Universal Remote Control (URS) MRX-20 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
MRX-20
Advanced Network System Controller
MRX-20 Advanced Network System Controller Owner's Manual © 2014 Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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is offered to our certified professional installers who can install a URC controller in a timely and efficient manner.
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Chapter 1: MRX-20 Overview
Congratulations! 1
Features and Benefits 1
Parts Guide 1
Expanding your System 2
Front Panel Descriptions 5
Rear Panel Descriptions 6
Chapter 2: Using Your System
Navigating the On-screen Menu 8
On-screen Menu Options Overview 9
Using the On-screen Menus 10
Add a Slideshow using Photo Viewer 20
Adjusting the Settings 23
Chapter 3: Settings and More...
Installation 28
Specifications 30
End User Agreement 33
Chapter 1: MRX-20 Overview
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing URC’s Total Control MRX-20 Advanced Network System Controller. The unit features an intuitive and
interactive on-screen interface providing control of every connected device throughout the entire home. Now you can control your
home theatre, lights, view the front door and so much more... from the comfort of your seat.
Features and Benefits
• Control the MRX-20’s on-screen interface using a TRG-100/200 Umotion remote.
• Store and issue commands and macros for IP, IR, RS-232, Relay, Sensor and 12V controlled devices connected to MRX series base
stations or controllers.
• View your favorite pictures stored on Google+ using the Photo Viewer screensaver.
• Can be programmed off premises via the internet.
• Easy rack-mounting via optional RMK-2 rack mounting kit.
Parts Guide
The MRX-20 Advanced Network System Controller includes:
1 - MRX-20 Advanced Network System Controller
1 - Power Cord
10 - IR Emitters with standard 3.5mm plugs
Chapter 1: MRX-20 Overview 1
Expanding your System
Expand the MRX-20’s capabilities throughout the entire home by using our URC user interfaces, in-wall controllers, z-wave devices and music
players. Simply integrate any of just a few of the URC products listed below for extensive control.
In-Wall Controllers
Keypads provide you with convenient access to
anything your URC system can control. These
are available as simple keypads or fully
functional graphic displays.
User Interfaces
Combine our handheld
controllers along with
your new technology to
control your home
theatre, lighting and
more, right from the
comfort of your seat.
,
Music
Listen to your favorite music services
like Rhapsody, SiriusXM, Pandora and
more while using the SNP-2
streaming music player.
Z-Wave
Easily integrate and control an extensive
collection of Z-Wave devices ranging
from lights and door locks to
thermostats and so much more. The
TRF-ZW1 takes your system to the next
level of automation.
Chapter 1: MRX-20 Overview 2
*Also listen to your personal playlists
using the PSX-2 iPod/iPhone dock.
*Compatible with iPhone 2G to 4S.
MRX-20 Front Panel Descriptions
Ethernet HDMI Reset ButtonLight PipePower
Front Panel Description
Power Illuminates when unit is ON.
LED indicates:
Ethernet
• Connected: Illuminated
• Not connected: Blinks
LED indicates:
HDMI
Reset When pressed, resets the unit. Resetting does not lose its programming.
Light
Pipe
Chapter 1: MRX-20 Overview 3
• Connected: Illuminated
• Not connected: No illumination
• Flashes: Issue, check source
Attractive illumination signaling when the unit is ON.
WARNING!!
Pressing and holding
the Reset button for
15 seconds WILL erase
all programming and
return the MRX-20 to
its original factory
condition.
MRX-20 Rear Panel Descriptions
Power
Network
USB
IR Outputs
Rear Panel Descriptions
Power Connect power cable.
Network Connect ethernet cable to communicate over the network.
USB For future use!
IR
Outputs
HDMI IN
Ten 3.5mm IR emitter ports each (Each with output level attentuators.)
Three HDMI IN ports for transmission of digital HD video
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI
OUT
One HDMI OUT port used to connect a display device.
Chapter 1: MRX-20 Overview 4
MRX-20 Rear Panel Descriptions
12 Volt
Rear Panel Descriptions
12 Volt
Relays
Two programmable 12V/0.2A outputs. Each may be programmed to turn ON, OFF or momentarily
TOGGLE its output.
Four programmable relays that maybe set to normally opened (NO), normally closed (NC) or
momentary contacts. A maximum of 30V/.5A per relay.
Four sensor ports allow programming of state dependent and triggered macros. Compatible with
Sensors
URC Sensors: Audio(SEN-AUD),Video (SEN-VID), Voltage (SEN-VOLT), Current (SEN-CMF), Contact
Closure (SEN-CCLS) and Light (SEN-LITE).
Relays
Sensors
RS-232
Trigger
RFTX-1
RS-232
Trigger IN
Four RS-232 ports support TX (Transmit), RX (Receive) and GND (Ground) connections for oneway/two-way communication. Compatible with URC cables RS232F and RS232M.
For future use!
RFTX-1 Attach an optional RFTX-1 transmitter to work with compatible URC devices.
Chapter 1: MRX-20 Overview 5
Chapter 2: Using Your System
Navigating the MRX20’s On-screen Menu
Navigating the MRX20’s on-screen menu is very simple with our URC User Interfaces
such as the TRG-100/TRG-200 Umotion remotes, or URC’s wide assortment of
handheld, in-wall, Android and iOS controllers.
Using the TRG-100/200
While using the TRG-100/TRG-200 remote, press the Umotion
button to activate the on-screen cursor and Umotion
movement. Point the remote at the on-screen display and
move the remote. The cursor is synchronized with the remote’s
movement. Move the cursor around the interface. Hover over a
button to reveal it’s hovered state. Then press the Umotion
button again to make a selection.
Umotion
button
Cursor
Using other Total Control User Interfaces
Use the interfaces navigational buttons (up, down, left or
right) to move the cursor around the on-screen interface.
Then press the select button to make a selection.
Hard button remotes
Hovered
State
Touch screen remotes
Chapter 2: Using your System 6
On-screen Menu Options Overview
Main Menu
The Main Menu
allows control of
any “connected
device” in the
Total Control
System. Click the
title to learn more.
Quick Bar Menu
The Quick Bar menu
was designed to
contain up to ten of
the most needed
commands for the
device that is currently
in use. Your URC
Professional Installer
programs these
commands, so any
changes to your
current view will need
to be adjusted by your
installer. Click the title
to learn more.
Device Menu
Use the Device
Menu to access
all of a device’s
commands. Click
the title to learn
more.
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. Click the
title to learn more.
Shortcuts Menu
This user adjustable menu, Shortcuts,
allows you to add common activities
(like Watch TV, Listen to Radio, etc.) for
easy access. Although any of these
actions can be accomplished using the
Main Menu (see below), this would be
a multi-step navigation process as
opposed to a single-click action. Click
the title to learn more.
Chapter 2: Using your System 7
Using the On-screen Menus
Main Menu
The Main Menu accesses any “connected device” in your Total Control System. Depending upon programming, most device /activities
will be placed into subfolders (like Music, Entertainment, etc.). Accessing these subfolders will allow you to control any device that is
available in the chosen room (see Rooms 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. Hover
over a button and press the Umotion button again to make a selection.
Title Bar
Category/Device
Ribbon
Device List/
Submenu
Rooms
Menu
Status Bar
Shortcuts
Menu
Chapter 2: Using your System 8
Title Bar
The Title Bar contains valuable information during normal use. Easily find out the time, weather, now playing information and the
room that the MRX is controlling.
Time & Weather
This data, found on the left-hand side of the Title Bar, shows the current time, date and weather information. Clicking this area opens
the Settings menu.
Current Room
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. Use the Rooms Menu to control any other room in the system.
Now Playing
Appearing on the right-hand side of the Title Bar, this displays the source that is currently being used in the room.
• The Now Playing area display’s the device currently in use (in this case, William’s iPod), device icon, and metadata information.
This information is displayed since it is a URC media device.
The metadata will change, every 5 seconds, rotating between song, artist and album.
• Any current room activity, like DVD or Cable, is shown within the Now Playing section.
Displays current activity within a room, such as Watching Cable TV.
Chapter 2: Using your System 9
Categories/Devices Ribbon
This ribbon shows the various categories of control that are available to the selected room. The quantity of categories is determined by
the system setup and can vary from one to multiple categories programmed by the system designer. Although only seven categories
can fit on the screen at any moment, navigate left or right to other categories, if available.
Select a category by hovering over the icon then pressing the Umotion button or using the five-way navigation cursor to select; this
reveals the devices/activities available for that category (submenus).
Device List
Submenus contain the devices/activities that were placed in the chosen category by the system programmer. With the Umotion
control, use the device list’s Up or Down arrows to move the list in the desired direction. Hover over a device/activity to select its icon
by pressing the Umotion button.
Chapter 2: Using your System 10
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