Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SR9300 Marantz
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Model SR9300 User Guide AV Surround Receiver R.
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i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
ii 20 . Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
1 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS FEA TURES .................................................... 2 AMPLIFIER FEA TURES ........................................................................ 2 AUDIO/VIDEO FEA TURES .........................................
2 ENGLISH FEATURES AMPLIFIER FEATURES • THX Ultra certified 7ch amplifiers have enough power for even the most difficult conditions found in large rooms. Enormous power reserves endow the system with substantial dynamic ability at high sound levels.
3 ENGLISH DESCRIPTION THX ® is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX resulted from George Lucas’ desire to reproduce the movie soundtrack as faithfully as possible both in the movie theater and in the home theater.
4 ENGLISH • Neo 6 technology allows various sound elements within a channel or channels to be steered separately, and in a way which follows naturally from the original presentation.
5 ENGLISH FRONT PANEL u MEMO (memory) button Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory numbers or station names. i GYRO TUNING dial Rotate this dial to change the frequency or the preset number.
6 ENGLISH !4 MUTE button Press this button to mute the output to the speakers. Press it again to return to the previous volume level. !5 INPUT FUNCTION SELECTOR buttons (AUDIO/ VIDEO) These buttons are used to select the input sources. The video function selector, such as TV, LD, DVD, DSS, VCR1 and VCR2, selects video and audio simultaneously.
7 ENGLISH FL DISPLAY k ENCODED CHANNEL STATUS indicators These indicators display the channels that are encoded with a digital input signal. If the selected digital input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1ch or DTS 5.1ch, “L”, “C”, “R”, “SL”, “SR” and “LFE” will light up.
8 ENGLISH ¡2 AUTO.SURR (Auto Surround mode) indicator. This indicator illuminates to show that the AUTO SURROUND mode is in use. ¡3 THX SURR EX (THX Surround EX mode) indicator. When THX surround EX mode is selected , this indicator lights. ¡4 DTS-ES mode indicators (DISC6.
9 ENGLISH REAR PANEL b FM antenna terminal (75 ohms) Connect an external FM antenna with a coaxial cable, or a cable network FM source. AM antenna and ground terminals Connect the supplied AM loop antenna. Use the terminals marked “AM” and “GND”.
10 ENGLISH , COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT If your DVD player or other device has component video connectors, be sure to connect them to these component video connectors on the SR9300.
11 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC3200A This chapter describes the functions which control the SR9300. Please look at the user guide of the RC3200A for operation instructions. J ˆ button Press this button turns on the backlight to LCD display. K Serial port To connect the RC3200A with your computer by attached serial cable for future upgrades.
12 ENGLISH ACTIVATING THE RC3200A When the RC3200A is switched on for the first time or when it is reset, the Introduction screen appears for a few seconds. The RC3200A then automatically switches to the HOME screen that displays all available devices on your RC3200A.
13 ENGLISH OPERATING AMP & TUNER To control the SR9300 by your RC3200A, you have to select the device AMP or TUNER on HOME screen. MAIN AMP PAGE 1/8 Power on and off buttons These buttons are used to turn on or off SR9300 Sleep button This button is used to set the sleep timer.
14 ENGLISH SURROUND MODE 1 AMP PAGE 5/8 AUTO, S-DIRECT, Mono, Stereo, M-Stereo(Multi channel stereo), Virtual, hall, matrix, Movie. These buttons are used to select surround mode.(see page 39, 40) SURROUND MODE 2 AMP PAGE 6/8 THX CINEMA, Surr.EX(THX Surround EX), Ultra2 and THX5.
15 ENGLISH TUNER PAGE 2/3 Frequency Direct button This button is used to select the mode of frequency direct input. Stereo/Mono button This button is used to select the FM tuning mode, auto stereo or mono. RDS Display button (European model only) Selects display mode function in RDS (Radio Data System) by this button.
16 ENGLISH WORKING WITH MODES RC3200A starts up in Use mode. In this mode you operate your devices. For customizing the RC3200A (adjusting the settings, learning buttons or recording macros) you have to switch to the appropriate mode. Note • When switching between modes you will always return to the last active screen.
17 ENGLISH SECOND SETUP PAGE On the second setup page you can adjust: • the date; • the time. Adjust the Date You can set the year, the month and the day in the date settings. Press “+” to increase or “–” to decrease the value for the year, month and day.
18 ENGLISH LEARNING COMMANDS If an IR code or a brand is not in the database, you can program RC3200A commands by transmitting IR signals from your existing remote controls to RC3200A's learning eye. To do this, place RC3200A and the device's remote control on a flat surface, 1 to 4 inches (2 to 10 cm) apart.
19 ENGLISH 3. Tap Macro button. Macro screen appears. 4. Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The Mode screen appears. 5. Tap Macro on the Mode screen. A message screen appears. RC3200A is now in Macro Mode. 6. Tap Next . The device screen with the Macro label appears.
20 ENGLISH 13. Press Stop to stop recording. A message screen appears. 14. Press OK to save the macro and return to the Mode screen. The existing command of the selected button is replaced by the macro or press Cancel to return to the Mode screen without saving the macro.
21 ENGLISH IMPORTANT NOTICES Take care not to scratch the touch screen Use your finger to tap the LCD touch screen or use plastic-tipped pens intended for use with touch screens. Never use an actual pen, pencil or other sharp object on the LCD touch screen.
22 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.
23 ENGLISH RC MULTI OUT EXT. IR OPT COAX DIGITAL-OUT AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO MODEL NO.SR9300 6-8 OHMS SPEAKER SYSTEMS OUT IN SBR DVD-R VCR2/ 120W 1A UNSWITCHED AC OUTLETS 120V 60HZ 120W 1A SWITCHED SBL 1 ROOM MULTI ROOM MULTI RL SW RIGHT LEFT DC OUT 2 OUT MULTI VIDEO ANTENNA BACK SURR.
24 ENGLISH CONNECTING THE AUDIO COMPONENTS RC MULTI OUT EXT. IR OPT COAX DIGITAL-OUT AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO MODEL NO.SR9300 6-8 OHMS SPEAKER SYSTEMS OUT IN SBR DVD-R VCR2/ 120W 1A UNSWITCHED AC OUTLETS 120V 60HZ 120W 1A SWITCHED SBL 1 ROOM MULTI ROOM MULTI RL SW RIGHT LEFT DC OUT 2 OUT MULTI VIDEO ANTENNA BACK SURR.
25 ENGLISH RC MULTI OUT EXT. IR OPT COAX DIGITAL-OUT AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO MODEL NO.SR9300 6-8 OHMS SPEAKER SYSTEMS OUT IN SBR DVD-R VCR2/ 120W 1A UNSWITCHED AC OUTLETS 120V 60HZ 120W 1A SWITCHED SBL 1 ROOM MULTI ROOM MULTI RL SW RIGHT LEFT DC OUT 2 OUT MULTI VIDEO ANTENNA BACK SURR.
26 ENGLISH CONNECT TO THE MONITOR AND VIDEO CAMERA RC MULTI OUT EXT. IR OPT COAX DIGITAL-OUT AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO MODEL NO.SR9300 6-8 OHMS SPEAKER SYSTEMS OUT IN SBR DVD-R VCR2/ 120W 1A UNSWITCHED AC OUTLETS 120V 60HZ 120W 1A SWITCHED SBL 1 ROOM MULTI ROOM MULTI RL SW RIGHT LEFT DC OUT 2 OUT MULTI VIDEO ANTENNA BACK SURR.
27 ENGLISH ADVANCED CONNECTING CONNECTING MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO SOURCE The 7.1CH INPUT jacks are for multi channel audio source such as SACD multi channel player, DVD audio player or external decoder. If you use these jacks, switch on 7.1CH INPUT and setup 7.
28 ENGLISH RC MULTI OUT EXT. IR OPT COAX DIGITAL-OUT AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO MODEL NO.SR9300 6-8 OHMS SPEAKER SYSTEMS OUT IN SBR DVD-R VCR2/ 120W 1A UNSWITCHED AC OUTLETS 120V 60HZ 120W 1A SWITCHED SBL 1 ROOM MULTI ROOM MULTI RL SW RIGHT LEFT DC OUT 2 OUT MULTI VIDEO ANTENNA BACK SURR.
29 ENGLISH CONNECTING FOR THE MULTI ROOM RC MULTI OUT EXT. IR OPT COAX DIGITAL-OUT AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO MODEL NO.SR9300 6-8 OHMS SPEAKER SYSTEMS OUT IN SBR DVD-R VCR2/ 120W 1A UNSWITCHED AC OUTLETS 120V 60HZ 120W 1A SWITCHED SBL 1 ROOM MULTI ROOM MULTI RL SW RIGHT LEFT DC OUT 2 OUT MULTI VIDEO ANTENNA BACK SURR.
30 ENGLISH SETUP After all components are connected, initial setup must be performed. ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM The SR9300 incorporates an on-screen menu system, which makes various operations possible by using the cursor ( Up , Down , Left , Right ) and OK buttons on the remote control unit.
31 ENGLISH INPUT SETUP (ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT) Nine digital inputs can be assigned as the desired source. Use this menu to select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input source. 1. Select “INPUT SETUP” in MAIN SETUP MENU with Up or Down cursor button, and press the OK button.
32 ENGLISH THX AUDIO SETUP OSD menu system has an additional setup screen “THX AUDIO SETUP” on the 2nd page of SPEAKER SETUP. You can select setting of Boundary Gain Compensation and Advanced Speaker Array.
33 ENGLISH SPEAKERS LEVEL Here you will set the volume for each speaker so that they are all heard by the listener at the same level. Note: • The speaker level settings is not available in 7.1channel input mode and S-Direct mode. TEST MODE : Selects “ MANUAL ” or “ AUTO ” for generating mode of test tone Left or Right cursor button.
34 ENGLISH SURROUND 1. Select “SURROUND” in MAIN SETUP MENU with Up or Down cursor button, and press the OK button. 2. To select a desired content , press Up or Down cursor button. SURR-MODE : Select the desired surround mode with Left or Right cursor button.
35 ENGLISH PL II (PRO LOGIC II ) MUSIC PARAMETER Pro Logic II -Music mode creates a rich and enveloping surround ambience from stereo sources such as CDs. In this mode, SR9300 includes three controls to fine-tune the soundfield as follow. Select “ PRO LOGIC II ” in MAIN SETUP MENU with Up or Down cursor button, and press the OK button.
36 ENGLISH 7.1 CH INPUT LEVEL This sub-menu is to adjust the speaker levels for 7.1-channel input sources. Here you will adjust the volume for each channel so that they are all heard by the listener at the same level. 1. Select “7.1CH IN” in MAIN SETUP MENU with Up or Down cursor button, and press the OK button.
37 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION (PLAY BACK) SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE. Before you can listen to any input media, you must first select the input source at the SR9300. E.G. : DVD To select DVD, simply press the DVD button on the front panel or tap DVD on the remote.
38 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 H 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 progress.
39 ENGLISH SURROUND MODE The SR9300 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.
40 ENGLISH 2 PRO LOGIC II MOVIE, PRO LOGIC II MUSIC, PRO LOGIC This mode is used with source materials encoded in Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround. Dolby Pro Logic II brings the excitement of surround sound to any stereo mix, while making existing Dolby Surround mixes sound more like discrete 5.
41 ENGLISH Surround Mode Input Signal Output Channel Front information display L/R CS L SBL SubW Signal format Channel status Dot matrix display Segments SR SBR indicators AUTO Dolby D Surr. EX OOOOO 2 DIGITAL L,C,R,SL,SR,S,LFE THX SUR EX AUTO SURR DTS-ES OOOOO dts , ES L,C,R,SL,SR,S,LFE DTS ES AUTO SURR Dolby D (5.
42 ENGLISH L/R : Front speaker SL/SR : Surround speaker SbL/SbR : Surround back speaker C : Center speaker SW : Sub woofer speaker PL: The PRO LOGIC indicator lights PL II : The PRO LOGIC II indicator lights ( ): The indicator blinks Note: DOLBY-D(2ch Surr)signals have Dolby Surround flag.
43 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 SR9300. AUTO POWER ON 1. Be sure TV auto mode is ENABLE. (Refer page 34 : System Setup) 2. Connect your TV TUNER (etc) to the TV-VIDEO in terminal.
44 ENGLISH RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the SR9300 is sent to the record outputs.
45 ENGLISH 7.1 CH INPUT. The SR9300 is equipped for future expansion through the use of Multi channel SACD or DVD-Audio player. This is selected, the input signals connected to the FL(front left), FR(front right), CENTER, SL (surround left), SR (surround right), SBL (surround back left) and SBR (surround back right) channels of the 7.
46 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, touch “ AM ” button on the remote more than 6 seconds. Scan step will change.
47 ENGLISH 3. Each time the tuner finds a station, scanning will pause and the station will be played for five seconds. During this time, the following operations are possible. 1) The band can be changed by TUNER button . 2) The tuning mode can be changed by T-MODE button.
48 ENGLISH SORTING PRESET STATIONS Stored preset stations number can be kept line. To sort the numbers, press and hold the MEMO and the F/P buttons. “ PRESET SORT ” will appear on the display and sorting will be done. NAME INPUT OF THE PRESET STATION.
49 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 SR9300 is located. To use this function, a multi room remote unit and remote control signal receiver available from your Marantz dealer are necessary.
50 ENGLISH CAUSE The power plug is not connected. Mute is on. The input cable is not connected correctly. The master volume control is turned all the way down. The function selector position is wrong. The headphones are connected to the headphone jack.
51 ENGLISH GENERAL MALFUNCTION If the equipment malfunctions, this may be because an electrostatic discharge or AC line interference has corrupted the information in the equipment memory circuits.
52 ENGLISH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 25 mm 435 mm 480 mm AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR9300 POWER ON/STANDBY STANDBY VOLUME UP DOWN PHONES SELECT MUTE ATT ENTER SELECTOR 7.
R is a registered trademark. Printed in Japan 01/2003 MITi 344J851260 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
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