Marantz NR1403U User Manual

Owner’s ManualAV Surround ReceiverNR1403Basic versionAdvanced versionInformationsDVD

7Connecting an HDMI-compatible deviceYou can connect up to seven HDMI-compatible devices (6-inputs/1-output) to the unit.If the device connected to th

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8Connecting an HDMI-compatible device n About ARC (Audio Return Channel) functionThis function plays TV audio on this unit by sending the TV audio sig

9Connecting an HDMI-compatible deviceConnecting this unit to a TV via HDMI connectionsCables used for connectionsAudio and video cable (sold separatel

10Connecting an HDMI-compatible deviceOUTHDMIGFront panelHDigital camcorder•When this unit is connected to other devices with HDMI cables, connect th

11Connecting an HDMI-compatible device n Deep Color (vpage89)When a device supporting Deep Color is connected, use a cable compatible with “High Spee

12Connecting an HDMI-incompatible deviceFor high quality video and surround playback, it is recommended to use an HDMI cable to connect this unit to T

13Connecting a TV•This section describes how to connect when your TV does not support HDMI connections.For instructions on HDMI connections, see “Con

14a a asRLRLVIDEOAUDIOAUDIORLOUTOUTVIDEOOUTCOAXIALOPTICALOUTSatellite tuner/Cable TVor orConnecting a set-top box (Satellite tuner/cable TV)This secti

15Connecting an HDMI-incompatible deviceConnecting a DVD playerThis section describes how to connect when your DVD player does not support HDMI connec

16Connecting a Blu-ray Disc playerThis section describes how to connect when your Blu-ray disc player does not support HDMI connections.For instructio

In SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERV

17Connecting a CD playerYou can enjoy CD sound. n Audio connectionThe following methods are available for connecting to this unit. Use either of the m

18Connecting an FM/AM antenna•Connect the FM antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts.•After connecting the antenna and

19Connecting a wireless receiver (RX101)•You can connect a wireless receiver (RX101, sold separately) to play back music on your Bluetooth device wit

20Connecting the power cordAfter completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.To household power outlet(AC 120 V, 60 Hz

21The acoustic characteristics of the connected speakers and listening room are measured and the optimum settings are made automatically. This is call

222Set up the subwooferIf using a subwoofer capable of the following adjustments, set up the subwoofer as shown below.For details, see your subwoofer’

23Detection & Measurement (Main)Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup)4Select “Start” and then press ENTER.The subwoofer volume setting screen is displ

24CalculationSet up speakers (Audyssey® Setup)10Repeat step 9, measuring positions 3 to 6.When measurement of position 6 is completed, a “Measurements

25Set up speakers (Audyssey® Setup)13Select “Store” and then press ENTER.Save the measurement results.Audyssey SetupNow Storing...please wait...MultEQ

26Error messagesNOTE•An error message is displayed if Audyssey® Setup could not be completed due to speaker placement, the measurement environment, e

IIn NOTES ON USEWARNINGS•Avoid high temperatures.Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.•Handle the power cord carefully.Hold

27Parameter CheckThis function enables you to check the measurement results and equalizer characteristics after Audyssey® Setup.1Use ui to select “Par

28Playback (Basic operation)Settings (vpage21) n Turning the power on (vpage28) n Selecting the input source (vpage28) n Adjusting the master volum

29Adjusting the master volumeUse VOLUME df to adjust the volume.•The volume display method varies depending on the “Scale” setting (vpage61). n Wh

30Listening to FM/AM broadcastsFor antenna connections, see “Connecting an FM/AM antenna” (vpage18).How to tune inThe modes for receiving FM broadcas

31Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Changing the tuning mode (Tune Mode)You can change the mode for tuning into FM/AM broadcasts. If you cannot tune in

32Listening to FM/AM broadcasts n Tuning in by entering the radio frequency (Direct Tune)You can enter the receiving frequency directly to tune in.1Pr

33Listening to FM/AM broadcastsPresetting broadcast stations n Tuning in to radio stations and presetting them automatically (Auto Preset)Up to 56 sta

34 n Presetting the current broadcast station (Preset Memory)Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up t

35 n Specify a name for the preset broadcast station (Preset Name)You can set the name to the preset broadcast station or change it.Up to eight chara

36 n Skipping preset broadcast stations (Preset Skip)You can set in advance, the stations you do not want to be displayed when tuning in, by groups o

1Thank you for purchasing this marantz product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.After r

37Cancelling preset skip1While the Preset Skip screen is displayed, use o p to select a group containing a broadcast station to cancel the skip for.2U

38Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode)This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playbacks.Multi-channel audio formats are

39Selecting a listening mode n Listening mode•The following listening modes can be selected using the MOVIE, MUSIC, GAME, and PURE buttons.•Adjust t

40Selecting a listening modez1 2-channel also includes analog input.z2 When AUTO mode is selected, the sound mode that is compatible with the input

41Selecting a listening mode n Description of listening mode typesDolby listening modeListening mode type DescriptionDOLBY PLg This mode can be select

Advanced version42F Installation/connection of speakers (Advanced) vpage43F Connections (Advanced connection) vpage48F Playback (Advanced operat

43Procedure for speaker settingsSpeaker installationSpeaker connection (vpage44)Speaker installation•Determine the speaker system depending on the n

44Speaker connectionHere, we connect the speakers in the room to this unit.This section explains how to connect them using a typical example. n Connec

45Speaker connectionConnecting 5.1-channel speakersCables used for connectionsAudio cable (sold separately)Speaker cableSubwoofer cableNOTE•For speak

46FL FRSWConnecting 2.1-channel speakersCables used for connectionsAudio cable (sold separately)Speaker cableSubwoofer cableNOTE•For speaker cable co

2FeaturesWith a discrete-circuit configuration, the power amplifier provides identical quality for all 5 channels (50 W x 5ch, 8 Ω)The unit is equipped

47CFLFRSWINRLRLPower amplifierConnecting a front speaker that uses a power amplifierThis unit supports connection of a front speaker that uses an extern

48Connections (Advanced connection)Connecting the REMOTE CONTROL connectorsPerforming operations on this unit and external devices•You can connect an

49Settings (vpage21)Playback (Basic operation) (vpage28)Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) (vpage38)Connections (Advanced connection) (vpage4

50HDMI control functionNOTE•When “HDMI Control” is set to “On”, it consumes more standby power.•The HDMI control function controls operations of a T

51Panel lock functionTo prevent accidental operation of this unit, you can disable operation of the buttons on the front panel.X ON/STANDBY PRESET CH

52Panel lock function n Canceling the Panel lock function1Press X ON/STANDBY while you press and hold DISPLAY and M-DAX with the unit in standby mode.

53Various memory functionsPersonal memory plus functionThis function sets the settings (input mode, sound mode, HDMI output mode, MultEQ®, Dynamic EQ®

54Menu mapFor menu operation, connect a TV to this unit and display the menu on the TV screen. For menu operations, see the following page.By default,

55Examples of menu screen displaysTypical examples are described below.GExample 1HMenu selection screen (Top menu)Surr. ParameterAudioToneDialogue Lev

56Examples of menu and front displayBelow we describe typical examples of displays on the TV screen and on the set’s display window.Menu display Front

3Cautions on handling•Before turning the power onCheck once again that all connections are correct and that there are no problems with the connection

57Inputting charactersOn this unit, you can change the name displayed on the following screens to the names that you prefer.•Preset Name (vpage35)•

58AudioMake audio-related settings.Menu operation1Press SETUP.The menu is displayed on the TV screen.2Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated.

59Setting items Setting detailsCenter ImageDistributes the dialogue output from the center channel to the front left and right channels and widens the

60M-DAXDefault settings are underlined.Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eli

61AudysseyDefault settings are underlined.Set Audyssey MultEQ®, Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. These can be selected after Audysse

62AudioSetting items Setting detailsDynamic EQ®Solve the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human pe

63AudioManual EQDefault settings are underlined.Use the graphic equalizer to adjust the tone of each speaker.“Manual EQ” can be set when “MultEQ®” set

64VideoMake video-related settings.Menu operation1Press SETUP.The menu is displayed on the TV screen.2Use ui to select the menu to be set or operated.

65VideoHDMI SetupDefault settings are underlined.Make settings for HDMI video/audio output.Setting items Setting detailsAuto Lip SyncMake automatic co

66VideoInfo.DisplayDefault settings are underlined.Displays status of operation temporarily when the sound mode is changed or input source is switched

Basic version4F Connections vpage5F Settings vpage21F Playback (Basic operation) vpage28F Selecting a listening mode (Sound Mode) vpage38B

67InputsPerform settings related to input source playback.•You do not have to change the settings to use the unit. Make settings when needed.Menu ope

68Setting items Setting detailsDIGITALSet this to change the digital input connectors assigned to the input sources.CBL/SAT DVD Blu-ray GAME MEDIA PLA

69Source RenameChange the display name of the selected input source.This is convenient when the input source name of your device and the input source

70InputsSetting items Setting detailsDecode ModeSet the audio decode mode for input source.CBL/SAT DVD Blu-ray GAME MEDIA PLAYER AUX TV AUDIO CD Auto

71SpeakersSet when changing Audyssey® Setup settings.•If you change the speaker settings after performing Audyssey® Setup, it will not be possible to

72Manual SetupDefault settings are underlined.Perform when setting the speakers manually or when changing settings made in Audyssey® Setup.•If you ch

73Setting items Setting detailsLevelsSet the volume of the test tone to be the same when it is output from each speaker.Test Tone Start : Output test

74SpeakersSetting items Setting detailsCrossoversSet the maximum frequency of the bass signal output from each channel to the subwoofer. Set the Cross

75GeneralMake various other settings.Menu operation1Press SETUP.The menu is displayed on the TV screen.2Use ui to select the menu to be set or operate

76GeneralLanguageDefault settings are underlined.Set the language for display on the menu screen.Setting detailsEnglish / Español“Language” can also b

5Important informationMake connections before using this unit.To create a home theater that can play back higher quality video and audio by fully util

77InformationShow information about receiver settings, input signals, etc.Items Setting detailsAudioShow information about audio input signals.Sound M

Informations78F Part names and functions vpage79F Other information vpage84F Troubleshooting vpage91F Specifications vpage94F Index vpage

79Front panelFor buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).q e r yt uQ3wQ8 Q7Q4Q9 Q5Q6oi Q1Q0 Q2q STANDBY indicator ······

80Displayr etyuioq wq Information displayThe input source name, sound mode, setting values and other information are displayed here.w Input signal ind

81Rear panelSee the page indicated in parentheses ( ).q w e r t yioQ0Q1 uq FM/AM antenna terminals (ANTENNA) ································ (18)w An

82Remote control unitFor buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).ON/STANDBYSLEEPMEDIAPLAYERCHANNELINFOOPTIONBACKMUTETUNE

83Remote control unitInserting the batteriesq Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and remove it.w Load the two batteries properly as in

84Other information n Trademark information (vpage84) n Surround (vpage85) n Relationship between video signals and monitor output (vpage88) n Expl

85SurroundThis unit is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the sound mode to achieve the same sens

86SurroundSound Mode (vpage38)Tone z8 (vpage60)Audyssey z9 (vpage61)M-DAX z11 (vpage60)MultEQ® (vpage61)Dynamic EQ® z10 (vpage62)Dynamic V

6Important informationRelationship between video signals and monitor outputGFlow of video signalsHHDMI connectorHDMI signal HDMI signalVideo signal Vi

87Surround n Types of input signals, and corresponding sound modesThis table shows the input signal that can be played in each sound mode. Check the a

88Relationship between video signals and monitor outputOutputInputHDMI output Video outputHDMI VIDEO Video Menu Video MenuA AAOnly the menu is display

89Explanation of termsAA2DPA2DP is one profile of Bluetooth definded for in-car devices or AV devices that use wireless communication instead of a cable

90HHDCPWhen transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright protection technology encrypts the signals to prevent content from being copi

91TroubleshootingIf a problem should arise, first check the following:1. Are the connections correct?2. Is the set being operated as described in the o

92GAudioHSymptom Cause/Solution PageAudio is not output. •Check the connections for all devices.•Check the speaker connections and configurations.•C

93GM-XPortHSymptom Cause/Solution PageAudio is not output when a wireless receiver (RX101 is connected).•Check that the Bluetooth device and Wireless

94Specifications n Audio section•Power amplifierRated output: Front:50 W + 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)Center:50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kH

95 v Numerics2.1-channel ························································· 463D ······························································

96 v SSampling frequency ··········································· 90Scale ··································································· 61Sel