Universal Remote Control Complete Control MX-780i Owner's Manual

MX-780i

Owner’s Manual

MX-780i Owner’s Manual ©2011-2013 URC, Inc.

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Universal Remote Control, Inc.

500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Congratulations! 1

Using the MX-780i 2

Displaying the Settings Screen 3

Color Screen 3

Button Lighting 4

System 5

Erasing and Resetting 5

Specifications 6

Contact Us 6

Limited Warranty Statement 7

End User Agreement 9

Federal Communication Commission

Interference Statement 10

Regulatory Information to the user 11

Declaration of Conformity 12

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Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing the Complete Control MX-780i universal
remote control. This unit can directly control every IR device in
your home. You can also control devices located in different rooms
by integrating an MRF base station. Controlling your home is simple
with the MX-780i remote.

Brilliant OLED color display with hard button interface

When any button is pressed, the color OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)
screen, as well as the remote buttons, light up. Once the screen is lit,
each of the three buttons on either side of the screen are labeled.
These button labels are based on the devices you want to watch or
listen to.

User interface customizable for any activity

Each button is customizable for activities such as watching TV or
listening to the radio. These activities can contain multiple commands
(macros) which enable a single button press to turn the needed
devices ON or OFF.

Ultra-reliable narrow band RF - compatible with URC

433.92 MHz RF Base Stations

The MX-780i can communicate directly to RF base stations, such as
the MRF-350i and the MRF-260i. It also natively communicates to
URC Lighting via 433.92 MHz RF. This gives the MX-780i the ability to
control your system without being in direct line-of-sight.

Fast setup of complex systems via Complete Control PC editor

To fully automate an audio/video system, and integrate two way
automation of servers etc., the programmer must have a detailed
knowledge of each component, LAN configuration, WiFi
optimization and how the system is connected and operated. Only
a trained and certified professional audio/video installer can install
an MX-780i remote control in a timely and efficient manner.

Replacing the Batteries

Unlock the battery cover by pushing up on the spring lock at the
bottom of the cover. Remove the cover. Observe the + and –
polarity indicators inside the battery compartment and the batteries.
Place the four AA batteries into their positions in the battery compartment.
Now, replace the battery cover and snap it into place.

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Using the MX-780i

The MX-780i displays the title (Main or device) at the top of the
screen. Below the title, the OLED displays the device or command
names. All of the hard buttons of the MX-780i are changed to
control the functions of the selected device.

The Title displays
what the main page
or device you can
control.

Press either of the
Page buttons to see
any other available
choices.

The Light

button

backlights all

of the

buttons.

The OLED button

labels describe

special features

for this activity.

The Channel and

Previous Channel

buttons will change
channels when you

have selected devices

like CABLE.

The 4 way cursor

buttons enable you

to navigate on

screen guides and

menus with ease.

The Number keypad

enters numbers for

the devices you’ve

selected. When

watching Cable TV,

use the number

keypad to enter

channel numbers.

When listening to a

CD, the number

keypad enters track

numbers.

The Volume and
Mute buttons always
control the sound
regardless of what
screen is displayed.

The Transport buttons

(Play, Stop, Skip-, Skip+,
FF, REW and Pause)

operate when the
selected device requires
them. When watching
Cable TV, use the number
keypad to enter channel
numbers.
When listening to a CD,
the number keypad
enters track numbers.

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Displaying the Settings Screen

You can adjust settings for the MX-780i whenever
you like by pressing and holding the MAIN + ENT
button for three seconds. When you do, the screen
will change to the Settings menu. If you do not
press any button on the Settings screen, the
MX-780i returns to the previous Settings or Main
screen after 30 seconds.

There are two Settings screens. To access the
other page, press either of the page buttons. To
select a setting, press the button adjacent to the
setting you would like to adjust.

To go back a step or to get out of the settings
screen, press either the MAIN button or the EXIT
button on the MX-780i.

Color Screen

Color screen settings provides two configurable options.

1. Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the screen buttons
on the left and right side of the slider bar. Once
the brightness has been adjusted, simply press
the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button will
revert to the remote’s last saved brightness setting.

Note: High brightness settings will delete the
batteries faster.

2. Automatic Turn Off

: Adjust the duration the OLED screen will
remain illuminated after a button is pressed. Pressing the left and
right screen buttons, next to the slider bar,
changes how long the OLED screen stays on.
Pressing the Less side decreases the time in steps
down to a minimum time of 5 seconds.
Pressing the More side increases the time in
steps up to a maximum of 60 seconds. Once
the setting has been adjusted, simply press the
Save button. Pressing the Cancel button reverts
the remote’s Automatic Turn Off setting to the last saved setting.

Note: Increasing the Auto Turn off time will delete the batteries faster.

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Button Lighting

The Button Light settings page provides two configurable options
for how the MX-780i’s hard buttons should behave.

1. Automatic ON

: Adjusting this setting controls when the hard

button backlight automatically turns on.

a. Automatic Light Yes: Every time a

button is pressed the button back
light automatically turns on.

b. Automatic Light No: The only way

to turn on the hard button
backlight is to press the dedicated
Lights button, located on the right

side of the remote control.
Once all changes have been made, press
the Save button. Pressing the Cancel
button reverts to the remote’s last saved
setting. Note: Selecting AutoLight Yes will

delete the batteries faster.

2. Automatic Turn Off

: You can adjust the amount of time the
backlight remains on after a button is pressed. Press the left and
right screen buttons next to the slider bar
to change the duration. Pressing the Less
side decreases the time in steps down to
a minimum of 5 seconds. Pressing the
More side increases the time in steps up
to a maximum of 60 seconds. Once the
setting has been adjusted, simply press the
Save button. Pressing the Cancel button
reverts to the remote’s last saved Automatic Turn off setting.

Note: Increasing the Auto Turn off time will delete the batteries
faster.

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System

The System Settings page provides two options.

1. Power Remaining

: This option shows you how
much battery life is remaining. You can also
adjust when the low battery warning screen
appears by pressing the screen buttons to the
left and right of the slider bar. Once the low
battery percentage is reached, a notification
screen appears reminding you the batteries will
need to be replaced. Once the setting has been
adjusted, simply press the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button
reverts to the remote’s last saved Power Remaining setting.

3. System Info

: The System Info screen
displays data about the MX-780i’s memory
usage and operating system version.
Pressing the Next screen button takes you
to the Operating System information, and
pressing the Prev button takes you back to
the System Memory information.

Erasing and Resetting

WARNING! Only use this button when instructed by Technical Support.
It resets the memory of the MX-780i to the factory
default. All of your programming will be lost!

To erase your MX-780i program, press the Erase
button to return to factory default. Once selected
a secondary screen will ask if you really want to
erase the program.

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Specifications

Microprocessor: ARM7TDMI
FLASH: 32Mbit Nor FLASH
Display: 1.46” PMOLED (128 x 128)
Total Customization Capability: Up to 48 devices and up to 8 pages

each for a total of 384 pages.

Learning Capability: Standard frequencies (15kHz to 460kHz)
Macro Capability: Up to 255 steps each
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: 433.92 MHz
Weight: 8.5 oz. (with battery)
Size: 8.7”H x 2.2”W x 1.3”D
Batteries: Four AA Alkaline Batteries (included)
Battery Life: 18 Hours of continuous button pressing with backlighting

and LCD ON (months of use for most users).
Users should expect some variation based on the brand
of alkaline batteries used.

Note: In actual use, the MX-780i protects itself if it gets stuck

between couch cushions (with a button being continuously
pressed). After 30 seconds the MX-780i will turn off, and will
not turn on again until the button is released.

Contact Us

Need assistance or have questions?
Our Customer Service Support Center is here to help.
Call [phone] to speak with a customer service
representative or email us at [e-mail]

500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.universalremote.com

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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. URC warrants
that the software will substantially conform in any material respect to its
functional specifications at the time of delivery. URC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS AND/OR
OMISSIONS MADE IN THE URC DOCUMENTATION. URC DOES NOT
WARRANT THAT THE URC SOFTWARE IS BUG-FREE OR ERROR FREE
OR THAT THERE ARE NO ERRORS/BUGS IN THE URC SOFTWARE.

URC warrants that at the time of purchase the URC equipment and the URC
software complied with all applicable regulations and policies of the Federal
Communications Commissions (“FCC”) regarding electromagnetic
interference caused by electronic/computing devices and to the extent that the
URC equipment and/or the URC software fails to so comply, URC shall, at its
own expense, take all reasonable measures to promptly cause such to
comply.

URC equipment purchases from other than an authorized URC dealer or
distributor are without warranty.

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NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF QUALITY OR REASONABLE
SKILL AND CARE, OR OUTCOME OR RESULTS.
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.

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.

In the event of any warranty claim, URC will, at its sole option, repair the URC
equipment using new or comparable rebuilt parts, or exchange the URC
equipment for new or rebuilt equipment. In the event of a defect, these are

the end user’s exclusive remedies.

All the URC equipment returned for service, exchange or repair require an
RGA number. To obtain an RGA number, you must complete a Return
Request Form which you may obtain by calling [phone] or contacting
URC at [e-mail]. To obtain warranty service, end
user must deliver the URC equipment, freight prepaid, in its original packaging
or packaging affording adequate protection to URC at 420 Columbus Avenue,
Valhalla, NY 10595. It is end user’s responsibility to backup any macro
programming, artwork, software or other materials that may have been
programmed into the unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other
materials will be lost during service and URC will not be responsible for any
such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt, bill of sale, installation contract
or other verifiable proof of purchase is required. For the URC equipment
support and other important information, please visit URC's website available
at www.universalremote.com or call the Customer Service Center at (914)
835-4484.

This limited warranty only covers the URC equipment issues caused by
defects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. It does not
cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to
product issues due to commercial use, acts of God, third-party installation,
misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to any part of the URC
equipment. This limited warranty does not cover the URC equipment sold as
used, as is, refurbished, so called "B stock" or consumables (such as batteries).
This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been
altered or removed from the URC equipment. This limited warranty

specifically excludes the URC equipment sold by unauthorized resellers.

With the exception of URC’s IR-only, broad-based consumer remotes, none of

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URC’s PC programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house
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.

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.

IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO
DATA, COMPUTER SYSTEMS OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS.
URC’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, FOR DIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY FORM SHALL
BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, NOT IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS
PAID BY END USER FOR THE URC EQUIPMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR ANY EVENTS BEYOND ITS
CONTROL, INCLUDING ANY INSTANCE OF FORCE MAJEURE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF
END USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY.

THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO END USER IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, WHERE SUCH ARE RESTRICTED LIMITED OR
EXCLUDED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND SUCH SHALL APPLY TO THE
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URC SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STATEMENTS MADE
BY OTHERS.

SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO END USER. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES END USER SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS AND END USER MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

End User Agreement

The terms and conditions of the End User Agreement available at
www.universalremote.com/eua.php shall apply.

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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. 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:

u Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

u Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
u Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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.

FCC Caution

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

The device and the antenna for this device must be installed to ensure a
minimum separation distance of 20 cm more from a person’s body. Other
operating configurations should be avoided.

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Regulatory Information to the user

n CE conformity Notice

Products with “CE” marking comply with the R&TTE Directive
1995/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EEC issued by the commission of the European
Community.

1) R&TTE Directive

lEMC : ETSI EN 301 489-1,3
lRF : ETSI EN 300 220-1,2

: ETSI EN 300

2) EMC Directive

lEmission : EN 55022
lImmunity : EN 55024
lPower : EN-61000-3-2, 3

n Declaration of Conformity

“Hereby, Universal Remote Control Inc. declares that this MX-780i is
in compliance with the Essential requirements and other relevant pro­visions of Directive 1999/5/EC.”

Certification
Type No.(Model No.) MX-780i
Batch/Serial No. ­Power Rating 6.0V [AA BATTERY 4EA]
Frequency band 433.92 MHz

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Declaration of Conformity

Company Name : Universal Remote Control Inc.

Company Address : 500Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528, U.S.A

Contact Information :

www.universalremote.com

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Brand Name : UNIVERSAL remote control

Product Name : RF Remote Controller

Model Name : MX-780i

This product herewith complies with the requirements of EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
and R&TTE Directive(1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Community

n EMC Directive

l EN 55022

l EN 55024

l EN 61000-3-2

l EN 61000-3-3

n R&TTE Directive

l ETSI EN 301-489-1,3

l ETSI EN 300 220-1,2

l ETSI EN 300

List of test reports and/or certificate verified compliance with the standards above

Date of issue : December 8, 2011

Name and signature of authorized person :

n EMC Directive

l Report No.

l Testing Laboratory : Gumi College EMC Center

n R&TTE Directive

l Certificate No.

l Certificate Body : SIEMIC (No. 2200)

James Novak

Senior Product Manager
Universal Remote Control Inc.

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500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.universalremote.com

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