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NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by tuning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail
to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may
void the uses authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are,
however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Additional Safety Information!
- This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to.
- Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
- When the switch is in the OFF position, the apparatus isnt completely switched-off from the MAINS.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installers attention to Section 820-40 of the
NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR9600
Surround Receiver.
This remarkable component has been engineered
to provide you with many years of home theater
enjoyment. Please take a few minutes to read this
manual thoroughly before you connect and
operate the SR9600.
As there are a number of connection and
configuration options, you are encouraged to
discuss your own particular home theater setup
with your Marantz A/V specialist dealer.
PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT LOCATE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES
To ensure long-lasting use, do not locate the
SR9600 where it is:
- Exposed to direct sunlight.
- Near sources of heat such as heaters.
- In highly humid or poorly ventilated environments.
- Dusty.
- Subjected to mechanical vibrations.
- On wobbly, inclined or otherwise unstable
surfaces.
- In locations such as in cramped audio racks
where radiated heat is blocked. To ensure
proper heat radiation, ensure the below
clearance from walls and other equipment.
INTRODUCTION .................................. 1
PRECAUTIONS ................................... 1
DESCRIPTION ..................................... 2
FEATURES .......................................... 4
ACCESSORIES ................................... 5
FRONT PANEL .................................... 6
FL DISPLAY AND INDICATOR ........................................ 7
REAR PANEL ...................................... 8
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC3200B . 10
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ............................................ 10
LOADING BATTERIES .................................................. 10
REMOTE-CONTROLLABLE RANGE ............................ 10
ACTIVATING THE RC3200B ......................................... 11
OPERATING DEVICES ................................................. 11
A/V AMP ........................................................................ 12
MULTI ROOM A/B ......................................................... 13
TUNER 1/2 .................................................................... 15
RECORDING MACROS ................................................ 15
SHOW THE SR9600 STATUS ON THE RC3200B ........ 16
WORKING WITH MODES ............................................. 17
ADJUSTING THE SETTINGS ....................................... 17
LEARNING COMMANDS .............................................. 19
RC3200B SETUP .......................................................... 20
IMPORTANT NOTICES ................................................. 20
CLEANING RC3200B .................................................... 20
HOW TO RESET THE RC3200B .................................. 20
CONNECTIONS ................................. 21
SPEAKER PLACEMENT ............................................... 21
CONNECTING SPEAKERS .......................................... 21
CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS ........................ 22
CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS ........................ 23
ADVANCED CONNECTION .......................................... 25
CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL JACKS ....... 25
CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS ............... 26
CONNECTING FOR MULTIROOM LISTENING ........... 27
CONNECTING i.LINK COMPONENTS ......................... 28
CONNECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT ........................... 29
SETUP ............................................... 30
ONSCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM ....................... 30
1 INPUT SETUP ........................................................... 32
2 SPKR (SPEAKER) SETUP ........................................ 35
3 SURROUND SETUP ................................................. 41
4 VIDEO SETUP ........................................................... 43
5 PREFERENCE .......................................................... 44
6 ACOUSTIC EQ .......................................................... 46
7 AUDIO STATUS ......................................................... 47
BASIC OPERATION (PLAYBACK) ... 48
SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE ................................ 48
i.LINK FUNCTION ......................................................... 48
VIDEO CONVERT ......................................................... 48
SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE ......................... 49
ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME ................................ 49
ADJUSTING THE TONE (BASS & TREBLE) CONTROL ... 49
TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND .............. 49
USING THE SLEEP TIMER ........................................... 49
NIGHT MODE ................................................................ 50
DIALOGUE NORMALIZATION MESSAGE ................... 50
RE-EQ ........................................................................... 50
LIP.SYNC ....................................................................... 50
SURROUND MODE ........................... 51
SURROUND .................................................................. 51
SOURCE DIRECT ......................................................... 51
PURE DIRECT .............................................................. 51
OTHER FUNCTION ........................... 55
VIDEO AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION ............................... 55
AUTO VIDEO SELECTOR (AUTO VIDEO SEL) ........... 55
ATTENUATION TO ANALOG INPUT SIGNAL .............. 55
LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES ...................... 55
DOLBY HEADPHONE MODE ....................................... 55
VIDEO ON/OFF ............................................................. 56
DISPLAY MODE ............................................................ 56
SELECTING ANALOG AUDIO INPUT OR DIGITAL
AUDIO INPUT ........................................................... 56
RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE ........................... 56
7.1 CH INPUT ................................................................ 57
SPEAKER A/B ............................................................... 57
AUX2 INPUT .................................................................. 57
BASIC OPERATION (TUNER) .......... 58
LISTENING TO THE TUNER ........................................ 58
PRESET MEMORY ....................................................... 59
MULTIROOM
SYSTEM ............................................ 61
MULTIROOM PLAYBACK USING THE MULTI ROOM
OUT TERMINALS ..................................................... 61
MULTI ROOM PLAYBACK USING THE MULTI SPEAKER
TERMINALS ............................................................. 61
OPERATION OF THE MULTIROOM OUTPUTS WITH THE
REMOTE CONTROL FROM MULTI A OR B ROOM ..... 62
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 63
HDMI .............................................................................. 64
i.LINK (AUDIO) .............................................................. 64
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 65
DIMENSIONS .................................... 65
MULTI MULTI
SPEAKER SPEAKERF/P F/P BAND
BAND THX
THX PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECTUP
UPDOWN
DOWNTUNING
TUNING
AUX 1 INPUT AUX 1 INPUT
R R AUDIO
AUDIO DIGITAL DIGITALS-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
L L VIDEO
VIDEO
POWER ON/STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBYVOLUME VOLUME
UP UP DOWN
DOWN INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR
PHONES PHONES STANDBY STANDBYAV SURROUND RECEIVER SR9600 AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR9600
SURROUND SURROUND
MIC MIC ENTER ENTER
MENU MENU PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECTTHX
THX7.1CH INPUT 7.1CH INPUT MODE MODEAUTO
AUTO
MULTI MULTI
A/B A/B T-MODE T-MODEMEMORY MEMORYCLEAR
CLEAR
DISPLAY DISPLAY
EXIT EXITSPEAKERS SPEAKERS
MRAC MRAC AUTO TUNE AUTO TUNE Left
8 inchs (20 cm)
or moreAbove
8 inchs (20 cm)
or more
Right
8 inchs (20 cm)
or more
Rear
8 inchs (20 cm)
or more
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