NR1501 Spec Sheet
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...-Channel In - Response (Composite, S-Video) 5Hz - 8MHz (- 1 dB) Signal to Noise 60dB GENERAL Color Black Front Panel Aluminum/Glass-reinforced resin Remote Controller Glow Key Precode Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power Consumption 250W (standby 0.5W) Dimensions W" x H" x D" (Inches) 17-3/8" x 4-3/16" x..., cabinet makers or end users, etc based upon information contained within this document. ©2009 Marantz America,Inc. • www.marantz.com NR1501 "Slim-line" Home Theater Receiver FEATURES MULTICHANNEL/SURROUND Number of its subsidiaries will not assume any ...
...-Channel In - Response (Composite, S-Video) 5Hz - 8MHz (- 1 dB) Signal to Noise 60dB GENERAL Color Black Front Panel Aluminum/Glass-reinforced resin Remote Controller Glow Key Precode Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power Consumption 250W (standby 0.5W) Dimensions W" x H" x D" (Inches) 17-3/8" x 4-3/16" x..., cabinet makers or end users, etc based upon information contained within this document. ©2009 Marantz America,Inc. • www.marantz.com NR1501 "Slim-line" Home Theater Receiver FEATURES MULTICHANNEL/SURROUND Number of its subsidiaries will not assume any ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... SURFACES 42 REPAIRS 42 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 1 ACCESSORIES CHECK Before use, check the below accessories were included in the package. • Remote controller 1 • Batteries (AAA 2 • AC power cord 1 • AM loop antenna 1 • FM antenna 1 • Microphone 1 • User guide 1 • Warranty Card USA 1 Canada .... CH LEVEL SETUP 24 5. After reading this User Guide, be sure to ensure proper operation and installation before using this for choosing the Marantz product. INPUT SETUP 20 3 SPEAKER/R.
... SURFACES 42 REPAIRS 42 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 1 ACCESSORIES CHECK Before use, check the below accessories were included in the package. • Remote controller 1 • Batteries (AAA 2 • AC power cord 1 • AM loop antenna 1 • FM antenna 1 • Microphone 1 • User guide 1 • Warranty Card USA 1 Canada .... CH LEVEL SETUP 24 5. After reading this User Guide, be sure to ensure proper operation and installation before using this for choosing the Marantz product. INPUT SETUP 20 3 SPEAKER/R.
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...8226; 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 • AUX1 input terminals ...signals) 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 support Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus used with HDMI Ver1.3a, which is a ...
...8226; 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 • AUX1 input terminals ...signals) 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 support Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus used with HDMI Ver1.3a, which is a ...
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...64258;ame or water. • When disposing of used to verify the operations of the remote controller only. 1. When doing so, handle with the remote controller within the range of the remote controller may cause one or more ), remove the batteries to prevent leakage. Otherwise, the operation ... cause the batteries to run down which will not be using the remote controller for the first time, load the batteries in the remote controller. USAGE OF REMOTE CONTROLLER LOADING BATTERIES Before using the remote controller for an extended time (1 month or more buttons to be sure to...
...64258;ame or water. • When disposing of used to verify the operations of the remote controller only. 1. When doing so, handle with the remote controller within the range of the remote controller may cause one or more ), remove the batteries to prevent leakage. Otherwise, the operation ... cause the batteries to run down which will not be using the remote controller for the first time, load the batteries in the remote controller. USAGE OF REMOTE CONTROLLER LOADING BATTERIES Before using the remote controller for an extended time (1 month or more buttons to be sure to...
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...ENTER button Press these buttons to operate the SETUP MAIN MENU and TUNER function. !5 INFRARED receiving sensor window This window receives infrared signals for the remote controller. !6 SETUP MIC jack Automatically measure speaker characteristics using the included microphone. (See page 22) !7 PHONES jack This jack may be illuminated. ... MENU button Press this button to select the AUTO mode from the SETUP MAIN MENU. In order not to bypass the tone control circuit, press SOURCE DIRECT button again. i DISPLAY button Press this button is used to select the input sources. (See page ...
...ENTER button Press these buttons to operate the SETUP MAIN MENU and TUNER function. !5 INFRARED receiving sensor window This window receives infrared signals for the remote controller. !6 SETUP MIC jack Automatically measure speaker characteristics using the included microphone. (See page 22) !7 PHONES jack This jack may be illuminated. ... MENU button Press this button to select the AUTO mode from the SETUP MAIN MENU. In order not to bypass the tone control circuit, press SOURCE DIRECT button again. i DISPLAY button Press this button is used to select the input sources. (See page ...
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... the supplied AM loop antenna. t HDMI terminals (BLU-RAY, GAME, DVD, DSS) The unit has 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output. NR1501 R - l DIGITAL Indicator This indicator is illuminated when a digital input has been selected. ¡1 SIGNAL FORMAT indicators DTS This indicator is illuminated when... video inputs and 1 video output. The inputs accept digital audio signals from the OSD menu system. (See page 20) o REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT terminals Connect to a Marantz component equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic IIx. L CENTER R - q ANTENNA terminals FM (75 Ω) Connect an external FM...
... the supplied AM loop antenna. t HDMI terminals (BLU-RAY, GAME, DVD, DSS) The unit has 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output. NR1501 R - l DIGITAL Indicator This indicator is illuminated when a digital input has been selected. ¡1 SIGNAL FORMAT indicators DTS This indicator is illuminated when... video inputs and 1 video output. The inputs accept digital audio signals from the OSD menu system. (See page 20) o REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT terminals Connect to a Marantz component equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic IIx. L CENTER R - q ANTENNA terminals FM (75 Ω) Connect an external FM...
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... are used in the Dolby Digital or DTS bilingual mode. ⁄1 INFO button This button is not used with the remote controller changes when one of the input selector buttons is pressed. ‹7 ‹6 ‹5 ‹4 ‹3 ‹2 ‹1 ¤9 ‹0 ¤8 ¤7 ¤... to select Room EQ mode. m A/D button This button is used to adjust the tone control of the unit. 6 SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS x DIMMER button This button is a universal remote controller. PTY button This button is not used when operating PLAY, STOP, PAUSE and other AV ...
... are used in the Dolby Digital or DTS bilingual mode. ⁄1 INFO button This button is not used with the remote controller changes when one of the input selector buttons is pressed. ‹7 ‹6 ‹5 ‹4 ‹3 ‹2 ‹1 ¤9 ‹0 ¤8 ¤7 ¤... to select Room EQ mode. m A/D button This button is used to adjust the tone control of the unit. 6 SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS x DIMMER button This button is a universal remote controller. PTY button This button is not used when operating PLAY, STOP, PAUSE and other AV ...
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...button This button is used to select auto surround. ‹1 NIGHT button Pressing this button twice within two seconds. This remote controller can control 10 types of equipment. Press the buttons while pointing the transmitter towards the infrared receiver window of the unit or other ...device. ¤8 SOURCE button These buttons are operated. ‹6 SEND indicator Indicates when the remote controller is transmitting a signal. ‹7 Infrared Transmitter This transmitter emits infrared light. Each time a source button is pressed the second time...
...button This button is used to select auto surround. ‹1 NIGHT button Pressing this button twice within two seconds. This remote controller can control 10 types of equipment. Press the buttons while pointing the transmitter towards the infrared receiver window of the unit or other ...device. ¤8 SOURCE button These buttons are operated. ‹6 SEND indicator Indicates when the remote controller is transmitting a signal. ‹7 Infrared Transmitter This transmitter emits infrared light. Each time a source button is pressed the second time...
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... quality. One of the benefits of both Dolby Digital and DTS is useful for playback of Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES. NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are installed near the TV. SURR. - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK used in earlier "Pro Logic' type systems. IN ... than one speaker terminal. If they may beANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO R - Your center channel speaker is installed. It may damage this unit. • Be sure to set the front L and R speakers ...
... quality. One of the benefits of both Dolby Digital and DTS is useful for playback of Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES. NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are installed near the TV. SURR. - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK used in earlier "Pro Logic' type systems. IN ... than one speaker terminal. If they may beANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO R - Your center channel speaker is installed. It may damage this unit. • Be sure to set the front L and R speakers ...
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... between components have been completed. • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. L CENTER R - SURROUND BACK R/L 3. Push the lever and hold it down. 4. Release the lever. 3. 4. 5. NR1501 R - To setup the digital audio format of wire insulation. 2. Notes • Do not connect this unit. • Do not bundle the connected cables with the.../CR DSS VCR COMPONENT VIDEO 2 PRE OUT R ANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD 1 IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO MODEL NO. FRONT -
... between components have been completed. • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. L CENTER R - SURROUND BACK R/L 3. Push the lever and hold it down. 4. Release the lever. 3. 4. 5. NR1501 R - To setup the digital audio format of wire insulation. 2. Notes • Do not connect this unit. • Do not bundle the connected cables with the.../CR DSS VCR COMPONENT VIDEO 2 PRE OUT R ANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD 1 IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO MODEL NO. FRONT -
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...CR VCR COMPONENT VIDEO 2 PRE OUT R ANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD 1 IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO R - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS VIDEO COMPONENT JACKS There are for the VIDEO jacks is the conventional composite video signal. Notes ...DSS VCR COMPONENT VIDEO 2 PRE OUT R ANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD 1 IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO R - SURR. - Use a component video cable or 3 video cords to connect the component video out jacks on video input/output...
...CR VCR COMPONENT VIDEO 2 PRE OUT R ANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD 1 IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO R - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS VIDEO COMPONENT JACKS There are for the VIDEO jacks is the conventional composite video signal. Notes ...DSS VCR COMPONENT VIDEO 2 PRE OUT R ANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD 1 IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO R - SURR. - Use a component video cable or 3 video cords to connect the component video out jacks on video input/output...
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... 2 PRE OUT R ANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD 1 IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO MODEL NO. NR1501 R - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK AC IN ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 11 It can damage...on For details, refer to connect the devices, linked operations can be affected by noise. • The unit does not support HDMI control. However, it is used , the HDMI signal may be passed through the unit to prevent interference between them . • Disconnecting ...
... 2 PRE OUT R ANTENNA IN DVD IN DSS IN OUT VCR ANALOG AUDIO IN CD 1 IN AUX 2 SUB WOOFER IN OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN DIGITAL AUDIO MODEL NO. NR1501 R - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK AC IN ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 11 It can damage...on For details, refer to connect the devices, linked operations can be affected by noise. • The unit does not support HDMI control. However, it is used , the HDMI signal may be passed through the unit to prevent interference between them . • Disconnecting ...
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...Antenna AM Loop Antenna AM External Antenna Black GND White 16 to 32ft (5 to this unit. 3. To activate power using the remote controller, press the AMP button, followed by the ON button and SOURCE ON/OFF button of this unit. Plug the power cable into...ground. 1. Put it to the wall outlet. 2. Notes • During use only. Press the POWER ON/STANDBY button of the remote controller. 12 TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS ENGLISH BASIC CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS The supplied antennas are for indoor use...
...Antenna AM Loop Antenna AM External Antenna Black GND White 16 to 32ft (5 to this unit. 3. To activate power using the remote controller, press the AMP button, followed by the ON button and SOURCE ON/OFF button of this unit. Plug the power cable into...ground. 1. Put it to the wall outlet. 2. Notes • During use only. Press the POWER ON/STANDBY button of the remote controller. 12 TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS ENGLISH BASIC CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS The supplied antennas are for indoor use...
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... , this unit will show "MUTE" . Note • If the channel level has been set to +1 dB or more using the VOLUME control knob on the remote controller two times in progress. button. This will interrupt the output to all speaker outputs such as when interrupted by a phone call, press the MUTE... in the display, on the front-panel. • If you use the FUNCTION RENAME feature (see page 20) , the renamed name appears on the remote controller. Press the MUTE button again to return to below . • SOURCE DIRECT mode • When the ROOM EQ function is muted, the display will ...
... , this unit will show "MUTE" . Note • If the channel level has been set to +1 dB or more using the VOLUME control knob on the remote controller two times in progress. button. This will interrupt the output to all speaker outputs such as when interrupted by a phone call, press the MUTE... in the display, on the front-panel. • If you use the FUNCTION RENAME feature (see page 20) , the renamed name appears on the remote controller. Press the MUTE button again to return to below . • SOURCE DIRECT mode • When the ROOM EQ function is muted, the display will ...
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...on the front panel. Press ENTER button on the display, and the tuning increment is pressed during FM reception, the ST indicator on the remote controller. 2. Press the BAND button to select either FM or AM. 3. Press the 3 or 4 cursor buttons on the front panel for... button for more pleasant to listen to the FM program. 1. When the T.MODE button on the remote controller is switched to tune in . 1. 3. 2. (Using the unit) 1. Press the 3 or 4 cursor buttons on the remote controller. 2. Automatic searching begins then stops when a station is engaged. Press the TUNE 3 or 4 button...
...on the front panel. Press ENTER button on the display, and the tuning increment is pressed during FM reception, the ST indicator on the remote controller. 2. Press the BAND button to select either FM or AM. 3. Press the 3 or 4 cursor buttons on the front panel for... button for more pleasant to listen to the FM program. 1. When the T.MODE button on the remote controller is switched to tune in . 1. 3. 2. (Using the unit) 1. Press the 3 or 4 cursor buttons on the remote controller. 2. Automatic searching begins then stops when a station is engaged. Press the TUNE 3 or 4 button...
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... unit's power; DISPLAY TOP Cursor ENTER MENU EXIT/MEMO T.TONE LIP SYNC CH-SEL TREBLE+/- 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...S.DIRECT SURR.MODE SOURCE A/D EQ AMP INPUT 3/4 MUTE VOLUME+/- BASS+/- CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC BASIC OPERATION ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION To control the unit by your remote controller, you have to the top of the menu screen while the setup menu is displayed Moves the cursor while the setup...
... unit's power; DISPLAY TOP Cursor ENTER MENU EXIT/MEMO T.TONE LIP SYNC CH-SEL TREBLE+/- 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...S.DIRECT SURR.MODE SOURCE A/D EQ AMP INPUT 3/4 MUTE VOLUME+/- BASS+/- CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC BASIC OPERATION ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION To control the unit by your remote controller, you have to the top of the menu screen while the setup menu is displayed Moves the cursor while the setup...
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...IN of other Marantz products through this feature. Also, if a Marantz power amplifier (some models excluded) is shown on the front panel at the unit. The setting "ENABLE" is connected to one of the infrared sensor on the unit by connecting the REMOTE CONTROL terminals on the... back of the unit, be unable to "ENABLE". Note • Be sure to set to receive remote control commands. 5. Otherwise, the unit will be sure to change this unit. L CENTER R - NR1501 R - Press the CURSOR buttons (1, 2) to always disable operation of these terminals, the power ampli...
...IN of other Marantz products through this feature. Also, if a Marantz power amplifier (some models excluded) is shown on the front panel at the unit. The setting "ENABLE" is connected to one of the infrared sensor on the unit by connecting the REMOTE CONTROL terminals on the... back of the unit, be unable to "ENABLE". Note • Be sure to set to receive remote control commands. 5. Otherwise, the unit will be sure to change this unit. L CENTER R - NR1501 R - Press the CURSOR buttons (1, 2) to always disable operation of these terminals, the power ampli...
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... OUT terminal. • "COLOR ON" appears on screen display menu using the cursor (3, 4, 1 , 2) and ENTER buttons on the remote controller or on the display. To exit from the unit.) 2. ONSCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM This unit incorporates an onscreen menu system, which makes various...the remote controller or press the MENU button on the remote controller. (This step is not needed when operating the setup menus from OSD menu system, press the EXIT button, or move the cursor to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal. 1. 1.3. 2. DOWN button NR1501 FRONT BUTTON CONTROL ...
... OUT terminal. • "COLOR ON" appears on screen display menu using the cursor (3, 4, 1 , 2) and ENTER buttons on the remote controller or on the display. To exit from the unit.) 2. ONSCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM This unit incorporates an onscreen menu system, which makes various...the remote controller or press the MENU button on the remote controller. (This step is not needed when operating the setup menus from OSD menu system, press the EXIT button, or move the cursor to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal. 1. 1.3. 2. DOWN button NR1501 FRONT BUTTON CONTROL ...
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...the analog video signals (video and component video signals) that are up -converting video or component video signals with a multi-channel capability. 1-3 TONE CONTROL This menu item is used in the modes listed below . 1-5 VIDEO CONVERT This menu item is reproduced through the unit. Press the 1/2cursor ...MODE The subwoofer mode setting takes effect only when the front speaker has been set following the steps below. If the ENTER button on the remote controller is now pressed, the OSD menu appears on the unit's rear panel, so the video-convert function will not work. • HDMI ...
...the analog video signals (video and component video signals) that are up -converting video or component video signals with a multi-channel capability. 1-3 TONE CONTROL This menu item is used in the modes listed below . 1-5 VIDEO CONVERT This menu item is reproduced through the unit. Press the 1/2cursor ...MODE The subwoofer mode setting takes effect only when the front speaker has been set following the steps below. If the ENTER button on the remote controller is now pressed, the OSD menu appears on the unit's rear panel, so the video-convert function will not work. • HDMI ...
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...environment and any obstacles between the speakers and microphone. • When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, set the volume control to the center position, and set the crossover frequency to off the power of all devices (such as your specifications rather ... volume levels of the test tones played from all the audio electronic devices. The results that the AUTO SETUP operation be performed using the remote controller rather than using both surround back left and right speakers. Then press the 3/4 cursor buttons to start screen. B: Set the surround back...
...environment and any obstacles between the speakers and microphone. • When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, set the volume control to the center position, and set the crossover frequency to off the power of all devices (such as your specifications rather ... volume levels of the test tones played from all the audio electronic devices. The results that the AUTO SETUP operation be performed using the remote controller rather than using both surround back left and right speakers. Then press the 3/4 cursor buttons to start screen. B: Set the surround back...