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post #331 of 349
7/16/11 at 11:03am
I've been having issues with my receiver. Usually, after the receiver has been off for a long period of time (between 12 hours to 7 days) and after turning it on, the receiver will go into safety mode within a few seconds. Pressing down and menu on the unit resets it and it usually starts right up, though sometimes it goes back into safety mode again.

I had done some tests trying to figure out if it was a connection from one of the speakers or hdmi cords. Since the issue would happen pretty consistently after coming home from work, I would unplus half of the cords I had not ruled out to try to narrow down if something still plugged in was causing the issue. I had gotten it down to the subwoofer being the only thing plugged in with a regular RCA cord. But, I don't think that is causing it.

It seems to happen more often now that it is summer, but even when the ac has the room down to 72, it still happens. I had taken it to an authorized repair place, but he couldn't figure it out. Maybe I should have him try it again now that it is summer.

Does anybody have any ideas?
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post #332 of 349
8/26/11 at 7:12pm
Hi follks.

My mother has a NR1501 in her bedroom and it's not turning on anymore. The standy led is twinkling and I read that's a common issue with Marantz stuff. So, I need to reset, right?

What is the buttons combination to reset this model?
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post #333 of 349
12/15/11 at 3:07am
I find myself having to turn up the audio on the Marantz 1501 fairly high to be able to hear my Minx speakers.

Here's my setup:
Marantz 1501 receiver.
3 x Cambridge Audio Min20 (left, center, right)
Cambridge Audio x300 sub

Connections:
TV -> 1501 via HDMI. Audio via TV's Optical out.

I find that I need to have sound on the Marantz around 35-40 to be able to hear TV channels (optical out on Samsung LCD into the Marantz). Anything less then 20 cannot be heard. If i have a few people in the room talking then the sounds is pretty much drowned out.

I'm not sure how to track down the problem:
- is it with the setup options on the Marantz?
- is it the minx speakers?
- wrong speaker for the room size (3m x 10m)?

Happy to provide further details.. thanks for your help.
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post #334 of 349
12/15/11 at 7:49am
I also have to "turn it up" to get enough volume from the television. This is particularly true for transmissions in Dolby. I use the television's tosllink to the 1501 for television sound.
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post #335 of 349
12/15/11 at 11:32am
I've given up being concerned about the number. I just use it to know where to set it for a given function. In our small room, FM or CD is at 28 in the winter and 30 or so when the windows are all open in the summer. Movies start at about 40. I've never had to determine how high it can go before blowing out my Cambridge Soundworks speakers.
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post #336 of 349
12/26/11 at 5:01pm
I know this is for 1501, but I have no idea where to let people know -

BB (at least in my area) had these marked off by 50 dollars. Thats somewhat like getting the items tax free.

Both the 1402 and 1602 were discounted. I don't know how long this will last but you are interested, you may want to inquire by calling them. There was the 6000 series as well also discounted.

If I am out of line posting here I apologize. I just wanted other Maratnz lovers to share in the good day after Christmas news.
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post #337 of 349
12/30/11 at 11:38pm
I have a NR1501(Marantz)as well.

The HDMI output is working fine.
I can get my Tivo to work, my DVD to work and my Computer work thru it.

but the Marantz has option for seeing the menu setup stuff on TV.

And i can seem to get that working can someone help.

other problem i have is i can't get it to show my wii output which is going in via component out via HDMI.
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post #338 of 349
3/11/12 at 5:11am
I have exacly the same problem than you Tazza. I cannot get the Marantz setup menu to work through HDMI. The same with the video convert feature. Nor the component neither the cvbs signal is displayed properlly via HDMI. Ive tried with different TVs and the only thing I can see are some pink artifatcs moving in the screen when connected to a PC screen.
Am I missing something in the setup or shuold I go to the Technical Service?
Is there a firware update for this unit?

Thanks in advance
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post #339 of 349
3/14/12 at 6:34am
I recently bought this from somebody and I am having issues getting this thing to work. I have a Motorola dcx3400 pvr (cable provider - shaw, Canada) and a wdtv live connected to this going out to to an epson 3010. On the pvr, I can only get audio and no picture and then on the wdtv I can only get picture but no sound. I tried switching the hdmi inputs, but didn't help.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
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post #340 of 349
3/14/12 at 6:49am
The previous user probably configured the inputs for his equipment. If you haven't already done so, I suggest doing a system reset and then configuring inputs from scratch. Resetting and configuring are described in the manual. If you didn't get one with the receiver, it's available for downloading at
http://us.marantz.com/us/products/pa...oductId=NR1501

You should also make sure that all of your equipment, including the NR1501, have up-to-date firmware. Unfortunately, updating the 1501's firmware requires it to be sent to an authorized repair center.
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post #341 of 349
3/14/12 at 8:57am
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Originally Posted by Selden Ball View Post

The previous user probably configured the inputs for his equipment. If you haven't already done so, I suggest doing a system reset and then configuring inputs from scratch. Resetting and configuring are described in the manual. If you didn't get one with the receiver, it's available for downloading at
http://us.marantz.com/us/products/pa...oductId=NR1501

You should also make sure that all of your equipment, including the NR1501, have up-to-date firmware. Unfortunately, updating the 1501's firmware requires it to be sent to an authorized repair center.

Haven't thought of this. Will try that. Thanks
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post #342 of 349
3/14/12 at 11:01pm
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Originally Posted by Thupdhon View Post


Haven't thought of this. Will try that. Thanks

I have the wdtv working fine now. However, even after the reset and changing a whole bunch of settings on the pvr, I still cannot get an image. Every once in a while, the image does come up for 2 or 3 seconds and then nothing. Changed hdmi cables and still nothing. what should I do? Hope the previous owner did not sell me a lemon
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post #343 of 349
3/15/12 at 7:00am
A. Try some other HDMI source devices on the same HDMI input port (e.g. computer or disc player) If they work, then the problem most likely is in the PVR.

B. Try the same device on some other HDMI input ports. (The labels are just for your convenience. They all should work the same.) It could be that the input port you've been using is damaged.

If no device works on any port, then the HDMI card in the AVR could be damaged, or the AVR's firmware needs to be updated.

If only the PVR has problems, then update its firmware and try again. (I assume it works fine when it is plugged directly into your display device.)

HDMI/HCDP handshaking is fragile. Some devices simply don't like to communicate with one another or to work in HDMI networks containing certain other devices. Those problems need to be reported to all of the manufacturers involved, which might or might not result in firmware updates from them.
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post #344 of 349
3/29/12 at 3:50am
I have a NR1501(Marantz)as well. I have 3 problems that are causing me to consider switching to a different receiver.

1. I have to turn the sound WAY up to like 50 when watching TV. I know....the number shouldn't matter, but when I switch to FM or my Roku player without adjusting the volume, the sound blows my windows out. I have to rush to turn it down. I've tried every setting I could find to no avail.

2. Every once in a while, when I power up the receiver for the first time in a day or so, there's loud popping sounds that last a full 3 minutes before the regular volume kicks in. Obviously a defect.

3. Finally, my last problem is that the sound just mysteriously drops out from time to time. I'll be switching channels on the cable box and all of a sudden, no audio. The only fix is to change inputs, then back again.

I've procastinated taking the receiver to an authorized dealer. I don't want to be without, so I've tolerated the problems. I guess I also worry that since I can't reproduce any of these problems (they all occur randomly), the repair shop won't be able to fix it.

Has anyone experienced any or all of these problems? Anyone successfully get any of this fixed?

Thanks - Tim
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post #345 of 349
3/29/12 at 6:56am
Tim

If you bought the receiver from a local store, they may be willing to provide a loaner while yours is out for repair.

Differences in volume may be due to different levels coming from the sources. Have you tried switching them to different input ports to find out if this is the case? If it stays with a particular input connection on the receiver, then it is another defect which needs to be repaired. If you do need to compensate for different incoming sound levels, a different receiver, one with settable gains for the individual inputs, may be appropriate. Sorry, I have no suggestions.

Your two other problems certainly are caused by defects in the receiver.

Edited to add:
While I've encountered different sound levels from different sources, they haven't been dramatic and always have been caused by differences in the input signals, not in the receiver. I've never had the other problems you mention.
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post #346 of 349
1/13/13 at 5:37pm
I have one of these hooked up to a Mac Mini. I can't seem to get the center channel to work. I have it enabled in the setup and I'm sure the wiring is correct as I've done an audio test on the speakers and it outputs sound from the center. Anyone have any ideas on anything I can do? Thanks.
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post #347 of 349
2/2/13 at 5:24pm
Does my nr1501 need a pre amp to play my B&O turntable?
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post #348 of 349
2/2/13 at 9:02pm
The NR1501 does not have a dedicated phono input so you would need to add a phono preamp



Plenty of phono pre-amps available on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=phono+amp
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post #349 of 349
3/26/13 at 3:33pm
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Originally Posted by TimWilmath View Post

I have a NR1501(Marantz)as well. I have 3 problems that are causing me to consider switching to a different receiver.


1. I have to turn the sound WAY up to like 50 when watching TV. I know....the number shouldn't matter, but when I switch to FM or my Roku player without adjusting the volume, the sound blows my windows out. I have to rush to turn it down. I've tried every setting I could find to no avail.


2. Every once in a while, when I power up the receiver for the first time in a day or so, there's loud popping sounds that last a full 3 minutes before the regular volume kicks in. Obviously a defect.


3. Finally, my last problem is that the sound just mysteriously drops out from time to time. I'll be switching channels on the cable box and all of a sudden, no audio. The only fix is to change inputs, then back again.


I've procastinated taking the receiver to an authorized dealer. I don't want to be without, so I've tolerated the problems. I guess I also worry that since I can't reproduce any of these problems (they all occur randomly), the repair shop won't be able to fix it.


Has anyone experienced any or all of these problems? Anyone successfully get any of this fixed?


Thanks - Tim

For #3 if you're using a cable box/DVR combo try just hitting the DVR rewind button for a split second. This is especially true if you're fast forwarding through a show and the audio drops out. Much easier that changing the source back and forth.
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