NR1501 Spec Sheet
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...screen TV, a Blu-ray player, cable box, your flat-screen TV through the HDMI input. Marantz's NR1501 answers your favorite viewing/listening position for the most accurate delay settings • Adjusts relative speaker levels for the most natural surround effects • Determines the proper ...speaker crossover settings for the smoothest transition from Marantz, the audio circuitry matches the video side for both today's - That's because the NR1501 includes everything you hear Let's not forget the handy front panel 3.5mm...
...screen TV, a Blu-ray player, cable box, your flat-screen TV through the HDMI input. Marantz's NR1501 answers your favorite viewing/listening position for the most accurate delay settings • Adjusts relative speaker levels for the most natural surround effects • Determines the proper ...speaker crossover settings for the smoothest transition from Marantz, the audio circuitry matches the video side for both today's - That's because the NR1501 includes everything you hear Let's not forget the handy front panel 3.5mm...
NR1501 User Manual - English
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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. Please read this User Guide thoroughly to keep this product. SOUND ...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 6...
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. Please read this User Guide thoroughly to keep this product. SOUND ...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 6...
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...frequency characteristics in your area. 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 •... 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 analyze the data obtained by 120V AC only. HDMI TERMINALS INCORPORATED Incorporating an IC for HDMI...
...frequency characteristics in your area. 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 •... 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 analyze the data obtained by 120V AC only. HDMI TERMINALS INCORPORATED Incorporating an IC for HDMI...
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...is used to switch between 0 to +10 of the source components. ¤2 T.TONE button This button is used to output test tones and set the speaker levels. ¤3 MENU button (When AMP mode is selected) This button is selected) These buttons are used to adjust the tone ... mode. ⁄1 INFO button This button is not used in the setup menu. (When TUNER mode is selected) This button is used to store the setting of the input selector buttons is pressed. ‹7 ‹6 ‹5 ‹4 ‹3 ‹2 ‹1 ¤9 ‹0 ¤8 ¤7 ¤6 ¤5 ¤4 ¤3 ¤2...
...is used to switch between 0 to +10 of the source components. ¤2 T.TONE button This button is used to output test tones and set the speaker levels. ¤3 MENU button (When AMP mode is selected) This button is selected) These buttons are used to adjust the tone ... mode. ⁄1 INFO button This button is not used in the setup menu. (When TUNER mode is selected) This button is used to store the setting of the input selector buttons is pressed. ‹7 ‹6 ‹5 ‹4 ‹3 ‹2 ‹1 ¤9 ‹0 ¤8 ¤7 ¤6 ¤5 ¤4 ¤3 ¤2...
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...surround. ‹1 NIGHT button Pressing this button prevents the Dolby Digital signal from playback at a loud voice. ‹2 SLEEP button This button is used for setting the sleep timer. ‹3 I / SOURCE ON/OFF button This button is used to turn a specific source (such as a DVD player) on... or off independently from the rest of the system. ‹4 SET button This button is used to enter preset mode. ‹5 SET indicator Indicates when the preset codes of the remote controller are used to switch the source of your A/V Receiver. ENGLISH...
...surround. ‹1 NIGHT button Pressing this button prevents the Dolby Digital signal from playback at a loud voice. ‹2 SLEEP button This button is used for setting the sleep timer. ‹3 I / SOURCE ON/OFF button This button is used to turn a specific source (such as a DVD player) on... or off independently from the rest of the system. ‹4 SET button This button is used to enter preset mode. ‹5 SET indicator Indicates when the preset codes of the remote controller are used to switch the source of your A/V Receiver. ENGLISH...
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NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are required when a full 7.1-channel system is used as R 1 it any metal part of the room, at or slightly behind the ... Front Right Surround Back Right Front Center Front Left Surround Left Surround Back Left FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKERS We recommend to set the front L and R speakers with proper setting of this unit. • Do not touch the speaker terminals when the power is that all front speakers be corrupted. 8 SETUP ADVANCED...
NR1501 AC IN Bass effects are required when a full 7.1-channel system is used as R 1 it any metal part of the room, at or slightly behind the ... Front Right Surround Back Right Front Center Front Left Surround Left Surround Back Left FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKERS We recommend to set the front L and R speakers with proper setting of this unit. • Do not touch the speaker terminals when the power is that all front speakers be corrupted. 8 SETUP ADVANCED...
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... are not output. L CENTER R - SURR. - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK AC IN ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 11 NR1501 R - However, it is used to connect the HDMI jack on the unit with the power on the quiality of the TV or display to equipment...so on For details, refer to the user's manuals of the unit. Color • Bitstream audio signal decoding, as DVD players or set top box do not support HDMI repeater operations like those of connected equipment. • Depending on can be passed through the unit to a...
... are not output. L CENTER R - SURR. - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK AC IN ADVANCED CONNECTIONS SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS 11 NR1501 R - However, it is used to connect the HDMI jack on the unit with the power on the quiality of the TV or display to equipment...so on For details, refer to the user's manuals of the unit. Color • Bitstream audio signal decoding, as DVD players or set top box do not support HDMI repeater operations like those of connected equipment. • Depending on can be passed through the unit to a...
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... tabs into an AC outlet. Turn the power on to other units connected to the AC IN socket on the rear panel 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...
... tabs into an AC outlet. Turn the power on to other units connected to the AC IN socket on the rear panel 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...
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... display. • As the input is muted, the display will appear in a row. Note • If the channel level has been set to a comfortable level using the CHANNEL LEVEL setting, the maximum volume level will not affect any input media, you use the FUNCTION RENAME feature (see page 20) , the renamed name...
... display. • As the input is muted, the display will appear in a row. Note • If the channel level has been set to a comfortable level using the CHANNEL LEVEL setting, the maximum volume level will not affect any input media, you use the FUNCTION RENAME feature (see page 20) , the renamed name...
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...digital and analog input Turns the ROOM EQ on the unit's power; BASS+/- 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 or...setup menu is displayed Moves the cursor while the setup menu is displayed Checks the settings while the setup menu is displayed Displays the setup menu Exits the setup menu Starts the test tones Sets the LIP SYNC function Adjusts the level between FM and AM) Enables the corresponding ...
...digital and analog input Turns the ROOM EQ on the unit's power; BASS+/- 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 or...setup menu is displayed Moves the cursor while the setup menu is displayed Checks the settings while the setup menu is displayed Displays the setup menu Exits the setup menu Starts the test tones Sets the LIP SYNC function Adjusts the level between FM and AM) Enables the corresponding ...
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...cursor button and the MENU button on the front panel at the unit. Otherwise, the unit will be sure to always disable operation of other Marantz products through this unit. SURR. - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK AC IN 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT CD ... this feature. w Whenever external infrared sensors or similar devices are not connected. NR1501 R - The setting "ENABLE" is connected to use this setting is made, the infrared sensor on the FL DISPLAY. 3. Also, if a Marantz power amplifier (some models excluded) is shown on the unit is received by ...
...cursor button and the MENU button on the front panel at the unit. Otherwise, the unit will be sure to always disable operation of other Marantz products through this unit. SURR. - L SPEAKER SYSTEMS : 6-8 OHMS R L SURROUND BACK AC IN 1 REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT CD ... this feature. w Whenever external infrared sensors or similar devices are not connected. NR1501 R - The setting "ENABLE" is connected to use this setting is made, the infrared sensor on the FL DISPLAY. 3. Also, if a Marantz power amplifier (some models excluded) is shown on the unit is received by ...
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Note • To view the onscreen displays, make certain you to the HDMI OUT terminal, either setting may be performed. Select the desired sub-menu with the 3 or 4 cursor buttons and press the ENTER button. To exit from the unit.) 2.... display menu is displayed. There are connected, initial setup must be used without problem. SWITCHING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT MODE Set whether the on the front panel. DOWN button NR1501 FRONT BUTTON CONTROL MENU button Press this button to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal. 1. 1.3. 2. CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND...
Note • To view the onscreen displays, make certain you to the HDMI OUT terminal, either setting may be performed. Select the desired sub-menu with the 3 or 4 cursor buttons and press the ENTER button. To exit from the unit.) 2.... display menu is displayed. There are connected, initial setup must be used without problem. SWITCHING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT MODE Set whether the on the front panel. DOWN button NR1501 FRONT BUTTON CONTROL MENU button Press this button to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal. 1. 1.3. 2. CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND...
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... the appropriate tonal balance is shut down. This is used to listen to sound through a TV with a 480i resolution, a video monitor (TV set) supporting the 480i resolution must be connected to the unit. • Some analog video signals that are input to the unit cannot be detected automatically... TV or projector connected to select NORMAL or SW PLUS+. • NORMAL The bass sound is reproduced through the unit. This menu item setting takes effect only when PCM or analog stereo source signals are reproduced through the main left and right speakers and subwoofer. Press the 1/2 cursor...
... the appropriate tonal balance is shut down. This is used to listen to sound through a TV with a 480i resolution, a video monitor (TV set) supporting the 480i resolution must be connected to the unit. • Some analog video signals that are input to the unit cannot be detected automatically... TV or projector connected to select NORMAL or SW PLUS+. • NORMAL The bass sound is reproduced through the unit. This menu item setting takes effect only when PCM or analog stereo source signals are reproduced through the main left and right speakers and subwoofer. Press the 1/2 cursor...
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...the existing characters. A~Z 0~9 5. After all the changes have been made, press the ENTER button to select the function whose settings are played. Blu-ray CONFIG >NAME :BLU-RAY DIGITAL IN :--- The function names that supports the audio signals which automatically selects the surround...have been registered appear on the unit's display. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to select NAME on the surround mode manual settings, refer to this setting, the manual mode is 8 including spaces. AUDIO MODE :HDMI AUTO SURROUND:AUTO LIP SYNC :0ms RETURN TO INPUT SETUP 2-1...
...the existing characters. A~Z 0~9 5. After all the changes have been made, press the ENTER button to select the function whose settings are played. Blu-ray CONFIG >NAME :BLU-RAY DIGITAL IN :--- The function names that supports the audio signals which automatically selects the surround...have been registered appear on the unit's display. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to select NAME on the surround mode manual settings, refer to this setting, the manual mode is 8 including spaces. AUDIO MODE :HDMI AUTO SURROUND:AUTO LIP SYNC :0ms RETURN TO INPUT SETUP 2-1...
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.... SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP >AUTO SETUP SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER ROOM EQ CONFIG DISTANCE CROSSOVER SETUP RETURN TO MAIN MENU 2. Note • 0 ms is set is restored. 3 SPEAKER/R. EQ SETUP After you have installed the unit connected all the components and determined the speaker layout, it is released,...desired menu with 3 or 4 cursor buttons and press the ENTER button. The default setting is 0 ms, and adjustment up to 200 ms is now time to perform the settings in the SOURCE DIRECT mode. CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ENGLISH ...
.... SPEAKER/R.EQ SETUP >AUTO SETUP SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER ROOM EQ CONFIG DISTANCE CROSSOVER SETUP RETURN TO MAIN MENU 2. Note • 0 ms is set is restored. 3 SPEAKER/R. EQ SETUP After you have installed the unit connected all the components and determined the speaker layout, it is released,...desired menu with 3 or 4 cursor buttons and press the ENTER button. The default setting is 0 ms, and adjustment up to 200 ms is now time to perform the settings in the SOURCE DIRECT mode. CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS NAMES AND BASIC BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ENGLISH ...
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...are being performed, do not stand between the microphone and either speaker. SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS When the measurements have been set by the AUTO SETUP can be selected (YES) or not (NO). Dark noise may adversely affect the measurements due to ...lights, electrical appliances or dimmers). • During the measurement process, place your specifications rather than using the microphone provided, and sets the optimum listening environment. SPEAKER CONFIG SPEAKER CONFIG >CENTER : SURROUND : SURR.B : SUBWOOFER: YES YES 2CH YES RETURN TO SETUP ...
...are being performed, do not stand between the microphone and either speaker. SETUP ADVANCED OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS When the measurements have been set by the AUTO SETUP can be selected (YES) or not (NO). Dark noise may adversely affect the measurements due to ...lights, electrical appliances or dimmers). • During the measurement process, place your specifications rather than using the microphone provided, and sets the optimum listening environment. SPEAKER CONFIG SPEAKER CONFIG >CENTER : SURROUND : SURR.B : SUBWOOFER: YES YES 2CH YES RETURN TO SETUP ...
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... that creates the best available sound field. ROOM EQ CONFIG >MODE : OFF RETURN TO MAIN MENU 1. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to set by following the steps below . First, determine the ideal position where you usually sit in their approximate value on the SPEAKER CONFIG menu for by... following the steps below . Note • If NO has been set here will be adjusted to achieve the optimum environment, the frequency characteristics of the speakers by following the steps below . • METERS: ...
... that creates the best available sound field. ROOM EQ CONFIG >MODE : OFF RETURN TO MAIN MENU 1. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to set by following the steps below . First, determine the ideal position where you usually sit in their approximate value on the SPEAKER CONFIG menu for by... following the steps below . Note • If NO has been set here will be adjusted to achieve the optimum environment, the frequency characteristics of the speakers by following the steps below . • METERS: ...
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... LEVEL 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 memory. 4. When all the level adjustments have been completed, press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to RETURN TO SETUP MENU,...below. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to MODE, and highlight REFERENCE 1 for memory mode. AUTO: The channel levels automatically set is adjusted by the AUTO SETUP function are displayed. (For details on AUTO SETUP, refer to page 22.) In this state, the channel levels ...
... LEVEL 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 memory. 4. When all the level adjustments have been completed, press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to RETURN TO SETUP MENU,...below. 1. Press the 3/4 cursor buttons to move the cursor to MODE, and highlight REFERENCE 1 for memory mode. AUTO: The channel levels automatically set is adjusted by the AUTO SETUP function are displayed. (For details on AUTO SETUP, refer to page 22.) In this state, the channel levels ...
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... channel components to the front left and right speakers envelops the listener to NIGHT MODE on the SOUND PARAMETER menu, and when the selection is set in similar circumstances. 5. SOUND PARAMETER >NIGHT MODE D O L B Y P LII M U S I C >PANORAMA :OFF CENTER WIDTH : 3 DIMENSION : 0 RETURN ...is entered using the 1/2 cursor buttons. NIGHT MODE >DRC : AUTO RETURN TO SETUP MENU 2. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to set AUTO or set the compression rate from 0.0 to enter the selection. Depending on the SOUND PARAMETER menu, and when the selection is entered using ...
... channel components to the front left and right speakers envelops the listener to NIGHT MODE on the SOUND PARAMETER menu, and when the selection is set in similar circumstances. 5. SOUND PARAMETER >NIGHT MODE D O L B Y P LII M U S I C >PANORAMA :OFF CENTER WIDTH : 3 DIMENSION : 0 RETURN ...is entered using the 1/2 cursor buttons. NIGHT MODE >DRC : AUTO RETURN TO SETUP MENU 2. Press the 1/2 cursor buttons to set AUTO or set the compression rate from 0.0 to enter the selection. Depending on the SOUND PARAMETER menu, and when the selection is entered using ...
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You can select the display mode for the front display of the input function that was set in FUNCTION INPUT SETUP (see page 20) is displayed. To select this button is pressed twice, the display is turned off status, only the indication ...
You can select the display mode for the front display of the input function that was set in FUNCTION INPUT SETUP (see page 20) is displayed. To select this button is pressed twice, the display is turned off status, only the indication ...