Home Theater Master LCD Screen Preprogrammed and Learning Remote Control R MX-500ª Operating Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Batteries 5 A. Battery Installation B. Battery Life 3. Summary of Operations 6 A. Description of Devices B. Preprogrammed Codes C. Learning From Other Remote Controls D. Macro Operations E. Favorite Channel Buttons F. Punch Through Operations G. Editing LCD Text H. Cloning The MX-500TM I. All Other Operations J. LCD Screen And Button Layout K. System Settings 4. Programming the MX-500TM to Control Your Components 12 A. Using Preprogrammed Codes 1. Three-Digit Code Number 2. Auto Scan With Three-Digit Number B. Learning Method 1. Programming The Function Buttons 2. Programming The Ten Device Buttons 5. Programming Favorite Channels 24 6. Programming Macro Buttons 26 A. Programming Macro Functions To M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons B. Programming Macro Functions To The Ten Device Buttons 7. Programming Punch Through Functions 32 8. Erasing Existing Programming 34 A. Erasing Learned Buttons B. Erasing Favorite Channel Buttons 1 Table of Contents C. Erasing Macro Functions 1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons 2. Erase Macro Functions In The Ten Device Buttons D. Erasing Punch Through Functions 9. LCD Button Editing 39 A. To Create or Edit Text on Function and Device Buttons B. To Create or Edit Text for Favorite Channel Buttons 10. Recalling the Preprogrammed 41 Three-Digit Number 42 11. Setting Backlight TM 43 12. Cloning MX-500 44 13. Adjustment of LCD contrast 45 14. Caution On Handling LCD Screen 45 15. Low Battery Message 46 16. Memory Lock 46 17. Glossary 52 18. Warranty 19. Specifications 52 20. Appendix 53 A. List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device B. Three-Digit Preprogrammed Code Tables 2 1. Introduction Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated remote controls on the market. The MX-500TM has been designed to provide a new standard in remote control technology offering a very powerful and flexible preprogrammed and learning product. Setting up your MX-500TM to operate your components is easy. Please follow the instructions in the manual and retain the manual for future reference. If any words used are unfamiliar to you, please refer to page 46 for a Glossary of terms used in this manual. Your MX-500TM can operate up to ten home entertainment and home automation components by using the preprogrammed code library in the remote control, by teaching up to 530 commands into the MX-500TM from your original remote controls, or a combination of both. The MX-500TM has many additional operating features to add convenience and enjoyment to the operation of your home entertainment system. You can create your own labels of the buttons on the LCD screen; program 50 favorite channel buttons; operate the volume, channel and transport buttons from one device when you are in another device; and have multiple things done with one press of a button! 1. Introduction There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the MX-500TM on the website that may prove to be helpful. Visit www.hometheatermaster.com for FAQs. For any questions or comments about the MX-500TM, please visit our website, www.hometheatermaster.com or contact us at: Universal Remote Control, Inc. 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY 10528 Tel: 914-835-4484 You can also e-mail us at service@urcmx.com. Regular customer service hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday Ð Friday. 3 4 2. Batteries A. Battery Installation Before the remote control can be used, the batteries need to be installed. First, remove the battery cover on the back of the unit and install the four AAA batteries inside the battery compartment as shown. Make sure the batteries line up with the (+) and (-) markings. Improper installation could damage the remote control. When you're done, slide the battery cover back on. The remote control starts up automatically and the default devices will appear on the LCD screen. B. Battery Life Under normal operating conditions, the batteries will last approximately six months. If the batteries are running low, you will notice reduced range from the remote, commands that are not sent properly, or are not sent at all. You may also notice the backlighting of the LCD screen and the buttons is diminished. Should any of these occur, replace the batteries immediately. To ensure proper performance of the unit, use 4 new AAA alkaline batteries. The remote control will retain the commands and settings in memory even after the batteries are low or become discharged. See Memory Lock on page 46. However, you should replace the worn batteries with a fresh set as soon as possible. Do not mix new and used batteries. 3. Summary of Operations A. Description of Devices The MX-500TM is designed to operate up to ten components including Audio Receivers, Cable and Satellite Boxes, TV, DVD (LD), VCR1, VCR2, CD, Tape and AUX. However, each of the device buttons and corresponding functions can be changed to meet your individual requirements. Almost any device that uses infrared commands can be controlled by the MX-500TM, including Home Automation, Personal computers and more. Tip: The auxiliary function (AUX) could be used to operate lighting controls; or the second VCR (VCR2) could be changed to operate a second TV,etc. Each device button on the main screen contains two subpages of commands and you can change the name of any LCD button using up to five alphabet characters, numbers and symbols to customize the unit to fit your audio/video devices. Please refer to ÒLCD Button EditingÓ on page 39 for additional details. B. Preprogrammed Codes The MX-500TM comes with extensive preprogrammed IR codes for practically all major audio and video equipment. You can set up and operate all of your components with the MX-500TM by simply entering a three-digit code number assigned to your brand of component. The code numbers for the various brands of components are listed in the back of this instruction manual. Please refer to the programming instructions shown on page 13 for details. 5 6 3. Summary of Operations C. Learning From Other Remote Controls The MX-500TM can learn codes from your original remote controls. There are 26 LCD screens in the MX-500TM. Each screen (page) has ten function buttons, including the ten device buttons on the main menu screen that can be taught. In addition, there are 31 buttons and a joystick (thumbpad) that can be taught for each of the ten devices. You can teach up to 530 new functions into the remote control. Please refer to page 19 in this instruction manual for details. D. Macro Operations A ÒmacroÓ is a series of commands that you choose to be sent out with the push of one button. Any function available on your original remote control or in the preprogrammed database can be added to a macro to completely automate what you would normally do by pushing buttons one at a time. It can be as simple as turning on your TV and Cable Box, turning the TV to the appropriate channel for operation with the Cable Box, and changing the Cable Box channel to your favorite morning news. A macro can be configured to Power On your TV, DVD player and receiver, change to the appropriate inputs and outputs, dim your lights and start a movie. It can be as simple or as comprehensive as you want. There are two types of macro buttons you can use for macro operations: M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons The M1, M2, and M3 are called Òsystem-wideÓ buttons because they send out the same signal no matter what device you are currently controlling. The POWER and 7 3. Summary of Operations SYSTEM OFF buttons can be made Òsystem-wideÓ if they are programmed with macros. (Note: Programming the POWER or SYSTEM OFF buttons with a macro overrides the preprogrammed or learned code on the button.) See page 26 of this manual for further information. Each of these five buttons is designed to be able to send out a series of up to 20 commands you program into the buttons. One common use is to turn on and turn off all of your A/V components with one button press, but the buttons can be programmed with whatever macro you desire. Ten Device Buttons There are ten device buttons and each of these device buttons can send out a series of up to 20 programmed commands when pressed for more than one second. These buttons are commonly used in sending audio input codes when you press the button to go to a device. The audio receiver would make an automatic input switch according to the device button you pressed. However, these buttons can be programmed with whatever macro you desire. E. Favorite Channel Buttons You can create up to 50 favorite channel buttons in the MX-500TM by programming the most frequently watched channel numbers into these buttons. Each of these buttons can send out up to 10 commands. Please refer to page 24 of the manual for Favorite Channel Programming. F. Punch Through Operations The MX-500TM can be set up to operate your audio component volume control buttons (VOLUME UP and DOWN and 8 3. Summary of Operations MUTE) while all the other buttons control other equipment. You can also set up the remote to operate channel control and transport functions (PLAY, STOP, REWIND, FAST FORWARD, SKIP-, SKIP+, PAUSE and RECORD buttons) from VCR, DVD, LD, CD or any other mode while all other buttons in the remote control are controlling other components. Please refer to page 32 in the manual for details. G. Editing LCD Text You can write your own text on each of the twenty-six LCD screens. Please refer to page 39 in the manual for details. 3. Summary of Operations J. LCD Screen And Button Layout 1 OSD 2 9 4 4 5 3 8 7 + 11 10 PREV CH + MENU GUIDE 12 13 14 15 EXIT INFO 17 DIS 16 H. Cloning The MX-500TM The MX-500 is capable of sending all the programmed codes and operations from one MX-500TM to another MX-500TM. Please refer to page 43 in the manual for details. TM 6 HOME THEATER MASTER LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL I. All Other Operations You can set the duration of the backlight on time and change the LCD screen contrast. Please refer to pages 42 and 44 in the manual for additional details. Note: The last Device selected will remain active when you are on the MAIN page and will be shown at the bottom of the LCD screen. For example, if you are using ÒTVÓ and then return to the MAIN page, the hard buttons remain in TV mode. The LCD buttons only change when you select another device. Displays the name of the device selected. System off (Power off) Displays page number. Displays the device and function names. LIGHT button. MACRO buttons. MAIN DEVICE menu button. LCD Page change button. POWER MUTE VOLUME CHANNEL Previous channel button. TRANSPORT functions(PLAY, STOP, REWIND and FF) for VCR, CD and DVD etc. JOYSTICK button(UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and ENTER) to move the cursor and enter the selection by pushing down the joystick in the center. Also called THUMBPAD. ENTER DISPLAY 10 9 3. Summary of Operations K. System Settings All programming is done by first entering the SETUP mode in the remote control. Press both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds to enter the SETUP mode. SETUP will be shown at the top of the LCD screen. 4. Programming the MX-500 TMto Control Your Components WHERE DO I START? First of all, get all of your original remote controls together. Find out what brands of components you have. You may have one or more components that do not have original remote controls, but can still be controlled by the MX-500TM. You must use the preprogrammed method for those devices. For the rest, you can program the MX-500TM to make it compatible with your components by following the preprogrammed method instructions, by using your original remote controls to teach the MX-500TM, or both methods. Next, it is a good idea to decide whether you want a ÒDevice-basedÓ configuration, or if you want an ÒActivity-basedÓ configuration. A Ò Device-basedÓ configuration centers on each Device with its two LCD pages controlling one component. All of the functions that your original remote control has on it would be put on to one device. The MX-500TM comes with the labels and preprogrammed codes in a ÒDevice-basedÓ setup. If you go to the ÒList of Preprogrammed LCD Text by DeviceÓ on page 53, you will see diagrams of how the MX-500TM is set up at the factory. When you choose a preprogrammed code for a component from the ÒSetup Code TablesÓ in the Appendix of this manual, that code will be applied to one device only. An ÒActivity-basedÓ configuration centers on what you are doing at the time. If you are watching a DVD on your TV, and are using your Home Theater receiver to control the + - PREV CH + - DIS You exit the SETUP mode by simply pressing the MAIN button. Important: When using the Preprogramming method starting on page 13, always use the appropriate button as shown in the illustrati ...