It's about time this player got a thread of it's own. Hope that by now there's enough 7600 owners to share their knowledge and experience on this DVD player.

I have finally bought a HDMI 2 DVI cable and the picture is fantastic. No MB, noise and or evident jaggies(very, very slight at best), when tested with Fifth Element Superbit edition, the PQ seemed Perfect.

The sound through the 5.1 Analog output is clean, warm and the bass is quick and punchy with that overall expansive marantz soundstage feeling. Very responsive and dynamic, yet not rough and agressive as you would sometimes get from a Denon.


I have not had this player for long, so I will refrain from trying to describe its performance in too much detail for now.


-Here are Some Issues that I have, that other more experienced 7600 users can hopefully dispell for me:

1. When changing Audio settings, ie: From 2 channel(stereo) to 5.1 and some other settings, does the player require a restart, because for me it didn't play 5.1 without a restart, after changing this in the setup.

2. For multichannel DVD-A playback, do I really have to have the Digital out PCM/Bittstring setting set to OFF in order to listen to it in 5.1, why ?

3. Overall it's not a major pain in the A$$, but from time to time I get a feeling of instability about this players firmware/hardware ?. Like when I have analog 5.1 Audio out switched off and am using 2 channel stereo setting I still may get a click or chirp out of the surrounding speakers when switching tracks. Or a track might skip for a split second at times for no apparent reason(good disc), but this is very rare.

4. Do I have to switch the player manually from DVD-Audio mode to DVD-video mode in setup, or does it do so on its own ?

5. I listen to most of my stuff in streo so I have set the Audio out to (2 channel(stereo), however I only have component Audio cables plugged into the 5.1 Analog out nest and have not used the specifacally designated 2 channel stereo output located just to the left of the 5.1 nest.

With this player I think I'am there. I bought it because I was tired of the denon mb problem and no fixes. I use the hdmi 2 dvi cable too and for my display it looks fantastic (Hitachi 42hdt50) . Analog outputs sounds very good and settings are easy too navigate. I just hope theres a way for using the hdmi 10 bit prossecing,because my tv use 10 bit prossecing. I only can use rgb expanded or normal, ther must be a way of doing it..




very needed thread.

It's about time this player got a thread of it's own. Hope that by now there's enough 7600 owners to share their knowledge and experience on this DVD player.

I have finally bought a HDMI 2 DVI cable and the picture is fantastic. No MB, noise and or evident jaggies(very, very slight at best), when tested with Fifth Element Superbit edition, the PQ seemed Perfect.

The sound through the 5.1 Analog output is clean, warm and the bass is quick and punchy with that overall expansive marantz soundstage feeling. Very responsive and dynamic, yet not rough and agressive as you would sometimes get from a Denon.


I have not had this player for long, so I will refrain from trying to describe its performance in too much detail for now.


-Here are Some Issues that I have, that other more experienced 7600 users can hopefully dispell for me:

1. When changing Audio settings, ie: From 2 channel(stereo) to 5.1 and some other settings, does the player require a restart, because for me it didn't play 5.1 without a restart, after changing this in the setup.

My piece did not need the restart n will auto-detect if the disc is stereo or multichannel.

2. For multichannel DVD-A playback, do I really have to have the Digital out PCM/Bittstring setting set to OFF in order to listen to it in 5.1, why ?

No need to turn Digital out on the player to the OFF position, as long as you select 5.1 analog-in on your receiver when listening to DVD-audio or SACD. Also, hit the AUDIO button to switch between stereo n multi-channel.

3. Overall it's not a major pain in the A$$, but from time to time I get a feeling of instability about this players firmware/hardware ?. Like when I have analog 5.1 Audio out switched off and am using 2 channel stereo setting I still may get a click or chirp out of the surrounding speakers when switching tracks. Or a track might skip for a split second at times for no apparent reason(good disc), but this is very rare.

No such thing happen on my unit so cannot comment.

4. Do I have to switch the player manually from DVD-Audio mode to DVD-video mode in setup, or does it do so on its own ?

Auto-detect.

5. I listen to most of my stuff in streo so I have set the Audio out to (2 channel(stereo), however I only have component Audio cables plugged into the 5.1 Analog out nest and have not used the specifacally designated 2 channel stereo output located just to the left of the 5.1 nest.

Plug that set of front channel '1' to the CD input of your receiver, which was dedicated for that purpose.

Since I only have DVI input in my TV and the Marantz outputs 10-bit through HDMI and only 8-bit through DVI in the expanded mode, but I have a 10-bit processor in my TV.

So I am wondering if it's possible to buy somekind of an adapter etc. that would allow my HDMI 2 DVI connection output in 10-bit ?

If I remember correctly, most of the source information(DVDs, HD) available nowadays are in 8-bit color. The 8-bit is the max. what DVI allows n have nothing to do with the adaptor.

Hi ac388, I had compared the 7600 again and found better video performance, thanks for your advice. What is your 7600 video adjustment setting for projector, I am currently using Sharp Z201E.

For audio performance, what should be the setup on DV7600 to get best performance, I currently connect to my Denon 2805 via coaxial and the 2-channel L&R audio output

QUESTION FOR 7600 OWNERS ! - Need your help guys

I have recently encountered a problem and I wish to know weather it is my TV to blame or the 7600.

Anywhere I had recently bought a DVI 2 HDMI cable. Since my TV has DVI, which is also HDCP compliant.

The problem is such that when HDMI is 'ON' and I am using the HDMI 2 DVI cable to output video to my Hitachi 55" Plasma (input RGB1), when I try playing MP3 files off a CD, they sound great and work normaly as long as my TV is on ! Howerver as soon as I switch my TV off, or switch it to a different source ie: from RGB1 to AV1 etc.. The music starts skipping !!! So I must always have my TV on and set to RGB1 with the Marantz super audio cd logo and the MP3 playlist showing.

I assume that as soon as I switch my TV off or to a different source, the signal outputted by the DVD player is no longer interpreted by the TV's DVI input and is bounced back or creates some kind of electrical interference that in turn causes the audio playback to skip.

Please could someone who uses a HDMI 2 DVI connection with their 7600 test out an MP3 CD whilst having their TV off and or divert the source away from the DVI input and see if MP3 playback starts skipping, this also happens with DTS/DOLBY content, so any encoded material but not regular Audio CD's.

Hi Jacpat,

It is nice to hear you like the player. Did you do any AB test with other units ?

I am using an old AE500(ready for the new AE900), n doing the calibration with a DVE disc. I did my Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness on the projector n then Chroma, Gamma n other adjustment on the Marantz, which did have smaller increment than the Panny, so I can do more fine-tuning. I don't think my figures will be of any use to you, since our projectors are different, especially yours is a DLP. However, the standout part for this player is at the HDMI out, so use it if you can. I use Auto 1 for movies n switch to Video 1 or 2 for music video clips, to reduce the jaggies.

As for audio, coaxial digital out will take care of the regular CD n DVD playback, but you need to hook up the 6-channel analog out from the Marantz to the input of the Denon for SACD n DVD-audio playback. Originally, I don't care much about SACD n DVD-audio, but after I got that new Dire Strait 'Brothers in arm' multi-channel SACD disc, you will be amazed how good it sounds from a Receiver/DVD player combo.







Hi ac388, I had compared the 7600 again and found better video performance, thanks for your advice. What is your 7600 video adjustment setting for projector, I am currently using Sharp Z201E.

For audio performance, what should be the setup on DV7600 to get best performance, I currently connect to my Denon 2805 via coaxial and the 2-channel L&R audio output

I wish I can help you but I don't have any CD with MP3 files in it. It will be best for you to email Marantz America directly for this kind of specific question.



QUESTION FOR 7600 OWNERS ! - Need your help guys

I have recently encountered a problem and I wish to know weather it is my TV to blame or the 7600.

Anywhere I had recently bought a DVI 2 HDMI cable. Since my TV has DVI, which is also HDCP compliant.

The problem is such that when HDMI is 'ON' and I am using the HDMI 2 DVI cable to output video to my Hitachi 55" Plasma (input RGB1), when I try playing MP3 files off a CD, they sound great and work normaly as long as my TV is on ! Howerver as soon as I switch my TV off, or switch it to a different source ie: from RGB1 to AV1 etc.. The music starts skipping !!! So I must always have my TV on and set to RGB1 with the Marantz super audio cd logo and the MP3 playlist showing.

I assume that as soon as I switch my TV off or to a different source, the signal outputted by the DVD player is no longer interpreted by the TV's DVI input and is bounced back or creates some kind of electrical interference that in turn causes the audio playback to skip.

Please could someone who uses a HDMI 2 DVI connection with their 7600 test out an MP3 CD whilst having their TV off and or divert the source away from the DVI input and see if MP3 playback starts skipping, this also happens with DTS/DOLBY content, so any encoded material but not regular Audio CD's.

Hi ac388, I had my Denon 1910 and compared it with 7600 again longer time and film, then found the video quality much better.

Before I purchased it, I also compared the 9500 with Denon 1910 and also cross test them with Sharp Z201 projector and Hitachi TX100 projector. Under the same 9500 player, the Sharp provide better solid and 3-D image than the Hitachi projector, which provide little bit better colour. If you consider upgrade from 500 to 900, might be do some AB test with DLP projector which probably give you more incentive to upgrade to DLP projector. Even the low end Denon 1910 can show better video on Sharp 201 than Hitachi one

Hi noballsglory, I had encountered similar issue but on the video output. When I connect both the compenent to display and the HDMI-DVI to projector, the component output will play 2 second, then skip and repeat it. Once I completely turned off the projector power signal, then component can perform normally. I just called Marantz CS and they said this is due to the fact that the DVD player will auto-detect HDMI or component output, thus if both are connected, then the DVD player to continue to check alternatively component output and HDMI output. They said I either turn off projector power completely or switch off the HDMI signal from setup manual. They also said this might happen for CD playing but I did not encounter it yet. But in your case, it is the other way round that you seems to keep the TV on in order to get normal CD operation, may be you can try to switch off the HDMI signal/disconnect the HDMI-DVI link completely and see if problem still exist.

I don't think it is fair to compare 7600/9500 with 1910, n 2910/3910 will be more in line.

Yes, DLP was on the back of my mind but their 1280x720 entry level unit is still very expensive. That's why I hope there are more news on these new DLP from this year CEDIA.



Hi ac388, I had my Denon 1910 and compared it with 7600 again longer time and film, then found the video quality much better.

Before I purchased it, I also compared the 9500 with Denon 1910 and also cross test them with Sharp Z201 projector and Hitachi TX100 projector. Under the same 9500 player, the Sharp provide better solid and 3-D image than the Hitachi projector, which provide little bit better colour. If you consider upgrade from 500 to 900, might be do some AB test with DLP projector which probably give you more incentive to upgrade to DLP projector. Even the low end Denon 1910 can show better video on Sharp 201 than Hitachi one

Hello NoBallsNoGlory. How can you have the hdmi on if you are using hdmi 2 dvi cable? I'am missing something? If yes plz tell me how to do it,because my player wont let me. Only dvi is on.

Hello NoBallsNoGlory. How can you have the hdmi on if you are using hdmi 2 dvi cable? I'am missing something? If yes plz tell me how to do it,because my player wont let me. Only dvi is on.

No, you probably misunderstood. I am simply using a HDMI 2 DVI cable. Which also limits my video output to RGB-Normal and RGB-expanded, without true 4:2:2/4:4:4 HDMImodes. I call it HDMI output because my DVD player obviously outputs from its HDMI port.


However in my HDMI setting in the setup there's an option for AUDIO and it's locked at 'AUTO' setting. Perhaps changing it to off may kill the problem, since I have no need to output audio to my tv set and such is not possible over DVI anywhere.

Hi noballsglory, I had encountered similar issue but on the video output. When I connect both the compenent to display and the HDMI-DVI to projector, the component output will play 2 second, then skip and repeat it. Once I completely turned off the projector power signal, then component can perform normally. I just called Marantz CS and they said this is due to the fact that the DVD player will auto-detect HDMI or component output, thus if both are connected, then the DVD player to continue to check alternatively component output and HDMI output. They said I either turn off projector power completely or switch off the HDMI signal from setup manual. They also said this might happen for CD playing but I did not encounter it yet. But in your case, it is the other way round that you seems to keep the TV on in order to get normal CD operation, may be you can try to switch off the HDMI signal/disconnect the HDMI-DVI link completely and see if problem still exist.


I see, looks like Marantz put in a very irritable signal detection. For the record this problem is non-existant when I use component video, it only started once I connected the HDMI 2 DVI cable. Also unlike you I only have the HDMI 2 DVI cable connected and not both.

Marantz said that you could either disconnect the HDMI-DVI cable connection, or switch off the power supply of the display completely or turn off the HDMI signal on 7600 by pressing the setup button on remote for 2 second, which you could find the FL display show up and you could choose to on/off the HDMI signal. They recommend the last method, ie to switch off the HDMI signal. In your situation, since you connect the DVI to the TV, thus it is more convenient to switch off the HDMI signal on the DV7600 player rather thank physically discounnect the cable or off the TV power supply completely. This issue could affect the video and audio connection as well

Howdy,

I have a new Panasonic 32 inch TV with HDMI - my question is can it accept the 4:4:4 10 bit signal????

I have tried it and color seems ok but have not really compared with RGB normal or 4:2:2. The RGB expanded made color bleed a little but overall the picture of this thing is AMAZING. The sound rocks - very happy.

I just want to know if most hi def LCD sceens are capable of getting a 10 bit signal - i know nothing about what this does etc..............is it for hi def projectors or what??? If i do keep it on this 4:4:4 setting should i adjust the black level??

My LCD TV setup is contrast 77, brightness 56, colour 50 and sharpness 30. What do you guys use just out of interest???

Any comments would be appreciated.

4:4:4 sends 8bit data n 4:2:2 sends 10bit data. You should check on the menu of your Panny TV to see if its HDMI input will accept 4:2:2 or not. Of course after this selection, you still need to do the black level n other picture calibration by DVE or Avia.

Just curious, what player did you use before the Marantz ?

I had a Toshiba SD530E - cheap but did the job very well for the money.


Quick question - the Panasonic model is TX32500 - very new. But NOWHERE can i find this 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 info.

I have it set on 4:2:2 for 10 bit so i'm assuming it works or i would see anything?!?

I think you have to email Panasonic America to find out the info on the HDMI, since I don't think your local dealer will be able to help you out on this.

Hi guys,
I recently purchased this model and have an issue with it, and was wondering if anyone else has noticed.
when video is set to multi as opposed to pal or NTSC, there is a problem. When the unit is switched off (left in standby) and switched back on ther is no signal recognition no the TV. The only way to get the picyure to disply again is to do a HDMI reset. Now when I set the player to Pal it works Fine. Not to much of a problem because I live in Aust. and we use Pal here. But it is annoying because I do have a few Region 1 DVD's which are NTSC.
Now has anyone else seen this and is there a firmware that can fix this annoyance.
Also I have noticed that if component and HDMI are both connected that the component picture seems to skip and stutter. Not a big deal as you cant watch 2 pictures at the same time anyway.

Yes - i HAVE had that experience. Also when playing DVD music and then trying to play a super CD etc - you do have to reset as get no pic.

BUT - the other day it was really getting to me so i went into setup in DVD and switched from DVD Audio to DVD Video - haven't tried again to replicate problem but so far so good. I have a learning remote so made have turned on to DVD audio by accident and then tried a DVD etc. Anyway - try this setting and see if it helps.

Cheers, S.

I hav tried that but it makes no difference. The only way is to set the video out to Pal.
The tech at marantz told me they are trying to fix this but only time will I guess

Bought a Marantz DV7600 and put it through the paces on different formats.

DVD-Video: Incredible (I am using interlaced component out to a DVDO iScan Pro with RGB output to my 34" monitor 480p). Both DD5.1 and DTS pass through as Bitstream to my Rotel processor.

DVD-Audio: All discs WORK! No problems at all using analog outputs. Sound quality is incredible. Played every disc several times just to make sure and nothing but pure musical enjoyment.

CD Audio: Very Nice both SPDIF out and analog out sound great. PCM has the option of Bitstream out through SPDIF.

JPEG Slide Shows: Images look crystal clear with awesome color rendition and fill the screen (horizontal shots). Vertical shots have black screen on the sides.

DVD-R Home made videos: No problems at all (use Nero Vision Express to make from AVI digital video source and encode using dolby digital stereo and 5.1 channels).

SACD: Untested still.

Glad you like it so far Duc851. What you had before the dv7600 and how does it compare?

I just got the 7600 and everything appears to be working fine except 5.1 DVD-A. The player shows 5.1 output signals on the display, but sends everything to the left and right speakers. I have the digital output set to OFF. The Stereo version of DVD-A and Multi-channel SACD's play fine. Am I missing a setting somewhere, or is this player defective?

I guess it just needed a re-start, because it's now working without a hitch. Performance-wise it seems to be a very nice player.

I hace an issue with forwarding DVD chapters - it tends to lock up everynow and then particularly if you go to fast - anyone else hace this issue??

I have an issue with forwarding DVD chapters - it tends to lock up everynow and then particularly if you go to fast - does anyone else have this issue??

Can anyone tell me what chip this player uses???

Thanks

For sale on e_ _ _ good price :D

I just have to gush about the deal I just got. I just bought a brand new, factory-sealed Marantz 7600 player for just over 50% MSRP from a local dealer. I got it for cheap because the dealer is moving and wants to get rid of their stuff. Last week I got a pair of floor model Monitor Audio Gold Ref 20 and the matching center speakers for 40% off.

I haven't had time to try the 7600 yet but I'm really looking forward to it. Seems like a nice, heavy, quality product (of course, I have been using a mid-line Samsung player from 2001 that didn't even have progressive scan).

I just have to gush about the deal I just got. I just bought a brand new, factory-sealed Marantz 7600 player for just over 50% MSRP from a local dealer. I got it for cheap because the dealer is moving and wants to get rid of their stuff. Last week I got a pair of floor model Monitor Audio Gold Ref 20 and the matching center speakers for 40% off.

I haven't had time to try the 7600 yet but I'm really looking forward to it. Seems like a nice, heavy, quality product (of course, I have been using a mid-line Samsung player from 2001 that didn't even have progressive scan).


Well I gave mine back and couldn't be more happier. I bought a 79avi instead and the Audio is top notch, much better soundstage then my 7600 produced.

At just over 50% is probably an ok deal, because anything close to retail for this thing is a ripp off.

You will find the menu's and general responce times very choppy, the cd scanning is awful.

Also check that you are not experiencing similar problems to me, thats is if you will be using a HDMI 2 DVI cable.

I didn't like build quality either, the face plate is ok. But the thing is damn light.

Tell us how you go with it.

I won't be using a HDMI 2 DVI cable

Ok so when I actually hooked up my player, it wouldn't read any disks. I then got a brand new player from Marantz. Working fine thus far and I'm happy with it.

I have one of these now. Can't wait for my HDMI blade. Currently doing the HDMI/DVI gig which is not ideal, as previously stated.

p.s. no MB that I can notice. I don't think this thing uses a Faroudja chip...can anyone confirm?

Confirm no Faroudja chip n MB on this unit. Make sure you select 4:2:2 at HDMI out since then you are sending out a 10-bit video signal, instead of 8-bit, if your display can take advantage of it. Very sharp, clean n 3-D image thru HDMI, but the unit also suffer sync problem with certain displays, like my Sony HS60 n Panny 42" plasma.



I have one of these now. Can't wait for my HDMI blade. Currently doing the HDMI/DVI gig which is not ideal, as previously stated.

p.s. no MB that I can notice. I don't think this thing uses a Faroudja chip...can anyone confirm?

my panny 50" can do up to 14-bit, so I've definitely got that setting on the to-do list as soon as the blade gets here. Only had sync problem at first hookup when I was plugging things in while they were on and none since, but we'll see with hdmi...

Is your 50" Panny a plasma or rear-projection ? If plasma, look for some fainted vertical lines with red or green background scenes, almost like VB, when you select progressive. However, those lines will go away if you select Interlace. I did exchange for 3 different brand new 7600, they all have the same problem.



my panny 50" can do up to 14-bit, so I've definitely got that setting on the to-do list as soon as the blade gets here. Only had sync problem at first hookup when I was plugging things in while they were on and none since, but we'll see with hdmi...

It's a plasma:
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I'll try to find a dvd with that kind of background in it, but so far I've seen nothing objectionable @ 720p via the RGB-translated HDMI-DVI connection.

Confirm no Faroudja chip[...]

Whose scaler is it then?

I believe it is using 'Analog Devices' video DAC.

Is your 50" Panny a plasma or rear-projection ? If plasma, look for some fainted vertical lines with red or green background scenes, almost like VB, when you select progressive. However, those lines will go away if you select Interlace. I did exchange for 3 different brand new 7600, they all have the same problem.

I haven't seen any of this so far. Went through a few DVDs and DVD-As (with pics, i.e. Beck) and saw nothing wrong.

50% off is a good deal no doubt. My local dealer is trying to dump these things but he is closer to 40% off. I can't believe the margins in these, anyway, whenever you can get 50% off it is pretty good.

My second one seems like a winner. I have no complaints and have not seen what ac388 describes.

Good for you guys then. Since I have to get rid of mine a few weeks ago, n replace it with an used Pio 59Avi.

I run mine in full Analog for audio now. I don't use my AVR's DSP except for the IPod on a separate input and find the 7600's Audio DAC to be quite adequate.
Anyone else?

Hi! I've just bought a 7600, and when it's running correctly, it's superb in quality. My projector was having hysterics when the unit was set for Multi (default). It would revert to RGB and 480/576i. However I've been told not to run in Multi, but PAL (for Australia) and now it runs in 720p and 10 bit video consistently. Phew!

I don't mind turning bitstream off for DVD Audio, but yesterday it decided to downmix 5.1 to 2 channel (5.1 was displayed!). Somehow I got it back to 5.1, I think after a reset.

I'll talk to Marantz, but if anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate that. I've been told the 6600 is a big step down, if I went that way.

Bah, now I'm getting confused again....I was all set on the 7600...are any of these problems going to be an issue if I'm mainly listening to multi-channel music and will either connect only component or hdmi to hdmi?

Also...could someone please pm me any dealers that do telephone sales that are doing 50% off MSRP ;-) best I can find so far is b-stock through A4L

I haven't had a single issue with mine so far. Everything functions as documented in the manual.

Bah, now I'm getting confused again....I was all set on the 7600...are any of these problems going to be an issue if I'm mainly listening to multi-channel music and will either connect only component or hdmi to hdmi?

Also...could someone please forward me any dealers that do telephone sales that are doing 50% off MSRP ;-) best I can find so far is b-stock through A4L

No one can help you with getting a cheap deal here (against forum rules). So unless you want to buy my player I'm not sure what to tell you. My first player was dud but my current player is fine. No issues, works great. Still, my wife thinks we could have gotten away with a cheaper player and I'd be willing to sell mine.

SOME HELP NEEDED !!! I want to setup my unit to play DVDs from all regions (region free) and located a hack in the avforums & videohelp sites apparently tested and effective ... well, not for me ! The fifth instruction is "With the cursor down until "1215" will be shown in the display" seems to be incorrect ... I wasn't able to locate 1215 , only 1214 !! Does anyone tried this hack or have a differnet one / suggestion? For your reference find listed below complete set of instructions. Thanks !

- Power on
- Open tray
- Press buttons on the remote "clear" "2" "5" "8" "0" "clear"
- Display shows "TESTMODE"
- With the Cursor down until "1215" will be shown in the display
- Press buttons on the remote "1" "3" "enter"
- Display shows "1213"
- With the Cursor up until "1402" will be shown in the display
- Press buttons on the remote "0" "0" "enter"
- Display shows "1400"
- Power On and Off again

Confirm no Faroudja chip n MB on this unit. Make sure you select 4:2:2 at HDMI out since then you are sending out a 10-bit video signal, instead of 8-bit, if your display can take advantage of it.

DVD's are all mastered in 8-bit color, so it really doesn't matter whether you send a 10-bit or 8-bit video signal out to your display. This comment fooled me when I first read it, until I learned The Truth about DVD's.

I run mine in full Analog for audio now. I don't use my AVR's DSP except for the IPod on a separate input and find the 7600's Audio DAC to be quite adequate.
Anyone else?

Yep. I turned the digital output off and use the 5.1 analog output for everything with a multi-channel audio track - DVD's, DVD-A's, and SACD's (have my Yammie 2400 AVR set to "multi" channel input when I use this player). For redbook CD's, I do the same thing using the player's 2-channel analog outs and set the AVR to "direct stereo" (which turns off all the AVR's digital processing and video circuits). The DAC's in this unit are superior to those you'll find in most HT AVR's/pre-pros, so it makes sense to let it do the digital-to-analog conversion and just use the AVR as an amplifier.

While I do love this player and it produces the best picture and sound from all manner of shiny disks I've ever seen or heard, I will issue a word of warning to those with HT systems using non-Marantz universal remotes.

Some "genius" at Marantz evidently thought it would be a good idea to use some diabolical toggle-bit (aka parity-bit) codes in the OEM remote that are impossible to learn for most mid to high range universal remotes. Not all the buttons, just some of them. Go figure. :rolleyes:

I use a URC MX-800, for example. It took me over a month of frantic effort and searching before I finally got every button programmed in (the SMODE button was particularly vexing, but I finally found a code that works). And I still don't have discrete on/off although I finally found a toggle power button that works. My "workaround" is just to let the player's auto-off feature turn it off after 30 minutes or so. Not perfect, but it will suffice. If the player itself weren't so darn good, I would have sent it back because of this incredibly stupid decision on the part of the engineer who programmed the OEM remote.

DVD's are all mastered in 8-bit color[...]

No, they are not. Here's one:
http://preview.millimeter.com/digitalcreation/video_digital_production_crazy/

Your own DVDs can also be encoded at 10-bit with many available software titles.

No, they are not. Here's one:
http://preview.millimeter.com/digitalcreation/video_digital_production_crazy/

Your own DVDs can also be encoded at 10-bit with many available software titles.

Many? I think you're splitting hairs. Perhaps I should have said virtually no DVD's are encoded at 10-bit. I have over 200 of 'em and not a single one is 10-bit. If the percentage of DVD's coded at 8-bit is 99%, then my original statement is basically true - there's no point in worrying about whether your display can show 8-bit or 10-bit video.

Well this piece of crap DVD player has let me down for the last time. It's going to be donated to good will as I just ordered a Denon 2930. Good bye Marantz.

Hi! I've just bought a 7600, and when it's running correctly, it's superb in quality. My projector was having hysterics when the unit was set for Multi (default). It would revert to RGB and 480/576i. However I've been told not to run in Multi, but PAL (for Australia) and now it runs in 720p and 10 bit video consistently. Phew!

I don't mind turning bitstream off for DVD Audio, but yesterday it decided to downmix 5.1 to 2 channel (5.1 was displayed!). Somehow I got it back to 5.1, I think after a reset.

I'll talk to Marantz, but if anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate that. I've been told the 6600 is a big step down, if I went that way.



I ended up getting a black 9500. Excellent player - no issues! :) :) :) :)

Will the DV7600 play back DVD+R. ? It list -R but another website from Eourope listed -and +.
Also a previous DVD player I had was finicky over which brand DVD + R it would except.
Which recorded DVD brand/s does the DV7600 have the least problems with?

To answere my own question: yes, it plays DVD+R. Had the DV7600 now for a few days and it has played everything I put in it.
I'll say this unit is better than anything I've owned before as far as picture quality.
DVD-A, much more complicated to use than anything else previous. Still in a learning mode on DVD-A, have yet to try SACD.
CD's, My CA 540D does a better job yet it's not as good as the CA 640C.( analog)

Looks like Marantz DV7600owner thread is dead.

Bump!!

I just picked up one of these players from my dealer as a refurb. He had a customer loose one in a lightening storm and Marantz sent him a refurb to replace it. The customer ended up upgrading to I think a newer 7001, or 9600 player or something. As a new owner I thought I might try and revive this thread and see what if any comments user have after using for several years.

I am very impressed with this player so far, but haven't done much other than connect via HDMi and play a couple of disc. Plan on doing some serious setup and testing this weekend. Should have my SACD cables then as well.

I am curious as well, if anyone who has this unit and is running it through the newer 2006/07 Marantz receivers can say whether or not the above statement regrading the internal DACS of the DV7600 is still superior to those in Marantz's own AVR's. Also, if the 7600 has the better, will the benefits be negated by running analog audio cables out (SACD) to my receiver that are 6ft? Finally, since my receiver (SR7001) can accept HDMi 1.2 in, will I be able to use HDMi for DVD-Audio or SACD, or will I still have to run SACD cables anyway? I beleive the DV7600 is only HDMi 1.1 out this requiring the SACD cables if I want 5.1 audio from the SACD, but thought I would ask.

My system is comprised of a Marantz SR-7001 serving as a Pre/Pro, Marantz MM9000 5channel amplifier and the DV7600, running into a Mitsubishi WD-52725 DLP.

Serious problems with mine.

DVD cannot figure out the audio settings. It's almost as if my 8500 is fighting with the 7600. I'm going to lose the digital coax and try the 6 analog channels. Hope that works.

Does anyone know if I'll get correct multichannel sound from dvd's if I use the 6 analog inputs into my marantz 8500? This skipping problem is driving me crazy. I'm also going to try and use the dvi switching instead of the component. Anyone else had better results by doing this? It's going into a hitachi 57 in. hdtv rear projection. Thanks.

Bump.

I'm just wondering how everyone is enjoying their DV7600? I've had mine for a few months, and have nothing but good things to say, well at least as it relates to it's audio prowess, since I'm currently using it exclusively as a CD player.