Universal Remote Control (URS) RFX150 User Manual

MRF-300/RFX150

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

Multi-Zone RF Base Station for the MX-3000, the Aurora ,

the Aeros , the Omega and the Osiris remote controls.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 2

Parts Guide 2

Installation 3

Front Blaster Overload 7

Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step 7

Controlling An Array of Identical Components or Zones 8

Identical Components/Zones - Step by Step 8

Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations 11

Frequently Asked Questions 12

Warranty 12

Specifications 12

MRF-300 BASE STATION

Introduction

The MRF-300 base station is an “addressable” base station. It is only compati­ble with Universal Remote Control’s line of Custom Programmed Remotes
with RF Addressing such as the MX-3000, the MX-950 Aurora, the MX-850 Aeros,

the MX-800, MX-650 Omega and the MX-350 Osiris.

ability to control as many as 90 identical components throughout a house.

1. URC “Addressable” remote
controls send radio waves in
every direction, so you don’t have
to point the remote anymore!

2.The RFX-150 RF Sensor can be freely
positioned out of way of the interference
the A/V components create, connecting to
the MRF-300 via a 10’ cable (which can be
extended).

RF Addressing gives you the

3.The MRF-300’s built-in Front Blaster sends commands to
components in the same cabinet space as the MRF-300.

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 MRF­300’s Front Blaster. The flashers plug in to
the MRF-300’s rear flasher line outputs via
their 10 foot cables. Uniquely, the MRF-300
can also connect to rear panel IR Inputs via
its adjustable IR Line Outputs.

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MRF-300 BASE STATION

Features and Benefits

Interference Rejection and Adjustable RF Range via RFX-150

The MRF-300 receives RF (radio frequency) signals via the RFX-150 RF Sensor.
The RFX-150 displays RF interference via a bright RED LED, which flickers when
interference is present. Simply relocate the RFX-150 out of the interference or
reduce the range to eliminate interference via the RF Range adjust screw.

Expand Range by Adding RFX-150 RF Sensors in Remote Areas

The MRF-300 can power up to three RFX-150 RF Sensors connected in parallel
to the RF Input connector.

Variable IR Output Matches Rear Panel IR Inputs

The MRF-300 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 URC MX series “addressable” remote control 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-300 Can Control an Array of Identical Components
or Identical Zones of a Multi Zone Preamp/Matrix Switcher

Each MRF-300 has six “addressable” IR Line Outputs. For example, you can con­trol up to six identical TV’s with one MRF-300 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-300’s 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-300’s 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-300 RF Base Station includes:

1 - RFX-150 RF Sensor with integrated antenna
1 - MRF-300 Base Station
1 - Mounting Plate for wall mounting the MRF-300
4 - Screws for wall mounting the mounting plate
1 - 9V-300mA Power Supply
6 - Visible Flashers with 10 foot plug in cables.
1 - 10’ cable with Tinned leads to 3.5 mono mini plug (connects RFX to MRF)
1 - 10’ cable with 3.5 to 3.5 (connects MRF to MRF for expansion)
1 - RF Adjustment Tool (Screwdriver for RFX-150 adjustment)

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