Direct sound mode Sound mode type Description

Contents	Connections		Playback	Settings	Tips	Appendix

Stereo sound mode
Sound mode type				Description
Stereo		This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround sound processing.

0Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer if connected.

0When multi-channel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.

Direct sound mode
Sound mode type		Description
Direct	This mode plays back audio as recorded in the source.
Pure Direct	This mode plays back an even higher quality sound than the “Direct” mode.
	The following circuits are stopped in order to further improve sound quality.
	0	Display indicator circuit of the main body (display will go off.)
	0	The analog video input/output switcher and processor is disabled.

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Marantz NR1605 owner manual Direct sound mode Sound mode type Description

NR1605 specifications

The Marantz NR1605 is a quintessential 7.2-channel AV receiver that combines high-fidelity audio performance with the convenience of modern home theater functionality. Designed for both audiophiles and casual listeners alike, the NR1605 stands out with its slim profile, making it an excellent choice for those with limited space without sacrificing power or features.

One of the most notable features of the Marantz NR1605 is its compact design. Measuring only 4.1 inches tall, it fits seamlessly into any entertainment setup, allowing easier integration into furniture like shelves or racks. Despite its size, the NR1605 delivers robust sound performance that supports multi-channel audio formats, ensuring an immersive listening experience whether watching movies or enjoying music.

At the heart of the NR1605 is its advanced HDAM (Hyper Digital Amplification Module) technology, which provides high-quality sound reproduction. This proprietary technology enhances audio clarity and detail while minimizing distortion. The 50 watts per channel power output enables dynamic audio performance across a variety of sources.

The receiver supports a plethora of audio and video formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, making it versatile for different media. This capability is complemented by its support for 4K Ultra HD video, including pass-through for HDR (High Dynamic Range) and 3D content, delivering stunning visual performance. The NR1605 features multiple HDMI inputs, ensuring ample connectivity for your devices, with the ability to connect up to 8 sources effortlessly.

Additionally, the NR1605 is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing quick streaming of music from various services. Users can easily access their favorite playlists while benefiting from advanced networking features that support Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and other streaming options directly through the receiver.

Furthermore, the Marantz NR1605 supports the Audyssey MultEQ XT technology, which automatically calibrates the receiver to the acoustics of the room. This ensures a balanced sound stage, adapting the audio output to suit various environments, enhancing the overall listening experience.

In conclusion, the Marantz NR1605 represents a blend of performance, technology, and aesthetic appeal, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to elevate their home audio-visual setup without compromising on space. Its range of features and quality construction solidify its position as a standout option in the crowded AV receiver market.

Contents

NR1605 Connections Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Listening to music on a Bluetooth devicePlaying an iPod Playing a USB memory device Spotify Connect function 104 Selecting a sound mode 116Sleep timer function 129 AirPlay function 101 Inputting characters 147 Speakers 176 Audyssey SetupManual Setup 186 Menu map 143 General 201 Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 211Tips 213 Troubleshooting 215 Resetting factory settings 231 Network 194 Check that the following parts are supplied with the product Accessories R03/AAA batteries Operating range of the remote control unitInserting the batteries Put the rear cover back on 4K 60Hz input/output supported FeaturesHigh quality sound High performance 8In /Out1 Playback of DSD and Flac files via USB and networks Easy operation Multi-Room audio v pEnergy-saving design Front panel Part names and functions Remote control sensor Power operation buttonPower indicator DAX indicator DAX button Setup MIC jackSound Mode button AUX1-HDMI connector Display This blinks while the sound is muted. v p Volume indicator Mute indicatorInput signal indicators ZONE2 indicator Monitor Rear panel Hdmi connectors Rod antennas for Bluetooth/wireless LANNetwork connector Digital audio connectors Digital Audio Speaker terminals Speakers PRE OUT connectorsVideo connectors Video Component video connectors Component Video Remote control unit System buttons Tuning up / Tuning down buttons Tune +Sound Mode buttons Remote control signal transmitter Setup button Power buttonECO Mode button G Volume buttons df Cables used for connections Contents SBL/SBR Connecting speakersSpeaker installation FHL SW C FHR Recommended for Dolby Pro Logic gz GViewed from the sideH When 5.1-channel speakers are installed Z122 30 z290 110 z3135Z122 30 z222 45 z390 Speaker connection Connecting the speaker cables Connecting the subwooferUse a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer Speaker terminals How to attach the speaker cable label H Main Zone ZONE2 Speaker configuration and Amp Assign settingsPlayback speaker and zone Amp Assign settings Connection Channel ZONE2 Default SL SR Standard configuration and connection n 5.1-channel SBL SBR Channel surround back FHL FHR Channel front height Bi-Amp FL FL SW C FR FR Channel + front speaker of second unit Main Zone Channel Main Zone + 2-channel ZONE2 Connecting a TV Hdmi ARC OUT Optical Hdmi OUT Optical Video Component Video B P R Connection 3 TV equipped without an Hdmi connector Connecting a playback device Hdmi incompatible device Connecting a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player Hdmi incompatible device Satellite tuner Cable TV Connecting a set-top box Satellite tuner/cable TV Connecting a video camcorder or game console USB memory Device IPod Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port IPod classic IPod nano IPod touch IPhone Supported iPod/iPhone models FM indoor antenna Connecting an FM/AM antenna Standing alone Using the AM loop antennaAM loop antenna assembly Suspending on a wall Firmware Update Connecting to a home network LANWired LAN Playback of music content from online streaming services Router with access point Wireless LAN Connecting an external control device Remote Control jacksRemotely connecting Marantz devices DC OUT jack Connecting the power cord Playback a device Contents Basic operation Selecting the input source Turning the power onVolume df Basic operation Surround playback v p Adjusting the volumePlayback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player Turning off the sound temporarily Muting Back Playing an iPod Listening to music on an iPod Operations accessible through the option menu Use o p to select On-Screen, then press Enter IPod Browse Mode settingsPress Option when the input source is iPod/USB Select iPod Browse Mode, then press Enter Operations accessible through the option menu Press Enter Press Option with iPod Browse Mode set to On- ScreenPerforming repeat playback Performing random playback Playing a USB memory device WAV MPEG-4 AACAiff DSD Jpeg Switch to the previous page/next page in the list Playing files stored on USB memory devicesPlayback / Pause Operations accessible through the option menu Enter Listening to music on a Bluetooth device Press Bluetooth to switch the input source to Bluetooth Pairing with a Bluetooth device Operation buttons Function Playing a Bluetooth deviceStart playing the Bluetooth device Control of this unit Operations accessible through the option menu Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit Pairing with the Pairing ModePress Option when the input source is Bluetooth Use ui to select Pairing Mode, then press Enter Tuner Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Use ui to select FM/AM, then press Enter Listening to FM/AM broadcastsDisplay of this unit H Press Option Use ui to select the number, then press p Tuning in by entering the frequency Direct TunePress Option when the input source is Tuner Use ui to select Direct Tune, then press Enter Changing the tune mode Tune Mode Use ui to select Auto Preset Memory, then pressAuto Use CH/PAGE df to select the desired preset channel Presetting the current broadcast station Preset MemoryListening to preset stations Use ui to select Preset Memory, then press Enter Enter the characters, then press OK Specify a name for the preset broadcast station Preset NameUse ui to select Preset Name, then press Enter Use ui to select a name label, then press Enter To set the stations you want to skip by groups Skipping preset broadcast stations Preset SkipUse ui to select Preset Skip, then press Enter Preset Skip screen is displayed Skip is cancelled Cancelling Preset Skip Internet Radio Option Listening to Internet Radio Listening to Internet Radio Press Online MusicUse uio p to select Internet Radio, then press Playback / Stop Playing the last played Internet Radio stationUse ui p to select the station, then press Enter Press Internet Radio Check the MAC address of this unit. Information v p Using vTuner to add Internet Radio stations to favorites Playing back files stored on a PC and NAS Sharing media stored in NAS Applying media sharing settingsWhen using Windows Media Player 12 Windows 7 / Windows When using Windows Media Player NAS Playing back files stored on a PC Operations accessible through the option menu Viewing photographs on the Flickr site Viewing photographs shared by particular users Use ui to select Add Flickr Contact, then pressAfter inputting the Contact, press OK Use ui p to select the photograph, then press Enter Use ui to select the folder, then press Enter Viewing all photographs on Flickr Listening to Pandora Pandora Listening to Pandora Input Email address and Password Creating a new station Use ui, select a file from the list, press EnterPlayback / Pause Listening to an existing station Listening to created radio stations at randomUse ui to select Shuffle, then press Enter Press p while a track is playing Giving feedback and managing stations Disassociate this unit from your Pandora account Sign Out Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio Select the Sign in, then press EnterTop menu of SiriusXM is displayed Selected file is displayed Playback / StopDisassociate this unit from your SiriusXM account AirPlay function Tap the AirPlay icon Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPadPlaying iTunes music with this unit Play the song on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Selecting multiple speakers devices Spotify Connect function Playing Spotify music with this unitThis unit Spotify App Main Online Music Convenience functions While content is playing, press Option Supported input sources USB / Media Server / Bluetooth Use ui to select Save to Favorites, then press Playing back content added to the Save to FavoritesUse ui to select the content you want to play, then Registering to Favorites Use ui to select Remove from Favorites, then press Deleting content added to favoritesSearching content with keywords Text Search While the content is playing, press Option Use ui to select Slideshow, then press Enter Play back a still picture Use o p to set the display time Setting the Slideshow IntervalWhile the list is displayed, press Option Use ui to select Slideshow Interval, then press Use ui to select Channel Level Adjust, then press Channel level adjust screen is displayedDB +12.0 dB Default 0 dB Use o p to set the tone control function to on/off Adjusting the tone ToneUse o p to adjust the tone, then press Enter Use ui to select Tone, then press Enter Press Option during audio playback ISF Day Press Option during video playbackMovie Vivid Stopping the All Zone Stereo mode Playing the same music in all zones All Zone StereoDuring playback in All Zone Stereo mode, press Pure Game Selecting a sound mode Selecting a sound mode Switching the sound modePress MOVIE, Music or Game to select a sound mode Press Pure to select Pure Direct Direct playbackPure Direct playback Press Pure to select Direct Auto surround playback Press Pure to select AutoAuto surround playback begins Dolby sound mode Sound mode type Description Description of sound mode types DTS-HD DTS sound mode Sound mode type Description Auto sound mode Sound mode type Description Original sound mode Sound mode type Description Direct sound mode Sound mode type Description Sound mode that can be selected for each input signal 125 126 Dolby Digital Plus decoder is displayed as H Views on the display+ PL z DVD Shows a decoder to be used Set Hdmi Control v p to On Setting procedureEnable the Hdmi control function of this unit Hdmi control function ZONE2 Sleep timer function Press Sleep and display the time you want to set Using the sleep timerTo cancel the sleep timer Checking the remaining time Smart Select Smart select function Press Smart Select Calling up the settingsRemote control Press Main or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with Changing the settings Set the items below to the settings you want to registerChanging the Smart Select Name Web control function Controlling the unit from a web controlStart up the web browser 135 Panel lock function Disabling all key button operationsDisabling all button operations except Canceling the Panel lock function Currently set modePanel lock function is canceled Press ZONE2 Source or Internet Radio to select Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unitRemote lock function Enabling the remote sensor function Playback in ZONE2 Separate room Connecting ZONE2 Power amplifier Connection 2 Connection using an external amplifier ZONE2 button lights Press Power X to turn on the ZONE2 powerIndicator on the display lights Playback in ZONE2 Turning off the sound temporarily Muting Adjusting the volume Menu map DAX154 200 Technician or custom installation professionalInformation Displays network information 194 Connection 199 Speaker Calibration Network Setup Input Setup ECO206 Menu is displayed on the TV screen Press SetupMenu operations Main button lights Inputting characters GExampleH Source Rename screen Using the keyboard screenDisplay the screen for inputting characters Select a character to be input with uio p then press Dialog Level Adjust Subwoofer Level AdjustAudio Cinema EQ Off Cinema EQ is not used DefaultSurround Parameter Loudness Management Panorama Dynamic CompressionLow Frequency Effects Center Image Center Width Dimension Set Defaults Height GainSubwoofer Low Mode Volume Audio Delay Bypass AudysseyMultEQ Reference Reference Level Offset Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Graphic EQGraphic EQ Adjust EQ Speaker SelectionCurve Copy Picture Adjust Picture ModeVideo Contrast BrightnessSaturation Auto Lip Sync Hdmi SetupNoise Reduction Enhancer Hdmi Audio Out Hdmi Pass ThroughAVR Hdmi Control Pass Through SourceCBL/SAT / DVD Power Off Control TV Audio Switching Output Settings Video ModeGame Video Conversion P ScalerHdmi 480p/576p ResolutionUse i/p scaler function Off Do not use i/p scaler function Video and Film Progressive Mode169 Output at 169 aspect ratio Default Aspect Ratio Now Playing VolumeOn Screen Display Info PAL TV FormatFormat Ntsc Blu-ray Game Media Player TV Audio InputsInput Assign Hdmi Digital Analog Comp Video Video HdmiDigital Analog Hide Sources Show Use this source Default Hide Do not use this sourceDB +12 dB Default 0 dB Source Rename PCM Input ModeDecode Mode Input Select Speakers Audyssey Setup About the main listening position Procedure for speaker settings Audyssey Setup CheckFinish Channel Select Measurement requires several minutes Start the measurement of the first position Stopping Audyssey Setup 182 183 Check the polarity of the displayed speaker Error messagesExamples Error details Measures There is too much noise in the room Retrieving Audyssey Setup settings Manual Setup Assign ModeAmp Assign Center Speaker ConfigFront Surround Spkr Surr. BackFront Height Spkrs Set the distance DistancesUnit Step Levels settings are returned to the default settings LevelsTest Tone Start Crossovers Set the crossover frequencyIndividual LFE Subwoofer ModeBass LPF for LFE Front speaker B is used Set the front speaker A/B to use for every sound modeFront Speaker Front speaker a is used Connection Connect UsingNetwork Information Wi-Fi Setup Scan NetworksUse iOS Device Ssid PasswordWPS Router Manual Settings Off In Standby IP ControlProxy Port Friendly Name Diagnostics Maintenance Mode ECO Mode GeneralLanguage Power On Default On Screen DisplayAuto Standby ZONE2 Setup Main Zone / ZONE2 Zone RenameSmart Select Names Change the display title of each zone to one you prefer Dimmer Activate trigger on this modeTrigger Out Front Display Format AudioZone Firmware Notifications Usage Data Check for UpdateUpdate Firmware Add New Feature Upgrade Display the items to be upgraded PackageStatus Upgrade Lock Setup LockProtect settings from inadvertent changes Off Turn protection off Default Limiting the operating zone with the remote control Canceling the settingsPress and hold ZONE2 and Setup Want to combine a desired video with the current music 214 Want the volume not to become too loud by mistake 213214 One Want to make human voices in the movies clearer Want the volume not to become too loud by mistakeTips Want to have the subwoofer always output audio Want to delete unused input sources Want to combine a desired video with the current music If a problem should arise, first check the following Troubleshooting 257 Power does not turn on / Power is turned offSymptom Cause / Solution 202 Display on this unit shows nothing No sound comes out Desired sound does not come out 220 Sound is interrupted or noise occurs No video is shown on the TV Menu screen is not displayed on the TV IPod cannot be played back Device cannot be played USB memory devices cannot be played backNo connection is 237 Bluetooth cannot be played back Internet radio cannot be played back List of broadcasting240 Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Various online services cannot be played Again Hdmi control function does not work Points Cannot connect to a wireless LAN networkCannot connect to 196 DAX ZONE2 Source Resetting factory settings About Hdmi ARC Audio Return Channel Auto Lip SyncHdmi Pass Through Hdmi Control Supported video signals Supported audio formatsCopyright protection system Video conversion function Video connector 720p 1080i 1080p Input signal Output signal 480i/576i 480p/576p 720p 1080i Compatible formats Playing back a USB memory devices Media USB memory device Playing back a Bluetooth deviceAbout Bluetooth communications Maximum number of playable files and folder Mp4 Specifications of supported filesPlaying back a file saved on a PC or NAS 32/44.1/48 kHz Aac Last function memory Playable broadcast station specificationsPlaying back Internet Radio Personal memory plus function Sound modes and channel output Sound modes and surround parameters 243 244 Dscrt Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 246 247 Explanation of terms AudysseyDolby Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic g DTS 96/24 DTSDolby Pro Logic gz Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Alac Apple Lossless Audio Codec Flac Free Lossless Audio CodecMP3 Mpeg Audio Layer-3 Speaker impedance Mpeg Moving Picture Experts Group, MPEG-2, MPEG-4WMA Windows Media Audio Sampling frequency Network ISFDlna WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-FiWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access ITunes Media playerNetwork Names Ssid Security Set Identifier Modem Hdcp PairingOthers App Store Trademark information 259 Audio section Specifications Tuner section Video section Wireless LAN section Radio frequencyNo. of channels General Bluetooth section Weight 18 lbs 15 oz 8.6 kg Dimensions Unit in. mm Numerics Index Input source settings Dolby sound modeDTS sound mode General settings 144 Sound mode231 145 FastDelegate LicenseBoost Expat 269 270 Libogg LibvorbisTremolo OMersenne Twister Tremor Zlib CURLAres License information for the software used in the unit Holdings Inc 10339 00AM