Universal Remote Control (URS) MX-880Z User Manual

Operating Your System

With the MX-880z

This remote control was
Custom Programmed for you by:

For questions about your Custom Programming call:

Custom Programming of a complex home theater and/or a multi-room
system is one of the most challenging tasks within an audio/video instal­lation. It involves an intimate knowledge of how the components interact
and exact details on the proper sequences of control.

Only a Complete Control dealer has the requisite experience and training
to quickly and effectively customize a remote control for true automated
operation.

Congratulations on your choice!

MX-880z Owners Manual © 2008-2013 Universal Remote Control, Inc.
Front Cover Photo courtesy of Robert Ridenour of Connected Technologies,

www.connected-technologies.com

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TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL.

The information in this owner’s manual may be subject to change without prior
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Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Optional RF “No Rules” Operation 2

Installing and Charging the Battery 3

Programming the MX-880z 4

Selecting a New “Activity” 5

Using the MX-880z to Control an “Activity” 6

Accessing the MX-880z’s Setup Menus 7

Selecting from the Setup Menus 8

Setting the Color Screen 8

Setting the Button Lighting 9

System Menu 10

Setting the Button Beep Volume 11

Date and Time Menus 12

Erasing and Resetting 13

Specifications 13

Contact Us 13

Limited Warranty Statement 14

End User Agreement 16

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 17

Precautions and Information Concerning Rechargeable Lithium-Ion

Batteries 18

Your Listen Devices 19

Your Watch Devices 20

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Congratulations!

You’ve purchased a unique synthesis of hardware and software engineering,
the Complete Control MX-880z. The MX-880z achieves a magnificent combi­nation of power and flexibility, simplifying and automating operation of even
the most complex system.

User Configurable Screen and Button Lighting

A built in pick up sensor can be set to light the screen and/or the buttons
automatically. Additionally, a dedicated LIGHT button enables the user to
backlight the buttons if the pick up sensor is turned off.

Integrated Sound Signaling

The MX-880z incorporates a small speaker for beeps. Anytime you press a
button, the MX-880z signals that it has understood your command with a
beep sound.

Custom Labeled Buttons

When you pick up the MX-880z, it automatically lights up the color LCD
screen which labels the six buttons to either side of the screeen. These
button labels change based on what you are watching or listening to.
Thus, if you have selected Watch TV, you will see a list of buttons that
are useful to that activity, while if you select Watch DVD, the buttons
will control the DVD.

LIGHT Button

Press the Light button on the
side of the MX-880z to back­light all of the buttons. Of
course, you could opt to set
the buttons to light automati­cally via the pick up sensor.

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Optional RF “No Rules” Operation

In combination with a Complete Control RF Base Station, the MX-880z
can control your system without being in line-of-sight of the equipment,
by utilizing the MRZ-260 Universal Remote Control RF base station.

4. 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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Installing and Charging the Battery

Open the battery cover by pressing
on the release clip and removing
the cover.

Note that the three contacts on the
battery must connect to the three
spring-loaded contacts in the MX­880z. Angle the battery into the
battery compartment, contacts first,
then gently fit the rear of the battery
into the compartment as well.
Replace the battery cover by insert­ing the hinged end in first, then
snapping the cover back into place.

You can charge the Lithium Ion bat­tery by simply plugging the includ­ed charger into the base of the
remote as shown here.

The MX-880z can be used while
charging.

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Programming the MX-880z

The MX-880z is programmed via a Windows PC equipped with a USB
port (programming cable included), using our proprietary software, MX­880z Editor.

To fully automate an audio/video system the programmer must have a
detailed knowledge of each component and how the system is connected
and operated. We highly recommend that you use a professional
audio/video installer to program your MX-880z so you will be able to
enjoy all the benefits of the MX-880z.

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Selecting a New “Activity”

The MX-880z’s WATCH and LISTEN buttons display the activities you can con­trol with your MX-880z. When you want to watch something else (a DVD
movie, a videotape or an HDTV broadcast), simply press the WATCH button
and select the new activity. When you want to listen to the radio or to a CD,
touch the LISTEN button and select what you would like to listen to.

Your installer will have programmed the button you pressed to totally configure
your system to watch or listen to whatever you selected. Now, the screen will
change, and all of the LCD buttons will be reconfigured to give you full control
of your system while watching or listening to your selection!

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

When you press the LISTEN button,
you can see the most frequently used
activities you have for listening in
your system.

PAGE DISPLAY

At the bottom of the LCD screen, the

page display informs you if there are

other pages of buttons available.

When you press the WATCH button,

you can see the most frequently used

activities you have for watching the

sources in your system.

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Using the MX-880z to Control an “Activity”

Once you’ve selected a new activity, the MX-880z displays the title of the
activity at the top of the screen. Below the title, the LCD displays the cus­tomized names of any special features you need for the activity. All the
hard buttons of the MX-880z have now changed to functions optimized
for this activity.

The Title displays
what activity you
can control.

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

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

The transport buttons
(Play, Stop, Skip-, Skip+,
FF, REW and Pause)
operate when the select­ed activity requires them
(for example, if you
watch CABLE TV with a
TiVo type of DVR, these
buttons will control the
built-in DVR, while if
you are watching a
DVD, these buttons will
control the DVD player).

The 4 way cursor

buttons enable you

to navigate on

screen guides and

menus with ease.

The Channel and

Previous Channel

buttons will change

channels when you

have selected an

activity like Watch

CABLE TV or

Watch SAT TV .

The Number keypad

will enter numbers

for the activity you’ve

selected. Thus, for

watching Cable TV,

you use the number

keypad to enter chan-

nel numbers, while

when listening to CD,

the number keypad

enters track numbers.

The LCD button

labels describe

special features

for this activity.

Accessing the MX-880z’s Setup Menus

The MX-880z has internal setup menus that enable you to change the set­tings that control your color screen, the button lighting, battery warnings
and the clock. To access these settings, you must press and hold two buttons
at the same time as shown here:

At the same time, press and
hold both the WATCH
button and the ENTER but­ton. When the SETUP screen
appears, you can release the
two buttons.

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Selecting from the Setup Menus

There are two pages of settings on the Setup Menu. Use the page buttons to
view them. To select, simply press the corresponding button.

Setting the Color Screen

Although usage of the color screen will affect how frequently you have to
charge the battery, the screen does not drain the battery as quickly as the
button lighting does.

Setting Brightness

Use the buttons next to DIM and BRIGHT to adjust the brightness. You’ll
see the screen dim and brighten. When you have the right setting, press
SAVE. Pressing Cancel discards all changes.

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Select the setting you’d like to adjust by pressing the
button beside the screen.

Use the Page button to see other pages.

Exit the Setup Menus by pressing the WATCH or LIS­TEN button, or simply waiting (the setup menus time
out in 30 seconds).

Adjust the brightness of the screen to taste. In most
lighting conditions, 50% gives good results.

The Pick Up sensor senses motion, so it will keep
the screen on (and drain your battery charge) as
long as you are holding it in your hand. If you turn
off the Pick Up sensor you will extend battery life
(the screen will still light up when you press any
button).

Adjust how long the screen stays lit after you put it
down or stop using it here.

Use the DIM and BRIGHT buttons to adjust the
lighting of the color screen.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

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Setting the Screen Pick Up Sensor

Use the buttons next to YES and NO. If you say YES, the color screen will
light as long as you are moving the MX-880z. If you say NO, the screen
will light when you press any button.

Setting the Screen Auto Turn Off

Use the buttons next to LESS and MORE to adjust the amount of time the
screen will stay lit when you stop moving it (Pick Up Sensor ON) or when
you stop pressing buttons (Pick Up Sensor OFF).

Setting the Button Lighting

Note that button backlighting uses more battery charge than the screen.
So if you would like to extend the time between charges, lower the usage
of button lighting.

If you turn off Automatic On you will extend battery
life (the buttons will still light up when you press the
light button).

The buttons will stay lit for so many seconds after
you stop pressing buttons. Adjust to your preference
by pressing this button.

Use the YES and NO buttons to set the Pick Up sen­sor.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

Use the LESS and MORE buttons to set the Auto Turn
Off timing.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

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Setting Button Lighting Automatic On

Use the buttons next to YES and NO. If you say YES, the buttons will light
whenever the LCD screen is on. If you say NO, the buttons will only light
when you press the LIGHT button.

Setting the Button Lighting Auto Turn Off

Use the buttons next to LESS and MORE to adjust the amount of time the
buttons will stay lit when you stop moving it (Pick Up Sensor ON) or
when you stop pressing buttons (Pick Up Sensor OFF).

System Menu

While you are using the MX-880z you can get a more accurate reading of
the exact power remaining by checking the System Menu. Additionally,
the System Info page offers a look at how much memory you have used.

Select Power Remaining to check your power
remaining or to set a new battery warning level.

To view the system info, press here.

Use the YES and NO buttons to set the button back
lighting to automatically turn on or not.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

Use the LESS and MORE buttons to set the Auto Turn
Off timing.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

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Power Remaining and Battery Warning Settings

On this screen, you can see how much battery charge remains and you
can reset the “Low Battery” warning to either 10, 20 or 30 percent. The
battery indicator at the top left of the MX-880z screen will flash when
your low battery warning level is reached.

System Info

See how much memory you’ve used on this screen.

Setting the Button Beep Volume

Use the buttons next to OFF and LOUDEST to adjust how loud the beeps
are.

Use the OFF and LOUDEST buttons to set the Beep
volume.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

Use the LESS and MORE buttons to set the battery
warning.

Note the current remaining battery charge here.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

You cannot make any changes to the data displayed
on this screen. It is informational only.

Press the OK button to exit.

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Date and Time Menus

Via the three menus for Date and Time you can set the date, set the time
and opt to display either the date or the time.

Setting Time

Tap the button beside hour or minutes then use the number keys to enter
the correct time. Set the AM/PM by toggling the button. When the time is
correct, press the SAVE button.

Setting Date

Tap the button beside day, month or year then use the number keys to
enter the correct date. When the date is correct, press the SAVE button.

Setting Display for Time or Date

The MX-880z can display either the time or the date, not both. Select
what you would like to be displayed and press SAVE.

Select either Time or Date display.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

Select the field you’d like to change, then use the
Number buttons on the MX-880z to enter the year,
the month and the day.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

Select the field you’d like to change, then use the
Number buttons on the MX-880z to enter hours or
minutes.

Press this button to change AM to PM or PM to AM.
Each press changes the setting. When it is correct,
press SAVE.

Press the SAVE button to save your setting.

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Erasing and Resetting

You can erase your MX-880z (all of your work, all devices, all activities
will be lost) and reset it to the factory default configuration.

Specifications

Memory - 32 Megabits of Flash Memory Total (28 Megabits for User Configuration)
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: 2.4GHz
Weight: 6.9 ounces (with battery loaded)
Size: 8” H x 2.25” W x 1.25” D

Battery: Lithium Ion rechargeable battery included

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

Use the CANCEL button to exit without erasing.

Press the ERASE button to erase all your work.

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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.

THIS LIMITED WARRANT DOES NOT COVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR
HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE USAGE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR
HEREIN, THE EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION OF URC ARE
SUPPLIED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, URC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS,
STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. URC DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF, OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE
OF, THE EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN TERMS OF
CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, TECHNICAL SERVICES ARE
SUPPLIED “AS IS”, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, URC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS,
STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
WARRANTIES OF QUALITY OR REASONABLE SKILL AND CARE, OR OUTCOME
OR RESULTS.

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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 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

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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 MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

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.

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Precautions and Information Concerning
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries

u If you will not be using your remote control for an extended period of

time, be sure to remove the battery

u Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.
u Use care to avoid dropping the battery or subjecting it to severe impact

that could damage the case.

u The battery should not be immersed in water.
u Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable. For the address of a recycle drop-

off location near you call toll Free 1-800-822-8837 or visit

http://www.rbrc.com

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Your Listen Devices

List any component or device you’d like to access via the Listen menu:

Type of Device (TV, DVD, VCR etc.) Brand Model

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Your Watch Devices

List any component or device you’d like to access via the Watch menu:

Type of Device (TV, DVD, VCR etc.) Brand Model

500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.universalremote.com

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