Marantz RC2000MKII user guide

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Marantz RC2000 Mk w learning remote control. We developed this remarkable component so that you can easily control an entire A/V system, with many more features than are typically offered with other learning remote controls.
Conventional remote controls that are usually supplied with audio and video components are often difficult to use, and may be designed with many small buttons identically sized and positioned too close together. Button labels are often not very legible, especially in low light (home theater) settings.
Today, a typical home theater system might include a number of components, such as audio amplifier, CD player, tape deck, TV, VCR, a laser disc player, AM/FM radio tuner, satellite receiver, and others. Usually, the remote that is supplied with a central component, such as the amplifier or the TV set, has sufficient capacity to operate its own unit, but may be difficult and/or cumbersome to use for controlling the entire A/V system.
The Marantz RC2000 Mk w is designed to take the place of all of your existing remotes. Now you have one easy to use remote to control your entire A/V system, and you can customize the RC2000 Mk w with your favorite command functions, regardless of the brands and models of the various components in your system.
For ease of use, the RC2000 Mk w features button “groups”, logically placed to eliminate “hunting” around the keypad to find a particular button. With only 58 buttons, the RC2000 Mk w can actually provide over 400 different infrared commands, enough to control virtually any fully equipped home theater system.
For home theater viewing in darkened rooms, the RC2000 Mk w features a backlit keypad and backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) window, with automatic features to prevent battery exhaustion and to preserve the memory contents.
At the heart of the RC2000 Mk w is a sophisticated microprocessor which has the ability to “learn” remote codes from a variety of A/V components, and can even be “taught” to send a “string” of remote codes in a specific sequence at the touch of a button.
The ergonomically designed RC2000 Mk w provides buttons of different size and shape, with many buttons able to output different commands, depending on the source selected. The large, clear LCD window features alphanumeric display of functions in easy to read text, and the backlighting feature means that you’ll easily and quickly find the right button even when the room is dark.
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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BUTTON NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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PROGRAMMING THE RC2000 Mk
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ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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DIRECT COMMAND FUNCTIONS LISTING
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FRANÇAIS:
INTRODUCTION
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NOMS ET FONCTIONS DES TOUCHES
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FENETRE D'AFFICHAGE A CRISTAUX LIQUEDES (LCD)
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OPERATIONS DE BASE DE LA RC2000 Mk
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PROGRAMMATION DE LA RC2000 Mk
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TECHNIQUES DE PROGRAMMATION AVANCEES
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AUTRES FONCTEONS
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INDICATEUR SONORE
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ILISTE DES FONCTIONS DE COMMANDE DIRECTE
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SPECIFICATIONS
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FIGURE
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Finally, the smart power conservation feature means that towards the useful end of the battery life, you’ll be advised when to change the batteries.
We suggest that before you begin using your RC2000 Mk w that you take a few minutes to read this manual, so that you can become familiar with its many features. If you already have one or more Marantz components in your A/V system, you’ll find that the RC2000 Mk w is already pre­programmed with hundreds of functions, and you can begin using it immediately with no additional programming required.
Then, when you feel comfortable using the RC2000 Mk w and its provided commands, you may wish to “customize” it for your own system, by “learning” other remote commands for your other A/V components, and take advantage of other features, such as the macro capability.
Now, let’s take a few minutes to become familiar with the basic layout of the RC2000 Mk w, and introduce you to its features. Some buttons are intentionally small and usable only with a small pointed object, such as the tip of a paper clip, so that they cannot be inadvertently activated in normal use. You’ll use these small programming buttons only if you wish to activate the various learning and programming features, which we suggest you use only after you have become comfortable using the RC2000 Mk w in your system for a while.
BUTTON NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
q MODE (operating mode)
This button is used to change from normal operation to the learning mode, and is used when “learning” commands from other brands of A/V components. Each time this button is pressed (using a small pointed instrument such as a paper clip tip) the mode changes as follows: LEARN USE NAME. As the mode changes, the LCD display will show which mode is currently selected.
w MACRO (for multiple step macro functions)
This button is used to memorize a series of functions. When this button is pressed, the RC2000 Mk w changes to macro programming mode, and is ready to learn a sequence of remote control commands.
e CLONE
The RC2000 Mk w has the ability to “replicate” itself, downloading some or all of its internal commands to another RC2000 Mk w. This button is used when you wish to “teach” another RC2000 Mk w some or all of the customized commands you’ve already programmed into the first RC2000 Mk w. Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows: CLONE TX CLONE RX OFF.
r POWER ON and OFF
These two buttons are used to turn the main component’s (preamp or receiver) AC power on and off. We provide both ON and OFF commands so that your A/V system is remote compatible with external infrared controllers, such as in-wall keypads, etc.
t SOURCE ON/OFF
This button is used to turn the AC power on and off to any of your A/V source components that have their own remote control power commands, such as TV, DVD player , laser disc player, VCR, etc.
y MACRO 1-4
Each of these 4 buttons can be programmed with a “string” of commands, called a macro, to initiate a sequence of remote codes to achieve a particular result. For example, a macro button could be programmed to:
1. Turn on the main system power
2. Turn on a particular source component (such as a laser disc player)
3. Turn on the TV set
4. Set the TV to its video input
5. Adjust the surround processor to the home theater surround decoding mode
6. Activate the laser disc player’s PLAY function. This means that by pressing one macro button, you can achieve the same result as pushing up to 20 buttons in sequence.
u DIRECT
With today’s high performance A/V systems, it is not unusual for each component in your system to have dozens of specialized command functions. If we were to duplicate all of those commands for each component onto the RC2000 Mk w keypad, we could easily exceed 300 buttons for an entire home theater system, which would result in either a huge keypad, or buttons of infinitesimal size. The DIRECT command buttons (4 on each side of the LCD display, 8 total) work with the PAGE buttons (4 pages for each source component) to provide up to 32 dedicated specialized functions for each of the 10 function selectors. Each DIRECT function may also be provided with an alphanumeric function indicator visible in the LCD display. You may even change the displayed name of each function to another name, if you wish.
i PAGE
Used to select any 1 of the 4 pages of 8 functions for each DIRECT button, as explained above.
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o FUNCTION
These buttons select either the source component that you wish to operate or the input that will be selected on the preamp or receiver. This is accomplished by the use of a single or double click. To simply operate a source
component without changing the input on the receiver or preamp, click that source component’s function button once. To change the input on the receiver or preamp, click twice.
This offers the ability to cue up a particular CD or maybe a favorite laser disc without changing the source that you are listening to. For example, to operate the laser disc player, press the LD button once. To set the amplifier or receiver to the laser disc input, press the LD button twice. Once a source has been selected, the transport function and PAGE keys will directly operate the chosen component. If you wish, you may even re-program the status indicators in the LCD window to reflect your own particular function name whenever that source (function) button is selected. In addition, the function buttons can be programmed to activate a macro.
Here are the button names and their functions:
LD Laser disc player TV Television VCR Videocassette recorder DSS/MD Digital satellite TV decoder or MD
component
AUX Can be used for an auxiliary source
component
TUNER AM/FM tuner, or AM/FM tuner section
of a receiver
CD Compact disc player or changer TAPE Audio tape deck, or digital audio
recorder
DVD DVD Player AMP Amplifier or receiver control functions
Remember, when you press a function selector button once, the RC2000 Mk w will not transmit commands to change the function of amplifier, only change to operate the functions of the selected source component. We have provided 10 popular function command selector buttons, based upon the typical input selections available with most quality A/V amplifiers (or receivers) including popular Marantz models. The function button DSS/MD is a little different from the others, in that, the remote can be configured for either the US or the rest of the world. When the remote is configured for the US, the DSS/MD button will switch to the DSS input on the receiver of preamp and will control RCA / GE brand DSS equipment. If you have another brand of DSS, you can “teach” the RC2000 Mk w with the remote control codes of your equipment. If the remote is configured for the rest of the world (discussed later), the DSS/MD button will switch to and issue MD commands.
!0 LCD window
The LCD window provides a wealth of information, including function selection name, DIRECT function names, learning and programming steps, as well as useful indicators for battery status, and other indicators. The LCD window features backlighting, making it easy to view when the room ambient light is very low.
!1 Volume UP / DOWN
Used to raise and lower the main system volume level. Note that these buttons are clearly the largest size, and are conveniently located and contoured for easy operation, even in low lighting.
!2 Ten Keypad
Like a telephone keypad, the ten number buttons (0-9) are used to enter numeric digits, useful for finding a specific track on a CD, or to tune a pre-set radio station, etc.
!3 MEMO
This button is used to program your CD player’s track memory, or to enter a VCR recording program, and can be used to provide the MEMO function included with other components in your system.
!4 CLEAR
This button is used to cancel certain memory or programming operations.
!5 TRANSPORT CONTROL functions
These buttons provide transport commands for your source components, such as laser disc player, CD player, DVD player, VCR, audio tape deck, etc., and are dependent on the function source selected. For example, when the RC2000 Mk w is set to LD (laser disc) mode, the transport keys will operate the laser disc player’s PLAY, STOP,
PAUSE, FAST FORWARD, FAST REVERSE, NEXT and PREVIOUS track functions. Change the RC2000 Mk w
function selector to VCR, and these keys will then operate the VCR’s transport command functions, etc.
!6 CURSOR buttons
Some components feature menus that are navigated with up, down, left and right direction commands. The cursor buttons can be used to navigate within on-screen menus, for components such as amplifier or receiver, TV set, DSS/satellite tuner, etc. These buttons are also used for certain RC2000 Mk w programming functions.
!7 MUTE
For those components (such as amplifier or receiver, TV, etc.) with a mute function, this button can be used to mute the sound temporarily.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) WINDOW
Within this display, all operating messages (function name, mode names, etc.) are shown. When a particular button is pressed (such as a transport command, like PLAY), its status will be shown in the display for 1 minute. The display will continue to show the source function selected continuously, however.
A Function indication
The selected source function is displayed, such as LD, TV, etc., up to 6 characters maximum.
B Status indication
The selected status of the present page, or other items, is displayed, up to 9 characters maximum.
C Direct commands
8 DIRECT commands are available in each page, up to 4 characters maximum.
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!8 OSD (On Screen Display)
Some components, such as an amplifier or receiver, TV set, etc., feature on screen display for operation and/or programming. The OSD button can be used to activate the on screen display, or turn it off if desired.
!9 SPEAKER
This opening is for the speaker used for audible confirmation of button presses. This function may be toggled off and on, and the volume is adjustable.
Note:
Do not insert a pen tip or a paper clip into this opening!
@0 CHANNEL
For components that offer the ability to change channels, these buttons will control the up/down scanning of channels.
@1 GUIDE
This button is intended for owners of DSS (digital satellite system) or similar equipment, to activate the on-screen programming guide, used when changing channels etc.
@2 LIGHTING
Press this button to activate the backlit LCD screen and backlit keys. A quick touch is all that is necessary. The backlighting will remain on for 2 seconds. If you wish, you can even re-program the RC2000 Mk w to shorten or lengthen the amount of time the backlighting is activated when this button is pressed.
@3 Transmitter window
Infrared signals will emanate from behind this window. Simply aim the RC2000 Mk w towards the component(s) you wish to control. You may find that the RC2000 Mk w works fine when placed on a coffee table pointing towards your A/V system components.
@4 Receiving window
Used when learning commands from other remotes, this window is placed at the bottom of the RC2000 Mk w, so that the two remotes are vertically oriented for easy transfer of remote control information.
All of the above buttons can be programmed with the exception of 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, and 22.
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D Battery indicator
When the batteries are running low, this indicator will become visible. At this point, it will not be possible to learn any new remote codes, but normal remote control operation is still provided (including the use of any previously learned codes). At this point, you should consider changing the batteries soon. As time goes on, and the battery power diminishes further, this indicator will begin blinking. At this point, no remote commands will be transmitted. This is your signal to replace the batteries with fresh ones as soon as possible. Eventually, if you ignore the blinking battery indicator and do not install fresh batteries, then the batteries may eventually be totally exhausted, and the LCD display window will be completely blank. Even at this point, and during the time when the batteries are removed for replacement, any learned commands will remain in memory, along with customized labels, macros, settings, etc.
E Transmit indicator
When a button is pressed, this indicator shows that an infrared code is being transmitted.
F USE indicator
For normal operation, the USE indicator should be visible.
G LEARN indicator
Visible when the RC2000 Mk w is set to LEARN mode.
H Indicator
Visible when the RC2000Mk w is set the beep function.
I NAME indicator
Visible when the RC2000 Mk w is in the learning mode, and function naming is being changed.
J PAGE display
This shows the current page of each function. When the macro function is activated, this display shows the macro number.
Installing the batteries:
The battery compartment is located on the rear panel. Please use only alkaline or lithium batteries, “AA” size. The RC2000 Mk w requires four AA batteries. There are markings in the battery compartment to show you the proper battery orientation. If after installing the batteries, you cannot see any indication in the LCD window when a button is pressed, re-check to ensure that the batteries are properly positioned in the compartment.
Loading batteries
The life of the batteries used with the remote control unit is about 4 month with normal use. Also be sure to replace batteries earlier when you notice that they are getting weak.
(1) Remove the back cover
(2) Insert batteries (AA type) with correct (+) and (-)
polarity
(3) Close the back until it clicks
Note:
Even when the batteries are removed for replacement,
the learned codes are held in memory.
Do not use old and new batteries together, for this may
lead to battery corrosion, and / or improper operation.
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RC2000 Mk wwBASIC OPERATION
USE mode:
As supplied from the factory, the RC2000 Mk w is already permanently programmed with many pre-set commands common to Marantz and Philips equipment, as well as other brands of components that utilize the Philips RC-5 remote control language.
1. If the RC2000 Mk w is in another mode (NAME,
LEARN, etc.), press the operation mode button q with
the tip of a paper clip, until the USE indication appears.
2. Press one of the function buttons o
to change to another component’s commands, such as LD (refer to Figure 1). If you wish to change the receiver or preamplifier’s input selection to the desired source, press the function button twice.
3. LD” will be indicated within the
LCD window, and the function codes will be set to operate the laser disc player, and if you double clicked the LD button, the preamplifier or receiver’s input will be changed as well.
4. Now you can operate the laser disc player. When a
button is pressed, the symbol indicates that a remote code is being transmitted.
5. Using the DIRECT buttons D-1 through D-8, PAGEs 1
through 4, up to 32 different specialized commands are available for each FUNCTION, up to a total of 320 specialized commands (32 direct commands times 10 functions). Note that for any particular function selector, not all 32 direct commands may be provided and/or named as supplied from the factory.
6. For example, the RC2000 Mk w is supplied from the
factory with 3 pages of DIRECT commands for the LD (laser disc) function. To change pages, press the page direction or buttons i: The RC2000 Mk w is factory pre-programmed with 2 different preset codes. One is for the US (North America), and the other is for other countries (REST). Initially it is set for US codes at the factory. To change to other countries, see the section describing the SETUP screen.
Page 1: MODE: Side A/B laser disc playback
functions
Page 2: LD: Specialized laser disc functions Page 3: REC: Recording from laser disc to VCR
functions
Page 4: VCD: Video CD Operation (REST)
At this point, you may wish to put this guide aside temporarily, and begin using the RC2000 Mk w with your A/V system. If you already have any Marantz components, or Philips and/or other brands of components that use the RC-5 remote control language, you can begin controlling those components with the RC2000 Mk w right away. Take some time to become comfortable with the operation of the RC2000 Mk w. We think that its intuitive keypad layout and easy to read LCD window will permit you to quickly become familiar with its operation. If you do not have any Marantz or other brands of components that use the Philips RC-5 remote control language, then you may wish to proceed to the next section. That section will describe the steps necessary to “teach” your RC2000 Mk w the remote codes from other components.
PROGRAMMING THE RC2000 Mk
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LEARN mode:
The RC2000 Mk w has the ability to learn remote codes for just about any component in your A/V system. If the original component was supplied with an infrared remote control, its commands can be learned by the RC2000 Mk w. If you have another brand of laser disc player, for example, you can program the RC2000 Mk w with its codes.
For example, we’ll show you how to “teach” the RC2000
Mk w commands from another brand of laser disc player.
1. Using a sharp point (such as the tip of a paper clip),
press the operation mode button q. Each time you do this the mode will change from USE LEARN NAME. Stop when the LEARN indicator starts to blink
2. Place the laser disc player’s supplied infrared remote
controller so that its transmitter window (usually at the top) is facing the infrared sensor window of the RC2000 Mk w (at the bottom), about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
3. Press the LD function button o on the RC2000 Mk w
4. Press the PLAY button !5 on the RC2000 Mk w.
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5. Press and hold the corresponding PLAY button on the
laser disc player’s remote transmitter until the “OK” indicator appears in the RC2000 Mk w LCD window (see Figure 2). If the audible indicator is toggled on, you will hear a beep at this point.
If the “AGAIN” indicator appears in the RC2000 Mk
w LCD window, it means that for some reason the command was not properly learned. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 above.
In the unlikely event that an infrared command
cannot be learned by the RC2000 Mk w, “NG” (no good) will appear in the LCD window, meaning that the command is not “learnable”. The RC2000 Mk w has been tested for compatibility with a very wide range of infrared remote control frequencies and data word lengths, but in some very rare instances, it may not be possible to learn a particular remote control command.
6. Continue to “teach” the RC2000 Mk w the rest of the
source transmitter’s transport function commands, such as STOP, PAUSE, NEXT, PREVIOUS, FAST FORWARD and REWIND, by repeating steps 3, 4 and 5 above.
7. Proceed to learn the numeric “10 keys” from the
source transmitter to the RC2000 Mk w ’s 10 key numeric pad !2 by repeating steps 3, 4 and 5 above.
8. For each additional function, such as TV, VCR, etc.,
repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 above. During the LEARN operation, if any button is not pressed within 1 minutes, the RC2000 Mk w will revert back to the USE mode. To make a function button learn a code, switch the
input function then press the button again.
9. After memorizing all desired remote
codes, press the operation mode button q with the paper clip, and select the USE mode. The LCD display window will continue to display the USE indicator, and all of the newly memorized codes will be available (see Figure 3). For any button for which a new code was not learned, the factory programmed RC-5 code will still be transmitted as usual.
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Helpful tips about programming
1.
Do not program the RC2000 Mk w under fluorescent lighting or sunlight. Fluorescent lights (including “energy saving” types that screw into incandescent sockets) contain energy in the infrared spectrum, and this energy is “noise floor” of infrared, making it harder for the learning device to separate the signal from the noise. At the worst, it can confuse the learning to teach it, or even not learn at all. Additionally, sunlight can saturate the RC2000 Mk w with infrared, making learning very difficult.
2. Experiment with different programming distances.
Even though the specification for the distance between the RC2000 Mkw and the teaching remote during programming is 2 inches, this may be different depending on the remote that you are learning from. Some remotes are very powerful, or have lenses on their emitter whose focal length is very long. In these cases, if the remotes are too close together, you can “saturate” the RC2000 Mkw . In these cases, you should adjust the distance between the two.
3. Experiment with different length of button pushes.
Even though you normally would press and hold the button on the “teaching” remote until the RC2000 Mk w responds, in some cases a short push might work better.
4. Difficult remote codes.
There might be some codes that the RC2000 Mkw will not be able to learn. We have tried to maintain compatibility with as many products as possible, even expanding the bandwidth to accept commands from some of the new high frequency remotes. However, there is no way we can account for every possibility. However, you will most likely find out that the RC2000 Mk w will learn virtually every command that it is taught, by following the above tips. Above all, be patient during programming.
Programming and renaming the DIRECT mode buttons u:
Each of the DIRECT buttons may be reprogrammed for specific functions that may not be in the factory preset programming. During this reprogramming, the RC2000 Mk w allows each newly programmed button to be renamed immediately. This prevents having to rename all of the buttons that will be reprogrammed ahead of time, or trying to remember which button were reprogrammed and with which command in order to try to rename later. The following example will show how to memorize the SIDE­A function command of another brand of laser disc player into the D1 direct button and rename the button LD-A.
1. Using a sharp point (such as the tip paper clip), press
the operation mode button q to switch the RC2000 Mk w to LEARN mode.
Press and hold the PLAY button of the LD remote.
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2. Place the laser disc player’s supplied infrared remote
controller so that its transmitter window is facing the infrared sensor window of the RC2000 Mk w about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
3. Press the LD function button o on the RC2000 Mk w.
4. Using the direct function page keys and i, set
the direct function to Page 1. Press the D-1 button u on the RC2000 Mk w. At this point, both the LEARN and NAME indicators will flash.
5. Press and hold the corresponding SIDE-A button on
the laser disc player’s remote transmitter until the “OK” indicator appears in the RC2000 Mk w LCD window.
If the AGAIN indicator lights, it means that for some reason, the command was not learned. Try steps 3, 4 and 5 again.
Renaming DIRECT keys during programming
At this point you have taught the function, now it is time to rename. The remote will switch to the RENAME mode automatically after teaching the command. This is indicated by the left side of the D1 indicator blinking, meaning that you can re-write that character. If you wish to skip re-writing, press the OK button within the cursor keys or other keys except ten keys.
6. Choose the desired letter or number by pressing the
10 numeric keypad buttons. Each button has various characters assigned to it as follows:
7. Using the  or cursor buttons will choose the
position to overwrite.
8. Continuing along, rewrite the characters. After
completion, press the OK button in the middle of the cursor buttons.
9. Now, proceed to program the other commands from
the laser disc player’s remote transmitter to the other DIRECT function buttons (D2-D8).
10. When you have “taught” all 8 direct functions for Page
1, press the page direction key i to go to Page 2, and you can program more direct function keys.
11. After memorizing all codes to all DIRECT function
buttons, press the operation mode button q with the pen tip and return the RC2000 Mk w to the USE mode. Now, the newly memorized codes are usable from the RC2000 Mk w.
If you wish, you can re-write the names for each function name, status name, and the direct function as follows:
For our example, you can change the LCD display window indication from “LD” to “LV-520” (which is the model number for a Marantz laser disc player). Remember that you can re-name a function selector button with a new name of up to six characters of letters and numbers in any combination.
Press the MODE button to switch to USE.
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