Marantz NR1504 Connections

Connections

Basic

Important information

Make connections before using this unit.

To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully utilizing the capabilities of this unit and your video devices, connect this unit to each of your video devices with HDMI cables.

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NOTE

•The menu screen is only displayed on TV connected to this unit via HDMI. If your TV is connected to this unit via other video output connectors, perform menu operations while seeing the display on this unit.

•Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. However, when the “Setup Assistant” is running, follow the instructions in the “Setup Assistant” (C page 7) screen for making connections. (During “Setup Assistant” operation, the input/output connectors do not conduct current.)

•When running the “Setup Assistant” (C page 7), turn off the power supply of connected devices.

•When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other devices being connected.

•Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).

•Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in noise.

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If your video device does not support HDMI connections, use the following connection.

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This unit can change the source that is assigned to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN, ANALOG AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN connectors.

For details on assigning a source to connectors, see “Changing the source assigned to connectors” (vpage 12). For the setting method, see “Input Assign” (vpage 103).

Information

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Contents

Page CAUTION Page Getting started Accessories Features Cautions on handling Basic instructions Connections Relationship between video signals and monitor output Connecting HDMI devices Before connecting this unit to TV via HDMI connections nnAbout ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Connecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connections Cables used for connections Connecting to a device equipped with a DVI-Dconnector Settings required when using a TV that supports the ARC function Connecting this unit to video devices via HDMI connections HDMI function nnAbout 3D function nnHDMI pass through function (vpage 100) nnAbout Content Type nnDeep Color (vpage 130) Connecting other devices Connection methods for various devices Cables used for connections Changing the source assigned to connectors nnHow to change the source assigned to connectors (vpage 103) Connecting a TV nnAudio connection nnVideo connection Connecting a set-topbox (Satellite tuner/cable TV) Connecting a Blu-rayDisc player or DVD player Connecting a media player Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port Connecting a CD player Connecting an FM/AM antenna nnAM loop antenna assembly nnUsing the AM loop antenna Suspending on a wall Standing alone Connecting a wireless receiver (RX101) Connecting to a home network (LAN) Required system nnBroadband internet connection nnModem nnRouter nnLAN cable Connecting the power cord Setup Set up the subwoofer Preparation Detection & Measurement (Main) Going back to the previous screen When measuring has stopped Setting up the speakers again Measurement (2nd – 6th) Calculation Check Store Finish Error messages Check Results SETUP Making the network settings (Network) Retrieving Audyssey® Setup settings Playback (Basic operation) Adjusting the master volume VOLUME Turning off the sound temporarily MUTE Playing a Blu-rayDisc player/DVD player Playing an iPod Listening to music on an iPod iPod/USB nnPlaying iTunes music with this unit (vpage 70) nnSetting operation mode (iPod Browse Mode) nnAdjusting the sound quality (M-DAX) nnChanging the screen display duration nnSwitching the screen display nnPerforming repeat playback (Repeat) nnPerforming random playback (Random) nniPod operation buttons Playing a USB memory device nnMaximum Number of Playable Files and Folder Playing files stored on USB memory devices nnGoing back to the previous screen nnUSB memory device operation buttons Listening to FM/AM broadcasts How to tune in Listening to FM/AM broadcasts TUNE + TUNE – nnAdding to the FAVORITE STATION button Operations available through the OPTION button nTuning in by entering the radio frequency (Direct Tune) nnPresetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory) Listening to preset stations CHANNEL +, – nnChanging the tuning mode (Tune Mode) nnTuning in to radio stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset) nSpecify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name) nnSkipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip) Cancelling preset skip nnTuner operation buttons Network content nnPlaying the last played Internet Radio station Press INTERNET RADIO nnUsing vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites nnInternet Radio operation buttons Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Applying media sharing settings nnSharing media stored in PC When using Windows Media Player 12 (Windows 7 / Windows 8) When using Windows Media Player Sharing media stored in NAS Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS nnMedia Server operation buttons Using online services nnAbout Flickr (vpage 55) nnAbout Pandora® (vpage 57) nnAbout SiriusXM (vpage 61) nnAbout Spotify (vpage 63) Viewing photographs on the Flickr site nnViewing all photographs on Flickr Listening to Pandora® nnCreating a new station nnListening to an existing station nnGiving Feedback and Managing Stations nnSign out Listening to created radio stations at random nnPandora operation buttons Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio nnSiriusXM operation buttons Listening to Spotify nnSpotify operation buttons Convenient functions Searching content with keywords (Text Search) nnPlaying back a search result content Performing repeat playback (Repeat) Performing random playback (Random) Favorites function nnAdd to favorites from the Option menu (Save to Favorite) Playing back content added to the FAVORITE STATION button FAVORITE STATION 1 – nnDeleting content added to favorites (Remove from Fav.) Playing back music and a favorite picture at the same time (Slideshow) Playing back still images in sequential order (Slideshow Time) 2 ENTER Page AirPlay function nnStreaming music stored in iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad directly to the unit nnPlaying iTunes music with this unit Selecting multiple speakers (devices) nnPerform iTunes playback operations with the remote control unit of this unit Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) Pure Direct playback Auto surround playback nnListening mode Views on the TV screen or display nnDescription of listening mode types Dolby listening mode DTS listening mode PCM multi-channellistening mode Original listening mode Advanced instructions F How to make detailed settings vpage Installation/connection/setup of speakers (Advanced) When 5.1-channelspeakers are installed Speaker connection Connecting the speaker cables Cables used for connections Connecting 5.1-channelspeakers Connecting 2.1-channelspeakers Connections (Advanced connection) Playback (Advanced operation) Sleep timer function SLEEP To confirm the countdown time before putting the unit to sleep To cancel the sleep timer Web control function Dual backup memory function nnRemembering set details (Backup) nnRecalling remembered details (Recovery) Panel lock function STATUS VOLUME M-DAXDISPLAY nnDisabling all key button operations nnCanceling the Panel lock function Remote lock function nnEnabling the remote sensor function Various memory functions Personal memory plus function Last function memory How to make detailed settings Examples of menu screen displays Examples of menu and front display Top menu display Display when changing settings Display when returning to the Inputting characters Keyboard screen nnInput method Audio Menu operation Items that can be set with the “Audio” procedure Dialog Level Subwoofer Level Surr.Parameter Tone M-DAX Audio Delay Volume Audyssey Manual EQ Video Items that can be set with the “Video” procedure HDMI Setup On Screen Disp TV Format Inputs nnAbout the display of input sources Items that can be set with the “Inputs” procedure Input Assign Examples of “Input Assign” menu screen displays Input assignments menu operations nnTV set top box/satellite users please note Page Source Rename Hide Sources Source Level Input Select Speakers Items that can be set with the “Speakers” procedure Manual Setup Page Page Network Items that can be set with the “Network” procedure Friendly Name IP Control Settings Diagnostics Maintenance Mode General Items that can be set with the “General” procedure Language Front Display Auto Standby Examples of screen display Usage Data Firmware Setup Lock Information F Troubleshooting vpage F Specifications vpage F Index vpage Part names and functions Display Rear panel Remote control unit Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit Other information Surround Sound modes and surround parameters Symbols in the table Page nnTypes of input signals, and corresponding sound modes Relationship between video signals and monitor output Explanation of terms Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Specifications Index Page License Page Page Dimensions