URC MX-980 User manual
Operating Your System
With the MX-980
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.
nly 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
Introduction 1
Using the Color LCD & the Screen Buttons 1
Option l RF “No Rules” Oper tion 2
Connecting the B ttery P ck 3
Using the Ch rging B se 4
Progr mm ble Only by URC Certified Profession l 4
Selecting New “Activity” 5
Using the MX-980 to Control n “Activity” 6
Displ ying the Setup Screens 7
M in Settings Menu 8
Adjusting the Displ y 8
Sound Volume 9
System Settings Menu 9
Inform tion Menu 10
Setting Time 10
Limited W rr nty St tement 11
End User Agreement 13
Specific tions 14
Inform tion To The User 15
Prec utions nd Inform tion Concerning
Rech rge ble Lithium Ion B tteries 15
W rning 15
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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 con-
trol 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 allo-
cated to a specific function (as shown
on the right). This provides you with the
ability to see and operate up to 8 func-
tions on a single screen.
However, your installer can combine
two buttons to create a single row that
can be accessed by either adjacent but-
ton. This simplifies operation for the
entire family and enables convenient
operation for both left and right-handed
users for important functions you use
frequently.
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Optional RF “No Rules” Operation
n 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. t is
triggered by RF Smart Macro commands via RF (radio frequency). n
addition, your MX-980 can control components in secondary
rooms and systems via MRF-350 or MRF-260 RF base stations
3. The MSC-400 can control R, RS232 and Relay
controlled devices.
2. The RFX-250 RF Sensor can be freely
positioned for optimal reception.
1. The MX-980 sends
radio waves in every
direction, so you
don’t have to point
the remote anymore!
4. Self-adhesive “Flashers” affix to the
nfrared sensors on the front panels
of your components. Uniquely, all
Complete Control base stations can
also connect to componenets with
rear panel R nputs via adjustable
R Line Outputs. The MSC-400
offers RS-232 control via rear panel
connections as well.
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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.
Connecting the Battery Pack
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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 on battery
cannot be overcharged.
Programmable only by a URC Certified Professional
To fully automate your audio/video system, the programmer must
have detailed knowledge of each component as well as how the
system is connected and operated. Only a trained and certified
professional audio/video installer can install a MX-980 remote
control in a timely and efficient manner.
The MX-980 on it’s Charger.
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Selecting a New “Activity”
The MX-980’s WATCH and L STEN 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),
simply press the WATCH button and select the new activity. When
you want to listen to the radio or to a CD, touch the L STEN 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 L STEN 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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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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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. f 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 L STEN 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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