Home Theater Direct MX-500 Learning Method, Points to Remember, Programming The Function Buttons

4. Programming the MX-500TMto Control Your Components

B. Learning Method

You can program the MX-500TMto operate a device by ÒteachingÓ the correct commands to device buttons on the main screen menu, the two sub-pages within each device button, 31 buttons and the joystick located in the middle of the remote control. The MX-500TMlearns these commands by receiving infrared signals directly from your existing remote controls. The MX-500TMreceives these signals through its learning eye, located at the top of the unit.

Apart from the PAGE, MAIN and FAV buttons, which cannot be taught, the MX-500TMhas the capability of learning up to 530 commands.

Tip: Function buttons are any buttons that can be assigned a command to control a particular action for your device. Commonly used function buttons include the two pages of sub-commands within each of the 10 devices, channel up and down, volume up and down, menu, guide, exit, info, 0-9, and the joystick.

Points to Remember

If the remote control fails to learn a function after the first try:

●Keep the remotes stable by placing them on a flat surface.

●Make sure the original remote is pointed at the learning eye at the top end of the case and is not at an angle.

●Make sure both remotesÕ batteries aren't low.

●Avoid programming the MX-500TMunder bright lighting. It can interfere with the infrared signals.

●Try again. Sometimes the second or third attempt works.

●Some buttons require a single, short push of the original remote's button, other ÒrepeatingÓ buttons, such as the VOL button, require that you Òpress and holdÓ the original

4. Programming the MX-500TMto Control Your Components

remoteÕs button until ÒGoodÓ flashes twice on the LCD screen.

●Try varying the distance between the remotes until you find an optimal distance where the codes are learned on the first or second try.

1. Programming The Function Buttons

1.Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds.

2.Press the LEARN button next to the LCD screen.

3.Select the DEVICE that contains the function button you wish to program.

4.Press the PAGE button to go to page 2 of the device if you need to.

5.Place your original remote control head to head with the MX-500TMabout 2 inches apart on a flat surface as illustrated below.

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