The relation between the selected surround mode and the input signal

The surround mode is selected with the surround mode selector on SR7400 or the remote control unit. However, the sound you hear is subject to the relationship between the selected surround mode and input signal. That relationship is as follows;

Note:

Dolby Digital (2 ch: Lt/Rt): signal with Dolby Surround flag Speakers are full set.

No sound outputs from the surround speaker, center speaker and subwoofer if the DVD disc has no surround data.

Abbreviations

L/R : Front speakers

C : Center speaker

SL/SR : Surround speakers

SBL/SBR : Surround Back speakers

SubW : Sub woofer speaker

 

 

 

Output Channel

 

Front information display

 

Surround Mode

Input Signal

Decoding

L/R

C

SL

SBL

SubW

Signal format indicators

Channel status

 

 

 

SR

SBR

AUTO

Dolby Surr. EX

Dolby Digital EX

O

O

O

O

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

Dolby D (5.1ch)

Dolby Digital 5.1

O

O

O

-

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

Dolby D(2ch)

Dolby Digital 2.0

O

-

-

-

-

2 DIGITAL

L, R

 

Dolby D (2ch Surr)

Pro Logic IIx movie

O

O

O

O

-

2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND

L, R, S

 

DTS-ES

DTS-ES

O

O

O

O

O

dts , ES

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24

O

O

O

-

O

dts 96/24

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

DTS (5.1ch)

DTS 5.1

O

O

O

-

O

dts

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

PCM(Audio)

PCM (Stereo)

O

-

-

-

-

PCM

L, R

 

PCM 96kHz

PCM (96kHz Stereo)

O

-

-

-

-

PCM

L, R

 

Analog

Stereo

O

-

-

-

-

ANALOG

-

S-DIRECT

Dolby D Surr. EX

Dolby Digital EX

O

O

O

O

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

Dolby D (5.1ch)

Dolby Digital 5.1

O

O

O

-

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

Dolby D (2ch)

Dolby Digital 2.0

O

-

-

-

-

2 DIGITAL

L, R

 

Dolby D (2ch Surr)

Pro Logic IIx movie

O

O

O

O

-

2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND

L, R, S

 

DTS-ES

DTS-ES

O

O

O

O

O

dts , ES

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24

O

O

O

-

O

dts 96/24

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

DTS (5.1ch)

DTS 5.1

O

O

O

-

O

dts

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

PCM (Audio)

PCM (Stereo)

O

-

-

-

-

PCM

L, R

 

PCM 96kHz

PCM (96kHz Stereo)

O

-

-

-

-

PCM

L, R

 

Analog

Stereo

O

-

-

-

-

ANALOG

-

EX/ES

Dolby D Surr. EX

Dolby Digital EX

O

O

O

O

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

Dolby D (5.1ch)

Dolby Digital EX

O

O

O

O

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

DTS-ES

DTS-ES

O

O

O

O

O

dts , ES

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

DTS(5.1ch)

DTS-ES

O

O

O

O

O

dts

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

DOLBY

Dolby D Surr. EX

Dolby Digital 5.1

O

O

O

O

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

(PL IIx movie)

Dolby D (5.1ch)

Dolby Digital 5.1

O

O

O

O

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

(PL IIx music)

Dolby D (2ch)

Pro Logic IIx

O

O

O

O

-

2 DIGITAL

L, R

(PL IIx game)

Dolby D (2ch Surr)

Pro Logic IIx

O

O

O

O

-

2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND

L, R, S

(Pro Logic)

PCM (Audio)

Pro Logic IIx

O

O

O

O

-

PCM

L, R

 

Analog

Pro Logic IIx

O

O

O

O

-

ANALOG

-

DTS

DTS-ES

DTS 5.1

O

O

O

-

O

dts , ES

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

(Neo:6 Cinema)

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24

O

O

O

-

O

dts 96/24

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

(Neo:6 Music)

DTS (5.1ch)

DTS 5.1

O

O

O

-

O

dts

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

PCM (Audio)

Neo:6

O

O

O

O

-

PCM

L, R

 

Analog

Neo:6

O

O

O

O

-

ANALOG

-

 

Dolby D (2ch)

Neo:6

O

O

O

O

-

2 DIGITAL

L, R

 

Dolby D (2ch Surr)

Neo:6

O

O

O

O

-

2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND

L, R, S

CS II Cinema

PCM (Audio)

CS II

O

O

O

O

O

PCM

L, R

CS II Music

Analog

CS II

O

O

O

O

O

ANALOG

-

CS II Mono

Dolby D (2ch)

CS II

O

O

O

O

O

2 DIGITAL

L, R

 

Dolby D (2ch Surr)

CS II

O

O

O

O

O

2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND

L, R, S

STEREO

Dolby Surr. EX

Stereo

O

-

-

-

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

Dolby D (5.1ch)

Stereo

O

-

-

-

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

Dolby D (2ch)

Stereo

O

-

-

-

-

2 DIGITAL

L, R

 

Dolby D (2ch Surr)

Stereo

O

-

-

-

-

2DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND

L, R, S

 

DTS-ES

Stereo

O

-

-

-

O

dts , ES

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

DTS 96/24

Stereo

O

-

-

-

O

dts 96/24

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

DTS (5.1ch)

Stereo

O

-

-

-

O

dts

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

PCM (Audio)

Stereo

O

-

-

-

-

PCM

L, R

 

PCM 96kHz

Stereo

O

-

-

-

-

PCM

L, R

 

Analog

Stereo

O

-

-

-

-

ANALOG

-

Virtual

Dolby Surr. EX

Virtual

O

-

-

-

-

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

Dolby D (5.1ch)

Virtual

O

-

-

-

-

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

Dolby D (2ch)

Virtual

O

-

-

-

-

2 DIGITAL

L, R

 

Dolby D (2ch Surr)

Virtual

O

-

-

-

-

2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND

L, R, S

 

DTS-ES

Virtual

O

-

-

-

-

dts , ES

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

DTS (5.1ch)

Virtual

O

-

-

-

-

dts

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

PCM (Audio)

Virtual

O

-

-

-

-

PCM

L, R

 

Analog

Virtual

O

-

-

-

-

ANALOG

-

Multi Ch.

Dolby Surr. EX

Dolby Digital EX

O

O

O

O

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

Stereo

Dolby D (5.1ch)

Dolby Digital 5.1

O

O

O

-

O

2 DIGITAL

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

Dolby D (2ch)

Multi Channel Stereo

O

O

O

O

-

2 DIGITAL

L, R

 

Dolby D (2ch Surr)

Multi Channel Stereo

O

O

O

O

-

2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND

L, R, S

 

DTS-ES

DTS-ES

O

O

O

O

O

dts , ES

L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE

 

DTS (5.1ch)

DTS 5.1

O

O

O

-

O

dts

L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE

 

PCM (Audio)

Multi Channel Stereo

O

O

O

O

-

PCM

L, R

 

Analog

Multi Channel Stereo

O

O

O

O

-

ANALOG

-

ENGLISH

25

Page 28
Image 28
Marantz SR7400 manual Sbl

SR7400 specifications

The Marantz SR7400 is a distinguished audio receiver designed to provide an excellent home theater experience. Launched in the early 2000s, the SR7400 has maintained its reputation as a premium choice for audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts due to its robust build and extensive feature set.

One of the main highlights of the SR7400 is its 7.1-channel amplification, capable of delivering a powerful and engaging sound experience. Rated at 90 watts per channel, it ensures ample output for most home environments, making it suitable for both movies and music alike. The receiver supports a variety of surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II, enabling users to enjoy dynamic audio from their favorite media.

The SR7400 is equipped with advanced circuitry, including Marantz's proprietary HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplification Module) technology. This innovation enhances audio performance by minimizing distortion and improving signal clarity. The design emphasizes a high current capability, providing a lively and detailed sound stage, essential for engrossing home theater experiences.

Another significant feature is the SR7400's multi-room capability, allowing different audio sources to be played in separate zones of the house. This flexibility makes it ideal for larger homes where the desire for sound in multiple rooms is a common preference.

In terms of connectivity, the receiver boasts a comprehensive array of inputs and outputs, including multiple HDMI inputs, digital coaxial and optical connections, as well as traditional analog inputs. This versatility allows for seamless integration with various audio and video components, such as DVD players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

Additionally, the SR7400 supports the Audyssey MultEQ, an automatic calibration system that optimizes the audio settings based on the room's acoustics. This feature ensures that listeners experience balanced sound regardless of their positioning within the space.

In conclusion, the Marantz SR7400 combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features, making it a remarkable choice for anyone looking to enhance their home audio experience. With its powerful amplification, advanced audio processing capabilities, and versatile connectivity options, it remains a sought-after receiver for a truly immersive sound experience.