Marantz NR1601 Selecting a listening mode Surround mode, Multi-channel playback, Listening mode

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Playing the source (vpage 22 –
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Selecting a listening mode (Surround mode)

This unit can play input audio signals in multi-channel surround mode or in stereo mode.

Select a listening mode suitable for the playback contents (cinema, music, etc.) or according to your liking.

Listening mode

Input audio

Playback

Listening mode

 

 

signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For 2-channel signal input:

 

 

 

 

 

• Surround-channel signals are created and played with surround playback.

 

 

 

 

For multichannel signal input:

 

2-channel

 

Multi-channel

 

 

 

 

• The surround signal recorded in source is played as surround playback.

 

Surround

 

 

playback (vpage 26)

 

(The sound is played according to the settings of the speaker size in

Multi channel

 

 

 

 

 

“Speaker Config.” (vpage 49).)

 

 

 

 

 

• Surround-back-channel or front-height-channel signals that are not

 

 

 

 

recorded in source can be created.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-channel

 

Stereo playback

 

• If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio

 

Stereo

 

and are played.

 

 

(vpage 28)

 

 

Multi channel

 

 

• Subwoofer signal is also output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound recorded in source is played as is.

 

Stereo

 

 

• Surround back signals or front height signals are not created.

2-channel

 

 

Direct playback

 

• In this mode, the following items cannot be adjusted.

 

 

 

 

Surround

(vpage 28)

 

• Tone (vpage 46)

• MultEQ® (vpage 46)

Multi channel

 

 

• Dynamic EQ® (vpage 47)

• Dynamic Volume® (vpage 47)

 

 

 

 

• M-DAX (vpage 48)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-channel

Virtual

Dolby Virtual Speaker/

 

Virtual Surround processing is performed on 2-channel or multichannel

 

Dolby Headphone

 

 

Surround

 

input signals that are played back.

 

Multi channel

playback (vpage 28)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Some listening modes cannot be selected, depending on the audio format or number of channels of the input signal. For details, see “Types of input signals, and corresponding surround modes” (vpage 68).

• Adjust the sound field effect with the menu “Surround Parameter” (vpage 45) to enjoy your favorite sound mode.

• You can select the listening mode by pressing SURROUND MODE on the main unit. Press SURROUND MODE and the modes are switched as shown below.

AUTO*(STEREO) STEREO DOLBY PLgz DOLBY PLg(x) Movie DOLBY PLg(x) Music DOLBY PLg(x) Game

DOLBY VIRTUAL

 

NEURAL

 

MULTI CH STEREO

 

DTS NEO:6 music

 

DTS NEO:6 cinema

 

 

 

 

zzFor “AUTO”, press AUTO on the amplifier or remote control.

Multi-channel playback

nnSurround playback of 2-channel sources

1

2 Press SURR. to select the surround decoder to play back multichannel sound.

•Each time SURR. is pressed, the surround mode is switched. Which decoder can be selected depends on the settings of “Amp Assign” (vpage 49) or “Speaker Config.” (vpage 49).

DOLBY PLgz z1 This mode is for 7.1-channel surround playback using the front height speakers.

• “PLgz Height” is displayed.

DOLBY PLgx z2 This mode is for 7.1-channel or 6.1-channel surround playback using the surround back speakers.

•“PLgx Movie”, “PLgx Music”or “PLgx Game” is displayed.

 

This mode is for 5.1-channel surround playback.

DOLBY PLg

Select this mode if no front height speaker nor

 

 

surround back speaker is to be used.

•“PLg Movie”, “PLg Music”or “PLg Game” is displayed.

 

 

This mode is for 7.1-channel, 6.1-channel or

DTS NEO:6

 

 

5.1-channel surround playback using the surround

 

 

 

 

back speakers.

 

 

• “DTS NEO:6 Movie” or “DTS NEO:6 Music” is

 

 

displayed.

 

 

This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all

MULTI CH

 

STEREO

 

speakers.

 

z3

This mode is for 7.1-channel, 6.1-channel or

NEURAL

 

5.1-channel surround playback using the surround

 

 

back speakers.

• “NEURAL” is displayed.

z1 This can be selected when the “Amp Assign” (vpage 49) setting in the menu is set to “Normal”, and the “Front Speaker Setup” setting (vpage 51) is set to “A”.

z2 This can be selected when “Amp Assign” is set to “Normal” or “Speaker Config.” – “S.Back” is not set to “None”.

z3 This mode supports analog 2-channel audio, and linear PCM 2 channel (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) audio.

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Contents NR1601 Page Product Important Notice do not Modify this ProductFor Canadian customers Avertissements Advertencias Accessories Getting startedAbout this manual Features Preparation Speaker Measurement Calculating Check Store Set up speakers Audyssey Auto SetupVpage DetectionConnecting the speaker cables SpeakersSpeaker terminals Impedance Blu-ray Disc player and TV Blu-ray Disc playerPower on Turn On the TV and subwoofer PowerPress AMP About setup microphone placementSet up the subwoofer About the main listening position *MPreparation Speaker Detection MeasurementNn When turning Dynamic Volume on Nn When turning Dynamic Volume offStore Finish Press Return Retrieving Audyssey Auto Setup settingsExamples Error details Measures Distance CheckSet the listening mode When power is switched to standbyAdjust the sound volume GPower indicator status in standby modeHBasic version Output ConnectionsImportant information Monitor OUTConnecting an HDMI-compatible device NnSettings related to Hdmi connections About Content TypeConnecting to a device equipped with a DVI-D connector Hdmi Setup vpageConnecting a TV DVD playerInput Assign vpage Connecting a set-top box Satellite tuner/cable TV Connecting a portable audio playerConnecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB Port Supported iPod ModelsIPod USB memory Device Optical cable CD player Connecting a CD playerConnecting other audio devices Other audio devicesConnecting an antenna Connecting a wireless receiver RX101Selecting the input source Adjusting the master volumePlayback Basic operation Turning off the sound temporarilyPlaying an iPod Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD playerPlaying a CD player Listening to music on an iPodPlaying files stored on USB memory devices Playing a USB memory deviceImportant information NnUSB memory devicesDefault settings Tuning in radio stationsNnPresetting radio stations Manual preset NnDirect frequency tuningSwitching the tuning increment NnTuner FM/AM operationPress o p Multi-channel playback Selecting a listening mode Surround modeListening mode NnSurround playback of 2-channel sourcesDisplaying the currently playing surround mode Input signal Surround mode DisplayGViews on the displayH Stereo playback Dolby Virtual Speaker modeDolby Headphone mode Direct playbackAdvanced version When 5.1ch installed InstallWhen 7.1ch Front height speaker installed When 6.1ch Surround back speaker installedChannel Surround back speaker connection ConnectChannel Front height speaker connection For speaker impedance and speaker cable connections, seeChannel connection Front A/B connectionBi-amp connection Channel/2-channel connectionSet up Amp Assign Set up speakersSet up F. Height Set up Front.SpConnections Advanced connection Connecting the remote control jacksNnSetting NnConnectionConvenient functions Nn Adjusting the volume of the speakers vpagePlayback Advanced operation Hdmi control functionTo cancel the sleep timer Sleep timer functionAdjusting the volume of the speakers NnAdjusting the volume of groups of speakers Fader functionItems that only need to be set Once How to make detailed settingsMenu map DAXExamples of on-screen display and front display Display when changing settingsDisplay when resetting Top menu displayInputting characters Normal screenKeyboard screen Press SEARCH/INFO while a normal screen is displayed Input SetupMenu operation Select a character to be input with uio p then press EnterItems that can be set with the Input Setup procedure Auto PresetPreset Skip NnAbout the display of input sourcesInput assignments menu operations Preset NameInput Assign Examples of input assign menu screen displaysInput Mode Source Level Playback ModeRename BD DVD Game AUX1Audyssey Settings vpage Manual EQ vpage Audio AdjustItems that can be set with the Audio Adjust procedure Audio Delay vpageSetting items Setting details MultEQ Audyssey SettingsSetting items Setting details Height Gain ToneSetting items Setting details Dynamic EQ Setting items Setting details Dynamic VolumeAudio Delay Manual Setup Items that can be set with the Manual Setup procedure80Hz / 90Hz / 100Hz / 110Hz / 120Hz / 150Hz / 200Hz / 250Hz Setting items Setting details Speaker ConfigSetting items Setting details Bass Setting DistanceHdmi Setup Option Setup Audio SetupInformation Switching the on-screen display output mode Other settingsRemote control settings NnDisabling the sensor function of the remote controlNnDefault settings for preset codes Operating the connected devices by remote control unitRegistering preset codes Operating AV equipmentNnScanning the code table NnResetting the codeNnProgramming with the 4-digit code NnChecking the codeNnCD player / CD recorder operation Switch the input source vpage Operate the componentOperating components NnTV operationOperating learn mode NnLearning procedureNnDisabling the backlight Setting the back lightErasing the all sources NnTurning the backlight onInformation Display Part names and functionsFront panel W2W1 Q9Q8Rear panel Q2 Q1 Q0Q0FLASHER in jack Remote control unit Q5 R4Operating range of the remote control unit Inserting the batteriesOther information Trademark informationSymbols in the table SurroundSurround modes and surround parameters Surround NnTypes of input signals, and corresponding surround modes This indicates the selectable surround modeInput signal types and formats Explanation of terms A2DPDTS DTS-HD HdcpGVideoH TroubleshootingGGeneralH GAudioHGiPodH GhdmihGRadioH GM-XPortHSpecifications Resetting the microprocessorIndex VvV VvSVvT VvWPreset Code Device select BDDevice select CD Page 06/2010 541110480028M
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