User manual UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL MX-800

[. . . ] All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532 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 5 6 6 8 10 10 11 11 12 12 1 No More Pointing! The combination of the RF MX-800 with it's 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 don't 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. 2 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. [. . . ] Touch the PAGE button if you don't 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. 5 The MAIN Menu buttons issue MACROS that reset the sound and picture of your home theater to a new activity. TIP ­ The remote control is still issuing commands while the indicator flashes. . 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 don't see the activity you want. 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. 6 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). 7 The Power ON and OFF buttons now operate only the selected device (to turn the entire system on/off, return to the MAIN Menu). DVD The ten screen labeled buttons are now labeled with any commands that do not fit one of the buttons with printed labels. DVD OPEN CLOSE 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. ). 8 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. You'll 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. [. . . ] 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. The screen is glass and is easily breakable. 12 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. [. . . ]