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MARANTZ RC9500 REMOTE: A BOLD NEW TAKE ON TOTAL HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM CONTROL
-- Featuring New USB Interface, Full-Color LCD Touchscreen Display, 48MB Flash Memory, Plus a Host of Sophisticated, Easy-to-Use Feature -ITASCA, IL Marantz America recently announced the introduction of a bold new look and feel in versatile programmable learning remote controls: the compact touch-screen RC9500. Featuring a USB interface and new full-color LCD touchscreen display, the U-shaped RC9500 provides easy, complete control of every component in a home entertainment system and offers customizable programming along with a host of sophisticated control capabilities. Available later this month, the RC9500 will carry an SRP of $1,199.
Noted Kevin Zarow, Director of Marketing and Product Development, Marantz America, Inc: The programmable remote control market is one of the fastest-growing in the CE arena, and Marantz is committed to being the number one supplier of high-end remotes. The RC9500 is an incredibly fullfeatured and easy-to-use remote, and it clearly establishes Marantzs leadership in the category.
A Perfect Union of Form and Function With its slim horseshoe-shaped design, bright LCD screen and comfortable, ergonomic controls, the Marantz RC9500 is a major advancement in the programmable remote control category. The full-color 240 x 320 pixel LCD touch-screen display, featuring a 65,535 color palette, is fully customizable, and electroluminescent backlighting makes it easy to read in darkened home theater environments.
- more Marantz America, Inc., 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, Illinois 60143 Tel. 630-741-0300 / Fax 630-741-0301 Dobbin/Bolgla Associates Public Relations, 156 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10010 Tel. 212-388-1400 / Fax 212-388-1490
Maximum Versatility for Custom Applications In addition to its ease-of-use and unique cosmetic, the RC9500 offers greater versatility than most dedicated custom installation control systems. Because the RC9500 recognizes both BMP and PNG images, it can utilize both types of images from earlier remotes as well as new transparent images. In addition, the remotes advanced Wizz.it9 software has the same look and feel as the Wizz.it1 software utilized in the acclaimed RC5400. The RC9500 features an industry-leading 48 MB of flash memory and a high-performance Motorola DragonBall MC68328 processor for ultra-high storage capacity and complex management capabilities. The RC9500 is USB 1.1, W98SE, WME, W2K and WXP compatible. Setup can be further customized via a PC interface and Windows PC programming software that enables users to import custom animations, channel icons and even their own graphics and photos.
Completely customizable, the RC9500 features fifteen tactile buttons that allow programming of any audio or video component selected, along with conveniently located hard buttons and a cursor control for most-used functions. It also features an extensive complement of additional state-of-the-art features, such as exclusive Jump Forward / Jump Backward commands and a programmable Instant Surf button that calls up any channel at the touch of a single button.
The RC9500 is designed for the ultimate in set-up ease and use. It offers a host of convenient functions such as one-screen access to all the controls of any selected component, and macro capability that enables the user to transmit multiple-step control sequences with a single command. The remote can learn the control codes from virtually every brand of IR remote, can display hundreds of control screens and comes pre-programmed to operate a wide variety of Marantz audio and video products.
The RC9500s additional advanced features include: a setup protection feature that prevents settings from being accidentally changed; an Auto On function that automatically activates the remote when it is picked up; an adjustable backlight and sleep timer; and the ability to import full-color channel icons and personalized graphics.
The RC9500 is fully RF compatible with the optional RX-77 accessory.

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-3The RC9500 comes with a recharging unit/docking station, USB cable and rechargeable NIMH battery, eliminating the need for constant battery replacement. Available in September of 2004, the RC9500 carries a suggested retail price of $1,199.
About Marantz Marantz America is committed to upholding the tradition of technological superiority initiated by founder Saul Marantz. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz audio and video components are carried only by the nations premier independent audio/video specialty retailers. Additional information is available at www.marantz.com. Marantz America is a wholly owned subsidiary of D&M Holdings Inc. About D&M Holdings Inc. D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE II: 6735) is based in Tokyo and owns the Denon, Marantz, McIntosh Laboratory, D&M Professional, ReplayTV, Rio and Escient brands. Denon, Marantz, McIntosh and D&M Professional are global industry leaders in the specialist home theater, audio/video consumer electronics or professional audio markets, with a strong and long-standing heritage of manufacturing and marketing high-performance audio and video components. The ReplayTV, Rio and Escient brands represent award-winning technologies in digital home entertainment. Additional information is available at www.dm-holdings.com.

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RC9500 Color Learning Universal Remote
Marantz offers a complete line of programmable system remotes. Want to control your system at the touch of a button? No problem! Every remote features one button macro operation and is pre-programmed to operate an entire Marantz audio/video system. In addition, they all feature powerful learning capabilities. The intuitive hard buttons provide instant access to critical functions and easy navigation between screens. Our touch screen remotes provide many enhanced features. The high resolution black and white or color displays feature anti-glare coatings so you can read them easily even under difficult conditions. If youre into computer technology, Marantz-supplied software and your PC can create custom icons, graphics, even animations so the remote you choose is truly yours. Marantz remote controllers are versatile and expandable. Look for new and innovative downloads @ www.marantz.com
Large TFT Color Touch Screen High Resolution 320 x 240 Pixels LCD Display 64k Color Pallet Massive 16MB Non-volatile Flash Memory (Expandable up to 48MB by Future Firmware Update) Advanced Transparent Graphics by PNG File Programmable Timers IR/RF Transmission Capability Digital Brightness Control Editable Macros (250 Commands per Macro) Virtually Limitless Number of Devices, Macros, Panel and Buttons Pre-programmed Marantz Product Templates Setup Protection USB Port for PC Connection Auto-On Pickup Sensor Device/Page Navigation by Cursor Keys Adjustable Auto Shut off Timer Recharging Dock Station Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries Included Utilizes New Edit Software: Wizz.it 9 Black Metallic/Silver Finish Optional: RX-77 RF Extender

FEATURES

IR/RF Transmission Capability Pre-Programmed Touch Screen LCD LCD Type LCD Backlight Programmable Macro Command Programmable Timer Software Upgradeable Non-Volatile Flash Memory Edit Software PC Connection Battery

/ (Marantz IR Codes)

Color White

(Wizz.it 9)

USB Rechargeable

SPECIFICATIONS

LCD Size (W x H) LCD Resolution Color/Gray Scale Memory Size IR Operating Distance RF Operating Distance RF Frequency Range 27/16" x 31/8" 240 x 320 64k Color 16MB 33ft 66ft 418MHz

RX-77 RF Extender

Operation via RF. This Allows for Control of Components that are in a Different Room or not in Line-of-sight 4channels and 16 IDs Selectable Supplied with IR Blasters Optional with the RC9500 and RC5400

ACCESSORIES

Recharging Dock Station PC Connection Cable Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery AC Power Adapter RX-77 RF Extender

(Option)

GENERAL
Color Dimensions W x H x L (Inches) Weight (oz.) Black Metalic 39/16" x 6" x 15/16" 10.6 (With Battery)
*All specifications, dimensions and weights are subject to change without notice. D&M Holdings, Marantz, Marantz America, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries will not assume any liability for errors within this document.