Marantz SR8000 User Manual

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Model SR8000 User Guide

AV Surround Receiver

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 voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA

BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQU’AU FOND.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specified that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture-Do not use this video product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8.Accessories-Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9.Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10.Power Sources-This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11.Grounding or Polarization-This video product is 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 fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

AC POLARIZED PLUG

12.Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Protective Attachment Plug - The appliance is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

14.Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15.Lightning-For added protection for this video product receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left un-attended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16.Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17.Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18.Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

19.Servicing-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.

c.If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

e.If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.

21.Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

22.Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

23.Carts and Stands-The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

24.An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

FIGURE 1

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - “RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT”

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

		ANTENNA
		DISCHARGE UNIT
		(NEC SECTION 810-20)
	ELECTRIC	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	SERVICE
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	EQUIPMENT
		GROUND CLAMPS
		POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
		ELECTRODE SYSTEM
		(NEC ART 250, PART H)
	NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
	This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian	Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences
	Interference - Cansing Equipment Regulations.	du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

D F H L
A B C E G I KO R V	W X

			AUDIO
	L	R	L	R
			CD	TV
AM			IN	LD
			TAPE
GND				DVD
			OUT
			IN	IN
FM			CD-R	VCR1
( 7 5	Ω )		/MD
ANTENNA			OUT	OUT
				IN
				DSS/
	L AUDIO		R	VCR2
	OUT			OUT
	VIDEO
	OUT

MULTI ROOM

VIDEO	S-VIDEO	MULTI		6CH INPUT	DIGITAL IN
		REMOTE	L	R		S P E A K E R S
				FRONT		M I N I M U M 8 O H M S
		IN			D I G – 6
				SURR.		CENTER
		OUT			D I G – 5
						8OHMS
		CTRL			D I G – 4
		1

	DC CONTROL		S U B		L
					S U R R .
		CENTER	W O O F E R
	CTRL
	2			D I G – 3	8OHMS
	CTRL				R
	1
	OUT	L	R	D I G – 2
	CTRL
	2
	OUT		FRONT	D I G – 1
					L
	IN			D I G . O U T	FRONT
			SURR .	C O A X	8OHMS
	OUT				R
				D I G . O U T
			S U B	O P T
		CENTER	W O O F E R
MONITOR OUT	RC-5	P R E	O U T	DIGITAL
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U N S W I T C H E D1 2 0 W 1 A

T U J NMPQ S

					Auto (Tuner)			FM Stereo
Encoded signal			Visual		Memory		Tuned
VISUAL	TV	LD	DVD VCR1 DSS	AUX	MEMO	AUTO	TUNED	STEREO
								dB
DTS ANALOG								kHz
2 PCM
								MHz

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PRO LOGIC

MOVIE

MULTI

NIGHT

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STEREO

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MATRIX

TEST

COPY

SLEEP

P–SCAN

DISP

Surround

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Test

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Set

Sleep

Pre

Attenuate

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Scan

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STANDBY

POWER ON/STANDBY

AUX INPUT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................	3
DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................................	3
FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................................	3
FRONT PANEL FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................	4
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................	5
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR ............................................................................................................................	8
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...........................................................................................................................................................	9
SET-UP ..........................................................................................................................................................................	10
ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM ...............................................................................................................................................................	10
OSD MAIN MENU ..................................................................................................................................................................................................	11
SYSTEM SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................................................................	11
SPEAKERS SETUP ...............................................................................................................................................................................................	12
SURROUND MODE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................	13
CHANNEL LEVEL CONTROL ................................................................................................................................................................................	13
MULTI ROOM SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................................................	13
BASIC OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................	14
LISTENING TO THE TUNER ..................................................................................................................................................................................	14
PLAYBACK OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................................................	15
OTHER FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................................................	15
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER (ONLY REMOTE CONTROL UNIT) .......................................................................................................................	15
TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................................	15
MULTI ROOM SELECTOR .....................................................................................................................................................................................	15
ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFOMATION ..........................................................................................................................	16
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR ...........................................................................................................................	18
FUNCTION AND OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................................................................	18
RC-18SR BASIC OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................................................................	21
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES .......................................................................................................................................................	23
OTHER FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................................	27
DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING .........................................................................................................................................................	28
SURROUND MODES ....................................................................................................................................................	32
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................................	34
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................	36

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR8000 DTS/Dolby Digital 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 SR8000.

As there are a number of connection and configurations options, you are encouraged to discuss your own particular home theater setup with your Marantz A/V specialist dealer.

DESCRIPTION

DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 channels of discrete digital audio into home theater systems.

The DTS brings you premiumre quality discrete multi-channel digital sound to both movies and music.

DTS is a multi-channel sound system designed to create full range digital sound reproduction.

The no compromise DTS digital process sets the standard of quality for cinema sound by delivering an exact copy of the studio master recordings to neighborhood and home theaters.

Now, every moviegoer can hear the sound exactly as the moviemaker intended.

DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies or music on of DVD’s, LD’s, and CD’s.

Dolby Digital lets you enjoy Digital TV, Digital Satellite as well as DVD, LD software in digital surround, which is the next step above Dolby Pro Logic.

In comparison with Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital can provide separate left surround and right surround channels, for more precise localization of sounds and a more convincing, realistic ambience. And, with Dolby Digital, all five main channels can be full ranged and a subwoofer can be added to each channel ,if desired. By providing up to 5.1channels of digital audio independently, Dolby Digital lets you enjoy better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.

“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

FEATURES

•Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoding, plus Dolby Pro Logic decoding and a variety of additional surround modes.

•96 kHz/ 24 bit decoding for highest possible fidelity and bandwidth, and high-resolution playback of 96 kHz/ 24 bit PCM audio sources.

•100 watts to each of the five main channels; the power amp section features an advanced, premium high-storage power supply capacitors, and fully discrete output stages housed in cast aluminum heat sinks .

•High Definition Amplifier Module (HDAM) discrete pre-amp output stages.

•5.1 channel pre-amp outputs for connection to external components such as a subwoofer and external power amplifiers.

•Six-channel direct inputs accommodate future surround sound formats or an external digital decoder.

•6 Digital inputs, for connection to other sources, such as DVD, DSS, CD or LD.

•2 Digital outputs for connection to CD-R or MD.

•High-quality AM/FM tuner with 50 station presets.

•Source Direct switch bypasses, tone controls and bass mangagement for purest audio quality.

•S-video and composite video switching .

•OnScreenDisplay with both Composite and “S” video.

•Front panel A/V inputs, with S-video .

•Easy to use, on-screen menu.

•Multi-room capability offers independent control of a second room audio and video system.

•Supplied with RC18SR Programmable Learning Remote Control.

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FRONT PANEL FEATURES (SEE PAGE 1.)

q POWER switch and STANDBY indicator

When this switch is pressed once, the unit turns ON and display appears on the display panel. When pressed again, the unit turns OFF and the STANDBY indicator lights.

When the STANDBY indicator lights, the unit is NOT disconnected from the AC power.

w PHONES jack for stereo headphones

Conventional dynamic headphones can be plugged in here.

Notes:

When using headphones, the surround mode is switched automatically to STEREO and the sound from the speakers is muted.

The surround mode returns to the previous setting as soon as the plug is removed from the jack.

e SURROUND MODE Selector knob

When this knob is turned, the surround mode is switched in the following sequence.

AUTO DTS-cinema DTS-music DOLBY

STEREO 5 STEREO MATRIX HALL MOVE

Note:

Not all modes will be present if an analog input is selected.

r VOLUME control knob

Adjusts the overall sound level. Turning the control clockwise increases the sound level.

t FUNCTION SELECTOR buttons (AUDIO/

VIDEO)

These buttons are used to select the sources.

The video function selector, such as TV , LD, DVD , VCR1 , DSS/ VCR2, and AUX, selects video and audio simultaneously.

Audio function sources such as CD, TAPE , CDR/MD ,and TUNER may be selected in conjunction with a Video source.

This feature (Sound Injection) combines a sound from one source with a picture from another.

Choose the video source first, and then choose a different audio source to activate this function.

y 6CH INPUT button

Press this button to select the output of an external multi channel decoder.

u A/D (Analog/Digital) SELECTOR button

This is used to select between the analog and digital inputs.

Note:

This button is not used for an input source that is not connected to a digital input.

i S. ( Source) DIRECT button

When this button is pressed, the tone control circuitry is bypassed as well as Bass Management.

Notes:

The surround mode is automatically switched to AUTO when the source direct function is turned on.

Additionally, Speaker Configurations are fixed automatically as follow.

Front SPKR = Large

Center SPKR = Large Surround SPKR = Large Sub woofer = On

o MULTI (Multi Room) button

Press this button to switch the unit to multi room mode. “MULTI ROOM” appears in the display.

!0SLEEP button

Set the sleep timer function with this button .

!1DISPLAY OFF button

When this button is pressed, the display is turned off and the display off indicator lights up ( DISP ).

Press this button again to turn the display ON again.

!2MUTE button

Press this button to mute the output to the speakers. Press it again to return to the previous volume level.

!3CL (Clear) button

Press this button to cancel the station-memory setting mode or preset scan tuning.

!4MEMO (memory) button

Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory numbers and station names.

!5TUNING / PRESET UP and DOWN buttons

During reception of AM or FM, you can scan the other frequencies or select another preset station pressing these buttons.

!6FREQUENCY / PRESET buttons

During reception of AM or FM, you can change the function of the UP/ DOWN buttons for scanning frequencies or selecting preset stations by pressing these buttons.

!7FM MODE button

Press this button to select the auto stereo mode or mono mode when the FM band is selected. The AUTO indicator lights in the auto stereo mode.

!8INFRARED SENSOR window

This window receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.

!9ENCODED 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”, “LS”, “RS” and “LFE” will light up.

If the digital input signal is 2 channel PCM-audio, “L” and “R” will be displayed.

Note:

These indicators are only active with a digital input.

@0PEAK indicator

This indicator is a monitor for an analog audio input signal.

If the selected analog audio input signal is greater than the capable level of internal processing, will light.

If this happens, you should press the ATT button.

@1AUX input jacks

These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the connection of a camcorder, portable VCR, etc.

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (SEE PAGE 1.)

All connections to the rear panel should be made with the entire system powered off.

To avoid errors, it is advisable to connect one cable at a time between the various components.

A 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”.

The supplied AM loop antenna will provide good AM reception in most areas.

Position the loop antenna until you hear the best reception.

B Three analog audio inputs

CD, TAPE, and CD-R/MD

Connect the audio outputs of your source components to the input jacks on the receiver.

C Two analog audio outputs for audio source equipment

TAPE and CD-R/MD

Connect each output to the audio inputs (REC in) of your recording equipment.

D Five analog audio inputs for video source equipment

TV,LD,DVD, VCR1, and DSS/VCR2

Connect each input to the audio outputs of your video source equipment.

E Two analog audio outputs for video source equipment

VCR1, and DSS/VCR2

Connect each output to the audio inputs (REC in) of your video recording equipment.

F Five video inputs

Ex: TV,LD,DVD, VCR1, and DSS/VCR2

Connect each input to the video outputs of your video source equipment.

G Two video outputs

VCR1, and DSS/VCR2

Connect each output to the video input (REC in) of your video recording equipment.

H Five S-video inputs

Ex: TV,LD,DVD, VCR1,and DSS/VCR2

Connect each input to the S-video outputs of your video source equipment.

I Two S-video outputs

VCR1, and DSS/VCR2

Connect each output terminals to S-video input (REC in) of your video recording equipment.

J TV MONI. (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) output jacks

Connect the TV MONI jack to your TV’s video input (VIDEO IN) jack. You can connect your video equipment with S-VIDEO jacks if possible, or the composite (VIDEO) jacks.

You must use the same type of connection from your video player into the receiver, and out of the receiver into your TV.

Both must be composite video or both must be S-Video. You cannot convert a signal from one type to the other.

K MULTI ROOM REMOTE I/O terminals

IN : Connect to multi-room remote control device, available from your Marantz dealer.

OUT : Connect to the Marantz component equipped with remote control (RC-5) terminals in another room (Second zone).

L DC LEVEL control 1 & 2

This determines the output voltage (5-13 VDC) of the DC trigger jacks.

M DC control output 1 & 2

Connect a device that needs to be triggered by DC under certain conditions (screen, power strip, etc…) Use the system setup menu (3/3) to determine the conditions by which these jacks will be active.

Note:

This output voltage is for (status) control only, It is not sufficient for drive capability.

N REMOTE CONT. IN/OUT terminals

Connect to a Marantz component equipped with remote control (RC- 5) terminals.

O 6 CH INPUT jacks

Connect to the outputs of an external multichannel decoder.

P PRE OUT jacks

Jacks for Front - L/R, Center and Surround.

Use these jacks for connection to an external power amplifier.

Q SUB WOOFER output jack

Connect to the input jack(s) of the power amplifier for subwoofer channel or powered subwoofer.

R Six DIGITAL inputs

Dig.1,2,3 (coaxial) and Dig.4,5,6(Optical)

Connect each input to the digital output of your source equipment. Use the system setup menu to assign digital input to appropriate source. (see page. 11)

Note :

The coaxial connections are not for AC-3 RF from LD, If you want to decode this type of signal, an external demodulator must be used.

S Two DIGITAL outputs

Optical and Coaxial

Connect digital input of your digital recording equipment.

T MULTI OUT jacks (Audio)

Connect to the input jacks of the amplifier used to drive the speakers in another room (Second zone).

U MULTI OUT jack (Video)

Connect to the input jacks of the TV monitor in another room (Second zone).

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V SPEAKER terminals

FRONT Left & Right speakers output terminals

Connect to the front left & right speakers.

CENTER speaker output terminals

Connect to the center speaker.

SURROUND Left & Right speakers output terminals

Connect to the surround (rear) left & right speakers.

W AC OUTLETS

Connect the power cables of components such as a DVD and CD player to these outlets. Both SWITCHED and UNSWITCHED outlets are provided.

The one marked SWITCHED provides power only when the SR8000 is turned on and is useful for components which you use every time you play your system.

The one marked UNSWITCHED is always live as long as the SR8000 is plugged into a live outlet.

A component connected here may be left on permanently, or may be switched off with its own power switch.

Caution:

In order to avoid potential turn-off thumps, anything plugged in here should be powered up BEFORE the SR8000 is turned on.

X POWER cable

Plug into a household AC power outlet.

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REMOTE CONTROL BUS CONNECTIONS

This unit is equipped with a remote control function.

By connecting this unit’s remote control jacks to a Marantz CD player or tape deck equipped with remote control (RC-5) jacks, it allows system remote control to operate.

Connect RC-5 OUT jack of SR8000 to REMOTE CONT. IN of other Marantz equipment, i.e. CD player or Cassette deck, by using an RCA pin cable.

Note:

If a component equipped with remote control (RC-5) jacks has an INT/EXT switch on the rear panel, set the switch to EXT when using the system control function.

(Connection example)

SR8000 rear panel
or MA500 rear panel	CD player rear panel	Tape deck panel
	REMOTE	REMOTE
	CONT.	CONT.
IN
	IN	IN
OUT	OUT	OUT
RC-5

Controlling the power ON/OFF of a power amplifier connected to the SR8000 through Marantz remote control

1.If you connect the MA500 power amplifier to the SR8000, set the Bus System Selector switch of the MA500 to “System 2”.

Now the MA500 can be turned ON / OFF in synchronism with the power ON / OFF of the SR8000.

Notes:

nBe sure to connect the remote control bus before the procedure above.

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CONNECTION FOR A SUBWOOFER

Other Marantz

Equipment (RC-5)

	MULTI	6CH INPUT		DIGITAL IN
	REMOTE	L	R
			FRONT
	IN			D I G – 6
			SURR.
	OUT			D I G – 5
	CTRL			D I G – 4
	1
	DC CONTROL		S U B
	CTRL	CENTER	W O O F E R
	2			D I G – 3
	CTRL
	1
	OUT			D I G – 2
		L	R
	CTRL
	2
	OUT		FRONT	D I G – 1
	IN			D I G . O U T
			SURR .	C O A X
	OUT			D I G . O U T
			S U B	O P T
		CENTER	W O O F E R
	RC-5	P R E	O U T	DIGITAL
				OUT
			NORMAL
			INPUT
			INVERT
			OUTPUT
			IN
			D - BUS
			OUT
			2 SYSTEM

S P E A K E R S

M I N I M U M 8 O H M S

CENTER

8 O H M S

Use this connection when using a sub-woofer speaker.

L

You canS UalsoR R . connect a powered subwoofer.

8OHMS

R

Powered subwoofer

L

FRONT

8OHMS

R

LINE IN

Set the switch to ”SYSTEM 2”

AC OUTLET 120V 60 Hz UNSWITCHED 200 W MAX

SPEAKER SYSTEM

8 OHMS

Marantz MA500 power amplifier

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR

This chapter describes the functions which need to control the SR8000. See page 18 and following pages to refer other function of the RC-18SR.

v POWER ON and OFF

These two buttons are use for turning on or off SR8000.

m DIRECT button

The DIRECT command buttons (4 on each side of the LCD display, 8 total) work with the PAGE buttons (4 pages for each source component) to provide up to 32 dedicated specialized functions for each of the 11 function input selectors. Each DIRECT function may also be provided with an alphanumeric function indicator visible in the LCD display. Press the AMP or TUNER button . to control the receiver.

Press one of these buttons to select a surround mode for the current listening session.

AMP

MODE1	1 AUTO		Auto select surround modes
	2	DOLB	Dolby Digital or Pro Logic decoding
	3	THX	THX cinema decoding
			This button is not used for SR8000.
	4	DTS	DTS-cinema or DTS-music
	5	HALL	Hall surround sound
	6	MTRX	Matrix surround sound
	7	MOV	Movie surround sound
	8	2-CH	Stereo sound (no surround)
MODE2	1 A/D		analog / digital select switch
			Switches between the analog input and the
			digital input.
	2	DIR	source direct switch
			When this switch is pressed, the signals are
			transmitted by bypassing the tone control
			circuitry so that they can be reproduced with
			higher quality.
	3	ATT	attenuate for analog input
	4	OSD	on screen display
			Once the button is pressed, the on-screen
			display is turned on and each a control button
			related to the SR8000 is pressed thereafter, the
			information will be displayed on the TV screen.
			When the button is pressed again to turn the
			on-screen display off, it disappears from the TV
			screen. (Refer to “ON-SCREEN MENU
			SYSTEM” on page 8.)
	5	MONO	monaural decoding
			This button is not used for SR8000.
	6	3-D	3-D surround decoding
			This button is not used for SR8000.
	7	NITE	NIGHT mode for Dolby Digital
			Pressing this button prevents the Dolby Digital
			signal from playback at a loud voice. This
			function reduces the voice by 1/3 to 1/4 at
			maximum. Thus, it eliminates the occurrence
			of an abruptly loud voice at night. However, the
			function is valid only for the case when the
			Dolby Digital signal (AC-3) is entered into
			digital Input and data to compress the voice
			exists in the signal to be played back.
	8	MLTI	activates multi-room mode
MODE3	1 TRB+		increases treble
	2	TRB-	decreases treble
	3	BAS+	increases bass
	4	BAS-	decreases bass
			The button 1 to 4 are used to control the tone.
	5	R-EQ	activates RE-EQ function
			This button is not used for SR8000.
	6	CH+	channel select button
			Press this button to adjust the volume levels of
			the front, center, surround, subwoofer
			channels. Each press of the button changes
			the channel which can be adjusted.

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MODE3	7 LVL+		Increases channel level volume
	8	LVL-	decreases channel level volume
			After pressing the CH+ button, use the LVL+
			and LVLbuttons to adjust the volume level of
			each speaker channel.
PROCESSOR
	1 VOL+		increases external decoder’s volume
			This button is not used for SR8000.
	2	VOL-	decreases external decoder’s volume
			This button is not used for SR8000.
	3	6-CH	6 channel direct button
			When the surround processor is connected to
			the DIRECT IN JACKS, press this button to play
			it.
	4	BYP	bypasses external processor’s decoding
	5	SLEP	sleep timer button
			This button is used for setting the sleep timer.
	6	DISP	display on/off function
			When this button is pressed, the display is
			turned on or off.
	7	MODE	surround mode select button
	8	PHNO	phono function button
			This button is not used for SR8000.

TUNER

BAND	1 FM		FM band button
	2	AM	AM/MW band button
	3	LW	long wave band button
			This button is not used for SR8000
	4	BAND	selects radio band button
	5	MODE	mono/stereo/muting mode selector button
	6	TIME	time display button
			This button is not used for SR8000
	7	F/P	frequency or preset channel display select
			button.
	8	SCAN	preset scan button

, PAGE buttons

These buttons are used to select any 1 of the 4 pages of 8 functions for each DIRECT button, as explained above.

. FUNCTION buttons

These buttons are used for selecting the input function. Press one of these buttons twice within 2 seconds.

Ú1VOLUME UP (+) AND DOWN (-)

These buttons are used to raise and lower the main system volume level.

Ú2TEN KEYPAD

They are useful for tuning a pre-set radio station and setting a station name.

Ú3M (MEMO) button

This button is used to enter the tuner preset memory numbers and station names.

Ú4C (Clear) button

This button is used to cancel certain memory or programming operations.

Ú6CURSOR, OK buttons

The cursor buttons can be used to navigate within on-screen menus. These buttons are unavailable when the mode is set to DSS, TV or DVD.

Ú7MUTE button

This button can be used to mute the sound temporarily.

Ú9LIGHTING button

This button is used to activate the back-lit LCD screen and back-lit keys.

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OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

1. Remote control

The distance between the transmitter of the remote control unit and the IR SENSOR of the SR8000 should be less than about 5 meters. If the transmitter is pointed to a direction other than the IR SENSOR or if there is an obstacle between them, remote control may not be possible.

Remote-controllable range

SR8000

		m
	5
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Approx

60°

Remote control unit (RC-18SR)

2. Loading batteries

The life of the batteries used with the remote control unit is about 4 months with normal use. Also be sure to replace batteries earlier when you notice that they are getting weak.

(1) Remove the back cover.

3. Receiving the remote control codes

The RC-18SR can learn most of the remote control codes from various equipment, it learns the full word length of the code it is receiving. Due to the sensitivity of the receiving LED the RC-18SR may also “learn” noise from fluorescent lights, etc. which can quickly fill up the memory of the RC-18SR.

In order to maximize the memory capacity of the RC-18SR please pay close attention to the following:

(1)Aim the transmitting remote control at a direct line of sight to the RC-18SR remote receiver eye.

(2)Keep 2 inches between transmitting remote and the RC-18SR receiving eye.

OK

NO GOOD

Top View

Top View

RC-18SR

LD remote

RC-18SR

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4

1

CH

control unit

LD remote

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OSD

C

OSD

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6

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MUTE GUIDE

OK

VOL

MUTE GUIDE

OK

VOL

Side View

Side View

RC-18SR

LD remote

RC-18SR

control unit

LD remote

control unit

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5 cm

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(2)Insert the alkaline batteries (AA type) with correct (+) and (–) polarity.

(3) Close until it clicks.

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