Universal Remote Control MX-500TM User manual

MX-500™

Operating

Manual

Home Theater Master

LCD Screen

Preprogrammed and Learning

Remote Control

1. Introduction

2. Batteries

A. Battery Installation

B. Battery Life

3. Summary of Operations

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

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

6. Programming Macro Buttons

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

8. Erasing Existing Programming

A. Erasing Learned Buttons

B. Erasing Favorite Channel Buttons

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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

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

Three-Digit Number

11. Setting Backlight

12. Cloning MX-500TM

13. Adjustment of LCD contrast

14. Caution On Handling LCD Screen

15. Low Battery Message

16. Memory Lock

17. Glossary

18. Warranty

19. Specifications

20. Appendix

A. List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device

B. Three-Digit Preprogrammed Code Tables

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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

Universal Remote Control, Inc.

500 Mamaroneck Avenue

Harrison, NY 10528

Tel: 914-835-4484

You can also e-mail us at [email protected].

Regular customer service hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

EST, Monday – Friday.

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), 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-500TM, including

Home Automation, Personal computers and more.

Each device button on the main screen contains two sub-

pages 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-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.

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 “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 and SYSTEM 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 and

3. Summary of Operations

SYSTEM OFF buttons can be made “system-wide” 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

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-500TM

The MX-500TM 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.

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.

3. Summary of Operations

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