Operating Your System With the MX-450
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. It involves an intimate knowledge of how the components interact and exact details on the proper sequences of control.
Table Of COnTenTs Introduction 1 Backlighting 1 Optional RF “No Rules” Operation 2 Replacing the Batteries 3 Programming the MX-450 3 Selecting a New “Activity” 5 Using the MX-450 to Control an “Activity” 6 USA Limited Warranty Statement 7 Specifications 8 Contact Us 9 Information to the User 9 Warning 9
MX-450 Owners ManUal Congratulations! You’ve purchased a unique synthesis of hardware and software engineering, the Complete Control MX-450. The MX-450 achieves a magnificent combination of power and flexibility, simplifying and automating operation of even the most complex system. User Configurable screen and button lighting A dedicated LIGHT button enables the user to backlight the buttons at any time.
MX-450 Owners ManUal Optional rf “no rules” Operation In combination with a Complete Control RF Base Station, the MX-450 can control your system without being in line-of-sight of the equipment. To preserve good operation always utilize a Universal Remote Control brand RF Base Station with RF Addressing. RF Addressing gives you the ability to control equipment locations throughout your home, even if they are concealed in other rooms or are behind closed doors. 1.
MX-450 Owners ManUal replacing the batteries Open the battery cover by pressing the release and pulling back the cover on the back of the control. Remove the cover. Observe the + and - polarity indications inside the battery compartment. Place the four AA batteries into their positions in the battery compartment, observing the + and - polarity indicators on the batteries. Now, replace the battery cover by inserting the hinged end in first, then snapping the cover back into place.
MX-450 Owners ManUal Programming limitations Before beginning Basic Setup, plan the layout of the MAIN pages. Create each device in the position you want. You cannot change the position later. Copy and Paste enables you to copy a group of commands from one device and paste them into another device (or all your devices).
MX-450 Owners ManUal selecting a new “activity” The MX-450’s MAIN button displays the activities you can control with your MX-450. When you want to watch something else (a DVD movie, a videotape or an HDTV broadcast), simply press the MAIN button and select the new activity. Your installer will have programmed the button you pressed to totally configure your system to watch or listen to whatever you selected.
MX-450 Owners ManUal Using the MX-450 to Control an “activity” Once you’ve selected a new activity, the MX-450 displays the title of the activity at the top of the screen. Below the title, the LCD displays the customized names of any special features you need for the activity. All the hard buttons of the MX-450 have now changed to functions optimized for this activity. The Title displays what activity you can control. The LCD button labels describe special features for this activity.
MX-450 Owners ManUal Limited Warranty Statement 1. LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS Universal Remote Control, Inc.
MX-450 Owners ManUal MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, URC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO TECHNICAL SERVICES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF QUALITY OR REASONABLE SKILL AND CARE, OR OUTCOME OR RESULTS.
MX-450 Owners ManUal 2. URC'S LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, EVEN IF URC IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO DATA, COMPUTER SYSTEMS OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS.
MX-450 Owners ManUal specifications Microprocessor - ARM 7 LCD Screen - 2” TFT Color LCD (176 x 220 Pixels) Memory - 32 Megabits of Flash Memory Total Customization Capability - Up to 18 devices on 3 Main pages with up to 8 pages for each device; plus up to eight pages of favorite channels for a total of 155 pages.
MX-450 Owners ManUal Contact Us Need assistance or have questions? Our Customer Service Support Center is here to help. Call (914) 835-4484 to speak with a customer service representative or email us at techsupport@universalremote.com 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532 www.universalremote.com Information To The User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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