GUIDE TO SIMPLE HOME THEATER OPERATION
WITH YOUR MX-800 RF REMOTE CONTROL
This remote control was Custom Programmed for you by:
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Custom Programming of a complex home theater is one of the most challenging tasks within a home theater installation. It involves an intimate knowledge of how the components interact and exact details on the proper sequences of control. Only a Home Theater Master dealer has the requisite experience and training to quickly and effectively customize a remote control for true automated operation. Congratulations on your choice!
GUIDE TO SIMPLE HOME THEATER OPERATION WITH YOUR MX800 RF REMOTE CONTROL 2003 Universal Remote Control, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents

No More Pointing 1
Finding the MAIN Menu 2 Turn On the System Using the MAIN Menu 3 4
Select a New ACTIVITY 4 Select a DEVICE Only Controlling the Volume Operating Any Device Using FAV - Favorites Backlighting Changing CONTRAST Batteries Cleaning the Screen Warranty Specifications 12 12

No More Pointing!

The combination of the RF MX-800 with its companion MRF-200 base station will enable you to have your home theater components out of sight behind closed doors; yet you will still enjoy perfect remote control of all functions. The MX-800 sends radio signals to the MRF-200 through closed doors, out of the standard line-of-sight. The MRF200 converts your commands to the infrared signals that control your A/V components.
The MX-800 remote control sends radio waves in every direction, so you dont have to point the remote anymore!

The MX-800

Self-adhesive Flashers affixed to the front panels of components relay commands to components out of lineof-sight with the MRF-200.

The MRF-200

The built-in Front Blaster sends commands to components in the same cabinet space as the MRF-200.

Finding the MAIN Menu

The MAIN Button always takes you to the MAIN Menu.
The PAGE button switches between two MAIN Menu pages IF you have more than ten remote controls. When the top title bar says MAIN, you are on the MAIN Menu.

PAGE 1

The lower title bar displays PAGE 1 or PAGE 2 as you switch. Each of the remote controls are represented by a button next to the corresponding screen label.
Turn On Your Entire System
Power on/off your entire system with the MAIN Menu by following these steps:
1. Touch the MAIN button to make sure that you are on the MAIN Menu. It doesnt matter which page of the MAIN Menu is displayed.
2. Point the the remote control at the system (usually a repeating sensor near the screen). 3. Touch the On or Off button as desired. Wait until all components are correctly powered on or off. Turning on the system may take ten to twenty seconds.
4. If one component does not turn on/off, simply touch the button again.
TIP The remote control is still issuing commands while the indicator flashes.

Using the MAIN Menu

The MAIN Menu enables you to either select a new Activity or simply select a new Device to control. When you select a new activity, the remote control will issue a MACRO (a timed sequence of many commands from many different remote controls). This MACRO was custom programmed for your system by your installer. It will issue all of the commands necessary to switch the sound and picture of your system. When you select a device, the remote control becomes the remote control you select WITHOUT affecting the home theater.

Select a New ACTIVITY

1. Touch the MAIN button to make sure that you are on the MAIN Menu. Touch the PAGE button if you dont see the activity you want.
2. Touch the activity button next to the desired screen label. For example if you wish to watch a DVD movie, touch the DVD button.
The MAIN Menu buttons issue MACROS that reset the sound and picture of your home theater to a new activity.
If the sound or the picture still are not correct, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Select a DEVICE Only

1. Touch the MAIN button to make sure that you are on the MAIN Menu. Touch the Page button if you dont see the activity you want. 2. Press and hold the MAIN button. While holding the MAIN button down, touch the button next to the desired screen label. The remote control will now display the name of the selected device and all buttons will operate the device, however, the sound and the picture of your system have not been changed.

Controlling the Volume

For your convenience, the VOLUME Up, VOLUME Down and the MUTE buttons will always control the surround sound system, regardless of what activity or device you are controlling.

Operating any Device

You can see the name of the device at the top of the screen. If it is not the one you want, return to the MAIN Menu and select a new device or activity.

DVD OPEN CLOSE

All of the printed label buttons on the remote operate just like the original remote control (with the exception of Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute which operate your surround sound system).
The Power ON and OFF buttons now operate only the selected device (to turn the entire system on/off, return to the MAIN Menu).
The ten screen labeled buttons are now labeled with any commands that do not fit one of the buttons with printed labels.
AUDIO VIDEO ANGLE SCENE TITLE SUB

SKIP- SKIP+

Up to 40 screen labeled buttons are available for each device. To view the additional buttons, press the PAGE button to display additional pages. The the remote control can display up to four pages of screen labeled buttons for each activity or device! As you scroll through the pages, notice that the bottom title bar displays which page you are viewing (PAGE 1, PAGE 2, etc.).

The thumbpad easily operates on screen menus with either the Left or Right hand. When you are operating a device with any kind of on-screen menu, guide or display, the thumbpad offers you easy one-handed control with your thumb.
To SELECT or say OK, simply press your thumb straight down. Youll feel the click as the OK/SELECT/ENTER command is sent.

Using FAV - Favorites

The favorites menu is created uniquely for you by your custom installer. The screen labeled buttons now issue timed sequences of commands that will reset your system with one touch. Typically, the favorites menu is programmed with one touch shortcut buttons that issue all of the necessary commands to change the channel of your satellite dish or television. Thus, instead of entering a two or three digit number (which you must remember) and the enter command, you simply select the favorite button labeled HBO, CNN, TNT etc. The Favorite menu can be programmed with any favorite activity. It is not limited to channel favorites. Your custom installer may invent a feature unique to
your system. Discuss any non-channel favorite label with your installer, so that you understand how to use it. To use the FAVORITE Menu:
1. Press the FAV button. The top title bar will now display FAV.
Use the FAV button and the PAGE button to navigate through your various pages of FAVORITES. The FAV button scrolls up from Page 1 to Page 5, using the PAGE button scrolls down from Page 5 to Page 1. As you select a new page, the bottom title bar will display the page number (page 1, page 2, etc.)
FAV HBO CNN CNBC SHOW ESPN SPORT

DISCO LEARN NICK DISNY

To EXIT Fav and return to the last activity/device selected, press the MAIN button ONCE. To EXIT Fav and go to the MAIN Menu, press the MAIN button twice.

Backlighting

Turn on the backlighting by pressing the LIGHT button on the right side of the the remote control remote control. The backlighting will stay on briefly, then turn off automatically. If you wish to turn it off without waiting, simply tap the LIGHT button again.
* Note that your battery life is reduced by how often you use the backlighting.

Changing Contrast

Press and Hold BOTH the MAIN and the UP thumbpad button at the same time to make the screen DARKER.
Press and Hold BOTH the MAIN and the DOWN thumbpad button at the same time to make it LIGHTER.

Batteries

If the batteries are running low, the screen will display a warning at the bottom of the screen whenever you press the Power ON button. You may also experience a slight drop in the operating distance of either the MX-800 remote control when the batteries are running low. Please replace all of the batteries with fresh, new AAA batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. The MX-800 will retain all programming even if the batteries are removed for an extended period.

Cleaning The Screen

Do not use abrasives or liquid cleaning solutions! Use a dry soft lint-free cloth to clean the screen. Be careful not to use excessive force. The screen is glass and is easily breakable.

Warranty

The MX-800 is covered against any manufacturers defects or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover the following items: -Batteries, or damage to the remote from faulty batteries. -Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature. -Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products. -Products purchased more than 12 months from the current date. -Units purchasedfrom unauthorized dealers or companies.

Specifications

Range: 30 to 50 feet, depending upon the environment Weight: 8 oz. (with batteries) Size: 9.0 x 3.0 x 1.3 Batteries: Four AAA Alkaline batteries included LCD Size: 1.4 x 2.1 RF Frequency: 418MHz

Optimum Ergonomics

Meet the MX-800
The Ferrari of Hand-Held Remotes
With Wireless Whole House RF Automation!
The IR/RF MX-800 uses the successful combination of LCD screen and hard button technology from the award-winning MX-700 Infrared remote control called the Ferrari of Hand-Held Remotes by the editors of RemoteCentral.com. The MX-800 broadcasts radio frequency (RF) signals as well as infrared (IR). Using the MRF-200 RF Base Station the MX-800 can automate infrared A/V components without pointing the remote at all, through walls, floors and cabinet doors, indoors or outdoors.

MX-800

Ultimate Customization
IR/RF Custom Programmed Remote and MRF-200 RF Base Station
No More Pointing Radio Frequency Operation Provides 50-100' Range Through Walls and Doors, Indoors and Outdoors RF Addressing Enables any MX-800 to Control Up to 16 Equipment Locations in One House RF Routing Allows Independent Control of a Media Room with Identical Televisions or Identical Components Programs via MXEditor PC Software Replaces Up to 20 Remote Controls Extensive Automation Allows Up to 912 Macro Buttons with Up to 190 Steps Each
MRF-200 Radio Frequency (RF) Addressable Base Station
MX-800/MRF-200 IR/RF Automation System
One Touch Automation Everywhere!

Power and Flexibility

Extensive Automation Using Macros The powerful memory of the MX-800 offers up to 912 potential macro buttons. Each of these macros can play back recorded sequences of commands that completely automate a complex system with one button press. A macro can record and play back up to 190 steps with time delays between steps when desired. For example: A single press of the ON button could turn on the TV, the Surround Sound system, and the Satellite Receiver, then set the TV to the correct Video Input, the Surround System to the right Audio settings, and finish by selecting your favorite Satellite TV channel. Replaces Twenty Remote Controls The MX-800 controls up to 20 components. Each of the 20 components can be programmed with up to 4 pages of LCD screens plus the 32 hard buttons. The MX-800 allows the installer to edit the text on each LCD screen exactly as you prefer (up to 87 screens with 870 text buttons are available). Windows Based MXEditor PC Software The MXEditor software contains over 1,500 code sets of Brand/Models including hard to find and specific discrete codes that allow for precise control of all system components. MXEditor also has the ability to learn new commands from other remote controls and to Live Update the IR database over the internet, guaranteeing compatibility with any component you may add to your system in the future. MXEditor can also be used on a Mac, if the user has a Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP emulator. One Hand Ergonomics Easier to Use than Original Component Remotes! The optimized layout enables you to naturally reach both the 5-way thumbpad and hard buttons to navigate on-screen menus and the critical Transport, Channel and Volume controls. Youll quickly discover that you prefer using the MX-800 to control all the special features of your system (especially personal video recorders, satellite receivers, DVD players, surround sound receivers and digital cable boxes). There will never be a reason to dig out the old remotes again.
1. The MX-800 remote control sends radio waves in every direction, so you dont have to point the remote anymore.
Simplicity via the RF Base Station
Up to Sixteen Equipment Locations Controlled from Any MX-800 Each MX-800 can be programmed to operate equipment placed throughout the house, by installing an MRF-200 base station at each location. Its simple: when you select a device located in the home theater, the MX-800 talks to the MRF-200 in that room. This makes possible a dream come true! A macro may be programmed to turn off all of the televisions in the entire house with one button press. Simply install an additional MRF-200 base station at each television location. Control an Array of Identical TVs The MRF-200 enables you to control up to six identical televisions (or identical VCRs, Satellite receivers etc.) by routing your commands only to the TV you select on your MX-800. The other identical TVs will not receive operational commands.
2. The MRF-200s built-in IR Front Blaster sends commands to components in the same cabinet space as the MRF-200.
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 MRF-200s Front Blaster. The Flashers plug in to the MRF-200s rear flasher line outputs via their 10 foot cables.

Specifications

MX-800 Remote Control
RF Frequency: 418MHz RF Range: 50 to 100 feet IR (Line of Sight) Range: 50-60 feet Weight: 8 oz. (with batteries) Memory Capacity: 912 Macro Buttons of up to 190 Steps, more than 1500 IR Commands with up to 87 Custom Labeled Screens. Size: 9.0" x 3.0" x 1.3" Batteries: Four AAA Alkaline batteries included LCD Size: 1.4" x 2.1" Memory Back-Up: smart flash memory back-up system that will retain the programmed memory for up to ten years, even with dead batteries. Warranty: One year Parts and Labor

MRF-200 Base Station

Power Supply: 9V 300mA/110V 60Hz (included) IR Flasher Line Outputs: 2.5mm Mono Mini Jack RF Frequency: 418MHz Size: 5 1/8" x 3.5" x 1.25" (4.5" antenna up) Mounting Bracket and Six Emitter/Flashers included Warranty: One year Parts and Labor
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MX-800/M R F- 0

IR/RF Automation System
2003 Universal Remote Control, Inc. Home Theater Master is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. Entertainment Made Simple is a trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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