Marantz ZC4001, ZR6001 user guide

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MARANTZ TACKLES “GOLIATH” OF MULTI-ZONE HOME AUDIO NETWORKING

WITH INNOVATIVE DAvED “VIRTUALLY WIRELESS” TECHNOLOGY

-First Two Marantz DAvED Products Let Users Easily Set Up Multiple Room Home Music Systems

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Itasca, IL, January 31, 2006— Marantz America, a world leader in advanced home entertainment

solutions, has introduced a major innovation in multi-zone audio distribution, “DAvED” (Digital Audio

via Electrical Distribution). Originally introduced at CES under the prototype name “PLAC,” DAvED

(pronounced “David”) is comprised of the Marantz ZR6001SP system, which includes the ZR6001

Audio/Video receiver, and the ZC4001 Client. When combined, these two high-performance components

make it easier than ever for consumers to set up a multiple room digital audio distribution system in their

home – by actually running all their favorite music to any room in the house via the existing AC power

lines in their home.

How DAvED Works…True “Plug and Play” Audio Networking

Designed for easy and quick consumer set-up, Marantz’ new DAvED technology is an ingenious method

of bi-directional signal communication by using AC power lines as a transmission channel,

superimposing high frequency signals over the AC power line. Multi-room communication between audio

components equipped with DAvED circuitry begins the moment they are plugged into any electrical

outlet, offering simple plug-and-play audio networking. Marantz’ new ZR6001 receiver and the ZC4001

Client have been specially designed for transmitting audio streaming data, providing real-time streaming

of full CD-quality (44.1kHz/16-bit) audio. Because the system works via existing AC power lines, there is

no possibility of interference from other wireless systems such as WiFi, Bluetooth, or even a microwave

oven.

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Noted Kevin Zarow, Vice President, Marketing and Product Development, Marantz America, Inc: “Multi-

room home entertainment networking is one of the hottest trends in consumer electronics today, and more

and more people are looking for affordable and simple ways to expand their home entertainment

experience. The Marantz DAvED system makes it easy for virtually any do-it-yourselfer to add multi-

room capabilities to their home music system.”

ZR6001: Breakthrough In Multi-Zone Audio Transmission

The Marantz ZR6001 is a high-performance home theater receiver that features 7 channels of discrete

amplification, HD component video switching, component or S-video upconversion, 32-bit DSP

processing and 192kHz/24-bit digital/audio converters for all channels. It delivers 90 watts of pure power

into each of its seven main channels. In addition, Marantz’ new DAvED technology means owners of the

ZR6001 can not only use their receiver as the centerpiece of their main home entertainment system, but

they can also enjoy virtually wireless audio transmission to any room in the house by just plugging it into

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any wall socket and having the audio signals transmitted directly to one or more ZC4001 Clients.

ZC4001 Controller: An Easy, Portable Solution for Wireless Audio Distribution

The compact Marantz ZC4001 Client is designed as an all-in-one solution for enjoying streamed CD-

quality audio in any room in the home. The stylishly designed component, featuring a light silver

cosmetic with elegant brown trim, has everything needed for great room filling sound, including two

high-performance loudspeakers and a built-in amplifier. In addition, the unit’s remote control provides bi-

directional communication, allowing users to control tuners, CD players and other components connected

to the main ZR6001 system. Because it is lightweight and portable, users can simply move it from room

to room and enjoy audio transmission from theZR6001 receiver, which may be located in any room in the

house. Users may connect up to six ZC4001 clients to the ZR6001 receiver for whole-house music

streaming, if desired.

The Marantz ZR6001SP system, including both the ZR6001 receiver and ZC4001 Client will be available

in Spring 2006 at a total suggested retail price of $1,299.99. Additional ZC4001 units will be available at a

suggested retail price of $329.99 each.

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