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Marantz RC9500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Model RC9500 User Guide Touch Screen Remote Control...

  • Page 2: Fcc Compliancy

    For Europe Declaration of Conformity N° V04ECRC9500: We, Marantz Europe B.V., PO Box 8744, 5605 LS Eindhoven, The Netherlands declare under our responsibility that the Marantz product described in this user guide 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 and IEC60950 of Edition 2002.
  • Page 3 Dear customer, Please be informed that this carton only contains a copy of the user manual in English. For German, French, Dutch, Spanish and Italian please visit our website www.marantz.com and check the download section (touch screen remotes). Sehr geehrter Verbraucher, bitte beachten Sie, dass diese Verpackung lediglich eine englischsprachige Bedienungsanleitung enthält.
  • Page 4 SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES RESULTING FROM THE SUPPLYING OR USE OF THIS INFORMA- TION. MARANTZ SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THE MATERIALS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction 1. The Marantz RC9500 2. The Battery Getting Started 1. Activating the RC9500 2. Navigating the RC9500 3. Operating a Device 4. Check Battery Life - The Information Page 5 The Setup Pages 6. Setting Time and Date 7.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The Marantz RC9500 The RC9500 is designed to control most devices that understand infrared (IR) remote control signals. Its Easy-to-Use Touch Screen and its Intuitive Interface makes it a perfect remote control for every user. The RC9500 is completely customizable and programmable. You can add devices and functions, re-label buttons, record macros and animate your macros.

  • Page 7: The Battery

    CURSOR NAVIGATION button (page 9) MODE icon (page 7) The Battery When 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 charge the RC9500.

  • Page 8: Installing The Battery Pack

    Make sure the cable of the battery pack does not get stuck Note between the molded interior and the battery cover. After a few seconds, the RC9500 starts up automatically and an introduction screen appears. The RC9500 beeps twice to indicate that it has finished starting up.
  • Page 9 You can operate the RC9500 while it is being charged. The battery pack does not have to be entirely empty before recharging. You can place the RC9500 in the docking station at any time. When the battery is running low, the Low Battery icon appears.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Pressing the BACKLIGHT button By pressing the BACKLIGHT button on the left side of the RC9500, the backlight for the screen and keys is turned on. Picking up the RC9500 The RC9500 has the Pickup sensor in it. By picking your RC9500 up from the docking station and tilting more than 50°,...

  • Page 11: Navigating The Rc9500

    Setup has to be set to “On”. (see page 13) Navigating the RC9500 Your RC9500 is capable of displaying hundreds of different control pages. RC9500 presents you various ways to navigate easily to the specific device and page. Navigating the Devices Home —...
  • Page 12 UPPER TOOL BAR. When you jump to a Device by tapping the device button in the Device Overview pages, the RC9500 will change the input of your home theater receiver/preamp. The commands assigned to the device button are called Note the Device Actions.
  • Page 13 Getting Started Device Scroll — You can also navigate the devices by tap- ping the DEVICE SCROLL buttons on the left and right side of the UPPER TOOL BAR. Tap the Right arrow button to navigate to the next device. Tap the Left arrow button to navigate to the previous device.
  • Page 14 Getting Started Page Scroll — You can navigate through the pages by press- ing the Page + and Page - buttons on the left side of RC9500. Cursor Navigation — This function allows you to navigate through the different pages as well as through the devices by pressing the Up and Down direction of the 4-way Cursor button.

  • Page 15: Operating A Device

    Marantz receiver/preamp as the default. Should you own another brand, see the programming instructions on page 28-29. MENU, ENTER, EXIT, 4-Way Cursor, CHANNEL Up and Down are typ- ically programmed to change with the device selected.

  • Page 16: Check Battery Life - The Information Page

    Tap the INFO button again or press the Left Function button labeled “Exit”. The Setup Pages Most of the RC9500’s features can be set to your own needs. 1 Tap the INFO button in the UPPER TOOL BAR. The Information page appears.
  • Page 17 Tap the “Revert” button and downloaded configuration. follow the on-screen instruction * When you revert the RC9500, all customized items on the remote (macros, learned IR commands,..) are lost per- manently. Only the setting items in the Setup remain. User Guide...

  • Page 18: Setting Time And Date

    Setting Time and Date When you have installed the battery pack and turned on RC9500, you have to set the current time. Every time you reset your RC9500 you will have to set the time Note again. Changing the Time Format...

  • Page 19: Changing The Date

    Getting Started 6 Tap the Left Function button labeled "Exit" to exit the Setup 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.

  • Page 20: The Mode Menus

    Getting Started The Mode Menu RC9500 provides different modes. For customizing your RC9500 you have to switch to the appropriate mode via the Mode Menu page. The mode menus are utilized as follows: 1 Tap and hold the MODE icon more than 3 seconds in the LOWER TOOL BAR.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Touch Screen Brightness

    The label of the active mode appears in the LOWER TOOL BAR. You can now work in the selected mode. RC9500 will not return automatically to the USE mode. Note To return to the USE mode, you have to go back to the Mode Menu page and press "Exit"...

  • Page 22: Customizing Your Rc9500

    It is best to proceed with customizing in several stages. The first stage is to teach all your existing remote codes to the RC9500. The second stage is to practice using your home theater system with the RC9500. As you gain familiarity with your system, you’ll notice that many operations in a home theater require several...
  • Page 23 10 Switch to LABEL mode to relabel any buttons as needed to match your existing remote controls. Check all of your devices. 12 Switch to LEARN mode and learn all of your non-Marantz com- ponents’ RC Codes to the RC9500. (see page 28) 13 Switching back and forth between USE and LEARN modes, test all codes and reteach as necessary.

  • Page 24: Complex Operation? Macros Or Help

    Customizing Your RC9500 Complex Operation? Macro or Help... If your entire system is new to you, practice using the RC9500 manu- ally for a few days before programming any macros. You’ll find that your home theater requires many operations that require multiple steps to do.
  • Page 25 Customizing Your RC9500 The problems don’t stop with powering up a system. Often, you will want to construct a macro to watch or listen to a specific source. This may require that both the Television and the Surround Receiver be set to new inputs.

  • Page 26: Programming Help Lists

    Customizing Your RC9500 Programming Help List 1 Write a list of all of the operation you want to record. 2 Gather all of the remote controls you will need for the operation. 3 Select ADD from the Mode menu. Choose “Copy existing device”...

  • Page 27: Macro/Page Jump Capabilities

    Device Overview page. (see page 44) Macros Perform Jumps to Any Device The RC9500 has the unique capability of jumping to any device page during a macro. You can make any or all of the 250 steps a jump to any devices.
  • Page 28 Customizing Your RC9500 Macros Send Commands To Your System You can make any or all of the 250 steps send a remote control command to your system. The step is actually just a recording of the location of any button on any device page. To record an Remote Control (RC) command, you simply navigate to the panel and button you want, then touch it.

  • Page 29: Programming Macros

    Before proceeding with programming, make sure that you understand how to move around in the MACRO mode and how to read the RC9500’s shorthand notation for each macro step. (see page 42) 1 Write a list of all of the actions in the operation you want to record.
  • Page 30 Customizing Your RC9500 9 Navigate to your new macro device and press your newly named macro button to enter the MACRO edit page. The MACRO edit page will appear. If you had any previously programmed commands in this button, they will appear for you to edit.
  • Page 31 Customizing Your RC9500 12 Typically you will need to adjust the timing of the macro. Simply putting in lots of delays will make the macro work, but it may make the macro unnecessarily long. Try moving commands, so that a TV command alternates with another component command before another TV command is issued.

  • Page 32: Reference

    Most commands learn correctly when you press and hold them until the “OK” indicator appears. However, sometimes the RC9500 will say “OK”, yet the command will not operate the component properly. If this occurs, try re-learning the command with a brief tap. After a short delay the “OK” indicator will appear.
  • Page 33 If the RC9500 has learned the command successfully, “OK” appears on the Device Overview button. You can release the button you’re holding. If the RC9500 has not learned successful- ly, you hear a short buzz and “Failed” appears. 7 Program all other buttons you want and relabel them if neces- sary.
  • Page 34 Reference 8 Return to the Mode Menu page by tapping label in the LOWER TOOL BAR. 9 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function button labeled “Exit” via the Mode Menu page. Programming The Device Buttons (Device Action) When you teach a command as a Device Action, this command Note will be sent when you select the Device from the Device...
  • Page 35 Reference · It is possible to teach commands to the LEFT (labeled “Back”) Notes and RIGHT (labeled “Ahead”) Function buttons on the remote. But those commands can be re-programmed only via a PC using the editor software. · It is not possible to teach commands to the HOME button on the remote.

  • Page 36: Labeling Buttons, Pages And Devices

    5 Tap the button you want to label. The virtual “auto-zooming” mini-keyboard shows up. The button you want to label is displayed above the keyboard. The frames (texts with non-button function) cannot be labeled on Note the RC9500. User Guide...
  • Page 37 Reference 6 Edit the label. To delete a character, press the ■ Right Function button labeled “Del”. To change the font size, Tap ■ the “+” or “-” buttons beside the “Font” label on the page. If the font size does not fit in Note the button, the font size can- not increase.
  • Page 38 Reference Labeling a Device You can label all devices which are displayed in the Device Overview page. 1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BAR more than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears. 2 Tap the “LABEL” button to switch to the LABEL mode. 3 Tap the “Label device”...

  • Page 39: Adding Devices

    Reference Adding Devices If you have a device that is not provided in the Device Overview page, you can add it to the RC9500. There are two possible ways to add a device: ■ Create New Device ■ Copy Existing Device In the following sections we’ll discuss what these options offer you.
  • Page 40 Reference Receivers are both A/V Amps and Tuners - Since you typically use the two sections of your Marantz receiver at different times, we have separated them into two devices. You will find the amp section in Amp and the Tuner section in Tuner.
  • Page 41 DSS - Since Marantz does not make a DSS receiver, we included a template. Simply teach the RC9500 from your original remote. Creating a New Device Step by Step 1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BAR more than 3 seconds.
  • Page 42 5 You can add the device with or without RC codes. Create with RC codes: Choose this option if you have the ■ exact Marantz component listed. The new device is added with operational buttons. Create without RC codes: If you choose this option, the new ■...

  • Page 43: Deleting Buttons And Devices

    Reference Deleting Buttons and Devices You can delete the Buttons in device pages and the Device itself. Left, Right Function buttoms, Home button, Pages and Frames Note (texts with non-button function) can not be deleted. Deleting a Button 1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BAR more than 3 seconds.

  • Page 44: Deleting A Device

    Reference Deleting a Device 1 Tap and hold the MODE icon in the LOWER TOOL BAR more 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.

  • Page 45: Moving Devices

    3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears. Tap 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 check box next to the selected device name is highlighted.

  • Page 46: Programming Macros

    Reference Programming Macros Macro Page Notation Before you begin to program a Macro, study the notation used in the MACRO mode. Each type of action has its own notation. - When A/V Amp ON a device name and a button name are listed, DVD/...
  • Page 47 You can navigate to whatever control page you want, just as you do in USE mode except using Tab buttons. When you have selected the sequence, the RC9500 will go back to the Macro edit page. 7 Tap the “Delay” button to enter the delay in a macro.
  • Page 48 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears. 2 Tap the “MACRO” button to switch to MACRO mode. The RC9500 displays first Macro mode page . 2 Tap the “Macro to DEVICE” button to proceed to the next step. The Device Overview page appears.

  • Page 49: Editing Macros

    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 if you want to edit the macro for the operation button, or “Macro to device”...

  • Page 50: Creating And Editing Timers

    When a timer is executed, you will hear a beep and a Timer Note message appears on screen. If RC9500 is performing another task (sending out IR codes, testing a macro, ...) when a timer is due to be executed, RC9500 first continues performing the current task.

  • Page 51: Activating Timers

    Reference 8 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function button labeled "Exit". Activating Timers 1 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.

  • Page 52: Deleting A Timer

    Reference Deleting a Timer 1 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 appears.
  • Page 53 Reference 3 Tap "Go" button to proceed to the next step. The Timer List page appears. 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.
  • Page 54 Reference 6 To edit the timer, execute the following steps: 1. Set the Start Date. See 'Setting the Start Date' on page 51 for more information. 2. Set the Start Time. See 'Setting the Start Time or Stop Time' on page 51 for more information.
  • Page 55 Reference Setting the Start Date When you add a new timer, the Start Date is the current date by default. The Stop Date is calculated automatically based on the Start Date, the Start Time and the Stop Time. To change the Start Date: 1 Tap the Day button in the Editing Timer page.
  • Page 56 Reference Defining the Start Action or Stop Action RC9500 uses a similar procedure to define the Action List for the Start Action or the Stop Action of the selected timer as in the Macro Tool. See 'Programming Macros' on page 42 for more information.
  • Page 57 Reference 2 Tap the repeat toggle button. By default 'No' is selected. The Repeat button toggles between the three settings: No: This is the default setting ■ Daily ■ ■ Weekly 1. To change the setting to “Daily”, tap the button again. Every day of the week is automati- cally selected.

  • Page 58: Using The Remote Control With Rf (Radio Frequency)

    Using the RC9500 with Radio Frequency Warning To use the Remote Control with Radio Frequency (RF) you need a Marantz RX-77 RF Extender. This is an optional accessory for the RC9500. By default, the RC9500 uses infrared (IR) signals to operate devices.
  • Page 59 IR/RF settings. 8 Tap label to return to the Mode Menu page. The RC9500 is configured to operate the devices you have set with RF signals. 9 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function button labeled “Exit”...

  • Page 60: Wizz.it 9 Software

    4 Tap the “Done” button to finish. Software If you want to personalize your RC9500 even more, beyond its standard programming features, Wizz.it 9 is the tool for you to use. Wizz.it 9 is the RC9500’s companion software that you can down- load from the following internet address;...
  • Page 61 Reference Upload and download new configurations to and from your RC9500. You do this with the supplied USB cable connected to the USB port on the left side of the RC9500. Connect the USB cable to the USB port above the Page + button Convert the RC9200/5200/5000’s...

  • Page 62: Maintaining The Rc9500

    113°F (5°C to 45°C). (page 66) RC9500 is NOT waterproof RC9500 should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not store or use the RC9500 in any location that is extremely damp or wet. When you have spilled water on the RC9500, you have to take out the batteries and let the RC9500 dry for 48 hours before you place the batteries back.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    ■ (page 17) The RC9500 shuts itself off This is a feature of the RC9500 to save power. You can change ■ the 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 64 (page 30) The MACRO mode is useful to confirm the pro- grammed commands for buttons. (page 45) Macros or Tab Style Jump buttons do not work Make sure the RC9500’s IR sending eye is pointed towards the ■ device the entire time the macro is being executed.

  • Page 65: Recharging Problems

    Make sure you are using the rechargeable battery pack, the ■ docking station (DS9500) and the power adaptor supplied with your RC9500. Make sure the battery pack is installed properly in your RC9500. ■ (see page 4) The indicator LEDs on the docking station flashe Check if the contacts on the docking station are clean and free ■...

  • Page 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    Normally, you never have to reset the RC9500. However, if the RC9500’s display freezes or if you notice unusual behavior, you might need to reset the RC9500. You will not lose any saved pro- grammed commands or macros. Carefully press the reset button near the battery connector inside the battery compartment of the RC9500 with a paperclip or sharp pencil.
  • Page 67 Frequently Asked Questions How do I calibrate the Touch Screen? The RC9500 is calibrated when it leaves the factory, so normally you do not have to calibrate it yourself. It is possible that the RC9500 displays a message to calibrate the Touch Screen. If this message appears do the following.

  • Page 68: Overview Of Symbols

    Overview of Symbols Pause Stop Play, Normal Run, Normal Speed Reverse Play, Normal Run, Normal Speed Fast Forward, Scan Forwards, Fast Run, Fast Speed Rewind, Scan Backwards, Fast Run, Fast Speed Slow Motion Forwards, Slow Run, Slow Speed Slow Motion Backwards, Slow Run, Slow Speed Eject, Open/Close Record, General Key, Lock...
  • Page 69 Overview of Symbols Page Number Up Page Number Down Page Enlargement TV and Text Mixed 1st or 2nd Language Last View, Previous Program Power, Stand-By Zone Focus: Long Distance Zone Focus: Very Short Distance Single or Multi-Digit Selection Brightness, Brilliance Contrast Brightness / Contrast Color Saturation...

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Total number of devices and macros limited only by the memory Power On: By tapping the Touch Screen, by pressing buttons, Power by picking up the RC9500 management Power Off: Auto shut off by adjustable timer 6inch x 3.5inch x 1.2inch (153mm x 90mm x 33.5mm) Dimensions 41°F to 113°F...

  • Page 71: Index

    Index Backlight 2, 6 Activating CHANNEL 2, 11 Adding Cursor Navigation Device Device Overview Macro Device Scroll Timer ENTER 2, 11 ADD mode EXIT 2, 11 Copy Existing Device Function Create New Device Hard Buttons Device Template HOME 2, 11 Device Type Divide INFO Help...
  • Page 72 Index Font Size 13, 15 Frame Delay 24, 42 Free Memory Deleting Function Buttons Button Device Macro General Problem Timer Globally DELETE Mode Button Device Undo Hard Button Device Action 8, 30, 44 Help Device Menu Help List 20, 22 Device Overview Button HOME Button 2, 6, 11...
  • Page 73 Index Page Notation Jump RC Command Status Device Test 26, 43 LABEL Mode Toggle Command Button Maintaining Device Cleaning Font Size Important Notice Page Memory 12, 66 Symbols MENU Button 2, 11 LEARN Mode Modes Button MODE Icon 3, 7 Device Mode Menu Globally...
  • Page 74 Index Operating Screen Timeout Device Setting IR / RF Hard Button Service & Support IR Command Updates RF Command Setup Soft Button Animation Optional Accessory Auto Button Light 6, 13 Original Configuration Button Timeout Button (Beep) Calibration Page + Button 2, 9 Cursor Navigation Page Jump...
  • Page 75 Index User Control Area Tab Button Tap Technique Teach VOLUME Buttons 2, 11 Test 26, 43 Time Time Mode With RC Codes 18, 38 TIMER Mode Without RC Codes 18, 38 Add 47 Wizz.it 9 Delete .ccf Edit Configuration file Start Action 50, 52 Download Start date...

  • Page 76: Service And Support

    For service and support, please contact your Marantz authorized dealer 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 for the technical information listed on the Information page.
  • Page 77 Memo User Guide...
  • Page 78 You can find your nearest Marantz authorized dealer or distributor on our website. Marantz Japan, Inc. 7-35-1 Sagami Ohno, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan JAPAN Marantz America, Inc. 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A U.S.A Marantz Europe B.V. P.O. Box 8744, 5605 LS Eindhoven, The Netherlands EUROPE is a registered trademark.

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