Universal Remote Control MRF-300/RFX150 User manual

MRF-300/RFX150

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

Multi-Zone RF Base Station for the MX-3000, the Aurora ,

the Aeros , the Omega and the Osiris remote controls.

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TABLE OFCONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 2

Parts Guide 2

Installation 3

Front Blaster Overload 7

Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step 7

Controlling An Array of Identical Components or Zones 8

Identical Components/Zones - Step by Step 8

Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations 11

Frequently Asked Questions 12

Warranty 12

Specifications 12

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MRF-300 BASE STATION

Introduction

The MRF-300 base station is an “addressable” base station. It is only compati-

ble with Universal Remote Control’s line of Custom Programmed Remotes

with RF Addressing such as the MX-3000, the MX-950 Aurora, the MX-850 Aeros,

the MX-800, MX-650 Omega and the MX-350 Osiris. RF Addressing gives you the

ability to control as many as 90 identical components throughout a house.

4. 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-

300’s Front Blaster. The flashers plug in to

the MRF-300’s rear flasher line outputs via

their 10 foot cables. Uniquely, the MRF-300

can also connect to rear panel IR Inputs via

its adjustable IR Line Outputs.

3.The MRF-300’s built-in Front Blaster sends commands to

components in the same cabinet space as the MRF-300.

1. URC “Addressable” remote

controls send radio waves in

every direction, so you don’t have

to point the remote anymore!

2.The RFX-150 RF Sensor can be freely

positioned out of way of the interference

the A/V components create, connecting to

the MRF-300 via a 10’ cable (which can be

extended).

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MRF-300 BASE STATION

Features and Benefits

Interference Rejection and Adjustable RF Range via RFX-150

The MRF-300 receives RF (radio frequency) signals via the RFX-150 RF Sensor.

The RFX-150 displays RF interference via a bright RED LED, which flickers when

interference is present. Simply relocate the RFX-150 out of the interference or

reduce the range to eliminate interference via the RF Range adjust screw.

Expand Range by Adding RFX-150 RF Sensors in Remote Areas

The MRF-300 can power up to three RFX-150 RF Sensors connected in parallel

to the RF Input connector.

Variable IR Output Matches Rear Panel IR Inputs

The MRF-300 is equipped with adjustable IR line outputs, each output can be indi-

vidually matched to rear panel IR inputs on any component that is designed to be

operated by a standard IR repeater.The outputs utilize a 3.5mm jack.

Up To Fifteen Equipment Locations With Identical Components

Each URC MX series “addressable” remote control can be programmed to

specifically control components in a particular room, by installing a base station at

each location. In operation it’s simple: when you select a device located in the

Den, the MX series remote only sends commands to the Den. When you select

a device located in the Family Room, the MX-3000 only sends commands to it.

A Single MRF-300 Can Control an Array of Identical Components

or Identical Zones of a Multi Zone Preamp/Matrix Switcher

Each MRF-300 has six “addressable” IR Line Outputs. For example, you can con-

trol up to six identical TV’s with one MRF-300 or route volume commands for a

specific zone to a particular zone IR input on a multi-zone preamp. If you have

more than six identical components or zones, up to 15 additional MRF-300’s can

be installed to control them (thus allowing up to 90 identical components or

zones in one house).

IR Input for Keypads or IR Repeater Systems

The MRF-300’s rear panel IR input will relay IR Data from IR repeaters or Multi-

Zone Keypads to all IR line outputs (does not support IR routing).The 5V, 100

milliamp output will directly power some brands and models of keypad directly.

Parts Guide

The MRF-300 RF Base Station includes:

1 - RFX-150 RF Sensor with integrated antenna

1 - MRF-300 Base Station

1 - Mounting Plate for wall mounting the MRF-300

4 - Screws for wall mounting the mounting plate

1 - 9V-300mA Power Supply

6 - Visible Flashers with 10 foot plug in cables.

1 - 10’ cable with Tinned leads to 3.5 mono mini plug (connects RFX to MRF)

1 - 10’ cable with 3.5 to 3.5 (connects MRF to MRF for expansion)

1 - RF Adjustment Tool (Screwdriver for RFX-150 adjustment)

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MRF-300 BASE STATION

Installation

Step 1 - Set the RF ID # rotary switch on the bottom of the MRF-300 to a

VALID ID# (any address other than ID# 0). If you leave it set to ID# 0, the MRF-300

operates with some restrictions:

a. Accepts RF signals from any 418MHZremote control regardless of

the address set when programming the remote control.

b. Front Blaster will be OFF and all IR line outputs are set to ALL).

Step 2 - Mount or place the MRF-300 conveniently and run flashers

to each component’s front panel sensor or connect the Line Out to

a components rear panel IR Input.

Slide off the mounting plate to reveal the RF ID# rotary switch. Use a small flat blade

screwdriver to set the RF ID# to the address you used when programming the remote

control (1-9 or A-F are valid addresses, while 0 is not a valid address).

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MRF-300 BASE STATION

Daisy Chain Multiple MRF-300’s to One RFX-150 RF Sensor

Step 3 - Connect the RFX-150 to the RF IN, but DO NOT MOUNT IT!

Copper colored

conductor is

GROUND

(Sleeve of

the Plug). Silver colored

conductor is IR

DATA (Tip of

the Plug).

When connecting to a components rear panel

IR Input, cut the flasher off of the wire, strip the

two conductors and connect to the rear panel

IR Input.The MRF-300 is only compatible with

standard IR Inputs, not proprietary control sys-

tems such as Control S.

Use the cable with 3.5mm Stereo Mini

plugs on both ends to daisy chain as

many MRF-300’s as you need. Simply

connect the RF OUT of the first to the

RF IN of the next and so on down the

line.

By daisy chaining MRF-300’s, you can

easily control up to 90 identical com-

ponents.

When connecting a single RFX-150 to the MRF-

300 utilize the cable with 3.5 mm plugs on both

ends. When you need a longer wire or are con-

necting up to three RFX-150’s, use the cable

with a plug on one end and tinned ends. These

can be extended as much as 200’, then connect-

ed to the green removable screw connector

(which plugs into the alternate RF IN). The RED

connects to 5V, the WHITE to DATA and the

BLACK connects to GROUND.

Plug the 3.5mm plug

into the RFX-150’s RF

OUT jack.

Connect the other

end of the cable to

one of the two RF IN

on the MRF-300,

RF OUT of the

RFX-150 to the

RF IN of the

MRF-300.

RF OUT of the

first MRF-300 to

the RF IN of the

next MRF-300.

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MRF-300 BASE STATION

Step 4 - Connect the Power Supply to the MRF-300.

Step 5 - Power on the entire Audio/Video System

Test for RF Interference

The RF LED lights when any RF signal is

detected. If the RF LED flickers WITHOUT

pressing a button on the remote control,

you are receiving RF Interference and you

must move the RFX-150 to another loca-

tion.You can extend the wire up to 200’

using standard CAT 5 cable. Place the RFX-

150 in another room or crawlspace to avoid

interference.

If you are restricted to a very small range of mounting locations and the LED

flickers, reduce the range via the RF Range attenuator screw on the RFX-150.

Step 6 - Mount the RFX-150 and adjust for Optimum Range

Have someone press buttons on the remote control from the farthest distant

operating position and adjust RF range screw and the angle of the RF-150

receiving antenna until the RF LED lights with every button push.

If the desired range cannot be reli-

ably maintained, you can opt to

extend range by adding another

RFX-150 RF Sensor in a location

closer to the area where reception

is unreliable. Each RFX-150 can pro-

vide coverage of 50 to 100 feet in

normal conditions. Up to three

RFX-150 Sensors can be connected.

The POWER LED’s on both the RFX-150 and the

MRF-300 should light up when the Power Supply

is connected.

Each RFX-150

can be connect-

ed via up to 200

feet of standard

CAT 5 cable to

the MRF-300.

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MRF-300 BASE STATION

Step 7 - Test RF Address

Test that pressing a button

on the remote control

lights the STATUS LED of

the MRF-300.The STATUS

LED only lights when the

correct RF address is

received.

Step 8 - Adjust IR Line

Output Levels

Adjust each of the IR Line Output levels for best operation.

NOTE: TiVo, Replay TV, Satellite Receivers and Cable Boxes are all extremely

sensitive to IR overload or saturation. Put up the on screen guide and test the

navigation arrows. If operation is inconsistent or sluggish, LOWER the IR line

output.

If you still have sluggish operation, check that the remote control is set to a

particular LINE OUT, rather than ALL.When IR commands are sent to all the

flashers in a cabinet, you can have difficulty adjusting the IR Output.

Reprogram the remote control to send IR commands only via a specific (1-6)

Line Output, then readjust the IR Line Output level.

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MRF-300 BASE STATION

Front Blaster Overload

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

Blaster. If you are having intermittent or inconsistent results with a particular

component, try repositioning the MRF-300 and facing the Front Blaster in a

different direction. If 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-300 can control to six. If you have more than six components you can

purchase an additional MRF-300.

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 disable 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 from the Program Menu.

Step 2 - Setup the Receiver

Extend the RF Setup window by click-

ing on the Receivers button.

Step 3 - Turn off the Front Blaster

Click on the cell in the IR LED

OUTPUT/IR BLASTER column.A list

box will appear. Select OFF from the

list.

SAVE your changes using File|Save and DOWNLOAD to the remote control.

Next, click on OK to apply

your change.

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