Manual de Instruções Marantz SR-7500 DFU - 00 - Cover

Model SR7500/SR8500 User Guide
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT OPEN
This product was designed and manufactured to 9. A product and cart combination should be
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
however, some installation and operation force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) precautions which you should be particularly product and cart combination to overturn.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE aware of.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is the product is operated.
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating
a risk of electric shock to persons. instructions should be retained for future
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet
reference.
are provided for ventilation and to ensure
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user reliable operation of the product and to protect
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be it from overheating, and these openings must
in the literature accompanying the product. not be blocked or covered. The openings
adhered to.
should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
WARNING 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed. surface. This product should not be placed in
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. the manufacturer’s instructions have been
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp adhered to.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG cloth for cleaning.
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 11. Power Sources – This product should be
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not operated only from the type of power source
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA recommended by the product manufacturer indicated on the marking label. If you are not
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE as they may cause hazards. sure of the type of power supply to your home,
DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. consult your product dealer or local power
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product company. For products intended to operate
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash from battery power, or other sources, refer to
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet the operating instructions.
NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
like.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, to correct the interference by one or more of the
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. The product may fall, causing serious injury to
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential a child or adult, and serious damage to the
- Increase the separation between the equipment
installation. This equipment generates, uses and product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
and receiver.
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not bracket, or table recommended by the
installed and used in accordance with the - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
instructions, may cause harmful interference to different from that to which the receiver is
connected. mounting of the product should follow the
radio communications. However, there is no
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
guarantee that interference will not occur in a - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
particular installation. If this equipment does cause mounting accessory recommended by the
technician for help.
harmful interference to radio or television manufacturer.
reception, which can be determined by tuning the

12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may 16. Lightning – For added protection for this d. If the product does not operate normally by 22. Replacement Parts – When replacement
be equipped with a polarized alternating- product during a lightning storm, or when it is following the operating instructions. Adjust parts are required, be sure the service
current line plug (a plug having one blade left unattended and unused for long periods of only those controls that are covered by the technician has used replacement parts
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the time, unplug it from the wall outlet and operating instructions as an improper specified by the manufacturer or have the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety disconnect the antenna or cable system. This adjustment of other controls may result in same characteristics as the original part.
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug will prevent damage to the product due to damage and will often require extensive work Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the lightning and power-line surges. by a qualified technician to restore the product electric shock, or other hazards.
plug should still fail to fit, contact your to its normal operation.
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do 17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system 23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized should not be located in the vicinity of e. If the product has been dropped or damaged service or repairs to this product, ask the
plug. overhead power lines or other electric light or in any way, and service technician to perform safety checks to
power circuits, or where it can fall into such determine that the product is in proper
power lines or circuits. When installing an f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in operating condition.
outside antenna system, extreme care should performance – this indicates a need for
be taken to keep from touching such power service. 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should
lines or circuits as contact with them might be be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
AC POLARIZED PLUG fatal. recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords 18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, 25. Heat – The product should be situated away
should be routed so that they are not likely to extension cords, or integral convenience from heat sources such as radiators, heat
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or registers, stoves, or other products (including
or against them, paying particular attention to electric shock. amplifiers) that produce heat.
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the product. 19. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects FIGURE 1
of any kind into this product through openings EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
14. Protective Attachment Plug – The product is as they may touch dangerous voltage points NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
equipped with an attachment plug having or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
overload protection. This is a safety feature. electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
See Instruction Manual for replacement or the product.
resetting of protective device. If replacement
of the plug is required, be sure the service 20. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this
technician has used a replacement plug product yourself as opening or removing ANTENNA
specified by the manufacturer that has the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage LEAD IN WIRE
same overload protection as the original plug. or other hazards. Refer all servicing to GROUND
qualified service personnel. CLAMP
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the 21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this ANTENNA
product, be sure the antenna or cable system product from the wall outlet and refer servicing DISCHARGE UNIT
is grounded so as to provide some protection to qualified service personnel under the (NEC SECTION 810-20)
against voltage surges and built-up static following conditions:
ELECTRIC
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
damaged. EQUIPMENT (NEC SECTION 810-21)
with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size GROUND CLAMPS
fallen into the product. ELECTRODE SYSTEM
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding (NEC ART 250, PART H)
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
electrodes, and requirements for the water.
grounding electrode. See Figure 1. NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme
Canadian ICES-003. à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
ENGLISH
INTRODUCTION .................................. 1 SURROUND MODE ........................... 25 Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR7500
PRECAUTIONS ................................... 1 OTHER FUNCTION ........................... 29 Surround receiver.
TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION ..................................... 29 This remarkable component has been engineered
DESCRIPTION ..................................... 2 to provide you with many years of home theater
ATTENUATION TO ANALOG INPUT SIGNAL .............. 29
FEATURES .......................................... 4 enjoyment. Please take a few minutes to read this
LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES ...................... 29
manual thoroughly before you connect and
ACCESSORIES ................................... 4 DOLBY HEADPHONE MODE ....................................... 29 operate the SR7500.
VIDEO ON/OFF ............................................................. 29 As there are a number of connection and
FRONT PANEL .................................... 5 DISPLAY MODE ............................................................ 29 configuration options, you are encouraged to
FL DISPLAY AND INDICATER ........................................ 6 SELECTING ANALOG AUDIO INPUT OR discuss your own particular home theater setup
REAR PANEL ...................................... 7 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT ............................................. 30 with your Marantz A/V specialist dealer.
RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE ........................... 30
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC8500SR . 8 This user guide covers the SR7500 and
SPEAKER A/B ............................................................... 30
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .............................................. 8 7.1 CH INPUT ................................................................ 30 SR8500, though the SR7500 is given for the
LCD INDICATORS ........................................................... 9 title. Explanations of features belonging
AUX2 INPUT .................................................................. 31
REMOTE CONTROL RANGE ....................................... 10 only to the SR8500 are indicated as
LIP.SYNC ....................................................................... 31
LOADING BATTERIES .................................................. 10 “SR8500 only”.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT INTERVAL ........................ 10 BASIC OPERATION (TUNER) .......... 32
SETTING THE TIME ..................................................... 10 LISTENING TO THE TUNER ........................................ 32
PRESET MEMORY ....................................................... 33
GENERAL INFORMATION OF RC8500SR TO SR7500 .. 11
CONNECTIONS ................................. 12 MULTI ROOM SYSTEM ..................... 35 PRECAUTIONS
SPEAKER PLACEMENT ............................................... 12 MULTI ROOM PLAYBACK USING CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
CONNECTING SPEAKERS .......................................... 12 THE MULTI ROOM OUT TERMINALS ..................... 35 For heat dispersal, leave at least 20 cm/8 inch of
CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS ........................ 13 MULTI ROOM PLAYBACK USING space between the top, back and sides of this unit
CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS ........................ 14 THE MULTI SPEAKER TERMINALS ........................ 35 and the wall or other components.
ADVANCED CONNECTING .......................................... 15 OPERATION OF THE MULTI ROOM OUTPUTS WITH THE • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL JACKS ....... 15 REMOTE CONTROL FROM A SECOND ROOM ........ 35
CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS ............... 16 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION ... 36
CONNECTING FOR THE MULTI ROOM ...................... 17 CONTROLLING MARANTZ COMPONENTS ................ 36
20 cm (8 ins.)
SETUP ............................................... 18 BASIC OPERATION ...................................................... 38
ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM ...................... 18 PROGRAMMING MACROS .......................................... 41 AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR5500
1 INPUT SETUP CLONE MODE ............................................................... 43

(ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT) .............................. 19 SETUP ........................................................................... 44 ENTER
2 SPEAKER SETUP ..................................................... 19 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 45

3 PREFERENCE .......................................................... 22
4 PL II (PRO LOGIC II) MUSIC PARAMETER ............ 22
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....... 46
5 CS II (CIRCLE SURROUND II) PARAMETER ........ 22 DIMENSIONS .................................... 46
20 cm (8 ins.)
6 MULTI ROOM ............................................................ 23
7 7.1 CH INPUT LEVEL ................................................ 23
8 DC TRIGGER SETUP ............................................... 23
BASIC OPERATION (PLAY BACK) .. 24
SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE ................................ 24
VIDEO CONVERT ......................................................... 24
SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE ......................... 24
ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME ................................ 24
ADJUSTING THE TONE (BASS & TREBLE) CONTROL ... 24
TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND .............. 25
USING THE SLEEP TIMER ........................................... 25
NIGHT MODE ................................................................ 25
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THX need not be activated for music, movies made • Neo:6 offers a music mode to expand stereo
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION especially for TV, or shows such as sports
programming, talk shows, etc.
nonmatrix recordings into the five- or six-
channel layout, in a way which does not diminish
This is because they were originally mixed for a the subtlety and integrity of the original stereo
small room environment. DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 recording.
channels of discrete digital audio into home theater
THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX systems.
Ltd. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology DTS brings you premium quality discrete
THX ® is an exclusive set of standards and of THX and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is a multichannel digital sound to both movies and
technologies established by the world-renowned trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Used under music.
film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX authorization. All rights reserved. DTS is a multichannel sound system designed to DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multichannel
resulted from George Lucas’ desire to reproduce create full range digital sound reproduction. digital signal format developed by Digital Theater
the movie soundtrack as faithfully as possible both The no compromise DTS digital process sets the Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with
in the movie theater and in the home theater. standard of quality for cinema sound by delivering the conventional DTS Digital Surround format,
THX engineers developed patented technologies an exact copy of the studio master recordings to DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the
to accurately translate the sound from a movie THX Surround EX—Dolby DIgital Surround EX is a neighborhood and home theaters. 360-degree surround impression and space
theater environment into the home, correcting the joint development of Dolby Laboratories and THX Now, every moviegoer can hear the sound exactly expression thanks to further expanded surround
tonal and spatial errors that occur. Ltd. as the moviemaker intended. signals. This format has been used professionally
When the THX mode of the SR7500 is on, three DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies in movie theaters since 1999.
distinct THX technologies are automatically In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been or music on of DVD’s, LD’s, and CD’s. In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR,
added: encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX C, SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround
Re-Equalization-restores the correct tonal balance technology are able to reproduce an extra channel “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered also offers the SB (Surround Back) channel for
for watching a movie in a home environment. which has been added during the mixing of the trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels.
These sounds are otherwise mixed to be brighter program. This channel, called Surround Back, DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal
for a large movie theater. Re-EQ compensates for places sounds behind the listener in addition to the formats with different surround signal recording
this and prevents the soundtracks from being currently available front left, front center, front methods, as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES
overly bright and harsh when played in a home right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer Matrix 6.1.
theater. channels. This additional channel provides the
Timbre Matching-filters the information going to opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the “DTS”, “DTS-ES and “Neo:6” are trademarks of
The advantages of discrete multichannel systems
the surround speakers so they more closely match listener and brings more depth, spacious Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
over matrix are well known.
the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from ambience and sound localization than ever before.
But even in homes equipped for discrete
the front speakers. Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital
multichannel, there remains a need for high-quality
This ensures seamless panning between the front Surround EX technology, when released into the
matrix decoding. This is because of the large
and surround speakers. home consumer market may exhibit wording to that
library of matrix surround motion pictures available
Adaptive Decorrelation-slightly changes one effect on the packaging. A list of movies created
on disc and on VHS tape; and analog television
surround channel’s time and phase relationship using this technology can be found on the Dolby The stereo CD is a 16-bit medium with sampling at
broadcasts.
with respect to the other surround channel. web site at www.dolby.com. A list of available 44.1 kHz. Professional audio has been 20- or 24-
The typical matrix decoder of today derives a
This expands the listening position and creates DVD software titles encoded with this technology bit for some time, and there is increasing interest in
center channel and a mono surround channel from
with only two surround speakers the same an be found at www.thx.com. higher sampling rates both for recording and for
two-channel matrix stereo material. It is better than
spacious surround experience as in a movie Only receiver and controller products bearing the delivery into the home. Greater bit depths provide
a simple matrix in that it includes steering logic to
theater with multiple surround speakers. THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround extended dynamic range. Higher sampling rates
improve separation, but because of its mono,
The Marantz SR7500 was required to pass a EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology allow wider frequency response and the use of
band-limited surround it can be disappointing to
rigorous series of quality and performance tests, in in the home. This product may also engage the anti-alias and reconstruction filters with more
users accustomed to discrete multichannel.
addition to incorporating the technologies THX Surround EX mode during the playback of 5.1 favorable aural characteristics.
explained above, in order to be THX certified by channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround
Neo:6 offers several important improvements as
Lucasfilm Ltd. EX eocnded. In such case, the information DTS 96/24 allows for 5.1channel sound tracks to
follow,
THX requirements cover every aspect of delivered to the Surround Back channel will be be encoded at a rate of 96kHz/24bits on DVD-
• Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels of
performance including pre-amplifier and power program dependent and may or may not be very Video titles.
matrix decoding from stereo matrix material.
amplifier performance and operation, and pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack When DVD-video appeared, it became possible to
Users with 6.1 and 5.1 systems will derive six
hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and the tastes of the individual listener. deliver 24-bit, 96 kHz audio into the home, but only
and five separate channels, respectively,
and analog domain. in two channels, and with serious limitations on
corresponding to the standard home-theater
Movies which have been encoded in Dolby Digital, “SURROUND EX™” is a trademark of Dolby picture. This capability has had little use.
speaker layouts.
DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, stereo and Mono will all Laboratories. Used under authorization. DVD-audio allows 96/24 in six channels, but a new
benefit from the THX mode when being viewed. • Neo:6 technology allows various sound player is needed, and only analog outputs are
The THX mode should only be activated when elements within a channel or channels to be provided, necessitating the use of the D/A
watching movies which were originally produced steered separately, and in a way which follows converters and analog electronics provided in the
for a movie theater environment. naturally from the original presentation. player.

DTS 96/24 offers the following: About Dolby Pro Logic IIx HDCD system manufactured under license from
ENGLISH
1. Sound quality transparent to the original 96/24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology delivers a natural Microsoft. This product is covered by one or more
master. and immersing 7.1-channel listening experience to of the following: In the United States 5,479,168
2. Full backward compatibility with all existing the home theater environment. A product of Circle Surround II (CS-II) is a powerful and 5,638,074 5,640,161 5,808,574 5,838,274
decoders. (Existing decoders will output a 48 Dolby's expertise in surround sound and matrix versatile multichannel technology. CS- II is 5,854,600 5,864,311 5,872,531 and in Australia
kHz signal) decoding technologies, Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a designed to enable up to 6.1 multichannel surround 669,114 with other patents pending.
complete surround sound solution that maximizes sound playback from mono, stereo, CS encoded
3. No new player required: DTS 96/24 can be the entertainment experience from stereo as well
carried on DVD-video, or in the video zone of sources and other matrix encoded sources. In all
as 5.1-channel encoded sources. cases the decoder extends it into 6 channels of
DVD-audio, accessible to all DVD players.
surround audio and a LFE/subwoofer signal. The
4. 96/24 5.1-channel sound with full-quality full- Dolby Pro Logic IIx is fully compatible with Dolby CS-II decoder creates a listening environment that
motion video, for music programs and motion Surround Pro Logic technology and can optimally places the listener “inside” music performances
picture soundtracks on DVD-video. decode the thousands of commercially available and dramatically improves both hi-fi audio
“DTS” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Dolby Surround encoded video cassettes and conventional surround-encoded video material.
Theater Systems, Inc. television programs with enhanced depth and CS-II provides composite stereo rear channels to
spatiality. It can also process any high-quality greatly improve separation and image positioning–
stereo or Advanced Resolution 5.1-channel music adding a heightened sense of realism to both audio
content into a seamless 6.1- or 7.1-channel and A/V productions.
listening experience. CS-II is packed with other useful feature like dialog
clarity (SRS Dialog) for movies and cinema-like
bass enrichment (TruBass). CS-II can enable the
Dolby Digital identifies the use of Dolby Digital dialog to become clearer and more discernable in
audio coding for such consumer formats as DVD movies and it enables the bass frequencies
and DTV. As with film sound, Dolby Digital can contained in the original programming to more
provide up to five full-range channels for left, closely achieve low frequencies–overcoming the
center, and right screen channels, independent left The Dolby Headphone technology provides a low frequency limitations of the speakers by full
and right surround channels, and a sixth (“.1”) surround sound listening experience over headphones. octave.
channel for low-frequency effects. When listening to multichannel content such as
DVD movies over headphones, the listening Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity, TruBass, SRS
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is an improved matrix experience is fundamentally different than and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
decoding technology that provides better spatiality listening to speakers. Since the headphone Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity and TruBass
and directionality on Dolby Surround program speaker drivers are covering the pinna of the ear, technology are incorporated under license from
material; provides a convincing three-dimensional the listening experience differs greatly from SRS Labs, Inc.
soundfield on conventional stereo music traditional speaker playback. Dolby utilizes
recordings; and is ideally suited to bring the patented headphone perspective curves to solve
surround experience to automotive sound. While this problem and provides a non-fatiguing,
conventional surround programming is fully immersive, home theater listening experience.
compatible with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Dolby Headphone also delivers exceptional 3D (SR8500 only)
decoders, soundtracks will be able to be encoded audio from stereo material.
HDCD® (High Definition Compatible Digital ®) is a
specifically to take full advantage of Pro Logic II
Manufactured under license from Dolby patented process for delivering on Compact Disc
playback, including separate left and right
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double- the full richness and details of the original
surround channels. (Such material is also
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. microphone feed.
compatible with conventional Pro Logic decoders.)
HDCD encoded CDs sound better because they
are encoded with 20-bits of real musical
Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output
information as compared to 16-bits for all other
channels from 5.1-channel sources. This is done
CDs.
using a matrix decoder that derives three surround
HDCD overcomes the limitation of the 16-bit CD
channels from the two in the original recording.
format by using a sophisticated system to encode
For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used
the additional four bits onto the CD while remaining
with movies soundtracks recorded with Dolby
completely compatible with the CD format.
Digital Surround EX.
When listening to HDCD recordings, you hear
more dynamic range, a focused 3-D sound stage,
and extremely natural vocal and musical timbre.
With HDCD, you get the body, depth and emotion
of the original performance not a flat, digital
imitation.

The new generation of Marantz Receivers is stylish
ENGLISH FEATURES and completely symmetrical. On the front panel of
the SR7500, buttons are kept to a minimum. Source
ACCESSORIES FM Antenna
selectors and volume controls are intuitively placed. Remote Controller RC8500SR
The SR7500 incorporates the latest generation of
The SR7500 is here to perform in your unrivaled
digital surround sound decoding technology such
home entertainment setup.
as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES OFF
POWER
ON/OFF
SOURCE
ON
(Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1), DTS Neo:6 (Cinema, M
• THX / THX Surround EX D1
Music), Dolby Pro-Logic II (Movie, Music and D2
• Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES D3
Game), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx (Movie, Music and D4
(Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1, Neo:6) D5
Game), Circle Surround II (Cinema, Music and

• Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music, Game) CH VOL
Mono). Front AUX Jack Cover

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music, Game) OK
In addition, Marantz has focused on the future. By

• Circle Surround II (Cinema, Music, Mono)
utilizing pre-out jacks, 7.1 direct inputs and a RS-232C PREV
LIP.SYNC
MUTE
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PUUS
• MRAC (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration)

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• 7 × 105 Watts (8 Ohms), Discrete Amplifiers

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technology, today!
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(SR8500: 7 × 110 Watts)

7 8 9
THX
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• High Power Current Feedback Circuitry

• THX Select certified • Massive Energy Power Supply, Huge EI
TV
TUNER
DVD
CD
VCR
CD-R
DSS
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7ch amplifiers have enough power for even the

TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
Transformer, Large ELCO’s. 1

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RC8500SR
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User Guide
most difficult conditions found in large rooms.
Learning Remote Controller
• 192 kHz/24 bit Crystal® DAC for all 8 Channels

Enormous power reserves endow the system with • 32 bit Digital Surround Processing Chipsets
substantial dynamic ability at high sound levels. • Video Off Mode Microphone MC-10
105 watts (SR7500) / 110 watts (SR8500) to each • Large Heavy Duty Speaker Terminals for all
of the 7 main channels the power amp section Channels
features an advanced, premium high-storage • RS-232C Terminal for Future Upgrade or
power supply capacitors, and fully discrete output System Control
stages housed in cast aluminum heat sinks . • Set Up Menu via all Video Output
(Composite, S-Video and Component video)
The SR7500 incorporates the most advanced • Auto Input Signal Detection
Digital Signal Processing circuitry, along with a • Improved Station Name Input Method, 50
Crystal® 192 kHz/24 bit D/A converter in each of Presets AC cable
the 7 channels. Independent power supply circuits • Auto Adjust Function for Speaker Distance
are incorporated for the FL display, audio and Settings (Delay Time)
video sections for maximum separation, clarity • Front Optical AUX Input
and dynamic range. Together with hand-selected (Digital Camera, Portable DVD)
customized components, all elements work in • Assignable DC Trigger Output
harmony to recreate the emotion, exactly as the • Programmable, learning remote control
artist had intended. • Flasher Input
• Video convert system (Composite Video ↔
The SR7500 is designed and engineered with S Video → Component Video)
extensive feedback from custom installation • Assignable DVI-D INPUT (SR8500 only)
experts, dealers and consumers. It features multi- • HDCD (SR8500 only) AAA-size batteries × 3
room/multisource, assignable DC trigger, a RS- • Copper Plate Chassis (SR8500 only)
232C communication port, Flasher input, heavy • Troidal Core Transformer (SR8500 only)
duty speaker binding posts and an extensive array
of both analog and digital inputs / outputs. With 6
assignable digital inputs (7 total), 4 component
inputs, SACD Multi Channel (7.1 channel) direct
inputs video convert system and a speaker-B and
OSD output versatility is taken to a stunning new AM Loop Antenna
level. Furthermore, the SR7500 can output the
OSD information through the Y/C (S-video) and
composite video outputs.
An easy-to-use programmable, learning remote

control allows full access to all of the operating
functions and can be used for system operation as
well.

u MULTI SPEAKER button !5 PURE DIRECT button
FRONT PANEL
ENGLISH
Press this button to activate the Multiroom Speaker When this button is pressed, the tone control
system. “MULTI” indicator will be illuminated in the circuitry is bypassed as well as Bass Management.
display. (See page 35) “PURE DIRECT” indicator will be illuminated in the
display.
q w e r t yu i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 i BAND button Notes:
Press this button to switch between FM and AM in • The surround mode is automatically switched to
AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500
the TUNER mode. AUTO when the pure direct function is turned on.
INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME
• Additionally, Speaker Configurations are fixed
automatically as follows.
DISP MULTI AUTO TUNED ST SPKR A B V-OFF PEAK ATT ANALOG
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
o T-MODE button Front SPKR = Large, Center SPKR = Large,
Press this button to select the auto stereo mode or Surround SPKR = Large, Sub woofer = On
SLEEP AUTO SURR DIRECT DISC 6.1 MTX 6.1 NIGHT
L C R
LFE
AAC PCM
SL S SR
DOWN UP
mono mode when the FM band is selected.
The “AUTO” indicator lights in the auto stereo
mode. (See page 32) !6 THX button
Press this button to select THX processing for
input source.
!0
STANDBY
MEMORY button
ENTER
AUX 1 INPUT
POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES DIGITAL S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory

numbers or station names. (See page 33) !7 7.1CH INPUT button
Press this button to select the output of an external
multichannel player.
!1 CLEAR button
Press this button to cancel the station-memory
!8 MENU button
!5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 setting mode or preset scan tuning. (See page 33)
This button is used to enter the SETUP MAIN
MENU.
!2 INFRARED receiving sensor window
This window receives infrared signals for the
q POWER switch and STANDBY indicator Notes: remote control. !9 Cursor ( , , , ) / ENTER button
When this switch is pressed once, the unit turns ON • When using headphones, the surround mode will Use these buttons when operating the SETUP
and the display illuminates. When pressed again, change to STEREO and Dolby Headphone by MAIN MENU and TUNER function.
the unit turns OFF and the STANDBY indicator will MENU and Cursor button. !3 VOLUME control knob
be illuminated. • The surround mode returns to the previous setting Adjusts the overall sound level. Turning the control
as soon as the headphone plug is removed from clockwise increases the sound level. @0 EXIT button
the jack. This button is used to exit from the SETUP MAIN
w INPUT SELECTOR knob (AUDIO/ VIDEO) MENU.
This knob is used to select the input sources. !4 AUX1 INPUT jacks
The video function selectors, such as TV, DVD, r SURROUND MODE button These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the
VCR1, DSS and AUX1 select video and audio You can select the surround mode by pressing this connections of a camcorder, portable DVD, game @1 DISPLAY button
simultaneously. button. etc. When not using these jacks, protect with the When this button is pressed, the FL display mode
Audio function sources such as CD, TAPE, CD-R/ included jack covers. is changed as Surround Mode → Auto-display Off
MD, TUNER and AUX2 may be selected in → Display Off → Input Function and the display off
conjunction with a Video source. t AUTO (Auto surround) button indicator (DISP) lights up in condition of DISPLAY
This feature (Sound Injection) combines a sound Press this button to select the AUTO mode from OFF.
How to Attach the Front AUX Jack Cover
from one source with a picture from another. the surround modes. When this mode is selected,
Choose the video source first, and then choose a the receiver determines the surround mode
different audio source to activate this function. corresponding to a digital input signal
@2 MRAC button / MIC jack
automatically.
UP
Press to automatically measure speaker

DIG
IT
characteristics using the included microphone
e
AL
HEADPHONE jack for stereo headphones S-V

ID A
EO UX
(MC-10). (See page 21)
y
1 IN
PU
MULTI (Multi Room) button

T
VID
This jack may be used to listen to the SR7500’s EO
L
AU
DIO
output through a pair of headphones. Be certain Press this button to activate the Multiroom system. R
that the headphones have a standard 1/4” stereo “MULTI” indicator will be illuminated in the display. PU
P US
SHH
phono plug. Note that the main room speakers will

automatically be turned off when the headphone
jack is in use.
Front AUX Jack Cover

@3 SPEAKER A/B button ¡4 SIGNAL FORMAT indicators
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FL DISPLAY AND INDICATER
Press this button to select speaker systems A and/ 2 DIGITAL, EX, 2 SURROUND, dts, ES, 96/24,
or B. PCM
When the selected input is a digital source, some
s f h k ¡0 ¡1 ¡3 of these indicators will be illuminated to display the
specific type of signal in use.
Opening and closing the front panel door
When you want to use the controls behind the front
a d g j l ¡2 ¡4
panel door, open the door by gently pressing on ¡5 ENCODED CHANNEL STATUS indicators
the lower part of the panel. Keep the door closed DISP MULTI AUTO TUNED ST V – OFF NIGHT PEAK ATT ANALOG SURROUND
These indicators display the channels that are
when not using these controls. DIGITAL
SLEEP AUTO SURR DISC 6.1 MT X 6.1 SPKR A B DIGITAL encoded with a digital
L C R input signal. If the selected digital input signal is
PCM
LFE Dolby Digital 5.1ch or DTS 5.1ch, “L”, “C”, “R”,
INP
AV
SUR
SL S SR “SL”, “SR” and “LFE” will be illuminated.If the
digital input signal is 2 channel PCM-audio, “L” and
UT RO
UND
SE
LE REC
CT EIV
OR ER
SR7
500
“R” will be displayed.

If Dolby Digital 5.1ch signal with Surround EX flag
¡8 ¡7 ¡6 ¡9 ¡5
DISP
STAN
DBY SLE MUL
EP TI
PO AUT
WE AUT O
R O
ON SUR TUN
/OF R ED
F DIRE
CT ST
SPK
or DTS-ES signal comes in, “L”, “C”, “R”, “SL”, “S” ,

DISC RA
6.1 B
V-OF
MTX F
6.1 PEA
K
NIGH ATT
PHO T
NES ANA
LOG
DIGI
TAL
SURR
OUN
AAC DIGI D
TAL
“SR” and “LFE” will be illuminated.

PCM L
C
LFE R
SL
S
SR
VOL
UM
E
ENT
ER
DOW
N
DIG
ITA
L
UP
a DISP (Display Off) indicator j V (video)-OFF mode indicator ¡6 Main Information Display
This indicator is illuminated when the SR7500 is in This indicator is illuminated when the Video-OFF
S-V
IDE AUX
O 1 INP
UT
This display shows messages relating to the

VID
EO
L
AUD
IO
R
the display off condition. function is active. status, input source, surround mode, tuner,
volume level or other aspects of unit’s operation.
s SLEEP timer indicator k NIGHT mode indicator
Note: This indicator is illuminated when the sleep timer This indicator is illuminated when the SR7500 is in ¡7 THX indicator
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the function in the main-room is in use. the Night mode, which reduces the dynamic range This indicator illuminated when the SR7500 is in
door and the panel. of digital program material at low volume levels. the THX mode.
d Multi-room system indicator
This indicator is illuminated when the multi-room l SPKR (speaker) AB indicator ¡8 PURE DIRECT indicator
system is active. Active speaker system will be illuminated by this This indicator is illuminated when the SR7500 is in
indicator. the PURE DIRECT mode.
f AUTO SURR (Auto Surround mode)
indicator ¡0 PEAK indicator ¡9 HDCD indicator (SR8500 only)
This indicator is illuminated to show that the AUTO This indicator is a monitor for an analog audio input When HDCD signal is decoded, this indicator will
SURROUND mode is in use. signal. If the selected analog audio input signal is light up.
greater than the capable level of internal
processing, this will illuminate. If this happens, you
g TUNER’s indicators should press the ATT button on the remote.
AUTO : This indicator illuminates when the
tuner’s Auto mode is in use.
TUNED : This indicator illuminates when a ¡1 ATT (Attenuation) indicator
station is being received with This indicator is illuminated when the attenuation
sufficient signal strength to provide function is active.
acceptable listening quality.
ST(Stereo) : This indicator illuminates when an
FM station is being tuned into
¡2 DIGITAL Input Indicator
stereo condition. This indicator lights when a digital input has been
selected.
h DTS-ES mode indicators

¡3 ANALOG input indicator
(DISC6.1, MTX6.1) This indicator is illuminated when an analog input
These indicators will illuminate to show the DTS- source has been selected.
ES decoding mode (Discrete 6.1 or Matrix 6.1).

y RS-232C !1 Speaker outputs terminals (SURROUND
REAR PANEL
ENGLISH
The RS-232C port is to be used in conjunction with BACK / MULTI SPEAKER / SPEAKER C)
an external controller to control the operation of Two terminals are provided for the front left, and
the SR7500 by using an external device.
q w y e!5 r t u i o The RS-232C port may also be used in the future
right speakers for multi room (2 nd zone) or
surround back.
to update the operating software of the SR7500 so The terminals can be used to connect a third set of
that it will be able to support new digital audio speakers by setting the SPEAKER C selector
formats and the like as they are introduced. switch to ON. For connection and use, see page
ANTENNA
DVD DSS/VCR2
COMPONENT
VIDEO
17.
u
MONITOR OUT
FM (75Ω) GND AM SPEAKER C

OFF Preamp Outputs !2 Subwoofer Output
VIDEO
Y CB/
TV
PB
CR/
PR Y
VCR1
CB/
PB
CR/
PR Y CB/
PB
CR/
S-VIDEO
PR
ON
120V 60HZ
(L, R, SL, SR, SBL, SBR, C) Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered
AC OUTLETS
R L Jacks for L(front left), R (front right), C (Center), SL subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is
TV DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
DSS/VCR2
IN OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MULTI
OUT
TV DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
DSS/VCR2
IN OUT
MONITOR
OUT
(surround left), SR (surround right), SBL (surround used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier
back left) and SBR (surround back right). input. If you are using two subwoofers, either
@0
INPUT-1 INPUT-2 OUTPUT DVI-D
SURROUND BACK/
MULTI SPEAKER/
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT RC-5 MULTI RC FLASHER IN L SL SBL C

SPEAKER C
AC IN SWITCHED UNSWITCHED
1A 120W MAX 1A 120W MAX
Use these jacks for connection to external power powered or with a 2 channel subwoofer amplifier,
IN
amplifiers. connect a “Y” connector to the subwoofer output

COAX. 1 2
4 5 6
RS-232C PRE
1 2 3
OUT
jack and run one cable from it to each subwoofer
OPT.
OUT 1 2
amplifier.
i
DC OUT
R SR SBR SW
L
TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 CD TAPE CDR/MD MULTI L SL SBL C
R L R L R L
AC INLET
7.1CH
Plug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET
!3 7.1 CHANNEL or AUX2 INPUT
IN
R
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT R SR SBR SW

FRONT A
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
FRONT B
FRONT A OR B, CENTER, SURR, SURR BACK

CENTER SURROUND
and then into the power outlet on the wall.
AUDIO (AUX2) : MINIMUM 6 OHMS
FRONT A AND B : MINIMUM 8 OHMS
SR7500 can be powered by 120V AC only. By connecting a DVD Audio player, SACD
multichannel player, or other components that has
a multichannel port, you can playback the audio
o AC OUTLETS with 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel outputs.
!9 !8 !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 Connect the AC power cables of components such as
a DVD and CD player to these outlets. SWITCHED
and UNSWITCHED outlets are provided. !4 DC TRIGGER output terminal
The one marked SWITCHED provides power only Connect a device that needs to be triggered by DC
q VIDEO IN/OUT (TV, DVD, VCR1, DSS/VCR2) e COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT when the SR7500 is turned on and is useful for under certain conditions (screen, power strip,
These are the video inputs and outputs. There are If your DVD player or other device has component components which you use every time you play etc…)
4 video inputs and 2 video outputs and each one video connectors, be sure to connect them to these your system. Use the system OSD setup menu to determine the
includes both composite video and S-video component video connectors on the SR7500. The The one marked UNSWITCHED is always live as conditions by which these jack will be active.
configurations. Connect VCRs, DVD players, and SR7500 has 4 component video input connectors long as the SR7500 is plugged into a live outlet. Note:
other video components to the video inputs. to obtain the color information (Y, CB, CR) directly A component connected here may be left on
The 2 video output channels can be used to be from the recorded DVD signal or other video permanently, or may be switched off with via its • This output voltage is for (status) control only, It
connected to video tape recorders for making component and one component video output own power switch. is not sufficient for drive capability.
recordings. connector to output it directly into the matrix
Caution:
decoder of the display device.
By sending the pure DVD component video signal • In order to avoid potential turn-off thumps, anything !5 Multiroom Outputs (Audio L&R, Video)
w FM antenna terminal (75 ohms) directly, the DVD signal forgoes the extra plugged into these outlets should be powered up These are the audio and video output jacks for the
Connect an external FM antenna with a coaxial processing that normally would degrade the before the SR7500 is turned on. Multi zone (Multi room).
cable, or a cable network FM source. image. The result is vastly increased image • The capacity of this AC outlet is 120W. Do not Connect these jacks to optional audio power
quality, with incredibly life like colors and crisp connect devices that consume electricity more than amplifiers or video display devices to listen and
AM antenna and ground terminals detail. the capacity of these AC outlets. If the total power view the source selected by the multiroom system
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna. Use the consumption of the connected devices exceeds the in a remote room.
terminals marked “AM” and “GND”. The supplied capacity, the protection circuit shuts down the
AM loop antenna will provide good AM reception in r FLASHER IN (Flasher input terminal) power supply.
most areas. Position the loop antenna until you These terminals are to control the unit from each
!6 MULTI ROOM REMOTE IN/OUT terminals
hear the best reception. zone. Connect the control signal from a Keypad, IN: Connect to a multi-room remote control
etc. !0 Speaker outputs terminals device, available from your Marantz dealer.
Seven terminals are provided for the front (A) left, OUT: Connect to the Marantz component
front (A) right, front (B) left, front (B) right, front equipped with remote control (RC-5)
t MONITOR OUT center, surround left and surround right speakers. terminals in Multi zone (Multi room).
These are monitor outputs and each one includes
both composite video and S-video configurations.
When connecting two video monitors or televisions,
be aware that the OSD interface can be used with
both MONITOR OUT connections.
7

!7 REMOTE CONT. IN/OUT terminals z Infrared Transmitter and Learning , MUTE button
ENGLISH Connect to a Marantz component equipped with REMOTE CONTROLLER Sensor This button is used to mute the audio for the
remote control (RC-5) terminals. This transmitter emits infrared light. Press the SR7500 and television.
RC8500SR buttons while pointing the transmitter towards the Note:
infrared receiver window of the SR7500 or other
!8 AUDIO IN/OUT (CD, TAPE, CD-R, TV, AV equipment. Be sure to also point towards other
• Set the AMP mode to use this button with the
DVD, VCR1, DSS/VCR2) SR7500.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS remote controls when using the learning function.
These are the analog audio inputs and outputs.
There are 7 audio inputs (4 of which are linked to . GUIDE button
video inputs) and 4 audio outputs (2 of which are z x POWER ON and OFF buttons This button is used to display the menus for the
linked to video outputs). The audio jacks are (When AMP mode is selected) DVD player, DSS (satellite broadcasting tuner), or
nominally labeled for cassette tape decks, These buttons are used to turn the SR7500 on or other AV equipment.
compact disc players, DVD players and etc.... The off.
audio inputs and outputs require RCA-type (when AMP mode is selected)
connectors.
POWER
This button is used to select the LIP.SYNC mode.
x
OFF ON
ON/OFF
SOURCE
c SOURCE ON/OFF button
!9 DIGITAL INPUT (Dig.1 - 6) / OUTPUT M
c This button is used to turn a specific source (such
as a DVD player) on or off independently from the
⁄0 EXIT button
(coaxial, optical)
D1
v rest of the system. (when AMP mode is selected)
This button is used to cancel settings in the setup
These are the digital audio inputs and outputs.
There are 3 digital inputs with coaxial jacks, 3 with D2 menu.
optical jacks. ¤1 D3
b v M (Mode) button
The inputs accept digital audio signals from a This button is used to program Macros. Pressing
compact disc, LD, DVD, or other digital source D4
this button switches between Normal mode and ⁄1 Numeric buttons
component. D5 Macro mode. These buttons are used to switch between 0 to 9 of
For digital output, there is 1 coaxial output and 1 The > button is used to move to the next page. Up the source components. If the source is set to the
optical output. ¤0 n to 20 programs (4 pages) can be made. Holding amplifier, these buttons are used to perform
The digital outputs can be connected to MD down the M button for three seconds or more operations.
CH VOL
recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other switches to the Setup mode, where the Setup (when AMP mode is selected)
similar components. menu is shown on the LCD. The Setup menu has (1) TEST button
four pages, and the > button is used to move to the
Used to enter the test tone menu.
@0 DVI-D INPUT / OUTPUT (SR8500 only)
⁄9 OK
m next page. Pressing the > button from page 4
(2) CH SEL. (channel select) button
returns you to page 1.
This unit has two DVI-D inputs and one DVI-D Used to call up SETUP MAIN MENU and adjust
output. The input function can be selected from the ⁄8 , speaker levels or 7.1 ch input level.
SETUP MAIN MENU. PREV
LIP·SYNC
MUTE b D1 to D5 (Direct) buttons (3) SURR (surround) button
MENU
GUIDE
EXIT
. Five types of direct operations can be performed Used to select the surround mode.
for each of the 12 source buttons such as the DVD,
⁄7
TEST CH.SEL SURR
1 2 3 ⁄0 television, amplifier, and other AV equipment. The (4) 7.1CH button

Press this button to select the output of an external
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
pages can be switched, so 4 pages × 5 types = 20
4
DISP
5
OSD
6
SLEEP
⁄1 operations can be performed for a single source. multi channel decoder.
7 8 9 The text display can also be changed. (5) ATT button
When the input signal is too high and the voice
⁄6 ⁄2
THX
CLEAR 0 MEMO
distorts even by throttling the SR7500 VOLUME
n > (Page) button control, turn on this function. “ATT” is indicated
⁄3 This button is used to switch pages for the Direct
button. The current page is shown on the LCD.
when this function is activated.
The input level is reduced. Attenuator is invalid for
use with the output signal of “REC OUT”.
TV DVD VCR DSS
m VOL (Volume) button Note:

TUNER CD CD-R MD
⁄4 This button is used to adjust the volume for the • This function is unavailable during the digital
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
amplifier and television. input is selected.
1
LIGHT
2
⁄5 Note: (6) SPK-AB button
RC8500SR
• Set the AMP mode to use this button with the Speaker mode is switched in the following
SR7500. sequence.
A → B → A+B → off

(7) DISP. button ⁄7 MENU button I NAME indicator
ENGLISH
Selects the display mode for the front display of the
LCD INDICATORS
(when AMP mode is selected) This is displayed when the remote control is in
SR7500. Information about currently selected source and renaming mode.
This button is used to call up the SETUP MAIN
(8) OSD button direct code names are displayed on the LCD.
MENU of the SR7500.
When this button is pressed, the current setting are
displayed on the TV monitor. J LEARN indicator
(9) SLEEP (sleep timer) button ⁄8 PREV (Previous) button A This is displayed when the remote control is in
This button is used to return to the previous learning mode.
This button is used for setting the sleep timer. It
can be operated the same way as the button in channel on the television or other device.
unit. Note:
(0) THX button • This button is unavailable for SR7500.
Use this button to select the THX mode. J LEARN
⁄9 CH (Channel) button I NAME

B
⁄2 MEMO button This is used to change channels. H MACRO
This button is used to store settings to memory or

program a source. G
¤0 CURSOR buttons F
These buttons are used when controlling the
⁄3 CONTROL button cursor of the SR7500, DVD, or other AV E USE PAGE 1 2 3 4 C
Thses buttons are used when operating the PLAY, equipment. D
STOP, PAUSE, and other commands of a source.
Note: A Source Name indicator
¤1 LCD This displays the name of the selected source,
• This button is unavailable for the SR7500. Information about the sources and modes are such as DVD, television, or other AV equipment
shown on the LCD. (up to five characters).
⁄4 SOURCE button
Thses buttons are used to switch the source of B Direct Button Name indicator
your A/V Receiver / amplifer. Each time a source This displays up to 20 types of button names for
button is pressed, the remote control changes to each source. (up to six characters)
the source which was pressed.
This remote control can control 12 types of
equipment. To change the A/V Receiver / amplifier C Page indicator
source, press this button twice within two seconds. This displays the current page position.
The signal is sent when it is pressed the second
time.
Note: D Transmission indicator
This lights up when the remote control is sending a
• Select the AMP as the source to use this remote signal.
controll with the SR7500.
⁄5 LIGHT 1 and 2 buttons E USE indicator

This is displayed under normal operation.
Pressing these buttons will light up the LCD and its
buttons. This lighting time can be set. If the lighting
time is set to 0 seconds, the backlight turns on only F Battery Level indicator
while this button is pressed. The operations for This is displayed when the battery level is low.
LIGHT 1 and 2 are identical.
G TIMER indicator
⁄6 CLEAR button This is displayed when the macro timer is set.
This button is used to erase the memory or
program of a source.
H MACRO indicator
This is displayed when the remote control is in
macro programming mode.

3. Close the cover until it clicks.
ENGLISH
REMOTE CONTROL RANGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT INTERVAL SETTING THE TIME
The distance between the transmitter of the Under normal usage, alkaline batteries last Example: Setting to 6:20PM (18:20)
remote control and the IR SENSOR of the SR7500 approximately four months. When the batteries
should be less than 5 meters. If the remote control wear out, a battery mark is displayed on the LCD. 1 2
is pointed in a direction other than the IR SENSOR Although the remote control can still be used when OFF
POWER
ON/OFF ON
or if there is an obstacle between them, use of the the battery mark is displayed, the batteries should
remote control may not be possible. be replaced as soon as possible. The LCD
SOURCE
M
3.
eventually starts to flash when buttons are D1
pressed, the remote control will be unable to D2
Remote-controllable range
transmit signals or learn codes.
D3
D4
3. USE PAGE 1 USE PAGE 1 2
SR7500 D5
2.
CAUTIONS ON BATTERIES • This remote control uses non-volatile memory 3 4
• Use “AAA” type batteries in this remote control so that the learned codes and macro programs CH VOL
AV
unit. are retained even if the batteries are removed. OK
INPUT
SURRO
UND
SELEC
RECEI
TOR VER
SR750
m Reset the clock after replacing the batteries.

0
5 • If the remote control unit does not operate from 6.

ox.
DISP
STANDBY
SLEEP MULTI
POWE AUTO
AUTO
pr
R SURR
ON/OF TUNED
DIRECT
LEARN
F
ST
LEARN
SPKR
close to the main unit, replace the batteries with

DISC A
6.1 B
V-OFF
LIP.SYNC
MTX
6.1 PEAK
NIGHT ATT
PHONE
ANALOG
Ap
S
DIGITAL
AAC
PCM
SURROUN
DIGITAL D
L
C
LFE R
PREV MUTE
SL
S
SR
GUIDE
4.
VOLUM
new ones, even if less then a year has passed.

ENTER
MENU EXIT
Safety Precautions for Batteries

DOWN
TEST CH.SEL SURR

UP
DIGITA
L
1 2 3
Be sure to always observe the following 5.
S-VIDE
AUX
O 1 INPUT
• The included battery is only for verifying

VIDEO
L
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
AUDIO
4 5 6
60° precautions to prevent fluid leakage, overheating,
DISP OSD SLEEP
operation. Replace it with a new battery as soon 7 8

THX
9
OFF
as possible. fire, breakage, accidental ingestion, and other CLEAR 0 MEMO
5 6
PO
ON/OFF
WE
accidents.
R
SOUR
CE ON
M
D1
• When inserting the batteries, be careful to do so

D2
D3
CH
D4
D5
VOL
• If the batteries are left unused for a long period

OK
PRE
V
MEN
TEST
1
GUID
7.1C
4
E
H
CH.S
2
MU
EL
DISP
7
TE
ATT
in the proper direction, following the + and -

5
EXIT
CLEAR
SUR
3
R
OSD
8
SPK-
6
AB
0
SLEE
9
P
TV
ME
MO
TUNER
DVD
TV DVD VCR DSS
of time, the battery fluid may leak or the batteries

TAPE
CD
VCR
AUX1
1 CD-R
DSS
LIGHT AUX2
Learning
MD
RC1400
Remote AMP
Controller
2
marks in the remote control unit’s battery TUNER CD CD-R MD
may corrode. TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP

LEARN
Remote control unit (RC8500SR) compartment. LIGHT
• Do not use the batteries in the remote control

1 2
RC8500SR
• To prevent damage or battery fluid leakage:

with the plus and minus polarity reversed.

- Do not use a new battery with an old one. USE PAGE 1 2
• Do not attempt to recharge, heat, or disassemble

- Do not use two different types of batteries.
LOADING BATTERIES the batteries. Do not put the batteries in a fire.
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or When you bought this remote control and insert
The life of the batteries used with the remote control dispose of batteries in flames. • Do not use the remote control with old batteries the batteries to the remote control at first, the steps
is about 4 months with normal use. Also be sure to or worn-out batteries inserted. 1 to 3 are skipped.
• Remove the batteries when not planning to use
replace batteries earlier when you notice that they the remote control unit for a long period of time. • Do not use different types of batteries or mix old Starts from step 4 to set the time.
are getting weak. and new batteries in the remote control.
• If the batteries should leak, carefully wipe off the
1. Remove the back cover. fluid from the inside of the battery compartment, • If the remote control is not operating properly, 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or
then insert new batteries. replace the batteries with new ones. more.
• If any of the batteries are leaking, completely The menu is displayed.
• When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or wipe up all leaked battery fluid, and then replace 2. Press the > button once.
environmental public instruction’s rules that the batteries with new ones. This displays second page (SETUP).
apply in your country or area. 3. Press the D4 (CLOCK) direct button.
The “ ” indicator blinks and the clock indicator
displays “0:00”.
4. Press the 1 and 8 numeric button to set the
hour indicator.
The hour indicator displays “18”.
2. Insert the new batteries (AAA type) with
The minute indicator blinks “_”.
correct and polarity.
5. Press the 2 and 0 numeric button to set the
minute indicator.
The minute indicator displays “20”.
The hour indicator blinks.
6. Press the OK cursor button to start the clock.
The clock starts from 0 second at the time that was
set and return to normal (USE) mode.
Whenever the batteries are replaced, the clock
shows 00:00. Please reset the clock. (The time
setting is not backed up.)
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CHECKING THE TIME AMP MODE SOURCE ON/OFF Turns the SR7500 on and off
ENGLISH
To check the time, hold down the > button for three POWER ON Turns the SR7500 on
seconds or more. The current time is displayed for
POWER OFF Turns the SR7500 off
five seconds.
D1 - D5 / >(Page) (Refer to page vi)
Note: OFF
POWER
ON/OFF ON
VOL +/- Adjust the over all sound level

• Although the remote control uses a quartz clock, SOURCE
the time may become out of sync over the course

M
D1
D1
MUTE Decreases the sound temporarily
of operation. Be sure to correct the clock from D2
Cursor Move the cursor for setting in “On screen display” mode
time to time. D3
D4 OK Enter the “On screen display”

USE PAGE 1 2 3 4
D5
Confirms the setting in “On screen display” mode

MENU Displays the current setting on the monitor
GENERAL INFORMATION OF CH VOL
RC8500SR TO SR7500 EXIT Exits from SETUP MENU

OK
TEST (1) Enter the test tone menu

To control the SR7500 by your RC8500SR, you
have to select the device AMP or TUNER by PREV
LIP.SYNC
GUIDE
MUTE CH.SEL (2) Call up SETUP MENU and adjusts speaker levels or 7.1ch
pressing the function selector button. Please refer MENU
TEST CH.SEL
EXIT
SURR
input level
1 2 3
below for the details in AMP and TUNER mode. 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
4
DISP
5
OSD
6
SLEEP
SURR (3) Selects the surround mode
7 8 9
CLEAR
THX
0 MEMO
7.1CH (4) Selects the 7.1CH IN
ATT (5) Reduces the input level
TV DVD VCR DSS
SPK-AB (6) Selects the speaker system
TUNER CD CD-R MD
DISP (7) Changes the front display mode
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
1
LIGHT
2
OSD (8) Selects the “On screen display” on and off
RC8500SR
SLEEP (9) Sets the sleep timer function

THX (0) Selects the THX mode

Function selector Selects a particular source component
GUIDE / LIP.SYNC Selects the LIP.SYNC mode
TUNER MODE
POWER
OFF ON/OFF ON
SOURCE
M
CH +/- Selects a preset station up and down
D1
D1
D2
GUIDE Selects the “Frequency direct input”
D3
0–9 Input the numeric
D4
USE PAGE 1
D5 MEMO Enter the tuner preset memory numbers
CLEAR Clears the inputting
CH VOL
TUNER Selects a frequency band

OK
LIP.SYNC
PREV MUTE
GUIDE
MENU EXIT
TEST CH.SEL SURR
1 2 3
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
4 5 6
DISP OSD SLEEP
7 8 9
THX
CLEAR 0 MEMO
TV DVD VCR DSS
TUNER CD CD-R MD
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
LIGHT
1 2
RC8500SR
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Surround left and right speakers
ENGLISH CONNECTIONS When the SR7500 is used in surround operation,
the preferred location for surround speakers is on
CONNECTING SPEAKERS
SPEAKER PLACEMENT the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the
listening position. POWERED SURROUND
The ideal surround speaker system for this unit is The center of the speaker should face into the PASSIVE POWER SUBWOOFER BACK SURROUND
7-speaker systems, using front left and right room. SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT
speakers, a center speaker, surround left and right or
Surround back left and right speakers
INVERT INPUT INPUT BTL EXT. CONT. IN REMOTE CONT.
OUTPUT LEVEL
MASTER SLAVE
speakers, a surround back left and right speakers,

MIN MAX
VIDEO/ SYSTEM OUT OUT IN
+5~13V DC
Surround back speakers are required when a full

F US E
and a subwoofer.
7.1-channel system is installed.
For best results we recommend that all front SPEAKER SYSTEM
Speakers should be placed on a rear wall, behind

MINIMUM 4 OHMS
speakers be of the same type, with identical or

the listening position.
similar driver units. This will deliver smooth pans
The center of the speaker should face into the
across the front sound stage as the action moves DVD DSS/VCR2
room.
COMPONENT
ANTENNA VIDEO
from side to side. MONITOR OUT
Subwoofer
OFF
Your center channel speaker is very important as FM (75Ω) GND AM
Y CB/
PB
CR/
PR Y CB/
PB
CR/
PR Y CB/
PB
CR/
PR
SPEAKER C
ON
over 80 % of the dialog from a typical motion We recommend using a sub-woofer to have maximum VIDEO TV VCR1 S-VIDEO 120V 60HZ
AC OUTLETS
R L
picture emanates from the center channel. bass effect. Sub-woofer bears only low frequency TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR MULTI TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR
range so you can place it any where in the room.

IN OUT
It should possess similar sonic characteristics to

IN OUT OUT OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT
SURROUND BACK/
MULTI SPEAKER/
the main speakers. Surround channel speakers DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT RC-5 MULTI RC FLASHER IN L SL SBL C
SPEAKER C
IN
need not be identical to the front channel speakers,

COAX. 1 2
HEIGHT OF THE SPEAKER UNITS 4 5 6
RS-232C PRE
but they should be of high quality. 1 2 3

OPT.
OUT
Front left and right speakers, and a center speaker

OUT
The surround center speaker is useful for playback

1 DC OUT 2
R SR SBR SW
R L R L R L
of Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES. One of Align the tweeters and mid-range drivers on the L
7.1CH
the benefits of both Dolby Digital and DTS is that three front speakers at the same height, as best as R

IN
FRONT A
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
FRONT B CENTER SURROUND
surround channels are discrete full range, while possible. AUDIO (AUX2) : MINIMUM 6 OHMS
they were frequency limited in earlier “Pro Logic” Surround left and right speakers, and surround
type systems. back speaker
Bass effects are an important part of home theater. Place the surround left, right and surround back
For optimal enjoyment a subwoofer should be used speakers higher than your ears by about 70cm–
as it is optimized for low frequency reproduction. If 1m. Also place the speakers at the same height, sa
you have full range front speakers, however, they best as possible.
may be used in place of a subwoofer with proper
RIGHT LEFT CENTER
setting of the switches in the menu system. FRONT
Subwoofer
Surround Left
Front Left 70cm CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRE
1m 1. 2.
Surround Back
Left 1. Strip away approx. 3/8 inch (10 mm) of wire
insulation.
Front Center 2. Twist the bared wire ends tight, to prevent 3/8 inch
(10 mm)
0° short circuits.
Surround Back
Right 3. Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise. 3. 4. 5.
22°
150°
30°
4. Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in
side of each terminal.
135°
110°
Surround Right
90°
Front Right 5. Tighten the knob by turning it clockwise to
secure the wire.
Front left and right speakers Note:

We recommend to set the front L and R speakers • Use magnetically-shielded speakers for front left,
with 45-60 degrees from the listening position. right and the center speakers when the speakers
are installed near the TV and the TV is a monitor
Center speaker type.
Align the front line of the center speaker with the
front L/R speakers. Or place the center speaker a
little backward from the line.
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Caution:
ENGLISH
CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS
• Be sure to use speakers with the specified impedance
as shown on the rear panel of this unit.
CD PLAYER TAPE DECK
• To prevent damage to circuitry, do not let the bare CD RECORDER / MD DECK DIGITAL OUT
OUT IN
speaker wires touch OUTPUT
L L L
each other and do R R R
not let them touch
any metal part of
OUT IN
this unit. L L
DIGITAL
INPUT
DIGITAL
OUTPUT L R L R L R
• Do not touch the R R
speaker terminals
when the power is
on. It may cause L R R L
ANALOG AUDIO
L R L R L R
L R
you to receive an electric shocks.
• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to
one speaker terminal. Doing so may damage this ANTENNA
DVD DSS/VCR2
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO
MONITOR OUT
(COAXIAL)
unit. FM (75½) GND AM SPEAKER C
OFF
ON
Note:
CB CR CB CR CB CR
Y /P B /P R Y /P B /P R Y /P B /P R
TV VCR1 S-VIDEO
VIDEO
R
DIGITAL AUDIO
L
• Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR MULTI TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR
(OPTICAL)
for the speaker properly. If they are miss-connected,
IN OUT
SURROUND BACK/
the signal phase will be reversed and the signal

MULTI SPEAKER/
AC OUTLET
SPEAKER C
230V 50/60HZ
AC IN
SWITCHED
RC-5 MULTI RC L SL SBL C
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT FLASHER IN
100W MAX.
quality will be corrupted. 4 5 6

COAX.
RS-232C
IN 1 2
PRE
OUT
1 2 3
OPT.
OUT 1 2
DC OUT
CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER
R SR SBR SW

R L R L R L
Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect R

7.1CH
IN
FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND
a powered subwoofer (power amplifier built in ). IN OUT IN OUT IN
AUDIO
OUT IN OUT OUT R
(AUX2)
SR SBR SW
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
FRONT A + B
: 6-8
: 8
OHMS
OHMS
If your subwoofer is a passive type (power amplifier

is not built in), connect a monaural power amplifier
to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and connect R L R L
the subwoofer to the amplifier.
The output audio signal from the TAPE OUT jack CONNECTING DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENTS Notes:
and the CD-R/MD OUT jack is the same signal which • There are 6 digital inputs, 3 coaxial jacks and 3 • There is no Dolby Digital RF input jack. Please
is currently selected. optical jacks, on the rear panel. You can use use an external RF demodulator Dolby Digital
Caution: these jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS decoder when connecting the Dolby Digital RF
bitstream signals from a CD, DVD, or other output jack of the video disc player to the digital
• Do not connect this unit and other components to
digital source components. input jack.
mains power until all connections between
components have been completed. • There is one digital output coaxial jack and one • The digital signal jacks on this unit conform to the
optical output jack on the rear panel. These EIA standard. If you use a cable that does not
Notes: conform to this standard, this unit may not
jacks can be connected to a CD recorder-, or a
• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. function properly.
Incomplete connections may make noise. MD deck inputs, respectively.
• Each type of audio jack works independently.
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels • Refer to the instructions for each component. To Signals input through the digital and analog jacks
properly. setup the digital audio format of DVD player, or are output through the corresponding digital and
other digital source’s connected to digital input analog jacks, respectively.
Red connectors are for the R (right) channel, and jacks.
white connectors are for the L (left) channel.
• Use fiber optical cables (optical) for DIG-1,2,3
• Be sure to connect input and output properly.
input jacks. Use 75 ohms coaxial cables (for
• Refer to the instructions for each component that digital audio or video) for DIG-4, 5, 6 input jacks.
is connected to this unit.
• You can designate the input for each digital
• Do not bind audio/video connection cables with input/output jacks according to your component.
power cords and speaker cables this will result in See page 19.
generating a hum or other noise.
13

VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT JACKS
ENGLISH
CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS
There are 3 types of video jacks on the rear panel.
VIDEO PROJECTOR SATELLITE TUNER VIDEO jack
DVD PLAYER
The video signal for the VIDEO jacks is the
conventional composite video signal.
S-VIDEO jack
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO DVI-D DVI-D COMPONENT S-VIDEO The video signal is separated into luminance (Y)
IN VIDEO IN IN DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
OUT OUT OUT VIDEO OUT OUT Y CB / PB CR / PR
OUT Y CB / PB CR / PR OUT OUT OUT OUT and color (C) signals for the S-VIDEO jack. The S-
VIDEO signals enables high-quality color
L R L R reproduction. If your video component has an S-
VIDEO output, we recommend to use it. Connect
the S-VIDEO output jack on your video component
L R
to the S-VIDEO input jack on this unit.
L R
Component jack
Make component video connections to a TV or
monitor with component inputs to produce higher
L R quality video images. Use a component video cable
or 3 video cords to connect the component video
ANTENNA
DVD DSS/VCR2
COMPONENT
VIDEO DVD DSS/VCR2
out jacks on the SR7500 to the monitor.
MONITOR OUT COMPONENT
DVI-D jack (SR8500 only)

ANTENNA
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
Y C B/
PB
CR /
PR Y C B/
PB
CR /
PR Y CB/
PB
CR /
PR FM (75½) GND AM
This unit has two DVI-D inputs and one DVI-D output.
TV VCR1 S-VIDEO
VIDEO
R L VIDEO
Y CB
TV
/P B CR
/P R Y
VCR1
CB
/P B CR
/P R Y CB
/P B CR
/P R
S-VIDEO
It can send digital signals from DVDs and other
TV DVD VCR1
sources directly to a display. It minimizes signal
DSS/VCR2 MONITOR MULTI TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR
IN OUT IN OUT OUT
INPUT-1
OUT
INPUT-2
IN OUT IN
OUTPUT
OUT OUT
DVI-D
SR8500 TV DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
DSS/VCR2 MONITOR MULTI TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR
degradation caused by analog conversion so that
SURROUND BACK/
only MULTI SPEAKER/
SPEAKER C
high quality images can be enjoyed. Select an input
source from the SETUP MAIN MENU. (See page 19.)
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT RC-5 MULTI RC FLASHER IN L SL SBL C
COAX. IN 1 2
RC-5 MULTI RC L SL SBL C
4 5 6 DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT FLASHER IN
IN 1 2
RS-232C PRE
COAX.
4 5 6
OUT
RS-232C PRE
1 2 3
TV DVD VCR1
OPT.
DSS/VCR2 CD TAPE
OUT 1
CDR/MD
DC OUT
MULTI
2
R
L
SR
SL
SBR
SBL
SW
C
1 2 3
OUT
Notes:
R L R OPT.
OUT 1 2
DC OUT
• Be sure to connect the left and right audio channels

R SR SBR SW
L TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 CD TAPE CDR/MD MULTI L SL SBL C
properly.
7.1CH L
IN
R
7.1CH
FRONT A F
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
Red connectors are for the R (right) channel, and
IN
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT R SR SBR SW R
FRONT A OR B, CENTER, S
AUDIO (AUX2) : MINIMUM
FRONT A AND B : MINIMUM IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT R SR SBR SW
AUDIO (AUX2)
white connectors are the for L (left) channel.
• Be sure to connect the inputs and outputs of the
Note (SR8500 only): video signals properly.
L R L R R L
• When a device with DVI R L VIDEO • If you connect the S-VIDEO or component signal to
output that supports the S-VIDEO or component jack on this unit, it is not
HDCP is connected to a necessary to connect the conventional video signal to
device that does not S-VIDEO the VIDEO (composite) jack. If you use both video
support HDCP, signals inputs, this unit gives priority to the S-VIDEO signal.
are not output. To view
images in DVI, it is • Each type of video jack works independently.
L R
L R L R necessary to connect a ANALOG AUDIO Signals input to the VIDEO (composite) and S-
VIDEO jacks or component are output to the
L R
d i sp l ay t h at su p p o r t s
HDCP. corresponding VIDEO (composite) and S-VIDEO
AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO
or component jacks, respectively.
• There may be no Image DIGITAL AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT IN IN • This unit has the “TV-AUTO ON/OFF” function to
OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN output if connected to a (COAXIAL)
TV or display that is not turn the TV ON or OFF automatically, by sensing
L R the incoming video signal from the VIDEO jacks.
L R L R compatible with the above
format. DIGITAL AUDIO • You may need to setup the digital audio output
(OPTICAL) format of your DVD player, or other digital source
• Refer to the instruction
manual of the TV or components. Refer to the instructions of the each
display to be connected to component connected to the digital input jacks.
VCR this unit for detailed TV • There is no Dolby Digital RF input jack. Please
information regarding the use an external RF demodulator with a Dolby
DVI-D terminal. Digital decoder to connect a video disc player
which has a Dolby Digital RF output jack to the
* HDCP: High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection digital input jack on this unit.
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ENGLISH
ADVANCED CONNECTING CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL JACKS
DVD DSS/VCR2
COMPONENT
ANTENNA
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
OFF
FM (75½)
R L R L R L
GND AM SPEAKER C
ON
CB CR CB CR CB CR
Y /P B /P R Y /P B /P R Y /P B /P R
TV VCR1 S-VIDEO
VIDEO
R L
DVD DSS/VCR2 TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR MULTI TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR
R L R L R L
IN OUT
COMPONENT
DVD AUDIO PLAYER
ANTENNA VIDEO INPUT-1 INPUT-2 OUTPUT DVI-D
MONITOR OUT
SURROUND BACK/
or OFF
2
MULTI SPEAKER/
SPEAKER C
AC IN
AC OUTLET
230V 50/60HZ
SACD MULTI CHANNEL

SWITCHED
RC-5
FM (75Ω) GND AM SPEAKER C DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT MULTI RC FLASHER IN L SL SBL C
100W MAX.
IN 1 2
COAX.
ON
Y C B/ C R/ Y CB/ C R/ Y C B/ C R/
PLAYER
PB PR PB PR PB PR 4 5 6
VIDEO TV VCR1 S-VIDEO

RS-232C PRE
CENTER OUT
RC OUT
R L
1 2 3
L OPT.
OUT 1 DC OUT 2
R SR SBR SW
TV DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
DSS/VCR2
IN OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MULTI
OUT
TV DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
DSS/VCR2
IN OUT
MONITOR
OUT
R L R L R LOPTION
USB IN
SURROUND BACK/
R L
MULTI SPEAKER/
SPEAKER C
FRONT SURR. SURR.
50/60HZ SUB
AC OUTLET
AC IN 230V
7.1CH
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT RC-5 MULTI RC FLASHER IN L SL SBL C BACK

100W MAX. WOOFER
SWITCHED R
IN

COAX. IN 1 2
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
4 5 6 FRONT A OR B, CENTER, SURR, SURR BACK
AUDIO (AUX2) : 6-8 OHMS

RS-232C PRE
CENTER OUT
POWER
FRONT A + B : 8 OHMS
1 2 3
L OPT.
OUT 1 DC OUT 2
R SR SBR SW AMPLIFER
R L R L R L
R L
FRONT SURR. SURR. SUB 7.1CH

Subwoofer 1
R BACK WOOFER IN
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
AUDIO (AUX2) : 6 - 8 OHMS
FRONT A + B :8 OHMS
REMOTE
CONTROL CD RECORDER REMOTE
CONTROL
MD DECK REMOTE
CONTROL CD PLAYER
R L R L R L L R L R L R
IN IN IN
Front Center Front
Right OUT OUT OUT
Left
Surround Surround EXTERNAL INTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL
Left Right
Surround Surround
Back Left Back Right
q w
CONNECTING MULTI CHANNEL AUDIO SOURCE CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL POWER AMPLIFIER You can control other Marantz products through Whenever external infrared sensors or similar
this unit with the remote control by connecting the devices are connected to RC-5 IN of the SR7500,
The 7.1CH INPUT jacks are for multichannel audio The PREOUT jacks are for connecting external
REMOTE CONTROL terminals on each unit. be sure to always disable operation of the infrared
source such as a SACD multichannel player, DVD power amplifiers.
The signal transmitted from the remote control is sensor on the main unit by using the following
audio player or external decoder. Be sure to connect each speaker to the corresponding
received by the remote sensor on this unit. Then procedure.
If you use these jacks, switch on the 7.1CH INPUT external power amplifier.
the signal is sent to the connected device through
and set the 7.1CH INPUT level by using the
SETUP MAIN MENU. See page 23.
this terminal. Therefore you need to aim the 1. Hold down the MULTI button and the MENU
remote signal only to the unit. Also, if a Marantz button on the front panel at the same time for
power amplifier (some models excluded) is five seconds.
connected to one of these terminals, the power
amplifier’s, power switch is synchronized with this
2. The setting “IR=ENABLE” is shown on the FL
unit’s power switch. DISPLAY.
3. Press the CURSOR buttons ( , ) to change
Set the REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH on the units, this to “IR=DISABLE”.
other than the main unit to EXT.(EXTERNAL) for 4. Press the ENTER button. Once this setting is
this feature. made, the infrared sensor on the main unit is
disabled.
Note:
• Be sure to set to “IR=ENABLE” when external
infrared sensors or similar devices are not
connected. Otherwise, the main unit will be
unable to receive remote control commands.
5. To restore the original setting, perform steps 1
to 4 to set to “IR=ENABLE”.
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CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAS
ENGLISH
CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS
Connecting the supplied FM antenna
FM ANTENNA AM LOOP AM EXTERNAL The supplied FM antenna is for indoor use only.
FM EXTERNAL ANTENNA During use, extend the antenna and move it in
ANTENNA ANTENNA
various directions until the clearest signal is
received.
Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the
position that will cause the least amount of
distortion.
If you experience poor reception quality, an
outdoor antenna may improve the quality.
ANTENNA
DVD DSS/VCR2
COMPONENT
Connecting the supplied AM loop antenna
The supplied AM loop antenna is for indoor use
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT

OFF
only.
Set it in the direction and position it to where you
ON
Y CB/ CR/ Y CB/ CR/ Y CB/ CR/
PB PR PB PR PB PR
VIDEO TV VCR1 S-VIDEO 120V 60HZ
AC OUTLETS
R L receive the clearest sound. Put it as far away as
TV DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
DSS/VCR2
IN OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MULTI
OUT
TV DVD
IN
VCR1
OUT
DSS/VCR2
IN OUT
MONITOR
OUT
possible from the unit, televisions, speaker cables,
DVI-D
and power cords.
INPUT-1 INPUT-2 OUTPUT
SURROUND BACK/
MULTI SPEAKER/
SPEAKER C
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT
COAX.
RC-5 MULTI RC
IN 1
FLASHER IN
2
L SL SBL C
1A 120W MAX 1A 120W MAX If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor
4 5 6
RS-232C PRE
antenna may improve the quality.
1.
OUT
1 2 3
OPT.
OUT 1 DC OUT 2
R SR SBR SW
Press and hold down the lever of the AM antenna
L
R L R L R L
terminal.
R
7.1CH
IN 2. Insert the bare wire into the antenna terminal.

3.
IN OUT IN OUT IN
AUDIO
OUT IN OUT OUT R
(AUX2)
SR SBR SW
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
: MINIMUM 6 OHMS
Release the lever.
CONNECTING AN FM OUTDOOR ANTENNA

Notes:
ASSEMBLING THE AM LOOP ANTENNA 4. Place the antenna on stable surface. • Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon
1. Release the vinyl tie and take out the connection signs, busy roads, etc.).
line. • Do not put the antenna close to power lines. Keep
it well away from power lines, transformers, etc.
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock,
grounding is necessary.
CONNECTING AN AM OUTDOOR ANTENNA

An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is
2. Bend the base part in the reverse direction. stretched horizontally above a window or outside.
Notes:
• Do not remove the AM loop antenna.
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock,
grounding is necessary.
3. Insert the hook at the bottom of the loop part

into the slot at the base part.
16

CONNECTING FOR SPEAKER C USE
ENGLISH
CONNECTING FOR THE MULTI ROOM
Bi-wire Connection
A bi-wire connection is possible with speakers that
have two sets of inputs (for treble and bass).
This allows you to drive the treble and bass units
(Multi room speaker)
with separate channel amps, which enables better
sound quality. Connect the speakers as shown in
RIGHT LEFT the figure. Set the SPEAKER C selector switch on
SPEAKER SPEAKER the rear panel to ON.
Notes:
• If incorrectly connected, a protective circuit in the
receiver will trip and set the receiver to standby.
(The STANDBY indicator will flash.) In such
case, recheck the connections between the
speakers and the receiver.
• Turn power to the receiver off before changing the
DVD DSS/VCR2
setting of the SPEAKER C selector switch.
COMPONENT
ANTENNA VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
OFF
ON
Y CB/ C R/ Y C B/ CR/ Y C B/ C R/
PB PR PB PR PB PR
VIDEO TV VCR1 S-VIDEO OFF
120V 60HZ
AC OUTLETS
SPEAKER C
R L
ON
TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR MULTI TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR
IN OUT IN OUT OUT OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT
SURROUND BACK/
MULTI SPEAKER/
SPEAKER C DSS/VCR2
AC IN SWITCHED UNSWITCHED COMPONENT
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT RC-5 MULTI RC FLASHER IN L SL SBL C 1A 120W MAX 1A 120W MAX VIDEO
COAX. IN 1 2 MONITOR OUT
4 5 6
RS-232C PRE OFF
SPEAKER C
OUT
ON
1 2 3 CR/ Y C B/ CR/ Y CB/ CR/
PR PB PR PB PR
MULTIROOM
OPT. VCR1 S-VIDEO
OUT 1 DC OUT 2 120V 60HZ
R SR SBR SW AC OUTLETS
R L R L R L R L
TV DVD VCR1 DSS/VCR2 MONITOR

7.1CH IN OUT IN OUT OUT
IN
INPUT-2 OUTPUT DVI-D
R
SURROUND BACK/
FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND MULTI SPEAKER/
IN OUT IN OUT IN
AUDIO
OUT IN OUT OUT R
(AUX2)
SR SBR SW
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
: MINIMUM 6 OHMS
MULTIROOM MULTIROOM MULTI RC FLASHER IN L SL SBL C
SPEAKER C
LEFT RIGHT IN 1 2
SPEAKER SPEAKER PRE
OUT
OUT 1 DC OUT 2
R SR SBR SW
E CDR/MD MULTI L SL SBL C
L R R L R L R L
7.1CH
IN
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
OUT IN OUT OUT R SR SBR SW
(AUX2) : MINIMUM 6 OHMS
R L
L
R
RC IN FRONT
MAIN AMP
(For MULTIROOM)
IR RECEIVER
RC OUT
VIDEO Note:
IN
• You can use surround back speaker terminals as
multi room speaker terminals or speaker C
terminal when you use no surround back speaker.
MONITOR
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S E T U P MA I N ME N U
ENGLISH SETUP 1 . I NPUT SETUP : UN L OCK ED
2 . S P E AK ER S E T UP : UN L OCK ED
After all components are connected, initial setup 3 . PRE F ERENCE : UN L OCK ED
must be performed. 4 . P L II M U S I C : UN L OCK ED
5 . C S II : UN L OCK ED
6 . MU L T I ROOM : UN L OCK ED
7 . 7 . 1 CH . I NPUT : UN L OCK ED
ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU 8 . DC - T R I G S E T UP : UN L OCK ED
SYSTEM EX I T
o r
SR8500 only
The SR7500 incorporates an on-screen menu
system, which makes various operations possible 1 I NPUT SETUP 2-1 SP EAKER SE TUP 2-1 SP EAKER SE TUP 7 7 . 1 CH . I NPUT LEVEL
by using the cursor ( , , , ) and ENTER CD : D6 - AT DV I 1 : DVD V I DEO - I N : LAS T
buttons on the remote control or on the front panel. T APE : ANA DV I 2 : DSS S PEAKER SE T UP : AU TO S PEAKER SE T UP : MA N U A L F RON T L : 0 dB
CD - R : D1 - AT C ENT ER : 0 dB
Note: S E T M I CROP HON E F RON T R : 0 dB
• To view the on-screen displays, make certain you TV : D4 - AT S URR . R : 0 dB
have made a connection from the Monitor Out jack D VD : D5 - AT S URR . B R : 0 dB
on the rear panel to the composite, S-Video, V CR 1 : ANA S URR . B L : 0 dB
component video input of your TV or projector. DSS : D2 - AT S URR . L : 0 dB
(see page 14) AUX 1 : D - AT S UB W : 0 dB
MA I N EX I T MA I N NEXT EX I T MA I N NEXT EX I T MA I N RE T URN EX I T
1. Press the AMP button of the remote control. DVI1 and DVI2 : only SR8500
(This step is not needed when operating the
setup menus from the receiver itself.) 3 PREFERENCE AU TO S E T UP 2-2 SP EAKERS S I Z E 8-1 D C T R I GG E R SETUP
2. Press the MENU button on the remote control

S T A N D B Y MO D E : NO RMA L S T AR T CANCE L S U BWO O F E R : YES
DC TR I G - 1 : D I SAB L E
or set to display the “SETUP MAIN MENU” of T V - AU TO : D I SAB L E F RON T L /R : S MA L L CD : OF F TV : OF F

the OSD menu system. OSD I NFO : ENABL E C ENT ER : S MA L L T APE : OF F DVD : OF F
There are 8 items in the SETUP MAIN MENU. V I D EO CON V E R T : ENABL E S PEAKERS CHECK : ✽✽ S URROUND L / R : S MA L L CD - R : OF F VCR 1 : OF F
3. Select a desired sub-menu with the or L FE LEVEL : 0 dB S PEAKERS L E VE L

S P E A K E R S D I S T A NC E
:
:
✽✽
✽✽
S URR . BACK
S URR . BACK S I Z E
:
:
1 CH
S MA L L
T UN E R :
AUX 1 :
OF F
OF F
DSS
7 . 1 CH :
: OF F
OF F
cursor buttons, and press the ENTER button ✽✽
S PEAKERS S I Z E : L PF / HPF : 1 0 0HZ AUX 2 : OF F
to enter. The display will change to the BASS M I X : BOT H
selected sub-menu. You can lock the MA I N EX I T MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T MA I N NEX T EX I T
condition of setup to each sub-menu with the
or or cursor buttons.
4 P L II M U S I C P A R A M E T E R See MRAC on page 21. 2-3 SP EAKERS D I S T ANCE 8-2 D C T R I GG E R SETUP
Note: D I S T ANCE UN I T : ft DC TR I G - 2 : D I SAB L E
• If you desire to adjust any sub-menu, you need to F RON T L : 5 . 3 ft
set it to UNLOCKED. PARAME T E R : DE F AU L T F RON T R : 15 . 0 ft CD : OF F TV : OF F

C ENT ER : 18 . 3 ft T APE : OF F DVD : OF F
4. If you desire to exit from this menu system, P A N O R AMA : OF F S URR . L : 30 . 0 ft CD - R : OF F VCR 1 : OF F
press the EXIT button, or move the cursor to D I ME N S I ON : 4 S URR . R : 30 . 0 ft T UN E R : OF F DSS : OF F
EXIT and press the ENTER button. CENT ER W I D TH : 0 S UB W : 0 . 3 ft AUX 1 : OF F 7 . 1 CH : OF F
S URR . B L : 28 . 0 ft AUX 2 : OF F
Note: S URR . B R : 20 . 6 ft
• Settings are entered with the ENTER button on MA I N EX I T MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T MA I N RE T URN EX I T
the unit or the OK button on the remote controller.
When using the remote control, use the OK button
5 C S II P A R A M E T E R 6 MU L T I R O OM 2-4 SP EAKERS L EV E L
as if it were the ENTER button.
V I DEO : DVD T E S T MO D E : MA N U A L
TRUBAS S : 0 A UD I O : DVD F RON T L : +10 dB
S R S D I A L OG : 0 S LEEP T I ME R : OFF C ENT ER : 0 dB
F RON T R : +10 dB
MU L T I : OF F MS P KR :✽✽✽ S URR . R : +6 dB
V OL : VAR I V OL :✽✽✽ S URR . B R : - 10 dB
L EVEL : - 9 0 dB L EVEL :✽✽✽✽ S URR . B L : - 10 dB
- - - - M A I N R O OM S T A T U S - - - - S URR . L : +6 dB
V I DEO : DVD A UD I O : D VD S UB W : - 15 dB
MA I N EX I T MA I N EX I T MA I N RE T URN EX I T
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1. Select 2. SPEAKER SETUP on the SETUP SURR. BACK
ENGLISH
1 INPUT SETUP 2 SPEAKER SETUP NONE:
MAIN MENU, then select MANUAL for 2-1
(ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT) After you have installed the SR7500, connected all SPEAKER SETUP. Select if no surround back left and right
6 digital inputs can be assigned to a desired the components, and determined the speaker 2. To select the each speaker, press the or speakers are connected.
source. layout, it is now time to perform the settings in the 2CH:
cursor buttons.
With the SR8500, DVI-D input can be assigned to Speaker Setup menu for the optimum sound Select if the surround back left and right
a preferred source. acoustics for your environment and speaker 3. To select the setting of each speaker size, speakers are connected.
Use this menu to select the digital input jack to be layout. press the or cursor buttons. 1CH:
assigned to the input source. Before you perform the following settings, it is 4. After you complete this portion of the set up, Select if the one surround back speaker is
important that you first determine the following move the cursor to “NEXT” with the or connected.
1. Select “INPUT SETUP” in SETUP MAIN characteristics: cursor buttons and then press the ENTER In this case, the audio signal is emitted form the
button to go to the next page. Surround L output terminal.
MENU with or cursor button, and press
the ENTER button. 2-1 SPEAKER SETUP Notes:
Speakers are set up by selecting either MANUAL THX SPEAKER SYSTEM • If “NONE” is selected for the Surround L/R
1 I NPUT SE TUP
or AUTO using the and cursor buttons. For If you use full THX speaker systems which are setting, then this setting is fixed to “NONE.”
CD : D6 - AT DV I 1 : DVD
operation when AUTO has been selected, see approved by THX Ltd. the front, the center and • You can use surround back speaker terminals as
T APE : ANA DV I 2 : DS S
MRAC on page 21. surround speaker size should be ”Small” and the multi room speaker terminals when you use no
CD - R : D1 - AT
subwoofer should be “Yes”. surround back speaker. (See page 17)
SR8500 only 2 - 1 S P E AK E R S E T U P
You need to set number of surround back speaker
TV : D4 - AT
only. SURR. BACK SIZE
D VD : D5 - AT S P E AKE R S S E T U P : MANUA L
V CR 1 : ANA LARGE:
DSS : D2 - AT SUBWOOFER Select if the surround back speaker is large.
AUX 1 : D - AT YES: SMALL:
MA I N EX I T Select when a subwoofer is connected. Select if the surround back speaker is small.
NONE:
2. To select the input source, press the or Select when a subwoofer is not connected.
Note:
cursor buttons. • If “NONE” is selected for the Surround L/R
3. To select the digital input jack, press the or MA I N NEX T EX I T FRONT L/R
setting, then this setting is not available.
cursor buttons. LARGE:
Select “Dx-AT” for input sources, for automatic Select if the front speakers are large. LPF/HPF
detection of the digital input signal condition. 2-2 SPEAKERS SIZE SMALL: When you use a subwoofer, you can select the
If there is not a digital signal present, but there When setting the speaker size in the SPEAKER Select if the front speakers are small. cutoff frequency for the small speakers used.
is an analog signal present, the analog signal SIZE sub-menu, use the guidelines given below. • If “NONE” is selected for the Subwoofer setting, Select one of the crossover frequency levels
LARGE: then this setting is fixed to “LARGE.” according to the size of the small speaker
will be played.
The complete frequency range for the channel connected.
Select “Dig x”, when only a digital signal will be you are setting will be output from the speaker. 80Hz:
used. Select “ANA” for input sources for which SMALL: CENTER Select this when the bass speaker is about 12
no digital input jacks are used. Frequencies of the channel you are setting NONE: cm (4 3/4 inches).
4. To select the video source, select “DVI1” or lower than approx. 100 Hz will be output from Select if no center speaker is connected.
LARGE:
100Hz:
“DVI2” by pressing the or cursor buttons, the subwoofer. Select this when the bass speaker is about 10
If the Subwoofer is set to “NONE” and the front Select if the center speaker is large. cm (3 15/16 inches).
and press the or cursor buttons to select SMALL:
the video source to be assigned .(SR8500 speakers are set to “LARGE,” then the sound 120Hz:
will be output from both the left and right Select if the center speaker is small. Select this when the bass speaker is about 8 cm
only)
speakers. (3 3/16 inches).
5. After you complete this portion of the set up, SURROUND L/R Notes:
move the cursor to MAIN with the or 2 - 2 S P E AK E R S S I Z E
NONE:
cursor buttons and press the ENTER button. • Use the above comments as reference when
Select if no surround left and right speakers are
S UBWOOF E R : YES adjusting.
Notes: connected.
F RON T L / R : SMA L L • If Pure-Direct mode, 7.1CH Input is in use, this
LARGE:
• The TUNER and AUX2 are fixed to the analog C E N T ER : SMA L L function does not take effect.
input, and cannot be selected for any digital input. Select if the surround left and right speakers are
S URROU ND L / R : SMA L L
large.
• When a DTS-LD or DTS-CD is playing, this setup S URR . B ACK : 1 CH
SMALL:
is not available. This is to avoid noise being S URR . B ACK S I Z E : SMA L L
Select if the surround left and right speakers are
generated from the analog input. L P F / HP F : 1 0 0 HZ
small.
• If “Dx-AT” is selected and a DVD, compact disc BASS M I X : BO T H
or LD is fast-forwarded during playback, decoded MA I N R E T URN NE X T EX I T
signals may produce a skipping sound. In such
cases, change the setting to DIGITAL.
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BASS MIX 1. Select either m (meters) or ft (feet) for 2-4 SPEAKERS LEVEL 3. Press the cursor button again. The SR7500
ENGLISH • The bass mix setting is only valid when DISTANCE UNIT. Here you will set the volume for each speaker so will now emit the pink noise from the front right
“LARGE” is set for the front speakers and “YES” 2. To select each speaker, press the or that they are all heard by the listener at the same speaker.
is set for the subwoofer during stereo playback . cursor buttons. level. We recommend using a SPL (Sound 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above for the front right
This setting has effect only during playback of 3. To set the distance for each speaker , press Pressure Level) meter, when available. and other speakers until all speakers are
PCM or analog stereo sources. the or cursor buttons. Note: adjusted to the same volume level.
• When “BOTH” is selected, the low frequencies 4. After you complete this portion of the set up, • The speaker level settings are not available in 7.1
will be played through the main L&R, as well as move the cursor to “NEXT” with the or channel input mode and Pure-Direct mode. After you complete this portion of the set up, press
the subwoofer. the ENTER button, the cursor will move to “MAIN”
cursor buttons and then press the ENTER
In this playback mode, the low frequency range 2 - 4 S P E AK E R S L E V E L
and then press the ENTER button to go to SETUP
button to go to the next page.
expand more uniformly through the room, but T E S T MOD E : MANUA L
MAIN MENU.
depending on the size and shape of the room, FRONT L: F RON T L : + 1 0 dB Notes:
interference may result in a decrease of the Set the distance from the front left speaker to C E N T ER : 0 dB
actual volume of the low frequency range. • Speakers that you selected “NONE” for in the
your normal listening position. F RON T R : + 1 0 dB
Speaker Size menu will not appear.
• By selecting “MIX”, the low frequencies will play FRONT R: S URR . R : + 6 dB
S URR . B R : - 1 0 dB
• The setting of Surr.Back L and Surr.Back R
through the main L&R ONLY. Set the distance from the front right speaker to appears if you have set it for two surround back
your normal listening position. S URR . B L : - 1 0 dB
Note: speakers in the Speaker Size menu.
CENTER: S URR . L : + 6 dB
S UB W : - 1 5 dB
• The setting of Surr.Back appears if you have set it for
• LFE signals during playback of Dolby Digital or Set the distance from the center speaker to your one surround back speaker in the Speaker Size menu.
DTS, will be played through the subwoofer. normal listening position. MA I N R E T URN EX I T
• To adjust the speaker levels for 7.1-channel input
SURR. L: sources, you will need to use the 7.1CH-INPUT
Set the distance from the surround left speaker TEST MODE:
2-3 SPEAKERS DISTANCE Selects “MANUAL” or “AUTO” for generating sub menu. (See page 23).
to your normal listening position.
Use this parameter to specify the distance of each SURR. R: the mode of the test tone with the or cursor
speaker’s position from the listening position. The Set the distance from the surround right speaker buttons.
delay time is automatically calculated according to to your normal listening position.
these distances. SUB W: If you select “AUTO” , the test tone will be cycled
Begin by determining the ideal or most commonly Set the distance from the subwoofer to your through in a circular pattern which is Left →Center
used seating position in the room. normal listening position. → Right → Surround Right → Surround Back Right
This is important for the timing of the acoustics to SURR. B L: → Surround Back Left → Surround Left →
create the proper sound space that the SR7500 Set the distance from the surround back left Subwoofer → Left →.. increments of 3 seconds
and today’s sound systems are able to produce. speaker to your normal listening position. for each channel.
Note: SURR. B R: Using the or cursor buttons, adjust the volume
Set the distance from the surround back right level of the noise from the speaker so that it is the
• For speakers that you have selected “NONE” the same level for all the speakers.
Speaker Configuration sub-menu will not appear speaker to your normal listening position.
here. (There are several useful books and special Notes:
DVD and LD’s available to guide you through If you select “MANUAL”, adjust the output level of
proper home theater configuration. If you are • Set the distance to each speaker in meters (m) or each speaker as listed below.
unsure, have your Marantz dealer perform the feet (ft) as follows.
installation for you. They are trained m: 0.1 - 9.0 m in .01 m steps 1. When you move the cursor to FRONT L by
professionals familiar with even the most ft: 0.3 - 30.0 ft in 0.3 ft steps pressing the cursor button, the SR7500 will
sophisticated custom installations. Marantz • For the speakers that you have selected “NONE” emit a pink noise from the front left speaker.
recommends the WWW.CEDIA.ORG website for the Speaker Size menu will not appear. Remember the level of this noise and then
further information about this).
• The setting for Surr.Back L and Surr.Back R press the cursor button.
2 - 3 S P E AK E R S D I S T ANC E appears if you set for it to, two surround back (Note that this can be adjusted to any level
D I S T AN C E UN I T : ft
speakers in the Speaker Size menu. between -10 and +10 dB in 1 dB intervals
F RON T L : 5 . 3 ft • The setting of Surr.Back appears if it is set for one except the subwoofer setting. The subwoofer
F RON T R : 1 5 . 0 ft surround back speaker in the Speaker Size menu. can be adjusted to any level between -15 and
C E N T ER : 1 8 . 3 ft +10 dB in 1 dB intervals.)
S URR . L : 3 0 . 0 ft
The SR7500 will now emit the pink noise from
S URR . R : 3 0 . 0 ft
S UB W : 0 . 3 ft the center speaker.
S URR . B L : 2 8 . 0 ft 2. Using the and cursor buttons, adjust the
S URR . B R : 2 0 . 6 ft volume level of the noise from the center
MA I N R E T URN NE X T EX I T speaker so that it is the same level as the front
left speaker.
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MRAC (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration) Measurement • About surround back speakers :
ENGLISH
During measurement, a test tone is output from the When the surround back speaker is set to NONE
Speaker settings that were difficult by MANUAL setup can now be made by automatically measuring
speakers, which is then measured and analyzed in the SPEAKER SETUP, it is skipped in the
speaker characteristics using the including microphone. AUTO setup. To use the surround back speaker,
though the microphone. The measurement flow
and items are as follows. set it to YES by MANUAL setup before using the
2 - 1 S P EAKER SETUP AU TO SETUP
Microphone connection check: MIC CHECK MRAC feature.
S P EAKER SETUP : AU TO S T AR T CANCE L Ambient noise measurement: AMBIENT NOISE • The MRAC feature is available except in the
M I C S E T U P E RROR
SET M I CROP HON E Speaker connected/not connected check: following modes.
NG
S P EAKERS CHECK : ✽✽ SPEAKER CHECK - 7.1 CH INPUT
S P EAKERS LEVEL : ✽✽
Speaker output level check: SPEAKER LEVEL - PURE-DIRECT
S P EAKERS D I S T ANCE : ✽✽
S P EAKERS S I ZE : ✽✽ Distance from speaker (delay time) check:
SPEAKER DISTANCE 3. Either press the MRAC button on the front
MA I N NEXT EX I T MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T
Speaker characteristics check: SPEAKER SIZE panel of the unit or select “2. SPEAKER
SETUP” on the SETUP MAIN MENU, then
AU TO SETUP
How to Operate select AUTO for “2-1 SPEAKER SETUP”.
S T AR T CANCE L Settings are displayed on the monitor during setup, Move the cursor to “NEXT” with the or cursor
therefore turn the monitor on. buttons and then press the ENTER button.
S P EAKERS
S P EAKERS
CHECK
LEVEL
:
:
✽✽
✽✽
1. Connect the included microphone to the 2 - 1 S P E AK E R S E T U P
S P EAKERS D I S T ANCE : ✽✽ MRAC jack of the unit.
S P EAKERS S I ZE : ✽✽
S P E AK E R S S E T U P : AUTO
MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T DISP MULTI AUTO TUNED ST SPKR A B V-OFF PEAK ATT ANALOG SURROUND
DIGITAL DIGITAL
SLEEP AUTO SURR DIRECT DISC 6.1 MTX 6.1 NIGHT
L C R
S E T M I CROP HON E
LFE
AAC PCM
SL S SR
DOWN UP
AU TO SETUP AU TO SETUP
STANDBY
ENTER
AUX 1 INPUT
S T AR T CANCE L S T AR T CANCE L
AMB I E N T NO I S E CHK AMB I NO I S E E R ROR
NG
S P EAKERS CHECK : ✽✽ S P EAKERS CHECK : ✽✽
S P EAKERS LEVEL : ✽✽ S P EAKERS LEVEL : ✽✽
S P EAKERS D I S T ANCE : ✽✽ S P EAKERS D I S T ANCE : ✽✽ MA I N NE X T EX I T
S P EAKERS S I ZE : ✽✽ S P EAKERS S I ZE : ✽✽
MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T

2. Set the microphone at ear height as in the 4. Select START on the AUTO SETUP display
actual listening position. Use a stand or tripod and press the ENTER button to start
to position the microphone. measurements.
AU TO SETUP
AU T O S E T U P
S T AR T CANCE L
AMB I E N T NO I S E OK
S T AR T CANC E L
S P EAKERS CHECK : ✽✽
S P EAKERS LEVEL : ✽✽
S P EAKERS D I S T ANCE : ✽✽
✽✽
S P EAKERS S I ZE : S P E AK E R S CH E CK : ✽✽
MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T S P E AK E R S LEVEL : ✽✽
S P E AK E R S D I S T ANC E : ✽✽
AU TO SETUP AU TO SETUP
S P E AK E R S S I ZE : ✽✽
S T AR T CANCE L S T AR T CANCE L MA I N R E T URN NE X T EX I T

N OW A N A L Y Z I N G S P EAKER S E T E RROR
Notes:
S P EAKERS CHECK : ✽✽
NG
S P EAKERS CHECK : ✽✽ 5. For measurement items, see “Measurement”.
S P EAKERS LEVEL : ✽✽ S P EAKERS LEVEL : ✽✽ • Remove any obstructions between the speakers 6. When measurements are completed,
S P EAKERS D I S T ANCE : ✽✽ S P EAKERS D I S T ANCE : ✽✽ and the microphone.
S P EAKERS S I ZE : ✽✽ S P EAKERS S I ZE : ✽✽ “FINISHED” appears on the monitor.
• Keep the room quiet during measurement.
MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T
7. Once finished, disconnect the microphone
• The test tone emitted during measurement is loud. from the unit.
Take considerations for neighboring homes and
AU TO SETUP children. 8. Measurement results can be seen by
selecting “NEXT” and press the ENTER
S T AR T CANCE L • Step away from the listening position during
F I N I SHED measurement and operate the unit with the remote button or selecting “2. SPEAKER SETUP” on
controller from outside the speaker path. the SETUP MAIN MENU.
S P EAKERS CHECK : OK
S P EAKERS LEVEL : OK Then select MANUAL for 2-1 SPEAKER
S P EAKERS D I S T ANCE : OK
S P EAKERS S I ZE : OK
SETUP.
MA I N RE T URN NEXT EX I T
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Notes:
ENGLISH • The measured speaker distance may differ from 3 PREFERENCE 4 PL II (PRO LOGIC II) 5 CS II (CIRCLE SURROUND II)
the actual distance from speakers. Nevertheless, MUSIC PARAMETER PARAMETER
3 P R E F E R E NC E
the measured value is suitable for the speakers. Pro Logic II-Music mode creates a rich and
• To make changes to individual speakers, select 2. 5 C S II P ARAME T E R
S T ANDB Y MOD E : N NORMAL enveloping surround ambience from stereo
SPEAKER SETUP on the SETUP MAIN MENU, sources such as CDs.
T V - AU T O : D I S AB L E T RUBA S S : 0
then select MANUAL for 2-1 SPEAKER SETUP. In this mode, SR7500 includes three controls to
OS D I N F O : E NAB L E S R S D I A L OG : 0
• The included microphone is designed specifically fine-tune the soundfield as follows.
V I D EO CON V E R T : E NAB L E
for this receiver. Other microphones do not
L FE LEVEL : 0 dB 4 P L II MU S I C P ARAME T E R
guarantee suitable measurement results. Use the
included microphone to conduct measurements.
• During measurement, press the ENTER or EXIT
button to cancel measurement. P ARAME T E R : D E F AU L T
MA I N EX I T
• In some rooms, an error may occur during auto
P ANOR AMA : OF F MA I N EX I T
speaker setup or it may not be possible to set
Speaker distance correctly because of room
1. Select “PREFERENCE” in the SETUP MAIN
D I MEN S I ON : 4
acoustics. In such case, set the speaker distance by
MENU with the or cursor buttons, and CEN T ER W I DTH : 0 1. Select “CS II” in the SETUP MAIN MENU with
MANUAL setup. press the ENTER button. the or cursor buttons, and press the
Error Indications During Measurement
2. To select a desired content, press the or ENTER button.
If trouble occurs during measurement, an error cursor buttons. MA I N EX I T 2. To Select desired contents as below, press
message is displayed on the monitor screen and Select “PL II MUSIC” in the SETUP MAIN MENU the or cursor buttons.
FL display. Those errors and their remedies are STANDBY MODE: TRUBASS:
with the or cursor buttons, and press the
described below. The message appearing on the When this function is set to “ECONOMY”, you Set the TRUBASS level between 0 and 6 level in
ENTER button.
FL display is given in ( ). can reduce the power consumption when the 1 level interval with the or cursor buttons.
unit is in the standby mode. TRUBASS produced by the speakers are an
PARAMETER:
MIC SETUP ERROR (MIC SET ERROR) Note: Select “DEFAULT” or “CUSTOM” with the or octave below the actual physical capabilities of
• TV-AUTO and RS-232C are disabled in the cursor buttons. the speakers adding exciting, deeper bass
The microphone (MC-10) is not properly effects.
connected. “ECONOMY” setting. If you select “CUSTOM”, you can adjust three
parameters as listed below. SRS DIALOG:
→ Check the microphone connection. TV AUTO: Set the SRS DIALOG level between 0 and 6 in 1
Select the TV AUTO ON/OFF function to enable PANORAMA:
AMBI NOISE ERROR (AMBI NOISE ER) Select the Panorama mode On or Off with the level intervals with the or cursor buttons.
or disable with the or cursor buttons. (refer This can be popped out of the surround audio
to page 29) or cursor buttons.
Measurement cannot be done correctly effects, allowing the listener to easily discern what
OSD Info: Panorama wraps the sound of the front left and right
because of excessive ambient noise. the actors say.
Select the OSD information function to enable or speakers around you, for an exciting perspective.
→ Either temporarily turn off power to noisy DIMENSION: If “NONE” was selected for the Center speaker
devices such as air conditioning or move disable with the or cursor buttons. setting, in the Speaker size set up menu, then this
If you select “ENABLE”, the SR7500 will display Set the Dimension level between 0 and 6 level in
them out of the room. 1 level intervals with the or cursor buttons. setting will not appear.
the status of the feature (Volume up/down, input
→ Retry measurement when the room is Adjust the soundfield either towards the front or
select, etc..) on the TV monitor. But if you do not After you complete this portion of the set up, move
quiet. towards the rear.
desire this information, select “DISABLE ”. cursor to “MAIN” with the or cursor buttons and
SPEAKER SET ERROR (SPK SET ERROR) VIDEO CONVERT: This can be useful to help achieve a more
suitable balance from all the speakers with press the ENTER button.
Select the VIDEO CONVERT function to enable
The speakers are not properly connected. certain recordings.
or disable with the or cursor buttons. (Video
→ Recheck speaker layout and cable connection: Refer to page 24) CENTER WIDTH:
connections. Set the Center width level between 0 and 7 in 1
LFE LEVEL: level intervals with the or cursor buttons.
Select the output level of the LFE signal included Center Width allows you to gradually spread the
in the Dolby Digital signal or the DTS signal. center channel sound into the front left and right
Select 0 dB, -10 dB or OFF with the or speakers.
cursor buttons. At its widest setting, all the sound from the
center is mixed into the left and right.
After you complete this portion of the set up, move This control may help achieve a more spacious
the cursor to “MAIN” with the or cursor buttons sound or a better blend for the front image.
and press the ENTER button. If “NONE” was selected for the Center speaker
setting, in the Speaker size set up menu, then
this setting will not appear.
After you complete this portion of the set up, move

cursor to “MAIN” with the or cursor buttons and
press the ENTER button.
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VOL (VOLUME SETUP):
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6 MULTI ROOM Select whether the Multi-speaker output level is 7 7.1 CH INPUT LEVEL 8 DC TRIGGER SETUP
SR7500 has features in MULTI ROOM SYSTEM variable or fixed with or cursor buttons. This sub-menu is to adjust the speaker levels for This unit has 2 DC trigger control jacks, these are
such as source selector, sleep timer, Multi Room Note: 7.1-channel input sources. selectable to link with input functions for the main
Speaker output and remote control. Here you will adjust the volume for each channel so room or multi room.
You can set these feature in this sub-menu. • This setting can be changed when the Surr Back is that they are all heard by the listener at the same Each trigger can be set up separately.
set “NONE” in 2-1 SPEAKER SIZE menu.
level.
6 MU L T I ROOM When this setting is unavailable, “✽✽✽” is
V I D EO : DVD displayed 1. Select “DC-TRIG SETUP” in the SETUP
7 7 . 1 CH I NPUT LEVEL MAIN MENU with or cursor button, and
A UD I O : DVD LEVEL (VOLUME LEVEL): V I D EO I N : LAS T press the ENTER button.
S L E E P T I ME R : OF F Adjust the Multi-speaker output level with or F RON T L : 0 dB
cursor button. C E N T ER : 0 dB
MU L T I : O F F MS P KR : ✽ ✽ ✽ 8 - 1 D C - T R I GGE R S E T U P
V OL : V AR I VO L : ✽✽✽
Note: F RON T R : 0 dB DC TR I G - 1 : D I S AB L E
S URR . R : 0 dB
L EVE L : - 9 0 dB L EVE L : ✽✽✽ • This setting can be changed when the Surr Back is
set “NONE” in 2-1 SPEAKER SIZE menu. S URR . B R : 0 dB CD : ✽✽✽ TV : ✽✽✽
- - - - MA I N - ROOM S T A T U S - - - -
When this setting is unavailable, “✽✽✽” is S URR . B L : 0 dB T APE : ✽✽✽ DVD : ✽✽✽
V I D EO : D V D AUD I O : D V D
displayed S URR . L : 0 dB CD - R : ✽✽✽ V CR 1 : ✽✽✽
MA I N EX I T
S UB W : 0 dB T UN E R : ✽✽✽ DSS : ✽✽✽
MAIN ROOM STATUS:
1. Select “MULTI ROOM” in the SETUP MAIN Selected input source in the main room will be
MA I N EX I T AUX 1 : ✽✽✽ 7 . 1 CH : ✽✽✽
MENU with or cursor button, and press displayed. AUX 2 : ✽✽✽
the ENTER button. 1. Select “7.1CH INPUT” in the SETUP MAIN
Note:
2. To Select desired contents, press or • If “VOLUME” is set to “FIXED”, the multi-room
MENU with the or cursor buttons, and MA I N EX I T
cursor button press the ENTER button.
output level cannot be adjusted from the second 2. To select “VIDEO IN”, press or cursor 2. You can select MAIN ROOM, MULTI ROOM,
VIDEO: zone.
Select the video source of the Multi-room output button. REMOTE or DISABLE by pressing or
with or cursor buttons. After you complete this portion of the set up, move 3. Using the or cursor buttons, select the cursor buttons.
AUDIO: the cursor to “MAIN” with or cursor buttons and video input source which is emitted from Note:
Select the audio source of the Multi-room output press ENTER button. Monitor out in the 7.1 CH INPUT function.
with or cursor buttons. • REMOTE is available for the external control.
The input source is switched by pressing the The RC8500SR cannot operate this function.
SLEEP TIMER:
or cursor buttons as follows;
SLEEP timer function is available during the
LAST ↔ TV ↔ DVD ↔ VCR1 ↔ DSS ↔
3. To select desired input source , press or
multiroom is active, set the time with or cursor button.
cursor buttons. AUX1 ↔ V-OFF ↔ LAST ↔
MULTI (MULTI ROOM):
4. To set ON or OFF, press or cursor button.
To switch on the Multi-room output ON or OFF,
Notes: 5. After you complete this portion of the set up,
press or cursor button. • When select LAST, the source is set previous move the cursor to “MAIN” with the or
VOL (VOLUME SETUP): source before 7.1 CH INPUT function is activated. cursor buttons and press the ENTER button.
Select whether the Multi-room output level is • When select V-OFF, no signal is emitted from
variable or fixed with a or cursor buttons. monitor out terminal.
LEVEL (VOLUME LEVEL): 4. To Select desired channel , press the or
Adjust the Multi-room output level with or cursor buttons.
cursor buttons. 5. Using the or cursor buttons, adjust the
MSPKR (MULTI SPEAKER): volume level of each channel.
To switch on the Multi-speaker output ON or 6. After you complete this portion of the set up,
OFF, press or cursor buttons.
move the cursor to “MAIN” with the or
Note: cursor buttons and press the ENTER button.
• This setting can be changed when the Surr Back is Notes:
set “NONE” in 2-1 SPEAKER SIZE menu and
select “SPEAKER C” switch OFF position in • These settings will be memorized to 7.1CH INPUT
REAR PANEL. When this setting is unavailable, source.
“✽✽✽” is displayed. • This feature can be directly selected with the
CH.SEL button of the remote controller.
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The signal cannot be converted from the
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION VIDEO CONVERT
When this function is activated, the video or
component to the video or S-video. ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME
(PLAY BACK) S-video signal can be emitted from the video, S- Notes of OSD menu:
video or component video output terminal. CH VOL
• The setup menu can be displayed through all
VOLUME
To activate this function, select VIDEO CONVERT

video out (COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, VIDEO). EAK
GHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
in PREFERENCE menu and set ENABLE.

L C R
LFE
AAC PCM
SL S SR
SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE • The setting informations (e.g. volume setting) are
DOWN UP
OK
Notes: displayed through all video out when the VIDEO

Before you can listen to any input media, you must
first select the input source on the SR7500. • The component video signal is emitted only from CONVERT function are set ENABLE. DIGITAL S-VIDEO
AUX 1 INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
LIP.SYNC
PREV MUTE
component video output terminal. Note: GUIDE
Example : DVD When the video equipment is connected by No setting information is displayed when the
MENU
TEST CH.SEL
EXIT
SURR
component terminal, connect the monitor and signal is emitted from the COMPONENT IN to
1
7 1CH
2
ATT
3
SPK-AB
SR7500 by the component terminal. COMPONENT OUT.

• This function is unavailable for the REC out • The setting informations (e.g. volume setting) are Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the
terminal. displayed through the S-VIDEO or VIDEO out VOLUME control knob on the front panel or VOL
TV DVD VCR DSS
• This function is unavailable for the still picture, fast when the VIDEO CONVERT function are set / buttons on the remote.
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forward and reverse playing of the video component. DISABLE. When the S-VIDEO and VIDEO To increase the volume, turn the VOLUME knob
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
• If, while attempting to use the video convert outputs are used simultaneously, the setting clockwise or press VOL button on the remote, to
1
LIGHT
2
feature, the SR7500 cannot synchronize with the informations are displayed through the S-VIDEO decrease the volume, turn counterclockwise or
RC8500SR
display device, “NO SIGNAL” appears on the out only. press VOL button on the remote.
monitor, or noise is generated, this feature cannot Notes:
be used. All of these signs are caused by
To select DVD, turn the INPUT FUNCTION equipment incompatibility; there is nothing • The volume can be adjusted within the range of –
SELECTOR knob on the front panel or simply wrong with the SR7500. SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE ∞ to 18 dB, in steps of 1 dB.
press the DVD button on the remote. In such case, set VIDEO CONVERT in the • However, when the channel level is set as described
After you have selected DVD, simply turn on the Example: AUTO SURROUND on page 20, if the volume for any channel is set at
PREFERENCE menu to DISABLE. Also, connect
DVD player and play the DVD. the video input signal to the display device via the +1 dB or greater, the volume cannot be adjusted up
MONITOR OUT terminal under VIDEO and the M to 18 dB.
• As the input source is changed, the new input S-video input signal to the display device via the AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500
D1 (In this case the maximum volume adjustment
name will appear momentarily an OSD MONITOR OUT terminal under S-VIDEO. INPUT SELECTOR
D2 range is “18 dB - Maximum value of channel level)
information on the video display. The input DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
D3
name will also appear in the display, on the Example: USE

D4
PAGE 1 2 3 4
front-panel. D5
Monitor is connected with the component. ADJUSTING THE TONE (BASS &
• As the input is changed, the SR7500 will STANDBY
automatically switch to the digital input,

POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES
CH VOL TREBLE) CONTROL

surround mode, attenuation, and night mode ENTER
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status which were entered during the TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
M
LIGHT
configuration process for that source. VIDEO

1
RC8500SR
2
D1
• When an audio source is selected, the last video component

D2
or S-VIDEO
input used remains routed to the VCR1 & DSS/
D3
VCR2 Outputs and Monitor Output. This or component (Using the SR7500) D4
To select the surround mode during playback,

USE PAGE 3
D5
permits simultaneous viewing and listening to

different sources. Monitor is connected with the video or S-video. press the AUTO button on the front panel.
• When a Video source is selected, the video AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500
(Using the remote control unit) CH VOL
signal for that input will be routed to the Monitor To select the surround mode, press the AMP TUNER CD CD-R MD
Output jacks and will be viewable on a TV ENTER

button and press the > button until PAGE1 is TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
LIGHT
monitor connected to the SR7500. displayed. Press the AUTO (D1) button. 1
RC8500SR
2
If a component video input is connected to the VIDEO VIDEO

DVD or DSS component inputs, it will be routed
or S-VIDEO or S-VIDEO
to the Component Video Output. Make certain During a listening session you may wish to adjust
that your TV is set to the proper input to view the AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500
the Bass and Treble Control to suit your listening
signal. tastes or room acoustics.
ENTER
DVI-D INPUT (SR8500 only)

When DVI-D is set as the input source, monitor VIDEO
output is DVI-D as well. component or S-VIDEO
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(Using the remote control unit) This additional channel provides the opportunity
SURROUND MODE
ENGLISH
OFF 10 20 30 40
To adjust the tone, press the AMP button and for more detailed imaging behind the listener and
press the > button PAGE3 is displayed. 90 80 70 60 50 brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound
To adjust the bass effect, press BASS+ (D2) or localization than ever before.
The SR7500 is equipped with many surround
BASS– (D3). The sleep time will be shown for a few seconds in THX Surround EX will operate for any 5.1 channel
modes. These are provided to reproduce a variety
To adjust the treble effect, TREB+ (D4) or TREB– the display on the front panel, and it will count source whenever THX is active.
of surround sound effects, according to the content
(D5). down until the time has elapsed. THX Surround EX is not available in the system
of the source to be played.
Note: When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, without surround back speaker(s).
The available surround modes may be restricted
the unit will automatically turn off. Note:
• The tone control function can work in the AUTO depending on the input signal and speaker setup.
Note that the SLEEP indicator on the display will
Surround, Stereo, Dolby Pro Logic IIx , DTS, illuminate when the Sleep function is programmed. • When playing Dolby Digital Surround EX-
DTS-ES, and Multi Ch. Stereo mode. To cancel the Sleep function, press the SLEEP AUTO encoded software in 6.1 channels, it is required to
set the THX Surround EX mode.
button until the display shows “SLEEP OFF” and When this mode is selected, the receiver
the SLEEP indicator will disappear. determines whether the digital input signal is Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS, DTS-ES, 2 MODE
TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF
DTS 96/24 or PCM-audio.
THE SOUND Surround EX & DTS-ES will operate for multichannel
(Dolby Digital, Pro Logic IIx MOVIE, Pro Logic
NIGHT MODE IIx MUSIC, Pro Logic IIx GAME)
source that has a Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS- This mode is used with source materials encoded
ES auto trigger flag in the digital signal. in Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround.
M
When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, the
OK
D1
number of channels for which the corresponding DOLBY DIGITAL
D2 signal is encoded will be played. This mode is enabled when playing source
LIP.SYNC D3 Inputting a Dolby Digital two channel signal with materials encoded in Dolby Digital.
PREV MUTE
GUIDE D4 Dolby surround status automatically subjects that Playing multichannel encoded 6.1 or 7.1-channel
MENU EXIT
TEST CH.SEL SURR
USE PAGE 3
D5 signal to Pro Logic IIx movie processing before Dolby Digital sources provides five main audio
1 2 3
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB play. channels (left, center, right, surround left and
4 5 6
DISP OSD SLEEP
CH VOL
PCM 96 kHz source material can be played in this surround right) and Low Frequency Effect
7 8 9
mode. channel.
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Notes: Dolby Digital EX decoding is not available in this

To temporarily silence all speaker outputs such as TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
LIGHT
• When you use this mode with certain DVD and mode.
when interrupted by a phone call, press the MUTE 1 2
button on the remote.

RC8500SR
Learning Remote Controller CD players, performing operations such as “Skip”
or “Stop” may momentarily interrupt the output. Dolby Pro Logic IIx brings the excitement of
This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the
• When the signal is not decoded, the mode is surround sound to any stereo mix, while making
head-phone jack, but it will not affect any recording
To select the NIGHT mode, press the AMP button changed to AUTO mode automatically. Refer to existing Dolby Surround mixes sound more like
or dubbing that may be in progress.
and press the > button until PAGE3 is displayed. page 24 to confirm the available decoding mode. discrete 5.1 channels Surround sound.
When the system is muted, the display will show
Press the NIGHT (D1) button. Dolby Pro Logic IIx has 3 modes. Please see
“MUTE” .
Selecting the Night Mode ON is effective in Dolby below.
Press the MUTE button again to return to normal THX
Digital only, and it compresses the dynamic range. Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
operation. THX mode applies additional processing to Dolby
This softens loud passages such as sudden This mode provides 6.1 or 7.1 channel surround
explosions, to help prevent disturbing others late Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic multi-channel, sound from Dolby Surround encoded stereo movie
at night. surround sources. The THX processing was sound tracks.
To turn off the Night mode, press the NIGHT developed by Lucasfilm Ltd. to recreated the Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
USING THE SLEEP TIMER sound of top-quality theater.
button again. This mode provides 6.1 or 7.1 channel surround
LIP.SYNC
Use the THX mode for all movies on disc, tape or sound from conventional stereo sources, analog or
PREV MUTE
GUIDE broadcast. In this mode, THX Surround EX will not digital, such as CD, Tape, FM, TV, Stereo VCR,
MENU EXIT
TEST CH.SEL SURR operate in this mode. etc.
1 2 3
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB Pro Logic IIx GAME
4 5 6
DISP OSD SLEEP
THX SURROUND EX Game mode restores the impact low-frequency
7 8 9
surround effects by routing them to the system’s
CLEAR
THX
0 MEMO In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been subwoofer.

encoded with Dolby Digital surround EX
technology are able to reproduce an extra channel
which has been added during the mixing of the
program.
To program the SR7500 for automatic standby, This channel, called Surround Back, places
press the SLEEP button on the remote. sounds behind the listener in addition to the
Each press of the button will increase the time currently available front left, front center, front
before shut down in the following sequence. right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer
channels.
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Notes: dts MODE Notes: * Depending on the player used, DTS play may
ENGLISH • Pro Logic IIx mode will decode as Pro Logic II (dts, Neo:6 Cinema, Neo:6 Music) • CS II mode is available for 2ch input signals produce a short noise. This is not a malfunction.
mode when the SURROUND BACK SPEAKER which are encoded in Dolby Digital or PCM * While signals from DTS-laser disc or CD are
This mode is for DTS encoded source materials
is set NONE in SPEAKER SETUP menu. (See format. playing in another Surround mode, you cannot
SPEAKER SETUP, page 19) such as LASER DISC, CD, and DVD. Neo:6 is for
some 2 channel sources. • PCM-audio signals can be subjected to Pro Logic switch to digital input or from digital input to
• Pro Logic IIx mode is available for a 2ch input processing when the sampling frequency is 32 analog input by INPUT SETUP in SETUP MAIN
signal which is encoded in Dolby Digital or PCM dts : This mode is enabled when playing source kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. MENU or the A/D button.
format. materials encoded in dts multichannel. * You can not listen to DTS-encorded course in
• PCM-audio signals can be subjected to Pro Logic Playing multichannel encoded 5.1-channel dts VIRTUAL Multi room.
processing when the sampling frequency is 32 sources provides five main audio channels (left, * The outputs for the VCR 1 OUT, DSS/VCR 2
kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. This mode creates a virtualized surround sound
center, right, surround left and surround right) and experience from a two-speaker (front L and R) OUT, TAPE OUT, and CD-R OUT output analog
Low Frequency Effect channel. playback system playing any multichannel audio audio signals. Do not record from CDs or LDs
EX/ES dts-ES decoding is not available in this mode. source (such as found on DVDs and digital that support DTS using these outputs. If you do,
The DTS mode cannot be used when an analog broadcasts), including Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro the DTS-encoded signal will be recorded as
This mode provides 6.1 channel surround for input has been selected. Logic or DTS. noise.
DOLBY DIGITAL EX, DTS-ES encoded source
material such as DVD. Neo:6 Cinema, Neo:6 Music NOTE for Dolby Digital Surround EX signal
This mode cannot be used when an analog input This mode decodes 2-channel signals into 6- STEREO * When playing Dolby Digital Surround EX-
has been selected. channel signals using high-accuracy digital matrix This mode bypasses all surround processing. encoded software in 6.1 channels, it is required
Dolby Digital EX technology. In stereo program sources, the left and right to set the EX/ES mode.
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been The DTS NEO:6 decoder has near-discrete channels play normally when PCM-audio or * Note that some of Dolby Digital Surround EX-
encoded with Dolby Digital surround EX properties in the frequency characteristics of the analog stereo is input. encoded software does not contain the
technology are able to reproduce an extra channel channels as well as in channel separation. With Dolby Digital and DTS sources, the 5.1 identification signal. In this case, set the EX/ES
which has been added during the mixing of the According to the signals to be played back, DTS multichannels are converted to two channel mode manually.
program. NEO:6 uses either the NEO:6 CINEMA mode stereo. 96 kHz PCM source material can be played
This channel, called Surround Back, places optimized for movie playback or the NEO:6 MUSIC back in stereo mode. NOTE for 96kHz PCM audio
sounds behind the listener in addition to the mode optimized for music playback. * AUTO, PURE DIRECT, and STEREO modes
currently available front left, front center, front can be used when playing PCM signals with a
Notes: PURE DIRECT
right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer sampling frequency of 96 kHz (such as from
channels. • Neo:6 mode is available to 2ch input signals which In the pure direct mode, the tone control circuit and DVD-Video discs that contain 24 bit, 96 kHz
are encoded in Dolby Digital or PCM format. bass management configuration are bypassed for audio). If such signals are input during playback
This additional channel provides the opportunity
for more detailed imaging behind the listener and • PCM-audio signals can be subjected to Pro Logic full range frequency response and the purist audio in one of the other surround modes, output from
brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound processing when the sampling frequency is 32 reproduction. SR7500 will be muted.
localization than ever before. kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. 96 kHz PCM source material can be played back in
* Certain DVD player models inhibit digital output.
Dolby Digital EX is not available in the system this mode.
For details, refer to the player’s operation
without surround back speaker(s). MULTI CH. ST Notes: manual.
DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1) This mode is used to create a wider, deeper and more • Internal speaker size is setup to front L/R = * Some DVD formatted discs feature copy
DTS-ES adds the surround center channel audio to natural soundstage from two channel source material. LARGE, Center = LARGE, Surround L/R = protection. When using such disc, 96 kHz PCM
the DTS 5.1-channel format to improve the This is done by feeding the left channel signal to LARGE and Subwoofer = YES automatically. signal is not output from the DVD player. For
acoustic positioning and makes acoustic image both left front and left surround speaker and the Tone controls and additional processing are also details, refer to the player’s operation manual.
movement more natural with the 6.1-channel right channel signal to both right front and right defeated.
reproduction. surround speaker. Additionally, the center channel • When you use this mode with certain DVD and NOTE for HDCD signal (SR8500 only)
This receiver incorporates a DTS-ES decoder, reproduces a mix of the right and left channel. CD players, performing operations such as “Skip” * HDCD is effective only at the time of digital
which can handle DTS-ES Discrete-encoded and or “Stop” may momentarily interrupt the output. input.
DTS-ES Matrix-encoded program sources from CIRCLE SURROUND II * AUTO, PURE DIRECT, and STEREO modes
DVD, etc.. (CSII-CINEMA, CSII-MUSIC, CSII-MONO) CAUTION can be used when playing HDCD signals (such
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 features digital discrete as from CD discs that contain HDCD).
recording of all channels including the surround Circle Surround is designed to enable multichannel NOTE for DTS signal
surround sound playback of non-encoded and * Connected DVD-player, laser-disc player or CD- * You may not be able to play some HDCD source
back channel(s) and higher quality of audio signals from certain CD players if you connect
reproduction. multichannel encoded material. player needs to support DTS-digital output. You
Backward compatibility provides listeners with up may not be able to play some DTS source the player to the SR8500 digitally. This is
DTS-ES is not available in the system without a because the digital signal has been processed
surround back speaker. to 6.1 channels of surround performance from signals from certain CD players and LD players
entire collection of music and film, including even if you connect the player to the SR7500 (such as the output level, sampling frequency, or
broadcast, videotape and stereo recorded music. digitally. This is because the digital signal has frequency response) and the SR8500 cannot
Depending on source material, you can select been processed (such as the output level, recognize the signal as HDCD data.
CSII-Cinema mode, CSII-Music mode or CSII- sampling frequency, or frequency response)
Mono mode. and the SR7500 cannot recognize the signal as
DTS data.
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The relation between the selected surround Output Channel Front information display
ENGLISH
mode and the input signal Surround Mode Input Signal Decoding SL SBL
L/R C SubW Signal format indicators Channel status
The surround mode is selected with the surround SR SBR
mode selector on SR7500 or the remote control AUTO Dolby Surr. EX Dolby Digital EX O O O O O 2 DIGITAL EX L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
unit. However, the sound you hear is subject to the Dolby D (5.1ch) Dolby Digital 5.1 O O O - O 2 DIGITAL L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
relationship between the selected surround mode Dolby D(2ch) Dolby Digital 2.0 O - - - - 2 DIGITAL L, R
and input signal. That relationship is as follows; Dolby D (2ch Surr) Pro Logic IIx movie O O O O - 2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND L, R, S
DTS-ES DTS-ES O O O O O dts, ES L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 O O O - O dts 96/24 L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
DTS (5.1ch) DTS 5.1 O O O - O dts L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
PCM(Audio) PCM (Stereo) O - - - - PCM L, R
PCM 96kHz PCM (96kHz Stereo) O - - - - PCM L, R
HDCD * Stereo O - - - - PCM, HDCD L, R
Analog Stereo O - - - - ANALOG -
PURE DIRECT Dolby D Surr. EX Dolby Digital EX O O O O O 2 DIGITAL EX L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
Dolby D (5.1ch) Dolby Digital 5.1 O O O - O 2 DIGITAL L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
Dolby D (2ch) Dolby Digital 2.0 O - - - - 2 DIGITAL L, R
Dolby D (2ch Surr) Pro Logic IIx movie O O O O - 2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND L, R, S
DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 O O O - O dts 96/24 L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
PCM (Audio) PCM (Stereo) O - - - - PCM L, R
PCM 96kHz PCM (96kHz Stereo) O - - - - PCM L, R
EX/ES Dolby D Surr. EX Dolby Digital EX O O O O O 2 DIGITAL EX L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
Dolby D (5.1ch) Dolby Digital EX O O O O O 2 DIGITAL L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
DTS-ES DTS-ES O O O O O dts , ES L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
DTS 96/24 DTS-ES O O O O O dts 96/24 L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
DTS(5.1ch) DTS-ES O O O O O dts L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
DOLBY Dolby D Surr. EX Dolby Digital 5.1 O O O O O 2 DIGITAL EX L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
(PL IIx movie) Dolby D (5.1ch) Dolby Digital 5.1 O O O O O 2 DIGITAL L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
(PL IIx music) Dolby D (2ch) Pro Logic IIx O O O O - 2 DIGITAL L, R
(PL IIx game) Dolby D (2ch Surr) Pro Logic IIx O O O O - 2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND L, R, S
PCM (Audio) Pro Logic IIx O O O O - PCM L, R
HDCD * Pro Logic IIx O O O O - PCM, HDCD L, R
Analog Pro Logic IIx O O O O - ANALOG -
DTS DTS-ES DTS 5.1 O O O - O dts, ES L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
(Neo:6 Cinema) DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 O O O - O dts 96/24 L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
(Neo:6 Music) DTS (5.1ch) DTS 5.1 O O O - O dts L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
PCM (Audio) Neo:6 O O O O - PCM L, R
Analog Neo:6 O O O O - ANALOG -
Dolby D (2ch) Neo:6 O O O O - 2 DIGITAL L, R
Dolby D (2ch Surr) Neo:6 O O O O - 2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND L, R, S
CS II Cinema PCM (Audio) CS II O O O O O PCM L, R
CS II Music HDCD * CS II O O O O O PCM, HDCD L, R
CS II Mono Analog CS II O O O O O ANALOG -
Dolby D (2ch) CS II O O O O O 2 DIGITAL L, R
Dolby D (2ch Surr) CS II O O O O O 2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND L, R, S
STEREO Dolby Surr. EX Stereo O - - - O 2 DIGITAL EX L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
Dolby D (5.1ch) Stereo O - - - O 2 DIGITAL L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
Dolby D (2ch) Stereo O - - - - 2 DIGITAL L, R
Dolby D (2ch Surr) Stereo O - - - O 2DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND L, R, S
DTS-ES Stereo O - - - O dts, ES L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
DTS 96/24 Stereo O - - - O dts 96/24 L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
DTS (5.1ch) Stereo O - - - O dts L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
PCM (Audio) Stereo O - - - - PCM L, R
PCM 96kHz Stereo O - - - - PCM L, R
*: SR8500 only
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Output Channel Front information display
ENGLISH Surround Mode Input Signal Decoding
L/R C
SL SBL
SubW Signal format indicators Channel status
SR SBR
Virtual Dolby Surr. EX Virtual O - - - - 2 DIGITAL EX L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
Dolby D (5.1ch) Virtual O - - - - 2 DIGITAL L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
Dolby D (2ch) Virtual O - - - - 2 DIGITAL L, R
Dolby D (2ch Surr) Virtual O - - - - 2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND L, R, S
DTS-ES Virtual O - - - - dts, ES L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
DTS (5.1ch) Virtual O - - - - dts L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
PCM (Audio) Virtual O - - - - PCM L, R
HDCD * Virtual O - - - - PCM, HDCD L, R
Analog Virtual O - - - - ANALOG -
Multi Ch. Dolby Surr. EX Multi Channel Stereo O O O O O 2 DIGITAL EX L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
Stereo Dolby D (5.1ch) Multi Channel Stereo O O O - O 2 DIGITAL L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
Dolby D (2ch) Multi Channel Stereo O O O O - 2 DIGITAL L, R
Dolby D (2ch Surr) Multi Channel Stereo O O O O - 2 DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND L, R, S
PCM (Audio) Multi Channel Stereo O O O O - PCM L, R
HDCD * Multi Channel Stereo O O O O - PCM, HDCD L, R
Analog Multi Channel Stereo O O O O - ANALOG -
THX Dolby Surr. EX THX Surround EX + Dolby Digital O O O O O 2 DIGITAL EX L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
Dolby D (5.1ch) THX + Dolby Digital O O O - O 2 DIGITAL L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
Dolby D (2ch) THX + Pro Logic IIx O O O O - 2 DIGITAL L, R
Dolby D (2ch Surr) THX + Pro Logic IIx O O O O - 2DIGITAL , 2 SURROUND L, R, S
DTS-ES THX + DTS-ES O O O O O dts, ES L, C, R, SL, SR, S, LFE
DTS 96/24 THX + DTS O O O - O dts 96/24 L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
DTS (5.1ch) THX + DTS O O O - O dts L, C, R, SL, SR, LFE
PCM (Audio) THX + Pro Logic IIx O O O O - PCM L, R
HDCD * THX + Pro Logic IIx O O O O - PCM, HDCD L, R
Analog THX + Pro Logic IIx O O O O - ANALOG -
*: SR8500 only
Notes:
• Dolby Digital (2 ch: Lt/Rt): signal with Dolby
Surround flag Speakers are full set.
• No sound outputs from the surround speaker,
center speaker and subwoofer if the DVD disc has
no surround data.
Abbreviations
L/R : Front speakers
C: Center speaker
SL/SR : Surround speakers
SBL/SBR : Surround Back speakers
SubW : Sub woofer speaker
28

OTHER FUNCTION
ENGLISH
ATTENUATION TO ANALOG INPUT DOLBY HEADPHONE MODE VIDEO ON/OFF
SIGNAL This feature simulates the waveforms of the actual When no video signal is connected to the SR7500
sounds heard from the speakers. or a DVD, etc., is connected directly to your TV, the
TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION When headphones are used, the MENU button unnecessary video circuit can be turned off by
LIP.SYNC
automatically switches to the Dolby headphone selecting the “VIDEO OFF” setting.
This function allows the component connected to PREV
GUIDE
MUTE
mode. To select video off, press the AMP button and
the TV-VIDEO in jack to control the power (ON/ MENU
TEST CH.SEL
EXIT
SURR The OSD that appears when the MENU button is press the > button until PAGE 4 is displayed. Press
OFF) to the SR7500. 1
7.1CH
2
ATT
3
SPK-AB
pressed is shown below. the V-OFF button.
4 5 6
DISP OSD SLEEP
AUTO POWER ON 7 8
THX
9 HEAD PHONE M
D1
0
1.
CLEAR MEMO UND RECEIVER SR7500
Be sure the TV auto mode is ENABLED. DOLBY HP MODE : BYPASS D2
(Refer to page 22: PREFERENCE) SURROUND : ✽✽✽ DISP
SLEEP
MULTI
AUTO SURR
AUTO TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPKR A B
DISC 6.1
V-OFF
MTX 6.1
PEAK
NIGHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
D3
2.
L C R
LFE
AAC PCM
Connect your TV TUNER (etc) to the TV-

SL S SR
D4
USE PAGE 4
D5
VIDEO in terminal. Be sure to connect the If the selected analog audio input signal is greater L LEVEL : 0dB
VIDEO input. than the capable level of internal processing, the R LEVEL : 0dB ENTER
3.
ONES
CH VOL
Turn OFF the power to the TV TUNER and the “PEAK” indicator will light up on the front display.
TUNER CD CD-R MD
SR7500. If this happens, you should press the ATT button

4.
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
Turn ON the TV TUNER and tune in a on the remote. LIGHT
receivable station. “ATT” indicator will be illuminated when this 1
RC8500SR
2
function is activated. The signal-input level is

5. When the station is received, the SR7500
reduced by about half. Attenuation will not work DOLDBY HP (Headphone) MODE can be selected
turns ON and TV is selected automatically. with the output signal of TAPE-OUT, CD-R/MD- with the left and right cursor buttons.
OUT, VCR1-OUT and DSS/VCR2-OUT. BYPASS → DH1 → DH2 → DH3 → BYPASS
AUTO POWER OFF This function is memorized for each individual
input source. BYPASS : Bypasses the Dolby headphone mode DISPLAY MODE
1. In the above situation, turn the TV TUNER and delivers ordinary 2-channel stereo.
OFF or select a channel that does not contain DH1 : The size of a typical living room space AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500
any broadcast. is simulated. R

PREV
LIP.SYNC
MUTE
2.
GUIDE
The power to the SR7500 switches to LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES DH2 : The expansiveness of a structure as DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPKR A B
DISC 6.1 MTX 6.1

V-OFF PEAK
NIGHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
AAC PCM
SURROUND
DIGITAL
L
SL
C
LFE
S
R
SR
MENU
TEST CH.SEL
EXIT
SURR
1 2 3
STANDBY after approx. 5 minutes. This jack may be used to listen to the SR7500’s large as a music hall is simulated. 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
4 5 6
Notes: output through a pair of headphones. Be certain DH3 : A large space such as that found in a DISP OSD SLEEP
7 8 9
that the headphones have a standard 1/4” stereo movie theater is simulated. ENTER
• AUTO POWER OFF is canceled if the SR7500 is PHONES

THX
set to a source other than TV. phono plug. (Note that the speakers will CLEAR 0 MEMO
When the PURE DIRECT mode is selected, Dolby

The function reactivates when TV is selected again. automatically be turned off when the headphone
surround processing is bypassed and “✽✽✽” is
jack is in use.)
• Some TV broadcasts may cause the TV AUTO displayed as the mode indication.
FUNCTION to turn ON. AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500
The surround mode can be selected when any of You can select the display mode for the front
• The S-Video terminal does not support “TV INPUT SELECTOR
the modes in DH1, DH2, or DH3 is selected. display of the SR7500.
AUTO ON/OFF” function. To select this mode, press the DISPLAY on the
DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPK
DISC 6.1
L/R LEVEL can be set in the ±10 dB range.
remote control or the front panel.
Notes: When this button is pressed, the display mode is
• The surround mode returns to the previous setting switched in the following sequence.
→ Surround Mode → Auto-display Off → Display
STANDBY

as soon as the plug is removed from the jack.
• TONE cannot be set when any of the modes in Off → Input Function → Surround Mode....
DH1, DH2, or DH3 is selected. In Auto display off mode, the display is off. But, if
you make a change to the unit such as input or
• The Dolby Headphone function will not work surround mode, the display will show that change,
Note: when 32 or 96 kHz PCM digital signals are input.
then go back to off after about 3 seconds. When
• The surround mode returns to the previous setting changing the volume, it is not displayed.
as soon as the plug is removed from the jack. In Display off mode, the display is off completely.
Note:
• Only the DISP indicator will be illuminated on the
front display in display off condition.
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Recording the video from one source and
ENGLISH
SELECTING ANALOG AUDIO INPUT RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE the audio from another
SPEAKER A/B
OR DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT In normal operation, the audio or video source You can add the sound from one source to the
selected for listening through the SR7500 is sent to video of another source to make your own video
M
the record outputs. recordings. VOLUME LIP.SYNC
PREV MUTE
D1
This means that any program you are watching or Below is an example of recording the sound from a MULTI AUTO TUNED ST SPKR A B V-OFF PEAK ATT ANALOG
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL MENU
GUIDE
EXIT
listening to may be recorded simply by placing

AUTO SURR DIRECT DISC 6.1 MT X 6.1 NIGHT EQ
D2
compact disc player connected to CD IN and the
L C R
LFE
AAC PCM
SL S SR TEST CH.SEL SURR
DOWN
1 2 3
machines connected to the outputs for TAPE OUT,
D3
video from a video camera connected to VCR1 to 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
D4
4 5 6
USE PAGE 4
CD-R/MD OUT, VCR1 OUT, and DSS/VCR2 OUT video cassette recorder connected to the DSS/ DISP OSD SLEEP
D5
in the record mode. VCR2 OUT jack. ENTER
DIGITAL S-VIDEO
AUX 1 INPUT
VIDEO
7 8
THX
9
CLEAR 0 MEMO
CH VOL
TUNER CD CD-R MD
To record the input source signal you are
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
currently watching or listening to
1
LIGHT
RC8500SR
2
1.
2. TV
TUNER
DVD
CD
VCR
CD-R
DSS
MD
SR7500 has speaker system - A and speaker
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP

system- B for front L/R channels.
You can select these systems by pressing
If you have already assigned the digital inputs, you
INPUT SELECTOR
1. 1
LIGHT
RC8500SR
2
SPEAKERS A/B button on the front panel or SPK-

can temporarily select the audio input mode for
DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
AB on the remote.
each input source as following procedures. TV DVD VCR DSS
Press the AMP button and press the > button until 1. TUNER CD CD-R MD 1. Switch the video output source to VCR1 by
PAGE4 is displayed. Press the A/D (D3) button. STANDBY
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP

simply pressing the input selector buttons on
7.1 CH INPUT
When this button is pressed, the input mode is 1

LIGHT
2
the remote.
switched in the following sequence. RC8500SR
2. Switch the audio input source to CD by simply The SR7500 is equipped for future expansion
→ Digital Auto → Digital → Analog → Digital Auto.... through the use of Multi channel SACD
pressing the input selector buttons on the
In Digital Auto mode, the types of signals being remote. multichannel player or DVD-Audio player.
input to the digital and analog input jacks for the 1. Select the input source to record by turning 3. Now “CD” has been selected as the audio
When this is selected, the input signals connected
selected input source are detected automatically. the INPUT FUNCTION SELECTOR knob on to the L(front left), R (front right), CENTER, SL
input source and “VCR1” as the video input (surround left), SR (surround right) and SBL
If no digital signal is being input, the analog input the front panel or simply press the input
jacks are selected automatically. source. (surround back left) and SBR (surround back right)
selector buttons on the remote.
In Digital mode, input is fixed to an assigned digital Notes: channels of the 7.1 CH. In jacks are output directly
The input source is now selected and you may to the front (left and right), center, surround (left
input terminal. • If you change the input source during recording,
In analog mode, the analog input jacks are selected. watch or listen to it as desired. and right) and surround back speaker systems as
you will record the signals from the newly
This selecting is temporary, so the result will not be 2. The currently selected input source signal is selected input source. well as the pre-out jacks without passing through
stored in memory. output to the TAPE OUT, CD-R/MD OUT, the surround circuitry.
• You cannot record the surround effects. In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer)
If you need to change the input mode completely, VCR1 OUT, and DSS/VCR2 OUT outputs for
use INPUT SETUP in OSD menu system. (see recording. • Digital input signals are only output to the digital jack is output to the PRE OUT SW (subwoofer)
outputs. There is no conversion from digital to jack.
page 19) 3. Start recording to the recording component as analog . When 7.1 CH. INPUT is selected, the last video
desired. input used remains routed to the Monitor Outputs.
When connecting CD players and other digital
components, do not connect only the digital This permits simultaneous viewing with video
terminals, but the analog ones as well. sources
30

To cancel the 7.1 CH. INPUT setting, press the 7.1
1. 2.
ENGLISH
CH INPUT button on the front panel or press 7.1 LIP.SYNC
CH on the remote. Depending on the image device (TV, monitor,
INPUT SELECTOR
Notes: projector, etc.) connected to the SR7500, a time
lag can occur between image signal processing
DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPKR A
DISC 6.1
• When the 7.1 CH. Input is in use, you may not and audio signal processing. Though minor, this
select a surround mode, as the external decoder
time lag can interfere with movie and music
determines processing.
CH VOL enjoyment. The LIP.SYNC feature delays the
• In addition, there is no signal at the record outputs audio signal with respect to the image signal
4.
STANDBY
E
when the 7.1 CH. Input is in use. output from the SR7500 to correct the time lag
OK
between the sound and image. It can be operated

4. with the “LIP.SYNC” and and cursor buttons of
PREV
LIP.SYNC
MUTE the remote controller. Set the remote controller to
4. MENU
GUIDE
EXIT AUX2 INPUT the AMP mode before operating the LIP.SYNC
3.
TEST CH.SEL SURR
1 2 3
If you don’t need to connect 7.1 Ch. input terminals feature. The initial setting is OFF (0 ms).The time
VOLUME
7.1CH
4
ATT
5
SPK-AB
6 with multi channel decoder, lag can be adjusted in 10 ms steps up to 200 ms.
Watch the picture on the image device (i.e., TV,
2.
DISP OSD SLEEP
SURROUND
7 8 9 L(front left) and R (front right) inputs terminals are
CM
DIGITAL
L
SL
C
LFE
S
R
SR
DOWN UP CLEAR
THX
0 MEMO available as AUX2 input. monitor, projector, etc.) as you adjust the time lag.
In this case, You can connect additional audio Note:
source to AUX2 as other audio input terminals. • The LIP.SYSNC feature turns OFF (0 ms) in the
AUX 1 INPUT
DIGITAL S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
PURE DIRECT mode. When the PURE DIRECT

mode is deactivated, the set value of the
INPUT SELECTOR
LIP.SYSNC feature is automatically restored.

DISP MULTI AUTO
SLEEP AUTO SURR
1. Select a desired Video source to decide the CH VOL
routed video signal to the Monitor Outputs. STANDBY
2.
Press the 7.1 CH INPUT button on the front OK
panel or press 7.1 CH on the remote to switch

the 7.1 channel input.
3.
LIP.SYNC
PREV MUTE
If it is necessary to adjust the output level of GUIDE
MENU EXIT
each channel, press the CH.SEL button on TEST CH.SEL SURR
1 2 3
the remote. 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
4 5 6
Adjust the speaker output levels so that you DISP
7
OSD
8
SLEEP
9
can hear the same sound level from each CLEAR
THX
0 MEMO
speaker at the listening position. For the front

left, front right, center, surround left, surround
right and surround back speakers, the output
levels can be adjusted between –10 to +10 dB.
The subwoofer can be adjusted between –15
and +10 dB.
These adjustments result will be stored to 7.1
CH. INPUT memory.
4. Adjust the main volume with the MAIN
VOLUME knob or the VOL buttons on the
remote.
31

(Using the remote control unit) DIRECT FREQUENCY CALL (FM) TUNING MODE (AUTO STEREO OR MONO)
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION 1. To select tuner and desired band (FM or AM), M
(TUNER) press the TUNER button twice within two LIP.SYNC
2.
PREV MUTE D1
GUIDE
seconds on the remote. MENU EXIT
VOLUME
D2
2. Press the > button until PAGE2 is displayed.

TEST
1
CH.SEL
2
SURR
3 V-OFF
6.1
PEAK
NIGHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
SURROUND
MODE
DIGITAL
L C R
D3
3.
LFE
To operate the unit from the remote control, press

3.
AAC PCM
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB SL S SR
Press and hold the SCAN+ (D1) or SCAN–

DOWN UP
D4
4 5 6
the TUNER button on the remote control so that (D2) button for 1 second or more.
DISP
7
OSD
8
SLEEP
9
USE PAGE 1
D5
the tuner mode is engaged.

4.
THX
Automatic searching begins then stops when CLEAR 0 MEMO R
DIGITAL S-VIDEO
AUX 1 INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
CH VOL
a station is tuned in. TV DVD VCR DSS
LISTENING TO THE TUNER TUNER CD CD-R MD

TUNER CD CD-R MD
If tuning does not stop at the desired station, use to

Frequency scan step for AM is selectable. the “Manual tuning” operation.
TAPE AUX1
LIGHT
AUX2 AMP
1. TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
Default setup is 10 kHz step, if your country’s 1
RC8500SR
2
When in the auto stereo mode, AUTO indicator will

standard is 9 kHz step, Press TUNER button on be illuminated on the display.
the remote more than 6 seconds. Scan step will MANUAL TUNING
The “ST” indicator is illuminsted when a stereo
change. SOURCE
1. To select tuner and desired band (FM or AM), broadcast is tuned in.
Note: 2. 1. M
3. press the TUNER button twice within two At open frequencies, the noise is muted and the
• Preset memory for the tuner will clear by changing
D1
seconds on the remote. “TUNED” and “ST” indicators are not illuminated.
D2
If the signal is weak, it may be difficult to tune into
this setup. D3
3. 2. Press the GUIDE on the remote, display will
the station in stereo. In such a case, press the
DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPKR A B
DISC 6.1
V-OFF
MT X 6.1
PEAK
NIGHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
AAC PCM
SURROUND
DIGITAL
L C
LFE
R
D4
show “FREQ - - - -”. MODE button on the front panel.Or press the
2. 3.
SL S SR
AUTO TUNING
DOWN
USE PAGE 2
D5
Input your desired station’s frequency with the TUNER button and press the > button until PAGE1
SOURCE
ten numbered keypad on the remote. is displayed. Press the T-MODE (D4) button.
2. 1. M
3. ENTER
DIGITAL S-VID
TUNER CD CD-R MD 4. The desired station will automatically be

D1
D2
TAPE AUX1
LIGHT
AUX2 AMP
1. tuned. “AUTO” indicator is not illuminated, if FM stereo
broadcasts are received in monaural and the “ST”
3.
1 2
DISP MULTI AUTO TUNED ST SPKR A B V-OFF PEAK ATT ANALOG SURROUND
D3 RC8500SR
indicator is not illuminated.
SLEEP AUTO SURR DIRECT DISC 6.1 MT X 6.1 NIGHT EQ DIGITAL
AAC PCM
DIGITAL
L C
LFE
R
D4
To return to auto stereo mode, press the MODE
2.
SL S SR
DOWN
USE PAGE 2
D5
button or press T-MODE button on the remote
(Using the SR7500) again. AUTO indicator is illuminated the display.
1.
ENTER
DIGITAL S-VID
TUNER CD CD-R MD
To select tuner and desired band (FM or AM),
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
1. press the BAND button on the front panel
2.
LIGHT
1
RC8500SR
2
Press the or cursor buttons on the front
panel to select the desired station.
(Using the SR7500) (Using the remote control unit)

1. To select tuner and desired band (FM or AM), 1. To select tuner and desired band (FM or AM),
press the BAND button on the front panel. press the TUNER button twice within two
2. Press the or cursor buttons on the front seconds on the remote.
panel for more than 1 second to start the auto 2. Press the > button until PAGE2 is displayed
tuning function. 3. Press the SCAN+ (D1) or SCAN– (D2) button
3. Automatic searching begins then stops when to tune in the deseired station.
a station is tuned in.
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MANUAL PRESET MEMORY RECALLING A PRESET STATION PRESET SCAN
ENGLISH
PRESET MEMORY
With this unit you can preset up to 50 FM/AM
stations in any order.
3. 2. 4. M
D1
M
D1 D1
M
2.
TUNER CD CD-R MD
For each station, you can memorize the frequency C D2 D2 D2
1.
PREV MUTE
and reception mode if desired. MENU

TEST
GUIDE
CH.SEL
EXIT
SURR
TAPE
1
AUX1
LIGHT
AUX2 AMP
2
D3
D4
D4
D3
D4 5.
D3
D4
D4
4.
3.
DIGITAL DIGITAL
1 2 3
SLEEP AUTO SURR DIRECT DISC 6.1 MT X 6.1 NIGHT EQ
4.
L C R
RC8500SR
LFE
AAC PCM
2.
SL S SR USE PAGE 2 4 USE PAGE 2 USE PAGE 2 4
3.
DOW
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB D5 D5 D5
AUTO PRESET MEMORY

This function automatically scans the FM and AM
4
DISP
7
5
OSD
8
6
SLEEP
9
2.
THX
band and enters all stations with proper signal

ENTER
DIGI
CLEAR 0 MEMO
2. (Using the SR7500) 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
strength into the memory. TUNER CD CD-R MD

4 5 6
1. Select the desired preset station by pressing TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
1. DISP
7
OSD
8
SLEEP
9
5.
2. 4. 1. 3. 2. 5. the or cursor buttons on the front panel 1
LIGHT
RC8500SR
2
CLEAR
THX
0 MEMO
(Using the SR7500) Learning Remote Controller

1. Tune into the radio station you desire (Refer to (Using the remote control unit)
the “MANUAL TUNING” or “AUTO TUNING”
1.
SLEEP AUTO SURR DIRECT DISC 6.1 MT X 6.1 NIGHT EQ DIGITAL
AAC PCM
DIGITAL
L
SL
C
LFE
S
R
SR
Press the TUNER button twice within two (Using the remote control unit)
DOWN UP
section).
2. Press the MEMORY button on the front panel.
seconds on the remote. 1. Press the TUNER button twice within two
“– –“ (preset number) starts blinking on the
2. Press the > button until PAGE4 is displayed seconds on the remote.
3.
STANDBY
ENTER
Press the P-SET+ (D4) or P-SET– (D5) button 2.

AUX 1 INPUT
Press the > button until PAGE2 is displayed

display.
to tune in the deseired preset station. and press the P-SCAN (D4) on the remote.
3. Select the preset number by pressing the or
Or enter the preset station number with the
cursor buttons, while this is still blinking “PRESET SCAN” appears on the front display
numeric buttons. and then the preset station with the lowest
(approx. 5 seconds)
1. To select FM , press the BAND button on the 4. Press the MEMORY button again to enter. preset number is recalled first.
front panel. The display stops blinking. 3. Preset stations are recalled in sequence (No.1
2. While pressing the MEMORY button, press The station is now stored in the specified → No.2 → etc.) for 5 seconds each.
the cursor button. preset memory location. No stored preset number will be skipped.
“AUTO PRESET” will appear on the display, 4. You can fast forward the preset stations,
and scanning starts from the lowest frequency. (Using the remote control unit) press the > button until PAGE4 is displayed
3. Each time the tuner finds a station, scanning 1. Tune into the radio station you desire (Refer to
and press the P-SET+ (D4) continuously.
will pause and the station will be played for the “MANUAL TUNING” or “AUTO TUNING” 5. When the desired preset station is received,
five seconds. section). cancel the preset scan operation by pressing
During this time, the following operations are the CLEAR button or P-SCAN (D4) on the
2. Press the MEMO button on the remote. “– –“
remote.
possible. (preset number) starts blinking on the display.
The band can be changed by the BAND button. 3. Enter the desired preset number by pressing
4. If no button is pressed during this period, the the numeric buttons.
current station is memorized in location Preset
Note:
02.
If you wish to skip the current station, press • When entering a single digit number (2 for
example), either input “02” or just input “2” and
the cursor button during this period, this wait for a few seconds.
station is skipped and auto presetting
continues.
5. Operation stops automatically when all 50
preset memory positions are filled or when
auto scanning attains the highest end of all
bands. If you desire to stop the auto preset
memory at anytime, press the CLEAR button.
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CLEARING STORED PRESET STATIONS SORTING PRESET STATIONS NAME INPUT OF THE PRESET STATION. 5. After selecting the first character to be
ENGLISH You can remove preset stations from the memory This function allows the name of each preset entered, press the MEMORY or ENTER
using the following procedure. AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500
channel to be entered using alphanumeric button, or press the MEMO button on the
characters. remote.
2. 3. DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPKR A B
DISC 6.1
V-OFF
MT X 6.1
PEAK
NIGHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
AAC PCM
SURROUND
DIGITAL
L
SL
C
LFE
S
R
SR
Before name inputting, you need to store preset The entry in this column is fixed and the next
stations with the preset memory operation.
DOWN UP
TEST CH.SEL SURR column starts to flash. Fill the next column the
1 2 3
VOLUME
7.1CH
4
ATT
5
SPK-AB
6 STANDBY
ENTER
4. 5. 2. 5. 6. same way.
DISP OSD SLEEP
POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES DIGITAL S-VIDEO
AUX 1 INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
To move back and forth between the

3.
ST SPKR A B V-OFF PEAK ATT ANALOG SURROUND
DIGITAL DIGITAL
DISC 6.1 MT X 6.1 NIGHT EQ
AAC PCM
L C
LFE
R
7 8 9 AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500
characters, press the / cursor buttons or

SL S SR
DOWN
THX
CLEAR 0 MEMO
press CH+ or CH– button on the remote.

ENTER
AUX 1 INP
2. DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPKR A B
DISC 6.1
V-OFF
MT X 6.1
PEAK
NIGHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
AAC PCM
SURROUND
DIGITAL
L
SL
C
LFE
S
R
SR
DOWN UP
Note:
DIGITAL S-VIDEO V
TV DVD VCR DSS If you have stations memorized, and there is a gap STANDBY
ENTER
• Unused columns should be filled by entering
in the sequential order: POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES DIGITAL S-VIDEO
AUX 1 INPUT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
blanks.
I.e. the stations are stored as follows
1) 87.1 MHz
6. To save the name, press the MEMORY or
1. Recall the preset number to be cleared with 2) 93.1 MHz
ENTER button on the front panel, or press the
the method described in “Recalling” a preset 3) 94.7 MHz MEMO button on the remote for more than 2
CH VOL
seconds.
station. 5.
SOURCE
10) 105.9 MHz

2. Press the MEMORY button on the front panel (notice there is no stations programmed for pre OK D1
M
4.
or press the MEMO button on the remote. sets for 4-9), you can have pre set 10 become pre Ten keypad Press, press again, press again, etc.
5.
D2
3. The stored preset number blinks in the display set 5: D3

4. 1 A→B→C→1→A
for 5 seconds. While blinking, press the To sort the numbers, press and hold the MEMORY PREV
LIP.SYNC
MUTE
D4 2 D→E→F→2→D
and the cursor buttons.
CLEAR button on the front panel or the remote.
“PRESET SORT” will appear on the display and
7 8
THX
9
2.
USE PAGE 2
D5
4. 3 G→H→I→3→G
4. “xx CLEAR” appears on the display to
CLEAR 0 MEMO
4 J→K→L→4→J
indicate that the specified preset number has
sorting will be done. 5. 5 M→N→O→5→M
been cleared. 6. 6 P→Q→R→6→P
Note: 7 S→T→U→7→S
• To clear all stored preset stations, press and hold the
1. Recall the preset number to be inputted name
8 V→W→X→8→V
with the method described in “Recalling” a
CLEAR and the ENTER buttons for two seconds. 9 Y → Z → space → 9 → Y
preset station.
0 –→+→/→0
2. Press the MEMORY button on the front panel
or press the MEMO button on the remote for
more than 3 seconds.
3. The left most column of the station name
indicator flashes, indicating the character
entry ready status.
4. When you press the or cursor buttons on
the front panel or the or buttons on the
remote, alphabetic and numeric characters
will be displayed in the following order:
A → B → C ... Z → 1 → 2 → 3 ..... 0 → – → +
→ / → (Blank) → A
UP →
← DOWN
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2. In this time, you can select the input source by Notes for Multi Room Speaker
MULTI ROOM
ENGLISH
MU L T I ROOM
turning the input selector knob.
ENGLISH
• MULTI ROOM SPEAKER On/ Off is available in V I D EO : V CR 1
Then, the display indicates “MULTI VOLUME” main room only. A UD I O : FM 1 0 2 .0 0
SYSTEM “MULTI VOL. xx” for approx. 5 seconds. • MULTI ROOM SPEAKER output terminals can S L E E P T I ME R : 90 mi n
3. During this time, you can set the volume level be used when the SURROUND BACK SPEAKER
The Multi Room system is a function which allows in the multi room as desired. is set NONE in SPEAKER SETUP menu. (See MU L T I : O F F MS P KR : O F F
you to listen to the same or a different source in a SPEAKER SETUP, page 19) V OL : V AR I VO L : V AR I
This will only set the volume in the second
room other than the room in which the SR7500 is • “The Surr. Back Speakers are in use” is displayed L EVEL : - 9 0 dB L EVE L : - 9 0 dB
room. - - - - MA I N - ROOM S T A T U S - - - -
located. by pressing the MULTI SPEAKER button when
To use this function, a multi room remote unit and the SURROUND BACK SPEAKER is set except V I D EO : D V D AUD I O : D V D
remote control signal receiver available from your NONE in SPEAKER SETUP menu. (See MA I N EX I T
Marantz dealer are necessary. SPEAKER SETUP, page 19)
The operations possible with the multi room
MULTI ROOM PLAYBACK USING
• The multi speaker feature cannot be used at the
2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button on the multi
THE MULTI SPEAKER TERMINALS same time as the SPEAKER C feature. When room remote control to set the desired
function are explained briefly below.
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied The SR7500 allows you to connect another set of connecting for multi room use, set the SPEAKER volume.
with the multi room remote control unit and receiver. speakers and place them in a different room or C selector switch on the rear panel to OFF. 3. In multi room mode, the multi room remote
separated area for listening to music. • The multi speaker system cannot be used in the control can be used in the multiroom to
When the outputs of the MULTI OUT terminals are Operation to MULTI ROOM SPEAKER without the 7.1 input channel mode. operate the following functions.
wired and connected to amplifiers installed in remote controller.
General:
other rooms or MULTI SPEAKER OUT terminals
are wired and connected to L&R speakers in other
2. 1. Controlling volume level, sleep timer, and
room, different sources can be played in rooms OPERATION OF THE MULTI ROOM muting. Selecting input audio and video source
other than the main room in which this unit and the INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME
OUTPUTS WITH THE REMOTE Tuner:

playback devices are installed. DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPKR A B
DISC 6.1
V-OFF
MT X 6.1
PEAK
NIGHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
L C
LFE
R CONTROL FROM A SECOND ROOM Selecting band, controlling preset channel up and
AAC PCM
SL S SR
DOWN
down, tuning up and down, direct frequency call.

SR7500 has some feature to MULTI ROOM
SYSTEM as source selector, OSD information,
M
D1
D1
1. CH VOL Notes for the Multi Room System
2.
STANDBY
• The MULTI ROOM OUT (MULTI OUT/MULTI

ENTER
sleep timer, Multi Room Speaker output and POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES DIGITAL S-VIDEO
AUX 1 INPUT
VIDEO L
D2
remote control. D3
OK
SPEAKER) has analog outputs.
D4
2. This does not support digital input signals.
USE PAGE 4
D5
1. PREV MUTE
• If the Tuner (FM or AM) is active in the main
GUIDE
room, you can not control any function of the
MULTI ROOM PLAYBACK USING 1. Press the MULTI SPEAKER button. The unit CH VOL
MENU
TEST CH.SEL
EXIT
SURR
tuner.
THE MULTI ROOM OUT TERMINALS enters multi room mode and the display
indicates “SELECT SOURCE” and flashes the
TUNER CD CD-R MD
1. In this case, You must listen to the same station as
the main room.
The SR7500 is equipped with audio pre-out TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
terminals for which the volume is adjustable and “MULTI” indicators for approx. 10 seconds. 1
LIGHT
2
composite video output terminals as the MULTI 2. In this time, you can select the input source by
RC1400
ROOM output terminals. tuning the input selector knob.

A separately sold stereo power amplifier can be 3. Then, the display indicates “MSPKR VOLUME” 1. Press MULTI on the multi room remote control
connected to enjoy multi room playback. “MSPKR VOL.–xx” for approx. 5 seconds. from the MULTI ROOM.
Operation to MULTI ROOM OUT without the
During this time, you can set the volume level (Press the AMP button and press the > button
remote controller.
in the multi room as desired. until PAGE4 is displayed. Press the MULTI
2. 1. This will only set the volume in the multi room. (D1) button.)
AV SURROUND RECEIVER SR7500 This operations will put the SR7500 into multi
room mode and “MULTI” will be illuminated on

DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPKR A B
DISC 6.1
V-OFF
MTX 6.1
PEAK
NIGHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
AAC PCM
SURROUND
DIGITAL
L
SL
C
LFE
S
R
SR
the display.
DOWN
MULTI ROOM Video output will show OSD

information for the MULTI ROOM setup.
STANDBY
ENTER
AUX 1 INPUT
POWER ON/STANDBY PHONES DIGITAL S-VIDEO VIDEO L
1. Press the MULTI button. The unit enters multi

room mode and the display indicates
“SELECT SOURCE” and flashes the “MULTI”
indicator for approx. 10 seconds.
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ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION
CONTROLLING MARANTZ COMPONENTS
1. Press the desired function button.
• The selected function name and USE are displayed in the LCD.
2. Press the desired operation buttons to play the selected component.
• For details, refer to the component’s user guide.
• It may not be possible to operate some models.
CONTROLLING A MARANTZ DVD PLAYER (DVD MODE) CONTROLLING A MARANTZ CD PLAYER (CD MODE) CONTROLLING A MARANTZ VCR (VCR MODE)
SOURCE ON/OFF Turns the DVD player on and off SOURCE ON/OFF Turns the CD player on and off SOURCE ON/OFF Turns the VCR on and off
POWER POWER POWER
OFF ON/OFF ON
POWER ON Turns the DVD player on OFF ON/OFF ON
POWER ON Turns the CD player on OFF ON/OFF ON
SOURCE
POWER OFF Turns the DVD player off
SOURCE
POWER OFF Turns the CD player off
SOURCE
MENU Call up the menu
M M M
D1
D1 D1 - D5 / >(Page) (Refer to page vi) D1
D1
D1 - D5 / >(Page) (Refer to page vi) D1
D1
EXIT Exits the programming menu
D2
Cursor/OK Move the cursor, enters the setting D2
MENU Switches the display information D2
0-9 Input the numeric
D3 D3 D3
D4 MENU Calls up the menu of DVD disc D4 0-9 Input the numeric D4
2 Play
4/¢
USE
USE PAGE 1 USE PAGE 1 PAGE 1
D5
0-9 Input the numeric D5
MEMO Programs D5
Skip forward or previous track
MEMO Call up the programming menu CLEAR Clears the inputting 9 Stop
CH VOL CH VOL CH VOL
CLEAR Clears the inputting 2 Play ; Pause

OK 2 Play OK 4/¢ Skip forward or previous track OK 0 Record
4/¢ Skip forward or previous chapter/track 9 Stop
9 ;
LIP.SYNC LIP.SYNC LIP.SYNC
PREV
GUIDE
MUTE
Stop PREV
GUIDE
MUTE
Pause PREV
GUIDE
MUTE
MENU EXIT MENU EXIT MENU EXIT

TEST
1
CH.SEL
2
SURR
3
; Pause TEST
1
CH.SEL
2
SURR
3
TEST
1
CH.SEL
2
SURR
3
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6
DISP OSD SLEEP DISP OSD SLEEP DISP OSD SLEEP
7 8 9 7 8 9 7 8 9
THX THX THX
CLEAR 0 MEMO CLEAR 0 MEMO CLEAR 0 MEMO
TV DVD VCR DSS TV DVD VCR DSS TV DVD VCR DSS
TUNER CD CD-R MD TUNER CD CD-R MD TUNER CD CD-R MD
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT

1 2 1 2 1 2
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ENGLISH
ENGLISH
CONTROLLING A MARANTZ CD RECORDER (CDR MODE) CONTROLLING A MARANTZ MD DECK (MD MODE) CONTROLLING A MARANTZ TAPE DECK (TAPE MODE)
SOURCE ON/OFF Turns the CD recorder on and off SOURCE ON/OFF Turns the MD deck on and off SOURCE ON/OFF Turns the TAPE deck on and off
POWER POWER POWER
OFF ON/OFF ON
POWER ON Turns the CD recorder on OFF ON/OFF ON
POWER ON Turns the MD deck on OFF ON/OFF ON
POWER ON Turns the TAPE deck on
SOURCE
POWER OFF Turns the CD recorder off
SOURCE
POWER OFF Turns the MD deck off SOURCE
POWER OFF Turns the TAPE deck off
M M M
D1
D1 D1 - D5 / >(Page) (Refer to page vi) D1
D1
D1 - D5 / >(Page) (Refer to page vi) D1
D1
D2
0-9 Input the numeric
D3 D3 D3
D4 0-9 Input the numeric D4

0-9 Input the numeric D4
MEMO Programs
USE PAGE 1 USE
1 USE PAGE 1
MEMO Programs
PAGE
D5
MEMO Programs D5 D5
CLEAR Clears the inputting
CLEAR Clears the inputting CLEAR Clears the inputting 2 Play
CH VOL CH VOL CH VOL
2 Play 2 Play 4/¢ Skip forward or previous track

OK 4/¢ Skip forward or previous track OK 4/¢ Skip forward or previous track OK 9 Stop
9 Stop 9 Stop ; Pause
; ; 0
LIP.SYNC LIP.SYNC LIP.SYNC
PREV
GUIDE
MUTE
Pause PREV
GUIDE
MUTE
Pause PREV
GUIDE
MUTE
Record
MENU EXIT MENU EXIT MENU EXIT
TEST
1
CH.SEL
2
SURR
3
0 Record TEST
1
CH.SEL
2
SURR
3
0 Record TEST
1
CH.SEL
2
SURR
3
7.1CH ATT SPK-AB 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB 7.1CH ATT SPK-AB
4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6
DISP OSD SLEEP DISP OSD SLEEP DISP OSD SLEEP
7 8 9 7 8 9 7 8 9
THX THX THX
CLEAR 0 MEMO CLEAR 0 MEMO CLEAR 0 MEMO
TV DVD VCR DSS TV DVD VCR DSS TV DVD VCR DSS
TUNER CD CD-R MD TUNER CD CD-R MD TUNER CD CD-R MD
TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP TAPE AUX1 AUX2 AMP
LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT

1 2 1 2 1 2
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See the attached manufacturer number list for the 1. View the supplied manufacturer number list, This example shows how to set a DVD player.
ENGLISH
BASIC OPERATION preset manufacturers, devices, preset numbers, and find the number of the manufacturer for 4 5 7
USE MODE and other settings. the device that you are using.
(Normal operation status) Remote control Corresponding Device name

2. Hold down the M button for three seconds or
source name preset code more.
This remote control is preset with a total of 12 LEARN LEARN LEARN
TV TV Television The menu is displayed.

types of remote codes, including Marantz TV
(television), DVD, VCR (VCR deck), DSS (satellite
DVD DVD DVD player 3. Press the D1 (PRESET) direct button.
VCR VCR Video deck
broadcasting tuner), TUNER, CD, CD-R, MD, The Preset setting (P-SET) is displayed. 1 2 1 2 1 2
DSS SATELLITE Satellite broadcasting

TAPE (tape deck), AUX1, AUX2, and AMP tuner equipment 4. Press the DVD source button.
(amplifier). TUNER RECEIVER/TUNER AM FM TUNER 5. Press the numeric buttons to enter the four-
Learning is not necessary for Marantz products. CD CD/CD-R PLAYER CD player digit manufacturer number. 1. Turn on the power of the DVD player.
You can use these products without setting any CD-R CD/CD-R PLAYER CD recorder
Example: To enter “0600” from the manufacturer 2. Hold down the M button for three seconds or
codes. MD CD/CD-R PLAYER MD deck more.
number list.
TAPE TAPE Cassette deck The menu is displayed.
To correct the entered number, use the or
1. Press the SOURCE button. AUX1 CABLE Cable television
cursor button to enter the correct number. 3. Press the D1 (PRESET) direct button.
For this example, press DVD. AUX2 LASER DISC Laser disc player
AMP AMPLIFIER Amplifier or receiver • If no button is pressed for over one minute The Preset setting (P-SET) is displayed.
DVD is shown on the LCD, and the remote control is
set for DVD. RECEIVER/TUNER during the setting process, any settings 4. Press the DVD source button.
Pressing the source button once changes the remote
that were made are cancelled. 5. Hold down the CH+ or CH– button for one
control to the settings for the source that was
• When using Marantz products, TV and DVD can 6. Press the OK cursor button. second or more.
be set to TV1 (TV/VDP: Projector) and TV2
pressed.
(PDP: Plasma display), and DVD1 (first DVD
7. Confirm the OK is displayed and then the 6. Press the CH+ button repeatedly in the
To change the amplifier or other source, press the
player) and DVD2 (second DVD player), display returns to the Preset Setting (P-SET). interval for one second.
SOURCE button twice (double-click). The code is When the manufacturer number is entered correctly, The signal is transmitted, and the display cycles
respectively, to match the customer’s operating
sent, and then the amplifier source changes to DVD. OK is displayed momentarily on the screen. through the code number.
environment. These settings are made in
2. Press the buttons to operate the DVD. PRESET mode. • If you enter a number not in the Press the CH– button to go back to a number screen.
The indicator is shown on the LCD while the
In the factory default state, the remote control is
manufacturer number list, WRONG CODE 7. Release the button once the DVD player turns
remote control codes are being transmitted. It is not is displayed, and then you return to the off.
displayed when buttons without stored code are set to TV1 and DVD1. To make the presets, preset setting again
pressed. enter the numbers below while referring to the 8. Press the OK cursor button.
3. The direct buttons can be used to perform up section “Entering and Setting the Manufacturer Check the manufacturer number list, and 9. Confirm the OK is displayed and then the
Number Directly”. either set a different number or use the display returns to the Preset Setting (P-SET).
to 20 operations for each of the 12 sources, sequence function to set.
including DVD, TV, AMP, and other AV TV1: 0001, TV2: 0002 10. To set the manufacturer number for another
equipment. DVD1: 0001, DVD2: 0002
8. To set the manufacturer number for another source device, repeat the procedure in steps 4
source device, repeat the procedure in steps 4 to 8.
The buttons consist of the D1 to D5 buttons, and the
equipment is operated by pressing the buttons
to 6. 11. After the settings are completed, press the M
Entering and Setting the Manufacturer Number 9. After the settings are completed, press the M
corresponding to the indicators on the LCD. button.
Directly button.
Four pages are available, and press the > button to 12. Press the buttons on the remote control to
select a page. The current page position is displayed Refer to the manufacturer number list.
This example shows how to set a SAMSUNG DVD
10. Press the buttons on the remote control to check that the DVD can be operated correctly.
on the LCD. check that the DVD can be operated correctly.
player.
Check the following points if the equipment which
2 3 4 Setting Equipment Not Appearing in Manufacturer was set does not operate properly.
PRESET MODE Number List • If there is more than one number in the
Use the sequence function to set equipment not manufacturer number list, try setting a different
(When operating non-Marantz AV equipment
appearing in the manufacturer number list. You number.
products) LEARN LEARN
This remote control is preset with remote control may still be unable to set some equipment even • There may be some buttons which cannot be
codes from AV equipment by other manufacturers. when using the sequence function. In this case, used. Program the codes to the required
The preset codes are TV, VCR, LD, CABLE, DSS, USE PAGE 1 1 2 1 2
the remote control can be programmed with codes buttons.
DVD, TAPE, TUNER, CD, CD-R, MD and AMP. individually.
Settings can be made in one of two ways. 5 6 In the sequence function, the power ON/OFF
When the preset codes are set, the following codes are transmitted by pressing the remote
codes are contained in the source button of the control buttons in order.
remote control. If the power for the equipment is left on, hold down
LEARN LEARN the button until the equipment is turned off, and
then release. This completes the setting.
1 2 1 2
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LEARN MODE 6. Press and hold down the (PLAY) button of Programming the Direct Buttons and Rewriting 7. To change the name, press the numeric
ENGLISH
the transmitting DVD remote control, and Names buttonsto enter the text.
ENGLISH
Programming the (PLAY) and Other Control
Buttons and Numeric Buttons check that OK is displayed on the LCD. This example shows how to program codes from • Use the cursor buttons to move to the
This remote control is capable of learning and The remote control has finished learning when OK is other manufacturer products to the DVD MENU sections to be rewritten on the LCD.
displayed on the LCD. button (D1) and change the display to OSD. • To change MENU to OSD, press the 5
storing codes used by other remote controls that
If ERROR is displayed on the LCD, some error has 6 7 8 numeric button.
you already own.
prevented the command from being learned. If this
For codes which are not learned, the remote Each time the button is pressed, the
happens, repeat the procedure for steps 4 and 5.
control will transmit either the Marantz preset
In some rare cases, ERROR may be displayed display cycles through M → N → O → 5 →
codes from the initial settings, or remote codes repeatedly during the learning operation. In this LEARN LEARN LEARN
M.
from another manufacturer’s AV equipment which
is set by the customer.
case, the transmitting remote control may have 8. After rewriting of the text is completed, press
special signal codes. These codes cannot be the OK cursor button.
The receiver sensor for the remote control signals is learned by this remote control.
located at the top of the remote control.
PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2
To delete text that is already entered, press the 0
7. Follow the same procedure to make the button to insert a space.
This example shows how to learn the codes from
remote control learn the other buttons. 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or • In this example, MENU is changed to
the remote control of a DVD player. 8. Repeat the procedure in steps 3 to 6 to have more. “OSD (space) (space)” in this step, and
the remote control learn the signal codes from The menu is displayed. then OSD is displayed in the right side by
1 2 4 a TV, CD player, or other AV equipment. 2. Press the D2 (LEARN) direct button. pressing the OK button.
• When no buttons are pressed for The LEARN setting (LEARN) indicator is displayed. For details, refer to the section “Rewriting Names”.
approximately one minute during the The LEARN indicator then blinks. 9. In the same way, use the > button to select the
LEARN LEARN learning operation, the remote control 3. Press the DVD source button. page, and then press the direct button to
automatically returns to USE mode. The first page of the direct button screen is program the codes.
• When programming the source buttons, displayed. There are four available pages. Pressing 10. After programming the codes for each of the
USE PAGE 1 PAGE 1 2 1 2
switch to the source in step 3, and then the > buttons cycles through the pages in this order 1
buttons, press the M button.
press the source button again. → 2 → 3 → 4 → 1.
The USE indicator displays on the LCD, and the
6 (When OK) (failed) (codes are full) 9. When you have finished programming the 4. Press the D1 (MENU) direct button. newly stored codes can be transmitted.
The indicator blinks, and then displays to
LEARN
codes for each button, press the M button.
indicate that learning is ready.
The USE indicator is displayed on the LCD, and the
5. Place the receiver sensor of the remote
REWRITING NAMES
newly stored codes can be used.
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control (top) so that it is facing the transmitter This remote control allows the rewriting of names
• If FULL is displayed on the LCD, the for the sources and direct buttons. This operation
memory cannot hold any more learned of the DVD remote control (top) at a distance
is performed for each individual source.
codes in LEARN mode. of about 5 cm (2 inches).
This example shows how to change the source
PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2 1 2
If FULL is displayed no matter how many 6. Press and hold down the OSD button of the name from DVD to AVD and AUDIO to SOUND.
times you try the learning operation, the transmitting DVD remote control, and check
1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or remote control cannot accept any more that OK is displayed on the LCD. 3 4 5
more. new codes until some of the previously The remote control has finished learning when OK is
The menu is displayed. learned codes are deleted from the displayed on the LCD.
2. Press the D2 (LEARN) direct button. memory. Delete some of the learned If ERROR is displayed on the LCD, some error has
The LEARN setting (LEARN) is displayed. The LEARN buttons from the sources. prevented the command from being learned. If this NAME NAME
NAME
indicator then blinks. happens, repeat the procedure for steps 4 and 5.
3. Press the DVD source button. The M button and > button cannot be taught. Only • After learning is completed, the remote
control automatically switches to name
PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2
PAGE 1 2
4. Press the (PLAY) button. each one code can be learned for the LIGHT
buttons 1 and 2, regardless of the source. rewriting mode. The left end “ ” indicator
The LEARN indicator blinks, and then displays to 7 8 9
on the MENU blinks to indicate that the
indicate that learning is ready.
blinking part can be rewritten.
5. Place the receiver sensor of the remote
• If no names will be rewritten, press the OK
control (top) so that it is facing the transmitter
cursor button. The display returns to
of the DVD remote control (top) at a distance
NAME NAME NAME
learning standby mode by pressing the OK

of about 5 cm (2 inches). cursor button. PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2

more.
The menu is displayed.
2. Press the D3 (NAME) direct button .
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3. Press the DVD source button . ERASING PROGRAMMED CODES 6. Press the AMP source button . 6. Press the D4 (YES) direct button to erase.
ENGLISH The NAME indicator blinks. (RETURNING TO INITIAL SETTINGS) 7. Press the > button to display the first page for All codes and names programmed to page 2 are
The “ ” blinks to indicate that the letter can be Codes can be erased in five ways: by buttons, AMP. erased. When the codes are cleared, the codes for
this button reset to the factory default code or
changed. direct buttons, direct button pages, sources, and 8. Press the D1 (AUTO) direct button to be
4. Press the cursor button twice. by all memory contents. erased while holding down the CLEAR button
become blank. Any rewritten names return to the
original name.
The D in DVD blinks to indicate that the letter can be .
changed. Erasing Buttons and Erasing Direct Buttons • To cancel the erasing operation, press the
5. Press the 1 numeric button to select A.
9. Press the D4 (YES) direct button to erase. D5 (NO) button to return to the previous
This example shows how to erase the code The code programmed to the AUTO button is screen.
Each time the numeric buttons are pressed, the learned from the PLAY button of the DVD player
button cycles through the alphanumeric characters and the AUTO code of the AMP direct button.
erased.
When the code is cleared, the code for this button
7. When the erasing operation is finished, press
shown below. the M button .
Erasing buttons resets to the factory default code or becomes blank.
1: A → B → C → 1 → A The USE indicator lights up to indicate that the
The rewritten name returns to the original name.
2: D → E → F → 2 → D 1 3 4 remote control can now be operated.
• To cancel the erasing operation, press the
3: G → H → I → 3 → G
D5 (NO) button to return to the previous
4: J → K → L → 4 → J Erasing Sources
screen.
5: M → N → O → 5 → M This procedure clears all codes and names
6: P → Q → R → 6 → P
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10. When the erasing operation is finished, press
programmed to the DVD, TV, or other sources. All
7: S → T → U → 7 → S the M button .
codes and names in the four direct button pages
8: V → W → X → 8 → V The USE indicator displays to indicate that the are also erased.
USE PAGE 1 USE PAGE 1 2
1 2
remote control can now be operated.
USE PAGE
9: Y → Z → / → 9 → Y This example shows how to erase the names and

0: SPACE ( ) → + → — → , → ’ → < → > → ? → 0 → codes learned from the DVD player.
SPACE ( )
1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or Erasing Direct Button Pages
more. 1 3 4
6. Press the or cursor button .
This example shows how to erase the entire direct
The letter is changed to “A”. button second page learned from the DVD player.
• The and cursor buttons can be used to
2. Press the D5 (ERASE) direct button .
1 3 4
move the blinking indicator of the section 3. Press the DVD source button . LEARN LEARN
to be rewritten. The USE and LEARN indicators blink.

7. Press the or cursor buttons to select 4. Press the button (PLAY) that you want to
erase while holding down the CLEAR button . 1 1 2
USE PAGE USE PAGE
LEARN LEARN USE PAGE 1 2
AUDIO on the direct button indicator. The A

flashes to indicate that the name can be A message is displayed on the LCD.
5. Press the D4 (YES) direct button to erase. 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or
changed. USE PAGE 1 USE PAGE 1 2 USE PAGE 1 2
more.
The code programmed to the (PLAY) button is
8. Press the 7 numeric button to select S.
erased. The menu is displayed.
5
Each time the button is pressed, the button cycles
through S → T → U → 7 → S.
When the code is cleared, the code for this button 2. Press the D5 (ERASE) direct button .
9. Press the cursor button to move the flashing
resets to the factory default code or becomes blank. 3. Press the DVD source button .
• To cancel the erasing operation, press the The USE and LEARN indicators blink.
section.
10. Press the 5 numeric button to select O.
D5 (NO) button to return to the previous LEARN
4. Press the DVD source button while holding
display. down the CLEAR button .
11. Follow the same procedure to enter U, N, and To erase codes programmed for the 5. Press the D4 (YES) direct button to erase.
D. CLEAR button, simply press the CLEAR
USE PAGE 1 2
All codes and names programmed to the DVD

12. When finished entering the text, press the OK button twice. source are erased. When the codes are cleared, the
cursor button . To erase codes programmed for the 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or codes for this button reset to the factory default code
13. Press the M button . SOURCE button, simply press the more. or become blank. Any rewritten names return to the
The USE indicator displays on the LCD, and the SOURCE button twice. The menu is displayed. original name.
newly stored codes can be used. 2. Press the D5 (ERASE) direct button . • To cancel the erasing operation, press the
The input is overwritten, and so the currently 3. Press the DVD source button . D5 (NO) button to return to the previous
Erasing direct buttons display.
displayed text is erased.
6 8 9 The USE and LEARN indicators blink.
Up to six characters can be entered for the direct
4. Press the > button to display the second page. 6. When the erasing operation is finished, press
button indicator. the M button .
5. Press the > button while holding down the
The USE indicator displays to indicate that the
CLEAR button .
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LEARN
USE PAGE 1 2 USE PAGE 1 2

USE PAGE 1 2
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Erasing All Note: 4. Press the buttons in the sequence that you EXECUTING MACRO PROGRAMS
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want the operations performed.
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This procedure clears (resets) all programmed • If the signal transmission interval (interval time) 1 2 3
codes and names. Once all the data is cleared, the is changed using the Setup mode (described later), The actual program starts here.
memory is returned to the factory default status. this transmission interval is applied to all macro Each time a button is pressed, the name of the
The programmed macros are also erased. programs. To change individual signal button is displayed on the LCD.
transmission intervals, use the procedures in this
1 3 4 section for programming macros and revising 4-1 4-2 4-3
MACRO MACRO MACRO
macros.
• No signals are transmitted while programming a 1 2
PAGE 1 2 PAGE
PAGE 1 2
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macro. LEARN LEARN LEARN
• The M button, > button, cursor buttons, MEMO MACRO MACRO MACRO
1. Press the M button shortly.
button, CLEAR button, and VOL buttons cannot The macro menu is displayed.
1 2
2.
USE PAGE
1 1 2
be programmed.
USE
USE PAGE PAGE PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2
Press the D1 (M-01) direct button .
1. • If no button is pressed for approximately one 3. Check that the operations of the program are
Hold down the M button for three seconds or minute during programming, the remote control 4-1. Press the DVD source button . executed step by step.
more. returns to the state before macro mode. 4-2. Press the (PLAY) button . The name of the operation button is displayed on the
In this case, the macro program is not stored. 4-3. Press the or cursor buttons . LCD.
2. Press the D5 (ERASE) direct button . The interval time is displayed on the LCD. • The programmed section is indicated by &.
• When executing macro mode, performing the
The USE and LEARN indicators blink.
source switching operation two or more times 4-4. Press the or cursor buttons and set to 2.0 The bar indicator moves to indicate the
3. Press the CLEAR button while holding down
only changes the remote control mode and does (seconds). progress of the program.
the POWER ON and OFF buttons at the same not transmit any signals. (Switching of the Select DVD source → PLAY transmit → Interval
• Use the cursor button to increase the
time. source selector of the amplifier is valid only time and the button to decrease the time: 2 seconds → Select TV → TV INPUT transmit
4. Press the D4 (YES) direct button to erase. once.) time. The interval time can be set from 0.5 → Select AMP → AUTO transmit → End
All programmed codes and names are erased and seconds to 5 seconds. • To cancel transmission of the program
reset to the factory default settings. while it is in progress, press any button.
PROGRAMMING MACROS • To stop the time adjustment, press the D5
• To cancel the erasing operation, press the (CANCEL) direct button.
D5 (NO) button to return to the previous This example shows how to program a macro to CHANGING NAMES OF MACRO PROGRAMS
screen. the M-01 button. 4-5. Press the OK cursor button .
• To erase all operation takes a few seconds (The screens shown in the example are the default 4-6. Press the TV source button . Under the factory default settings, the names of the
after the D4 (YES) button is pressed. factory states. If the names of direct buttons were 4-7. Press the > button to display the first page. macro programs are set from M-01 to M-20, but you
can change them to any desired name.
rewritten, these modified names would be 4-8. Press the D1 (INPUT) direct button . The text can have up to six characters, and it is
displayed.)
Switch amplifier to DVD source → Play DVD player
4-9. Press the AMP source button . entered using the numeric buttons.
→ Set the interval to 2 seconds until the next signal
4-10.Press the > button to display the first page. This example shows how to change the M-01
PROGRAMMING MACROS 4-11.Press the D1 (AUTO) direct button . name to MOVIE.
is sent → Switch TV to video input → Set the
This remote control can program a series of button amplifier mode to AUTO 4-12.Press the OK cursor button . 1 2 3
operations in sequence. 1 2 3 The LCD displays END to indicate that programming
Macros are a function that makes it possible to use is completed.
a single button operation to perform a complex 5. To program another macro, repeat the
series of button operations any number of times. A procedure in steps 3 to 4-12. LEARN LEARN
single button can be programmed to perform up to LEARN LEARN
6. To exit macro programming, press the M MACRO MACRO
20 steps in sequence. A total of 20 buttons can be

button .
MACRO MACRO
programmed with macros. USE PAGE 1 PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2
USE PAGE 1 PAGE 1 2

The USE indicator displays to indicate that the
• For example, the following sequence of
PAGE 1 2

operations can be programmed to a macro. 4 5 6
When the macro are programmed 20 operations or
Switch amplifier to DVD source → Set amplifier 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or more, the display returns macro menu.
mode to AUTO → Play DVD player → Switch TV more. Edit the macro so that it has 20 operations or less.
to video input The menu is displayed.
The factory default for the transmission interval 2. Press the D4 (MACRO) direct button . NAME
MACRO
NAME
MACRO
NAME
MACRO
(time) between macro operations is one second, The macro menu is displayed.
but these signal transmission intervals can be set The MACRO indicator displays and LEARN blinks. PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2
between approximately 0.5 seconds and 5 3. Press the D1 (M-01) direct button .
seconds in the Setup mode. Each transmission The menu has four pages, and so use the > button to 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or
interval can be adjusted independently when select the page when programming other buttons. more.
programming or revising a macro. The menu is displayed.
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2. Press the D4 (MACRO) direct button. 2. Press the D4 (MACRO) direct button. 7. Press the D1 (INPUT) direct button. CLEARING MACRO PROGRAMS
ENGLISH The macro menu is displayed. The macro menu is displayed. INPUT blinks for 0.5 seconds. When clearing macros, the macros programmed to
The MACRO indicator displays and LEARN blinks. The MACRO indicator displays and LEARN blinks. TV and INPUT are overwritten. the button are erased. Modified macro names are
3. Press the D1 (M-01) direct button . 3. Press the D1 (M-01) direct button. • To check the modified steps, press the also returned to the factory default settings. This
The NAME is displayed. 4. Press the D5 (EDIT) direct button. or cursor button. example shows how to clear a macro with the
4. Press the D3 (NAME) direct button . The LCD displays DVD, and the step position is 8. To exit, press the M button. name MOVIE programmed to M-02.
The “ ” blinks to indicate that rewriting is possible. indicated by 7. When finished, to change another macro program, 1 4 5
5. Press the 5 numeric button to select M. The programmed section is indicated by &. press the OK cursor button to return to the menu,
6. Press the cursor button to next. 5. Press the cursor button to display TV. and then repeat the procedure for steps 3 to 8.
The “ ” blinks to indicate that rewriting is possible. 6. Press the CLEAR button . LEARN LEARN
7. Press the 5 numeric button to select O. The LCD displays CLEAR, and TV and INPUT are INSERTING STEPS IN MACRO PROGRAMS
MACRO MACRO MACRO
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7, and then enter V, I, E deleted.

When deleting steps from a macro program, the
This example shows how to change the macro
and “ (space)”. programmed to M-01 from PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2
operations performed for a source after switching to DVD → PLAY → AMP → AUTO
• To make changes in the text while entering the source are also deleted. to 1. Press the M button for three second or more.
it, use the or cursor buttons to move to If the CLEAR button is pressed at the INPUT DVD → PLAY → TV → INPUT → AMP → AUTO
the blinking section. position, only the INPUT step is deleted. The macro menu is displayed.
9. After making the changes, press the OK The & indicator for the step is also changed.
4 6 8 2. Press the D4 (MACRO) direct button .
cursor button. • To check the modified steps, press the The macro menu is displayed.
• To change the names of other macro or cursor button. 3. Press the D2 (MOVIE) direct button while
programs, repeat the procedure in steps 3 7. To exit, press the M button. LEARN LEARN LEARN
holding down the CLEAR button.
to 9. When finished, to change another macro program, MACRO MACRO MACRO
4. Press the D4 (YES) direct button to clear the
10. To exit, press the M button. press the OK cursor button to return to the menu,
macro.
and then repeat the procedure for steps 3 to 6. To cancel the clearing operation, press the NO (D5
button).
ERASING STEPS OF MACRO PROGRAMS 1.
OVERWRITING STEPS IN MACRO PROGRAMS Hold down the M button for three seconds or 5. To exit, press the M button.
This example shows how to delete the TV and more. When finished, to change another macro program,
INPUT steps from the following macro This example shows how to change the macro
The menu is displayed. press the OK cursor button to return to the menu,
programmed to M-01. programmed to M-01 from
The program is changed from DVD → PLAY → AMP → AUTO 2. Press the D4 (MACRO) direct button. and then repeat the procedure for steps 2 to 4.
to The macro menu is displayed.
DVD → PLAY → TIME → TV → INPUT → AMP →
AUTO DVD → PLAY → TV → INPUT. The MACRO indicator displays and LEARN blinks.
to 4 6 7
3. Press the D1 (M-01) direct button .
DVD → PLAY → TIME → AMP → AUTO. 4. Press the D5 (EDIT) direct button .
The LCD displays DVD, and the step position is
1 2 3
indicated by 7.
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The programmed section is indicated by &.
MACRO MACRO MACRO
6. Press the cursor button so that AMP is
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displayed.
6.
MACRO MACRO
Press the MEMO button.
USE PAGE 1 PAGE 1 2 PAGE 1 2 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or 7. Press the TV source button.
TV blinks for 0.5 seconds
more.
4 5 6 The menu is displayed.
8. Press the D1 (INPUT) direct button.
INPUT blinks for 0.5 seconds.
2. Press the D4 (MACRO) direct button.
TV and INPUT are inserted.
The macro menu is displayed.
The MACRO indicator displays and LEARN blinks.
9. Press the OK cursor button.
NAME NAME
MACRO
NAME
MACRO
3. Press the D1 (M-01) direct button. • To check the modified steps, press the
or cursor button.
4.
MACRO
Press the D5 (EDIT) direct button.

The LCD displays DVD, and the step position is
10. To exit, press the M button.
indicated by 7. When finished, to change another macro program,
press the OK cursor button to return to the menu,
The programmed section is indicated by &.
5. Press the cursor button so that AMP is
and then repeat the procedure for steps 3 to 9.
more.
displayed.
6. Press the TV source button.
TV blinks for 0.5 seconds.
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SETTING THE MACRO TIMER EXECUTING THE MACRO TIMER 1. Place the receiver sensor of the receiving COPYING BY SOURCE
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remote control (top) so that it is facing the
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Setting the macro timer enables the macro The macro program starts when the time that was The 12 sources can be copied on a source by
program to automatically turn the power for a set is reached. The TIMER indicator lights up transmitter of the transmitting remote control source basis. You can select from up to 12 source
device on or off or perform other operations. whenever the macro timer is activated. (top) at a distance of about 5 cm (2 inches). types.
In the settings, you can select to execute the Note: 2. Hold down the M button of the transmitting <Receiving remote control>
macro timer everyday or only once. remote control for three seconds or more.
Be sure to set the clock to the correct time before • To execute the macro timer, place the remote 6 7 8
control facing the infrared sensor of the device to The menu is displayed.
using the timer. The macro timer can only be set
for one program a day.
be operated. If the remote control is not in a 3. Press the > button to display the fourth page
suitable position, it may not operate the device CLONE menu.
This example shows how to use the timer only properly. 4.
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once at 20:35 to execute a macro programmed to Press the D3 (TX) direct button.
M-01. The transmitting side is now ready.
2 3 4 5. Hold down the M button of the receiving PAGE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PAGE 1 2 3 4
CLONE MODE remote control for three seconds or more.

The menu is displayed. 1. Place the receiver sensor of the receiving
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CREATING COPIES USING CLONE MODE 6. Press the > button to display the fourth page remote control (top) so that it is facing the
CLONE menu.
LEARN
All of the codes programmed to the RC8500SR transmitter of the transmitting remote control
MACRO MACRO
remote control can be copied to another 7. Press the D1 (RX) direct button. (top) at a distance of about 5 cm (2 inches).
RC8500SR using a few simple operations.
USE PAGE 1 2 3 PAGE 1 2 1 2 3 The receiving side is now ready. 2. Hold down the M button of the transmitting
• The remote control can copy the entire contents 8. Press the OK cursor button on the receiving remote control for three seconds or more.
5 6 or the contents for specific source buttons. remote control. The menu is displayed.
• When copying the entire contents, all 9. Press the OK cursor button on the 3. Press the > button to display the fourth page
programmed codes, modified names, transmitting remote control. CLONE menu.
programmed macros, and signal transmission
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intervals are copied.

When copying is started, the bar indicators on both
LCDs start to move from the left to the right.
4. Press the D3 (TX) direct button.
MACRO MACRO The transmitting side is now ready.
When copying the contents for source buttons, the • When the copying operation is completed, 5. Hold down the M button of the receiving
programmed codes and modified names are TX OK is displayed on the LCD of the
1 2 3
remote control for three seconds or more.
PAGE 1 2 3 PAGE
copied. transmitting remote control, and RX OK is

Note: displayed on the LCD of the receiving
6. Press the > button to display the fourth page
1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or remote control. CLONE menu.
more. • The clone function can only be used for copying
when using the same model (RC8500SR) for both • Do not touch either of the remote controls
7. Press the D2 (RX-S) direct button.
the transmitting and receiving remote control. during the copying operation. Doing so 8. Press the source button to be copied.
2. Press the > button to display the third page could cause copying to fail. The receiving side is now ready.
TIMER menu. The name of the source which was pressed is
COPYING ENTIRE CONTENTS • If the copying fails in the middle of the
3. Press the D2 (ONCE?) direct button.
copying process, RX ERROR is displayed
displayed on the LCD.
The M-TMR menu is displayed on the LCD. <Transmitting remote control> on the receiving remote control. Check • Each time the source button is pressed,
• To cancel timer operation, press CANCEL. 3 4 9 and perform steps 1 to 7 again. the name is displayed on the LCD.
4. Press the D1 (M-01) direct button . • Copying takes about three minutes to 9. Press the OK cursor button on the receiving
The time which is set previously is displayed. complete when the transmitting remote remote control.
5. Press the 2 and 0 numeric button to set the control has been programmed to 100% 10. Press the OK cursor button on the
hour indicator to 20. capacity. transmitting remote control.
6. Press the 3 and 5 numeric button to set the 10. Once copying is completed, press the M When copying is started, the bar indicators on both
minute indicator to 35. PAGE 1 2 3 4 PAGE 1 2 3 4 PAGE 1 2 3 4
button on both remote controls. LCDs start to move from the left to the right.
7. Press the OK cursor button. • When the copying operation is completed,
This finalizes the time. <Receiving remote control> TX OK is displayed on the LCD of the
8. To exit, press the M button. 5 6 9
transmitting remote control, and RX OK is
To cancel the macro timer, return to the TIMER displayed on the LCD of the receiving
menu and press the D5 (CANCEL) and then press remote control.
D1 (M-01). • Do not touch either of the remote controls
during the copying operation. Doing so
could cause copying to fail.
PAGE 1 2 3 4 PAGE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
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• If the copying fails in the middle of the 5. Press the OK cursor button to enter the ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST
ENGLISH copying process, ERROR is displayed on lighting time. The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted. Adjust
the remote control. 6. Once the setting is finished, press the M for maximum visibility according to your viewing
Check and perform steps 1 to 7 again. button . environment.
11. Once copying is completed, press the M 2 3 4
button on both remote controls. SETTING THE MACRO INTERVAL TIME
When a macro program is executed, control
signals are transmitted in sequence. This LEARN LEARN
transmission interval (interval time) can be set in

SETUP 0.5-seconds units from 0.5 to 5 seconds.
SETTING THE LIGHTING TIME If the interval time is set in this Setup mode, the PAGE 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
interval times for all programmed macros are

• The LCD lights up when the LIGHT buttons are
pressed. The LCD remains lit while the pressed
changed. If necessary, use EDIT (see page 43) in 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or
the macro program to change the individual more.
button is held down, and it goes off when the transmission times.
button is released. The menu is displayed.
The factory default setting for the transmission
• The LCD continues to light up if another button interval is 1 second. 2. Press the > button to display the second page
is pressed while it is lit or if pressed within two SETUP menu.
seconds after the light goes off. This example shows how to set the interval time to 3. Press the D3 (CONT) direct button .
• The lighting time can be set in one-second units 5 seconds. 4. Press the or cursor button and set the
from 0 to 60 seconds. 2 3 4 display contrast for maximum visibility.
The LIGHT buttons have light-absorbing The adjustment has 10 levels.
properties that enable them to store light. If the The factory default setting for the contrast is the fifth
buttons are no longer illuminated in a dimly lit level.
environment, bring the buttons near a fluorescent
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5. Press the OK cursor button to enter the
lamp or other light source for a sufficient amount of display contrast.
time. This should illuminate the buttons again. PAGE 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
6. Once the setting is finished, press the M
• The LIGHT buttons consist of a LIGHT1 and button.
LIGHT2 button, and they both perform the same
operation. 1. Hold down the M button for three seconds or
more.
The factory default lighting time is set to 15
seconds.
2. Press the > button to display the second page
This example shows how to set the lighting time to SETUP menu.
20 seconds. 3. Press the D2 (I-TIME) direct button.
2 3 4 4. Press the or cursor button to set the
interval time.
Holding down the cursor button fast-forwards the
time indicator.
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5. Press the OK cursor button to enter the

interval time.
PAGE 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
6. Once the setting is finished, press the M
button.
more.
2. Press the > button to display the second page
SETUP menu.
3. Press the D1 (LIGHT) direct button .
The LIGHT is displayed on the LCD
4. Press the or cursor button to set the
lighting time.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
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Can not select EX/ES mode. Surround center= NONE has been Make the correct setting.
In case of trouble, check the following before calling for service: selected in SPEAKERS SIZE SETUP
1. Are the connections made properly ?
Input signal is incompatible. Use 5.1channel source.
2. Are you operating the unit properly following the user’s guide ?
3. Are the power amplifiers and speaker working properly ? Can not select Pro Logic IIx Input signal is incompatible. Use 2 channel Dolby Digital input signal, PCM input
mode. signal or analog input signal.
If the unit does not operate properly, check items shown in the following table. Can not select Neo:6 mode. Input signal is incompatible. Use 2 channel Dolby Digital input signal, PCM input
If your trouble cannot be recovered with the remedy actions listed in the following table, malfunction of the signal or analog input signal.
internal circuitry is suspected; immediately unplug the power cable and contact your dealer, nearest
Can not select CSII mode. Input signal is incompatible. Use 2 channel Dolby Digital input signal, PCM input
Marantz authorized dealer or the Marantz Service Center in your country. signal or analog input signal.
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY No output to Subwoofer Out. Subwoofer = NONE has been selected Select Subwoofer = YES.
in SETUP mode.
SR7500 cannot be turned up. The power plug is not connected. Connect the power plug to the outlet.
Noise is produced during DTS- Analog has been selected for input. Be sure to perform digital connection, select digital
No sound and picture are Mute is on. Cancel mute using the remote control unit. encoded CD or laser disc play. input, then play.
output even when power is on.
The input cable is not connected See the connection diagram and connect the A specific channel does not Nothing recorded on source. Check the encoded channel on the source side.
correctly. cables correctly. produce output.
The master volume control is turned all Adjust the master volume. FM or AM reception fails. Antenna connection is incomplete. Correctly connect the indoor FM and AM antennas
the way down. to FM and AM antenna outlets.
The function selector position is wrong. Select correct position. Noise is heard during AM Reception is affected by other electrical Try changing location where the AM indoor
reception. fields. antenna is set up.
No speaker output. The headphones are connected to the Disconnect the headphones. (Speakers will not
headphone jack. output sound when headphones are connected.) Noise is heard during FM The radio waves from the broadcasting Install an FM outdoor antenna.
reception. station are weak.
Incorrect Audio or Video for Input cable connected incorrectly. Connect the cable correctly by referring to the
selected source. connection diagram. Cannot get programmed Preset data has been erased. Disconnecting power plug for long periods of time
station when the PRESET will erase preset data. If that happens, input the
button is pressed. preset data again.
Incorrect Audio from a channel. Speaker cable connected incorrectly. Connect the cable correctly by referring to the
connection diagram. Control with the remote Batteries are consumed. Replace all the batteries with new ones.
control unit fails.
No Audio output from the The center speaker cable connection is Connect the cable correctly. Remote controller's function-key Select different position from which equipment will
center channel speaker. incomplete. setting is wrong. be controlled.
STEREO has been selected for Surround When STEREO is selected for Surround mode, no The distance between this SR7500 and Move closer to this SR7500.
mode. sound will be output from the center speaker. Set the remote commander is too far.
another Surround mode.
Something is blocking SR7500 and the Remove offending object.
Center = NONE has been selected in Make the correct setting. remote commander.
SETUP mode.
MRAC is not working. Headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphones.
No Audio output from the The surround speaker cable connection Connect the cable correctly.
surround speakers. is incomplete.
STEREO has been selected for Surround When STEREO has been selected for Surround Note:
mode. mode, no sound will be output from the surround • After “PROTECT” appears on the unit’s display, the standby indicator may start flashing. If it does, there is a
speaker. Set another Surround mode. problem in the unit or the connection. If this problem reoccurs even when power is activated from the remote
control unit, call for servicing.
Surround = NONE has been selected in Make the correct setting.
SETUP mode.
No Audio output from the The surround back speaker cable Connect the cable correctly.
surround back speakers. connection is incomplete.
Surround mode is not EX/ES mode. Set surround mode EX/ES.
Surround back = NONE has been Make the correct setting.
selected in SPEAKERS SIZE SETUP
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GENERAL MALFUNCTION AM TUNER SECTION
ENGLISH If the equipment malfunctions, this may be
because an electrostatic discharge or AC line
Frequency Range .................................... 520 - 1710 kHz DIMENSIONS
Signal to Noise Ratio .............................................. 50 dB
interference has corrupted the information in the Usable Sensitivity ......................................... Loop 400µV
equipment memory circuits. Therefore: Distortion ................................. 400Hz, 30 % Mod. 0.5 %
(25 mm)
Selectivity ............................................... ± 20 kHz 70 dB
1 in.
- disconnect the plug from the AC line supply
- after waiting at least three minutes, reconnect AUDIO SECTION
the plug to the AC line supply SR7500
- re-attempt to operate the equipment Power Output (20 Hz - 20 kHz/THD=0.08%)
Front L&R ......................................... 8 ohms 105 W / Ch
Center .............................................. 8 ohms 105 W / Ch
Memory backup Surround L&R .................................. 8 ohms 105 W / Ch
• In case a power outage occurs or the power Surround Back L&R ......................... 8 ohms 105 W / Ch
cord is accidentally unplugged, the SR7500
Front L&R ......................................... 6 ohms 135 W / Ch
is equipped with a backup function to
18-1/4 ins.
(463 mm)
Center .............................................. 6 ohms 135 W / Ch
16-1/2 ins.
(418 mm)
prevent memory data such as the preset Surround L&R .................................. 6 ohms 135 W / Ch
memory from being erased. Surround Back L&R ......................... 6 ohms 135 W / Ch
SR8500
Power Output (20 Hz - 20 kHz/THD=0.08%)
Front L&R ......................................... 8 ohms 125 W / Ch
HOW TO RESET THE UNIT Center .............................................. 8 ohms 125 W / Ch
Surround L&R .................................. 8 ohms 125 W / Ch
Surround Back L&R ......................... 8 ohms 125 W / Ch
DISP
SLEEP
MULTI AUTO
AUTO SURR
TUNED
DIRECT
ST SPKR A B
DISC 6.1
V-OFF
MT X 6.1
PEAK
NIGHT
ATT
EQ
ANALOG
DIGITAL
SURROUND
DIGITAL
Front L&R ......................................... 6 ohms 160 W / Ch
Center .............................................. 6 ohms 160 W / Ch
L C R
LFE
AAC PCM
SL S SR
DOWN UP
Surround L&R .................................. 6 ohms 160 W / Ch
13/16 ins.
(20 mm)
STANDBY
ENTER
Surround Back L&R ......................... 6 ohms 160 W / Ch
AUX 1 INPUT
Input Sensitivity/Impedance ............. 168 mV/ 47 Kohms

Signal to Noise Ratio(Analog Input / Pure Direct) ...... 105 dB
Frequency Response
(Analog Input / Pure Direct) 17-5/16 ins. (440 mm)
Should the operation or display seem to be abnormal, .......................................... 8 Hz - 100 kHz (± 3 dB)
reset the unit with the following procedure. (Digital Input / 96 kHz PCM)
The SR7500 is turned on, press and hold the ........................................... 8 Hz - 45 kHz (± 3 dB)
(170 mm)
6-3/4 ins.
MULTI + SPEAKERS A/B buttons simultaneously
(184 mm)
7-1/4 ins.
for 3 seconds or more. VIDEO
Remember that the procedure will reset the Television Format .................................................. NTSC
settings of the function selector, Surround mode, Input Level/Impedance ........................... 1 Vp-p/75 ohms POWER ON / STANDBY
delay time, TUNER PRESET etc., to their initial Output Level/Impedance ........................ 1 Vp-p/75 ohms
settings. Video Frequency Response ....... 5 Hz to 8 MHz (– 1 dB)
Video Frequency (Component) ... 5 Hz to 80 MHz (– 1 dB)
9/16 ins.
(14 mm)
S/N ......................................................................... 60 dB
GENERAL
TECHNICAL Power Requirement .............................. AC 120 V 60 Hz
Power Consumption ................................ 5.7A (SR7500)
........................................................ 5.9A (SR8500)
SPECIFICATIONS Weight ................................ 32.6 lbs (14.8 Kg) (SR7500)
.................................... 33.1 lbs (15.0 kg) (SR8500)
FM TUNER SECTION
ACCESSORIES
Frequency Range ................................ 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Usable Sensitivity ............................ IHF 1.8 µV/16.4 dBf Remote Control Unit RC8500SR .................................. 1
Signal to Noise Ratio ................... Mono/Stereo 75/70 dB Microphone MC-10 ....................................................... 1
Distortion .................................... Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3 % AAA-size batteries ........................................................ 3
Stereo Separation ....................................... 1 kHz 45 dB FM Antenna ................................................................... 1
Alternate Channel Selectivity ............... ± 300 kHz 60 dB AM Loop Antenna ......................................................... 1
Image Rejection ....................................... 98 MHz 70 dB Front AUX Jack Cover ................................................. 1
Tuner Output Level ........... 1 kHz, ± 75 kHz Dev 800 mV AC cable ....................................................................... 1
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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RECEIVER/TUNER CABLE SATELLITE
SETUP CODES Source button name : AMP, TUNER Source button name : AUX1 Source button name : DSS
AMPLIFIER Brand name Setup code Brand name Setup code Brand name Setup code
Harman/ Kardon 0137, 1331 GoldStar 0171 Canal+ 0880
Source button name : AMP Integra 0162, 1325 Hamlin 0036, 0300 Chaparral 0243
Brand name Setup code JBL 0137, 1333 Instrument 0030 Citycom 1203
Amstrad 0105 JVC 0101, 0558, 1401, 1522 Jerrold 0503, 0837, 0303, 0030 Connexions 0423
Arcam 0296 KLH 1417, 1439 LG 0171 Crossdigital 1136
Audiolab 0296 Kenwood 1340, 1054 MNet 0470 Cyrus 0227
Carver 0296 MCS 0066 Memorex 0027 D-box 0750, 1154
GE 0105 Magnavox 1216, 1296, 0558, 1116 Motorola 0503, 0837, 0303, 1133 DMT 1102
Genexxa 0422 Marantz 1216, 0066, 1116, 1316 NTL 1095 DNT 0227, 0423
Grundig 0296 Micromega 1216 Noos 0844 Daeryung 0423
Harman/Kardon 0919 Musicmagic 1116 Ono 1095 Daewoo 1323
JVC 0358 Myryad 1216 PVP Stereo 0030 Digenius 0326
Left Coast 0919 NAD 0347 Visual Matrix DirecTV 0419, 0593, 0666, 1169, 0274, 0776, 1776,
Linn 0296 Norcent 1416 Pace 0264, 1087, 1095 0751, 0846, 1883, 1103, 1136
Magnavox 0296 Onkyo 0162, 0869, 1325 Panasonic 0027, 0035, 0134 Dish Network System 1032, 0802
Marantz 0919, 0296 Optimus 1050, 0558 Paragon 0027 DishPro 1032, 0802
Micromega 0296 Panasonic 1545, 0066, 1315, 1790 Philips 0332, 0344 Distratel 0111
Myryad 0296 Philips 1216, 1296, 1116, 1293, 1295, 1310, 1316 Pioneer 0904, 1904, 0171, 0560 Dream Multimedia 1264
Optimus 0422 Pioneer 1050, 0041, 0558, 1411 Pulsar 0027 Echostar 1032, 0802, 0194, 0423, 0637, 0880, 0898,
Panasonic 0335 Polk Audio 1316 Quasar 0027 1113
Philips 0919, 0296 Proscan 1281 Regal 0306, 0300 Engel 1044
Pioneer 0040 Quasar 0066 Runco 0027 Expressvu 0802
Polk Audio 0919, 0296 RCA 1050, 1636, 1281, 0558, 1417 Sagem 0844 FTE 0890
Realistic 0422 Saba 0558 Samsung 0027, 0171 Finlux 0482
Revox 0296 Sansui 1116 Scientific Atlanta 0904, 1904, 0504, 0035 Fracarro 0898
Sony 0247 Schneider 0558 Sony 1033 Fuba 0423
Soundesign 0105 Sony 1085, 0185, 1185, 1685, 1785 Starcom 0030 GE 0593
Technics 0335 Stereophonics 1050 Supercable 0303 GOI 0802
Thorens 0296 Sunfire 1340 TS 0030 Galaxis 0890, 1138
Victor 0358 Teac 1417 Tele+1 0470 General Instrument 0896
Wards 0105, 0040 Technics 1335, 1545, 0066, 1336 Telewest 1095 Gold Box 0880
Yamaha 0381 Telefunken 0558 Torx 0030 Grundig 0200, 0874
Thomson 1281 Toshiba 0027 HTS 0802
RECEIVER/TUNER Thorens 1216 Trans PX 0303 Hirschmann 0200, 0423
Uher 0558 United Cable 0030 Hitachi 0846, 0482
Source button name : AMP, TUNER Venturer 1417 Zenith 0027, 0552, 0926 Hughes 1169, 0776, 1776
Brand name Setup code Victor 0101 Network Systems
ADC 0558 Wards 0185, 0041 SATELLITE Humax 0890, 1203
Aiwa 1432, 0185, 1116, 1415, 1668 Yamaha 0203, 1203, 1358 InVideo 0898
Alco 1417 Source button name : DSS JVC 0802
Anam 1636 CABLE Brand name Setup code Kathrein 0150, 0200, 0227, 0276, 0685, 1248
Apex Digital 1284 @sat 1327 Kreiselmeyer 0200
Audiolab 1216 Source button name : AUX1 ABsat 0150 Labgear 1323
Audiotronic 1216 Brand name Setup code Alba 0482 Logix 1044
Audiovox 1417 ABC 0030, 0035 AlphaStar 0799 Lorenzen 0326
Bose 1256 Americast 0926 Amstrad 0874 Magnavox 0751, 0749
Cambridge 1397 Bell South 0926 Aston 0169, 1156 Manhattan 0482, 1044, 1110
Soundworks Birmingham Cable 0303 Astro 0200 Marantz 0227
Capetronic 0558 Communications Atsat 1327 MediaSat 0880
Carver 1216, 1116 British Telecom 0030 Avalon 0423 Memorex 0751
Centrex 1284 Cable & Wireless 1095 Blaupunkt 0200 Metronic 0111
Denon 1387 Daeryung 0904, 1904, 0504, 0035 British Sky 0874, 1202 Mitsubishi 0776
Ferguson 0558 Director 0503 Broadcasting Motorola 0896
Fine Arts 1216 Filmnet 0470 Canal Digital 0880 Myryad 0227
Grundig 1216 General 0503, 0837, 0303, Canal Satellite 0880 Next Level 0896
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SATELLITE TAPE DECK CD/CD-R PLAYER TV
Source button name : DSS Source button name : TAPE Source button name : CD, CDR, MD Source button name : TV
Brand name Setup code Brand name Setup code Brand name Setup code Brand name Setup code
Nokia 0482, 0750, 0778, 1154, 1250, 1750 Aiwa 0056 Genexxa 0059, 0332 MARANTZ 0001
OctalTV 1032 Carver 0056 Goodmans 0332 TV1 (TV, VDP)
Orbitech 1127 Grundig 0056 Grundig 0184 MARANTZ 0002
Pace 0482, 0874, 1202, 1350 Harman/Kardon 0056 Harman/ Kardon 0184, 0200 TV2 (Plasma)
Panasonic 0274, 0728, 0874, 1347 Magnavox 0056 Hitachi 0059 AGB 0543
Panda 0482 Marantz 0056 JVC 0099 AOC 0478, 0120, 0207, 0087, 0057, 0205, 0036,
Paysat 0751 Myryad 0056 Kenwood 0708, 0653, 0055, 0064 0119, 0135
Philips 1169, 0776, 1776, 0751, 1103, 0749, 0160, Optimus 0054 Krell 0184 ASA 0131
0227, 0482, 0880 Philips 0056 LXI 0332 AWA 0036
Pioneer 0880 Pioneer 0054 Linn 0184 Acura 0036
Promax 0482 Polk Audio 0056 MCS 0056 Addison 0119, 0135, 0680
Proscan 0419, 0593 RCA 0054 Magnavox 0184, 0332 Admiral 0120, 0490, 0190
RCA 0419, 0593, 0882, 0170 Revox 0056 Marantz 0653, 0056, 0184 Advent 0788
RFT 0227 Sansui 0056 Matsui 0184 Aiko 0119
RadioShack 0896 Sony 0270 Memorex 0332 Akai 0839, 0729, 0057, 0036, 0235, 0388, 0543
Radiola 0227 Thorens 0056 Meridian 0184 Akura 0291
Radix 0423 Wards 0054 Micromega 0184 Alba 0036, 0064, 0398, 0695
SKY 0883, 0874, 1202 Miro 0027 America Action 0207
SM Electronic 1227 LASER DISK Mission 0184 Ampro 0778
Sabre 0482 Myryad 0184 Amstrad 0198, 0036, 0064, 0398, 0439, 0460, 0543
Sagem 0847, 1141, 1280 Source button name : AUX2 NAD 0027 Anam 0277, 0207, 0036
Samsung 1303, 1136, 1044, 1319 Brand name Setup code NSM 0184 Anam National 0277, 0677
Sat Control 1327 Carver 0091 Naim 0184 Anitech 0036
Satstation 1110 Denon 0086 Onkyo 0895 Apex Digital 0775, 0792, 0794
Schwaiger 1138 Marantz 0091 Optimus 0027, 0059, 0064, 0206, 0332 Audiosonic 0064, 0136
Seemann 0423 Mitsubishi 0086 Panasonic 0056 Audiovox 0478, 0207, 0119, 0650
Siemens 0200 NAD 0086 Philips 0653, 0184 Bang & Olufsen 0592
Sony 0666, 1666, 0874 Nagsmi 0086 Pioneer 0059, 0332 Basic Line 0036
Star Choice 0896 Optimus 0086 Polk Audio 0184 Baur 0064, 0388, 0539
Strong 1327 Philips 0091 Proton 0184 Baysonic 0207
TPS 0847, 1280 Pioneer 0086 QED 0184 Beaumark 0205
Tantec 0482 Salora 0091 Quad 0184 Beko 0397, 0513, 0741, 0742
TechniSat 1126, 1127 Sony 0228 Quasar 0056 Bell & Howell 0181
Telestar 1127 Telefunken 0086 RCA 0059, 0206, 0332 Beon 0064
Thomson 0482, 0880, 1073, 1318 Realistic 0206 Blaupunkt 0222
Topfield 1233 Revox 0184 Blue Sky 0695, 1064
Toshiba 0776, 1776, 0817 CD/CD-R PLAYER Rotel 0184 Bondstec 0274
UltimateTV 0419, 0666 SAE 0184 Bradford 0207
Uniden 0751, 0749 Source button name : CD, CDR, MD Sansui 0184, 0332 Brandt 0136, 0362
Universum 0200 Brand name Setup code Sanyo 0206 Broksonic 0263, 0490
Ventana 0227 Aiwa 0184 Scott 0332 Bush 0036, 0064, 0398, 0401, 0695, 1064
Wisi 0200, 0423, 0482 Arcam 0184 Sears 0332 CCE 0064
XSat 0150 Audio Research 0184 Sharp 0888, 0064 CGE 0274
Zehnder 1102 AudioTon 0184 Simaudio 0184 CTC 0274
Zenith 0883, 1883 Audiolab 0184 Sonic Frontiers 0184 CXC 0207
Audiomeca 0184 Sony 0517, 0027 Candle 0057
Cairn 0184 Symphonic 0332 Carnivale 0057
California Audio Labs 0056 TAG McLaren 0184 Carver 0081, 0197
Carver 0184, 0206 Tandy 0059 Cascade 0036
Cyrus 0184 Technics 0056 Cathay 0064
DKK 0027 Thorens 0184 Celebrity 0027
DMX Electronics 0184 Thule 0184 Celera 0792
Denon 0900 Universum 0184 Centurion 0064
Dynamic Bass 0206 Victor 0099 Changhong 0792
Emerson 0332 Wards 0184 Ching Tai 0036, 0119
Fisher 0206
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TV TV TV TV
Source button name : TV Source button name : TV Source button name : TV Source button name : TV
Chun Yun 0027, 0207, 0036, 0119 GE 0074, 0078, 0478, 0207, 0057, 0205, 1481, Kathrein 0583 Onwa 0207, 0460
Chung Hsin 0207, 0080, 0135 0119, 0587, 1174, 1374 Kendo 0064 Optimus 0181, 0277, 0193, 0677
Cimline 0036 GEC 0064, 0543 Kenwood 0057 Optonica 0120
Cineral 0478, 0119 Gateway 1782, 1783 Kneissel 0286, 0462 Orion 0263, 0490, 0064, 0347, 0543
Citizen 0087, 0057, 0119 Geloso 0036 Kolin 0207, 0080, 0135 Osaki 0291, 0439
Clarion 0207 Genexxa 0190 Korpel 0064 Otto Versand 0064, 0347, 0539, 0583
Clarivox 0064 Gibralter 0044, 0057 Koyoda 0036 Palladium 0397, 0445
Clatronic 0274, 0397 GoldStar 0181, 0057, 0205, 0064, 0136, 0404 L&S Electronic 0835 Panama 0291
Condor 0347, 0397 Goodmans 0064, 0398, 0401, 0661 LG 0087, 0057, 0205, 0064, 0135, 0741 Panasonic 0081, 0277, 0078, 0064, 0190, 0677, 1437
Conrac 0835 Gorenje 0397 LXI 0074, 0081, 0181, 0183, 0205 Pathe Cinema 0265, 0347
Contec 0207, 0036 Gradiente 0080, 0197 Leyco 0064, 0291 Pausa 0036
Craig 0207 Graetz 0190, 0388 Liesenk & Tter 0064 Penney 0074, 0183, 0078, 0087, 0057, 0205, 1374
Crosley 0081 Granada 0064, 0235, 0366, 0543 Loewe 0539 Perdio 0347
Crown 0207, 0036, 0064, 0397, 0445 Grandin 0637 Luxor 0383, 0388 Philco 0081, 0490, 0207, 0057, 0205, 0172, 1688,
Curtis Mathes 0074, 0081, 0181, 0478, 0120, 0087, 0729, Grundig 0064, 0222, 0514, 0583, 0614 M Electronic 0036, 0064, 0131, 0132, 0136, 0190, 0314, 0064, 0274
0057, 0172, 0193, 1174, 1374 Grunpy 0207 0373, 0401, 0507 Philips 0081, 0027, 0078, 0057, 0205, 1481, 0064,
Daewoo 0181, 0478, 0207, 0057, 0205, 1688, 0036, HCM 0036, 0439 MGA 0177, 0057, 0205 0119, 0135, 0401, 0583, 0717
0064, 0119, 0135, 0197, 0401, 0650, 0661 Hallmark 0205 MTC 0087, 0057, 0539 Phonola 0064
Dansai 0064 Hankook 0207, 0057, 0205 Magnadyne 0274, 0543 Pilot 0057
Dayton 0036 Hanseatic 0064, 0347, 0388, 0455, 0583 Magnafon 0543 Pioneer 0193, 0136, 0190, 0314, 0706, 0787, 0893
De Graaf 0235, 0575 Hantarex 0543 Magnavox 0081, 0057, 1481, 1281 Portland 0119
Decca 0064, 0543 Harman/Kardon 0081 Manesth 0291, 0347 Prandoni-Prince 0543
Denon 0172 Harvard 0207 Mark 0064 Prima 0788
Digatron 0064 Havermy 0120 Matsui 0036, 0064, 0235, 0398, 0514, 0543 Prism 0078
Dixi 0036, 0064 Hello Kitty 0478 Matsushita 0277, 0677 Profex 0036, 0388
Dumont 0044 Hinari 0036, 0064 Mediator 0064 Proscan 0074
Dwin 0747, 0801 Hisawa 0482 Medion 0695, 0835, 1064 Protech 0036, 0064, 0274, 0291, 0445, 0695
ECE 0064 Hitachi 0057, 0205, 1172, 0172, 1283, 0036, 0119, Megatron 0205, 0172 Proton 0057, 0205, 0036
Elbe 0286 0132,0136, 0190, 0252, 0383, 0508, 0575, Memorex 0181, 0277, 0490, 0177, 0205, 0036, 1064 Pulsar 0044
Electroband 0027 0605 Metz 0474 Quasar 0277, 0078, 0677
Elin 0064, 0575 Hua Tun 0036 Micromaxx 0835 Quelle 0064, 0131, 0388, 0539
Elite 0347 Huanyu 0401 Microstar 0835 R-Line 0064
Elta 0036 Hypson 0064, 0291 Midland 0074, 0044, 0078 RCA 0074, 0027, 0057, 0205, 1474, 1481, 0117,
Emerson 0181, 0263, 0490, 0207, 0205, 0388, 0650 ICE 0291, 0398 Minerva 0514 0119, 0706, 1074, 1174, 1274, 1374, 1574
Envision 0057, 0840 ITS 0398 Minoka 0439 RFT 0455
Epson 0860 ITT 0190, 0388, 0575 Mitsubishi 0181, 0277, 0120, 0263, 0207, 0177, 1277, RadioShack 0074, 0181, 0207, 0057, 0205
Erres 0064 Imperial 0274, 0397, 0445 0057, 0205, 0135, 0539, 0863 Radiola 0064
Ether 0057, 0036 Indiana 0064 Mivar 0318, 0319, 0543, 0636 Radiomarelli 0543
Etron 0036 Infinity 0081 Motorola 0120 Realistic 0181, 0207, 0057, 0205
Europhon 0543 Ingelen 0190 Multitech 0207, 0036 Rediffusion 0388
Ferguson 0064, 0100, 0136, 0265, 0314, 0362, 0587 Inno Hit 0543 Myryad 0583 Reoc 0741
Fidelity 0388 Innova 0064 NAD 0183, 0205, 0388, 0893 Revox 0064
Finlandia 0235, 0373 Inteq 0044 NEC 0181, 0183, 0078, 0057, 0205, 0036, 0197, Rex 0190, 0286, 0291
Finlux 0064, 0131, 0132, 0373, 0543 Interfunk 0064, 0190, 0274, 0388, 0539 0482, 0524, 1731 Roadstar 0036, 0291, 0445
Firstar 0263, 0036 Intervision 0064, 0291, 0404 NEI 0064 Runco 0044, 0057, 0524, 0630
Firstline 0036, 0274, 0695 JBL 0081 NTC 0119 SBR 0064
Fisher 0181, 0131, 0235, 0397 JCB 0027 Neckermann 0064, 0583 SEG 0291, 0695
Flint 0482 JVC 0490, 0080, 0398, 0680, 0710 Netsat 0064 SEI 0543
Formenti 0064, 0347 Jean 0183, 0078, 0263, 0036, 0119 Newave 0120, 0205, 0036, 0119 SKY 0064
Fortress 0120 Jensen 0788 Nikkai 0064, 0291 SSS 0207
Frontech 0190, 0274, 0291 KEC 0207 Nikko 0057, 0205, 0119 Saba 0136, 0190, 0314, 0362
Fujitsu 0710, 0836 KTV 0207, 0057 Nokia 0388, 0500, 0507, 0575, 0658 Saccs 0265
Funai 0207, 0198, 0291 Kaisui 0036 Norcent 0775, 0851 Sagem 0637
Futuretech 0207 Kapsch 0190 Nordmende 0136, 0314, 0587 Saisho 0036, 0291, 0543
Karcher 0637 Oceanic 0190, 0388 Salora 0190, 0383, 0388, 0575
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TV TV VCR VCR
Source button name : TV Source button name : TV Source button name : VCR Source button name : VCR
Sambers 0543 Teac 0036, 0064, 0291, 0439, 0445, 0482, 0695, Anam 0064, 0267, 0305, 0253, 0507 GEC 0108
Sampo 0181, 0120, 0057, 0205, 0198, 0036, 0119, 1064 Anam National 0253, 1589 Garrard 0027
0677, 1782 Tec 0274 Anitech 0099 General 0072
Samsung 0181, 0087, 0839, 0729, 0057, 0205, 0036, Technema 0347 Asha 0267 Go Video 0459
0064, 0117, 0119, 0291, 0397, 0583, 0614, Technics 0277, 0078, 0677 Asuka 0064 GoldHand 0099
0645, 0793, 0841 Techwood 0078 Audiovox 0064, 0305 GoldStar 0064, 0252, 0507, 1264
Sansei 0478 Teco 0078, 0120, 0205, 0036, 0119, 0291, 0680 Baird 0027, 0131, 0068 Goodmans 0064, 0027, 0099, 0305
Sansui 0490 Teknika 0081, 0207, 0177, 0087, 0119 Basic Line 0099, 0305 Gradiente 0027
Sanyo 0181, 0207, 0131, 0235, 0366, 0826 Telefunken 0729, 0136, 0289, 0362, 0652 Beaumark 0267 Graetz 0267, 0131, 0068
Schaub Lorenz 0388 Telemeister 0347 Bell & Howell 0131 Granada 0108, 0131
Schneider 0064, 0274, 0398, 0695 Teletech 0036 Blaupunkt 0253 Grandin 0064, 0027, 0099
Scotch 0205 Tensai 0347 Brandt 0347 Grundig 0108, 0099, 0253, 0374
Scott 0263, 0207, 0205 Tera 0057 Brandt Electronic 0068 HCM 0099
Sears 0074, 0081, 0181, 0183, 0205, 0198 Thomson 1474, 0136, 0314, 0587, 0652 Broksonic 0211, 0375, 1506 HI-Q 0074
Seleco 0190, 0286 Thorn 0064, 0131, 0388, 0539 Bush 0099, 0305, 0379 Hanseatic 0064
Semivox 0207 Toshiba 0181, 0183, 0087, 1283, 0535, 0645, 0677, CCE 0099, 0305 Harley Davidson 0027
Semp 0183 0859, 1383, 1683, 1731 CGE 0027 Harman/Kardon 0108
Sharp 0120, 0057, 0677 Triumph 0543 Calix 0064 Harwood 0099
Shen Ying 0036, 0119 Tuntex 0057, 0036, 0119 Canon 0062 Hinari 0267, 0099, 0379
Sheng Chia 0120, 0263, 0036 Uher 0347 Carver 0108 Hitachi 0064, 0267, 0027, 0069, 0068
Siarem 0543 Universum 0064, 0131, 0132, 0291, 0373, 0397, 0519 Cimline 0099 Hughes 0069
Siemens 0064, 0222 Vector Research 0057 Cineral 0305 Network Systems
Sinudyne 0543 Vestel 0064 Citizen 0064, 0305, 1305 Hypson 0099
Skantic 0383 Victor 0277, 0080, 0677, 0680 Colt 0099 ITT 0267, 0131, 0068
Skygiant 0207 Videosat 0274 Combitech 0379 ITV 0064, 0305
Skyworth 0064 Vidikron 0081 Craig 0064, 0074, 0267, 0099 Imperial 0027
Solavox 0190 Vidtech 0205 Crown 0099, 0305 Interfunk 0108
Sonitron 0235 ViewSonic 1782 Curtis Mathes 0087, 0062, 0068, 1062 JVC 0072, 0094, 0068
Sonoko 0036, 0064 Vision 0347 Cybernex 0267 Jensen 0068
Sonolor 0190, 0235 Voxson 0190 Cyrus 0108 KEC 0064, 0305
Sontec 0064 Waltham 0383 Daewoo 0072, 0131, 0305, 0669, 1305 KLH 0099
Sony 1127, 0027, 0677, 0861, 1532, 1678 Wards 0081, 0057, 0205, 0893 Dansai 0099 Kaisui 0099
Soundesign 0207, 0205 Watson 0064, 0347 De Graaf 0069 Kenwood 0094, 0068
Soundwave 0064, 0445 Waycon 0183 Decca 0108, 0027 Kodak 0062, 0064
Sowa 0183, 0078, 0087, 0205, 0119 White Westinghouse 0490, 0064, 0347,0650 Denon 0069 Kolin 0070, 0068
Squareview 0198 Yamaha 0057, 0796, 0860 Dual 0068 Korpel 0099
Standard 0036 Yapshe 0277 Dumont 0108, 0027, 0131 LG 0064, 0072, 0069, 0507
Starlite 0207 Yoko 0064, 0291 Dynatech 0027 LXI 0064
Stern 0190, 0286 Zenith 0044, 0490, 0205, 0119 ESC 0267, 0305 Lenco 0305
Supreme 0027 Elcatech 0099 Leyco 0099
Sylvania 0081, 0057, 0198 VCR Electrohome 0064 Lloyd’s 0027
Symphonic 0207, 0198 Electrophonic 0064 Loewe 0064, 0108, 1589
Synco 0027, 0478, 0120, 0087, 0205, 0119 Source button name : VCR Emerex 0059 Logik 0267, 0099
Sysline 0064 Brand name Setup code Emerson 0062, 0064, 0211, 0267, 0072, 0027, 0070, Luxor 0075, 0131, 0070
T+A 0474 ASA 0064, 0108 0305, 1305, 1506 M Electronic 0027
TCM 0835 Admiral 0075 Ferguson 0068, 0347 MEI 0062
TMK 0205 Adventura 0027 Fidelity 0027 MGA 0267, 0070
TNCi 0044 Aiko 0305 Finlandia 0108, 0131 MGN Technology 0267
TVS 0490 Aiwa 0064, 0027, 0334, 0375, 0379 Finlux 0108, 0027, 0069, 0131 MTC 0267, 0027
Tacico 0205, 0036, 0119 Akai 0068, 0342 Firstline 0064, 0072, 0070, 0099 Magnasonic 1305
Tai Yi 0036 Akiba 0099 Fisher 0074, 0131 Magnavox 0062, 0066, 0108, 0027, 1808
Tandy 0120, 0190 Alba 0099, 0305, 0342, 0379 Fuji 0062, 0060 Magnin 0267
Tashiko 0119, 0677 America Action 0305 Fujitsu 0072, 0027 Manesth 0072, 0099
Tatung 0081, 0181, 0183, 0078, 0087, 0036, 0064, American High 0062 Funai 0027 Marantz 0062, 0108
0543 Amstrad 0027 GE 0087, 0062, 0267, 0834, 1062, 1087 Marta 0064
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VCR VCR VCR DVD
Source button name : VCR Source button name : VCR Source button name : VCR Source button name : DVD
Matsui 0375, 0379 Realistic 0062, 0064, 0075, 0074, 0027, 0131 Thomson 0087, 0094, 0068, 0347 JVC 0585, 0650
Matsushita 0062 Reoc 0375 Thorn 0131, 0068 KLH 0744
Medion 0375 ReplayTV 0641, 0643 Tivo 0645, 0663 Kenwood 0517, 0561
Memorex 0062, 0064, 0075, 0066, 0074, 0267, 0027, Rex 0068 Toshiba 0108, 0072, 0094, 0070, 0068, 0872 Koss 0678
0131, 0334, 0375, 1264 Roadstar 0064, 0267, 0099, 0305 Totevision 0064, 0267 LG 0768
Memphis 0099 Runco 0066 Uher 0267 Limit 0795
Metz 0064, 0374, 1589 SBR 0108 Unitech 0267 Magnavox 0530, 0702
Minolta 0069 SEG 0267 Universum 0064, 0108, 0267, 0027 Memorex 0858
Mitsubishi 0108, 0094, 0070, 0068, 0834 SEI 0108 Vector 0072 MiCO 0750
Motorola 0062, 0075 STS 0069 Victor 0094, 0068 Microsoft 0549
Multitech 0027, 0099 Saba 0068, 0347 Video Concepts 0072 Mintek 0744
Murphy 0027 Salora 0070 Videomagic 0064 Mitsubishi 0548
Myryad 0108 Sampo 0064, 0075 Videosonic 0267 Mustek 0757
NAD 0131 Samsung 0267, 0072, 0459 Villain 0027 Nesa 0744
NEC 0062, 0064, 0075, 0131, 0094, 0068 Sanky 0075, 0066 Wards 0087, 0062, 0075, 0074, 0108, 0267, 0027, Onkyo 0530
National 0253 Sansui 0027, 0094, 0068, 1506 0069, 0099 Oritron 0678
Neckermann 0108 Sanyo 0074, 0267, 0131 White Westinghouse 0099 Palsonic 0699
Nesco 0099 Saville 0379 XR-1000 0062, 0027, 0099 Panasonic 0517, 0659, 1389
Newave 0064 Schaub Lorenz 0027, 0131, 0068 Yamaha 0068 Philips 0530, 0566, 0673, 0881
Nikko 0064 Schneider 0108, 0027, 0099 Yamishi 0099 Pioneer 0552, 0598, 0658, 0659
Noblex 0267 Scott 0211, 0072, 0070 Yokan 0099 Polk Audio 0566
Nokia 0267, 0131, 0068 Sears 0062, 0064, 0074, 0027, 0069, 0131, 1264 Yoko 0267 Proscan 0549
Nordmende 0068, 0347 Seleco 0068 Zenith 0066, 0060, 0027, 1506 Qwestar 0678
Oceanic 0027, 0068 Semp 0072 RCA 0549, 0598, 0744
Okano 0342, 0375 Sharp 0075, 0834 DVD Rotel 0650
Olympus 0062, 0253 Shintom 0131, 0099 SM Electronic 0757
Optimus 0064, 0075, 0131, 0459 Shogun 0267 Source button name : DVD Samsung 0600
Orion 0211, 0375, 0379, 1506 Siemens 0064, 0108, 0131 Brand name Setup code Sanyo 0697
Osaki 0064, 0027, 0099 Silva 0064 MARANTZ DVD1 0001 Sharp 0657
Otto Versand 0108 Singer 0072, 0099 MARANTZ DVD2 0002 Sherwood 0797
Palladium 0064, 0068, 0099 Sinudyne 0108 Acoustic Solutions 0757 Shinsonic 0560
Panasonic 0062, 0252, 0253, 0643, 1062, 1589 Sonic Blue 0641, 0643 Alba 0744 Slim Art 0811
Pathe Marconi 0068 Sontec 0064 Amstrad 0740 Sony 0560, 0891
Penney 0062, 0064, 0267, 0069, 1062, 1264 Sony 0062, 0059, 0060, 0027, 0663, 1259 Apex Digital 0699, 0744, 0782, 0821, 0823, 0857, 1127 Sylvania 0702
Pentax 0069 Sunkai 0375 Blaupunkt 0744 Tatung 0797
Perdio 0027 Sunstar 0027 Blue Parade 0598 Teac 0598, 0744
Philco 0062 Suntronic 0027 Bush 0740 Technics 0517
Philips 0062, 0108, 0645, 1108, 1208 Sylvania 0062, 0108, 0027, 0070, 1808 Centrex 0699 Theta Digital 0598
Phonola 0108 Symphonic 0027 Clatronic 0815 Thomson 0549
Pilot 0064 TMK 0267 CyberHome 0741 Toshiba 0530
Pioneer 0108, 0069, 0094 Tandy 0027, 0131 DVD2000 0548 Urban Concepts 0530
Polk Audio 0108 Tashiko 0064, 0027 Daewoo 0811, 0797 XBox 0549
Profitronic 0267 Diamond 0795 Dansai 0797 Yamaha 0517, 0566, 0572
Proline 0027 Digitrex 0699 Decca 0797 Zenith 0530, 0618, 0768
Proscan 0087, 1087 Emerson 0618 Denon 0517 Zeus 0811
Protec 0099 Tatung 0108, 0072, 0027, 0094, 0068 Enterprise 0618
Pulsar 0066 Teac 0027, 0068, 0305, 0334, 0669 Fisher 0697
Pye 0108 Technics 0062, 0253 GE 0549, 0744
Quasar 0062, 1062 Teco 0062, 0064, 0075, 0068 Go Video 0742
Quelle 0108 Teknika 0062, 0064, 0027 GoldStar 0768
RCA 0087, 0062, 0267, 0069, 0834, 1062, 1087 Teleavia 0068 Gradiente 0678
RadioShack 0027 Telefunken 0068, 0347 Greenhill 0744
Radiola 0108 Tenosal 0099 Grundig 0566
Radix 0064 Tensai 0027 Hitachi 0600, 0691
Randex 0064 Thomas 0027 Hiteker 0699
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Source button name : DVD Source button name : VCR Source button name : MD
DIRECT BUTTON PAGE Command Note PAGE Command Note PAGE Command Note
PAGE 1 1 MENU SELECTS MAIN MENU PAGE 1 1 TV/VCR SELECT TV/VCR PAGE 1 1 REPEAT SELECTS REPEAT MODE
FUNCTIONS 2 AUDIO SELECT LANGUAGES 2 2XPLAY TWICE NORMAL PLAYBACK 2 SHUFLE SELECTS SHUFFLE PLAY
3 SUB-T SELECT SUB TITLE SPEED 3 DISP SELECTS DISPLAY MODE
Source button name : AMP 4 10+ DIGIT ENTRY +10 3 SLOW SLOW PLAYBACK SPEED 4 EDIT SELECT EDIT MODE
PAGE Command Note 5 TRAY TRAY OPEN/CLOSE 4 STILL STILL FRAME 5 EJECT EJECT
PAGE 1 1 AUTO SELECT AUTO SURROUND PAGE 2 1 SETUP SELECTS SETUP MENU 5 EJECT EJECT PAGE 2 1 SP/LP SELECTS SP/LP MODE
22 SELECT DOLBY MODE 2 ANGLE SELECTS ANGLE PAGE 2 1 OTR ONE TOUCH RECORDING 2 DELETE SELECTS DELETE
3 DTS SELECT DTS MODE
3 OSD ACTIVATES ON SCREEN DISPLAY 2 AUDIO SELECT AUDIO MODE 3 ENTER SELECTS ENTER
4 EX/ES SELECT EX/ES 4 FF FAST FORWARD 3 SKIP SKIP TO NEXT PROG.MARKER 4 FF FAST FORWARD
5 DIRECT SELECT PURE DIRECT
5 REW REWIND 4 FF FAST FORWARD 5 REW REWIND
PAGE 2 1 MCH-ST SELECT MULTI CHANNEL PAGE 3 1 SLOW SLOW FORWARD 5 REW REWIND PAGE 3 1 MARKER SELECTS AUTO MARKER
STEREO 2 L-PLAY LAST PLAY PAGE 3 1 VIS + VHS INDEX SERCH NEXT 2 PROG SELECTS PROGRAM MODE
2 STEREO SELECT STEREO MODE 3 SHUFLE SHUFFLE PLAY 2 VIS- VHS INDEX SERCH PREVIOUS 3 SYNC-R SYNCRO REC
3 VIRTUA SELECT VIRTUAL MODE 4 REPEAT REPEAT MODE 3 4 CHAR SELECTS CHARACTER MODE
4 CS-II SELECT CS-II MODE 5 A/B REPEAT A TO B 4 5
5 HT-EQ – PAGE 4 1 RETURN RETURN TO MENU 5
PAGE 3 1 NIGHT NIGHT MODE ON/OFF
2 T/C TITLE AND CHAPTER
2 BASS + BASS + 3 3-D SURROUND ON/OFF Source button name : CDR
3 BASS - BASS -
4 TITLE SELECTS TITLE MENU PAGE Command Note
4 TREB + TREBLE + 5 ZOOM ZOOM MODE ON/OFF PAGE 1 1 INPUT SELECT INPUT SOURCE
5TREB - TREBLE -
2 INCR INCREMENTS TRACK No.
PAGE 4 1 MULTI MULTI ROOM ON/OFF
Source button name : CD 3 SYNC-R ACTIVATE SYNCRO
2 M-SPKR MULTI SPEAKER ON/OFF
PAGE Command Note RECORDING
3 A/D SELECT ANALOG/DIGITAL
PAGE 1 1 DISC + CD CHANGER NEXT DISC 4 PROG ACTIVATE PROGRAM MODE
4 V-OFF VIDEO OFF
2 DISC - CD CHANGER PREVIOUS DISC 5 TRAY TRAY OPEN/CLOSE
5 AUDIO –
3 SHUFLE SHUFFLE PLAY PAGE 2 1 SCROLL SCROLL/RECALL
4 REPEAT REPEAT 2 FINAL FINALIZES(WRITES TOC)
Source button name : TUNER 5 TRAY TRAY OPEN/CLOSE 3 BLANK RECORDS BLANK
PAGE Command Note PAGE 2 1 TEXT ACTIVATE TEXT FUNCTION 4 FF FAST FORWARD
PAGE 1 1 FM SELECT FM 2 AMS AUTO MUSIC SCAN 5 REW REWIND
2 AM SELECT AM 3 SCROLL SCROLL/RECALL PAGE 3 1 BLANK RECORDS BLANK
3 LW SELECT LW 4 FF FAST FORWARD 2 REPEAT ACTIVATE REPEAT MODE
4 T-MODE SELECT MONO/STEREO 5 REW REWIND 3
5 BAND SELECT RADIO BAND PAGE 3 1 DISC 1 CD CHANGER DISC 1 4
PAGE 2 1 SCAN + FREQUENCY SCAN UP
2 DISC 2 CD CHANGER DISC 2 5
2 SCAN - FREQUENCY SCAN DOWN 3 DISC 3 CD CHANGER DISC 3
3 T-MODE SELECT MONO/STEREO
4 DISC 4 CD CHANGER DISC 4 Source button name : TAPE
4 P-SCAN SELECT PRESET SCAN 5 DISC 5 CD CHANGER DISC 5
5 P-INFO SHOW PRESET INFORMATION PAGE Command Note
PAGE 4 1 UNIT SELECT UNIT No. PAGE 1 1 TAPE-A SELECT TAPE DECK A
PAGE 3 1 DISP RDS DISPLAY 2 TITL-S SELECT TITLE SEARCH
European 2 PTY RDS PTY 2 TAPE-B SELECT TAPE DECK B
3 TRACK SELECT TRACK No. 3 DIR AUTO REVERSE DIRECTION
model only 3 AF RDS ALTERNATE FREQEMCY 4 CATGRY SELECT CATEGORY
4 STM RDS STATION MODE 4 TIME TIME DISPLAY
5 P-MODE SELECT PLAY MODE 5 TRAY TRAY OPEN/CLOSE
5 DWR RDS DSR WAVE LANGUAGE
PAGE 4 1 MULTI MULTI ROOM ON/OFF PAGE 2 1 AMS AUTO MUSIC SCAN
2 M-SPKR MULTI SPEAKER ON/OFF 2
3 3
4 P-SET + PRESET UP 4 FF FAST FORWARD
5 P-SET - PRESET DOWN 5 REW REWIND
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Model SR7500/SR8500 User Guide

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1 INPUT SETUP CLONE MODE ............................................................... 43

2 SPEAKER SETUP ..................................................... 19 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 45

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(Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1), DTS Neo:6 (Cinema, M

• THX / THX Surround EX D1

Music), Dolby Pro-Logic II (Movie, Music and D2

• Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS ES D3

Game), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx (Movie, Music and D4

(Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1, Neo:6) D5

Game), Circle Surround II (Cinema, Music and

Mono). Front AUX Jack Cover

In addition, Marantz has focused on the future. By

• MRAC (Marantz Room Acoustic Calibration)

communication port, the SR7500 is tomorrow’s 1 2 3

• 7 × 105 Watts (8 Ohms), Discrete Amplifiers

(SR8500: 7 × 110 Watts)

• High Power Current Feedback Circuitry

7ch amplifiers have enough power for even the

Transformer, Large ELCO’s. 1

• 192 kHz/24 bit Crystal® DAC for all 8 Channels

An easy-to-use programmable, learning remote

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Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory

Press to automatically measure speaker

HEADPHONE jack for stereo headphones S-V

MULTI (Multi Room) button

This jack may be used to listen to the SR7500’s EO

phono plug. Note that the main room speakers will

Front AUX Jack Cover

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“R” will be displayed.

or DTS-ES signal comes in, “L”, “C”, “R”, “SL”, “S” ,

“SR” and “LFE” will be illuminated.

This display shows messages relating to the

h DTS-ES mode indicators

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FM (75Ω) GND AM SPEAKER C

DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT RC-5 MULTI RC FLASHER IN L SL SBL C

amplifiers. connect a “Y” connector to the subwoofer output

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT OUT R SR SBR SW

FRONT A OR B, CENTER, SURR, SURR BACK

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1 2 3 ⁄0 television, amplifier, and other AV equipment. The (4) 7.1CH button

m VOL (Volume) button Note:

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⁄9 CH (Channel) button I NAME

This button is used to store settings to memory or

⁄5 LIGHT 1 and 2 buttons E USE indicator

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pressed, the remote control will be unable to D2

m Reset the clock after replacing the batteries.

5 • If the remote control unit does not operate from 6.

close to the main unit, replace the batteries with

new ones, even if less then a year has passed.

Safety Precautions for Batteries

TEST CH.SEL SURR

• The included battery is only for verifying