Marantz Stereo Receiver SR 18EX User Manual

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Model SR-18EX User Guide  
AV Surround Receiver  
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VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS  
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO  
MONITOR TV  
LD PLAYER  
DVD PLAYER,  
SATELLITE TUNER or VCR  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO COMPONENT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
Y
Cb  
Cr  
Y
Cb  
Cr  
L R  
(FRONT AUX CONNECTIONS)  
AUX INPUT  
TV  
S2-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L AUDIO R  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
L
R
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R
R
FRONT  
(SURR. BACK)  
L
L
(FRONT)  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
L R  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
L
R
L
R
FM (75  
)
GND  
AM  
MAIN  
IN  
ANTENNA  
L R  
PRE  
OUT  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
COAX  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Cr  
Y
L
R
L R  
SURROUND  
L
R
SUB  
Y
Cr  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND BACK  
WOOFER  
DVD  
IN  
VCR1  
IN  
S - VIDEO  
OPT  
OUT  
VIDEO CAMERA  
DSS  
/ VCR2  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
SPEAKER  
SYSTEMS  
8
OHMS  
DIG .1  
IN  
AC OUTLETS  
120V 60HZ  
AC INLET  
TV  
S2 IN  
LD  
S2 IN  
DVD  
S2 IN  
VCR1  
S2 IN  
VCR1 DSS / VCR2 DSS / VCR2 MONI.  
S2 IN  
S2 OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
DIRECT IN  
SWITCHED 120W 1A  
SUB  
WOOFER  
DIG .2  
IN  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
MULTI  
ROOM  
MONI.  
VIDEO  
To household  
power outlet  
DIG .3  
IN  
UNSWITCHED 120W 1A  
DIG .4  
IN  
L
R
Connect the provided  
detachable power cord  
IN  
L
DIG .5  
IN  
OUT  
R
DIG .6  
IN  
IN VCR1 OUT IN DSS/VCR2 OUT  
IN TAPE OUT IN CD-R / MD OUT REMOTE  
TV  
LD  
DVD  
AUDIO  
CD  
MULTI  
MULTI  
ROOM  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
REMOTE CONTROL  
DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
L R  
AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT IN OUT IN  
DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT IN OUT IN  
L R  
L R  
L R  
L R  
VCR  
DVD PLAYER  
SATELLITE TUNER or VCR2  
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AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS FOR AUDIO COMPONENTS  
SPEAKER  
SYSTEM  
SUBWOOFER  
AMPLIFIER  
MA6100  
Assemble the AM loop antenna as  
shown in the figure before use  
FM EXTERNAL ANTENNA FM FEEDER ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA  
AM EXTERNAL ANTENNA  
CENTER SPEAKER  
Left  
NORMAL  
INPUT  
Right  
INVERT  
OUTPUT  
SUBWOOFER  
Surround  
Right  
Surround  
Left  
• When using the FM antenna  
attach to this apparatus  
Surround  
Back Left  
Surround  
Back Right  
CD PLAYER  
OUTPUT  
L
SURROUND SPEAKER  
R
Suuround Back  
AMPLIFIER  
MA6100  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
CD Recorder  
R
FRONT  
(SURR.BACK)  
L
L
(FRONT)  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
L R  
L
R
L
R
FM (75  
)
GND  
AM  
MAIN  
IN  
ANTENNA  
PRE  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
SURROUND  
COAX  
OUT  
COMPONNENT VIDEO  
Cr  
Y
L
R
L R  
SURROUND  
L
R
SUB  
Y
Cr  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND BACK  
WOOFER  
DVD  
IN  
VCR1  
IN  
S - VIDEO  
OPT  
OUT  
IR RECEIVER  
MULTI  
ROOM  
DSS  
/ VCR2  
IN  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
SPEAKER  
SYSTEMS  
8
OHMS  
DIG .1  
IN  
AC OUTLETS  
120V 60HZ  
SWITCHED 120W 1A  
AC INLET  
TV  
S2 IN  
LD  
S2 IN  
DVD  
S2 IN  
VCR1  
S2 IN  
VCR1 DSS / VCR2 DSS / VCR2 MONI.  
S2 IN  
S2 OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
DIRECT IN  
SUB  
DIG .2  
IN  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
MULTI  
ROOM  
WOOFER  
MONI.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
Refer to “OTHER CONNECTIONS”  
(Page iii)  
DIG .3  
IN  
WITCHED 120W 1A  
DIG .4  
IN  
MULTI ROOM SPEAKER  
L
R
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
IN  
L
DIG .5  
IN  
LINE IN  
RC IN  
OUT  
R
L
DIG .6  
IN  
IN VCR1 OUT IN DSS/VCR2 OUT  
IN TAPE OUT IN CD-R / MD OUT REMOTE  
MD PLAYER  
TV  
LD  
DVD  
AUDIO  
CD  
MULTI  
MULTI  
ROOM  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
REMOTE CCONTROL  
R
(L)  
(R)  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
MAIN AMP  
(For MULTI ROOM)  
MONITOR TV for MULTI ROOM  
To a component with REMOTE  
(Marantz RC-5 D-BUS) jacks  
Refer to “OTHER CONNECTIONS”  
(Page iii)  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUT IN  
OUT IN  
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
CD RECORDER/MD PLAYER  
TAPE DECK  
MULTI ROOM  
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CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of suffi-cient magnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
WARNING  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE  
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,  
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA  
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQU’AU FOND.  
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, that provides  
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specified that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the  
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
NOTE:  
correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15  
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communica-  
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment  
does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by tuning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
NOTE:  
Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to  
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the  
user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and  
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation  
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.  
11. Grounding or Polarization-This video product is equipped with a  
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only  
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the  
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should  
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions  
should be read before the appliance is operated.  
2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should  
be retained for future reference.  
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the  
operating instructions should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be  
followed.  
AC POLARIZED PLUG  
5. Cleaning-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a  
damp cloth for cleaning.  
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be routed so  
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
appliance.  
6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
13. Protective Attachment Plug - The appliance is equipped with an  
attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety  
feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of  
protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure  
the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by  
the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the  
original plug.  
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this video product near water-for  
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,  
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.  
8. Accessories-Do not place this video product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall,  
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to  
the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video  
product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the  
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting  
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.  
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable  
system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or  
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection  
against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of  
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides  
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-  
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.  
9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product  
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be  
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by  
placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a  
radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed  
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper  
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have  
been adhered to.  
15. Lightning-For added protection for this video product receiver  
during a lightning storm, or when it is left un-attended and unused  
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage  
to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.  
10. Power Sources-This video product should be operated only from  
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are  
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your  
appliance dealer or local power company. For video products  
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to  
the operating instructions.  
16. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in  
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power  
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When  
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be  
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact  
with them might be fatal.  
17. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as  
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
18. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this  
video product through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or  
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.  
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19. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself  
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
21. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be  
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified  
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the  
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
20. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this video product from the  
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel  
under the following conditions:  
22. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this  
video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks  
to determine that the video product is in proper operating  
condition.  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video  
product.  
23. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be used only with a cart  
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.  
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.  
24. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.  
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the  
appliance and cart combination to overturn.  
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the  
video product to its normal operation.  
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance-this indicates a need for service.  
FIGURE 1  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS  
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - “RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT”  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian  
Interference - Cansing Equipment Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences  
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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POWER  
SOURCE  
ON/OFF  
OFF  
ON  
CLONE MACRO  
MODE  
L E A R N I N G REMOTE  
CONTROL  
MACRO  
MACRO  
R C - 1 8 S R  
1
3
4
2
LEARN  
LOW  
NAME  
USE  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
D5  
D6  
D7  
D8  
1
2
3
4
DSS /  
VCR2  
TV  
LD  
DVD  
VCR  
CD-R  
/ MD  
CD  
TAPE  
AUX  
TUNER  
VOL  
CH  
1
4
2
3
OK  
5
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AMP  
GUIDE  
MUTE  
M
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................. 5  
DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................................. 5  
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6  
FRONT PANEL FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................ 7  
DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9  
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................... 10  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR ........................................................................................................................... 12  
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ......................................................................................................................................................... 13  
SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14  
ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................... 14  
OSD MENU SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 15  
SPEAKERS SETUP AND LEVELS SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................... 15  
ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFOMATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 18  
BASIC OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 19  
LISTENING TO THE TUNER .................................................................................................................................................................................. 19  
PLAYBACK OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20  
OTHER FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 21  
MULTI ROOM SELECTOR ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21  
TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21  
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER (ONLY REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)....................................................................................................................... 21  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR ........................................................................................................................... 22  
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22  
FUNCTION AND OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22  
RC-18SR BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 25  
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES ....................................................................................................................................................... 27  
OTHER FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31  
DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 32  
SURROUND MODES .................................................................................................................................................... 36  
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................... 39  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 41  
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INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR-19EX THX/ DTS/Dolby  
Digital Surround receiver. This remarkable component has been  
engineered to provide you with many years of home theater  
enjoyment. Please take a few minutes to read this manual thoroughly  
before you connect and operate the SR-19EX. As there are a number  
of connection and configuration options, you are encouraged to  
discuss your own particular home theater setup with your Marantz A/  
V specialist dealer.  
THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development  
of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with  
Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra  
channel which has been added during the mixing of the program.  
This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the  
listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center,  
front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels.  
This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed  
imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious  
ambience and sound localization than ever before.  
Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX  
technology when released into the home consumer market may  
exhibit a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo on the packaging.  
A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the  
Dolby web site at  
DESCRIPTION  
THX® is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established  
by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX  
resulted from George Lucas’ desire to reproduce the movie  
soundtrack as faithfully as possible both in the movie theater and in  
the home theater.  
“SURROUND EX ™” is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used  
under authorization.  
THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately  
translate the sound from a movie theater environment into the home,  
correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur.  
When the THX mode of the SR-19EX is on, three distinct THX  
technologies are automatically added:  
Re-Equalization-restores the correct tonal balance for watching a  
movie in a home environment.  
These sounds are otherwise mixed to be brighter for a large movie  
theater. Re-EQ compensates for this and prevents the soundtracks  
from being overly bright and harsh when played in a home theater.  
Timbre Matching-filters the information going to the surround  
speakers so they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the  
sound coming from the front speakers.  
This ensures seamless panning between the front and surround  
speakers.  
Adaptive Decorrelation-slightly changes one surround channel’s time  
and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel.  
This expands the listening position and creates with only two  
surround speakers the same spacious surround experience as in a  
movie theater with multiple surround speakers.  
Dolby Digital lets you enjoy Digital TV, Digital Satellite as well as DVD,  
LD software in digital surround, which is the next step above Dolby  
Pro Logic.  
In comparison with Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital can provide  
separate left surround and right surround channels, for more precise  
localization of sounds and a more convincing, realistic ambience.  
And, with Dolby Digital, all five main channels can be full ranged and  
a subwoofer can be added to each channel , if desired.  
By providing up to 5.1channels of digital audio independently, Dolby  
Digital lets you enjoy better sound quality and more powerful  
presence than conventional Dolby Surround.  
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
The Marantz SR-19EX was required to pass a rigorous series of  
quality and performance tests, in addition to incorporating the  
technologies explained above, in order to be THX Ultra certified by  
Lucasfilm Ltd.  
THX Ultra requirements cover every aspect of performance including  
pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation, and  
hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain.  
Movies which have been encoded in Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro  
Logic, stereo and Mono will all benefit from the THX mode when being  
viewed.  
The THX mode should only be activated when watching movies which  
were originally produced for a movie theater environment.  
THX need not be activated for music, movies made especially for TV,  
or shows such as sports programming, talk shows, etc.  
This is because they were originally mixed for a small room  
environment.  
DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 channels of discrete  
digital audio into home theater systems.  
DTS brings you premium quality discrete multi-channel digital sound  
to both movies and music.  
DTS is a multi-channel sound system designed to create full range  
digital sound reproduction.  
The no compromise DTS digital process sets the standard of quality  
for cinema sound by delivering an exact copy  
of the studio master recordings to neighborhood and home theaters.  
Now, every moviegoer can hear the sound exactly as the moviemaker  
intended.  
DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies or music on of  
DVD’s, LD’s, and CD’s.  
“Lucasfilm®” and “THX®” are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
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FEATURES  
• THX SURROUND EX decoding to reproduce an extra channel  
which has been added during the mixing of the program.  
• Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoding, plus THX  
Cinema processing, Dolby Pro Logic decoding and a variety of  
additional surround modes.  
• 96 kHz/ 24 bit decoding for highest possible fidelity and  
bandwidth, and high-resolution playback of 96 kHz/ 24 bit PCM  
audio sources.  
• Poly Silicon high resolution 8 ch Volume control  
• Selectable main input terminals (L/R or Surr.Back L/R)  
• 130 watts to each of the five main channels; the power amp  
section features an advanced, premium high- storage power  
supply capacitors, and fully discrete output stages housed in cast  
aluminum heat sinks .  
• High Definition Amplifier Module (HDAM) discrete pre-amp output  
stages.  
• 7.1 channel pre-amp outputs for connection to external  
components such as a subwoofer and external power amplifiers.  
• Six-channel direct inputs accommodate future surround sound  
formats or an external digital decoder.  
• Six Digital inputs, for connection to other sources, such as DVD,  
DSS, CD or LD.  
• Two Digital outputs for connection to CD-R or MD.  
• High-quality AM/FM tuner with 50 station presets.  
• Source Direct switch bypasses, tone controls and bass  
management for purest audio quality.  
• Three sets of Y/Pr/Pb component video inputs and component  
video outputs provide unsurpassed video quality and switching  
flexibility from component video sources.  
• On- Screen- Display with both Composite and “S” video.  
• Front panel A/V inputs, with S-video .  
• Easy to use on-screen menu.  
• Multi-room capability offers independent control of a second room  
audio and video system.  
• Supplied with RC-18SR programmable learning remote control.  
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FRONT PANEL FEATURES  
(SEE PAGE 3)  
q POWER switch and STANDBY indicator  
You can turn on and off the unit’s power using the front panel power  
switch.  
r A/D (Analog/Digital) SELECTOR  
BUTTON  
This is used to select between the analog and digital inputs.  
Note:  
• This button is not used for an input source that is not set to a  
digital input in the system setup 2/2.  
However, if you turn the unit off with the front panel switch, the unit  
goes completely off rather than to the “standby mode” (Red LED  
indicator light glows in the standby mode).  
The unit cannot be turned on with the remote control when it is not in  
the standby mode. When the red LED is on, the unit can be turned on  
via the remote control, or by turning the input selector knob on the  
front panel.  
t ATT (Attenuate) button  
If the selected analog audio input signal is greater than the capable  
level of internal processing, “PEAK” indicator will light up on the  
display screen. If this happens, you should press the ATT button.  
“ATT” is displayed when this function is activated.  
The signal-input level is reduced by about the half. Attenuation will  
not work with the output signal of “REC OUT” (TAPE, CD-R/MD, VCR1  
and DSS/VCR2 output). This function is memorized for each  
individual input.  
w PHONES jack for stereo headphones  
This jack may be used to listen to the SR-19EX’s output through a pair  
of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 14"  
stereo phone plug. (Note that the main room speakers will  
automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.)  
y BAND (Tuner Band Selector) button  
Press this button to switch the tuner between AM and FM.  
Notes:  
• When using headphones, the surround mode will automatically  
change to STEREO .  
• The surround mode returns to the previous setting as soon as the  
plug is removed from the jack.  
u FM MODE button  
Press this button to select the auto stereo mode or mono mode when  
the FM band is selected. The AUTO indicator lights up on the display  
screen in the auto stereo mode.  
e Surround MODE buttons  
i MEMO (memory) button  
Press this button to enter the tuner preset memory numbers or station  
names.  
(AUTO, 2 (DOLBY), THX, THX-EX, DTS, DSP, 5CH  
STEREO, STEREO/MONO , S-DIRECT )  
Press the desired button to select surround mode.  
AUTO :  
The receiver determines whether the digital input signal is Dolby  
Digital, PCM-audio or DTS.  
o CL (Clear ) button  
Press this button to cancel the station-memory setting mode or preset  
scan tuning.  
2 :  
This mode is used for source materials encoded in Dolby Digital  
and Dolby Surround.  
THX (THX Cinema or THX Surround EX) :  
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D. ( Digital ) COPY button  
THX Cinema mode applies additional processing to Dolby Digital,  
DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic multi-channel surround sources. Use the  
THX Cinema mode for all movies on disc, tape or broadcast.  
Press this button for digital dubbing to a CD-R recorder or MD deck.  
When this button is pressed, the digital source of the DIGITAL  
OUTPUT is switched in the following sequence.  
THX-EX :  
SOURCE  
DIG.1  
DIG.2  
DIG.3  
THX Surround EX will operate for any 5.1 channel source whenever  
THX is activated.  
OFF  
DIG.6  
DIG.5  
DIG.4  
DTS (Cinema or Music) :  
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TAPE COPY button  
This mode is for DTS encoded source materials such as LASER  
DISC, CD and DVD. Press this button to select DTS-Cinema mode.  
Press it again to select DTS-Music mode.  
Press this button for audio dubbing to a tape deck.  
When this button is pressed, the source from the TAPE OUT is  
switched in the following sequence.  
DSP (HALL, MATRIX, MOVIE):  
SOURCE  
TUNER  
CD  
CD-R/MD  
These modes apply additional surround processing to each source  
for theater, concert hall and stadium like atmospheres. Select  
desired effect by pressing this button.  
5CH STEREO:  
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2
VCR1 COPY button  
This mode is used to create wider, deeper and more natural sound  
eggects from two channel source materials.  
Press this button for video and audio dubbing to a VCR1 deck.  
When this button is pressed, the source from the VCR1 OUT is  
switched in the following sequence.  
STEREO/ MONO :  
STEREO mode bypasses all surround processing.  
SOURCE  
TV  
LD  
DVD  
DSS/VCR2  
AUX  
MONO mode is intended for use with old movies, television shows  
and other programs that have a mono sound tracks.  
S. (Source) DIRECT :  
In the source direct mode, the tone control circuit and bass  
management configuration are bypassed for full range frequency  
response and the purist audio reproduction.  
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BASS and TREBLE tone controls  
These controls are used to boost or cut high and low frequencies.  
TREBLE: Adjusts the tone of high-frequency sound.  
BASS: Adjusts the tone of low-frequency sound.  
Press the up and down keys simultaneously to return flat frequency  
response  
(See page 23 for more information about surround modes.)  
Notes:  
• These buttons are disabled in THX CINEMA mode,THX  
SURROUND EX mode and Source Direct mode.  
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AUX input jacks  
These auxiliary video/audio input jacks accept the connection of a  
camcorder, portable VCR, etc.  
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INPUT SELECTOR knob  
When this knob is turned, the input signal is switched in the following  
sequence.  
TUNER  
CD  
TAPE  
CD-R/MD  
TV  
AUX  
DSS/VCR2  
VCR1  
DVD  
LD  
This knob can also be used to turn the unit’s power on when it is in the  
standby mode.  
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VOLUME control knob  
Adjusts the overall sound level. Turning the control clockwise  
increases the sound level.  
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AUTO TUNING button  
When this button is pressed and the GYRO TUNING knob is flicked  
quickly, the frequency is scanned while turning the GYRO TUNING  
knob. The Auto scan function starts when the GYRO TUNING knob is  
stopped.  
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PRESET BUTTON  
Press this button to display the preset number. The preset number is  
changed by rotating the GYRO TUNING knob.  
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MULTI (Multi Room) button  
Press this button to activate the Multiroom system . “MULTI ” indicator  
will light up in the display.  
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DISPLAY OFF button  
When this button is pressed, the display is turned off and the display  
off indicator lights up ( DISP ). Press this button again to turn the  
display screen ON again.  
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1
GYRO TUNING knob  
Turn this knob to change the frequency or the preset number. The  
station name can be selected with this knob.  
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2
VIDEO SOURCE indicator  
Indicates video source currently selected by the input selector.  
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3
INFRARED SENSOR window  
This window receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.  
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DISPLAY  
(3)  
(4)  
(5)  
(8)  
(9)  
(12)  
(2)  
(1)  
(6) (7)  
(10)(11)  
(10)Attenuation indicator  
(1) Main Information Display  
This indicator lights when the attenuation function is active.  
This display shows messages relating to the status, input source,  
surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of the unit’s  
operation.  
(11)Display Off indicator  
This indicator lights when the SR-19EX is in the display off mode.  
(2) ENCODED SIGNAL indicators  
2DIGITAL, 2SURROUND, dts and PCM  
When the selected input is a digital source, one of these indicators  
will light to display the specific type of signal in use.  
(12) ENCODED CHANNEL STATUS indicators  
These indicators display the channels that are encoded with a digital  
input signal. If the selected digital input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1ch  
or DTS 5.1ch, “L”, “C”, “R”, “LS”, “RS” and “LFE” will light up.If the  
digital input signal is 2 channel PCM-audio, “L” and “R” will be  
displayed. If Dolby Digital 5.1ch signal with Surround EX flag comes  
in, “L”, “C”, “R”, “LS”, “S” , “RS” and “LFE” will show.  
(3) Analog Input Indicator  
This indicator lights when an analog input source has been selected.  
(4) TUNERs indicators  
STEREO :  
This indicator illuminates when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.  
AUTO :  
This indicator illuminates when the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.  
TUNED :  
This indicator illuminates when a station is being received with  
sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.  
(5) Multiroom Indicator  
This indicator lights when the multiroom system is active.  
(6) Sleep Indicator  
This indicator lights when the Sleep function is in use.  
(7) Copy Indicators  
This indicator lights when VCR1 COPY. TAPE, COPY, or DIGITAL  
COPY system is active.  
(8) Night Mode Indicator  
This indicator lights when the SR-19EX is in the Night mode, which  
reduces the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume  
levels.  
(9) PEAK indicator  
This indicator is a monitor for an analog audio input signal. If the  
selected analog audio input signal is greater than the capable level of  
internal processing, this will light. If this happens, you should press  
the ATT button.  
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS  
All connections to the rear panel should be made with the entire  
system powered off.  
To avoid errors, it is advisable to connect one cable at a time between  
the various components.  
11  
20 10  
16  
17 18 14  
1
2
13 21  
R
R
FRONT  
(SURR. BACK)  
L
L
(FRONT)  
FRONT  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
L
L
R
R
L
R
(FRONT)  
SURROUND  
FM (75  
)
GND  
AM  
MAIN  
IN  
MAIN  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
PRE  
OUT  
PRE  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
COAX  
OUT  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Cr  
L
R
L R  
SURROUND  
L
SURROUND BACK  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
Y
Cr  
Y
Cr  
Cr  
FRONT  
FRONT  
CENTER  
CENTER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK  
DVD  
IN  
VCR1  
IN  
S - VIDEO  
S - VIDEO  
DVD  
OPT  
OUT  
DSS  
MONITOR  
OUT  
SPEAKER  
SPEAKER  
SYSTEMS  
SYSTEMS  
8
OHMS  
OHMS  
/ VCR2  
DSS  
/ VCR2  
8
IN  
DIG .1  
IN  
AC OUTLETS  
0V ETS  
120V 60HZ  
AC INLET  
AC INLET  
TV  
LD  
DVD  
VCR1  
VCR1 DSS / VCR2 DSS / VCR2 MONI.  
S2 IN  
VCR1 DSS / VCR2 D  
1A  
2C  
O6U0THLZ  
S2 IN  
TV  
S2 IN  
S2 IN  
LD  
S2 IN  
S2 IN  
DVD  
S2 IN  
S2 IN  
VCR1  
S2 IN  
S2 OUT  
SSUT/ VCR2 MONI.  
OUT  
O
DIRECT IN  
SUB  
SWITCHED 120W 1A  
SWITCHED 120W 1A  
S2 IN  
S2 OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
DIG .2  
IN  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
MULTI  
ROOM  
MULTI  
ROOM  
WOOFER  
MONI.  
MONI.  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DIG .3  
IN  
UNSWITCHED 120W 1A  
UNSWITCHED 120W 1A  
DIG .4  
IN  
L
R
IN  
L
DIG .5  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
R
DIG .6  
IN  
– – – –  
IN VCR1 OUT IN DSS/VCR2 OUT  
– – – –  
IN TAPE OUT IN CD-R / MD OUT REMOTE  
TV  
TV  
LD  
DVD  
DVD  
AUDIO  
CD  
CD  
MULTI  
IN VCR1 OUT IN DSS/VCR2 OUT  
AUDIO  
MULTI  
ROOM  
MULTI  
ROOM  
IN  
APE OUT IN CD-R / MD  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
REMOTE  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
OUT REMOTEMCUOL NTROL  
REMOTE CONTROL  
19  
9
5
6 12  
15  
3
4 22  
23  
7
24  
25  
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1
FM antenna terminal (75 ohms)  
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6-Channel Inputs  
Connect an external FM antenna with a coaxial cable, or a cable  
network FM source.  
If an external digital audio decoder is used, connect the outputs of  
that decoder to these jacks. Note that front L&R channels are  
common used in analog audio inputs, use the assigned input in OSD  
setup menu system.  
2
AM antenna and ground terminals  
(See page 17 “System setup 1/2”.)  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna. Use the terminals marked  
“AM” and “GND”. The supplied AM loop antenna will provide good  
AM reception in most areas. Position the loop antenna until you hear  
the best  
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Five video inputs  
TV,LD,DVD, VCR1, and DSS/VCR2 :  
Connect each input to the video outputs of your video source  
equipment.  
3
Three analog audio inputs  
CD, TAPE, and CD-R/MD :  
Connect the audio outputs of your source components to the input  
jacks on the receiver.  
9
Two video outputs  
VCR1, and DSS/VCR2 :  
Connect each output to the video input (REC in) of your video  
recording equipment.  
4
Two analog audio outputs for audio  
source equipment  
10 Five S-video inputs  
TAPE and CD-R/MD :  
TV,LD,DVD, VCR1,and DSS/VCR2 :  
Connect each input to the S-video outputs of your video source  
equipment.  
Connect each output to the audio inputs (REC in) of your recording  
equipment.  
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Five analog audio inputs for video  
source equipment  
11 Two S-video outputs  
VCR1, and DSS/VCR2 :  
Connect each output terminals to S-video input (REC in) of your video  
recording equipment.  
TV,LD,DVD, VCR1, and DSS/VCR2 :  
Connect each input to the audio outputs of your video source  
equipment.  
12 Monitor. (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) output jacks  
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Two analog audio outputs for video  
source equipment  
Connect this jack to the composite or S-Video input of a TV monitor or  
video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of any  
standard video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.  
VCR1, and DSS/VCR2 :  
Connect each output to the audio inputs (REC in) of your video  
recording equipment.  
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13 Three Component-video inputs  
DVD,VCR1,DSS :  
Connect the Y/Cr/Cb component video outputs of each your video  
product to these jacks.  
22 Remote control In/Out terminals  
INPUT: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to  
serve other remote controlled devices.  
Connect this jack to the “IR IN (RC-5 in)” jack on Marantz or  
other compatible equipment.  
OUTPUT:If the SR-19EX’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to  
cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor  
may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.  
14 Component Video Outputs  
Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video  
projector or monitor. When a source connected to one of the three  
Component Video Inputs is selected the signal will be sent to these  
jacks.  
23 MULTI ROOM Remote In/Out terminals  
IN: Connect to multi-room remote control device, available from  
your Marantz dealer.  
15 Multiroom Outputs (Audio L&R, Video)  
OUT: Connect to the Marantz component equipped with remote  
control (RC-5) terminals in another room .(Second zone).  
Connect these jacks to the optional audio power amplifiers or video  
display devices to view and listen to the source selected by the  
mulitroom system in a remote room.  
24 AC OUTLETS  
Connect the AC power cables of components such as a DVD and CD  
player to these outlets. Both SWITCHED and UNSWITCHED outlets  
are provided. The one marked SWITCHED provides power only when  
the SR-19EX is turned on and is useful for components which you use  
every time you play your system.  
16 Main Amplifier Inputs:  
When the jumper pins that link the Preamp Outputs with these  
inputs are removed, these jacks may be used to connect an external  
source to the internal amplifiers.  
Front L/R and (Front L/R) are connected internally. If you desire to  
use internal the 2ch amplifiers of the front L/R channels for the  
surround back L & R channel, you may remove the jumper pins for  
front L/R channels, and then connect between (Front L) and  
preoutput of Surr Back L channel, (Front R) and preoutput of Surr  
Back R channel.  
The one marked UNSWITCHED is always live as long as the SR-19EX  
is plugged into a live outlet.  
A component connected here may be left on permanently, or may be  
switched off with its own power switch.  
Caution:  
• In order to avoid potential turn-off thumps, anything plugged in  
here should be powered up before the SR-19EX is turned on.  
An external 2channel amplifier may be connected to the preoutput of  
the Front L&R channels.  
(See page iii.)  
25 AC INLET  
Connect the provided detachable power cord, and connect the AC  
plug to an unswitched AC wall output.  
17 Preamp Outputs( L,R,SL,SR,SBL,SBR,C )  
When the jumper pins that link the Amplifier Inputs with these  
outputs are removed, these jacks may be connected to an external  
power amplifier.  
18 Subwoofer Output  
Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer. If an  
external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the  
subwoofer amplifier input. If you are using two subwoofers, either  
powered or with a 2 channel subwoofer amplifier, connect a “Y”  
connector to the subwoofer output jack and run one cable from it to  
each subwoofer amplifier.  
19 Six Digital Inputs ( Dig. 1 6)  
Dig.1,2,3 (Optical), Dig.4,5,6(Coaxial):  
Connect the digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD  
player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby  
Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.  
20 Digital Audio Outputs (Optical, Coaxial)  
Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector on a  
digital recorder such as a CD-R or Mini Disc recorder.  
21 Speaker outputs terminals  
Front L, Front R, Surround L, Surround R and Center:  
Connect the these jacks to the matching + or – terminals on your  
speakers. When making speaker connections, always make certain  
to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the  
SR-19EX to the red terminals on the speaker and the black (–)  
terminals on the SR-19EX to the black terminals on the speakers.  
These terminals will accept bare wire or pin connectors. Additionally,  
your dealer can remove the center plastic “plugs” for you and the  
terminals will then accept banana plugs as well.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR  
AMP  
MODE3 7 LVL+ Increases channel level volume  
This chapter describes the functions which control the SR-19EX.  
See pages 17-30 to refer to other functions of the RC-18SR.  
8 LVL-  
decreases channel level volume  
After pressing the CH+ button, use the LVL+  
and LVL- buttons to adjust the volume level of  
each speaker channel.  
Note: These level control is for temporary adjustment, so  
these setup is not memorized for each source.  
PROCESSOR 1 VOL+ increases external decoder’s volume  
This button is not used for SR-19EX.  
v POWER ON and OFF  
These two buttons are used for turning on or off SR-19EX.  
m DIRECT button  
2 VOL-  
decreases external decoder’s volume  
This button is not used for SR-19EX.  
6 channel direct button  
The DIRECT command buttons (4 on each side of the LCD display, 8  
total) work with the PAGE buttons (4 pages for each source  
component) to provide up to 32 dedicated specialized functions for  
each of the 11 function input selectors. Each DIRECT function may  
also be provided with an alphanumeric function indicator visible in  
the LCD display. Press the AMP or TUNER button . to control the  
receiver.  
3 6-CH  
When the surround processor is connected to  
the DIRECT IN JACKS, press this button to play  
it.  
4 BYP  
bypasses external processor’s decoding  
5 SLEP sleep timer button  
This button is used for setting the sleep timer.  
display off function  
Press one of these buttons to select a surround mode for the current  
listening session.  
6 DISP  
When this button is pressed, the display is  
turned off.  
7 MODE surround mode select button  
8 PHNO phono function button  
AMP  
MODE1 1 AUTO Auto select surround modes  
2 DOLB Dolby Digital or Pro Logic decoding  
TUNER  
BAND  
3 THX  
4 DTS  
THX cinema or THX Surround EX decoding  
DTS-cinema or DTS-music  
1 FM  
2 AM  
3 LW  
FM band button  
AM/MW band button  
long wave band button  
This button is not used for SR-19EX  
5 HALL Hall surround sound  
6 MTRX Matrix surround sound  
7 MOV  
8 2-CH  
Movie surround sound  
Stereo sound (no surround)  
analog / digital select switch  
Switches between the analog input and the  
digital input.  
4 BAND selects radio band button  
5 MODE mono/stereo/muting mode selector button  
MODE2 1 A/D  
6 TIME  
time display button  
This button is not used for SR-19EX  
frequency or preset channel display select  
button  
7 F/P  
2 DIR  
source direct switch  
When this switch is pressed, the signals are  
transmitted by bypassing the tone control  
circuitry so that they can be reproduced with  
higher quality.  
This button is not used for SR-19EX  
8 SCAN preset scan button  
3 ATT  
attenuate for analog input  
4 OSD  
on screen display  
, PAGE buttons  
Once the button is pressed, the on-screen  
display is turned on and each a control button  
related to the SR-19EX is pressed thereafter,  
the information will be displayed on the TV  
screen. When the button is pressed again to  
turn the on-screen display off, it disappears  
from the TV screen. (Refer to “ON-SCREEN  
DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM” on page 14)  
These buttons are used to select any 1 of the 4 pages of 8 functions  
for each DIRECT button, as explained above.  
. FUNCTION buttons  
These buttons are used for selecting an input function. Press one of  
these buttons twice within 2 seconds will activate the chosen input.  
5 MONO monaural decoding  
When this button is pressed, the monaural  
sound is selected.  
3-D surround decoding  
1
VOLUME UP (+) AND DOWN (-)  
These buttons are used to raise and lower the main system volume level.  
6 3-D  
This button is not used for SR-19EX.  
NIGHT mode for Dolby Digital  
7 NITE  
2
TEN KEYPAD  
Pressing this button prevents the Dolby Digital  
signal from playback at a loud voice. This  
function reduces the voice by 1/3 to 1/4 at  
maximum. Thus, it eliminates the occurrence  
of an abruptly loud voice at night. However, the  
function is valid only for the case when the  
Dolby Digital signal (AC-3) is entered into  
digital Input and data to compress the voice  
exists in the signal to be played back.  
activates multi-room mode  
They are useful for tuning a pre-set radio station and setting a station name.  
3
M (MEMO) button  
This button is used to enter the tuner preset memory numbers and  
station names.  
4
C (Clear) button  
8 MLTI  
This button is used to cancel certain memory or programming operations.  
MODE3 1 TRB+ increases treble  
2 TRB- decreases treble  
3 BAS+ increases bass  
4 BAS- decreases bass  
6
CURSOR buttons  
The cursor buttons can be used to navigate within on-screen menus.  
These buttons are unavailable when the mode is set to DSS, TV or DVD.  
The button 1 to 4 are used to control the tone.  
5 R-EQ activates RE-EQ function  
This button is not used for SR-19EX.  
channel select button  
6 CH+  
7
MUTE button  
Press this button to adjust the volume levels of  
the front, center, surround, subwoofer  
channels. Each press of the button changes  
the channel which can be adjusted.  
This button can be used to mute the sound temporarily.  
9
LIGHTING button  
This button is used to activate the back-lit LCD screen and back-lit keys.  
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3. Receiving the remote control codes  
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1. Remote control  
The distance between the remote control unit and the IR SENSOR of  
the SR-19EX should be less than about 5 meters. If the transmitter is  
pointed to a direction other than the IR SENSOR or if there is an  
obstacle between them, remote control may not be possible.  
The RC-18SR can learn most of the remote control codes from various  
equipment, it learns the full word length of the code it is receiving.  
Due to the sensitivity of the receiving LED the RC-18SR may also  
“learn” noise from fluorescent lights, etc. which can quickly fill up the  
memory of the RC-18SR.  
In order to maximize the memory capacity of the RC-18SR please pay  
close attention to the following:  
(1) Aim the transmitting remote control at a direct line of sight to  
the RC-18SR remote receiver eye.  
Remote-controllable range  
(2) Keep 2 inches between transmitting remote and the RC-18SR  
receiving eye.  
OK  
NO GOOD  
SR-19EX  
RC-18SR  
Top View  
control unit  
Top View  
LD remote  
RC-18SR  
LD remote  
control unit  
Approx. 15 ft  
Side View  
Side View  
60°  
RC-18SR  
LD remote  
RC-18SR  
control unit  
LD remote  
control unit  
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Remote control unit (RC-18SR)  
2. Loading batteries  
The life of the batteries used with the remote control unit is about 4  
months with normal use. Also be sure to replace batteries earlier  
when you notice that they are getting weak.  
(1) Remove the back cover.  
(2) Insert the alkaline batteries (AA type) with correct (+) and ()  
polarity.  
(3) Close until it clicks.  
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SETUP  
After all components are connected, initial setup must be performed.  
ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SYSTEM  
The SR-19EX incorporates an on-screen menu system, which makes  
various operations possible by using the cursor (  
,
,
,
) and OK  
buttons on the “SETUP” screen in the remote handset.  
The settings made with these buttons are also shown in the on-screen  
display.  
MAIN MENU  
O S D M A I N ME N U  
S U R R OU N D MOD E  
MU L T I R OOM S E T U P  
S Y S T EM S E T U P  
S P K R S S E T U P  
L E V E L S S E T U P  
B A C K G R OU N D  
:
C O LO R 1  
E X I T  
SURROUND MODE  
SYSTEM SETUP 1/2  
SPKRS SETUP 1/2  
S U R R OU N D MOD E  
:
S Y S T EM S E T U P 1 / 2  
S P K R S S E T U P 1 / 2  
V C R 1 O U T  
:
S O U R C E  
S E T U P  
:
:
:
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U N L O CK E D  
S M A L L / T H X  
T A P E O U T  
D I G . O U T  
T V AU T O  
O S D I N F O  
S . P . C .  
6 C H I N P U T  
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S O U R C E  
S O U R C E  
D I S A B L E  
E N A B L E  
D I S A B L E  
O F F  
SO U R C E D I R E C T  
:
O F F  
F R O N T L / R  
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S U R R MO D E  
T H X  
U R  
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S U B  
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L F E L E V E L  
C E N T E R  
S M A L L / T H X  
S M A L L / T H X  
2 C H  
S U R R . L / R  
S U R R . BA C K  
S U R R . B L / R  
/ T H X  
S M A L L / T H X  
E X I T  
R E T U R N  
R E T U RN  
N E X T  
E X I T  
N E X T  
MULTI ROOM SETUP  
SYSTEM SETUP 2/2  
SPKRS SETUP 2/2  
S Y S T EM SE T U P 2 / 2  
M U L T I ROOM S E T U P  
:
S P K R S S E T U P 2 / 2  
C D  
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D I G I T A L  
A N A L OG  
D I G I T A L  
A N A L OG  
A N A L OG  
D I G I T A L  
A N A L OG  
D I G I T A L  
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S L E E P T I M E R  
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D S S  
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1 0  
S B  
1 0  
S B R  
1 0  
– – – M A I N R OOM S T A T U S – – –  
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V I D E O : D V D  
R E T U R N  
A UD I O : D V D  
E X I T  
R E T U RN  
E X I T  
R E T U RN  
E N T E R  
E X I T  
LEVEL SETUP 1/2  
L E V E L S S E T U P 1 / 2  
T E S T MOD E  
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M A N UA L  
T E S T : O F F  
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LEVEL SETUP 2/2  
L E V E L S S E T U P 2 / 2  
B AS S P E A K L E V E L  
T E S T S I GN A L  
V O L UME  
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E N T E R  
R E T U RN  
E X I T  
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Diagonal lines from speaker indicate dipole.  
OSD MENU SYSTEM  
To view the on-screen displays, make certain you have made a  
connection from the Monitor Out jack on the rear panel to the  
composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector.  
Dashed diagonal lines indicate dipole or monopole.  
In order to view the SR-19EX’s displays, the correct video source  
must be selected on the video display.  
Surround  
Back  
Left  
Surround  
Left  
Subwoofer  
150  
°
Front  
Left  
degrees  
MAIN MENU  
O S D M A I N ME N U  
Front  
S U R R OU N D MOD E  
MU L T I R OOM S E T U P  
S Y S T EM S E T U P  
S P K R S S E T U P  
Center  
Front  
Right  
L E V E L S S E T U P  
Surround  
Back  
Right  
:
B A C K G R OU N D  
C O LO R 1  
E X I T  
Surround  
Right  
1. Press the AMP button.  
2. Press any one of the cursor buttons (  
,
,
,
and OK buttons)  
SPKRS SETUP 1/2 (SPEAKER SIZE)  
to display the “MAIN MENU” of the on-screen display menu.  
There are six items inthe MAIN MENU.  
3. Select a desired item with or button, and press the OK button  
to select.  
The display will change to menu for each item.  
4. If you deseire to change a back ground color of this menu system,  
move cursor to BACK GROUND and using the or buttons.  
5. If you desire to exit from this menu system, move the cursor to  
EXIT and press the OK button.  
S P K R S S E T U P 1 / 2  
S E T U P  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
U N L O CK E D  
S M A L L / T H X  
F R O N T L / R  
S U BWOO F E R  
Y E S  
T H X  
/ T H X  
_
S U B  
W
O U T  
C E N T E R  
S M A L L / T H X  
S M A L L / T H X  
2 C H  
S U R R . L / R  
S U R R . BA C K  
S U R R . B L / R  
/ T H X  
S M A L L / T H X  
N E X T  
SPEAKERS SETUP AND LEVELS SETUP  
SPEAKERS SETUP  
SETUP: Select “LOCK” with or button in order to lock the  
contents of the SPKRS SET UP & LEVELS SETUP  
MENUS. Then, when the contents of the these  
setup menus needs to be changed, select  
“UNLOCK” with or button.  
Speakers size  
The first few adjustments tell the SR-19EX which type of speakers are  
in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which  
speakers receive low frequency (bass) information.  
If you use full THX speaker systems which are approved by LUCASFILM  
LTD, set to the SMALL/THX position for front L/R ch., center ch. , surr. L/  
R ch., surr.back ch, and then select subwoofer =YES.  
FRONT L/R : Select the size of front L/R speakers , SMALL/  
THXor LARGEwith  
or button.  
SUBWOOFER : Select YESif a subwoofer is connected to your  
system, select NOsubwoofer is NOT connected  
to your system.  
In turn, these settings will determine which speakers receive low  
frequency (bass) information.  
SUB-W OUT : THXposition is required, but If you desire an  
additional front L/R mixed subwoofer output in the  
STEREO mode, select L/R MIXwith or button.  
This setup is available when FRONT L/R is set  
LARGE. Notes that SURR BACK will be set NONE.  
CENTER : Select the size of center speaker SMALL/THX,  
LARGE, with or button. Select NONE, if a  
center speaker is NOT connected to your system.  
SURR. L/R : Select the size of surround L/R speakers SMALL/  
For the purpose of establishing proper bass reproduction, use the  
LARGE settings if the speaker being used at any position is a  
traditional full-range loudspeaker that is capable of reproducing  
sound below 80 Hz.  
Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite  
speakers that are not able to reproduce sounds below 80Hz. Note  
that when “small” speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to  
reproduce low frequency sounds.  
Low frequency sounds from every channel in your system can be fed  
to a single subwoofer, since low frequency sounds are non-  
directional and not location sensitive. The SR-19EX will automatically  
send low frequency signals from any channel set to “SMALL” to the  
Low Frequency Effects (Subwoofer) channel.  
Remember that the “large” and “small” descriptions do not refer to  
the actual physical size of the speakers, but to their ability to  
reproduce low frequency sounds.  
THX, LARGE, with  
or  
button. Select  
NONE, if surround speakers are NOT connected  
to your system.  
SURR. BACK : Select the number of surround back channels,  
“2ch/THX”, “1ch” or “NONE”, with or button.  
The THX Surround EX system requires two  
speakers for surround back channels.  
But if you have only one speaker for the surround  
back channel, select “1CH”.  
(Note: If 1CH is selected, the signal of surround  
back will go out from pre output of surround back L  
ch only. In that case, connect your external  
amplifier to this output terminal.)  
If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult  
the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.  
SPEAKER TYPE AND POSITIONING FOR THX SURROUND EX  
Type  
THX suggests the use of pair of dipolar speakers for the Sb channels  
but a pair of monopole type speaker may also be used.  
Select “NONE”, if a surround back speaker is NOT  
connected to your system.  
(Note: If the surround back speaker is selected  
NONE, THX Surround EX mode is not available.)  
SURR. B L/R : Select the size of the surround back speaker(s)  
SMALL/THX, LARGE, with or button.  
If a surround back speaker(s) is connected to your  
system.  
Positioning  
It has been found that an angle of 150° from the Front Center speaker  
is a good starting point for establishing the location of Sbl and Sbr  
speakers. This is suggested from AES preprint #4860. The optimum  
position for Surround Back speakers is somewhat room dependent.  
The Surround Back channel should be enveloping but not lost in the sound  
of the side speakers. Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their  
orientation towards the screen. So for the side dipole, the arrows point  
forward. For the back dipoles, the arrows should point towards each other  
to achieve the correct acoustical phasing in the room:  
NEXT : Move cursor to here, and press OKbutton to go  
to SPEAKERS SETUP 2/2.  
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SPKRS SETUP 2/2 (SPEAKER DISTANCE)  
TEST MODE : Selects the mode for generating the test tone. If you  
select AUTO with or button, the test tone will be  
cycled through in a circular pattern which is Left →  
Center Right Surround Right Surround Back  
Right Surround Back Left Surround Left →  
Subwoofer Left ...in increments of 3 seconds  
for each channel.  
S P K R S S E T U P 2 / 2  
UN I T  
:
f t  
L
1 0  
C :  
1 0  
R
1 0  
SW  
1 0  
If you select MANUAL, press the OK button to cycle  
through the test tone channels after the “TEST  
TONE ON”.  
S L  
1 0  
S R  
1 0  
S B L  
1 0  
S B  
1 0  
S B R  
1 0  
TEST TONE: Press the OK button, ON is indicated and the test  
tone starts from the front left speaker.  
R E T U RN  
E N T E R  
E X I T  
Notes : Master volume level will be automatically  
set at the 0 dB position.  
Level adjust : Adjust the level of the test tone for each channel  
Speaker distance for time alignment  
with the LVL+, LVLor,  
,
buttons of the RC-  
Use this parameter to specify the distance of each speaker’s position  
from the listening position. The delay time is automatically calculated  
according to these distances.  
18SR. The current volume level is shown at the  
center of the display.  
UNITS: The units may be selected in ftor mwith or button.  
If you select “ft” the setting parameter will change in 1 foot  
increments. If you select “m” it will change in 0.3 meters  
increments.  
Notes:  
• The setup level for each channel is memorized for reproduction  
in all surround mode.  
• These levels are common for all surround modes, except 6CH-  
INPUT mode.  
Begin by determining the ideal or most commonly used seating  
position in the room.  
• In order to correctly set the output levels, use a hand-held  
Sound Pressure Level meter (SPL), set to C-Weighting and Slow  
averaging.  
(There are several usefull books and special DVD and LD’s available  
to guide you through proper home theater configuration. If you are  
unsure, have your Marantz dealer perform the installation for you.  
They are trained professionals familiar with even the most  
sophisticated custom installations. Marantz recommends the  
WWW.CEDIA.ORG website for further information about this).  
• A Radio Shack® SPL meter (catalogue number 330 - 2055) works  
well.  
• Using the internal channel noise generators, set each channel so  
that you read 75 dB SPL from each channel when seated at the  
listening position.  
Then provide the distance values from that point to each speaker  
during the speaker setup process.  
Select the target speaker with OKbutton, and input parameter with  
or button.  
After input for each speaker’s distance has been finished ,move  
cursor to ENTER with or button and press the OK button.  
If your input is out of the range of the SR-19EX’s processing,  
“incomplete channel” will flash.  
In that case, input an acceptable parameter or improve the speaker  
placement.  
LEVELS SETUP 2/2 (BASS PEAK LEVEL LIMIT)  
With Dolby Digital and DTS , not only the LFE (Low Frequency  
Effects), but also the bass of all channels can be heard from the  
Subwoofer or Large-speakers. This procedure prevents these  
speakers from becoming too loud and creating an unbalanced  
sound. Since the sound is output at a loud volume, perform this  
operation carefully.  
L E V E L S S E T U P 2 / 2  
B AS S P E A K L E V E L  
The maximum distance a speaker may be placed is 30 feet (9 meters)  
from the listening position, which means you can setup your system in  
a room which is 60 feet long! If your home theater room is larger than  
this please consult a professional as it is sized more closely to a real  
movie theater!  
T E S T S I GN A L  
V O L UME  
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:
S T AR T  
7 5 d B  
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –  
E N T E R  
The time aligment feature does not function in the STEREO, SOURCE-  
DIRECT, 5ch Stereo and 6 CHANNEL INPUT modes.  
R E T U RN  
E X I T  
RETURN : If you desire to return the main menu , press the “OK“  
button on RETURN .  
TEST SIGNAL: Press the OK button, START is indicated and it  
begins to generate a Bass test tone from the  
speaker which was designated “bass signal output”  
during setup.  
EXIT : If you desire to exit from OSD menu system, press the  
OKbutton on EXIT.  
There will be no audible sound yet because the  
Master volume is set to minimum automatically.  
Press button to move the cursor to VOLUME control.  
VOLUME: Adjust the bass test tone output level up until the  
bass begins to distort or you reach the maximum  
LEVELS SETUP 1/2 (TEST TONE GENERATOR)  
L E V E L S S E T U P 1 / 2  
T E S T MOD E  
T E S T : O N  
C
:
M A N UA L  
level with the VOL+, VOLor  
/
button. Press  
button to move the cursor to ENTER.  
L
R
ENTER: Press the OK button, ENTER will blink and stop  
generating the Bass - test tone.  
0
0
S W  
0
0
The Bass Peak Limit Level for your system has now  
been memorized.  
S L  
1 0 0 S B L  
S R  
1 0  
S B  
0
S B R  
0
0
Notes:  
N E X T  
• Each time the subwoofer level is changed, perform the Bass  
Peak Level setup and correct the setting.  
• The bass peak limiter is not effective in STEREO, SOURCE-  
DIRECT 5ch STEREO, and 6CHANNEL-INPUT mode.  
• The selected value is displayed in the volume column before the  
test signal starts.  
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SYSTEM SETUP 1/2  
SYSTEM SETUP 2/2 (ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT)  
Six digital inputs can be assigned as the desired source.  
Use this menu to set the SR-19EX for connected equipment and type  
of connection.  
S Y S T EM S E T U P 1 / 2  
V C R 1 O U T  
:
S O U R C E  
T A P E O U T  
D I G . O U T  
T V AU T O  
O S D I N F O  
S . P . C .  
6 C H I N P U T  
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S O U R C E  
S O U R C E  
D I S A B L E  
E N A B L E  
D I S A B L E  
O F F  
S Y S T EM SE T U P 2 / 2  
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A N A L OG  
A N A L OG  
A N A L OG  
A N A L OG  
D I G I T A L  
D I G I T A L  
A N A L OG  
A N A L OG  
T A P E  
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T V  
L D  
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D V D  
V C R 1  
D S S  
R E T U RN  
N E X T  
E X I T  
R E T U RN  
E X I T  
VCR1 OUT : Select the video source from the VCR1 output with  
or button for video and audio dubbing to the  
VCR1 deck.  
Example:  
The source is switched in the following sequence.  
SOURCE TV LD DVD DSS/VCR2 AUX  
SOURCE .....  
When the digital output of a DVD player is connected to Digital 4  
(input jack) of the SR-19EX and an optical digital output from a LD  
player are connected to Dig.1.  
1. Move the cursor on the DVD with or  
DIGITAL4 with button.  
2. Move the cursor on the “LD” with or  
DIGITAL1 with button.  
(Move the cursor with or button, input is determine.)  
To determine each source, display the desired  
button, and select  
source and press the  
TAPE OUT : Select the audio source from the TAPE output with  
or button for audio dubbing to the tape deck. The  
or button.  
,
button, and select  
,
source is switched in the following sequence.  
SOURCE TUNER CD CD-R/MD SOURCE  
....  
To determine each source, display the desired  
source and press the or button.  
Notes  
• The TUNER and AUX are fixed to the analog input, and cannot  
be selected for any digital input.  
DIG. OUT : Select the digital source from the DIGITAL output  
• When a DTS-LD or DTS-CD is playing, this setup is not available.  
This is to avoid noise being generated from the analog input.  
In this case, the DTS audio must be played through the player’s  
digital output to the digital input on the SR-19EX. This is because  
the DTS soundtracks replace the standard PCM soundtracks on  
DTS discs.  
• The SR-19EX does not switch from digital input to analog input or  
vice versa automatically.  
In case both digital and analog inputs are connected to the SR-  
19EX,if you desire to switch to analog input temporarily, you can  
do so by pressing the A/D button.  
with  
or  
button for digital dubbing to a CD-R  
recorder or MD deck.  
The source is switched in the following sequence.  
SOURCE DIG.1 DIG.2 DIG.3 DIG.4 →  
OFFSOURCE →  
To determine each source, display the desired  
source and press the or button.  
TV AUTO: This product is equipped with a TV-auto ON/OFF  
system, which automatically turns on or off the SR-  
19EX power 1 second (for ON) and up to to 5  
minutes (for OFF) after the TV video input signal is  
present or absent.  
Switch the TV AUTO ON/OFF function to enable or  
disable with or button. To use this function, connect  
the TV video input to TV tuner’s video output.  
OSD Info : If you select enable, SR-19EX will display the status  
of the feature (Volume up/down, input select, etc..)  
on the TV monitor.  
But if you do not desire this information , select  
“DISABLE “.  
S.P.C. : System Power Control : If you select “ENABLE”, the  
SR-19EX will output a power On/Off command for a  
CD player, MD player, or DVD player, from the  
remote output terminal.  
If you have corresponding marantz products , you  
can turn them on/off simultaneously with SR-19EX.  
6CH. INPUT: 6 channel direct inputs on the SR-19EX share the  
front channel of the desired source.  
Select the desired source with or button.  
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SURROUND MODE  
ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFOMATION  
The on-screen display, which can be activated by the Main unit or  
remote, appears on the TV screen to show the current setting status  
of the SR-19EX.  
S U R R OU N D MOD E  
:
SO U R C E D I R E C T  
:
O F F  
These are available, when OSD INFO setup is selected “ENABLE”.  
A
S U R R MO D E  
D T S I N E M  
C
:
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MOD E  
N I G H T  
O N  
1 0 d B  
1. GENERAL INFORMATION  
L F E L E V E L  
When the OSD button is pressed, the current settings are displayed  
on the TV monitor.  
Press the OSD button again, and this display will disappear.  
This information will disappear automatically in about 10 seconds  
after the button is pressed.  
E X I T  
R E T U R N  
SOURCE DIRECT : Switch the source direct ON or OFF with or  
button.  
V I D E O  
A U D I O  
D I G I T A L I N  
D I G I T A L OU T : D I G 6  
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F M 1 0 2 . 0 0  
D I G 1  
In this mode, SR-19EX bypasses the digital  
processing and crossover for the main speakers  
(front left and right will be full range and the  
subwoofer will be ON)  
Note: Source Direct mode will be off if Surround  
mode is changed.  
S U R R MO D E  
MU L T I ROOM : O N  
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D T S C I N E MA  
SURR-MODE : Select the surround mode with < or > button.  
Surround mode will change by scrolling as folow.  
AUTO THX5.1(THX4.0) THX Sur EX →  
DOLBY D(DOLBY PL) DTS-CINEMA DTS-  
MUSIC HALL MATRIX MOVIE 5CH  
STEREO STEREO MONO →  
MA S T E R V O L U M E  
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –  
VIDEO SOURCE: Displays the current video source being  
selected with the function selector  
TV, LD, DVD, VCR1, DSS or AUX.  
AUDIO SOURCE: Displays the current audio source being  
selected with the function selector  
FM, AM, CD, TAPE, CD-R, TV, LD, DVD,  
VCR1, DSS, AUX or 6ch.  
DIGITAL INPUT: Displays the selected digital input .  
DIG-1, DIG-2, DIG-3 , DIG-4 , DIG-5, or DIG-  
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NIGHT MODE : Switch the NIGHT MODE ON or OFF with or  
button.  
Selecting the Night Mode ON is effective in  
Dolby Digital only, and it compresses the  
dynamic range.  
This softens loud passages such as sudden  
explosions, to help prevent disturbing others  
late at night.  
LFE LEVEL : Select the output level of the LFE signal included  
in the Dolby Digital signal or the DTS signal.  
Select 0dB, -10 dB or OFF with or button.  
The level is ordinarily set to 0 dB except DTS-  
Music mode. In the DTS-Music mode, default  
level is set to -10 dB.  
DIGITAL OUTPUT: Displays the digital output that is being used  
for recording  
SOURCE , DIG-1, DIG-2, DIG-3 , DIG-4 , DIG-  
5, DIG-6 or OFF.  
SURROUND MODE: Displays the current surround mode  
AUTO, DOLBY, THX 5.1, THX EX , DTS-  
CINEMA, DTS-MUSIC, HALL, MATRIX,  
MOVIE , 5-STEREO , STEREO , MONO or S-  
DIRECT.  
MULTI ROOM: Displays the current status of the Multi Room  
function.  
MASTER VOLUME: Displays the current volume level.  
The volume level moves higher to right of the  
display, and the pointer changes to “ ” at 0  
dB.  
MULTI ROOM SETUP  
M U L T I ROOM S E T U P  
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MU L T  
R OOM  
O N  
V C R 1  
F M 1 0 2 . 0 0  
V I D E O  
A UD I O  
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V A R I A B L E  
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Note:  
S L E E P T I M E R  
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• The On-Screen Display signals for the main room can be output  
from the TV MONI composite video (RCA) output and the TV  
MONI, S-Video output jacks.  
• With some video equipment or software, the On-Screen Display  
characters may be distorted due to noise or tracking adjustment  
error.  
– – – M A I N R OOM S T A T U S – – –  
V I D E O : V C R 1 A UD I O : V C R 1  
E X I T  
R E T U R N  
MULTI ROOM : To switch on the Multi-room output.  
VIDEO : Select the video source of the Multi-room  
output with or button.  
AUDIO : Select the audio source of the Multi-room  
output with or button.  
VOLUME LEVEL : Select whether the Multi-room output level  
is variable or fixed with or button and  
move cursor to position for level with v  
button and adjust the Multi-room output  
level with or button.  
SLEEP TIMER : SLEEP timer function for multi room is  
available , set the time with or button.  
MAIN ROOM STATUS : Selected input source in the main room will  
be displayed.  
Notes:  
• If “VOLUME” is set to “FIXED”, the multi-room output level cannot  
be adjusted from the second zone.  
• You cannot transmit a digital signal using the multi-room  
function.  
• Any source component that is desired to be operated in the second  
zone needs to have its analog inputs connected to the receiver.  
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2. FUCTION SELECT & SURROUND MODE  
BASIC OPERATION  
LISTENING TO THE TUNER  
Frequency scan step for AM is selectable. Default is 10 kHz step. If  
your country’s standard is 9 kHz step, prress “AM” button on the  
remote more than 6 seconds. Scan step will change.  
V I D E O  
A U D I O  
D I G I T A L  
S U R R MO D E  
L F E L E V E L  
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Note:  
• Memory for the tuner will clear by this setup.  
MANUAL TUNING  
1. To select the tuner as the source, turn the INPUT SELECTOR knob  
!on the front panel or press the TUNER button .on the remote.  
2. Press the BAND button yon the SR-19EX or FM (D1)/ AM (D2)  
button on page 1 at TUNER MODE on the remote to select the  
desired frequency band if required.  
When a function or surround mode button is selected:  
VIDEO: Displays the current video source. When DSS/TV, LD,  
DVD, VCR or AUX is selected with the function selector,  
both AUDIO and VIDEO shows the same name.  
AUDIO: Displays the current analog audio input source.  
DIGITAL: Displays the current digital input source.  
SURR-MODE: Displays the current Surround mode as follows;  
AUTO, DOLBY, THX 5.1, THX Sur. EX , DTS CINEMA,  
DTS MUSIC, HALL, MATRIX, MOVIE, 5-STEREO,  
STEREO, MONO, S-DIRECT, or 6CH-INPUT.  
3. Press the AUTO TUNING button !on the SR-19EX to display the  
frequency.  
4. Turn the GYRO TUNING knob @  
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on SR-19EX or press  
or  
button on the remote.  
5. If FM is selected, press the FM MODE button uon the front panel  
or the MODE button D5 on the remote to select the desired audio  
mode.  
AUTO TUNING (USING THE SR-19EX)  
Light up the “AUTO TUNING” indicator by pressing the AUTO  
3. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL  
TUNING button ! and turn the GYRO TUNING knob @1.  
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AUTO TUNING (USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)  
The  
or  
button is pressed for more than 1 second to start Auto  
tuning function.  
(FM) MODE Button Operation  
When “AUTO” indicator is on in the display, FM stations which  
broadcast in stereo will be received in stereo and the “STEREO”  
indicator lights.  
MA S T E R V O L U M E  
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –  
When “AUTO” indicator is off, all the FM stations will be received in  
monaural regardless of whether or not they are broadcasting in  
stereo.  
Displayed when the MASTER volume is varied or a button of the  
remote handset is pressed.  
The box display indicates the 0 dB level with a solid box “ ”.  
PRESET TUNING  
4. MUTE  
With this unit you can preset up to 50 FM/AM stations in any order.  
For each station, you can memorize the frequency and reception  
mode if desired.  
MU T E  
1-a. Manual Presetting (Using the SR-19EX)  
1. Refer to the “MANUAL TUNING” or AUTO TUNING” section  
above to tune in a desired station.  
2. Press the MEMO button i. “PRESET - -” indicator starts blinking  
on the display. While this is still blinking (approx. 5 seconds),  
select the preset number by turning the GYRO TUNING knob @,  
then press the MEMO button again.  
3. When a number has been properly input, The display stops  
blinking. The station is now stored in the specified preset memory  
location.  
When the MUTE button is pressed on the remote control, “MUTE” will  
be shown on screen. Pressing MUTE button again will clear the  
display, or adjust the volume.  
1-b. Manual Presetting (Using the remote unit)  
1. Tune in a desired station.  
2. Press the M button of Tuner mode.  
5.SLEEP TIMER  
3. Enter the desired preset number with ten keypad .  
* When entering a single digit number (2, for example), either  
input “02” or just input “2” and wait for a few seconds.  
* If a number other than 1-50 is entered by mistake, that number  
flashes in the display to indicate that it is invalid and the display  
returns to the original frequency display.  
S L E E P T I M E R  
ON 9 0 m i n  
When the SLEP button (D5) is pressed, the setting on or off and the  
remaining time of the sleep timer function are displayed.  
You can change the mode between on, off and the amount of time to  
elapse before the unit will shut itself off by cycling the SLEP button.  
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2. Auto Presetting  
STATION NAME PRESET  
This function automatically scans the AM and FM band and enters all  
stations with proper signal strength into the memory.  
1. Select the FM band with the BAND button y.  
2. Tune in the lowest receivable frequency.  
3. While pressing the MEMO button i, turn the GYRO TUNING  
knob @to up. Auto memory starts at this point.  
The station name preset function allows the name of each preset  
channel to be entered using alphanumeric characters. The Station  
Name button is valid only in the tuner mode. Before station name  
preset operation, store stations with the preset memory operation.  
1. Press the MEMO button i on the front panel or M button of  
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Tuner mode on the remote for more than 3 seconds.  
2. The left most column of the station name indicator flashes,  
indicating the character entry ready status.  
[Operation (Using the SR-19EX)]  
4. “AUTO PRESET” will show on the display.  
5. Each time the tuner finds a station, the scanning will pause and  
the station will be played for five seconds. During this time, the  
following operations are possible:  
3. When the GYRO TUNING knob @ is turned, alphabetic and  
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numeric characters will be displayed in the following order:  
A B C ...Z 1 2 3..... 0 + / (Blank) A  
UP →  
1) The band can be changed using the BAND button y.  
2) The mode can be changed using the FM MODE button u.  
6. If no button is pressed during this period, the current frequency is  
preset in location CH-2. If you wish to skip the current station,  
DOWN  
4. After selecting the first character to be entered, press the MEMO  
button i. The entry in this column is fixed and the next column  
starts to flash. Fill the next column and press the MEMO button  
ifor more than 1 second to confirm the entry.  
turn the GYRO TUNING knob @ during this period, the current  
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frequency is skipped and auto presetting continues.  
7. Operation stops automatically when all 50 preset memory  
positions are filled or when auto scanning attains the highest end  
of all bands. To stop the auto preset function at anytime, press  
the CL (CLEAR) button o.  
Note:  
Unused columns should be filled by entering blanks.  
[Operation (Using the remote unit)]  
First, press the TUNER button on the remote control unit.  
3. Recalling a Preset Station  
(This operation is not necessary if the remote control unit has  
already been operated in the TUNER mode.)  
1. Press the PRESET button !  
2. Select the desired preset station by turning GYRO TUNING knob  
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to change the display to preset.  
@on the front panel or press  
on the remote.  
or  
button of Tuner mode  
3. Enter the character using the ten keypad ⁄2. For example, to  
enter “A”:  
1) Press the “1” button. “A” appears on the display column.  
2) Every time the 1 button is pressed, the displayed character  
changes in the order: A B C 1 A...  
Pressing buttons other than the “1” button cause different  
characters to be displayed in a similar way, so that other  
alphanumeric characters can be entered. To enter a blank or  
space, press the “9” button.  
Note;  
• Direct selection method using the ten keypad on the remote,  
select the desired preset station by entering one or two digits  
using the ten keypad on page of keypad mode on the remote.  
• To return to the Manual Tuning mode, press the AUTO TUNING  
button !7.  
4. When the desired character is displayed, press the M (MEMO)  
button to confirm the entry in this column and move to the next  
column. After having filled all of the 8 columns, press the M  
(MEMO) button , for more than 1 second to confirm the entry.  
4. Preset Scan Tuning (Using the remote control unit)  
1. Press the SCAN button (D8) on page 1 of Tune mode on the  
remote. “P-SCAN” showa on the display. (The preset station with  
the smallest preset number is recalled first. If no stations have  
been preset, CH “00” blinks in the display and the unit returns to  
the previous mode.)  
DIRECT FREQUENCY CALL  
2. Preset stations are recalled in sequence (CH-1 › CH-2, etc.) for 5  
seconds each. Preset numbers that do not contain stations are  
skipped.  
3. You can fast forward the preset stations by pressing the  
button continuously. When the desired preset station is received,  
1. Press the F/P button (D7) on page 1 of Tuner mode on the remote.  
2. Front display will show “FREQ ----”.  
3. Input your desired frequency with Ten keypad button on the  
remote.  
cancel the preset scan operation by pressing the  
button or  
the SCAN button (D8) or C button of Tuner mode.  
PLAYBACK OPERATION  
5. Clearing Preset Stations  
You can remove preset stations from memory using the following  
procedure.  
1. Recall the preset number to be cleared with the method  
described in “Recalling” a preset station.  
2. Press the MEMO button ion the front panel or M (MEMO) button  
NORMAL PLAYBACK  
1. Press the POWER ON button on the remote.  
2. Turn the INPUT SELECTOR ! on the front panel or press the  
FUNCTION button .on the remote unit to select an input source.  
3. Press the Surround mode buttons e on the front panel or  
Surround mode buttons D1 to D8 on page 1 in the AMP MODE on  
the remote unit to select the desired surround mode.  
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of Tuner mode on the remote unit, “PRESET– –” blinks in the  
display for 5 seconds. While this is still blinking, press the CL  
(CLEAR) button oon the front panel or C (CLEAR) button of  
4. Adjust the volume level using the VOLUME knob !  
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on the front  
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panel or press the VOL + / button on the remote. If  
necessary, adjust the tone using the BASS and TREBLE buttons  
D1 to D4 on page 3 in the AMP MODE on the remote unit.  
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Tuner mode on the remote unit. “CLEAR” appears on the display to  
indicate that the specified preset number has been cleared.  
LISTENING TO A DIFFERENT AUDIO SOURCE WHILE  
WATCHING A VIDEO SOURCE (Using the remote control  
unit)  
1. Select one of the following video sources TV, LD, DVD, VCR1,  
DSS/VCR2 or AUX.  
2. Next, select one of the following audio sources FM, AM, CD,  
TAPE, or CDR/MD.  
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OTHER FUNCTIONS  
MULTI ROOM SELECTOR  
TV AUTO ON/OFF FUNCTION  
This function allows the component connected to the TV IN jack to  
control the power (ON/OFF) to the SR-19EX.  
The Multi Room Selector is a function which allows you to listen to the  
same or a different source in a room other than the room in which the  
SR-19EX is located. To use this function, a multi room remote unit and  
remote control signal receiver available from your Marantz dealer are  
necessary. The operations possible with the multi room function are  
explained briefly below. For details, refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with the multi room remote control unit and receiver.  
AUTO POWER ON  
1. Be sure TV auto mode is on. (Refer page 18 : System Setup 1/2 )  
2. Connect your TV TUNER (etc) to the TV IN terminal.  
Be sure to connect the video input.  
3. Turn OFF the power to the TV TUNER and the SR-19EX.  
4. Turn ON the TV TUNER and tune in a receivable station.  
5. When the station is received, the SR-19EX turns ON and TV is  
selected automatically.  
MULTI ROOM SELECTOR OPERATION  
1. Press the MULTI button !. The unit enters multi room mode and  
the display indicates “SELCT SOURCE” and flashes the “MULTI”  
indicator for approx. 10 seconds. In this time, you can select the  
input source by turning the INPUT SELECTOR knob !.  
2. Then, the display indicates “MULTI VOL” “VOLUME xx dB” for  
approx. 5 seconds. During this time, you can set the volume level  
for the multi room operation. This will only set the volume in the  
second room.  
AUTO POWER OFF  
1. In the above situation, turn the TV TUNER OFF or select a channel  
that does not contain any broadcast.  
2. The power to the SR-19EX switches to STANDBY after approx. 5  
minutes.  
Note:  
• AUTO POWER OFF is canceled if the INPUT SELECTOR knob  
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is set to a source other than TV. The function reactivates  
when TV is selected again.  
Caution:  
• Some TV broadcasts may cause the TV AUTO FUNCTION to turn  
ON. To set this function ON/OFF, refer to the SETUP MENU.  
MULTI ROOM SELECTOR OPERATION (USING THE MULTI  
ROOM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)  
1. Press the MULTI button, the POWER ON button, or select the  
desired source on multi room remote control unit from the MULTI  
ROOM. Any of these operations will put the SR-19EX into multi  
room mode and “MULTI” will light in the display.  
2. Press the VOLUME + or VOLUME button on the multi room  
remote control unit to set the desired sound volume.  
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER (ONLY REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT)  
Set the sleep timer while the power is turned on.  
1. Turn the power ON and press the SLEP button (D5) on page 4 at  
AMP mode.  
3. In multi room mode, the multi room remote control unit can be  
used in the multi room to operate the following functions.  
You can select a tuner preset channel and tuning up or down, and  
direct frequency selection. And you can control the CD player LD  
player, DVD player and other source connected to the SR-19EX.  
“SLEEP” blinks on the display.  
2. Press the SLEP button (D5) the number of times to set the  
desired sleep time.  
Caution:  
Each press of the SLEP button (D5) changes the display in the  
following order:  
• Multi room mode can only be selected when the SR-19EX  
POWER switch qis turned on.  
• If the main room is active (not standby mode), you cannot select  
a radio band except the band of the main room. For example; if  
the FM band is selected in the main room, you cannot select the  
AM band in the multi room.  
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20  
30  
40  
50  
OFF  
90  
80  
70  
60  
• The operating procedure for this is the same as the Multi-room  
operations using the remote unit.  
“SLEEP” stops blinking and lights steadily.  
• If you operate from second room, SR-19EX will output video  
signal with OSD information.  
* While the sleep timer is activated, the remaining time can be  
displayed for approx. 2 seconds by pressing the SLEP button  
(D5).  
* To cancel the sleep timer, select “SLEEP OFF” by pressing the  
M U L T I ROOM S E T U P  
SLEP button (D5).  
V I D E O  
A UD I O  
V O L U ME L E V E L  
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D V D  
D V D  
7 5 d B  
R I A B L E  
9 0 m i n  
This operating procedure is same for Multi room sleep timer from  
second room.  
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S L E E P T I M E R  
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V I D E O  
A U D I O  
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L D  
L D  
DIALOGUE NORMALIZATION MESSAGE  
Dialogue Normalization (Dial Norm) is a feature of Dolby Digital.  
When playing back software which has been encoded in Dolby  
Digital, sometimes you may see a brief message in the front panel  
display which will read “Dial Norm X dB” (X being a numeric value).  
Dialogue Normalization serves to let you know if the source material  
has been recorded at a higher or lower level than usual. For example,  
if you see the following message: “Dial Norm + 4 dB” in the front panel  
display, to keep the overall output level constant just turn down the  
volume control by 4 dB. In other words, the source material that you  
are listening to has been recorded 4 dB louder than usual.  
If you do not see a message or see “Dial Norm 0 dB” in the front panel  
display, then no adjustment of the volume control is necessary.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-18SR  
FUNCTION AND OPERATION  
nThe remote control unit provided with the SR-19EX is a  
“learning”-type, programmable unit capable of controlling  
almost any component in your system, as well as the  
Marantz D-BUS components (RC-5). The components to be  
controlled can be selected with 11 function buttons.  
OPERATION  
POWER  
The provided remote control unit (RC-18SR) is a system remote  
SOURCE  
controller. The POWER button v, 10-key numeric buttons and  
control buttons are used in common across different input source  
components.  
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ON/OFF  
OFF  
ON  
CLONE MACRO  
MODE  
The input source system controlled with the RC-18SR changes when  
one of the input selector buttons . is pressed.  
nExample: To select the LD player as the input source and  
play an LD on it  
L E A R N I N G REMOTE  
R C - 1 8 S R  
CONTROL  
MACRO  
MACRO  
1
3
Press the LD button twice within 2 seconds.  
The input function of the SR-19EX is switched to LD  
and the RC-18SR is set for control of the LD player.  
2
4
LEARN  
LOW  
USE  
NAME  
D1  
D5  
D6  
D7  
D8  
Press the PLAY button to play an LD.  
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D2  
D3  
D4  
1
2
3
4
DSS /  
VCR2  
TV  
LD  
DVD  
VCR  
CD-R  
/ MD  
CD  
TAPE  
AUX  
TUNER  
VOL  
CH  
1
4
2
3
OK  
5
8
0
6
9
7
AMP  
GUIDE  
MUTE  
LEARN  
LOW  
M
C
NAME  
USE  
1
2
3
4
z MODE (operating mode)  
This button is used to change from normal operation to the learning  
mode, and is used when “learning” commands from other brands of  
A/V components. Each time this button is pressed (using a small  
pointed instrument, such as the tip of a paper clip) the mode changes  
as follows: LEARN USE NAME. As the mode changes, the LCD  
display will show which mode is currently selected.  
x MACRO (for multiple step macro functions)  
This button is used to memorize a series of functions. When this  
button is pressed, the RC-18SR changes to macro programming  
mode, and is ready to learn a sequence of remote control commands.  
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Note:  
c CLONE  
Press a function selector button only once to select the LD player, etc.  
Remember, when you press a function selector button only once, the  
RC-18SR will not send out a remote control code to instruct the  
amplifier or receiver to change to that corresponding input, but the RC-  
18SR keypad and DIRECT function commands will provide the  
selected component’s specialized remote control codes. Press a  
function selector button twice within 2 seconds to change the function  
of the amplifier or receiver.  
The RC-18SR has the ability to “replicate” itself, downloading all of its  
internal pre-programmed and user-programmed commands to another  
RC-18SR or RC2000MKII. This button is used when you wish to “teach”  
another RC-18SR or RC2000MKII all of the customized commands  
you’ve already programmed in this RC-18SR.  
v POWER ON and OFF  
These two buttons are used to turn the main component’s (amplifier  
or receiver) AC power on and off. We provide both ON and OFF  
commands so that your A/V system is remote compatible with  
external infrared controllers, such as in-wall key pads, etc.  
For example, if you press the LD function button twice within 2  
seconds, the amplifier or receiver’s input will immediately be switched  
to the laser disc input, and the keypad and DIRECT function  
commands for laser disc operation will be activated. Press the CD  
function button only once, the amplifier or receiver’s input will not  
switch to the CD input, however the RC-18SR keypad and DIRECT  
function commands for compact disc operation will be activated.  
b SOURCE ON/OFF  
This button is used to turn the AC power on and off to any of your A/V  
source components that have their own remote control turn-on and  
turn-off commands, such as TV, laser disc player, VCR, and etc.  
We have provided 11 popular function command selector buttons,  
based upon the typical input selections available with most quality A/  
V amplifiers (or receivers) including popular Marantz models.  
n MACRO 1-4  
Each of these 4 buttons can be programmed with a “string” of  
commands, called a macro, to initiate a sequence of remote codes to  
achieve a particular result. For example, a macro button could be  
programmed to turn on the main system power, then turn on a particular  
source component (such as a laser disc player), then turn on the TV set,  
set the TV to AUX video input, and then adjust the surround processor to  
the home theater surround decoding mode, then activate the laser disc  
player’s PLAY function. This means that by pressing one macro button,  
you can achieve the same result as pushing up to 20 buttons in  
sequence.  
The function button DSS/VCR2 is a little different from the others, in  
that when you press this button, the RC-18SR will send out a  
command to the amplifier or receiver to switch to the DSS input, and  
then the RC-18SR keypad and DIRECT function commands will be  
configured for DSS (digital satellite system) control. We have  
included DSS commands within the RC-18SR’s pre-programmed  
memory for RCA brand DSS equipment. If you have another brand of  
DSS, you can “teach” the RC-18SR with the remote control codes of  
your equipment.  
m DIRECT  
0
LCD window  
With today’s high performance A/V systems, it is not unusual for each  
component in your system to have dozens of specialized command  
functions. If we were to duplicate all of those commands for each  
component onto the RC-18SR key pad, we could easily exceed 300  
buttons for an entire home theater system, which would result in either  
a huge key pad, or buttons of infinitesimal size. The DIRECT command  
buttons (4 on each side of the LCD display, 8 total) work with the PAGE  
buttons (4 pages for each source component) to provide up to 32  
dedicated specialized functions for each of the 11 function input  
selectors. Each DIRECT function may also be provided with an alpha-  
numeric function indicator visible in the LCD display. You may even  
change the displayed name of each function to another name, if you  
wish.  
The LCD window provides a wealth of information, including function  
selection name, DIRECT function names, learning and programming  
steps, as well as useful indicators for battery status, and other helpful  
indicators. The LCD window features back-lighting, making it easy to  
view when the room light is very low.  
1
Volume up (+) and down (-)  
Used to raise and lower the main system volume level. Note that  
these buttons are clearly the largest size, and are conveniently  
located and contoured for easy operation, even in low lighting.  
2
Ten keypad  
Like a telephone key pad, the ten number buttons (0-9) are used to  
enter numeric digits. They are useful for finding a specific track on a  
CD, or to tune a pre-set radio station, etc. The “0” button performs the  
same operation as the “CLEAR” button on the SR-19EX main unit.  
, PAGE  
Used to select any 1 of the 4 pages of 8 functions for each DIRECT  
button, as explained above.  
3
MEMO  
. FUNCTION  
This button is used to program your CD player’s track memory, or to  
enter a VCR recording program, and can be used to provide the  
MEMO function included with other components in your system.  
Press one of these buttons once or twice to select a particular source  
component. For example, to set the amplifier or receiver to the laser  
disc input, press the LD button twice within 2 seconds. Along with the  
source selection, special functions may become available (the  
DIRECT keys), as well as activating the transport function keys, so  
that you can now directly operate the laser disc player from the RC-  
18SR. If you wish, you may even re-program the status indicators in  
the LCD window to reflect your own particular function name  
whenever that source (function) button is selected.  
4
CLEAR  
This button is used to cancel certain memory or programming  
operations. It operates differently from the “CLEAR” button on the SR-  
19EX main unit.  
5
Transport control functions  
Here are the button names and their functions:  
These buttons provide transport commands for your source  
components, such as laser disc player, CD player, VCR, audio tape  
deck, etc., and are dependent on the function source selected. For  
example, when the RC-18SR is set to LD (laser disc) mode, the  
transport keys will operate the laser disc player’s PLAY, STOP,  
PAUSE, FAST FORWARD, FAST REVERSE, NEXT and PREVIOUS  
track functions. Change the RC-18SR function selector to VCR, and  
these keys will then operate the VCR’s transport command functions,  
etc.  
LD  
TV  
VCR1  
:
:
:
Laser disc player  
Television  
Video cassette recorder  
DSS/VCR2 : Digital satellite decoder or second video cassette  
recorder  
AUX  
TUNER  
CD  
TAPE  
AMP  
DVD  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Can be used for an auxiliary source component  
AM/FM tuner, or AM/FM tuner section of a receiver  
Compact disc player or changer  
Audio tape deck, or digital audio recorder  
Amplifier or receiver control functions  
Digital video disc player  
CD-R/MD  
CD-Recorder or mini disc player  
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Battery indicator:  
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CURSOR buttons  
When the batteries are running low, this indicator will become visible.  
At this point, it will not be possible to learn any new remote codes, but  
normal remote control operation is still provided (including the use of  
any previously learned codes). At this point, you should consider  
changing the batteries soon. As time goes on, and the battery power  
diminishes further, this indicator will begin blinking. At this point, no  
remote commands will be transmitted. This is your signal to replace  
the batteries with fresh ones as soon as possible. Eventually, if you  
ignore the blinking battery indicator and do not install fresh batteries,  
then the batteries may eventually be totally exhausted, and the LCD  
display window will be completely blank. However, any previously  
learned commands and macros will not be erased from the  
microprocessor’s memory.  
The RC-18SR is supplied with a full set of RC-5 remote control codes  
in permanent (non-volatile) memory. Even if the batteries are fully  
exhausted, the RC-5 codes (used for Marantz A/V components) and  
learned codes will never disappear.  
We recommend that you use a quality brand of alkaline batteries, for  
best results and longest life. Newly available lithium “AA” batteries  
can even provide longer life than alkaline batteries, and are also  
recommended.  
Some components feature menus that are navigated with up, down,  
left and right direction commands. The cursor buttons can be used to  
navigate within on-screen menus, for components such as amplifier  
or receiver, TV set, DSS/satellite tuner, etc. These buttons are also  
used for certain RC-18SR programming functions.  
7
MUTE  
For those components (such as amplifier or receiver, TV, etc.) with a  
mute function, this button can be used to mute the sound temporarily.  
8
GUIDE  
This button is intended for owners of DSS (digital satellite system) or  
similar equipment, to activate the on-screen programming guide,  
used when changing channels, etc.  
9
LIGHTING  
Press this button to activate the back-lit LCD screen and back-lit keys  
independently SETUP mode. A quick touch is all that is necessary.  
The back-lighting will remain on for 3 seconds. If you wish, you can  
even re-program the RC-18SR to shorten or lengthen the amount of  
time the back-lighting is activated when this button is pressed.  
e
Transmit indicator:  
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0
Channel up( ), down( )  
When a button is pressed, this indicator shows that an infrared code  
is being transmitted.  
Press this button to change the tuner, TV, DSS or VCR preset  
channels to upward or downward.  
f
USE indicator:  
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Transmitter window  
For normal operation, the USE indicator should be visible.  
Infrared signals will eminate from behind this window. Simply aim the  
RC-18SR towards the component(s) you wish to control. You may  
find that the RC-18SR works fine when placed on a coffee table  
pointing towards your A/V system components.  
g
LEARN indicator:  
Visible when the RC-18SR is set to LEARN mode.  
h
NAME indicator:  
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2
Receiving window  
Visible when the RC-18SR is in the learning mode, and function  
naming is being changed.  
Used when learning commands from other remotes, this window is  
placed at the bottom of the RC-18SR, so that the two remotes are  
vertically oriented for easy transfer of remote control information.  
Later in this guide we will show you which of the RC-18SR buttons can  
be “taught” new commands from other components.  
i
PAGE or MACRO indicator:  
This indicator usually functions in association with a PAGE button ,,  
but also functions as the MACRO indicator when a MACRO button n  
is pressed.  
j
indicator:  
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) WINDOW  
Visible when the RC-18SR is set to the beep function.  
Within this display, all operating messages (function name, mode  
names, etc.) are shown. When a particular button is pressed (such  
as a transport command, like PLAY), its status will be shown in the  
display for 1 minute. The display will continue to show the source  
function selected continuously, however.  
Installing the batteries:  
The battery compartment is located on the rear panel. Please use  
only alkaline or lithium batteries, “AA” size. The RC-18SR requires  
four AA batteries. There are markings in the battery compartment to  
show you the proper battery orientation. If after installing the  
batteries, you cannot see any indication in the LCD window when a  
button is pressed, re-check to ensure that the batteries are properly  
positioned in the compartment.  
a
Function indication:  
The selected source function is displayed, such as LD, TV, etc., up to  
6 characters maximum.  
b
Status indication:  
The selected status of the present page, or other items, is displayed,  
up to 9 characters maximum.  
c
Direct commands:  
8 DIRECT commands are available in 1 page, up to 4 characters  
maximum.  
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3. Press the LD function button on the RC-18SR.  
4. Press the play button on the RC-18SR.  
RC-18SR BASIC OPERATION  
5. Press and hold the corresponding PLAY button on the laser disc  
player’s remote transmitter until the “OK” indicator appears in the  
RC-18SR LCD window (see Figure 2) or the beep sounds emit (if  
the beep sound function is set ).  
USE Mode:  
As supplied from the factory, the RC-18SR is already permanently  
programmed with many pre-set commands common to Marantz and  
Philips equipment, as well as other brands of components that utilize  
the Philips RC-5 remote control language.  
Figure 2  
1. If the RC-18SR is in another mode (LEARN, etc.), press the  
operation mode button z with the tip of a paper clip, until the  
USE indication appears.  
LEARN  
LOW  
USE NAME  
2. Press one of the function buttons ., to change to another  
component’s commands such as LD (refer to Figure 1).  
Figure 1  
1
2
3
4
If the “AGAIN” indicator appears in the RC-18SR LCD window, it  
means that for some reason the command was not properly  
learned. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 above.  
LEARN  
LOW  
USE NAME  
In the unlikely event that an infrared command cannot be learned  
by the RC-18SR, “NG” (no good) will appear in the LCD window,  
meaning that the command is not “learnable”. The RC-18SR has  
been tested for compatibility with a very wide range of infrared  
remote control frequencies and data word lengths, but in some  
very rare instances, it may not be possible to learn a particular  
remote control command.  
Continue to “teach” the RC-18SR the rest of the source  
transmitter’s transport function commands, such as STOP,  
PAUSE, NEXT, PREVIOUS, FAST FORWARD and REWIND, by  
repeating steps 3, 4 and 5 above.  
1
2
3
4
3. “LD” will be indicated within the LCD window, and the function  
codes will be set to operate the laser disc player. Press the  
function button again within 2 seconds and the amplifier or  
receiver’s input changes to laser disc.  
4. Now you can operate the laser disc player. When a button is  
pressed, the  
symbol indicates that a remote code is being  
transmitted. Note that for a particular source component, not  
every button may have a command programmed for it. In that  
case, nothing would be indicated.  
6. Proceed to learn the numeric “10 keys” from the source  
transmitter to the RC-18SR’s 10 key numeric pad by repeating  
steps 3, 4 and 5 above.  
7. For each additional function, such as TV, VCR, etc., repeat steps  
3, 4 and 5 above. During the LEARN operation, if any button is  
not pressed within 1 minute, the RC-18SR will revert back to the  
previous operating mode.  
5. Using the DIRECT buttons D-1 through D-8 and PAGEs 1  
through 4, up to 32 different specialized commands are available  
for each FUNCTION, up to a total of 352 specialized commands  
(32 direct commands times 11 functions). Note that for any  
particular function selector, not all 32 direct commands may be  
provided and/or named as supplied from the factory.  
6. For example, the RC-18SR is supplied from the factory with 3  
pages of DIRECT commands for the LD (laser disc) function. To  
change pages, press the page direction or buttons ,:  
Page 1:MODE: Side A/B laser disc playback functions  
n To make a function button learn a code, switch the input  
function then press the button again.  
8. After memorizing all desired remote codes, press the operation  
mode button z with the tip of a paper clip, and select the USE  
mode. The LCD display window will continue to display the USE  
indicator, and all of the newly memorized codes will be available  
(see Figure 3).  
Page 2:L  
D: Specialized laser disc functions  
Page 3:R E C: Recording from laser disc to VCR functions  
At this point, you may wish to put this guide aside temporarily, and  
begin using the RC-18SR with your A/V system. If you already  
have any Marantz components, or Philips and/or other brands of  
components that use the RC-5 remote control language, you can  
begin controlling those components with the RC-18SR right away.  
Take some time to become comfortable with the operation of the  
RC-18SR. We think that its intuitive key pad layout and easy to read  
LCD window will permit you to quickly become familiar with its  
operation.  
If you do not have any Marantz or other brands of components  
that use the Philips RC-5 remote control language, then you may  
wish to proceed to the next section, which will describe the steps  
necessary to “teach” your RC-18SR remote codes from other  
components you may have in your system.  
Figure 3  
LEARN  
LOW  
USE NAME  
1
2
3
4
For any button for which a new code was not learned, the factory  
programmed RC-5 code will still transmit as usual.  
Note:  
POWER ON/OFF v code can be learned regardless of the function  
button selection:  
Programming the DIRECT mode buttons m:  
LEARN mode:  
The following example will show how to memorize the SIDE-A function  
command of another brand of laser disc player into the D1 direct  
button.  
1. Using a sharp point (such as the tip of a paper clip), press the  
operation MODE button z to switch the RC-18SR to LEARN  
mode.  
2. Place the laser disc player’s supplied infrared remote controller  
so that its transmitter window is facing the receiving infrared  
sensor window ¤of the RC-18SR about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.  
3. Press the LD function button . on the RC-18SR.  
The RC-18SR has the ability to learn remote codes for just about any  
component in your A/V system. If the original component was  
supplied with an infrared remote control, its commands can be  
learned by the RC-18SR. If you have another brand of laser disc  
player, for example, you can program the RC-18SR with its codes.  
For example, we’ll show you how to “teach” the RC-18SR commands  
from another brand of laser disc player.  
1. Using a sharp point (such as the tip of a paper clip), press the  
operation MODE button z. Each time you press the button, the  
mode within the LCD display, the LEARN indicator will begin  
blinking.  
4. Using the direct function page keys  
and  
,, set the direct  
function to Page 1. Press the D-1 button mon the RC-18SR.  
2. Place the laser disc player’s supplied infrared remote controller  
so that its transmitter window (usually at the top) is facing the  
receiving infrared sensor window ¤ of the RC-18SR (at the  
2
bottom), about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.  
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5. Press and hold the corresponding SIDE-A button on the laser  
disc player’s remote transmitter until the head of name blinks in  
the RC-18SR LCD window or beep sounds emit. The RC-18SR  
changes to the RENAME mode automatically as the next step. A  
function name of the DIRECT function button blinks, you can  
rename this blinking function name. You input the desired letter  
or number with the ten keypad. (See the table in step 3 of the next  
procedure for referece.) If you need not rename, press the OK  
button or the other buttons except the ten keypad.  
6. Now, proceed to program the other commands from the laser  
disc player’s remote transmitter to the other DIRECT function  
buttons (D2-D8). When you have “taught” all 8 direct functions  
for Page 1, press the page direction key ,to go to Page 2, and  
you can program more direct function keys.  
7. After memorizing all codes to all DIRECT function buttons, press  
the operation MODE button z with the tip of a paper clip and  
return the RC-18SR to the USE mode. Now, the newly memorized  
codes are usable from the RC-18SR.  
If you wish, you can re-write the names for each function name, status  
name, and the direct function command names as follows:  
For our example, you can change the LCD display window indication  
from “LD” to “LV-520” (which is the model number for a Marantz laser  
disc player). Remember, you can re-name a function selector button  
with a new name of up to six characters of letters and numbers in any  
combination.  
5. Continuing along, re-write the remaining letters “V”, “–”, “5”, “2”,  
and “0”. By pressing the cursor keys and , each character is  
confirmed in place. When you go to other DIRECT function  
pages by using the page function keys ,, characters in the  
previous page are also confirmed in place.  
The name re-writing operation must be done on a function by  
function basis, that is, re-write the names for all of the LD direct  
functions, then switch to another function such as VCR, and  
begin the re-writing process anew to re-name the VCR direct  
function commands. After completing all re-writing of any of the  
names, press the OK button within the cursor keys .  
How to re-write the STATUS name:  
Using the same steps as outlined above, you can re-write the 9  
character status name. During step 5 above, by pressing the up and  
down cursor keys the left side of the status indicator begins  
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blinking, and you can change its display according to the same  
method outlined above, using the 10 keypad character generator.  
Remember, to confirm each character change, use the cursor keys  
and . As above, when you change the direct function page by  
pressing the page direction keys ,, this will confirm the re-written  
characters in place as well for the page you just finished re-naming.  
You have up to 9 letters, numbers or other characters available for  
each status name.  
1. Using the tip of a paper clip, press the operation MODE button z  
until the NAME indicator appears and begins to blink in the LCD  
window.  
2. Choose a button that you wish to re-name, in this case, press the  
LD” function button .. In the LCD window, the first character of  
the six function character display indicators starts blinking “A”,  
which is the first letter of the alphabet if you press “1” button  
twice.  
How to re-write the DIRECT function button names:  
You can change the name for each of the 8 direct function buttons by  
using the steps described above to change main function name and  
status name. Remember, each main function has 8 direct function  
buttons on each of the 4 pages, so you have up to 32 direct functions  
that can be re-named, if you wish, for each of the 11 main function  
selection buttons .. You have up to 4 characters available for each  
direct function button name.  
After completing all re-writing of any of the names, press the OK  
button within the cursor keys ⁄6, or switch to another function button  
(such as CD). If, during re-naming, a button has not been pressed for  
1 minute, the RC-18SR will revert to the prior operating mode (USE)  
automatically.  
3. Choose the desired letter or number by pressing the 10 keypad  
buttons . Each 10 keypad button has 4 characters attached to  
it as follows:  
10 keypad button Press, press again, press again, etc.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1 A B C 1 →  
2 D E F 2 →  
3 G H I 3 →  
4 J K L 4 →  
5 M N O 5 →  
6 P Q R 6 →  
7 S T U 7 →  
8 V W X 8 →  
9 Y Z / 9 →  
........  
........  
........  
........  
........  
........  
........  
........  
........  
If re-writing of all of the desired direct mode functions has been  
completed, use the tip of a paper clip to press the operation MODE  
button z, and select the “USE” mode. Now, all of the re-written  
names are available for use.  
How to clear (erase) the memorized codes  
(and any re-written names):  
The RC-18SR has a high capacity RAM, which ordinarily will allow the  
learning of several hundred remote codes (and their associated new  
names, if desired). However, due to the fact that some remote codes  
occupy more memory space than others, it is possible that the  
available RAM fills up completely, and the “FULL” indicator appears  
in the LCD window. In this case, it will not be possible to learn any  
new remote codes without first deleting some or all of the previously  
learned remote codes and/or re-written names. There are 4 ways to  
erase learned remote codes from memory:  
0 + SPACE , 0 ........  
So, in the above example, by pressing the 10 keypad number 4 four  
times, you get the letter “L” to appear in the display (see Figure 4).  
Figure 4  
LOW  
USE NAME  
n
n
n
n
Erasing by button(s)  
Erasing by DIRECT button(s)  
Erasing by function(s)  
Erasing all memory contents (complete erasure)  
1
2
3
4
•• Note that the factory-programmed RC-5 codes are not stored in  
RAM, and are therefore not erasable.  
For any of these memory erasure options, you must first set the RC-  
18SR to LEARN mode.  
4. You use the cursor buttons and  
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to move to the next  
character in the display. By pressing the right cursor button  
,
the letter “L” is confirmed in the first character space in the LCD  
window and the next character position begins blinking. If you  
wish to erase a previously memorized character, position the  
cursor over the character and put the SPACE character in its  
place (the SPACE character is ten keypad number 0 pressed four  
times, from the above character chart).  
Erasing the memory assigned to a particular button:  
Press and hold the CLEAR button and press the button that you  
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wish to erase 2 times. The code previously learned by that button will  
be erased, and will then be either empty, or the original factory  
provided RC-5 code will re-appear in its place.  
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Erasing the memory assigned to a DIRECT buttons:  
All codes and names which were previously memorized for each of the  
functions (such as TV, LD, VCR, etc.) in pages can be erased. Press  
and hold the CLEAR button and press the < or > button ,2 times.  
You will see the “DIR- CLR?” (direct button - clear?) indication in the  
LCD window (see Figure 5). If you wish to go ahead and clear all of the  
memorized codes for that DIRECT button (8 buttons x 4), press the OK  
button  
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES  
Macro mode:  
The word “macro” is used to describe a series of specific steps  
carried out in sequence. For example, a word processing program  
can use macros to carry out common repetitive typing tasks. During  
the day to day operation of an A/V system, you might often find  
yourself pressing the same combination of remote control buttons.  
The RC-18SR features the ability to “learn” a sequence of infrared  
commands, and “assign” that sequence to a single button, called a  
MACRO button n. Then, when you want to achieve a specific result,  
you can activate a macro button to begin sending out a series of  
commands. For example, suppose you wish to activate your A/V  
system, and watch a movie on laser disc. A single macro button  
could send out the following commands in this suggested sequence:  
nTurn the main amp power on, then turn the TV power on, then  
switch the TV to the AUX video input, then change the amp to the  
laser disc (LD) input, then turn the LD player power on, then  
activate the LD play command, then set the amp surround sound  
mode to Dolby Pro Logic.  
Figure 5  
LEARN  
LOW  
NAME  
1
2
3
4
Erasing the memory assigned to each function command set:  
All codes and names which were previously memorized for each of  
the functions (such as TV, LD, VCR, etc.) can be erased.  
Press and hold the CLEAR button ⁄4, and press the function button  
that you want to erase 2 times. You will see the “FNC - CLR?” (function  
- clear?) indication in the LCD window (see Figure 6).  
The above 7 step sequence can be programmed into a single macro  
button, and can be used anytime you want to watch a LD movie.  
Other macro functions could be used for CD listening, or any other  
sequence of steps that you regularly perform while controlling your A/  
V system.  
Figure 6  
Macro commands are available when the RC-18SR is set to USE  
mode.  
To program a macro, first identify which commands you wish to  
memorize, and note if any commands must be in a specific order (for  
example, before you can activate an amplifier’s surround mode, the  
amp must first be turned on).  
LEARN  
LOW  
NAME  
1
2
3
4
1. Press the MACRO x operation mode button with the tip of a  
paper clip. Within the LCD window, the MACRO indication  
appears, then the LEARN indicator starts blinking (see Figure 8).  
If you wish to go ahead and clear all of the memorized codes for that  
function button, press the OK button within the cursor keys . After  
clearing the memory contents for that function, the RC-18SR will  
restore any factory programmed RC-5 codes for the function, if any,  
or will simply be empty.  
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Figure 8  
If you want to cancel the memory clear operation, do not press the  
“OK” button, but instead simply touch any other button. When you  
clear all the commands associated with a function button, all of the  
learned direct function commands (D-1 through D-8, pages 1 through  
4) and control buttons, ten keypad, etc are cleared as well.  
LEARN  
LOW  
USE NAME  
1
2
3
4
Complete erasure:  
While holding the CLEAR button depressed, press both of the ON  
and OFF POWER buttons v simultaneously; “ALL-CLR?” is  
displayed on the LCD window (see Figure 7).  
If a macro was previously programmed, one or more of the  
numeric indicators at the bottom of the LCD window will appear  
with a box around it.  
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2. Press macro button 1 nto begin memorizing the various codes.  
In the LCD display window the indicator “M1-00” appears in the  
status line b (see Figure 9).  
Figure 7  
LEARN  
Figure 9  
LOW  
NAME  
LEARN  
LOW  
NAME  
1
2
3
4
If you wish to finalize the complete erasure process, press the OK  
button within the cursor keys . If you do not wish to proceed with the  
complete erasure process, simply press any key other than OK.  
Remember, the RC-5 codes as supplied from the factory cannot be  
erased from memory, but they can be replaced with different codes as  
you wish.  
1
2
3
4
The “M1-00” indication signifies Macro number 1, no steps yet  
programmed. As each macro step is programmed, the “00” indicator  
will advance by one digit-”01”, “02”, etc. After the first macro step is  
programmed, two additional digits (with a decimal in between)  
become visible at the end of the status line, showing the timing value  
for each step (see Figure 10).  
nThe all-clear operation takes about 15 seconds after the OK button  
is pressed.  
nBy now, you have learned how to memorize codes from other  
brands of components, including changing the various function,  
status, and direct function names.  
Figure 10  
LEARN  
LOW  
NAME  
Before continuing on to the more advanced RC-18SR  
programming techniques, you may wish to continue “teaching” the  
RC-18SR remote control with any or all other commands for other  
components in your system. When you feel you’ve transferred as  
many different commands from other components into the RC-  
18SR as you’d like, and possibly changed some or all of their  
names as well, then feel free to proceed to the next section.  
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inadvertently changed as well when the macro is played back. The  
RC-18SR has a special feature to prevent this from occurring,  
allowing you to access the special commands available under each  
RC-18SR function button during a macro playback sequence, while  
at the same time preventing the amplifier or receiver from constantly  
switching its input source back and forth at the same time.  
3. Press the command buttons in the desired sequence. When you  
press a command button to be learned into the macro sequence,  
its name will appear within the LCD window. Every time you  
press another remote command, the macro step number  
increases one by one.  
4. It is possible during macro programming to adjust the timing of the  
interval between several macro steps. Using the cursor keys , the  
interval between macro playback steps can be increased or  
decreased in 1/2 second steps, over the range beginning at 1/2  
second up to 10 seconds. For example, when the indicator shows  
“0.5 SEC”, if you press the direction key, the interval time would  
change to 10 seconds, then with another press of the direction  
key, it would change to 9.5 seconds, etc. Use the direction key to  
increase the interval time, and use the direction key to decrease  
the interval time.  
During the programming sequence, just remember that if you wish to  
activate a specific input selector on your amplifier or receiver, make  
sure that you press the desired input selection button FIRST.  
Subsequent function button selections can be incorporated in the  
macro sequence, but on playback, the RC-18SR will only send out a  
function selection infrared command to the amplifier or receiver  
based upon the first function command used in the macro sequence.  
For example, you may wish to have a macro sequence which  
activates the laser disc player input on your amplifier or receiver, and  
then have additional commands in the sequence to instruct your TV  
set to switch to an external video source to receive the laser disc  
video signal. During the macro programming, make sure that you  
press the LD function selector button BEFORE you press any of the  
other function selector buttons in the sequence. You can then  
include any of the TV commands by pressing the TV function selector  
button, later in the sequence. When this macro is next used (played  
back), the RC-18SR will send out the command to change the amplifier  
or receiver’s input selector to laser disc input (since its function  
selector button was the first one programmed into that macro  
sequence), and will not subsequently change the amplifier or  
receiver’s input to TV (but will send out any special TV commands that  
you included in the macro sequence).  
Some equipment may not be able to receive infrared commands in  
one-half second steps. If after programming a macro you find that  
the sequence was not properly carried out, you may wish to  
experiment with different sequence timings to obtain the correct  
operation results by using the adjustment method described  
above.  
Within each macro button, up to 20 steps can be memorized. In  
the event that you wish to memorize more than 20 steps per  
macro, then press another MACRO button n , and follow the  
above operations. A maximum of 80 steps can be programmed  
this way. However, you will probably find that 20 steps is more  
than enough to carry out even the most complex macro  
instructions to achieve a specific home theater operating result.  
Note:  
Programming a macro under a function selector key:  
If you wish, you can also program a macro that can be activated by  
pressing one of the function selector . keys. The programming  
steps are similar to the steps outlined for programming a macro  
number button n. The following example shows how to program a  
macro under the LD (laser disc) function selector .:  
(activate the main amplifier’s power on, switch the source to laser  
disc, switch the amplifier’s surround mode to PRO LOGIC, switch on  
the television, switch to the television’s AUX video input, power up the  
laser disc player, and begin laser disc playback)  
To memorize the cursor button except OK button, press and hold  
the LIGHTING button ¤ before pressing the cursor button.  
0
When programming macro steps, note that the following buttons  
would not normally be included in a macro sequence, and are  
therefore not available for inclusion in a macro:  
MODE z, MACRO x, CLONE c, PAGE ,, VOLUME , MEMO ,  
CLEAR and LIGHTING ¤0.  
To check to see which MACRO buttons n have been programmed  
with macros, at the beginning of the macro learning sequence the  
four numerical (1 through 4) indicators at the bottom of the LCD  
window will show a box around the number for each MACRO button  
that already has a macro assigned to it (see Figure 11, which shows  
that only MACRO button number 1 has a macro assigned to it).  
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1. Press the MACRO x operation mode button with the tip of a  
paper clip.  
2. Press the LD function button ..  
3. Press the following buttons:  
POWER ON, LD, AMP, direct function D-2 (Dolby mode selector)  
in page 1, TV*, SOURCE ON, direct function D-3 (VIDEO input  
selector) in page 1, LD*, SOURCE ON, and PLAY.  
Figure 11  
4. Press the MACRO xbutton with the tip of a paper clip. The RC-  
18SR will revert to the normal mode and save the macro under  
the LD function button.  
LEARN  
LOW  
NAME  
5. To execute the new macro sequence, press and hold the LD  
function selector button for 3 seconds.  
1
2
3
4
In the event that you wish to revise a programmed macro sequence,  
search the step number you wish to change by using the cursor  
button  
and  
⁄6, and then re-enter the new command. If you  
memorized different commands than have already been  
programmed, then the previous macro sequence will be erased and  
re-written over with the new sequence. To add the new command,  
press the MEMO button at your desired point. To delete the  
sequence, press the CLEAR button at your desired point.  
During macro programming, if a button is not pressed within 1  
minute, the mode will automatically revert to the original mode (USE).  
When you have completed the macro programming sequence, press  
the MACRO x operation button with the the tip of a paper clip. The  
“END” indication appears in the LCD display window. When you  
release the MACRO button, all indications will revert to the initial  
status.  
There is one more important point to note about programming a  
macro sequence. During a macro sequence, you may include more  
than one function selection button to access some transport and/or  
other commands. Depending on the macro sequence, this might  
result in the amplifier or receiver’s function selection to be  
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Using the macro function(s) you have programmed:  
4. Press the MACRO xbutton with the tip of a paper clip. The RC-  
1. Press the desired MACRO nbutton. The corresponding macro  
number will appear at the bottom of the display window, or if a  
macro has been programmed under a function button, press and  
hold that function button for 3 seconds. The LCD display window  
will indicate the macro number in the LCD window (see Figure  
12), or if a macro is programmed under a function key, the status  
line will display the macro under function buttons as follows:  
18SR will revert to the normal mode (see Figure 16).  
Figure 16  
Figure 12  
5. To execute the new macro sequence, press the appropriate  
MACRO button (1 through 4) that you chose at the beginning of  
the above programming sequence. (see Figures 17, 18, and 19)  
USE  
Figure 17  
Figure 18  
Figure 19  
LEARN  
LEARN  
NAME  
LOW  
LOW  
LOW  
NAME  
USE  
USE NAME  
Macro under  
function button:  
Status line shows:  
LD  
LDas the first 2 characters of the line  
TVas the first 2 characters of the line  
VCas the first 2 characters of the line  
DSas the first 2 characters of the line  
AXas the first 2 characters of the line  
TUas the first 2 characters of the line  
CDas the first 2 characters of the line  
TPas the first 2 characters of the line  
DVas the first 2 characters of the line  
CRor MDas the first 2 characters of the line  
APas the first 2 characters of the line  
TV  
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
VCR1  
DSS/VCR2  
AUX  
Note:  
If you would like to cancel the MACRO function, press the STOP ⁄  
button.  
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TUNER  
CD  
Now, we’ll show you another macro programming example, with  
a more sophisticated sequence:  
TAPE  
DVD  
(activate the main amplifier’s power on, switch the source to laser  
disc, switch the amplifier’s surround mode to PRO LOGIC or Dolby  
Digital, switch on the television, switch to the television’s AUX video  
input, power on the laser disc player, and begin laser disc playback).  
1. Press the MACRO xoperation mode button with the tip of a paper  
clip.  
CD-R/MD  
AMP  
2. The macro sequence will begin, and the remote control codes will  
be sent from the RC-18SR and the display will show the names of  
the transmitted codes.  
3. When the macro transmit sequence has ended, the RC-18SR will  
return to the same mode as before, then the macro function was  
initiated.  
2. Press one of the MACRO buttons (1 through 4).  
3. Press the following buttons:  
POWER ON, LD, AMP, direct function D-2 (Dolby mode) on page  
1, TV*, SOURCE ON, direct function D-3 (VIDEO input selector)  
on page 1, LD*, SOURCE ON, and PLAY.  
4. Press the MACRO xbutton with the tip of a paper clip. The RC-  
18SR will revert to the normal mode.  
5. To execute the new macro sequence, press the appropriate  
MACRO button (1 through 4) that you chose at the beginning of  
the above programming sequence.  
Now that we’ve explained how to program a macro, perhaps the  
following suggested example can help you become more familiar  
with the process:  
(to switch the RC-18SR to CD, then initiate CD playback, and go to  
track 3 on the CD)  
n
Note that the function selector buttons TV and LD marked with an  
asterisk (*) in this macro sequence do not actually send out  
infrared codes, but simply change over the RC-18SR’s  
programmed memory code banks for those respective functions.  
1. Press the MACRO xoperation mode button with the tip of a paper  
clip.  
2. Press one of the MACRO buttons (1 through 4).  
3. Press the following buttons:  
If you would like to clear the MACRO programmed sequence(s),  
press and hold the CLEAR button and simultaneously press the  
appropriate MACRO button (1 through 4) or function button. “MR1-  
CLR?” (macro 1-clear?) appears in the LCD window. Release the  
buttons, and then press the OK button (within the cursor control  
buttons), and the macro is erased. If you do not wish to erase the  
macro, simply press any other buttons (but not the OK button ).  
n
CD function selector, then numeric key pad 3, then transport  
control key pad PLAY key. (see Figures 13, 14, and 15)  
Figure 13  
Figure 14  
Figure 15  
CLONE mode:  
LEARN  
LEARN  
LEARN  
Duplicating the memory contents of one RC-18SR to another RC-  
18SR or RC2000MKII.  
LOW  
NAME  
LOW  
NAME  
LOW  
NAME  
For a complete home theater system, with numerous components  
from many different manufacturers, you may find that you have stored  
dozens, even hundreds of different codes, along with specialized  
names, macros, etc. We have provided a very quick and simple  
procedure that allows you to download the entire customized memory  
contents of one RC-18SR remote control into another RC-18SR or  
RC2000MKII.  
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Note that this sequence will operate a Marantz CD player (or any  
other CD player equipped with the RC-5 remote control language). If  
you have another brand of CD player, you may wish to check its  
owner’s manual to see if direct track selection is possible via remote,  
or if the macro sequence needs to be adjusted according to the  
programming steps required by your CD player.  
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To clone(duplicate) the memory contents of one RC-18SR  
After all bars are lit up on both displays, “TX OK” (transmission OK)  
will appear in the source RC-18SR’s LCD window, and “RX OK”  
(reception OK) will appear in the “cloned” RC-18SR’s LCD window,  
confirming the end of the copying process (see Figures 24 and 25).  
into another RC-18SR or RC2000MKII, please follow these steps:  
1. Place the source RC-18SR (the one with all of the customized  
commands, names, macros, macro sequences, etc) with its  
Figure 24  
Figure 25  
infrared transmitter window ¤ facing the receiving infrared  
1
sensor ¤of another “fresh” RC-18SR or RC2000MKII (5 cm, or 2  
inches apart).  
LEARN  
2. Press the CLONE button c of the source RC-18SR or  
RC2000MKII with the tip of a paper clip, and select “CLONE TX”  
(clone transmit) mode .  
Note:  
When using RC18SR, “RC2002” is displayed in LCD window. If  
the receiving remote control unit is RC2000MKII , then the display  
does not change. If the receiving remote control unit is RC-18SR,  
then the display is changed to “RC18SR” by pressing the cursor  
Please be sure that, during the copying process, neither RC-18SR is  
physically disturbed (ideally, they should be placed on a table or  
other surface, and not hand-held during the copying process). If, for  
some reason, the copying process was interrupted, the “clone” RC-  
18SR’s LCD display window will indicate “RX NG” (reception no  
good). Simply begin the clone process anew by repeating the above  
steps.  
button  
. (see Figure 20)  
Figure 20  
LOW  
NAME  
Note:  
Cloning is only available between the same remote control unit series,  
therefore the RC-18SR cannot be cloned by the RC2000.  
5. If the source RC-18SR’s memory contents are at or near full  
capacity, the copying process will take about 3 minutes. After  
completion of the copying (cloning) process, press the CLONE  
button c on both RC-18SR’s with the tip of a paper clip, and  
select the OFF mode.  
3. Press the CLONE button cof the learning (receiving) RC-18SR or  
RC2000MKII with the tip of a paper clip or a similar object, and  
select “CLONE RX” (clone receive mode).  
When using RC18SR, “RC2002” is displayed in LCD window. If  
the transmitting remote control unit is RC2000MKII , then the  
display does not change. If the transmitting remote control unit is  
RC-18SR, then the display is changed to “RC18SR” by pressing  
Then, you’ll have two identically programmed RC-18SR remotes,  
one of which can again be used as your system’s primary remote  
control, and you’ll have the added confidence of knowing that in  
the event of inadvertent programming (or memory contents being  
cleared somehow), you can simply retrieve the “backup” RC-  
18SR that you’ve safely tucked away, and within minutes restore  
the programming contents of the original RC-18SR with your  
customized configuration.  
the cursor button  
. Then press the PLAY button .  
Note:  
When the transmitting remote control unit is RC2000MKII , then  
All clone does not activate. To clone the Function key, press the  
each Function key except DSS/VCR2 and AMP keys. Eight keys  
can be cloned at once. If All clone activates without pressing the  
Function button, “N/A” will display and the clone is not perfomed  
When the transmitting remote control unit is RC-18SR and  
receiving remote control unit is RC2000MKII, The DSS/VCR2,  
CD-R/MD and AMP keys cannot be cloned. To clone the  
Function key, press each Function key except DSS/VCR2, CD-R/  
MD and AMP keys.  
Note:  
Some direct keys are marked “” in Direct Command Functions  
Listing (page 32 to 35). The “” mark means as follows;  
When RC-18SR is cloned with RC2000MKII, the name of the direct  
key can be cloned, however the remote control code (the factory  
preset code) cannot be cloned. Only learned remote control codes  
can be cloned. Then the remote control code is learned by “LEARN  
mode”. Refer to page 25.  
Figure 21  
The table of cloning relations  
Transmitting  
Receiving  
RC-18SR  
ALL OK  
RC2000MKII  
only FUNC.  
ALL OK  
RC-18SR  
4. Press the source RC-18SR’s or RC2000MKII’s transport control  
PLAY button to begin the infrared data transmission  
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RC2000MKII  
only FUNC.  
sequence. If you wish to duplicate only 1 to 8 function’s memory,  
press the function button(s) you wish before pressing the PLAY  
button. Now the “LEARN” indicator of receiving RC-18SR starts  
to blink. (see Figure 23)  
ALL OK: All functions can be cloned.  
only FUNC.: The following functions cannot be cloned;  
RC-18SR: DSS/VCR2, CD-R/MD, AMP  
RC2000MKII: DSS/MD, AMP  
Figure 22  
Figure 23  
LEARN  
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Battery life:  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
nBattery life will vary from user to user, if the remote is used  
constantly or only occasionally, including the amount of  
backlighting usage. We feel that you can expect the  
batteries to last about 4 months, based upon 15 remote  
control operations per day (every day), and 3 lighting  
operations per day (every day). If the remote is used more  
often, and if the lighting times are set to longer times than  
the factory settings, then the battery life may be shortened  
somewhat.  
nAs explained earlier in the guide, the RC-18SR’s  
sophisticated battery conservation system will advise you  
long before the battery power is fully exhausted, and will  
further warn you to replace the batteries by simply  
becoming inoperative at a certain point. The customized  
memory contents and user-adjusted settings will still be  
retained in memory. When you install a fresh set of  
batteries, the memory contents are protected always,  
because the RC-18SR uses the non-volatile memory.  
Alkaline (and the newer lithium) types are recommended for  
longest battery life.  
The Marantz RC-18SR includes the ability to tailor the lighting  
features according to your preferences. As supplied from the  
factory, the RC-18SR has lighting features (and lighting timings):  
The lighting time is set at the factory for a period of 2 seconds  
which you can change if you prefer a different lighting time. If you  
wish to maximize battery life, you can de-active the lighting  
function entirely.  
There is also a lighting button ¤, so that in any light situation, you  
can activate the backlighting feature. The lighting time in this case  
is set at the factory for a period of 2 seconds, which you can also  
change. If you wish to conserve battery power, you can de-  
activate the lighting function entirely.  
RC-5 Shipped destination:  
As mentioned earlier in this guide, the RC-18SR is provided with  
many commands from the factory with infrared codes conforming to  
the Philips RC-5 remote control language (used by Marantz, Philips,  
and some other companies). We have provided two different RC-5  
command code sets in the RC-18SR, due to the local requirements of  
different markets and the different types of remote control codes  
used in those markets. One code set is for North American (USA)  
users, while the other code set is for REST users. Your RC-18SR has  
been set at the factory for USA (United States) codes. It can be easily  
changed, if you wish.  
As you become more familiar over time with how you are  
using the RC-18SR in your A/V system, you may wish to  
consider reducing the lighting time(s) if possible, as this  
can help to extend the battery life.  
Adjustment of the LCD contrast  
nThe LCD contrast can be adjusted as follows;  
Set-Up:  
Enter SETUP mode of the RC-18SR by pressing the MEMO  
and OK button. Press the VOL+ to increase the LCD  
contrast. Press the VOL - to decrease the LCD contrast.  
Press the OK buttons to end this setting and return the  
original operation.  
To change the lighting time(s), or the destination setting, please  
follow these steps:  
n
Select the SETUP mode, by holding the MEMO button 3and at  
the same time pressing the OK button within the cursor keys ⁄6.  
(see Figures 26 and 27)  
Figure 26  
Figure 27  
LEARN  
LEARN  
LOW  
NAME  
LOW  
NAME  
NAME  
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
LAMP - Lighting function ON or OFF and TIME  
Press the D-5 direct function button, and you can then set the  
time (in seconds) directly using the numeric key pad buttons.  
2
A time figure consisting of only 1 digit can be input by pressing  
the figure then waiting for 2 seconds or input “0” before entering a  
desired digit. You can set time in the range from 0 up to 60  
seconds (More time would use up more battery life than fewer  
seconds). “2” is set when shipped from the factory. To set “OFF”  
input “0”.  
BEEP sound  
The beep sounds when any buttons are pressed except the AMP  
button.  
The beep sound level can be set by pressing the D-6 button. The  
display indicates “+” indication and the beeps are sounded by  
pressing the D-6 button. The “+” indication is followed, by  
another the “+” indication as the beep sound is increased; + →  
++ +++ ++++  
When the “++++” appears, this is the maximum. If the D-6 button  
is pressed once more, it will reset to OFF.  
“ ” is indicated in the LCD window when the beep sound is set.  
Note:  
The beep sound is different between the function buttons and  
other buttons.  
VER  
Press the D-7 direct function button to switch between USA and  
REST.  
If you need to change this function, we recommend that you  
make the change before you begin “learning” any new infrared  
codes for other brands of equipment in your system.  
Note:  
The name of the DIRECT buttons will be erased if the USA/REST  
version is pressed.  
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DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING  
Within the RC-18SR LCD window, each of the 8 Direct Function buttons  
has 4 character labels attached for pre-programmed remote  
commands. These commands can be used with various Marantz A/V  
components, or other components using the Philips RC-5 remote  
control language.  
TUNER 2 REC  
1 TP-1  
commands for Tape 1 control  
(NO output)  
2 REC  
record  
You can easily replace the factory-supplied remote command codes  
with different codes from other brands of equipment. Most functions  
that are supplied apply to a wide variety of equipment from many  
companies. The following list shows the remote code assignments  
for the direct function buttons, for each of the 11 main function  
selector buttons, as supplied from the factory. You can add or  
replace function commands, including re-naming them if you wish, in  
order to customize the RC-18SR for your own particular selection of  
A/V components.  
3 PAUS  
4 STOP  
5 TP-2  
pause  
stop  
commands for Tape 2 control  
(NO output)  
record  
pause  
6 REC  
7 PAUS  
8 STOP  
stop  
3 RDS  
(for  
1 STM  
2 AF  
3 PTY  
4 DISP  
5
selects station mode  
selects AF function  
selects PTY function  
selects display function  
AMP 1 MODE-1 1 AUTO  
selects Auto select surround modes  
selects Dolby Digital or Pro Logic decoding  
selects THX cinema or THX Surround EX decoding  
selects DTS cinema or DTS music decoding  
Hall surround sound  
REST  
2 DOLB  
3 THX  
only)  
4 DTS  
6
5 HALL  
6 MTRX  
7 MOV  
8 2-CH  
7
Matrix surround sound  
8 DWR  
selects DSR wave range  
Movie surround sound  
Stereo sound (no surround)  
CD  
1 MODE  
1 CD+  
2 CD -  
CD changer next disc  
CD changer previous disc  
activates text function  
2 MODE-2 1 A/D  
2 DIR  
switches analog / digital input  
switches source direct  
3 TEXT  
4 RNDM random (shuffle) play function  
3 ATT  
switches attenuater for analog input  
switches on screen display  
5 TRAY  
6 TIME  
tray open/close  
4 OSD  
time display elapsed/remaining/total  
recall program memory  
automatic music scan  
5 MONO monaural decoding  
7 RCL  
8 AMS  
6 3-D  
7 NITE  
3-D surround decoding  
selects NIGHT mode for Dolby Digital  
activates multi-room mode  
8 MLTI  
2
CHANGER1 1 CD1  
selects Disc 1  
2 CD2  
3 CD3  
selects Disc 2  
3 MODE-3  
1 TRB+  
2 TRB-  
increases treble  
selects Disc 3  
decreases treble  
4 CD4  
selects Disc 4  
3 BAS+  
4 BAS-  
increases bass  
5 CD5  
selects Disc 5  
decreases bass  
6 EDIT  
tape edit function  
repeat function  
cancel track programming  
5 R-EQ  
6 CH+  
activates RE-EQ function  
next channel (up)  
7 REPT  
8 CNCL  
7 LVL+  
increases channel level volume  
decreases channel level volume  
8 LVL-  
3
CHANGER2 1 UNIT  
2 DISC  
3 TR  
selects unit No.  
selects disc No.  
selects track No.  
selects category  
4
PROCESSOR 1 VOL+  
2 VOL-  
3 6-CH  
increases external decoder’s volume  
decreases external decoder’s volume  
activates 6 channel setup  
4 CATG  
5 MODE selects mode  
4 BYP  
5 SLEP  
bypasses external processor’s decoding  
activates sleep timer function  
6 TITL  
7 T-S  
selects function title mode  
selects title search  
selects enter  
6 DISP  
activates display off function  
8 ENT  
7 MODE selects surround mode  
8 PHNO  
selects phono function  
4 REC  
1 TAPE  
2 REC  
3 PAUS  
4 STOP  
5 MD  
commands for Tape control (no output)  
record  
TUNER 1 BAND  
1 FM  
2 AM  
FM band  
pause  
AM/MW band  
long wave band  
selects radio band  
stop  
3 LW  
commands for MD control (no output)  
4 BAND  
6 REC  
7 PAUS  
8 STOP  
record  
pause  
stop  
5 MODE mono/stereo/muting mode selector  
6 TIME  
time display  
7 F/P  
frequency or preset channel display  
programmed preset channel scan  
8 SCAN  
TAPE 1 MODE  
1 TP-A  
selects tape deck A  
The marked “” keys are not used for SR-19EX.  
See page 30 to refer the marked “” keys.  
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LD  
2 LD  
5 MS-F  
6 MS-R  
7 AUD  
8 D/CX  
CAV multi-speed forward direction  
CAV multi-speed reverse direction  
Stereo, left only, right only channel  
digital audio, analog audio, CX NR  
TAPE 1 MODE  
2 TP-B  
3 DIR  
selects tape deck B  
auto-reverse direction  
time display  
4 TIME  
5 TRAY  
6 AMS  
7 REC  
8 PAUS  
tray open/close  
automatic music scan  
record  
3 REC  
1 VCR1  
commands for VCR 1 control  
(NO output)  
pause  
2 REC  
record  
3 PAUS  
4 STOP  
5 VCR2  
pause  
DVD 1 MODE1  
1 ANGL  
2 TITL  
selects angle  
stop  
selects title menu  
selects subtitle  
commands for VCR 2 control  
3 SUBT  
4 MENU  
5 OSD  
6 AUD  
(NO output)  
record  
pause  
selects main menu  
activates on screen display  
selects audio  
6 REC  
7 PAUS  
8 STOP  
stop  
7 SET  
selects setup menu  
returns to menu  
8 RTN  
4 VCD  
(for  
1 PBC  
2 KARA  
3 IDX+  
4 IDX-  
5 SEL  
selects playback control  
selects karaoke  
index up  
2 MODE2  
1 SLOW  
2 LPLY  
slow forward  
REST  
only)  
last play function  
index down  
3 RNDM shuffle play function  
play or select audio  
stop or select return  
next track  
4 RPT  
5 A/B  
6 +10  
7 T/C  
repeat modes  
repeat A to B  
digit entry +10  
title and chapter  
6 RTN  
7 NEXT  
8 PREV  
previous track  
8 ZOOM zoom mode on/off  
TV  
1 MODE  
(for USA  
only)  
1 A/CH  
2 100S  
alternate channel  
100’s  
3 KARAOKE 1 ONOF  
karaoke on/off  
3 VID  
video  
2 ONCE  
3 MELO  
4 VOCL  
once more play again  
melody play  
4 INFO  
5 VOL+  
6 VOL-  
information  
increases TV volume  
decreases TV volume  
mute sound on/off  
activates on screen display  
vocal support play  
5 MODE karaoke modes  
7 MUTE  
8 OSD  
6 3-D  
surround processor on/off  
7 VSLF  
8 VSLR  
very slow forward  
very slow reverse  
2
MODE/MENU 1 S-PI  
smart picture  
smart sound  
smart channel  
(for USA  
only)  
2 S-SO  
3 S-CH  
4
4 REC  
1 VCR1  
2 REC  
selects VCR1 control (no output)  
record  
3 PAUS  
4 STOP  
5 MD  
pause  
5 MENU  
6 ADV  
7 STAT  
8
menu  
stop  
advance  
status  
selects MD control (no output)  
6 REC  
record  
pause  
stop  
7 PAUS  
8 STOP  
3 PIP1  
(for USA  
only)  
1 PIP  
PIP on/off  
2 SWAP  
3 FREZ  
4 POSI  
5 SIZE  
6 STRO  
7 PREV  
8 RPLY  
PIP swap  
LD  
1 MODE  
1 SD-A  
2 SD-B  
3 DISP  
4 AMS  
5 RPTA  
6 RPTB  
7 CP/F  
8 EDIT  
side A  
PIP freeze  
PIP position  
PIP size  
side B  
display on/off  
automatic music scan  
Repeat A start point  
Repeat B stop point  
selects chapter or flame  
activates tape edit function  
PIP strobe  
PIP preview  
PIP instant replay  
4 PIP2/REC 1 CLR  
PIP clear  
(for USA  
only)  
2 SLOW  
PIP slow motion  
2 LD  
1 MSP+  
2 MSP-  
3 FRM+  
4 FRM-  
increases CAV multi-speed  
decreasesCAV multi-speed  
frame advance  
3
4
5 VCR1  
frame reverse  
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TV  
4 PIP2/REC 6 REC  
7 PAUS  
record  
pause  
stop  
VCR1 2 PLAY MODE  
3 MENU  
8
8 STOP  
1 MENU  
2 STAT  
3 CLR  
4 GOTO  
5 PLUS  
6
activates menu  
shows current status  
clear programming  
go to next item  
video PLUS  
1 MODE  
(for  
1 CH +  
2 CH -  
3 CH-C  
4 VID  
next channel (up)  
previous channel (down)  
channel call  
REST  
only)  
external (aux) video input  
increases TV volume  
decreases TV volume  
mute sound on/off  
5 VOL+  
6 VOL-  
7 MUTE  
8 OSD  
7
8
on screen display on/off  
DSS 1 DSS  
1 DISP  
2 PREV  
3 CH+  
4 CH-  
brings up on screen channel marker  
goes to previously selected channel  
next channel  
2
MENU/CBL 1 MENU  
activates menu  
(for  
2 SLP  
activates sleep timer  
cable tuning next channel  
cable tuning previous channel  
advances to next menu page  
shows current status  
Menu up (next)  
previous channel  
REST  
only)  
3 CBL +  
4 CBL -  
5 ADV  
5 FAV  
6 ALT  
favorite users and channel lists  
alternate audio channel, languages  
brings up on screen channel logos  
selects broadcast or cable antenna  
7 FTCH  
8 ANT  
6 STAT  
7 M-UP  
8 M-DN  
Menu down (previous)  
2 MODE  
1 CH+  
2 CH-  
next channel  
previous channel  
selects TV or VCR  
audio track selector  
one touch recording  
record  
3 REC  
(for  
1 VCR1  
2 REC  
commands for VCR 1 control  
3 SLCT  
4 AUD  
5 OTR  
6 REC  
7 PAUS  
8 STOP  
record  
REST  
only)  
3 PAUS  
4 STOP  
5 VCR2  
pause  
stop  
commands for VCR 2 control  
pause  
(NO output)  
record  
pause  
stop  
6 REC  
7 PAUS  
8 STOP  
3
PLAY MODE 1 2XPL  
two times play speed  
slow speed play  
still frame  
stop  
2 SLOW  
3 STIL  
4
4 TV TXT  
(for  
1 T/PG  
2 HOLD  
3 ENLG  
4 RVL  
switches time display  
activates page hold  
selects large of text page  
selects display of text page  
activates cancel picture  
increases page  
5 SKIP  
6 VIS+  
7 VIS-  
8
skip to next program  
REST  
only)  
VHS index search next  
VHS index search previous  
5 CNCL  
6 PG+  
7 PG-  
decreases page  
4 MENU  
1 MENU  
activate menu  
8 ENT  
enters the next page  
2 STAT  
show current status  
clear programming  
go to next item  
3 CLR  
VCR1 1 MODE  
1 CH+  
2 CH-  
next channel (up)  
previous channel (down)  
selects TV or VCR  
audio track selector  
one touch recording  
record  
4 GOTO  
5
6
7
8
3 SLCT  
4 AUD  
5 OTR  
6 REC  
7 PAUS  
8 STOP  
pause  
AUX 1 REC  
1 VCR1  
commands for VCR 1 control  
stop  
(NO output)  
2 REC  
record  
2
PLAY MODE 1 2XPL  
2 SLOW  
3 STIL  
twice normal playback speed  
slower than normal playback speed  
still frame  
3 PAUS  
4 STOP  
5 VCR2  
pause  
stop  
commands for VCR 2 control  
4
(NO output)  
record  
pause  
5 SKIP  
skip to next program marker  
VHS index search next  
6 REC  
6 VIS+  
7 PAUS  
8 STOP  
7 VIS-  
VHS index search previous  
stop  
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AUX  
2
VCD/PHI 1 1 CD+  
selects disc up  
selects disc down  
OSD on/off  
CD-R 1 REC  
4 REC  
records pause  
(for  
2 CD-  
3 OSD  
4 SCAN  
5 A/B  
6 SLOW  
7
5 TRAY  
6 DISP  
7 FINL  
8 BLNK  
opens/closes tray  
dispaly mode  
REST  
only)  
selects time search  
repeat A to B  
finalizes (writes TOC)  
records blank  
slow forward  
2 MODE  
1 PROG  
2 REPT  
3 FTS  
activates program mode  
activates repeat mode  
activates FTS mode  
searches FAST  
8
4 FAST  
5 VOL+  
6 VOL-  
7 IDX+  
8 IDX-  
3
VCD/PHI 2 1 PBC  
selects playback control  
selects karaoke program  
selects video index up  
selects video index down  
selects in PBC  
increases volume  
decreases volume  
increases index  
(for  
2 KARA  
3 IND+  
4 IND-  
5 SEL  
REST  
only)  
decreases index  
6 RTN  
returns in PBC  
7 NEXT  
8 PREV  
next  
previous  
4
VCD/PHI 3 1 CD+  
selects disc up  
(for  
2 SHUT  
3 OVEW  
4 RESM  
5 CHAN  
6 FADR  
7
selects shutter function  
selects digest function  
selects last paly function  
selects channel  
REST  
only)  
selects MPX/vocal fader  
8
MD  
1 MODE 1 1 MD-A  
2 MD-B  
selects MD A  
(for  
selects MD B  
REST  
only)  
3 RPT  
selects repeat modes  
selects display modes  
eject  
4 DISP  
5 EJCT  
6 AMS  
automatic music scan  
7 RNDM randam display  
8 LP  
selects SP/LP mode  
2 EDIT  
1 EDIT  
2 CHAR  
3 DEL  
4 ENT  
5 AMRK  
6 SYNC  
7 PROG  
8
selects edit mode  
selects character mode  
selects delete  
selects enter  
selects auto marker  
syncro REC  
selects program mode  
3 REC  
1 MD  
command MD (no output)  
2 RECP  
3 PAUS  
4 STOP  
5 TAPE  
6 REC  
REC-pause  
pause  
stop  
command tape (no output)  
record  
pause  
stop  
7 PAUS  
8 STOP  
CD-R 1 REC  
(for USA  
1 INPT  
2 INCR  
3 SYNC  
selects input source  
increments track number  
activates SYNCRO. recording  
only)  
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SURROUND MODES  
The SR-19EX incorporates digital signal processors (DSP) which can reproduce various surround effects you experience in concert halls and movie  
theaters, etc. Nine Surround Modes, are provided to reproduce a variety of surround sound effects, according to the content of the source to be played.  
AUTO  
When this mode is selected, the receiver determines whether the digital input signal is Dolby Digital, PCM-audio or DTS. THX  
Surround EX will operate for any 5.1 channel source that has a Dolby Digital Surround EX auto trigger flag in the digital signal.  
Note:  
When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, the number of channels for which the corresponding signal is encoded will be played.  
Inputting a Dolby Digital two channel signal with Dolby surround status automatically subjects that signal to Pro-Logic  
processing before play.  
PCM 96 KHz source material can be played in this mode.  
THX Cinema  
THX Cinema surround mode applies additional processing to Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic multi-channel  
surround sources. The THX processing was developed by Lucasfilm Ltd. to recreated the sound of top-quality theater. Use  
the THX Cinema mode for all movies on disc, tape or broadcast. In this mode, THX Surround EX will not operate.  
Note:  
PCM-audio signals can be subjected to THX processing when the sampling frequency is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.  
However output will be muted when 96 kHz PCM signal is input.  
THX Surround EX In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital surround EX technology are able to  
reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program.  
This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front  
center, front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels.  
This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth,  
spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before.  
THX Surround EX will operate for any 5.1 channel source whenever THX is active. This mode is not available in the system  
without surround back speaker(s).  
2 (DOLBY Digital, This mode is used with source materials encoded in Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround.  
DOLBY Pro Logic) Dolby Pro Logic processing can be used on Dolby Surround encoded two channel source material (Dolby Digital two  
channels, PCM-audio and Analog stereo). This allows play of the four discrete channels (left, center, right and surround).  
Note:  
PCM-audio signals can be subjected to Pro Logic processing when the sampling frequency is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.  
When a signal in another format is input, output will be muted.  
This mode is for DTS encoded source materials such as LASER DISC, CD, and DVD.  
In the DTS Music mode, the LFE signal is reduced by 10 dB. With DTS music material, you should select the DTS Music mode.  
When playing DTS movie discs select DTS cinema mode for proper reproduction of the LFE channel. The DTS mode cannot be  
used when an Analog input has been selected. When the signal in another digital format is input, output will be muted.  
DTS Cinema  
DTS Music  
DSP SURROUND These modes provide surround effect processing from each input source material.  
(Hall,Matrix,Movie) They will produce theater, concert hall and stadium like atmospheres. Select as your taste desires.  
Note:  
PCM-audio signals can be processed in this mode when sampling frequency is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.  
The 96 kHz sampling frequency mutes output.  
5ch STEREO  
This mode is used to create a wider, deeper and more natural soundstage from two channel source material. This is done by  
feeding the left channel signal to both left front and left surround speaker and the right channel signal to both right front and  
right surround speaker. Additionally, the center and surround back channel reproduces a mix of the right and left channel.  
This mode bypasses all surround processing.  
Stereo program sources (left and right channels)play normally when PCM-audio or analog stereo is input.  
With Dolby Digital and DTS sources, the 5.1 multi-channels are converted to two channel stereo. 96 KHz source material  
can be play back in stereo mode.  
STEREO  
MONO  
Source Direct  
In the source direct mode, the tone control circuit and bass management configuration are bypassed for full range  
frequency response and the purist audio reproduction.  
96 KHz source material can be play back in this mode.  
Notes:  
Internal speaker size is setup to front L/R = Large, Center = Large, Surround L/R = Large and Subwoofer = yes  
automatically.  
Tone controls are also defeated.  
Caution for DTS signal:  
Caution for 96kHz PCM-audio signal:  
This signal can be played when the connected DVD-player, laser-  
disc player or CD-player is capable of DTS-digital output. For  
details, refer to the player's operation manual.  
This signal can be played when a DVD-player or DAT-player  
connected to SR-19EX is capable of 96 kHz PCM output. For details,  
refer to the player’s operation manual.  
Depending on the player used, DTS play may produce noise. If  
that happens, set the Surround mode to DTS.  
The signal can be played when STEREO or AUTO has been selected  
for the Surround mode.  
Some DVD formatted discs featured copy protect. When using such  
disc, 96 kHz PCM signal is not output from the DVD player. For  
details, refer to the player's operation manual.  
Playing a DTS-CD or DTS laser disc causes the player’s analog  
output terminal to output noise. Before playing DTS sources, be  
sure to connect the player’s digital output to SR-19EX’s digital  
input. Be careful when connecting the output of these players to  
analog audio input.  
Note that SR-19EX has the following restrictive functions built in to  
reduce noise emission as much as possible.  
If DTS is selected while in the Surround mode, digital input cannot  
be switched to analog input. When the analog input function has  
been selected, Surround mode cannot be switched to DTS.  
While signals from DTS-laser disc or CD are playing in another  
Surround mode, you cannot switch to digital input or from digital  
input to analog input.  
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DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
The relation between the selected surround mode and the input signal  
The surround mode is selected with the surround mode buttons on SR-19EX or the remote control unit. However, the sound you hear is subject to  
the relationship between the selected surround mode and input signal. That relationship is as follows;  
Surround  
mode  
AUTO  
Input signal  
Output  
SL/SR SbL/SbR  
FTD Indicator  
L/R  
C
SW  
Encoded status  
Surround Mode  
AUTO : DOLBY D  
AUTO : STEREO  
AUTO : PRO LOGIC  
AUTO : THX Sur EX  
AUTO : STEREO 96k  
AUTO : STEREO  
AUTO : STEREO  
AUTO : DTS Cinema  
SOURCE DIRECT  
SOURCE DIRECT  
SOURCE DIRECT  
SOURCE DIRECT  
S-DIRECT 96k  
SOURCE DIRECT  
SOURCE DIRECT  
SOURCE DIRECT  
THX 5.1  
THX 4.0  
THX 4.0  
THX 5.1  
THX 4.0 (96kHz)  
THX 4.0  
THX 4.0  
THX 5.1  
THX Sur EX  
THX 4.0  
THX 4.0  
THX Sur EX  
CH status  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R,S  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R  
-
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R,S  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R  
-
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R,S  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R  
-
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R,S  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R  
-
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R,S  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
DTS(5.1ch)  
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
DTS(5.1ch)  
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
DTS(5.1ch)  
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
DTS(5.1ch)  
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
DTS(5.1ch)  
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
DTS(5.1ch)  
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
PCM(HDCD)  
Analog  
DTS(5.1ch)  
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
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2
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
DIGITAL,  
2
SURROUND  
2
DIGITAL  
PCM  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PCM  
ANALOG  
dts  
S-Direct  
2
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
-
-
-
-
2
DIGITAL,  
2
SURROUND  
2
DIGITAL  
PCM  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PCM  
ANALOG  
dts  
THX  
2
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
2
DIGITAL,  
2
SURROUND  
2
DIGITAL  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(PCM)  
PCM  
ANALOG  
dts  
THX EX  
2
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
-
-
2
DIGITAL,  
2
SURROUND  
2
DIGITAL  
-
-
-
(PCM)  
PCM  
ANALOG  
dts  
THX 4.0 (96kHz)  
THX 4.0  
THX 4.0  
THX Sur EX  
DOLBY D  
2
DOLBY Pro Logic  
DOLBY Pro Logic  
DOLBY D EX  
DOLBY D (96kHz)  
DOLBY Pro Logic  
DOLBY Pro Logic  
DOLBY D  
DTS Cinema (no data)  
DTS Cinema (no data)  
DTS Cinema (no data)  
DTS Cinema (no data)  
DTS Cinema (96kHz)  
DTS Cinema (no data)  
-
DIGITAL,  
2
SURROUND  
2
DIGITAL  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(PCM)  
PCM  
ANALOG  
(dts)  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
DTS  
Cinema  
(
(
(
(
2
DIGITAL)  
DIGITAL)  
DIGITAL)  
DIGITAL)  
2
2
2
(PCM)  
(PCM)  
ANALOG  
dts  
DTS Cinema  
DTS  
music  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(
(
(
(
2
DIGITAL)  
DIGITAL)  
DIGITAL)  
DIGITAL)  
DTS Music (no data)  
DTS Music (no data)  
DTS Music (no data)  
DTS Music (no data)  
DTS Music (96kHz)  
DTS Music (no data)  
DTS Music (no data)  
-
2
2
2
(PCM)  
(PCM)  
(PCM)  
ANALOG  
dts  
-
DTS Music  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R,S  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
-
L,R  
-
DSP  
(Hall,Matrix  
Movie,etc)  
2
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
Movie or Hall or Matrix  
Movie or Hall or Matrix  
Movie or Hall or Matrix  
Movie or Hall or Matrix  
Movie or Hall or Matrix (96kHz)  
Movie or Hall or Matrix,  
Movie or Hall or Matrix  
Movie or Hall or Matrix,  
Movie or Hall or Matrix,  
2
2
DIGITAL,  
2
SURROUND  
2
DIGITAL  
-
-
-
-
(PCM)  
PCM  
ANALOG  
dts  
DTS(5.1ch)  
DTS(ES)  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
dts  
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Surround  
mode  
5ch Stereo  
Input signal  
Output  
SL/SR SbL/SbR  
FTD Indicator  
Surround Mode  
5ch STEREO  
5ch STEREO  
5ch STEREO  
5ch STEREO  
5ch STEREO (96k)  
5ch STEREO  
5ch STEREO  
5ch STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO 96k  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
MONO  
MONO  
MONO  
MONO  
MONO (96k)  
MONO  
MONO  
L/R  
C
SW  
Encoded status  
CH status  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R,S  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
-
L,R  
-
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R,S  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R  
-
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
L,R  
L,R,S  
L,C,R,SL,S,SR,LFE  
-
L,R  
-
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
DTS(5.1ch)  
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
DTS(5.1ch)  
AC-3(5.1ch)  
AC-3(2ch)  
AC-3(2ch: Lt/Rt)  
AC-3 (EX)  
-
2
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
2
2
2
2
DIGITAL,  
2
SURROUND  
-
-
2
DIGITAL  
PCM  
-
-
-
-
PCM  
ANALOG  
dts  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
STEREO  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
2
DIGITAL,  
2
SURROUND  
2
DIGITAL  
PCM  
PCM  
ANALOG  
dts  
MONO  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
2
DIGITAL,  
2
SURROUND  
2
DIGITAL  
96kHz PCM  
PCM(audio)  
Analog  
-
-
(PCM)  
PCM  
ANALOG  
dts  
DTS(5.1ch)  
MONO  
6ch Input  
L,C,R,SL,SR,LFE  
-
6ch Input  
-
Note: AC-3(2ch:Lt/Rt)signals have Dolby Surround flag.  
L/R  
SL/SR  
: Front speaker  
: Surround speaker  
(
): The indicator blinks  
SPKRS setup is full THX system (8ch Speakers).  
SbL/SbR : Surround back speaker  
C
SW  
: Center speaker  
: Sub woofer speaker  
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If the unit does not operate properly, check items shown in the following  
table.  
If your trouble cannot be recovered with the remedy actions listed in  
the following table, malfunction of the internal circuitry is suspected;  
immediately unplug the power cable and contact your dealer, nearest  
Marantz distributor or the Marantz Service Center in your country.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
In case of trouble, check the following before calling for service:  
1. Are the connections made properly ?  
2. Are you operating the unit properly following user’s guide ?  
3. Are the power amplifiers and speaker working properly ?  
SYMPTOM  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
SR-19EX cannot be turned up.  
The power plug is not connected.  
Connect the power plug to the outlet.  
No sound and picture are output Mute is on.  
even when power is on. The input cable is not connected correctly.  
The master volume control is turned all the way down.  
The function selector position is wrong.  
Cancel mute using the remote control unit.  
See the connection diagram and connect the cables correctly.  
Adjust the master volume.  
Select correct position.  
Speaker not outputting any sound. The headphones are connected to the headphone jack.  
Disconnect the headphones. (Speakers will not output sound when  
headphones are connected.)  
Sound and pictures from other Input cable connected incorrectly.  
than equipment selected with the  
function selector.  
Connect the cable correctly by referring to the connection  
diagram.  
Sound from the wrong channel is Speaker cable connected incorrectly.  
output from the speaker.  
Connect the cable correctly by referring to the connection  
diagram.  
No sound is output from the center The center speaker cable connection is incomplete.  
Connect the cable correctly.  
speaker.  
STEREO has been selected for Surround mode.  
When STEREO is selected for Surround mode, no sound will be  
output from the center speaker. Set another Surround mode.  
Make the correct setting.  
Center = NONE has been selected in SETUP mode.  
No sound is output from the The surround speaker cable connection is incomplete.  
Connect the cable correctly.  
surround speaker.  
STEREO has been selected for Surround mode.  
When STEREO has been selected for Surround mode, no sound will  
be output from the surround speaker. Set another Surround mode.  
Make the correct setting.  
Surround = NONE has been selected in SETUP mode.  
Sub-woofer = NONE has been selected in SETUP mode.  
No output to Sub Woofer Out.  
Select Sub-woofer = YES.  
Surround mode cannot be changed. The headphones are connected to the jack.  
Disconnect the headphones. (When headphones are connected,  
Surround mode will be fixed to STEREO.)  
Noise is produced during DTS- Analog has been selected for input.  
encoded CD or laser disc play.  
Be sure to perform digital connection, select digital input, then  
play.  
DTS sources cannot be played.  
Surround mode is set to DOLBY.  
The DVD or LD player is not DTS digital out capable.  
Select other mode.  
Use a player which responds to DTS-digital out.  
Player skips during play of a DTS Data error occurred during player skip.  
source and produces noise.  
Set Surround mode to DTS-cinema or DTS-music..  
A 96kHz PCM signal cannot be The disc player is not 96kHz PCM digital out capable.  
Use a player that responds to 96kHz PCM digital out.  
Set Surround mode to STEREO or AUTO.  
played.  
Surround mode is set to other than STEREO and AUTO.  
A normal PCM signal (CD or laser Surround mode is set to DTS-cinema or DTS-music.  
disc) cannot be played.  
Select other mode.  
A Dolby Digital signal cannot be Surround mode is set to DTS-cinema or DTS-music.  
played.  
Select other mode.  
A specific channel does not Nothing recorded on source.  
produce output.  
Check the encoded channel on the source side.  
FM or AM reception fails.  
Antenna connection is incomplete.  
Correctly connect the indoor FM and AM antennas to FM and AM  
antenna outlets.  
Noise is heard during AM reception. Reception is affected by other electrical fields.  
Try changing location where the AM indoor antenna is set up.  
Install an FM outdoor antenna or use cable TV/FM.  
Noise is heard during FM reception. The radio waves from the broadcasting station are weak.  
Cannot get programmed station Preset data has been erased.  
when the PRESET button is  
pressed.  
Disconnecting power plug for long periods of time will erase preset  
data. If that happens, input the preset data again.  
Nothing appears on the remote Batteries are consumed.  
commander display.  
Replace all the batteries with new ones.  
Control with the remote control unit Batteries are consumed..  
Replace all the batteries with new ones..  
fails.  
Remote controller's function-key setting is wrong.  
The distance between this SR-19EX and the remote  
commander is too far.  
Something is blocking SR-19EX and the remote  
commander.  
Select different position from which equipment will be controlled.  
Move closer to this SR-19EX.  
Remove offending object.  
No sound is output from the The surround speaker cable connection is incomplete.  
Connect the cable correctly.  
surround back speaker.  
STEREO has been selected for Surround mode.  
Surr. Back = NONE has been selected in SETUP mode.  
surround back speaker.  
Surround back channel is active in THX surround EX mode, in  
other Surround mode, no sound will be output from the surround  
speaker.  
Surround mode is not THX surround EX.  
Set THX Surround EX mode.  
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GENERAL MALFUNCTION  
HOW TO RESET THE UNIT  
Should the operation or display seem to be abnormal, reset the unit  
with the following procedure.  
The SR-19EX is turned on, press and hold the CL (CLEAR) o and  
If the equipment malfunctions, this may be because an electrostatic  
discharge or AC line interference has corrupted the information in  
the equipment memory circuits. Therefore:  
DISPLAY OFF @ buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.  
0
-
-
disconnect the plug from the AC line supply  
after waiting at least three minutes, reconnect the plug to the AC  
line supply  
Remember that the procedure will reset the settings of the function  
selector, Surround mode, delay time, TUNER PRESET etc., to their  
initial settings.  
-
re-attempt to operate the equipment  
ERROR MESSAGES  
When the display indicates some error messages (e.g. ERROR **),  
unplug the power cable immediately. Contact your dealer, nearest  
Marantz distributor or the Marantz service center in your area.  
Memory backup  
n
In case a power outage occurs or the power cord is  
accidentally unplugged, the SR-19EX is equipped with a  
backup function to prevent memory data such as the preset  
memory from being erased.  
The memory functions are backed up for up to about one  
week.  
NOTE:  
First of all keep SR-19EX Standby or Powered-on more than  
six hours, to sufficient time for memory back up.  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Frequency Range ................................................................................................................................................. 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................. IHF 1.8 µV/16.4 dBf  
Signal to Noise Ratio .................................................................................................................................... Mono/Stereo 76/72 dB  
Distortion ..................................................................................................................................................... Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3 %  
Stereo Separation ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 kHz 45 dB  
Alternate Channel Selectivity ................................................................................................................................ ± 400 kHz 60 dB  
Image Rejection ........................................................................................................................................................ 98 MHz 70 dB  
Tuner Output Level............................................................................................................................. 1 kHz, ± 75 kHz Dev 800 mV  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Frequency Range .................................................................................................................................................... 520 - 1710 kHz  
Signal to Noise Ratio .............................................................................................................................................................. 50 dB  
Usable Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................ Loop 400 µV  
Distortion ................................................................................................................................................... 1 kHz, 30 % Mod. 0.5 %  
Selectivity ................................................................................................................................................................ ± 20 kHz 70 dB  
AUDIO SECTION  
Power Output  
FRONT (20 Hz - 20 kHz) ............................................................................................................................. 8 ohms 130 W / Ch  
Center (20 Hz - 20 kHz) ............................................................................................................................... 8 ohms 130 W / Ch  
Surround (20 Hz - 20 kHz) ........................................................................................................................... 8 ohms 130 W / Ch  
THD Front (20 Hz - 20 kHz) ..................................................................................................................................... 8 ohms 0.05 %  
Input Sensitivity/Impedance  
Linear ........................................................................................................................................................... 350 mV/ 47 Kohms  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Linear .............................................................................................................................................................................. 106 dB  
Frequency Response (Analog Input / Source Direct) .................................................................................... 8 Hz - 80 kHz (± 3 dB)  
(Digital Input / 96 kHz PCM)....................................................................................... 8 Hz - 45 kHz (± 3 dB)  
VIDEO  
Television Format ................................................................................................................................................................... NTSC  
Input Level/Impedance ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Vp-p/75 ohms  
Output Level/Impedance ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Vp-p/75 ohms  
Video Frequency Response ........................................................................................................................ 5 Hz to 8 MHz (– 1 dB)  
S/N .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 60 dB  
GENERAL  
Power Requirement............................................................................................................................................... AC 120 V 60 Hz  
Power Consumption (STEREO MODE RATED POWER) .................................................................................................... 530 W  
Dimension (MAX)  
Width............................................................................................................................................................ 18 inches (458 mm)  
Height ...................................................................................................................................................... 7-1/2 inches (190 mm)  
Depth ..................................................................................................................................................... 19-1/2 inches (496 mm)  
Weight............................................................................................................................................................. 53.9 lbs (24.5 Kg)  
ACCESSORIES  
Remote Control Unit RC-18SR ...................................................................................................................................................... 1  
AA-size batteries ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4  
FM Feeder Antenna ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1  
AM Loop Antenna........................................................................................................................................................................... 1  
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.  
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COUNTRY  
ALGERIE  
ARMENIA  
AUSTRALIA  
AUSTRIA  
BAHREIN  
BANGLADESH  
BELGIUM  
BULGARIA  
CANADA  
COMPANY  
Azur 2000  
NGYIG Ltd.  
Jamo Australia Pty. Ltd.,  
Huber & Prohaska GmbH  
Ambassador Stores  
Target  
Van der Heyden Audio N.V.  
Ariescommerce GmbH  
Lenbrook Industries Limited  
ADDRESS  
8, Lotissement Ben Hatadi, Alger, Algerie  
47 A/75 St. Lalaiants, 375000 Yerevan, Armenia  
24 Lionel Road, Mt. Waverley, VIC 3149, Australia  
Taborstraße 95 / Ladestraße 1, Gebäude Hangartner, A-1200 Wien, Austria  
P.O. Box 237,141, Government Avenue, Manama,Bahrein  
1078, Ramjoy Mohanja Lane Asadgonj, Chittagong 4000, Bangladesh  
Brusselbaan 278, 9320 Erembodegem, Belgium  
Makedonia Blvd. 16, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria  
633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario  
CHINA  
Guang Chang Audio International Co., Ltd. No.38 Yushan Road, ShiQiao, Pan Yu, Guang Dong, China  
CYPRUS  
Empire Hifi systems Ltd.  
Audio International  
Audio Nord  
P.O. Box 5604, Nicosia, Cyprus  
CZECH REPUBLIC  
DENMARK  
DUBAI  
Sokolska 41, 67902 Rajecko, OKR,Blansko, Czech Republic  
Dali Allé 1, 9610 Noerager, Denmark  
P.O. Box 105, Dubai, U.A.E.  
V.V.& SONS  
EGYPT  
Solimco  
9, El Attibaa St. Doki, Cairo, Egypt  
ESTONIA  
F.Y.R.O.M.  
FINLAND  
FRANCE  
GERMANY  
GREECE  
HiFi Club Estonia  
T.P. KODI  
Audio Nord  
Marantz France  
Marantz Deutschland  
Adamco S.A.  
Ehte 4, 90503 Haapsalu, Estonia  
ul.Cedomir Kantargiev 21a, Skopje, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonija  
Uudenmaankatu 4-6, Helsinki SF-00120, Finland  
A division of Marantz Europe B.V., P.O. Box 301, 92 156 Suresnes Cedex, France  
Hakenbusch 3, 49078 Osnabrück, Germany  
188, Hippocratous Street, 11471 Athens, Greece  
Building SFF-2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands  
Unit 1706, Metroplaza II, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Fong, N.T., Kowloon, Hong Kong  
Terez Krt.31, 1067 Budapest, Hungary  
HEADQUARTERS EUROPE: Marantz Europe B.V.  
HONG KONG  
HUNGARY  
ICELAND  
INDIA  
IRAN  
IRELAND  
ISRAEL  
ITALY  
IVORY COAST  
JAPAN  
KOREA  
KUWAIT  
LATVIA  
Marantz Asia Ltd.  
Infovox Ltd.  
ID Electronics Ltd.  
NOVA Audio Private  
Home Co.  
Marantz Ireland  
Elmor Ltd.  
Marantz Italy  
Armula 38, 108 Reykjavik, Iceland  
8,Punam Co-op.Society 29/30 Road#5, Union Park MUMBAI 400052, India  
5th floor no 878 Philips Building Enghelab ave, P.O. 11365/7844 Tehran, Iran  
Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, Ireland  
52 Heh Beiyar Street, Kikar Hamedina, Tel Aviv, Israel  
Via Casati 23, 20052 Monza (Milano), Italy, Servizio Consumatori 1678-20026, Numero Verde  
B.P. 2428, Abidjan 01, Ivory Coast  
35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan  
121-210, 2F Shinhan Bldg., 247-17 Seokyo-dong, Mapo-ku, Seoul, Korea  
P.O. Box 8196, Salmiah 22052, Kuwait  
Hifivoir  
Marantz Japan Inc.  
Mk Enterprises Ltd.  
alAlamiah Electronics Intl.  
Ace Ltd.  
61, LacPlesa Str., Riga LV 1011, Latvia  
LEBANON  
LITHUANIA  
MALAYSIA  
MALTA  
AZ Electronics S.A., 1,  
Accapella Ltd.  
P.O. Box 11 2833, Beirut, Lebanon  
Ausros, Vartu G/5, Pasazo SKG., 2001 Vilnius, Lithuania  
Wo Kee Hong Electronics Sdn. Bhd. 102 Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangordarul Ehsan, Malaysia  
Doneo Co Ltd.  
78 The Strand, Sliema SLM07, Malta  
MAURITIUS  
SKR Electronics Ltd.  
P.O. Box 685, Bell Village, Port Louis, Mauritius  
MILITARY MARKET EUROPE PASCO GmbH  
PO BOX 1280, Sandhausen 69200, Germany  
NETHERLANDS  
NEW ZEALAND  
NORWAY  
Marantz Domestic Sales  
Wildash Audio Systems  
Audio Nord  
A division of Marantz Europe B.V., Building SFF2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands  
14 Malvern Road, Mt. Albert, Auckland, New Zealand  
Sandkerveien 64, Oslo 0483, Norway  
OMAN  
POLAND  
PORTUGAL  
PROFESSIONAL EUROPE  
PROFESSIONAL U.S.A.  
QATAR  
REUNION  
ROMANIA  
RUSSIA  
Mustafa & Jawad Trading CO.  
Philips Polska Sp. z.o.o.  
Corel2  
Marantz Professional Products  
Marantz Professional Products  
Almana & Partners W.W.L.  
Vision +  
P.O. Box 1918, Ruwi, Oman  
Al.Jerozolimskie 195b, 02 222 Warszawa, Poland  
Comércio de Electrónica Lda., Av. Luís Bívar, No 85 A, 1050 Lisboa, Portugal  
Kingsbridge House, Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road, Longford, Middlesex UB7 0EH, U.K.  
Distributed by: Superscope Technologies Inc., 1000 Corporate Blvd. Ste.D, Aurora, Illino  
P.O. Box 49, Doha, Qatar  
180 Rue du Marechal Leclerc, 97400 Saint Denis, Ile de la Reunion  
5, Zagazului Str. Bl.1G,apt.18, sector 1,Bucharest, Romania  
7/2, Montazhnaya Street, 107497 Moscow, Russia  
Nova Music Entertainment  
Absolute Audio  
SAUDI ARABIA  
SINGAPORE  
SLOVAKIA  
SLOVENIA  
SOUTH AFRICA  
SPAIN  
Adawlia Univ. Electr. Apl  
Forward Marketing (S) Pte. Ltd.  
Bis Audio s.r.o.  
P.O. Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952, Saudi Arabia  
Wo Kee Hong Centre, 29 Leng Kee Road, Singapore 159099, Singapore  
Nam. SNP 10, 96001 Zvolem, Slovakia  
Smartinska 152, HALA V/3, 61000 Ljubljana, Slovenia  
P.O. Box 1614, Alberton, 1450, South Africa  
Martinez Villergas 2, Apartado 2065, Madrid 28027, Spain  
Mezzanine Floor, The Landmark 385, Galle Road, Colombo - 3, Sri Lanka  
Almedalsvagen 4, Gotenborg 402-23, Sweden  
Bofex  
Coherent Imports (PTY) Ltd.  
Marantz Spain  
The listening Room  
Audio Nord  
SRI LANKA  
SWEDEN  
SWITZERLAND  
SYRIA  
TAHITI  
TAIWAN  
THAILAND  
TUNESIA  
TURKEY  
U.K.  
U.S.A.  
YUGOSLAVIA  
EXPORT  
Sound Company AG  
Hamzeh & Partners  
Covecolor  
Pai-Yuing Co. Ltd.  
MRZ Standard Co. Ltd.  
Societe EDEVIG  
Türk Philips Ticaret A.S.  
Marantz Hifi UK Ltd.  
Marantz America Inc.  
ITM Company  
Postfach, 8010 Zürich, Switzerland  
Hafez Ibrahim Str. No 117, Damascus Shalan, Syria  
Av. Prince Hinoi, Cours de l'union sacré, P.O. Box 2334, Papeete, Tahiti  
6th No 148 Sung Kiang Road, Taipei 10429, Taiwan R.O.C.  
746-750 Mahachai Road, Wangburapa, Bangkok 10200, Thailand  
40, Avenue du Golfe Arabe, El Menzah, 1004, Tunesia  
Yukari Dudullu Organize sanayi Bolgesi, 2.Cadde no.28, 81260 Umraniye-Istanbul, Turkey  
Kingsbridge House, Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road, Longford, Middlesex UB7 0EH, U.K.  
440 Medinah Road, Roselle, IL 60172, U.S.A.  
Omladinskih Brigada 86, 11070 Belgrade, Yugoslavia  
Marantz Domestic Sales  
A division of Marantz Europe BV,Building SFF2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, TheThe Netherlands  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS”  
and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
“Lucasfilm®” and “THX®” are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. “SURROUND EX ™” is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization.  
®
®, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific  
Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.  
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the USA:  
5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.  
R
is a registered trademark.  
Printed in Japan  
00/11 MITi  
331J851252  
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