the device you want to connect.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a video camcorder or other device This explanation uses the connection with a video camcorders as an example.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port To connect an iPod to this unit, use the USB adapter cable that was supplied with the iPod. For operating instructions see “Playing an iPod” (vpage 46) or “Playing a USB memory device” (vpage 50). USB memory device iPod or % • Marantz does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Supported iPod/iPhone models • iPod classic • iPod nano • iPod touch • iPhone Front panel Display Rear panel 35 Remote Index Appendix
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an FM antenna Direction of broadcasting station After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 54 “Listening to FM broadcasts”), fix the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal. FM outdoor antenna 75 Ω/ohms coaxial cable FM indoor antenna (supplied) NOTE • Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips % • When using this unit, we recommend you use a router equipped with the following functions: • Built-in DHCP server This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN. • Built-in 100BASE-TX switch When connecting multiple devices, we recommend a switching hub with a speed of 100 Mbps or greater. • Use only a shielded STP or ScTP LAN cable which is easily available at electronics stores (CAT-5 or greater recommended).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting a 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 44 “Selecting the input source”). Wireless receiver (RX101) % • When connecting your Bluetooth device to the wireless receiver for the first time, paring is necessary.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting an external control device 22Remotely connecting Marantz devices Remotely connecting Marantz devices When you are using a Marantz device other than this unit that supports remote connection, you can transmit remote control signals just by connecting the device to the REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT connector with a monaural cable. Set the remote control switch located on the rear panel of the connected audio component to “EXTERNAL” or “EXT.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Remotely control a Marantz Blu-ray Disc player by the Marantz Remote App Marantz Blu-ray Disc player of newer generation also can be controlled via a network receiver unit using the Marantz Remote App. Please ensure REMOTE CONTROL system of the receiver unit and the Blu-ray Disc player is set up as shown in the previous section.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Connecting the power cord After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playback Turning the power on (vpage 44) Listening to Spotify (vpage 79) Selecting the input source (vpage 44) Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button (vpage 83) Adjusting the master volume (vpage 45) AirPlay function (vpage 85) Turning off the sound temporarily (vpage 45) Convenience functions (vpage 88) Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player (vpage 45) Selecting a sound mode (vpage 94) Playing an iPod (vpage 46) HDMI control function (v
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Basic operation Turning the power on POWER X 1 Press POWER X to turn on power to the unit. % • You can also switch the power to standby by pressing X on the main unit. Input source select buttons Selecting the input source 1 Press the input source select button to be played back. The desired input source can be selected directly. % VOLUME df • You can also select the input source by turning INPUT SELECTOR on the main unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Adjusting the master volume 1 The following describes the procedure for playing DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player. • The variable range differs according to the input signal and channel level setting. % • You can also adjust the master volume by turning VOLUME on the main unit. Turning off the sound temporarily 1 . • “MUTE” indicator on the display flashes. • appears on the TV screen. 1 Prepare for playback.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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 “Supported iPod/iPhone models” (vpage 35).
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Operations available through the OPTION button Connect the iPod to the USB port (vpage 34). • iPod Browse Mode settings (vpage 48) Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iPod/ USB”. “Browse From iPod” is displayed on the display of this unit. • Nothing is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Operate iPod itself directly while seeing the iPod screen to play back music. % • “iPod Browse Mode” has two modes, “From iPod” and “On-Screen”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings iPod Browse Mode settings Operation buttons 1 3 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 OPTION when the input source is “iPod/USB”. 2 Select “iPod Browse Mode”, then press ENTER. 3 Use o p to select “On-Screen”, then press ENTER. 8 9 The option menu screen is displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Performing repeat playback 1 4 Appendix Performing random playback Press OPTION with “iPod Browse Mode” set to “On-Screen”. 1 Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER. 2 3 Use ui to select “Random”, then press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER. The option menu screen is displayed. 2 3 Tips The option menu screen is displayed. Use o p to select repeat playback mode. Off (Default) : Repeat playback mode is canceled.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing a USB memory device • Playing back music or viewing still picture (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory device. • 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 with USB memory devices in “FAT16” or “FAT32” format. • This unit can play back the following files.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing files stored on USB memory devices Operation buttons 1 3 1 Connect the USB memory device to the USB port (vpage 34). 8 9 2 Press iPod/USB to switch the input source to “iPod/ USB”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Operations available through the OPTION button • Performing repeat playback (vpage 89) • Performing random playback (vpage 89) • Searching content with keywords (Text Search) (vpage 91) • Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow) (vpage 92) • Setting the Slideshow Interval (Slideshow Time) (vpage 93) Front panel Display Rear panel 52 Remote Index Appendix
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Listening to FM broadcasts For antenna (vpage 36).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to FM broadcasts 1 % GTV ScreenH Operation buttons TUNE +, – CHANNEL +, – FM 87.50MHz TUNE+/- Tune CH+/- Preset FAVORITE STATION 1–3 AUTO CH 1 OPTION Option Function Tuning (up/down) Preset channel selection Call up FAVORITE STATION (Press and hold) Registering to FAVORITE STATION GDisplay of this unitH 01 FM 2 87.50MHz Press TUNE + or TUNE – to select the station you want to hear.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button (vpage 83) You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in.
Contents Connections Playback Settings RDS search PTY search RDS is a broadcasting service which allows a station to send additional information along with the regular radio program signal. Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide the RDS service. Note that the RDS function only works when receiving RDS compatible stations. 1 Press OPTION when the input source is “TUNER”. 2 3 Use ui to select “RDS Search”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback 1 Press OPTION when the input source is “TUNER”. 2 3 4 Use ui to select “PTY Search”, then press ENTER. Settings Tips Appendix TP search The option menu screen is displayed. TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements. This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area before leaving home. Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic programs (TP stations). Use ui to call out the desired program type.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Radio Text Tips Appendix Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) RT allows RDS stations to send text messages that appear on the display. “Radio Text” appears on the display when radio text data is received. 1 Press OPTION when the input source is “TUNER”. 2 3 Use ui to select “Radio Text”, then press ENTER. You can change the mode for tuning into FM broadcasts.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) Channel Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations can be preset. 9 – 16 1 Tune in the broadcast station you want to preset (vpage 54 “Listening to FM broadcasts”). 17 – 24 2 Press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. 33 – 40 3 Use ui to select “Preset Memory”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset) Press OPTION when the input source is “TUNER”. 2 3 Use ui to select “Auto Preset”, then press ENTER. You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it. Up to eight characters can be input. The option menu screen is displayed. Press ENTER. The unit starts to tune in to radio stations automatically and preset them.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) Press OPTION when the input source is “TUNER”. 2 Use ui to select “Preset Skip”, then press ENTER. 3 nn To set the stations you want to skip by groups Appendix nn To set the stations you want to skip by stations q Use o p to select the group of broadcast stations you want to skip. w Use ui to select the broadcast station you want to skip. e Use o p to select “Skip”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Internet Radio • Internet Radio refers to radio broadcasts distributed over the Internet. Internet Radio stations from around the world can be received. • The broad cast station types and specifications supported by this unit for playback are as follows.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to Internet Radio 1 2 3 4 Prepare for playback. Appendix Tips Use ui to select the item you want to play, then press ENTER. • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 37 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Internet Radio Press NETWORK. [1/7] zzzzz • You can also press INTERNET RADIO to select the input source “Internet Radio” directly. Search Stations Search Podcasts Recommended Stations radiomarantz.
Contents Connections Playback Settings radiomarantz.com : • Displays Internet Radio stations added to favorites in vTuner. For instructions on how to add to favorites in vTuner, see “Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites” (vpage 65). Recently Played : • Displays recently played Internet Radio stations. Up to 20 stations can be stored in “Recently Played”. Search by Keyword : • Displays Internet Radio stations searched by keyword. For character input, see page 119.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites 5 Check the MAC address of this unit (vpage 149 “Information”). • The MAC address is necessary when you create an account for vTuner. 2 Use your PC to access the vTuner website (http://www. radiomarantz.com). 3 4 Enter the MAC address of this unit, then click “Go”. Select the search criteria (genre, region, language, etc.) of your choice.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS PAGE df NETWORK OPTION uio p ENTER BACK FAVORITE STATION 1–3 1 3 Front panel • This unit can play back music files and playlists (m3u, wpl) stored on a PC and on Network Attached Storage (NAS) that supports DLNA. • The network audio playback function of this unit connects to the server using technologies shown below.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Applying media sharing settings Here, we apply the settings to share music files stored on a PC and NAS on the network. If you are using a Media Server, be sure to apply this setting first. 22When using Windows Media Player 12 (Windows 7 / Windows 8) 1 2 3 4 Start up Windows Media Player 12 on the PC. 5 Click “OK” to finish. 22When using Windows Media Player 11 Select “More streaming options...” in the “Stream”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Use this procedure to play music files, image files or playlists. 1 Prepare for playback. 2 Press NETWORK. 3 Use uio p to select “Media Server”, then press ENTER. q Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 37 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). w Prepare the computer (vComputer’s operating instructions). Use ui to select the server including the file to be played, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Operations available through the OPTION button % • The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the main unit’s STATUS is pressed. • When a WMA (Windows Media Audio), MP3 or MPEG-4 AAC file includes album art data, the album art can be displayed while the music files are playing. • If you use Ver.11 or later of Windows Media Player, the album art for WMA files can be displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Listening to Last.fm • Last.fm learns what you love... and it’s a great way to discover new music. Your new Marantz AV receiver is very clever. You can create a free Last. fm profile when you start using your Marantz AV receiver and magically keep track of all the songs you hear. When you sign in at http://www.last.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Listening to Last.fm 1 2 3 4 Prepare for playback. Appendix Tips If you have a Last.fm account, use ui to select “I have a Last.fm account”. Then press ENTER. • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 37 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). Last.fm Account Press NETWORK. I have a Last.fm account I am new to Last.fm Use uio p to select “Last.fm”, then press ENTER.
Contents 5 Connections Playback Settings Use ui p to enter your username and password. 7 Use ui to select menu and then press ENTER. 8 Use ui to select a station, and press ENTER to start playback. Last.fm Account Username Password This service is currently available in limited countries. OK BACK Exit Enter Username • For character input, see page 119. • The password should be no longer than 99 characters. • Press BACK to cancel the input.
Contents 9 Connections Playback Settings Operation buttons 1 9 ENTER Press p while a track is playing. The Last.fm menu screen is displayed. Menu [1/3] i Love this track Ban this track PAGE df Scrobbling (On) Tips Appendix Function Playback Skip to next track (Press and hold) Stop Skip to next track Switch to previous page / Switch to next page in the list display % • The display switches between track title and radio station name each time the main unit’s STATUS is pressed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Log Out Disassociate this unit from your Last.fm account. 1 Use ui to select “Log Out”, then press ENTER. Last.fm [10/10] Popular tag ArePopular you sureArtists you want to log out xxxxxxx? Your Recent Stations Your Recommended Radio YourYes Library Your Friends’ Radio No BACK 2 Option When the popup menu appears, use o p to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Viewing photographs on the Flickr site • 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 account to use Flickr. To view photographs that you recorded yourself, you need an account in order to upload these photographs to the Flickr server. For details, see the Flickr homepage. http://www.flickr.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Viewing photographs shared by particular users 1 2 3 4 Appendix Tips Use ui to select “Add Flickr Contact”, then press ENTER. Prepare for playback. Flickr • Check the network environment, then turn on this unit’s power (vpage 37 “Connecting to a home network (LAN)”). [1/2] Add Flickr Contact All Content Press NETWORK. Use uio p to select “Flickr”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback 7 Use ui to select the screen name (user name you want to view) added to “Contact”, then press ENTER. 8 Use ui to select the folder, and then press ENTER. Settings 9 Display Rear panel Appendix Use ui p to select the photograph, and then press ENTER. The selected photograph is displayed. Operation buttons Favorites : • Displays the favorite photographs of the specified user. Photostream : • Displays a list of shared photographs.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Viewing all photographs on Flickr 1 NOTE 22Operations available through the OPTION button • Setting the Slideshow Interval (Slideshow Time) (vpage 93) • Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select) (vpage 93) [1/2] Add Flickr Contact All Content OPTION Option 2 Use ui to select the folder, and then press ENTER. 3 Use ui p to select the photograph, and then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips 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 Listening to Spotify PAGE df NETWORK Prepare for playback. 2 3 Press NETWORK.
Contents 4 Connections Playback Settings If you have a Spotify account, then press ENTER. GUpper case characters/Numbers/SymbolsH ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ÄÀÁÂÃÅÆÇÐÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÑÖÒÓÔÕØÜÙÚÛÝÞ 0123456789 !“#$%&’()z+,;<=> GLower case characters/Numbers/SymbolsH abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz äàáâãåæçðèéêëìíîïñöòóôõøüùúûýþÿß 0123456789 .@-_/:˜?[\]^’{|} Introduce your Marantz to a whole new world of music. With Spotify, you can enjoy instant access to millions of songs.
Contents 7 Connections Playback Settings 8 Use ui to select menu and then press ENTER. Spotify Use ui to select a station, and press ENTER to start playback. Playback starts and the following screen appears. [1/5] Search Spotify What’s New Starred Now Playing Playlists Accounts Title Artist Album OPTION Option 00:06 Pause Back Search : • Searches for tracks, artists and albums by entering keywords. What’s New : • Displays the list of the latest albums.
Contents 9 Connections Playback Settings Press p while a track is playing. • The display switches between track title, artist name, and album title each time the main unit’s STATUS is pressed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button With a single press of these, you can call up registered radio stations and contents. You can add up to three types of content. 1 Press and hold one of the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons for 3 seconds or longer while playing back a content or listening to a radio station. The content you are playing back or the radio station you are listening to is registered to the pressed button.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Playing back content added to the FAVORITE STATION button You can easily call up content by pressing the FAVORITE STATION button. 1 Press one of the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons that you added content to. Playback starts. % • Internet Radio stations are already registered to the FAVORITE STATION 1 – 3 buttons. However, you may not be able to play the stations due to restrictions imposed by the radio stations.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips AirPlay function Music files stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or iTunes can be played on this unit via the network. Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad PC If you update your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” to iOS 4.2.1 or later, you can stream music stored in your “iPhone/iPod touch/iPad” directly to this unit. This unit 1 Router Connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Wi-Fi to the same network as this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing iTunes music with this unit 1 Install iTunes 10, or later, on a Mac or Windows PC that is connected to the same network as this unit. 2 Turn this unit ON. Selecting multiple speakers (devices) It is possible to play iTunes songs on your home’s AirPlay compatible speakers (devices) other than those of this unit. 1 2 Set “IP Control” (vpage 149) to “Always On” for this unit. NOTE Click the AirPlay icon ' and select “Multiple”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit Devices Preferences General With this unit’s remote control unit, you can perform iTunes song play, pause, and auto search (cue) operations. 1 2 3 Appendix Tips Playback Sharing Store Parental Devices Advanced Device backups: Select “Edit” – “Preferences...” on the menu. Select “Devices” in the iTunes setting window. Delete Backup ...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Convenience functions This section explains how to use convenient functions that can be used for each input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Performing repeat playback Tips Appendix Performing random playback nn Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Spotify nn Supported input sources : USB / Media Server / Spotify 1 While content is playing, press OPTION. 1 While content is playing, press OPTION. 2 3 Use ui to select “Repeat”, then press ENTER. 2 3 Use ui to select “Random”, then press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER. 4 The option menu screen is displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Registering to Favorites Playing back content added in “Save to Favorite” You can add up to 100 items as favorites for Internet Radio and Media Server. 1 2 nn Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Media Server 1 While content is playing, press OPTION. 2 Use ui to select “Save to Favorite”, then press ENTER. Appendix Tips The option menu screen is displayed. Press NETWORK. Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Deleting content added to favorites 1 2 3 4 Tips Appendix Searching content with keywords (Text Search) Press NETWORK. nn Supported input sources : USB / Internet Radio / Media Server Use uio p to select “Favorites”, then press ENTER. 1 While content is playing, press OPTION. The option menu screen is displayed. 2 Use ui to select “Text Search”, then press ENTER. Use ui to select “Remove from Fav.”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow) nn Supported input sources : USB nn Supported input sources : Internet Radio / Media Server 1 Play back a still picture. 1 Play back a still picture. 2 3 Play back a music file (vpage 51). 2 Play back a music file of Media Server or Internet Radio station (vpage 63, 68). Press OPTION. 3 Press OPTION. 4 Use ui to select “Slideshow”, then press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting the Slideshow Interval (Slideshow Time) Tips Appendix Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video Select) Set the playback interval when playing back a slideshow of still image (JPEG) files stored on a USB memory stick or media server, or on the Flickr website. This unit can display video from a different source on TV during audio playback. You can set this for each input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a 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 streaming movies and music from internetbased subscription services. This unit supports playback of almost all of these multi-channel audio formats.
Contents Connections Playback Settings • Press and hold MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME displays a list of the sound modes that can be selected. Each time you press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME, the sound mode changes. • While the list is displayed, you can also use ui to select a sound mode. • Try out various sound modes and enjoy sound mode in your favorite mode. Press MOVIE, MUSIC or GAME to select a sound mode. MOVIE : Switches to the sound mode suitable for enjoying movies and TV programs.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Direct playback Appendix Pure Direct playback Sound recorded in source is played as is. 1 Tips 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. Press PURE to select “DIRECT”. Direct playback begins. 1 % • This can also be set by pressing PURE DIRECT on the main unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Auto surround playback This mode detects the type of input digital signal, and automatically selects the corresponding mode for playback. 1 Press PURE to select “AUTO”. Auto surround playback begins. % • This can also be set by pressing PURE DIRECT on the main unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Description of sound mode types Dolby sound mode Sound mode type DOLBY PLg DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DIGITAL Plus Description This mode can be selected when the Dolby Pro Logic g decoder is used to play back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround sound with an enveloping surround sound experience. This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded with Dolby Digital.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix PCM multi-channel sound mode Sound mode type MULTI CH IN Description This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources. Original sound mode Sound mode type MULTI CH STEREO VIRTUAL Description 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.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Stereo sound mode Sound mode type STEREO Description This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing. • Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected. • When multi-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips 22Sound mode • The following sound modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC, GAME, and PURE buttons. • Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surr.Parameter” (vpage 121) to enjoy surround sound the way you like it.
Contents Connections DTS DTS-HD / DTS Express PCM multi-channel z3 Settings Appendix Tips MOVIE Sound mode MUSIC GAME STEREO DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY DIGITAL Plus DTS SURROUND DTS 96/24 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S DTS-HD HI RES S S S DTS-HD MSTR S S S DTS Express S S S MULTI CH IN S S S MULTI CH STEREO S S S VIRTUAL S S S Input signal Multi-channel z3 Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Playback Sound mode NOTE Some sound modes cannot be sel
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Views on the display D + q q Shows a decoder to be used. DVD w • A DOLBY DIGITAL Plus decoder is displayed as “ D + ”. w Shows the name of the input source being played back.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix HDMI control function A recent addition to the HDMI standard is CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows control signals from one device to communicate with another device via the HDMI cable connection. Not all HDMI-equipped devices have this capability. Setting procedure Set the HDMI output connector corresponding with the HDMI control function.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sleep timer function You can have the power automatically switched to standby once a set time has elapsed. This is convenient for viewing and listening while going to sleep. SLEEP Using the sleep timer 1 Press SLEEP and display the time you want to set. • The SLEEP indicator on the display lights. • You can set the sleep timer in the range from 10 to 120 minutes in steps of 10 minutes. 22To cancel the sleep timer Press SLEEP to set “Off”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Web control function You can control this unit from a web control screen on a web browser. Controlling the unit from a web control PC This unit Router 1 Switch the “IP Control” (vpage 149) setting to “Always On”. 2 Check the IP address of this unit with “Information” (vpage 149). Network/Information % Marantz NR1504 On 192.168.0.
Contents 4 Connections Playback Settings Enter the IP address of this unit in browser’s address box. % 5 http://192.168.0.2 Edit View Favorites Tools Help INDEX When thehttp://192.168.0.2 top menu is displayed, click on the menu item Edit View Favorites Tools Help youFile want to operate.Marantz NR1504 INDEX Web Controller MAIN ZONE Web Controller Marantz NR1504 0.0 CBL/SAT MAIN ZONE CBL/SAT 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dual backup memory function The unit stores settings information in nonvolatile memory even when the main power supply is turned off. Using the Dual Backup Memory function, you can write settings information to another memory area to back up saved settings for recovery anytime as needed. Remembering set details (Backup).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Panel lock function To prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation of the buttons on the front panel. Disabling all key button operations M-DAX DISPLAY STATUS X PRESET CH – Front panel PRESET CH + Display Rear panel 1 Press X while you press and hold M-DAX and DISPLAY with the unit in standby mode. 2 Press PRESET CH + or PRESET CH – to select “FP/VOL LOCK On”. 3 Press STATUS to enter the setting.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Canceling the Panel lock function 1 Press X while you press and hold M-DAX and DISPLAY with the unit in standby mode. 2 Press PRESET CH + or PRESET CH – to select “FP LOCK zOff”. (z The currently set mode.) 3 Press STATUS to enter the setting. The Panel lock function is canceled. % • Even when the Panel lock function is set, you can operate the unit using the remote control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote lock function When connecting an IR receiver, enable 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. Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit M-DAX DISPLAY STATUS X PRESET CH – 1 When the main unit is in standby mode, press X while holding down M-DAX and DISPLAY on the main unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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. 22Audio Setting items Description Page Dialog Level This setting adjusts the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the center channel.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Setting items Tone Tips Description Appendix Page Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. 123 Tone Control Set the tone control function to on/off. 123 Bass Adjust bass. 123 Treble Adjust treble. 123 M-DAX Expands the low and high frequency components of compressed audio content such as MP3 files to enable richer audio playback. 124 Audio Delay Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio. 124 Volume Set the volume setting.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Video Setting items HDMI Setup Description Page Makes settings for HDMI video/audio output. 129 Auto Lip Sync Make automatic compensation for timing shift in audio and video output. 129 HDMI Audio Out Select HDMI audio output device. 129 HDMI PassThrough Selects how the AV receiver will pass HDMI signals to the HDMI output in standby power mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Speakers Setting items Audyssey® Setup Manual Setup Description Page The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. 136 Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Setup. 145 Speaker Config. Indicate speaker presence and select speaker size categories based on bass reproduction capability.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22General Setting items Description Page Language Sets the language for display the menu on the TV screen. 153 Auto Standby Sets the time for switching to auto standby when there are no audio or video signals input into this unit. 153 Front Display Makes settings related to the display on this unit. 153 Information Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. 154 Audio Shows information about audio input signals.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Setup Assistant Description Page Begin Setup Setting items Perform basic installation/connections/settings from the beginning according to the guidance indicated on the TV screen. C7 Language Select Perform settings item by item according to the guidance indicated on the TV screen.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Menu operation uio p ENTER BACK Front panel 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use uio p to select the menu to be set or operated, then press ENTER. 3 4 Use o p to change to desired setting. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Press ENTER to enter the setting. • To return to the previous item, press BACK. • Exiting the Menu, press SETUP while the menu is displayed. The menu display disappears.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inputting characters On this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following screens to the names that you prefer. • Preset Name (vpage 60) • Text Search (vpage 91) • Source Rename (vpage 134) • Friendly Name (vpage 149) • Character input for the network functions (vpage 63, 70, 75, 79, 150) Keyboard screen 1 Display the screen for inputting characters.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Audio Make audio-related settings. Dialog Level Subwoofer Level This setting adjusts the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the center channel. This setting adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. 22Subwoofer 22Level Turn subwoofer output on and off. On (Default) : The subwoofer is used. Off : The subwoofer is not used. –12.0dB – +12.0dB (Default : 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Loudness Mngmt Surr.Parameter This sets whether to output as specified in “Dynamic Comp.” or output directly without compressing the dynamic range of audio recorded in the disc. On (Default) : Outputs using the settings made in “Dynamic Comp.” and “Dialogue normalization function” (vpage 154) are enabled. Off : “Dynamic Comp.” settings and “Dialogue Normalization” are disabled, and the signals on the disk are output as is.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Low Frequency Assign front L/R signals to also go to the surround channels for wider sound. On : Set. Off (Default) : Do not set. % • For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting to the values below. • Dolby Digital sources : 0dB • DTS movie sources : 0dB • DTS music sources : –10dB % • You can set this when the sound mode is Dolby PLg in the “Music” mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Center Width Tips Appendix Tone Distributes the dialogue output from the center channel to left and right channels and widens the sound image in the front. 0 – 7 (Default : 3) Adjust the tonal quality of the sound. 22Tone Control Set the tone control function to on/off. On : Allow tone adjustment (bass, treble). Off (Default) : Playback without tone adjustment. % • You can set this when the sound mode is Dolby PLg in the “Music” mode.
Contents Connections Playback Settings M-DAX Appendix Audio Delay 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 those of the original sound before compression. It also restores the original bass characteristics for a rich and expanded tonal range.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Limit Tips Appendix Audyssey Make a setting for maximum volume. 60 (–20dB) / 70 (–10dB) / 80 (0dB) Off (Default) Set Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. These can be selected after Audyssey® Setup has been performed. For additional information on Audyssey technology, please see page 187. 22Power On Level % Define the volume setting that is active when the power is turned on.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Dynamic EQ Tips Appendix 22Ref.Lev.Offset Solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Works with MultEQ®. On (Default) : Use Dynamic EQ. Off : Do not use Dynamic EQ. Audyssey Dynamic EQ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It makes adjustments to maintain the reference response and surround envelopment when the volume is turned down from 0 dB.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Dynamic Volume Tips Appendix Manual EQ Solves the problem of large variations in volume level between TV, movies and other content (between quiet passages and loud passages, etc.) by automatically adjusting to the user’s preferred volume setting. Heavy : Most adjustment to softest and loudest sounds. Medium : Medium adjustment to loudest and softest sound. Light : Least adjustment to loudest and softest sounds. Off (Default) : Do not use “Dynamic Volume”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Curve Copy Copy “Audyssey Flat” curve from “MultEQ®” (vpage 125). % • “Curve Copy” is displayed after Audyssey® Setup has been performed. 22Set Defaults The “Manual EQ” settings are returned to the default settings.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Video Make video-related settings. 22HDMI PassThrough HDMI Setup Selects how the AV receiver will pass HDMI signals to the HDMI output in standby power mode. On : Passes the selected HDMI input through the AV receiver’s HDMI output when the AV receiver is in standby power mode. Off (Default) : No HDMI signals are passed through the AV receiver’s HDMI output in standby power mode. Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Pass Source Select the on-screen display user interface preferences. 22Volume Sets where to display the master volume level. Bottom (Default) : Display at the bottom. Top : Display at the top. Off : Turn display off. zz “Pass Source” can be set when any of the HDMI connectors is assigned to “CD” for the input source in the “Input Assign” (vpage 132) setting.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips TV Format Set the video signal format to be output for the TV you are using. 22Format PAL (Default) : Select PAL output. NTSC : Select NTSC output. % • “Format” can also be set by the following procedure. However, the menu screen is not displayed. 1. Press and hold the main unit’s PRESET CH – and STATUS for at least 3 seconds. “V.Format:” appears on the display. 2. Use the main unit’s PRESET CH +, – and set the video signal format. 3.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Inputs Perform settings related to input source playback. You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed. Input Assign % • By default, each item is set as follows. By making connections as indicated by the input sources printed on the audio/video input connectors of this unit, you can just press one of the input source select buttons to easily play back audio or video from a connected device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22HDMI Tips 22VIDEO Set this to change the HDMI input connectors assigned to the input sources. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Front : Assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source. – : Do not assign an HDMI input connector to the selected input source. Set this to change the composite video input connectors assigned to the input sources. 1 / 2 / 3 : Assign the video input connector to the selected input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Source Rename Tips Hide Sources Change the display name for input source. This is convenient when the 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 unit’s display and on the menu screen. CBL/SAT / Blu-ray/DVD / GAME / AUX / MEDIA PLAYER / CD / TV AUDIO / M-XPort : Change the display name of the selected input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Decode Mode Input Select Set the audio decode mode for input source. Auto (Default) : Detect type of digital audio input signal and decode and play automatically. PCM : Decode and play only PCM input signals. DTS : Decode and play only DTS input signals. Set the audio input mode and decode mode of each input source. The input modes available for selection may vary depending on the input source.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Speakers The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is called “Audyssey® Setup”. You do not have to perform Audyssey® Setup when you have already performed Speaker Calibration in Setup Assistant. To set up the speakers manually, use “Manual Setup” (vpage 145) on the menu. Audyssey® Setup NOTE • Make the room as quiet as possible.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22About Setup and measurement microphone placement GExample qH GExample wH FL SW C FR ( : Measuring positions) SL *M The main listening position is the position where listeners would normally sit or where one would normally sit alone within the listening environment. Before starting Audyssey® Setup, place the Setup and measurement microphone in the main listening position.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 1 Tips Mount the Setup and measurement microphone on a tripod or stand and place it in the main listening position. When you set the setup microphone, point the tip of it toward the ceiling, at the height of your ears in your listening position. Preparation 2 If using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below.
Contents 3 Connections Playback Settings 4 5 6 Connect the Setup and measurement microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of this unit. Tips Appendix Select “Start” and then press ENTER. Select “Next” and then press ENTER. Select “Begin Test” and then press ENTER. • Measurement requires several minutes. NOTE • If “Caution!” is displayed on TV screen: Go to “Error messages” (vpage 143). Check any related items, and perform the necessary procedures.
Contents 7 Connections Playback Settings 9 The detected speakers are displayed. Tips Appendix Move the Setup and measurement microphone to position 2, select “Continue”, and then press ENTER. The measurement of the second position starts. Measurements can be made in up to six positions. Audyssey Setup Speaker Detection Front Center Subwoofer Surround Yes Yes Yes Yes Audyssey Setup Pla c e the m ic ro p ho ne a t ea r level a t the 2nd Listening p o sitio n.
Contents 10 11 Connections Playback Settings 12 Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 6. Tips Appendix Use ui to select the item you want to check, and then press ENTER. Select “Calculation” and then press ENTER. Audyssey Setup C hec k p ro c essing result. To p ro c eed , selec t “Sto re”. Audyssey Setup Ca l i b ra ti on comple t e ! Now Calculat ing . . . P l e a s e wait . . . Speaker Config.
Contents 13 Connections Playback Settings 15 Select “Store” and then press ENTER. Save the measurement results. Tips Appendix Set Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. Audyssey Setup Audyssey Setup Yo u c a n set Dy na m ic Vo lume func tio n, whic h a uto m a tic a lly a d justs vo lum e level fo r a ll c o ntent. Ch e c k p r oce s s ing r e s ult . T o p roc ee d, s e le ct “St or e ”. Do yo u wa nt to ena b le? Speaker Config.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Error messages 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. Be sure to turn off the power before checking speaker connections. Examples Error details Measures Microphone or Speaker is None • Setup and measurement microphone is not detected.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings If you set “Restore...” to “Restore”, you can return to Audyssey® Setup measurement result (value calculated at the start by MultEQ®) even when you have changed each setting manually. Audyssey Setup Y ou r A V R c an aut omat ically me as ur e t he a c ou s ti c s of y our r oom and t he opt imiz e y ou r s p e a k e r s . Check Results Restorer...
Contents Connections Playback Settings Manual Setup Tips 22Center Set the presence and size of the center speaker. Large : Use a large speaker that can adequately play back very low bass frequencies. Small (Default) : Use a small speaker that has inadequate playback capacity for very low bass frequencies. None : Select when a center speaker is not connected. Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Setup.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Distances Tips Levels Set distance from listening position to speakers. Measure beforehand the distance from the listening position to each speaker. Set the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker. 22Test Tone Start 22Unit Output test tone. A test tone is output from the selected speaker. While listening to the test tone, adjust the volume output from the selected speaker. –12.0dB – +12.0dB (Default : 0.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix 22Set the crossover frequency Crossovers 40Hz / 60Hz / 80Hz (Default) / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz Set in accordance with the lower limit frequency of the base frequencies that can be played back through each speaker. % 22Speaker Select • “Crossovers” can be set when the “Subwoofer Mode” (vpage 148) setting is “LFE+Main”, or when you have a speaker that is set to “Small”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22LPF for LFE Bass Set LFE signal playback range. Set this when you want to change the playback frequency (low pass filter point) of the subwoofer. 80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz (Default) / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz Set subwoofer and LFE signal range playback. 22Subwoofer Mode Select low range signals to be reproduced by subwoofer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22IP Address Settings Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. • The Network Audio function cannot be used if other IP addresses are set. CLASS A: 10.0.0.1 – 10.255.255.254 CLASS B: 172.16.0.1 – 172.31.255.254 CLASS C: 192.168.0.1 – 192.168.255.254 Make settings for wired LAN.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Proxy Used to check the network connection. 22Physical Connection Checks the physical LAN port connection. OK Error : The LAN cable is not connected. Check the connection. 22Router Access Checks the connection from this unit to the router. OK Error : Failed to communicate with the router. Check the router settings. 22Port Enter port number. % • If you cannot connect to the Internet, recheck the connections and settings (vpage 37).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Maintenance Mode Use when receiving maintenance from a Marantz service engineer or custom installer. Ordinarily, this mode isn’t suitable for use by the end user, only by a trained service technician or custom installation professional. NOTE • Only use this function if so instructed by a Marantz serviceperson or installer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix General Make various other settings. Language Auto Standby Set the language for display the menu on the TV screen. English (Default) / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / Español / Nederlands / Svenska / / Polski Sets the time after which the unit automatically enters standby mode when there are no audio or video signals input, and the unit is not operated.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Video Information Show the HDMI input/output signals and HDMI monitor information. Show information about receiver settings, input signals, etc. HDMI Signal 22Audio Resolution / Color Space / Pixel Depth Show the audio information. Sound Mode : The currently set sound mode. Input Signal : The input signal type. Format : The number of input signal channels (presence of front, surround, LFE). Sample Rate : The input signal’s sampling frequency.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Usage Data % • Press INFO on the remote control unit to display current source name, volume, sound mode name, and other information at the bottom of the screen. SOURCE SOUND SIGNAL 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).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22Notifications Firmware When the latest firmware is available, a notification message is displayed on the TV screen at power on. The notification message is displayed for about 20 seconds when the power is turned on. Connect to broadband Internet (vpage 37) when using this function. Checks for the latest firmware information about updates and upgrades, updates the firmware, and sets up the notification message display for updates and upgrades.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Add New Feature • In order to use these functions, you must have the correct system requirements and settings for a broadband Internet connection (vpage 37). • Do not turn off the power until updating or upgrading is completed. • Even with a broadband connection to the Internet, approximately 1 hour is required for the updating/upgrading procedure to be completed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Setup Lock Protect settings from inadvertent changes. 22Lock On : Turn protection on. Off (Default) : Turn protection off. % • When cancelling the setting, set “Lock” to “Off”. NOTE • When “Lock” is set to “On”, no setting items are displayed except for “Setup Lock”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips Contents 22Tips...................................................................(160) 22Troubleshooting.............................................(162) I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake...................(160) Power does not turn on/Power is turned off...................................(162) I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power on.............................................................
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips I want the volume not to become too loud by mistake. • Set the volume upper limit for “Volume Limit” in the menu beforehand. This prevents children or others from increasing the volume too much by mistake (vpage 124). I want to keep the volume at the same level when I turn the power on. • By default, the volume setting when power was previously set to standby is applied at next power on.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I want to combine a desired video with the current music. • Set “Video Select” in the option menu to “On”. You can combine the current music with your desired video source from Set-top Box or DVD, etc. while listening to music from Tuner, CD, M-XPort or the Internet radio (vpage 93). I want to play back photos from Flickr at the same time while listening to the Internet radio.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 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. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. In this case, disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Symptom Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Cause / Solution Page • Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. • Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. • Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22No sound comes out Symptom Cause / Solution Page 21, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37 – • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. – • Check cables for damage. 21 • Check that speaker cables are properly connected. Check that cable core wires come in contact with the metal part on speaker terminals. Also, securely tighten speaker terminals.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Desired sound does not come out Cause / Solution Page The volume does not increase. Symptom • The maximum volume is set too low. Set the maximum volume using “Limit”on the menu. • Appropriate volume correction processing is performed according to the input audio format and settings, so the volume may not reach the upper limit. 125 – No sound comes out with the HDMI connection. 27, 28, 31, 32 • Check the connection of the HDMI connectors.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Symptom Cause / Solution Page Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus audio is not output. • Make HDMI connections. • Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some devices, “PCM” is set by default. 31, 32 – Dolby PLg mode or DTS NEO:6 mode • It cannot be selected when “None” is set for “Speaker Config.” – “Center” and “Surround”. • These cannot be selected when using the headphones. cannot be selected.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22No video is shown on the TV Symptom Cause / Solution Page 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37 – • Insert connection cables all the way in. – • Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. – • Check cables for damage. 132 • Match the input settings to the input connector of the TV connected to this unit. 44 • Check that the proper input source is selected. 132 • Check the video input connector setting.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22The menu screen is not displayed on the TV Symptom Cause / Solution Page The menu screen or status • The menu screen is only displayed on this unit and a TV connected by HDMI cable. If this unit information screen is not displayed on is connected to a TV using a different video output connector, operate while watching the the TV. display on this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22iPod cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page • When using iPod by connecting it to the USB port, some iPod variations are not supported. • When iPod is connected by using a USB cable other than the genuine cable, iPod may not be recognized. Use a genuine USB cable. 35 – • This unit and PC / iPhone / iPod touch / iPad are not connected to the same network (LAN).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22USB memory devices cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page • This unit may not recognize the USB memory device due to poor connection, etc. Make sure that the connection is made properly by taking actions such as disconnecting and reconnecting the USB memory device. • USB memory devices of a mass storage class or those compatible with MTP are supported. • This unit does not support a connection through a USB hub.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22File names on the iPod/USB memory device are not displayed properly Symptom The file names are not displayed properly (“...”, etc.). Cause / Solution Page • Characters that cannot be displayed are used. This is not a malfunction. On this unit, characters that cannot be displayed are replaced with a “.” (period). – 22The Internet radio cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page A list of broadcasting stations is not displayed.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Symptom Cause / Solution Page Files stored on a computer cannot be played. • Files are stored in a non-compatible format. Record in a compatible format. • You are attempting to play a file that is copyright protected. Files that are copyright protected cannot be played on this unit. • Set and computer are connected by USB cable. The set’s USB port cannot be used for connection to a computer.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 22The HDMI control function does not work Symptom The HDMI control function does not work. Front panel Display Cause / Solution Page • Check that “HDMI Control” in the menu is set to “On”. • You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI control function. In addition, depending on the connected device or the settings, the HDMI control function may not work. In this case, operate the external device directly.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. X M-DAX PRESET CH – 1 Turn off the power using X. 2 Press X while simultaneously pressing M-DAX and PRESET CH –. 3 Once the display starts flashing at intervals of about 1 second, release the two buttons.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Appendix About HDMI • 3D This unit supports input and output of 3D (3 dimensional) video signals of HDMI. To play back 3D video, you need a TV and player that provide support for the HDMI 3D function and a pair of 3D glasses. • Content Type It automatically makes settings suitable for the video output type (content information). • Adobe RGB color, Adobe YCC601 color The color space defined by Adobe Systems Inc.
Contents Connections Playback Settings • HDMI control If you connect the unit and an HDMI control function compatible TV or player with an HDMI cable and then enable the HDMI control function setting on each device, the devices will be able to control each other. • Power off link This unit power off can be linked to the TV power off step. • Audio output destination switching From the TV, you can switch whether to output audio from the TV or the AV amplifier.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 22Supported audio formats 2-channel Linear PCM Multi-channel Linear PCM Bitstream In order to play back digital video and audio such as BD-Video (Blu-ray Disc) or DVD-Video via HDMI connection, both this unit and TV and the player need to support the copyright protection system known as HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System). HDCP is copyright protection technology comprised of data encryption and authentication of the connected AV devices.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back USB memory devices z1 • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. • This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. • This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. • If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/ MP3/WAV/FLAC) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Playing back files stored on PC or NAS 22Specifications of supported files • This unit is compatible with MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 2) standard. • This unit can show the artwork that was embedded by using MP3 ID3Tag Ver. 2.3 or 2.4. • This unit is compatible with WMA META tags. • If the image size (pixels) of an album artwork exceeds 500 × 500 (WMA/ MP3/WAV/FLAC) or 349 × 349 (MPEG-4 AAC), then music may not be played back properly.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function 22Playable broadcast station specifications 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. WMA (Windows Media Audio) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) MPEG-4 AAC Front panel Sampling frequency Bit rate Extension 32/44.1/48 kHz 48 – 192 kbps .wma 32/44.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Sound modes and channel output S This indicates the audio output channels or surround parameters that can be set. D This indicates the audio output channels. The output channels depend on the settings of “Speaker Config.” (vpage 145).
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Sound modes and surround parameters Surr.Parameter (vpage 121) Sound mode (vpage 94) Dialog Level (vpage 120) DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (2-channel)z4 DIRECT/PURE DIRECT (Multi-channel)z4 Loudness Mngmt z1 (vpage 121) Dynamic Comp.
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Contents z1 z2 z3 z4 z5 z6 z7 z8 z9 Connections Playback Settings Tips This item can be selected when a Dolby TrueHD signal is played. This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is played. This item can be selected when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal or DVD-Audio is played. During playback in PURE DIRECT mode, the surround parameters are the same as in DIRECT mode. This setting is available when “Subwoofer Mode” (vpage 148) in the menu is set to “LFE+Main”.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Appendix Tips Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes F This indicates the default sound mode. S This indicates the selectable sound mode. 2-channel signal Sound mode (vpage 94) NOTE Analog / PCM Multi-channel signal Dolby Digital (+/ HD) / DTS (-HD) PCM Multi DTS-HD DTS Express DTS ES DSCRT 6.1 DTS ES MTRIX 6.
Contents Connections Playback Settings 2-channel signal Sound mode (vpage 94) NOTE Appendix Tips Multi-channel signal Analog / PCM Dolby Digital (+/ HD) / DTS (-HD) PCM Multi DTS-HD DTS Express DTS ES DSCRT 6.1 DTS ES MTRIX 6.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Explanation of terms Display Rear panel Appendix Audyssey MultEQ® MultEQ® is a room equalization solution that calibrates any audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ® calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also performs a fully automated surround system setup.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is compatible with up to 7.1-channels of discrete digital sound and also improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance. It is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby Digital, so it offers greater flexibility in response to the source signal and the conditions of the playback device.
Contents Connections Playback Settings DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless audio format created by Digital Theater System (DTS). This format provides the facility to support up to 8 audio channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz/ 24 bit resolution and up to 6 audio channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz/24 bit resolution. It is fully compatible with conventional products, including conventional DTS digital surround 5.1-channel data.
Contents Connections Playback Settings I iTunes iTunes is the name of the multimedia player provided by Apple Inc. It enables management and playback of multimedia contents including music and movies. iTunes supports many main file formats including AAC, WAV, and MP3. M Modem Device that connects to your broadband internet provider, and is very often supplied with the service. A type that is integrated with a router is also often available.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Windows Media Player Ver.11 or later This is a media player distributed free of charge by Microsoft Corporation. It can play playlists created with Ver.11 or later of Windows Media Player, as well as WMA, DRM WMA, WAV, and other files. WMA (Windows Media Audio) This is audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded using Windows Media® Player.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTSHD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S.
Contents Connections Playback Settings “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone, may affect wireless performance.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Specifications 22Audio section • Power amplifier Rated output: Output connectors: • Analog Input sensitivity/Input impedance: Frequency response: S/N: Front: 50 W + 50 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.) 60 W + 60 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.) 60 W (6 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.) Surround: 50 W + 50 W (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.
Contents Connections Playback 22Tuner section Settings Tips [FM] (Note: μV at 75 Ω/ohms, 0 dBf = 1 x 10–15 W) 87.50 MHz – 108.00 MHz 1.2 μV (12.8 dBf) MONO 2.8 μV (20.2 dBf) MONO 70 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode) STEREO 67 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode) MONO 0.7 % (1 kHz) STEREO 1.
Contents Connections Index Playback Settings vv C vv Numerics 3D········································································· 175 5.
Contents Connections vv I Settings vv N Information···························································· 154 Audio·································································· 154 Firmware···························································· 154 Notifications······················································· 154 Status································································· 154 Video·································································· 154 Input signal·····
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips vv T Tips······································································· 160 TP············································································ 57 Troubleshooting···················································· 162 Tuner operation menu Auto Preset Memory············································ 60 Direct Tune··························································· 55 Preset Memory··················································
Contents Connections Playback Settings License nn Expat This section describes software license used for this unit. To maintain the correct content, the original (English) is used. Expat License. Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd nn Boost http://www.boost.org/ Boost Software License - Version 1.
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Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix nn zlib nn cURL nn c-ares zlib.h -- interface of the ‘zlib’ general purpose compression library version 1.2.3, July 18th, 2005 COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright 1998 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. http://www.zlib.net/ http://curl.haxx.se Copyright (C) 1995-2004 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler This software is provided ‘as-is’, without any express or implied warranty.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22License Information for the Software Used in the Unit About GPL (GNU-General Public License), LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public License) License This product uses GPL/LGPL software and software made by other companies. After you purchase this product, you may procure, modify or distribute the source code of the GPL/ LGPL software that is used in the product.
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips 22 22Dimensions Appendix 16 225 56 367 329 48 Unit : mm 105 15 90 440 55 50 50 340 22Weight : 8.
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