The Outlaws’ Guide to the Marantz AV7005
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(ARC), which allows audio from the TV to be delivered to the AV7005 through
the AV7005’s HDMI output 1. It will not be possible to assign an HDMI input connection
to the TV input when “HDMI Control” is enabled because the TV input will receive audio
via ARC on the HDMI output 1.
When the AV7005 is in standby, the HDMI switching can provide a pass-through of one
HDMI input. This allows one HDMI source, such as a cable or satellite receiver, to
deliver both audio and video to the TV without turning the AV7005 on. Which input is
passed through is determined by the “Standby Source” setting. The options are “Last”
and “HDMI1” through “HDMI6,” with “Last” using the last input source used by the
AV7005. “Standby Source” can only be used of “HDMI Control” is set to “On.”
One feature of HDMI CEC is the ability to turn on and off when other devices are turned
on or off. “Power Off Control” can be adjusted if “HDMI Control” is enabled, and it
determines how the AV7005 responds when connected HDMI v1.3 devices are turned
on or off. If set to “All,” the AV7005 will turn off any time a connected TV is turned off. If
set to “Video,” the AV7005 will turn off when a connected TV is turned off only if the
active input is a video source (BD, DVD, VCR, SAT, GAME, AUX1, or TV). If set to
“Off,” the AV7005 will not turn off via CEC.
Audio Setup Sub-Menu
The
Audio Setup
sub-menu contains two settings. The first is a level control for the
subwoofer channel of the 7.1 channel analog input, and the second allows
customization of the equalizer settings.
The “7.1ch IN SW Level” screen provides control for one setting: “Subwoofer Level.”
This can be set to 0dB, +5dB, +10dB, and +15dB. The recommended setting is the
default of +10dB, as it compensates for the standard 10dB reduction in subwoofer level
that is included in 5.1 sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.), but the +15dB setting may be
needed in some cases if the source is applying bass management.
This “EQ Customize” screen offers three adjustments. The first is “Audyssey Byp. L/R,”
which can be set to “Used” or “Not Used.” Likewise, “Audyssey Flat” and “Manual” can
be set to “Used” or “Not Used.” In each case, setting an equalizer to “Not Used” will
remove that equalization curve from the available modes when pressing the MULTEQ
button on the remote control.
Roadmap to the Setup Menus
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