Marantz NR1608 User manual

AV Surround Receiver

NR1608

Owner’s Manual

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Accessories 8

Inserting the batteries 9

Operating range of the remote control unit 9

Features 10

High quality sound 10

High performance 10

Easy operation 14

Part names and functions 15

Front panel 15

Display 18

Rear panel 20

Remote control unit 24

Connections

Speaker installation 28

Connecting speakers 35

Before connecting speakers 35

Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings 39

Connecting 5.1-channel speakers 40

Connecting 7.1-channel speakers 41

Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Bi-amp connection of front

speaker 47

Connecting 5.1-channel speakers: Second pair of front speaker 48

Connecting multi-zone speakers 49

Connecting a TV 50

Connection 1 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 51

Connection 2 : TV equipped with an HDMI connector and

incompatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) 52

Connection 3 : TV equipped without an HDMI connector 53

Connecting a playback device 54

Connecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV) 55

Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player 56

Connecting a video camcorder or game console 57

Connecting a USB memory device to the USB port 58

Connecting an FM/AM antenna 59

Connecting to a home network (LAN) 61

Wired LAN 61

Wireless LAN 62

Connecting an external control device 63

REMOTE CONTROL jacks 63

DC OUT jack 64

Connecting the power cord 65

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Playback

Basic operation 67

Turning the power on 67

Selecting the input source 67

Adjusting the volume 68

Turning off the sound temporarily (Muting) 68

Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player 68

Playing a USB memory device 69

Playing files stored on USB memory devices 70

Listening to music on a Bluetooth device 73

Playing music from Bluetooth device 74

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 75

Reconnecting to this unit from a Bluetooth device 76

Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 77

Listening to FM/AM broadcasts 78

Tuning in by entering the frequency (Direct Tune) 79

Changing the tune mode (Tune Mode) 80

Tuning in to stations and presetting them automatically (Auto

Preset Memory) 80

Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) 81

Listening to preset stations 81

Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) 82

Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) 83

Cancelling Preset Skip 84

Listening to Internet Radio 85

Listening to Internet Radio 86

Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 87

Playing back files stored on a PC or NAS 88

Getting the HEOS App 91

HEOS Account 92

Playing from streaming music services 93

Listening to the same music in multiple rooms 96

AirPlay function 100

Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad 101

Playing iTunes music with this unit 101

Selecting multiple speakers (devices) 102

Perform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit

of this unit 102

Spotify Connect function 103

Playing Spotify music with this unit 103

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Convenience functions 104

Adding to HEOS Favorites 105

Playing back HEOS Favorites 105

Deleting a HEOS Favorites 106

Adjusting the volume of each channel to match the input source

(Channel Level Adjust) 107

Adjusting the tone (Tone) 108

Displaying your desired video during audio playback (Video

Select) 109

Adjusting the picture quality for your viewing environment (Picture

Mode) 110

Playing the same music in all zones (All Zone Stereo) 111

Selecting a sound mode 112

Selecting a sound mode 113

Direct playback 114

Pure Direct playback 114

Auto surround playback 115

Description of sound mode types 116

Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 120

HDMI Control function 124

Setting procedure 124

Smart Menu function 125

Sleep timer function 127

Using the sleep timer 128

Smart select function 129

Calling up the settings 130

Changing the settings 131

Panel lock function 132

Disabling all key button operations 132

Disabling all button operations except VOLUME 132

Canceling the Panel lock function 133

Remote lock function 134

Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unit 134

Enabling the remote sensor function 134

Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room) 135

Connecting ZONE2 135

Playback in ZONE2 137

Settings

Menu map 139

Menu operations 143

Audio 144

Dialog Level Adjust 144

Subwoofer Level Adjust 144

Surround Parameter 145

M-DAX 148

Audio Delay 149

Volume 150

Audyssey®151

Graphic EQ 153

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Video 155

Picture Adjust 155

HDMI Setup 157

Output Settings 162

On Screen Display 165

4K Signal Format 166

TV Format 167

Inputs 168

Input Assign 168

Source Rename 170

Hide Sources 171

Source Level 171

Input Select 171

Speakers 172

Audyssey® Setup 172

Procedure for speaker settings (Audyssey® Setup) 174

Error messages 180

Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings 181

Manual Setup 182

Amp Assign 182

Speaker Config. 183

Distances 188

Levels 189

Crossovers 190

Bass 191

Front Speaker 192

Network 193

Information 193

Connection 193

Wi-Fi Setup 194

Settings 196

Network Control 198

Friendly Name 198

Diagnostics 199

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HEOS Account 200

You have not signed in 200

You have already signed in 200

General 201

Language 201

ECO 201

ZONE2 Setup 204

Zone Rename 205

Smart Select Names 205

Trigger Out 206

Front Display 206

Firmware 207

Information 210

Usage Data 211

Save & Load 212

Setup Lock 212

Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 213

Tips

Tips 215

Troubleshooting 217

Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 218

Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 219

Display on this unit shows nothing 219

No sound comes out 220

Desired sound does not come out 221

Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 223

No video is shown on the TV 224

The menu screen is not displayed on the TV 226

AirPlay cannot be played back 227

USB memory devices cannot be played back 228

Bluetooth cannot be played back 229

The Internet radio cannot be played back 230

Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back 231

Various online services cannot be played 232

The HDMI Control function does not work 232

Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network 233

Update/upgrade error messages 234

Resetting factory settings 235

Resetting network settings 236

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Appendix

About HDMI 237

Video conversion function 240

Playing back a USB memory devices 242

Playing back a Bluetooth device 243

Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS 244

Playing back Internet Radio 245

Personal memory plus function 245

Last function memory 245

Sound modes and channel output 246

Sound modes and surround parameters 248

Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 251

Explanation of terms 254

Trademark information 263

Specifications 265

Index 270

License 273

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Thank you for purchasing this Marantz product.

To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.

After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.

Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Notes on radio Warranty

(for USA/for CANADA)

Cable labels

Power cord FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Sound calibration

microphone

Sound calibration

microphone stand

Remote control unit

(RC034SR)

R03/AAA batteries

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Inserting the batteries

1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and

remove it.

2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery

compartment as indicated.

Batteries

3Put the rear cover back on.

NOTE

0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:

0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

0Do not use two different types of batteries.

0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long

periods.

0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery

compartment and insert new batteries.

Operating range of the remote control

unit

Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.

Approx. 23 ft/7 m

30° 30°

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Features

High quality sound

0With discrete circuit technology, the power amplifier provides

identical quality for all 7-channels (70 Watts x 7-channels)

For optimum realism and stunning dynamic range, the power amplifier

section features discrete power devices (not integrated circuitry).

By using high current, high power discrete power devices, the amplifier

is able to easily drive high quality speakers.

0Dolby Atmos (v p. 255)

This unit is equipped with a decoder that supports Dolby Atmos audio

format. The placement or movement of sound is accurately reproduced

by the addition of overhead speakers, enabling you to experience an

incredibly natural and realistic surround sound field.

0DTS:X (v p. 258)

This unit is equipped with the DTS:X decoder technology. DTS:X brings

the home theater experience to new heights with its immersive object

based audio technology which removes the bounds of channels. The

flexibility of objects allows for sound to be scaled large or small and

moved around the room with greater accuracy than ever before leading

to a richer immersive audio experience.

0DTS Virtual:X (v p. 258)

DTS Virtual:X technology features DTS’s proprietary virtual height and

virtual surround processing to deliver an immersive sound experience

from any type of input source (stereo to 7.1.4 channel) and speaker

configuration.

High performance

04K 60Hz input/output supported

When 4K Ultra HD (High Definition) is used, an input/output speed of 60

frames per second (60p) is achieved for video signals. When connected

to 4K Ultra HD and 60p video signal input compatible TV, you can enjoy

the sense of realism only available from high-definition images, even

when viewing fast-moving video.

This unit also supports image processing for 4K 60p, 4:4:4 and 24-bit

videos. By processing the video at the original resolution, this unit lets

you enjoy flawless, high-definition picture quality.

This unit also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) and BT.2020 wide

color gamut.

0HDCP 2.2

This unit is compatible with HDCP 2.2 copyright protection standard.

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