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The relation between the selected surround mode and the input signal

The surround mode is selected with the surround mode buttons on SR-14EX or the remote control unit. However, the sound you hear is subject to the relationship between the selected surround mode and input signal. That relationship is as follows;

Surround

Input signal

 

 

Output

 

 

 

FTD Indicator

 

mode

 

L/R

SL/SR

SbL/SbR

C

SW

Encoded status

Surround Mode

CH status

AUTO

AC-3(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

AUTO : DOLBY D

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

 

AC-3(2ch)

 

-

-

-

-

2 DIGITAL

AUTO : STEREO

L,R

 

AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)

 

 

-

 

 

2DIGITAL, 2SURROUND

AUTO : PRO LOGIC

L,R,S

 

AC-3 (EX)

 

 

 

 

 

2 DIGITAL

AUTO : THX Sur EX

L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE

 

96kHz PCM

 

-

-

-

 

PCM

AUTO : STEREO 96k

L,R

 

PCM(audio)

 

-

-

-

 

PCM

AUTO : STEREO

L,R

 

PCM(HDCD)

 

-

-

-

 

PCM, HDCD

AUTO : STEREO

L,R

 

Analog

 

-

-

-

 

ANALOG

AUTO : STEREO

-

S-Direct

DTS(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

dts

AUTO : DTS Cinema

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

AC-3(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

SOURCE DIRECT

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

 

AC-3(2ch)

 

-

-

-

-

2 DIGITAL

SOURCE DIRECT

L,R

 

AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)

 

 

-

 

-

2DIGITAL, 2SURROUND

SOURCE DIRECT

L,R,S

 

AC-3 (EX)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

SOURCE DIRECT

L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE

 

96kHz PCM

 

-

-

-

-

PCM

S-DIRECT 96k

L,R

 

PCM(audio)

 

-

-

-

-

PCM

SOURCE DIRECT

L,R

 

PCM(HDCD)

 

-

-

-

-

PCM,HDCD

SOURCE DIRECT

L,R

 

Analog

 

-

-

-

-

ANALOG

SOURCE DIRECT

-

THX

DTS(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

dts

SOURCE DIRECT

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

AC-3(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

THX 5.1

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

 

AC-3(2ch)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

THX 4.0

L,R

 

AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)

 

 

-

 

 

2DIGITAL, 2SURROUND

THX 4.0

L,R,S

 

AC-3 (EX)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

THX 5.1

L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE

 

96kHz PCM

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

THX 4.0 (96kHz)

L,R

 

PCM(audio)

 

 

-

 

 

PCM

THX 4.0

L,R

 

PCM(HDCD)

 

 

-

 

 

PCM

THX 4.0

L,R

 

Analog

 

 

-

 

 

ANALOG

THX 4.0

-

THX EX

DTS(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

dts

THX 5.1

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

AC-3(5.1ch)

 

 

 

 

 

2 DIGITAL

THX Sur EX

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

 

AC-3(2ch)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

THX 4.0

L,R

 

AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)

 

 

-

 

 

2DIGITAL, 2SURROUND

THX 4.0

L,R,S

 

AC-3 (EX)

 

 

 

 

 

2 DIGITAL

THX Sur EX

L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE

 

96kHz PCM

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

THX 4.0 (96kHz)

L,R

 

PCM(audio)

 

 

-

 

 

PCM

THX 4.0

L,R

 

PCM(HDCD)

 

 

-

 

 

PCM

THX 4.0

L,R

 

Analog

 

 

-

 

 

ANALOG

THX 4.0

-

 

DTS(5.1ch)

 

 

 

 

 

dts

THX Sur EX

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

2

AC-3(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

DOLBY D

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

 

AC-3(2ch)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

DOLBY Pro Logic

L,R

 

AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)

 

 

-

 

 

2DIGITAL, 2SURROUND

DOLBY Pro Logic

L,R,S

 

AC-3 (EX)

 

 

 

 

 

2 DIGITAL

DOLBY D EX

L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE

 

96kHz PCM

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

DOLBY D (96kHz)

L,R

 

PCM(audio)

 

 

-

 

 

PCM

DOLBY Pro Logic

L,R

 

PCM(HDCD)

 

 

-

 

 

PCM

DOLBY Pro Logic

L,R

 

Analog

 

 

-

 

 

ANALOG

DOLBY Pro Logic

-

DTS

DTS(5.1ch)

-

-

-

-

-

(dts)

DOLBY D

-

AC-3(5.1ch)

-

-

-

-

-

(2 DIGITAL)

DTS Cinema (no data)

-

Cinema

AC-3(2ch)

-

-

-

-

-

(2 DIGITAL)

DTS Cinema (no data)

-

 

AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)

-

-

-

-

-

(2 DIGITAL)

DTS Cinema (no data)

-

 

AC-3 (EX)

-

-

-

-

-

(2 DIGITAL)

DTS Cinema (no data)

-

 

96kHz PCM

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

DTS Cinema (96kHz)

-

 

PCM(audio)

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

DTS Cinema (no data)

-

 

PCM(HDCD)

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

DTS Cinema (no data)

-

 

Analog

-

-

-

-

-

ANALOG

-

-

DTS

DTS(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

dts

DTS Cinema

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

AC-3(5.1ch)

-

-

-

-

-

(2 DIGITAL)

DTS Music (no data)

-

music

AC-3(2ch)

-

-

-

-

-

(2 DIGITAL)

DTS Music (no data)

-

 

AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)

-

-

-

-

-

(2 DIGITAL)

DTS Music (no data)

-

 

AC-3 (EX)

-

-

-

-

-

(2 DIGITAL)

DTS Music (no data)

-

 

96kHz PCM

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

DTS Music (96kHz)

-

 

PCM(audio)

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

DTS Music (no data)

-

 

PCM(HDCD)

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

DTS Music (no data)

-

 

Analog

-

-

-

-

-

ANALOG

-

-

DSP

DTS(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

dts

DTS Music

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

AC-3(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

Movie or Hall or Matrix

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

(Hall,Matrix

AC-3(2ch)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

Movie or Hall or Matrix

L,R

Movie,etc)

AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)

 

 

-

 

 

2DIGITAL, 2SURROUND

Movie or Hall or Matrix

L,R,S

 

AC-3 (EX)

 

 

-

 

 

2 DIGITAL

Movie or Hall or Matrix

L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE

 

96kHz PCM

-

-

-

-

-

(PCM)

Movie or Hall or Matrix (96kHz)

-

 

PCM(audio)

 

 

-

 

 

PCM

Movie or Hall or Matrix,

L,R

 

PCM(HDCD)

 

 

-

 

 

PCM

Movie or Hall or Matrix,

L,R

 

Analog

 

 

-

 

 

ANALOG

Movie or Hall or Matrix

-

 

DTS(5.1ch)

 

 

-

 

 

dts

Movie or Hall or Matrix,

L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE

 

DTS(ES)

 

 

-

 

 

dts

Movie or Hall or Matrix,

L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE

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SR-14EX specifications

The Marantz SR-14EX is a renowned home theater receiver that has garnered acclaim for its superb audio performance and rich feature set. Launched as part of Marantz's commitment to high-fidelity sound, the SR-14EX is designed to elevate both music and movie experiences for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

At the heart of the SR-14EX is its powerful amplification system. With 140 watts per channel across its seven channels, this receiver can drive a variety of speaker configurations, delivering clear, detailed sound even at high volumes. The receiver supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and DTS 96/24, ensuring immersive audio for cinematic experiences. Its robust power supply contributes to lower distortion levels, resulting in clean and dynamic playback.

One of the standout features of the Marantz SR-14EX is its advanced digital signal processing capabilities. The receiver is equipped with the acclaimed Marantz audio technologies, including the proprietary HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) circuitry, which is designed to minimize signal loss and improve sound quality. This ensures that whether you’re watching a movie or listening to your favorite music, the sound quality remains premium and true to the original recording.

The SR-14EX also boasts a comprehensive array of connectivity options. It includes multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, accommodating a range of high-definition devices, from Blu-ray players to gaming consoles. This versatility extends to analog and digital audio inputs, enabling integration with legacy equipment as well as modern streaming sources. The receiver even features full multi-room audio capabilities, allowing users to enjoy music in different zones of their home.

Further enhancing user experience, the receiver includes an intuitive on-screen display and setup assistant to simplify installation and configuration. This, paired with an ergonomic remote control, empowers users to customize their audio settings with ease. The Marantz SR-14EX balances versatility and performance, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a high-end home theater experience.

In summary, the Marantz SR-14EX represents a blend of cutting-edge technology with a time-honored commitment to sound quality. Its powerful amplification, advanced signal processing, extensive connectivity, and user-friendly interface all contribute to its reputation as a leading choice for home entertainment systems, making every listening experience one to remember.
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