Marantz NR1604 User Manual

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This unit allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo 

playback modes.

Multi-channel audio formats are provided on popular movie and music 

disc formats such as Blu-ray and DVD, as well as being supported by 

digital broadcasting, and even by streaming movies and music from 

internet-based subscription services.

This unit supports playback of almost all of these multi-channel audio 

formats. It also supports surround playback of audio formats other 

than multi-channel audio such as 2-channel stereo audio.

This unit automatically generates a list of all the playable sound 

modes based on the input audio format and the current speaker setup 

configuration and displays the list on the screen. Therefore, you can 

select a correct surround playback mode even if you are not familiar 

with sound mode selection. Try out various surround playback modes 

and enjoy surround playback in your favorite mode.

GExampleH When 

 is pressed and held

MOVIE SOUND

STEREO

DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA

MULTI CH STEREO

VIRTUAL

The displayed sound modes include the 2-channel stereo playback 

mode with no additional surround sound synthesis.

For audio formats recorded on a disc, see the disc jacket or label.

This unit automatically generates and 

displays a list of selectable sound 

modes.

• Each time 

, 

 or 

 is 

pressed, the listening mode is switched.

Switches to the listening mode 

suitable for enjoying movies and TV 

programs.
Switches to the listening mode 

suitable for enjoying music.
Switches to the listening mode 

suitable for enjoying games.

• Pressing 

, 

 or 

 displays a list of the listening 

modes that can be selected. Each time you press 

, 

 

or 

, the listening mode changes.

• While the list is displayed, you can also use 

ui

 to select a 

listening mode.

• The 

, 

, or 

 button memorizes the last sound 

mode selected for its button. Pressing 

, 

, or 

 

recalls the same sound mode as the one selected at the previous 

playback.

• If the content played back does not support the previously selected 

sound mode, the most appropriate sound mode for the content is 

automatically selected.

• This can also be set by pressing 

 on the main unit.

Sound recorded in source is played as is.

Direct playback begins.

DVD