Radio Shack manual ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents, B. Learning Method

4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents

B. Learning Method

You can program the MX-500TMto operate a device by “teaching” 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 remotes’ 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 “repeating” buttons, such as the VOL button, require that you “press and hold” the original

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