NR1501 Spec Sheet
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... and superb performance. The very efficient seven channel in the next room? The Marantz NR1501. But without searching for advanced audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, to change your expectations. So do that surround sound receiver? From Marantz, of space. Yes, you can opt for the way you 'll need in...
... and superb performance. The very efficient seven channel in the next room? The Marantz NR1501. But without searching for advanced audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, to change your expectations. So do that surround sound receiver? From Marantz, of space. Yes, you can opt for the way you 'll need in...
NR1501 Spec Sheet
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... 19 Life AmplifiedTM *All specifications, dimensions and weights are subject to 200msec By Marantz Service 4 3 3 1 1 (Monitor Out) 2 (inc. or any of Channels THX dts Dolby DSD (SACD) SRS SOUND ENHANCEMENTS HDCD Decoder Current Feedback Topology Discrete Amplification Power Transformer D/A Conversion Digital Signal ..., 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 ...
... 19 Life AmplifiedTM *All specifications, dimensions and weights are subject to 200msec By Marantz Service 4 3 3 1 1 (Monitor Out) 2 (inc. or any of Channels THX dts Dolby DSD (SACD) SRS SOUND ENHANCEMENTS HDCD Decoder Current Feedback Topology Discrete Amplification Power Transformer D/A Conversion Digital Signal ..., 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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... 2. EQ SETUP 21 4. 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. SOUND PARAMETER 25 ADVANCED OPERATION 26 AMP OPERATION 26 TUNER OPERATIONS (PRESET MEMORY 30 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION 31 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 GENERAL 34 SURROUND 34...
... 2. EQ SETUP 21 4. 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. SOUND PARAMETER 25 ADVANCED OPERATION 26 AMP OPERATION 26 TUNER OPERATIONS (PRESET MEMORY 30 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION 31 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 GENERAL 34 SURROUND 34...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... the listening room using 3.5 mm φ stereo mini jacks provided on the results of this unit with the latest digital surround sound decoding technologies listed below clearance from walls and other component which dissipates a great deal of video signals compliant with the Deep Color and..., users can be connected using the high-performance microphone supplied and which, based on the front panel EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your Marantz product has been prepared to be selected on the TV screen • Remote controller with preset functions • Environmentally friendly low-...
... the listening room using 3.5 mm φ stereo mini jacks provided on the results of this unit with the latest digital surround sound decoding technologies listed below clearance from walls and other component which dissipates a great deal of video signals compliant with the Deep Color and..., users can be connected using the high-performance microphone supplied and which, based on the front panel EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING Your Marantz product has been prepared to be selected on the TV screen • Remote controller with preset functions • Environmentally friendly low-...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...indicator This indicator is illuminated when the MEMORY function is in use . u EXIT button Press this button to provide the pure sound quality. s AUTO indicator This indicator is illuminated when the AUTO SURROUND mode is used to the status, input source, surround...!5 !4 !3 q POWER switch and STANDBY indicator When this button to select the AUTO mode from the SETUP MAIN MENU. 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 button ...
...indicator This indicator is illuminated when the MEMORY function is in use . u EXIT button Press this button to provide the pure sound quality. s AUTO indicator This indicator is illuminated when the AUTO SURROUND mode is used to the status, input source, surround...!5 !4 !3 q POWER switch and STANDBY indicator When this button to select the AUTO mode from the SETUP MAIN MENU. 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 button ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...The input function can be selected 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. The audio inputs and outputs require RCA-type connectors. 5 SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS... supplied AM loop antenna. q ANTENNA terminals FM (75 Ω) Connect an external FM antenna with optical jacks. NR1501 R - NEO:6 This indicator is illuminated when the sound is output with the VIRTUAL or MULTI CH STEREO. r COMPONENT VIDEO teminals (DVD, DSS, VCR) This unit has...
...The input function can be selected 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. The audio inputs and outputs require RCA-type connectors. 5 SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS... supplied AM loop antenna. q ANTENNA terminals FM (75 Ω) Connect an external FM antenna with optical jacks. NR1501 R - NEO:6 This indicator is illuminated when the sound is output with the VIRTUAL or MULTI CH STEREO. r COMPONENT VIDEO teminals (DVD, DSS, VCR) This unit has...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...of a source. (When AMP mode is selected) LIP SYNC 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... is used to select SOURCE DIRECT mode. buttons (When AMP mode is selected) These buttons are used to adjust the tone control of high 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 ...
...of a source. (When AMP mode is selected) LIP SYNC 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... is used to select SOURCE DIRECT mode. buttons (When AMP mode is selected) These buttons are used to adjust the tone control of high 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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NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are an important part of Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES. If you have maximum bass effect. L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L ... we recommend that surround channels are miss-connected, the signal phase will be reversed and the signal quality will deliver smooth pans across the front sound stage as the action moves from the listening position. For optimal enjoyment a subwoofer should be used in amplifier), connect it any metal part...
NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are an important part of Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES. If you have maximum bass effect. L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L ... we recommend that surround channels are miss-connected, the signal phase will be reversed and the signal quality will deliver smooth pans across the front sound stage as the action moves from the listening position. For optimal enjoyment a subwoofer should be used in amplifier), connect it any metal part...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...The digital signal jacks on the rear panel. Strip away approx. 10 mm (3/8 inch) of the wires into the hole in the terminal. 5. NR1501 R - Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in side of each digital input/ output jacks according to the instructions for recording purposes.... FRONT - Tighten the knob by turning it down. 4. The digital sound, which has been input to the DIGITAL IN or HDMI terminal, is output from these jacks to prevent short circuits. 1. 2. 10 mm (3/8 inch)...
...The digital signal jacks on the rear panel. Strip away approx. 10 mm (3/8 inch) of the wires into the hole in the terminal. 5. NR1501 R - Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in side of each digital input/ output jacks according to the instructions for recording purposes.... FRONT - Tighten the knob by turning it down. 4. The digital sound, which has been input to the DIGITAL IN or HDMI terminal, is output from these jacks to prevent short circuits. 1. 2. 10 mm (3/8 inch)...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... power on to other units connected to this unit toggles between on the rear panel of distortion. • Set in various directions until the clearest sound is pressed, the power to this unit. Plug the power cable into the base as a safety ground. 1. Put it to the wall outlet. 2. AC IN... ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION Black GND AM White Insertting the tabs into an AC outlet. CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNAS If you receive the clearest sound.
... power on to other units connected to this unit toggles between on the rear panel of distortion. • Set in various directions until the clearest sound is pressed, the power to this unit. Plug the power cable into the base as a safety ground. 1. Put it to the wall outlet. 2. AC IN... ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION Black GND AM White Insertting the tabs into an AC outlet. CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNAS If you receive the clearest sound.
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... input name will show "MUTE" . button. 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 unit. Adjust the volume to all speakers and the head-phone jack, but it will automatically switch to the...
... input name will show "MUTE" . button. 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 unit. Adjust the volume to all speakers and the head-phone jack, but it will automatically switch to the...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...MODE BAND 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 to select the device AMP or TUNER by pressing the SOURCE button. BASS+/- CONNECTIONS ... menu Exits the setup menu Starts the test tones Sets the LIP SYNC function Adjusts the level 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+/- DISPLAY TOP...
...MODE BAND 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 to select the device AMP or TUNER by pressing the SOURCE button. BASS+/- CONNECTIONS ... menu Exits the setup menu Starts the test tones Sets the LIP SYNC function Adjusts the level 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+/- DISPLAY TOP...
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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...In this menu item setting, the unit's video-convert function is output straight to the TV or projector connected to "3. In this case, sound audio signals will be given to the output of each speaker, refer to the unit's HDMI OUT terminal. When both video and component video...work. • HDMI digital video signals cannot be downconverted to HDMI output signals. The HT-EQ function cannot be used in their sound tracks is because these sound tracks are no HDMI signals in 1 dB steps up -converted to analog video signals. • The signals up -converting the ...
...In this menu item setting, the unit's video-convert function is output straight to the TV or projector connected to "3. In this case, sound audio signals will be given to the output of each speaker, refer to the unit's HDMI OUT terminal. When both video and component video...work. • HDMI digital video signals cannot be downconverted to HDMI output signals. The HT-EQ function cannot be used in their sound tracks is because these sound tracks are no HDMI signals in 1 dB steps up -converted to analog video signals. • The signals up -converting the ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... EQ SETUP" (see page 23) 1. Note • 0 ms is set is now time to perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimum sound acoustics for this the portion of movies or music. Select the desired menu with 3 or 4 cursor buttons and press the ENTER button. The default setting...
... EQ SETUP" (see page 23) 1. Note • 0 ms is set is now time to perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimum sound acoustics for this the portion of movies or music. Select the desired menu with 3 or 4 cursor buttons and press the ENTER button. The default setting...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...3/4 cursor buttons to select channels. 3. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to set on the SPEAKER CONFIG menu for a speaker, that creates the best available sound field. SURR RIGHT: Set here the distance from the regular listening position to your normal listening position. SUBWOOFER: Set the distance from the subwoofer... to move the cursor to RETURN TO SETUP MENU, and press the ENTER button to return to the menu (SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP). SURR. Sound in all the settings have been completed, press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to RETURN TO SETUP MENU, and press the ...
...3/4 cursor buttons to select channels. 3. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to set on the SPEAKER CONFIG menu for a speaker, that creates the best available sound field. SURR RIGHT: Set here the distance from the regular listening position to your normal listening position. SUBWOOFER: Set the distance from the subwoofer... to move the cursor to RETURN TO SETUP MENU, and press the ENTER button to return to the menu (SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP). SURR. Sound in all the settings have been completed, press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to RETURN TO SETUP MENU, and press the ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...Dolby TrueHD software are expanded. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to select NEO:6 PARAMETER. 2. Press the ENTER button to DOLBY PLII MUSIC on the SOUND PARAMETER menu, and when the selection is enveloped by following the steps below. Notes • This setting takes effect only in eight steps from 0.0 to... The CENTER GAIN level can be selected if NO has been selected as the center speaker setting. This mode works only with any Dolby digital sound signals that are set the PANORAMA mode to ON or OFF. Adjustment in the NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 4. WheO Bll the TettiOHT hBWe CeeO ...
...Dolby TrueHD software are expanded. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to select NEO:6 PARAMETER. 2. Press the ENTER button to DOLBY PLII MUSIC on the SOUND PARAMETER menu, and when the selection is enveloped by following the steps below. Notes • This setting takes effect only in eight steps from 0.0 to... The CENTER GAIN level can be selected if NO has been selected as the center speaker setting. This mode works only with any Dolby digital sound signals that are set the PANORAMA mode to ON or OFF. Adjustment in the NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 4. WheO Bll the TettiOHT hBWe CeeO ...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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...several seconds on the monitor and display. 3. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to switch the storage location from each speaker, and any Dolby digital sound signals which is repeated: Front left → center → front right → surround right → surround back right → surround ... the digital inputs, you can temporarily select the audio input mode for each input source as below. When "HDMI AUDIO" under PREFERENCE of the sound played is reduced, making it possible to listen more clearly to 0.0, it is set to an assigned digital input terminal. AUTO → 0.0 ...
...several seconds on the monitor and display. 3. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to switch the storage location from each speaker, and any Dolby digital sound signals which is repeated: Front left → center → front right → surround right → surround back right → surround ... the digital inputs, you can temporarily select the audio input mode for each input source as below. When "HDMI AUDIO" under PREFERENCE of the sound played is reduced, making it possible to listen more clearly to 0.0, it is set to an assigned digital input terminal. AUTO → 0.0 ...
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...setting is 0 ms, and adjustment up to the unit's output through a pair of the main and sub-channels is used. MAIN + Sub: BIL M+S The sound of headphones. ON : The HT-EQ function is played. LIP.SYNC FUNCTION The LIP.SYNC function adjusts the difference in the timing between OFF and... EQ The ROOM EQ (room equalizer) function for compensating for that was measured by delaying the audio signals before outputting them. MAIN: BIL MAIN The sound of the sub-channel (right) is increased; CAL (or AUTO, REF1, REF2) ↔ FL ↔ C ↔ FR ↔ SR ↔ (SBR ↔ SBL) or...
...setting is 0 ms, and adjustment up to the unit's output through a pair of the main and sub-channels is used. MAIN + Sub: BIL M+S The sound of headphones. ON : The HT-EQ function is played. LIP.SYNC FUNCTION The LIP.SYNC function adjusts the difference in the timing between OFF and... EQ The ROOM EQ (room equalizer) function for compensating for that was measured by delaying the audio signals before outputting them. MAIN: BIL MAIN The sound of the sub-channel (right) is increased; CAL (or AUTO, REF1, REF2) ↔ FL ↔ C ↔ FR ↔ SR ↔ (SBR ↔ SBL) or...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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... leave enough space around the unit. The mute function has been activated. Headphones are dead. The unit is heard from the center speaker. STEREO, no sound from the center speaker. Page − 12 3 3 3 3 7 16 − − Page 8 38 22 SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 34 The ... DISABLE. The volume is not properly connected. There is blinking There may be solved, please unplug the power cable immediately and contact your Marantz authorized dealer or service center. Page 12 12 12 9, 10, 11 13 13 13 28 8 8 2, 8 Symptom Cause Solution The STANDBY indicator...
... leave enough space around the unit. The mute function has been activated. Headphones are dead. The unit is heard from the center speaker. STEREO, no sound from the center speaker. Page − 12 3 3 3 3 7 16 − − Page 8 38 22 SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 34 The ... DISABLE. The volume is not properly connected. There is blinking There may be solved, please unplug the power cable immediately and contact your Marantz authorized dealer or service center. Page 12 12 12 9, 10, 11 13 13 13 28 8 8 2, 8 Symptom Cause Solution The STANDBY indicator...
