Take a dip
Now, we don't want to give the impression that the folks at Marantz exercised any favoritism when designing the SR7005 home theater receiver. After all, any videophile will be tickled thoroughly pink by support for the new HDMI v1.4 standard and Full HD 3D video. That said, however, there does appear to be fairly engaging evidence to suggest a certain tipping of the hat in the audiophile's direction. Sure, sure, the latest HD decoding technologies from Dolby and dts in combination with 125W x 7 channels of powered output serve up the studio-quality original soundtrack on all your favorite Blu-ray Disc movies. But for the lover of all things audio, this is all just the beginning . . . Thanks to an integrated ethernet port and DLNA certification, the SR7005 doubles as a fully network-capable A/V receiver. Not only can you stream music — and photos! — from your computer or home network, but when you add a broadband internet connection into the mix, you can dramatically expand your listening potential with access to music from online sources like Pandora, Napster, and Rhapsody. Don't just take a dip . . . dive head-long into the networking audio experience.
A new version for a new dimension
When high definition video arrived on the scene a few years back, home theater enthusiasts encountered a whole new home-entertainment vocabulary — HDTV, LCD, plasma, refresh-rates, progressive scanning, etc. But of supreme importance were four little letters: HDMI. Thanks to its incredible data-handling capabilities, HDMI made the HD home theater of today possible . . . and simple. After all, both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1 channels of studio-quality surround sound could be transmitted throughout your A/V system using a single cable! As you've probably heard, there's a new home-theater revolution happening right now. And guess what? HDMI is ready for the 3D experience with a whole new version: HDMI v1.4. Offering expanded data-transmission capabilities, the six HDMI v1.4 inputs and single output offered by the Marantz SR7005 receiver fully equip you to create a seamless, integrated 3D home theater system. Further, support for HDMI v1.4's new Audio Return Channel makes it possible to send audio from a gaming console or other A/V input connected directly to your HDTV back to the SR7005 for enjoyment on your audio system using the same HDMI cable sending video from the receiver to the HDTV. Advanced connectivity for the next advance in home theater — the Marantz SR7005.
Take a gander
If you have any experience with advanced A/V receivers, then this should sound familiar: naturally, you love the heightened level of audio and video performance you experience with a high-performance receiver, but you hate the hassle of setting the component up and operating it on a daily basis. And the reason is simple. Most A/V receivers offer cumbersome menu systems that you may or may not be able to navigate via your system's video display. Well, those days are over . . . the Marantz SR7005 receiver brings you an advanced color graphical user interface that delivers a simple, engaging platform for commanding your entire A/V system via an info-rich display on your HDTV. Further, when you watch an HDMI source on your HDTV, an on-screen-display overlay lets you browse system settings while you continue to watch your programming — the menu system appears lightly atop your main viewing picture. Discover home theater control without the hassle.
Branch out a bit
With its slew of HDMI, component-video, composite-video, digital audio, and other A/V connections, the SR7005 receiver from Marantz delivers the high-performance repertoire you'd expect from a high-end receiver. We're happy to inform you, however, that the SR7005 doesn't stop there. First off, a front-panel USB port lets you to attach portable audio devices like an iPod, allowing you to play your favorite playlists on your home audio system. Further, Marantz Dynamic Audio eXtender 2 (M-DAX 2) technology enhances the frequency content of compressed audio files — like MP3 or WMA. Second, SIRIUS satellite and HD radio readiness lets you take advantage of your satellite radio subscription right in your living room: all you need is a separate adapter and necessary subscriptions. Finally, when combined with a separate adaptor, the integrated Bluetooth input brings you instant wireless access to audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device. Branch out beyond traditional home audio sources.
The HD audio experience
We're all used to associating new HD home theater formats, like Blu-ray Disc, with high definition video. But what about HD audio? That's right, you heard us: HD audio. The expanded storage capacity of Blu-ray Disc allows for both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel lossless, studio-quality surround sound audio. Now, just as you need an HDTV to experience 1080p video, so too do you need specific technology to take full advantage of 7.1-channel lossless audio. With its Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio processing decoding technologies, the Marantz SR7005 is able to decode the lossless surround sound audio found on Blu-ray Disc, providing the audio experience the director intended for you to have. Further, Dolby's latest Pro Logic IIz decoding adds the ability to decode an additional two "front height" channels that dramatically expand the soundstage at the front of your home theater.
And now to the power
These days, there's no single reason that a person purchases an A/V receiver. While you're concerned with audio and video connectivity options as well as surround sound decoding, you're also looking for amplification performance. You want to know if the receiver can power your speakers, and how well. Now, we could say that the SR7005 receiver from Marantz delivers 125W x 7 channels of output power, and leave it at that . . . but we'd be leaving out the most important part: the quality of that power amplification. While the seven-channel in-line design uses voltage feedback for reduced distortion, independent analog and digital printed wiring boards minimize mutual interference. Additionally, a space-efficient and well-regulated EI-core transformer combines with an array of microfarad capacitors to provide instantaneous current delivery when a demanding source calls for it. Like we said, the rest of the story is pretty impressive.
The Audyssey suite
While some receivers offer a single Audyssey technology to adapt your audio system's performance to your listening area, the Marantz SR7005 serves up three. First, Audyssey Dynamic Volume compensates for level differences as you switch from source to source — it even dampens the boisterous audio characteristic of commercials so it's not so overwhelming. Second, Dynamic EQ maintains the original bass-to-treble tonal balance of the audio regardless of how loudly or softly you play your favorite movies or music. Finally, Audyssey MultiEQ room calibration automatically evens the frequency response of your room and speakers for an audio experience customized to the unique characteristics of your listening area.
One device, three rooms
The term "home theater" doesn't refer to "a TV and some speakers in a living room"; it evokes audio and video throughout the home. While the SR7005 A/V receiver from Marantz is capable of delivering high-performance audio and video in your living room, it's also equipped to extend your audio experience beyond a single room. First, you can use component-video, composite-video, and L/R analog audio outputs to send video or audio to a second room like the bedroom. You can even reconfigure the powered surround-back output to directly fuel a Zone 2 speaker pair. Further, Zone 3 L/R analog audio output lets you send a stereo-audio signal to a receiver powering speakers in the garage, on the deck, or in the kitchen.
Making all video HDTV-ready
Fear not, oh ye of the enormous DVD collection: this new world of HD video, HDMI, and Blu-ray Discs condemns not your DVDs to oblivion. In fact, the SR7005 receiver improves them! Using advanced processing technology, the SR7005 is capable of upconverting any HDMI, component, or composite video signal to HD 1080p levels via HDMI. Prepare yourself to rediscover your DVDs on your HDTV.
The advanced connectivity of HDMI
Bringing you the absolute best in connectivity, Marantz's SR7005 features six HDMI inputs and two outputs. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. Your incoming media content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, and with that in mind, HDMI systems automatically configure to display that content in the most effective format. Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on this single cable. Also, HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI. (Please note that a physical adapter, sold separately, is needed to make the conversion from HDMI to DVI.)
Your HD lifeline
High Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is the only home A/V connection that allows for both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel studio-quality audio to be passes along a single cable. In other words, in order to take full advantage of your home theater’s high definition potential, you need to HDMI cabling to link HD-capable components. It’s only natural that you might have questions regarding how best to outfit your personal HD system. Vann’s sales representatives are here to explain all of your options. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.
