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Page 2 - Summary of Operations; to Control Your; A. Using Preprogrammed Codes; Table of Contents

1 1. Introduction2. Batteries A. Battery Installation B. Battery Life 3. Summary of Operations A. Description of DevicesB. Preprogrammed CodesC. Learning From Other Remote ControlsD. Macro OperationsE. Favorite Channel ButtonsF. Punch Through OperationsG. Editing LCD Text H. Cloning The MX-500 TM I....

Page 3 - LCD Button Editing

2 C. Erasing Macro Functions 1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons 2. Erase Macro Functions In The Ten Device Buttons D. Erasing Punch Through Functions 9. LCD Button Editing A. To Create or Edit Text on Function and Device ButtonsB. To Create or Edit Text for Favorite Channel Buttons 10...

Page 4 - Glossary

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the mostsophisticated remote controls on the market. The MX-500 TM has been designed to provide a new standard in remote control technology offering a verypowerful and flexible preprogrammed and learningproduct. Setting up your MX-500 TM to operate your com...

Page 5 - There is also a list of; on the website that may prove to be; 00 Mamaroneck Avenue

1. Introduction There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the MX-500 TM on the website that may prove to be helpful. Visit www.hometheatermaster.com for FAQs. For any questions or comments about the MX-500 TM , please visit our website, www.hometheatermaster.com orcontact us at: U...

Page 6 - A. Battery Installation

2. Batteries A. Battery Installation Before the remote control can be used, the batteries need tobe installed. First, remove the battery cover on the back ofthe unit and install the four AAA batteries inside thebattery compartment as shown. Make sure the batteries lineup with the ( + ) and (-) marki...

Page 7 - A. Description of Devices; is designed to operate up to ten components; Audio Receivers, Cable and Satellite Boxes,; Home Automation, Personal computers and more.; B. Preprogrammed Codes; comes with extensive preprogrammed IR; by simply entering a three-digit code number

3. Summary of Operations A. Description of Devices The MX-500 TM is designed to operate up to ten components including Audio Receivers, Cable and Satellite Boxes, TV, DVD (LD), VCR, DVR, CD, Tape and AUX. However, each of the device buttons and correspondingfunctions can be changed to meet your indi...

Page 8 - C. Learning From Other Remote Controls; can learn codes from your original remote

3. Summary of Operations C. Learning From Other Remote Controls The MX-500 TM can learn codes from your original remote controls. There are 26 LCD screens in the MX-500 TM . Each screen (page) has ten function buttons, including the tendevice buttons on the main menu screen that can be taught.In add...

Page 9 - Note: Programming the POWER or SYSTEM OFF buttons; Ten Device Buttons; These; E. Favorite Channel Buttons; by programming the most frequently watched; F. Punch Through Operations; can be set up to operate your audio component

8 3. Summary of Operations SYSTEM OFF buttons can be made “system-wide” if theyare programmed with macros. ( Note: Programming the POWER or SYSTEM OFF buttons with a macro overrides the preprogrammed or learnedcode on the button. ) See page 26 of this manual for further information. Each ofthese fiv...

Page 10 - is capable of sending all the programmed; to another; . Please refer to page 43 in the manual for; I. All Other Operations; Note

9 MUTE) while all the other buttons control other equipment.You can also set up the remote to operate channel control andtransport functions (PLAY, STOP, REWIND, FASTFORWARD, SKIP-, SKIP+, PAUSE and RECORD buttons)from VCR, DVD, DVR, LD, CD or any other mode while allother buttons in the remote cont...

Page 11 - J. LCD Screen And Button Layout

10 3. Summary of Operations J. LCD Screen And Button Layout Displays the name of the device selected.System off (Power off)Displays page number.Displays the device and function names.LIGHT button. MACRO buttons. MAIN DEVICE menu button. LCD Page change button.POWERMUTEVOLUMECHANNELPrevious channel b...

Page 12 - All programming; is done by first entering the SETUP; three seconds; to enter

11 K. System Settings All programming is done by first entering the SETUP mode in the remote control. Press both the MAIN andENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds to enter the SETUP mode. SETUP will be shown at the top of theLCD screen. You exit the SETUP mode by simply pressing the MAINbut...

Page 13 - . You must use the preprogrammed method for; comes with; is set up at the factory. When you choose a; to Control Your Components

WHERE DO I START? First of all, get all of your original remote controls together.Find out what brands of components you have. You mayhave one or more components that do not have originalremote controls, but can still be controlled by the MX-500 TM . You must use the preprogrammed method for those d...

Page 16 - turns off; Confirm that it is the right code by pressing the Power

4. Programming the MX-500 TM to Control Your Components first three-digit code number you selected for your device.There is no way of knowing which code is the one that willhave the functions that more closely match your devicethan the others, so it is wise to try them all. See step #9below. (Please...

Page 17 - When you are finished programming your remote, exit; Press the P-PRO button next to the LCD screen.

4. Programming the MX-500 TM to Control Your Components 12. When you are finished programming your remote, exit from the preprogramming mode by pressing the MAINbutton and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing theMAIN button once again. Tip : You can change the preprogrammed code for each device...

Page 18 - The remote will be flashing “SELECT BUTTON”.; as shown in the illustration; on

17 4. Programming the MX-500 TM to Control Your Components 4. The remote will be flashing “SELECT BUTTON”. Press the device you wish to program. (For example, toprogram TV, press the TV button.) 5. The remote will be flashing “FROM TABLE”. Select the device from which the scanned code will be select...

Page 20 - learning eye; Tip; Points to Remember

19 4. Programming the MX-500 TM to Control Your Components B. Learning Method You can program the MX-500 TM to operate a device by “teaching” the correct commands to device buttons on themain screen menu, the two sub-pages within each devicebutton, 31 buttons and the joystick located in the middle o...

Page 23 - ten device buttons

22 2. Programming The Ten Device Buttons This will program ONE learned code onto the Devicebutton, so that when you select that Device, it will send outthe learned signal as it changes to that Device's functionpages. 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously fo...

Page 25 - Programming Favorite Channels

5. Programming Favorite Channels You can create and program up to 50 Favorite Channelbuttons. Each favorite channel button can send out up to 10commands with one button press. 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds . 2. Press the FAV button...

Page 27 - Programming Macro Buttons

26 6. Programming Macro Buttons A “macro” is a series of commands that you choose to besent out with the push of one button. There are two types of macro functions you can program with the MX-500 TM : The M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF buttons are designed to send out up to twenty commands from ea...

Page 30 - Sample Macro; : The following is a sample macro, to give

29 6. Programming Macro Buttons Tip : Remember that a single push of a Device Button that has a macro connected to it will take you to that device'sfunction pages. You will need to hold the Device Buttondown for 1 second in order to send out the macro that you have created for that Device Button. Ti...

Page 31 - Press MAIN and ENTER simultaneously for; three

In this case we are going to use the M1 button to turn onthe TV, the receiver, the Cable box, choose the appropriateinputs, and tune in the channel where we normally watchthe morning news. 1. Press MAIN and ENTER simultaneously for three seconds . 2. Press MACRO. 3. Press M1. 4. Press AUDIO. ( Takes...

Page 32 - Back to the this device to enter the

31 6. Programming Macro Buttons 15. Press MAIN. 16. Press CABLE. ( Back to the this device to enter the appropriate channel. ) 17. Press 1, then 3, then 5. ( Then press the ENT button if your cable device requires it. ) 18. Press CH UP to save the macro. 19. Press MAIN twice. Press M1 to test your m...

Page 33 - Programming Punch Through Functions

You can use the audio receiver volume control in adifferent mode (for example, Audio receiver Volume Upand Volume Down and Mute in Satellite mode) using thevolume punch through feature. You can also have channelpunch through (Channel Up, Channel Down) as well aseight VCR (or DVD) transport buttons (...

Page 35 - Erasing Existing Programming

A. Erasing Learned Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds . 2. Press the ERASE button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the LEARN button. 4. If you wish to erase all the learned functions in the MX-500 TM , press the ALL button and...

Page 43 - Press the LIGHT button next to the LCD screen.; Setting Backlight

The Backlight can be toggled On and Off just by pushingthe LIGHT button on the top right side of the remote. It canalso be set to go off at a predetermined time, as shownbelow. 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds . 2. Press the LIGHT button...

Page 45 - Adjustment of LCD Contrast

7. Press the START button on both units to begin cloning. It will take about 40 seconds to complete the cloning and itwill flash “ GOOD” upon completion of the cloning. 8. Exit from the Cloning mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing theMAIN button once again. ...

Page 46 - Caution On Handling LCD Screen

Please note the LCD screen is breakable glass. Pleaseexercise the following precautions when using the MX-500 TM : ● Do not tap the LCD screen to active devices. Use the rubber buttons beside the labels on the screen. ● Keep the LCD screen dry. Wipe off any spill immediately. The MX-500 TM is not wa...

Page 51 - Delay

50 17. Glossary Memory backup: The MX-500 TM can retain its programming information for an indefinite amount of time withoutbatteries installed. Remotes that do not feature this mayhave their programming erased when changing batteries. Operating distance: The distance from which a remote control can...

Page 54 - AUDIO; SAT; A. List of Preprogrammed LCD Text by Device

53 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions AUDIO System-OFFPOWERVOL UPVOL DNCH UPCH DNMUTEPRE-CHUPDNLEFTRIGHTSELECTPLAYSTOPREWFFI<<, MENU>>I, GUIDEO, EXITII, INFO1234567890DISPLAYENTER OFFON/OFFVOL UPVOL DNPRESET+PRESET -MUTESCANUPDNLEFTRIGHTSELECTREAR UPREAR DNCENTER DNCENTER UPMENU/SurrGUID...

Page 55 - TV; VCR

54 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions TV System-OFFPOWERVOL UPVOL DNCH UPCH DNMUTEPRE-CHUPDNLEFTRIGHTSELECTPLAYSTOPREWFFI<<, MENU>>I, GUIDEO, EXITII, INFO1234567890DISPLAYENTER OFFON/OFFVOL UPVOL DNCH UPCH DNMUTEPREV CHUPDNLEFTRIGHTSELECT MEMUGUIDECANCELINFO1234567890DISPLAYENTER Button ...

Page 56 - CABLE

55 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions CABLE System-OFFPOWERVOL UPVOL DNCH UPCH DNMUTEPRE-CHUPDNLEFTRIGHTSELECTPLAYSTOPREWFFI<<, MENU>>I, GUIDEO, EXITII, INFO1234567890DISPLAYENTER OFFON/OFFVOL UPVOL DNCH UPCH DNMUTEPREV CHUPDNLEFTRIGHTSELECTPLAYSTOPREWFFMENUGUIDEEXITINFO1234567890DISPLAY...

Page 57 - TAPE; CD

56 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions TAPE System-OFFPOWERVOL UPVOL DNCH UPCH DNMUTEPRE-CHUPDNLEFTRIGHTSELECTPLAYSTOPREWFFI<<, MENU>>I, GUIDEO, EXITII, INFO1234567890DISPLAYENTER OFFON/OFF PLAY(A)STOP(A)REW(A)FF(A)R-PLAY(A)Rec-MUTE(A)RECORD(A)PAUSE(A) Button Name Functions CD System-OFFP...

Page 58 - AUX; DVR

57 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions AUX System-OFFPOWERVOL UPVOL DNCH UPCH DNMUTEPRE-CHUPDNLEFTRIGHTSELECTPLAYSTOPREWFFI<<, MENU>>I, GUIDEO, EXITII, INFO1234567890DISPLAYENTER OFFON/OFFVOL UPVOL DNCH UPCH DNMUTEPREVUPDNLEFTRIGHTSELECT MENUGUIDEEXITINFO1234567890DISPLAYENTER Button Name...