NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 1 NX-RM820 Operating Manual PC Programmable Professional Home Entertainment and System Control
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 2 NX-RM820 This remote control was Custom Programmed for you by: __________________________________________________ For questions about your Custom Programming call: __________________________________________________ Custom Programming of a complex home theater and/or a multiroom system is one of the most challenging tasks within an audio/video installation.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 3 NX-RM820 Table of Contents No More Pointing 1 Finding the MAIN Menu 2 Turn On the System 3 Using the MAIN Menu 4 Select a New ACTIVITY 4 Select a DEVICE Only 5 Controlling the Volume 6 Operating Any Device 6 Using FAV - Favorites 8 Backlighting 10 Changing CONTRAST 10 Batteries 11 Cleaning the Screen 11 Warranty 12 Specifications 12
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 4 NX-RM820 No More Pointing! The combination of the NX-RM820 with it’s companion NX-RF200 base station will enable you to place your audio/video components out of sight behind closed doors and/or in another room of your house. The NX-RM820 sends radio signals to the NX-RF200 through walls and closed doors (50 – 100' away, indoors or outdoors). The NX-RF200 converts your commands to the infrared signals that control your A/V components. 1.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 5 NX-RM820 Finding the MAIN Menu The MAIN Button always takes you to the MAIN Menu which may be named for the room the NX-RM820 controls. The PAGE button switches between two MAIN Menu pages IF you have more than ten remote controls. When the top title bar says MAIN or the name of a Room, you are on the MAIN Menu. The lower title bar displays PAGE 1 or PAGE 2 as you switch.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 6 NX-RM820 Turn On Your Entire System Power on/off your entire system with the MAIN Menu by following these steps: 1. Touch the MAIN Button to make sure that you are on the MAIN Menu. It doesn’t matter which page of the MAIN Menu is displayed. 2.Touch the On or Off button as desired. Wait until all components are correctly powered on or off. Turning on the system may take ten to twenty seconds. 3.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 7 NX-RM820 Using the MAIN Menu The MAIN Menu enables you to either select a new Activity or simply select a new Device to control. When you select a new activity, the remote control will issue a MACRO (a timed sequence of many commands from many different remote controls). This MACRO was custom programmed for your system by your installer. It will issue all of the commands necessary to switch the sound and picture of your system.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 8 NX-RM820 The MAIN Menu activity buttons issue MACROS that reset the sound and picture of your home theater to a new activity. TIP– The remote control is still issuing commands while the indicator flashes. If the sound or the picture still are not correct, repeat steps 1 and 2. Select a DEVICE Only 1. Touch the MAIN button to make sure that you are on the MAIN Menu. Touch the PAGE button if you don’t see the activity you want. 2.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 9 NX-RM820 Controlling the Volume For your convenience, the VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN and the MUTE buttons will always control the surround sound system, regardless of what activity or device you are controlling. Operating any Device You can see the name of the device at the top of the screen. If it is not the one you want, return to the MAIN Menu and select a new device or activity.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 10 NX-RM820 The Power ON and OFF buttons now operates only the selected device (to turn the entire system on/off, return to the MAIN Menu). The ten screen-labeled buttons are now labeled with any commands that do not fit one of the buttons with printed labels. Up to 40 screen labeled buttons are available for each device. To view the additional buttons, press the PAGE button to display additional pages.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 11 NX-RM820 The thumb pad easily operates onscreen menus with either the Left or Right hand. When you are operating a device with any kind of on-screen menu, guide or display, the thumb pad offers you easy one-handed control with your thumb. To SELECT or say OK, simply press your thumb straight down. You’ll feel the click as the OK/SELECT/ENTER command is sent. Using FAV - Favorites The favorites menu is created uniquely for you by your custom installer.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 12 NX-RM820 To use the FAVORITE Menu: 1. Press the FAV button. The top title bar will now display FAV. Use the FAV button and the PAGE button to navigate through your various pages of FAVORITES. The FAV button scrolls up from Page 1 to Page 5, using the PAGE button scrolls down from Page 5 to Page 1. As you select a new page, the bottom title bar will display the page number (page 1, page 2, etc.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 13 NX-RM820 Backlighting Turn on the backlighting by pressing the LIGHT button on the right side of the remote control. The backlighting will stay on briefly, then turn off automatically. If you wish to turn it off without waiting, simply tap the LIGHT button again. * Note that your battery life is reduced by frequent backlighting use. Changing Contrast Press and Hold BOTH the MAIN and the UP thumb pad button at the same time to make the screen DARKER.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 14 NX-RM820 Batteries If the batteries are running low, the screen will display a warning at the bottom of the screen whenever you press the Power ON button. You may also experience a slight drop in the operating distance of either the NX-RM820 remote control when the batteries are running low. Please replace all of the batteries with fresh, new AAA batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries.
NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 15 NX-RM820 Warranty The NX-RM820 is covered against any manufacturer’s defects or workmanship defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase if purchased from an authorized Home Theater Master dealer. Units purchased from online auction sites or other unauthorized resellers are not warranteed. This warranty does not cover the following: - Batteries, or damage to the remote from faulty batteries. - Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature.
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NX-RM820_Remote_Manual 10/6/08 2:09 PM Page 18 NX-RM820 Operating Manual PC Programmable Professional Home Entertainment and System Control NXG Technology 16648 North 94th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 800-733-0008 | www.nxgtech.
