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Marantz SR-14EX manual Front Panel Features see, Button

Models: SR-14EX

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FRONT PANEL FEATURES (SEE PAGE 3)

qPOWER switch and STANDBY indicator

You can turn on and off the unit’s power using the front panel power switch.

However, if you turn the unit off with the front panel switch, the unit goes completely off rather than to the “standby mode” (Red LED indicator light glows in the standby mode).

The unit cannot be turned on with the remote control when it is not in the standby mode. When the red LED is on, the unit can be turned on via the remote control or by pressing any input selector button on the front panel.

wPHONES jack for stereo headphones

This jack may be used to listen to the SR-14EX’s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1 / 4" stereo phone plug. Note that the main room speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

Notes:

•When using headphones, the surround mode will automatically change to STEREO .

•The surround mode returns to the previous setting as soon as the plug is removed from the jack.

eSurround MODE buttons

(AUTO, 2 (DOLBY), THX, THX-EX, DTS, DSP, 5CH

STEREO, STEREO/MONO , S-DIRECT )

Press the desired button to select surround mode.

AUTO :

The receiver determines whether the digital input signal is Dolby Digital, PCM-audio , HDCD or DTS.

2:

This mode is used with source materials encoded in Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround.

THX (THX Cinema or THX Music) :

THX Cinema mode applies additional processing to Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic multi-channel surround sources. Use the THX Cinema mode for all movies on disc, tape or broadcast.

THX-EX :

THX Surround EX will operate for any 5. 1 channel source whenever THX is activated.

DTS (Cinema or Music) :

This mode is for DTS encoded source materials such as LASER DISC, CD, and DVD. Press this button to select DTS-Cinema mode. Press it again to select DTS-Music mode.

DSP (HALL,MATRIX,MOVIE):

These modes apply additional surround processing to each source for theater, concert hall and stadium like atmospheres. Choice desired effect by pressing this button.

5CH STEREO:

This mode is used to create a wider, deeper and more natural soundstage from two channel source material.

STEREO/ MONO :

STEREO mode bypasses all surround processing.

MONO mode is intended for use with old movies, televisions shows and other programs that have a monaural sound track.

S. (Source) DIRECT :

In the source direct mode, the tone control circuit and bass management configuration are bypassed for full range frequency response and the purist audio reproduction.

(See page 23 for more information about surround modes.)

r A/D (Analog/Digital) SELECTOR

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BUTTON

 

This is used to select between the analog and digital inputs.

Note:

• This button is not used for an input source that is not set to a digital input in the system setup2/2.

tATT (Attenuate) button

If the selected analog audio input signal is greater than the capable level of internal processing, PEAK indicator will light. If this happens, you should press the ATT button. “ATT” is displayed when this function is activated.

The signal-input level is reduced by about the half. Attenuation will not work with the output signal of “REC OUT” (TAPE, CD-R/MD, VCR1 and DSS/VCR2 output). This function is memorized for each individual input.

yBAND (Tuner Band Selector) button

Press this button to switch the tuner between AMor FM.

uFM MODE button

Press this button to select the auto stereo mode or mono mode when the FM band is selected. The AUTO indicator lights in the auto stereo mode.

iMEMO (memory) button

Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory numbers or station names.

oCL (Clear ) button

Press this button to cancel the station-memory setting mode or preset scan tuning.

!0D. ( Digital ) COPY button

Press this button for digital dubbing to a CD-R recorder or MD deck. When this button is pressed, the digital source of the DIGITAL OUTPUT is switched in the following sequence.

SOURCE DIG.1 DIG.2 DIG.3

OFF (DIG.6)DIG.5 DIG.4

!1TAPE COPY button

Press this button for audio dubbing to a tape deck.

When this button is pressed, the source from the TAPE OUT is switched in the following sequence.

SOURCE TUNER CD CD-R/MD

!2VCR1 COPY button

Press this button for video and audio dubbing to a VCR1 deck. When this button is pressed, the source from the VCR1 OUT is switched in the following sequence.

SOURCE TV LD DVD DSS/VCR2 AUX

!3BASS and TREBLE tone controls

These controls are used to boost or cut high and low frequencies. TREBLE: Adjusts the tone of high-frequency sound.

BASS: Adjusts the tone of low-frequency sound.

press the up and down keys simultaneously to set . flat frequency response

Notes:

•These buttons are disable in THX CINEMA mode,THX SURROUND EX mode and Source Direct mode.

•Additionally these are not effective during playback of a HDCD signal or 96k PCM audio signal.

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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.

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