Universal MX-3000i Operating Manual

Operating Your System

With The MX-3000i

This remote control was
Custom Programmed for you by:

For questions about your Custom Programming call:

Custom Programming of a complex home theater and/or a
multi-room system is one of the most challenging tasks
within an audio/video installation. It involves an intimate
knowledge of how the components interact and exact
details on the proper sequences of control.

Only a Complete Control dealer has the requisite
experience and training to quickly and effectively customize a
remote control for true automated operation.

Congratulations on your choice!

MX-3000i Owners Manual © 2006-2013 Universal Remote Control, Inc.
Front Cover Photo courtesy of Robert Ridenour of Connected Technologies,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Congratulations 1

Connecting the Battery Pack 1

Using the Charging Base 2

Programming the MX-3000i 2

No More Pointing! 3

Operating Your System 4

Displaying the Settings Screen 5

Adjusting Backlighting 5

Adjusting Brightness 5

Button Light Settings 5

Sound 6

Setting Time and Date 6

Power Settings 6

System 6

Pickup Settings 7

Calibration 7

Factory Default 7

Exit 7

Maintaining Your MX-3000i 8

Warranty 8

Specifications 8

Information To The User 9

Warning 9

Limited Warranty Statement 10

End User Agreement 12

Note 13

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Congratulations

You’ve purchased a unique synthesis of
hardware and software engineering, the
Complete Control MX-3000i. The twin goals
of the design team were to improve the
elegance and usability of touch screens
through the physical design while providing
a new standard in brightness, clarity and
animation for the touch screen itself.

Easy Operation

By assigning the important home theater operational buttons to the
natural resting place of the end users thumbs, the MX-3000i achieves a
new standard in use and comfort.

Automatic Backlighting

The integral motion sensor detects any movement of the touch screen and
automatically backlights the screen. You do not have to press any button
to display the screen. Any movement of the MX-3000i renews the
backlighting. To adjust the backlighting, see page 5.

Connecting the Battery Pack

Unlock the rear cover by using a coin to move the locking screw to the
Unlock position.

Remove the cover. For shipment from the
factory, the battery cable is left unplugged.
Plug the cable into the socket next to the
battery. The connector is slotted to prevent
plugging it in the wrong way, so don’t force it.

Replace the cover and lock it into place with
a coin.

Locked

Battery Cable Plugged In

Un-Locked

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Using the Charging Base

Plug the 5V DC adapter into a
power outlet and into the back of
the charging base.

Gently place the MX-3000i into the
cradle of the charging base.

Push down on the base of the
MX-3000i until you hear and feel a
firm “click”.

The Status light should immediately
light. Red indicates that it is
charging. Blue shows that it is fully
charged. There is no harm in leaving the MX-3000i on its charging base
whenever it is not in use.

Programming the MX-3000i

The MX-3000i is programmed via a windows PC equipped with a USB port
(we include a programming cable in the box), using our proprietary
software, MX-3000i Editor. You can download this software from our
website:

www.universalremote.com

Basic setup takes only a few minutes with this software. However, to fully
automate an audio/video system the user must have a detailed knowledge
of how the system is connected and operated. We highly recommend that
you use a professional audio/video installer to program your MX-3000i if
you would like to enjoy one touch operation via macros.

The MX-3000i on it’s Charging Base.

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No More Pointing!

The combination of the MX-3000i with it’s companion MRF-350i base
station will enable you to place your audio/video components out of sight
behind closed doors and/or in another room of your house. The MX-3000i
sends radio signals to the MRF-350i throughout your house (50-100’ away,
indoors or outdoors). The MRF-350i converts your commands to the
infrared signals that control your A/V components.

1. The MX-3000i remote
control sends radio waves
in every direction, so you
don’t have to point the
remote

4. Self-adhesive “Flashers” affix to the
Infrared sensors on the front panels of
your components. The Flashers relay
commands to components out of sight of
the MRF-350i’s Front Blaster. The
flashers plug in to the MRF-350i’s rear
flasher line outputs via their 10 foot
cables. Uniquely, the MRF-350i can also
connect to rear panel IR Inputs via its
adjustable IR Line Outputs.

3. The MRF-350i’s built-in Front Blaster sends commands to
components in the same cabinet space as the MRF-350i.

2. The RFX-250i RF Sensor can be
freely positioned for optimal reception.

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Operating Your System

The MX-3000i’s MAIN menu displays the most popular activities and
devices in your system. Press the MAIN button to see the MAIN menu.
Large systems may have more than one page. Press the page button if you
don’t see all your devices.

Gently press any screen button with your finger to select an activity or a
device. The screen will change to a display of the buttons you need for
that activity/device. The PAGE buttons may reveal additional buttons for
some devices and activities.

When you would like to control another device, press the MAIN button
and select a new device from the MAIN menu.

The PAGE buttons

reveal additional

pages of buttons

when they are

available.

The Volume and
Mute buttons are
always available
regardless of what
screen is displayed.

To select a touch
screen button,
touch the screen
with a gentle tap of
your finger.

The 4 way cursor

buttons enable you

to navigate on

screen guides and

menus with ease.

The MAIN Button below the
screen always takes you to the first
page of the MAIN Menu.

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Displaying the Settings Screen

You can adjust the settings of the
MX-3000i whenever you like by pressing
and holding the MAIN button for five
seconds. When you do, the screen will
change to the SETTINGS screen. If you
do not press any button on the
SETTINGS screen within 30 seconds, the
MX-3000i will time out and automatically

return to normal operation.

Adjusting Backlighting

If you uncheck the check boxes, the
MX-3000i will stay lit until the
battery is exhausted. If you check the check
boxes, you can select from the list of delays.
The amount of delay you select will be the
how long the MX-3000i stays lit. You can save
battery life this way.

Adjusting Brightness

Simply touch and drag the brightness slider to
the desired level. Increased brightness does
affect battery life.

Button Light Settings

You can opt to conserve battery life by
disabling the LED lighting behind the
buttons.

This is done by pulling down the list box and
selecting “always off” from the list.

The Settings Screen

The Backlight Screen

The Brightness Screen

The Button Light Screen

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Sound

Your MX-3000i may have been programmed
to make sounds. This is optional, and some
professional installers may prefer to keep it
silent. However, you can adjust the volume
to any level you like by touching and
dragging the volume control here.

Setting Time and Date

Your MX-3000i may have been programmed
to display the time or date on a touch screen
button. If so, you can correct the time
displayed by changing the settings on this
screen.

Power Settings

You can display the remaining charge
by selecting Power Settings.

You can also adjust when the low battery
warning screen will appear.

System

The System screen displays data about your
MX-3000i’s operating system, memory etc.

The Sound Screen

The Time and Date Screen

The Power Screen

The System Screen

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Pickup Settings

You can set your MX-3000i to only turn on
when touched, or every time you move it.

Calibration

If you like, you can calibrate where you tap
by running the calibration. You will need a
pen top or PDA stylus to do this. Do not
attempt to calibrate using your fingers.

Factory Default

WARNING! Only use this button when
instructed to by Technical Support. It resets
the memory of the MX-3000i to the factory
condition. All your programming will be lost!

Exit

When you have finished adjusting Settings,
simply tap the EXIT button to return to
normal operation.

The Pickup Screen

The Calibration Screen

The Default Screen

The Exit Button

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Maintaining Your MX-3000i

Be careful not to scratch the touch screen, only use your finger to tap the
LCD touch screen or use a plastic pen top or PDA stylus. Never use a real
pen, pencil or any other sharp object on the screen. Keep it away from
extreme cold or heat. The MX-3000i is not waterproof. Do not use it in any
location that is damp or wet.

If you spill water on it, take out the battery pack and let the MX-3000i dry for
48 hours before you try powering it up again. If you spill coffee or another
beverage on it, clean it with distilled water. Make sure no water gets inside
the MX-3000i. The touch screen contains a glass element. Don’t drop the
MX-3000i or impact it against anything.

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the screen. If the screen still shows finger
prints, clean it with watered down window-cleaner. Do not use anything
abrasive and don’t use too much water, some might leak into the interior.

Warranty

The MX-3000i is covered against any manufacturing defects or faults in
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase when
purchased from an authorized Complete Control dealer. Units
purchased from online auction sites or other unauthorized resellers have
no warranty. This warranty does not cover the following items:

s Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature.
s Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products.
s Products purchased more than 12 months ago.
s Units purchased from unauthorized dealers or companies.

Specifications

Microprocessor: 206MHz RISC
Memory - 16 Megabytes of RAM (for User Configuration)
Devices - Supports up to 255 Devices
Pages- Supports up to 255 Pages on each Device
Learning Capability - Standard frequencies (15kHz to 100kHz)
Macro Capability - Up to 255 steps each, however nesting is allowed
IR Range (Line of Sight via Infrared): 30-50 feet, depending on the environment
RF Range (radio frequency): 50 to 100 feet, depending upon the environment
RF Frequency: 433.92MHz
Weight: 10.4 oz. (with batteries)
Size: 7.17” x 4.76” x 1.18”
Batteries: Lithium Ion battery pack included

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Information To The User

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. This equipment 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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one more of the following measures:

s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Precautions and Information Concerning
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries

s If you will not be using your remote control for an extended period of

time, be sure to remove the battery.

s Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
s Use care to avoid dropping the battery or subjecting it to severe impact

that could damage the case.

s The battery should not be immersed in water.
s Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable. For the address of a recycle

drop-off location near you call toll free 1-800-822-8837
or visit http://www.rbrc.com

Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note : The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

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Limited Warranty Statement

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equipment sold by unauthorized resellers.

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