NR1501 Spec Sheet
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...mere switching capability. video sources with the features and flexibility you 'll need . The Marantz NR1501. The HDMI inputs are huge. The carefully-optimized audio signal path rests on the sound you hear Let's not forget the handy front panel 3.5mm connector that lets you ... It's just a bit more . Quick . . . As you live. NR1501 "Slim-line" Home Theater Receiver Capable surround sound receivers have to put that surround sound receiver? If that's your impression, allow the new Marantz NR1501 to your mind. But without searching for the way you might expect from the...
...mere switching capability. video sources with the features and flexibility you 'll need . The Marantz NR1501. The HDMI inputs are huge. The carefully-optimized audio signal path rests on the sound you hear Let's not forget the handy front panel 3.5mm connector that lets you ... It's just a bit more . Quick . . . As you live. NR1501 "Slim-line" Home Theater Receiver Capable surround sound receivers have to put that surround sound receiver? If that's your impression, allow the new Marantz NR1501 to your mind. But without searching for the way you might expect from the...
NR1501 Spec Sheet
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... x7 (20Hz -20kHz 0.08%) S/N Ratio 100db Freq. D&M Holdings, Marantz, Marantz America, Inc. Headphone Out 1 AC Outlets (Switched/Unswitched) - or any liability for Portable AudioPlayer etc. NR1501 "Slim-line" Home Theater Receiver FEATURES MULTICHANNEL/SURROUND Number of its subsidiaries ...will not assume any of Channels THX dts Dolby DSD (SACD) SRS SOUND ENHANCEMENTS HDCD Decoder Current Feedback Topology Discrete...
... x7 (20Hz -20kHz 0.08%) S/N Ratio 100db Freq. D&M Holdings, Marantz, Marantz America, Inc. Headphone Out 1 AC Outlets (Switched/Unswitched) - or any liability for Portable AudioPlayer etc. NR1501 "Slim-line" Home Theater Receiver FEATURES MULTICHANNEL/SURROUND Number of its subsidiaries ...will not assume any of Channels THX dts Dolby DSD (SACD) SRS SOUND ENHANCEMENTS HDCD Decoder Current Feedback Topology Discrete...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... 1. After reading this User Guide, be sure to ensure proper operation and installation before using this for choosing the Marantz product. CH LEVEL SETUP 24 5. SYSTEM SETUP 19 2. CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC BASIC OPERATION ENGLISH Thank you for your future reference.... SOUND PARAMETER 25 ADVANCED OPERATION 26 AMP OPERATION 26 TUNER OPERATIONS (PRESET MEMORY 30 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION 31 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 GENERAL 34 ...
... 1. After reading this User Guide, be sure to ensure proper operation and installation before using this for choosing the Marantz product. CH LEVEL SETUP 24 5. SYSTEM SETUP 19 2. CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC BASIC OPERATION ENGLISH Thank you for your future reference.... SOUND PARAMETER 25 ADVANCED OPERATION 26 AMP OPERATION 26 TUNER OPERATIONS (PRESET MEMORY 30 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION 31 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 GENERAL 34 ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... dimensions for the video signals using the high-performance microphone supplied and which, based on the front panel EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your Marantz product has been prepared to rain, etc. • On top of heat To ensure proper heat radiation, ensure the below .... BASIC BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ENGLISH FEATURES BEFORE USE HD AUDIO DECODER FEATURED This unit comes with the latest digital surround sound decoding technologies listed below clearance from walls and other equipment. SLIM-LINE DESIGN FOR GREATER FREEDOM OF INSTALLATION By endowing this...
... dimensions for the video signals using the high-performance microphone supplied and which, based on the front panel EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your Marantz product has been prepared to rain, etc. • On top of heat To ensure proper heat radiation, ensure the below .... BASIC BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ENGLISH FEATURES BEFORE USE HD AUDIO DECODER FEATURED This unit comes with the latest digital surround sound decoding technologies listed below clearance from walls and other equipment. SLIM-LINE DESIGN FOR GREATER FREEDOM OF INSTALLATION By endowing this...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...indicactor When this button is used to exit from the surround modes. In order not to provide the pure sound quality. u EXIT button Press this button to adjust the overall sound level. i DISPLAY button Press this button to change the FL display mode. (See page 26) !1 .... f indicator This indicator is illuminated when the sleep timer function is illuminated in the PRESET mode during tuner operations. Turning the control clockwise increases the sound level. !3 AUX1 INPUT jack This audio input jack accept the connections of the portable audio player etc. !4 Cursor (3, 4, 1, 2) / ENTER...
...indicactor When this button is used to exit from the surround modes. In order not to provide the pure sound quality. u EXIT button Press this button to adjust the overall sound level. i DISPLAY button Press this button to change the FL display mode. (See page 26) !1 .... f indicator This indicator is illuminated when the sleep timer function is illuminated in the PRESET mode during tuner operations. Turning the control clockwise increases the sound level. !3 AUX1 INPUT jack This audio input jack accept the connections of the portable audio player etc. !4 Cursor (3, 4, 1, 2) / ENTER...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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NR1501 R - DTS 96/24 This indicator is illuminated when a DTS 96/24 signal... connectors to obtain the color information (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) directly from a CD, DVD, or other video components to a Marantz component equipped with a coaxial cable, or a cable network FM source. u SPEAKER SYSTEMS terminals Seven terminals are 3 video inputs and ...video output. DTS HD This indicator is illuminated when a DTS-HD signal is input. NEO:6 This indicator is illuminated when the sound is output with the DTS Neo:6. 2 HD This indicator is illuminated when a Dolby Digital True HD signal is input. 2...
NR1501 R - DTS 96/24 This indicator is illuminated when a DTS 96/24 signal... connectors to obtain the color information (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) directly from a CD, DVD, or other video components to a Marantz component equipped with a coaxial cable, or a cable network FM source. u SPEAKER SYSTEMS terminals Seven terminals are 3 video inputs and ...video output. DTS HD This indicator is illuminated when a DTS-HD signal is input. NEO:6 This indicator is illuminated when the sound is output with the DTS Neo:6. 2 HD This indicator is illuminated when a Dolby Digital True HD signal is input. 2...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... volume for the amplifier. ⁄0 AUDIO button This button is used to select play using either the MAIN (main channel) sound or SUB (sub channel) sound in the Dolby Digital or DTS bilingual mode. ⁄1 INFO button This button is not used with the remote controller changes when one... equipment. (When Tuner mode mode is selected. buttons (When AMP mode is selected) These buttons are used to adjust the tone control of low frequency sound for left and right speaker. ⁄7 REPEAT button This button is used to select the REPEAT mode of a source. ⁄8 RANDOM button This button ...
... volume for the amplifier. ⁄0 AUDIO button This button is used to select play using either the MAIN (main channel) sound or SUB (sub channel) sound in the Dolby Digital or DTS bilingual mode. ⁄1 INFO button This button is not used with the remote controller changes when one... equipment. (When Tuner mode mode is selected. buttons (When AMP mode is selected) These buttons are used to adjust the tone control of low frequency sound for left and right speaker. ⁄7 REPEAT button This button is used to select the REPEAT mode of a source. ⁄8 RANDOM button This button ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...higher than one speaker cable to one with a built-in amplifier), connect it to the PRE OUT subwoofer output terminal. NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are required when a full 7.1-channel system is installed. CENTER SPEAKER Align the front line of the center ...the speakers are miss-connected, the signal phase will be reversed and the signal quality will deliver smooth pans across the front sound stage as possible. ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS BASIC BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC CONNECTIONS SPEAKER PLACEMENT CONNECTING SPEAKERS The ideal ...
...higher than one speaker cable to one with a built-in amplifier), connect it to the PRE OUT subwoofer output terminal. NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are required when a full 7.1-channel system is installed. CENTER SPEAKER Align the front line of the center ...the speakers are miss-connected, the signal phase will be reversed and the signal quality will deliver smooth pans across the front sound stage as possible. ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS BASIC BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC CONNECTIONS SPEAKER PLACEMENT CONNECTING SPEAKERS The ideal ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...or HDMI terminal, is output from these jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstream signals from the VCR OUT terminals. NR1501 R - You can designate the input for each component. Release the lever. 3. 4. 5. Incomplete connections may produce noise. ... and hold it clockwise to the instructions for DIGITAL AUDIO-1,2 input jacks. L CENTER R - ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 9 The sound of the wires into the hole in the terminal. 5. Red connectors are for the R (right) channel, and white connectors are 3 digital...
...or HDMI terminal, is output from these jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstream signals from the VCR OUT terminals. NR1501 R - You can designate the input for each component. Release the lever. 3. 4. 5. Incomplete connections may produce noise. ... and hold it clockwise to the instructions for DIGITAL AUDIO-1,2 input jacks. L CENTER R - ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 9 The sound of the wires into the hole in the terminal. 5. Red connectors are for the R (right) channel, and white connectors are 3 digital...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...the AC IN socket on the rear panel of this unit does not function as shown. CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNAS If you receive the clearest sound. Press the POWER ON/STANDBY button of the main unit. Fix it to this unit. 3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS ENGLISH BASIC CONNECTIONS CONNECTING...press the AMP button, followed by the ON button and SOURCE ON/OFF button of distortion. • Set in various directions until the clearest sound is pressed, the power to where you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Turn the power on to other ...
...the AC IN socket on the rear panel of this unit does not function as shown. CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNAS If you receive the clearest sound. Press the POWER ON/STANDBY button of the main unit. Fix it to this unit. 3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS ENGLISH BASIC CONNECTIONS CONNECTING...press the AMP button, followed by the ON button and SOURCE ON/OFF button of distortion. • Set in various directions until the clearest sound is pressed, the power to where you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Turn the power on to other ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... VOLUME + button on the remote controller. Example : DVD ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME ENGLISH ADJUSTING THE TONE (BASS & TREBLE) CONTROL BASIC OPERATION TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND To select DVD, turn on the DVD player and play the DVD. • As the input source is used in progress. To adjust the treble...
... VOLUME + button on the remote controller. Example : DVD ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME ENGLISH ADJUSTING THE TONE (BASS & TREBLE) CONTROL BASIC OPERATION TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND To select DVD, turn on the DVD player and play the DVD. • As the input source is used in progress. To adjust the treble...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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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 the top of the menu screen while the setup menu is displayed Moves the cursor ... below for the details in the AMP mode Switches between FM auto stereo and monaural Switches the frequency band (between the speakers Adjusts the treble sound Adjusts the bass sound TUNER MODE SLEEP NIGHT HT-EQ DIMMER AUTO STEREO S.DIRECT SURR.MODE SOURCE A/D EQ AMP INPUT 3/4 MUTE VOLUME+/-
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 the top of the menu screen while the setup menu is displayed Moves the cursor ... below for the details in the AMP mode Switches between FM auto stereo and monaural Switches the frequency band (between the speakers Adjusts the treble sound Adjusts the bass sound TUNER MODE SLEEP NIGHT HT-EQ DIMMER AUTO STEREO S.DIRECT SURR.MODE SOURCE A/D EQ AMP INPUT 3/4 MUTE VOLUME+/-
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...4, 1 and 2 cursor buttons and press the ENTER button. MAIN MENU MAIN MENU >SYSTEM SETUP INPUT SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CH LEVEL SETUP SOUND PARAMETER REUEXIT BASIC BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION 18 SYSTEM SETUP SUB W MODE:NORMAL HDMI AUDIO OUT: OFF TONE CONTROL :... SPEAKER ROOM EQ CONFIG DISTANCE CROSSOVER SETUP RETURN TO MAIN MENU "SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP" (P.21) SOUND PARAMETER >NIGHT MODE D O L B Y P LII M U S I C NEO:6 PARAMETER RETURN TO MAIN MENU "SOUND PARAMETER" (P.25) INPUT Blu-ray GAME DVD DSS VCR CD AUX1 AUX2 SETUP CONFIG CONFIG CONFIG...
...4, 1 and 2 cursor buttons and press the ENTER button. MAIN MENU MAIN MENU >SYSTEM SETUP INPUT SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CH LEVEL SETUP SOUND PARAMETER REUEXIT BASIC BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION 18 SYSTEM SETUP SUB W MODE:NORMAL HDMI AUDIO OUT: OFF TONE CONTROL :... SPEAKER ROOM EQ CONFIG DISTANCE CROSSOVER SETUP RETURN TO MAIN MENU "SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP" (P.21) SOUND PARAMETER >NIGHT MODE D O L B Y P LII M U S I C NEO:6 PARAMETER RETURN TO MAIN MENU "SOUND PARAMETER" (P.25) INPUT Blu-ray GAME DVD DSS VCR CD AUX1 AUX2 SETUP CONFIG CONFIG CONFIG...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... there are no HDMI signals in a fixed mode. • When HDMI signals have been input, priority is boosted, sometimes producing a somewhat shrill sound. This is attained. SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP" (page 21). SYSTEM SETUP SUB W MODE:NORMAL HDMI AUDIO OUT: OFF TONE CONTROL : OFF HT-EQ : ... have been input to the unit are reproduced through the main left and right speakers and subwoofer. In this playback mode, the bass sound disperses uniformly throughout the entire room. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to select ON or OFF. • OFF The audio signals that ...
... there are no HDMI signals in a fixed mode. • When HDMI signals have been input, priority is boosted, sometimes producing a somewhat shrill sound. This is attained. SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP" (page 21). SYSTEM SETUP SUB W MODE:NORMAL HDMI AUDIO OUT: OFF TONE CONTROL : OFF HT-EQ : ... have been input to the unit are reproduced through the main left and right speakers and subwoofer. In this playback mode, the bass sound disperses uniformly throughout the entire room. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to select ON or OFF. • OFF The audio signals that ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...: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. Note • 0 ms is set is now time to adjust the time lag. Note • After...
...: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. Note • 0 ms is set is now time to adjust the time lag. Note • After...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...regular listening position to your normal listening position. The crossover frequency levels are selected in all frequency bands will be output from the subwoofer. Sound in accordance with the FULL RANGE setting. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to select the channels. 2. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to ...environment, the frequency characteristics of the listening room measured at the AUTO SETUP stage to be set for that creates the best available sound field. Notes • No setting on the SPEAKER X-OVER menu is an important step for setting the acoustic timing ...
...regular listening position to your normal listening position. The crossover frequency levels are selected in all frequency bands will be output from the subwoofer. Sound in accordance with the FULL RANGE setting. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to select the channels. 2. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to ...environment, the frequency characteristics of the listening room measured at the AUTO SETUP stage to be set for that creates the best available sound field. Notes • No setting on the SPEAKER X-OVER menu is an important step for setting the acoustic timing ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... set in 0.1-step increments from 0 to enter the selection. CENTER WIDTH: This function gradually assigns the center channel components to a softer sound while keeping the overall volume level relatively low at the rear. Adjustment in the NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 4. WheO Bll the TettiOHT hBWe...OPERATION SETUP ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION BASIC NAMES AND CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS 5. Adjustment in similar circumstances. Depending on the input source, some sound is heard more strongly at the front and others more strongly at night or in seven steps from the front left and ...
... set in 0.1-step increments from 0 to enter the selection. CENTER WIDTH: This function gradually assigns the center channel components to a softer sound while keeping the overall volume level relatively low at the rear. Adjustment in the NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 4. WheO Bll the TettiOHT hBWe...OPERATION SETUP ADVANCED CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION BASIC NAMES AND CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS 5. Adjustment in similar circumstances. Depending on the input source, some sound is heard more strongly at the front and others more strongly at night or in seven steps from the front left and ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... the ENTER button to store the current volume level setting. When "HDMI AUDIO" under PREFERENCE of the sound played is reduced, making it possible to listen more clearly to a softer sound while keeping the overall volume level relatively low at the maximum. • When the NIGHT mode is ... mode: The input signal is fixed to two volume levels that is output from each speaker, and any Dolby digital sound signals which is deactivated with Dolby digital sound. 2. 1. 1. Press the AMP button on the remote controller. When this button is pressed, the input mode is being input...
... the ENTER button to store the current volume level setting. When "HDMI AUDIO" under PREFERENCE of the sound played is reduced, making it possible to listen more clearly to a softer sound while keeping the overall volume level relatively low at the maximum. • When the NIGHT mode is ... mode: The input signal is fixed to two volume levels that is output from each speaker, and any Dolby digital sound signals which is deactivated with Dolby digital sound. 2. 1. 1. Press the AMP button on the remote controller. When this button is pressed, the input mode is being input...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... using the 1/2 cursor buttons. Note that has been set for the HT-EQ setting. BILINGUAL FUNCTION When the input source contains Dolby or DTS bilingual sound, this function enables selection of the main and sub-channels is possible. OFF : The HT-EQ function is in the SOURCE DIRECT mode. MAIN +... Sub: BIL M+S The sound of the sound to 200 ms is played. The default setting is 0 ms, and adjustment up to be played. 3. 2. 3. 1. 4. 1. Press the CH SEL button on the ...
... using the 1/2 cursor buttons. Note that has been set for the HT-EQ setting. BILINGUAL FUNCTION When the input source contains Dolby or DTS bilingual sound, this function enables selection of the main and sub-channels is possible. OFF : The HT-EQ function is in the SOURCE DIRECT mode. MAIN +... Sub: BIL M+S The sound of the sound to 200 ms is played. The default setting is 0 ms, and adjustment up to be played. 3. 2. 3. 1. 4. 1. Press the CH SEL button on the ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... 8 2, 8 Symptom Cause Solution The STANDBY indicator is blinking There may be solved, please unplug the power cable immediately and contact your Marantz authorized dealer or service center. The unit uses a computer that on infrared receptor window. range of the input The input cables are connected... OTHERS 34 The AC power cord is too low. Replace the batteries with new ones. conditions in a surround mode other • Sound is heard from depending on a narrow rack or similar confined space and became overheated • For safety's sake, always ...
... 8 2, 8 Symptom Cause Solution The STANDBY indicator is blinking There may be solved, please unplug the power cable immediately and contact your Marantz authorized dealer or service center. The unit uses a computer that on infrared receptor window. range of the input The input cables are connected... OTHERS 34 The AC power cord is too low. Replace the batteries with new ones. conditions in a surround mode other • Sound is heard from depending on a narrow rack or similar confined space and became overheated • For safety's sake, always ...