Marantz NR1608 User manual

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return this unit to
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AV Surround Receiver
NR1608
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Quick Start Guide
Read Me First....
Guide de démarrage rapide /
Guía de inicio rápido
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Thank you for choosing a Marantz AV
receiver.
This guide provides step-by-step
instructions for setting up your AV
receiver.
Welcome Before You Begin
Required for Setup
TV Speaker cables
HDMI cable Subwoofer cable Speakers
Optional
LAN cable Wi-Fi router
• When connecting this unit to a device that is compatible with the Deep Color, 4K and ARC
functions, use a “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” that displays the HDMI logo.
• These drawings are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the actual product(s).
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What’s In the Box
Quick Start Guide FM indoor antenna
Safety Instructions AM loop antenna
Notes on radio Sound calibration
microphone
Warranty (for USA /
for CANADA)
Sound calibration
microphone stand
Cable labels Remote control unit
(RC034SR)
Receiver R03/AAA batteries
Power cord
• The included sound calibration microphone stand is convenient for use
when performing Speaker Calibration. Using your own tripod or the supplied
Sound calibration microphone stand enables settings to be automatically
configured to the optimum listening environment, providing exceptionally
high performance.
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1Installing batteries in the
remote control unit
Batteries
There are four steps to the setup
process.
1Installing batteries in the remote control unit
2Connecting the receiver
3Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
4Downloading the Mobile Apps
Setup
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2Connecting the receiver
1) Place the receiver near your TV and
connect the power cord
TV
Receiver
Power cord
(supplied)
Connect to household
power outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
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2) Connect the receiver to your home network
Wired LAN
Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) between your
receiver and your network router.
Router
To LAN port
Wireless LAN
Rotate the two antennas located on the back of the receiver
upwards for maximum performance.
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3) Connect the receiver to your TV with
an HDMI cable
(ARC)
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
MONITOR
(ARC)
HDMI cable
Receiver (Rear panel)
ARC (Audio Return Channel) :
If your TV supports ARC, your TV can send audio back to the AV receiver
when you are using your TV’s built-in video sources (TV tuner, Smart TV
streaming services, etc…) ARC requires that you enable HDMI CEC on
your TV. Please refer to your TV’s Owner’s Manual for instructions on how
to setup HDMI CEC. Note that some TV manufacturers use other names
for the HDMI CEC function.
4) Turn on the TV
TV remote control unit
5) Select the appropriate HDMI input on
your TV
HDMI
TV/
VIDEO
INPUT or
TV remote control unit
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6) Turn on the receiver
•Press Xto turn on the receiver.
7) Verify the connection
•Verify that you can see this screen on your TV.
AV Reciever Setup Assistant
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If this screen is not displayed, please go back and retry
the steps again in the recommended sequence.
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3Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
The Setup Assistant will walk you through connecting and
configuring your speakers and components to your Marantz
receiver. Please use the remote control and follow the
on-screen instructions.
AV Reciever Setup Assistant
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Español
English
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4Downloading the Mobile Apps
Download both the “HEOS” App and the “Marantz 2016 AVR Remote” App for the full home entertainment experience.
The HEOS App is required to access online music through your AVR.
HEOS
The HEOS App allows you to explore,
browse, and play music from many online
streaming services or from your own music
library.
Marantz 2016 AVR Remote
Control your new AVR with the latest
Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App. Volume
control, sound mode selection and
advanced settings are always only a tap
away.
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