Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MX-500TM Radio Shack
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MX-500™ Oper a ting Manual Home Theater Master LCD Scr een Pr epr ogrammed and Lear ning Remote Contr ol R.
1 1. Introduction 2. Batteries A. Battery Installation B. Battery Life 3. Summary of Operations A. Description of Devices B. Preprogrammed Codes C. Learning From Other Remote Controls D. Macro Operations E. Favorite Channel Buttons F . Punch Through Operations G.
2 C. Erasing Macro Functions 1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons 2. Erase Macro Functions In The T en Device Buttons D. Erasing Punch Through Functions 9. LCD Button Editing A . T o Create or Edit T ext on Function and Device Buttons B. T o Create or Edit T ext for Favorite Channel Buttons 10.
Congratulations! Y ou have purchased one of the most sophisticated remote controls on the market. The MX-500 TM has been designed to provide a new standard in remote control technology offering a very powerful and flexible preprogrammed and learning product.
1. Introduction There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) for the MX-500 TM on the website that may prove to be helpful. V isit www .hometheatermaster .com for F AQs. For any questions or comments about the MX-500 TM , please visit our website, www .
2. Batteries A. Battery Installation Before the remote control can be used, the batteries need to be installed. First, remove the battery cover on the back of the unit and install the four AAA batteries inside the battery compartment as shown. Make sure the batteries line up with the ( + ) and (-) markings.
3. Summary of Operations A. Description of Devices The MX-500 TM is designed to operate up to ten components including Audio Receivers, Cable and Satellite Boxes, TV , DVD (LD), VCR, DVR, CD, T ape and AUX. However , each of the device buttons and corresponding functions can be changed to meet your individual requirements.
3. Summary of Operations C. Learning From Other Remote Contr ols The MX-500 TM can learn codes from your original remote controls. There are 26 LCD screens in the MX-500 TM . Each screen (page) has ten function buttons, including the ten device buttons on the main menu screen that can be taught.
8 3. Summary of Operations SYSTEM OFF buttons can be made “system-wide” if they are programmed with macros. ( Note: Pr ogramming the POWER or SYSTEM OFF buttons with a macr o overrides the pr epr ogrammed or learned code on the button. ) See page 26 of this manual for further information.
9 MUTE) while all the other buttons control other equipment. Y ou can also set up the remote to operate channel control and transport functions (PLA Y , ST OP , REWIND, F AST FOR W ARD, SKIP-, SKIP+, .
10 3. Summary of Operations J. LCD Screen And Button Layout Displays the name of the device selected. System off (Power of f) Displays page number . Displays the device and function names. LIGHT button. MACRO buttons. MAIN DEVICE menu button. LCD Page change button.
11 K. System Settings All programming is done by first entering the SETUP mode in the remote control. Press both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds to enter the SETUP mode. SETUP will be shown at the top of the LCD screen. Y ou exit the SETUP mode by simply pressing the MAIN button.
WHERE DO I ST AR T? First of all, get all of your original remote controls together . Find out what brands of components you have. Y ou may have one or more components that do not have original remote controls, but can still be controlled by the MX-500 TM .
sound, you may want to start by setting up the DVD Device using the preprogrammed method described below , and then add functions from the other devices you will be using while watching your DVD video to the DVD device. For example, while playing a DVD, you will want to adjust the volume of your receiver .
14 1. Manually turn on the device you wish to operate. 2. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds until SETUP appears at the top of the LCD screen. 3. Press the P-PRO button next to the LCD screen.
4. Programming the MX-500 TM to Control Your Components first three-digit code number you selected for your device. There is no way of knowing which code is the one that will have the functions that more closely match your device than the others, so it is wise to try them all.
4. Programming the MX-500 TM to Control Your Components 12. When you are finished programming your remote, exit from the preprogramming mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again. Ti p : Y ou can change the pr eprogrammed code for each device at any time by following the steps above.
17 4. Programming the MX-500 TM to Control Your Components 4. The remote will be flashing “SELECT BUTTON”. Press the device you wish to program. (For example, to program TV , press the TV button.) 5. The remote will be flashing “FROM T ABLE”. Select the device from which the scanned code will be selected.
18 7. Confirm that it is the right code by pressing the Power button. After you have confirmed that the right code is entered, save the code by pressing the SA VE button on the LCD. 8. Confirm that you entered the right code number that matches your component by pressing other functional buttons.
19 4. Programming the MX-500 TM to Control Your Components B. Learning Method Y ou can program the MX-500 TM to 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.
20 remote’ s button until “Good” flashes twice on the LCD screen. ● T ry 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.
4. Programming the MX-500 TM to Control Your Components 6. Press the button on the MX-500 TM you wish to program. Only the three MAIN, P AGE and F A V buttons cannot be programmed. 7. Press the button on your original remote control that you wish to program onto the MX-500 TM .
22 2. Programming The T en Device Buttons This will program ONE learned code onto the Device button, so that when you select that Device, it will send out the learned signal as it changes to that Device's function pages. 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds .
7. Once you complete the programming and wish to exit the Learning mode, press the MAIN button. Exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again. Ti p : Only follow these instructions if you actually want a code sent when changing devices.
5. Programming Favorite Channels Y ou can create and program up to 50 Favorite Channel buttons. Each favorite channel button can send out up to 10 commands with one button press. 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds .
25 5. Programming Favorite Channels Ti p : If you pr ess a wr ong channel number , move the cursor by using the left or right button of the joystick and then r eassign the corr ect channel number . 6. Return to Step #3 until you have programmed all of the F A V channel buttons that you require.
26 6. Programming Macro Buttons A “macro” is a series of commands that you choose to be sent out with the push of one button. There are two types of macro functions you can program with the MX-500 TM : The M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF buttons are designed to send out up to twenty commands from each of the five hard buttons.
27 3. Press one of the macro buttons, M1-M3, Power or System Off you wish to store your macro on. 4. Press the functional buttons you wish to store in the device macro button you selected, in the order you want them stored. Y ou can store up to 20 commands.
B. Programming Macr o Functions T o The T en Device Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds . 2. Press the MACRO button next to the LCD screen. 3. Important: Press the P AGE button. 4. Press one of the ten device buttons you wish to store your macro on.
29 6. Programming Macro Buttons Ti p : Remember that a single push of a Device Button that has a macr o connected to it will take you to that device's function pages. Y ou will need to hold the Device Button down for 1 second in or der to send out the macr o that you have cr eated for that Device Button.
In this case we are going to use the M1 button to turn on the TV , the receiver, the Cable box, choose the appropriate inputs, and tune in the channel where we normally watch the morning news. 1. Press MAIN and ENTER simultaneously for three seconds .
31 6. Programming Macro Buttons 15. Press MAIN. 16. Press CABLE. ( Back to the this device to enter the appr opriate channel. ) 17. Press 1, then 3, then 5. ( Then pr ess the ENT button if your cable device r equir es it. ) 18. Press CH UP to save the macro.
Y ou can use the audio receiver volume control in a different mode (for example, Audio receiver V olume Up and V olume Down and Mute in Satellite mode) using the volume punch through feature.
For example, for VOL you are punching through the controls of the Audio receiver's VOL to the TV or Cable box, enabling you to control the Audio receiver's VOL when in the TV or Cable box screen. 6. Punch Through is saved when the second device is pressed.
A. Erasing Learned Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds . 2. Press the ERASE button next to the LCD screen.
8. Press a single button if you wish to erase individual buttons one at a time. This will show all the functions in the device. Press the button you wish to erase. 9. Repeat from Step #5 to erase any other devices or learned buttons you require. 10. Press the MAIN button to exit to main Erase mode.
7. Press the MAIN button to exit to main Erase mode. 8. Press the MAIN button once again to exit the SETUP mode. C. Erasing Macro Functions 1. Erase M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds .
2. Erase Macro Functions In The T en Device Buttons 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds . 2. Press the ERASE button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the MACRO button. 4. Press the KEY button.
3. Press the VOL button on the LCD for V olume Punch Through, the PLA Y for T ransport Punch Through or the CH for Channel Punch Through depending upon which Punch Through you want to erase. 4. Press the DEVICE button from which you wish to erase punch through.
A. T o Create or Edit T ext on Function and Device Buttons 1. Enter the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds . 2. Press the EDIT button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the DEVICE button to display the function buttons for that device.
1. A B C 2. D E F 3. G H I 4. J K L 5. M N O 6. P Q R 7. S T U 8. V W X 9. Y Z Blank 0. + - <> etc 7. Save the text you completed by pressing the button you were writing on (the same function button you selected in step 3 or device button in step 4.
1. A B C 2. D E F 3. G H I 4. J K L 5. M N O 6. P Q R 7. S T U 8. V W X 9. Y Z Blank 0. + - <> etc 5. Save the text you completed by pressing the same function button you selected in step 4. 6. Exit from Edit mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again.
The Backlight can be toggled On and Off just by pushing the LIGHT button on the top right side of the remote. It can also be set to go off at a predetermined time, as shown below . 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds .
1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN and ENTER buttons simultaneously for three seconds . 2. Press the CLONE button next to the LCD screen. 3. Press either the SEND or RECV button depending upon the role of the remote control. If the MX-500 TM is to be copied from, press the SEND button.
7. Press the ST AR T 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. 8. Exit from the Cloning mode by pressing the MAIN button and then exit from the SETUP mode by pressing the MAIN button once again.
Please note the LCD screen is breakable glass. Please exercise the following precautions when using the MX-500 TM : ● Do not tap the LCD screen to active devices. Use the rubber buttons beside the labels on the screen. ● Keep the LCD screen dry . W ipe off any spill immediately .
The MX-500 TM has an internal memory lock system that retains all of the programs and learned functions for an extended period in the event of battery loss. Backlight: A feature that illuminates the LCD screen or keypad for use in low light or dark conditions.
Discrete codes: V ersions of toggle codes that only perform one function. Some examples would be "POWER ON" and "POWER OFF" or "VCR," "TUNER" and "DVD" receiver inputs.
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 controls.
control: up, down, left, right and enter . The Joystick on the MX-500 TM can be programmed with other commands as well. The Joystick on the MX-500 TM is sometimes referred to as a Thumbpad. Keypad: Generally refers to all hard buttons on a remote control, or more specifically the numeric keypad (0 through 9).
50 17. Glossary Memory backup: The MX-500 TM can retain its programming information for an indefinite amount of time without batteries installed. Remotes that do not feature this may have their programming erased when changing batteries. Operating distance: The distance from which a remote control can still reliably operate devices.
51 VCR, while the volume keys may be "punched through" to operate the audio receiver . Signals: See “ codes” or “ infrared.” Thumbpad: A feature on certain remote controls, the thumbpad is a single disc-shaped pointer which replicates five functions for menu control: up, down, left, right and enter .
The MX-500 TM is covered against any manufacturer's defects or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover the following items: ● Batteries or damage to the remote from faulty batteries. ● Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature.
53 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions AUDIO System-OFF POWER VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PRE-CH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF I<<, MENU >>I, GUIDE O, EXIT II, INFO 1 2 3 4 5 .
54 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions TV System-OFF POWER VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PRE-CH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF I<<, MENU >>I, GUIDE O, EXIT II, INFO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.
55 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions CABLE System-OFF POWER VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PRE-CH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF I<<, MENU >>I, GUIDE O, EXIT II, INFO 1 2 3 4 5 .
56 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions T APE System-OFF POWER VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PRE-CH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF I<<, MENU >>I, GUIDE O, EXIT II, INFO 1 2 3 4 5 .
57 20. APPENDIX Button Name Functions AUX System-OFF POWER VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PRE-CH UP DN LEFT RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF I<<, MENU >>I, GUIDE O, EXIT II, INFO 1 2 3 4 5 6 .
58 Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number ADC 007 ADCOM 082 092 225 161 269 AIWA 170 018 104 202 203 213 211 188 AKAI 138 189 AMC 125 126 127 128 258 281 282 038 AMEND 054 AMX 196 ANG.
59 Set-Up Code Table AUDIO Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number MCS 076 MERIDIAN 100 012 013 MITSUBISHI 242 243 204 MONDIAL 157 158 042 043 081 112 MYRYAD 276 293 NAD 186 113 283 NAKAMICHI 111 244 24.
60 Set-Up Code Table SAT Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number CABLEVISION / VOOM 148 ECHOSTAR /DISH 122 EXPRESSVU 122 GENERAL ELECTRIC 151 106 150 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 148 GOI 122 HITACHI 139 140 HTS 1.
61 Set-Up Code Table TV Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number ADMIRAL 072 081 161 160 ADVENT 247 AKAI 197 146 248 A MARK 112 143 AMPRO 167 073 157 183 AMSTRAD 052 ANAM 043 054 056 080 112 131 AOC 197 .
62 Set-Up Code Table TV Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number MEMOREX 007 072 004 METZ 088 MGA 197 004 024 028 042 MINERVA 088 MITSUBISHI 109 124 024 004 028 040 042 146 191 MTC 197 004 062 101 NAD 01.
63 Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number AIWA 034 161 AKAI 016 146 043 046 124 125 142 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 BROOKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 CAPEHART.
64 Set-Up Code Table VCR Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number RUNCO 148 SALORA 014 SAMSUNG 102 104 113 115 112 120 032 040 066 107 109 122 125 SANSUI 022 043 048 135 SANYO 003 010 007 014 134 102 SCO.
65 Set-Up Code Table CABLE/WEBTV Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number ABC 004 103 003 039 042 046 053 ADELPHIA 043 074 ADVANCED NEWHOUSE 043 ALTRIO 043 AMERICAST 099 ARCHER 005 007 014 ARMSTONG 074 A.
66 Set-Up Code Table CABLE/WEBTV Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number SEREN 043 SERVICE ELECTRIC 074 SHAW 074 SIGECOM 043 SONY 096 108 SPRUCER 047 078 STARCOM 002 004 008 009 STARGATE 008 030 097 104.
67 Set-Up Code Table Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number ALPINE 098 APEX DIGITAL 087 111 115 DENON 007 080 138 GE 026 027 GO VIDEO 137 HARMAN KARDON 084 140 HITACHI 101 INTEGRA 142.
68 Set-Up Code Table CD Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number ADCOM 062 042 AIWA 059 065 088 089 105 122 170 187 AKAI 085 195 202 AMC 231 232 AMEND 118 ARCAM 238 AUDIO ACCESS 119 147 AUDIO EASE 165 AU.
69 Set-Up Code Table CD Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number QUASAR 103 008 RADIO SHACK 182 RCA 017 042 150 REALISTIC 042 050 051 102 181 182 187 ROTEL 044 107 161 178 250 SAE 044 107 SANSUI 044 069 .
70 Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number DENON 206 207 MAGNAVOX 032 121 MARANTZ 211 MITSUBISHI 121 NAD 121 PANASONIC 113 PHILIPS 032 PIONEER 106 107 108 121 RCA 002 RUNCO 127 SONY 053 110 TECHNICS 113 THETA DIGITAL 032 TOSHIBA 106 YAMAHA 129 LD ● Note : These codes are stored in DVD.
71 Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number CARVER 008 027 024 036 DENON 105 227 HARMAN KARDON 233 JVC 239 240 KENWOOD 013 023 145 LUXMAN 035 MAGNAVOX 027 MARANTZ 027 MITSUBISHI 242 243.
72 Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number HUGHES 117 PHILIPS 090 117 RCA 109 REPLAY NETWORKS 075 SONY 104 105 TIVO 090 117 DVR.
73 Set-Up Code Table Manufacturer/Brand Set-Up Code Number 3M 152 AIWA 164 ARCHER 155 AUTON 191 DMX 156 DRAPER SCREEN 204 DREAMVISION 097 DWIN 080 253 EVERQUEST 206 EXTRON 151 FAROUDJA 184 FUJI 209 JE.
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