Motorola RF2IRKIT Manual

Check that the remote is paired by
waiting for the lights to go off on the
remote and then press the FIND key
on the RF2IR - the remote will play
"Hello Moto." Do this if you misplace
your remote.
RF2IR
(You can pair up to 8 remotes with
the RF2IR converter). You can now
use your remote anywhere up to 100
feet from your STB without needing
to point the remote at your STB.
Programming the remote to control
other devices
The remote control will only control
the device which is selected by the
appropriate mode key (STB, TV,
DVD, and AUX). The mode key light
for the selected device fl ashes each
time a valid key is pressed. In order
to control other devices with your
MXv3RF Remote Control, you need
to tell the remote control what types
of devices you have. Sections B and
C take you through the steps needed
to do this. The volume controls will
control your Set Top Box (STB) until
Advanced Series
the TV device mode is setup. The
channel controls will always control
Remote Control and RF
your STB. If you want to change
to IR converter
this, you should follow the steps in
(RF2IRKIT)
Sections F & G.
To use your MXv3RF Remote
Control for your other devices, you
Battery Installation
will need to setup the TV, DVD
and AUX mode keys to control the
1. On the back of the remote, push
devices (Section B).
down on tab and lift the cover off.
2. Match the batteries to the + and -
Please refer to the code list (on
marks inside the battery case, then
separate sheet) for a list of supported
insert 2 AA alkaline batteries.
brands and models. If you do not
3. Press the cover back into place.
find the brand of your device on
the supported code list, please
A. Installing the RF2IR converter
refer to section C for the search
function or you may use section D for
If you install the RF2IR converter
instructions on the learning feature of
and "pair" it with the remote, you
your remote control.
can use your remote anywhere up
to 100 ft. from your STB without
If you have an integrated or combo
needing to point the remote at your
unit such as a TV/DVD, each
STB. The RF2IR converter receives
component of the unit may need to
wireless (RF) commands from your
be setup separately by setting up both
remote and converts them to IR to
the TV and DVD mode keys.
control your STB. By default the
remote transmits RF commands.
NOTE: The DVD and AUX mode
You can set it to send IR commands
keys can be setup with any code.
if you don't want to use the RF2IR
The TV mode key can only be setup
converter (see section L).
with TV codes.
Plug the RF2IR converter into the
B. Manual Programming
USB port on the front of your Set
Top Box.
Use the following steps to setup the
TV, DVD or AUX mode keys:
1. Power on the device you want to
program and locate the 4-digit
code from the code list.
Before you can use the remote you
2. Press and hold the mode key (TV,
need to "pair" it with the RF2IR
DVD, or AUX) and while holding
converter. The remote will "pair" with
it pressed, press the OK key for
the RF2IR when it is within about 2
one second.
feet from it.
3. Release both keys, all of the mode
1. Bring the remote close to the
keys will fl ash then the selected
RF2IR and press any key (in RF
mode key light will stay lit.
(default) STB mode).
4. Enter the 4-digit code by pressing 2. All of the mode keys will fl ash and
the numerical keys (0-9). The then the selected mode key light
remains on.
selected mode key light will blink
3. On your MXv3RF remote, press
for each digit entry and will remain
off after the entry of the fourth and release the key that you want
digit, indicating a successful setup. to teach.
5. Point the remote control at the 4. While pointing your original
selected device and press the remote at the bottom of your
power key once. The device should MXv3RF remote, approximately
turn off. If the device stayed on, 1 inch apart, press and hold the
repeat the steps 2 thru 5 trying each original remote key until the
mode key light blinks once and
code for your brand until you fi nd
stays on. (If there is a learning
the correct code.
problem, the mode key light blinks
Repeat the steps above to setup for three seconds and stays on. If
another device. To use the remote this happens, repeat steps 3 and 4
control for your Set Top Box, press above.)
the STB mode key.
NOTE: If an invalid code is entered or
no key is pressed at all for 30 seconds,
the mode key light flashes for 3
seconds and turns off. The remote
control returns to normal operation MXv3RF
remote
and you will need to start over from
step B2 to setup the device.
C. Using the Search Function
To search for a particular device code
for DVD or AUX e.g. VCR, use the
Manual Programming for section B
1 inch
and program DVD or AUX with any
apart
VCR code prior to starting a search.
1. Turn on the device you want to
control and point the remote at that
device.
2. Press and hold the mode key (TV, Your
original
DVD, or AUX) and while holding
remote
it pressed, press the OK key for
one second.
3. Release both keys, all the mode
keys will fl ash then the selected
mode key light will stay lit.
4. Press the power button repetitively
until the selected device turns off. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 above for
Once your device has turned off, each key you want your MXv3RF
press OK to save the code. (If you Remote Control to learn.
overshoot the code, press chan
6. Press and release the LEARN key
down to go back, then press OK).
when all desired remote commands
5. To indicate a successful setup, the have been learned. If you have
selected mode key will turn off encountered diffi culties with the
and you are ready to setup another LEARN key setup, please refer
device by following steps 1 thru 4 to Section O: Troubleshooting
of this section. Learning.
D. Learning NOTE: It is not necessary to have
your MXv3RF Remote Control
IMPORTANT: Learning cannot
learn every key from your original
be performed until the mode has
remote since most of the keys will
been setup with a valid 4-digit code not be used under normal daily use.
(see section B). So, fi rst setup the The best practice is to teach only the
mode with any valid 4-digit code keys that help you navigate for the
(from the code list), then follow the best experience, like your volume up
steps below. and down, channel up and down, and
DVR functions.
If the code for your device is not
found in the code list and the search
E. Clearing Commands
feature was not able to fi nd the code
for your device, then the learning E - I . To C l e a r a l l L e a r n e d
feature may be your best option. Commands (under a single mode)
The learning feature lets you "learn"
functions from your original remote 1. Press and hold the mode key (TV,
control. DVD, or AUX) and while holding
it pressed, press the LEARN key
D-I. Learning Commands
for one second then release both
keys.
1. Press and hold a mode key (TV,
2. All the mode keys will fl ash and
DVD, or AUX) on the MXv3RF the selected mode key light will
remote and while holding it stay on.
pressed, press the LEARN key 3. Press and release the LEARN key
for one second then release both once. The mode key light blinks
keys. off.
4. Press and release the DELETE 3. Press and hold the MUTE key for
key. The mode key light turns off. 3 seconds until the TV mode key
All learned Commands under that
light briefl y turns off then stays on,
mode are now cleared.
then release the MUTE key.
4. Press and release the MUTE key
E-II. To Clear all Learned to save the setting. The TV mode
Commands (under ALL modes) key light turns off indicating
successful setup. The volume
1. Press and hold the mode key (TV, commands will now work for
DVD, or AUX) and while holding different devices.
it pressed, press the LEARN key NOTE: If a programmed mode key
for one second then release both
has no volume commands of its
keys.
own, then the volume control will
2. All the mode keys will fl ash and normally operate the TV. If an invalid
the selected mode key light will key is pressed, the selected mode key
stay on. light fl ashes for 3 seconds and turns
3. Press and release the LEARN key off. The remote control returns to
twice. The mode key light blinks normal operation and you will need
off. to start over.
4. Press and release the DELETE
key. The mode key light turns off.
If no key is pressed within 30
All learned Commands in the remote
seconds, the remote control times out,
are now cleared. the selected mode key light fl ashes for
3 seconds and turns off. The remote
F. Volume Control Setup Options control returns to normal operation at
which time you can start over.
The volume controls will control your
Set Top Box until the TV device mode G. Channel Control Setup Options
is programmed, e.g. if DVD mode is
selected then volume controls your The channel controls (Channel Up/
STB. If TV mode is programmed and
Down, 0-9 and LAST) will always
DVD mode is selected, then volume work your Set Top Box. If you'd like
controls your TV. the channel commands to be sent to
different devices depending which
If you'd like the volume commands mode you are in, then follow the
to operate from just one device, instructions in Section G-I.
e.g. always TV, then follow the
instructions in Section F-I. If you'd G-I. Channel Control Depends on
like the volume commands to be Device Selected
sent to different devices depending
which mode you are in, then follow 1. Press and hold the TV key and
the instructions in Section F-II. while holding it pressed, press the
OK key for one second.
F-I. Volume Always Controls the 2. Release both keys, all of the mode
Same Device keys flash followed by the TV
mode key light remaining on.
1. Press the TV key and while 3. Press and hold the LAST key for
holding it pressed, press the OK 3 seconds until the TV mode key
key for 1 second.
light briefl y turns off then stays on,
2. Release both keys, all of the mode then release the LAST key.
keys will fl ash followed by the TV 4. Press and release the LAST key
mode key light remaining on. to save the setting. The TV mode
3. Press and hold the MUTE key for key light turns off indicating
3 seconds until the TV mode key successful setup. The channel
light briefl y turns off then remains commands will now work for
on. Press and release the mode key different devices.
that you always want to operate
the volume commands (STB, TV,
G-II. Channel Always Controls
DVD, and AUX). The selected your Set Top Box (Factory Default)
mode key light will remain on.
4. Press and release the MUTE key to 1. Press and hold the TV key and
save the setting. The selected mode while holding it pressed, press the
key light will turn off indicating a OK key for 1 second.
successful setup. The volume 2. Release both keys, all of the mode
commands will be setup for the keys will fl ash followed by the TV
selected device despite what mode mode key light remaining on.
is selected. If the selected mode
3. Press and hold the LAST key for
key light fl ashes for 3 seconds and 3 seconds until the TV mode key
turns off, then the selected mode light briefl y turns off then remains
will have no volume commands on.
of its own and will need to start 4. Press and release the STB mode
over from step 1 above and select key. The selected mode key light
a different mode to program the remains on.
device. 5. Press and release the LAST key to
save the setting.
F-II. Volume Control Depends on
Device Selected The STB mode key light will turn off
indicating a successful initial setup.
1. Press and hold the TV key and The channel commands will be setup
while holding it pressed, press the for your Set Top Box regardless of
OK key for one second. what mode is selected. If the selected
2. Release both keys, all of the mode mode key light fl ashes for 3 seconds
keys will fl ash followed by the TV and turns off, then you will need to
mode key light remaining on. start over from step 1.
H. Mode Deactivation 2. All the mode keys fl ash and the TV
mode key light stays on.
To deactivate a device mode, then 3. P r e s s t h e G U I D E k e y, a l l
follow the instructions below:
backlights will no longer turn on.
1. Press and hold the mode key to be
deactivated (TV, DVD, or AUX) To reverse this process so that the
and while holding it pressed, press backlights turn on when the remote
the OK key for one second. control is being used, simply follow
2. Release both keys, all of the the same steps of the above section
mode keys will flash and then one more time.
the selected mode key light will
remain on. K. Resetting the Remote Control to
3. Enter the 4-digit code 1754 by
the Factory Default Settings
pressing the numerical keys (0-9).
The selected mode key light will 1. Press and hold the TV key and
blink for each digit entry and will while holding it pressed, press the
remain off after the entry of the OK key for one second and release
fourth digit - indicating the mode both keys at the same time.
is deactivated. 2. All the mode keys will fl ash, the
Note the STB mode cannot be TV mode key light will stay on.
deactivated. 3. Press and hold the DELETE key
for 3 seconds until the TV mode
I. Multiple Device Power Control key blinks and stays off. The
Setup Options remote control is now reset to
factory default settings. If you
After pressing the STB key, pressing want to use the remote control for
the Power key turns the Set Top Box your TV and other devices, you
on or off, AND turns on or off the TV will need to setup the TV, DVD
if it has been setup. If you want the and AUX mode keys.
Power key to turn on other devices at 4. If no key is pressed within 30
the same time you can enable these
seconds, the remote control times
as follows: out. The selected mode key light
fl ashes for 3 seconds and turns
1. Press and hold the STB key and off. The remote control returns
while holding it pressed, press the to normal operation and you will
OK key for 1 second. Then release need to start over.
both keys. You are now in setup
mode. L. Changing between RF and IR
2. Press and release the mode key
(TV, DVD or AUX) you want to
You can toggle the STB key between
enable. RF and IR transmission (all other
3. Press and release the 1 key. The modes transmit IR always). The
selected mode is now enabled. If default for the STB key is RF. To
no mode key is pressed instep 2 change this to IR:
ALL modes (TV, DVD and AUX) 1. Press and hold the STB key.
will be enabled. 2. While pressing the STB key,
press the OK key.
To remove a mode from the Power 3. Release both keys. The STB key
key:
lights up and stays on.
4. Press the PLAY key once. The
1. Press and hold the STB key and STB key blinks off once for IR
while holding it pressed, press the then stays off.
OK key for 1 second. Then release
both keys. You are now in setup To change back to RF transmission
mode. repeat steps above. In step 4 the STB
2. Press and release the mode key key blinks twice for RF then stays
(TV, DVD or AUX) you want to off.
disable.
3. Press and release the 0 key. The M. To set a specifi c "Pairing ID"
selected mode is now disabled. If
no mode key is pressed in step 2, 1. Press and hold the STB key.
ALL modes (TV, DVD and AUX) 2. While pressing the STB key,
will be disabled. press the OK key.
3. Release both keys.
Note you can turn individual devices The STB indicator stays on.
on/off by pressing the desired Mode 4. Press MENU key once.
key followed by the Power key. It
5. Enter the 4 digits (0000 to 9999).
is important to point your MXv3RF The mode key light blinks for
remote directly towards the devices each digit and then remains off.
for this feature to operate correctly. 6. Pair the remote with the RF2IR as
in section A.
J. Backlight Cancellation Feature
N. To clear all paired remotes.
Your MXv3RF Remote Control has
the ability to toggle between turning 1. Before plugging in the RF2IR
the backlights on or off. If you wish
receiver, press and hold the FIND
to use this feature, follow these key.
instructions. 2. Plug the RF2IR converter into the
USB port on the your STB while
1. Press and hold the TV key and holding the FIND key.
while holding it pressed, press the 3. Release the FIND key. All paired
OK key for one second and release remotes are cleared.
both keys at the same time.
O. Troubleshooting Learning
You can only learn one device
type under any one mode key. For
example, only learn TV codes under
the TV mode, DVD codes under the
DVD mode, etc. If you are trying to
learn from a "Universal" remote, it
might have more than one code type
stored under a mode.
a. No functions may be stored under
the LEARN key, or in the STB
mode.
b. Depending on the remote you are
trying to learn, some keys may not
be learnable.
c. Only one original device type can
be learned per individual mode.
d. Use fresh batteries for your
o r i g i n a l r e m o t e , a n d y o u r
MXv3RF Remote Control.
e. Keep at least three feet away from
incandescent or low-energy lights
when learning.
f. Before learning, clear all learned
commands (refer to Section E-II)
then try learning 2 or 3 commands
initially.
g. Point your original remote at the
bottom end of your MXv3RF
remote so the IR elements on
both remotes are directly in line
with each other (see diagram in
section D). Adjust the height of
either remote to achieve this.
h. Avoid learning your original
remote's Volume/Mute keys unless
you are sure these operate the
same device.
i. Avoid learning your original
remote's VCR or DVD transport
keys unless you're sure these
operate the same device.
j. If learning the fi rst or second keys
for a mode results in continuous
errors then try the following:
i. End the learn session by pressing
the LEARN key.
ii. Clear out the learned commands
for that mode.
iii.Check the IR elements are
correctly aligned between the
two remotes.
iv. Adjust the distance between the
two remotes to be closer (e.g. half
an inch) or further away (e.g. 2
inches) from each other.
v. Try learning the original remote
for that mode again. If problems
reoccur with the same key check
the original remote key being
learned – does it transmit? Does
it operate the target device? Try
learning that key under a different
clear mode. If it learns OK then
it is likely to be a different code
type from the others and cannot
be learned under the same mode.