Marantz AV9000 User Manual

Marantz America, Inc. 440 Medinah Road Roselle, IL 60172
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.marantz.com

“DOLBY”, “DOLBY DIGITAL”, “Dolby Pro Logic” and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Technology.

THX Ultra is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 1999 Marantz America, Inc.

The THX Ultra®certified Marantz AV-9000 redefines the state of the art in preamp/processors, with
more performance, features and flexibility than ever before available in a high-end home theater
control center. The AV-9000 incorporates the most advanced digital technologies for unprecedented
surround sound performance, along with a remarkable array of audio and video inputs and outputs
including component video switching.

Marantz AV-9000 Features:
Dolby Digital

®

and DTS®surround sound decoding, plus Dolby Pro Logic®decoding and a

variety of additional surround modes for total surround sound versatility. All surround sound settings
operate entirely in the digital domain.

THX

®

Ultra post-processing provides the most accurate reproduction of movie soundtracks in the

home.
96kHz/24-bit dual-differential D/A converters and 24-bit A/D converters provide the highest

possible fidelity and high-resolution playback of 96/24 DVD audio discs.
Component video switching allows the user to choose between two component video sources,

such as a DVD player and DTV set-top decoder.

Six-channel direct inputs accommodate future surround sound formats or an external digital decoder.
Gyro-Touch tuning - provides precision AM/FM tuning via a large-diameter tuning wheel that is

weighted and balanced for a silky-smooth "feel," operating in conjunction with a sophisticated digital
tuner section, 30-station preset memory and a convenient station naming function.

Multi-room capability offers independent control of a second room audio and video system.
A special version of the RC2000 Mark II Programmable Learning Remote Control is included.

This versatile remote can be programmed to operate every component in a home entertainment
system with one-touch macro convenience.

Wide variety of additional audio and video inputs, outputs and
switching facilities, including S-video and composite video switching,

coaxial and optical digital inputs and outputs, and a full selection of audio
inputs.

Premium-quality parts and construction including copper shielded
HDAMs (High Definition Amplifier modules) for maximum sonic
performance and reliability.

Easy-to-read fluorescent front panel display and user friendly
on-screen menu system.

The Marantz AV-9000:

The Ultimate Home Theater Control Center

FM Tuner Section

# of FM/AM station presets: 30
Usable FM sensitivity (mono): 13.5 dBf
Signal to noise ratio (mono/stereo): 76/73 dB
Stereo channel separation 1 kHz: 45 dB
Total harmonic distortion (mono/stereo): .2/.3 %
Alternate channel selectivity: 65 dB
Capture ratio: 1 dB

Rear Panel

Audio inputs CD, Tape,CD-R/ MD, TV, LD,DVD,

VCR1, DSS/VCR2
Direct inputs: LS, RS, Center, SW
Audio outputs: Tape, CD-R/MD, VCR1, DSS/VCR2,

Multi-Room

Composite Video inputs: TV, LD, DVD, VCR1,

DSS/VCR2

Composite Video outputs: VCR1, DSS/VCR2,

TV Monitor, Multi-Room
S-Video inputs: TV, LD, DVD, VCR1, DSS/VCR2
S-Video outputs: VCR1, DSS/VCR2, TV Monitor
Component video inputs: DVD, DSS/VCR2
Component video output: TV Monitor
Digital inputs: 2 Toslink, 2 Coaxial,

1 Dolby Digital RF
Digital outputs: 1 Toslink, 1 Coaxial
Preamp outputs: Front L/R, Surround L/R,

Center, Subwoofer
Remote (RC-5): 1 in, 1 out
Multi-Room (RC-5): 1 in, 1 out

General

Power requirements: 120 V, 60 Hz,
Dimensions H x W x D: 6

1

/4” x 173/8” x 14”

159mm x 440mm x 355mm

Weight: 17.7 lbs. 39 kg