Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionCan I stream music to multiple rooms with this receiver?

• A:Answer Yes, the Marantz Cinema 70S allows you to stream music to different rooms using HEOS Built-in, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or AirPlay 2.

Q: QuestionWhat is the HDMI input and output configuration on this receiver?

• A:Answer This receiver has 6 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output.

Q: QuestionDoes this receiver include support for Dolby Atmos?

• A:Answer Yes, this receiver supports Dolby Atmos for an immersive sound experience.

Q: QuestionDoes the Marantz Cinema 70S support 8K video passthrough?

• A:Answer Yes, the Cinema 70S supports 8K/60Hz video passthrough for enhanced audio and video quality.

Q: QuestionHow many channels does the Marantz Cinema 70S AV receiver have?

• A:Answer The Marantz Cinema 70S AV receiver features 7.2 channels.

Q: QuestionDoes it support a 3.1 configuration?

Asked 3 years ago by Heron.

• A:Answer Hi Heron, Yes - the Cinema 70s works very well in a 3.1 speaker set-up.

  Answered 3 years ago by Marantz Team

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Q: QuestionHi, I currently have Polk R500 as fronts, R350 for center and Polk Legend L100 for surrounds, is this unit capable to feed these speakers along with a subwoofer SVS 1000 pro?

Asked 2 years ago by Dan.

• A:Answer Hello. Yes - the Cinema 70S paired with your impressive selection of Polk Audio speakers makes for a quality set-up. If you have a larger room, or a preference for more spirited volume levels, moving further up the range to the Cinema 60 or Cinema 50 could prove to be beneficial. Alternatively, you can start with the Cinema 70S, and if you feel you need more clout behind your speaker driving, you can always add a power amplifier such as an MM7025 or MM7055.

  Answered 2 years ago by Marantz Team

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Q: QuestionIf a 4k hdmi input is used will the hdmi output(s) still include audio that could be used by a tv or potentially stripped off and sent to a separate amplifier? I need a second video/audio feed for another room that has an amplifier.

Asked 3 years ago by TKLockwood.

• A:Answer Yes, the HDMI output can be configured to output audio and video. However, I recommend the Marantz Cinema 60 in this configuration as it provides 2 HDMI outputs resulting in further flexibility.

  Answered 3 years ago by Marantz Team

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Q: Questionwhat is the height of this unit? The spec section shows 7 inches. It doesn't look that tall in the pictures.

Asked 3 years ago by Paul.

• A:Answer Hi Paul, The height of the Cinema 70 with the Bluetooth antenna horizontal is 4.3 inches. With the Bluetooth antenna vertical, the height of the Cinema 70 is 7 inches.

  Answered 3 years ago by Marantz Team

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Q: QuestionWhy is this model roughly a third more expensive than the other 2019 slim line model for sale right now? More than double the price of the 2019 still for sale 5.2 slim line model?Are we getting large gains in the preamp and amp section? Wil it get Dirac?

Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hello, and thank you for your interest in our product. The new Cinema 70 7.2 Slimline receiver replaces the Marantz NR1711 receiver and offers several new features. Including a new OSD GUI, three 8K and three 4K 2.3 HDMI inputs, Preamp Mode, 7.2 Pre outputs, and improvements in audio performance.

  Answered 3 years ago by Marantz Team

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Q: QuestionI have a 5.1 sound system. My front speakers are Paradigms, I have a paradigm center speaker and Paradigm surround speakers. Then I have a JL sub-woofer. My question is will this system allow all of these speakers to connect. Where is the subwoofer con

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Greetings, The Marantz Cinema 70S is a 7.2 surround sound receiver that can be tailored to your specific audio configuration. To connect a powered JL Audio subwoofer, please utilize an RCA subwoofer cable and attach it to the Subwoofer 1 output located in the Pre-out section on the rear panel of the Cinema 70S.

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Q: QuestionHi! I already have a 40n to use as an amp for my front speakers using the pre out.. In a 5.1 setup, could I bi-amp the 70s center channel for more power and still power the rear surround with the powered outputs on the 70? Thanks for your help!

Asked 2 years ago by Kirk.

• A:Answer Hello, and thank you for your purchase. It is not possible to Bi-Amp the center channel. Only the front Left and Right speakers can be configured for Bi-Amplification. The Cinema 70 does offer a center channel pre-out to add an additional external amplifier.

  Answered 2 years ago by Marantz Team

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Q: QuestionDoes this model, or any of the new Marantz line of receivers, do video upconversion? If fed 1080p will it upconvert to 4k? If given 720 or 480, will it upconvert to 1080? 4k? 8k? My current Marantz will upconvert non-HD sources to 1080p.

Asked 2 years ago by CPB1979.

• A:Answer Hello, the Cinema 70s does provide HDMI Upscaling. The receiver can upconvert 1080p and 4K HDMI signals to 8K. Lower-supported video signals will be passed through, allowing the Television's processor to provide the upscaling. The Built-in scaler may be set to Auto or Off. This is the same for all of our current AV Receivers. I want to point out that the Cinema 40 receiver also provides Analog to HDMI Video Conversion.

  Answered 2 years ago by Marantz Team

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Q: QuestionCan you please confirm if this unit has Hdams? Marantz website does not list hdam support for the 70s. But Best Buy's description does.

Asked 3 years ago by JayZ123.

• A:Answer On the Marantz website under Performance Technologies in the Tech Specs for this receiver is lists HDAM as No.

  Answered 3 years ago by IntrepidVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIf the Pre-Outs are used for the front and center channels (i.e., connected to an external amplifier), can these unused channels be "bridged" to increase the wattage for the Surround Channels? If so, what would be the bridged wattage for 2 Surrounds?

Asked 3 years ago by HomeTheater.

• A:Answer The surround channels cannot be bridged using the available channels from the receiver.

  Answered 3 years ago by Marantz Team

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Q: QuestionIf I pre-out my front and rears, are the those channels assignable to use for extra surround or height speakers?

Asked 7 months ago by BetsyO.

• A:Answer Hello Travis, All speaker channels can be powered by either the internal amplifier or by using the pre-outs to connect to your preferred amplifier. However, please note that the Cinema 70s features a 7.2-channel internal processor, which means it cannot support additional speaker channels. The 70s allows you to choose between setting the pre-outs to "pre out only" or "pre out plus internal amplifier." Best regards, Marantz

  Answered 7 months ago by Marantz Team

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Q: QuestionI am planning to buy a pair of Elac Debut F6.3 plus a Polk ES35 center speaker. I have a 40 sqm room which also opens towards another 15 sqm kitchen through a hallway. Is the Marantz Cinema 70s enough to drive this system for this room?

Asked 11 months ago by Alex.

• A:Answer Hello Alex. Without knowing the actual room dimensions (knowing the shape of the room is important) it is not easy to be more conclusive. If you don't plan to listen at more spirited volume levels, then you should be fine with the Cinema 70S. Alternatively, you can either move further up our line with the Cinema 50, or you can see how well the Cinema 70S works for you and add a 2 channel power amplifier for the Elac speakers at a later stage if need be.

  Answered 11 months ago by Marantz Team

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Q: QuestionHow do you configure this amp for Dolby Atmos with front height speakers?

Asked 1 year ago by Vetman.

• A:Answer Hello, I have the same receiver and setup, utilizing my Atmos channels through height speakers. Below is a guide for a 5.1.2 Atmos configuration with the height speakers: 1. Connect the height speakers to the surround back terminals. 2. In the setup menu, navigate to the Speaker Layout option. 3. Select "No Surround Back" and choose "Height Speakers" as Front Height. 4. Perform the Audyssey calibration. 5. Finally, select the Dolby Surround Sound Mode. The receiver will now playback Dolby Atmos content using the front height speakers. If you have any further questions, please contact our Marantz Product Support team at 800-654-6633. Sincerely, Marantz

  Answered 1 year ago by Marantz Team

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Q: Questionwhat are speaker preset 1 and speaker preset 2 used for or what does it do?

Asked 1 year ago by steve.

• A:Answer Hello Steve. The Speaker Preset feature found on the Cinema 70S gives the user the ability to store two prefered sound settings for their system. For example; one preset could be for memorizing Audyssey's room calibration, and another preset could be for a specific source where you have made your own adjustments with the built-in graphic equalizer for a listening experience tailored towards what you specifically like to hear that source. Here is a link which details how this is done: https://manuals.marantz.com/CINEMA70S/NA/EN/RQIFSYeolpokzx.php

  Answered 1 year ago by Marantz Team

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