Motorola MXv3 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions for
Motorola
Advanced Series
MXv3 Remote Control
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Button FunCtionS
StB, tv, dvd, AuX
Used to select the component you want
to operate and signals remote control actively
ReCoRd
Controls Record functions
(only available on Digital
Video Recorder Set-top Boxes)
Menu
Displays the Applications Menu
RepLAY
Replays the previous few
seconds of a program
on deMAnd
Provides direct access to
on Demand Channel
Fwd
Forward ahead to stored
or recorded programs
BACk
Return to previous menu screen or TV channel
5,6 ,4,3
CuRSoR nAvigAtion pAd
Navigates to and highlights an item
from on-screen choices
eXit
Use to exit setup screens
voLuMe + oR -
Raises or lowers the
sound level
guide
Displays the Program
Guide Listings
Mute
Silences the audio. Press to activate.
Press again to restore to original level
deLete
Edit text on the screen
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Operating Instructions for
Motorola
Advanced Series
MXv3 Remote Control
vCR/dvd/Mod keYS 7,8,4,;
Perform standard VCR and DVD functions when in DVD or VCR
mode, and DVR or Video-on-Demand options when in STB mode
poweR
Allows you to turn your TV, VCR, DVD,
AUX and Set-top Box On and Off
tv/video
Selects the video source from
available video components
ReCoRded tv
Displays the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) menu
LeARn
Displays information about the program
currently playing or highlighted in
the program guide
inteRACtive
Available for future use
ok/SeLeCt
Selects highlighted screen options
inFo
Displays information about the program currently
playing or highlighted in the program guide
A
Allows you to select available aspect ratios through the STB
B
Provides direct access to favorites channel
C
Available for future use
Ch/pg + oR -
Navigate to and highlight an item
from the on-screen choices
LASt
Returns to the previous channel
nuMBeR pAd
Enter numbers to tune to channels. Also,
make numeric entries on on-screen menus
Note: You can also use 5/6or the program guide as alternate
ways to tune channels.
ZooM
Allows access to viewing options, including
aspect ratios, audio languages and subtitles
Battery installation
Note: Learning cannot be performed for any
mode until after that mode is set up with a valid
code. So, to learn the keys, first set up the mode
with a valid code, see section A, (select any code
for the appropriate mode from the code list), then
install two follow the steps below.
AA alkaline
batteries,
C-i. Learning Commands
as shown.
1. Press and hold the mode key (TV, DVD or
AUX) on the MXv3 remote and, while holding it
pressed, press the LEARN key for 1 second, then
release both keys.
Original Remote and
Motorola Remote
1. On the back of the remote, push down on the
1 inch apart
tab and lift the cover off.
2. Match the batteries to the + and - marks inside
2. All of the mode keys will flash and then the
the battery case, then insert two AA alkaline
batteries. selected mode key light remains on.
3. On your MXv3 Remote, press and release the
3. Press the battery cover back into place.
key that you want to teach.
programming the Remote 4. While pointing your original remote at the
bottom of your MXv3 Remote, approximately 1
to Control other devices
inch apart, press and hold the original remote key
until the mode key light blinks once and stays on.
The remote control will only control the device
(If there is a learning problem, the mode key light
that is selected by the appropriate mode key
blinks for 3 seconds and stays on. If this happens,
(STB, TV, DVD and AUX). The mode key light
repeat steps 3 and 4 above.)
for the selected device flashes each time a valid
key is pressed. In order to control other devices
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on previous page for each
with your MXv3 Remote Control, you need to
key you want your MXv3 Remote Control to
tell the remote control what types of devices
learn.
you have. Sections A and B take you through
the steps needed to do this. The volume controls
6. Press and release the LEARN key when all
will control your Set-top Box (STB) until the TV
desired remote commands have been learned.
device mode is set up. The channel controls will
If you have encountered difficulties with the
always control your STB. If you want to change
LEARN key setup, please refer to Section K:
this, you should follow the steps in Sections E
Troubleshooting Learning.
& F.
Note: It is not necessary to have your MXv3
To use your MXv3 Remote Control for your other
Remote Control learn every key from your original
devices, you will need to set up the TV, DVD and
remote, since most of the keys will not be used
AUX mode keys to control the devices (Section A).
under normal daily use. The best practice is to
teach only the keys that help you navigate for the
Please refer to the code list for a list of supported best experience, like your volume up and down.
brands and models. If you do not find the brand
of your device on the supported code list, please
refer to section B for the search function or you
d. Clearing Commands
may use section C for instructions on the learning
feature of your remote control.
d-i. to Clear all Learned Commands
If you have an integrated or combo unit such as a
(under a single mode)
TV/DVD, each component of the unit may need
to be set up separately by setting up both the TV
1. Press and hold the mode key (TV, DVD or
and DVD mode keys.
AUX) and, while holding it pressed, press the
Note: The DVD and AUX mode keys can be set LEARN key for one second, then release both
keys.
up with any code. The TV mode key can only be
set up with TV codes.
2. All the mode keys will flash and the selected
mode key light will stay on.
A. Manual programming
3. Press and release the LEARN key once. The
mode key light blinks off.
How to set up the TV, DVD or AUX mode keys:
4. Press and release the DELETE key. The mode
1. Power on the device you want to program and
key light turns off. All learned commands under
locate the 4-digit code from the code list.
that mode are now cleared.
2. Press and hold the mode key (TV, DVD or
AUX) and, while holding it pressed, press the OK
d-ii. to Clear all Learned Commands
key for 1 second.
(under ALL modes)
3. Release both keys. All of the mode keys will
flash, then the selected mode key light will stay lit. 1. Press and hold the mode key (TV, DVD or
AUX) and, while holding it pressed, press the
4. Enter the 4-digit code by pressing the numerical LEARN key for 1 second, then release both keys.
keys (0-9). The selected mode key light will blink
for each digit entry and will remain off after the 2. All the mode keys will flash and the selected
entry of the fourth digit - indicating a successful mode key light will stay on.
setup.
3. Press and release the LEARN key twice. The
5. Point the remote control at the selected device
mode key light blinks off.
and press the power key once. The device should
turn off. If the device stayed on, repeat steps 2 4. Press and release the DELETE key. The mode
through 5, trying each code for your brand until key light turns off. All learned commands under
you find the correct code that mode are now cleared.
Repeat the steps on the previous page to set up
e. volume Control Setup options
another device. To use the remote control for
your Set-top Box, press the STB mode key.
The volume controls will control your Set-top Box
Note: If an invalid code is entered or no key is
until the TV device mode is programmed, e.g.,
pressed at all for 30 seconds, the mode key light
if DVD mode is selected, then volume controls
flashes for 3 seconds and turns off. The remote
your STB. If TV mode is programmed and DVD
control returns to normal operation and you
mode is selected, then volume controls your TV.
will need to start over from step A2 to set up the
If you'd like the volume commands to operate
device.
from just one device, e.g., always TV, then follow
the instructions in Section E-I. If you'd like the
volume commands to be sent to different devices
B. using the Search Function
depending on which mode you are in, then follow
the instructions in Section E-II.
To search for a particular device code for DVD or
AUX, e.g., VCR, use the Manual Programming
e-i. volume Always Controls
for section A and program DVD or AUX with any
VCR code prior to starting a search.
the Same device
1. Turn on the device you want to control and
1. Press the TV key and, while holding it pressed,
point the remote at that device.
press the OK key for 1 second.
2. Press and hold the mode key (TV, DVD or
2. Release both keys and all of the mode keys
AUX) and, while holding it pressed, press the OK
will flash, followed by the TV mode key light
key for 1 second.
remaining on.
3. Release both keys. All of the mode keys will
3. Press and hold the MUTE key for 3 seconds
flash then the selected mode key light will stay lit.
until the TV mode key light briefly turns off, then
remains on. Press and release the mode key that
4. Press the power button repetitively until the
you always want to operate the volume commands
selected device turns off. Once your device has
(STB, TV, DVD or AUX). The selected mode key
turned off, press OK to save the code.
light will remain on.
5. To indicate a successful setup, the selected
4. Press and release the MUTE key to save the
mode key will turn off and you are ready to set
setting. The selected mode key light will turn
up another device by following steps 1 thru 4 of
off, indicating a successful setup. The volume
this section.
commands will be set up for the selected device,
despite what mode is selected.
C. Learning
If the selected mode key light flashes for 3
seconds and turns off, then the selected mode
If the code for your device is not found in the
will have no volume commands of its own and
code list and the search feature was not able to
you will need to start over from step 1 above and
find the code for your device, then the learning
select a different mode to program the device.
feature may be your best option. The learning
feature lets you "learn" functions from your
original remote control.
e-ii. volume Control depends To remove a mode from the Power key:
on device Selected
1. Press and hold the STB key and, while holding
it pressed, press the OK key for 1 second. Then
1. Press and hold the TV key and, while holding it
release both keys. You are now in setup mode.
pressed, press the OK key for 1 second.
2. Press and release the mode key (TV, DVD or
2. Release both keys. All of the mode keys
AUX) you want to disable.
will flash, followed by the TV mode key light
remaining on.
3. Press and release the 0 key. The selected mode
is now disabled. If no mode key is pressed in
3. Press and hold the MUTE key for 3 seconds
step 2, ALL modes (TV, DVD and AUX) will be
until the TV mode key light briefly turns off, then
disabled.
stays on, then release the MUTE key.
Note: You can turn individual devices on/off by
4. Press and release the MUTE key to save
pressing the desired mode key, followed by the
the setting. The TV mode key light turns
Power key. It is important to point your MXv3
off, indicating successful setup. The volume
Remote directly toward the devices for this
commands will now work for different devices.
feature to operate correctly.
Note: If a programmed mode key has no volume
commands of its own, then the volume control
i. Backlight Cancellation Feature
will normally operate the TV. If an invalid key is
pressed, the selected mode key light flashes for
Your MXv3 Remote Control has the ability to
3 seconds and turns off. The remote control
toggle between turning the backlights on or
returns to normal operation and you will need
off. If you wish to use this feature, follow these
to start over.
instructions:
If no key is pressed within 30 seconds, the remote
1. Press and hold the TV key and, while holding
control times out, the selected mode key light
it pressed, press the OK key for 1 second and
flashes for 3 seconds and turns off. The remote
release both keys at the same time.
control returns to normal operation, at which time
you can start over.
2. All the mode keys flash and the TV mode key
light stays on.
F. Channel Control Setup options
3. Press the GUIDE key and all backlights will
no longer turn on. To reverse this process so that
The channel controls (Channel Up/Down, 0-9
the backlights turn on when the remote control is
and LAST) will always work your Set-top Box.
being used, simply follow the same steps of the
If you'd like the channel commands to be sent to
above section one more time.
different devices depending which mode you are
in, follow the instructions in Section F-I.
J. Resetting the Remote Control
to the Factory default Settings
F-i. Channel Control depends on
device Selected
1. Press and hold the TV key and, while holding
it pressed, press the OK key for 1 second and
1. Press and hold the TV key and, while holding it
release both keys at the same time.
pressed, press the OK key for 1 second.
2. All the mode keys will flash and the TV mode
2. Release both keys and all of the mode keys
key light will stay on.
flash, followed by the TV mode key light
remaining on.
3. Press and hold the DELETE key for 3 seconds
until the TV mode key blinks and stays off. The
3. Press and hold the LAST key for 3 seconds
remote control is now reset to factory default
until the TV mode key light briefly turns off, then
settings. If you want to use the remote control for
stays on, then release the LAST key.
your TV and other devices, you will need to set
up the TV, DVD and AUX mode keys.
4. Press and release the LAST key to save
the setting. The TV mode key light turns
4. If no key is pressed within 30 seconds, the
off, indicating successful setup. The channel
remote control times out. The selected mode
commands will now work for different devices.
key light flashes for 3 seconds and turns off. The
remote control returns to normal operation and
you will need to start over.
F-ii. Channel Always Controls Your
Set-top Box (Factory default)
k. troubleshooting Learning
1. Press and hold the TV key and, while holding it
pressed, press the OK key for 1 second.
You can only learn one device type under any
one mode key. For example, only learn TV
2. Release both keys and all of the mode keys
codes under the TV mode, DVD codes under the
will flash, followed by the TV mode key light
DVD mode, etc. If you are trying to learn from a
remaining on.
"Universal" remote, it might have more than one
code type stored under a mode.
3. Press and hold the LAST key for 3 seconds
until the TV mode key light briefly turns off, then
a. No functions may be stored under the LEARN
remains on.
key, or in the STB mode.
4. Press and release the STB mode key. The
b. Depending on the remote you are trying to
selected mode key light remains on. learn, some keys may not be learnable.
5. Press and release the LAST key to save the
c. Only one original device type can be learned
setting.
per individual mode.
The STB mode key light will turn off, indicating d. Use fresh batteries for your original remote and
a successful initial setup. The channel commands
your MXv3 Remote Control.
will be set up for your Set-top Box, regardless of
what mode is selected. If the selected mode key e. Stay at least 3 feet away from incandescent or
light flashes for 3 seconds and turns off, then you
low-energy lights when learning.
will need to start over from step 1.
f. Before learning, clear all learned commands
(refer to Section D-II), then try learning two or
g. Mode deactivation
three commands initially.
If you'd like to deactivate a device mode, then
g. Point your original remote at the bottom end of
follow the instructions below:
your MXv3 Remote Control so the IR elements
on both remotes are directly in line with each
1. Press and hold the mode key to be deactivated
other (see diagram in C-I). You may need to adjust
(TV, DVD or AUX) and, while holding it pressed,
the height of either remote to achieve this.
press the OK key for 1 second.
h. Avoid learning your original remote's Volume/
2. Release both keys, all of the mode keys will
Mute keys unless you are sure these operate the
flash and then the selected mode key light will
same device.
remain on.
i. Avoid learning your original remote's VCR
3. Enter the 4-digit code 1754 by pressing the
or DVD transport keys unless you're sure these
numerical keys (0-9). The selected mode key light
operate the same device.
will blink for each digit entry and will remain off
after the entry of the fourth digit, indicating the
j. If learning the first or second keys for a
mode is deactivated. Note: The STB mode cannot
mode results in continuous errors, then try the
be deactivated.
following:
i. End the learn session by pressing the LEARN key.
h. Multiple device power
Control Setup options ii. Clear out the learned commands for
that mode.
After pressing the STB key, pressing the Power
iii. Check that the IR elements are correctly
key turns the Set-top Box on or off, AND turns on
aligned between the two remotes.
or off the TV if it has been set up. If you want the
Power key to turn on other devices at the same
iv. Adjust the distance between the two remotes
time, you can enable these as follows:
to be closer (e.g., half an inch) or farther away
1. Press and hold the STB key and, while holding (e.g., 2 inches) from each other.
it pressed, press the OK key for 1 second. Then
v. Try learning the original remote for that
release both keys. You are now in setup mode.
mode again. If problems reoccur with the
same key, check the original remote key
2. Press and release the mode key (TV, DVD or
AUX) you want to enable. being learned. Does it transmit? Does it
operate the target device? Try learning that
key under a different clear mode. If it learns
3. Press and release the 1 key. The selected
OK, then it is likely to be a different code
mode is now enabled. If no mode key is pressed
type from the others and cannot be learned
in step 2, ALL modes (TV, DVD and AUX) will
be enabled. under the same mode.