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Marantz SR880 User Manual

Marantz SR880
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Table of Contents

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Marantz SR880 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tuning rangeFM: 87.5-107.9 MHz, AM: 530-1710 kHz
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Input Impedance47k ohms
Input sensitivity200 mV
Channel separation> 60 dB
Speaker load impedance4-16 ohms
Video ConnectionsComposite, S-Video, Component
Video Inputs3
OutputsComposite: 2, S-Video: 2, Component: 2
Surround Sound FormatsDolby Digital, DTS
Power Output125 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.05% (20Hz-20kHz, 125W)

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Operating Precautions

Essential safety and operating instructions for appliance use and maintenance.

Electrical Safety and Grounding

Guidelines for safe electrical connection, polarization, power cords, plugs, and antenna grounding.

Service and Maintenance Safety

Precautions regarding servicing, damage assessment, replacement parts, safety checks, and proper use of carts/stands.

Front Panel Overview

Indicator and Control Identification

Detailed identification of all indicators and controls on the front panel of the receiver.

Receiver Features and Connections

Introduction and Key Features

Welcome message and highlights of the SR880 receiver's main capabilities and technologies.

Connection Precautions and Installation

Important steps before connecting equipment and guidance on preventing interference.

Component Connections

Rear Panel Audio/Video Connections

Details on all audio and video input/output connections for various components.

Antenna, Digital, and Special Connections

Connectors for FM/AM antennas and digital sources, plus multi-room, subwoofer, and remote connections.

Front Panel Controls and Operation

Power, Mode, and Input Controls

Controls for power, night mode, headphones, multi-room, and surround mode selection.

Tuner, Tone, and Display Controls

Buttons and functions for tuning, tone adjustments, balance, auxiliary inputs, and display settings.

System Control Connections

Remote Control Bus Connections

How to connect the SR880 for system remote control operation with other Marantz components.

Subwoofer Connectivity

Instructions for connecting a subwoofer speaker or powered subwoofer to the SR880.

Speaker Setup and Calibration

Speaker Selection Guidelines

Recommendations for choosing speakers and understanding speaker types (Large/Small) for optimal setup.

Speaker Configuration Settings

Detailed steps for setting front, surround, center, and subwoofer speaker parameters in the setup menu.

Calibration Procedures

On-Screen Menu Navigation

Steps to power on the unit, set tone controls, and navigate the on-screen main menu.

Speaker Setup Menu Navigation

Guide to configuring speaker settings (front, center, subwoofer) via the setup menus.

Test Tone and Delay Time Adjustment

Using the test tone feature to set speaker levels and adjusting delay times for surround modes.

Marantz RC2000 Remote Control

Basic Operation and Functions

Overview of the remote control's basic operation, input selection, and operating modes.

Macro Functionality

Explanation of how to use the MACRO function for creating custom command sequences.

Advanced Remote Control Features

Details on cloning, power control, macros, direct commands, page selection, and function selection.

Remote Control Functions and Indicators

Description of various buttons, windows, indicators, and battery installation for the RC2000 remote.

RC2000 Operation and Customization

Using the Remote Control in USE Mode

Instructions for operating the RC2000 in its factory default mode for controlling various components.

Learning Remote Control Codes

Step-by-step guide on how to teach the RC2000 to learn commands from other remote controls.

Customizing Remote Control Names and Memory

Methods for renaming functions and clearing memorized codes and names from the RC2000.

Macro Programming

Detailed guide on programming and executing macro sequences for automated control.

Macro Execution and Function-Specific Macros

How to execute programmed macros and assign macros to specific function buttons.

Cloning Remote Control Memory

Procedure for duplicating the RC2000's memory contents to another RC2000 unit.

Other Remote Control Functions

How to adjust lighting features and configure RC-5 code sets for the remote control.

Remote Control Operation and On-Screen Display

Remote Control Basics and Battery Installation

Information on remote control range, battery replacement, and proper installation.

On-Screen Display Information

Explanation of the information displayed on the TV screen via the On-Screen Display feature.

On-Screen Menu System

Navigating the Main Menu

How to access and navigate the main menu of the on-screen display system.

Input Source and Surround Mode Selection

Steps to select audio, video, and digital input sources, and configure surround modes.

Test Tone Functionality

Using the test tone feature to check speaker output and levels.

Advanced Setup Menus

Configuration options for multi-room audio, speaker settings, LFE level, sleep timer, and volume.

On-Screen Information Displays

Function Selector and Surround Mode Displays

Information shown on screen when selecting audio/video sources or surround modes.

Test Tone and Level Indicator Displays

Displays related to test tone operation and speaker channel level adjustments.

Volume and General Display Information

How master volume changes and general button presses are displayed.

Mute, Sleep Timer, Multi-Room, and OSD Displays

Displays related to mute, sleep timer, multi-room status, and OSD activation/deactivation.

Basic Operation

Tuner Operation

How to tune into FM/AM stations, adjust modes, and use tone/volume controls.

Station Presetting and Recall

Methods for automatically and manually presetting stations, scanning presets, and clearing stored stations.

Station Name Presetting

How to assign custom names to preset stations using alphanumeric characters.

Playback and Source Switching

Procedures for playing sources, switching audio/video, recording, copying tapes, and setting the sleep timer.

Digital and Surround Playback

Digital Input Source Playback

Steps for playing back digital signals via RF, optical, or coaxial connections.

Surround Mode Descriptions

Overview of available surround sound modes (Dolby AC-3, Pro Logic, Movie, etc.) and their features.

Delay Time Calculation and Setting

How to calculate and set the correct delay time for optimal surround sound effects.

Playing Digital Sources

Step-by-step guide to playing sources in Dolby Digital (AC-3) or other surround modes.

Playback of Specific Surround Modes

Instructions for playing sources using Dolby Pro Logic, Movie Surround, and 3CH Logic modes.

Playback of Hall and Matrix Modes

How to play sources using Hall Surround and Matrix Surround modes.

Multi-Room Functionality

Multi-Room Listening and Operation

How to listen to audio sources in a different room and operate the multi-room system.

Troubleshooting

Common Symptoms and Causes

Guide to identifying common issues, their causes, and recommended solutions.

General Malfunctions and Reset Procedure

Troubleshooting general malfunctions, electrostatic discharge effects, and how to reset the unit.

Technical Specifications

Tuner and Audio Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for FM/AM tuners and the audio section.

Video, General, and Accessories Information

Specifications for video format, power, dimensions, weight, and included accessories.

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