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Learn the best ways to connect a Marantz receiver to an LG OLED TV for reliable audio, proper HDMI setup, and the best sound formats.

Learn the most common reasons a Marantz receiver shows a black screen and how to troubleshoot HDMI, settings, firmware, and hardware issues.

Learn how to connect a Marantz receiver to a projector, choose the right HDMI setup, and avoid the most common home theater issues.

Learn how to enable HDMI Control on a Marantz receiver, use ARC/eARC properly, and fix the most common setup issues.

Learn the most likely causes of a dead center channel on a Marantz receiver and the exact checks that usually restore dialogue.

Learn the most common causes of rear speaker failure on Marantz AV receivers and how to restore surround sound step by step.

Learn how to set a Marantz receiver to TV audio using HDMI ARC, eARC, optical, and input settings for reliable sound.

Learn how to connect a Marantz receiver to a Samsung TV using HDMI ARC, eARC, optical, and setup tips for reliable sound.

Learn how to configure a Marantz receiver for 5.1 surround sound, from speaker wiring to Audyssey calibration and common fixes.

Learn the correct way to connect an Xbox Series X to a Marantz receiver for stable 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos, and low-latency gaming.