Universal Remote Control MRF-260i User manual

MRF-260i nstallation Manual

Optimizing Narrow Band Reception

with Complete Control Remotes

Control, Inc.

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TABLE OFCO TE TS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 2

Parts Guide 2

Installation 3

Testing 5

Front Blaster Overload 6

Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step via PC 6

Controlling Four Identical Components/Zones 7

Identical Components/Zones - Step by Step via PC 7

Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations 10

Limited Warranty Statement 11

End User Agreement 13

Frequently Asked Questions 14

Specifications 14

Page 1

MRF-260iBASE STATIO

ntroduction

The MRF-260i base station is an “addressable” base station. RF

Addressing gives you the ability to control as many as 60 identical

components throughout a house. To enable better range and reliabili-

ty the MRF-260i is equipped with the Narrow Band RF reception (like

the MRF-350i), so is only compatible with other Narrow Band remotes.

1. MX/TX remote controls send

radio waves in every direction, so

your client enjoys “No More

Pointing” operation!

OTE: The MRF-260i is NLY compatible with Narrow Band remotes:

the current versions of the MX-3000i, MX-900i remote controls. The MRF-

260i is compatible with all MX-900is and MX-3000is. You can identify the

build date of a remote control by looking at the serial number. The first 6

digits indicate the build date. If the serial number appears as 122905

014054, the first 6 digits indicate that the remote was built on December

29, 2005.

2. The MRF-260i’s integrated Narrow

Band RF receiver receives commands

from any Narrow Band remote con-

trol.

3. The MRF-260i’s built-in Front

Blaster sends commands to compo-

nents in the same cabinet space as

the MRF-260i.

4. Self-adhesive “Flashers” affix to the

front panels of your client’s

components (over the built-in R sen-

sor). The Flashers relay commands to

components out of sight of the MRF-

260i’s Front Blaster. The flashers plug

in to the MRF-260i’s rear flasher line

outputs via their 10 foot cables.

Uniquely, the MRF-260i can also

connect to rear panel IR Inputs via its

two adjustable utputs.

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MRF-260iBASE STATIO

Features and Benefits

Interference Rejection and Extended Range via arrow Band

The MRF-260i receives RF (radio frequency) signals via its integrated

RF receiver and antenna. The MRF-260i displays RF interference via a

bright red Status LED, which flickers when interference is present if the

D is set to 0. Simply relocate the MRF-260i should interference occur.

Two Fixed IR Outputs

The MRF-260i is equipped with two fixed R line outputs with standard

3.5 jacks for standard R emitter/flashers.

Two Variable IR Outputs Match Rear Panel IR Inputs

The MRF-260i is equipped with two adjustable R line outputs. Each

output can be individually matched to rear panel R inputs on any

component that is designed to be operated by a standard R repeater.

The outputs utilize a 3.5mm jack and are compatible with standard R

emitter/flashers as well.

Up To Fifteen Equipment Locations With Identical Components

Each MX/TX remote is “addressable.” They can be programmed to

specifically control components in a particular room by installing an

MRF-260i base station at each location. n operation it’s simple: when

you select a device located in the Den, the MX/TX remote only sends

commands to the Den. When you select a device located in the

Family Room, the MX/TX remote only sends commands to it.

A Single MRF-260i Can Control an Array of Identical Components

or Identical Zones of a Multi Zone Preamp/Matrix Switcher

Each MRF-260i has four “addressable” R Line Outputs. For example,

you can control up to four identical TV’s with one MRF-260i or route

volume commands for a specific zone to a particular zone R input on

a multi-zone preamp. f you have more than four identical compo-

nents or zones, up to 15 additional MRF-260is can be installed to con-

trol them (thus allowing up to 60 identical components or zones in

one house).

Parts Guide

The MRF-260i RF Base Station includes:

1 - MRF-260i Base Station

1 - Mounting Plate for wall mounting

the MRF-260i

4 - Screws for wall mounting

4 - Visible Flashers with 10 foot plug in

cables.

4 - Extra self adhesive pads for

Emitters

12 - Labels for R Line Outputs

1 - Screwdriver for Variable Outputs

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nstallation

1. Unplug the MRF-260i. Test all R commands and macros line of

sight.

2. Power on all AV components including the TV. Turn on all of the

lights and lower all dimmers to 50%. Power on anything that may

create RF nterference (particularly devices with high speed

microprocessors or hard drives).

3. Check that the address wheel on the rear of the MRF-260i is set

to D#0 (the interference “sniffing” position).

4. Connect the MRF-260i to its DC wall adapter and plug the wall

adapter into a live AC outlet. Place the MRF-260i in a location at

least 3 feet away from satellite receivers, cable boxes, HDTV

tuners, DVRs, PCs or any other device with a high speed micro-

processor (these generate broad band Radio Frequency

nterference -RF ). Of course, you should keep in mind that the

emitter cables are 10’ long.

MRF-260iBASE STATIO

Check that the arrow pointer in the center of the wheel is pointed to 0, the

default “interference sniffing” position. f it is not, use a small flat blade

screwdriver (included) to set the RF D# to 0.

The red POWER LED indi-

cates that the MRF-260i is

powered on.

The red STATUS LED flashes

differently, based on the

Address setting:

F SET TO D#0

The Status LED flashes

when it receives ANY RF

signal, including RF . This

makes D#0 ideal for

“sniffing” out RF .

F SET TO ANY OTHER D#

The Status LED flashes ONLY

when it receives a correctly

addressed RF command.

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5. Observe the Status LED of the MRF-260i. f it is glowing or flick-

ering you must relocate the MRF-260i to a location where the

LED doesn’t flicker.

f your installation location simply doesn’t offer you any choice

and you are detecting interference everywhere you place the

MRF-260i, you have two last resort options:

a. Remove the MRF-260i’s antenna. This will reduce the

range enormously, but may still be enough for this client.

b. Admit defeat and install the two piece MRF-350i base

station, which can have the RF Antenna module remote-

ly located (even in another part of the house).

7. Once you have found a location that is absolutely free of RF

with everything on, test to see if the range is ade-

quate and that macro reliability is perfect. Start

with the antenna angle set to 45 degrees and posi-

tioned so that the long side of the antenna is fac-

ing the customer’s favorite seating position.

When testing, set both the remote and the MRF-260i to the same

valid RF D#. Keep in mind that zero (0) is not a valid RF D#.

Watch the Status LED on MRF-260i - it should light every time

you press a button on the remote. This confirms that the signal

was received and understood perfectly. f you repeat any button

press multiple times and the Status LED lights correctly every

time, you have no interference and a very reliable installation. f

some of the presses do not light the Status LED, you still have

some RF . Your best strategy is return to step 3 and try to find a

better location for the MRF-260i.

8. Now that the location is fixed, connect each of the emitters to the

appropriate R output and run the cable to the appropriate com-

ponent. Do not attach the emitters to the front panel yet!

Utilize the included preprinted labels to identify which emitter

goes to which component. f you’d like to make your own, the

slots for the labels have been sized at 12mm to enable a Brother

P-Touch 12mm label to fit perfectly.

OTE: TiVo, Replay TV, other DVRs, Satellite Receivers and Cable

Boxes are all extremely sensitive to R overload or saturation. For

this reason, it is recommended that you always connect the R

flashers for these types of component to the Variable R Outputs of

the MRF-260i.

MRF-260iBASE STATIO

45°

MRF-260iBASE STATIO

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Testing

Test a few commands for each device before fixing the flasher in

place on the front panel of a device.

Since TiVo, Replay TV, Satellite Receivers and Cable Boxes are all

extremely sensitive to R overload or saturation, you should test

them thoroughly. Put up the on screen guide and test the navigation

arrows. Compare operation via RF to the original remote control.

Operation should be identical. RF is not slower. f operation is

inconsistent or sluggish, lower the R line output and/or reposition

the flasher.

f you still have sluggish operation, check that the remote control is

set to a particular L NE OUT, rather than ALL. When R commands

are sent to all the flashers in a cabinet, you can have difficulty

adjusting the R Output. Reprogram the remote control to send R

commands only via a specific (1-4) Line Output, then readjust the

R Line Output level.

ote: Remember, the MRF-260i will N T respond if you select IR

line outputs 5 or 6. The MRF-260i has only four IR Line utputs.

1. Connect an R emitter to each R output and run the emitter

wire to the front panel of each component. DO NOT ST CK the

emitter in place. ADJUST the level first.

2. Adjust each of the R Output levels for best operation. f the

component operates best at minimum level, but is still operating

sluggishly or intermittently, move the emitter farther away from

the components R sensor.

MRF-260iBASE STATIO

Page 6

Front Blaster Overload

A few models of audio/video components can be overloaded by the

Front Blaster. f you are having intermittent or inconsistent results

with a particular component, try repositioning the MRF-260i and

facing the Front Blaster in a different direction. f this improves the

situation but is impractical, it may be necessary to utilize the self-

adhesive flashers only and follow the steps below to Disable the

Front Blaster. This will limit the number of components your MRF-

260i can control to four. f you have more than four components

you can purchase an additional MRF-260i or upgrade to an MRF-

350i.

Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step via PC

Note: If you are programming a URC MX “addressable” remote

control that sets up without a PC, refer to the owners manual to dis-

able the Front Blaster.

Open the PC software, then plug the MX PC programmable remote

control into the PC. Open your saved configuration and follow these

steps to turn off the front blaster:

Step 1 - Open the RF Setup Window

The RF Setup window opens after selecting RF Control or Settings

from the Program Menu of most MX/TX editors or from the Main

Menu of the ProWizard.

Step 2 - Setup the Receiver

Extend the RF Setup window by clicking on the

RECE VERS button.

Step 3 - Turn off the Front

Blaster

Click on the cell in the R

LED OUTPUT/ R BLASTER

column. A list box will

appear. Select OFF from

the list.

ext, click on Close to apply your change.

MRF-260iBASE STATIO

Page 7

Controlling Four dentical Components/Zones

There are several considerations to take into account when you are

installing an MRF-260i to control an array of identical components:

1. The RF D# cannot be set to Code 0, the universal setting. You

must use one of the fifteen unique R Routing addresses.

2. Each identical component must receive R commands ONLY

from a dedicated Flasher affixed to its front panel or a rear panel

direct R input. The S GNAL of the remote should be set to RF

ONLY for each identical component. R can still be utilized for

other devices in your system!

3. You must note the NUMBER of the Flasher Output you have uti-

lized for EACH of the identical components.

dentical Components/Zones - Step by Step via PC

Step 1 - Create and Program a Device for Each Component/Zone

Try to name each device with a descriptive title. At a minimum,

label them TV1, TV2, TV3 and so on.

Step 2 - Open the RF Setup Window

The RF Setup window opens after selecting RF Control from the

Program Menu or from the ProWizard’s Main Menu. The RF Setup

window is composed of a “spread sheet” of options for EACH of

your devices.

By looking at the Signal column, you can see that the factory

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