GUIDE TO SIMPLE HOME THEATER OPERATION WITH YOUR MX-800 RF REMOTE CONTROL
This remote control was Custom Programmed for you by: For questions about your Custom Programming call: Custom Programming of a complex home theater is one of the most challenging tasks within a home theater installation. It involves an intimate knowledge of how the components interact and exact details on the proper sequences of control. Only a Home Theater Master dealer has the requisite experience and training to quickly and effectively customize a remote control for true automated operation.
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
1 No More Pointing! The combination of the RF MX-800 with it’s companion MRF-200 base station will enable you to have your home theater components out of sight behind closed doors; yet you will still enjoy perfect remote control of all functions. The MX-800 sends radio signals to the MRF-200 through closed doors, out of the standard line-of-sight. The MRF200 converts your commands to the infrared signals that control your A/V components.
2 Finding the MAIN Menu The MAIN Button always takes you to the MAIN Menu. The PAGE button switches between two MAIN Menu pages IF you have more than ten remote controls. When the top title bar says MAIN, you are on the MAIN Menu. PAGE 1 The lower title bar displays PAGE 1 or PAGE 2 as you switch. Each of the remote controls are represented by a button next to the corresponding screen label.
3 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. Point the the remote control at the system (usually a repeating sensor near the screen). 3. 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. 4.
4 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.
5 The MAIN Menu 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. Press and hold the MAIN button.
6 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.
7 The Power ON and OFF buttons now operate only the selected device (to turn the entire system on/off, return to the MAIN Menu). DVD The ten screen labeled buttons are now labeled with any commands that do not fit one of the buttons with printed labels. DVD OPEN CLOSE AUDIO VIDEO ANGLE SCENE TITLE SUB SKIP- SKIP+ Up to 40 screen labeled buttons are available for each device. To view the additional buttons, press the PAGE button to display additional pages.
8 The thumbpad easily operates on screen 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 thumbpad 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.
9 your system. Discuss any non-channel favorite label with your installer, so that you understand how to use it. 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.
10 Backlighting Turn on the backlighting by pressing the LIGHT button on the right side of the the remote control 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 how often you use the backlighting. Changing Contrast Press and Hold BOTH the MAIN and the UP thumbpad button at the same time to make the screen DARKER.
11 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 MX-800 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. The MX-800 will retain all programming even if the batteries are removed for an extended period.
12 Warranty The MX-800 is covered against any manufacturers defects or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover the following items: -Batteries, or damage to the remote from faulty batteries. -Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature. -Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products. -Products purchased more than 12 months from the current date. -Units purchasedfrom unauthorized dealers or companies.
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