User Manual

QUICK-START GUIDE
Each ‘Maxi-MINDA’ RX-500 receiver can display two status indications from up to four different
transmitters, either the TX-400 Keyfob Transmitter, the TX-500 Intelligent Keyfob Transmitter, the
TX-600 Intelligent Belt Transmitter, or a mixture of these types, coded 1-4 and all operating with
the same Family Identity Code.
Pressing the RED button on a key-fob style transmitter should light the appropriate red LED on
the receiver; the BLACK one (BLUE on the TX-500) lights the green LED.
To operate, connect the RX-500 receiver to an external power source (if available), using an
optional AC wall plug (12 VDC output, center pin positive) supply or a cigarette-lighter plug and
lead if operating in a vehicle. The receiver can also be powered by an internal 9 VDC battery but
with slightly fewer facilities because of the limited battery power available. Either plug the short
whip antenna directly into the connector on the rear of the receiver or connect a more efficient
remote one (magnetic type for car-roof or a mast mounted antenna) by means of a suitable
feeder cable. Ensure that nothing is plugged into the two DIN connectors on the rear of the RX-
500. Switch on the receiver and confirm that the green ‘Power’ light comes on, either steadily or
flashing (see paragraph on Battery Economizer). Switch the ‘Green Alarm’ switch (if fitted) to the
‘On’ position.
Maxi-MINDA Desktop/Mobile Receiver - Operating Instructions
Press and release the ‘Reset’ button and confirm that the eight LEDs light briefly in sequence as
lamp-test that also confirms that the internal micro-processor is functioning. Adjust the front
panel ‘Volume’ control to its mid-position. Note that this control will only have a noticeable effect
whilst the RX-500 is being powered from an
external
power source. Take one of the transmitters
that you intend to use with the ‘Maxi-MINDA’ RX-500 and send a test transmission. Confirm that
the small yellow ‘Signal’ light on the receiver illuminates briefly and the message and transmitter
Unit Identity are both correctly displayed by the LEDs, accompanied by an audible alarm signal.
Briefly pressing the ‘Reset’ button will cancel any audible alert, repeat the lamp-test and
extinguish any LEDs that were illuminated. Switch the ‘Green Alarm’ switch (if fitted) to
whichever mode is required.
Additional alerts provided:
1.) A transmitter low-battery alert causes the appropriate LED indicator on the receiver to blink
out briefly about once per second.
2) A receiver-jamming alert will cause a series of audible beeps to be generated. If this occurs
you should move the receiver (or the remote antenna if used) to an interference-free location and
as soon as the interference clears the beeps will cease.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place
- it contains important information and helpful tips
which will assist you to obtain the best possible performance from your new Minda receiver.