With a wireless range of up to 200 feet, the ML-500 can be used almost anywhere in a home or facility. The remote is powered by four AAA batteries (included).
Specifications for the ML-500 Physical Description The ML-500 (refer to the following illustrations) has a 2.10” x 1.40” (5.33 cm x 3.56 cm) LCD screen. The LCD screen lists the options associated with the 10 preprogrammed soft keys that flank the LCD screen. Three navigation keys are used to switch between control screens on the remote control.
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Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Physical Views of the ML-500 4 • Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote 9.06 in (23.00 cm) 2.28 in (5.80 cm) 3.03 in (7.70 cm) Crestron ML-500 1.40 in (3.56 cm) Operations Guide – DOC. 6246...
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Crestron ML-500 Menu System The ML-500 uses a menu to access all of the functions the remote is capable of performing. The menu consists of a main page that lists up to 10 groups of options. Depending on your remote’s configuration, each option can be a selection of a room, device, or system function.
Press FAV to view up to five pages containing up to 50 of your favorite functions and/or settings. Scroll forward through the list by pressing FAV. Pressing PAGE scrolls in reverse as shown in the following diagram. 6 • Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Crestron ML-500 Operations Guide – DOC. 6246...
Programming Port Located on the left side of the remote, the programming port is used by a Crestron dealer to program the ML-500 for use with a Crestron system. Do not connect any devices to this port. Operations Guide – DOC. 6246 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote •...
Miscellaneous Using the Backlight If it is difficult to see the display or buttons when viewing the remote, the ML-500 backlight can be used to light up the display and buttons. Turn on the backlight by pressing the LIGHT button on the right side of the remote control.
Crestron ML-500 Adjusting the Display The LCD display’s contrast can be adjusted for optimal viewing. To make the display darker, press the UP thumbpad button while holding the MAIN button. Refer to the following diagram. Adjusting Display Contrast To make the display lighter, press the DOWN thumbpad button while holding the MAIN button.
Crestron dealer that programmed your system. ML-500 Troubleshooting Further Inquiries If after reviewing this Operations Guide for the ML-500, you cannot locate specific information or have questions, please contact your local Crestron dealer. 10 • Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Display is too dark.
Crestron ML-500 Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, this unit has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6246 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 12.03 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.