Outlaw Marantz AV7005 User manual

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The Outlaws’ Guide to
the Marantz AV7005
Marantz
AV7005
7.1 Channel Pre-amp/Processor
Version 1.0
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The Outlaws’ Guide to the Marantz AV7005
Important – How To Use This Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Marantz AV7005 surround sound processor. The AV7005
is a full-featured surround sound product that offers a wide array of features such as
decoding for lossless audio formats, accurate video scaling, and automatic room
correction technology. All of these provide great improvements in audio and video
performance, increasing your enjoyment of music, television, and movies. However,
these amazing technologies carry with them an inevitable side-effect: you have to set it
all up and learn how to take advantage of the power and flexibility it offers before you
can see and hear the full benefit of all of these new wonders.
What The Outlaws’ Guide Won’t Do
There are a number of details in the AV7005 User Guide that we have not reproduced
in the Outlaws’ Guide. If you need to find out how to set tuner presets or program the
remote control to operate other devices, please refer to the AV7005 User Guide. That
guide also contains additional details on the network sources offered by the AV7005.
What The Outlaws’ Guide Will Do
That brings us to this guide. The Marantz AV7005 User Guide covers every bell,
whistle, and sprocket under the AV7005’s hood, but we felt that a supporting document
from an Outlaw perspective would benefit our customers. Our purpose here is to
provide a clear, detailed, and thorough explanation of how to connect, configure, and
operate the AV7005 so that it can look and sound its best. If you want an explanation of
what different menu settings do – not simply what settings are available – keep reading
this guide. Some of you are seasoned ’philes when it comes to setting up a home
theater. Some are veterans of the two-channel audio world, ready to make the move
into surround and home theater. Still others are entirely new to the hobby. The home
theater gurus will likely be able to fend for themselves, although we think there could
still be a few useful tidbits here for them. For many, a surround processor like the
AV7005 can be a daunting challenge for which a 128-page manual offers little
reassurance. Our goal with this guide is to provide you with a convenient reference to
help navigate the challenging path ahead. We hope that it will help you reach the end of
that road quickly and smoothly, so you can focus on enjoying this addition to your home
theater system. The other manual will remain a useful resource if you need it.
What You Will Find In The Outlaws’ Guide
We will begin with a feature list to introduce the AV7005 and then explore the process of
connecting the AV7005 to a typical home theater system. Following is a Quick Setup
Guide to help steer users through their first contact with the AV7005’s setup menus. We
will also explore the different audio formats supported by the AV7005 and the listening
modes that can be used in conjunction with them, followed by a reference (or a
“roadmap”) to the AV7005’s setup menus. We are also including a section to introduce
the different inputs offered by the AV7005, including network and USB sources. The last
sections of the guide are an assortment of “Outlaw approved” tips and tricks and a
troubleshooting checklist.
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Table of Contents
2 Important – How To Use This Guide
4 AV7005 Features
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Connecting Your AV7005
Video Outputs
Video Inputs
Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
Other Connections
Connection Summary Sheet
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Quick Setup Guide
Audio/Video Adjust
Information
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Input Setup
Audyssey MultEQ XT Automatic Setup
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Audio Formats and Listening Modes
Know Your Inputs
The Listening Mode Toolbox
Selecting a Listening Mode
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A Roadmap To The Setup Menus
Audio/Video Adjust
Information
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Input Setup
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Introduction to Inputs
Audio and Video Sources
USB Sources
Network Sources
71 Tips and Tricks
75 Troubleshooting
77 Notes
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AV7005 Features
The AV7005 surround processor incorporates support for the newest audio formats,
room correction and equalization, video processing, and 3D video compatibility along
with pre-amplifier outputs that allow it to be paired with a separate power amplifier. The
result is a very powerful, flexible, and full-featured component with the technology to
bring out the best in any source, display, or speaker system. It also offers the build
quality and audio performance that has long been associated with the Marantz name.
The AV7005’s features include:
Full Suite of Dolby Decoding and Processing Modes
Dolby®Digital™, Dolby Digital EX™, Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby®TrueHD™, Dolby
Pro Logic IIx™, Dolby Pro Logic IIz™, Dolby Headphone™, Dolby Virtual Speaker™
Full Suite of DTS Decoding and Processing Modes
DTS®, DTS 96/24™, DTS-ES Discrete™, DTS-ES Matrix™, DTS-HD®High
Resolution™, DTS-HD®Master Audio™, DTS Neo:6™, DTS Neural Surround™
192kHz/32-bit Analog Devices SHARC Digital-to-Analog Converters
Audyssey MultEQ XT™Room Correction
Audyssey MultEQ Pro™Calibration support
Audyssey DynamicEQ™Loudness Correction
Audyssey Dynamic Volume®
Audyssey DSX Dynamic Sound Expansion™
Manual EQ
User-adjustable 9-band GEQs for each of seven full-range channels
6 HDMI Inputs
Each of the five rear-panel HDMI®inputs is assignable, and a sixth assignable
HDMI input is available on the front panel. All six support HDMI version 1.4a.
This includes support for bitstream input of Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
and DTS-HD High Resolution and Master Audio in addition to support for multi-
channel PCM, DSD (SACDs), and legacy Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. On
the video side there is 12-bit Deep Color™support, 3D video compatibility,
1080p/24 pass-through support, and automatic lip sync correction.
2 HDMI Outputs
The AV7005 offers two HDMI outputs, allowing two separate HD displays (such
as a plasma or LCD flat panel and a front projector) to be connected to the
AV7005 without an external splitter. Only one output is active at a time. When in
standby, the AV7005 can also pass-through an HDMI input to the display.
4 100MHz Component Video Inputs and 2 Component Video Outputs
Each of the four component video inputs are assignable. One component video
output is assignable to either main or second zone monitor output.
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Transcoding of analog video sources
Composite inputs can be transcoded to component video outputs.
HDMI upscaling of video sources
Video processing is provided by the Anchor Bay Technologies ABT2015. Any
analog video input can be deinterlaced, scaled, and converted to the HDMI
output at resolutions up to 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. HDMI video inputs can also
be deinterlaced and scaled to those resolutions.
5 Digital Inputs and 1 Digital Output
Digital audio inputs and outputs include two coaxial inputs, two rear panel optical
inputs, one front panel optical input, and one optical output. All five inputs are
assignable.
Balanced and Unbalanced Pre-Amp Outputs
7.2 balanced (XLR) pre-amplifier outputs and 11.2 unbalanced (RCA) outputs.
7.1 Multichannel Analog Input
Multichannel input can be paired with any HDMI or component video input, or it
can be set to use the previous video source.
Phono Input
Multi-room Capability with Zone 2/Zone 3
Zones 2 and 3 can receive audio from any analog source and PCM stereo digital
audio from any coaxial or optical digital audio source. Zone 2 can also receive
video from composite and component video sources.
Ethernet port
The Ethernet port provides DLNA network support for playback of supported
audio and video files that are stored on the network. Supported Internet services
include Rhapsody, Napster, Pandora, and Flickr. It also allows the AV7005 to be
controlled remotely via a web interface and supports firmware updates.
RS-232 port
The RS-232 port serves as control interface, allowing automation systems to
connect to and control the processor.
AM/FM, HD Radio®tuner, and SIRIUS Ready™
In addition to AM and FM radio reception and 56 radio presets, the AV7005
includes an HD Radio tuner and provisions for SIRIUS Satellite Radio (SIRIUS
XM Radio Inc.). SIRIUS XM subscription and antenna module are required (sold
separately).
12V DC Triggers
Low-voltage DC triggers can be assigned to activate and deactivate depending
on the selected input and zone.
IR Inputs and Outputs
IR distribution systems can be connected directly to the AV7005 using these
inputs, allowing for easy control of the unit even when it is located remotely or
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Connecting Your AV7005
Perhaps the most daunting task in setting up a new home theater component is
connecting it to the other components in your system. This is particularly true for a
surround processor, as it is the hub through which virtually everything passes. The
AV7005 User Manual offers examples for connecting typical components to the
AV7005. We are going to do something similar here, but from a different perspective.
This section will help you connect an AV7005 to a home theater system, starting with
the video display and working back through the video signal path, then turning around
and going from audio inputs back through audio outputs. Along the way, we will offer
some pointers for audio and video record outputs and Zone 2/Zone 3 outputs. Near the
end, we will touch on some miscellaneous connections such as triggers and antennas.
We’ll finish with a connection summary sheet that you can use to plan and document
your connections.
Video Outputs
This is the last step in the signal path, but it is a good place to start because it will
determine what connections to make from the source components. After all, the TV is
where it all comes together, and we can’t very well hook up an HDMI cable from your
upscaling DVD player if your TV’s best video input is a composite video jack. In the
process of identifying the best video output connection for your system, we will define a
series of five Video Display Tiers that will be used when connecting video inputs.
Most AV7005 owners will be connecting the processor to a high definition video display,
so we will begin with the optimal video output connection for such a case. We call that
case Video Display Tier HDMI, which applies to two situations: displays with an HDMI
input, and those that use DVI with HDCP rather than HDMI. If the TV has a DVI input,
check the TV’s manual to determine if it supports HDCP (High-Definition Digital Copy
Protection). Many TVs with DVI ports will label the ports as “DVI-HDCP” to make this
clear, but even if the port isn’t labeled as such it may still be compatible with HDCP. DVI
ports with HDCP can be treated exactly the same as HDMI ports for our purposes.
Without HDCP, a display will be unable to work with HDCP protected source devices
(HD cable and satellite receivers, upscaling DVD players, and HD-DVD and Blu-ray
players), forcing us to exclude HDMI from our supported video input connections later.
As a result, a DVI-equipped display that lacks HDCP will be our second classification:
Video Display Tier DVI (no HDCP).
The third possible input type available on an HDTV is component video. Most displays
will offer this input type, but you should only use it with the AV7005 if HDMI and DVI are
not available. This is the last of the video display tiers that will support HD resolutions:
Video Display Tier HD-Component.
Not everyone has a high definition display, and some AV7005 owners will be connecting
to a standard definition TV. Even with standard definition displays, there are several
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possible connections available. The preferred connection is component video, although
because the display is not capable of supporting HD resolutions we have a separate
category for this connection option: Video Display Tier SD-Component. The next best
video connections will be S-video and composite video. Because the AV7005 lacks
S-video switching, systems that have a TV with S-video or composite video inputs will
be combined in the Video Display Tier Composite.
Identify which of the five Video Display Tiers described above applies to your display.
The five are summarized below for your convenience:
Video Display Tiers
HDMI: HDTV with at least one HDMI input or DVI with HDCP input.
DVI (no HDCP): HDTV with at least one DVI input but no HDCP.
HD-Component: HDTV with component video input but no HDMI or DVI inputs.
SD-Component: Standard TV with component video input.
Composite: Standard TV with composite video input but no component input.
Video Output Connections
HDMI Video Display Tier
The HDMI Video Display Tier is the case for which the AV7005 was optimized. It is also
in many ways the simplest to connect, both for the output and for the video and audio
inputs that we will be looking at shortly. Connect an HDMI cable from the AV7005’s
HDMI Output 1 to the TV’s HDMI input. If the TV’s input is DVI with HDCP support, use
an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an HDMI cable with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the
AV7005’s HDMI Output 1 to the TV’s DVI input.
DVI (no HDCP) Video Display Tier
Some older displays and most data monitors include DVI inputs that lack HDCP, and
this condition creates a unique case. The video output connection itself is
straightforward. As with the DVI with HDCP output described in HDMI Video Display
Tier, an HDMI-to-DVI cable or HDMI cable with HDMI-to-DVI adapter can be used to
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connect the AV7005’s HDMI Output 1 to the display’s DVI input. We will address the
video input limitations imposed by the lack of HDCP in the next section.
HD-Component Video Display Tier
For older HDTVs that lack either HDMI or DVI input, we will find ourselves in the
HD-Component Video Display Tier. In this case, connect a component video cable from
the AV7005’s component video output 1 to the TV’s component input. Make sure that
the component input you use supports HD resolutions, as some HDTV’s may designate
one input for HD signals (often identified as 720p/1080i) and one input for SD signals
(480i and 480p).
SD-Component Video Display Tier
The best connection type available to standard definition TVs is component video,
bringing us to SD-Component Video Display Tier. If component video is available on
your TV, connect the AV7005’s component video output 1 to the TV’s component input.
This operates much like Video Display Tier HD-Component until we configure the video
processing to disable deinterlacing at the component video output (see page 52 for the
“i/p Scaler” setting).
Composite Video Display Tier
The Composite Video Display Tier applies to displays whose best input is composite
video. In this case, connect the AV7005’s composite video monitor output to the TV’s
composite input. Because the AV7005 lacks S-video connections, a TV whose best
input is S-video should be included in this tier. We will address the video input
limitations associated with this case in the next section.
VCR Record Video Output
The AV7005 offers a composite video output for recording (the VCR record output).
Connecting a recording device to the composite record output may require additional
video input connections. We will address those near the end of the next section.
Second Zone Video Outputs
The AV7005’s second zone offers two possible video outputs. One is a composite video
output (labeled “Zone 2” on the rear panel), and the other is a component video output
(labeled “Out 2/Zone 2”). Either can be useful for providing video as well as audio to a
TV in a second location. If either the second zone composite video output or the second
zone component output is connected to a display, there may be some additional video
input connections required. As with the record output, we will explore those in the next
section. If the component output is used, a menu setting adjustment is required so that
this output is linked to the second zone rather than the main zone. This setting is
described on page 57.
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Video Inputs
Today’s home theaters can include numerous video sources: DVD players; DVRs;
cable, satellite, and other set-top boxes; game consoles; HD-DVD and Blu-ray players;
network media players; and even the occasional VCR. The first step in connecting these
sources is to take an inventory of your source components and determine where each
component fits in relation to the Video Display Tier that we identified above. Use the
descriptions below to determine which of the four Video Source Tiers each component
belongs in.
Video Source Tiers
HDMI: Any source with an HDMI or DVI-HDCP output.
DVI: Any source with a DVI output that lacks HDCP.
Component: Any source whose best video output is component.
Composite: Any source whose best video output is composite (such as VCRs). Sources
whose best video output is S-video will also be included in this tier.
Video Input Connections
HDMI Video Display Tier
For displays that offer an HDMI input, the decision-making process becomes simple.
Use the best possible video output offered by every source you have. For those HDMI
sources, connect a cable from its HDMI output to one of the AV7005’s five rear HDMI
inputs. DVI sources (with or without HDCP) should be treated in the same manner, with
either a DVI-to-HDMI cable or a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable connecting
the source to one of the AV7005’s HDMI inputs. For Component sources, connect the
component output to one of the AV7005’s four component inputs. Composite sources
should be connected to the composite video input of one of the four AV inputs (BD,
DVD, VCR, or SAT). The AV7005’s video processing section will transcode and scale
all video sources to the single HDMI output connected in the Video Output section.
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DVI (no HDCP) Video Display Tier
The DVI (no HDCP) scenario is similar to the HDMI, with one difference. Sources that
are HDMI (offering either an HDMI output or a DVI-HDCP output) cannot be connected
using that output because they will not provide a video signal without being connected
to an HDCP-equipped display. Sources such as this must instead use the next best
video output. Typically, that will be a component video output. Sources that are DVI
(offering a DVI output that does not include HDCP) can be connected using a DVI-to-
HDMI cable or a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable to connect to an HDMI input
on the AV7005. The Component and Composite sources will be connected just as
described in the HDMI Video Display Tier scenario.
HD-Component and SD-Component Video Display Tiers
The HD-Component and SD-Component tiers mark the point at which any dealings with
digital video cease. HDMI and DVI sources cannot be connected to the AV7005’s HDMI
inputs. They must instead use the next best video connection, most likely component
video. The Component and Composite sources will be connected just as described in
the HDMI Video Display Tier scenario. For the SD-Component Video Display Tier, any
sources that support HD resolutions (such as Blu-ray Disc players and some game
consoles) will need to be set to output a 480i video signal.
Composite Video Display Tiers
This final display tier is not likely to be common among AV7005 owners. For those rare
cases, however, all sources (regardless of their capabilities) must be connected using
composite video cable to one of the four rear AV inputs or the front AV input.
Record Video Input
The record video output is limited to composite video. No transcoding is supported in
conjunction with this output, so any sources that you intend to record from will need to
be connected composite video as well. Some sources may already be connected using
a superior video connection. In those cases, the composite video connection will be
ignored for the main display output, but will be used by the record output.
Zone 2 Video Inputs
The Zone 2 output can be either composite video or component video, as described in
the previous section. No transcoding is supported for either of these outputs. This
means that if the composite video Zone 2 output is used, any sources that will need to
send video to Zone 2 will need to be connected using composite video as well.
Likewise, if component video output is used for Zone 2, any sources sending video to
Zone 2 will need to be connected using component video.
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Audio Inputs
As video is only half of home theater, completing the video connections brings us
roughly half-way through our wiring. The next step is audio. We have four possible
options for delivering audio to the AV7005: HDMI, coaxial/optical digital, multichannel
analog, and stereo analog.
Audio Input Connections (Digital and Analog)
For the HDMI sources previously connected under Video Inputs, the audio will typically
already be covered. This is because HDMI was developed to provide a single-cable
connection for both audio and video signals, and almost all HDMI sources make use of
this capability.
The AV7005 offers one additional HDMI audio input feature. HDMI Out 1 supports ARC
(Audio Return Channel). A compatible HDMI v1.4 display, such as some new 3D
HDTVs, can send audio back to the AV7005 through the same HDMI cable that delivers
video to the display. See pages 52 and 53 for details on setting up this feature. ARC
cannot be used with HDMI Out 2.
For our other video sources (DVI, Component, and Composite) and for audio-only
sources, we need to make a separate audio connection. Typically, a coaxial or optical
digital audio connection will be the first choice. Sources that will normally offer this
connection include DVD players, cable and satellite receivers (excluding analog cable
boxes), network media players, and recent game consoles (Xbox360, Playstation2, and
Playstation3). Some components will only offer an optical output (the game consoles,
for example), but many others will offer both. Because the AV7005’s coaxial and optical
inputs can be assigned to any input, there is no restriction on which is used. The only
limitation is the quantity available: two coaxial inputs, two rear panel optical inputs, and
one front panel optical input. Sources that have only coaxial or only optical digital output
should get first priority for the inputs, after which sources that offer both outputs can use
the remaining inputs.
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Some sources will offer a multichannel analog audio output. This is typically offered by
DVD players that support DVD-Audio and/or SACD (both high-resolution audio formats
that can only be output as multichannel analog or via HDMI) and by some Blu-ray
players. With the AV7005’s support for HDMI and for decoding of all of these formats,
there should be no need to use 7.1 channel analog output with Blu-ray players.
DVD-Audio can be output over HDMI for players that include an HDMI v1.1 output;
otherwise, you will need to connect the 7.1 channel analog output of your player to the
AV7005’s 7.1 channel analog input. SACD can be output over HDMI v1.2, but without
an HDMI v1.2 output (or an HDMI v1.1 player that can decode SACD’s to multichannel
PCM) you will need to connect the player’s 7.1 channel analog output to the AV7005.
For 5.1 analog outputs, connect the surround left and right to the surround left and right
channels of the multichannel analog input, leaving the surround back inputs empty. See
page 28 to configure the 7.1 channel analog input.
There are some sources that do not offer digital audio output or a multichannel analog
output. These would include VCRs, cassette decks, older CD players, LaserDisc
players, camcorders, portable music players, and the Nintendo Wii. For these devices,
connect the left (white) and right (red) jacks from the source’s output to the left and right
jacks of a free input.
The last analog-only source that may be connected to the AV7005 is a turntable. The
AV7005 includes a phono input with MM phono pre-amp section. The only device that
should ever be connected to the Phono analog input is a turntable that uses a MM
(moving magnet) cartridge. There is also a ground connection on the rear panel (above
the VCR analog audio input) that should be used with the Phono input.
In the next section, we will touch on audio outputs for recording and for Zones 2 and 3.
In order for sources to make use of the analog record output, they must have stereo
analog connections to the AV7005. To use the optical digital record output, sources
must have an optical or coaxial digital audio input connected and assigned. The Zone
outputs can work with both stereo analog inputs and optical or coaxial digital inputs that
provide a PCM stereo digital signal. Dolby Digital and DTS audio from digital inputs and
digital audio of any type from HDMI inputs are not available in Zones 2 and 3; for
sources that will be using these digital audio inputs and used in Zones 2 or 3, also
connect a stereo analog audio input to the AV7005. See page 25 for information about
assigning digital inputs.
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Audio Outputs
The AV7005 offers an array of audio outputs. The most important are the main
multichannel pre-amp outputs, which will be connected to a separate power amplifier
and subwoofer. We will also discuss the record outputs and Zone 2/Zone 3 outputs.
The AV7005 offers two sets of pre-amp outputs: unbalanced (RCA jacks) and balanced
(XLR jacks). Many power amplifiers will have only unbalanced inputs, in which case you
will use the unbalanced connections. Balanced connections, if available at the power
amplifier, are typically recommended for longer wiring runs as they are better at
rejecting interference. Use either one or the other, but not both, to connect the AV7005
to your amplifier. Your speakers will then connect to the amplifier; refer to your
amplifier’s manual for any special instructions. For a system with only one back
surround speaker, connect that amplifier channel to the SURR BACK L output.
Audio Output Connections
The surround back channel pre-amp outputs can also be used for other purposes if the
system does not have surround back speakers connected. These outputs can be used
as Zone 2 or Zone 3 pre-amp outputs, or they can be configured as “Speaker C”
outputs. The Speaker C option is intended for use in bi-amping front speakers. If any of
these alternative uses are planned, see page 22 for the associated menu settings.
The AV7005 supports Pro Logic IIz and Audyssey DSX. These two modes expand
multichannel audio beyond the seven full-range channels we are used to. Both modes
offer a pair of Front Height channels (speakers located above the front speakers).
Audyssey DSX also offers a pair of Front Wide channels, located between the front and
side surround speakers. The AV7005 provides unbalanced pre-amp outputs for all four
of these speakers, and these speakers can be configured along with the seven
traditional channels (fronts, center, side surrounds, and back surrounds). Because the
AV7005 is a 7.1-channel processor, however, it is only possible to operate seven
speakers at a time. As a result, surround back speakers will not be active when
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Pro Logic IIz or Audyssey DSX is in use, and Audyssey DSX can provide either front
height or front wide channels at any given time (not both at once). The diagrams below
show recommended speaker placement for a 5.1 system and the various 7.1 systems.
Recommended 5.1 Speaker Placement Recommended 7.1 Speaker Placement
(Including Front Height and Front Wide)
Both the unbalanced and balanced pre-amp output groups include a pair of subwoofer
outputs. If your subwoofer offers a balanced (XLR) input, that is the preferred
connection to the sub. Otherwise, use the unbalanced (RCA) output to connect the
subwoofer. Both outputs provide the same signal, so if you have only one subwoofer
you can connect it to either the SW1 or SW2 output.
If you connected the video portion of the VCR record output, connect the left/right audio
record output to the same device. The CDR input also offers a similar audio record
output, which can be connected to an audio recording device (cassette deck, CD-R/RW
deck, or similar). Both of these record outputs work only with analog stereo inputs.
Digital inputs are not available at these outputs.
The optical digital audio output can be used as a record output to a device with a digital
record input, such as a CD recorder. This output will only work with inputs that have a
digital audio connection (coaxial or optical).
The last audio outputs available are the Zone 2 and Zone 3 outputs. We discussed the
limitations associated with these outputs in the previous section: they can only be used
with inputs that have stereo analog connections made or inputs that use optical/coaxial
digital connections and provide PCM stereo. These outputs can be used to connect to a
separate power amplifier that powers speakers in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
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Other Connections
Additional rear panel connections include 12V triggers, IR input and output, Marantz
remote control inputs and outputs, an RS-232 port, an assortment of radio antennas or
satellite radio modules (FM, AM, and Sirius), and a network connection. Front
connections include a calibration microphone jack, headphone jack, and USB port. The
radio antennas are a good place to start with these final connections. The AV7005
comes with both AM and FM antennas. These can be connected to the AM and FM
antenna connections near the top right corner of the rear panel. The SIRIUS connection
can be used with the onboard SIRIUS receiver, but it is sold separately and a
subscription to the satellite radio service is required.
Other Rear Panel Connections
The AV7005 offers a pair of 12VDC triggers labeled DC OUT 1 and 2. These triggers
use a mono 1/8” mini-plug and can be connected to equipment such as power
amplifiers to turn them on and off simultaneously with the AV7005, power conditioners
to switch outlets, and accessories such as motorized blinds and projection screens to
lower them when certain inputs are selected and raise them when those inputs are no
longer active. See page 23 for instructions on configuring these trigger outputs.
The IR input is compatible with multiroom kits and IR distribution systems such as those
made by Niles and Xantech. Connect a mono mini-plug from an IR sensor or IR
connecting block to the rear panel IR input to allow the AV7005 to receive IR signals
from other rooms. This can also be used for the main zone when the AV7005 is located
out of the line-of-sight (inside a piece of furniture or in a remote equipment rack). If you
intend to connect the remote control output described below, connect your IR input
signal to the “Remote Control In” port instead of the “Flasher In” port.
The IR remote control output can be connected to IR emitters that are attached to the IR
sensors on other components or to similar remote control inputs on other components.
This output receives the same signals that are sent to the “Remote Control In” port.
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The network jack can be connected to a computer network using a network cable
(Category 5 or higher) or to a wireless network using a wireless bridge. This connection
allows the AV7005 to access files stored on a DLNA-compatible server, to access
Internet services, and to be controlled via a web browser.
The RS-232 port provides a control connection for automation systems such as those
manufactured by Crestron and AMX. It can be connected to a PC or an automation
system using a standard serial cable (not a null modem cable) to provide a control
interface. See page 54 for a note on a Standby Mode setting that affects RS-232
control.
The AM and FM antennas provided with the AV7005 can be connected to the Antenna
inputs at the lower left corner of the rear panel. A SIRIUS antenna can be connected to
the SIRIUS port on the upper left corner, but the antenna will need to be aimed properly.
The map below provides aiming instructions for the US and Canada. In each case, point
the antenna toward the sky in the direction listed.
Area 1: Point the antenna east, northeast, or
southeast, either through a window or outside.
Area 2: Point the antenna north or northeast,
either through a window or outside.
Area 3: Point the antenna north or northwest,
either through a window or outside.
Area 4: Point the antenna west, northwest, or
southwest, either through a window or outside.
Area 5: Put the antenna outside and point it
straight up. The antenna cannot be used
indoors
Next to the SIRIUS antenna connection is a port labeled “M-XPort.” This port works with
Marantz’s RX101 wireless Bluetooth receiver. The RX101 can be connected to this port.
Once connected, it can be used to play back audio from Bluetooth devices such as
computers or cell phones. It can also be used to with a compatible remote control. If
used with a remote control, follow the instructions on page 53 of the AV7005 User
Guide to enable the RX101 as a remote receiver.
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Connection Summary Sheet
The chart on the following page allows a convenient record of the connections that have
been made. For each input, there are spaces to record the associated source
component, which video inputs are connected (HDMI, component, and/or composite),
and which audio inputs are connected (coaxial, optical, multichannel analog, or stereo
analog).
Rear Panel Diagram
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CONNECTION SUMMARY SHEET
BD Input DVD Input VCR Input
Source: _____________
HDMI: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Component: 1 2 3 4
Optical: 1 2
Coaxial: 1 2
7.1CH Input: 
Composite: 
Stereo Analog: 
Source: _____________
HDMI: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Component: 1 2 3 4
Optical: 1 2
Coaxial: 1 2
7.1CH Input: 
Composite: 
Stereo Analog: 
Source: _____________
HDMI: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Component: 1 2 3 4
Optical: 1 2
Coaxial: 1 2
7.1CH Input: 
Composite: 
Stereo Analog: 
SAT Input AUX1 Input TV Input
Source: _____________
HDMI: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Component: 1 2 3 4
Optical: 1 2
Coaxial: 1 2
7.1CH Input: 
Composite: 
Stereo Analog: 
Source: _____________
HDMI: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Component: 1 2 3 4
Optical: 1 2
Coaxial: 1 2
7.1CH Input: 
Composite: 
Stereo Analog: 
Source: _____________
HDMI: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Component: 1 2 3 4
Optical: 1 2
Coaxial: 1 2
7.1CH Input: 
HDMI ARC: 
Game Input CD Input CDR Input
Source: _____________
HDMI: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Component: 1 2 3 4
Optical: 1 2
Coaxial: 1 2
7.1CH Input: 
Source: _____________
Optical: 1 2
Coaxial: 1 2
7.1CH Input: 
Stereo Analog: 
Source: _____________
Optical: 1 2
Coaxial: 1 2
7.1CH Input: 
Stereo Analog: 
Phono Input
Source: _____________
Stereo Analog: *
Zone 2 Output Zone 3 Output Monitor Output
Zone: _______________
Stereo Analog Out: 
Composite Video: 
Component Video: 
Zone: _______________
Stereo Analog Out: 
HDMI: 1 2
Component: 1 2
Composite: 
HDMI 1 Display: _______
HDMI 2 Display: _______
Pre-Amplifier Outputs
Left: RCA XLR
Right: RCA XLR
Center: RCA XLR
Sub 1: RCA XLR
Sub 2: RCA XLR
Surr. Left: RCA XLR
Surr. Right: RCA XLR
S.Back Left: RCA XLR
6.1
S.Back Right: RCA XLR
Left Height: 
Right Height: 
Left Wide: 
Right Wide: 
* Use with MM phono cartridges only.

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Quick Setup Guide
Both the Marantz User Manual for the AV7005 and the “Roadmap to the Setup Menus”
section of this Guide provide detailed descriptions of the unit’s menus and how to
configure them. This section will walk you through the basic settings required to quickly
setup the AV7005 and provide an introduction to the processor’s menus.
Before entering the AV7005’s setup menu, please take a moment to familiarize yourself
with the remote control ands the buttons shown below. The main remote has an LCD
screen at the top. Directly below that are the power buttons, while the other controls you
will need for navigating the setup menus are located near the middle of the remote.
These controls are also available on the front panel.
Menu Navigation
Controls – Remote Menu Navigation Controls – Front Panel
Button Function
On Switches the unit from Standby to On.
Standby Switches the unit from On to Standby.
AMP Sets the remote to control the AV7005.
Menu Activates the setup menu. When in the setup menu, this button will
exit the menu.
Up / Down Use ▲and ▼to scroll through menu entries.
Left / Right Use ◄and ►to adjust settings for the highlighted entry.
Enter Select the highlighted item. Necessary for entering sub-menus,
adjusting some settings, and accepting an option for those settings.
Return Return to the previous menu screen.
Start by turning on your video display and setting it to the input that is connected to the
AV7005’s monitor output (as discussed on pages 6 through 8 and noted in the
Connections Summary Sheet on page 18). Then press the “AMP” button so the remote
will operate the AV7005 and press “ON” to turn on the AV7005. You can now navigate
the menus on your video display using the buttons listed above. The menus also appear
on the front panel, one line at a time. The first menu that appears on screen will be the
Main Menu.
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Main Menu
Once you are in the main menu (as pictured above), you can begin the setup process.
We will touch on each of the five menus in this section, focused only on items required
for initial setup of the AV7005. Details on any menu settings not discussed here can be
found later in the Roadmap to the Setup Menus section. If you have connected the
AV7005 to your home network, you may want to look at the “Web Control Interface” tip
on page 71 for an alternate way to access and adjust the setup menus.
Audio/Video Adjust
This first menu has two parts, one for audio settings and one for video settings.
Audio/Video Adjust Menu
The Audio Adjust sub-menu addresses audio controls relating to dynamic range
compression, tone controls, Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic IIz, DTS Neo:6 Music,
Audyssey DSX, manual equalization, and audio delay. Most of these settings are global
(meaning they apply to all inputs), but the audio delay setting is stored separately for
each input. We will discuss all of these settings in detail starting on page 41. For initial
setup, this menu can be ignored.
The Picture Adjust sub-menu provides adjustments for contrast, brightness, chroma
level, hue, digital noise reduction (DNR), and edge enhancement. These settings are
stored separately for each video input that has video processing enabled. We will
discuss these controls starting on page 44.
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