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Radio Shack MX-500TM manual Summary of Operations, C. Learning From Other Remote Controls

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C. Learning From Other Remote Controls

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 “macro” 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 “system-wide” buttons because they send out the same signal no matter what device you are currently controlling. The POWER and

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Radio Shack MX-500TM manual Summary of Operations, C. Learning From Other Remote Controls, D. Macro Operations

Contents

Remote Control Home Theater Master R LCD ScreenPreprogrammed and Learning MX-500 Operating ManualTable of Contents Table of Contents Recalling the Preprogrammed1. Introduction 1. Introduction Universal Remote Control, Inc 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY TelYou can also e-mail us at service@urcmx.com 2. Batteries 3. Summary of Operations A. Description of Devicesincluding Audio Receivers, Cable and Satellite Boxes TV, DVD LD, VCR, DVR, CD, Tape and AUXC. Learning From Other Remote Controls M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons3. Summary of Operations D. Macro Operations3. Summary of Operations Ten Device ButtonsE. Favorite Channel Buttons F. Punch Through Operations3. Summary of Operations G. Editing LCD TextH. Cloning The MX-500TM I. All Other Operations3. Summary of Operations J. LCD Screen And Button LayoutK. System Settings 3. Summary of Operations4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents WHERE DO I START?A. Using Preprogrammed Codes 1. Three-Digit Code Number 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 1. Manually turn on the device you wish to operate4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 11. You can press EXIT at any time if you do not wish to proceed4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 2. Auto Scan With Three-Digit Number4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 4. The remote will be flashing “SELECT BUTTON”. Press the device you wish to program. For example, to program TV, press the TV button4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 9. Continue to program other components by repeating from step 1 abovePoints to Remember 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponentsB. Learning Method 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 1. Programming The Function ButtonsIf it flashes “Fail”, repeat from Step 4 until it learns successfully See “Programming Punch Through” functions on Page4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 2. Programming The Ten Device Buttons4.ProgrammingtheMX-500TMtoControlYourComponents 5. Programming Favorite Channels 5. Programming Favorite Channels 6. Return to Step #3 until you have programmed all of the FAV channel buttons that you require6. Programming Macro Buttons 3. Press one of the macro buttons, M1-M3, Power or System Off you wish to store your macro on 6. Programming Macro Buttons6. Programming Macro Buttons B. Programming Macro Functions To The Ten Device Buttons6. Programming Macro Buttons Sample 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 below5. Press POWER. The button on the top right of the remote 4. Press AUDIO. Takes you to the Audio device page6. Press TV. This takes you to the TV device page 9. Press CABLE. This takes you to the Cable device page6. Programming Macro Buttons 15. Press MAIN7. Programming Punch Through Functions 6. Punch Through is saved when the second device is pressed 7. Programming Punch Through Functions8. Erasing Existing Programming 8. Erasing Existing Programming B. Erasing Favorite Channel ButtonsC. Erasing Macro Functions 1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons8. Erasing Existing Programming D. Erasing Punch Through Functions 8. Erasing Existing Programming2. Erase Macro Functions In The Ten Device Buttons 8. Erasing Existing Programming 4. Press the DEVICE button from which you wish to erase punch through9. LCD Button Editing A. To Create or Edit Text on Function and Device Buttons9. LCD Button Editing B. To Create Or Edit Text for Favorite Channel Buttons10. Recalling the Preprogrammed Three-Digit Number 9. LCD Button Editing11. Setting Backlight 12. Cloning MX-500 7. 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 13. Adjustment of LCD Contrast12. Cloning MX-500 15. Low Battery Message 14. Caution On Handling LCD ScreenComponent See device 16. Memory Lock17. Glossary 17. Glossary High frequency Indicates an infrared system that employsfrequencies 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 controls 17. Glossarycontrol 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 Thumbpad 17. GlossaryPause See Delay 17. GlossarySignals See “ codes” or “ infrared.” 17. Glossary18. Warranty 19. Specifications20. APPENDIX AUDIOButton Name Functions20. APPENDIX Button NameFunctions Button Name20. APPENDIX CABLEDVD/LD Button Name20. APPENDIX TAPEButton Name Functions20. APPENDIX Button NameFunctions Button NameSet-Up Code Table B. Three-Digit Preprogrammed Code TableAUDIO Manufacturer/BrandSet-Up Code Table AUDIOManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Table CABLE/WEBTVManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberSet-Up Code Table CABLE/WEBTVManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Table Note These codes are stored in DVDManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberSet-Up Code Table TAPEManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberSet-Up Code Number Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand AUX - Light, Switch, etc Set-Up Code TableManufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code NumberPage Page Page Page Page OCE-0016H Rev03