Radio Shack MX-500TM manual Summary of Operations, Description of Devices, Preprogrammed Codes

3. Summary of Operations

A. Description of Devices

The MX-500TMis designed to operate up to ten components

including Audio Receivers, Cable and Satellite Boxes,

TV, DVD (LD), VCR, DVR, CD, Tape and AUX.

However, each of the device buttons and corresponding functions can be changed to meet your individual requirements. Almost any device that uses infrared commands can be controlled by the MX-500TM, including Home Automation, Personal computers and more.

Each device button on the main screen contains two sub- pages of commands and you can change the name of any LCD button using up to five alphabet characters, numbers and symbols to customize the unit to fit your audio/video devices. Please refer to “LCD Button Editing” on page 39 for additional details.

B. Preprogrammed Codes

The MX-500TMcomes with extensive preprogrammed IR codes for practically all major audio and video equipment. You can set up and operate all of your components with the MX-500TMby simply entering a three-digit code number assigned to your brand of component. The code numbers for the various brands of components are listed in the back of this instruction manual. Please refer to the programming instructions shown on page 13 for details.

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