Marantz SR9300 User manual

SR9300 Digital Surround Receiver
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The SR9300 is one of the finest home theater receivers ever created!
Engineered to the utmost of standards, the SR9300 redefines state-of-the-
art in audio/video receiver performance. It delivers legendary sound
quality which makes Marantz the number one choice for the most
discriminating audiophile and home theater enthusiasts alike. Also
included with the SR9300 is the RC3200 programmable touchscreen
learning remote, giving you unparalleled audio and video system control.
Tomorrow's Technology…Today

SR9300 THX Ultra ®Digital Surround Receiver
Setting the Standard
For nearly 50 years, Marantz has been setting the standard for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts
alike. In keeping up with leading edge design and engineering, Marantz is once again going to be the
benchmark by which all others are judged. Unlock the power and performance of the SR9300 and
experience unrivaled depth and intensity in home entertainment.
Technology to Last
The SR9300 incorporates the latest generation of digital surround sound decoding technology such as THX
Ultra ®, THX Surround EX, Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES-Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS
24/96, CS ll, Dolby Pro-Logic II (movie and music) as well as a built-in HDCD decoder for HDCD encoded
CDs. In addition, Marantz has focused on the future. By utilizing pre-out/main-in jacks, 7.1 direct inputs
and a RS232C communication port, the SR9300 is upgradeable to tomorrow’s technology, today!
Unleash the Power
The SR9300 features a fully discrete 7 channel amplifier section capable of delivering 140 watts of high-
current amplification, for continuously clean and stable power into each of the seven channels. It employs
a massive super ring toroidal power transformer in combination with oversized filter capacitors. Current
feedback topology allows total operation stability, while requiring minimal amounts of negative feed-back,
resulting in an excellent transient frequency response and superb sonic transparency. This design
configuration is capable of a clear and powerful reproduction of the most demanding action movie
soundtracks and full range (multi channel) music discs. Through its ability to generate very high output
voltages, the SR9300 can easily drive the most demanding speakers with optimum results.
Unleash the Power

Experience the Emotion
The SR9300 incorporates the most advanced Digital Signal Processing circuitry, along with a Crystal®
192 kHz/24 bit D/A converter in each of the seven channels. When reproducing 2 channel stereo,
these DACs are automatically switched in dual differential mode, to perform the highest quality D/A
conversion. In the SR9300, all of the digital, analog and control circuits are separated and
extensively shielded in their own enclosures to prevent crosstalk and other unwanted interference.
Independent power supplies are incorporated for the FL display, audio and video sections for
maximum separation, clarity and dynamic range. Together with a copper plated chassis, gold plated
terminals, and hand-selected customized components, all elements work in harmony to recreate the
emotion, exactly as the artist had intended.
Installation Friendly
The SR9300 is designed and engineered
with extensive feedback from custom
installation experts, dealers and consumers.
It features multi-room/multi-source, 2
assignable DC triggers, a RS232C
communication port, heavy duty speaker binding posts and an extensive array of both analog and
digital inputs / outputs. With 9 assignable digital inputs (10 total), 4 component inputs, SACD Multi
Channel (7.1 channel) direct inputs and a multi room speaker and OSD output versatility is taken to
a stunning new level. Furthermore, the SR9300 outputs the OSD information through the
professional grade component video outputs as well as
the Y/C (S video) and composite video outputs.
This highly desirable feature is ideal for
anyone utilizing a HD ready display
device.
Control the World
The SR9300 includes the RC3200
programmable touch screen
learning remote control, with two-
way communication. Information re-
garding the status of the SR9300 such as
source, station name, surround mode, etc are all
displayed on the back-lit touch screen panel. Other
features of the remote control include: 1 MB of
memory, a computer connection (via RS232C) to upload
customized control codes, programmable macros and a wide
carrier frequency range for compatibility with other brands. All of
these functions enable friendly, extensive and versatile control during
setup and operation.
In Marantz Style
The new generation of Marantz Receivers are
stylish and completely symmetrical. On the
front panel of the SR9300, buttons are kept
to a minimum. Source selectors and volume
controls are intuitively placed. Even the
front panel A/V inputs, including an optical
digital input are covered, unobtrusively
behind an oil dampened thick metal fold
down door. An elegant and accurate fly
wheel gyro touch tuning dial completes the
balanced Marantz design. The large left dial
knob on the left can be used as multi dial
which allows all functions of the SR9300 to
be operated via the front panel.

Marantz America, Inc. 1100 Maplewood Dr., Itasca, IL 60143
630-741-0300 Fax: [phone] www.marantz.com
All specifications, dimensions and weights are subject to change without notice. ©2003 Marantz America, Inc. 7/03
SR9300 THX ULTRA ®DIGITAL SURROUND RECEIVER
• Programmable Touch-Screen, 2-Way,
Learning Remote Control
• Pre-Programmed to Operate Marantz
Audio and Video Components
• Controllable Display Contrast
• 1MB Non-Volatile Flash Memory
• RS232C Computer Connection
• 12 Back-Lit Direct Access Buttons
• Marco, Beep, Timer
• Marantz Digital Learning
• Charcoal Grey, Silver Finish
In/Outputs
Video
Composite In 7
(LD, DVD, TV, VCR1, VCR2/DVD-R)
Composite Out 2 + 2 (monitor)
S-Video In 7
(LD, DVD, DSS, TV, VCR1, VCR2/DVD-R)
S-Video Out 2 + 2 (monitor)
Component In 4
(DSS, DVD, VCR1, VCR2/DVD-R)
Component Out 1 (monitor)
Other
Pre-Amplifier Outputs 7.1 Channels
(F, C, R, S, SB, SW)
Main Amplifier In 7 Channels
(F, C, R, S, SB)
Multi-Channel In 7.1 Channels
(F, C, R, S, SB, SW)
Multi-Room Audio Out 1 (RCA)
Multi-Room Video Out 1 (Composite)
RS232C 1
DC Triggers 2 (Assignable)
Audio
Analog In 9
(CD, TAPE, CD-R/MD, LD, DVD,
DSS, TV, VCR1, VCR-2/DVD-R)
Analogue Out 4
(TAPE, CD-R/MD, VCR1, VCR-2/DVD-R)
Digital In 10 (9 assignable)
Digital Optical In 4
Digital Optical Out 1
Digital Coaxial In 5
Digital Optical Out 1
Other (Continued)
Speaker Terminal 7 Channels
Multi-Room Speaker Terminal 2 Channels
D-Bus RMC Out 1 (I/O)
Multi-Room RMC 1 (I/O)
External IR 1 (I/O)
AC Outlets 1/1 Switched/Un-switched
FM Antenna 1 (75 Ohm)
AM Antenna 1 (ground)
Front Inputs 4
(Audio, Composite, S-Video, Optical Digital)
Headphone Out 1
Specifications
Audio Section
Power Output (8 Ohm) 140 W x 7
(< 0.05%, THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Signal to Noise 106 dB
Frequency Response8 Hz – 100 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
(Analogue In, Source Direct)
Frequency Response8 Hz – 45 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
(Digital In, 96 kHz PCM)
Input Sensitivity 350 mV/47 KΩ
Tuner Section FM AM
Frequency Range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz 520 – 1710 kHz
Signal to Noise RatioMono/Stereo 76/72 dB 50 dB
Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3% 1 kHz, 30%, Mod. 0.5%
Channel Selectivity +/- 300 kHz 60 dB +/- 20 kHz 70 dB
Usable Sensitivity 16.4 dBf
Channel Separation 1 kHz, 45 dB (Stereo)
General
Color Black
Front Panel Metal
Remote Control RC3200
RS232C cable included
Power Requirement 120V, 60 Hz, 530 W
Dimensions Inches
(W x H x D) 175/16" x 71/4" x 187/8"
Weight 43.6 lbs.
Features SR9300
• THX Ultra ®, THX Surround EX®, Dolby
Digital®, DTS ES®(Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1,
Neo: 6, DTS 24/96)
• Dolby Pro Logic II®, (Movie, Music)
• Circle Surround 6.1®(Movie, Music)
• HDCD Decoder
• 7 x 140 Watts, Discrete Amplifiers
• High Power Current Feedback Circuitry
• Massive Energy Power Supply, Huge Toroidal
Transformer, Large ELCO’s.
• 192/24 bit Crystal®DAC for all 7 Channels
• 2 24 bit Digital Surround Processing Chipsets
• ADDC (Adaptive Double Differential Control)
• Video Off Mode
• Gold Plated Input/Output Terminals
10 Digital Inputs (9 Assignable)
• Large Heavy Duty Banana Type Speaker
Terminals for all Channels
• RS232C Terminal for Future Upgrades or
System Control
• Set Up Menu Via Composite, S-Video and
Component Video Output
• 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)
• Gyro Touch Tuning
• Large Multi Operation Left Dial Knob
• Copper Plated Chassis (with Double Layered Bottom Plate)
• 2 Assignable DC Trigger Outputs
Features RC3200
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