Marantz AV9000 User Manual
Model AV9000 User Guide
AV Pre Tuner
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AC OUTLETS
120V 60H
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AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIOAUDIO
REMOTE CONTROL
COAX
OUT
OPT
OUT
DIG .1
IN
DIG .2
IN
MULTI
ROOM
DIG .3
IN
DIG .4
IN
S - VIDEO
DIRECT IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
L R
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUTS
ANTENNA
SUB
WOOFER
CENTERSURR.FRONT
FM
(75Ω)
GND AM
SWITCHED 120W 1A
UNSWITCHED 120W 1A
MONITOR OUT
RF IN
L
R
TV LD DVD IN – VCR1 – OUT
IN – DSS/VCR2 – OUT
TV LD DVD IN – VCR1 – OUT
IN – DSS/VCR2 – OUT
TV LD DVD IN – VCR1 – OUT
IN – DSS/VCR2 – OUT
MONI.
MONI.
VIDEO
S2 – IN S2 – IN S2 – IN S2 – IN S2 – IN
S2 – OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
CDCD IN IN –– TTAPE APE –– OUT OUT
IN – CD-R / MD – OUT
IN
OUT
REMOTE
MULTI
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DVD
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FM DE-EMPHASISFM DE-EMPHASIS
AM SCAN STEPAM SCAN STEP
9kHz
50
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10kHz
75
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LR
AUDIO
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VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
LR
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
LR
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
LR
VIDEO
OUT IN
S-VIDEO
OUT IN
LD PLAYER
DVD PLAYER
SATELLITE TUNER or VCR2
VCR
TV
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AUX INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
(FRONT AUX CONNECTIONS)
L
R
LR
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
AUDIO
IN
LR
VIDEO
OUT IN
S-VIDEO
OUT IN
LR
AUDIO
OUT
RF
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VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
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MONITOR TV
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DVD PLAYER,
SATELLITE TUNER or VCR
VIDEO CAMERA
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
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Connect the provided
detached power cord
To household power outlet
AC OUTLETS
120V 60H
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AC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIOAUDIO
REMOTE CONTROL
COAX
OUT
OPT
OUT
DIG .1
IN
DIG .2
IN
MULTI
ROOM
DIG .3
IN
DIG .4
IN
S - VIDEO
DIRECT IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
L R
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUTS
ANTENNA
SUB
WOOFER
CENTERSURR.FRONT
FM
(75Ω)
GND AM
SWITCHED 120W 1A
UNSWITCHED 120W 1A
MONITOR OUT
RF IN
L
R
TV LD DVD IN – VCR1 – OUT OUT
IN – DSS/VCR2 – OUT
TV LD DVD IN – VCR1 – OUT OUT
IN – DSS/VCR2 – OUT
TV LD DVD IN – VCR1 – OUT OUT
IN – DSS/VCR2 – OUT
MONI.
MONI.
VIDEO
S2 – IN S2 – IN S2 – IN S2 – IN S2 – IN
S2 – OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
CDCD IN IN – TAPE – OUT
IN – CD-R / MD – OUT
IN
OUT
REMOTE
MULTI
L
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L
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DSS/
VCR2
IN
DVD
IN
OUT IN
L
R
L
R
OUT IN
L
R
L
R
LINE IN RC IN
MULTI ROOM SPEAKER
MAIN AMP
(For MULTI ROOM)
MULTI
ROOM
INPUT
CD PLAYER
TAPE DECK
FM EXTERNAL ANTENNA FM FEEDER ANTENNA
AM EXTERNAL ANTENNAAM LOOP ANTENNA
• When using the FM antenna
attach to this apparatus
To a component with REMOTE
(Marantz RC-5 D-BUS) jacks
Refer to “OTHER CONNECTIONS”
(Page iii)
(L)
(R)
Assemble the AM loop antenna as
shown in the figure before use
OUTPUT
L
R
L
R
AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR AUDIO COMPONENTS
IR RECEIVER
MULTI ROOM
CD Recorder
MD PLAYER
CD RECORDER/MD PLAYER
DIGITAL
INPUT
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
INPUT
Refer to “OTHER CONNECTIONS”
(Page iii)
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
MONITOR TV for MULTI ROOM
VIDEO
IN
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NAC IN
REMOTE CONTROL
WOOFER
FRONT
SWITCHED 120W 1A
UNSWITCHED 120W 1A
MONIT
DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
AUDIO
MUL
OTHER CONNECTIONS
FRONT
OTHER MULTI CHANNEL PROCESSOR
POWER
AMPLIFIER
COAX
DIG .1
DIG .2
DIG .3
DIG .4
RF IN
L
R
OUT
OPT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
DIGITAL
C
SW
TV LD DVD
S2 – IN S2 – IN S2 – IN S2 – IN
TV LD DVD
L
R
TV LD DVD
S - VIDEO
LS
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FM
GND AM
(75Ω)
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COMPONENT VIDEO
L
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AUDIO OUTPUTS
IN – CD-R / MD – OUT
SUB
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VCR1
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IN
–
–
VCR1
OUT
IN
–
–
VCR1
OUT
IN
SURROUND
WOOFER
DIRECT IN
IN – DSS/VCR2 – OUT
S2 – IN S2 – OUT
IN – DSS/VCR2 – OUT
IN – DSS/VCR2 – OUT
MONI.
MONI.
AUDIO
MULTI
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VIDEO
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DVD
SUB
WOOFER
CENTERSURR.FRONT
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SWITCHED 120W 1A
UNSWITCHED 120W 1A
AC OUTLETS
120V 60H
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REMOTE
REMOTE CONTROL
AC I
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AC OUTLET
120V 60HZ
LR
LR
CENTER
AC IN
THX REF.
THX REF.
THX REF.
THX REF.
THX REF.
EXT. CONT. IN
LEVEL
INPUT
MIN
FRONT
L
MIN
FRONT
R
MIN
CENTER
MIN
SURR.
L
MIN
SURR.
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VIDEO
RC-5
REMOTE CONT.
SIG
IN
IN
OUT
SPEAKER SYSTEMS MINIMUM 8 OHMS
FRONT
SURROUND
UNSWITCHED 120W 1A
Front (R) speaker Front (L) speaker Center speaker Surround (L) speaker
Surround (R) speaker
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INVERT
INPUT
BTL REMOTE CONT.EXT. CONT. IN
INPUT
OUTPUT
LEVEL
MASTERSLAVE
MIN MAX
VIDEO/
+5~13V DC
SPEAKER SYSTEM
MINIMUM 4 OHMS
Subwoofer speaker
SYSTEM OUT OUT
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AC OUTLET
120V 60Hz
UNSWITCHED
2. 1A, 250W MAX
IN
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:
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
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
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
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.
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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”
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference - Cansing Equipment Regulations.
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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INPUT SELECTOR
STANDBY
POWER ON/OFF
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MUSIC
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MEMO
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A/D AUTO THX
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MODE BASS TREBLE
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SOUND SOURCE, TUNING,
FREQUENCY, PRESET CH.,
SURROUND MODE, CH. STATUS,
VOILUME indicator
GYRO TUNING
TONE CONTROL
PRESET AUTO TUNING
DIGITAL COPY ANALOG
AUDIO TAPE VCR1
AUTO indicator
MEMORY indicator
LCR
LFE
LS S RS
PEAK
!0
!1uio
TUNED indicator
!4!5!6!7!8!9
VOLUME
DOWN UP
AUX INPUT
S2-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
!2
FM STEREO indicator
!3
VISUAL
DTS
PCM
AUTO
STEREO
ENCODED SIGNAL indicator
DIGITAL
THX CINEMA
SURROUND MODE
indicator
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⁄0
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VCR1
DVDLDTV
HALL
MATRIX
MILTI ROOM indicator
ON
MACRO
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D1
D2
D3
D4
DSS /
VCR2
TUNER
LOW
1
TV
CD
DSS
MONO
POWER
SOURCE
ON/OFF
CLONE MACRO
REMOTELEARNING
RC-18SR
USE
2 3 4
LD
TAPE
AUX
TEST
TEST indicator
COPY indicator
OFF
MODE
CONTROL
MACRO
LEARN
NAME
D5
D6
D7
D8
VCR
DVD
CD-R
AUX
/ MD
MEMO
COPY
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P-SCAN DISP
SLEEP
NIGHT indicator
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PRESET SCAN indicator
DISPLAY OFF indicator
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VOL
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OK
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AMP
GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................................. 5
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
FRONT PANEL FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................ 6
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR ............................................................................................................................ 7
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
SET-UP .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
OSD MAIN MENU .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
SYSTEM SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
SPEAKER SETUP AND LEVELS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
SURROUND MODE ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
REC COPY ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
MULTI ROOM SELECT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
STATION NAME INPUT.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
BASIC OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
LISTENING TO THE TUNER .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
PLAYBACK OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
OTHER FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 16
MULTI ROOM SELECTOR ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER (ONLY REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)....................................................................................................................... 16
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR ........................................................................................................................... 17
FUNCTION AND OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
RC-18SR BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
OTHER FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
SURROUND MODES .................................................................................................................................................... 31
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................... 33
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (U VERSION)............................................................................................................. 35
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Marantz AV9000 THX/ 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 AV9000. As there are a number of connection and
configuration options, you are encouraged to discuss your own
particular home theater setup with your Marantz A/V specialist dealer.
DESCRIPTION
DTS Technology was found in 1994 to commercialize 5.1 channels of
discrete digital audio into home theater systems. The DTS brings you
premiere quality and discrete multi-channel digital sound to movies.
The DTS playback unit is a motion picture sound system designed to
create full range digital sound reproduction using a theater's existing
audio system.
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 theaters. Now, every moviegoer can
hear the sound exactly as the moviemaker intended.
The Dolby Digital surround system lets you enjoy Digital TV, Digital
Satellite Receiver 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 provides 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 are full ranges 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.
Adaptive Decorrelation-slightly changes one surround channel's time
and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel.
This expands the listening position and creates with only two
surround speakers the same spacious surround experience as in a
movie theater with multiple surround speakers.
The Marantz AV9000 was required to pass a rigorous series of quality
and performance tests, in addition to incorporating the technologies
explained above, in order to be THX Ultra certified by Lucasfilm Ltd.
THX Ultra requirements cover every aspect of performance including
pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation, and
hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain.
Movies which have been encoded in Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro
Logic, stereo and Mono will all benefit from the THX mode when being
viewed. The THX mode should only be activated when watching
movies which were originally produced for a movie theater
environment. 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.
FEATURES
High quality DTS/Dolby Digital (AC-3) DSP decoding chip.
High quality THX DSP decoding chip.
5 Digital inputs, for connection to other sources, such as
DVD, DSS, CD or LD.
2 Digital outputs for connection to CD-R or MD.
Digital Dolby Pro Logic decoding provides wide dynamic
range, low distortion, and high imaging accuracy.
96 kHz PCM Digital Audio reproduced by STEREO.
Integral AM/FM tuner.
On Screen Display with Composite and "S" video.
Composite and "S" video switching.
Component video switching.
Separate dedicated Multi-Room stereo pre-amp outputs
and composite provide for dual zone independent
operation.
Infrared remote control with learning capability.
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THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by
the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX
resulted from George Lucas' desire to reproduce the movie
soundtrack as faithfully as possible both in the movie theater and in
the home theater.
THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately
translate the sound from a movie theater environment into the home,
correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. When the THX
mode of the AV9000 is on, three distinct THX technologies are
automatically added:
Re-Equalization-restores the correct tonal balance for watching a
movie in a home environment. These sounds are otherwise mixed to
be brighter for a large movie theater. Re-EQ compensates for this and
prevents the soundtracks from being overly bright and harsh when
played in a home theater.
Timbre Matching-filters the information going to the surround
speakers so they more closely match the the tonal characteristics of
the sound coming from the front speakers. This ensures seamless
panning between the front and surround speakers.
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SOURCE TUNER CD CD-R/MD
SOURCE TV LD DVD DSS/VCR2 AUX
TUNER CD TAPE CD-R/MD TV
DSS/VCR2 VCR DVDAUX
FRONT PANEL FEATURES (SEE
PAGE 3)
q POWER switch and STANDBY indicator
Press this button once to turn the unit on or off. In order to use the
remote control unit to turn the unit on the power switch must be
pressed once, and then the unit may be turned on or off via the
remote.
w PHONES jack for stereo headphones
Conventional dynamic headphones can be plugged in here.
Notes:
When the headphones plug is inserted, the surround mode is
switched automatically to STEREO and the sound from the
speakers is muted.
The surround mode returns to the previous mode as soon as the
plug is removed from the jack.
e INFRARED SENSOR window
This window receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.
r A/D (Analog/Digital) SELECTOR button
In case that you select the input source which is linked with any digital
input, if you desire to switch to analog input temporarily, you can
switch by pressing A/D button.
Note:
This key is not effective for an input source which is not linked with
any digital input.
!0 TAPE COPY button
Press this button for audio dubbing to the tape deck.
When this button is pressed, the source of the TAPE OUT is switched
in the following sequence.
!1 VCR1 COPY button
Press this button for video and audio dubbing to the VCR1 deck.
When this button is pressed, the source of the VCR1 OUT is switched
in the following sequence.
!2 AUX input jacks
These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the connection of a
camcorder, portable VCR, etc.
To make proper connections, refer to the owner’s manuals of the
auxiliary components.
!3 VOLUME control knob
Adjusts the overall sound level. Turning the control clockwise
increases the sound level.
!4 AUTO TUNING button
When this button is pressed and the GYRO TUNING knob !6 is
turned quickly, the frequency is scanned while turning the GYRO
TUNING knob. The Auto scan function starts when the GYRO
TUNING knob is stopped.
t AUTO MODE button
Press this button to select the auto surround mode.
y THX MODE button
Press this button to select the THX surround mode.
u SURROUND MODE SELECTOR ( up,
down) buttons
Press these buttons to set the desired surround mode in the following
sequence.
AUTO STEREO DOLBY DTS CINEMA DTS MUSIC
MATRIX MOVIEHALL THX CINEMAMONO
i BASS and TREBLE tone controls
These controls are used to boost or cut high and low frequencies.
TREBLE: Adjusts the tone of high-frequency sound.
BASS: Adjusts the tone of low-frequency sound.
Notes:
These buttons are unavailable in THX CINEMA mode.
The frequency is flat by pressing the up and down keys
simultaneously.
o DIGITAL AUDIO COPY button
Press this button for digital dubbing to the CD-R recorder or MD
deck.
When this button is pressed, the digital source of the DIGITAL
OUTPUT is switched in the following sequence.
!5 PRESET button
Press this button to display the preset number. The preset number is
changed by turning the GYRO TUNING knob.
!6 GYRO TUNING knob
Turn this knob to change the frequency or the preset number. The
station name can be selected with this knob.
!7 CLEAR button
Press this button to cancel the station-memory setting mode or preset
scan tuning.
!8 MEMO (memory) button
Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory numbers and
station names.
!9 INPUT SELECTOR knob
When this knob is turned, the input signal is switched in the following
sequence.
SOURCE DIG.1 DIG.2 DIG.3 DIG.4 OFF
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@0 96 kHz decode indicator
This indicator is for 96 kHz PCM digital input signal. If the selected
digital input signal is 96 kHz PCM audio, this indicator will illuminate.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR
This chapter describes the functions which need to control the
AV9000. See page 27 and following pages to refer other function of
the RC-18SR.
@1 DTS CINEMA and MUSIC indicator
These indicators display the currently selected DTS mode. If you
select DTS cinema or DTS music by SURROUND MODE SELECTOR
buttons u, these indicators will display.
@2 ENCODED CHANNEL STATUS indicator
These indicators show which channels 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 depend on the digital input, without reference
to the surround mode.
@3 PEAK indicator
This indicator is a monitor for analog audio input signal. If the
selected analog audio input signal is greater than the capable level of
internal processing, this indicator will show. If this indicator is lit up,
you should press the ATT button on the remote control.
v POWER ON and OFF
These two buttons are use for turning on or off AV9000.
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
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 AV9000 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 10)
5 MONO monaural decoding
When this button is pressed, the monaural
sound is selected.
6 3-D 3-D surround decoding
This button is not used for AV9000.
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 AV9000.
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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AMP
MODE3 7 LVL+ Increases channel level volume
PROCESSOR
8 LVL- decreases channel level volume
After pressing the CH+ button, use the LVL+
and LVL- buttons to adjust the volume level of
each speaker channel.
Note: These level controls are for temporary adjustment,
so these setup is not memorized for each source.
1 VOL+ increases external decoder’s volume
This button is not used for AV9000.
2 VOL- decreases external decoder’s volume
This button is not used for AV9000.
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 off function
When this button is pressed, the display is
turned off.
7 MODE surround mode select button
This button is not used for AV9000
8 PHNO phono function button
This button is not used for AV9000.
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 AV9000
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 AV9000
7 F/P frequency or preset channel display select
button
This button is not used for AV9000
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.
⁄7 MUTE button
This button can be used to mute the sound temporarily.
⁄9 LIGHTING button
This button is used to activate the back-lit LCD screen and back-lit
keys.
Useful Functions with the Remote Control Unit
• Source direct
Press AMP button .. Press DIR D2 on page2 to make higher quality
Hi-Fi sounds. When this function is selected, the signals are
transmitted by bypassing the tone control circuitry so that they can be
reproduced with higher quality.
Notes:
The surround mode is switched automatically to STEREO when
the source direct function is turned on.
The source direct function is available with a digital source when
the input signal is the PCM.
If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal input to AV9000, in this
mode output from AV9000 will be muted.
• Attenuate
Press AMP button .. Press ATT D3 on page2 to attenuate the
analog AUDIO signal selected with the FUNCTION buttons. When
the analog input signal is too great and the voice distorts even by
throttling the AV9000 VOLUME control, turn on the function. “ATT” is
displayed when this function is activated.
The signal-input level is reduced by about half. Attenuate is invalid for
use with the output signal of “REC OUT” (TAPE, CD-R/MD, VCR1 and
DSS/VCR2 output).
This function is memorized for each input function.
• Multi room
Press AMP button .. Press MLTI D8 on page2 to switch the unit to
multi room mode. “MULTI ROOM” appears in the display.
• Display off
Press AMP button .. Press DISP D6 on page4, the display is turned
off and the display off indicator lights up ( DISP ). To turn the display
ON again, perform the previous procedure.
⁄1 VOLUME UP (+) AND DOWN (-)
These buttons are used to raise and lower the main system volume
level.
⁄2 TEN KEYPAD
They are useful for tuning a pre-set radio station and setting a station
name.
⁄3 M (MEMO) button
This button is used to enter the tuner preset memory numbers and
station names.
⁄4 C (Clear) button
This button is used to cancel certain memory or programming
operations.
⁄6 CURSOR 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.
• FM mode
Press TUNER button .. Press FM D1 on page 1 to select the auto
stereo mode or mono mode when the FM band is selected. The AUTO
indicator lights in the auto stereo mode.
• Tuner band selector
Press TUNER button . . Press BAND D4 on page 1 to switch
between FM mode and AM mode of the tuner.
Tuner band is changed in the following sequence.
FM → AM → FM → ...
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