Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Features and Benefits 4 3. Batteries 5 A. Battery Installation B. Battery Life 4. 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-600 I. All Other Operations J. LCD Screen And Button Layout K. System Settings 5. Programming the MX-600 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 6. Programming Favorite Channels 24 7. Programming Macro Buttons 26 A. Programming Macro Functions To M1, M2, M3, POWER ON and POWER OFF Buttons B. Programming Macro Functions To The Ten Device Buttons 8. Programming Punch Through Functions 32 9. Erasing Existing Programming 34 1 Table of Contents A. Erasing Learned Buttons B. Erasing Favorite Channel Buttons C. Erasing Macro Functions 1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER ON and POWER OFF Buttons 2. Erase Macro Functions In The Ten Device Buttons D. Erasing Punch Through Functions 10. 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 11. Recalling the Preprogrammed 41 Three-Digit Number 42 12. Setting Backlight 43 13. Cloning MX-600 44 14. Adjustment of LCD contrast 45 15. Caution On Handling LCD Screen 45 16. Low Battery Message 46 17. Memory Lock 46 18. Glossary 52 19. Warranty 20. Specifications 52 21. Appendix 53 A. List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device B. Three-Digit Preprogrammed Code Tables 2 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MX-600 RF/IR remote control. You can use the MX-600 line of sight with your components via IR (infrared) and/or with the companion MRF-100 base station. The base station will enable you to place your audio/video components out of sight behind closed doors and/or in another room of your house. The MX-600 sends RF (radio frequency) signals to the MRF-100 throughout your house (50-100 feet, indoors or outdoors). The MRF-100 converts your commands to the infrared signals that control your A/V components. 1.The MX-600 remote control sends radio waves in every direction, so you don't have to point the remote anymore! 2.The MRF-100's built-in Front Blaster sends commands to components in the same cabinet space as the MRF-100. 3. Self-adhesive "Flashers" affix to the Infrared sensors on the front panels of your components. The Flashers relay commands to components out of sight of the MRF-100's Front Blaster. The flashers plug in to the MRF-100's rear flasher line outputs via their 10 foot cables. Note: Components with original RF remote controls cannot be operated by the MX-600 unless the component can be switched to Infrared control via it's internal menus.The MX-600's RF signal only communicates with the MRF-100 base station (which converts it to Infrared signals). 3 2. Features and Benefits No More Pointing-Radio Waves Penetrate Closed Cabinet Doors By utilizing the MRF-100, the RF signals of the MX-600 remote control are received from any direction.You no longer need to point the remote control at any of your A/V components. You can also place the components distracting blinking lights and displays behind closed doors and out of sight. Reliable Home Theater Control from Any Seat The MRF-100 receives RF signals from your MX-600 from within a radius of 50 to 100 feet, enabling control out of sight audio/video components behind walls and closed doors. Range depends on the structure of your home and the amount of interference generated by computers, microprocessors and other devices within and nearby your home. Replaces Ten Remote Controls Your MX-600 can operate up to ten home entertainment and home automation infrared controlled components by using the preprogrammed code library in the remote control, by teaching up to 530 commands into the MX-600 from your original remote controls, or a combination of both. Customize and Automate Your 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! Stand-Alone Infrared Line of Sight Operation The MX-600 operates with the same powerful line of sight range as Home Theater Master's award winning MX-500. You can be as much as 30 to 50 feet away from your components (depending on the sensitivity of their built in sensors). If you always use the MX-600 line of sight, you do not need to install the MRF-100 base station. MX-600 Remote Controls For Whole House Control If you need remote control of a central system from several locations, you can purchase additional MX-600 accessory remotes and simply clone the programming from one remote to another. No additional work needed. Each MX-600 will communicate with your MRF-100 base station located with the components. 4 3. 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. 5 4. Summary of Operations A. Description of Devices The MX-600 is designed to operate up to ten components including Audio Receivers, Cable and Satellite Boxes, TV, DVD (LD), VCR, DVR, 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-600, including Home Automation, Personal computers and more. 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 "LCD Button Editing" on page 39 for additional details. B. Preprogrammed Codes The MX-600 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-600 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. 6 4. Summary of Operations C. Learning From Other Remote Controls The MX-600 can learn codes from your original remote controls. There are 26 LCD screens in the MX-600. 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 "macro" 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 ON and POWER OFF Buttons The M1, M2, and M3 are called "system-wide" buttons because they send out the same signal no matter what device you are currently controlling. The POWER ON and 7 4. Summary of Operations POWER OFF buttons can be made "system-wide" if they are programmed with macros. (Note: Programming the POWER ON or POWER 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-600 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-600 can be set up to operate your audio component volume control buttons (VOLUME UP and DOWN and 8 4. 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, DVR, 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. H. Cloning The MX-600 The MX-600 is capable of sending all the programmed codes and operations from one MX-600 to another MX-600. Please refer to page 43 in the manual for details. 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 "TV" and then return to the MAIN page, the hard buttons remain in TV mode. The LCD buttons only change when you select another device. 9 4. Summary of Operations J. LCD Screen And Button Layout Displays the name of the device selected. POWER ON Displays page number. Displays the device and function names. LIGHT button. MACRO buttons. MAIN DEVICE menu button. LCD Page change button. POWER OFF MUTE VOLUME CHANNEL Previous channel button. TRANSPORT functions(PLAY, STOP, REWIND and FF) for VCR, DVR, 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 4. 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. 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 illustration above when asked "FROM TABLE". You may have already changed the labels of the buttons, but the code tables are in the positions as shown. For example, the AUDIO Code Table (refer to pages starting at 58) wi ...