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Home Theater Master MX-600 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 G. Editing LCD Text H. Cloning The MX-600 I. All Other Operations J. LCD Screen And Button Layout K. System Settings 5. Programming the MX-600 to Control Your Components A. Using Preprogrammed Codes 1. Three-Digit Code Number 2. Auto Scan With Three-Digit Number B.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    B. To Create or Edit Text for Favorite Channel Buttons 11. Recalling the Preprogrammed Three-Digit Number 12. Setting Backlight 13. Cloning MX-600 14. Adjustment of LCD contrast 15. Caution On Handling LCD Screen 16. Low Battery Message 17. Memory Lock 18.
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing the MX-600 RF/IR remote control. You can use the MX-600 line of sight with your components via IR (infrared) and/or with the companion MRF-100 base station. The base station will enable you to place your audio/video components out of sight behind closed doors and/or in another room of your house.
  • Page 5 30 to 50 feet away from your components (depending on the sensitivity of their built in sensors). If you always use the MX-600 line of sight, you do not need to install the MRF-100 base station. MX-600 Remote Controls For Whole House Control...
  • 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: Lcd Button Editing

    A. Description of Devices The MX-600 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-600 can learn codes from your original remote controls. There are 26 LCD screens in the MX-600. Each screen (page) has ten function buttons, including the ten device buttons on the main menu screen that can be taught.
  • Page 9 10 commands. Please refer to page 24 of the manual for Favorite Channel Programming. F. Punch Through Operations The MX-600 can be set up to operate your audio component volume control buttons (VOLUME UP and DOWN and...
  • Page 10 The MX-600 is capable of sending all the programmed codes and operations from one MX-600 to another MX-600. Please refer to page 43 in the manual for details. I. All Other Operations You can set the duration of the backlight on time and change the LCD screen contrast.
  • Page 11 J. LCD Screen And Button Layout Displays the name of the device selected. POWER ON Displays page number. Displays the device and function names. LIGHT button. MACRO buttons. MAIN DEVICE menu button. LCD Page change button. POWER OFF 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 MX-600. You must use the preprogrammed method for those devices. For the rest, you can program the MX-600 to make it compatible with your components by following the preprogrammed method instructions, by using your original remote controls to teach the MX-600, or both methods.
  • Page 14 Everything that you need for watching a DVD on your TV without having to jump back and forth from Device to Device. You can decide where on the MX-600 you want your functions to reside, relabeling the LCD screen buttons (explained on page 39) for those functions, and choosing...
  • Page 15 58 in the back of this manual and find the manufacturer of your device. (If you are programming the remote for the TV device, find the TV device code table.) 7. Point the remote control toward the device and enter the...
  • 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: Three-Digit Number

    TV with a new one. 2. Auto Scan With Three-Digit Number You can also program your remote control by sending out a series of Power Off commands for different brands stored in the library by using the following steps. This is similar...
  • Page 18 AUX as LIGHTS, you would still push the bottom-left button to access the AUX Code Table. 6. Point the remote control toward the component and alternately press the UP (or DOWN ) button on the LCD and the Power Off button. If the right code number is sent, the component will turn off right after the code number is transmitted.
  • 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-600 to operate a device by “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.
  • Page 21 4. Press the PAGE button to go to page 2 of the device if you need to. 5. Place your original remote control head to head with the MX-600 about 2 inches apart on a flat surface as illustrated below.
  • Page 22 6. Press the button on the MX-600 you wish to program. 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-600. Once the MX-600 has received the signal, the MX-600 will flash “Good”...
  • Page 23 MX-600 about 2 inches apart on a flat surface. 5. Select any of the ten device buttons you wish to program on the MX-600. Press the button on your original remote control you wish to program into the Device button you have chosen on the MX-600.
  • 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 There are two types of macro functions you can program with the MX-600: The M1, M2, M3, POWER ON and POWER 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 ON or POWER 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 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-600 , press the ALL button and then press the SURE? button at the next LCD screen.
  • Page 36 3. Press the FAV button. 4. If you wish to erase all the favorite channel buttons in the MX-600, press the ALL button and then press the SURE? button at the next LCD screen. 5. If you wish to erase one button, press the KEY button.
  • Page 37 3. Press the MACRO button. 4. If you wish to erase all of the macro buttons in the MX-600, press the ALL button and then press the SURE? button at the next LCD screen. 5. If you wish to erase just one of the macros, press the...
  • 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 6. The character to be changed will blink and you can change the character using the number pad buttons on the remote control. The characters assigned to each number pad button are shown below. It will be rotated to a different character each time the same number pad button is pressed.
  • Page 41 4. The character to be changed on the button you selected will blink and you can change the character using the number pad buttons on the remote control. The characters assigned to each number pad button are shown on the next page.
  • 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 3.
  • 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 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-600 is to be copied from, press the SEND button. If it is to be copied to, press the RECV 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 Keep the LCD screen dry. Wipe off any spill immediately. The MX-600 is not waterproof. Never immerse it in water. Don't expose the MX-600 to extreme temperatures. Keep it away from any heat sources.

  • Page 47: Memory Lock

    Delay: Usually a pause placed between two steps in a macro. Delays may be required in order for some devices to properly sense two separate commands, or may be used to wait for a device to finish powering up. The MX-600 allows you to change that delay.
  • Page 48 MX-600 contain discrete codes. If your original remote contains discrete codes, these can be taught to the MX-600 as well. Device: The MX-600 remote control is capable of controlling a certain number of devices, or pieces of equipment.
  • Page 49 Emitters are always placed at the "top" of a remote control and are typically shielded by a red plastic window. The MX-600 has 2 very strong IR emitters. Infrared receiver: The portion of a device that receives infrared commands from a remote control.
  • Page 50 The Joystick on the MX-600 can be programmed with other commands as well. The Joystick on the MX-600 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 Power off: A feature used by many LCD remote controls to save battery power, it represents entering a "standby" mode after a certain length of inactivity. The MX-600 uses very little power with the LCD screen on, so the screen remains on at all times.

  • Page 52: Glossary

    The MX-600 is capable of controlling most 2-way components. RF: Radio Frequency signals. Note that the MX-600's RF signal only communicates with the MRF-100 base station (which converts it to Infrared signals). Components with...

  • Page 53: Warranty

    The MX-600 is covered against any manufacturers defects or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase if purchased from an Home Theater Master dealer. Units purchased from online auction sites or other unauthorized resellers have no warranty. This warranty does not cover the following items: -Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature.
  • Page 54 A. List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device AUDIO Button Name Functions Button Name Functions...
  • Page 55 Button Name Functions Button Name Functions...
  • Page 56 CABLE DVD/LD Button Name Functions Button Name Functions...
  • Page 57 TAPE Button Name Functions Button Name Functions...
  • Page 58 Button Name Functions Button Name Functions...
  • 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 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number CABLEVISION / VOOM ECHOSTAR /DISH EXPRESSVU GENERAL ELECTRIC 151 106 150 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 148 HITACHI 139 140 HUGHES 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...
  • 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 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number MEMOREX 007 072 004 METZ 197 004 024 028 042 MINERVA MITSUBISHI 109 124 024 004 028 040 042 146 191 197 004 062 101 015 025 132 130 134 197 040 016 024 056 019 237 NIKEI ONKING ONWA...
  • Page 64 Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number AIWA 034 161 AKAI 016 146 043 046 124 125 142 AMPRO ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 BROOKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 CAPEHART CRAIG 003 040 135 CURTIS MATHES 031 041 DAEWOO 111 116 117 119 005 007 010 065 108 110 112 DAYTRON 012 023 039 043...
  • 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 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 005 007 014 032 035 VIDEOTRON...
  • 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 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 SHARP 026 031 051 066 SHERWOOD 003 019 051 096 112 115 119 166 SIGNATURE...
  • 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...

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