Universal Remote Control MX-500TM Operating Manual page 20

Lcd screen preprogrammed and learning remote control

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. The MX-500

through its learning eye, located at the top of the unit.

Apart from the PAGE, MAIN and FAV buttons, which

cannot be taught, the MX-500

learning up to 530 commands.

Tip: Function buttons are any buttons that can be assigned

a command to control a particular action for your device.

Commonly used function buttons include the two pages of

sub-commands within each of the 10 devices, channel up

and down, volume up and down, menu, guide, exit, info,

0-9, and the joystick.

Points to Remember

If the remote control fails to learn a function after the first try:

Keep the remotes stable by placing them on a flat surface.

Make sure the original remote is pointed at the learning

eye at the top end of the case and is not at an angle.

Make sure both remotes' batteries aren't low.

Avoid programming the MX-500

It can interfere with the infrared signals.

Try again. Sometimes the second or third attempt works.

Some buttons require a single, short push of the original

remote's button, other "repeating" buttons, such as the

VOL button, require that you "press and hold" the original

to operate a device by

learns these commands

receives these signals

has the capability of

under bright lighting.

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