Marantz SR8015 User manual

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AV Surround Amplifier
SR8015
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 8
Inserting the batteries 9
Operating range of the remote control unit 9
Features 10
High quality sound 10
High performance 13
Easy operation 17
Part names and functions 18
Front panel 18
Display 23
Rear panel 27
Remote control unit 31
Connections
Speaker installation 36
Connecting speakers 45
Before connecting speakers 45
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 49
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 51
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 52
Connecting 9.1-channel speakers 57
Connecting 11.1-channel speakers 65
Connecting 13.1-channel speakers 69
Bi-amp connection 77
Connecting 9.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speakers 79
Connecting multi-zone speakers 80
Connecting a TV 85
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 86
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) / eARC
(Enhanced Audio Return Channel) 87
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 88
Connecting a playback device 89
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 90
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 91
Connecting a player device compatible with the 8K 92
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 93
Connecting a turntable 94
Connecting a device with a multi-channel output connector 95
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 96
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 97
Wired LAN 97
Wireless LAN 98
Connecting an external control device 99
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 99
DC OUT jacks 100
Connecting the power cord 101
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Playback
Basic operation 103
Turning the power on 103
Selecting the input source 103
Adjusting the volume 104
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 104
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 104
Playing a USB memory device 105
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 106
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 109
Playing music from Bluetooth device 110
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 112
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 113
Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 114
Listening to audio on Bluetooth headphones 115
Reconnecting to a Bluetooth headphones 116
Disconnecting Bluetooth headphones 116
Listening to Internet Radio 117
Listening to Internet Radio 118
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 119
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 120
Getting the HEOS App 123
HEOS Account 124
Playing from streaming music services 125
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 128
AirPlay function 132
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 133
Playing iTunes music with this unit 133
Play a song from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on multiple
synced devices (AirPlay 2) 134
Spotify Connect function 135
Playing Spotify music with this unit 135
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Convenience functions 136
Adding to HEOS Favorites 137
Playing back HEOS Favorites 137
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 138
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 139
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 140
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 141
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 142
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 143
Changing the speaker settings to match the listening environment
(Speaker Preset) 144
Selecting a sound mode 145
Selecting a sound mode 146
Direct playback 147
Pure Direct playback 147
Auto surround playback 148
Description of sound mode types 149
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 154
HDMI Control function 159
Setting procedure 159
Smart Menu function 160
Sleep timer function 162
Using the sleep timer 163
Smart select function 164
Calling up the settings 165
Changing the settings 166
Panel lock function 167
Disabling all key button operations 167
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 167
Canceling the Panel lock function 168
Remote lock function 169
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 169
Enabling the remote sensor function 169
Switches light illumination on/off 170
Web control function 171
Controlling the unit from a web control 171
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 (Another room) 173
Connecting ZONE 173
Playback in ZONE2/ZONE3 178
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Settings
Menu map 180
Menu operations 184
Audio 185
Center Level Adjust 185
Subwoofer Level Adjust 185
Bass Sync 186
Surround Parameter 186
M-DAX 192
Audio Delay 193
Volume 194
Audyssey®195
Graphic EQ 198
Video 200
Picture Adjust 200
HDMI Setup 202
Output Settings 207
Component Video Out 211
On Screen Display 211
Screen Saver 212
4K/8K Signal Format 213
HDCP Setup 214
TV Format 215
Inputs 216
Input Assign 216
Source Rename 219
Hide Sources 219
Source Level 220
Speakers 221
Audyssey® Setup 221
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 223
Error messages 229
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 231
Manual Setup 232
Amp Assign 232
Speaker Config. 241
Distances 246
Levels 248
Crossovers 249
Bass 250
Front Speaker 251
2ch Playback 251
Speaker Preset 254
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Network 255
Information 255
Connection 255
Wi-Fi Setup 256
Settings 258
Network Control 260
Friendly Name 260
Diagnostics 261
AirPlay 261
HEOS Account 262
You have not signed in 262
You have already signed in 262
General 263
Language 263
ECO 263
Bluetooth Transmitter 267
ZONE2 Setup / ZONE3 Setup 268
Zone Rename 270
Smart Select Names 270
Trigger Out 1 / Trigger Out 2 271
Front Display 271
Firmware 272
Information 274
Usage Data 276
Save & Load 277
Setup Lock 277
Reset 278
Operating external devices with the remote control unit 279
Registering preset codes 280
Operating devices 284
Checking registered preset codes 287
Initializing registered preset codes 287
Operating learning function 288
Remembering remote control codes from other devices 289
Delete saved remote control codes 290
Setting the back light 291
Disabling the backlight 291
Turning the backlight on 291
Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit 292
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Tips
Tips 294
Troubleshooting 296
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 297
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 298
Display on this unit shows nothing 298
No sound comes out 299
Desired sound does not come out 300
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 303
No video is shown on the TV 304
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 306
The color of the menu screen and operations content displayed
on the television is different from normal 306
AirPlay cannot be played back 307
USB memory devices cannot be played back 308
Bluetooth cannot be played back 309
The Internet radio cannot be played back 311
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 312
Various online services cannot be played 313
The HDMI Control function does not work 313
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 314
When using HDMI ZONE2, the devices does not function properly 315
Update/upgrade error messages 316
Resetting factory settings 317
Resetting network settings 318
Appendix
About HDMI 319
Video conversion function 323
Playing back a USB memory devices 325
Playing back a Bluetooth device 326
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 327
Playing back Internet Radio 328
Personal memory plus function 328
Last function memory 328
Explanation of terms 329
Trademark information 339
Specifications 342
Index 348
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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.
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Power cord
Cable labelsNotes on radioCautions on Using BatteriesSafety InstructionsQuick Start Guide
R03/AAA batteries
Remote control unit
(RC045SR)
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Sound calibration
microphone
External antennas for
Bluetooth/wireless
connectivity
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
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2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
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Batteries
3Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
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30° 30°
Approx. 7 m
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Features
High quality sound
0Powerful 11-Channel Discrete Amplifier
Featuring discrete high-current power amplifiers on all channels, this
unit delivers 140 W of power per channel (8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz,
T.H.D.: 0.05 %, 2ch drive). With low impedance driver capability, it
offers operational stability with a wide range of speakers for balanced,
quality sound.
Auto Eco Mode adjusts power output to speakers based on volume
level and on-screen eco meter, providing power consumption reduction
in real-time without sacrificing superb Marantz sound.
0Current feedback amplifier
This unit uses a high-speed current feedback amplifier circuit for its
preamplifier so that signals from a Blu-ray Disc player and other
equipment that support high-definition audio formats can be amplified
with high fidelity. The high-speed current feedback amplifier also
reproduces a natural sound space.
0Dolby Atmos (v p. 330)
This unit is equipped with a decoder that supports Dolby Atmos audio
format. The placement or movement of sound is accurately reproduced
by the addition of overhead speakers, enabling you to experience an
incredibly natural and realistic surround sound field.
0Speaker Virtualizer (v p. 188)
Speaker Virtualizer enables you to access a more immersive
entertainment experience from traditional channel based speaker
layouts through digital signal processing including Dolby Atmos height
virtualization and surround virtualization.
0Speaker Virtualizer is not for use when both height speakers and surround
speakers are connected.
0Height Virtualization may be applied when surround speakers are connected.
0DTS:X (v p. 333)
This unit is equipped with the DTS:X decoder technology. DTS:X brings
the home theater experience to new heights with its immersive object
based audio technology which removes the bounds of channels. The
flexibility of objects allows for sound to be scaled large or small and
moved around the room with greater accuracy than ever before leading
to a richer immersive audio experience.
0DTS Virtual:X (v p. 334)
DTS Virtual:X technology features DTS’s proprietary virtual height and
virtual surround processing to deliver an immersive sound experience
from any type of input source (stereo to 7.1.4 channel) and speaker
configuration.
0DTS Virtual:X is not for use when Height speakers are connected.
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