Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SR8400 Marantz
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Model SR8400 User Guide AV Surround Receiver SR8400U DFU_00_cover 04.1.7, 11:20 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 .
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.
1 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................. 2 PRECA UTIONS ................................... 2 DESCRIPTION ..................................... 2 FEA TURES .......................................... 3 A CCESSORIES ..
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.
3 ENGLISH HDCD ® (High Definition Compatible Digital ® ) is a patented process for delivering on Compact Disc the full richness and details of the original microphone feed. HDCD encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20-bits of real musical information as compared to 16-bits for all other CDs.
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.
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 ¡9 h k.
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 SR8400 by using an external device.
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 SR8400 or other AV equipment.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/.
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.
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.
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.
17 ENGLISH ENGLISH SETUP After all components are connected, initial setup must be performed. ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM The SR8400 incorporates an on-screen menu system, which makes various operat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
22 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION (PLAY BACK) SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE Before you can listen to any input media, you must first select the input source on the SR8400. Example : DVD To select DVD, simply press the DVD button on the front panel or press the DVD button on the remote.
23 ENGLISH ENGLISH USING THE SLEEP TIMER To program the SR8400 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.
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.
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 SR8400 or the remote control unit. However, the sound you hear is subject to the relationship between the selected surround mode and input signal.
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 SR8400. AUTO POWER ON 1. Be sure the TV auto mode is ENABLED. (Refer page 19 : System Setup) 2.
27 ENGLISH ENGLISH SPEAKER A/B SR8400 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 SR8400 is equipped for future expansion through the use of Multi channel SACD multichannel player or DVD-Audio player.
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.
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.
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 SR8400 is located. To use this function, a multi room remote unit and remote control signal receiver available from your Marantz dealer are necessary.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 SR8400 is turned on, press and hold the SELECT and S-DIRECT buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.
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 .
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 L.
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 .
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 Cla.
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, 03.
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.
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 .
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