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User Guide

To the RC9200/RC5200

Touch Screen Remote Controls

Automating Your

Home Theater

With Marantz

Automating Your Home Theater With The Marantz RC9200/5200

RC9200/5200 Remote Control User Guide

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installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is not guarantee that interferen-

ce will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-

ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

nReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

nIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

nConnect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from the receiver.

nConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note If serial or parallel ports are configured, a filtered/shielded serial or paral-

lel cable is recommended to minimize EMI and ensure FCC class B

compliance.

User Guide

Introduction 2

1. The Marantz RC9200/5200 2

2. Battery 3

Getting Started 6

1. Activating the RC9200/5200 6

2. Navigating Control Panels 7

3. Operating a Device 12

4. Adjusting the Settings 13

5. The Mode Menus 15

6. Managing Memory 17

Customizing Your RC9200/5200 18

1. Introduction 18

2. Programming Remote Codes 18

3 Deciding between Macros or Help Lists 20

4. Programming Help Lists 22

5. Macro/Panel Jump Capabilities 23

6. Programming Macros & Panel Jumps 24

7. Programming Macros as a Device Action 26

8. Protecting Your Work from Changes 27

Reference 28

1. Programming Buttons 28

2. Labeling Buttons, Frames and Menu Items 32

3. Working with Device and Macro Groups 35

4. Deleting and Restoring 40

5. Recording Macros 43

6. RC5000 Setup 47

Troubleshooting 49

Frequently Asked Questions 52

Overview of Symbols 54

Specifications 56

The Revert Configuration 57

Index 58

Table of Contents

User Guide

The RC9200/5200 is designed to control most devices that understand

infrared remote control signals. Its easy-to-use touchscreen and its intuiti-

ve interface make it a perfect remote control for every user. The

RC9200/5200 is completely customizable and programmable. You can

add devices and functions, relabel buttons, record macros and animate

your macros. Although the RC9200/5200 is pre-programmed for Marantz

components, a vast collection of built-in tab guided panels with pre-arran-

ged button art enables you to easily choose the perfect interface for any

non-Marantz component. The RC9200/5200 easily learns commands

from the vast majority of manufacturers remote controls.

Introduction

1. The Marantz RC9200/5200

The Volume, Channel

and Mute buttons are

typically programmed to

always work the same

way regardless of what

panel is displayed.

The Infrared Eye

transmits to your

devices and learns

from your existing

remotes.

The Touchscreen

The INFO button

enables you to check batte-

ry life.

Scroll Up and Scroll Dn but-

tons duplicate the function

of the scroll arrows and are

easier to find in the dark

(they navigate between

panels when there are more

than one panel for control-

ling a specific devicde).

\Menu, Enter, Exit and 4

way navigator buttons will

change their function

depending on what device

you are controlling.

The Contrast Dial

adjusts the appe-

arance of the

screen.

The Backlight but-

ton lights up the

screen (you can

adjust the length of

time it stays on,

see page 13).

The Serial Port ena-

bles you to program

the RC9200/5200

on a Windows PC.

The Home B utton

always takes you

back to the Main

Home Panel Control

Screen (think of it

as the Start button).

User Guide

Introduction

Tap the Mode Button:

to access the Mode

Menus. They are diffe-

rent based on the type

of panel you last dis-

played. Use the Mode

Menus to customize

your remote.

Devices

Macros Home

Tap the Scroll Arrows:

to scroll to other panels within the

active group.

Tap the Macro menu Bar:

to use your one touch

Macro buttons. Tap again

and a menu of all of your

Macro groups appears.

Tap again to select:

Tap the Device

menu bar:

to operate devices.

Tap again and a

menu of all your

devices appears.

Tap again to select:

Panel number:

shows active

control panel

Tap the Scroll Arrows:

to scroll to other

panels within the acti-

ve group.

2. The Battery

When you use the Remote Control for the first time, you will have

to:

¥ install the battery pack;

¥ place the Remote Control in the docking station and charge the

Remote Control.

¥ tap the INFO button on the Home Panel to check battery

life.

Warning Use the docking station only with the Philips NiMH rechargeable

battery pack.

We strongly advise you not to plug other appliances (like mobile

phones, PDA s, ) into the docking station. This will damage both

the connector and the appliance.

Use the Control Panel

Buttons:

to operate your compo-

nents

User Guide

Installing the Battery Pack

1 Press the latch on the battery cover and remove the battery

cover from the Remote Control.

2 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment.

3 Plug the cable of the battery pack in the connector as illustrated.

4 Place the battery cover back on.

Note Make sure the cable of the battery pack does not get stuck

between the molded interior and the battery cover.

After a few seconds, the Remote Control starts up automatically

and an Introduction screen appears. The Remote Control beeps

twice to indicate that it has finished starting up.

Because the battery pack of the Remote Control is not fully pre-

charged, you will have to charge it as described below.

Introduction

User Guide

Charging the Remote Control

For charging the Remote Control you use the docking station.

1 Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect it to the

docking station.

2 Place the Remote Control in the docking station.

Make sure you hold the Remote

Control at an angle of 30¡ to 45¡

when you place the it in the

docking station.

Charging starts immediately. The green charging LED on the

front of the docking station indicates charging takes place.

When the Remote Control is fully charged, the LED goes off.

Note Normal charging time is 2 to 3 hours, depending on the

condition of the battery pack.

You can operate the Remote Control while it is being charged.

The battery pack does not have to be entirely empty before

recharging.

You can place the Remote Control in the docking station at any

time.

When the battery pack is running low, the Low Battery icon flashes

at the top of the screen. Recharge the Remote Control as soon as

possible to ensure perfect performance.

Note The RC9200/5200 retains all settings when the AA batteries have

run out. You will only have to reset the clock.

Introduction

User Guide

Turning on the Display

Tap the screen gently with your finger or a blunt, soft object like

a pencil eraser.

The display is activated and you see the Home panel.

Notes ÆIf the display stays blank or becomes black, adjust

the contrast dial on the left side.

ÆIf another panel is displayed, tap the Home button .

ÆThe RC9200/5200 shuts down automatically.

Using the Backlight

Press the backlight button on the left side.

The backlight shuts off after a few seconds to save power.

Note In the settings (see page 13) you can choose to activate the

backlight automatically when you turn the RC9200/5200 on.

Use Mode

The RC9200/5200 has different modes. When you activate the

RC9200/5200 for the first time, it starts up in Use mode allowing

you to immediately operate your devices.

In Use mode the menu bar at the top of the screen is visible . If a

label (like or ) covers the icon, just tap the label. A menu

will pop up with USE as an option. Tap the USE to return to normal

operating mode.

Getting Started

1. Activating the RC9200/5200

User Guide

Three Divisions of Control Panel Types

Your RC9200/5200 is capable of displaying hundreds of different

control screens. By grouping them into sensible divisions, it is easy

to navigate to the control panel you want. The three main divisions

are:

Home The Home group disp-

lays convenient instant jump buttons

to the main control panels of your

system devices (your VCR, TV, CD

player etc.). These buttons

also select the Input of your Home

Theater Receiver or Preamp (Home

buttons are linked to the Device

pull down menu, which also selects

inputs on your receiver).

Access Home by tapping

the Home button at the

bottom left of the remote.

D evices The Device side

displays the control panels of your

components, one device group at a

time. A button on a Device panel

will act just like the buttons on the

original remote control.

You can always select the Device

side of the RC9200/5200 by tapping the

menu bar to the right of the remote

icon.

Getting Started

2. N avigating Control Panels

Tap to select the Device side of your

RC9200/5200 .

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Macros The Macro side of your

RC9200/5200 displays Macro buttons.

Macro buttons play back a sequence

of up to 255 different commands (and

panel jumps, which can be pro-

grammed to give status during the

Macro).

You can always select the Macro side

of the RC9200/5200 by tapping the menu

bar to the left of the remote icon.

Using Menus to Jump to a Panel Group

1 Navigate to either the Macro (left) or the Device (right) side of

the remote by tapping the left or right menu bar.

2 Tap the Menu bar again. A menu will pop into view, enabling you

to choose which group of panels you want. If you have a large

system with more than seven groups, scroll arrows enable

you to select those that are out of sight.

3 After using the scroll arrows to view all of the choices, simply

tap the label of the group you would like.

Note When you jump to a Device, the RC9200/5200 will change the

input of your home theater receiver/preamp (using the pull down

menus is exactly the same thing as pressing a Home button).

Getting Started

Tap to select the Macro side of your

RC9200/5200.

Device Groups

Macro Groups

User Guide

Home Buttons Jump to Device Panel Groups

and Change Your Receiver s Inputs

Each of the Device Panel Groups has a matching Device button on

the home panel. These Device buttons perform two actions when

pressed:

1 Jumps to the main panel of the Device Group.

2 Changes your home theater receiver/preamp to the appropriate

input. See page 30 to program for a non-Marantz receiver/pre-

amp.

Jump to a Device Panel Group

Without Changing Inputs

1 Pop up the Device menu, by tapping

the Device Menu bar.

2 Look at the labels for the Left and Right

hard buttons. Now, they are labeled

NO IR.

3 Press and hold either of the two Left and Right hard buttons,

then select the device you would like to jump to. No input com-

mands will be sent to your receiver/preamp.

Getting Started

User Guide

Using the Scroll Arrows or the Left and Right Hard

Buttons to Jump to Panels

You can browse all of the panels within a Device

or Macro group by using the scroll arrows at the

top and bottom of the screen. When you are on

the macro side, the arrows are on the left; when

you are on the device side, the arrows are on

the right.

The Left and Right Hard buttons are programmed to duplicate

the scroll arrow functions.

Tap the Scroll arrows to navigate to other panels within the acti-

ve group (home, macros or devices).

Getting Started

Opposite the scroll arrow on the bottom of the

screen, the Panel display shows you which

panel you are viewing.

User Guide

Using Tab Buttons to Jump to Panels

All of your device groups have been programmed with one-

touch jump buttons to all of the panels for that device. Simply

touch the tab label and the RC9200/5200 will jump to the

appropriate panel.

Your Macro Groups have also been programmed with one-

touch jump buttons and tab style navigation to make it easy to

sort your macros out.

Getting Started

1. To view the TV s Effects

panel, press the EFX tab.

2. The RC9200/5200 will jump

to the TV Effects panel.

1. To view the channel macros

for sports channels, press

the sports tab.

2. The RC9200/5200 will jump

to the panel displaying

Sports Channel macros.

You operate devices using two kinds of buttons:

Touchscreen buttons

Hard buttons - nine buttons below the screen (Home is not pro-

grammable and doesn t count) and five to the right of the screen

(Vol, Channel and Mute).

Using Touchscreen Buttons

Sending commands

Infrared commands are invisible. However, when you send a com-

mand, an animated icon appears at the top of the panel to show

that a command is being sent.

The name of the device you are controlling is always displayed on

the device menu tab.

Using the Hard Buttons

Hard buttons can be operated at any time, even without turning on

the touchscreen. These buttons can be programmed to always do

the same thing regardless of the panel displayed (teach commands

on Home Panel) or they can change their function depending on

which device is active (teach commands only to the specific devi-

ce). For example:

Since Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute are typically

receiver/preamp commands in most home theaters, these direct

access buttons have been pre-programmed to always operate a

Marantz receiver/preamp. Should you own another brand, see the

programming instructions on page 31-32. Menu, 4 Way Arrows,

Channel Up and Channel Down are typically programmed to chan-

ge with the device selected. So when you are operating your DVD

player, you use them to navigate DVD menus and change chapters,

while when you are watching TV, the Menu buttons operate the TV

menus and the Channel buttons change channels.

User Guide

Getting Started

3. Operating a Device

While RC9200/5200

Transmits

User Guide

4. The INFO Panels

Access INFO panel display by navigating to the Home panel

(tap the Home button), then tapping the INFO button.

The Percentage of battery life.

The Percentage of free memory available for new programming.

There are two configurations built in to your RC9200/5200. If

your info screen says:

MZE EV2.0 You are using the factory default file.

MZE REV You are using the memory saving, stripped-

down file. See pages 17 and 57.

To exit INFO panel display:

Tap the INFO button again.

Most of the RC9200/5200 s features can be set to your own wishes.

1 Tap the Mode button at the bottom of the screen

2 Choose SETUP.

The first setup panel appears. You can display the second and

third setup panel by using the scroll buttons.

3 Tap the button of the setting you want to adjust.

The button becomes black.

4 Use the Left and Right buttons to adjust the setting.

Getting Started

5 The Setup Panels

User Guide

First setup panel

Setting Function Adjusting

L CD Sleep Sets how long the touchscreen Tap the LCD button and use

stays on.the Left and Right buttons.

LCD Light Sets how long the backlight of Tap the LCD Light button and

the touchscreen stays on. use the Left and Right buttons.

Button Light Sets how long the backlight of Tap the Button Light button and

the direct-access and Left/Right use the Left and Right buttons.

buttons stays on.

Touch Selects the beep volume (Of f, 1,2,3) Tap the LCD button.

for Touch Screen buttons

Button Selects the beep volume (Of f, 1,2,3) Tap the LCD button.

for Hard buttons.

Note Use the down scroll arrow to move to the second setup panel.

Second setup panel

Setting Function Adjusting

Macro Menu ActiveDeActive - Turns of f Macro Navigation. Tap the LCD button

Active- Turn s on Macro Navigation. repeatedly .

Device Menu ActiveDeActive - Turns of f Device Navigation.Tap the LCD button

Active- Turns on Device Navigation. repeatedly .

CalibrateCalibrates the touchscreen. Tap the Calibrate button and

follow the on-screen

instructions.

Revert * Reverts the RC9200/5200 to Tap the Revert button and

the Revert 2.01 configuration follow the on-screen

(see pages 15, 17 and 57). instructions.

*The Revert button will only appear if one change has been made to the RC9200/5200.

Getting Started

6. The Mode Menus

To help you plan how your RC9200/5200 will operate your home

theater system, you should practice using the three mode menus.

Working with Modes

All customization is done via the three Mode

menus. They differ in their capabilities:

Macro Side - No IR learning is possible, so

there is no LEARN ability.

User Guide

Getting Started

Home Panels - Since there is only one Home

group, there is no ability to add or move groups.

Device Side - No Macros can be programmed,

so there is no EDIT button.

The mode menus are utilized like this:

1 Select either the Home, Device or Macro divisions of panels by

touching the appropriate tabs or the Home Icon.

2 Touch the Mode icon at the bottom of the screen.

3 Select the mode you wish to use to customize your

RC9200/5200 by touching the appropriate button on the Mode

Menu.

When you operate your devices, the RC9200/5200 is in Use mode.

For actions other than operating (like programming buttons, recor-

ding macros, adding devices, and so on) you have to switch to the

appropriate mode:

For operating devices.

For learning commands from other devices.

For recording macros and jumping to other panels.

Devices

Macros Home

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For labeling buttons and commands.

For adding new devices.

For deleting buttons, devices and macros.

For changing the order in a menu.

For selecting the correct ID for the RF Extender

To switch to another mode

1 Tap the Mode button at the bottom of the touchscreen or

the label of the mode you are using.

The Mode menu pops up.

2 Tap the mode you want to use.

The label of the active mode appears on the RC9200/5200 icon.

You can now work in the selected mode.

Note USE mode is the normal operating mode for the

RC9200/5200. The RC9200/5200 will not time out and automa-

tically return to USE mode. You must redisplay the Mode Menu

and select USE.

Getting Started

User Guide

Getting Started

As you customize your remote, the RC9200/5200 will manage

memory automatically. It will keep deleted groups of panels restora-

ble as long as possible. When you need additional memory, it will

notify you that it needs to do Memory Cleanup, which will perma-

nently erase everything you have deleted so far. See page 50.

You can choose to manually manage your memory by choosing a

smaller template file to program with. There are two configurations

built-in. The default Marantz file and the memory saving stripped-

down Revert file. The default Marantz file offers these unique featu-

res:

43 pre-programmed templates for home theater components.

All have the option of adding pre-programmed Marantz

remote codes for your convenience. See creating new devi-

ces on page 36.

FAV TV - Macro groups for surfing channels with one touch

via customizable labels. See recording macros on page 43.

ADJUST - a macro group with one touch jumps to all of the

power user features of a Marantz system.

POWER - a group of control panels that will help your family

power up a home theater system. See Deciding on Macros

or Help Lists on page 20-21.

Should you feel that you do not need all of these features or you

know your configuration requires lots of memory (i.e. you are plan-

ning hundreds of animated macros), we provide the Revert configu-

ration. It provides 13 styles of component templates and one macro

example. Permanently deleting the factory configuration and using

the Revert configuration will add 800kb to your free memory space.

See The Revert Configuration on page 57.

Customizing Your RC9200/5200

7. Managing Memory

User Guide

Customizing Your RC9200/5200

1. Introduction

It is best to proceed with customizing in several stages. The first

stage is to teach all of your existing remote codes to the

RC9200/5200. The second stage is to practice using your home

theater system with the RC9200/5200. As you gain familiarity

with your system, you ll notice that many operations in a home

theater require several steps. In the third stage of customiza-

tion, you will record multiple step operations as either a Macro

that you can play back with one button push or as a list of num-

bered steps recorded in a Help device group.

In the next few pages you ll find step by step guidelines on each

of the three stages. When a more detailed explanation can be

found in 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 device groups. Compare the device

groups with your existing remote controls. Can you use any as

templates for non-Marantz components?

3 Use DEL mode to delete all of the device groups that you don t

like (see page 40).

4 Use ADD mode to add the device groups for each Marantz com-

ponent (see page 35-40).

When you are prompted to add with or without RC codes, choo-

se WITH RC CODES.

5 Use ADD mode to add a device group for each non-Marantz

component (see page 38).

Choose WITHOUT RC CODES.

6 Switch to LEARN Mode to evaluate the panel layouts of the new

device group (in Use Mode, you cannot see buttons that have

no RC codes).

2. Cloning All Your Existing Remotes

7 Switch back to DEL mode and delete the group if it is not a

good match to your component. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until

all of your remote controls have a matching device group.

8 Switch to LABEL mode to relabel each device group (see page

32-34).

9 Switch to MOVE mode to re-order your devices, so that your

home panel is arranged the way you want (see page 39-40).

10 Switch to LABEL mode to personalize the greeting on your

home panel (see page 32-34).

11 Still in LABEL mode, navigate to the DEVICE side of the

RC9200/5200. Relabel any buttons as needed to match your

existing remote controls. Check all of your devices.

12 Switch to LEARN mode and teach the RC9200/5200 all of your

non-Marantz components RC Codes (see page 28-32).

13 Switching back and forth between USE and LEARN modes, test

all codes and reteach as necessary.

Note Should you need to delete a command, use the DEL mode. Be

very careful to NEVER delete the navigational tabs; they can

only be restored with a personal computer (see page 52).

14 Switch back to LEARN mode. Teach each Device group the

appropriate Preamp/Receiver Input (source switching) RC com-

mand (see page 30).

15 Congratulations, you have completed the first stage of customi-

zation! Take a well deserved break.

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Customizing Your RC9200/5200

User Guide

If your entire system is new to you, practice using the RC9200/5200

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. You have to decide whether to use a:

Macro - The entire operation happens in an automated sequence

when you touch one button.

Help List - The operation happens manually but is prompted by large

sequentially numbered buttons with friendly labels on one sequence of

panels linked together.

Some multiple step operations require you to make decisions before

you proceed. An example is turning on a non-Marantz home theater

system. Many components turn on and off with a single Power but-

ton. Before you press a Power button, the manufacturer expects you

to look at the component to see whether it is on or off. If you want it

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 RC9200/5200 cannot look at your components to see if they are

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 videotape.

When he/she gets home, they pop the tape in the VCR (most VCR s

automatically turn on when a tape is inserted). Your spouse touches

the macro button you programmed to power up the system. The

recorded sequence of power buttons is played back. Unfortunately,

since the VCR was already on, it is now off and everything else is on.

Your spouse sees no picture, assumes the macro didn t work, so tou-

ches the button again. This time, the macro turns the VCR on and

everything else off. Frustrating!

Marantz builds components that are macro-friendly . Instead of a

single power button, the remote controls have a discrete On and a

discrete Off button. With a Marantz system, you can record a Macro

that is very reliable from a series of On commands. Take a look at

the example ALL ON and ALL OFF macros preprogrammed in the

default configuration.

The problems don t stop with powering up a system. Often, you will

Customizing Your RC9200/5200

3 Complex Operation? Macros or Help...

User Guide

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. Some components have discrete commands to select

sources (meaning the command will only have one effect on the com-

ponents, like the CD input on most receivers). Other components

have toggle commands (these are commands that require you to

look at the component, evaluate its state and sometimes issue the

command over and over again). An example of a toggle command is

the 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, then

toggle or scroll through the inputs to select the one you want.

Evaluate each of the multiple step operations you would like to record

as macros. If all of the commands in the process are discrete, the

macro 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 com-

ponent s instruction manual. You will have to find it through

experimentation and imagination.

What you are looking for is an anchor command that will put

your component in a known state. Once it is in a known state,

you can use toggle commands in 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 Play

2) DVD Stop

A discrete off command is constructed by:

1) DVD Play

2) DVD Power

An example for Selecting Source on a TV:

Many televisions will return to a particular input with either a

channel up or down command or by selecting a particular chan-

nel.

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)

Customizing Your RC9200/5200

User Guide

4. Programming Help Lists

Customizing Your RC9200/5200

1 Write a list of all of the actions in the operation you want to

record.

2 Gather all of the remote controls you will need for the operation.

3 Navigate to the Device side of the RC9200/5200.

4 Select ADD from the Mode menu. Choose Create New Device

when prompted (see page 35-40).

In the Other division there is a device group labeled Help.

Add the Help device.

5 Switch to LABEL mode. Relabel the new device currently labe-

led Help (for details on relabeling devices, see page 32-34).

Use no more than 8 characters (more won t fit). Try to use a

descriptive title like POWER, RECORD, etc.

6 Stay in LABEL mode. Relabel any of the introductory text on

panel 1. Type in any guidelines your family may need to know

for this operation.

6 Stay in LABEL mode. Relabel as many of the buttons on the

five panels as you need.

Tip Do not relabel the buttons labeled Press for Next Help Screen

unless the button is the last step in the operation.

7 Switch to LEARN mode. Teach each button the appropriate

command.

8 Switch to MOVE mode. Move the new device to the appropriate

position in the device list (remember, this determines the button

position on the Home panel).

9 Return to USE mode and test out your new list. Congratulations!

10 You can make as many Help lists as you like. Simply repeat

steps 1 through 9 for each operation you would like to program

a help list.

User Guide

Macros can range from a one step jump to any device or home

panel to sequences with up to 255 steps. In order to plan your

macros, you should understand the capabilities as follows.

Device Panel Buttons Can t Perform Jumps/Macros

You can program a macro to be played back when any button

on the Macro side of the RC9200/5200 is pressed (see page

43).

You can program a macro to be played back when a device

group is selected by either pressing a button on a home panel

or by selecting the device via the Device Menu (see page 26).

You cannot program a macro to be played back when any but-

ton is pressed on a device Panel. All of the tab-style panel

jumps programmed into Device panels were programmed using

a windows PC and Marantz RC5000 Setup (see page 47).

Macros Perform Jumps to Any Device Panel

The Marantz RC9200/5200 has the unique capability of jumping to

any device panel during a macro.

You can make any or all of the 255 steps a jump to any Device

panel. This provides you with the opportunity to give some feed-

back to the end user while a macro is being played back. For

example: you can reveal the CD device panel to show the user

that RC commands are being sent to the CD player, then jump

to an AMP panel to show the user that RC commands are being

sent to the amp.

You can ADD/Create a Status device group (located in new

devices in the division named OTHER) and custom label each

panel to give the end user more specific feedback as to what

the macro is doing. You can then program jumps to each Status

panel to occur during the macro.

You cannot jump to any Macro or Home panel. You are only

allowed to jump to Device panels when programming with the

RC9200/5200 stand alone.

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5. Macro/Panel Jump Capabilities

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Macros Send RC Commands To Your System

You can make any or all of the 255 steps send an RC com-

mand to your system. The step is actually just a recording of the

location of any button on any device panel. To record an RC

command, you simply navigate to the panel and button you

want, then touch it. Thus, all RC commands in a Macro must

first be taught to a device panel button, a direct access button

(the Mute, Channel or Volume buttons) or a device action (typi-

cally the preamp/receiver source selection command that is

issued when you select a new device group from home or the

device menu).

You cannot learn a new IR command. The Macro side of the

RC9200/5200 does not have the LEARN mode available.

You cannot record a button on a Home or Macro panel as a

step in a macro. However, you can record a device action,

which is what a home button really does (see page 26).

Macros Can Delay Between Steps

You can program a delay as any or all of the 255 steps of a

macro.

You can adjust that delay in 1/10th of a second intervals

between .1 and 99.9 seconds.

Customizing Your RC9200/5200

6. Programming Macros & Panel Jumps

You will do all of your Macro/Jump programming within a window

that will appear after you press the EDIT button on the Macro Mode

menu. Before proceeding with programming, make sure that you

understand how to move around in the Edit window and how to

read the RC9200/5200 s shorthand notation for each macro step

(see page 43).

1 Write a list of all of the actions in the operation you want to

record.

2 Play with all of the example Macro groups. Are any of these

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examples adaptable to your purposes? If you have only a few

macros to program, you may be better off deleting all of them

and creating a new Macro group.

3 Use DEL mode to delete all of the macro groups that you don t

like (see page 40-42).

4 Use ADD mode to add a new macro group empty of any pro-

gramming (see page 35-40).

5 Switch to LABEL mode to relabel your Macro group (see page

32-34).

6 Switch to MOVE mode to re-order your Macro groups, so that

the most commonly used Macro groups are near the top (see

page 39-40).

7 Switch to LABEL mode and navigate to the your new Macro

group. Relabel the macro buttons (currently labeled New Macro)

with an appropriate name. The buttons are large so try to imagi-

ne a descriptive name even if it requires a few words.

8 Switch to Edit mode.

9 Press your newly named Macro button to enter the EDIT win-

dow.

The EDIT window will appear. If you had any previously pro-

grammed commands in this button, they will appear for you to

edit.

10 Working from your written list, navigate to the desired device

and panel to program all of the steps in the Macro (see step 5

on page 44).

Commands - When you touch a button, you will record an RC

command step (see page 43).

Jumps - When you select a device from the Device Menu while

holding down the Left hard button (now called device), you will

record a panel jump to the last accessed panel of that device

(see page 43).

Delays - When you select Delay, use the plus and minus arrows

to set the amount of delay (see page 44).

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Note Use the Scroll arrows to navigate; the tab style navigational

jumps will not work. If you accidentally record a tab button as a

macro step, it will do nothing because you cannot alias to a but-

ton that jumps. Since it will confuse you to see it in the Macro

Edit window, it is best to delete it.

11 Once all steps have been programmed, test your macro by

pressing the right hard button (now labeled Play).

12 Typically you will need to adjust the timing of the macro. Simply

putting in lots of delays will make the macro work, but 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. To move a command, simply select it and use the up

and down arrows to reposition it within the macro window.

When a delay is added to the macro, the default timing is .5

seconds. If the macro works with a .5 second delay, try a smal-

ler delay to shorten the macro.

When programming Channel macros, use .1 second delays

between different digits and .5 second delays between identical

digits.

13 Once you are happy with the macro, press the left hard button

(now labeled Close). You will be prompted to Save Macro or

Cancel.

14 Continue to program macros until you have recorded all that you

plan. Congratulations! You are now a Home Theater Automator!

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7. Macros From Your Home Buttons

It is possible to program a macro to occur when you select a device

(the macro will occur both when you press a home button AND

when you select the device from the pull down Device menu).

To program:

1 Navigate to the Device side of the RC9200/5200.

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2 Tap the mode button and press the LEARN mode button.

3 Tap the Device Tab and reveal the Device Menu.

4 While bracing the RC9200/5200 with your right hand, press and

hold the Backlight button with a left hand finger.

5 Press and hold the Left hard button with your left hand thumb.

6 While still bracing, pressing and holding everything, use a right

hand finger to select the device from the Device Menu.

7 The EDIT window appears with the name of your Device at the

top of the window.

8 Program your macro following steps 10 through 15 on the pre-

vious page.

Note In use, you can select a device without issuing the macro by

revealing the Device Menu, then pressing and holding the left

hard key labeled NO IR, then selecting the device. Otherwise,

every time you select the device from home or select it from the

device menu, the macro will be sent.

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You program the RC commands (RC

for Remote Control) by transmitting

infrared signals from your existing

remote controls to the RC9200/5200 s

learning eye. To do this, place the

RC9200/5200 and the device s remo-

te control on a flat surface, 1 to

100cm (1/2 to 36 inches) apart.

With each new remote control,

you have to find the correct lear-

ning distance.

It is best to be systematic and

teach all of the buttons from one

remote control before proceeding

to the next.

Here are some tips.

Start with the controls close

together; if you receive a FAIL,

move them farther apart in one

inch increments. Although rare, some component remotes requi-

re a very large distance between the sending LED and the

RC9200/5200 s learning eye.

Test the first command from any new remote control to find the

correct learning distance. Once you have found the correct lear-

ning distance, do not change it for any other button on that parti-

cular remote control.

Most commands learn correctly when you press and hold them

until the OK indicator appears. However, sometimes the

RC9200/5200 will say OK, yet the command will not operate the

component properly. If this occurs, try re-teaching the command

with a brief tap. After a short delay the OK indicator will appear.

Test the code. If this improves operation, continue to use the

Tap technique for all other buttons on the remote. The only but-

tons that you MUST use the press and hold technique for are

buttons that you will press and hold when you are operating the

component (i.e. volume, scan, etc.).

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1. Programming Buttons

1 to 100 cm apart

(1/2 to 36 inches)

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The following buttons can be programmed: control panel but-

tons, Device menu items and Direct Access buttons.

You cannot program Home menu buttons directly. You have to

program them via the Device menu (see page 30).

The RC9200/5200 also offers empty control panel buttons which

you can program and label as existing buttons. They are only

visible in Learn and Label mode and appear without label or

with label (intended for a specific function). You will also see

previously deleted buttons: you can restore them by reprogram-

ming them or you can reuse them for other commands.

Programming Touch Screen Buttons

1 Navigate to the Device panel buttons you want to program.

2 Switch to Learn mode via the Mode button. Additional empty

buttons appear, which can be programmed and labeled.

3 Point the device s original remote control to the RC9200/5200 s

learning eye as shown on page 28.

4 Tap the RC9200/5200 button you want to program.

The button starts flashing.

5 Press and hold the corresponding button on your device s ori-

ginal remote control.

If the RC9200/5200 has learned the command successfully, OK

flashes on the RC9200/5200 icon. You can let go of the button

you re holding.

If the RC9200/5200 has not learned the command successfully,

you hear a short buzz and FAIL appears on the RC9200/5200

icon.

6 Program all other buttons you want and relabel them if necessa-

ry (see page 32-34).

7 Return to Use mode via the Mode button.

Programming The HOME Buttons to Switch Sources

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Note When you teach a command as a Device Action, this command

is automatically assigned to the corresponding button in the

Home menu AND to the act of selecting the Device from the pull

down Device Menu. Typically, you teach the preamp/receiver

source selection or input command to the device action.

Remember, the only way to NOT issue this command is to reve-

al the device menu, press and hold the LEFT hard key (now

labeled NO IR) and select the device.

1 Make sure the device tab is active.

The device tab is active when the name of a device is displayed.

2 Switch to Learn mode via the Mode button .

3 Point the device s original remote control to the RC9200/5200 s

learning eye as described above.

4 Tap the device tab to open the Device menu.

5 Touch and hold either the RC9200/5200 s Left or Right button

(now labeled Device) and tap the device you want to program.

Even when you want to program the currently active device, you

have to tap it in the Device menu.

The label device starts flashing on the RC9200/5200 icon.

6 Press and hold the button the RC9200/5200 has to learn on

your device s original remote control.

If the RC9200/5200 has learned the command successfully, OK

flashes on the display. You can let go of the button you re hol-

ding.

If the RC9200/5200 has not learned the command successfully,

you hear a short buzz and FAIL appears on the RC9200/5200

icon.

7 Program all other items you want and return to Use mode via

the Mode button.

Programming Hard Buttons Globally

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And/Or Locally Per Device

The Hard buttons are defined as the five hard buttons on the right

side of the screen (Mute, Channel Up/Down, Volume Up/Down) and

the nine buttons below the screen (don t count Home, since you

cannot program it).

WARNING It is possible to teach commands to the LEFT and RIGHT

hard buttons. However, only via a PC can you reprogram

the buttons to scroll up and down.

Hard buttons can be programmed with a global function for all devi-

ces and/or for a deviced specific (local) command for a particular

device.

When a command is taught to a hard button from a device page, it

will only be issued when that device group is active, even if a com-

mand has been taught globally. Local learning overrides global lear-

ning.

When a command is taught to a hard button from a home panel, it

will be issued as long as the active device does not have a local

command.

For example, one could program the CH+ & CH- buttons as the

Chapter +/- command when the DVD is active. Now, if you pro-

gram the TV channel +/- globally (and any device other than the

DVD is selected) the TV channel +/- commands will be issued.

Programming a Hard Button Globally

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1 Tap the Home button to navigate to the Home Panel.

2 Complete steps 2 to 7 in Programming device panel buttons

on page 29. Instead of tapping a button on the touchscreen,

press the Hard button you want to program.

The label of the button you have pressed (e.g. chan+ or vol-)

starts flashing on the RC9200/5200 icon.

Programming a Hard Button Locally

1 Switch to the device for which you want to program the button.

2 Complete steps 2 to 7 in Programming device panel buttons

on page 29. Instead of tapping a button on the touchscreen,

press the button you want to program.

The label of the button you have pressed (e.g. chan+ or vol-)

starts flashing on the RC9200/5200 icon.

2. Labeling Buttons, Frames and Menu

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Items

The following elements can be labeled: buttons on a device panel,

text frames on a device panel (they don t do anything except dis-

play text), Device groups (the name for the Device group that appe-

ars on the Device Tab and on the Home button), buttons on a

macro panel, macro groups (the name for the Macro group that

appears on the Macro Tab) and Left/Right hard buttons (these are

prelabeled at the factory to be Scroll Up and Scroll Dn.

You cannot label Home menu buttons directly. You have to label

them via the Device menu (see page 34).

You can label part of the Home panel greeting: the words

Welcome , To , Marantz and Home Theater can be relabeled to

personalize your RC9200/5200.

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Labeling a Button or a Text Frame

1 Navigate to the panel containing the button/frame you want to

label.

2 Switch to Label mode via the Mode button .

3 Tap the button/frame you want to

label. The display shows a virtual

auto-zooming mini-keyboard. The

button/frame you want to label is

displayed above the keyboard.

4 Edit the label.

nTo delete a character, press the Right button.

nTo 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 by

pressing the Right button (labeled Zoom).

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nFor capital letters and symbols, press the Left hard button

repeatedly to display the keyboard you want.

5 Tap Enter to save the changes and return to the panel you were

at.

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Tap Cancel to return to the panel you were at without saving

changes.

6 Label all other items you want and return to Use mode via the

Mode button.

Labeling a Home Button, a Device or a Macro Group

Remember, the buttons on home are linked (automatically

aliased)to the labels you create for the Device menu, so any chan-

ge you make to the Device menu names will be automatically car-

ried out on your home panel buttons.

1 Switch to Label mode via the Mode button .

2 Tap the device tab to open the Device menu.

-or-

Tap the macro tab to open the Macro menu.

3 Touch and hold either the RC9200/5200 s Left or Right button

and tap the device you want to program.

Even when you want to program the currently active

device/macro group, you have to tap it in the Device/Macro

menu.

4 Complete steps 3 to 6 in Labeling a button on page 33.

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3. Working with Device and Macro Groups

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If you have a device that is not provided in the Device menu, you

can add it to the RC9200/5200.

You cannot add devices to the Home menu directly. You have to

add them via the Device menu.

There are three possible ways to add a device:

Create New Device

Copy Existing Device

Restore Deleted Device

In the following sections we ll discuss what these options offer you.

Create New Device

Choose this option to add a completely new device. You will be

able to choose from a list of preprogrammed templates with or wit-

hout Marantz RC codes.

A drop down scrollable list will appear. As you scroll down the list,

you will notice Device type dividers and devices you can add. Only

select Device Templates to ADD. Although it is possible to ADD the

Device Type Divider as a Device, it is not useful. Should you acci-

dentally Add a divider to your device list, delete it.

Device Type Divider

This is not a device

template to add; it is

simply an indication of

the type of device.

Device Template

When you add this

for a Marantz

component, you

should add with

RC codes. When

you plan to teach

codes from an

existing remote

control, add wit-

hout RC codes.

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Each time you touch the scroll arrow down, more devices will appe-

ar as follows:

Note If you try to Create New Device and you cannot use a scroll

arrow to reveal all of these devices, you have the Revert confi-

guration loaded (see pages 15,17 and 57).

Receivers are both 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 AMPS and the Tuner section in TUNERS.

Marantz constantly updates the templates for new models, so your

remote may show considerably more models than we show here.

The Marantz SR14EX

Receiver is actually

two templates: The

SR14EX AMP templa-

te for all preamp/sur-

round functions and

the SR14EXTuner

template for all radio

functions.

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All of the devices shown are Marantz model # s with the exception

of the first division, called Other. Below the Other division are

three device templates that are meant for other purposes.

DSS - Since Marantz does not make a DSS receiver (yet!), we

included a template with codes. If your DSS does not operate with

these codes, simply teach the RC9200/5200 from your original

remote.

Status - This template is used to provide status screens you can

jump to during a macro. Five panels are created with the device

name Status. If you add additional Status devices, they will be

named Status2, Status3, Status4 and so on. Each panel is named

according to its numbered position (1/5, etc.), so that if you are edi-

ting a macro, you will know which panel you have jumped to.

Help - This template is used to create a Help List that will help

users through a multiple step process that cannot be reliably pro-

grammed as a macro. See page 20-22 for more information about

help lists.

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Status panels help

your family hold the

remote steady during

long complex macros.

Help List panels are a

good way to help

casual users through

a long operation with

lots of steps.

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Creating a New Device From a Marantz Template

If you have the exact Marantz model # in the list, add the device

with RC codes.

If you have a Marantz component not listed, or your component is

not Marantz, add the device without RC codes and use the LABEL

and LEARN modes to customize it to your liking.

Note When you add a device without RC codes, all buttons are invisi-

ble until you enter LABEL or LEARN mode.

By experimentally adding devices and inspecting them in Label

mode, you can decide which is the best match to your component

and delete the unused ones.

Creating a New Device Step by Step

1 Make sure the device tab is active.

The device tab is active when the name of a device is displayed.

2 Switch to Add mode via the Mode button.

The RC9200/5200 displays the following choices:

Create New Device

Copy Existing Device

Restore Deleted Device

3 Tap the device you want to add in the Device menu.

4 You can add the device with or without RC codes.

n Create with RC codes: Choose this option if you have the

exact Marantz component listed. The new device is added

with operational buttons.

n Don t add RC codes: If you choose this option, the new device

is added with invisible buttons. Program them using LEARN

and LABEL mode.

Tap the button of your choice.

The new device will be automatically displayed once you return

to Use mode.

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Copy Existing Device

Choose this option to copy a device that is already active (you are

already using it).

TIP It is often useful to have two almost identical device groups for

your Television. The only difference between the two is one

would have the Vol+ and Vol- Direct Access buttons program-

med locally with the televisions internal volume + and - com-

mands. Label this device TV Only (for use late at night without

Surround Sound). The other TV device has no programming in

its Direct Access buttons; as a result, the surround receiver s

Vol+ and Vol- (programmed globally on the Home panel) is utili-

zed when the TV device is selected.

Restore Deleted Device

Use this option to restore a device you have deleted.

Adding Macro Groups

Macro Groups can be added three ways,

with the same procedures as described

for Device Groups on page 38.

Create New Group

Copy Existing Group

Restore Deleted Group

However, should you choose Create

New Group, there is not a long list of

macro templates. Instead, only one

group template is available. It consists

of five identical panels as shown.

Moving Groups and Re-Ordering The Home Buttons

You can change the order of Device menu items and Macro menu

items. Changes you make in the Device menu are automatically

updated in the Home menu.

1 Make sure the device tab is active.

-or-

Make sure the macro tab is active.

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Note The device or macro tab is active when the name of a device or

macro is displayed.

2 Switch to Move mode via the Mode button

The RC9200/5200 displays the menu.

3 Tap the menu item of your choice.

The menu item is highlighted.

4 Use the Left and Right buttons to move the menu item up or

down.

5 Tap Accept to save the changes.

You return to Use mode.

4. Deleting and Restoring

Deleting

You can delete control panel buttons and actions associated with a

direct-access or a Left/Right button.

You can also delete Device menu items and Macro menu items.

Home menu buttons cannot be deleted directly. You have to delete

them via the Device menu.

Deleting a button or button action

Note Borderless buttons (frames) such as the greeting on the home

panel cannot be deleted. You can only hide them by deleting all

of the text of their label (see Labeling a button on page 18).

1 Switch to Delete mode via the Mode button .

2 Tap the button you want to delete.

3 Tap Delete Button Action.

The result depends on the element you are deleting:

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nControl panel button: The button disappears from the display.

nLeft or Right button command: The corresponding label dis-

appears from the display.

nDirect-access button: The button becomes inactive.

4 Delete all the items you want and return to Use mode via the

Mode button.

Deleting a device or macro menu item

1 Switch to Delete mode via the Mode button .

2 Navigate to the menu item you want to delete.

If you have opened the Device menu, the Left button label chan-

ges into Device and the Right button label into Action.

If you have opened the Macro menu, the Left and Right button

labels change into Group.

3 Press and hold down the Left or Right button depending on

what you are deleting:

nLeft button labeled Device: For deleting a device in the

Device menu.

nRight button labeled Action: For deleting an action from an

item in the Device menu.

nLeft button labeled Group: For deleting a macro group.

4 Tap the menu item you want to delete.

5 Tap Delete Device or Delete Macro Group.

The Device (and its associated Home menu button) or the

Macro Group (including its macros) are deleted.

6 Delete all the items you want and return to Use mode via the

Mode button.

Restoring

When you have deleted a control panel button or a menu item, the

button or item is no longer visible in Use mode but remains in the

RC9200/5200 s memory. This allows you to restore it in ADD mode.

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Warning Do Not Delete the Left and Right hard Buttons! Remember, your

RC9200/5200 is programmed at the factory with the Browse

feature. If you accidentally reprogram the Left/Right hard buttons

from the home panel, you cannot restore them with the remote

control. The only way to restore deleted back and ahead global

buttons is to use a Windows PC with RC5000 Setup.

Reteaching Control panel buttons

1 Switch to LEARN mode via the Mode button .

The deleted buttons become visible.

2 Complete steps 3 to 7 in Programming control panel buttons

on page 16.

The button reappears.

Restoring Device or Macro menu items

1 Make sure the device tab or macro tab is active.

The device or macro tab is active when the name of a device or

macro is displayed.

2 Switch to Add mode via the Mode button .

3 Tap Restore Deleted Device or Restore Deleted Group.

The deleted menu items become visible.

4 Tap the item you want to restore.

The item is restored and you return to Use mode.

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5. Recording Macros

Edit Window Notation

Before you begin to program a Macro, study the notation used in

the EDIT Window. Each type of action has its own notation.

TV - When only a device name is lis-

ted, the macro step will be a Device

Action (the action that occurs when

the Device is selected, which is typi-

cally the preamp/receiver s source

selection or input command).

GO: TV Main - A Go command indi-

cates a panel jump. In this case,

TV means a jump to the TV device

group and Main is the name for the

particular panel (sometimes panels

just have numbers, not names).

TV-External Input - When a device

name and a button name are listed,

that particular button s IR command

will be issued.

DVD-n- A device name and a sym-

bol also means that particular but-

ton s IR command will be issued. A

symbol list can be found on page 54.

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Recording A Macro Step By Step

Note To record a macro, there must be at least one macro group in

the Macro menu. To create these groups, see page 35-40. Read

the instructions for Adding Device Groups (see page 35-36),

then note the differences when Adding Macro Groups (see page

39).

1 Navigate to the Macro side by tapping the Macro icon.

2 Open the macro menu and select a macro group.

3 Switch to Edit mode via the Mode button .

Empty macro buttons appear in the macro control panel.

4 Tap the button you want to use for your macro.

5 Enter the sequence of commands you want to record.

You can navigate to whatever control panel you want, just as

you do in Use mode.

6 Tap the Macro menu button.

The contents of the macro appear. You can now play, edit or

close the macro.

7 Press the Left button to close the macro.

A confirmation screen appears where you can save or cancel

the macro.

Delay - A delay counts as one of the

255 macro steps. Delays can be

adjusted in 1/10th of a second inter-

vals to be any value between .1

second and 99.9 seconds.

Adjusting Delays - When a delay is

Selected, you can adjust the delay

with the plus and minus buttons.

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8 Tap Save and assign a label to the macro.

The macro is ready to be used.

There are two extra commands you can record as any step in a

macro:

Recording a Device Action (Source Switching or Input)

To record a Device menu item containing a source switching com-

mand, open the Device menu, hold down the Right button (labeled

Action) and tap the device you want to switch to. This action places

the entire Device Action in the Macro.

Note If a macro has been recorded as a Device Action, you can inclu-

de all of it as a single step in another Macro, effectively nesting

one macro inside another. However, the last step of any Device

Action is a jump to the Device s Main panel. This step is not

included in the nested macro.

Jumping to a device control panel

To jump to any device panel, first navigate to the device you want

(using the Device menu), then select the exact device panel you

want (using the scroll arrows-not the tab buttons), then open the

Device menu, hold down the Left hard button (labeled Device) and

tap the device you want. After you ve recorded a jump, check your

Edit window. You ll see that you recorded both a jump and a device

action. If you do not want the device action, delete it.

Editing macros

You can edit any macro you have recorded.

1 Open the macro group that contains the macro.

2 Switch to Edit mode via the Mode button .

3 Tap the macro you want to edit.

The contents of the macro appear.

4 Edit the macro.

You can move or delete listed commands, or you can record

new commands.

You can also add delays to the macro (for example, to insert a

short pause between turning on a device and sending com-

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mands to it, allowing the device to warm up):

1Tap Delay.

2Tap or to decrease or increase the length of the

delay.

3Use the arrow buttons and to move the delay to the

right place.

5 Press the Left button to close the macro.

A confirmation screen appears where you can save or cancel

the macro.

6 Tap Save.

The macro is ready to be used.

Organizing macros into groups

You can create as many macro groups as you like. Each group can

contain up to 25 macros.

1 Open any macro group.

2 Switch to Add mode via the Mode button .

You can create a new group, copy an existing group or restore a

previous deleted group.

nCreate a new group: You add a new group in which you can

record new macros.

nCopy an existing group: You copy a group and its macros

and use it for new macros.

nRestore a previously deleted group: You restore a deleted

group and reuse the macros.

3 Tap Create Macro Group.

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6. Using the Remote Control

with Radio Frequency

Warning To use the Remote Control with radio frequency (RF) you need an RF Extender,

which is only included with the RC9200. It is an optional accessory for the

RC5200.

By default, the Remote Control uses

infrared (IR) signals to operate devices.

This means that you have to point the

Remote Control’s sending eye towards

the device you’re operating. IR signals

have an operating distance of 10 meters

(33 feet).

You can choose to operate devices

using radio frequency (RF)

signals instead of

IR signals. RF signals have an

operating distance of

approximately 20 meters (66 feet)

in house and can, unlike IR signals,

go through obstacles like furniture

or walls.

The RF signals sent out by the Remote Control are picked up by the RF Extender.

The RF Extender translates the RF signals in IR signals and sends the IR signals to

the appropriate device. Therefore, the RF Extender has to be placed near the

device you’re operating with the RF Extender’s sending eye pointed to the device.

Your devices will always receive IR signals either directly from the Remote Control

or from the RF Extender.

Changing the Remote Control’s RF IR Settings

All devices are set up by default to work with IR signals. To be able to operate one

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or more devices with RF signals, you have to change the Remote Control’s RF IR

settings for those devices.

1 Make sure the Device tab is active.The Device tab is active when the name

of a device is displayed at the right side of the touch screen .

2 Tap the Mode button and select RF IR.

The Device menu appears.

3 Select the device for which you want to

change the RF IR settings.

The RF IR settings appear. The reversed color label on the

button ndicates that the selected device is currently operated with IR signals.

4TapRF.The RF IR settings for the selected device are

changed from IR to RF.

When you have only one RF Extender, you can

accept the default settings for the Extender ID

and the Channel. Continue with step 5.

-or-

When you have several RF Extenders to operate

devices, you have to assign the correct Extender

ID to the selected device. Follow the instructions

as described in “Changing the Extender ID”.

Note The ID on the RF Extender has to match the Extender ID on the Remote

Control.

Changing the Extender ID

1 Make sure the EXTENDER button is active.

The button is active when the button label is red.

2 Press the Left and Right Hard buttons to

change the Extender ID. The Remote Control offers 16 Extender ID’s.

3 Tap Accept to save the RF IR settings for

the selected device or Tap Cancel to return without changing the

RF IR settings for the selected device.

4 Repeat instructions 1 to 3 for all devices for which you want to change

the RF IR settings.

5 Tap Close.

The Remote Control switches back to Use mode. The Remote Control is

configured to operate the devices you have set with RF signals.

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6 Try out the devices for which you just changed the RF IR settings.

Note It is possible that a device does not respond properly when operated with RF

signals. In that case, you have to reconfigure the Remote Control to operate the

device with IR signals again.

Choosing Another Channel

When you notice RF interference or unreliable operation you should try choosing

another channel to operate your devices.

Note All devices you want to operate with RF signals use the same channel. If you

choose another channel for one device, the Remote Control will automatically

change the channel for all devices that work with RF signals.

1 Switch back to RF IR mode.

The Device menu appears.

2 Select a device that is set with RF signals.

The RF IR settings appear.

3 Tap

The button label turns red indicating that the button is active.

4 Press the Left and Right hard buttons to change the Channel.

The Remote Control offers 4 RF Channels.

Note The Channel (CH) on the RF Extender has to match the Channel on the Remote

Control.

5 Tap Accept.

6 Tap Close.

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Reference

If you want to personalize your Remote Control even more, beyond

its standard programming features, RCEdit is the tool for you to

use. RCEdit is the RC9200/5200 s companion software that you

can download from the following internet address: http://www.mar-

antzamerica.com/rcsetup.htm.

With RCEdit you can:

Upload and download new

configurations to and from your Remote

Control. You do this with the serial cable

included with your Remote Control.

Add, delete, modify and move control panels, devices and com-

mands anywhere on the touchscreen.

Save, duplicate and share configuration files, codes or devices

with other Remote Controls.

Preview new configuration files on RC9200/5200 Emulator. In

this way you can check how the RC9200/5200 s interface will

look like.

Import new graphics to create new buttons and designs.

Personalize configuration files to optimize the use of your

Remote Control.

Make any button a macro.

Share your work with other enthusiasts on the internet.

7. RCEdit

User Guide

Create animated slide shows using your own photos or art.

When you become familiar with RC5000 Setup, you can achieve

results like these:

Internet Fun

Daniel Tonks (the illustrator who created the button art for your

RC9200/5200) maintains a superb site about remote controls with a

dedicated RC5000 bulletin board and lots of file sharing and swap-

ping from hundreds of downloadable RC5000 configurations.

His internet address is:

http://www.remotecentral.com

Jack Schultz maintains a friendly and helpful bulletin board and an

excellent collection of downloadable files.

His internet address is:

http://www.prontoedit.com

Andrea Whitlock maintains a website with downloadable channel

icons in neat frames, calendars and other configurations.

Her internet address is:

http://mobius.mobius-soft.com/~andrea/rc5000.shtml

System requirements

nWindows 95/98 or NT 4.0

n16 MB of RAM

n16 MB of free hard disk space

nFree serial portng

By Conrad Jacobson By Dale CrawfordBy Scott Gardner

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Troubleshooting

General Problems

The display is blank

nTap the screen to make sure the RC9200/5200 is turned on.

nAdjust the contrast dial on the left side.

nMake sure the batteries are properly installed.

nInstall new batteries or recharge the battery pack using the

recharging dock.

The display is too light or too dark

nAdjust the contrast dial on the left side.

The RC9200/5200 shuts itself off

nThis is a feature of the RC9200/5200 to save power. You can

change the length the RC9200/5200 stays on in the Settings

(see page 13).

Devices do not respond to commands from the RC9200/5200

nMake sure the RC9200/5200 is in Use mode (see page 6).

nMake sure the RC9200/5200 s sending eye is pointed towards

the device you re operating.

nCheck if the Low Battery icon is flashing. If so, replace the batte-

ries or recharge the battery pack.

nCheck if the button you are trying to use is programmed proper-

ly (see page 18).

nCheck if your device understands these particular Marantz infra-

red codes. Re-add the device group with the correct model num-

ber (see page 36).

The RC9200/5200 beeps 4 times after inserting the batteries

nUse RC5000 Setup to update the RC9200/5200 s software

(RC5000 Setup > Tools > Update).

Programming Problems

Buttons are not sending the correct commands

nCheck whether the button is programmed globally or per device

(see page 31).

Macros or Tab Style Jump buttons do not work

nMake sure the RC9200/5200 s sending eye is pointed towards

the device the entire time the macro is being executed.

nInsert delays to allow devices to start up properly (see page 26).

nCheck if you have included inactive buttons in your macro.

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Troubleshooting

nCheck if you haven t reprogrammed the buttons. Macros do not

store commands, they store button locations. If you reprogram a

button, the button executes the new command assigned to the

button.

The TV goes blank or the input source changes

nThe Device menu item might be programmed to switch the input

source. Operate the device without affecting the input source

(see page 9).

The RC9200/5200 won t edit, label or delete commands

nIf the label locked appears on the RC9200/5200 icon, the device

control panels have been locked to prevent unwanted changes.

You cannot modify or delete commands for this device.

nMake sure your devices are positioned as shown on page 28.

Avoid programming the RC9200/5200 under bright fluorescent

light, it might affect the infrared signals.

nMake sure the button you want to edit has a border. Text frames

cannot be programmed with commands.

The RC9200/5200 won t switch modes

nWhen the batteries are low, the RC9200/5200 prevents you from

switching to customizing modes so that no customization can

get lost. Recharge the battery pack (see page 3).

The RC9200/5200 is low on memory

nThe RC9200/5200 displays a message to clean up the memory.

The RC9200/5200 will do this by permanently removing devices

and macro and timer groups you have deleted (see page 40).

Warning Cleaning up memory can take 10 minutes or longer. Never

remove batteries during the clean-up process. This might dama-

ge the configuration file resulting in loss of your customized

commands.

The configuration file is corrupted

nWhen this very unlikely event occurs, you have to use the

Revert button on the second setup panel (see page 14). All your

customized commands, devices, and macros will be lost, and

you will have to reprogram your Remote Control. Should you

need the Marantz factory default configuration, you will have to

use RC5000 Setup with a Windows PC to restore it (see page

57).

User Guide

Troubleshooting

Remote Control error messages

nIf one of the following error messages occurs, please contact

your Marantz dealer or Marantz customer service:

nCan t open configuration file

nConfiguration file error

nNo configuration file found

nInvalid configuration file version

Tip The bulletin boards and friendly users at www.remotecentral.com

and www.prontoedit.com can often give you help with problems

on weekends or in evenings when your dealer or Marantz techni-

cal support may not be available.

Recharging Problems

The batteries won t recharge

nMake sure you are using the rechargeable battery pack included

with your recharging dock and not the AA batteries.

The indicator light flashes

nCheck if the contacts on the recharging dock are clean and free

of obstructions.

nMake sure the RC9200/5200 lies properly on the dock.

nMake sure the battery pack is installed properly in your Remote

Control (see page 4).

User Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I program a device button to execute more than one com-

mand?

No, you can t. However, you can program a button on the macro side

of the remote to execute a sequence of commands (see page 24).

How do I program source switching?

See Programming device items on page 16.

How can I edit, label or delete buttons on home panels?

You can do this via the Device menu items. All changes you make

to these items are automatically updated in the Home menu.

How do I reset the RC9200/5200?

Normally, you never have to reset the RC9200/5200. However, if

the RC9200/5200 s display freezes or if you notice unusual behavi-

or, you might need to reset. You will not lose any saved program-

med commands or macros.

nCarefully press the reset button on the back of the

RC9200/5200 with a paperclip or sharp pencil.

The RC9200/5200 restarts and beeps to indicate it is ready for

use.

Can I revert to the original configuration?

Yes, by using a Windows PC with RC5000 Setup. Once RC5000

Setup is installed, open a ccf titled New_RC9200/5200_Default in

C/:Program Files/RC5000/Samples. Downloading this configuration

to your RC9200/5200 will restore your RC9200/5200 to its factory

state.

How can I free up more memory?

The default configuration of the RC9200/5200 takes up almost 1

megabyte of memory leaving approximately 200kb available for

your programming. If you do not need the library of Marantz IR

codes and the demonstrations of macro programming pre-program-

med in the factory configuration, you can free up over 800kb of

memory by using the REVERT feature.

By using REVERT, you will delete the majority of Marantz RC

codes and all of the pre-programmed example macros. The templa-

te files that remain after you revert will allow you to program any

system by customizing the templates and teaching RC codes to the

relabled template buttons (see page 57).

User Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

WARNING Should you use the REVERT button, the only way to recover

the factory configuration is by using RC5000 Setup and a

Windows PC.

Procedure for reverting to the memory saving REVERT file:

1 Touch and hold the RC9200/5200 icon for a few seconds.

The first setup panel appears.

2 Scroll to the second setup panel.

3 Tap the Revert button.

4 Tap Revert to confirm the action.

Note The REVERT button is not active until at least one change is

made to the configuration (a label, a delay in a macro or one

new code has been learned). Should the button be greyed out,

make a change to the configuration and then use revert.

How do I calibrate the touchscreen?

The RC9200/5200 is calibrated when it leaves the factory, so nor-

mally you do not have to calibrate it yourself. It is possible that the

RC9200/5200 displays a message to calibrate the touchscreen. If

this message appears do the following.

You will see the instruction Touch TOP LEFT corner.

1 Tap as close as possible the upper left corner using a blunt tip

of a pencil.

You will see the instruction Touch BOTTOM RIGHT corner.

2 Tap as close as possible the bottom right corner using a blunt tip

of a pencil.

User Guide

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

Navigate in the direction of the arrow

Still mode, Freeze Frame

Autoreverse a tape, Tape running direction

Next track, Next chapter, Next song

Previous track, Previous chapter, Previous song

Fast forward to index

Rewind to index

Frame by frame, general

Subtitle

Cancel picture

Picture-in-picture mode

Picture-in-picture shift

Picture-in-picture swap

Multi-picture display

Picture-in-picture select

Teletext mode

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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

Lamp, lighting, illumination

Split screen freeze / double screen freeze

Split screen swap / double screen swap

Split screen / double screen

Movie expand

Personal preference

Picture-in-picture freeze

Main index page

Picture freeze

Programmable timer, general

Tracking

Application assistance

Actual time on screen

EPG / Electronic Program Guide

Video outputSpecifications

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Hardware Adjustable high-resolution (320 x 240) liquid crystal display (LCD)

Large touchscreen

Fourteen programmable direct-access buttons

Backlighting for LCD and direct-access buttons

Built-in Marantz codes

Infrared sending and learning eyes

3-wire (RS232) serial port connector

Software Dynamic, animated interface

Editable macros (up to 255 commands per macro)

Total number of devices and macros limited only by memory and

imagination

Infrared (IR) Operating distance of 10 meters (33 feet)

Learns from the vast majority of remotes with a carrier frequency of

up to 56 KHz (with the exception that most Bang &Olufsen

commands at 455 KHz can also be succesfully learned).

Learning distance 2.5 cm (1 inch) up to 100 cm (3 feet)

Memory 2 MB non-volatile flash memory (memory is kept with no battery)

512 K SRAM

Batteries 4 AA 1.5 V batteries or one 4.8 V rechargeable battery pack

Battery life Approximately 3-4 months with most users.

Power Power on by tapping the touchscreen, power off automatically

management

Dimensions 138 mm x 92 mm x 38 mm (5.4 inch x 3.6 inch x 1.5 inch)

Operating 0¡C to 50¡C (32¡F to 122¡F)

temperature

Accessories RS232 cable for PC connection

AC5000 Recharge Package*

NiMH 4.8 V rechargeable battery pack

Recharging dock

110 V-to-12 V power adapter

The specifications and design of this product are subject to

change without notice.

Specifications

User Guide

The Revert Configuration

Why Use The Revert Configuration

By deleting the Marantz factory default, you will add 800K of free

memory. The Revert configuration includes all of the button art and

fundamental features of the Default configuration; however, it does

not have all of the pre-programmed Marantz RC codes, nor does it

have all of the demonstration macro groups (Help, FAV CD, etc.).

The thirteen templates programmed into the Revert file are

designed to give you the elements necessary to construct any kind

of configuration for any kind of home theater system.

How To Use The Revert Configuration

The tab style navigation is present in the ten active device groups.

Simply use Copy Existing Device to duplicate a group without RC

codes, then relabel buttons and tabs and teach the RC9200/5200

the RC codes of your existing remote controls. The following popu-

lar Marantz codes are included:

TV =Marantz PV6080/5580 CD= Marantz CC3000/CC4000

DVD=Marantz DV-18/DV7000 CDR=Marantz DR-17/DR-17II

Tuner=Marantz ST-17 VCR=Marantz MV-880

Tape=Marantz SD4050 AMP=SR18/AV9000

Restoring The Default Marantz File Via PC

You can restore the default Marantz configuration on any Windows

PC with internet access by using your internet connection to con-

nect to http://www.marantzamerica.com/rcsetup.htm. Download

RC5000 Setup, a self installing file. Install RC5000 Setup by double

clicking on the downloaded file. Start RC5000 Setup from the Start

button program menu. Connect your RC9200/5200 to your PC.

Once RC5000 Setup is up and running, choose Open Configuration

from the file menu. Click on Samples and double click on the file

named New_ RC9200/5200_Default. Now, from the file menu

choose Download to RC9200/5200. The file will download and the

Marantz default file will be fully restored (see page 47).

User Guide

Index

add a device, 35

A Marantz Template, 38

restoring groups, 39

add a macro group, 35

procedure, 39

restoring groups, 39

Add Mode, 16

Adjusting the Settings, 13

Anchored Macros, 21

Back and Ahead Buttons, 10

location, 2

re-programming, 31

Backlight button, 2

Battery, 3

AA batteries, 5

battery level, 13

battery tray, 5

charge, 4

Installing, 3

Low Battery icon, 4

Recharging Problems, 51

Beeps, 14

Built-in RC codes, 36

Button Light Timeout, 13

Calibrate, 14

Channel Buttons, 12

programming, 31

Clean up memory, 17, 50

Clock, 13

Cloning, 18

Computer Programming, 47

configuration is corrupted, 50

Contrast Dial, 2

Control Panel Buttons, 3

Control Panel, 7

Create New Device, 35

A Marantz Template, 38

Step by Step, 38

customizing, 18

macro fundamentals, 43

with a PC, 47

Delays, 24

Delete Mode, 16

step by step, 40

Switch Modes, 17

Device Action, 30

Device menu bar, 3

Devices, 7

Direct Access buttons, 2

programming, 31

Discrete Codes, 20

DSS, 36

Edit Mode, 16

Switch Modes, 16

Edit Window, 43

Editing macros, 45

EZRead template, 37

Free Memory, 17, 57

Global Programming, 31

GO (Jumps), 43

Help Lists, 20

Programming, 22

Help Template, 37

Hide/Show Device, 14

Hide/Show Macro, 14

Hiding Mode Menu, 14

Hiding Navigational bars, 14

Home Buttons, 9

Home Icon, 3

Home, 7

Changing the placement of

home buttons, 39

macros from a home but-

ton, 26

preamp/receiver inputs, 30

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Index

Programming Direct Access

Buttons Globally, 31

source switching, 30

Input Selection, 30

Internet Resources, 48

Invisible Button Art, 37

Jump Capabilities, 23

Jump To A Device Group, 8

w/oChanging Inputs, 9

Jump to a Macro Group, 8

Label Mode, 16

Switch Modes, 17

Labeling, 32

LCD Timeout, 13

Learn Mode, 16

Switch Modes, 17

Learning Eye, 2

Learning, 18

preamp/receiver inputs, 30

source selection, 30

Left and Right hard buttons, 10

programming, 31

Left menu bar, 8

Level Setting, 14

List of Marantz Devices, 36, 57

Local Progamming, 31

low memory, 50

Macro Menu Bar, 3

Macro Tips, 21

Macro/Panel Jumps, 23

macro-friendly, 20

Macros, 20

as a Device Action, 26

capabilities, 23

Delay, 24

from a home button, 26

From Device Buttons, 23

fundamentals, 43

jumps to panels, 23

moving commands, 26

nesting macros, 45

Notation, 43

RC Commands, 24

Step by Step, 24

Use the Scroll arrows, 26

with a PC, 47

Marantz

Factory Default, 17,35-38

Restoring Default, 57

Devices, 36

Memory Warning, 50

Mode Button, 3

Hiding via Setup panel, 14

Switch Modes, 17

Modes, 6

Switch Modes, 17

Working with Modes, 16

Move Mode, 16

Switch Modes, 17

Moving Menus, 39

multiple step operations, 20

Mute Button, 12

programming, 31

Naming, 32

Navigating Control Panels, 7

Nesting Macros 45

NO IR, 9

On Commands 20

Operating a Device, 12

Operation Planning, 20

Panel number, 3

explanation, 10

PC programming, 47

Planning Help Lists, 20

Planning Macros, 20

Power Macros, 21

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Programming, 18

Buttons, 28

Help Lists, 22

input changes, 30

macro fundamentals, 43

source selection, 30

with a PC, 47

Protecting Your Work, 27

RC5000 Setup 47

Internet, 48

RC9200/5200 icon, 3

Recharging Contacts, 2

Recharging dock, 4

Reset Button, 2

Restore Deleted Device, 39

Restore Marantz Default, 57

Restoring, 41

Revert

The Revert Button, 14-15

Memory Management, 17

Using Revert, 57

right menu bar, 8

Scroll Arrows, 3, 10

in macros, 26

Scroll TV Inputs Command, 21

Selecting Source Macros 21

Sending Eye, 2

Serial Port, 2

Setup Panels, 13

Show/Hide Device, 14

Show/Hide Macro, 14

Source Switching, 30

Specifications, 56

Status Template, 37

Switch Modes, 17

Symbols, 54

TabButtons, 11

buttons do not work, 49

Teaching, 18

Templates for Devices, 36, 57

Time, 13

Toggle Type Commands, 21

Touchscreen, 2

Backlight Level Setting, 14

Calibrating, 14

LCD Timeout, 13

Turning on the display, 6

Using touchscreen, 12

Troubleshooting, 49

Buttons are not sending, 49

Devices do not respond, 49

display is blank, 49

display is to dark, 49

display is too light, 49

input source changes, 50

low on memory, 50

Macros or Tab Style Jump

buttons, 49

RC9200/5200 beeps, 49

The TV goes blank, 50

won t edit, 50

won t switch modes, 50

won’t delete, 50

won’t label, 50

Typing, 32

Use Mode, 16

Use mode, 6

Switch Modes, 17

Volume Buttons, 12

programming 31

Writing, 32

Zooming Keyboard, 33

Index

Service and Support

For service and support, please contact Marantz customer service

at 1-800-447-1970. When you contact Marantz customer service,

you will be asked for the technical information listed on the third

panel of Setup.

To view this information, follow these steps.

1 In Use mode, press and hold the icon for 2 seconds to enter

Setup.

2 Scroll using the scroll arrow to reach the third Setup panel.

Updates and New Products

For news about updates and new products, please visit us on the

World Wide Web at:

http://www.marantzamerica.com

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