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Universal Remote MRX-20 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual MRX-20 Advanced Network System Controller...
  • Page 2 TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this Owner’s Manual may be subject to change without prior notice. URC - Control the Experience is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. Total Control is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MRX-20 Front Panel Descriptions MRX-20 Rear Panel Descriptions Navigating the MRX-20’s On-Screen Menu On-Screen Menu Options Overview Using the On-Screen Menus Adjusting the Settings on the MRX-20 Installing the MRX-20 Specifications USA Limited Warranty Statement End User Agreement Federal Communication Commission...

  • Page 4: Congratulations

    Total Control compatible remote. Using the on-screen interface, make a selection to issue a command from the MRX-20 to any connected device such as turning off the lights in every room, viewing the home’s security cameras.

  • Page 5: Mrx-20 Front Panel Descriptions

    • Connected: Illuminated. • Problem: Flashes • Not Connected: Not illuminated. Reset: Press to reset the MRX-20. Resetting the unit will not lose its programming. WARNING!! Pressing and holding the Reset button for 15 seconds WILL erase all programming and return the MRX-20 to its original factory condition.

  • Page 6: Mrx-20 Rear Panel Descriptions

    Power Network IR Outputs HDMI IN HDMI OUT Power: Plug the included Power cable into the rear of the MRX-20. Network: Communicate over the Network to a MRX-20 using an Ethernet cable. USB: For future use! IR Outputs: Ten standard 3.5mm IR emitter ports with individual output level attenuators.

  • Page 7: Navigating The Mrx-20'S On-Screen Menu

    ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Navigating the MRX-20’s On-Screen Menu Navigating through the MRX-20’s on-screen interface is very simple. Control the on-screen menu’s using URC’s Umotion remotes (TRG-100/200). While moving the remote, notice that the on-screen cursor mimic’s your movements. Place the cursor over a button to reveal its hovered state and select.

  • Page 8: On-Screen Menu Options Overview

    MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER On-Screen Menu Options Overview Quick Bar Menu The Quick Bar menu was designed to contain up to ten of the most needed commands for the device that is being used. Your Custom Professional programs these commands, so any changes to your current view will need to be adjusted by your installer.

  • Page 9: Main Menu

    MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Favorites Menu Use this menu for instant access to your Favorite Channels, like ABC, HBO, etc... These channels are previously set by your custom installer. Main Menu This Main Menu will allow you to control any “connected device”...

  • Page 10: Using The On-Screen Menus

    MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Using the On-Screen Menus Quick Bar Menu While watching or listening to a device, such as a Cable or CD, access the Quick Bar menu with a TRG-100/200 remote by pressing the Umotion button. The Quick Bar menu opens. Move the remote around the on-screen interface to reveal the on-screen cursor.
  • Page 11 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Device Menu While watching or listening to a device, such as a Cable or CD, access the Device menu with a TRG-100/200 remote by pressing the Umotion button or the Full Screen button from the Quick Bar menu.
  • Page 12 Shortcuts Menu There are a maximum of six (6) shortcuts per room location. Remember, the MRX-20 can access any room in the Total Control system regardless of its physical location. Only items that appear in the currently selected room are available to be added to the Shortcuts menu.
  • Page 13 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Editing Shortcuts To add devices/activities to Shortcuts, select the Add/Edit button in the Shortcut menu. This opens the Shortcuts Add/Edit screen, which allows the user to scroll through all of the devices/activities available to that room.
  • Page 14 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Favorites Menu While watching a device such as Cable or Satellite, press the Umotion button on the TRG-100/200 remote. Press the Favorites button, from either the Quick Bar or Device menu, to access the favorite channel list.
  • Page 15 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Main Menu While using a TRG-100/200 remote, press the Main button to access the Main Menu’s on-screen interface. Pressing the Umotion button activates the remote’s motion control. Move the remote around the on-screen interface to reveal the on-screen cursor.
  • Page 16 The current room portion of the Title Bar shows the room that the MRX-20 is controlling. Remember, in a Total Control system, the MRX-20 will default to control the room in which it is placed, using the Rooms Menu will allow it to control any other room in the system.
  • Page 17 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER • If an activity is being performed (like DVD or Cable) in the selected room, the Now Playing section will display the activity. If an activity is being performed in the selected room, the Now Playing bar will describe the activity.
  • Page 18 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Status Bar The Status Bar, located at the bottom of the screen, provides valuable status and feedback of the Total Control system. The four sections of the Status Bar are determined by the system programmer.
  • Page 19 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Rooms Menu The Rooms Menu offers the user control of every room throughout the home. It is now easier to turn off lights in other rooms while in the Master Bedroom. The Rooms Menu is used to: •...
  • Page 20 “going on” in that room. Selecting a Room (Room Control) Selecting any room from the room list will allow the MRX-20 to control that room, as if it were physically in that room.
  • Page 21 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Linking Rooms (DMS Audio only) Selecting the Link Rooms button will open up the Link Rooms screen with the current room already selected. Only rooms/areas that are part of the DMS family of products will appear.
  • Page 22 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Using Linked Rooms Once a room is linked, pressing the volume or mute buttons for that room will cause the Linked Rooms Volume Pop-Up to display. This menu will display the volume levels for all rooms in the temporary group.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Settings On The Mrx-20

    ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Adjusting the Settings on the MRX-20 You can adjust the settings of the MRX-20, by pressing the TRG-100 or TRG-200 UMotion button. The screen will change to the Settings menu. Settings Menu The MRX-20 Settings Menu contains user adjustable configuration.
  • Page 24 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Screen Saver The Screen Saver settings menu allows you to select what type of screen saver to use and for how long. Select one of the radio buttons found on the right side of each property: •...
  • Page 25 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER General The General settings screen allows for setting the Date, Time and Temperature scale (Fahrenheit/Celsius). To view the rest of the General settings menu, be sure to move the remote up or down or press the arrow with the TRG-100/200 remote.
  • Page 26 Motion Speed Adjust the TRG-100/200 Umotion speed by selecting one of the options (slow, medium or fast) on the MRX-20 user interface. Selecting OK will accept any changes made and return to the Main menu, as well as selecting Exit will return the user to the Main menu, without incorporating any changes.
  • Page 27 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Network This option will show important information about the current network, its settings and give the ability to edit the IP address of the MRX-20. The Network Information screen will display the status of the network connection (connected, not connected), current address type (DHCP or Static), IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS.
  • Page 28 ONTROLLER System Although none of the information can be modified, these System Pages will show important information about your MRX-20. These pages should only be needed by a custom install professional, or a technical support representative. Selecting Exit will return the user to the Main menu.

  • Page 29: Installing The Mrx-20

    Wires are connected to the detachable connectors for use of the relays. Network Installation 1. Connect an Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the rear of the MRX-20 and into the network router or switch. 2. Connect your laptop into the same network router as the MRX-20.
  • Page 30 The MRX-20 can operate equipment via RS-232 communication. This allows discrete serial commands to be triggered from a Total Control remote and sent from the MRX-20 over the network connection. The signal is then sent to the device over proprietary URC RS-232 cables.
  • Page 31 ONTROLLER Using Sensors with the MRX-20 The MRX-20 can use either a Video (composite) or Voltage signal to determine the power status of the equipment it controls. This can then be used to alter the function of a Macro by using IF/ELSE statements in the programming software.
  • Page 32 ONTROLLER Wiring to the Relay on the MRX-20 The MRX-20 has a Relay with three contacts, NO, NC, and COM. These can be used as dry contacts or to send a current to an electrical switch or motor for use with screens, blinds, curtains, etc.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Specifications -Microprocessor : ARM Cortex-A8 Core -Memory : 512MByte -Input & Outputs: l IR : Ten adjustable output l USB : One (for future use) l Ethernet : One 10/100 RJ45 port (Indicator 2LED)

  • Page 34: Usa Limited Warranty Statement

    USA 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 two (2) years from purchase when such is purchased from URC. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States of America.
  • Page 35 MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER WITHOUT IN ANY WAY LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE OTHER 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.

  • Page 36: End User Agreement

    MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER equipment are authorized for online internet sales. Buying URC’s PC programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house equipment online means buying equipment that does not have a URC’s limited warranty. Such equipment is not eligible for URC tech support or software support, either.

  • Page 37: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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.

  • Page 38: Declaration Of Conformity

    MRX-20 A DVANCED ETWORK YSTEM ONTROLLER Declaration of Conformity Company Name OH SUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Company Address #181 GONG DAN-DONG, GUMI, GYEONG BUK, REPUBLIC OF KOREA Contact Information Phone: +82-54-468-7281, Fax: +82-54-461-8368 Brand Name UNIVERSAL remote control Product Name...
  • Page 39 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532 www.universalremote.com OCE-0141A Rev 01...

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