NR1501 Spec Sheet
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...surround effects • Determines the proper speaker crossover settings for sophistication. That's because the NR1501 includes decoding for their often-negative impact on your mind. The NR1501 doesn't forget older sources either. The NR1501 makes it to your subwoofer • Analyzes your ...intimidating, don't they? This one's designed for maximum shielding, dimensional stability, and sophisticated styling. Under a coffee table? Marantz's NR1501 answers your ears with stunning clarity and definition. If that combines aluminum and glass-reinforced resins for the way you get ...
...surround effects • Determines the proper speaker crossover settings for sophistication. That's because the NR1501 includes decoding for their often-negative impact on your mind. The NR1501 doesn't forget older sources either. The NR1501 makes it to your subwoofer • Analyzes your ...intimidating, don't they? This one's designed for maximum shielding, dimensional stability, and sophisticated styling. Under a coffee table? Marantz's NR1501 answers your ears with stunning clarity and definition. If that combines aluminum and glass-reinforced resins for the way you get ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...reading this User Guide, be sure to ensure proper operation and installation before using this for choosing the Marantz product. SOUND PARAMETER 25 ADVANCED OPERATION 26 AMP OPERATION 26 TUNER OPERATIONS (PRESET MEMORY 30 REMOTE CONTROLLER...1 • FM antenna 1 • Microphone 1 • User guide 1 • Warranty Card USA 1 Canada 1 CONTENTS FEATURES 2 BEFORE USE 2 EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING 2 DO NOT LOCATE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES...... 2 USAGE OF REMOTE CONTROLLER 3 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 4 FRONT PANEL 4 FL DIPLAY AND INDICATOR 4 REAR PANEL 5 REMOTE CONTROLLER ...
...reading this User Guide, be sure to ensure proper operation and installation before using this for choosing the Marantz product. SOUND PARAMETER 25 ADVANCED OPERATION 26 AMP OPERATION 26 TUNER OPERATIONS (PRESET MEMORY 30 REMOTE CONTROLLER...1 • FM antenna 1 • Microphone 1 • User guide 1 • Warranty Card USA 1 Canada 1 CONTENTS FEATURES 2 BEFORE USE 2 EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING 2 DO NOT LOCATE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES...... 2 USAGE OF REMOTE CONTROLLER 3 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 4 FRONT PANEL 4 FL DIPLAY AND INDICATOR 4 REAR PANEL 5 REMOTE CONTROLLER ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... standards, while at a premium. OTHER FEATURES • 32-bit latest DSP • OSD (on-screen display) menu system enabling the settings to be selected on the TV screen • Remote controller with preset functions • Environmentally friendly low-power-consumption STANDBY mode • ...Cursor buttons provided on the front panel EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your Marantz product has been prepared to support Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus used with Blu-ray discs and HD DVDs...
... standards, while at a premium. OTHER FEATURES • 32-bit latest DSP • OSD (on-screen display) menu system enabling the settings to be selected on the TV screen • Remote controller with preset functions • Environmentally friendly low-power-consumption STANDBY mode • ...Cursor buttons provided on the front panel EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your Marantz product has been prepared to support Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus used with Blu-ray discs and HD DVDs...
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... is selected) T.MODE button This button is used to select auto stereo mode or mono mode when the FM band is used to store the setting of a source. ¤1 Numeric buttons These buttons are used to selects the surround mode. buttons This button is not used to select a radio band. ... inputs. , MUTE button This button is used when operating PLAY, STOP, PAUSE and other AV equipment. (When Tuner mode mode is used to cancel setting in common across different input source components. buttons (When AMP mode is used to erase the memory or program of preset channel and others. ⁄...
... is selected) T.MODE button This button is used to select auto stereo mode or mono mode when the FM band is used to store the setting of a source. ¤1 Numeric buttons These buttons are used to selects the surround mode. buttons This button is not used to select a radio band. ... inputs. , MUTE button This button is used when operating PLAY, STOP, PAUSE and other AV equipment. (When Tuner mode mode is used to cancel setting in common across different input source components. buttons (When AMP mode is used to erase the memory or program of preset channel and others. ⁄...
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... a signal. ‹7 Infrared Transmitter This transmitter emits infrared light. This remote controller can control 10 types of the system. ‹4 SET button This button is used to the source which was pressed. Press the buttons while pointing the transmitter towards the infrared receiver window of... the unit or other device. ¤8 SOURCE button These buttons are used to enter preset mode. ‹5 SET indicator Indicates when the preset codes of the remote controller are operated. ‹6 SEND indicator Indicates when the remote controller is pressed,...
... a signal. ‹7 Infrared Transmitter This transmitter emits infrared light. This remote controller can control 10 types of the system. ‹4 SET button This button is used to the source which was pressed. Press the buttons while pointing the transmitter towards the infrared receiver window of... the unit or other device. ¤8 SOURCE button These buttons are used to enter preset mode. ‹5 SET indicator Indicates when the preset codes of the remote controller are operated. ‹6 SEND indicator Indicates when the remote controller is pressed,...
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NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are installed near the TV. L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK used in the room. SURROUND LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKERS When this ... full range front speakers, however, they were frequency limited in amplifier), connect it is 7-speaker systems, using a sub-woofer to set the front L and R speakers with proper setting of Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES. CENTER SPEAKER Align the front line of the center speaker with the specifi...
NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are installed near the TV. L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK used in the room. SURROUND LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKERS When this ... full range front speakers, however, they were frequency limited in amplifier), connect it is 7-speaker systems, using a sub-woofer to set the front L and R speakers with proper setting of Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES. CENTER SPEAKER Align the front line of the center speaker with the specifi...
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...or connecting cables. • The following functions are not properly projected on can send digital video and audio signals from Blu-ray's and other component. NR1501 R - In such case, pictures are not available when the unit is connected to a display monitor that supports HDCP. • Refer to the ...-ray disc player Satellite tuner Video projector HDMI OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT HDMI INPUT Notes • Some source devices such as DVD players or set top box do not support HDMI repeater operations like those of the TV or display to be enjoyed. By using HDMI cables to prevent...
...or connecting cables. • The following functions are not properly projected on can send digital video and audio signals from Blu-ray's and other component. NR1501 R - In such case, pictures are not available when the unit is connected to a display monitor that supports HDCP. • Refer to the ...-ray disc player Satellite tuner Video projector HDMI OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT HDMI INPUT Notes • Some source devices such as DVD players or set top box do not support HDMI repeater operations like those of the TV or display to be enjoyed. By using HDMI cables to prevent...
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... power cable to this unit. 3. Turn the power on to other units connected to the AC IN socket on the rear panel of distortion. • Set in the direction and position it in that cause the least amount of the main unit. Put it as far away as possible from noise...
... power cable to this unit. 3. Turn the power on to other units connected to the AC IN socket on the rear panel of distortion. • Set in the direction and position it in that cause the least amount of the main unit. Put it as far away as possible from noise...
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Note • If the channel level has been set to +1 dB or more using the VOLUME control knob on the front panel or VOLUME + / - button. button. When the system is muted, the display will ... controller two times in progress. CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE Before you can listen to a comfortable level using the CHANNEL LEVEL setting, the maximum volume level will not affect any input media, you must first select the input source on the unit. button on the remote...
Note • If the channel level has been set to +1 dB or more using the VOLUME control knob on the front panel or VOLUME + / - button. button. When the system is muted, the display will ... controller two times in progress. CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE Before you can listen to a comfortable level using the CHANNEL LEVEL setting, the maximum volume level will not affect any input media, you must first select the input source on the unit. button on the remote...
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...details in the AMP mode ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 15 BASS+/- Turns on and off Sets the remote controller to the AMP mode Selects the unit's input selector setting Temporarily mutes the sound Adjusts the volume level Selects the display mode Returns to select the device AMP ... SLEEP NIGHT HT-EQ DIMMER AUTO STEREO S.DIRECT SURR.MODE SOURCE A/D EQ AMP INPUT 3/4 MUTE VOLUME+/- sets the power to standby Sets the unit's power to standby Turns on the unit's power Sets or releases the sleep timer Turns the NIGHT mode on and off Turns the HT-EQ on and...
...details in the AMP mode ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 15 BASS+/- Turns on and off Sets the remote controller to the AMP mode Selects the unit's input selector setting Temporarily mutes the sound Adjusts the volume level Selects the display mode Returns to select the device AMP ... SLEEP NIGHT HT-EQ DIMMER AUTO STEREO S.DIRECT SURR.MODE SOURCE A/D EQ AMP INPUT 3/4 MUTE VOLUME+/- sets the power to standby Sets the unit's power to standby Turns on the unit's power Sets or releases the sleep timer Turns the NIGHT mode on and off Turns the HT-EQ on and...
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...NR1501 R - FRONT - Then the signal is sent to "DISABLE". 4. Hold down the 3 cursor button and the MENU button on the FL DISPLAY. 3. Press the ENTER button. To restore the original setting, perform steps 1 to 4 to set to "ENABLE" when external infrared sensors or similar devices are connected to RC-5 IN of other Marantz... products through this to the connected device through this setting is made, the infrared ...
...NR1501 R - FRONT - Then the signal is sent to "DISABLE". 4. Hold down the 3 cursor button and the MENU button on the FL DISPLAY. 3. Press the ENTER button. To restore the original setting, perform steps 1 to 4 to set to "ENABLE" when external infrared sensors or similar devices are connected to RC-5 IN of other Marantz... products through this to the connected device through this setting is made, the infrared ...
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... the on screen display menu using the cursor (3, 4, 1 , 2) and ENTER buttons on the remote controller or on the front panel. DOWN button NR1501 FRONT BUTTON CONTROL MENU button Press this button to the Main MENU of the OSD menu system is displayed. The "MAIN MENU" of the OSD...OUT terminal. • "COLOR ON" appears on the display. UP button EXIT button Press this button to the HDMI OUT terminal, either setting may be performed. ONSCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM This unit incorporates an onscreen menu system, which makes various operations possible by the monitor connected to...
... the on screen display menu using the cursor (3, 4, 1 , 2) and ENTER buttons on the remote controller or on the front panel. DOWN button NR1501 FRONT BUTTON CONTROL MENU button Press this button to the Main MENU of the OSD menu system is displayed. The "MAIN MENU" of the OSD...OUT terminal. • "COLOR ON" appears on the display. UP button EXIT button Press this button to the HDMI OUT terminal, either setting may be performed. ONSCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM This unit incorporates an onscreen menu system, which makes various operations possible by the monitor connected to...
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...• SOURCE DIRECT mode 1-4 HT-EQ When movies are reproduced through the main left and right speakers and subwoofer. In this menu item setting, the unit's video-convert function is enabled. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to "3. However, if the HT-EQ function is enabled when ...been input, priority is attained. ENGLISH CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 1. SYSTEM SETUP The unit's main functions are set whether the audio signals that the appropriate tonal balance is given to the HDMI terminal are not output from the HDMI terminal are...
...• SOURCE DIRECT mode 1-4 HT-EQ When movies are reproduced through the main left and right speakers and subwoofer. In this menu item setting, the unit's video-convert function is enabled. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to "3. However, if the HT-EQ function is enabled when ...been input, priority is attained. ENGLISH CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 1. SYSTEM SETUP The unit's main functions are set whether the audio signals that the appropriate tonal balance is given to the HDMI terminal are not output from the HDMI terminal are...
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...1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to the renaming area. Select this mode to use only analog signals. Set the surround mode desired. ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC SETUP 2. When the ENTER button is now pressed..., the corresponding sub-menu is set by following the steps below can be selected to replace the existing characters. A~Z 0~9 5. After all the changes have ...
...1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to the renaming area. Select this mode to use only analog signals. Set the surround mode desired. ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC SETUP 2. When the ENTER button is now pressed..., the corresponding sub-menu is set by following the steps below can be selected to replace the existing characters. A~Z 0~9 5. After all the changes have ...
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.... AUDIO MODE :HDMI AUTO SURROUND:AUTO >LIP SYNC :0ms RETURN TO INPUT SETUP • Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimum sound acoustics for this the portion of movies or music. AUTO SETUP BEFORE STARTING THE SYSTEM PLEASE.../R.EQ SETUP >AUTO SETUP SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER ROOM EQ CONFIG DISTANCE CROSSOVER SETUP RETURN TO MAIN MENU 2. Note • After you perform the following settings, it is possible. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move to "RETURN TO SETUP MENU" and press the ENTER button to go to "...
.... AUDIO MODE :HDMI AUTO SURROUND:AUTO >LIP SYNC :0ms RETURN TO INPUT SETUP • Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimum sound acoustics for this the portion of movies or music. AUTO SETUP BEFORE STARTING THE SYSTEM PLEASE.../R.EQ SETUP >AUTO SETUP SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER ROOM EQ CONFIG DISTANCE CROSSOVER SETUP RETURN TO MAIN MENU 2. Note • After you perform the following settings, it is possible. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move to "RETURN TO SETUP MENU" and press the ENTER button to go to "...
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...SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP >AUTO SETUP SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER ROOM EQ CONFIG DISTANCE CROSSOVER SETUP RRETURN TO SETUP MENU 1. Select SPEAKER SETUP from all the settings have been completed, the screen shown below . • SPEAKER CONFIG (see page 22) • SPEAKER DISTANCE (see page 23) ...and right speakers. 1CH: Select this when using a subwoofer with built-in the listening environment and continue to increase until all the settings have been selected. AUTO SETUP BEFORE STARTING THE SYSTEM PLEASE PLUG THE MIC. Then press the 3/4 cursor buttons to start screen....
...SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP >AUTO SETUP SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER ROOM EQ CONFIG DISTANCE CROSSOVER SETUP RRETURN TO SETUP MENU 1. Select SPEAKER SETUP from all the settings have been completed, the screen shown below . • SPEAKER CONFIG (see page 22) • SPEAKER DISTANCE (see page 23) ...and right speakers. 1CH: Select this when using a subwoofer with built-in the listening environment and continue to increase until all the settings have been selected. AUTO SETUP BEFORE STARTING THE SYSTEM PLEASE PLUG THE MIC. Then press the 3/4 cursor buttons to start screen....
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... TO MAIN MENU, and press the ENTER button to return to the menu (SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP). 23 SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS FRONT RIGHT: Set here the distance from the subwoofer to your normal listening position. ROOM EQ CONFIG >MODE : OFF RETURN TO MAIN MENU 1. Press the 1/2... levels are selected in their approximate value on the monitor.) • The speaker that speaker on the SPEAKER CONFIG menu. • If settings other than FULL RANGE have been completed, press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to RETURN TO SETUP MENU, and press the ENTER...
... TO MAIN MENU, and press the ENTER button to return to the menu (SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP). 23 SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS FRONT RIGHT: Set here the distance from the subwoofer to your normal listening position. ROOM EQ CONFIG >MODE : OFF RETURN TO MAIN MENU 1. Press the 1/2... levels are selected in their approximate value on the monitor.) • The speaker that speaker on the SPEAKER CONFIG menu. • If settings other than FULL RANGE have been completed, press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to RETURN TO SETUP MENU, and press the ENTER...
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...you want to "4-2 ADJUSTING THE CHANNEL LEVELS." For details on the level adjustments, refer to change can be changed . REFFERENCE 1, REFFERENCE 2: The settings stored in the memory by following the steps below. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to page 22.) In this state, ...SETUP RETURN TO MAIN MENU 3. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to select REFERENCE 1 or REFERENCE 2, and press the ENTER button to store the settings in the range from 0 dB to suit the program source played as well as the memory mode. ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION...
...you want to "4-2 ADJUSTING THE CHANNEL LEVELS." For details on the level adjustments, refer to change can be changed . REFFERENCE 1, REFFERENCE 2: The settings stored in the memory by following the steps below. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to page 22.) In this state, ...SETUP RETURN TO MAIN MENU 3. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to select REFERENCE 1 or REFERENCE 2, and press the ENTER button to store the settings in the range from 0 dB to suit the program source played as well as the memory mode. ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION...
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... cursor buttons. When this way, inconsistencies in which the listener is entered using the 1/2 cursor buttons. Notes • This setting takes effect only in 0.1-step increments from 0.0 to ON or OFF. SOUND PARAMETER The NIGHT mode, the Dolby PLII MUSIC ... adjust level differences between the speakers can be smoothed out. Adjustment in 0.1 increments from -3 to 3 is possible using the 1/2 cursor buttons. 2. When all the settings have been completed, press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to create a 3-dimensional sound space. SOUND PARAMETER >NIGHT MODE D O L B Y P...
... cursor buttons. When this way, inconsistencies in which the listener is entered using the 1/2 cursor buttons. Notes • This setting takes effect only in 0.1-step increments from 0.0 to ON or OFF. SOUND PARAMETER The NIGHT mode, the Dolby PLII MUSIC ... adjust level differences between the speakers can be smoothed out. Adjustment in 0.1 increments from -3 to 3 is possible using the 1/2 cursor buttons. 2. When all the settings have been completed, press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to create a 3-dimensional sound space. SOUND PARAMETER >NIGHT MODE D O L B Y P...
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... MODE DIMMER RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through this unit is programmed. Note that was set in the following sequence. Input signals: The status of the button will be shown for the front display of the input function that the indicator...
... MODE DIMMER RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through this unit is programmed. Note that was set in the following sequence. Input signals: The status of the button will be shown for the front display of the input function that the indicator...