Marantz SR5400U User Manual

Model SR5400 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 sufficient 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 product.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

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 Section 820-40 of the
NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies 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:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA

- 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 not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could 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 product is operated.

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

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

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

5. Cleaning – Unplug this 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 product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.

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

9. A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the 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
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This 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.

11. Power Sources – This 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 product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to
the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may
be equipped with a polarized alternating­current 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

16. Lightning – For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended 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 product due to
lightning and power-line surges.

17. 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.

d. If the 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 product
to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged

in any way, and

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for
service.

22. 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.

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

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

13. 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 product.

14. Protective Attachment Plug – The product 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.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard 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.

18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects
of any kind into this 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 product.

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

21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this
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 product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or

water.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

25. Heat – The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

FIGURE 1

ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.................................. 2

PRECAUTIONS ................................... 2

DESCRIPTION..................................... 2

FEATURES .......................................... 3

ACCESSORIES ................................... 3

FRONT PANEL .................................... 4

FL DISPLAY ................................................................... 5

REAR PANEL ...................................... 6

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION ..... 7

FUNCTION AND OPERATION ...................................... 7

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ......... 8

OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ................ 9

GENERAL INFROMATION OF RC5400SR TO SR5400 .... 9

CONNECTIONS................................. 11

SPEAKER PLACEMENT ............................................. 11

CONNECTING SPEAKERS ......................................... 11

CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS ...................... 12

CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS ...................... 13

ADVANCED CONNECTING ........................................ 14

CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL JACKS ..... 14

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS.............. 15

SETUP ............................................... 16

ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM ..................... 16

1 INPUT SETUP (ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT) ......17

2 SPEAKER SETUP .................................................... 17

3 PREFERENCE .......................................................... 18

4 SURROUND ............................................................. 19

5 PL II (PRO LOGIC II) MUSIC PARAMETER .............19

6 CS II (CIRCLE SURROUND II) PARAMETER ........ 19

7 6.1 CH INPUT LEVEL ............................................... 19

BASIC OPERATION (PLAY BACK) ... 20

SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE. .............................. 20

SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE ....................... 20

ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME .............................. 20

ADJUSTING THE TONE (BASS & TREBLE) CONTROL. ..... 20

TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND ............ 20

USING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 21

NIGHT MODE .............................................................. 21

SURROUND MODE........................... 21

OTHER FUNCTION ........................... 24

TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION.................................... 24

ATTENUATION TO ANALOG INPUT SIGNAL ............. 24

LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES ..................... 24

VIDEO ON/OFF ........................................................... 24

DISPLAY MODE ........................................................... 24

SELECTING ANALOG AUDIO INPUT OR

DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT ................................................ 24

RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE ......................... 25

6.1 CH INPUT. .............................................................. 25

BASIC OPERATION (TUNER) .......... 26

LISTENING TO THE TUNER ....................................... 26

PRESET MEMORY ...................................................... 26

TROUBLESHOOTING....................... 28

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....... 29

DIMENSIONS .................................... 29

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR5400
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 SR5400.
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.

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

For heat dispersal, leave at least 20 cm/8 inch of
space between the top, back and sides of this unit
and the wall or other components.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

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DESCRIPTION

DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1
channels of discrete digital audio into home theater
systems.
DTS brings you premium quality discrete
multichannel digital sound to both movies and
music.
DTS is a multichannel 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.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

The advantages of discrete multichannel systems
over matrix are well known.
But even in homes equipped for discrete
multichannel, there remains a need for high-quality
matrix decoding. This is because of the large
library of matrix surround motion pictures available
on disc and on VHS tape; and analog television
broadcasts.
The typical matrix decoder of today derives a
center channel and a mono surround channel from
two-channel matrix stereo material. It is better than
a simple matrix in that it includes steering logic to
improve separation, but because of its mono,
band-limited surround it can be disappointing to
users accustomed to discrete multichannel.

Neo:6 offers several important improvements as
follow,

• Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels of
matrix decoding from stereo matrix material.
Users with 6.1 and 5.1 systems will derive six
and five separate channels, respectively,
corresponding to the standard home-theater
speaker layouts.

• Neo:6 technology allows various sound
elements within a channel or channels to be
steered separately, and in a way which follows
naturally from the original presentation.

• Neo:6 offers a music mode to expand stereo
nonmatrix recordings into the five- or six­channel layout, in a way which does not diminish
the subtlety and integrity of the original stereo
recording.

DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multichannel
digital signal format developed by Digital Theater
Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with
the conventional DTS Digital Surround format,
DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the
360-degree surround impression and space
expression thanks to further expanded surround
signals. This format has been used professionally
in movie theaters since 1999.
In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR, C,
SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround
also offers the SB (Surround Back) channel for
surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels.
DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal
formats with different surround signal recording
methods, as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES
Matrix 6.1.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6”
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

The stereo CD is a 16-bit medium with sampling at

44.1 kHz. Professional audio has been 20- or 24-

bit for some time, and there is increasing interest in
higher sampling rates both for recording and for
delivery into the home. Greater bit depths provide
extended dynamic range. Higher sampling rates
allow wider frequency response and the use of
anti-alias and reconstruction filters with more
favorable aural characteristics.

DTS 96/24 allows for 5.1channel sound tracks to
be encoded at a rate of 96kHz/24bits on DVD­Video titles.
When DVD-video appeared, it became possible to
deliver 24-bit, 96 kHz audio into the home, but only
in two channels, and with serious limitations on
picture. This capability has had little use.
DVD-audio allows 96/24 in six channels, but a new
player is needed, and only analog outputs are
provided, necessitating the use of the D/A
converters and analog electronics provided in the
player.

DTS 96/24 offers the following:

1. Sound quality transparent to the original 96/24
master.

2.Full backward compatibility with all existing
decoders. (Existing decoders will output a 48
kHz signal)

3.No new player required: DTS 96/24 can be
carried on DVD-video, or in the video zone of
DVD-audio, accessible to all DVD players.

4. 96/24 5.1-channel sound with full-quality full­motion video, for music programs and motion
picture soundtracks on DVD-video.

Dolby Digital identifies the use of Dolby Digital
audio coding for such consumer formats as DVD
and DTV. As with film sound, Dolby Digital can
provide up to five full-range channels for left,
center, and right screen channels, independent left
and right surround channels, and a sixth ( ".1")
channel for low-frequency effects.

Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is an improved matrix
decoding technology that provides better spatiality
and directionality on Dolby Surround program
material; provides a convincing three-dimensional
soundfield on conventional stereo music recordings;
and is ideally suited to bring the surround experience
to automotive sound. While conventional surround
programming is fully compatible with Dolby Surround
Pro Logic II decoders, soundtracks will be able to be
encoded specifically to take full advantage of Pro
Logic II playback, including separate left and right
surround channels. (Such material is also compatible
with conventional Pro Logic decoders.)

Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output
channels from 5.1-channel sources. This is done
using a matrix decoder that derives three surround
channels from the two in the original recording.
For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used
with movies soundtracks recorded with Dolby
Digital Surround EX.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Circle Surround II (CS-II) is a powerful and versatile

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multichannel technology. CS-II is designed to
enable up to 6.1 multichannel surround sound
playback from mono, stereo, CS encoded sources
and other matrix encoded sources. In all cases the
decoder extends it into 6 channels of surround
audio and a LFE/subwoofer signal. The CS-II
decoder creates a listening environment that
places the listener “inside” music performances
and dramatically improves both hi-fi audio
conventional surround-encoded video material.
CS-II provides composite stereo rear channels to
greatly improve separation and image positioning –
adding a heightened sense of realism to both audio
and A/V productions.
CS-II is packed with other useful feature like dialog
clarity (SRS Dialog) for movies and cinema-like
bass enrichment (TruBass). CS-II can enable the
dialog to become clearer and more discernable in
movies and it enables the bass frequencies
contained in the original programming to more
closely achieve low frequencies – overcoming the
low frequency limitations of the speakers by full
octave.

Circle Surround II , Dialog Clarity, TruBass, SRS
and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity and TruBass
technology are incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.

FEATURES

The SR5400 incorporates the latest generation of
digital surround sound decoding technology such
as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES
(Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1), DTS Neo:6 (Cinema,
Music), Dolby Pro-Logic II (Movie and Music),
Circle Surround II (Cinema and Music) .
In addition, Marantz has focused on the future. By
utilizing pre-out jacks, 6.1 direct inputs the SR5400
is tomorrow's technology, today!

The SR5400 features a fully discrete 6 channel
amplifier section capable of delivering 90 watts of
high-current amplification, for continuously clean
and stable power into each of the six channels. It
employs a massive EI power transformer in
combination with oversized filter capacitors. This
design configuration is capable of a clear and
powerful reproduction of the most demanding
action movie soundtracks and full range
(multichannel) music discs. Through its ability to
generate very high output voltages, the SR5400
can easily drive the most demanding speakers
with optimum results.

The SR5400 incorporates the most advanced
Digital Signal Processing circuitry, along with a
Crystal® 192 kHz/24 bit D/A converter in each of
the 7 channels. Independent power supply circuits
are incorporated for the FL display, audio and
video sections for maximum separation, clarity
and dynamic range. Together with hand-selected
customized components, all elements work in
harmony to recreate the emotion, exactly as the
artist had intended.

The SR5400 is designed and engineered with
extensive feedback from dealers and consumers. It
features a heavy duty speaker binding posts and
an extensive array of both analog and digital inputs
/ outputs. With 4 assignable digital inputs, 2
component inputs, SACD Multi Channel (6.1
channel) direct inputs and OSD output versatility is
taken to a stunning new level. Furthermore, the
SR5400 can output the OSD information through
the Y/C (S-video) and composite video outputs.

An easy-to-use universal remote control allows full
access to all of the operating functions and can be
used for system operation as well.

The new generation of Marantz Receivers is stylish
and completely symmetrical. On the front panel of
the SR5400, buttons are kept to a minimum. Source
selectors and volume controls are intuitively placed.
The large left dial knob on the left can be used as
multi dial which allows all functions of the SR5400 to
be operated via the front panel. The SR5400 is here
to perform in your unrivaled home entertainment
setup.

The TruSurround Headphone technology provides
a surround sound listening experience over
headphones.
When listening to multichannel content such as DVD
movies over headphones, the listening experience
is fundamentally different than listening to speakers.
Since the headphone speaker drivers are covering
the pinna of the ear, the listening experience differs
greatly from traditional speaker playback.
TruSurround utilizes patented headphone
perspective curves to solve this problem and
provides a non-fatiguing, immersive, home theater
listening experience. TruSurround Headphone also
delivers exceptional 3D audio from mono and stereo
material.

• Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital ,
DTS ES (Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1, Neo: 6)

• Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music)

• Circle Surround II (Movie, Music, Mono)

• 6 x 90 Watts (8 Ohm), Discrete Amplifiers

• Massive Energy Power Supply, Huge EI

Transformer, Large ELCO's.

• 192 kHz/24 bit Crystal® DAC for all 7 Channels

• 32 bit Digital Surround Processing Chipsets

• Video Off Mode

• Large Heavy Duty Speaker Terminals for all

Channels

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Set Up Menu via Composite, and S-Video Output

• Auto Input Signal Detection

• Improved Station Name Input Method, 50

Presets

• Auto Adjust Function for Speaker Distance
Settings (Delay Time)

• Large Multi Operation Left Dial Knob

• Universal remote control

ACCESSORIES

Remote Controller RC5400SR

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AM Loop Antenna

FM Feeder Antenna

FM Antenna converter

Registration Card

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AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR5400

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POWER switch and STANDBY indicator

When this switch is pressed once, the unit turns ON
and the display illuminates. When pressed again,
the unit turns OFF and the STANDBY indicator will
be illuminated.

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SELECT (MULTI FUNCTION MODE
SELECT) button

Press this button to change the mode of the MULTI
FUNCTION control dial. l.e. Surround Sound Fields,
Tone Control & Set Up Menu.

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SURROUND MODE Selector & MULTI
FUNCTION control dial

This dial changes surround modes & Tone Controls
sequentially, and allows you to enter the OSD menu
system.

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ENTER (MULTI FUNCTION ENTER) button

Press this button to enter the setup, which you have
chosen by the MULTI FUNCTION dial.

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CLEAR button

Press this button to cancel the station-memory
setting mode or preset scan tuning. (See page 26)

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MEMORY button

Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory
numbers or station names. (See page 26)

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TUNING (Down) / (Up) buttons

Press these buttons to change the frequency or the
preset number. (See page 26)

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F/P (Frequency / Preset) button

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. (See page 26)

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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.
(See page 26)

!0

Press this button to mute the output to the speakers.

MUTE button

Press it again to return to the previous volume level.

!1

VOLUME control knob

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

!2

ATT (Attenuate) button

If the selected analog audio input signal is greater
than the capable level of internal processing, the
PEAK indicator will illuminate. If this happens, you
should press the ATT button. “ATT” is displayed
when this function is activated.
The signal-input level is reduced by about half.
Attenuation will not work with the output signal of
“REC OUT” (TAPE, CD-R/MD, VCR1 and VCR2
output). This function is memorized for each input
function.

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AUX input jacks

These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the
connections of a camcorder, portable DVD, game etc.

!4

INPUT FUNCTION SELECTOR buttons
(AUDIO/ VIDEO)

These buttons are used to select the input sources.
The video function selector, such as TV, DVD,
VCR1, DSS 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.
Press the TUNER button to switch between FM and
AM.

!5

VIDEO OFF button

This is used when switching the video signals from
the various monitor outputs to Video-Off mode.
(see page 24)

!6

6.1CH IN button

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

!7

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 set to a digital input in the system setup menu.

!8

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 follows.
Front SPKR = Large, Center SPKR = Large,
Surround SPKR = Large, Sub woofer = On

!9

DISPLAY button

When this button is pressed, the FL display mode
is changed as Surround Mode → Auto-display Off
→ Display Off → Input Function and the display off
indicator(DISP) lights up in condition of DISPLAY
OFF.

@0

HEADPHONE jack for stereo headphones

This jack may be used to listen to the SR5400’s
output through a pair of headphones. Be certain
that the headphones have a standard 1 / 4" stereo
phono plug. Note that the main room speakers will
automatically be turned off when the headphone
jack is in use.

Notes:

• When using headphones, the surround mode will
change to STEREO and TruSurround (TS)
headphones by SURROUND MODE selector.

•

The surround mode returns to the previous setting

as soon as the headphone plug is removed from the
jack.

@1

INFRARED receiving sensor window

This window receives infrared signals for the
remote control.

4

DISP AUT O TUNED ST V – OFF NIGHT PEAK ANALOG

DIGITAL

ATT

SLEEP

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DIRECT DISC 6.1 MTX 6.1 EQ

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a

DISP (Display Off) indicator

This indicator is illuminated when the SR5400 is in
the display off condition.

s

SLEEP timer indicator

This indicator is illuminated when the sleep timer
function is in use.

d

AUTO SURR (Auto Surround mode)
indicator

This indicator illuminates to show that the AUTO
SURROUND mode is in use.

f

TUNER’s indicators

AUTO : This indicator illuminates when the

TUNED : This indicator illuminates when a

ST(Stereo) :

g

DTS-ES mode indicators (DISC6.1,

tuner’s Auto mode is in use.

station is being received with
sufficient signal strength to provide
acceptable listening quality.
This indicator illuminates when an
FM station is being tuned into stereo.

MTX6.1)

These indicators will illuminate to show the DTS­ES decoding mode (Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1).

h

V (video)-OFF mode indicator

This indicator is illuminated when the Video-OFF
function is active.

j

NIGHT mode indicator

This indicator is illuminated when the SR5400 is in
the Night mode, which reduces the dynamic range
of digital program material at low volume levels.

k

PEAK 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,
this will illuminate. If this happens, you should press
the ATT button.

l

EQ mode indicator

This indicator is illuminated when the HT-EQ
function is active.

¡0

ATT (Attenuation) indicator

This indicator is illuminated when the attenuation
function is active.

¡1

DIGITAL Input Indicator

This indicator is illuminated when a digital input has
been selected.

¡2

ANALOG input indicator

This indicator is illuminated when an analog input
source has been selected.

¡3

SIGNAL FORMAT indicators

2 DIGITAL, EX, 2 SURROUND, dts, ES, 96/24,
PCM

When the selected input is a digital source, some
of these indicators will be illuminated to display the
specific type of signal in use.

¡4

ENCODED 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”, “SL”, “SR” and “LFE” will be
illuminated. If the digital input signal is 2 channel
PCM-audio, “L” and “R” will be displayed.
If Dolby Digital 5.1ch signal with Surround EX flag
or DTS-ES signal comes in, “L”, “C”, “R”, “SL”, “S” ,
“SR” and “LFE” will be illuminated.

¡5

Main Information Display

This display shows messages relating to the
status, input source, surround mode, tuner,
volume level or other aspects of unit’s operation.

¡6

DIRECT (Source direct) indicator

This indicator is illuminated when the SR5400 is in
the SOURCE DIRECT mode.

ENGLISH

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ENGLISH

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL IN

OPT. COAX.

ANTENNA

SURROUND

BACK

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

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6.1CH

IN

IN OUT

TAPE CDR/MD

OUT SWOUTIN

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TV DVD DSS/VCR2

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DSS/VCR2

OUTIN

VCR1 DSS/VCR2

DVD IN OUT

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MINIMUM 6 OHMS

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

AC IN

SERIAL NO.

AC OUTLETS

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REAR PANEL

z

VIDEO IN/OUT (TV, DVD, VCR1, DSS/
VCR2)

These are the video inputs and outputs. There are
4 video inputs and 2 video outputs and each one
includes both composite video and S-video
configurations. Connect VCRs, DVD players, and
other video components to the video inputs.
S-video sources can be viewed through the S­video outputs, and composite sources can only be
viewed through the composite output.
The 2 video output channels can be used to be
connected to video tape recorders for making
recordings.

x

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.

c

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT

If your DVD player or other device has component
video connectors, be sure to connect them to
these component video connectors on the
SR5400. The SR5400 has two component video
input connectors to obtain the color information (Y,
CB, CR) directly from the recorded DVD signal or
other video component and one component video
output connector to output it directly into the matrix
decoder of the display device.
By sending the pure DVD component video signal
directly, the DVD signal forgoes the extra
processing that normally would degrade the image.
The result is vastly increased image quality, with
incredibly life like colors and crisp detail.

Notes:

• This component video output will not display the
OSD menu system.

v

Preamp Outputs (L, R, SL, SR, SB, C)

Jacks for L(front left), R (front right), C (Center), SL
(surround left), SR (surround right) and SB (surround
back).
Use these jacks for connection to external power
amplifiers.

b

MONITOR OUT

This is a monitor output and each one includes
both composite video and S-video configurations.
When connecting two video monitors or
televisions, be aware that the OSD interface can

⁄0

6.1 CHANNEL INPUT

By connecting a DVD Audio player, SACD
multichannel player, or other components that has
a multichannel port, you can playback the audio
with 5.1 channel or 6.1 channel outputs.

be used with both MONITOR OUT connections.

⁄1

n

AC IN

Connect to an AC power outlet.

REMOTE CONT. IN/OUT terminals

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

SR5400 has to be powered by 120 V AC only.

⁄2

m

AC OUTLETS

Connect the AC power cables of components such as
a DVD and CD player to these outlets. SWITCHED
and UNSWITCHED outlets are provided.
The one marked SWITCHED provides power only
when the SR5400 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 SR5400 is plugged into a live outlet.

AUDIO IN/OUT (CD, TAPE, CD-R, TV,
DVD, VCR1, DSS/VCR2)

These are the analog audio inputs and outputs.
There are 7 audio inputs (4 of which are linked to
video inputs) and 4 audio outputs (2 of which are
linked to video outputs). The audio jacks are
nominally labeled for cassette tape decks,

compact disc players, DVD players and etc.... The

audio inputs and outputs require RCA-type
connectors.

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

Caution:

•

In order to avoid potential turn-off thumps, anything
plugged into these outlets should be powered up
before the SR5400 is turned on.

•

The capacity of this AC outlet is 120W. Do not
connect devices that consume electricity more than
the capacity of these AC outlets. If the total power
consumption of the connected devices exceeds the
capacity, the protection circuit shuts down the
power supply.

,

Speaker outputs terminals

⁄3

DIGITAL INPUT (Dig.1 - 4) / OUTPUT
(coaxial, optical)

These are the digital audio inputs and outputs.
There are 2 digital inputs with coaxial jacks, 2 with
optical jacks.
The inputs accept digital audio signals from a
compact disc, LD, DVD, or other digital source
component.
For digital output, there is 1 coaxial output and 1
optical output.
The digital outputs can be connected to MD
recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other
similar components.

Six terminals are provided for the front left, front
right, front center, surround left, surround right and
surround back speakers.

.

Subwoofer Output

Connect this jack to the line level input of a
powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer
amplifier is used, connect this jack to the
subwoofer amplifier input. If you are using two
subwoofers, either powered or with a 2 channel
subwoofer amplifier, connect a “Y” connector to
the subwoofer output jack and run one cable from
it to each subwoofer amplifier.

6

OK

DISC/DECK

PTY

ATT.

–/B /VCR+/A /ANT

F.DIRECT

DISP./RDS

TUNE/SEARCH

MODE

TREBLE

CHANNEL/SKIP

BASS

A/D

P.SCAN

6.1CH IN

STEREO

M-CH ST

MEMO

CLEAR

DISPLAY

NIGHT

CSII EX/ES DSP

DTS

S-DIRECT

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MENU OFF

SETUP/

MENU

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VOL.

TV

VOL.

MAIN

SLEEP

MUTE

AMPAUX

TUNER

CD

TAPE

CDR/MD

DVD

POWER

VCR1

DSS/VCR2

TV

SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLLER

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REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATION

FUNCTION AND OPERATION

The provided remote control unit is a universal re­mote controller. The POWER button, numeric but­tons and control buttons are used in common across
different input source components.
The input source controlled with the remote control
unit changes when one of the input selector but­tons is pressed.

z

Transmitting indicator

Lights up during a button is pressed and an infrared
signal is sending.

x

(Main) POWER buttons

(when AMP mode is selected)

Press to switch the power of the SR5400 ON or OFF
after pressing the AMP button.

c

Input selector buttons/ FUNCTION
SELECTOR buttons (AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT)

These buttons are used to select a Audio or Video
source component. Press one of these buttons
once to change the function of the remote control.
Press same button within 2 seconds, the input func­tion of the SR5400 is changed.

Note:

• CDR/MD button is set CDR function at initial. To
switch MD function, press and hold down CDR/
MD button and press 2 button.

• To return CDR function, press and hold down
CDR/MD button and press 1 button.

v

MAIN VOLUME UP ( ) /DOWN ( ) buttons

Main volume control of the SR5400. The front, sur­round, center and subwoofer channel volumes con­trolled by these buttons simultaneously.

b

MUTE button

Muting button of the SR5400. Press this button de­crease the sound temporarily . Press this button
again to return to the previous sound.
When this button is pressed, “MUTE” indicator lights
up.

n

MENU button

(when AMP mode is selected)

This button is used to enter the SETUP MAIN MENU.

m

Cursor buttons ( , , , , OK)

Used to operate on-screen and other displays used
by receivers and other components.
See page 16.

,

MENU OFF button

(when AMP mode is selected)

This button is used to exit from the SETUP MAIN
MENU.

.

Numeric buttons 1 to 9 / Surround mode
buttons

Numeric buttons

These buttons are used to enter figures in the selec­tion of a tuner preset station and station name pre­set or to set select a CD track number, etc. The func­tions of these buttons are dependent on the function
button selected.

Surround mode buttons (when AMP mode is
selected)

These buttons are used to select the surround mode.

⁄0

P.SCAN (preset scan) button

(when TUNER mode is selected)

This button is used to start preset scan when
SR5400 is selected TUNER mode.

⁄1

0 / A/D button

0 button

This button is used to enter the number “0”

A/D button (when AMP mode is selected)

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

⁄2

CONTROL buttons

These buttons are used when operating the CD
player, TAPE deck, etc.
The function of these buttons are dependent on the
function button selected.
For the controllable functions of each input function,
please refer to contrable function table on the page 10.

⁄3

ATT (attenuator) button

When the input signal is too high and the voice dis­torts even while adjusting the SR5400 VOLUME
control, turn on this function. “ATT” is illuminated
when this function is activated.
The input level is reduced. Attenuator is invalid for
the output signal of “REC OUT”.

Note:

•

This function is unavailable while the digital input
is selected.

⁄4

TREBLE UP ( ) /DOWN ( ) buttons

These buttons are used to adjust the tone control of
high frequency sound for left and right speaker.

⁄5

BASS UP ( ) /DOWN ( ) buttons

These buttons are used to adjust the tone control of
low frequency sound for left, right and subwoofer
speaker.

⁄6

MEMO button

Memory enable button for various preset functions.

⁄7

CLEAR button

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

⁄8

DISPLAY button

Selects the display mode for the front display of the
SR5400.

⁄9

NIGHT button

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 in the
case when the Dolby Digital signal is entered into
OPTICAL or COAXIAL and data to compress the
voice exists in the signal to be played back.
When this button is pressed, the “NIGHT” indicator
is illuminated.

¤0

S- (Source) DIRECT button

When this button is pressed, the tone control
circuit is bypassed.

¤1

SETUP / T.TONE button

(when AMP mode is selected)

Used to enter the test tone menu.

¤2

OSD button

(when AMP mode is selected)

When this button is pressed, the current setting is
displayed on the TV monitor.

¤3

SLEEP (sleep timer) button

This button is used for setting the sleep timer. It can
be operated the same way as the button on the unit.

¤4

TV VOLUME UP ( ) /DOWN ( ) buttons

These buttons increase or decrease TV’s volume.

ENGLISH

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ENGLISH

MENU

OSD

SLEEP

MUTE

AMPAUX

TUNERCDTAPE

CDR/MD

DVD

POWER

VCR1

DSS/VCR2

TV

VOL.VOL.

TV

MAIN

1.

PTY

ATT.

F.DIRECT

DISP./RDS

TUNE/SEARCH

MODE

TREBLE

CHANNEL/SKIP

BASS

A/D

P.SCAN

6.1CH IN

STEREO

M-CH ST

MEMO

CLEAR

DISPLAY

NIGHT

CSII EX/ES DSP

DTS

S-DIRECT

AUTO

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MENU OFF

SETUP/

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/ANT

–/B

1.

2.

MENU

OSD

SLEEP

MUTE

AMPAUX

TUNERCDTAPE

CDR/MD

DVD

POWER

VCR1

DSS/VCR2

TV

VOL.VOL.

TV

MAIN

1.

TUNE/SEARCH

TREBLE

CHANNEL/SKIP

BASS

A/D

P.SCAN

6.1CH IN

STEREO

M-CH ST

MEMO

CLEAR

DISPLAY

NIGHT

CSII EX/ES DSP

DTS

S-DIRECT

AUTO

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MENU OFF

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OSD

OK

1.

2.

MENU

OSD

SLEEP

MUTE

AMPAUX

TUNERCDTAPE

CDR/MD

DVD

POWER

VCR1

DSS/VCR2

TV

VOL.VOL.

TV

MAIN

2.

TUNE/SEARCH

TREBLE

CHANNEL/SKIP

BASS

A/D

P.SCAN

6.1CH IN

STEREO

M-CH ST

MEMO

CLEAR

DISPLAY

NIGHT

CSII EX/ES DSP

DTS

S-DIRECT

AUTO

321

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MENU OFF

SETUP/

MENU

OSD

OK

2.

6.

3.

MENU

OSD

SLEEP

MUTE

AMPAUX

TUNERCDTAPE

CDR/MD

DVD

POWER

VCR1

DSS/VCR2

TV

VOL.VOL.

TV

MAIN

F.DIRECT

DISP./RDS

TUNE/SEARCH

MODE

TREBLE

CHANNEL/SKIP

BASS

A/D

P.SCAN

6.1CH IN

STEREO

M-CH ST

MEMO

CLEAR

DISPLAY

NIGHT

CSII EX/ES DSP

DTS

S-DIRECT

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1.

3.

4.

2.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
CONTROLLER

The remote controller RC5400SR must be
programmed to use the codes for your appliances
of different brands. This is done by keying in a 4­digit code or by scanning the codes until the
correct one is found. We recommend to using the
4-digit code. This mode is faster and more
reliable. The code scanning method should be
used only if you cannot find the code for one of
your appliances. The codes are listed at the end of
this book.

Important:

• Use the remote control buttons for programming,
not the buttons of the receiver or other
appliances.

• Some codes may be not match your equipment.
In this case, your equipment cannot be
controlled with this remote controller.

PROGRAMMING WITH THE 4-DIGIT CODE

SCANNING THE CODE TABLE

1.

Switch on the appliance which should be
controlled.

2.

Press and hold down the function button for
appliance which should be controlled and
press SETUP until the indicator blinking
twice.

3.

Press the code 9 - 9 - 1.
The indicator will blink twice.

4.

Aim the remote control at the appliance and
slowly alternate between pressing POWER
and the function button for the appliance.

5.

Stop when the appliance turns off.

6.

Press SETUP once to lock in the code.

CHECKING THE CODE

RESETTING THE ALL CODE

1.

Press and hold down the any function button
and press SETUP until the indicator blinking
twice.

2.

Press the code 9 - 8 - 1.
The indicator will blink twice.
Then, RC5400SR will return to the factory
preset code.

Note:

• After this procedure, the selected function button
is set initial code and other function buttons are
set initial code too.

Once you have found and the codes for your vari­ous appliances, you may want to write them down
here.

TV

VCR

DSS

DVD

CD

TAPE

CDR

MD

1.

Press and hold down the function button for
the appliance which should be controlled and
press SETUP until the indicator blinks twice.

2.

Press the 4-digit code for appliance (code
table at the end of this book)

3.

When the procedure is successful, the
indicator will blink twice.

Note:

• If the indicator did not blink twice, then repeat
steps 1 through 2 and try entering the same code
again.

8

1.

Press and hold down the function button for
appliance which should be controlled and
press SETUP until the indicator blinking twice.

2.

Press the code 9 - 9 - 0.
The indicator will blink twice.

3.

To view the code for first digit, press 1 once.
Wait 3 seconds, count the indicator blinks
(e.g. 3 blinks = 3) and write down the number.

Note:

If a code digit is “0”, the indicator will not blink.

4.

Repeat step 3 three more times for remaining
digits. Use 2 for the second digit, 3 for the
third digit, and 4 for the fourth digit.