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- Page 1 MRF-350 Installation Manual Optimizing Narrow Band Reception with the RFX-250 and MSC System Remotes...
- Page 2 MRF-350 Installation Manual ©2006 - 2013 Universal Remote Control, Inc. 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE ONTENTS Introduction Features and Benefits Parts Guide Optimizing Range and Reliability Connecting IR and Setting Output Levels Front Blaster Overload Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step via PC Controlling An Array of Identical Components or Zones Identical Components/Zone - Step by Step via PC Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations Frequently Asked Questions Warranty... -
Page 4: Introduction
MRF-350 B TATION Introduction The MRF-350 base station is an “addressable” base station like the MRF-300. RF Addressing gives you the ability to control as many as 90 identical compo- nents throughout a house. However, the MRF-350 is equipped with the Narrow Band RF reception, so is only compatible with MSC System remotes. -
Page 5: Features And Benefits
Each MRF-350 has six “addressable” IR Line Outputs. For example, you can con- trol up to six identical TV’ s with one MRF-350 or route volume commands for a specific zone to a particular zone IR input on a multi-zone preamp. If you have... -
Page 6: Optimizing Range And Reliability
RF Interference (particularly devices with high speed microprocessors or hard drives). 2. Check that the address wheel on the bottom of the MRF-350 is set to ID#0 (the interference “sniffing” position). Slide off the mounting plate to reveal the RF ID# rotary switch. Check that the arrow pointer in the center of the wheel is pointed to 0, the default “interence sniffing”... - Page 7 MOVE the RFX-250 to a new location. 6. Observe the STATUS LED of the MRF-350. It is a little more sensitive than the RFX-250. If you see any flickering of this LED, move the RFX- 250 to a new location.
- Page 8 VALID RF ID#. Keep in mind that zero (0) is not a valid RF ID#. Watch the STATUS LED on MRF-350 - it should light every time you press a button on the remote. This will tell you that the signal was received and understood.
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Page 9: Connecting Ir And Setting Output Levels
IR Input, cut the flasher off of the wire, strip the conductor is IR two conductors and connect to the rear panel DATA (Tip of IR Input. The MRF-350 is only compatible with the Plug). standard IR Inputs, not proprietary control sys- tems offered by some manufacturers. -
Page 10: Front Blaster Overload
Disable the Front Blaster. This will limit the number of components your MRF-350 can control to six. If you have more than six components you can purchase an additional MRF-350. -
Page 11: Controlling An Array Of Identical Components Or Zones
DATA input and the copper colored conductor to the GROUND connector of the component’s rear panel IR input. Then adjust the line output of the MRF-350 for the best performance if needed. Identical Components/Zones - Step by Step via PC Step 1 - Create a Device for Each Component/Zone in the MX Editor Software. - Page 12 MRF-350 B TATION Step 3 - Copy The Programmed Device In tree view, right click on the device you programmed. From the context menu that appears, select COPY. Step 4 - Paste The Programmed Device In tree view, right click on the first device that is NOT PROGRAMMED.
- Page 13 MRF-350 B TATION Click on the “cell” for the first Signal Column identical TV, by crossing the device row with the Signals col- umn. TV1 Device Row Select RF from the three options shown for EACH of the identical TVs. You may leave the other components of the system set to IR &...
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Page 14: Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations
Rename button. Each LOCATION should have a unique ID#. It is ok to install multiple MRF-350’s in one location. Step 4 - Save and Download to your remote. Page 11... -
Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions
ID# from 1-9 or A-F must be set on both the remote control and the bottom of the MRF-350, second, check that the flasher level is set to the minimum necessary, third, check that the emitter is facing the component, fourth, make sure the RFX-250 is cor-... -
Page 16: Warranty
MRF-350 B TATION 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. - Page 17 MRF-350 B TATION 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. The warranty limitations and warranty disclaimers may not apply to end user in whole or in part, where such are restricted or excluded by applicable law and such shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
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Page 18: End User Agreement
MRF-350 B TATION 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. -
Page 20: Information To The User
Information To The User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim- its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.