Model RX9001 User Guide Serial Extender ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL...
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WARNINGS • Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture. • Do not remove the cover from the equipment. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment. • No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. AVERTISSEMENTS •...
RX9001 User Guide Before You Start The Serial Extender is an important element of the RC9001 System and makes it possible to control A/V equipment via RF in the entire house. In addition, it can be connected to A/V equipment via RS232 and allows you to use power sensing for reliable power on/off switching.
RX9001 User Guide Unpacking the Extender Serial Extender Front Panel Power LED Ethernet LED Back Panel 4 dipswitches for the IR outputs Power input 4 IR ports Ethernet input (RJ45) 4 groups of 4 LEDs each for the • IR ports;...
RX9001 User Guide 2 Mini-jack IR Cables Power Adapter Configuration Cable 2 Dual IR Emitters Crossed Ethernet cable Mounting Kit Installing the Extender Mounting the Extender in a Rack Warning Keep the Extender away from heat sources such as amplifiers.
Attaching the Extender to Infrared Controlled A/V equipment For the Extender to transmit an IR signal, you need to connect it to the A/V component via the IR Output on the back of the Extender. In contrast to previous Marantz Extenders, the RX9001 has no IR blaster.
Sensor modules are not delivered with the Extender, but most available modules are compatible with the Extender. The power sense inputs are triggered by a voltage input between 5V and 30V. Use standard wiring and Phoenix connectors. RX9001 User Guide Use this wiring solution if the sensor module’s output provides a voltage level.
RX9001 User Guide Connecting to Relay-controlled Equipment Connecting to Serial Equipment There are two ways to connect serial equipment to the Extender: Note For most A/V components a standard female to male or female RS232 cable can be used. Use standard wiring and Phoenix connectors.
Adjust the settings of the Lutron Lighting System: Select the Extender to which the Lutron Lighting System is connected. Select the port on the Extender to which it is connected. RX9001 User Guide Use standard wiring and Phoenix connectors. A/V component...
Note Before you start using or configuring the Extender, check if any firmware updates are available in the Downloads section on http://www.marantz.com in the Home Entertainment section of your region. Refer to the chapter ‘Firmware Update’ on page 13 for further details.
When the configuration is completed, disconnect the Extender from the computer and reconnect it to the router with a straight Ethernet cable. Set the Configuration switch to 1 for use. Network independent of other networks and Configuration switch: 2 RX9001 User Guide...
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RX9001 User Guide Configuration through a router The Extender is already connected to the router. Connect the router to the PC as well. Extender Router Set the Configuration switch to 3 for configuration: The Extender will restart. After start-up, the Power and Ethernet LEDs are green and the Busy LED is red/green blinking.
Control Panel to the A/V component. Take note of when the A/V component reacts to the IR signals of the emitter. When the A/V component reacts, position the emitter in that place. RX9001 User Guide Busy The Extender is busy processing a code or short macro from a Control Panel.
To perform a reset, unplug the power adapter from the Extender. Wait a few seconds, and plug it in again. Firmware Update When an update of the Extender firmware is available, this will be announced on the Marantz website: http://www.marantz.com (in the Home Entertainment section of your region). Note You can always see the current version of the firmware in the Configuration Tool.
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When you are asked to browse to the update file, you need to select the ZIP file you downloaded earlier from the website. When the Extender is not recognized by the Extender Discovery tool, update the Extender directly with the configuration cable, as described on page 10. Configuration switch: 3 RX9001 User Guide...
All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior consent of the copyright owner. Marantz Brand Company – A division of D&M Holdings Inc. is not liable for omissions or for technical or editorial errors in this manual or for damages directly or indirectly resulting from the use of the RX9001 Serial Extender.
IFU Approbation / Safety Content FCC Compliancy This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Finnish Vanhan tuotteen hävittäminen Tuotteesi on suunniteltu ja valmistettu laadukkaista materiaaleista ja komponenteista, jotka voidaan kierrättää ja käyttää uudelleen. Tuotteeseen kiinnitetty yliviivatun roskakorin kuva tarkoittaa, että tuote kuuluu Euroopan parlamentin ja neuvoston direktiivin 2002/96/EC soveltamisalaan. Ota selvää sähkölaitteille ja elektronisille laitteille tarkoitetusta kierrätysjärjestelmästä alueellasi. Noudata paikallisia sääntöjä...
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IFU Approbation / Safety Content Polish Usuwanie zużytych produktów Niniejszy produkt został zaprojektowany i wykonany w oparciu o wysokiej jakości materiały i podzespoły, które poddane recyklingowi mogą być ponownie użyte. Jeśli na produkcie znajduje się symbol przekreślonego pojemnika na śmieci na kółkach, podlega on postanowieniom dyrektywy 2002/96/WE. Należy zapoznać...
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You can find your nearest authorized distributor or dealer on our website. is a registered trademark. Printed in Belgium 05/2007 00M41CW851250 mzh-d...
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