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Marantz RC5000 - User Manual

Marantz RC5000
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Guide To RC5000 Setup Version 2.0
For the Marantz RC5000 and RC5000i

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Marantz RC5000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMarantz
ModelRC5000
DisplayLCD
ConnectivityInfrared (IR)
Learning CapabilityYes
Power SourceBattery
Battery TypeAA
Number of Batteries4
TypeRemote Control
CompatibilityMarantz components and others via learning

Summary

Getting Started

What do you need to know before you start?

Prerequisites and knowledge required before using RC5000 Setup.

What can you do with RC5000 Setup?

Overview of the capabilities and functions of RC5000 Setup.

What is a CCF file?

Explanation of the CCF file format used for remote configurations.

Installing RC5000 Setup

PC Requirements

Specifies the system requirements for installing and running RC5000 Setup.

Step by Step Installation

Provides a procedural guide for installing the RC5000 Setup software.

Starting RC5000 Setup

Instructions on how to launch the RC5000 Setup application after installation.

Loading and Saving Configurations

Setting the Memory Size

Essential step to configure RC5000 Setup for the correct remote memory size.

Uploading from RC5000 to your PC

Guide on how to transfer configurations from the RC5000 remote to the PC.

How to Save a Configuration

Instructions for saving the current remote configuration to a file.

Opening CCF Files from Your PC

Steps to load existing CCF configuration files into RC5000 Setup.

Downloading a Configuration into an RC5000

Process for transferring a configuration from the PC to the RC5000 remote.

Fundamentals

Update the Operating System

Explains the importance and process of updating the remote's operating system.

Using the Programming Window

Overview of the main RC5000 Setup interface elements and their functions.

Basic Definitions

Defines key terms and concepts used within the RC5000 Setup software.

Navigating Views and Menus

Guide to using Tree/Panel views and various pull-down menus for operation.

Right Click for Context Menus

Explains how to use right-click context menus for quick access to commands.

Using the Emulator

Guide on using the RC5000 Emulator for testing configurations.

Making Screenshots of the Emulator

Instructions on how to capture screenshots of the emulator for documentation or sharing.

Programming Properties

Introduction to Properties

Overview of the properties windows and how to access them for customization.

The Action List

Explains how to build action lists for buttons, including IR codes, macros, and aliases.

Learning & Macros Step by Step

A step-by-step tutorial on programming buttons with actions, learning, and macros.

Home System Properties

Configuration options for global system settings, including Home panel behavior.

Customizing Button and Frame Appearance

Guide to modifying button/frame properties like icons, text, colors, and layout.

Global and Local Button Programming

How to program hard buttons and device actions globally and locally.

Programming with the Default CCF

Basing Your Design on Marantz Default CCFs

Leveraging default CCF files for customization and design ideas.

The Process

Outlines the workflow for programming using default configurations.

Starting with the 2 Megabyte File

Guide to starting with the larger default configuration for more features.

Selecting Devices and Setting Home Properties

Choosing devices and configuring Home System Properties for custom designs.

Managing Device Types

Modifying device properties like Active, Template, Read Only, and Separator.

Deleting and Copying Devices

Steps for removing devices and efficiently copying device/macro groups.

Programming Tips

Hidden Panels

How to create and manage hidden panels, accessible only via jumps.

Moving and Copying Panels

Instructions for reordering panels and copying them between configurations.

Copying Buttons and Art

Steps for copying buttons and their visual artwork between panels or the gallery.

Cleaning Up Device Properties

Tips for removing unnecessary IR codes from device action lists.

Resizing Widgets and Loading Icons

How to adjust widget size and import custom artwork.

Working with Grids

Using grids for precise alignment and placement of widgets.

Grouping Widgets and Managing Relationships

Grouping widgets in frames and managing parent/child/sibling relationships.

Custom CCF Programming

Introduction

Brief introduction to custom CCF programming and resources.

Merging Files

Guidelines for combining multiple CCF files into a single configuration.

Creating a Consistent Artistic Style

Tips for maintaining a uniform visual style when merging diverse elements.

Modify the Gallery

How to customize the default gallery with new artwork.

Customize Default Panels

How to modify the default panels used by RC5000 Setup.

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