Universal Remote Control MX-980 User manual

Operating Your System

With the MX-980

COMPLETE ™

Universal Remote Control®

CONTROL

COMPLETE

This remote control was

Custom Programmed for you by:

For questions about your Custom Programming call:

Custom Programming of a complex home theater and/or a multi-

room system is one of the most challenging tasks within an

audio/video installation. It involves an intimate knowledge of how the

components interact and exact details on the proper sequences of

control.

Only a Complete Control dealer has the requisite experience and

training to quickly and effectively customize a remote control for

true automated operation.

Congratulations on your choice!

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MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Using the Color LCD & the Screen Buttons 4

Optional RF “No Rules” Operation 5

Connecting the Battery Pack 6

Using the Charging Base 7

Programming the MX-980 7

Selecting a New “Activity” 8

Using the MX-980 to Control an “Activity” 9

Displaying the Setup Screens 10

Main Settings Menu 11

Adjusting the Display 11

Sound Volume 12

System Settings Menu 12

Information Menu 13

Setting Time 13

Specifications 15

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MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL

Congratulations!

You’ve purchased a unique synthesis of hardware and software engi-

neering, the Complete Control MX-980. The MX-980 achieves a mag-

nificent combination of power and flexibility, simplifying and automat-

ing operation of even the most complex system.

Automatic Backlighting

The integral motion sensor detects any movement of the remote

control and automatically backlights the screen. You do not have to

press any button to display the screen. Any movement of the MX-

980 renews the backlighting.

Integrated Sound Signaling

The MX-980 incorporates a small speaker for beeps. Anytime you

press a button, the MX-980 signals that it has understood your com-

mand with a beep sound.

Using the Color LCD and the Screen Buttons

The MX-980 is equipped with a

bright easy to read LCD screen

which your installer will customize

for your system. The screen labels

the eight hard buttons (easy to find

by feel) positioned on either side of

the screen. Normally, the screen is

“split” so each button is allocated

to a specific function (as shown on

the right). This provides you with

the ability to see and operate up to

8 functions on a single screen.

However, your installer can com-

bine two buttons to create a single

row that can be accessed by either

adjacent button. This simplifies

operation for the entire family and

enables convenient operation for

both left and right-handed users for

important functions you use fre-

quently.

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MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL

Optional RF “No Rules” Operation

In combination with an MSC-400 Master System Controller, or an

RF Base Station, the MX-980 can control your system without being

in line-of-sight of the equipment.

The MSC-400 enhances the capabilities of the MX-980 by storing and

issuing Smart Macros to your main system components. It is triggered

by RF Smart Macro commands via RF (radio frequency). In addition,

your MX-980 can control components in secondary rooms and systems

via MRF-350 or MRF-260 RF base stations

4. Self-adhesive “Flashers” affix to the

Infrared sensors on the front panels of

your components. Uniquely, all Complete

Control base stations can also connect to

components with rear panel IR Inputs via

adjustable IR Line Outputs.The MSC-400

offers RS-232 control via rear panel con-

nections as well.

3.The MSC-400 can control IR, RS232 and Relay controlled

devices.

1.The MX-980 sends radio

waves in every direction, so

you don’t have to point the

remote anymore!

2.The RFX-250 RF Sensor can be freely

positioned for optimal reception.

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MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL

Connecting the Battery Pack

Open the battery cover by

depressing the release and

pulling back the cover on the

back of the control. Remove

the cover.

Observe the three contacts for

the battery at the bottom left of

the battery compartment.

Observe the contacts on the

battery

First, angle the battery so that

the contacts connect to the

contacts inside the battery

compartment. Then let the

base of the battery down.

Apply gentle pressure against

the spring action of the con-

tacts to fit the battery into

place.

Now, replace the battery

cover.

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MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL

Using the Charging Base

Plug the 5V DC adapter into a

power outlet and into the back of the

charging base.

Gently place the MX-980 into the

cradle of the charging base.

The Status light should immediately

light. Red indicates that it is charging.

Blue shows that it is fully charged.

There is no harm in leaving the MX-

980 on its charging base whenever it

is not in use. The Lithium Ion battery

cannot be overcharged.

Programming the MX-980

The MX-980 is programmed via a Windows PC equipped with a

USB port (programming cable included), using our proprietary soft-

ware, MX-980 Editor. You could download this software from our

website:

www.universalremote.com

However, although some enthusiasts have learned to use the setup

software, to fully automate an audio/video system the user must

have a detailed knowledge of how the system is connected and

operated. We highly recommend that you use a professional

audio/video installer to program your MX-980 so you will be able

to enjoy all the benefits of the MX-980 as well as one touch opera-

tion via macros.

The MX-980 on it’s Charger.

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MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL

Selecting a New “Activity”

The MX-980’s WATCH and LISTEN buttons display the activities

you can control with your MX-980. When you want to watch some-

thing else (a DVD movie, a videotape or an HDTV broadcast), sim-

ply press the WATCH button and select the new activity. When you

want to listen to the radio or to a CD, touch the LISTEN button and

select what you would like to listen to.

Your installer will have programmed the button you pressed to

totally configure your system to watch or listen to whatever you

selected. Now, the screen will change, and all of the LCD buttons

will be reconfigured to give you full control of your system while

watching or listening to your selection!

When you press

the LISTEN but-

ton, you can see

the most fre-

quently used

activities you

have for listening

in your system.

Press either of the

PAGE buttons to

see any other

available choices.

You may have only

one page or your

system may have

several pages of

“Listening

Activities”.

When you press

the WATCH but-

ton, you can see

the most fre-

quently used

activities you

have for watch-

ing the sources

in your system.

Press either of the

PAGE buttons to

see any other

available choices.

You may have only

one page or your

system may have

several pages of

“Watching

Activities”.

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MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL

Using the MX-980 to Control an “Activity”

Once you’ve selected a new activity, the MX-980 displays the title

of the activity at the top of the screen. Below the title, the LCD dis-

plays the customized names of any special features you need for

the activity. All the hard buttons of the MX-980 have now changed

to functions optimized for this activity.

The number but-

tons operate when

the selected activity

requires them.

The Title displays

the activity you

have selected.

The Volume and

Mute buttons

always control the

sound regardless of

what screen is dis-

played.

Press either of the

PAGE buttons to

see any other avail-

able choices. You

may have only one

page or your sys-

tem may have sev-

eral pages of spe-

cial features for this

activity.

The transport but-

tons (Play, Stop,

Skip-, Skip+ and

Pause) operate when

the selected activity

requires them.

The 4 way cursor

buttons enable you

to navigate on

screen guides and

menus with ease.

The Channel but-

tons operate when

the selected activity

requires them.

The LCD button

labels describe spe-

cial features for this

activity. When

there are two func-

tions, you press the

corresponding but-

ton, when a single

function is listed,

you can press

either the left or the

right side button.

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MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL

Displaying the Setup Screens

You can adjust the settings of the MX-980

whenever you like by pressing and holding

both the WATCH and the ENTER button at

the same time for three seconds.If you do

not press any button on the SETUP screen

within 30 seconds, the MX-980 will time out

and automatically return to normal opera-

tion. You can return to normal operation

before that by pressing either the WATCH or

the LISTEN button.

At the same time, press and

hold both the WATCH button

and the ENTER button. When

the SETUP screen appears, you

can release the two buttons.

To adjust one of

the settings, press

either the left or

the right hand

button.

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