Universal Remote Control MRF-350 Owner's Manual

MRF-350 Installation Manual

Optimizing Narrow Band Reception with

the RFX-250 and MSC System Remotes

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 2

Parts Guide 2

Optimizing Range and Reliability 3

Connecting IR and Setting Output Levels 6

Front Blaster Overload 7

Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step via PC 7

Controlling An Array of Identical Components or Zones 8

Identical Components/Zones - Step by Step via PC 8

Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations 11

Frequently Asked Questions 12

Warranty 12

Specifications 12

Page 1

MRF-350 BASE STATION

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 compo­nents throughout a house. However, the MRF-350 is equipped with the
Narrow Band RF reception, so is only compatible with MSC System remotes.

4. Self-adhesive “Flashers” affix to the
Infrared sensors on the front panels of your
client’s components. The Flashers relay
commands to components out of sight of
the MRF-350’s Front Blaster. The flashers
plug in to the MRF-350’s rear flasher line
outputs via their 10 foot cables. Uniquely, the

MRF-350 can also connect to rear panel IR
Inputs via its adjustable IR Line Outputs.

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

1. MSC System remote controls send
radio waves in every direction, so
your client enjoys “No More Pointing”
operation!

2.The RFX-250 RF Sensor can be freely positioned out of way of
the interference the A/V components create, connecting to the
MRF-350 via a 10’ cable (which can be extended).

NOTE: The RFX-250 is ONLY compatible with MSC System remotes: the current
versions of the MX-3000, MX-950, MX-900 and the TX-1000 remote controls.The
RFX-250 is NOT compatible with MX-3000 remote controls manufactured before
April 1, 2005.
You can identify the build date of an MX-3000 by looking at the serial number.The
first 6 digits indicate the build date. If the serial number appears as 122905
014054, the first 6 digits indicate that the remote was built on December 29, 2005.

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MRF-350 BASE STATION

Features and Benefits

Interference Rejection and Extended RF Range via RFX-250

The MRF-350 receives RF (radio frequency) signals via the RFX-250 RF Sensor.
The RFX-250 displays RF interference via a bright red LED, which flickers when
interference is present. Simply relocate the RFX-250 out of the interference.

Expand Range by Adding RFX-250 RF Sensors in Remote Areas

The MRF-350 can power up to three RFX-250 RF Sensors connected in parallel
to the RF Input connector.

Variable IR Output Matches Rear Panel IR Inputs

The MRF-350 is equipped with adjustable IR line outputs, each output can be indi­vidually matched to rear panel IR inputs on any component that is designed to be
operated by a standard IR repeater.The outputs utilize a 3.5mm jack.

Up To Fifteen Equipment Locations With Identical Components

Each MSC System remote is “addressable.” They can be programmed to specifi­cally control components in a particular room by installing a base station at each
location. In operation it’s simple: when you select a device located in the Den,
the MX series remote only sends commands to the Den. When you select a
device located in the Family Room, the MX-3000 only sends commands to it.

A Single MRF-350 Can Control an Array of Identical Components
or Identical Zones of a Multi Zone Preamp/Matrix Switcher

Each MRF-350 has six “addressable” IR Line Outputs. For example, you can con­trol 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
more than six identical components or zones, up to 15 additional MRF-350s can
be installed to control them (thus allowing up to 90 identical components or
zones in one house).

IR Input for Keypads or IR Repeater Systems

The MRF-350 rear panel IR input will relay IR Data from IR repeaters or Multi­Zone Keypads to all IR line outputs (does not support IR routing).The 5V, 100
milliamp output will directly power some brands and models of keypad directly.

Parts Guide

The MRF-350 RF Base Station includes:

1 - RFX-250 RF Sensor with integrated

antenna
1 - Mounting plate for RFX-250
1 - MRF-350 Base Station
1 - Mounting Plate for wall mounting the

MRF-350
8 - Screws for wall mounting the two

mounting plates
1 - 9V-300mA Power Supply

6 - Visible Flashers with 10 foot plug in cables.
6 - Extra self adhesive pads for Emitters
1 - 12’ Connecting Cable
1 - Adjustment Tool (Screwdriver for RF ID

and IR level adjustment)

2 - Depluggable screw connectors for RF

connections when extending wires.