Marantz SR7400 manual

Model SR7400 User Guide AV Surround Receiver SR7400U DFU_00_cover 03.10.13, 9:23 AM Page 11 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC[...]

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 Dolby Pro Logic II x is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro Logic technology and can optimally decode the thousands of commercially available Dolby Surround encoded video cassettes and television programs with enhanced depth and spatiality. It can also process any high-quality stereo or Advanced Resolution 5.1-channel music content i[...]

4 ENGLISH FRONT PANEL t CLEAR button Press this button to cancel the station-memory setting mode or preset scan tuning. (See page 28) y MEMORY button Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory numbers or station names. (See page 28) u TUNING (Down) / (Up) buttons Press these buttons to change the frequency or the preset number. (See page 28[...]

5 ENGLISH DISP MUL TI 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 ¡8 ¡7 g s a ¡6 h k¡ 0 ¡2 ¡4 f j l ¡1 ¡3 ¡5 d FL DISPLAY a DISP (Display Off) indicator This indicator is illuminated when the SR7400 is in the display off condition. s[...]

6 ENGLISH y RS-232C The RS-232C port is to be used in conjunction with an external controller to control the operation of the SR7400 by using an external device. The RS-232C port may also be used in the future to update the operating software of the SR7400 so that it will be able to support new digital audio formats and the like as they are introdu[...]

7 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROLLER RC1400 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS z Infrared Transmitter and Learning Sensor This transmitter emits infrared light. Press the buttons while pointing the transmitter towards the infrared receiver window of the SR7400 or other AV equipment. Be sure to also point towards other remote controls when using the learning function. x PO[...]

8 ENGLISH LCD INDICATORS Information about currently selected source and direct code names are displayed on the LCD. A Source Name indicator This displays the name of the selected source, such as DVD, television, or other AV equipment (up to five characters). B Direct Button Name indicator This displays up to 20 types of button names for each sourc[...]

9 ENGLISH 3. Close the cover until it clicks. Note: Do not use old batteries and new batteries together. This can result in corrosion or leakage of battery fluid. The supplied manganese batteries are for checking operation. Usage of alkaline batteries is recommended. When discarding batteries, be sure to follow the local regulations for your area. [...]

10 ENGLISH TUNER MODE AMP MODE 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 0 9 7 MEMO CLEAR DSS AMP AUX2 AUX1 TAPE TUNER CD CD-R MD VCR DVD TV SOURCE OFF ON/OFF POWER ON D4 D5 D2 M D1 D3 D5 OK VOL CH PREV MUTE MENU EXIT GUIDE TEST CH.SEL SURR 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB DISP OSD SLEEP 12 LIGHT Learning Remote Controller RC1400 D1 D5 D4 D2 D3 D5 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 TEST CH.SEL SURR 7.1CH ATT[...]

11 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 left and right speakers, and a subwoofer. For best results we recommend that all front speakers be of the same type, with identical or[...]

12 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[...]

13 ENGLISH AUDIO (AUX2) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPT. COAX. ANTENNA S S F F 6 5 4 123 7.1CH IN IN OUT TAPE CDR/MD MULTI OUT OUT OUT DC OUT SW OUT IN CD C SBR SL L IN OUT IN R TV DVD DSS/VCR2 RS R L VCR1 IN RC-5 MULTI RC IN SR R L SL SBL SBR C SW DVD TV MONITOR VIDEO VCR1 OUT MULTI OUT OUT IN DSS/VCR2 OUT IN VCR1 DSS/VCR2 DVD IN OUT S-[...]

14 ENGLISH AUDIO (AUX2) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPT. COAX. ANTENNA AC IN AC OUTLETS 120V 60H Z SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX FRONT A SURROUND BACK / MULTI SPEAKER 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 L R R L RL R 6 5 4 123 7.[...]

15 ENGLISH CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS AUDIO (AUX2) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPT. COAX. ANTENNA AC IN FRONT A SURROUND BACK / MULTI SPEAKER 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 L R R L RL R 6 5 4 123 7.1CH IN IN OUT TAPE CDR/MD MULTI O[...]

16 ENGLISH CONNECTING FOR THE MULTI ROOM RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER IR RECEIVER MULTIROOM RIGHT SPEAKER MULTIROOM LEFT SPEAKER MAIN AMP (For MULTIROOM) MULTIROOM (Multi room speaker ) AUDIO (AUX2) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPT. COAX. ANTENNA AC IN AC OUTLETS 120V 60H Z SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX FRONT A SURROUND BACK /[...]

17 ENGLISH ENGLISH SETUP After all components are connected, initial setup must be performed. ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM The SR7400 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[...]

18 ENGLISH 1 INPUT SETUP (ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT AND COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT) Six digital inputs can be assigned to a 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 t[...]

19 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[...]

20 ENGLISH 1. Select “ CS II ” in the SETUP MAIN MENU with the or cursor buttons, and press the OK button. 2. To Select desired contents as below, press the or cursor buttons. TRUBASS: Set the TRUBASS level between 0 and 6 level in 1 level interval with the or cursor buttons. TRUBASS produced by the speakers are an octave below the actual physi[...]

21 ENGLISH ENGLISH SLEEP TIMER: SLEEP timer function is available during the multiroom is active, set the time with or cursor buttons. MULTI (MULTI ROOM): To switch on the Multi-room output ON or OFF, press or cursor button. VOL (VOLUME SETUP): Select whether the Multi-room output level is variable or fixed with a or cursor buttons. LEVEL (VOLUME L[...]

22 ENGLISH Notes of OSD menu: • The setup menu can be displayed through all video out (COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, VIDEO). • The setting informations (e.g. volume setting) are displayed through all video out when the VIDEO CONVERT function are set ENABLE. Note: no setting information is displayed when the signal is emitted from the COMPONENT IN to COMP[...]

23 ENGLISH ENGLISH USING THE SLEEP TIMER To program the SR7400 for automatic standby, press tne SLEEP button on the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence. The sleep time will be shown for a few seconds in the display on the front panel, and it will count down until the time has elapsed. W[...]

24 ENGLISH DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1) DTS-ES adds the surround center channel audio to the DTS 5.1-channel format to improve the acoustic positioning and makes acoustic image movement more natural with the 6.1-channel reproduction. This receiver incorporates a DTS-ES decoder, which can handle DTS-ES Discrete-encoded and DTS-ES Matrix-encoded[...]

25 ENGLISH ENGLISH The relation between the selected surround mode and the input signal The surround mode is selected with the surround mode selector on SR7400 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 Inp[...]

26 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 SR7400. AUTO POWER ON 1. Be sure the TV auto mode is ENABLED. (Refer page 19 : System Setup) 2. Connect your TV TUNER (etc) to the TV-VIDEO in terminal. Be sure to connect the VIDEO input. 3. T[...]

27 ENGLISH ENGLISH SPEAKER A/B SR7400 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 SPK- AB on the remote 7.1 CH INPUT. The SR7400 is equipped for future expansion through the use of Multi channel SACD multichannel player or DVD-Audio player. W[...]

28 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 (Using the S[...]

29 ENGLISH 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 e[...]

30 ENGLISH MULTI ROOM SYSTEM The Multi Room system is a function which allows you to listen to the same or a different source in a room other than the room in which the SR7400 is located. To use this function, a multi room remote unit and remote control signal receiver available from your Marantz dealer are necessary. The operations possible with t[...]

31 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[...]

32 ENGLISH CONTROLLING A MARANTZ CD RECORDER (CDR MODE) CONTROLLING A MARANTZ MD DECK (MD MODE) CONTROLLING A MARANTZ TAPE DECK (TAPE MODE) 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 0 9 7 MEMO CLEAR DSS AMP AUX2 AUX1 TAPE TUNER CD CD-R MD VCR DVD TV SOURCE OFF ON/OFF POWER ON D4 D5 D2 M D1 D3 D5 OK VOL CH PREV MUTE MENU EXIT GUIDE TEST CH.SEL SURR 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB DISP OSD SL[...]

33 ENGLISH ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION USE MODE (Normal operation status) This remote control is preset with a total of 12 types of remote codes, including Marantz TV (television), DVD, VCR (VCR deck), DSS (satellite broadcasting tuner), TUNER, CD, CD-R, MD, TAPE (tape deck), AUX1, AUX2, and AMP (amplifier). Learning is not necessary for Marantz produc[...]

34 ENGLISH LEARN MODE Programming the (PLAY) and Other Control Buttons and Numeric Buttons This remote control is capable of learning and storing codes used by other remote controls that you already own. For codes which are not learned, the remote control will transmit either the Marantz preset codes from the initial settings, or remote codes from [...]

35 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. Press the D3 (NAME) direct button . 3. Press the DVD source button . The NAME indicator blinks. The “ ” blinks to indicate that the letter can be changed. 4. Press the cursor button twice. The D in DVD blinks to indicate that the letter can be changed. 5. Press the 1 numeric button to select A. Each time the numeric button[...]

36 ENGLISH Erasing All This procedure clears (resets) all programmed codes and names. Once all the data is cleared, the memory is returned to the factory default status. The programmed macros are also erased. 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or more. The menu is displayed. 2. Press the D5 (ERASE) direct button . The USE and LEARN indicat[...]

37 ENGLISH ENGLISH 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or more. The menu is displayed. 2. Press the D4 (MACRO) direct button . The macro menu is displayed. The MACRO indicator displays and LEARN blinks. 3. Press the D1 (M-01) direct button . The NAME is displayed. 4. Press the D3 (NAME) direct button . The “ ” blinks to indicate that re[...]

38 ENGLISH SETTING THE MACRO TIMER Setting the macro timer enables the macro program to automatically turn the power for a device on or off or perform other operations. In the settings, you can select to execute the macro timer everyday or only once. Be sure to set the clock to the correct time before using the timer. The macro timer can only be se[...]

39 ENGLISH ENGLISH • If the copying fails in the middle of the copying process, ERROR is displayed on the remote control. Check and perform steps 1 to 7 again. 11. Once copying is completed, press the M button on both remote controls. SETUP SETTING THE LIGHTING TIME • The LCD lights up when the LIGHT buttons are pressed. The LCD remains lit whi[...]

40 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING In case of trouble, check the following before calling for service: 1. Are the connections made properly ? 2. Are you operating the unit properly following the user ’ s guide ? 3. Are the power amplifiers and speaker working properly ? If the unit does not operate properly, check items shown in the following table. If y[...]

41 ENGLISH ENGLISH HOW TO RESET THE UNIT Should the operation or display seem to be abnormal, reset the unit with the following procedure. The SR7400 is turned on, press and hold the SELECT and S-DIRECT buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more. Remember that the procedure will reset the settings of the function selector, Surround mode, delay ti[...]

42 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 ..........[...]

i SETUP CODES AMPLIFIER Source button name : AMP Brand name Setup code Amstrad 0105 Arcam 0296 Audiolab 0296 Carver 0296 GE 0105 Genexxa 0422 Grundig 0296 Harman/Kardon 0919 JVC 0358 Left Coast 0919 Linn 0296 Magnavox 0296 Marantz 0919, 0296 Micromega 0296 Myryad 0296 Optimus 0422 Panasonic 0335 Philips 0919, 0296 Pioneer 0040 Polk Audio 0919, 0296[...]

ii SATELLITE Source button name : DSS Brand name Setup code Nokia 0482, 0750, 0778, 1154, 1250, 1750 OctalTV 1032 Orbitech 1127 Pace 0482, 0874, 1202, 1350 Panasonic 0274, 0728, 0874, 1347 Panda 0482 Paysat 0751 Philips 1169, 0776, 1776, 0751, 1103, 0749, 0160, 0227, 0482, 0880 Pioneer 0880 Promax 0482 Proscan 0419, 0593 RCA 0419, 0593, 0882, 0170 [...]

iii TV Source button name : TV Brand name Setup code Chun Yun 0027, 0207, 0036, 0119 Chung Hsin 0207, 0080, 0135 Cimline 0036 Cineral 0478, 0119 Citizen 0087, 0057, 0119 Clarion 0207 Clarivox 0064 Clatronic 0274, 0397 Condor 0347, 0397 Conrac 0835 Contec 0207, 0036 Craig 0207 Crosley 0081 Crown 0207, 0036, 0064, 0397, 0445 Curtis Mathes 00 74 , 0 0[...]

iv TV Source button name : TV Brand name Setup code Sambers 0543 Sampo 0181, 0120, 0057, 0205, 0198, 0036, 0119, 0677, 1782 Samsung 0181, 0087, 0839, 0729, 0057, 0205, 0036, 0064, 0117, 0119, 0291, 0397, 0583, 0614, 0645, 0793, 0841 Sansei 0478 Sansui 0490 Sanyo 0181, 0207, 0131, 0235, 0366, 0826 Schaub Lorenz 0388 Schneider 0064, 0274, 0398, 0695 [...]

v VCR Source button name : VCR Brand name Setup code Matsui 0375, 0379 Matsushita 0062 Medion 0375 Memorex 0062, 0064, 0075, 0066, 0074, 0267, 0027, 0131, 0334, 0375, 1264 Memphis 0099 Metz 0064, 0374, 1589 Minolta 0069 Mitsubishi 0108, 0094, 0070, 0068, 0834 Motorola 0062, 0075 Multitech 0027, 0099 Murphy 0027 Myryad 0108 NAD 0131 NEC 0062, 0064, [...]

vi DIRECT BUTTON FUNCTIONS Source button name : AMP PAGE Command Note PAGE 1 1 AUTO SELECT AUTO SURROUND 2 2 SELECT DOLBY MODE 3 DTS SELECT DTS MODE 4 EX/ES SELECT EX/ES 5 DIRECT SELECT SOURCE DIRECT PAGE 2 1 MCH-ST SELECT MULTI CHANNEL STEREO 2 STEREO SELECT STEREO MODE 3 VIRTUA SELECT VIRTUAL MODE 4 CS- II SELECT CS- II MODE 5 HT-EQ SELECT HT-EQ [...]

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