Please do not
return this unit to
the store.
If you need help…
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WelcomeBefore You Begin
Thank you for choosing a Marantz Pre
Tuner. This guide provides step-by-step
instructions for setting up your Pre Tuner.
Required for Setup
or
TVRCA cablesXLR cables
HDMI cablePower amplifierSpeakers/
Speaker cables
Optional
or
LAN cableWi-Fi router
• When connecting this unit to a device that is compatible with the Deep Color, 4K and ARC
functions, use a “High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet” that displays the HDMI logo.
• These drawings are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the actual product(s).
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What’s In the Box
Quick Start GuideFM indoor antenna
Safety InstructionsAM loop antenna
Notes on radioSound calibration
microphone
Warranty
(for USA/for CANADA)
Cable labelsRemote control unit
Pre TunerR03/AAA batteries
Power cordExternal antennas
• The included sound calibration microphone stand is convenient for use when
performing Speaker Calibration. Using your own tripod or the supplied Sound
calibration microphone stand enables settings to be automatically configured to
the optimum listening environment, providing exceptionally high performance.
Sound calibration
microphone stand
for Bluetooth/
wireless connectivity
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Important: External Antennas
The removable external antennas are required for both
Bluetooth and Wireless network connectivity. Please make
sure to connect the antennas before attempting to use the
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi features of the AV7703.
n Connecting the external antennas for
Bluetooth/Wireless connectivity
For each of the two antennas:
q
Place the antenna evenly over the antenna terminal
located at the upper left or right corner of the rear panel.
w
Turn the antenna clockwise until it is fully connected. Do
not over tighten.
e Rotate the antenna upwards for the best possible reception.
qwe
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Setup
There are three steps to the setup
process.
Installing batteries in the remote control unit
1
Connecting the Pre Tuner, Power Amplifi er
2
and your TV
Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
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Installing batteries in the
1
remote control unit
Batteries
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2
Connecting the Pre Tuner, Power Amplifi er and your TV
1) Place the Pre Tuner and Power
Amplifi er near your TV and connect
the power cord
TV
TV
Pre Tuner
Power cord
(supplied)
Pre Tuner
Power Amplifi er
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Connect to household
power outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
2) Connect the Pre Tuner to your home network
Wired LAN
Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) between your Pre
Tuner and your network router.
To LAN port
Router
Wireless LAN
When connecting to wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), follow the
instructions in “Connecting the external antennas for
Bluetooth/Wireless connectivity” and connect the antennas.
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3) Connect the Pre Tuner to your TV
with an HDMI cable
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI cable
4) Turn on the TV
MONITOR1
MONITOR1
(ARC)
HDMI OUT
ARC
Pre Tuner (Rear panel)
ARC (Audio Return Channel) :
If your TV supports ARC, your TV can send audio back to the Pre Tuner
when you are using your TV’s built-in video sources (TV tuner, Smart TV
streaming services, etc…) ARC requires that you enable HDMI CEC on
your TV. Please refer to your TV’s Owner’s Manual for instructions on how
to setup HDMI CEC. Note that some TV manufacturers use other names
for the HDMI CEC function.
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TV remote control unit
5) Select the appropriate HDMI input on
your TV
HDMI
TV/
INPUT
TV remote control unit
or
VIDEO
6) Turn on the Pre Tuner
7) Verify the connection
• Press X to turn on the Pre Tuner.
• Verify that you can see this screen on your TV.
AV Preamp Setup Assistant
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If this screen is not displayed, please go back and retry
the steps again in the recommended sequence.
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Following the On-Screen Setup Assistant
The Setup Assistant will walk you through connecting and
confi guring your Power Amplifi er and components to your
Marantz Pre Tuner. Please use the remote control and
follow the on-screen instructions.
AV Preamp Setup Assistant
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Français
Español
English
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Owner’s Manual
• For more information, visit www.marantz.com.
• Refer to the Online Manual for other functions
information and operation procedure details.
manuals.marantz.com/AV7703/NA/EN/
Online Manual
All New “Marantz 2016
AVR Remote” App
The “Marantz 2016 AVR Remote” App allows you to
remotely control your Marantz Pre Tuner wirelessly from your
iOS, Android, or Kindle mobile devices. Please visit the Apple
App Store, Google Play, or the Amazon Appstore and search
for “Marantz 2016 AVR Remote” to get your free copy.
This unit is part of the HEOS wireless multi-room sound
system that enables you to enjoy your favorite music
anywhere and everywhere around your home. By utilizing
your existing home network and the HEOS App on your iOS,
Android or Kindle mobile devices, you can explore, browse,
and play music from your own music library or from many
online streaming music services.
• True multi-room audio - play different songs in different
rooms or the same song in every room
• Industry leading microsecond audio synchronization
between HEOS device
Please visit the Apple App Store, Google Play, or theAmazon
Appstore and search for “HEOS” to get your free copy.