Marantz SR-18EX User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Brittany DorseyAug 21, 2025
What to do if my Marantz Stereo Receiver has no sound or picture?
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  Thomas SchwartzAug 21, 2025
  If you're not getting any sound or picture from your Marantz Stereo Receiver even when it's powered on, there could be several reasons: * Mute may be activated. Deactivate mute using the remote control. * The input cables might not be correctly connected. Check the connection diagram and ensure all cables are properly connected. * The master volume control might be turned down. Adjust the master volume to an audible level. * The function selector might be on the wrong input. Select the correct input position.
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Karina ThompsonAug 22, 2025
Why is sound coming from the wrong channel on my Marantz Stereo Receiver?
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  Jill YoungAug 23, 2025
  If you are hearing sound from the wrong channel on your Marantz Stereo Receiver, it is likely due to the speaker cables being connected incorrectly. Refer to the connection diagram and ensure that all speaker cables are connected correctly.
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Sarah SmithAug 25, 2025
Why is my Marantz Stereo Receiver playing sound from the wrong input?
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  Amanda RichardAug 25, 2025
  If your Marantz Stereo Receiver is outputting sound and pictures from equipment not selected with the function selector, the input cable may be connected incorrectly. Refer to the connection diagram to ensure the cable is correctly connected.
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palmertoniAug 26, 2025
Why can't I change surround mode on my Marantz Stereo Receiver?
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  Luis ConradAug 26, 2025
  If you're unable to change the surround mode on your Marantz Stereo Receiver, check if headphones are connected to the headphone jack. When headphones are connected, the surround mode is fixed to STEREO. Disconnect the headphones to change the surround mode.
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Bryan FieldsAug 28, 2025
Why is my Marantz Stereo Receiver center speaker not working?
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  joshua85Aug 28, 2025
  If you're not getting any sound from the center speaker on your Marantz Stereo Receiver, it could be due to a few reasons: * The center speaker cable might not be completely connected. Ensure the cable is correctly connected. * 'STEREO' might be selected for Surround mode. When STEREO is selected, no sound will come from the center speaker; select another Surround mode. * 'Center = NONE' might be selected in SETUP mode. Make the correct setting in SETUP mode.
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Yesenia RobertsAug 29, 2025
Why is there no sound from my Marantz Stereo Receiver surround speakers?
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  brucesimmonsAug 29, 2025
  If you're not getting any sound from the surround speaker on your Marantz Stereo Receiver, here are some possible causes: * The surround speaker cable connection is incomplete. Connect the cable correctly. * 'STEREO' is selected for Surround mode. When STEREO is selected, no sound will be output from the surround speaker. Set another Surround mode. * 'Surround = NONE' is selected in SETUP mode. Make the correct setting.
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Jennifer HesterAug 31, 2025
Why is my Marantz Stereo Receiver not receiving FM or AM signals?
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  Nathan WhiteAug 31, 2025
  If you are experiencing FM or AM reception failures with your Marantz Stereo Receiver, it is likely due to an incomplete antenna connection. Ensure that the indoor FM and AM antennas are correctly connected to the FM and AM antenna outlets.
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adam54Sep 1, 2025
Why is there no sound from my Marantz Stereo Receiver surround back speakers?
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  Daniel BradleySep 1, 2025
  If you're not getting any sound from the surround back speaker on your Marantz Stereo Receiver, several factors could be at play: * The surround speaker cable connection might be incomplete. Ensure it's correctly connected. * 'STEREO' might be selected for Surround mode. The surround back channel is active in THX surround EX mode. In other Surround modes, no sound will be output from the surround speaker. Set THX Surround EX mode. * 'Surr. Back = NONE' might be selected in SETUP mode.
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Susan CarrSep 3, 2025
How to enable subwoofer output on my Marantz Stereo Receiver?
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  Cody MillerSep 3, 2025
  If you're not getting any output to the Sub Woofer Out on your Marantz Stereo Receiver, check your SETUP mode. If 'Sub-woofer = NONE' is selected, change the setting to 'Sub-woofer = YES'.
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Maria WoodsSep 5, 2025
Why is my Marantz Stereo Receiver making noise with DTS CDs?
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  Paul SmithSep 5, 2025
  If you're experiencing noise during DTS-encoded CD or laser disc playback on your Marantz Stereo Receiver, ensure that you're using a digital connection and have selected digital input. If analog input is selected, switch to digital input.

Marantz SR-18EX Specifications

General

Brand	Marantz
Model	SR-18EX
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English

Summary

VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS

AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR AUDIO COMPONENTS

OTHER CONNECTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION and WARNING Statements

Provides critical warnings regarding electrical shock and fire hazards, urging user caution.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

Power, Phones, and Signal Selectors

Details power switch, headphone jack, input selector, surround modes, and A/D selection.

Tuner, Copy, and Tone Controls

Covers tuner controls, copy functions, and bass/treble tone adjustments.

FRONT PANEL FEATURES (continued)

Auxiliary Inputs, Volume, and Tuning Controls

Explains auxiliary inputs, volume, auto tuning, preset, display off, and gyro tuning.

Video Source and IR Sensor

Details the video source indicator and the infrared sensor window.

DISPLAY

Main Information and Signal Indicators

Explains the primary display area and encoded signal status indicators.

Tuner, Copy, and Mode Indicators

Details indicators for tuner status, multiroom, copy, night mode, peak levels, and attenuation.

Channel Status and Display Off Indicators

Describes indicators for encoded channel status and the display off function.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Antenna, Analog Audio, and Component Video Connections

Details antenna inputs, analog audio I/O, component video inputs, and outputs.

Video, S-Video, and Monitor Outputs

Covers video/S-video inputs/outputs for various sources and monitor outputs.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (continued)

Digital Audio/Video and Amplifier Connections

Details digital audio outputs, multiroom outputs, main amplifier inputs, and speaker terminals.

Remote Control and AC Power Connections

Covers remote control terminals, multi-room remote connections, and AC outlets/inlet.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR

Remote Control Operation and Functions

Introduces the RC-18SR remote, its operation modes, and function buttons.

OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Remote Control Range and Battery Management

Explains operational range, battery loading, and receiving control codes.

SETUP

On-Screen Display Menu System Overview

Introduces the OSD menu for system setup, surround modes, speaker config, and levels.

System and Speaker Setup Details

Covers system setup, speaker size, distance, and level adjustments.

OSD MENU SYSTEM

OSD Menu Navigation and Speaker Setup

Explains OSD menu navigation and detailed speaker setup parameters.

SPEAKERS SETUP AND LEVELS SETUP

Speaker Distance and Level Calibration

Details setting speaker distances for time alignment and calibrating levels using test tones.

SYSTEM SETUP

System Setup for Digital Input Assignment

Explains how to assign digital inputs and configure system settings.

SURROUND MODES

Surround Mode Selection and Input Relationships

Details each surround mode and its behavior with different input signals.

Multi Room Setup and Display Information

Covers multi-room operation, volume control, and on-screen display status.

BASIC OPERATION

Listening to the Tuner

Guides on tuning stations manually and using auto-tuning features.

BASIC OPERATION (continued)

Tuner Operations: Presets and Auto Tuning

Covers manual preset tuning, auto tuning, and station name presets.

Playback and Source Selection

Explains playback operations and listening to different audio sources with video.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Multi Room, Dialogue Normalization, and TV Auto Power

Details multi-room operation, dialogue normalization, and TV auto power functions.

Sleep Timer and Remote Lighting Settings

Covers setting the sleep timer and adjusting remote lighting/contrast.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR

Remote Control Operation and Modes

Introduces the RC-18SR remote, its operation modes, and function buttons.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR (continued)

Advanced Remote Functions: Macro, Direct, Clone

Details macro programming, direct commands, page selection, and clone mode.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR (continued)

Remote Control Navigation and Display Features

Covers cursor buttons, mute, guide, lighting, and LCD window information.

Battery Status and Indicator Functions

Explains battery indicators, transmitter/receiver windows, and learn/name modes.

RC-18SR BASIC OPERATION

Using the Remote Control (USE Mode)

Guides on basic remote operation and selecting component commands.

Learning Remote Commands

Provides step-by-step instructions for teaching the remote new commands.

RC-18SR BASIC OPERATION (continued)

Renaming Remote Functions and Clearing Codes

Explains how to rename functions and clear memorized remote codes.

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES

Macro Mode Programming

Introduces macro programming for automating sequences of commands.

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES (continued)

Macro Sequence Programming Details

Provides detailed steps for programming and revising macro sequences.

CLONE mode

CLONE mode (continued)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Remote Lighting, Contrast, and Beep Settings

Covers adjusting remote lighting, contrast, and beep sound settings.

RC-5 Code Set Configuration

Explains how to change the remote's RC-5 code set for different regions.

DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING

DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING (continued)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SURROUND MODES

Surround Mode Selection and Input Signal Relationships

Details each surround mode and its behavior with different input signals.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Lists common symptoms, causes, and remedies for operational problems.

Resetting Unit and Memory Backup

Explains how to reset the unit to factory settings and the memory backup function.

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Marantz SR-18EX User Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Marantz SR-18EX Specifications

Summary

VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS

AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR AUDIO COMPONENTS

OTHER CONNECTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION and WARNING Statements

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

Power, Phones, and Signal Selectors

Tuner, Copy, and Tone Controls

FRONT PANEL FEATURES (continued)

Auxiliary Inputs, Volume, and Tuning Controls

Video Source and IR Sensor

DISPLAY

Main Information and Signal Indicators

Tuner, Copy, and Mode Indicators

Channel Status and Display Off Indicators

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Antenna, Analog Audio, and Component Video Connections

Video, S-Video, and Monitor Outputs

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (continued)

Digital Audio/Video and Amplifier Connections

Remote Control and AC Power Connections

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR

Remote Control Operation and Functions

OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Remote Control Range and Battery Management

SETUP

On-Screen Display Menu System Overview

System and Speaker Setup Details

OSD MENU SYSTEM

OSD Menu Navigation and Speaker Setup

SPEAKERS SETUP AND LEVELS SETUP

Speaker Distance and Level Calibration

SYSTEM SETUP

System Setup for Digital Input Assignment

SURROUND MODES

Surround Mode Selection and Input Relationships

Multi Room Setup and Display Information

BASIC OPERATION

Listening to the Tuner

BASIC OPERATION (continued)

Tuner Operations: Presets and Auto Tuning

Playback and Source Selection

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Multi Room, Dialogue Normalization, and TV Auto Power

Sleep Timer and Remote Lighting Settings

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR

Remote Control Operation and Modes

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR (continued)

Advanced Remote Functions: Macro, Direct, Clone

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR (continued)

Remote Control Navigation and Display Features

Battery Status and Indicator Functions

RC-18SR BASIC OPERATION

Using the Remote Control (USE Mode)

Learning Remote Commands

RC-18SR BASIC OPERATION (continued)

Renaming Remote Functions and Clearing Codes

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES

Macro Mode Programming

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES (continued)

Macro Sequence Programming Details

CLONE mode

CLONE mode (continued)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Remote Lighting, Contrast, and Beep Settings

RC-5 Code Set Configuration

DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING

DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING (continued)

DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING (continued)

DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING (continued)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS