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The information in this owner’s manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Universal Remote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPER- ATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL.
ABLE ONTENTS Introduction Features and Benefits Parts Guide Installation Testing Front Blaster Overload Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step via PC Controlling Four Identical Components/Zones Identical Components/Zones - Step by Step via PC Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations Limited Warranty Statement End User Agreement Frequently Asked Questions...
MRZ-260 B TATION Introduction The MRZ-260 base station is an “addressable” base station. MAC addressing gives you the ability to use an unlimited amount of MRZ- 260’s and allows the control of many identical components as needed throughout the house. The MRZ-260 is only compatible with 2.4 GHz remote controls (Z remotes) such as the MX-880Z.
Individual Zones of a Multi Zone Preamp/Matrix Switcher Each MRZ-260 has four “addressable” IR Line Outputs. For example, you can control up to four identical TV’s with one MRZ-260 or route volume commands for a specific zone to a particular zone IR input on a multi-zone preamp.
11. Press OK to close the window and now the MRZ-260 has been discovered. 12. Place the MRZ-260 in a location at least 3 feet away from satel- lite receivers, cable boxes, HDTV tuners, DVRs, PCs or any Page 3...
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(these generate broad band Radio Frequency Interference -RFI). Of course, you should keep in mind that the emitter cables are 10’ long. 13. Observe the Status LED of the MRZ-260. The red POWER LED indi- cates that the MRZ-260 is powered on.
MRZ-260 B TATION Testing Test a few commands for each device before fixing the flasher in place on the front panel of a device. Since TiVo, Replay TV, Satellite Receivers and Cable Boxes are all extremely sensitive to IR overload or saturation, you should test them thoroughly.
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1. Simply plug the included RFTX-1 10’ pink connecting cable into the MRZ-260 pink fixed port #4. 2. Set the URC Lighting Device in the CCP Editor to RF and set the IR output to Port #4.
A few models of audio/video components can be overloaded by the Front Blaster. If you are having intermittent or inconsistent results with a particular component, try repositioning the MRZ-260 and facing the Front Blaster in a different direction. If this improves the...
Controlling Four Identical Components/Zones There are several considerations to take into account when you are installing an MRZ-260 to control an array of identical components: 1. Each identical component must receive IR commands ONLY from a dedicated Flasher affixed to its front panel or a rear panel direct IR input.
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MRZ-260 B TATION If you look at the column for IR output, you can see that the default sends IR commands for all devices to ALL of the IR outputs. Both options must be changed for identical components. 3. Adjust the Signal For Each of the Identical Devices...
Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations You can operate an unlimited amount of different equipment loca- tions within range of your MX-880Z remote, each with an MRZ-260 assigned with a unique MAC Address. You program each of your remotes to talk to the equipment locations you want by assigning each of your devices to a receiver.
Limited Warranty Statement 1. Limited Warranty and Disclaimers Universal Remote Control, Inc. (“URC”) warrants that the URC equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for one (1) year from purchase when such is purchased from URC. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States of America.
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MRZ-260 B TATION PROVISIONS HEREIN, WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (I) DAMAGE FROM MISUSE, NEGLECT OR ACTS OR NATURE, (II) MODIFICATIONS, (III) INTEGRATION WITH THIRD PARTY CONTENT (IV) BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND/ OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW URC WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE.
MRZ-260 B TATION Such equipment is not eligible for URC tech support or software support, either. 2. URC’S Limitations of Liability IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, EVEN IF URC IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Frequently Asked Questions Can I use flasher/emitters that I have already installed in the sys- tem to connect to the MRZ-260? Yes, the flashers are compatible if they use 3.5mm mono mini plugs with the same polarity (Tip is data, sleeve is ground). It is important to notate the RFTX-1 shared port utilizes a sleeved emitter for long term use.
MRZ-260 B TATION Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi- tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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