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Universal Remote Control MX-500TM Operating Manual

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  • Page 1: Remote Control

    Home Theater Master LCD Screen Preprogrammed and Learning Remote Control MX-500™ Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 4 Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated remote controls on the market. The MX-500 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-500 easy.
  • Page 5 Visit www.hometheatermaster.com for FAQs. For any questions or comments about the MX-500 please visit our website, www.hometheatermaster.com or contact us at: Universal Remote Control, Inc. 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY 10528 Tel: 914-835-4484 You can also e-mail us at service@urcmx.com.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 A. Description of Devices The MX-500 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.
  • Page 8 C. Learning From Other Remote Controls The MX-500 can learn codes from your original remote controls. There are 26 LCD screens in the MX-500 . 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 J. LCD Screen And Button Layout Displays the name of the device selected. System off (Power off) Displays page number. Displays the device and function names. LIGHT button. MACRO buttons. MAIN DEVICE menu button. LCD Page change button. POWER MUTE VOLUME CHANNEL Previous channel button.
  • Page 12 K. System Settings All programming is done by first entering the SETUP mode in the remote control. Press both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds to enter the SETUP mode. SETUP will be shown at the top of the LCD screen.

  • Page 13: Where Do I Start

    WHERE DO I START? First of all, get all of your original remote controls together. Find out what brands of components you have. You may have one or more components that do not have original remote controls, but can still be controlled by the MX-500 .
  • Page 14 sound, you may want to start by setting up the DVD Device using the preprogrammed method described below, and then add functions from the other devices you will be using while watching your DVD video to the DVD device. For example, while playing a DVD, you will want to adjust the volume of your receiver.
  • Page 15 1. Manually turn on the device you wish to operate. 2. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds until SETUP appears at the top of the LCD screen. 3. Press the P-PRO button next to the LCD screen. 4.
  • Page 16 first three-digit code number you selected for your device. There is no way of knowing which code is the one that will have the functions that more closely match your device than the others, so it is wise to try them all. See step #9 below.
  • Page 17 12. When you are finished programming your remote, exit from the preprogramming mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again. Tip: You can change the preprogrammed code for each device at any time by following the steps above.
  • Page 18 4. The remote will be flashing “SELECT BUTTON”. Press the device you wish to program. (For example, to program TV, press the TV button.) 5. The remote will be flashing “FROM TABLE”. Select the device from which the scanned code will be selected. (Important: If you have already relabeled your device keys, your LCD screen will not look like the illustration above.
  • Page 19 7. Confirm that it is the right code by pressing the Power button. After you have confirmed that the right code is entered, save the code by pressing the SAVE button on the LCD. 8. Confirm that you entered the right code number that matches your component by pressing other functional buttons.
  • Page 20 B. Learning Method You can program the MX-500 “teaching” the correct commands to device buttons on the main screen menu, the two sub-pages within each device button, 31 buttons and the joystick located in the middle of the remote control. The MX-500 by receiving infrared signals directly from your existing remote controls.
  • Page 21 remote’s button until “Good” flashes twice on the LCD screen. Try varying the distance between the remotes until you find an optimal distance where the codes are learned on the first or second try. 1. Programming The Function Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
  • Page 22 6. Press the button on the MX-500 Only the three MAIN, PAGE and FAV buttons cannot be programmed. 7. Press the button on your original remote control that you wish to program onto the MX-500 has received the signal, the MX-500 the LCD screen, indicating it learned the code correctly.
  • Page 23 2. Programming The Ten Device Buttons This will program ONE learned code onto the Device button, so that when you select that Device, it will send out the learned signal as it changes to that Device's function pages. 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
  • Page 24 7. Once you complete the programming and wish to exit the Learning mode, press the MAIN button. Exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again. Tip: Only follow these instructions if you actually want a code sent when changing devices. Some users do not want a Device to send out a code when changing to that device.
  • Page 25 You can create and program up to 50 Favorite Channel buttons. Each favorite channel button can send out up to 10 commands with one button press. 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2.
  • Page 26 Tip: If you press a wrong channel number, move the cursor by using the left or right button of the joystick and then reassign the correct channel number. 6. Return to Step #3 until you have programmed all of the FAV channel buttons that you require.
  • Page 27 A “macro” is a series of commands that you choose to be sent out with the push of one button. There are two types of macro functions you can program with the MX-500 The M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF buttons are designed to send out up to twenty commands from each of the five hard buttons.
  • Page 28 3. Press one of the macro buttons, M1-M3, Power or System Off you wish to store your macro on. 4. Press the functional buttons you wish to store in the device macro button you selected, in the order you want them stored.
  • Page 29 B. Programming Macro Functions To The Ten Device Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the MACRO button next to the LCD screen. 3. Important: Press the PAGE button. 4.
  • Page 30 Tip: Remember that a single push of a Device Button that has a macro connected to it will take you to that device's function pages. You will need to hold the Device Button down for 1 second in order to send out the macro that you have created for that Device Button.
  • Page 31 In this case we are going to use the M1 button to turn on the TV, the receiver, the Cable box, choose the appropriate inputs, and tune in the channel where we normally watch the morning news. 1. Press MAIN and ENTER simultaneously for three seconds.
  • Page 32 15. Press MAIN. 16. Press CABLE. (Back to the this device to enter the appropriate channel.) 17. Press 1, then 3, then 5. (Then press the ENT button if your cable device requires it.) 18. Press CH UP to save the macro. 19.
  • Page 33 You can use the audio receiver volume control in a different mode (for example, Audio receiver Volume Up and Volume Down and Mute in Satellite mode) using the volume punch through feature. You can also have channel punch through (Channel Up, Channel Down) as well as eight VCR (or DVD) transport buttons (Play, Stop, Fast Forward and Rewind, Skip-, Skip+, Pause, Record) operate in another mode such as in Satellite, Cable and Audio...
  • Page 34 For example, for VOL you are punching through the controls of the Audio receiver's VOL to the TV or Cable box, enabling you to control the Audio receiver's VOL when in the TV or Cable box screen. 6. Punch Through is saved when the second device is pressed.
  • Page 35 A. Erasing Learned Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the ERASE button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the LEARN button. 4. If you wish to erase all the learned functions in the MX-500 , press the ALL button and then press the SURE? button at the next LCD screen.
  • Page 36 8. Press a single button if you wish to erase individual buttons one at a time. This will show all the functions in the device. Press the button you wish to erase. 9. Repeat from Step #5 to erase any other devices or learned buttons you require.
  • Page 37 7. Press the MAIN button to exit to main Erase mode. 8. Press the MAIN button once again to exit the SETUP mode. C. Erasing Macro Functions 1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
  • Page 38 2. Erase Macro Functions In The Ten Device Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the ERASE button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the MACRO button. 4.
  • Page 39 3. Press the VOL button on the LCD for Volume Punch Through, the PLAY for Transport Punch Through or the CH for Channel Punch Through depending upon which Punch Through you want to erase. 4. Press the DEVICE button from which you wish to erase punch through.
  • Page 40 A. To Create or Edit Text on Function and Device Buttons 1. Enter the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the EDIT button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the DEVICE button to display the function buttons for that device.
  • Page 41 1. A B C 2. D E F 5. M N O 6. P Q R 9. Y Z Blank 0. + - < > etc 7. Save the text you completed by pressing the button you were writing on (the same function button you selected in step 3 or device button in step 4.) 8.
  • Page 42 1. A B C 2. D E F 4. J K L 5. M N O 7. S T U 8. V W X 0. + - < > etc 5. Save the text you completed by pressing the same function button you selected in step 4.
  • Page 43 The Backlight can be toggled On and Off just by pushing the LIGHT button on the top right side of the remote. It can also be set to go off at a predetermined time, as shown below. 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
  • Page 44 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the CLONE button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press either the SEND or RECV button depending upon the role of the remote control. If the MX-500 is to be copied from, press the SEND button.
  • Page 45 7. Press the START button on both units to begin cloning. It will take about 40 seconds to complete the cloning and it will flash “ GOOD” upon completion of the cloning. 8. Exit from the Cloning mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again.
  • Page 46 Please note the LCD screen is breakable glass. Please exercise the following precautions when using the MX-500 Do not tap the LCD screen to active devices. Use the rubber buttons beside the labels on the screen. Keep the LCD screen dry. Wipe off any spill immediately. The MX-500 is not waterproof.
  • Page 47 The MX-500 has an internal memory lock system that retains all of the programs and learned functions for an extended period in the event of battery loss. Backlight: A feature that illuminates the LCD screen or keypad for use in low light or dark conditions. Battery type: The MX-500 uses 4 standard disposable alkaline AAA batteries, or the new rechargeable alkaline...
  • Page 48 Discrete codes: Versions of toggle codes that only perform one function. Some examples would be "POWER ON" and "POWER OFF" or "VCR," "TUNER" and "DVD" receiver inputs. These types of signals are most often used to ensure your home theater components stay completely in sync for powering on and off and changing device inputs.
  • Page 49 frequencies higher than the industry standard. Some examples would be Bang & Olufsen, Kenwood (455KHz) and older Pioneer Elite (1.125MHz). Such devices are never preprogrammed into off-the-shelf remote controls and can generally only be used with very specific learning remote controls. Infrared: "IR"...
  • Page 50 control: up, down, left, right and enter. The Joystick on the MX-500 can be programmed with other commands as well. The Joystick on the MX-500 is sometimes referred to as a Thumbpad. Keypad: Generally refers to all hard buttons on a remote control, or more specifically the numeric keypad (0 through 9).
  • Page 51 Memory backup: The MX-500 can retain its programming information for an indefinite amount of time without batteries installed. Remotes that do not feature this may have their programming erased when changing batteries. Operating distance: The distance from which a remote control can still reliably operate devices.
  • Page 52 VCR, while the volume keys may be "punched through" to operate the audio receiver. Signals: See “ codes” or “ infrared.” Thumbpad: A feature on certain remote controls, the thumbpad is a single disc-shaped pointer which replicates five functions for menu control: up, down, left, right and enter.
  • Page 53 The MX-500 is covered against any manufacturer's defects or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover the following items: Batteries or damage to the remote from faulty batteries. Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature. Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products.

  • Page 54: List Of Preprogrammed Lcd Text By Device

    A. List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device AUDIO Button Name System-OFF POWER ON/OFF VOL UP VOL UP VOL DN VOL DN CH UP PRESET+ CH DN PRESET - MUTE MUTE PRE-CH SCAN LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT SELECT SELECT PLAY REAR UP STOP REAR DN...
  • Page 55 Button Name System-OFF POWER ON/OFF VOL UP VOL UP VOL DN VOL DN CH UP CH UP CH DN CH DN MUTE MUTE PRE-CH PREV CH LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT SELECT SELECT PLAY STOP I<<, MENU MEMU >>I, GUIDE GUIDE O, EXIT CANCEL II, INFO...
  • Page 56 CABLE Button Name System-OFF POWER ON/OFF VOL UP VOL UP VOL DN VOL DN CH UP CH UP CH DN CH DN MUTE MUTE PRE-CH PREV CH LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT SELECT SELECT PLAY PLAY STOP STOP I<<, MENU MENU >>I, GUIDE GUIDE O, EXIT...
  • Page 57 Button Name System-OFF POWER ON/OFF VOL UP VOL DN CH UP TRACK+ CH DN TRACK - MUTE PRE-CH RANDOM LEFT SKIP - RIGHT SKIP + SELECT PLAY PLAY STOP STOP I<<, MENU I<< >>I, GUIDE >>I O, EXIT EJECT II, INFO PAUSE DISPLAY ENTER...
  • Page 58 Button Name System-OFF POWER ON/OFF VOL UP VOL UP VOL DN VOL DN CH UP CH UP CH DN CH DN MUTE MUTE PRE-CH PREV CH LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT SELECT SELECT PLAY PLAY STOP STOP I<<, MENU MENU >>I, GUIDE GUIDE O, EXIT RECORD...
  • Page 59 B. Three-Digit Preprogrammed Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number ADCOM 082 092 225 161 269 AIWA 170 018 104 202 203 213 211 188 AKAI 138 189 125 126 127 128 258 281 282 038 AMEND ANGSTROM ARCAM ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY 342 AUDIO ACCESS AUDIO ALCHEMY AUDIO DESIGN...
  • Page 60 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number MERIDIAN 100 012 013 MITSUBISHI 242 243 204 MONDIAL 157 158 042 043 081 112 MYRYAD 276 293 186 113 283 NAKAMICHI 111 244 245 172 183 287 NIRO ONKYO 017 046 064 107 108 187 079 080 090 179 209 270 275 OPTIMUS 026 041 138 OUTLAW...
  • Page 61 068 154 161 162 165 166 MAGNAVOX MEMOREX MITSUBISHI 068 154 MOTOROLA NEXT LEVEL PANASONIC PAYSAT PHILIPS 152 153 156 068 154 PROSCAN 151 106 150 RADIO SHACK 151 106 150 SAMSUNG 123 155 163 SONY STAR CHOICE TOSHIBA 127 068 154 UNIDEN ZENITH...
  • Page 62 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number ADMIRAL 072 081 161 160 ADVENT AKAI 197 146 248 A MARK 112 143 AMPRO 167 073 157 183 AMSTRAD ANAM 043 054 056 080 112 131 197 004 112 058 APEX DIGITAL AUDIOVOX BLAUPUNKT CAIRN CANDLE 197 002 003 004 CAPEHART...
  • Page 63 144 160 161 165 167 PROTON 004 131 058 143 171 173 193 QUASAR 034 056 092 RADIO SHACK 019 004 143 043 127 160 165 065 156 144 161 197 004 024 056 152 023 074 REALISTIC 007 019 043 047...
  • Page 64 PILOT PIONEER 021 013 048 PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ 002 014 QUASAR 066 145 075 RADIO SHACK 107 109 144 147 158 041 145 013 020 140 034 040 REALISTIC 003 008 010 014 031 034 040 053 054 101 RICO...
  • Page 65 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number RUNCO SALORA SAMSUNG 102 104 113 115 112 120 032 040 066 107 109 122 125 SANSUI 022 043 048 135 SANYO 003 010 007 014 134 102 SCOTT 017 037 112 129 131 SEARS 003 008 010 014 081 013 101 009 017 073 112 SHARP 149 054 031 159 165 SHINTOM...
  • Page 66 Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number 004 103 003 039 042 046 053 ADELPHIA 043 074 ADVANCED NEWHOUSE 043 ALTRIO AMERICAST ARCHER 005 007 014 ARMSTONG AT&T BROADBAND ATLANTIC BROADBAND 043 074 BELL SOUTH BLUE RIDGE 043 074 BRESNAN BUCKEYE COMM CABLEVISION 043 074 108...
  • Page 67 Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number SEREN SERVICE ELECTRIC SHAW SIGECOM SONY 096 108 SPRUCER 047 078 STARCOM 002 004 008 009 STARGATE 008 030 097 104 SUSQUEHANNA 043 074 TIME WARNER 043 074 TOCOM 039 040 056 TOSHIBA UNITED CABLE 004 053 UNIVERSAL...
  • Page 68 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number ALPINE APEX DIGITAL 087 111 115 DENON 007 080 138 026 027 GO VIDEO HARMAN KARDON 084 140 HITACHI INTEGRA LG/GOLDSTAR 091 057 074 MAGNAVOX 066 096 MARANTZ 083 095 MEMOREX MINTEK MITSUBISHI MYRYAD 102 134 NAKAMICHI ONKYO 076 035...
  • Page 69 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number ADCOM 062 042 AIWA 059 065 088 089 105 122 170 187 AKAI 085 195 202 231 232 AMEND ARCAM AUDIO ACCESS 119 147 AUDIO EASE AUDIO TECHNICA 037 057 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 103 008 CAPETRONIC CARRERA 057 080 CARVER 185 041 044 050 086 107 130 134 135 138 139 203 204 167...
  • Page 70 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number QUASAR 103 008 RADIO SHACK 017 042 150 REALISTIC 042 050 051 102 181 182 187 ROTEL 044 107 161 178 250 044 107 SANSUI 044 069 107 128 171 190 125 SANYO SCOTT 069 102...
  • Page 71 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number DENON 206 207 MAGNAVOX 032 121 MARANTZ MITSUBISHI PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER 106 107 108 121 RUNCO SONY 053 110 TECHNICS THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA YAMAHA Note : These codes are stored in DVD.
  • Page 72 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number CARVER 008 027 024 036 DENON 105 227 HARMAN KARDON 239 240 KENWOOD 013 023 145 LUXMAN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI 242 243 NAKAMICHI 244 245 ONKYO 012 018 019 PHILIPS PIONEER 003 039 050 066 SANSUI SHERWOOD 004 028 030 033 034 SONY...
  • Page 73 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number HUGHES PHILIPS 090 117 REPLAY NETWORKS SONY 104 105 TIVO 090 117...
  • Page 74 AUX - Light, Switch, etc. Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number AIWA ARCHER AUTON DRAPER SCREEN DREAMVISION DWIN 080 253 EVERQUEST EXTRON FAROUDJA FUJI JERROLD HUNTER DOUGLAS KENWOOD LITE-TOUCH 208 212 LUTRON 158 159 077 MAKITA 186 201 MINDPATH NILES 160 187 PIANO DISC PLUS POLKAUDIO RUSSOUND...
  • Page 80 OCE-0016H Rev03...

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