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Model SR9600 User Guide AV Surround Receiver SR9600U DFU_00_cover 05.4.27, 5:31 PM Page 3 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
1 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR9600 Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide you with many years of home theater enjoyment. Please take a few minutes to read this manual thoroughly before you connect and operate the SR9600.
2 ENGLISH THX need not be activated for music, movies made especially for TV, or shows such as sports programming, talk shows, etc. This is because they were originally mixed for a small room environment. THX and Ultra 2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX Ltd.
3 ENGLISH DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multichannel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals.
4 ENGLISH FEATURES The SR9600 incorporates the latest generation of digital surround sound decoding technology such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES (Discrete 6.
5 ENGLISH ACCESSORIES Remote control unit RC3200B Ex M S VOL CH OK Microphone MC-10 AC cable AA-size batteries × × × × × 3 AM loop antenna × × × × × 2 FM feeder antenna × × × × × 2 FM a.
6 ENGLISH Notes: • When using headphones, the surround mode can be change to STEREO or Dolby Headphone using MENU and Cursor button. • The surround mode returns to the previous setting as soon as the headphone plug is removed from the jack. r SURROUND MODE button You can select the surround mode by pressing this button.
7 ENGLISH FL DISPLAY AND INDICATOR Note: • This indicator flashes if the input signal cannot be detected. ¡3 DIGITAL/ANALOG input indicator DIGITAL This indicator is illuminated when a digital input has been selected. ANALOG This indicator is illuminated when an analog input source has been selected.
8 ENGLISH t 7.1 CHANNEL or AUX2 INPUT By connecting a DVD Audio player, Super Audio CD multichannel player, or other components that has a multichannel port, you can play back the audio with 5.
9 ENGLISH !6 MONITOR OUT These are the monitor outputs. Each one includes both composite video and S-video jacks. When connecting two video monitors or TVs, be aware that the OSD interface can be used with both MONITOR OUT connections.
10 ENGLISH CAUTIONS ON BATTERIES • Use “AA” (R6P) batteries in this remote control unit. • If the remote control unit does not operate from close to the main unit, replace the batteries with new ones, even if less then a year has passed. • The included battery is only for verifying operation.
11 ENGLISH ACTIVATING THE RC3200B When the RC3200B is switched on for the first time or when it is reset, the Introduction screen appears for a few seconds. The RC3200B then automatically switches to the Home screen that displays all available devices on your RC3200B.
12 ENGLISH A/V AMP To control the SR9600 from your RC3200B, you have to select the A/V AMP on Home screen. SOURCE SELECT (PAGE 1/8) 1/8 A/V Amp Source Select wed Jun 01 4:40 pm 7.1 Input on and off These buttons are used to select 7.1 ch input source.
13 ENGLISH TONE ADJUST (PAGE 6/8) 6/8 A/V Amp Tone Adjust wed Jun 01 4:40 pm Treble + and – These buttons are used to adjust the tone of high- frequency sound. (see page 49) Bass + and – These buttons are used to adjust the tone of low- frequency sound.
14 ENGLISH MULTI ROOM A/B TUNER 1 (PAGE 3/6) 3/6 Multi room B MULTI-B : Tuner 1 wed Jun 01 4:40 pm Tuner 1 FM and AM These buttons are used to switch between the FM and AM mode of the tuner 1. Tuning ( :up / : down) These buttons are used to change the frequency.
15 ENGLISH TUNER 1/2 TUNER 1/2 : MAIN (PAGE 1/2) 1/2 Tuner 1 Tuner 1 : Main wed Jun 01 4:40 pm 1/2 Tuner 2 Tuner 2 : Main wed Jun 01 4:40 pm AM/FM These buttons are used to switch between the the FM and AM mode of the tuner. Tuning ( :up / : down) These buttons are used to change the frequency.
16 ENGLISH MULTIROOM A STATUS To go to the Multiroom status screen, press Multi button. This status screen shows multiroom condition, volume level, sleep timer, video input ,and audio input in the multiroom location. To exit from the status screen, press the RTN button.
17 ENGLISH ADJUSTING THE SETTINGS The RC3200B settings can be adjusted in the Setup mode. 1. Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The Mode screen appears. 2. Tap the Setup on the Mode screen. The first Setup page appears. The RC3200B settings consist of 3 setup pages with several settings per page.
18 ENGLISH CALIBRATE Calibrate the LCD touch screen if the position you touch on the screen does not match the intended display position. 1. Tap the Calibrate . A message screen appears that “ Touch the top left corner ” . Calibrate T ouch the top left corner Cancel Tap the + point.
19 ENGLISH LEARNING COMMANDS If an IR code or a brand is not in the database, you can program RC3200B commands by transmitting IR signals from your existing remote control units to the RC3200B's learning eye. To do this, place the RC3200B and the device's remote control unit on a flat surface, 1 - 4 inches (2.
20 ENGLISH RC3200B SETUP If you want to personalize your RC3200B even more beyond its standard programming features, RC3200Setup is the tool to use. You can find more information and updates to the software at “ http://www.
21 ENGLISH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX AC 120V 60H Z AC OUTLETS USB AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT - 1 (DVD) INPUT - 2 ( DSS ) INPUT - 1 ( DVD ) INPUT - 3 ( VCR-1 ) 2 CD INPUT - 2 (DSS) 2 11 2 3 4 4 3 RS232C DC OUT EMITTER OUT MULTI RC RC - 5 MONITOR OUT 1 OUT IN OUT IN DSS TV DVD LD TAPE VCR-1 OUTPUT-2 OUTPUT-1 IN MAIN IN 7.
22 ENGLISH UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX AC 120V 60H Z AC OUTLETS USB AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT - 1 (DVD) INPUT - 2 ( DSS ) INPUT - 1 ( DVD ) INPUT - 3 ( VCR-1 ) 2 CD INPUT - 2 (DSS) 2 11 2 3 4 4 3 RS232C DC OUT EMITTER OUT MULTI RC RC - 5 MONITOR OUT 1 OUT IN OUT IN DSS TV DVD LD TAPE VCR-1 OUTPUT-2 OUTPUT-1 IN MAIN IN 7.
23 ENGLISH L R UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX AC 120V 60H Z AC OUTLETS USB AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT - 1 (DVD) INPUT - 2 ( DSS ) INPUT - 1 ( DVD ) INPUT - 3 ( VCR-1 ) 2 CD INPUT - 2 (DSS) 2 11 2 3 4 4 3 RS232C DC OUT EMITTER OUT MULTI RC RC - 5 MONITOR OUT 1 OUT IN OUT IN DSS TV DVD LD TAPE VCR-1 OUTPUT-2 OUTPUT-1 IN MAIN IN 7.
24 ENGLISH HDMI JACK This unit has two HDMI inputs and one HDMI output. It can send digital video and audio signals from DVDs and other sources directly to a display. It minimizes signal degradation caused by analog conversion so that high quality images can be enjoyed.
25 ENGLISH UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX AC 120V 60H Z AC OUTLETS USB AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT - 1 (DVD) INPUT - 2 ( DSS ) INPUT - 1 ( DVD ) INPUT - 3 ( VCR-1 ) 2 INPUT - 2 (DSS) 2 11 2 3 4 4 3 RS232C DC OUT EMITTER OUT MULTI RC RC - 5 1 OUT IN OUT IN OUTPUT-2 OUTPUT-1 SURR.
26 ENGLISH UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX AC 120V 60H Z AC OUTLETS USB AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT - 1 (DVD) INPUT - 2 ( DSS ) INPUT - 1 ( DVD ) INPUT - 3 ( VCR-1 ) 2 CD INPUT - 2 (DSS) 2 11 2 3 4 4 3 RS232C DC OUT EMITTER OUT MULTI RC RC - 5 MONITOR OUT 1 OUT IN OUT IN DSS TV DVD LD TAPE VCR-1 OUTPUT-2 OUTPUT-1 IN MAIN IN 7.
27 ENGLISH UNSWITCHED 1A 120W MAX SWITCHED 1A 120W MAX AC 120V 60H Z AC OUTLETS UT 2 CD MULTI RC RC - 5 ONITOR OUT 1 TAPE OUTPUT-2 OUTPUT-1 IN MULTI OUT SURR.
28 ENGLISH CONNECTING i.LINK COMPONENTS The SR9600 connects to i.LINK components that support up to S400 (400 Mbps). Use a 4-pin i.LINK cable that supports S400 for i.LINK connections with this receiver. Video data cannot be transmitted via the i.LINK (Audio) supported by this receiver.
29 ENGLISH RS232C Connect an external control device or other device for servicing. (Use a straight cable for the connection.) DC OUT (DC TRIGGER) External devices can be controlled from the SR9600 by connecting them to the DC OUT terminal (12 V). EMITTER OUT Outputs the remote control signal input to the IR RECEIVER IN terminals.
30 ENGLISH SETUP After all components are connected, initial setup must be performed. ONSCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM The SR9600 incorporates an onscreen menu system, which makes various operations possible by using the cursor ( , , , ) and OK / ENTER buttons on the remote control unit or on the front panel.
31 ENGLISH M AI N M EN U 1 . I N PUT SET U P 2. S P K R S E T U P 3. S U R R S E T U P L O C K E D 4 . V I D EO SET U P 5 . PR EF ER ENC E ● UN L O CK 6 . AC O U ST I C EQ . 7. A U DI O S T A T U S EX I T 1. I N P U T S E T U P F UNC I NP UT S E T UP 7.
32 ENGLISH 1 INPUT SETUP This menu is for setting the matching the output of connected audio devices and the input jacks of this receiver. • FUNC INPUT SETUP : “ 1-1 FUNC INPUT SETUP ” (see page 33) • 7.1 CH INPUT SETUP : “ 1-2 7.1 CH INPUT SETUP ” (see page 33) • i.
33 ENGLISH 1-1 FUNC INPUT SETUP (ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT) The 8 and F (Front) digital inputs can be assigned to a desired source. HDMI and COMPONENT inputs can be assigned to the preferred source. Use this menu to select which digital input jacks are to be assigned to which input source.
34 ENGLISH 1. Select “ FUNCTION RENAME ” from the 1. INPUT SETUP menu with the or cursor buttons and press the OK/ENTER button. 2. Select “ FUNCTION ” with the or cursor buttons. 3. Select an input source with the or cursor buttons. 4. Select “ RENAME ” with the or cursor buttons.
35 ENGLISH 2 . SPKR SE T U P AUTO SETUP M ANUA L SE T UP THX AUD I O SET U P BASS PEAK LEV E L RET URN EX I T AUTO SETU P 1 START A M B IE N T N OIS E : ＊ ＊ SPEAKERS C HECK : ＊ ＊ PHASE C HEC K : ＊ ＊ RET URN N EXT EX I T AUTO SETU P 2 CHECK ! ! S PE AK ER FRO NT L : YES CENT E R : NON FRO NT R : YES SURR .
36 ENGLISH 5. Measurement results are displayed. Check the speaker system. YES : Speakers connected NON : Speakers disconnected REV : The speaker cable is opposite in polarity (Check the speaker's cable connection.) ERR : The speaker layout is incorrect.
37 ENGLISH Notes: • The measured speaker distance may differ from the actual distance from speakers. Nevertheless, the measured value is suitable for the speakers. • The included microphone is designed specifically for the SR9600. Other microphones do not guarantee suitable measurement results.
38 ENGLISH <SPEAKER DISTANCE> Use this menu to specify the distance of each speaker ’ s position from the listening position. The delay time is automatically calculated according to these distances. Begin by determining the ideal or most commonly used seating position in the room.
39 ENGLISH 2-3 THX AUDIO SETUP You can set the Boundary Gain Compensation and Advanced Speaker Array. 1. Select “ 2. SPEAKER SETUP ” from the MAIN MENU. 2. Select “ THX AUDIO SETUP ” with the or cursor buttons. 3. Press the OK/ENTER button to enter the selection.
40 ENGLISH After you complete this portion of the setup, move the cursor to “ RETURN ” with , , and cursor buttons and press OK / ENTER button to go to the 2. SPKR SETUP menu. Notes: • Each time the subwoofer level is changed, perform the bass peak level setup and correct the setting.
41 ENGLISH 3-1 CHANNEL LEVEL 1. Select “ 3. SURR SETUP ” from MAIN MENU with or cursor buttons and press the OK / ENTER button. 2. Select “ CHANNEL LEVEL ” with the or cursor buttons and press the OK / ENTER button. 3. Set the SURR. MODE with the or cursor buttons.
42 ENGLISH 3-4 NEO:6 PARAMETER The DTS NEO:6 mode enables a maximum 6.1 channel output with just 2 channel input. (It also supports 5.1 channel input.) This mode expands the sound image from the center channel. 1. Select “ 3. SURROUND SETUP ” from MAIN MENU with the or cursor buttons and press the OK/ENTER button.
43 ENGLISH 4. VI D E O S E T U P VI D E O A U T O O N VI D E O C O L O R B A R V I D EO CO NVER T : ENAB LE AU T O V I DEO SE L : D I SAB LE O SD I N F O : ENAB LE RE T URN E X I T VI D E O A U T O O .
44 ENGLISH 1 2 4 3 5 . PREFERENCE M UL T I R O O M SE T U P DC T R I GG E R S E T UP 12 3 4 STANDBY : NOR M AL BILI N G U A L : M AI N + S U B HD M I AUD I O : EN ABL E RET URN EX I T M UL T I R O O M SETUP Room A Roo m B M UL T I ON OF F SPKR O N O FF VI D E O D V D T V AUD I O TU 2 A M TU1 F M 1000 100 .
45 ENGLISH Note: • This setting can be changed when the SURR B is set to “ NONE ” in the SPEAKER SIZE menu and “ SPEAKER C ” is in the OFF position on the rear panel.
46 ENGLISH 6 . ACO U ST I C EQ . EQ . M ODE : OF F PRESET G . EQ1 ADJ PRESET G . EQ2 ADJ CHECK A UT O 1 CHECK A UT O 2 RET URN EX I T PRESET 1 ADJ UST RES ET : ALL C H 63 - 6 . 0 CH : S R 1 2 5 - 1 . 5 25 0 +1.5 50 0 +1 2.0 1k + 8 . 5 2k + 1 . 5 4k - 9 .
47 ENGLISH 7 AUDIO STATUS This menu provides current audio information. 1. Select “ 7. STATUS ” from MAIN MENU with the or cursor buttons and press the OK / ENTER button. SURR. MODE: Displays the selected surround mode. FORMAT: Displays the audio format of the input source.
ENGLISH 48 • The video convert feature constantly monitors input video signals and determines whether to convert the input signals or not. However, some input video signals cannot be detected correctly. If this occurs, set “ VIDEO CONVERT ” in the “ VIDEO SETUP ” menu to “ DISABLE ”.
49 ENGLISH ENGLISH SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE Using the SR9600 To select the auto surround mode during playback, press the AUTO button on the front panel. To add the THX effect to the Auto Surround mode, press the THX button on the front panel. To select a specific surround mode, press the SURROUND MODE button on the front panel.
ENGLISH 50 NIGHT MODE 1. Tap the Night on the remote control unit to turn on the Night mode. Setting the Night mode to “ ON ” compresses the dynamic range in Dolby Digital only. This softens loud passages such as sudden explosions, to help prevent disturbing others late at night.
51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Note: • When playing Dolby Digital Surround EX- encoded software in 6.1 channels, it is required to select the THX Surround EX mode. THX ULTRA2 CINEMA THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 7.1 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience.
ENGLISH 52 EX/ES This mode provides 6.1 channel surround for Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-ES-encoded source material such as DVD. This mode cannot be used when an analog input has been selected.
53 ENGLISH ENGLISH The relationship between the selected surround mode and the input signal The surround mode is selected with the surround mode selector on the SR9600 or the remote control unit. However, the sound you hear is subject to the relationship between the selected surround mode and the input signal.
ENGLISH 54 Output Channel Front Information Display Surround Mode Input Signal Decoding L/R C S L SBL SubW Signal Format Indicators Channel Status SR SBR Virtual Dolby Surr.
55 ENGLISH ENGLISH ATTENUATION TO ANALOG INPUT SIGNAL If the selected analog audio input signal is greater than the capable level of internal processing, the “ PEAK ” indicator will light up on the front display. 1. If this happens, you should tap the ATT on the remote control unit.
ENGLISH 56 RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the SR9600 is sent to the record outputs.
57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Recording the video from one source and the audio from another You can add the sound from one source to the video of another source to make your own video recordings.
ENGLISH 58 (FM) TUNING MODE (AUTO STEREO OR MONO) When in the Auto Stereo mode, “ AUTO ” indicator is illuminated on the display. The “ ST ” indicator is illuminated when a stereo broadcast is tuned in. At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the “ TUNED ” and “ ST ” indicators are not illuminated.
59 ENGLISH ENGLISH PRESET SCAN (Using the remote control unit) 1. Tap the P-Scan on the remote control unit. “ PRESET SCAN ” appears on the display and then the preset station with the lowest preset number is recalled first. 2. Preset stations are recalled in sequence (No.
ENGLISH 60 NAME INPUT OF THE PRESET STATION This function allows the name of each preset channel to be entered using alphanumeric characters. Before inputting names, you need to store preset stations with the preset memory operation. 1. Recall the desired preset number with the method described in “ RECALLING A PRESET STATION ” .
61 ENGLISH ENGLISH MULTIROOM SYSTEM The Multiroom system is a mode which allows you to listen to the same or a different source in two rooms other than the room in which the SR9600 is located. To use this function, a multiroom remote unit and remote control signal receiver available from your Marantz dealer are necessary.
ENGLISH 62 OPERATION OF THE MULTIROOM OUTPUTS WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL FROM MULTI A OR B ROOM 1/6 Multi room A MULTI-ROOM A wed Jun 01 4:40 pm 2. 4. 1. 1/6 Multi room B MULTI-ROOM B wed Jun 01 4:40 pm 2. 4. 1. 1. Press MULTI on the multi room remote control from the multiroom.
63 ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 64 HDMI i.LINK (AUDIO) CAUSE The connected monitor or projector does not support HDCP. The HDMI input of on the TV is not on. The HDMI output on the source component (DVD, Set Top Box, etc.) is not on. The HDMI mode is not correctly set on the SR9600.
65 ENGLISH 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 .
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