Marantz NR1608 User manual

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AV Surround Receiver
NR1608
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 10
Easy operation 14
Part names and functions 15
Front panel 15
Display 18
Rear panel 20
Remote control unit 24
Connections
Speaker installation 28
Connecting speakers 35
Before connecting speakers 35
Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 39
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 40
Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 41
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Bi-amp connection of front
speaker 47
Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speaker 48
Connecting multi-zone speakers 49
Connecting a TV 50
Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 51
Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and
incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 52
Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 53
Connecting a playback device 54
Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 55
Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 56
Connecting a video camcorder or game console 57
Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 58
Connecting an FM/AM antenna 59
Connecting to a home network (LAN) 61
Wired LAN 61
Wireless LAN 62
Connecting an external control device 63
REMOTE CONTROL jacks 63
DC OUT jack 64
Connecting the power cord 65
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Playback
Basic operation 67
Turning the power on 67
Selecting the input source 67
Adjusting the volume 68
Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 68
Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 68
Playing a USB memory device 69
Playing files stored on USB memory devices 70
Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 73
Playing music from Bluetooth device 74
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 75
Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 76
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 77
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 78
Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 79
Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 80
Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto
Preset Memory) 80
Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 81
Listening to preset stations 81
Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 82
Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 83
Cancelling Preset Skip 84
Listening to Internet Radio 85
Listening to Internet Radio 86
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 87
Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 88
Getting the HEOS App 91
HEOS Account 92
Playing from streaming music services 93
Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 96
AirPlay function 100
Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 101
Playing iTunes music with this unit 101
Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 102
Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit
of this unit 102
Spotify Connect function 103
Playing Spotify music with this unit 103
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Convenience functions 104
Adding to HEOS Favorites 105
Playing back HEOS Favorites 105
Deleting a HEOS Favorites 106
Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source
(Channel Level Adjust) 107
Adjusting the tone (Tone) 108
Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video
Select) 109
Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture
Mode) 110
Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 111
Selecting a sound mode 112
Selecting a sound mode 113
Direct playback 114
Pure Direct playback 114
Auto surround playback 115
Description of sound mode types 116
Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 120
HDMI Control function 124
Setting procedure 124
Smart Menu function 125
Sleep timer function 127
Using the sleep timer 128
Smart select function 129
Calling up the settings 130
Changing the settings 131
Panel lock function 132
Disabling all key button operations 132
Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 132
Canceling the Panel lock function 133
Remote lock function 134
Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 134
Enabling the remote sensor function 134
Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) 135
Connecting ZONE2 135
Playback in ZONE2 137
Settings
Menu map 139
Menu operations 143
Audio 144
Dialog Level Adjust 144
Subwoofer Level Adjust 144
Surround Parameter 145
M-DAX 148
Audio Delay 149
Volume 150
Audyssey®151
Graphic EQ 153
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Video 155
Picture Adjust 155
HDMI Setup 157
Output Settings 162
On Screen Display 165
4K Signal Format 166
TV Format 167
Inputs 168
Input Assign 168
Source Rename 170
Hide Sources 171
Source Level 171
Input Select 171
Speakers 172
Audyssey® Setup 172
Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 174
Error messages 180
Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 181
Manual Setup 182
Amp Assign 182
Speaker Config. 183
Distances 188
Levels 189
Crossovers 190
Bass 191
Front Speaker 192
Network 193
Information 193
Connection 193
Wi-Fi Setup 194
Settings 196
Network Control 198
Friendly Name 198
Diagnostics 199
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HEOS Account 200
You have not signed in 200
You have already signed in 200
General 201
Language 201
ECO 201
ZONE2 Setup 204
Zone Rename 205
Smart Select Names 205
Trigger Out 206
Front Display 206
Firmware 207
Information 210
Usage Data 211
Save & Load 212
Setup Lock 212
Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 213
Tips
Tips 215
Troubleshooting 217
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 218
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 219
Display on this unit shows nothing 219
No sound comes out 220
Desired sound does not come out 221
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 223
No video is shown on the TV 224
The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 226
AirPlay cannot be played back 227
USB memory devices cannot be played back 228
Bluetooth cannot be played back 229
The Internet radio cannot be played back 230
Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 231
Various online services cannot be played 232
The HDMI Control function does not work 232
Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 233
Update/upgrade error messages 234
Resetting factory settings 235
Resetting network settings 236
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Appendix
About HDMI 237
Video conversion function 240
Playing back a USB memory devices 242
Playing back a Bluetooth device 243
Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 244
Playing back Internet Radio 245
Personal memory plus function 245
Last function memory 245
Sound modes and channel output 246
Sound modes and surround parameters 248
Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 251
Explanation of terms 254
Trademark information 263
Specifications 265
Index 270
License 273
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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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Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Notes on radio Warranty
(for USA/for CANADA)
Cable labels
Power cord FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration
microphone
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Remote control unit
(RC034SR)
R03/AAA batteries
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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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Approx. 23 ft/7 m
30° 30°
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Features
High quality sound
0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides
identical quality for all 7-channels (70 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.
0Dolby Atmos (v p. 255)
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.
0DTS:X (v p. 258)
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. 258)
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.
High performance
04K 60Hz input/output supported
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When 4K Ultra HD (High Definition) is used, an input/output speed of 60
frames per second (60p) is achieved for video signals. When connected
to 4K Ultra HD and 60p video signal input compatible TV, you can enjoy
the sense of realism only available from high-definition images, even
when viewing fast-moving video.
This unit also supports image processing for 4K 60p, 4:4:4 and 24-bit
videos. By processing the video at the original resolution, this unit lets
you enjoy flawless, high-definition picture quality.
This unit also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) and BT.2020 wide
color gamut.
0HDCP 2.2
This unit is compatible with HDCP 2.2 copyright protection standard.
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