Radio Shack MX-500TM manual Pause See Delay

17. Glossary

Memory backup: The MX-500TMcan retain its programming information for an indefinite amount of time without batteries installed. Remotes that do not feature this may have their programming erased when changing batteries.

Operating distance: The distance from which a remote control can still reliably operate devices. The average infrared range is thirty feet, although the MX-500TMis capable of greater distances.

Page: Refers to a single screen of buttons or information displayed on the LCD panel.

Pause: See Delay.

Power off: A feature used by many LCD remote controls to save battery power, it represents entering a "standby" mode after a certain length of inactivity. The MX-500TMuses very little power with the LCD screen on, so the screen remains on at all times.

Preprogrammed: Indicates a library of infrared codes built in to a particular remote. This feature allows a remote to control your equipment without needing to learn individual signals, or replace a particular remote that is lost or broken. The database used for the preprogrammed Device codes may not be able to control all your devices. In this case you can simply use the learning capabilities of the remote.

Punch Through: A term coined to represent the ability to use certain functions from one device under another. For instance, when a remote is set to the "Television" device, the transport keys may be "punched through" to operate the

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