Universal Remote Control (URS) MRZ-260 User Manual

MRZ-260 Installation Manual

MRZ-260 Installation Manual ©2009-2013 Universal Remote
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 2

Parts Guide 2

Installation 3

Testing 5

Front Blaster Overload 7

Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step via PC 7

Controlling Four Identical Components/Zones 8

Identical Components/Zones - Step by Step via PC 8

Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations 10

Limited Warranty Statement 11

End User Agreement 13

Frequently Asked Questions 14

Specifications 14

Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement 15

Page 1

MRZ-260 BASE STATION

Introduction

The MRZ-260 base station is an “addressable” base station. MAC
addressing gives you the ability to use an unlimited amount of MRZ­260’s and allows the control of many identical components as needed
throughout the house. The MRZ-260 is only compatible with 2.4
GHz remote controls (Z remotes) such as the MX-880Z.

3. 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 MRZ-260
Front Blaster. The flashers plug in to
the MRZ-260 rear flasher line out­puts via their 10 foot cables.
Uniquely, the MRZ-260 can also
connect to components with rear
panel IR Inputs via its adjustable IR
Line Outputs.

2. The MRZ-260 built-in Front Blaster sends commands to com­ponents in the same cabinet space or you can use flashers.

1. The MX-880Z sends radio
waves in every direction, so you
don’t have to point the remote
anymore!

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MRZ-260 BASE STATION

Features and Benefits

Interference Rejection and Extended Range via Spread Spectrum

The MRZ-260 receives RF (radio frequency) signals via it’s integrat­ed RF receiver and antenna. A compatible RF remote such as the
MX-880Z can be used with the MRZ-260 base station.

Two Fixed IR Outputs one with RFTX URC Lighting Control

The MRZ-260 is equipped with two fixed IR line outputs with standard

3.5 mm jacks for standard and sleeved IR emitter/flashers. One Fixed
IR Output has a dual role for URC Lighting Control via the RFTX
transmitter

Two Variable IR Outputs Match Rear Panel IR Inputs

The MRZ-260 is equipped with two 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 and are compatible with standard IR
emitter/flashers as well.

No Limit Equipment Locations With Identical Components

Each MX-880Z remote is “addressable.” They can be programmed to
specifically control components in a particular room by installing an
MRZ-260 base station at each location

. In operation it’s simple: when
you select a device located in the Den, the MX-880Z remote only
sends commands to the Den. When you select a device located in
the Family Room, the MX-880Z remote only sends commands to it.

A Single MRZ-260 Can Control an Array of Identical Components
or Individual Zones of a Multi Zone Preamp/Matrix Switcher

Each MRZ-260 has four “addressable” IR Line Outputs. For example,
you can control up to four identical TV’s with one MRZ-260 or route
volume commands for a specific zone to a particular zone IR input on
a multi-zone preamp. If you have more than four identical compo­nents or zones, there is no limit on how many MRZ-260s can be
installed to control them (thus allowing an unlimited amount of identi­cal components or individual zones in one house).

Parts Guide

The MRZ-260 RF Base Station includes:

1 - MRZ-260 Base Station
1 - Mounting Plate for wall mounting

the MRZ-260
4 - Screws for wall mounting
1 - 9V-300mA Power Supply
12 - Labels for IR Line Outputs

4 - Visible Flashers with 10 foot plug in

cables including 1 pink sleeved
emitter for the RFTX-1 port

4 - Extra self adhesive pads for

Emitters

1 - Screwdriver for Variable Outputs

Page 3

Installation and MAC Address Discovery

1. Unplug the MRZ-260. Test all IR commands and macros line of

sight.

2. Power on all AV components including the TV. Turn on all of the

lights and lower all dimmers to 50%. Power on anything that
may create Interference (particularly devices with high speed
microprocessors or hard drives).

3. Once all commands and macros work in direct line of sight,

connect the MRZ-260 to its DC wall adapter and plug the wall

adapter into a live AC outlet.

4. Open CCP editor to discover the MRZ-260 RF base station.

5. Select Program then Configure Home.

6. Add a MRZ-260 base station and the properties window opens.

7. Plug the MX-880Z remote via USB to the PC.

8. Click on the Discover button to automatically discover the MAC

address of the MRZ-260 base or type in the 8 characters found
on the MAC ID sticker located in the rear.

Note: If you
receive a Not
Connected message simply unplug then replug the USB cable and
try again.

9. Once the MRZ-260 is found, highlight the matching MAC

address and select Apply.

10. Now the MAC address will populate the ACCESS ID field.

11. Press OK to close the window and now the MRZ-260 has been

discovered.

12. Place the MRZ-260 in a location at least 3 feet away from satel-

lite receivers, cable boxes, HDTV tuners, DVRs, PCs or any

MRZ-260 BASE STATION