Marantz NR1604 User manual

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Accessories························································································ 7
Inserting the batteries ······································································ 8
Operating range of the remote control unit ····································· 8
Features······························································································ 9
High quality sound············································································ 9
High performance ············································································ 9
Easy operation················································································ 10
Part names and functions
Front panel ······················································································ 11
Display······························································································ 14
Rear panel························································································ 16
Remote control unit······································································ 18
Connections
Speaker connection······································································ 21
Speaker installation ········································································ 21
Speaker connection········································································ 24
Connecting a TV ············································································ 31
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
ompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) ··························· 32
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector··················· 33
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector ············· 34
Contents
Connecting a playback device··················································· 35
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) ······················· 36
Connecting a DVD player ······························································· 37
Connecting a video camcorder or other device······························ 38
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the
USB port··························································································· 39
Connecting an FM antenna ························································ 41
Connecting to a home network (LAN)···································· 42
Connecting a wireless receiver (RX101) ································· 44
Connecting an external control device ··································· 45
Remotely connecting Marantz devices ·········································· 45
Remotely control a Marantz Blu-ray Disc player by the
Marantz Remote App ····································································· 46
DC OUT jack··················································································· 46
Connecting the power cord························································ 47
Playback
Basic operation ·············································································· 49
Turning the power on····································································· 49
Selecting the input source ····························································· 49
Adjusting the master volume ························································· 50
Turning o the sound temporarily ·················································· 50
Playing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player ······································· 50

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Playing an iPod··············································································· 51
Listening to music on an iPod ························································ 52
iPod Browse Mode Settings ·························································· 53
Performing repeat playback ··························································· 54
Performing random playback ························································· 54
Playing a USB memory device ·················································· 55
Playing files stored on USB memory devices ································ 56
Listening to FM broadcasts························································ 58
Listening to FM broadcasts···························································· 59
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune)························ 60
RDS search ···················································································· 61
PTY search ····················································································· 61
TP search ······················································································· 62
Radio Text ······················································································ 63
Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode) ······································· 63
Listening to preset stations···························································· 63
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory)············ 64
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically
(Auto Preset Memory)···································································· 65
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) ··· 65
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) ··························· 66
Cancelling preset skip ···································································· 66
Listening to Internet Radio························································· 67
Listening to Internet Radio····························································· 68
Playing the last played Internet Radio station ································ 69
Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites··············· 70
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS···························· 71
Applying media sharing settings ···················································· 72
Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS ···································· 73
Listening to Last.fm······································································ 75
Listening to Last.fm ······································································· 76
Log Out ·························································································· 79
Viewing photographs on the Flickr site ································· 80
Viewing photographs shared by particular users ··························· 81
Viewing all photographs on Flickr··················································· 82
Listening to Spotify ······································································ 84
Listening to Spotify ········································································ 84
Adding to the FAVORITE STATION button ··························· 88
Playing back content added to the FAVORITE STATION button···· 89
AirPlay function ············································································· 90
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad ····················· 90
Playing iTunes music with this unit················································ 91
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) ············································ 91
Perform iTunes playback operations with the
remote control unit of this unit······················································· 92

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Convenience functions ································································ 93
Performing repeat playback ··························································· 94
Performing random playback ························································· 94
Registering to Favorites ································································· 95
Playing back content added in “Save to Favorites” ······················· 95
Deleting content added to favorites··············································· 96
Searching content with keywords (Text Search) ························· 96
Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time
(Slideshow)····················································································· 97
Setting the Slideshow Interval ······················································· 98
Displaying your desired video during audio playback
(Video Select) ················································································· 98
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment
(Picture Mode)················································································ 99
Playing the Same Music in All Zones (All Zone Stereo)············· 100
Selecting a sound mode···························································· 101
Selecting a sound mode······························································· 102
Direct playback············································································· 103
Pure Direct playback ···································································· 103
Auto surround playback································································ 104
HDMI control function································································ 113
Setting procedure········································································· 113
Sleep timer function··································································· 114
Using the sleep timer··································································· 114
Web control function·································································· 115
Controlling the unit from a web control ······································· 115
Dual backup memory function················································ 117
Remembering set details (Backup) ·············································· 117
Recalling remembered details (Recovery)···································· 117
Panel lock function······································································ 118
Disabling all key button operations ·············································· 118
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME ························· 118
Canceling the Panel lock function ················································ 119
Remote lock function································································· 120
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit············· 120
Enabling the remote sensor function ··········································· 120
Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) ····································· 121
Connecting ZONE2 ······································································ 121
Playback in ZONE2······································································· 123
Settings
Menu map······················································································ 125
Menu operation············································································ 131
Inputting characters ··································································· 132
Keyboard screen ·········································································· 132
Audio······························································································· 133
Dialog Level·················································································· 133
Subwoofer Level ·········································································· 133
Surround Parameter ····································································· 134
Tone ····························································································· 137
M-DAX·························································································· 137
Audio Delay ·················································································· 138
Volume ························································································· 138
Audyssey······················································································ 139
Graphic EQ ··················································································· 141

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Video······························································································· 142
Picture Adjust··············································································· 142
HDMI Setup ················································································· 143
Output Settings············································································ 145
On Screen Display········································································ 147
TV Format····················································································· 147
Inputs······························································································ 148
Input Assign ················································································· 148
Source Rename············································································ 150
Hide Sources················································································ 150
Source Level ················································································ 150
Input Select ·················································································· 151
Speakers························································································· 152
Audyssey®Setup········································································ 152
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey®Setup) ···················· 154
Error messages ············································································ 159
Retrieving Audyssey®Setup settings··········································· 160
Manual Setup ··············································································· 161
Amp Assign·················································································· 161
Speaker Config.············································································ 162
Distances ····················································································· 164
Levels··························································································· 164
Crossovers ··················································································· 165
Bass ····························································································· 166
Front Speaker··············································································· 166
Network ························································································· 167
Information··················································································· 167
IP Control ····················································································· 167
Friendly Name ·············································································· 167
Settings ························································································ 168
Diagnostics··················································································· 169
Maintenance Mode ······································································ 170
General ··························································································· 171
Language······················································································ 171
ZONE2 Setup ··············································································· 171
Zone Rename··············································································· 172
Trigger Out ··················································································· 172
Auto Standby················································································ 173
Front Display ················································································ 173
Information··················································································· 173
Usage Data··················································································· 175
Firmware ······················································································ 175
Setup Lock ··················································································· 177
Specifying the zone used with the remote control unit···· 178

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Tips
Contents························································································· 179
Tips······························································································· 180
Troubleshooting ··········································································· 182
Resetting factory settings························································· 194
Appendix
About HDMI···················································································· 195
Video conversion function···························································· 198
Playing back USB memory devices············································ 200
Playing back files stored on PC or NAS ····································· 201
Playing back Internet Radio ························································· 202
Personal memory plus function ·················································· 202
Last function memory··································································· 202
Sound modes and channel output·············································· 203
Sound modes and surround parameters··································· 204
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes······ 207
Explanation of terms ····································································· 210
Trademark information·································································· 217
Specifications ················································································· 219
Index ································································································ 221
License ···························································································· 224

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Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
qGetting Started wCD-ROM (Owner’s Manual) eSafety Instructions rPower cord
tRemote control unit (RC021SR) yR03/AAA batteries uFM indoor antenna iSetup and measurement
microphone (ACM1HB)
oCable label
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.

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Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
30°30°
Approx. 7 m
Inserting the batteries
qRemove the rear lid in the direction of the
arrow and remove it.
wLoad the two batteries properly as
indicated by the qand wmarks in the
battery compartment.
R03/AAA
ePut the rear cover back on.
NOTE
•When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the
qand wmarks in the battery compartment.
•To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
•Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
•Do not use two dierent types of batteries.
•Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
•If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid o the inside of the battery
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High quality sound
•With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 7-channels (50 Watts x 7-channels)
For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier
section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).
By using high current, high power discrete power devices, the amplifier
is able to easily drive high quality speakers.
High performance
•Digital video processor upscales analog video signals (SD resolution)
to HD (720p/1080p) and 4K (vpage195)
This unit features a sophisticated video processor that can upscale
standard definition (SD) analog video content from legacy sources such
as a VCR to HD and is able to output at 4K Ultra HD resolution (3840 x
2160 pixels) for compatibility with newly available high 4K TVs.
•Supports Internet Radio, music, and photograph streaming
Supports AirPlay®(vpage90)
You can enjoy a wide variety of content, including listening to Internet
Radio, playing audio files stored on your PC, and displaying photographs
stored on your PC on our television.
This unit also supports Apple AirPlay which lets you stream your music
library from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or iTunes®.
•Compatible with “Marantz Remote App”zfor 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.
zDownload the appropriate “Marantz Remote App” for iOS and
Android devices. This unit needs to be connected to your LAN and
the iPhone/iPod touch or other device needs to be connected to the
same network by Wi-Fi (wireless LAN).
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•HDMI connections enable quick connection to various digital AV
devices (7 inputs, 1 output)
The unit is equipped with 7 HDMI input connectors for connecting
devices with HDMI connectors, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, game
console, HD digital camcorder, HDTVs, etc.
•Supports HDMI (3D, ARC, Deep Color, “x.v.Color”, Auto Lip Sync,
4K) and HDMI control function (vpage195)
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. If a 4K digital video signal is input, it is
passed through the unit unchanged, and the GUI overlay will adjust the
resolution accordingly.
•Direct play for iPod and iPhone via USB (vpage39)
Music data from an iPod or iPhone can be played back if you connect
the USB cable supplied with the iPod via the USB port of this unit, and
also an iPod and iPhone can be controlled with the remote control that
comes with this unit.
•Multi-Room audio
Enjoy the same music in your home theater and another room at the
same time (vpage100).
•M-XPort (Marantz-eXtension Port) (vpage44)
This unit is equipped with the M-XPort, a Marantz original innovation
that provides outstanding expandability. You can connect the Wireless
Receiver RX101 (sold separately) to this port.
Easy operation
•“Setup Assistant” provides easy-to-follow setup instructions
First select the language when prompted. Then simply follow the
instructions displayed on the TV screen to set up the speakers, network,
etc.
•Easy to use Graphical User Interface
This unit is equipped with an easy to see Graphical User Interface that
uses menu displays and features colorful icons and easy to understand
controls for maximum ease of use.

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qPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
•Power on : O
•Normal standby : Red
•When “HDMI Pass Through” (vpage 144) or “HDMI Control”
(vpage144) is set to “On” : Orange
•When “IP Control” (vpage167) is set to “Always On” : Orange
wPower operation button (X)
This turns the power of MAIN ZONE on/o (standby) (vpage49).
eHeadphones 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.
rSETUP MIC jack
Used to connect the supplied Setup and measurement microphone
(vpage155).
tM-DAX button
This enables the M-DAX mode (vpage137).
yZONE2 ON/OFF button
This turns the power of ZONE2 on/o (vpage123).
uZONE2 SOURCE button
This selects the input source for ZONE2 (vpage123).
iINTERNET RADIO button
This switches the input source to “INTERNET RADIO” (vpage67).
oDISPLAY button
This displays various pieces of information (vpage173).
Q0 STATUS button
Each press of this switches the status information that is shown on the
display (vpage53).
Q1 SOUND MODE button
This switches the sound mode (vpage102).
Q2 PURE DIRECT button
This switches the sound mode between DIRECT, PURE DIRECT and
AUTO (vpage103).
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Q3 Q4
Q5Q9 Q8 Q6W0 Q7
Q3 USB port
Used to connect USB storages (such as USB memory devices) and the
USB cable supplied with iPod (vpage39).
Q4 AUX-HDMI connector
Used to connect devices such as video camcorders and game consoles
(vpage38).
Q5 VOLUME knob
This adjusts the volume level (vpage50).
Q6 PURE DIRECT indicator
This lights when the PURE DIRECT mode is selected as the sound
mode (vpage103).
Q7 Display
This displays various pieces of information (vpage14).
Q8 Remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit (vpage8).
Q9 M-DAX indicator
This lights when the M-DAX mode is selected (vpage137).
W0 INPUT SELECTOR knob
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t ryuioQ0Q1Q2
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qInformation display
The input source name, sound mode, setting values and other
information are displayed here.
wInput signal indicators
eMULTI ZONE indicators
This lights up when ZONE2 (separate room) power is turned on
(vpage123).
rMUTE indicator
This blinks while the sound is muted (vpage50).
tMaster volume indicator
yCircle indicator
Circle indicator is displayed when the input source is “NETWORK” or
“iPod/USB” when you are playing back music.
uSleep timer indicator
This lights when the sleep mode is selected (vpage114).
iTuner reception mode indicators
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.
oAudyssey®indicator
This indicator lights when the “MultEQ®” (vpage 139), “Dynamic
EQ” (vpage 139) or “Dynamic Volume” (vpage 140) setting is
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Q0 Decoder indicator
These light when Dolby or DTS signals are input or when the Dolby or
DTS decoder is running.
Q1 Surround back indicator
This lights when audio signals are being output from the surround back
speakers (vpage163).
Q2 Input mode indicators
Set the audio input modes for the dierent input sources (vpage151).
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qFM antenna terminal (ANTENNA)
Used to connect FM antennas (vpage41).
wAnalog audio connectors (AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio connectors
(vpage36, 37).
ePRE OUT connectors
Used to connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier or an external
power amplifier (vpage25, 27, 30, 122).
rVideo connectors (VIDEO)
Used to connect devices equipped with video connectors
(vpage34, 36, 37).
tComponent video connectors (COMPONENT VIDEO)
Used to connect devices equipped with component video connectors
(vpage34, 36, 37).
ySpeaker terminals (SPEAKERS)
Used to connect speakers (vpage24).
uAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord (vpage47).
iHDMI connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with HDMI connectors
(vpage32, 33, 36, 37).
oDigital audio connectors (DIGITAL AUDIO)
Used to connect devices equipped with digital audio connectors
(vpage33, 34, 36, 37).
Q0 Network connector (NETWORK)
Used to connect this unit to the network (vpage42).
Q1 REMOTE CONTROL connectors
Used to connect infrared receivers/transmitters in order to operate this
unit and external devices from a dierent room (vpage45).
Q2 M-XPort connector
Used to connect to a wireless receiver (RX101, sold separately)
(vpage44).
Q3 DC OUT jack
Used to connect devices equipped with the trigger function
(vpage46).
NOTE
•Do not touch the inner pins of the connectors on the rear panel. Electrostatic
discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
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qZONE SELECT buttons (MAIN, ZONE2)
These switch the zone (MAIN ZONE, ZONE2) that is operated through
the remote control unit (vpage123, 131).
wInput source select buttons
These select the input source (vpage49, 123).
eChannel/page search buttons (CH/PAGE df)
These select preset radio stations or switch pages (vpage63).
rInformation button (INFO)
This displays the status information on the TV screen (vpage174).
tBACK button
This returns to the previous screen (vpage131).
ySystem buttons
These perform playback related operations (vpage51).
•Skip buttons (8, 9)
•Play/pause button (1/3)
Tuning up / Tuning down buttons (TUNE +, –)
These operate the tuner (vpage59).
uSOUND MODE buttons
These select the sound mode (vpage101).
•MOVIE button
•MUSIC button
•GAME button
•PURE button
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iRemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit (vpage8).
oPOWER button (X)
This turns the power on/o (vpage49, 123).
Q0 SLEEP button
This sets the sleep timer (vpage114).
Q1 MUTE button ( )
This mutes the output audio (vpage50, 124).
Q2 VOLUME buttons (df)
These adjust the volume level (vpage50, 124).
Q3 OPTION button
This displays the option menu on the TV screen (vpage93).
Q4 ENTER button
This determines the selection (vpage131).
Q5 Cursor buttons (uio p)
These select items (vpage131).
Q6 SETUP button
This displays the menu on the TV screen (vpage131).
Q7 FAVORITE STATION buttons (1 – 3)
With a single press of these, you can call up registered radio stations
and contents (vpage88).
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Connections
Connections
Speaker connection (vpage21)
Connecting a TV (vpage31)
Connecting a playback device (vpage35)
Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB
port (vpage39)
Connecting an FM antenna (vpage41)
Connecting to a home network (LAN) (vpage42)
Connecting a wireless receiver (RX101) (vpage44)
Connecting an external control device (vpage45)
Connecting the power cord (vpage47)
NOTE
•Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
However, when the “Setup Assistant” is running, follow the instructions in the
“Setup Assistant” (Cpage 7) screen for making connections. (During “Setup
Assistant” operation, the input/output connectors do not conduct current.)
•Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result
in noise.
2Cables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to connect.
Speaker cable
Subwoofer cable
HDMI cable
Component video cable
Video cable
Coaxial digital cable
Optical cable
Audio cable R
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R
L
LAN cable