Home Theater Master MX-500 User Manual
MX-500™
Operating
Manual
Home Theater Master
LCD Screen
Preprogrammed and Learning
Remote Control
Home Theater Master
LCD Screen
Preprogrammed and Learning
Remote Control
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1. Introduction
2. Batteries
A. Battery Installation
B. Battery Life
3. Summary of Operations
A. Description of Devices
B. Preprogrammed Codes
C. Learning from Other Remote Controls
D. Macro Operations
E. Favorite Channel Buttons
F. Punch Through Operations
G. Editing LCD Text
H. Cloning the MX-500™
I. All Other Operations
J. LCD Screen and Button Layout
K. System Settings
4. Programming the Remote to Control Your Components
A.Preprogrammed Codes
1. Three-Digit Code Number
2. Auto Scan with Brand Name
B. Learning Method
1. Programming Function Buttons
2. Programming Ten Device Buttons
5. Programming Favorite Channels
6. Programming Macro Buttons
1. M1 – M3, Power and System Off Buttons
2. Ten Device Buttons
7. Programming Punch Through Operations
8. Erasing Existing Programming
A.Erasing Learned Buttons
B. Erasing Favorite Channel Buttons
C. Erasing Macro Functions
1. M1 – M3, Power and System Off Buttons
2. Ten Device Buttons
D. Erasing Punch Through Functions
9. LCD Button Editing
A.Create or Edit Text on Function Buttons
B. Create or Edit Text on Device Buttons
C. Create or Edit Text on Favorite Channel Buttons
10. Recalling the Preprogrammed Three-Digit Code Number
11. Setting Back Light
12. Cloning MX-500™
13. Factory Reset
14. Adjustment of LCD contrast
15. Caution in Handling LCD Screen
16. Low Battery Message
17. Memory Lock
18. Warranty
19. Specifications
20. Appendix
A.List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device
B. Three-Digit Preprogrammed Code Table
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Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated
remote control on the market. The MX-500™ has been designed to
provide a new standard in remote control and infrared technology
offering a very powerful and flexible preprogrammed, learning, menudriven product.
With the MX-500™ you have the option of programming the unit for up
to ten home entertainment and home automation components by using
either the preprogrammed code library in the remote control, by teaching
up to 530 commands into MX-500™ from your original remote controls,
or a combination of both methods.
The MX-500™ has many additional operating features to add
convenience and enjoyment to the operation of your home entertainment
system including the ability to create your own descriptions of the
component buttons on the LCD, the ability to learn 530 commands from
your original remote controls, various macro operations program, 50
favorite channels buttons, and punch-through operations for volume
control, channel and transport buttons.
Setting up the MX-500™ to operate your components is easy and simple.
Please follow the instructions in the manual and retain the manual for
future reference. In the event the manual is lost or misplaced, a
replacement copy can be found at the Home Theater Master website:
http://www.hometheatermaster.com
For any questions or comments about the MX-500™, please contact us at
Universal Remote Control, Inc., 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY
10528 at 914-835-4484 or e-mail us: s e r v i c e @ u r c m x . c o m. Regular
customer service hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday – Friday.
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A. Battery Installation
Before the remote control can be used, the supplied batteries need to be
installed. First, unsnap the battery cover on the back of the unit and
install the four AAA batteries inside the battery compartment as
shown. Make sure the batteries line up with the (+) and (-) markings.
Improper installation could damage the remote control. When you’re
done, slide the battery cover back on. The remote control starts up
automatically and the default device components will appear on the
LCD.
B. Battery Life
Under normal operating conditions, the batteries supplied with the
remote control will last approximately six months. If the batteries are
running low, you will notice reduced range from the remote control,
commands that are not sent properly, or are not sent at all. You may also
notice the backlighting of the LCD screen and the button is diminished.
Should any of these occur, replace the batteries immediately. To ensure
proper performance of the unit, only use new alkaline batteries.
The remote control will retain the commands and settings in its memory
even after the batteries are low or become discharged. See Memory
Lock on page 27. Please replace the worn batteries with a fresh set as
soon as possible.
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A. Description of Devices
The MX-500™ is designed to operate up to ten components on the
market including Audio Receivers, Cable and Satellite Boxes, TV,
DVD (LD),VCR1, VCR2, CD, Tape and AUX. However, each of the
device buttons and corresponding functions can be changed to meet
your individual requirements. Almost any device that uses infrared
commands can be controlled by the MX-500™, including Home
Automation, Personal computers and more.
TIP:The auxiliary function could be used to operate lighting controls
or the second VCR could be changed to operate a second TV.
Each device button on the main screen contains two sub-pages of
commands and you can change the name of any LCD button using up
to five alphabet characters and numbers to customize the unit to fit your
audio/video components. Please refer to the LCD Button Editing on
page 22 for additional details.
B. Pre-programmed Codes
The MX-500™ comes with preprogrammed codes for practically all the
major audio and video equipment on the market. You can set-up and
operate all of your components with the MX-500™ simply by punching
in the three-digit code number assigned to your brand of component.
The code numbers for the various brands of components are listed in
the back of this instruction manual. Please refer to the programming
instructions shown on page 8 for details.
C. Learning From Other Remote Controls
The MX-500™ can learn codes from your original remote controls.
There are 26 LCD screens in the remote control and all the functional
buttons as well as ten device buttons on the main menu screen can be
taught. In addition, there are 31 rubber buttons and a joystick that can
be taught for each of the ten devices. As a whole, you can teach up to
530 new functions into the remote control. Please refer to page 11 in
the instruction manual for details.
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D. Macro Operations
The remote control is capable of sending out a series of commands
with one button press. Any function available on your original remote
control or in the pre-programmed database can be added to a macro
button to completely automate what you would normally do by
pushing buttons one at a time. It can be as simple as "Turning on your
TV and Cable Box, turning the TV to the appropriate channel for
operation with the Cable Box and changing the Cable Box channel to
your favorite morning news channel". Or the macros can be configured
to "Power On your TV, DVD player and receiver, change to the
appropriate inputs and outputs, dim your lights and start the movie
playing". It can be simple or as comprehensive as you want it to be.
There are two types of macro buttons you can use for macro operations:
M1, M2, M3, Power and System Off Buttons
Each of these five buttons are designed to send out up to 20 series of
commands you program into the buttons. Each one is commonly
used to turn on and turn off all of your A/V components with one
button press, but can be programmed with whatever macro you desire.
Ten Device Buttons
There are ten device buttons and each of these device buttons can
send out up to 20 programmed commands when pressed for more
than two seconds. It is typically used in sending out audio input
codes so that the audio receiver will make an automatic input switch
when you press the respective device button on the remote control,
but can be programmed with whatever macro you desire.
E. Favorite Channel Buttons
You can create up to 50 favorite channel buttons in the remote control
by programming the most frequently watched channel numbers into
these buttons. Each of these buttons can send out up to 10 commands.
Please refer to page 14 of the manual for programming the Favorite
Channel Programming.
F. Punch Through Operations
The MX-500™ can be setup to operate audio component volume
control buttons (VOLUME UP and DOWN and MUTE) while all the
other buttons control other equipment. You can also set up the remote
to operate channel control and transport functions (PLAY, STOP,
REWIND, FAST FORWARD, SKIP-, SKIP+, PAUSE and Record
buttons) from VCR, DVD, LD, CD or any other mode while all other
buttons in the remote control are controlling different components.
Please refer to page 17 in the manual for details.
G. Editing LCD Text
You can create your own text on each of the twenty-six LCD screens.
Please refer to page 22 in the manual for details.
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H. Cloning the MX-500™
The MX-500™ is capable of sending and receiving all the programmed
codes, text on the LCD and operations from one MX-500™ to another
MX-500™. Please refer to page 25 in the manual for details.
I. All Other Operations
You can set the duration of the backlight on time, factory reset state
and LCD contrast. Please refer to page 26 and 27 in the manual for
details.
J. LCD Screen and Button Layout
¬ÂDisplays the name of the device selected.
¬ÃSystem off(Power off)
€Displays page number.
Displays the device and function names.
®LIGHT button.
‚MACRO buttons.
¬ÈMAIN DEVICE menu button.
ƒLCD Page change button.
¬ÊPOWER
¬ËMUTE
¬ÌVOLUME
¬ÍCHANNEL
¬ÎPrevious channel button.
¬ÏTRANSPORT functions(PLAY, STOP,
REWIND and FF) for VCR, CD and DVD etc.
¬ÐJOYSTICK button(UP, DOWN, LEFT,RIGHT and ENTER) to move
the cursor and enter the selection by pushing down the joystick.
¬òENTER
¬óDISPLAY
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K. System Settings
All programming is done by first entering the SYSTEM SETTING
mode in the remote control. Press both the MAIN and ENTER buttons
simultaneously for three seconds to enter the SYSTEM SETTING mode.
Press any of the ten buttons associated with the descriptions written on
the LCD. You can exit the Set Up mode by simply pressing the MAIN
button.
You can program the MX-500™ to make it compatible with your
components by following either the pre-programmed method instructions
or by teaching it with your original remote controls.
A. Using Pre-programmed Codes
You can program the MX-500™ to make it compatible with your
components by using the pre-programmed method.
1. Three-Digit Code Number
1. Turn on the component you wish to program.
2. Go to the program setting mode by pressing both the MAIN
and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
3. Select the P-PRO button next to the LCD screen.
4. Press the device you wish to program. (E.g. To program TV,
press the TV button).
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5. Select the device from which the appropriate three-digit code
n u m b e r table will be selected. (E.g. If it is the TV code table,
press the TV device button).
6. Point the remote control toward the component and enter the
three-digit code number you selected for your component from
the code table provided on page 33 - 46. (Please enter the code
number within 20 seconds of programming). If there is more than
one code number assigned to your brand, try the one code number
at a time until you find the right code number. (If you enter the
right code number, the component will turn off right after you
have entered the correct number).
7. Confirm that it is the right code by pressing Power button.
After you have confirmed that the right code is entered, save the
code by pressing the SAVE button on LCD.
8. Exit from preprogramming mode by pressing the MAIN button
and then exit from SET UP mode by pressing the MAIN button
once again.
9. Confirm you have entered the right code number that
matches your component by pressing other functional buttons. If
any of the buttons fail to operate, as they should, please repeat
from Step 1.
10. Continue to program other components by repeating from Step
1 above.
2. Auto Scan with Three Digit Number
You can also program your remote control by sending out series
of Power Off commands for different brands stored in the library by
using the following steps.
1. Manually turn on the component you plan to operate.
2. Go to program setting mode in the remote control by pressing
both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three
seconds.
3. Select the P-PRO button next to the LCD screen.
4. Press the device you wish to program.
(E.g. To program TV, press the TV button).
5. Select the device from which the scanned code table will be
selected. (E.g. If it is the TV code table, press the TV device button).
6. Point the remote control toward the component and press
either the UP or DOWN button on the LCD. (It will send out the
series of Power Off codes when the button is kept pressed and the
code number that are being sent are shown on the LCD). If the
right code number is sent, the component will turn off right after
the code number is transmitted.
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7. Release the UP or DOWN button you were pressing as soon
as the device is turned off.
8. Confirm that it is the right code by pressing Power button.
After the confirmation that the right code is entered, save the code
by pressing the SAVE button on the LCD. Later you may want to try
other code numbers for your component to see which one includes
the most functions appropriate for your device.
9. Exit from Preprogrammed mode by pressing the MAIN button
and then exit from SET UP mode by pressing the MAIN button
once again.
10. Confirm that you entered the right code number that matches
your component by pressing other functional buttons. If any of the
buttons do not operate as they should, please repeat from Step 1.
11. Continue to program other components by repeating from Step
1 above.
B. Learning From Other Remote Controls
You can program the MX-500™ to operate a component by teaching the
commands from your original remote control to device buttons on the
main screen menu, 20 buttons on 2 pages of the LCD per device, 31
rubber buttons and the joystick located in the middle of the remote
control. The MX-500™ learns these commands by receiving infrared
signals directly from your existing remote controls. The MX-500™
receives these signals through its learning eye, located at the top of the
unit.
Apart from the PAGE, MAIN, FAV buttons and M1 – M3 buttons
which cannot be taught, the MX-500™ has the capability of learning up
to 530 commands.
TIP: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 joystick.
Points to Remember
If the remote control fails to learn a function after the first try:
¦UKeep the remotes stable by placing them on a flat surface.
¦UMake sure the original remote is pointed at the learning eye at the top
end of the case.
¦UMake sure the original remote’s batteries aren’t low.
¦UTry again. Sometimes the second or third attempt works.
¦UTry varying the distance between the remotes until you find an
optimal distance where the codes are learned on the first or second try.
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1. Programming Function Buttons
1. Go to the program setting mode by pressing both the MAIN and
ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
2. Press the LEARN button.
3. Select the DEVICE you wish to program.
4. Press the button on the MX-500™ you wish to program and
place your original remote control head to head with the
MX-500™ about 2 inches apart on a flat surface as illustrated
below.
5. Press the button on your original remote control you wish to
program into the MX-500™. Once the MX-500™ has received the
signal, the MX-500™ will flash "Good" on the LCD screen,
indicating it learned the code correctly. If it flashes "Fail", repeat
from Step 4 until it learns successfully. (Please enter the code
signal within 20 seconds of programming).
6. Once you complete the programming and wish to exit the
leaning mode, press the MAIN button. Exit from SET UP mode
by pressing the MAIN button once again.
2. Programming the Ten Device Buttons
1. Go to the program setting mode by pressing both the MAIN
and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
2. Press the LEARN button.
3. Press the PAGE button.
4. Press any of the ten device buttons you wish to program into
the MX-500™ and place your original remote control head to head
with the MX-500™ about 2 inches apart on a flat surface.
5. Press the button on your original remote control you wish to
program into the MX-500™. Once the MX-500™ has received the
signal, the MX-500™ will flash "Good" on the LCD screen,
indicating it learned the code correctly. If it flashes "Fail", repeat
from Step 4 until it learns successfully. (Please enter the code
signal within 20 seconds of programming).
6. Once you complete the programming and wish to exit the
leaning mode, press the MAIN button. Exit from SET UP mode
by pressing the MAIN button once again.
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You can create and program up to 50 Favorite Channel Buttons and each
favorite channel button can send out up to 10 commands with one button press.
1. Go to the program setting mode by pressing both the MAIN and
ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
2. Press the FAV Button on the LCD.
3. Press the appropriate device button from which the channel number
will be selected.
4. Go to one of the five LCD pages by pressing the FAV(or PAGE) button.
Press the button you will be assigning to the favorite channel and enter
the channel number you wish to store in the FAVORITE channel
button. You can store up to 10 commands.
TIP) If you pressed a wrong channel number, please move the
cursor by using left or right button of the joystick and then prcss
the correct channel number.
5. Press the favorite channel button you selected in Step 4 again to store
the channel you programmed.
6. Once you completed the programming and wish to exit from the
FAVORITE CHANNEL mode, press the MAIN button. Exit from SET
UP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again.
Note: There are five pages of LCD screens for favorite channel
programming. You move to other pages by pressing the PAGE or FAV button.
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