3. Summary of Operations

C. Learning From Other Remote Controls

The MX-500TMcan learn codes from your original remote controls. There are 26 LCD screens in the MX-500TM. Each screen (page) has ten function buttons, including the ten device buttons on the main menu screen that can be taught. In addition, there are 31 buttons and a joystick (thumbpad) that can be taught for each of the ten devices. You can teach up to 530 new functions into the remote control. Please refer to page 19 in this instruction manual for details.

D. Macro Operations

A ÒmacroÓ is a series of commands that you choose to be sent out with the push of one button. Any function available on your original remote control or in the preprogrammed database can be added to a macro to completely automate what you would normally do by pushing buttons one at a time. It can be as simple as turning on your TV and Cable Box, turning the TV to the appropriate channel for operation with the Cable Box, and changing the Cable Box channel to your favorite morning news. A macro can be configured to Power On your TV, DVD player and receiver, change to the appropriate inputs and outputs, dim your lights and start a movie. It can be as simple or as comprehensive as you want.

There are two types of macro buttons you can use for macro operations:

M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons

The M1, M2, and M3 are called Òsystem-wideÓ buttons because they send out the same signal no matter what device you are currently controlling. The POWER and

3. Summary of Operations

SYSTEM OFF buttons can be made Òsystem-wideÓ if they are programmed with macros.

(Note: Programming the POWER or SYSTEM OFF buttons with a macro overrides the preprogrammed or learned code on the button.)

See page 26 of this manual for further information. Each of these five buttons is designed to be able to send out a series of up to 20 commands you program into the buttons. One common use is to turn on and turn off all of your A/V components with one button press, but the buttons can be programmed with whatever macro you desire.

Ten Device Buttons

There are ten device buttons and each of these device buttons can send out a series of up to 20 programmed commands when pressed for more than one second. These buttons are commonly used in sending audio input codes when you press the button to go to a device. The audio receiver would make an automatic input switch according to the device button you pressed. However, these buttons can be programmed with whatever macro you desire.

E. Favorite Channel Buttons

You can create up to 50 favorite channel buttons in the MX-500TMby programming the most frequently watched channel numbers into these buttons. Each of these buttons can send out up to 10 commands. Please refer to page 24 of the manual for Favorite Channel Programming.

F. Punch Through Operations

The MX-500TMcan be set up to operate your audio component volume control buttons (VOLUME UP and DOWN and

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Home Theater Direct MX-500 Learning From Other Remote Controls Macro Operations, M1, M2, M3, Power and System OFF Buttons