Marantz Cinema 50 Receiver - DETAILED Setup Guide

In this video Zak goes into step by step detail on how to install the new Marantz Cinema 50 Receiver in DETAIL! Are you interested in converting a less than ideal space into a theater room? It can be overwhelming but with the help of our specialist we can walk you through all options available and be sure to get you the right set up for your room. We look forward to working with you!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Speaker Terminations
1:20 Run through of gear
1:40 Connect Power Cord
1:49 HDMI Connection to projector (eARC)
2:13 HDMI 2.1 Port Overview
2:50 HDMI connection to Epson LS800 HDMI 2
3:12 HDMI 2.1 Cables Dreamedia Recommends 8K HDR 60hz 48gbps griptech
4:39 HDMIs used for sources - Apple TV 4k and Kaleidescape
5:15 Why to use banana plugs/pins
5:25 How to connect speaker wire to AVR without banana plugs/pins
6:20 How Zak prefers to connect speaker wire
6:55 Additional speaker wires purpose. Voice of god and surrounds
7:23 Connecting Cinema 50 to Clarus Concerto Power Conditioner
7:49 Recommendation for more affordable wattbox surge protector
7:55 Powering on Surge protector
8:00 Powering on Epson LS800
8:01 Powering up Marantz Cinema 50
8:17 Audyssey Setup
9:15 Importance of Audyssey Calibration
9:34 Setting up paper calibration stand
10:20 Placing calibration mic at primary seating area
10:45 Adjust mic to ear height
11:10 Amp assign set up
11:40 Amp assign for using all channels. 11 channel processing
11:45 Amp assign for 7.4.4 dolby atmos
12:10 Using preouts in 11 channel
12:30 Amp assign in 9.1 for 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos
14:00 Discusses plans for 5.4.6 atmos
14:45 7.1 surround plus zone two option for patio/kitchen/office speakers
14:49 5.1.2 Atmos for theater and zone 2 stereo for game room
15:20 Using zone 2 for kitchen next to vent hood to help with cooking noise
16:08 Recommended external 2 channel amp. Example: Marantz 7025
16:30 Dirac Live not available yet
16:50 Overview of 5.1.4 Atmos current set up
18:00 Starting Calibration
18:14 Connecting calibration mic to AVR
18:16 Check subwoofer levels
18:22 8 calibration positions available!
18:53 Making connections to speaker terminals for 5.2.4 atmos
19:15 Physically connecting speaker wires to AVR
20:00 Connecting speaker wires for top/height atmos speakers
20:27 Connecting center speaker. Focal 302 on wall
20:35 Focal 302 placed behind Salamander Designs AV UST Cabinet
20:45 Options for installing focal 302 speaker
20:59 Connecting center speaker wire to terminal
21:15 Connecting subwoofer cables to Marantz Cinema 50
21:36 Beginning calibration test number 1
21:43 Subwoofer Level Matching
21:55 Adjusting subwoofer level output on SVS PB-16 Ultra
23:00 Performing calibration on cinema 50 in 5.1.4 atmos
24:55 Calibration Complete
25:53 Dynamic EQ for night time listening and movie watching
26:06 Analysing room data
26:30 Dirac Live coming soon!
26:46 Calibration complete
26:52 Hardwire your Cinema 50 to the network or use wifi connection
27:06 RUN your firmware updates!
27:13 Wifi and Bluetooth
27:28 Denon Heos - what is it? multi room streaming
27:58 HDMI and Video options available - HDMI set up
28:45 HDMI control CEC
29:09 HDMI output settings - Auto dual or monitor 1 or 2
29:45 HDMI upscaling for 8k sources like micro LED - OLED - JVC RS4100/NZ9
30:05 Screensaver
30:11 Video/4k/8k signal format - Standard/Enhanced for 4k 4:4:4 60HZ 8k Enhanced for 8k 4:4:4
32:35 Connecting apple tv 4k to marantz avr
33:33 Fan Kit recommended in cabinet for better AVR ventilation
34:25 Epson LS800 with all the lights on
34:49 Demo of movie free guy on cinema 50 in 5.1.4 dolby atmos
35:40 The real life affect of dolby atmos in action
36:30 Conclusion of free guy demo in dolby atmos
36:45 Music vs movie mode selection on marantz cinema 50
38:00 Multi channel stereo mode demo
38:30 Conclusion/ Outro

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[tg]

Best set up video I’ve ever seen for an AV product. Your walkthrough of this unit have sealed the deal for me.

[adamjj]

Great series Zach. There's some things to point out for beginners that are really not recommended which I know you know, but didn't come across in the video:
- Front L/R in the ceiling should be avoided if at all possible - the ultimate clean setup would be to put them all in wall at ear level.
- In this case, pull the Center to the front of the cabinet to avoid reflections.
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume have caveats and will impact the performance and accuracy of the system in exchange for quiet listening.
- Don't move, make noise, or obstruct the mic or speakers when calibrating.
- Multi channel stereo is not the intended way to use a surround system and really shouldn't be used unless there is a specific reason.

[keepingupwiththejones]

It is amazing how good the picture still looks with all the artificial and natural light in that room.

[djFELIXmne]

I'm so glad I found this video, it will definitely make my first setting up of cinema 50 easy, in about 3 weeks time. super exited to go the next level from my old pioneer htp-71. 😄

[petersymes]

fantastic, as an older person this tech is confusing for me. You have simplified it for me. Thank you.

[juanpablodiaz]

Excelente video Hace mucho que no hacías uno de estos... Saludos desde Argentina!!!

[suhasvaitla]

hi this is really good. just have 1 question, can we have separate preset for movie watching and 2.1 for music listening .

[trippon]

Nice setup and useful information video
Thank you

[antoniotaylor]

Very nice setup Zach, I just built a 7.2.4 Denon 6700h with all Klipsch Speakers.Watching you set up the Audessy was awesome and like you said I have everything set to 80hz and 0db. I know I'm missing out on the sounds so I will be setting mines up using Audessy. Thanks and keep up with the great content as usual 🫡

[pedroortiz]

Thank you so much for this videos, I really enjoy it!

[Myhomeentertainmentsystem]

Glad i watched this first, will all 4 bass channels work right out of the box?

[flyersaz]

Thanks for the helpful info. There's no issue connecting speakers while the AVR is on? Always thought it had to be off while connecting speakers, subs, HDMI, etc.

[essamchoudhry]

kindly advise i have 7 channel power amp and can i assign my front, center, and surround and surround back total 7 speakers to my preouts settings and rest 4 channels to my main cinema 50 AVR, and choose 11.1 assign mode in the speakers/amp setting? without adding extra 2 channels to my external amp? OR what will be best setting. Thank you

[arndtbc]

What settings do you use for 2 channel music listening?

[TheDeathTechno]

Super video, thank you. Covered a few finer details I was looking to see while looking at the 70S model for a small home setup. 👌

[kathimerino]

Nice tip on the video modes, will use it. Mine is waiting for the weekend to be installed :)
TBH, I wished to see Audyssey curve manipulation/multieq XT software and most of all, Audyssey/Dirac comparison. Maybe I try to make a guide when I go through it.
Info and manuals on the matter are crap.
Finally, I learned Marantz may have an internal seminar on Dirac live + MSO! How about that for your video update?

[techsamurai]

@17:20 you have rear surrounds installed in the wall. Can you pick 5 channel with LCR+ rear surrounds (the classic 5 channel setup) as opposed to 5 channel with LCR + side surrounds (the modern 5 channel setup)? Like you my speakers are in the rear.

[spacemanwho]

Awesome video. Can you do 5.1.4 with the 50? Using the on board amp and not an external amp..

[bluebuddha]

Great video but I have 2 questions and concerns. First, you have the Apple 4K TV plugged into the Media Player slot. I have it in the CBL/SAT because my cable provider app is on there. Does that make a difference? However, my main issue is that my Cinema 60's volume has to be turned up to 50-55 just for basic listening. I only have a 3.1 right now so thinking this amp just doesn't have enough juice. Within Audyssey I have Dynamic EQ off but noticed changing Dynamic Volume to Light or Medium helps a bit as do the Sound Modes. Curious what people's thoughts are on that

[BruhTech]

Really loving this content! Love this LS800 showcase/setup series! Noticed some soap opera effect, is there a way to adjust on the unit?