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DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd
5/28/2004
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Model RC9500 User Guide
Touch Screen Remote Control

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  • Page 1 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 10:32 AM 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 2001.
  • 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 Marantz. MARANTZ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OMISSIONS OR FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS CONTAINED IN THIS USER GUIDE. MARANTZ SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SUPPLYING OR USE OF THIS INFORMATION.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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

    5/28/2004 Introduction The Marantz 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

    (page 9) UPPER TOOL BAR USER CONTROL LOWER TOOL BAR 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 3 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment. 4 Place the battery cover back on. Note 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: Device Overview

    DEVICE OVERVIEW button at the middle of the 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. Note If you have more than seven devices, scroll arrows navigate to the next Device Overview page.

  • Page 13: Page Overview

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Device Scroll — You can also navigate the devices by tapping 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 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Getting Started Page Scroll — You can navigate through the pages by pressing 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 typically programmed to change with the device selected.

  • Page 16: Check Battery Life - The Information Page

    To exit the Information page, Tap the INFO 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 UPPER TOOL BAR. The Information page appears.
  • Page 17 SPECIAL NOTE Device overview Page overview Calibration Revert* * When you revert the RC9500, all customized items on the remote (macros, learned IR commands,..) are lost permanently. Only the setting items in the Setup remain. User Guide 10:33 AM Page 17...

  • Page 18: Setting Time And Date

    When 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 time again. Changing the Time Format 1 Tap the INFO UPPER TOOL BAR.

  • Page 19: Changing The Date

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 6 Tap the Left Function button labeled "Exit" to exit the Setup page. Changing the Date 1 Tap the INFO The Information page appears. 2 Tap the “SETUP” button in the Information page. The first Setup page appears.

  • Page 20: The Mode Menus

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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 than 3 seconds in the LOWER TOOL BAR.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Touch Screen Brightness

    BAR. 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 Mode Menu page and press "Exit" (Left Function button) or press "Cancel"...

  • 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 components’ 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 manually 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 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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 6 Press and hold the corresponding button on your device’s original remote control. 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 successfully, you hear a short buzz and “Failed”...
  • Page 34 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Reference 8 Return to the Mode Menu page by tapping 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)
  • Page 35 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Notes · It is possible to teach commands to the LEFT (labeled “Back”) and RIGHT (labeled “Ahead”) Function buttons on the remote. But those commands can be re-programmed only via a PC using the editor software.

  • Page 36: Labeling Buttons, Pages And Devices

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Reference Labeling Buttons, Pages and Devices The following elements can be labeled: Buttons on a device page and Home page, Page (the name that appears on the Page Overview page), and Device (the name that appears on the Device Overview button and Device Overview page).
  • Page 37 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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. Note To enter a character, tap the keyboard near the character you want to use.

  • Page 38: Labeling A Device

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Reference Labeling a Device You can label all devices which are displayed in the Device Overview page. 1 Tap and hold the MODE more than 3 seconds. Mode Menu page appears. 2 Tap the “LABEL” button to switch to the LABEL mode.

  • Page 39: Adding Devices

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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 See page 22 for more information about help lists. 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 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 device is added with grayed-out buttons.

  • Page 43: Deleting Buttons And Devices

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Deleting Buttons and Devices You can delete the Buttons in device pages and the Device itself. Note Left, Right Function buttoms, Home button, Pages and Frames (texts with non-button function) can not be deleted. Deleting a Button 1 Tap and hold the MODE more than 3 seconds.

  • Page 44: Deleting A Device

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Reference Deleting a Device 1 Tap and hold the MODE 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

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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 the device name with “/...” is listed, the...
  • 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

    Note When a timer is executed, you will hear a beep and a Timer 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

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 8 Return to USE mode by pressing the Left Function button labeled "Exit". Activating Timers 1 Tap and hold the MODE 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

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Reference Deleting a Timer 1 Tap and hold the MODE 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.
  • Page 53 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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.
  • Page 54 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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.
  • 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 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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.

  • 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 7 Repeat instructions 1 to 3 for all devices for which you want to change the IR/RF settings. 8 Tap 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

    Remote Control. 4 Tap the “Done” button to finish. 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 download from the following internet address;...
  • Page 61 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 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 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. Insert delays to allow devices to start up properly. (page 45) Check that you have included grayed-out buttons in your macro.

  • 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 of obstructions.

  • 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 programmed 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

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 10:34 AM Page 68 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...
  • Page 69 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 10:34 AM 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...

  • Page 70: Specifications

    DS9500 Recharging docking station AC to DC power adapter for docking station Option RX-77 RF Extender The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. User Guide 10:34 AM Page 70 by picking up the RC9500...

  • Page 71: Index

    DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Activating Adding Device Macro Timer ADD mode Copy Existing Device Create New Device Device Template Device Type Divide Help Status With RC Codes Without RC Codes Adjusting Brightness Delay Animation Auto Button Light Backlight Button Button Timeout...
  • Page 72 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Index 13, 15 Delay Deleting Button Device Macro Timer DELETE Mode Button Device Undo Device Action Device Menu Device Overview Button Device Overview Page Device Scroll Device Scroll Buttons Device Template Device Type Divider Discrete Command...
  • Page 73 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Jump LABEL Mode Button Device Font Size Page Symbols LEARN Mode Button Device Globally Locally Learning Tap Technique Locally Lower Tool Bar Low Battery Icon Macro-Friendly MACRO Mode Adjusting Delay Anchor Command Beep Button Command Delay...
  • Page 74 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Index Operating Device Hard Button IR Command RF Command Soft Button Optional Accessory Original Configuration Page + Page Jump Page Menu Page Notation Page Overview Button Page Overview Page Pickup Sensor Programming Command Device Action Help List...
  • Page 75 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 Tab Button Tap Technique Teach Test 26, 43 Time Time Mode TIMER Mode Add 47 Delete Edit Start Action 50, 52 Start date Start Time Stop Action Stop Date Stop Time Repeat Setting Toggle Command Touch Screen...

  • 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 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 10:34 AM Page 77 Memo User Guide...
  • Page 78 DFU RC9500 Ver1_2.qxd 5/28/2004 www.marantz.com You can find your nearest Marantz authorized dealer or distributor on our website. JAPAN Marantz Japan, Inc. U.S.A Marantz America, Inc. EUROPE Marantz Europe B.V. Printed in Belgium 10:34 AM Page 78 7-35-1 Sagami Ohno, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A...

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