Getting Started; What Do You Need To Know Before You Start - Marantz RC5000 Manual

Guide to RC5000 Setup © 2000 Marantz America, Inc.

Getting Started

What do you need to know before you start?

1. Familiarity with RC5000
RC5000 Setup requires a clear understanding of the capabilities of the RC5000.You should
read the User Manual for the RC5000i (even if you have an old RC5000- it can be down-
loaded from the Marantz web site) and practice using and programming the RC5000 stand-
alone, before considering using RC5000 Setup for anything more than a way to save your
work. You should know how to:
Download RC5000i User Manual from:
2. Familiarity with Windows
RC5000 Setup uses Windows conventions for controls, shortcuts and procedures. If you have
never used a Windows PC, you should become familiar with the Windows environment before
attempting to use RC5000 Setup. Get a good how-to book on Windows. Make sure that you
understand how to install and uninstall programs, use the mouse, work with Windows Explorer
and the Windows file heirarchy, start and close programs, and maximize and minimize windows.
Tip — Use the Table of Contents and the Index
This guide is designed to help you when you need help. If all you want to do is save your work,
go to the chapter on Loading and Saving.
If you are an experienced RC5000 Setup programmer, use this a reference, but download the
What's New in Version 2.0 adobe document from the Marantz website.
If you would like to customize a few things in the factory default file, upload and save your work
(Loading and Saving) and then start in on the chapter on Fundamentals.
If you would like to create a totally new design from scratch, read everything sequentially and
follow along with the exercises recommended.
• navigate to any panel using the built-in menus and scroll arrows
• use the setup panels to control use of the RC5000
• rename frames, buttons, devices and macro groups
• add devices or macro groups
• change the order of devices or macro groups in the menus & home panels
• learn infrared codes from other remotes
• program macros and jumps
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