Philips Consumer Lifestyle RC9500 Entertainment system remote control User Manual RC9500 1st 040604b

Philips Consumer Lifestyle Entertainment system remote control RC9500 1st 040604b

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Model RC9500 User GuideTouch Screen Remote ControlRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 1
For US and CanadaFCC Compliancy: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rule. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and , ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is not guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.CAUTION:The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.For EuropeDeclaration of Conformity N° V03ECRC9500: We, Marantz Europe B.V., PO Box 8744, 5605 LS Eindhoven, The Netherlandsdeclare under our responsibility that the Marantz product described in this userguide is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN301 489-1 of 2002-08, EN301 489-3 of 2002-08, EN300 220-1 of 2002-09 andIEC60950 of Edition 2001.Eihdhoven, The NetherlandBert KiggenMarketing manager of Marantz Europe B.V. RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 2
Dear customer,Please be informed that this carton only contains a copy of the user manual in English. ForGerman, French, Dutch, Spanish and Italian please visit our website www.marantz.com andcheck the download section (touch screen remotes).Sehr geehrter Verbraucher,bitte beachten Sie, dass diese Verpackung lediglich eine englischsprachigeBedienungsanleitung enthält. Eine deutsche Bedienungsanleitung erhalten Sie alsDownload File (Software - Fernbedienungen) über unsere Internetseite www.marantz.deoder telefonisch unter 0541-4046630.Cher client,Vous trouverez dans cette boîte une copie du manuel d'utilisation en anglais. Les versionsallemande, française, hollandaise, espagnole ou italienne sont disponibles sur notre site:www.marantz.com (choisir Download et Touch screen remotes ).Geachte klant,Wij informeren u dat deze doos enkel een engelse gebruiksaanwijzing bevat. Voor gebruikvan een duitse, franse, nederlandse, spaanse of italiaanse versie verwijzen we u naar onzewebsite www.marantz.com waar u talenversies kunt downloaden via touch screen remotes.Estimado consumidor,Le informamos que este paquete sólo contiene la versión inglesa del manual de usuario. Sidesea obtener la versión española, alemana, francesa u holandesa, podrá conseguirla ennuestra página web www.marantz.com, sección "download, touch screen remotes" (mandoscon pantalla táctil).Attenzione: le istruzioni per l'uso a corredo di questo telecomando sono soltanto in linguainglese. Le istruzioni in tedesco, francese, olandese, spagnolo ed italiano sono scaricabilidal sito www.marantz.com sezione "DOWNLOAD" - Touch Screen Remotes.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 3
Automating Your Home Theater With The Marantz RC9500 RC9500 Remote Control User GuideThe information in this manual is copyright-protected. No part of this user guidemay be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent fromMarantz.MARANTZ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OMISSIONS OR FOR TECHNICALOR EDITORIAL ERRORS CONTAINED IN THIS USER GUIDE. MARANTZSHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SUPPLYING OR USE OF THISINFORMATION. MARANTZ SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PERFORMANCEOR USE OF THE MATERIALS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE.The information in this user guide may be subject to change without prior notice.All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective companies or organizations. © 2004 Marantz America, IncAll rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited withoutprior consent of the copyright owner.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 4
User Guide1Introduction 21. The Marantz RC9500 22. The Battery 3Getting Started 61. Activating the RC9500 62. Navigating the RC9500 73. Operating a Device 114. Check Battery Life - The Information Page 125 The Setup Pages 126. Setting Time and Date 147. The Mode Menus 168. Adjusting the Touch Screen Brightness 17Customizing Your RC9500 181. Introduction 182. Cloning All Your Existing Remotes 183 Complex Operation? Macros or Help... 204. Programming Help Lists 225. Macro/Page Jump Capabilities 236. Programming Macros & page Jumps 25Reference 281. Learning IR Commands 282. Labeling Buttons, Pages and Devices 323. Adding Devices 354. Deleting Buttons and Devices 395. Moving Devices 416. Programming Macros 427. Creating and Editing Timers 46 Using the Remote Control with RF (Radio Frequency) 549. Wizz.it 9 Software 46Maintaining the RC9500 58Troubleshooting 59Frequently Asked Questions 62Overview of Symbols 64Specifications 66Index 67Service and Support 72Table of ContentsRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 5
User Guide2The RC9500 is designed to control most devices that understandinfrared (IR) remote control signals. Its easy-to-use Touch Screen andits intuitive interface make it a perfect remote control for every user. The RC9500 is completely customizable and programmable. You canadd devices and functions, re-label buttons, record macros and animateyour macros. Although the RC9500 is pre-programmed for Marantzcomponents, a vast collection of built-in tab guided panels with pre-arranged button art enables you to easily choose the perfect interfacefor any non-Marantz component. The RC9500 easily “learns”commands from the vast majority of manufacturers’ remote controls. IntroductionVOLUME Up/DownCHANNEL Up/DownMUTE buttons(page 11)Infrared (IR) Eyes (page 26)Right Functionbutton (page 8)4-Way Cursor Navigationbuttons (page 11)Page +/ -buttons (page 10)Backlightbutton (page 6)USB Port(page 47) HOMEbutton (page 7)1. The Marantz RC9500Touch ScreenLeft Functionbutton (page 8)MENUbutton (page 11)ENTERbutton (page 11)EXITbutton (page 11)RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 6
The Touch ScreenWhen you use the RC9500 for the first time, you will have to:• Install the battery pack.• Place the RC9500 in the docking station (DS9500) and chargethe RC9500.• Tap the INFO button on the UPPER TOOL BAR to checkbattery life.Warning:Use the docking station only with supplied NiMH rechargeablebattery pack.We strongly advise you NOT to plug other appliances (like mobilephones, PDA’s) into the docking station. This will damage boththe docking station and the appliance.User Guide3IntroductionMODE icon(page 7)INFObutton(page 3) DEVICE SCROLLbutton (page 9)DEVICE OVERVIEWbutton (page 8)UPPER TOOL BARCURSOR NAVIGATIONbutton (page 9)USER CONTROLAREALOWER TOOL BARPAGE OVERVIEWbutton (page 9)2. The BatteryDEVICE SCROLLbutton (page 9)RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 7
Installing the Battery Pack1 Press the latch on the battery cover and remove the batterycover from the RC9500.2 Plug the cable of the battery pack in the connector as illustrated. 3 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment.4 Place the battery cover back on.Note Make sure the cable of the battery pack does not get stuckbetween the molded interior and the battery cover.After a few seconds, the RC9500 starts up automatically and anIntroduction screen appears. The RC9500 beeps twice toindicate that it has finished starting up. Because the battery pack of the RC9500 is not fully pre-charged, you will have to charge it as described in the nextpage.User Guide4IntroductionRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 8
Charging the RC9500 For charging the RC9500, you use the docking station DS9500.1 Connect the power adapter to the docking station and plug itinto a wall outlet.2 Slide the RC9500 into the docking station. Charging starts immediately. The blue charging LED on the frontof the docking station indicates charging takes place. When the RC9500 is fully charged, the LED goes off.Make sure you lift the RC9500 up at an angle of 30° to 45° when you take the RC9500 out from the docking station.Note Normal charging time is 2 to 3 hours, depending on thecondition of the battery pack. You can operate the RC9500 while it is being charged.The battery pack does not have to be entirely empty beforerecharging. You can place the RC9500 in the docking station at any time. When the battery is running low, the Low Batteryicon appears in the UPPER TOOL BAR. Rechargethe RC9500 as soon as possible to ensureperfect performance.Note The RC9500 retains all settings when the battery is completelydead. You will only have to reset the clock.User Guide5Introduction30° to 45°Low Battery iconRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 9
User Guide6Turning on the Touch ScreenTap the Touch Screen gently with your finger or a blunt, softobject like a pencil eraser.The display is activated and you see the Home page.Notes · If the display stays blank or becomes black, adjust the contrastusing the buttons on the left side (see page 15).· If another panel is displayed, press the HOME button.· The RC9500 shuts down automatically after beingleft alone for a few seconds (you can adjust thetime out period in the Setup pages).Using the BacklightRC9500’s backlight can be activated in three different ways,Pressing the BACKLIGHT buttonBy pressing the BACKLIGHT button on the left side of theRC9500, the backlight is turned on.Picking up the RC9500The RC9500 has the Pickup sensor in it. By picking yourRC9500 from the docking station and tilting more than 50°, the backlight is turned on.Note To enable this function, the “Pickup sensor” setting in the Setuphas to be set to “Active” (see page 13) .Tapping the Touch ScreenBy tapping the Touch Screen,the backlight is turned on.Note To enable this function, the “Auto backlight” setting in the Setuphas to be set to “Active” (see page 13).The backlight shuts off after a few seconds to save power.Getting Started1. Activating the RC9500HOME buttonRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 10
ModesThe RC9500 has different “Modes”. When you activate the RC9500for the first time, it starts up in USE mode allowing you toimmediately operate your devices. In USE mode, the center ofLOWER TOOL BAR displays the MODE icon .Tap and holdthe MODE icon more than 3 seconds. The Mode Menu pagewill appeares. If the center of LOWER TOOL BAR shows anothericon, like , tap it to reveal the Mode Menu and press the LeftFunction button labeled “Exit” to return to USE mode.Note If you do not see the Mode icon; it has been deactivated via theSetup. To enable this function, the “Mode Menu” setting in theSetup has to be set to “Active” (see page 13).Your RC9500 is capable of displaying hundreds of different controlpages. RC9500 presents you various ways to navigate to thespecific device and page easily.Navigating the DevicesHome — The Home Page displaysconvenient instant jump buttons to the main control page of your system devices (Amp., TV, DVD player etc.). These buttons also select the Input of your Home Theater Receiver or Preamp.Access Home page by pressing the HOME button at the bottom left of the remote.zDevice buttons in the Home page perform two actions when pressed;1. Jumps to the main page of the Device.2. Changes your home theater receiver/preamp to the appropriate input. To program for a non-Marantz receiver/preamp, see page 28.User GuideGetting Started2. Navigating the RC95007RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 11
The commands assigned to the device button called the Device Action.Device Overview— The Device Overview page also displays a list of all the devices you can control. You can jump to the main controlpage of your device by tapping the device button in the list.Access Device Overview page bytapping the DEVICE OVERVIEW buttonat the middle of UPPER TOOL BAR.If you have more than seven devices, scroll arrows enableyou to navigate to the next Device Overview page.Note When you jump to a Device by tapping the device button in theDevice Overview pages, the RC9500 will change the input ofyour home theater receiver/preamp.Using the buttons in the Home page is exactly the same thingas pressing a button in the Device Overview page.zUsing Device Overview without Changing Input (No IR)If you don’t want to change the input for your receiver/preamp, you can only jump to a Device without changing the input by the following steps;1. Display the Device Overview page, by tapping the DEVICE OVERVIEW button.2. Look at the label for the Left and Right Functionbuttons. Now, they are labeled “No IR”.User Guide8Getting StartedRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 12
User Guide93. Press and hold either of the two Left and RightFunction buttons, then tap the device you would like tojump to. No “input select” commands will be sent to your receiver/preamp.Device Scroll — You can also navigate the devices bytapping the DEVICE SCROLL buttons on the left and right side ofthe UPPER TOOL BAR. Tap the Left arrow button to navigate tothe previous device. Tap the Right arrow button to navigate to thenext device. Cursor Navigation — This function enables you to navigate tothe devices by pressing the Left and Right direction of the 4-wayNavigation button. Note This function is deactivated by the factory setting. You can activate it in the Setup pages (see page 13).To switch this function on, tap the button in the LOWER TOOLBAR. When this function was activated, the button is changedto the button and icon is displayed in the UPPER TOOLBAR where the left device scroll arrow button was. To switchthis function off, tap the button in the LOWER TOOL BARagain.Navigating the PagesPage Overview— The Page Overview page displays a list of all the pages for one device. You can jump immediately to anothercontrol page in onedevice by tapping the page buttons in the list.Access Page Overview page by tapping the PAGE OVERVIEW button (Page number) in the UPPER TOOL BAR.Getting StartedRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 13
User Guide10Page Scroll — You can navigate the pages by pressing thePage + and Page - buttons on the left side of RC9500. Cursor Navigation — This function enables you to navigate tothe different pages as well as the device by pressing the Up andDown direction of the 4-way Navigation button. Note This function is deactivated by the factory setting. You can activate it in the Setup pages (see page 13).To switch this function on, tap the button in the LOWER TOOLBAR. When this function is activated, the button is changed tothe button and icon is displayed in the UPPER TOOL BARwhere the left arrow button was. To switch this function off, tapthe button in the LOWER TOOL BAR again.Tab Buttons — All of your devices have been programmed with “one-touch” jump buttons called Tab button. By tapping the Tab button, you can jump to the appropriate page in your operation device. Other NavigationAhead and Back Function buttons — Press the Left Functionbuttons labeled “Back” to navigate to last ten pages you’veviewed. Use the Right Function button labeled “Ahead” tonavigate in the other direction.Getting StartedRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 14
You can operate the devices using two kinds of buttons;Soft buttons - Virtual buttons on the Touch Screen.Hard buttons - Seven buttons below the screen (HOME, Leftand Right Function buttons are not included) and five to the rightof the screen (Vol +/-, Ch Up/Down & Mute) Using the Soft ButtonsBy tapping the Soft buttons on the Touch Screen you sendInfrared (IR) commands to the device you have selected.The name of the device you are controlling is always displayed onthe DEVICE OVERVIEW button.Sending commandsIR commands are invisible. However, when you send a command,an animated icon appears in the INFO button at the UPPER TOOLBAR to show that a command is being sent. Using the Hard ButtonsHard buttons can be operated at any time, even without turning onthe Touch Screen. They can change their function depending onwhich device is active (teach commands to the specific device). For example: Since VOLUME Up, VOLUME Down and MUTE are typicallyreceiver/preamp commands in most home theaters, these direct accessbuttons have been pre-programmed to always operate a Marantzreceiver/preamp as the default. Should you own another brand, see theprogramming instructions on page 28-29. MENU, ENTER, EXIT, 4-Way Cursor Navigation, CHANNEL Up andCHANNEL Down are typically programmed to change with the deviceselected. So when you are operating your DVD player, you use them tonavigate DVD menus and change chapters. While you are watchingTV, the MENU buttons operate the TV menus and the CHANNELbuttons change channels.Getting StartedUser Guide113. Operating a DeviceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 15
4. Check Battery Life- The Information PageAccess the Information page by tapping the INFO button in theUPPER TOOL BAR. You can check;The percentage of the battery life.The percentage of the free memory available for new programming. Software version information installed on to your RC9500. To exit the Information page, Tap the INFO button again or press the Left Function button labeled “Exit”.Most of the RC9500’s features can be set to your own wishes.1 Tap the INFO button in the UPPER TOOL BAR. The Information page appears.2 Tap the “SETUP” button in the Information page. The first Setup page appears. You can display the second and third Setup page by using the Page + and Page - buttons.3 Tap the button of the setting you want to adjust. The color of the button will be changed.4 Tap the button again or and buttons to to adjust thesetting.User Guide12Getting Started5. The Setup PagesRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 16
First Setup pageSetting Function AdjustingTime Mode Sets the time display mode. Tap the “Time Mode” button(AM/PM, 24H, No Time) Repeatedly.Time, Day, Month Sets the time, Day, Month Tap the each label, and then adjustand Year and Year individually by tapping + and - buttons.Pickup Sensor Turn the Pickup Sensor On/Off. Tap the “Pickup sensor” buttonScreen Timeout Sets the timeout of the TouchScreen. Tap the + and - buttons both sideof the “Screen” label.Button Tomeout Sets the timeout of the Buttons. Tap the + and - buttons both sideof the “Button” label.Second Setup pageSetting Function AdjustingBrightness Sets the Brightness of the Tap the + and - buttons both sideTouchScreen. of the “Brightness” label.Auto Button Light Turn the Auto Button Light On/Off. Tap the “Auto button light” buttonCursor Navigation Turns the Cursor Navigation mode Tap the “Cursor navigation”On/Off. button repeatedly.Animation Selects the Animation mode Tap the “Animation” button.(Full, Page, Mode, None). repeatedly.Screen (beep) Selects the beep volume (Off, 1,2,3) Tap the “Screen” buttonfor Touchscreen repeatedly.Button (beep) Selects the beep volume (Off, 1,2,3) Tap the “Button” buttonfor Hard buttons. repeatedly.Third Setup pageSetting Function AdjustingMode Menu Active - Normal. Anyone can access. Tap the “Mode Menu” button Deactive - Hide the Mode icon.repeatedlySPECIAL NOTE Good when children are tech-savvy.Device Menu Active- Turns On the Device Overview. Tap the “Device Menu”Deactive - Turns Off the Device Overview. repeatedly.Page Menu Active- Turns on Page Overview. Tap the “Page Menu”DeActive - Turns off Page Overview. repeatedly.Calibration Calibrates the Touchscreen. Tap the “Calibration” buttonSee page 53 for more detail.Revert* Reverts the RC5400 to the default Tap the “Revert” button andconfiguration. follow the on-screen instruction* When you revert the RC9500, all customization items on the remote (macros, learned IRcommands,..) are lost permanently. only the settings are remained.Getting StartedUser Guide13RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 17
User Guide14When you have installed the battery pack and turned on RC9500,you have to set the current time.Note Every time you reset your RC9500 you will have to set the timeagain.Changing the Time Format1 Tap the INFO button in the UPPER TOOL BAR. The Information page appears.2 Tap the “SETUP” button in the Information page. The first Setup page appears. 3 Tap the Time Format button toggles between the three time formats:12 hour (AM/PM): This is the default format24 hourNo time4 Tap Tap the Left Functionront button labeled "Exit" to exit theSetup page.Changing the Time 1 Tap the INFO button in the UPPER TOOL BAR. The Information page appears.2 Tap the “SETUP” button in the Information page. The first Setup page appears. 3 Tap the Time button in the first Setup page.The color of the Time button is changed.4 Tap the and buttons to adjust the time.5 Tap the Time button again. The new time is set.Getting started6. Setting Time and DateRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 18
User Guide156 Tap Tap the Left Functionront button labeled "Exit" to exit theSetup page.Changing the Date 1 Tap the INFO button in the UPPER TOOL BAR. The Information page appears.2 Tap the “SETUP” button in the Information page. The first Setup page appears.To Change the Day1. Tap the Day button in the first Setup page.The color of the Day button is cahnged.2. Tap the and buttons to adjust the day.3. Tap the Day button again.The new day is set.To Change the Month1. Tap the Month button in the first Settings Page.The color of the Month button is changed. 2. Tap the and buttons to adjust the month.3. Tap the Month button again.The new month is set.To Change the Year1. Tap the Year button in the first Setup page.The color of the Year button is changed.2. Tap the and buttons to adjust the year.3. Tap the Year button again.The new year is set.3 Tap the Left Function button labeled "Exit" to exit the Setuppage. Getting StartedRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 19
User Guide16RC9500 provides different modes. For customizing your RC9500you have to switch to the appropriate mode via the Mode Menupage. The mode menus are utilized like this:1 Tap and hold the MODE icon more than 3 seconds in the LOWER TOOL BAR. The Mode Menu page will appears.2 Select the mode you wish to use to customize your RC9500 by tapping the appropriate button on the Mode Menu.When you operate your devices, theRC9500 is in USE mode. For actions other than operating (like learning IR commands, recording macros, adding devices, and soon), you have to switch to the appropriate mode:For learning IR commands from other remotes. (Page 26)For labeling buttons, pages and devices. (Page 30)For adding new devices and copying existing devices. (Page 33)For deleting buttons and devices. (Page 37)For changing the order of devices in the device overview. (Page 39)For selecting the commands sending mode IR or RF. (Page 40)For recording and editing macros. (page 44)For Creating and editing timers. (Page xx)Getting Started7. The Mode MenuRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 20
User Guide17To switch to another mode1 Tap the label of the mode (i.e ) you are using in theLOWER TOOL BAR. The Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the appropriate mode button you want to use.The label of the active mode appears in the LOWER TOOLBAR. You can now work in the selected mode.Note RC9500 will not return automatically to the USE mode. To return to the USE mode, you have to go back to the ModeMenu page and press "Exit" (Left Function button) or press"Cancel" (Right Function button).You can adjust the brightness level of the Touch Screen using thebuttons on the left side of the RC9500.The adjust the Touch Screen brightness;1 Press and hold the BACKLIGHT button on the left side of theRC9500.2 While still holding the BACKLIGHT button, press Page + buttononce to increase the brightness one level up (getting brighter).Or, press Page - button once to decrease the brightness onelevel down (getting darker).3 Release the BACKLIGHT button when the brightness issatisfactory. The brightness can be adjusted 4 levels.Note To adjust the contrast multiple levels, you have to press thePage + or - button multiple times. When you press and hold thePage + or - button, the contrast will only change one level.Tip In the Setup, you can also adjust the brightness and confirm thebrightness level which you selected .8. Adjusting the Touch Screen BrightnessGetting StartedRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 21
User Guide18It is best to proceed with customizing in several stages. The first stage is to teach all of your existing remote codes to theRC9500. The second stage is to practice using your home theatersystem with the RC9500. As you gain familiarity with your system,you’ll notice that many operations in a home theater require severalsteps. In the third stage of customization, you will record multiplestep operations as either a “Macro” that you can play back with onebutton push or as a list of numbered steps recorded in a “Help List”device group.In the next few pages you’ll find step by step guidelines on each ofthe three stages. When a more detailed explanation can be foundin the Reference section, we’ve noted the page.1 Gather all of your remote controls in front of you.2 Play with all of the example devices. Compare the devices withyour existing remote controls. Can you use any as templates fornon-Marantz components?3 Use DELETE mode to delete all of the devices that you don’tuse (see page 37).4 Use ADD mode to add the devices for each Marantzcomponent (see page 35-36). When you are prompted to add with or without RC codes,choose “Create with RC codes”.5 Use ADD mode to add a devices for each non-Marantzcomponent (see page 36). Choose “Create without RCcodes”.6 Switch to LEARN Mode to evaluate the page layouts of the newdevices.Customizing your RC95001. Introduction2. Cloning All Your Existing RemotesRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 22
User Guide19Customizing your RC95007 Switch back to DELETE mode and delete the device if it is not agood match to your component. Repeat steps 4 through 7 untilall of your remote controls have matching devices.8 Switch to LABEL mode to relabel each device (see page 30-32).9 Switch to MOVE mode to re-order your devices, so that yourDevice Overview page is arranged the way you want (see page39).10 Switch to LABEL mode to relabel any buttons as needed tomatch your existing remote controls. Check all of your devices.12 Switch to LEARN mode and teach the RC9500 all of your non-Marantz components’ RC Codes (see page 26-30).13 Switching back and forth between USE and LEARN modes, testall codes and reteach as necessary.Note Be very careful to NEVER delete the jump tabs; they can onlybe restored with a Editor software using PC. (see page 46-47).14 Switch back to LEARN mode. Teach each Device theappropriate Preamp/Receiver Input (source switching) IRcommand (see page 28) as the Device Action.Congratulations! You have completed the first stage of customization. Take a welldeserved break.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 23
User Guide20Customizing Your RC9500If your entire system is new to you, practice using the RC9500manually for a few days before programming any macros. You’ll findthat your home theater requires many operations that require multiplesteps to do. You have to decide whether to use a:Macro - The entire operation happens in an automated sequencewhen you touch one button.Help List - The operation happens manually but is prompted by largesequentially numbered buttons with friendly labels on one sequence ofpages linked together.Some multiple step operations require you to make decisions beforeyou proceed. An example is turning on a non-Marantz home theatersystem. Many components turn on and off with a single “Power”button. Before you press a “Power” button, the manufacturer expectsyou to look at the component to see whether it is on or off. If you wantit on and it’s off, you press the “Power” button. If you forget to look,and it is already on, you will turn it off when you press the “Power”button. The Remote cannot “look” at your components to see if theyare on or off. So, if you recorded a macro intended to power up a non-Marantz home theater, it wouldn’t be very reliable. Here’s an example: Your spouse goes out to the local video store and rents a video tape.When he/she gets home, they pop the tape in the VCR (most VCR’sautomatically turn on when a tape is inserted). Your spouse touches themacro button you programmed to power up the system. The recordedsequence of “power” buttons is played back. Unfortunately, since the VCRwas already on, it is now off and everything else is on. Your spouse seesno picture, assumes the macro didn’t work, so he/she touches the buttonagain. This time, the macro turns the VCR on and every thing else off.Frustrating!Marantz builds components that are “macro-friendly”. Instead of asingle “power” button, the remote controls have a discrete “On” and adiscrete “Off” button. With a Marantz system, you can record a Macrothat is very reliable from a series of “On” commands. Take a look atthe example ALL ON and ALL OFF macros preprogrammed in thedefault configuration.3. Complex Operation? Macro or Help...RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 24
The problems don’t stop with powering up a system. Often, you willwant to construct a macro to watch or listen to a specific source. Thismay require that both the Television and the Surround Receiver be setto new inputs. Some components have “discrete” commands to selectsources (meaning the command will only have one effect on thecomponents, like the CD input on most receivers). Other componentshave “toggle” commands (these are commands that require you tolook at the component, evaluate its state and sometimes issue thecommand over and over again). An example of a “toggle” command isthe Input or TV/VCR button found on many television remote controls.You have to look at the TV, decide that it is on the wrong input, thentoggle or scroll through the inputs to select the one you want.Evaluate each of the multiple step operations you would like to recordas macros. If all of the commands in the process are “discrete,” themacro will work reliably. If even one command is a “toggle” command,you should program a help list for the operation instead of a macro.Tip Sometimes there is a reliable way to use toggle type commands in macros.Unfortunately, it will not be written down in your component’s instructionmanual. You will have to find it through experimentation and imagination. What you are looking for is an “anchor” command that will put your componentin a known state. Once it is in a known state, you can use toggle commandsin your macro. An example for Powering Up DVD Players:Most DVD players will turn on when off when they receive a Play command. Thus a discrete On command is two steps, 1) DVD Play2) DVD StopA discrete off command is constructed by:1) DVD Play2) DVD PowerAn example for Selecting Source on a TV:Many televisions will return to a particular input with either a channel up ordown command or by selecting a particular channel.Thus, to construct a macro that selects the EXT1 input:1) Channel Up (selects the Antenna A input)2) Input (toggles to the Antenna B input)3) Input (toggles to the EXT 1 input)User Guide21Customizing Your RC9500RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 25
User Guide221 Write a list of all of the actions in the operation you want torecord.2 Gather all of the remote controls you will need for the operation.3 Select ADD from the Mode menu. Choose “Copy ExistingDEVICE” when prompted (see page 33-36).In the device list, there is a device labeled “Help”.Tap it to add the “Help” device.4 Switch to LABEL mode. Relabel the new device currentlylabeled “Help 1” (for details on relabeling devices, see page 30-32).Try to use a descriptive title like POWER, RECORD, etc.5 Stay in LABEL mode. Relabel as many of the buttons on thefive pages as you need. Tip Do not relabel the buttons labeled “Press for More ....” unlessthe button is the last step in the operation.6 Switch to LEARN mode. Teach each button the appropriatecommand.7 Switch to MOVE mode. Move the new device to the appropriateposition in the device list (remember, this determines the buttonposition on Device Overview page).8 Return to USE mode and test out your new list.9 You can make as many Help lists as you like. Simply repeatsteps 1 through 8 for each operation you would like to programa help list.Customizing Your RC95004. Programming Help ListRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 26
User Guide23Macros allow you to send a sequence of commands, jumps, delaysand beeps with up to 250 steps using one single touch.Basically, you can assign any button as a macro button. However, it is recommended that you use the macro buttons in the reservedmacro device. However any button can be reprogrammed to be aMacro.In order to plan your macros, you should understand thecapabilities as follows,Any Button Perform Macros/JumpsYou can program a macro to be played back when a button isselected by pressing a button on a device page or Home page(see page 41).You can program a macro to be played back when a device isselected by selecting the device via the Device Overview page(see page 42).Macros Perform Jumps to Any DeviceThe RC9500 has the unique capability of jumping to any devicepanel during a macro. You can make any or all of the 250 steps a jump to anydevices. This provides you with the opportunity to give somefeedback to the end user while a macro is being played back. For example: you can reveal the CD device panel to show the userthat commands are being sent to the CD player, then jump to anA/V Amp panel to show the user that commands are being sent tothe amp. (see page 41-42)You can Add/Create a Status device (located in new devices inthe division named OTHER) and custom label each page to givethe end user more specific feedback as to what the macro isdoing. You can then program jumps to each Status page tooccur during the macro. (see page 33-34)Customizing Your RC95005. Macro/Page Jump CapabilityRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 27
User Guide24Customizing Your RC9500You cannot jump to any Home page, Device Overview andPage Overview page. You are only allowed to jump to first pageof each devices when programming with the RC9500 standalone.Macros Send Commands To Your SystemYou can make any or all of the 250 steps send a remote controlcommand to your system. The step is actually just a recordingof the location of any button on any device page. To record anRC command, you simply navigate to the panel and button youwant, then touch it. Thus, all RC commands in a Macro mustfirst be taught to a button location first (see page 40-42).You can record a “Device Action” which is what the devicebutton on the Device Overview page really does (see page 42).Macros Can Contain Delay and Beep Between StepsYou can program a Delay/Beep as any or all of the 250 steps ofa macro (see page 41).You can adjust that delay in 1/10th of a second intervalsbetween 0.1 and 10.0 seconds (see page 41).RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 28
User Guide25You will do all of your Macro/Jump programming within a screenthat will appear after you press the Macro button on the Modemenupage. Before proceeding with programming, make sure thatyou understand how to move around in the MACRO mode and howto read the RC9500’s shorthand notation for each macro step (seepage 40).1 Write a list of all of the actions in the operation you want torecord.2 Play with all of the example Macro buttons in MACRO device.Are any of these examples adaptable to your purposes? 3 Use DELETE mode to delete all of the macro devices that youdon’t like (see page 38).4 Use ADD mode to add a new macro device empty of anyprogramming from the device list (see page 35-36).5 Switch to LABEL mode to re-label your macro devices. (see page 32).6 Switch to MOVE mode to re-order your macro devices, so thatthe most commonly used Macro devices are near the top (seepage 39).7 Switch to LABEL mode and navigate to the your new macrodevice. Relabel the macro buttons with an appropriate name.The buttons are large so try to imagine a descriptive name evenif it requires a few words.8 Switch to MACRO mode. Tap the “Macro to button” toproceed.Note If you like to create a macro to the Device button, tap the“Macro to device” button instead of the “Macro to button”button.Customizing Your RC95006. Programming Macros & Page JumpsRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 29
User Guide269 Navigate to your new macro device and press your newlynamed macro button to enter the MACRO edit page. The MACRO edit page will appears. If you had any previouslyprogrammed commands in this button, they will appear for youto edit.10 Working from your written list, navigate to the desired deviceand page to program all of the steps in the Macro (see page 41).Commands - When you touch a button, you will record an RCcommand step (see page 41).Jumps - When you select a device from the Device Overviewwhile holding down the Left Function button (now labeled“Jump”), you will record a page jump to the first page of thatdevice (see page 42).Device Action - When you select a device from the DeviceOverview while holding down the Right Function button (nowlabeled “Action”), you will record a Device Action of that device(see page 42).Delays - When you select a “Delay”, use the “+” and “-” buttonsto set the amount of delay (see page 41).Beeps - When you select a “Beep”, you will record a beep (seepage 41).Note Use the Page + / -buttons, Device Overview or Page Overviewto navigate pages; the Tab buttons will work as a Jump. If youaccidentally record a Tab button as a macro step, it is better todelete it.11 Once all steps have been programmed, test your macro bytapping the “Test” button on the page.Customizing Your RC9500RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 30
User Guide2712 Typically you will need to adjust the timing of the macro. Simplyputting in lots of delays will make the macro work, but maymake the macro unnecessarily long.Try moving commands, so that a TV command alternates withanother component command before another TV command isissued. To move a command, simply select it and use the and buttons to reposition it within the Macro page.When a delay is added to the macro, the default timing is 0.5seconds. If the macro works with a 0.5 second delay, try asmaller delay to shorten the macro.When programming Channel number macros, use 0.1 seconddelays between different digits and 0.5 second delays betweenidentical digits.13 Once you are happy with the macro, press the “Done” button onthe screen to save it.14 Continue to program macros until you have recorded all that youplan. Congratulations!You are now a Home Theater Automator!Customizing Your RC9500RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:40 PM Page 31
You program the RC (Remote Control)commands by transmittingIR (infrared) signals from your existing remote controls to theRC9500’s learning eye. To do this, place the RC9500 and the device’s remote control on a flat surface, 1 to 10cm (0.5 to 3.6 inches) apart. With each new remote control, you have to find the correct learning distance.It is best to be systematic and teach all of the buttons from one remote control before proceeding to the next. Start with the remotes close together; if you receive a “Failed” message,move them farther apart in one inch increments. Although rare, some component remotes require a very large distance between the sending LED and the RC9500’s learning eye.Test the first command from any new remote control to find thecorrect learning distance. Once you have found the correct learning distance, do notchange it for any other button on that particular remote control.Most commands learn correctly when you press and hold themuntil the “OK” indicator appears. However, sometimes theRC9500 will say “OK”, yet the command will not operate thecomponent properly. If this occurs, try re-teaching the commandwith a brief tap. After a short delay the “OK” indicator willappear. Test the code. If this improves operation, continue touse the “tap” technique for all other buttons on the remote. Theonly buttons that you MUST use the press and hold techniquefor are buttons that you will press and hold when you areoperating the component (i.e. Volume Up/Down, Scan, etc.).The following buttons can be programmed: Soft buttons(operation page buttons, device buttons) and Hard buttons.User Guide28Reference1. Learning IR command1 to 10 cm apart(0.5 to 3.6 inches)RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 32
User Guide29ReferenceYou cannot program the buttons in the Devece Overview pagedirectly. You have to program them using “Learn device action”function (see page 28).The RC9500 also offers empty control panel buttons which youcan program and label as existing buttons. They are visible inUSE mode as grayed-out. Programming Touch Screen Buttons1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “LEARN” button to switch to the LEARN mode. 3 Select the “Learn button” button and then navigate to the device page which contains the button you want toprogram.4 Point the device’s original remote control to the RC9500’s learning eye as shown on page 26.5 Tap the button you want to program on the RC9500. “Learning” will be displayed on the DEVICE OVERVIEW buttonand the button’s color is reversed.6 Press and hold the corresponding button on your device’soriginal remote control. If the RC9500 has learned the command successfully, “OK”appears on the Device Overview button. You can let go of thebutton you’re holding. If the RC9500 has not learnedsuccessfully, you hear a short buzz and “Failed” appears.7 Program all other buttons you want and relabel them ifnecessary (see page 30-31).RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 33
Reference8 Return to the Mode Menu page by tapping label in theLOWER TOOL BAR.9 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function buttonlabeled “Exit” via the Mode Menu page. Programming The Device Buttons to Switch SourcesNote When you teach a command as a Device Action, this commandwill be sent when you select the Device from the DeviceOverview page.Remember, the only way to NOT issue this command is to revealthe Device Overview page, press and hold the Left or RightFunction buttons (now labeled “No IR”) and select the device.1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “LEARN” button to switch to the LEARN mode.3 Select the “Learn device action” button.The Device Overview page appears.4 Complete steps 4 to 9 in “Programming Touch Screen buttons”on page 27. Instead of tapping a button on the Touch Screen,press the Device button you want to program.Programming Hard Buttons Globally And/Or Locally Per DeviceThe Hard buttons are defined as the five hard buttons on the rightside of the Touch Screen (Channel Up/Down, Volume Up/Down,Mute) and the seven buttons below the Touch Screen (except theHOME, Left and Right Function buttons, since you cannot programthem). Note It is not possible to teach commands to the HOME, LEFT andRIGHT Function buttons on the remote.Only via a PC, you can re-program them.User Guide30RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 34
User Guide31ReferenceHard buttons can be programmed for a device specific commandfor a particular device on the remote (Programming locally).Only via PC, hard buttons can be programmed with a grobalfunction for all devices (Programming grobally). When a command is taught to a hard button from a device page,it will only be issued when that device is active, even if a commandhas been programmed globally. Local learning overrides globalprogramming. For example: One could program the CH+ & CH- buttons as theChapter +/- command when the DVD is active. Now, if you programthe TV channel +/- globally (and any device other than the DVD isselected) the TV channel +/- commands will be issued.Programming a Hard Button Locally1 Switch to the device for which you want to program the button.2 Complete steps 1 to 9 in the programming Touch Screenbuttons on page 27 to 28. Instead of tapping a button on theTouch Screen, press the button you want to program.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 35
User Guide32The following elements can be labeled: Buttons on a device pageand Home page, Page (the name that appears on the PageOverview page), and Device (the name that appears on the DeviceOverview button and Device Overview page).Labeling a Button1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “LABEL” button to switch to the LABEL mode.3 Tap the “Label button” button on the page. The last visited page in USE mode appears.4 Navigate to the page contains the button you want to label.5 Tap the button you want to label. The virtual “auto-zooming” mini-keyboard shows up.The button/frame you want to label is displayed above the keyboard.Reference2. Labeling Buttons, Pages and DevicesRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 36
User Guide336 Edit the label.To delete a character, press the Right Function button labeled “Delete”.To change the font size, Tap the “+” or “-” buttons beside the “Font” label on the page.To enter a character, tap the keyboard near the character you want to use.The keyboard is zoomed in, allowing you to tap exactly the character you need.After you have tapped the character, the keyboard is zoomed out. Repeat this action for every character.Note You can zoom out again without tapping a character bytapping the “Unzoom” button.For capital characters and symbols, tap the “Shift” buttonrepeatedly to display the keyboard you want.7 Tap “Enter” button to save the changes and return to the pageyou were at.-or-Press the Left Function button labeled “Back” to return to thepage you were at without saving changes.8 Label all other items you want and return to the Mode Menupage by tapping label in the LOWER TOOL BAR.9 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function buttonlabeled “Exit”.Note You cannot label buttons on the Device Overview page directly. You have to label them using “Label device” function in theLABEL mode (see page 32).ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 37
User Guide34Labeling a DeviceYou can label all devices which are displayed in the DeviceOverview page.1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “LABEL” button to switch to the LABEL mode.3 Tap the “Label device” button on the page.The Device Overview page appears.4 Tap the device button which you want to label. 5 Complete steps 6 to 9 in “Labeling a Button” on page 30-31.Labeling a PageYou can label all pages which are displayed in the Page Overviewpage.1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “LABEL” button to switch to the LABEL mode.3 Tap the “Label page” button on the page.The Page Overview page appears.You can navigate to other device by tapping the DEVICESCROLL buttons .4 Tap the page button which you want to label. 5 Complete steps 6 to 9 in “Labeling a Button” on page 30-31.ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 38
User Guide35If you have a device that is not provided in the Device Overviewpage, you can add it to the RC9500.There are two possible ways to add a device:Create New DeviceCopy Existing DeviceIn the following sections we’ll discuss what these options offer you.Description for the Template DeviceYou will be able to choose from a list of preprogrammed templates“with” or “without” Marantz RC codes.The Device list box will appear. As you scroll down the list using theDown arrow button, you will notice Device Type Dividers andDevices you can add. Only select the Device to ADD. Although it ispossible to ADD the Device Type Divider as a Device, it is notuseful. Should you accidentally Add a divider to your device list,delete it.With the and arrows, you can scroll through the completedevice list.Reference3. Adding DevicesDevice TypeDividerThis is nota device template toadd; it is simply anindication of the typeof device.DeviceTemplate When you add this fora Marantz component,you should add “withRC codes”. When youplan to teach codesfrom an existingremote control, add“without RC codes”.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 39
Receivers are both A/V Amps and Tuners - Since you typicallyuse the two sections of your Marantz receiver at different times, wehave separated them into two devices. You will find the amp sectionin Amp and the Tuner section in Tuner.All of the devices are shown Marantz model number with theexception of the first division, called “Other.” Below the “Other”division are three device templates that are meant for otherpurposes.STATUS - This template is used to provide status screens you canjump to during a macro. Five pages are created with the devicename “Status.” If you add additional Status devices, they will benamed Status2, Status3, Status4 and so on. Each page is namedaccording to its numbered position (1/5, etc.), so that if you areediting a macro, you will know which panel you have jumped to.User Guide36ReferenceThe Marantz SR9300Receiver is actuallytwo templates: TheSR9300 AMPtemplate for allPreamp/Surroundfunctions and theSR9300 Tunertemplate for all Radiofunctions.Status panels helpyour family hold theremote steady duringlong complex macros.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 40
User Guide37ReferenceHELP - This template is used to create a Help List that will helpusers through a multiple step process that cannot be reliablyprogrammed as a macro. See page 18-20 for more informationabout help lists.DSS - Since Marantz does not make a DSS receiver, we included atemplate. Simply teach the RC9500 from your original remote.Creating a New Device Step by Step1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “ADD” button to switch to ADD mode.The RC9500 displays the following choices:Create New DEVICECopy Existing DEVICE2 Tap the “Create new device” button on the screen.3 Tap the device you want to add from the device list box.Help List panels are agood way to helpcasual users througha long operation withlots of steps.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 41
User Guide38Reference4 You can add the device with or without RC codes.Create with RC codes: Choose this option if you have theexact Marantz component listed. The new device is addedwith operational buttons.Create without RC codes: If you choose this option, thenew device is added with greyed-out buttons. Program themusing LEARN and LABEL mode.Note When you add a device without RC codes, all buttons are visibleas grayed-out.By experimentally adding devices and inspecting them in USE mode, you can decide which is the best match to your component and delete the ones not used.Tap the button of your choice. The new device will be automatically displayed once you return to USE mode. 5 Add all other devices you want and return to the Mode Menupage by tapping label in the LOWER TOOL BAR.6 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function buttonlabeled “Exit”.Copy Existing DeviceTap the “Copy existing device” button in the ADD mode page tocopy a device that is already active. TIP It is often useful to have two almost identical devices for yourTelevision. The only difference between the two is one wouldhave the Vol+ and Vol- Direct Access buttons programmedlocally with the televisions internal volume + and - commands.Label this device TV Only (for use late at night without SurroundSound). The other TV device has no programming in its DirectAccess buttons; as a result, the surround receiver’s Vol+ andVol- (programmed globally on the Home panel) is issued whenthe TV device is selected.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 42
User Guide39You can delete the Buttons in device pages and the Device itself.Note Left, Right Function, Home buttons, Pages and Frames (textswith non-button function) can not be deleted. Deleting a Button1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “DELETE” button to switch tothe DELETE mode.3 Tap the “Delete button” button.4 Navigate to the page that containsthe button you want to delete.5 Tap the button you want to delete.6 Tap “Yes” to delete or “No” to cancel. The label “Undo” appears above the Right Function button when you have deleted the button.Note By pressing the “Undo” function button, the button you justdeleted is restored. The result depends on the element you are deleting:Soft buttons (Touch Screen button): The buttondisappears from the display.Hard buttons: The button becomes inactive.7 Delete all the buttons you want and return to the Mode Menupage by tapping label in the LOWER TOOL BAR.8 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function buttonlabeled “Exit”.Reference4. Deleting Buttons and DevicesRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 43
User Guide40Deleting a Device1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “DELETE” button to switch to DELETE mode.3 Tap the “Delete device” button.The Device Overview page appears.4 Tap the device name you want to delete.5 Tap “Yes” to delete or “No” to cancel. The label “Undo” appears above the Right Function buttonwhen you have deleted the device.Note By pressing the “Undo” function button, the device you justdeleted is restored. 6 Delete all the devices you want and return to the Mode Menupage by tapping label in the LOWER TOOL BAR.7 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function buttonlabeled “Exit”.ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 44
You can change the order of device buttons in the Device Overviewpages. 1Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2Tap the “MOVE” button to switch to the MOVE mode. The RC9500 displays the Device list box.3 Tap the device name of your choice.The dot next to the selected devicename is highlighted.4 Tap the Move and buttons below the Device list box to move the device up or down.5 Tap the “Done” button to save the changes.You return to Mode Menu page.User Guide41Reference5. Moving DevicesRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 45
Macro Page NotationBefore you begin to program a Macro, study the notation used inthe MACRO mode. Each type of action has its own notation. User Guide42Reference6. Programming MacrosDVD- When only a devicename is listed, the macrostep will be a DeviceAction (the action thatoccurs when the Deviceis selected, which istypically thereceiver/preamp’s sourceselection or inputcommand).GO: DVD Main - A Go commandindicates a panel jump.In this case, “TV” meansa jump to the TV deviceand Main is the namefor the particular panel(sometimes panels justhave numbers, notnames).AMP - ON - When adevice name and abutton name are listed,that particular button’sIR command will beissued.DVD-- A device name and theStop symbol means thatthis particular button’s IRcommand will be issued.The symbol list can befound on page 54.Delay- A delay counts as oneof the 250 macro steps.Delays can be adjustedin 0.1 second intervalsto be any value between0.1 second to 10.0seconds.Adjusting Delays - When a delay is“Selected,” you canadjust the delay withthe + and - buttons.Beep - A beep countsas one of the 250 macrosteps. Useful to notifywhen the macroexecution is finishedRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 46
User Guide43Recording a Macro to a Operation Button Step By Step1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “MACRO” button to switch to MACRO mode.The RC9500 displays first Macro mode page.3 Tap the “Macro to BUTTON” button to proceed to the next step.4 Navigate to the device and the page that contains the button for which you want to create a macro. 5 Tap the button you want to create a macro.If the selected button cannot be used for a macro, you hear a beep which signifies a failure.6 Tap the “Add” button to enter the sequence of commands in amacro.You can navigate to whatever control page you want, just as youdo in USE mode except using Tab buttons. When you haveselected the sequence, the RC9500 back to the Macro editpage.7 Tap the “Delay” button to enter the delay in a macro.The delay is added in the macro list. You can adjust the delaytime by pressing “+” and “-” buttons beside the list box.8 Tap the “Beep” to enter the beep in a macro.The Beep is added in the macro list.9 Tap the “Test” button to try if the macro performes properly.10 Tap the “Done” button to finish the macro if it performedproperly. By pressing the Right Function button labeled“Cancel”, you can cancel creating a macro.ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 47
User Guide44ReferenceThere are two extra commands you can record as any step in amacro;Recording a Device Action (Source or Input Switching)To record a Device Action containing a source switching command,open the Device Overview page, hold down the Right Functionbutton (labeled “Action”) and tap the device you want to record thedevice action. This action places the entire Device Action in theMacro. Note If a macro has been recorded as a Device Action, you caninclude all of it as a single step in another Macro, effectivelynesting one macro inside another. Recording a Jump to a Device pageTo jump to any device, open the Device Overview page, hold downthe Left Function button (labeled “Jump”) and tap the device youwant to jump to. This action places the jump to the selecteddevice’s main page in the Macro.Recording a Macro to a Device Button Step By Step1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “MACRO” button to switch to MACRO mode.The RC5400 displays first Macro mode page.2 Tap the “Macro to DEVICE” button to proceed to the next step.The Device Overview page appears.3 Tap the device you want to program a macro.4 Complete steps 6 to 10 in “Recording a Macro to an OperationButton” on page 41.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 48
User Guide45ReferenceEditing MacrosYou can edit any macro you have recorded.1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “MACRO” button to switch to MACRO mode.The RC5400 displays first Macro mode page.3 Tap the “Macro to button” button if you want to edit the macrofor the operation button, or “Macro to device” button for thedevice to proceed to the next step.4 Navigate to the device and the page that contains the buttonyou want to edit a macro. 5 Tap the button which holds the macro you want to edit.The “Macro edit” page appears.6 You can move or delete the listed commands, or you can addnew commands.Tap “Add”Browse to the page, choose buttonUse the arrow buttons and to move the command tothe right place7 You can also add delays and beeps to the macro (for example,to insert a short pause between turning on a device and sendingcommands to it, allowing the device to warm up).Delay timing can be adjusted:Tap a delay.Tap or buttons beside the list box to decrease orincrease the length of the delay.8 Press the “Test” button to check if edited macro performsproperly.9 Tap “Done” to store and finish editing. RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 49
With the Timer Mode, you can define actions to be carried out atpredefined times.For instance, you can switch on the lights or program your VCR torecord your favourite daily TV-show.Note When a timer is executed, you will hear a double beep and a Timermessage appears on screen. If RC9500 is performing another task(sending out IR codes, testing a macro, ...) when a timer is due tobe executed, RC9500 first continues performing the current task.Activating Timers1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BAR more than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “TIMER” button to switch to the TIMER mode.3 Tap "Go" button to proceed to the next step.The Timer List page apperas.4 Tap the check box XX in front of the timer that you want to activate.The color of the check box is changed and the timer isactivated.5 Tap "OK" button In the Timer list page or "TIMER" label in theLOWER TOOL BAR.The Timer List page closes and the Mode menu page appearsagain. The Timer icon appears next to the time indication.-or-Press the Left Function button labeled "Back" to return the ModeMenu page without activating the timer.User Guide46Reference7. Creating and Editing TimersRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 50
User Guide476 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function buttonlabeled "Exit".Note In the Timers list, activated timers are displayed first, followed bythe notactivated timers. Both activated and not-activated timers arelisted chronologically.Adding a Timer1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BAR more than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “TIMER” button to switch to the TIMER mode.3 Tap "Go" button to proceed to the next step. The Timer List page apperas.4 Tap "Add" button to add a new timer to the list.A new timer is added to the Timers list. By default, a new timer is labelled Timer and a number. It has no start and stop actions defined.5 To label the timer, tap "Label" button, as described in 'Labellinga Timer' on page XX.6 To define the start and stop actions for the timer, tap "Edit"button, as described in 'Editing a Timer' on page XX.7 Tap "OK" button In the Timer list page or "TIMER" label in theLOWER TOOL BAR.The Timer List page closes and the Mode menu page appearsagain. The new timer is added.-or-Press the Left Function button labeled "Back" to return theMode Menu page without adding the timer.8 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function buttonlabeled "Exit".ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 51
User Guide48Deleting a Timer1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “TIMER” button to switch to the TIMER mode.3 Tap "Go" button to proceed to the next step.The Timer List page apperas.4 Tap the label of the timer you want to delete.The color of the selected timer is changed.5 Tap "Delete" button in the Timer List page.The Message page appears.6 If you really want to delete, tap "Delete" button in the Messagepage.The timer is deleted from the list.7 Tap "OK" button In the Timer list page or "TIMER" label in theLOWER TOOL BAR.The Timer List page closes and the Mode menu page appearsagain. The timer is deleted.-or-Press the Left Function button labeled "Back" to return the ModeMenu page without deleting the timer.8 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function buttonlabeled "Exit".Deleting a TimerLabeling a TimerThe default name for a timer is 'Timer' followed by a number, forexample Timer 5.1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “TIMER” button to switch to the TIMER mode.ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 52
3 Tap "Go" button to proceed to the next step.The Timer List page apperas.4 Tap the label of the timer you want to label.The color of selected timer is changed.5 Tap "Label" button in the Timer List page.The Labelling page appears.6 Label the timer as described in “Labelling buttons, Pages andDevices” on page XX.7 When you finish labeling, tap "Enter" button in the Labellingpage.The Timer List page appears again and the timer is relabelled.8 Tap "OK" button In the Timer list page or "Timer" label in theLOWER TOOL BAR.The Mode Menu page appears again.Editing a Timer1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “TIMER” button to switch to the TIMER mode.3 Tap "Go" button to proceed to the next step.The Timer List page apperas.4 Tap the label of the timer you want to edit.The color of selected timer is changed.5 Tap "Edit" button in the Timer List page.The Editing Timer page appears.User Guide49ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 53
User Guide506 To edit the timer, execute the following steps:1. Set the Start Date. See 'Setting the Start Date' on page XX for more information.2. Set the Start Time.See 'Setting the Start Time or Stop Time' on page XX formore information.3. Define the Start Action.See 'Defining the Start Action or Stop Action' on page XX for more details.4. Set the Stop Time.See 'Setting the Start Time or Stop Time' on page XX formore information.5. Define the Stop Action.See 'Defining the Start Action or Stop Action' on page XX formore details.6. Define the Repeat Settings.See 'Defining the Repeat Settings' on page XX for moreinformation.7 Tap "OK" button in the Editing Timer page.The timer settings are defined. The Timer List page appearsagain.8 Tap "OK" button In the Timer list page or "Timer" label in theLOWER TOOL BAR.The Mode Menu page appears again.ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 54
Setting the Start DateWhen you add a new timer, the Start Date is the current date bydefault. The Stop Date is calculated automatically based on theStart Date, the Start Time and the Stop Time.To change the Start Date:1 Tap the Day button in the Editing Timer page.The color of Day button is changed.2 Tap the and buttons to adjust the day. 3 Tap Day button again.The Day is set.4 Repeat step 1 to 3 for Month button.The Start Date is set.Setting the Start Time or Stop Time1 Tap the "Start Time" button or "Stop Time" buttonIn the EditingTimer page.The color of the Start Time button or Stop Time button ischanged.2 Tap the and buttons to adjust the time. 3 Tap the Time button again.The new Start Time or Stop Time is set.Note If the Stop Time lies before the Start Time, the Stop Dateautomatically jumps to the next day.User Guide51ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 55
Defining the Start Action or Stop ActionRC9500 uses a similar procedure to define the Action List for theStart Action or the Stop Action of the selected timer as in the MacroTool. See 'Creating and Editing Macros' on page XX for moreinformation.Example Some examples of timer actions are: switching on your lights at a specific time1 Tap the "Start Action" button or "Stop Action" button in theEditing Timer page.The Macro edit page appears.2 Tap "Add" button in the Macro Edit page.The last visited page appears again.3 Navigate to the Device and the Page that contains the button you want to add to the macro.4 Tap the button you want to add to the action list of the timer.The Macro Edit page appears.The action of the selected button is added at the bottom of theAction List.5 Tap "OK" button in the Macro Edit page.The Start Action or Stop Action is defined. The Editing Timer page appears again.Defining the Repeat SettingIf you want the timer to repeat itself on more than one occasion,you can use the repeat settings.1 Tap "Repeat Settings" button in the Editing Timer page.The Repeat Settings page appears.User Guide52ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 56
2 Tap the repeat toggle button "No".By default 'No' is selected.The Repeat button toggles between the three settings:No: This is the default settingDailyWeekly1. To change the setting to “Daily”, tap the button again.Every day of the week is automatically selected.2. If you want to set an end date for the repeating timer, select the End Date check box.The End Date is enabled.3. Define the End Date, as described in 'Setting the Start Date'on page XX.The End Date is defined.-or-1. To change the setting to “Weekly”, tap the button again.The current day is selected.2. Select or deselect the different days of the week on whichthe timer has to be executed.3. If you want to set an end date for the repeating timer, selectthe End Date check box.The End Date is enabled.4. Define the End Date, as described in 'Setting the Start Date'on page XX.The End Date is defined.-or-1. To change the setting to “No”, tap the button again.The timer will not be repeated.3 Tap "OK" button in the Repeat Settings page.The Editing Timer page appears again. Feedback about therepeat settings is provided below the "Repeat Settings" button.User Guide53ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 57
User Guide54Warning To use the Remote Control with Radio Frequency (RF) you needan Marantz RX-77 RF Extender. This is an optional accessory for the RC9500.By default, the RC9500 uses infrared (IR) signals to operate devices. This means that you have to point the RC9500’s IR sending eye towards the devices you’re operating. IR signals have an operating distance of approximately 10 meters (33 feet).You can choose to operate devices using Radio Frequency (RF)signals instead of IR signals. RF signals can, unlike IR signals, gothrough obstacles like furniture or walls.The RF signals sent out by theRC9500 are picked up by the RX-77RF Extender. The RX-77 translatesthe RF signals in IR signals andsends the IR signals to theappropriate devices. Therefore, theRX-77 has to be placed near thedevices you’re operating with theRX-77’s sending eye pointed to the device. Your devices will always receive IR signals either directly from theRC9500 or from the RX-77.Changing the IR / RF SettingsAll devices are set up by default to work with IR signals. To be ableto operate one or more devices with RF signals, you have tochange the RC5400’s IR/RF settings for those devices.1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BARmore than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears.2 Tap the “IR / RF” button to switch to IR/RF Setting mode.The RC9400 displays the device list box.Reference8. Using the RC9500 with Radio Frequency IR signalIR signalRF signalRX-77RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 58
User Guide553 Select the device for which you want tochange the IR / RF settings. The IR / RF setting page appears. The reversed color button labeled “IR”indicates that the selected device iscurrently operated with IR signals.4 Tap “RF” button. The IR/RF settings forthe selected device are changed from IR to RF.When you have several RX-77s to operatedevices, you have to assign the correct Extender ID to the selecteddevice. Continue with Step 5. -or-When you have only one RX-77, you can accept the defaultsettings for the Extender ID and the Channel. Skip to step 6.Note The ID on the RF Extender has to match the Extender ID on theRemote Control.5 Press and buttons beside theExtendor ID label to change theExtender ID number. The RC9500 offers 16 Extender IDs.6 Tap “Done” to save the IR/RF settingsfor the selected device or Press theRight Function button labeled “Cancel”to return without changing the IR/RFsettings for the selected device.7 Repeat instructions 1 to 3 for all devicesfor which you want to change the IR/RF settings.8 Tap label to return to the Mode Menu page.The RC9500 is configured to operate the devices you have setwith RF signals.9 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function buttonlabeled “Exit” and try out the devices for which you just changedthe IR/RF settings.Note It is possible that a device does not respond properly whenoperated with RF signals. In that case, you have to reconfigure theRemote Control to operate the device with IR signals again.ReferenceRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 59
User Guide56ReferenceChoosing Another ChannelWhen you notice RF interference or unreliable operation you shouldtry choosing another channel to operate your devices.Note All devices you want to operate with RF signals use the samechannel. If you choose another channel for one device, the RemoteControl will automatically change the channel for all devices thatwork with RF signals.1 Switch back to IR / RF mode. The Device list box appears.2 Select a device that is set with RF signals.The IR / RF setting page appears.3 Tap the “+” and “-” buttons beside the Channel label to changethe Channel number.The RC9500 offers 4 RF Channels.Note The Channel (CH) on the RF Extender has to match the Channelon the Remote Control.4 Tap the “Done” button to finish.If you want to personalize your RC9500 even more, beyond itsstandard programming features, Wizz.it 9 is the tool for you to use.Wizz.it 9 is the RC9500’s companion software that you candownload from the following internet address; http://www.marantz.comWith Wizz.it 9, you can;Add, delete, move and modify control pages, devices andcommands anywhere on the touch screen.Save, duplicate and share configuration files, codes or deviceswith other RC9500.Preview new configuration files on Wizz.it 9 Simulator. In thisway you can check how the RC9500’s interface will look like.9. SoftwareRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 60
User Guide57ReferenceUpload and download new configurations to and from yourRC9500. You do this with the USB cable supplied with yourRC9500 connected to the USB port on the left side of theremote.Convert the RC9200/5200/5000’sconfiguration files (.ccf) for your RC9500.Import new graphics to create new buttons and designs.Personalize configuration files to optimize the use of yourRC9500.Programming the macro easily.Customize the system area and make the whole Touch Screento your operation area.Share your work with other enthusiasts on the internet.Create animated slide shows using your own photos or art.Internet FunA community of enthusiasts helping each other to learn how to usePC’s to configure their remote controls exists at;www.remotecentral.comPC RequirementsWindows 98SE/ME/2000/XP64 MB of RAM75 MB of free hard disk spaceFree USB portConnect the USB cable to theport above the Page + buttonRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 61
User Guide58Maintaining Your RC9500Important NoticeTake care not to scratch the Touch ScreenUse your finger to tap the Touch Screen or use plastic-tippedpens intended for use with other touch screen products.Never use an actual pen, pencil or other sharp object on theTouch Screen.Protect the RC9500 from extreme temperaturesKeep the RC9500 away from heaters and other heat sources.RC9500 is NOT waterproofRC9500 should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not storeor use the RC9500 in any location that is extremely damp orwet. When you have spilled water on the RC9500, you have totake out the batteries and let the RC9500 dry for 48 hoursbefore you place the batteries back. When you have spilledother liquids like coffee on the RC9500, you can clean it withdistilled water. IMPORTANT: Make sure no water gets into the housing.The Touch Screen of the RC9500 contains a glass elementDo not drop the RC9500 or subject it to any strong impact.Cleaning the RC9500Use a clean, soft and damp cloth to clean the RC9500.If the Touch Screen is soiled, clean it with soft cloth moistened withdiluted window-cleaning solution. Do not use a corrosive detergentor an abrasive sponge. Avoid the use of abundant water.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 62
User Guide59TroubleshootingGeneral ProblemsThe display is blankTap the screen to make sure the RC9500 is turned on.Adjust the screen contrast using the buttons on the left side(page 15).Make sure the batteries are properly installed (page 4).Recharge the battery pack using the docking station (page 5).The display is too light or too darkAdjust the screen contrast using the buttons on the left side(page 15).The RC9500 shuts itself offThis is a feature of the RC9500 to save power. You can changethe length the RC9500 stays on in the Setup (page 13).Devices do not respond to commands from the RC9500Make sure the RC9500 is in USE mode (page 7).Make sure the RC9500’s IR sending eye is pointed towards thedevice you’re operating.Check if the Low Battery icon appears. If so, recharge thebattery pack using the docking station.Check if the button you are trying to use is programmedproperly (page 18).Check if your device understands these particular Marantzinfrared codes. Re-add the device with the correct modelnumber (page 33).The RC9500 beeps 4 times after inserting the batteriesUse the Firmware Updater to update the RC9500’s software.The Firmware Updater file will be provided from our website.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 63
User Guide60TroubleshootingProgramming ProblemsHard buttons are not sending the correct commandsCheck whether the button is programmed per device or globally(page 28). The MACRO mode is usefull to cinfirm theprogrammed commands for buttons (page 43). Macros or Tab Style Jump buttons do not workMake sure the RC9500’s IR sending eye is pointed towards thedevice the entire time the macro is being executed.Insert delays to allow devices to start up properly (page 41).Check that you have included greyed-out buttons in your macro.Check that you haven’t reprogrammed the buttons. Macros donot store commands, they store button locations. If you reteacha button, the macro will execute the newly learned code, not thecode that you taught to the original button.The RC9500 won’t learn, edit, label or delete commandsMake sure your devices are positioned as shown on page 26.Avoid programming the RC9500 under bright fluorescent light, itmight affect the infrared signals.If the buttons in the Mode menu page do not respond, theconfiguration file might been protected to prevent unwantedchanges. You cannot modify or delete commands for on theRC9500. the protection for the configulation file has to bereleased by using Wizz.it 9.Make sure the button you want to edit has a border. Text framescannot be programmed with commands.The RC9500 won’t switch the modesWhen the batteries are low, the RC9500 prevents you fromswitching to customizing modes so that no customization canget lost. Recharge the battery pack (page 5).The RC9500 is low on memoryThe RC9500 displays a message to clean up the memory.Please delete unneccesary devices, macros and learnedcommands as many as posible manually.Warning DO NOT REVERT the RC9500. When you revert the RC9500,all customization which you made is lost permanently and theRC9500 goes back to the default configuration.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 64
User Guide61TroubleshootingThe TV goes blank or the input source changesThe Device Overview page item might be programmed to switchthe input source. Select the device without issuing IR codes(page 8).The configuration file is corruptedWhen this very unlikely event occurs, you can use Wizz.it 9 toupload a new configuration file. Taken into account that all yourcustomized commands, devices, and macros will be lost andyou will have to reprogram your RC9500. The “Rivert” functionon the third Setup page is also available to get the smaller sizeof the default configuration file. Error messagesIf one of the following error messages occurs, please contactyour Marantz authorized dealer or Marantz customer service:zCan’t open configuration filezConfiguration file errorzNo configuration file foundzInvalid configuration file versionTip The bulletin boards and friendly users at www.remotecentral.comcan often give you help with problems on weekends or inevenings when your Marantz authorized dealer or Marantztechnical support may not be available.Recharging ProblemsThe batteries won’t rechargeMake sure you are using the rechargeable battery pack and thedocking station (DS9500) supplied with your RC9500.Make sure the battery pack is installed properly in your RC9500(see page 4).The indicator light on the docking station flashesCheck if the contacts on the docking station are clean and freeof obstructions.Make sure the RC9500 lies properly on the docking station.Make sure the battery pack is installed properly (see page 5).RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 65
User Guide62Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I program a device button to execute more than onecommand?Yes, you can. You can program a macro to the device button in theMACRO mode. (see page 42).How do I program source switching?See “Programming The Device Buttons ...” on page 28.How can I edit buttons which are programmed macro onDevice overview pages?You can do this using “Macro to device” function via the MACROmode. (page 43).How can I label buttons on Device overview pages?You can do this using “Label device” function via the LABEL mode.All changes you make to these items are automatically updated inthe Home page (page 32).How can I delete buttons on Device overview pages?You can do this using “Delete device” function via the DELETEmode. All changes you make to these items are automaticallyupdated in the Home page (page 38).How do I reset the RC9500?Normally, you never have to reset the RC9500. However, if theRC9500’s display freezes or if you notice unusual behavior, youmight need to reset the RC9500. You will not lose any savedprogrammed commands or macros.Carefully press the reset button near the battery connector insidethe battery compartment of the RC9500 with a paperclip or sharppencil. The RC9500 restarts and beeps to indicate it is ready foruse.Can I revert to the original configuration?Yes, by using the “Revert” function on the third Setup page or Wizz.it 9 with Windows PC. By using Wizz.it 9, once the programis installed, open a configuration file named “RC9500_default” inC/:Program Files/Wizzit9/Samples. Downloading this configurationto your RC9500 will restore your RC9500 to its factory state exceptthe setup items.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 66
User Guide63Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I calibrate the Touch Screen?The RC9500 is calibrated when it leaves the factory, so normallyyou do not have to calibrate it yourself. It is possible that theRC9500 displays a message to calibrate the Touch Screen. If thismessage appears do the following.1 Tap the INFO button in the Upper Tool Bar. The information page will appear.2 Tap the “SETUP” button in the Information page. The first Setup page appears. Navigate to third Setup page by using the Page + and Page -buttons.3 Tap the “Calibration” button.4 Tap as close as possible the marker in the upper left cornerusing a blunt tip of a pencil.You will see the instruction “Touch TOP LEFT corner”.5 Tap as close as possible the marker inthe upper left cornerusing a blunt tip of a pencil.You will see the instruction “Touch BOTTOM RIGHT corner”.6 Tap as close as possible the bottom right corner using a blunt tipof a pencil.You will see the message “Calibration succeeded”.7 Return to USE mode by tapping the INFO button again orpress the Left Function button labeled “Exit“.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 67
PauseStopPlay, Normal run, normal speedReverse Play, Normal run, normal speedFast Forward, Scan Forwards, Fast run, fast speedRewind, Scan Backwards, Fast run, fast speedSlow Motion Forwards, Slow run, slow speedSlow Motion Backwards, Slow run, slow speedEject, Open/CloseRecord, generalKey, LockNavigate in the direction of the arrowStill mode, Freeze FrameAutoreverse a tape, Tape running directionNext track, Next chapter, Next songPrevious track, Previous chapter, Previous songFast forward to indexRewind to indexFrame by frame, generalFrame by frame, generalSubtitleCancel picturePicture-in-picture modeMenuPicture-in-picture shiftPicture-in-picture swapMulti-picture displayPicture-in-picture selectTeletext modeUser Guide64Overview of SymbolsRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 68
Page number upPage number downPage enlargementTV and text mixed1st or 2nd languageLast view, previous programPower, Stand-byZone focus: long distanceZone focus: very short distanceSingle or multi-digit selectionBrightness, brillianceContrastBrightness/contrastColor saturationLamp, lighting, illuminationSplit screen freeze / double screen freezeSplit screen swap / double screen swapSplit screen / double screenMovie expandPersonal preferencePicture-in-picture freezeMain index pagePicture freezeProgrammable timer, generalTrackingApplication assistanceActual time on screenEPG / Electronic Program GuideVideo outputUser Guide65Overview of SymbolsRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 69
User Guide66SpecificationsDisplay 64k color 3.8” TFT touch screen LCD 320x240 pixels (QVGA) resolutionWhite LED backlighting for LCD and Blue LED for hard buttonsInterface USB 1.1-port for PC connectionInfrared (IR) Sending LED (x4) and learning LED (x1)Operating distance of approximately 10m (33 ft)Learns from the vast majority of remotes with a carrier frequency of up to 78 KHz and 455 KHz(most Bang & Olufsen commands can be learned)Radio Operating distance of approximately 20m (66ft) in open-air conditionfrequency Carrier frequency: 418 MHz (for US), 434MHz (for Europe) (RF) *The distance may vary depending on the surrounding conditions.Memory 16MB non-volatile flash memory (software upgradeable to 48MB)Batteries NiMH rechargeable battery packSoftware Dynamic, animated interfaceEditable macros (up to 250 commands per macro)Built-in Marantz components codesTotal number of devices and macros limited only by memoryPower Power On: By tapping the Touch Screen, by pressing buttons,management by picking up the RC5400Power Off: Auto shut off by adjustable timerDimensions 6inch x 3.5inch x 1.2inch (153mm x 90mm x 33.5mm)Operating 41°F to 113°Ftemperature (5°C to 45°C)Accessories USB cable for PC connection NiMH 4.8V Rechargeable battery packDS9500 Recharging docking stationAC to DC power adapter for docking stationOption RX-77 RF ExtenderThe specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 70
IndexUser Guide67AActivating 6Pickup sensor 6, 14ADD mode 33Switch Modes 15AMPS 34Copy Existing Device 33Create New Device 33Device Template 33Device Type Divide 33DSS 35Help 35Receivers 34Status 34TUNERS 34With RC Codes 36Without RC Codes 36AdjustingContrast 15Delay 20, 40Animation 13Auto Backlight 6, 13BBacklight Button 2, 3Backlight Timeout 13Battery 4Battery Compartment 5Battery Cover 5Battery Pack 5Charging 5Docking Station 4Low Battery Icon 5BeepButton 13Macro 22, 40Screen 13Button 24-Way Cursor 2, 11Backlight 2, 6CHANNEL 2, 11Cursor Navigation 3Device Overview 3Device Scroll 3ENTER 2, 11EXIT 2, 11Function 2Hard Buttons 11HOME 2, 11INFO 3MENU 2, 7Mode icon 3, 7MUTE 2, 11Page + 2, 10Page - 2, 10Page Overview 3Soft buttons 11VOLUME 2, 11CCalibrate 53Calibration 13CHANNEL Buttons 2, 11Charging 5Choosing Channel 46Cleaning 48Cloning 16Command 24, 41Configuration File 46Contrast 15Copy Existing Device 33Create New Device 33Cursor Navigation 9, 13Cursor Navigation Button 3RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 71
User Guide68IndexDDay 13Delay 22, 40DELETE Mode 37Button 37Device 38Undo 37Device Action 8, 24, 42Device Menu 13Device Overview Button 3Device Overview Page 8Device Scroll Buttons 3Device Scroll 9Device Template 33Device Type Divider 33Discrete Command 19Docking Station 4Download 47DSS 35EEdit Software 46Editing 43ENTER Button 2, 11Error Message 51EXIT Button 2, 11Extender ID 45FFAQCalibrate 53Original Configuration 52Reset 52Font Size 31Free Memory 12Function Buttons 2GGeneral Problem 49Globally 28GO 40HHard Button 11Help 35Help List 18, 20HOME Button 2, 11Home Page 7IImport Graphics 47Important Notice 48INFO Button 3Information 12Battery Life 12Free Memory 12Software Version 12Infrared 2Infrared Eyes 2IR 2Internet Address 46Internet Fun 47IR / RF Mode 44Choosing Channel 46Extender ID 45Optional Accessory 44Radio Frequency 44RF 44RF Extender 44RX-77 44Setting 44IR 2IR Command 11, 26RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 72
User Guide69IndexJJump 42LCD Sleep 13Learning 26Locally 28Low Battery Icon 5Lower System Area 3LLABEL Mode 30Button 30Device 32Font Size 31Page 32Symbols 31Text Frame 30LEARN Mode 27Button 27Device 28Globally 28Localy 28Learning 26Tap Technique 26Lower Tool Bar 3MMacro-Friendly 18MACRO Mode 18Add 41Adjusting Delay 22, 40Anchor Command 19Beep 22, 40Button 41Command 24, 41Delay 22, 40Delete 43Device 42Device Action 24, 42Discrete Command 19Editing 43GO 40Jump 42Macro-Friendly 18Move 43Multiple Step 18Page Jump 21Page Notation 40RC Command 22Status Device 21Test 24, 41Toggle Command 19Maintaining 48Cleaning 48Important Notice 48Memory 56MENU Button 2, 7Mode Icon 3, 7Mode Menu 14Setup 13Modes 7ADD 14DELETE 14IR / RF 14LABEL 14LEARN 14MACRO 14MOVE 14USE 7Month 13MOVE Mode 39Device 39Multiple Step Operation 18MUTE Button 2, 11RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 73
User Guide70NNavigating 7Cursor Navigation 9Device Action 8Device Overview page 8Device Scroll 9Home Page 7Devices 7Pages 9NO IR 8Page Overview Page 9Tab Button 10NO IR 8OOperating 11Device 11Hard Button 11IR Command 11Soft Button 11Operation Page Button 26Optional Accessory 44Original Configuration 52PPage +, - Button 2, 10Page Jump 21, 24Page Menu 13Page Notation 40Page Overview Button 3Page Overview Page 9Pickup Sensor 6, 13Programming 20Command 24Device Action 24Help List 20Macro 24Page Jump 24Programming Problem 50RRadio Frequency 44RC Command 22Receivers 34Recharging Problem 51Remote Central 47Reset 52Revert 13, 51RF 44RF Extender 44RX-77 44SSetting IR / RF 44Service & Support 64Updates 64Setup Page 12Setup 12Animation 13Auto Backlight 6, 13Backlight Timeout 13Button (Beep) 13Calibration 13Cursor Navigation 13Day 13Device Menu 13LCD Sleep 13Mode Menu 13Month 13Page Menu 13Pickup Sensor 13Revert 13Screen (Beep) 13Setup Button 12Setup Page 12Time 13Time Mode 13Year 13Simulator 46Soft Button 11Software 46IndexRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 74
User Guide71Software Version 12Specification 56Memory 56Option 56Symbols 31, 54System Requirement 47TTab Button 10Tap Technique 26Teach 17Test 24, 41Text Frame 30Time 13Time Mode 13Toggle Command 19Touch Screen 2, 3Contrast 15Lower Tool Bar 3Upper Tool Bar 3User Operation Area 3Troubleshooting 49Error Message 51General Problem 49Programming Problem 50Recharging Problem 51Revert 51TUNERS 34Turning On 6UUndo 37Updates 64Upload 47Upper Tool Bar 3USB Cable 47USB Port 2, 47USE mode 7User Operation Area 3VVOLUME Buttons 2WWith RC Codes 16, 36Without RC Codes 16, 36Wizz.it 9 46.ccf 47Configuration file 46Download 47Import Graphics 47Internet Address 46Internet Fun 47Remote Central 47Simulator 46Software 46System Requirement 47Upload 47USB cable 47YYear 13Other.ccf 474-Way Cursor Navigation 2IndexRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 75
Service and SupportFor service and support, please contact your Marantz authorizeddealer or Marantz customer service. On the Marantz internet site you can find more contact details.When you contact Marantz customer service, you will be asked forthe technical information listed on the Information page.To view this information, follow these steps.1 Tap the INFO icon to display the Information page. 2 When you wish to return to USE mode, tap the INFO icon againor press the Left function button labeled “Exit”.Updates and New ProductsFor news about updates and new products, please visit us on theWorld Wide Web at;http://www.marantz.comUser Guide72Service and SupportRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 76
User Guide73MemoRC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 77
www.marantz.comYou can find your nearest Marantz authorized dealer or distributor on our website.JAPAN Marantz Japan, Inc. 7-35-1 Sagami Ohno, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, JapanU.S.A Marantz America, Inc. 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.AEUROPE Marantz Europe B.V. P.O. Box 8744, 5605 LS Eindhoven, The Netherlandsis a registered trademark.Printed in Belgium 2004/04 MAI RC95851010RC9500 1st 040604b.qxd 4/4/2004 6:41 PM Page 78

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