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Radio Shack ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents, Programming The Function Buttons

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1. Programming The Function Buttons

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remote’s button until “Good” 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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Contents

Home Theater Master R LCD Screen Remote ControlPreprogrammed and Learning MX-500 Operating ManualTable of Contents Recalling the Preprogrammed Table of Contents1. Introduction Universal Remote Control, Inc 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY Tel You can also e-mail us at service@urcmx.com1. Introduction 2. Batteries A. Description of Devices 3. Summary of Operationsincluding Audio Receivers, Cable and Satellite Boxes TV, DVD LD, VCR, DVR, CD, Tape and AUXM1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons C. Learning From Other Remote Controls3. Summary of Operations D. Macro OperationsTen Device Buttons 3. Summary of OperationsE. Favorite Channel Buttons F. Punch Through OperationsG. Editing LCD Text 3. Summary of OperationsH. Cloning The MX-500TM I. All Other OperationsJ. LCD Screen And Button Layout 3. Summary of Operations3. Summary of Operations K. System SettingsWHERE DO I START? 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents A. Using Preprogrammed Codes 1. Three-Digit Code Number1. Manually turn on the device you wish to operate 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents11. You can press EXIT at any time if you do not wish to proceed 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents2. Auto Scan With Three-Digit Number 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents4. The remote will be flashing “SELECT BUTTON”. Press the device you wish to program. For example, to program TV, press the TV button 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents9. Continue to program other components by repeating from step 1 above 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents B. Learning MethodPoints to Remember 1. Programming The Function Buttons 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponentsSee “Programming Punch Through” functions on Page 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponentsIf it flashes “Fail”, repeat from Step 4 until it learns successfully 2. Programming The Ten Device Buttons 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 5. Programming Favorite Channels 6. Return to Step #3 until you have programmed all of the FAV channel buttons that you require 5. Programming Favorite Channels6. Programming Macro Buttons 6. Programming Macro Buttons 3. Press one of the macro buttons, M1-M3, Power or System Off you wish to store your macro onB. Programming Macro Functions To The Ten Device Buttons 6. Programming Macro ButtonsSample Macro The following is a sample macro, to give you a quick idea of what a macro can do, in an easy step- by-step form. Please refer to “Programming Macro Buttons” above if you need to refresh your memory on programming macros. This example assumes you have not changed the names of the devices and that you have used “punch through” to assign the VOL to your receiver. If you have changed the labels, just insert your changed names in the example below 6. Programming Macro Buttons4. Press AUDIO. Takes you to the Audio device page 5. Press POWER. The button on the top right of the remote6. Press TV. This takes you to the TV device page 9. Press CABLE. This takes you to the Cable device page15. Press MAIN 6. Programming Macro Buttons7. Programming Punch Through Functions 7. Programming Punch Through Functions 6. Punch Through is saved when the second device is pressed8. Erasing Existing Programming B. Erasing Favorite Channel Buttons 8. Erasing Existing Programming1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons 8. Erasing Existing ProgrammingC. Erasing Macro Functions 8. Erasing Existing Programming 2. Erase Macro Functions In The Ten Device ButtonsD. Erasing Punch Through Functions 4. Press the DEVICE button from which you wish to erase punch through 8. Erasing Existing ProgrammingA. To Create or Edit Text on Function and Device Buttons 9. LCD Button EditingB. To Create Or Edit Text for Favorite Channel Buttons 9. LCD Button Editing9. LCD Button Editing 10. Recalling the Preprogrammed Three-Digit Number11. Setting Backlight 12. Cloning MX-500 13. Adjustment of LCD Contrast 12. Cloning MX-5007. Press the START button on both units to begin cloning. It will take about 40 seconds to complete the cloning and it will flash “ GOOD” upon completion of the cloning 14. Caution On Handling LCD Screen 15. Low Battery Message16. Memory Lock 17. GlossaryComponent See device High frequency Indicates an infrared system that employs 17. Glossary17. Glossary frequencies higher than the industry standard. Some examples would be Bang & Olufsen, Kenwood 455KHz and older Pioneer Elite 1.125MHz. Such devices are never preprogrammed into off-the-shelf remote controls and can generally only be used with very specific learning remote controls17. Glossary control up, down, left, right and enter. The Joystick on the MX-500TM can be programmed with other commands as well. The Joystick on the MX-500TM is sometimes referred to as a ThumbpadPause See Delay 17. Glossary17. Glossary Signals See “ codes” or “ infrared.”19. Specifications 18. WarrantyAUDIO 20. APPENDIXButton Name FunctionsButton Name 20. APPENDIXFunctions Button NameCABLE 20. APPENDIXDVD/LD Button NameTAPE 20. APPENDIXButton Name FunctionsButton Name 20. APPENDIXFunctions Button NameB. Three-Digit Preprogrammed Code Table Set-Up Code TableAUDIO Manufacturer/BrandAUDIO Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberSet-Up Code Table Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Number CABLE/WEBTV Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberCABLE/WEBTV Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberSet-Up Code Table Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Number Note These codes are stored in DVD Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberTAPE Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberSet-Up Code Table Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code Table AUX - Light, Switch, etcManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberPage Page Page Page Page OCE-0016H Rev03