Universal Remote Control (URS) MSC-400 User Manual

Notice to 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:

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

which the receiver is connected.

 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.

MSC-400 System Quick Reference Guide

MSC-400 System Quick Reference Guide

Front Views - Flip for Rear Views

Front Views - Flip for Rear Views

Start with the antenna angle set to 45
degrees and positioned so that the
long side of the antenna is facing the
customer’s favorite seating position.

Power LED indicates

that the MSC-400 is

powered on.

USB 1 LED indicates that

the USB Programming Port

(Front Panel USB) is

connected to a PC.

Learning Sensor for learn-

ing IR commands.

Normally, learning is more

convenient via a remote.

Front Panel USB port is

used ONLY for

PROGRAMMING

USB 2 LED indicates that

the USB PC Keyboard Port

(Rear Panel USB) is
connected to a PC.

Sensor LEDs light when a

Sensor is sensing that a

component is ON (Video is

present or Voltage is high).

MSC-400

Master System Controller

Front Panel

RFX-250

Narrow Band RF Receiver

Front Panel

NOTE: MSC Editor Software is not

included with the MSC-400. It can

only be downloaded from the URC

Dealer Only website. If you have

not registered yet, call your distrib-

utor or sales representative for a

registration code and use the

Dealer Login at:

www

.universalremote.com

Status LED lights

whenever an RF sig-

nal is received and

UNDERSTOOD.

Once the RFX-250 is correctly con­nected, the POWER LED lights.

If the RF LED lights, the RFX­250 must be moved to a new
mounting location. It is receiv­ing in-band RF INTERFERENCE.

45°

MSC-400 System Quick Reference Guide

MSC-400 System Quick Reference Guide

Rear Views - Flip for Front Views

Rear Views - Flip for Front Views

Connect ONE (only) of either of the
RFX-250’s RF OUT connectors to
ONE (only) of either of the RF IN con­nectors on the MSC-400 using either
your cable or the supplied cable.
Note that 5V and GND positions are
different on the RFX-250 compared to the MSC-400. The
Data connects to Data, 5 V connects to 5V and GND con­nects to GND.

USB2 Keyboard Port

This port allows keyboard
control of a PC. This port
cannot be used for program­ming. USB1 on the front
panel is used for program­ming the MSC-400.

IR Input

This port enables
an IR Keypad or
connecting block to
route IR signals to
all emitters.

RF Input

This port con­nects to up to
three RFX-250s
in parallel.

RF Output

This port con­nects to other
MRF or MSC
units in the
same location.

IR and RS232 Outputs

For RS-232: Connect to Outputs 7-12 only. Order either RS232M (Male connector
for component) or RS232F (Female connector for component). No RS232 cables
are included with the MSC-400.
For IR: Outputs 1-6 are IR only. Outputs 7-12 can be used for either RS232 or IR.
Standard emitters can be used on 1-6, sleeved emitters should be used for Outputs
7-12. Control the IR output level via the adjustment screws on the top panel.

Video or Voltage Sensor Inputs

Sense video via the VID-6 Video sensor (six to a box) or sense
a 3-25 V AC or DC voltage via the VS-100 Voltage Sensor (six
to a box). The VS-100 Voltage Sensor is necessary when using
other manufacturer’s current, light or RF sensors.No video or
voltage sensors are included with the MSC-400.

Relays 1 and 2

Each relay is compatible with Low Voltage applications (less
than 30V with no more than .5 amps maximum current). The
relay can be programmed to Open, Close or Toggle it’s state in
three ways: 1. Latching 2. Momentary for a specified time 3.
Momentary for as a long as the button is pressed and held.

12V Output

This is not programmable,
simply a convenient power
supply for any Relay 1 or 2

controlled device that needs

12V (less than .5 amp).

MSC-400 Master System Controller Rear Panel

RFX-250 RF Receiver

RFX-250 Side View

MSC-400 Rear View

Combining Two MSC-400’s in Master Slave Configuration

Master

Slave

When configuring two MSC-400’s to be a single Master/Slave combination, the following connec­tions must be made:
A.All RFX-250s must be connected to the MASTER (10’ cable is included).
B.The MASTER RF OUT is connected to the SLAVE RF IN (10’ cable is included).
C. An RS232 accessory cable must connect between the #12 RS232 ports of both the MASTER

and the SLAVE (this cable is not included, order the MS-01 Master/Slave cable.

RS-232 Connector for
Outputs 7-12
Order RS232M (Male DB-

9 connector for compo­nent) or RS232F (Female
DB-9 connector for com­ponent).

Sleeved Emitter for
Outputs 7-12. Can be
used with 1-6 as well.
Order IRS6 - Six
sleeved emitters in
one box.

Standard Emitter for
Outputs 1-6 (can be used
temporarily in Outputs 7-

12). Compatible with MRF-

300.
Order IR6 - Six emitters in
one box.