Marantz SR8500 User manual

The SR8500 combines extraordinary flexibility and rarely found simplicity. The THX Select designation assures accurate reproduction of movie
soundtracks. With 125 Watts per channel RMS, you can enjoy that sound in virtually any room through virtually any loudspeakers. The copper-
plated chassis isolates internal circuits from interference. The oversized toroidal transformer keeps electromagnetic emissions to a minimum.
Specially chosen storage capacitors assure long-term energy supply so amplifiers can reproduce the most demanding passages. Marantz Room
Acoustic Calibration (M.R.A.C.), uses an internal signal generator and a separate calibrated microphone to bring you the best audible
performance in any room. HDCD circuitry decodes your HDCD discs. Dolby Headphone surrounds you even when your source is stereo. The
SR8500 includes advanced transcoding with Line Memory and Time Base Correction to bring you the best video image. DVI (Digital Video
Interface) switching is standard. Lip Sync lets you enjoy sound and image simultaneously. An RS232 connector for external control. There are
two IR inputs, D-Bus (RC-5) connectors, and a pre-programmed/learning hand-held controller. Then there’s Marantz sound quality. Refreshing,
invigorating, relaxing. Because the SR8500 is simply a Marantz.
SR8500 THX Select Dolby Digital EX®/DTS ES®Surround Receiver
• THX Select Certified
• 125 Watts (into 8 ohms)
x 7-ch Amps
• Dolby Digital EX®, Pro Logic
IIx®(Movie/Music/Game),
• DTS 96/24, ES®(Discrete
6.1/Matrix 6.1), Neo:6
(Cinema/Music)
• SRS Circle Surround II®
(Cinema/Music/Mono)
• All Discrete “Current
Feedback” Amplifier Stages
• 32-Bit DSP
• 192kHz/24-Bit D/A
Converters for all Channels
• M.R.A.C. (Marantz Room
Acoustic Calibration) System
• Massive, High Energy Power
Supply, Huge Toroidal
Transformer
• Copper Plated Chassis
• HDCD Decoder Built-in
• Dolby Headphone
• DVI-D Switching (2 in/1 out)
• Video Up-conversion:
Composite/S-Video to
Component with TBC
• Multi-room/Multi-source
Capability with Discrete
Commands
• Speaker A/B Switching
• Multi Speaker “C” Output
• Lip Sync Control
• HD Compatible Component
Video Switching (4 in/1 out)
• 6 Assignable Digital Inputs
(7 in Total)
• RS232C Terminal for System
Control and Future Upgrades
• 2 Direct IR Flasher Inputs
• 2 DC Triggers for Custom
Installation Applications
• D-BUS (RC-5 In/Out)
Remote Connection
Compatible
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FEATURES
MULTICHANNEL/SURROUND
Number of Channels
THX
DTS (ES, Discrete 6.1/ Matrix 6,1, Neo-6)
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Circle Surround II
SOUND ENHANCEMENTS
HDCD Decoder
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
Power Transformer
D/A Conversion
Digital Signal Processing
Video Off
Source Direct
Chassis
Variable X-over
Display Off
Video Up-conversion
M.R.A.C. (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration)
Dual AM/FM Tuner
Bass Management
Lip-sync (digital Audio Delay)
Software Upgradeable (RS232)
IN/OUTPUTS
VIDEO
HDMI In
Component In
S-Video In
Composite In
HDMI Out
Component Out
S-Video Out
Composite Out
AUDIO
Analog L&R In
Analog L&R Out
Digital Optical In
Digital Coaxial In
Digital Optical Out
Digital Coaxial Out
IEEE1394 Connection
OTHER
Pre-Amplifier Out
Main Amplifier In
Multi-Channel In
Multi-Room Audio Out
Multi-Room Video Out
Multi-Room Speaker Out
Speaker A/B
External Control (RS232C)
DC Triggers
D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out
External IR In/Out
Front Panel A/V Inputs
Headphone Out
AC Outlets (Switched/Unswitched)
7
Select
•(+ 96/24)
•
•
•
•
•
•(All 7ch)
Toroidal
192kHz/24-Bit
Cirrus Logic®32-Bit
•
•
Copper Plated with Double Bottom Plate
•
•
Up to Component with TBC
•
-
-
•
•
2 (DVI)
4
5
5
1 (DVI)
1
3
4
8
5
4
3
1
1
8ch
-
8ch
1 (L&R)
1 (Composite)
•
•
•
2
2 / 2
2/- (Flasher Input)
•(+ Digital Opt.)
•(Dolby Headphone)
1/1
SR8500
125W x 7
(<0.08%, 20Hz - 20kHz/THD)
105dB
8Hz - 100kHz (+/- 3 dB)
8Hz - 45kHz (+/- 3 dB)
87.5 - 108.0MHz
Mono/Stereo 75/70 dB
520 - 1710kHz
50 dB
5Hz - 80MHz (- 1 dB)
5Hz - 8MHz (- 1 dB)
60dB
Black
Aluminum
Learning/Pre-coded with LCD RC8500SR
AC 120V/60Hz
700W
17
5/16
" x 7
1/4
" x 18
1/4
"
33.1
Marantz America, Inc. • 1100 Maplewood Drive • Itasca, IL 60143 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.marantz.com ©2005 Marantz America, Inc.
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SECTION
Power Output (8 Ohm)
S/N Ratio
Freq. Response (Analog In)
Freq. Response (Dig In)
TUNER SECTION FM
Frequency Range
S/N Ratio (Mono/Stereo)
TUNER SECTION AM
Frequency Range
S/N Ratio
VIDEO SECTION
Video Freq. Response (Component)
Video Freq. Response (Composite, S-Video)
Signal to Noise
GENERAL
Color
Front Panel
Remote Control
Power Requirement
Power Consumption
Dimensions W x H x D (Inches)
Weight (lbs.)
*All specifications, dimensions and weights are subject to change without notice. D&M Holdings, Marantz, Marantz America, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries will not assume any liability for errors within this document.
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