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Features Benefits
Innovative 32-bit Digital Signal Processing with THX
Surround EX, DD-EX, DTS-ES and DPL IIx
Wide range full discrete 7 channel Current Feedback power
amplifiers
Top grade audio components, toroidal transformer and
copper plated chassis
Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration
DV-i video switching without signal distortion
Video conversion
Firmware update through RS-232C port
Multi room / multi source system
Dolby headphone
Provides up to 8 channel audio decoding for any source
material at the highest quality
Excellent frequency response and superb sonic
performance for the highest standard such as SA-CD and
DVD-Audio
To ensure the renown premium Marantz sound
reproduction in multichannel and stereo
The best sound for your room - automatically
For a high quality, full band width, uncompressed digital
video signal transmission to a Marantz HD display or
projector
The highest analogue quality from all sources connected via
a single component connection
Make today's receiver for tomorrow's standard ready
Allows independent audio and video source selection and
control in a second room
Full multichannel enjoyment via your regular stereo
headphone
Technological glossary:
The SR8500 represents cutting-edge technology and innovation
with several unique Marantz sound enhancements and features.
The new generation of Marantz AV receivers are stylish and
completely symmetrical. On the front panel of the SR8500,
buttons are kept to a minimum. The source selector and volume
controls are intuitively placed. The cursor leaf on the hidden
panel can be used as a navigator through most of the functions
of the SR8500 to be operated via the front panel. The Multitude
of surround decoders provides uncompromised 6,7 or 8
channel playback of any multi-channel program, whether it's
movie soundtracks or music, over the widest possible seating
area. With a fully discrete Current Feedback amplifier section
capable to deliver 110 watts of high-current amplification, the
SR8500 delivers a continuously clean and stable power into
each of the seven channels. Designed and engineered with
extensive feed-back from custom installation experts, dealers
and consumers, the SR8500 versatility is taken to a new
stunning level. An easy-to-use programmable, learning remote
control allows full access to all of the operating functions and
can be used for system operation as well.
Unrivaled home entertainment
The SR8500 incorporates the most advanced 32-bit Digital
Signal Processing circuitry decoding the latest generation of
digital surround sound such as THX Surround EX, Dolby
Digital EX, DTS ES, DTS Neo:6, Circle Surround II, and Dolby
Pro-Logic IIx. The receiver provides an enveloping 7.1 channel
playback of any multi-channel program, whether it's movie
soundtracks or music, over the widest possible seating area.
Latest surround technologies
Pro Logic IIx is the first and only technology to process any
native stereo or 5.1 signal into a 6.1- or 7.1- channel output. A
product of Dolby's expertise in surround sound and matrix
decoding technologies, Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a complete
surround sound solution that maximizes the entertainment
experience from stereo as well as 5.1-channel encoded sources.
On playback systems with four surround speakers, the result is
a more seamless, natural and enveloping listening experience
on everything from stereo music CDs to DVDs encoded in
Dolby Digital Surround EX. Until now, processing stereo and
5.1 program sources into 6.1 or 7.1 output channels necessitated
that the A/V receiver include a variety of decoders, often from
different developers. In contrast, Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
does it all, offering a single upgradeable solution for the home
theater enthusiast who wants to go from 5.1 channels to 6.1 and
7.1.
8 channel audio from any source
Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology features Movie and Music
modes that function with 5.1 as well as stereo sources,
including 24-bit/192kHz and 24-bit/96kHz sources. The Game
mode restores the impact low-frequency surround effects by
routing them to the systems' subwoofer. Dolby Pro Logic IIx
technology delivers a natural and immersing 7.1-channel
listening experience to the home theater environment.
The SR8500 features a fully discrete 7 channel amplifier section
capable of delivering 110 watts of high-current amplification,
for continuously clean and stable power into each of the 7
channels. It employs a massive toroidal power transformer in
combination with high grade oversized filter capacitors.
Current Feedback amplification is a well known, Marantz
original circuit technology accomplishments from the HiFi
amplifier field. Due to the introduction of Super Audio (Super
Audio CD, DVD-Audio) multi-channel software and an
increasing amount of universal disc players, AV Receiver/
amplifier require a higher performance amplifier not only for
digital surround sound from DVD Video via the digital input,
but also for analog multi-channel. Even in the DVD Video
world the amount of higher quality software increases with
formats like DTS 96/24.
The Current Feedback amplifier technology fits perfectly with
the high requirements set for this Super Audio software
providing wide-bandwidth, high-speed reproduction. The
impedance at the Current Feedback point is limited resulting in
a very low phase shift. The SR8500 therefore can keep the
phase compensation via Negative FeedBack (NFB) to a
minimum, resulting in high through-rate, excellent transient
response and superb sonic transparency for the full bandwidth
up to 100kHz.
Current Feedback power amplification
If you want the best you need a digital video connection.
Whether you're watching a ball game or an action-packed
movie in high definition, without question, the picture quality is
stunning. It could be better, though. For high definition all
digital video to look its best, the data must be transferred from
your digital source to your HD display or projector in pure
digital form. For you to take full advantage of the AV control
facilities of the SR8500 we have included the DVi switching
facility. The DVi-D inputs and output on the SR8500 are a pure
digital high bandwidth video interface. What you see on your
screen is exactly what was digitally recorded. You´ll enjoy a
razor sharp picture with incredible detail and vibrant, natural
colors.
Digital video interfacing
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SR8500 is equipped with a high quality video conversion. It
can up convert the Composite signal to S-Video/Component
and S-Video to Component; as well as down conversion
from S-Video to composite (the component signal is not
down converted). This feature allows you to connect the best
possible video cable between the SR8500 and the display
and of course you only need one. In order to avoid
synchronization and eroded video quality problems, the
SR8500 has a high quality video converter equipped with
digital video processing consisting of for example; 4H line
memory, time based corrector, a triple 10-bit DAC, filed
locking, VCR detection and anti aliasing filtering. The
SR8500 provides you the highest analogue quality from all
sources connected via a single component connection.
Video conversion
Based on our room acoustics knowledge and expertise
already shown in products like the AX1000 we have
developed the Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration (MRAC).
The algorithms developed are derived from this amazing AV
computer developed more then a decade ago. Taking into
account reflections from walls, ceiling and floor and
knowledge about psycho acoustics, MRAC optimizes the
sound for the room acoustics. The SR8500 is one of the first
new generation Marantz receivers which is to feature the
new MRAC function. With the supplied microphone placed
on your listening position, the powerful DSP analyzes
accurately and sets the sound configuration for your
listening room. MRAC can tests and controls speaker
configuration, trim, distance/delay and frequency response.
Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration
The strength of each Marantz design can be found in the
attention to detail and cohesiveness of the different
elements. The SR8500 is a clear example of benchmark
engineering and craftsmanship and features a number of
Marantz sound enhancements like Current Feedback
topology amplification which makes the power amplifier in-
sensitive to (difficult) loudspeaker loads. It incorporates
leading edge digital signal processing, along with a Crystal
192 kHz/24 bit D/A converter in each of the seven channels.
All of the digital, analogue and control circuits are separated
and extensively shielded in their own enclosures to prevent
cross-talk and other unwanted interference. Independent
power supplies for the FL display, audio and video sections
secure maximum separation, clarity and dynamics. Hand-
selected high grade customized components, gold-plated
terminals and a copper plated chassis all work in harmony. It
employs an extensively braced and shielded, massive
toroidal power transformer in combination with customized
oversized filter capacitors. To achieve a top-notch
competitiveness Marantz has also designed a new intelligent
cooling system and a high efficiency heatsink.
A touch of Marantz
The SR8500 is equipped with a multitude of Component
terminals to connect your video source through the centre of
your home entertainment. It provides one touch switching of
video and audio source with a high quality reproduction and
feeds useful information onto the screen via the user-
friendly OSD. It features multi room/multi source, speaker
A/B switching, 2 assignable DC triggers, 2 flasher inputs, a
RS232c communication port, high grade - heavy duty -
speaker binding posts and an extensive array of both analog
and digital in-outputs. With 7 assignable digital inputs (8 in
total), 4 component inputs, SACD Multi-Channel (7.1
channel) direct inputs and a multi room speaker and OSD
output versatility is taken to a new stunning level. With the
Marantz audio system placed in the main room of the house,
a second pair loudspeakers can be placed at a separate
room. Not only sound but even video signals can be handled
in such a way that in the separate room a video source with
OSD feature can be selected.
At the heart of Customised home installation
Bypacked accessories
- User manual
- Power cable
- Remote control
- Batteries
- FM antenna
- AM loop antenna
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