User manual MARANTZ SR8500

Model SR7500/SR8500 User Guide AV Surround Receiver 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 symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 11. 6. Attachments ­ Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture ­ Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Accessories ­ Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 2. 10. 3. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 4. 5. Ventilation ­ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources ­ This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 7. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 8. 12. Grounding or Polarization ­ This product may be equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 16. Lightning ­ For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Power Lines ­ An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Overloading ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry ­ Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing ­ Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance ­ this indicates a need for service. 22. Replacement Parts ­ When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check ­ Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Heat ­ The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 17. 23. e. f. 24. AC POLARIZED PLUG 13. Power-Cord Protection ­ Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. Protective Attachment Plug ­ The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. Outdoor Antenna Grounding ­ If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1. 18. 25. 19. 14. FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 20. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS 15. 21. a. GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) b. c. NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 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. INTRODUCTION .................................. 1 PRECAUTIONS ................................... 1 DESCRIPTION ..................................... 2 FEATURES .......................................... 4 ACCESSORIES ................................... 4 FRONT PANEL .................................... 5 FL DISPLAY AND INDICATER ........................................ 6 SURROUND MODE ........................... 25 OTHER FUNCTION ........................... 29 TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION ..................................... 29 ATTENUATION TO ANALOG INPUT SIGNAL .............. 29 LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES ...................... 29 DOLBY HEADPHONE MODE ....................................... 29 VIDEO ON/OFF ............................................................. 29 DISPLAY MODE ............................................................ 29 SELECTING ANALOG AUDIO INPUT OR DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT ............................................. 30 RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE ........................... 30 SPEAKER A/B ............................................................... 30 7.1 CH INPUT ................................................................ 30 AUX2 INPUT .................................................................. 31 LIP.SYNC ....................................................................... 31 REAR PANEL ...................................... 7 REMOTE CONTROLLER RC8500SR . 8 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .............................................. 8 LCD INDICATORS ........................................................... 9 REMOTE CONTROL RANGE ....................................... 10 LOADING BATTERIES .................................................. 10 BATTERY REPLACEMENT INTERVAL ........................ 10 SETTING THE TIME ..................................................... 10 GENERAL INFORMATION OF RC8500SR TO SR7500 .. 11 Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR7500 Surround receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide you with many years of home theater enjoyment. Please take a few minutes to read this manual thoroughly before you connect and operate the SR7500. As there are a number of connection and configuration options, you are encouraged to discuss your own particular home theater setup with your Marantz A/V specialist dealer. This user guide covers the SR7500 and SR8500, though the SR7500 is given for the title. Explanations of features belonging only to the SR8500 are indicated as "SR8500 only". BASIC OPERATION (TUNER) .......... 32 LISTENING TO THE TUNER ........................................ 32 PRESET MEMORY ....................................................... 33 CONNECTIONS ................................. 12 SPEAKER PLACEMENT ............................................... 12 CONNECTING SPEAKERS .......................................... 12 CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS ........................ 13 CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS ........................ 14 ADVANCED CONNECTING .......................................... 15 CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL JACKS ....... 15 CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS ............... 16 CONNECTING FOR THE MULTI ROOM ...................... 17 MULTI ROOM SYSTEM ..................... 35 MULTI ROOM PLAYBACK USING THE MULTI ROOM OUT TERMINALS ..................... 35 MULTI ROOM PLAYBACK USING THE MULTI SPEAKER TERMINALS ........................ 35 OPERATION OF THE MULTI ROOM OUTPUTS WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL FROM A SECOND ROOM ........ 35 PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION For heat dispersal, leave at least 20 cm/8 inch of space between the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other components. · Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION ... 36 CONTROLLING MARANTZ COMPONENTS ................ 36 BASIC OPERATION ...................................................... 38 PROGRAMMING MACROS .......................................... 41 CLONE MODE ............................................................... 43 SETUP ........................................................................... 44 20 cm (8 ins.) AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR5500 SETUP ............................................... 18 ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM ...................... 18 1 INPUT SETUP (ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT) .............................. 19 2 SPEAKER SETUP ..................................................... 19 3 PREFERENCE .......................................................... 22 4 PL II (PRO LOGIC II) MUSIC PARAMETER ............ 22 5 CS II (CIRCLE SURROUND II) PARAMETER ........ 22 6 MULTI ROOM ............................................................ 23 7 7.1 CH INPUT LEVEL ................................................ 23 8 DC TRIGGER SETUP ............................................... 23 ENTER TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 45 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....... 46 DIMENSIONS .................................... 46 20 cm (8 ins.) BASIC OPERATION (PLAY BACK) .. 24 SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE ................................ 24 VIDEO CONVERT ......................................................... 24 SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE ......................... 24 ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME ................................ 24 ADJUSTING THE TONE (BASS & TREBLE) CONTROL ... 24 TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND .............. 25 USING THE SLEEP TIMER ........................................... 25 NIGHT MODE ................................................................ 25 1 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION THX need not be activated for music, movies made especially for TV, or shows such as sports programming, talk shows, etc. This is because they were originally mixed for a small room environment. THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Used under authorization. All rights reserved. THX ® is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX resulted from George Lucas' desire to reproduce the movie soundtrack as faithfully as possible both in the movie theater and in the home theater. THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from a movie theater environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. When the THX mode of the SR7500 is on, three distinct THX technologies are automatically added: Re-Equalization-restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie in a home environment. These sounds are otherwise mixed to be brighter for a large movie theater. Re-EQ compensates for this and prevents the soundtracks from being overly bright and harsh when played in a home theater. Timbre Matching-filters the information going to the surround speakers so they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front and surround speakers. Adaptive Decorrelation-slightly changes one surround channel's time and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel. This expands the listening position and creates with only two surround speakers the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theater with multiple surround speakers. The Marantz SR7500 was required to pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests, in addition to incorporating the technologies explained above, in order to be THX certified by Lucasfilm Ltd. THX requirements cover every aspect of performance including pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain. Movies which have been encoded in Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, stereo and Mono will all benefit from the THX mode when being viewed. The THX mode should only be activated when watching movies which were originally produced for a movie theater environment. THX Surround EX--Dolby DIgital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before. Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home consumer market may exhibit wording to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at www.dolby.com. A list of available DVD software titles encoded with this technology an be found at www.thx.com. Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home. This product may also engage the THX Surround EX mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX eocnded. In such case, the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener. "SURROUND EXTM" is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization. DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 channels of discrete digital audio into home theater systems. DTS brings you premium quality discrete multichannel digital sound to both movies and music. DTS is a multichannel sound system designed to create full range digital sound reproduction. The no compromise DTS digital process sets the standard of quality for cinema sound by delivering an exact copy of the studio master recordings to neighborhood and home theaters. Now, every moviegoer can hear the sound exactly as the moviemaker intended. DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies or music on of DVD's, LD's, and CD's. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. · Neo:6 offers a music mode to expand stereo nonmatrix recordings into the five- or sixchannel layout, in a way which does not diminish the subtlety and integrity of the original stereo recording. ENGLISH DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multichannel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals. This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR, C, SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back) channel for surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods, as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1. "DTS", "DTS-ES and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. The advantages of discrete multichannel systems over matrix are well known. But even in homes equipped for discrete multichannel, there remains a need for high-quality matrix decoding. This is because of the large library of matrix surround motion pictures available on disc and on VHS tape; and analog television broadcasts. The typical matrix decoder of today derives a center channel and a mono surround channel from two-channel matrix stereo material. It is better than a simple matrix in that it includes steering logic to improve separation, but because of its mono, band-limited surround it can be disappointing to users accustomed to discrete multichannel. Neo:6 offers several important improvements as follow, · Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels of matrix decoding from stereo matrix material. Users with 6.1 and 5.1 systems will derive six and five separate channels, respectively, corresponding to the standard home-theater speaker layouts. · Neo:6 technology allows various sound elements within a channel or channels to be steered separately, and in a way which follows naturally from the original presentation. The stereo CD is a 16-bit medium with sampling at 44.1 kHz. Professional audio has been 20- or 24bit for some time, and there is increasing interest in higher sampling rates both for recording and for delivery into the home. Greater bit depths provide extended dynamic range. Higher sampling rates allow wider frequency response and the use of anti-alias and reconstruction filters with more favorable aural characteristics. DTS 96/24 allows for 5.1channel sound tracks to be encoded at a rate of 96kHz/24bits on DVDVideo titles. When DVD-video appeared, it became possible to deliver 24-bit, 96 kHz audio into the home, but only in two channels, and with serious limitations on picture. This capability has had little use. DVD-audio allows 96/24 in six channels, but a new player is needed, and only analog outputs are provided, necessitating the use of the D/A converters and analog electronics provided in the player. 2 DTS 96/24 offers the following: 1. Sound quality transparent to the original 96/24 master. 2. Full backward compatibility with all existing decoders. (Existing decoders will output a 48 kHz signal) 3. No new player required: DTS 96/24 can be carried on DVD-video, or in the video zone of DVD-audio, accessible to all DVD players. 4. 96/24 5.1-channel sound with full-quality fullmotion video, for music programs and motion picture soundtracks on DVD-video. "DTS" and "DTS 96/24" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. About Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology delivers a natural and immersing 7.1-channel listening experience to the home theater environment. A product of Dolby's expertise in surround sound and matrix decoding technologies, Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a complete surround sound solution that maximizes the entertainment experience from stereo as well as 5.1-channel encoded sources. Dolby Pro Logic IIx is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro Logic technology and can optimally decode the thousands of commercially available Dolby Surround encoded video cassettes and television programs with enhanced depth and spatiality. It can also process any high-quality stereo or Advanced Resolution 5.1-channel music content into a seamless 6.1- or 7.1-channel listening experience. Dolby Digital identifies the use of Dolby Digital audio coding for such consumer formats as DVD and DTV. As with film sound, Dolby Digital can provide up to five full-range channels for left, center, and right screen channels, independent left and right surround channels, and a sixth (".1") channel for low-frequency effects. Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is an improved matrix decoding technology that provides better spatiality and directionality on Dolby Surround program material; provides a convincing three-dimensional soundfield on conventional stereo music recordings; and is ideally suited to bring the surround experience to automotive sound. While conventional surround programming is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II decoders, soundtracks will be able to be encoded specifically to take full advantage of Pro Logic II playback, including separate left and right surround channels. (Such material is also compatible with conventional Pro Logic decoders.) Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 5.1-channel sources. This is done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the original recording. For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used with movies soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX. The Dolby Headphone technology provides a surround sound listening experience over headphones. When listening to multichannel content such as DVD movies over headphones, the listening experience is fundamentally different than listening to speakers. Since the headphone speaker drivers are covering the pinna of the ear, the listening experience differs greatly from traditional speaker playback. Dolby utilizes patented headphone perspective curves to solve this problem and provides a non-fatiguing, immersive, home theater listening experience. Dolby Headphone also delivers exceptional 3D audio from stereo material. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Circle Surround II (CS-II) is a powerful and versatile multichannel technology. CS- II is designed to enable up to 6.1 multichannel surround sound playback from mono, stereo, CS encoded sources and other matrix encoded sources. In all cases the decoder extends it into 6 channels of surround audio and a LFE/subwoofer signal. The CS-II decoder creates a listening environment that places the listener "inside" music performances and dramatically improves both hi-fi audio conventional surround-encoded video material. CS-II provides composite stereo rear channels to greatly improve separation and image positioning­ adding a heightened sense of realism to both audio and A/V productions. CS-II is packed with other useful feature like dialog clarity (SRS Dialog) for movies and cinema-like bass enrichment (TruBass). CS-II can enable the dialog to become clearer and more discernable in movies and it enables the bass frequencies contained in the original programming to more closely achieve low frequencies­overcoming the low frequency limitations of the speakers by full octave. Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity, TruBass, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity and TruBass technology are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. (SR8500 only) HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital ®) is a patented process for delivering on Compact Disc the full richness and details of the original microphone feed. HDCD encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20-bits of real musical information as compared to 16-bits for all other CDs. HDCD overcomes the limitation of the 16-bit CD format by using a sophisticated system to encode the additional four bits onto the CD while remaining completely compatible with the CD format. When listening to HDCD recordings, you hear more dynamic range, a focused 3-D sound stage, and extremely natural vocal and musical timbre. With HDCD, you get the body, depth and emotion of the original performance not a flat, digital imitation. ® 3 ENGLISH HDCD system manufactured under license from Microsoft. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the United States 5,479,168 5,638,074 5,640,161 5,808,574 5,838,274 5,854,600 5,864,311 5,872,531 and in Australia 669,114 with other patents pending. FEATURES The SR7500 incorporates the latest generation of digital surround sound decoding technology such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES (Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1), DTS Neo:6 (Cinema, Music), Dolby Pro-Logic II (Movie, Music and Game), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx (Movie, Music and Game), Circle Surround II (Cinema, Music and Mono). In addition, Marantz has focused on the future. By utilizing pre-out jacks, 7.1 direct inputs and a RS-232C communication port, the SR7500 is tomorrow's technology, today! The new generation of Marantz Receivers is stylish and completely symmetrical. On the front panel of the SR7500, buttons are kept to a minimum. Source selectors and volume controls are intuitively placed. The SR7500 is here to perform in your unrivaled home entertainment setup. · THX / THX Surround EX · Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES (Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1, Neo:6) · Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music, Game) · Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music, Game) · Circle Surround II (Cinema, Music, Mono) · MRAC (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration) · 7 × 105 Watts (8 Ohms), Discrete Amplifiers (SR8500: 7 × 110 Watts) · High Power Current Feedback Circuitry · Massive Energy Power Supply, Huge EI Transformer, Large ELCO's. · 192 kHz/24 bit Crystal® DAC for all 8 Channels · 32 bit Digital Surround Processing Chipsets · Video Off Mode · Large Heavy Duty Speaker Terminals for all Channels · RS-232C Terminal for Future Upgrade or System Control · Set Up Menu via all Video Output (Composite, S-Video and Component video) · Auto Input Signal Detection · Improved Station Name Input Method, 50 Presets · Auto Adjust Function for Speaker Distance Settings (Delay Time) · Front Optical AUX Input (Digital Camera, Portable DVD) · Assignable DC Trigger Output · Programmable, learning remote control · Flasher Input · Video convert system (Composite Video S Video Component Video) · Assignable DVI-D INPUT (SR8500 only) · HDCD (SR8500 only) · Copper Plate Chassis (SR8500 only) · Troidal Core Transformer (SR8500 only) ACCESSORIES Remote Controller RC8500SR POWER OFF ON/OFF ON SOURCE ENGLISH FM Antenna M D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 CH VOL Front AUX Jack Cover OK LIP.SYNC PREV GUIDE MENU TEST CH.SEL MUTE EXIT SURR PU PU SH SH 1 7.1CH 2 ATT 3 SPK-AB 4 DISP 5 OSD 6 SLEEP 7 CLEAR 8 THX 9 MEMO 0 · THX Select certified 7ch amplifiers have enough power for even the most difficult conditions found in large rooms. Enormous power reserves endow the system with substantial dynamic ability at high sound levels. 105 watts (SR7500) / 110 watts (SR8500) to each of the 7 main channels the power amp section features an advanced, premium high-storage power supply capacitors, and fully discrete output stages housed in cast aluminum heat sinks . The SR7500 incorporates the most advanced Digital Signal Processing circuitry, along with a Crystal® 192 kHz/24 bit D/A converter in each of the 7 channels. Independent power supply circuits are incorporated for the FL display, audio and video sections for maximum separation, clarity and dynamic range. Together with hand-selected customized components, all elements work in harmony to recreate the emotion, exactly as the artist had intended. The SR7500 is designed and engineered with extensive feedback from custom installation experts, dealers and consumers. It features multiroom/multisource, assignable DC trigger, a RS232C communication port, Flasher input, heavy duty speaker binding posts and an extensive array of both analog and digital inputs / outputs. With 6 assignable digital inputs (7 total), 4 component inputs, SACD Multi Channel (7.1 channel) direct inputs video convert system and a speaker-B and OSD output versatility is taken to a stunning new level. Furthermore, the SR7500 can output the OSD information through the Y/C (S-video) and composite video outputs. An easy-to-use programmable, learning remote control allows full access to all of the operating functions and can be used for system operation as well. TV DVD VCR DSS TUNER CD CD-R MD TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP LIGHT 1 RC8500SR Learning Remote Controller 2 User Guide Microphone MC-10 AC cable AAA-size batteries × 3 AM Loop Antenna 4 Press this button to activate the Multiroom Speaker system. "MULTI" indicator will be illuminated in the display. (See page 35) q w e r t yu AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500 i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 When this button is pressed, the tone control circuitry is bypassed as well as Bass Management. "PURE DIRECT" indicator will be illuminated in the display. i BAND button Press this button to switch between FM and AM in the TUNER mode. VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR DISP SLEEP MULTI AUTO TUNED DIRECT ST SPKR A B V-OFF PEAK NIGHT ATT ANALOG DIGITAL SURROUND o DOWN UP T-MODE button AUTO SURR DISC 6.1 MTX 6.1 DIGITAL L C R AAC PCM SL LFE S SR Press this button to select the auto stereo mode or mono mode when the FM band is selected. The "AUTO" indicator lights in the auto stereo mode. (See page 32) Notes: · The surround mode is automatically switched to AUTO when the pure direct function is turned on. · Additionally, Speaker Configurations are fixed automatically as follows. Front SPKR = Large, Center SPKR = Large, Surround SPKR = Large, Sub woofer = On !6 THX button STANDBY ENTER AUX 1 INPUT POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES DIGITAL S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R !0 MEMORY button Press this button to select THX processing for input source. Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory numbers or station names. (See page 33) !7 7.1CH INPUT button !1 CLEAR button Press this button to select the output of an external multichannel player. !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 q Press this button to cancel the station-memory setting mode or preset scan tuning. (See page 33) !8 MENU button !2 POWER switch and STANDBY indicator When this switch is pressed once, the unit turns ON and the display illuminates. When pressed again, the unit turns OFF and the STANDBY indicator will be illuminated. INFRARED receiving sensor window This button is used to enter the SETUP MAIN MENU. w INPUT SELECTOR knob (AUDIO/ VIDEO) Notes: · When using headphones, the surround mode will change to STEREO and Dolby Headphone by MENU and Cursor button. · The surround mode returns to the previous setting as soon as the headphone plug is removed from the jack. This window receives infrared signals for the remote control. !9 Cursor ( , , , ) / ENTER button !3 VOLUME control knob Use these buttons when operating the SETUP MAIN MENU and TUNER function. Adjusts the overall sound level. Turning the control clockwise increases the sound level. @0 EXIT button This knob is used to select the input sources. The video function selectors, such as TV, DVD, VCR1, DSS and AUX1 select video and audio simultaneously. Audio function sources such as CD, TAPE, CD-R/ MD, TUNER and AUX2 may be selected in conjunction with a Video source. This feature (Sound Injection) combines a sound from one source with a picture from another. Choose the video source first, and then choose a different audio source to activate this function. !4 r SURROUND MODE button You can select the surround mode by pressing this button. AUX1 INPUT jacks This button is used to exit from the SETUP MAIN MENU. These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the connections of a camcorder, portable DVD, game etc. When not using these jacks, protect with the included jack covers. @1 DISPLAY button t AUTO (Auto surround) button How to Attach the Front AUX Jack Cover Press this button to select the AUTO mode from the surround modes. When this mode is selected, the receiver determines the surround mode corresponding to a digital input signal automatically. When this button is pressed, the FL display mode is changed as Surround Mode Auto-display Off Display Off Input Function and the display off indicator (DISP) lights up in condition of DISPLAY OFF. @2 UP DIG IT AL MRAC button / MIC jack e HEADPHONE jack for stereo headphones S-V ID This jack may be used to listen to the SR7500's output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo phono plug. Note that the main room speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use. y A EO UX Press to automatically measure speaker characteristics using the included microphone (MC-10). (See page 21) MULTI (Multi Room) button PU PU SH SH 1 IN PU T VID EO L AU DIO R Press this button to activate the Multiroom system. "MULTI" indicator will be illuminated in the display. Front AUX Jack Cover 5 ENGLISH FRONT PANEL u MULTI SPEAKER button !5 PURE DIRECT button @3 SPEAKER A/B button Press this button to select speaker systems A and/ or B. FL DISPLAY AND INDICATER ¡4 SIGNAL FORMAT indicators ENGLISH s Opening and closing the front panel door When you want to use the controls behind the front panel door, open the door by gently pressing on the lower part of the panel. Keep the door closed when not using these controls. f d g AUTO TUNED h j ST V ­ OFF a DISP SLEEP k ¡0 ¡1 ¡3 ¡2 l NIGHT PEAK ATT ANALOG DIGITAL ¡4 SURROUND 2 DIGITAL, EX, 2 SURROUND, dts, ES, 96/24, PCM When the selected input is a digital source, some of these indicators will be illuminated to display the specific type of signal in use. ¡5 MULTI AUTO SURR DISC 6.1 MT X 6.1 SPKR A B ENCODED CHANNEL STATUS indicators DIGITAL L C R PCM SL AV INP UT SE LE CT OR LFE S SR SUR RO UND REC EIV ER SR7 500 DISP STAN DBY MUL SLE TI EP AUT O AUT O SUR R PO WE R ON /OF F TUN ED DIRE CT ST SPK RA DISC B 6.1 V-OF F MTX 6.1 PHO NES PEA K NIGH T ATT ANA LOG DIGI TAL ¡8 ¡7 SURR AAC PCM ¡6 j ¡9 V (video)-OFF mode indicator ¡5 DIGI L OUN D TAL C SL LFE S R SR VOL UM E These indicators display the channels that are encoded with a digital input signal. If the selected digital input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1ch or DTS 5.1ch, "L", "C", "R", "SL", "SR" and "LFE" will be illuminated.If the digital input signal is 2 channel PCM-audio, "L" and "R" will be displayed. If Dolby Digital 5.1ch signal with Surround EX flag or DTS-ES signal comes in, "L", "C", "R", "SL", "S" , "SR" and "LFE" will be illuminated. ENT ER DOW N UP a DIG ITA L DISP (Display Off) indicator S-V IDE O AUX 1 INP UT VID EO L AUD IO R This indicator is illuminated when the SR7500 is in the display off condition. This indicator is illuminated when the Video-OFF function is active. ¡6 Main Information Display This display shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of unit's operation. Note: · Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the door and the panel. s SLEEP timer indicator k NIGHT mode indicator ¡7 THX indicator This indicator illuminated when the SR7500 is in the THX mode. This indicator is illuminated when the sleep timer function in the main-room is in use. This indicator is illuminated when the SR7500 is in the Night mode, which reduces the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels. d Multi-room system indicator This indicator is illuminated when the multi-room system is active. l SPKR (speaker) AB indicator Active speaker system will be illuminated by this indicator. ¡8 PURE DIRECT indicator This indicator is illuminated when the SR7500 is in the PURE DIRECT mode. f AUTO SURR (Auto Surround mode) indicator ¡0 PEAK indicator This indicator is illuminated to show that the AUTO SURROUND mode is in use. g TUNER's indicators This indicator is a monitor for an analog audio input signal. If the selected analog audio input signal is greater than the capable level of internal processing, this will illuminate. If this happens, you should press the ATT button on the remote. ¡9 HDCD indicator (SR8500 only) When HDCD signal is decoded, this indicator will light up. AUTO : This indicator illuminates when the tuner's Auto mode is in use. TUNED : This indicator illuminates when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality. ST(Stereo) : This indicator illuminates when an FM station is being tuned into stereo condition. ¡1 ATT (Attenuation) indicator This indicator is illuminated when the attenuation function is active. ¡2 DIGITAL Input Indicator This indicator lights when a digital input has been selected. h DTS-ES mode indicators (DISC6.1, MTX6.1) ¡3 ANALOG input indicator These indicators will illuminate to show the DTSES decoding mode (Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1). This indicator is illuminated when an analog input source has been selected. 6 qw y e!5 DVD r DSS/VCR2 COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT t u i o The RS-232C port is to be used in conjunction with an external controller to control the operation of the SR7500 by using an external device. The RS-232C port may also be used in the future to update the operating software of the SR7500 so that it will be able to support new digital audio formats and the like as they are introduced. ANTENNA Two terminals are provided for the front left, and right speakers for multi room (2 nd zone) or surround back. The terminals can be used to connect a third set of speakers by setting the SPEAKER C selector switch to ON. For connection and use, see page 17. OFF FM (75) GND AM Y CB/ PB CR/ PR Y CB/ PB CR/ PR Y CB/ PB CR/ PR SPEAKER C ON u 120V 60HZ AC OUTLETS VIDEO TV VCR1 S-VIDEO R L Preamp Outputs (L, R, SL, SR, SBL, SBR, C) !2 Subwoofer Output TV