Marantz SR8400 manual Connections, Speaker Placement, Connecting Speakers

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CONNECTIONS

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The ideal surround speaker system for this unit is 7-speaker systems, using front left and right speakers, a center speaker, surround left and right speakers, a surround back left and right speakers, and a subwoofer.

For best results we recommend that all front speakers be of the same type, with identical or similar driver units. This will deliver smooth pans across the front sound stage as the action moves from side to side.

Your center channel speaker is very important as over 80 % of the dialog from a typical motion picture emanates from the center channel.

It should possess similar sonic characteristics to the main speakers. Surround channel speakers need not be identical to the front channel speakers, but they should be of high quality.

The surround center speaker is useful 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.

Surround left and right speakers

When the SR8400 is used in surround operation, the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position.

The center of the speaker should face into the room.

Surround back left and right speakers

Surround back speakers are required when a full 7.1-channel system is installed.

Speakers should be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position.

The center of the speaker should face into the room.

Subwoofer

We recommend using a sub-woofer to have maximum bass effect. Sub-woofer bears only low frequency range so you can place it any where in the room.

HEIGHT OF THE SPEAKER UNITS

Front left and right speakers, and a center speaker

Align the tweeters and mid-range drivers on the three front speakers at the same height, as best as possible.

Surround left and right speakers, and surround back speaker

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

 

 

POWERED

SURROUND

SURROUND

 

 

BACK

PASSIVE

POWER

SUBWOOFER

RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT LEFT

SUBWOOFER

AMPLIFIER

 

 

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

MODEL NO.SR8400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT-1

 

 

INPUT-2

 

MONITOR OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

CB/PB

CR/PR

Y

CB/PB

CR/PR

Y

CB/PB

CR/PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM (75)

GND

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR1

DSS/VCR2

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

DVD

 

VCR1

DSS/VCR2

MONITOR

MULTI

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

TV

DVD

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RR

LL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS-232C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI

 

FLASHER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RC-5

RC

 

IN

L

SL

SBL

C

 

 

 

 

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

 

DIGITAL OUT

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

SURROUNDSURROUND BACKBACK //

 

 

AC IN

1A 120W MAX 1A 120W MAX

1

2

3

4

5

6

OPT.

COAX.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTIMULTI SPEAKERSPEAKER

 

 

 

AC OUTLETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120V 60HZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREPRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTOUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DC OUT

R

SR

SBR

SWSW

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

DVD

 

VCR1

DSS/VCR2

CD

TAPE

CDR/MD

MULTI

L

SL

SBL

C

LL

R

L

 

RR

LL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RR

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1CH

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONTFRONT AA

FRONT B

CENTERCENTER

SURROUNDSURROUND

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT OUT

R

SR

SBR

SW

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

(AUX2)

 

 

 

FRONT A OR B, CENTER, SURROUND, SURR. BACK :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINIMUM 6 OHMS

 

 

FRONT A AND B : MINIMUM 8 OHMS

ENGLISH

Bass effects are an important part of home theater. For optimal enjoyment a subwoofer should be used as it is optimized for low frequency reproduction. If you have full range front speakers, however, they may be used in place of a subwoofer with proper setting of the switches in the menu system.

 

Surround Left

Subwoofer

 

 

 

 

Front Left

Surround Back

 

 

Left

 

 

 

 

Front Center

Surround Back

 

0°

 

 

Right

 

22°

150°

 

 

30°

 

 

135°

Surround Right

Front Right

110°

 

90°

 

Front left and right speakers

We recommend to set the front L and R speakers with 45-60 degrees from the listening position.

Center speaker

Align the front line of the center speaker with the front L/R speakers. Or place the center speaker a little backward from the line.

Place the surround left, right and surround back speakers higher than your ears by about 2 Ft. - 3 Ft.(70cm – 1m). Also place the speakers at the same height, sa best as possible.

2 Ft.

3 Ft. (70cm

1m)

Note;

Use magnetically-shielded speakers for front left, right and the center speakers when the speakers are installed near the TV and the TV is a monitor type.

CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRE

1. Strip away approx. 3/8 inch (10 mm) of wire insulation.

2. Twist the bared wire ends tight, to prevent short circuits.

3. Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise.

4. Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in side of each terminal.

5. Tighten the knob by turning it clockwise to secure the wire.

RIGHT LEFT CENTER

FRONT

1.2.

3/8 inch (10 mm)

3. 4.5.

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Contents Model SR8400 User Guide Cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp Cleaning Unplug this product from the wallOutlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid Cloth for cleaningLightning and power-line surges Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cordsProduct during a lightning storm, or when it is Power Lines An outside antenna systemTable of Contents Introduction PrecautionsDescription About Dolby Pro LogicRemote Controller RC1400 FeaturesAccessories Front Panel Input Function SelectorFL Display PCMRear Panel SBR, CAudio IN/OUT CD, TAPE, CD-R, TV, DVD, VCR1, DSS/VCR2 When AMP mode is selectedNames and Functions Digital Input Dig.1 6 / Output coaxial, opticalLCD Indicators Safety Precautions for Batteries Remote Control RangeBattery Replacement Interval Loading BatteriesSetting the Time General Information of RC1400Connections Speaker PlacementConnecting Speakers Tighten the knob by turning clockwise and then Connecting Audio ComponentsBanana plug connections are also possible Insert the banana plugVideo jack Connecting Video ComponentsThere are 3 types of video jacks on the rear panel Component jackConnecting AN External Power Amplifier Connecting the Remote Control JacksConnecting Multi Channel Audio Source Place the antenna on stable surface Connecting the Antenna TerminalsConnecting the supplied AM loop antenna Connecting for the Multi Room MultiroomSetup On Screen Display Menu SystemSmall Speaker SetupLarge YESPreference CS II Circle Surround Parameter SurroundPL II PRO Logic II Music Parameter Multi RoomDC Trigger Setup CH Input LevelBasic Operation Selecting the Surround ModeAdjusting the Tone Bass Treble Control Video ConvertTemporarily Turning OFF Sound Surround ModeUsing the Sleep Timer Dolby DigitalDts, Neo6 Cinema, Neo6 Music This mode bypasses all surround processingDTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix Neo6 Cinema, Neo6 MusicSBL Other Function HT-EQ CH Input Recording AN Analog SourceSpeaker A/B AUX2 InputBasic Operation Tuner Preset MemoryUsing the SR8400 Using the remote control unit Listening to the Tuner← Down Multi Room Multi Room Playback Using Multi Speaker TerminalsMulti Room Playback Using SystemControlling Marantz Components Remote Controller OperationControlling a Marantz VCR VCR Mode Turns the CD recorder on and off Normal operation status When operating non-Marantz AV equipment productsBasic Operation Press the buttons to operate the DVDControl will transmit either the Marantz preset This remote control is capable of learningStoring codes used by other remote controls that Codes from the initial settings, or remote codesErasing buttons Erasing direct buttonsProgramming Macros Press Cursor button to next Press the D3 Name direct buttonPress the 5 numeric button to select M Repeat steps 6 and 7, and then enter V, I, ETransmitting remote control Clone ModeReceiving remote control Setting the Macro Interval Time SetupSetting the Lighting Time Adjusting the Display ContrastTroubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyMemory backup General MalfunctionTechnical Specifications Dimensions Source button name AMP, Tuner Setup CodesSource button name AMP Source button name CD, CDR, MD Source button name TapeSource button name AUX2 Source button name TVIii VCR Source button name TV Source button name VCRSource button name DVD STSSource button name CD FunctionsSource button name Tuner Source button name CDRJapan 06BW851250