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Driver Type
Categories
- Recent Updates
- Access Control
- Amplifier
- A/V Receiver
- Climate and Pool Control
- Disc Player / Changer
- Display
- DSP
- DVR
- Irrigation / Sprinklers
- Lighting Control
- Matrix Switch
- Media Server and Player
- Multi-Room A/V
- Networking
- Power and Rack Management
- Security
- Surveillance
- Teleconferencing
- Training
- Tuner
- Utility
- Video Projector
Marantz Cinema 60
By: David Bowdler
Updated: April 13, 2026
Version: 1.24
Control a Marantz Cinema 60 AV receiver from your RTI system via IP (Telnet) or RS-232 serial. Full two-way feedback with real-time volume, input, surround mode, and Zone 2 status displayed on your touchpanel.
FEATURES
• IP (Telnet) and RS-232 serial connection
• Full two-way feedback — all states update in real time
• Main zone and Zone 2 independent control
• Up to 20 configurable inputs with custom names and codes
• 15 surround modes including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D
• 5 Smart Selects (recall and store)
• Tone controls — bass, treble, Dynamic EQ, Cinema EQ
• FM tuner with up to 20 named presets
• OSD navigation (up/down/left/right/enter/back/menu)
• Browse menu system for touchpanel navigation
• Display dimmer, Eco mode, and sleep timer control
• Auto-reconnect on connection loss
• Debug console for live diagnostics via telnet
• Send raw commands for advanced control
BROWSE MENU
The built-in browse menu provides touchpanel navigation for:
• Input selection (with custom names from config)
• Surround mode selection
• Zone 2 controls (power, volume, input)
• Tone controls (bass, treble, EQ toggles)
• Smart Selects
• FM tuner presets
• System settings (display, eco, sleep)
Each section can be shown or hidden in configuration.
SURROUND MODES
Auto, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS Neural:X, DTS-HD Master, Auro-3D, Stereo, Pure Direct, Direct, All Channel Stereo, Movie, Music, Game, Virtual
SYSTEM VARIABLES
• Power, Volume (0–100%), Mute, Input Name, Surround Mode
• Zone 2 Power, Volume, Mute, Input
• Bass and Treble levels (dB), Dynamic EQ, Cinema EQ, Tone enabled
• FM Tuner frequency and preset number
• Connection state, Browse list and title
EVENTS
• Connected / Disconnected
• Power On / Power Off
• Input Changed
• Trial Warning / Trial Expired
REQUIREMENTS
• RTI XP-8 processor
• Integration Designer 11.4 or later
• Marantz Cinema 60 with Network Control set to "Always On" (for IP) or RS-232 cable (9600 8N1)
• Licence key required (free trial included for testing)
Marantz Cinema 60 Control Driver v1.00
Smart Home Programming | support@smarthomeprogramming.com.au
Overview
This driver provides full two-way control of the Marantz Cinema 60 AV receiver over IP (Telnet) or RS-232 serial.
Connection - IP
1. In the Marantz Cinema 60 menu: General > Network > Network Control > set to Always On
2. Set Connection Type to IP / Network
3. Enter the unit's IP address (find it in Setup > Network > Information)
4. Port defaults to 23 (Telnet) - do not change
Connection - RS-232
1. Set Connection Type to RS-232 Serial
2. Select the serial port connected to the unit
3. Settings are fixed: 9600 baud, 8N1, no flow control
4. Use a straight-through (not null modem) DB-9 cable
Browse Menu
The browse menu provides access to Input Selection, Surround Mode, Zone 2 controls, Tone Controls, Smart Selects, and System Settings.
Each section can be shown or hidden in Driver Configuration > Browse Menu.
Smart Selects
Configure Smart Select names in Driver Configuration > Smart Selects.
To store a Smart Select: set up your desired source/mode, then use Store Smart Select N function.
Input Codes
Common codes: BD, DVD, TV, SAT/CBL, GAME, AUX1, AUX2, MPLAY, NET, BLUETOOTH, USB, CD, TUNER, PHONO
Licensing
This driver includes a 120-minute trial. To purchase a licence key:
1. Open a telnet connection to the debug port (default 12514)
2. Type mac and press Enter to get your unique key request
3. Email support@smarthomeprogramming.com.au with your key request
Debug Console
Connect via telnet to the processor IP on port 12514 (configurable). Type help for a list of commands.
Terms
This software is provided for use by licensed RTI integrators only. Redistribution or resale is prohibited without written permission from Smart Home Programming.
A free trial is included so you can test the driver on your system before purchasing. The trial runs for 60 minutes per processor reboot.
To purchase a licence key, visit the Smart Home Programming store or contact support@smarthomeprogramming.com.au.
Licence keys are locked to your RTI processor's MAC address.