Marantz SR6400 manual

Model SR6400 User Guide AV Surround Receiver[...]

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “ dangerous vo[...]

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating- current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still f[...]

1 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................. 2 PRECA UTIONS ................................... 2 DESCRIPTION ..................................... 2 FEA TURES .......................................... 3 A CCESSORIES ................................... 3 FRONT P ANEL .................................... 4 FL DISPLA Y[...]

2 ENGLISH • Neo:6 offers a music mode to expand stereo nonmatrix recordings into the five- or six- channel layout, in a way which does not diminish the subtlety and integrity of the original stereo recording. DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multichannel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatib[...]

3 ENGLISH Circle Surround II (CS- II ) is a powerful and versatile multichannel technology. CS- II is designed to enable up to 6.1 multichannel surround sound playback from mono, stereo, CS encoded sources and other matrix encoded sources. In all cases the decoder extends it into 6 channels of surround audio and a LFE/subwoofer signal. The CS- II d[...]

4 ENGLISH FRONT PANEL y MEMORY button Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory numbers or station names. (See page 25) u TUNING (Down) / (Up) buttons Press these buttons to change the frequency or the preset number. (See page 25) i F/P (Frequency / Preset) button During reception of AM or FM, you can change the function of the UP/DOWN but[...]

5 ENGLISH DISP AU T O TUNED ST V – OFF NIGHT PEAK ANALOG DIGIT AL AT T SLEEP SURR AU TO DIRECT DISC 6.1 MT X 6. 1 SPKR AB EQ DIGITAL SURROUND PC M L C R SL S SR LFE ¡7 ¡6 f s a ¡5 g jl ¡1 ¡3 d h k ¡0 ¡2 ¡4 FL DISPLAY a DISP (Display Off) indicator This indicator is illuminated when the SR6400 is in the display off condition. s SLEEP timer[...]

6 ENGLISH b MONITOR OUT This is a monitor output and each one includes both composite video and S-video configurations. When connecting two video monitors or televisions, be aware that the OSD interface can be used with both MONITOR OUT connections. n RS232C The RS232C port is to be used in conjunction with an external controller to control the ope[...]

7 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROLLER RC7300SRa NAMES AND FUNCTIONS c / (open/close) button Used to open or close the door . Note: • This button is unavailable for the SR6400. v Source POWER ON/OFF button Used to turn specific sources (such as DVD players, etc.) ON and OFF independently from the rest of the system. b EQ button Used to turn on or off HT (Ho[...]

8 ENGLISH ¤1 TEST button (when AMP mode is selected) Used to enter the test tone menu. ¤2 MENU/OSD button (when AMP mode is selected) When this button is pressed, the current setting is displayed on the TV monitor. ¤3 VOLUME / buttons Used to adjust the volume on receivers. ¤4 P.SCAN (preset scan) button (when TUNER mode is selected) Used to st[...]

9 ENGLISH 3. Close the cover until it clicks. Note: • The supplied batteries are shipped to confirm the initial operation. Therefore, the supplied batteries will be consumed quickly. REMOTE CONTROL RANGE The distance between the transmitter of the remote control and the IR SENSOR of the SR6400 should be less than 5 meters. If the remote control i[...]

10 ENGLISH CONNECTIONS SPEAKER PLACEMENT The ideal surround speaker system for this unit is 7-speaker systems, using front left and right speakers, a center speaker, surround left and right speakers, a surround back and a subwoofer. For best results we recommend that all front speakers be of the same type, with identical or similar driver units. Th[...]

11 ENGLISH Caution: • Be sure to use speakers with the specified impedance as shown on the rear panel of this unit. • To prevent damage to circuitry, do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. • Do not touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. It may cause you to receive a[...]

12 ENGLISH AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPT. COAX. ANTENNA FRO SPEAKER SYST FRONT A OR B FRONT A AND R 6 5 4 123 6.1CH IN IN OUT TAPE CDR/MD OUT SW OUT IN CD C SB SL L IN OUT IN R TV DVD DSS/VCR2 RS R L VCR1 OUT IN RC-5 PRE OUT SR SW R LS LC SB DVD TV MONI. VIDEO VCR1 OUT OUT IN DSS/VCR2 OUT IN VCR1 DSS/VCR2 DVD IN OUT S-VIDEO MONI.[...]

13 ENGLISH AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPT. COAX. ANTENNA SERIAL NO. AC IN AC OUTLET 120V 60H Z SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX FRONT A SURROUND BACK FRONT B CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS FRONT A OR B, CENTER, SURROUND, SURR. BACK : MINIMUM 6 OHMS FRONT A AND B : MINIMUM 8 OHMS L RL RL R 6 5 4 123 6.1CH IN IN OUT TAPE[...]

14 ENGLISH CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPT. COAX. ANTENNA SERIAL NO. AC IN AC OUTLET 120V 60H Z SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX FRONT A SURROUND BACK FRONT B CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER SYSTEMS FRONT A OR B, CENTER, SURROUND, SURR. BACK : MINIMUM 6 OHMS FRONT A AND B : MINIMUM 8 OHMS L RL RL[...]

15 ENGLISH ENGLISH SETUP After all components are connected, initial setup must be performed. ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM The SR6400 incorporates an on-screen menu system, which makes various operations possible by using the cursor ( , , , ) and OK buttons on the remote control or MULTI FUNCTION dial, TUNING / button and ENTER button on the front[...]

16 ENGLISH 1 INPUT SETUP (ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT) Six digital inputs can be assigned to a the desired source. Use this menu to select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source. 1. Select “ INPUT SETUP ” in SETUP MAIN MENU with or cursor button, and press the OK button. 2. To select the input source, press the or cursor buttons[...]

17 ENGLISH ENGLISH SURR. L: Set the distance from the surround left speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 1.0 foot intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.3- meter intervals). SURR. R : Set the distance from the surround right speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 1.0 foot intervals (0.3 to 9 meters[...]

18 ENGLISH SRS DIALOG: Set the SRS DIALOG level between 0 and 6 in 1 level intervals with the or cursor buttons. This can be popped out of the surround audio effects, allowing the listener to easily discern what the actors say. If “ NONE ” was selected for the Center speaker setting, in the Speaker size set up menu, then this setting will not a[...]

19 ENGLISH ENGLISH TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND To temporarily silence all speaker outputs such as when interrupted by a phone call, press the MUTE button on the front panel or MUTE button on the remote. This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the head-phone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progre[...]

20 ENGLISH SURROUND MODE The SR6400 is equipped with many surround modes. These are provided to reproduce a variety of surround sound effects, according to the content of the source to be played. The available surround modes may be restricted depending on the input signal and speaker setup. AUTO When this mode is selected, the receiver determines w[...]

21 ENGLISH ENGLISH kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. MULTI CH. ST This mode is used to create a wider, deeper and more natural soundstage from two channel source material. This is done by feeding the left channel signal to both left front and left surround speaker and the right channel signal to both right front and right surround speaker. Additionally, the[...]

22 ENGLISH The relation between the selected surround mode and the input signal The surround mode is selected with the surround mode selector on SR6400 or the remote control unit. However, the sound you hear is subject to the relationship between the selected surround mode and input signal. That relationship is as follows; Surround Mode Input Signa[...]

23 ENGLISH ENGLISH OTHER FUNCTION TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION This function allows the component connected to the TV-VIDEO in jack to control the power (ON/ OFF) to the SR6400. AUTO POWER ON 1. Be sure the TV auto mode is ENABLED. (Refer page 17 : System Setup) 2. Connect your TV TUNER (etc) to the TV-VIDEO in terminal. Be sure to connect the VIDEO inp[...]

24 ENGLISH SPEAKER A/B SR6400 has speaker system - A and speaker system- B for front L/R channels. You can select these systems by pressing SPEAKERS A/B button on the front panel or SPKR A/B on the remote 6.1 CH INPUT. The SR6400 is equipped for future expansion through the use of Multi channel SACD multichannel player or DVD-Audio player. When thi[...]

25 ENGLISH ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION (TUNER) LISTENING TO THE TUNER Frequency scan step for AM is selectable. Default setup is 10 kHz step, if your country ’ s standard is 9 kHz step, Press TUNER button on the remote more than 6 seconds. Scan step will change. Note: • Preset memory for the tuner will clear by changing this setup. AUTO TUNING (Usi[...]

26 ENGLISH (Using the remote control unit) 1. Tune into the radio station you desire (Refer to the “ MANUAL TUNING ” or “ AUTO TUNING ” section). 2. Press the MEMO button on the remote. “ – – “ (preset number) starts blinking on the display. 3. Enter the desired preset number by pressing the numeric buttons. Note: • When entering [...]

27 ENGLISH ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION CONTROLLING MARANTZ COMPONENTS 1. Press the desired function button. • The selected function name and USE are displayed in the LCD. 2. Press the desired operation buttons to play the selected component. • For details, refer to the component ’ s user guide. • It may not be possible to operate so[...]

28 ENGLISH CONTROLLING A MARANTZ CD RECORDER (CDR MODE) POWER ON/OFF Turns the CD recorder on and off POWER ON Turns the CD recorder on POWER OFF Turns the CD recorder off / Opens / closes the disc tray 0 - 9 Inputs the numeric #s DISP Switches the display information CL Clears the inputting MEMO Programs MENU/OSD Scrolls the disc information 4 / ?[...]

29 ENGLISH ENGLISH 3. Press and hold down the CL button and press the learned button twice to be erased. • CLR is displayed for 3 seconds and the mode returns to LEARN mode. 4. To return to the USE mode, press and hold down the OK button until USE is displayed in the display. Erasing the code by functions 1. Press and hold down the T.MODE and MEM[...]

30 ENGLISH MACRO MODE PROGRAMMING MACROS Macros make it possible to use a single function button to perform more complex series of operations that would normally require pressing several buttons. A single button can be programmed to perform up to 10 steps in a sequence. A typical example of such a series might be as follows: • Turn the main ampli[...]

31 ENGLISH ENGLISH USING MACROS The following procedure will show how to use the function buttons for which you have programmed macros. 1. Press the Function button for the desired macro for 3 seconds. • MACRO is displayed on the LCD for approximately 1 second, after which the number of steps in the macro is displayed on the LCD. • The remote c[...]

32 ENGLISH 3. Press the OK button to clear and return step 1 . • To cancel the memory clearing operation, do not press the OK button and simply touch any other button. 4. To return to the USE mode, press and hold down the OK button until USE is displayed in the display. ADJUSTING THE INTERVAL TIME OF MACRO OPERATIONS TRANSMITTING 1. Press and hol[...]

33 ENGLISH ENGLISH HOW TO RESET THE UNIT Should the operation or display seem to be abnormal, reset the unit with the following procedure. The SR6400 is turned on, press and hold the SELECT and ATT buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more. Remember that the procedure will reset the settings of the function selector, Surround mode, delay time, T[...]

34 ENGLISH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FM TUNER SECTION Frequency Range ................................ 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity ............................ IHF 1.8 µ V/16.4 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio ................... Mono/Stereo 75/70 dB Distortion .................................... Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3 % Stereo Separation ..........[...]

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