Ohsung Electronics URCMX-880 RF REMOTE CONTROLLER User Manual User s Manual I

Ohsung Electronics Co., Ltd. RF REMOTE CONTROLLER User s Manual I

Users Manual

Order Number : GETEC-C1-09-181 FCC Part 15 subpart C Test Report Number : GETEC-E3-09-095 Page 1 / 1 EUT Type: RF Remote Controller FCC ID.: OZ5URCMX-880 APPENDIX I : USER’S MANUAL
Operating Your SystemWith the MX-880
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 multi-roomsystem is one of the most challenging tasks within an audio/video instal-lation. It involves an intimate knowledge of how the components inter-act and exact details on the proper sequences of control. Only a Complete Control dealer has the requisite experience and trainingto quickly and effectively customize a remote control for true automatedoperation.Congratulations on your choice! MX-880 Owners Manual © 2008 Universal Remote Control, Inc.Front Cover Photo courtesy of Robert Ridenour of ConnectedTechnologies, www.connected-technologies.comThe information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual maybe copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from UniversalRemote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERA-TIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice. Complete Control is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc.Entertainment Made Simple is a trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective companies or organizations.Universal Remote Control, Inc.500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532
TABLE OFCONTENTSIntroduction 1Optional RF “No Rules” Operation 2Installing and Charging the Battery 3Programming the MX-880 4Selecting a New “Activity” 5Using the MX-880 to Control an “Activity” 6Accessing the MX-880’s Setup Menus 7Selecting from the Setup Menus 8Setting the Color Screen 8Setting the Button Lighting 9System Menu 10Setting the Button Beep Volume 11Date and Time Menus 12Erasing and Resetting 13USA Limited Warranty Statement 13Specifications 14Contact Us 14Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 15Precautions and Information Concerning Rechargeable Lithium-IonBatteries 16Your Listen Devices 17Your Watch Devices 18
Page 1MX-880 OWNERS MANUALCongratulations!You’ve purchased a unique synthesis of hardware and software engineering,the Complete Control MX-880. The MX-880 achieves a magnificent combina-tion of power and flexibility, simplifying and automating operation of even themost complex system.User Configurable Screen and Button LightingA built in pick up sensor can be set to light the screen and/or the buttonsautomatically. Additionally, a dedicated LIGHT button enables the user tobacklight the buttons if the pick up sensor is turned off. Integrated Sound SignalingThe MX-880 incorporates a small speaker for beeps. Anytime you press abutton, the MX-880 signals that it has understood your command with abeep sound.Custom Labeled Buttons When you pick up the MX-880, it automatically lights up the color LCDscreen which labels the six buttons to either side of the screeen. Thesebutton labels change based on what you are watching or listening to.Thus, if you have selected Watch TV, you will see a list of buttons thatare useful to that activity, while if you select Watch DVD, the buttonswill control the DVD.LIGHT ButtonPress the Light button on theside of the MX-880 to back-light all of the buttons. Ofcourse, you could opt to setthe buttons to light automati-cally via the pick up sensor.
Page 2MX-880 OWNERS MANUALOptional RF “No Rules” OperationIn combination with a Complete Control RF Base Station, the MX-880 cancontrol your system without being in line-of-sight of the equipment. To preserve good operation always utilize a Narrow Band RF Base Stationwith RF Addressing. RF Addressing gives you the ability to control equip-ment locations throughout your home, even if they are concealed in otherrooms or are behind closed doors.4. Self-adhesive “Flashers” affix to theInfrared sensors on the front panels of yourcomponents. The Flashers relay commandsto components out of sight of the MRF-350’sFront Blaster. The flashers plug in to theMRF-350’s rear flasher line outputs via their10 foot cables. Uniquely, the MRF-350 canalso connect to components with rear panelIR Inputs via its adjustable IR Line Outputs.3. The MRF-350’s built-in Front Blaster sends commands tocomponents in the same cabinet space as the MRF-350.1. The MX-880 sends radiowaves in every direction, so youdon’t have to point the remoteanymore! 2. The RFX-250 RF Sensor can be freelypositioned for optimal reception.
Page 3MX-880 OWNERS MANUALInstalling and Charging the BatteryOpen the battery cover by pressingon the release clip and removingthe cover.Note that the three contacts on thebattery must connect to the threespring-loaded contacts in the MX-880. Angle the battery into the bat-tery compartment, contacts first,then gently fit the rear of the batteryinto the compartment as well.Replace the battery cover by insert-ing the hinged end in first, thensnapping the cover back into place.You can charge the Lithium Ion bat-tery by simply plugging the includ-ed charger into the base of theremote as shown here.The MX-880 can be used whilecharging.
Page 4MX-880 OWNERS MANUALProgramming the MX-880The MX-880 is programmed via a Windows PC equipped with a USB port(programming cable included), using our proprietary software, MX-880Editor.To fully automate an audio/video system the programmer must have adetailed knowledge of each component and how the system is connectedand operated. We highly recommend that you use a professionalaudio/video installer to program your MX-880 so you will be able toenjoy all the benefits of the MX-880.
Page 5MX-880 OWNERS MANUALSelecting a New “Activity”The MX-880’s WATCH and LISTEN buttons display the activities you cancontrol with your MX-880. When you want to watch something else (aDVD movie, a videotape or an HDTV broadcast), simply press theWATCH button and select the new activity. When you want to listen tothe radio or to a CD, touch the LISTEN button and select what you wouldlike to listen to.Your installer will have programmed the button you pressed to totallyconfigure your system to watch or listen to whatever you selected. Now,the screen will change, and all of the LCD buttons will be reconfigured togive you full control of your system while watching or listening to yourselection!Press either of the PAGE buttons to see any other available choices. When you press the LISTEN button,you can see the most frequently usedactivities you have for listening inyour system. PAGE DISPLAYAt the bottom of the LCD screen, thepage display informs you if there areother pages of buttons available.When you press the WATCH button,you can see the most frequently usedactivities you have for watching thesources in your system.
Page 6MX-880 OWNERS MANUALUsing the MX-880 to Control an “Activity”Once you’ve selected a new activity, the MX-880 displays the title of theactivity at the top of the screen. Below the title, the LCD displays the cus-tomized names of any special features you need for the activity. All thehard buttons of the MX-880 have now changed to functions optimized forthis activity.The Title displayswhat activity youcan control.The Volume andMute buttons alwayscontrol the soundregardless of whatscreen is displayed.Press either of thePAGE buttons tosee any other avail-able choices. The transport buttons(Play, Stop, Skip-, Skip+,FF, REW and Pause)operate when the select-ed activity requires them(for example, if youwatch CABLETV with aTiVo type of DVR, thesebuttons will control thebuilt-in DVR, while ifyou are watching aDVD, these buttons willcontrol the DVD player).The 4 way cursorbuttons enable youto navigate onscreen guides andmenus with ease.The Channel andPrevious Channelbuttons will changechannels when youhave selected anactivity like WatchCABLETV or Watch SAT TV .The Number keypadwill enter numbersfor the activity you’veselected. Thus, forwatching Cable TV,you use the numberkeypad to enter chan-nel numbers, whilewhen listening to CD,the number keypadenters track numbers.The LCD buttonlabels describe special featuresfor this activity.
Accessing the MX-880’s Setup MenusThe MX-880 has internal setup menus that enable you to change the settingsthat control your color screen, the button lighting, battery warnings and theclock. To access these settings, you must press and hold two buttons at thesame time as shown here:At the same time, press andhold both the WATCH but-ton and the ENTER button.When the SETUP screenappears, you can release thetwo buttons.MX-880 OWNERS MANUALPage 7
Selecting from the Setup MenusThere are two pages of settings on the Setup Menu. Use the page buttons toview them. To select, simply press the corresponding button.Setting the Color ScreenAlthough usage of the color screen will affect how frequently you have tocharge the battery, the screen does not drain the battery as quickly as thebutton lighting does.Setting BrightnessUse the buttons next to DIM and BRIGHT to adjust the brightness. You’llsee the screen dim and brighten. When you have the right setting, pressSAVE. Pressing Cancel discards all changes.Page 8MX-880 OWNERS MANUALSelect the setting you’d like to adjust by pressing thebutton beside the screen.Use the Page button to see other pages.Exit the Setup Menus by pressing the WATCH or LIS-TEN button, or simply waiting (the setup menus timeout in 30 seconds).Adjust the brightness of the screen to taste. In mostlighting conditions, 50% gives good results.The Pick Up sensor senses motion, so it will keepthe screen on (and drain your battery charge) aslong as you are holding it in your hand. If you turnoff the Pick Up sensor you will extend battery life(the screen will still light up when you press anybutton).Adjust how long the screen stays lit after you put itdown or stop using it here.Use the DIM and BRIGHT buttons to adjust thelighting of the color screen.Press the SAVE button to save your setting.
Page 9MX-880 OWNERS MANUALSetting the Screen Pick Up SensorUse the buttons next to YES and NO. If you say YES, the color screen willlight as long as you are moving the MX-880. If you say NO, the screenwill light when you press any button.Setting the Screen Auto Turn OffUse the buttons next to LESS and MORE to adjust the amount of time thescreen will stay lit when you stop moving it (Pick Up Sensor ON) or whenyou stop pressing buttons (Pick Up Sensor OFF).Setting the Button LightingNote that button backlighting uses more battery charge than the screen.So if you would like to extend the time between charges, lower the usageof button lighting.If you turn off Automatic On you will extend batterylife (the buttons will still light up when you press thelight button).The buttons will stay lit for so many seconds afteryou stop pressing buttons. Adjust to your preferenceby pressing this button.Use the YES and NO buttons to set the Pick Up sen-sor.Press the SAVE button to save your setting.Use the LESS and MORE buttons to set the AutoTurn Off timing.Press the SAVE button to save your setting.
Page 10MX-880 OWNERS MANUALSetting Button Lighting Automatic OnUse the buttons next to YES and NO. If you say YES, the buttons will lightwhenever the LCD screen is on. If you say NO, the buttons will only lightwhen you press the LIGHT button.Setting the Button Lighting Auto Turn OffUse the buttons next to LESS and MORE to adjust the amount of time thebuttons will stay lit when you stop moving it (Pick Up Sensor ON) orwhen you stop pressing buttons (Pick Up Sensor OFF).System MenuWhile you are using the MX-880 you can get a more accurate reading ofthe exact power remaining by checking the System Menu. Additionally,the System Info page offers a look at how much memory you have used.Select Power Remaining to check your powerremaining or to set a new battery warning level.To view the system info, press here.Use the YES and NO buttons to set the button backlighting to automatically turn on or not.Press the SAVE button to save your setting.Use the LESS and MORE buttons to set the AutoTurn Off timing.Press the SAVE button to save your setting.
Page 11MX-880 OWNERS MANUALPower Remaining and Battery Warning SettingsOn this screen, you can see how much battery charge remains and youcan reset the “Low Battery” warning to either 10, 20 or 30 percent. Thebattery indicator at the top left of the MX-880 screen will flash when yourlow battery warning level is reached.System InfoSee how much memory you’ve used on this screen. Setting the Button Beep VolumeUse the buttons next to OFF and LOUDEST to adjust how loud the beepsare. Use the OFF and LOUDEST buttons to set the Beepvolume. Press the SAVE button to save your setting.Use the LESS and MORE buttons to set the batterywarning.Note the current remaining battery charge here.Press the SAVE button to save your setting.You cannot make any changes to the data displayedon this screen. It is informational only.Press the OK button to exit.
Page 12MX-880 OWNERS MANUALDate and Time MenusVia the three menus for Date and Time you can set the date, set the timeand opt to display either the date or the time.Setting TimeTap the button beside hour or minutes then use the number keys to enterthe correct time. Set the AM/PM by toggling the button. When the time iscorrect, press the SAVE button.Setting DateTap the button beside day, month or year then use the number keys toenter the correct date. When the date is correct, press the SAVE button.Setting Display for Time or DateThe MX-880 can display either the time or the date, not both. Select whatyou would like to be displayed and press SAVE.Select either Time or Date display.Press the SAVE button to save your setting.Select the field you’d like to change, then use theNumber buttons on the MX-880 to enter the year,the month and the day.Press the SAVE button to save your setting.Select the field you’d like to change, then use theNumber buttons on the MX-880 to enter hours orminutes.Press this button to change AM to PM or PM to AM.Each press changes the setting. When it is correct,press SAVE.Press the SAVE button to save your setting.
Page 13MX-880 OWNERS MANUALErasing and ResettingYou can erase your MX-880 (all of your work, all devices, all activitieswill be lost) and reset it to the factory default configuration. USA Limited Warranty StatementYour Universal Remote Control, when delivered to you in new condition, is warrantedagainst defects in materials or workmanship as follows: UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL,INC. warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one(1) year and as set forth below. Universal Remote Control will, at its sole option, repair theproduct using new or comparable rebuilt parts, or exchange the product for a comparablenew or rebuilt product. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. Itdoes not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not coverany software products whether or not contained in the Product; any such software is pro-vided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty. To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in its originalpackaging or packaging affording adequate protection to Universal Remote Control at theaddress provided in the Owner's Manual. It is your responsibility to backup any macroprogramming, artwork, software or other materials that may have been programmed intoyour unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will be lost during serviceand Universal Remote Control will not be responsible for any such damage or loss. Adated purchase receipt, Bill of Sale, Installation Contract or other verifiable Proof ofPurchase is required. For product support and other important information visit UniversalRemote Control's website: http://www.UniversalRemoteControl.com or call the UniversalRemote Control Customer Service Center (914) 835-4484.This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or work-manship during ordinary consumer use. It does not cover product issues caused by anyother reason, including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use, acts ofGod, third-party installation, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to anypart of the Universal Remote Control product. This Limited Warranty does not coverUniversal Remote Control products sold as USED, AS IS, REFURBISHED, so-called "BSTOCK" or consumables (such as batteries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-Use the CANCEL button to exit without erasing.Press the ERASE button to erase all your work.
Page 14MX-880 OWNERS MANUALapplied serial number has been altered or removed from the product. This LimitedWarranty is valid only in the United States of America. This Limited Warranty specificallyexcludes products sold by unauthorized resellers.UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTYOR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BYAPPLICABLE LAW, THERE IS NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. UNIVER-SAL REMOTE CONTROL WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR STATEMENTS MADEBY OTHERS CONCERNING THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion orlimitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long animplied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. ThisLimited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which varyfrom state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.SpecificationsMemory - 32 Megabits of Flash Memory Total (28 Megabits for UserConfiguration)Customization Capability - Up to 48 devices and up to 8 pages each for atotal of 384 pages.Learning Capability - Standard frequencies (15kHz to 460kHz)Macro Capability - Up to 255 steps eachIR Range (Line of Sight via Infrared): 30-50 feet, depending on the environmentRF Range (radio frequency): 50 to 100 feet, depending upon the environmentRF Frequency: 418MHzWeight: 6.9 ounces (with battery loaded)Size: 8” H x 2.25” W x 1.25” DBattery: Lithium Ion rechargeable battery includedContact UsNeed assistance or have questions? Our Customer Service Support Center is here to help.Call (914) 835-4484 to speak with a customer servicerepresentative or email us at techsupport@universalremote.com500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532www.universalremote.com
Page 15MX-880 OWNERS MANUALFederal Communication Commission InterferenceStatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig-ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one moreof the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Warning!Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.Note : The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV interference caused byunauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.FCC CautionThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-pliance could void the authority to operate equipment.The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Page 16MX-880 OWNERS MANUALPrecautions and Information ConcerningRechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries If you will not be using your remote control for an extended period oftime, be sure to remove the batteryDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.Use care to avoid dropping the battery or subjecting it to severe impactthat could damage the case.The battery should not be immersed in water.Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable. For the address of a recycle drop-off location near you call toll Free 1-800-822-8837 or visithttp://www.rbrc.com
Page 17MX-880 SETUP NOTESYour Listen DevicesList any component or device you’d like to access via the Listen menu:Type of Device (TV, DVD, VCR etc.) Brand Model
Page 18MX-880 SETUP NOTESYour Watch DevicesList any component or device you’d like to access via the Watch menu:Type of Device (TV, DVD, VCR etc.) Brand Model
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