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	Input signal	Sound mode		MOVIE button	MUSIC button	GAME button
Multi-channel z3		Stereo		S	S	S
		Dolby Digital		S	S	S
	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital EX		S	S	S
	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital + PLgx Cinema		S
		Dolby Digital + PLgx Music			S
		Dolby Digital + PLgz		S	S	S
		Dolby TrueHD		S	S	S
	Dolby TrueHD	Dolby TrueHD + EX		S	S	S
	Dolby TrueHD	Dolby TrueHD + PLgx Cinema		S
		Dolby TrueHD + PLgx Music			S
		Dolby TrueHD + PLgz		S	S	S
		Dolby Digital Plus		S	S	S
	Dolby Digital Plus	Dolby Digital Plus + EX		S	S	S
	Dolby Digital Plus	Dolby Digital Plus + PLgx Cinema		S
		Dolby Digital Plus + PLgx Music			S
		Dolby Digital Plus + PLgz		S	S	S
		DTS Surround		S	S	S
		DTS ES Dscrt 6.1		S	S	S
		DTS ES Mtrx 6.1		S	S	S
	DTS	DTS 96/24		S	S	S
	DTS	DTS + PLgx Cinema		S
		DTS + PLgx Cinema		S
		DTS + PLgx Music			S
		DTS + PLgz		S	S	S
		DTS + Neo:6		S	S	S

z3 The sound mode that can be selected differs depending on the audio format of the input signal and the number of channels. For details, see “Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes” (v p. 245).

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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 Playing an iPod Listening to music on a Bluetooth devicePlaying a USB memory device Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Sleep timer function 129 Selecting a sound mode 116AirPlay function 101 Spotify Connect function 104 Manual Setup 186 Speakers 176 Audyssey SetupMenu map 143 Inputting characters 147 Tips 213 Troubleshooting 215 Resetting factory settings 231 Limiting the operating zone with the remote control 211Network 194 General 201 Check that the following parts are supplied with the product Accessories Inserting the batteries Operating range of the remote control unitPut the rear cover back on R03/AAA batteries High quality sound FeaturesHigh performance 4K 60Hz input/output supported 8In /Out1 Playback of DSD and Flac files via USB and networks Energy-saving design Easy operationMulti-Room audio v p Front panel Part names and functions Power indicator Power operation buttonDAX indicator Remote control sensor Sound Mode button Setup MIC jackAUX1-HDMI connector DAX button Display Input signal indicators Volume indicator Mute indicatorZONE2 indicator This blinks while the sound is muted. v p Monitor Rear panel Network connector Rod antennas for Bluetooth/wireless LANDigital audio connectors Digital Audio Hdmi connectors Video connectors Video PRE OUT connectorsComponent video connectors Component Video Speaker terminals Speakers Remote control unit Sound Mode buttons Tuning up / Tuning down buttons Tune +Remote control signal transmitter System buttons ECO Mode button G Power buttonVolume buttons df Setup button Cables used for connections Contents Speaker installation Connecting speakersFHL SW C FHR SBL/SBR Recommended for Dolby Pro Logic gz GViewed from the sideH Z122 30 z222 45 z390 When 5.1-channel speakers are installedZ122 30 z290 110 z3135 Speaker connection Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer Connecting the speaker cablesConnecting the subwoofer Speaker terminals How to attach the speaker cable label H Playback speaker and zone Amp Assign settings Connection Speaker configuration and Amp Assign settingsChannel ZONE2 Default Main Zone ZONE2 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 AM loop antenna assembly Using the AM loop antennaSuspending on a wall Standing alone Wired LAN Connecting to a home network LANPlayback of music content from online streaming services Firmware Update Router with access point Wireless LAN Remotely connecting Marantz devices Connecting an external control deviceRemote Control jacks DC OUT jack Connecting the power cord Playback a device Contents Basic operation Volume df Turning the power onBasic operation Selecting the input source Playback a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player Adjusting the volumeTurning off the sound temporarily Muting Surround playback v p Back Playing an iPod Listening to music on an iPod Operations accessible through the option menu Press Option when the input source is iPod/USB IPod Browse Mode settingsSelect iPod Browse Mode, then press Enter Use o p to select On-Screen, then press Enter Operations accessible through the option menu Performing repeat playback Press Option with iPod Browse Mode set to On- ScreenPerforming random playback Press Enter Aiff DSD Jpeg Playing a USB memory deviceWAV MPEG-4 AAC Playback / Pause Switch to the previous page/next page in the listPlaying files stored on USB memory devices 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 Start playing the Bluetooth device Playing a Bluetooth deviceControl of this unit Operation buttons Function Operations accessible through the option menu Press Option when the input source is Bluetooth Pairing with the Pairing ModeUse ui to select Pairing Mode, then press Enter Pair a Bluetooth device with this unit Tuner Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Display of this unit H Listening to FM/AM broadcastsPress Option Use ui to select FM/AM, then press Enter Press Option when the input source is Tuner Tuning in by entering the frequency Direct TuneUse ui to select Direct Tune, then press Enter Use ui to select the number, then press p Auto Changing the tune mode Tune ModeUse ui to select Auto Preset Memory, then press Listening to preset stations Presetting the current broadcast station Preset MemoryUse ui to select Preset Memory, then press Enter Use CH/PAGE df to select the desired preset channel Use ui to select Preset Name, then press Enter Specify a name for the preset broadcast station Preset NameUse ui to select a name label, then press Enter Enter the characters, then press OK Use ui to select Preset Skip, then press Enter Skipping preset broadcast stations Preset SkipPreset Skip screen is displayed To set the stations you want to skip by groups Skip is cancelled Cancelling Preset Skip Internet Radio Option Listening to Internet Radio Use uio p to select Internet Radio, then press Listening to Internet RadioPress Online Music Use ui p to select the station, then press Enter Playing the last played Internet Radio stationPress Internet Radio Playback / Stop 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 When using Windows Media Player 12 Windows 7 / Windows Applying media sharing settingsWhen using Windows Media Player Sharing media stored in NAS NAS Playing back files stored on a PC Operations accessible through the option menu Viewing photographs on the Flickr site After inputting the Contact, press OK Viewing photographs shared by particular usersUse ui to select Add Flickr Contact, then press 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 Playback / Pause Creating a new stationUse ui, select a file from the list, press Enter Use ui to select Shuffle, then press Enter Listening to an existing stationListening to created radio stations at random 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 Top menu of SiriusXM is displayed Listening to SiriusXM Internet RadioSelect the Sign in, then press Enter Disassociate this unit from your SiriusXM account Selected file is displayedPlayback / Stop AirPlay function Playing iTunes music with this unit Playing songs from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPadPlay the song on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Tap the AirPlay icon Selecting multiple speakers devices This unit Spotify App Spotify Connect functionPlaying Spotify music with this unit Main Online Music Convenience functions While content is playing, press Option Supported input sources USB / Media Server / Bluetooth Use ui to select the content you want to play, then Playing back content added to the Save to FavoritesRegistering to Favorites Use ui to select Save to Favorites, then press Searching content with keywords Text Search Deleting content added to favoritesWhile the content is playing, press Option Use ui to select Remove from Favorites, then press Use ui to select Slideshow, then press Enter Play back a still picture While the list is displayed, press Option Setting the Slideshow IntervalUse ui to select Slideshow Interval, then press Use o p to set the display time DB +12.0 dB Default 0 dB Use ui to select Channel Level Adjust, then pressChannel level adjust screen is displayed Use o p to adjust the tone, then press Enter Adjusting the tone ToneUse ui to select Tone, then press Enter Use o p to set the tone control function to on/off Press Option during audio playback Movie Press Option during video playbackVivid ISF Day During playback in All Zone Stereo mode, press Stopping the All Zone Stereo modePlaying the same music in all zones All Zone Stereo Pure Game Selecting a sound mode Press MOVIE, Music or Game to select a sound mode Selecting a sound modeSwitching the sound mode Pure Direct playback Direct playbackPress Pure to select Direct Press Pure to select Pure Direct Auto surround playback begins Auto surround playbackPress Pure to select Auto 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 + PL z DVD Views on the displayShows a decoder to be used Dolby Digital Plus decoder is displayed as H Enable the Hdmi control function of this unit Setting procedureHdmi control function Set Hdmi Control v p to On ZONE2 Sleep timer function To cancel the sleep timer Using the sleep timerChecking the remaining time Press Sleep and display the time you want to set Smart Select Smart select function Remote control Calling up the settingsPress Main or ZONE2 to select the operating zone with Press Smart Select Changing the Smart Select Name Changing the settingsSet the items below to the settings you want to register Start up the web browser Web control functionControlling the unit from a web control 135 Disabling all button operations except Panel lock functionDisabling all key button operations Panel lock function is canceled Canceling the Panel lock functionCurrently set mode Remote lock function Disabling the sensor function of the remote control unitEnabling the remote sensor function Press ZONE2 Source or Internet Radio to select Playback in ZONE2 Separate room Connecting ZONE2 Power amplifier Connection 2 Connection using an external amplifier Indicator on the display lights Press Power X to turn on the ZONE2 powerPlayback in ZONE2 ZONE2 button lights Turning off the sound temporarily Muting Adjusting the volume 154 Menu mapDAX Information Displays network information 194 Connection Technician or custom installation professional199 200 206 Speaker Calibration Network Setup Input SetupECO Menu operations Press SetupMain button lights Menu is displayed on the TV screen Inputting characters Display the screen for inputting characters Using the keyboard screenSelect a character to be input with uio p then press GExampleH Source Rename screen Audio Dialog Level AdjustSubwoofer Level Adjust Surround Parameter Off Cinema EQ is not used DefaultLoudness Management Cinema EQ Low Frequency Effects Dynamic CompressionCenter Image Panorama Center Width Dimension Subwoofer Set DefaultsHeight Gain Low Mode Volume Audio Delay MultEQ AudysseyReference Bypass Reference Level Offset Dynamic EQ Graphic EQ Dynamic VolumeGraphic EQ Curve Copy Adjust EQSpeaker Selection Video Picture AdjustPicture Mode Saturation ContrastBrightness Noise Reduction Hdmi SetupEnhancer Auto Lip Sync AVR Hdmi Audio OutHdmi Pass Through CBL/SAT / DVD Hdmi ControlPass Through Source Power Off Control TV Audio Switching Game Output SettingsVideo Mode Hdmi Video ConversionP Scaler Use i/p scaler function ResolutionOff Do not use i/p scaler function 480p/576p 169 Output at 169 aspect ratio Default Progressive ModeAspect Ratio Video and Film On Screen Display VolumeInfo Now Playing Format TV FormatNtsc PAL Input Assign InputsHdmi Digital Analog Comp Video Blu-ray Game Media Player TV Audio Digital HdmiAnalog Video DB +12 dB Default 0 dB Show Use this source Default Hide Do not use this sourceSource Rename Hide Sources Decode Mode Input ModeInput Select PCM Speakers Audyssey Setup About the main listening position Finish Procedure for speaker settings Audyssey SetupCheck Channel Select Measurement requires several minutes Start the measurement of the first position Stopping Audyssey Setup 182 183 Examples Error details Measures Error messagesThere is too much noise in the room Check the polarity of the displayed speaker Retrieving Audyssey Setup settings Amp Assign Manual SetupAssign Mode Front Speaker ConfigSurround Center Front Height Surr. BackSpkrs Spkr Unit DistancesStep Set the distance Test Tone Start Levels settings are returned to the default settingsLevels Individual CrossoversSet the crossover frequency Bass Subwoofer ModeLPF for LFE LFE Front Speaker Set the front speaker A/B to use for every sound modeFront speaker a is used Front speaker B is used Network Connect UsingInformation Connection Use iOS Device Wi-Fi SetupScan Networks WPS Router PasswordManual Ssid Settings Proxy IP ControlPort Off In Standby Friendly Name Diagnostics Maintenance Mode Language ECO ModeGeneral Auto Standby Power On DefaultOn Screen Display ZONE2 Setup Smart Select Names Zone RenameChange the display title of each zone to one you prefer Main Zone / ZONE2 Trigger Out Activate trigger on this modeFront Display Dimmer Zone AudioFirmware Format Notifications Usage Data Update UpdateFirmware Check for Status Upgrade Add New FeatureUpgrade Display the items to be upgraded Package Protect settings from inadvertent changes Setup LockOff Turn protection off Default Lock Press and hold ZONE2 and Setup Limiting the operating zone with the remote controlCanceling the settings 214 Want the volume not to become too loud by mistake 213One Want to combine a desired video with the current music 214 Tips Want the volume not to become too loud by mistakeWant to have the subwoofer always output audio Want to make human voices in the movies clearer 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 Symptom Cause / Solution Power does not turn on / Power is turned off202 257 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 No connection is USB memory devices cannot be played back237 Device cannot be played Bluetooth cannot be played back 240 Internet radio cannot be played backList of broadcasting Music files on PC or NAS cannot be played back Various online services cannot be played Again Hdmi control function does not work Cannot connect to Cannot connect to a wireless LAN network196 Points DAX ZONE2 Source Resetting factory settings About Hdmi Hdmi Pass Through Auto Lip SyncHdmi Control ARC Audio Return Channel Copyright protection system Supported video signalsSupported audio formats 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 About Bluetooth communications Playing back a Bluetooth deviceMaximum number of playable files and folder Media USB memory device Playing back a file saved on a PC or NAS Specifications of supported files32/44.1/48 kHz Aac Mp4 Playing back Internet Radio Playable broadcast station specificationsPersonal memory plus function Last function memory Sound modes and channel output Sound modes and surround parameters 243 244 Dscrt Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modes 246 247 Dolby Explanation of termsAudyssey Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital PlusDolby Pro Logic g Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro Logic gz DTSDolby TrueHD DTS 96/24 DTS-HD MP3 Mpeg Audio Layer-3 Alac Apple Lossless Audio CodecFlac Free Lossless Audio Codec WMA Windows Media Audio Mpeg Moving Picture Experts Group, MPEG-2, MPEG-4Sampling frequency Speaker impedance Dlna NetworkISF WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Wi-FiWPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Network Names Ssid Security Set Identifier Media playerModem ITunes Others PairingApp Store Hdcp Trademark information 259 Audio section Specifications Tuner section Video section No. of channels Wireless LAN sectionRadio frequency General Bluetooth section Weight 18 lbs 15 oz 8.6 kg Dimensions Unit in. mm Numerics Index DTS sound mode Dolby sound modeGeneral settings Input source settings 231 Sound mode145 144 Boost LicenseExpat FastDelegate 269 270 Tremolo LiboggLibvorbis OMersenne Twister Tremor Ares ZlibCURL License information for the software used in the unit Holdings Inc 10339 00AM

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