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Model SR8400 User Guide AV Surround Receiver - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 2
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 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 - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 3
Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service service or repairs to this product, ask the service POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE This Class B digital - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 4
39 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....... 42 DIMENSIONS 42 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR8400 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 - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 5
Digital EX should be used with movies soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX. About Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology delivers a natural and immersing 7.1-channel listening experience to the home theater environment. A product of Dolby's expertise in surround sound - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 6
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 - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 7
AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8400 VOLUME SELECT STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY ENTER PHONES CLEAR MEMORY TUNING F/P MODE SPEAKERS A/B MULTI MULTI SPEAKER 7.1CH INPUT AUX2 TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 AUX1 CD-R TAPE CD TUNER DOWN UP MUTE S-DIRECT DIGITAL (Sound Injection) combines a sound from - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 8
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 - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 9
), SL (surround left), SR (surround right), SBL (surround back left) and SBR (surround back right). Use these jacks for connection to external power amplifiers. i AC INLET Plug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET and then into the power outlet on the wall. SR8400 has to be powered by 120 - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 10
infrared light. Press the buttons while pointing the transmitter towards the infrared receiver window of the SR8400 or other AV equipment. Be sure to also point towards other remote controls when using the learning function. x POWER ON and OFF buttons (When AMP mode is selected) These buttons are - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 11
12 types of equipment. To change the A/V Receiver / amplifier source, press this button twice within two seconds. The signal is sent when it is pressed the second time. Note: • Select the AMP as the source to use this remote controll with the SR8400. ⁄5 LIGHT 1 and 2 buttons Pressing these buttons - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 12
the remote control may not be possible. Remote-controllable range SR8400 Approx. 5 m 60° CH CLEAR OK PREV 7 4 DISP 0 1 7.1CH TESTMENU 2 CH.SEL GUIDE remote control will be unable to transmit signals or learn codes. • This remote control uses non-volatile memory so that the learned codes - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 13
PREV MENU TEST 1 7.1CH 4 DISP 7 CLEAR GUIDE CH.SEL 2 ATT 5 OSD 8 0 MUTE EXIT SURR 3 SPK-AB 6 SLEEP 9 MEMO TV DVD VCR DSS TUNER CD CD-R MD TAPE 1 AUX1 AUX2 LIGHT RC1400 Learning Remote Controller AMP 2 SOURCE ON/OFF Turns the SR8400 on and off POWER ON Turns the SR8400 on POWER OFF - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 14
for playback of Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES. One of the benefits of both Dolby Digital and DTS is that surround channels are discrete full range, while they were frequency limited in earlier "Pro Logic' type systems. Bass effects are an important part of home theater. For optimal enjoyment - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 15
, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstream signals from a CD, DVD, or other digital source components. • There is one digital output coaxial jack and one optical output jack on the rear panel. These jacks can be connected to a CD recorder-, or a MD deck inputs, respectively. • Refer to the instructions for - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 16
the VIDEO jacks. • You may need to setup the digital audio output format of your DVD player, or other digital source components. Refer to the instructions of the each component connected to the digital input jacks. • There is no Dolby Digital RF input jack. Please use an external RF demodulator with - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 17
each speaker to the corresponding external power amplifier. q You can control other Marantz products through this unit with the remote control by connecting the REMOTE CONTROL terminals on each unit. The signal transmitted from the remote control is received by the remote sensor on this unit. Then - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 18
it in the direction and position it to where you receive the clearest sound. Put it as far away as possible from the unit, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. 1. Press and hold down the lever of the AM - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 19
MULTI RC-5 RC FLASHER IN L DIGITAL OUT IN 5 6 OPT. COAX. DSS/VCR2 CD TAPE OUT CDR/MD DC OUT R MULTI L SL SBL C PRE OUT SR SBR SW SL SBL C IN OUT 7.1CH IN IN OUT IN OUT OUT R SR SBR SW AUDIO (AUX2) MODEL NO.SR8400 R L SURROUND BACK / MULTI SPEAKER AC IN - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 20
SR8400 incorporates an on-screen menu system, which makes various operations possible by using the cursor ( , , , ) and OK buttons on the remote 2 : DSS EX I T 3 PREFERENCE S T ANDB Y MOD E T V - AUTO OSD I NFO V I DEO CONVERT : E CONOMY ENABLE : ENABLE MA I N EX I T 4 SURROUND S URR . MOD - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 21
skipping sound. In such cases, change the setting to DIGITAL. 2 SPEAKER SETUP After you have installed the SR8400, range for the channel you are setting will be output from the speaker. SMALL: Frequencies of the channel you are setting Dolby Digital or DTS, will be played through the sub woofer. 18 - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 22
that the SR8400 and today's sound systems are able to produce. Note : For speakers that you have selected "None" the Speaker Configuration sub-menu will not appear here. (There are several useful books and special DVD and LD's available to guide you through proper home theater configuration. If - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 23
signal included in the Dolby Digital signal or the DTS signal. Select 0 dB, -10 dB or OFF with the or cursor buttons. CHANNEL LEVEL CENTER LEVEL: the OK button. 6 CS II (CIRCLE SURROUND II) PARAMETER 6 C S II P A RAME T E R T RUBA S S SRS D I A LOG :0 :0 MA I N EX I T 1. Select "CS II" in - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 24
CD : T APE : CD - R : T UNER : AUX1 : AUX2 : TV : DVD : VCR1 : DSS : 7 . 1CH : MA I N EX I T 2. You can select MAIN ROOM, MULTI ROOM, REMOTE or DISABLE by pressing or cursor buttons. Note: • REMOTE is available for the external control. The RC1400 cannot operate this function - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 25
or press the DVD button on the remote. After you have selected DVD, simply S-DIRECT DIGITAL AUX1 INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R CH VOL OK PREV MENU TEST 1 7 1CH GUIDE CH. channel level) ADJUSTING THE TONE (BASS & TREBLE) CONTROL. SELECTOR AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8400 SELECT STANDBY POWER - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 26
kHz. EX/ES This mode provides 6.1 channel surround for DOLBY DIGITAL EX, DTS-ES encoded source material such as DVD. This mode cannot be used when an analog input has been selected. Dolby Digital EX In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital surround EX technology - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 27
that support DTS using these outputs. If you do, the DTS-encoded signal will be recorded as noise. NOTE for Dolby Digital Surround EX signal * When playing Dolby Digital Surround EX- encoded software in 6.1 channels, it is required to set the EX/ES mode. * Note that some of Dolby Digital Surround - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 28
Virtual Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital 5.1 Multi Channel Stereo Multi Channel Stereo DTS-ES DTS 5.1 Multi Channel Stereo Multi Channel Stereo Output Channel Front information display SL SBL L/R C SR SBR SubW Signal format indicators O O O O O 2 DIGITAL O O O - O 2 DIGITAL O - - - - 2 DIGITAL - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 29
LIGHT RC1400 Learning Remote Controller AMP 2 DISPLAY MODE AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8400 ENTER PHONES CLEAR DISP MULTI AUTO TUNED SLEEP AUTO SURR DIRECT ST V - OFF NIGHT PEAK ATT DISC 6.1 MT X 6.1 SPKR A B EQ ANALOG DIGITAL PCM SURROUND DIGITAL LCR LFE SL S SR MEMORY TUNING F/P SPEAKERS - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 30
theaters corrects this and restores the correct tonal balance. SPEAKER A/B SELECTOR AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8400 SELECT STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY ENTER PHONES CLEAR MEMORY TUNING SPEAKERS A/B MULTI MULTI SPEAK TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 AUX1 PREV MENU TEST 1 7.1CH 4 DISP 7 CLEAR GUIDE - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 31
2.4. 1. 3. SELECTOR AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8400 VOLUME SELECT STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY ENTER PHONES TEST 1 7.1CH 4 DISP 7 CLEAR GUIDE CH.SEL 2 ATT 5 OSD 8 0 MUTE EXIT SURR 3 SPK-AB 6 SLEEP 9 MEMO 3. 2. (Using the SR8400) 1. Tune into the radio station you desire (Refer to the "MANUAL - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 32
the numeric buttons. Note: • When entering a single digit number (2 for example), either input "02" or just input "2" and wait for a few seconds. RECALLING A PRESET STATION 2. 1. SELECTOR AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8400 VOLUME SELECT STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY ENTER PHONES CLEAR MEMORY TUNING - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 33
as the MULTI ROOM output terminals. A separately sold stereo power amplifier can be connected to enjoy multi room playback. Operation to MULTI ROOM OUT without the remote controller. 2. 1. 2. SELECTOR AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8400 VOLUME NDBY ENTER PHONES CLEAR MEMORY TUNING F/P MODE - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 34
TUNER CD CD-R MD TAPE 1 AUX1 AUX2 LIGHT RC1400 Learning Remote Controller AMP 2 CONTROLLING A MARANTZ VCR (VCR MODE) POWER OFF ON/OFF SOURCE USE PAGE 1 ON M D D11 D2 D3 D4 D5 CH VOL OK PREV MENU TEST 1 7.1CH 4 DISP 7 CLEAR GUIDE CH.SEL 2 ATT 5 OSD 8 0 MUTE EXIT SURR 3 SPK-AB - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 35
CD CD-R MD TAPE 1 AUX1 AUX2 LIGHT RC1400 Learning Remote Controller AMP 2 CONTROLLING A MARANTZ TAPE DECK (TAPE MODE) POWER OFF ON/OFF SOURCE USE PAGE 1 ON M D D11 D2 D3 D4 D5 CH VOL OK PREV MENU TEST 1 7.1CH 4 DISP 7 CLEAR GUIDE CH.SEL 2 ATT 5 OSD 8 0 MUTE EXIT SURR 3 SPK-AB - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 36
Marantz AV equipment products) This remote control is preset with remote control codes from AV equipment by other manufacturers. The preset codes Laser disc player Amplifier or receiver • When using Marantz products, TV numeric buttons to enter the four- digit manufacturer number. Example: To enter - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 37
that you already own. For codes which are not learned, the remote control will transmit either the Marantz preset codes from the initial settings, or remote codes from another manufacturer's AV equipment which is set by the customer. The receiver sensor for the remote control signals is located at - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 38
, press the M button . The USE indicator lights up to indicate that the remote control can now be operated. Erasing Sources This procedure clears all codes and names programmed to the DVD, TV, or other sources. All codes and names in the four direct button pages are also erased. This example - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 39
while holding down the POWER ON and OFF buttons at the same time. 4. Press the D4 (YES) direct button to erase. All programmed codes and names are erased and only changes the remote control mode and does not transmit any signals. (Switching of the source selector of the amplifier is valid only - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 40
1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or more. The menu is displayed. 2. Press the D4 (MACRO) direct button . The macro menu is displayed. The MACRO indicator displays and LEARN blinks. 3. Press the D1 (M-01) direct button . The NAME is displayed. 4. Press the D3 (NAME) direct button . The " " - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 41
the power for codes programmed to the RC1400 remote control can be copied to another RC1400 using a few simple operations. • The remote control can copy the entire contents or the contents for specific . 5. Hold down the M button of the receiving remote control for three seconds or more. The menu is - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 42
If the copying fails in the middle of the copying process, ERROR is displayed on the remote control. Check and perform steps 1 to 7 again. 11. Once copying is completed, press the M button on both remote controls. 4. Press the or cursor button to set the lighting time. 5. Press the OK cursor button - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 43
REMEDY Can not select EX/ES mode. Surround center= NONE has been Make the correct setting. selected in SPEAKERS SIZE SETUP Input signal is incompatible. Use 5.1channel source. Can not select Pro Logic IIx Input signal is incompatible. mode. Use 2 channel Dolby Digital input signal, PCM input - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 44
equipment HOW TO RESET THE UNIT SELECTOR AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8400 VOLUME SELECT STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY ENTER PHONES CLEAR MEMORY TUNING DIGITAL AUX1 INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R Memory backup • In case a power outage occurs or the power cord is accidentally unplugged, the SR8400 - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 45
Response (Analog Input / Source Direct 8 Hz - 100 kHz (± 3 dB) (Digital Input / 96 kHz PCM 8 Hz - 45 kHz (± 3 dB) DIMENSIONS 17-5/16 ins. (440 mm) SELECTOR AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR8400 VOLUME SELECT STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY ENTER PHONES CLEAR MEMORY TUNING F/P MODE SPEAKERS A/B MULTI - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 46
Thorens 0296 Victor 0358 Wards 0105, 0040 Yamaha 0381 RECEIVER/TUNER Source button name : AMP, TUNER Brand name Setup code ADC 0558 Aiwa 1432, 0185, 1116, 1415, 1668 Alco 1417 Anam 1636 Apex Digital 1284 Audiolab 1216 Audiotronic 1216 Audiovox 1417 Bose 1256 Cambridge - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 47
0184 TV Source button name : TV Brand name Setup code MARANTZ 0001 TV1 (TV, VDP) MARANTZ 0002 TV2 (Plasma) AGB 0543 AOC 0478, 0120 0543 Anam 0277, 0207, 0036 Anam National 0277, 0677 Anitech 0036 Apex Digital 0775, 0792, 0794 Audiosonic 0064, 0136 Audiovox 0478, 0207, 0119, - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 48
0119 Jensen 0788 KEC 0207 KTV 0207, 0057 Kaisui 0036 Kapsch 0190 Karcher 0637 TV Source button name : TV Brand name Setup code Kathrein 0583 Kendo 0064 Kenwood 0057 Kneissel 0286, 0462 Kolin 0207, 0080, 0135 Korpel 0064 Koyoda 0036 L&S Electronic 0835 LG 0087, 0057 - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 49
Yoko 0064, 0291 Zenith 0044, 0490, 0205, 0119 VCR Source button name : VCR Brand name Setup code ASA 0064, 0108 Admiral 0075 Adventura 0027 Aiko 0305 Aiwa 0064, 0027, 0334, 0375, 0379 Akai , 0066, 0108, 0027, 1808 Magnin 0267 Manesth 0072, 0099 Marantz 0062, 0108 Marta 0064 - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 50
0062, 0064, 0027 0068 0068, 0347 0099 0027 0027 Source button name : DVD Brand name Setup code MARANTZ DVD1 0001 MARANTZ DVD2 0002 Acoustic Solutions 0757 Alba 0744 Amstrad 0740 Apex Digital 0699, 0744, 0782, 0821, 0823, 0857, 1127 Blaupunkt 0744 Blue Parade 0598 Bush 0740 Centrex - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 51
SURROUND 2 2 SELECT DOLBY MODE 3 DTS SELECT DTS MODE 4 EX/ES SELECT EX/ES 5 DIRECT SELECT SOURCE DIRECT PAGE 2 1 MCH-ST SELECT MULTI CHANNEL MAIN MENU 2 AUDIO SELECT LANGUAGES 3 SUB-T SELECT SUB TITLE 4 10+ DIGIT ENTRY +10 5 TRAY TRAY OPEN/CLOSE PAGE 2 1 SETUP SELECTS SETUP MENU - Marantz SR8400 | SR8400 User Manual - Page 52
Japan, Inc. Marantz America, Inc. Marantz Europe B.V. 35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A. P.O. Box 8744, 5605 LS Eindhoven, The Netherlands Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and
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Model SR8400 User Guide
AV Surround Receiver