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Model SR8400 User Guide
AV Surround Receiver
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IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT DO NOT OPEN This product was designed and manufactured to 9. A product and cart combination should be meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, moved with care. Quick stops, excessive however, some installation and operation force, and uneven surfaces may cause the DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) precautions which you should be particularly product
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12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may 16. Lightning – For added protection for this d. If the product does not operate normally by 22. Replacement Parts – When replacement be equipped with a polarized alternating- product during a lightning storm, or when it is following the operating instructions. Adjust parts are required, be sure the service current line plug (a plug having one blade left unattended and unused for long periods of only those controls that are covered by the technici
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION.................................. 2 BASIC OPERATION (PLAY BACK) .. 22 Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR8400 SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE ............................... 22 Surround receiver. PRECAUTIONS ................................... 2 VIDEO CONVERT ....................................................... 22 This remarkable component has been engineered DESCRIPTION..................................... 2 SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE ..............
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ENGLISH • Neo:6 offers a music mode to expand stereo DTS 96/24 offers the following: Dolby Pro Logic IIx is fully compatible with Dolby nonmatrix recordings into the five- or six- 1. Sound quality transparent to the original 96/24 Surround Pro Logic technology and can optimally DESCRIPTION channel layout, in a way which does not diminish master. decode the thousands of commercially available the subtlety and integrity of the original stereo Dolby Surround encoded video cassettes and 2. Full back
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An easy-to-use programmable, learning remote control allows full access to all of the operating functions and FEATURES ACCESSORIES can be used for system operation as well. ® ® Remote Controller RC1400 HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital ) is a The SR8400 incorporates the latest generation of The new generation of Marantz Receivers is stylish patented process for delivering on Compact Disc digital surround sound decoding technology such and completely symmetrical. On the front panel of the
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ENGLISH ! MUTE button ! 7.1CH IN button FRONT PANEL Press this button to mute the output to the speakers. Press this button to select the output of an external Press it again to return to the previous volume level. multichannel decoder. @ ! VOLUME control knob ! AUX2 button ! ! ! ! ! Adjusts the overall sound level. Turning the control This button is used to select the AUX2 (L/R input of clockwise increases the sound level. 7.1 CH. IN). qw e r t y u i o ! ! ! ! S- (Source) DIRECT button @ HEADP
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¡ ANALOG input indicator FL DISPLAY This indicator is illuminated when an analog input source has been selected. s f h k¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ SIGNAL FORMAT indicators ¡ a d g j l ¡ ¡ 2 DIGITAL, EX, 2 SURROUND, dts, ES, 96/24, PCM When the selected input is a digital source, some SURROUND DISP MULTI AUTO TUNED ST V – OFF NIGHT PEAK ATT ANALOG of these indicators will be illuminated to display the DIGITAL DIGITAL SLEEP AUTO SURR DIRECT DISC 6.1 MTX 6.1 SPKR AB EQ specific type of signal in use. C L R ¡ LFE PCM
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ENGLISH y RS-232C ! Speaker outputs terminals (for multi REAR PANEL The RS-232C port is to be used in conjunction with room or surround back) an external controller to control the operation of Two terminals are provided for the front the left, nd the SR8400 by using an external device. and right speakers for multi room (2 zone) or The RS-232C port may also be used in the future qw e r tyu i o surround back. to update the operating software of the SR8400 so that it will be able to support new dig
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z Infrared Transmitter and Learning ! AUDIO IN/OUT (CD, TAPE, CD-R, TV, REMOTE CONTROLLER Sensor DVD, VCR1, DSS/VCR2) This transmitter emits infrared light. Press the These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There buttons while pointing the transmitter towards the RC1400 are 7 audio inputs (4 of which are linked to video infrared receiver window of the SR8400 or other inputs) and 4 audio outputs (2 of which are linked to AV equipment. Be sure to also point towards other video outputs). The
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ENGLISH , MUTE button (8) OSD button ⁄ PREV (Previous) button LCD INDICATORS This button is used to mute the audio for the When this button is pressed, the current setting are This button is used to return to the previous SR8400 and television. displayed on the TV monitor. channel on the television or other device. Information about currently selected source and direct code names are displayed on the LCD. Note: (9) SLEEP (sleep timer) button Note: This button is used for setting the sleep timer.
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POWER OFF ON/OFF ON S E OURC M D1 D2 D3 D4 D D5 5 CH VOL OK PREV GUIDE MUTE T ME T NU CH.S SUR ER XIT 1 ES 2 EL 3 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB 4 OSD 5 6 7DISP 8 9 SLEEP CLEAR 0 MEMO TV D DVD VCR SS TUNER CD CD-R MD TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP LIGHT 1 Learning e R m Co 1te 40 C 0o ro ler 2 R nt l I NAME indicator 3. Close the cover until it clicks. REMOTE CONTROL RANGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT INTERVAL This is displayed when the remote control is in renaming mode. The distance between the transmitter of the Under normal
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ENGLISH Whenever the batteries are replaced, the clock AMP MODE SOURCE ON/OFF Turns the SR8400 on and off SETTING THE TIME shows 00:00. Please reset the clock. (The time POWER ON Turns the SR8400 on Example: Setting to 6:20PM (18:20) setting is not backed up.) POWER OFF Turns the SR8400 off 12 D1 - D5 / >(Page) (Refer to page vi) CHECKING THE TIME POWER POWER OFF OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON ON POWER OFF ON/OFF ON VOL +/- Adjust the over all sound level To check the time, hold down the > button for thre
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E S Surround left and right speakers CONNECTING SPEAKERS When the SR8400 is used in surround operation, CONNECTIONS the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the SPEAKER PLACEMENT listening position. SURROUND POWERED The ideal surround speaker system for this unit is BACK SURROUND The center of the speaker should face into the SUBWOOFER PASSIVE POWER 7-speaker systems, using front left and right RIGHT LEFT room. LEFT SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER
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ENGLISH CONNECTING BANANA PLUG CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS Banana plug connections are also possible. Tighten the knob by turning clockwise and then TAPE DECK CD PLAYER insert the banana plug. CD RECORDER / MD DECK DIGITAL OUT OUT IN OUTPUT L L L R R R OUT IN DIGITAL DIGITAL L R L R L R L L INPUT OUTPUT R R ANALOG AUDIO L R R L L R L R L R Caution: • Be sure to use speakers with the specified impedance DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA MODEL NO.SR7400 INPUT-1 INPUT-2 MONITOR OUT as shown o
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VIDEO, S-VIDEO , COMPONENT JACKS CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS There are 3 types of video jacks on the rear panel. SATELLITE TUNER VIDEO jack VIDEO PROJECTOR DVD PLAYER The video signal for the VIDEO jacks is the conventional composite video signal. S-VIDEO jack DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO The video signal is separated into luminance (Y) DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT VIDEO OUT OUT VIDEO IN IN and color (C) signals for the S-VIDEO jack. The S-
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ENGLISH ADVANCED CONNECTING CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL JACKS COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA MODEL NO.SR7400 INPUT-1 INPUT-2 MONITOR OUT CB CR CB CR CB CR YY /PB /PR Y /PB /PR /PB /PR FM (75 ) GND AM S-VIDEO VIDEO VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR MULTI TV DVD IN OUT IN OUT OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT R L RS-232C R L R L R L MULTI FLASHER 2 RC-5 RC-5 RC IN L SL SBL C R L R L R L SWITCHED UNSWITCHED IN DIGITAL OUT AC IN 1A 120W MAX 1A 120W MAX DVD AUDIO PLAYER DIGITAL IN SURROUND BACK
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CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS Connecting the supplied FM feeder antenna AM LOOP The supplied FM feeder antenna is for indoor use AM EXTERNAL FM EXTERNAL ANTENNA FM FEEDER only. ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA During use, extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoo
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ENGLISH CONNECTING FOR THE MULTI ROOM (Multi room speaker ) LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER SPEAKER ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO MODEL NO.SR8400 INPUT-1 INPUT-2 MONITOR OUT YY CB CR Y CB CR CB CR /PB /PR /PB /PR /PB /PR FM (75 ) GND AM VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR MULTI MULTI TV DVD IN OUT IN OUT OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT OUT R R L L RS-232C MULTI MULTI FLASHER RC-5 RC RC IN LSL SBL C SWITCHED UNSWITCHED IN IN DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT AC IN 1A 120W MAX 1A 120W MAX SURROUND
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SETUPMAI N MENU SETUP 1. INPUT SETUP :UNLOCK 2.SPEAKER SETUP:UNLOCK 3 . PREF ERENCE : UNLOCK After all components are connected, initial setup 4.SURROUND : UNLOCK must be performed. 5.PL II MUSIC : UNLOCK 6.CS II :UNLOCK ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU 7.MULTI ROOM :UNLOCK SYSTEM 8. 7. 1 CH IN PUT :UNLOCK 9.DC-TRIG SET UP :UNLOCK The SR8400 incorporates an on-screen menu EX I T system, which makes various operations possible by using the cursor ( , , , ) and OK buttons on the remote control or MULTI FUN
