Universal Remote Control MRF-200 User's Manual
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1. In tree view right click on the first device that is NOT H a ra PROGRAMMED From the context menu that appears lt a a select PASTE lt lt EE MN E y ME Repeat this PASTE on all of the other identical device EF Emoto Save your work Delete Contents Delete Step 5 Si Open the RF Setup Window 1 Create amp Name Devices The RF Setup window opens after selecting RF popa e Control from the Program Menu 4 Learn 5 Macro 6 Punch Through 7 Sidekick 3 Backlight On Time 9RF Control The RF Setup window is composed of a spread sheet of options for EACH of your devices By looking at the Signal column you can see that the factory default programming sets all of the devices to send both IR and RF commands If you look at the column for Flashers you can see that the default sends IR commands for all devices to ALL of the flashers Both options must be changed for identical components Additionally if you are not using it you may wish to disable the Front Blaster see page 7 for directions xi Devices IN AT Device Signal y Receiver Flashersy Cancel Default Step 6 Adjust the Signal For Each of the Identical Devices The RF Setup window enables you to adjust the Signal output by the MX 800 for each device individually by clicking on the intersection of a row and a col umn and then selecting RF from the three options shown in the pull down list box Page 9 MRF 200 BAS2. Output Jacks connect flashers for control of A V components out of sight of the MRF 200 s Front Blaster Six Plug In Flashers are supplied with 10 foot cables and six extra self adhesive pads in case a flash er has to be repositioned Bottom panel Dial sets the Receiver ID when more than one MRF 200 receiver is used Page 4 A Standard MRF 200 System A standard system utilizes no identical components and only one equipment location However you can add any number of MX 800 remote controls to your home MX 800 s are available as an accessory purchase without an MRF 200 for standard system installations that already have an MRF 200 You can add any number of MRF 200 base stations in a standard system as well If you need more than six flasher outputs you may add additional MRF 200 receivers as needed by ordering an accessory MRF 200 base station Do not change the factory default settings in RF Control section of MXEditor when you download to your MX 800 s You do not need to utilize MXEditor s Program Step 9 RF Control since the factory settings will work fine Standard Installation Step by Step Step Program and Download to the MX 800 Connect your MX 800 to your PC and program the IR commands and macros as you like Since your MX 800 sends both IR and RF you can test your program ming as you go by pointing the MX 800 at the components and using MXEditor s TEST and Macro Play features if you
3. Test the MX 800 Observe the MRF 200 s STATUS LED blinking while you press and hold a pro grammed button one with an actual command This tells you that the MRF 200 is receiving the RF commands of the MX 800 Step 5 Orient the Antenna for Optimum Range If you need to extend the range of the remote try adjusting the angle of the MRF 200 receiving antenna via it s pivoting ball mount Step 6 Test Operation Without Flashers With the MX 800 IR output blocked by a jacket or pillow test the control of your components using just the Front Blaster In most cabinets the MRF 200 s Front Blaster will control any A V components in the same cabinet space by reflections from the cabinet walls and doors Make sure that the components operate with the cabinet doors closed or open Ifa component is placed too far away from the front blaster you will need to utilize the included Flashers plugged into the MRF 200 rear Flasher Line Output jacks If you have problems with components that are close to the Front Blaster see the next page and the section on Front Blaster Overload Step 7 Connect Flashers to Out of Sight A V Components Important Note Test the operation BEFORE sticking the flasher in place Use a flashlight to identify the correct location of the component s IR sensor then try a few commands while moving the flasher around the face plate of the component The most reliable operation typically occurs a half inch or so away fr
4. course if your system utilizes identical satellite receivers cable boxes VCR s or disc changers you can utilize IR rout ing just as easily for them If you have more than six identical components up to 16 additional MRF 200 s can be installed to control them thus allowing up to 96 identical components in one house Parts Guide The MRF 200 RF Base Station includes MRF 200 Receiver with integrated antenna Mounting Plate for wall mounting the MRF 200 4 Screws for wall mounting the mounting plate 9V 300mA Power Supply 6 Flashers with 10 foot plug in cables Page 2 MRF 200 BASE STATION MRF 200 Details Red Power LED lights when the MRF 200 s power supply is plugged into an active AC outlet Red Status LED lights when the MRF 200 receives an RF signal from the MX 800 The MRF 200 s slots enable the hi id Front Blaster sends Infrared com Mounting Pates dies E sul e mands to all A V components in to slide and snap into place for the same cabinet space mounting on the wall The MRF 200 Mounting Plate ARE ERAT H LEENA T RAGES T Using the four enclosed screws you can choose to fix the mounting plate to a wall or the back of your component cabinet Page 3 MRF 200 BASE STATION Integrated Antenna swings in any direction to optimize RF recep tion and range ncluded 9V power supply plugs into the MRF 200 s power connector Six Rear Flasher Line
5. of your A V components You can also place the components distracting blinking lights and displays behind closed doors and or in another room Reliable Control Throughout Your House The MRF 200 receives RF signals from your MX 800 from within a radius of 50 to 100 feet enabling you to control out of sight audio video components behind walls and closed doors Range depends on the structure of your home and the amount of interference generated by computers microprocessors and other devices within and nearby your home Up To Sixteen Equipment Locations Controlled From Any MX 800 Each MX 800 can be programmed to operate equipment placed throughout the house by installing an MRF 200 base station at each location Each MRF 200 is assigned one of 16 unique ID s In operation it s simple when you select a device located in the Den the MX 800 only talks to the MRF 200 in the Den When you select a device located in the Family Room the MX 800 only talks to it No Pointing Remote Controls In Every Room You can opt to control a multi room or multi zone system via RF remote con trol by placing an MX 800 in each room of your home Control A Media Room Array of Identical TV s The MRF 200 s unique assignable IR flashers enable your installation to control up to six identical TV s The intelligent routing of the MRF 200 will send your commands only to the TV you select on your MX 800 The other identical TV s will not receive commands Of
6. E STATION Click on the cell for the first Signal Column identical TV by crossing the device row with the Signals col umn Devices IR amp RF Default IR amp RF Default DYD IR amp RF Default All YCR IR amp RF Default All IR 2 RF Default All IR 2 RF Default All IR Default All Default All Belut Al efault TVI Device Row gt Default All Default All Default All Default All Default All Default All y Select RF from the three options shown for EACH of the identical TV s You may leave the other components of the system set to IR amp RF Step 7 Adjust the Flashers For Each of the Identical Devices The RF Setup window enables you to adjust which Flashers output by the MX 800 for each device individually by clicking on the intersection of a row and a column and then selecting I 6 from the seven options shown in the pull down list box Flasher Column Click on the cell for the first identical TV by crossing the device row with the Flashers Devices Signal Receiver Flashers R amp RF Default All CABLE IR amp RE Default All column SAT IR amp RF Default All DVD IR amp RF Default All IR amp RF Default All IR amp RF Default All Default All Default Default Default Default TVI Device Row gt T 2 IR amp RE Default T 3 IR amp RF Default T 4 IR amp RF Default Default Select the correct Flasher refer to your connect
7. MRF 200 INSTALLATION MANUAL Multi Room No Pointing RF Control of Audio Video Components HOME THEATER MASTER Entertainment Made Simple MRF 200 Installation Manual 2003 Universal Remote Control Inc The information in this manual is copyright protected No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Universal Remote Control Inc UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL TECHNI CAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice Home Theater Master 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 their respective companies or organizations 4 Universal Remote Control 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison NY 10528 Phone 914 835 4484 Fax 914 835 4532 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features and Benefits Parts Guide Front Panel Mounting Plate Power LED Status LED Front Blaster Rear Panel Flashers Power Supply Bottom Panel Receiver ID A Standard MRF 200 System Standard Installation Step by Step Front Blaster Overload Disabling the Front Blaster Step by Step Controlling An Array of Identical TV s CO CO IN IN Jo IA FR A FR FW Iw I Iw JU IN N Iden
8. edroom Sti H Delete receivers by selecting them first by clicking on their Name then clicking the Delete button Assign the correct Receiver ID for each LOCATION by clicking on the desired CELL and selecting the ID you want from the pull down list Each LOCATION should have a unique ID It is ok to LS l install multiple MRF 200 s in Enter new name one location Downstairs cnet You may rename the Default receiver to something more descriptive by clicking on the Rename button Step 4 Save and Download to your MX 800 s Page MRF 200 BASE STATION Frequently Asked Questions Can I use flasher emitters that have already installed in the system to con nect to the MRF 200 Yes the flashers are compatible however flashers from other companies are equipped with a mini plug that is too large to fit the MRF 200 s flasher jacks Use Radio Shack part 274 327 to convert 3 5mm plug Flasher Emitters to the MRF 200 have a row of identical TV s I ve correctly set the flasher outputs using MX Editor yet when send a command to one of them the TV next to the selected TV also responds How do stop this Use an opaque material like electrical tape to cover the flasher and the front panel sen sor of each of the TV s Sometimes several layers are necessary How can increase the range of the MX 800 Often you can increase range by repositioning the MRF 200 and or by re orienting the anten
9. f the identical components are near each other the Flashers and the actual sensor window of the component should be blocked with black electrical tape sometimes more than one layer is needed Identical Components Step by Step Step Create a Device for Each TV in MXEditor The MX 800 can control up to 20 devices You must create one device for each of your identical TV s Create amp Name Devices In this example six iden tical TV s are utilized in a Media Room array MAIN PAGE1 CABLE CD Add Device SAT AM Edit Device The programmer has created devices for all of the equipment in the VCR TAPE cabinet on Main Page TIVO On Main Page 2 he she has created a device for each of the TV s Save Cancel Step 2 Program One Device With IR commands Using either the IR Database or Learning program one of the identical devices to operate one of TV s leave the others powered off right now Test all com mands and Save your work DYD FM dl Delete Device Page 8 MRF 200 BASE STATION Step 3 Copy The Programmed Device E n e In tree view right click on the device you programmed z From the context menu that appears select COPY 5 Copy TW Delete Contents Delete Step 4 Paste The Programmed Device H Ty 4
10. ion notes for EACH of the identical TV s You may leave the other components of the system set to ALL Step 8 Apply Save Download and Test First click on the OK button of the RF Setup window Next Save your work Finally download to your MX 800 When you select TVI with your MX 800 commands are only sent to it Likewise for the rest of your identical TV s Page 10 MRF 200 BASE STATION Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations You can operate up to l6 different equipment locations each with an MRF 200 assigned a unique Receiver ID You program each of your MX 800 s to talk to the equipment locations you want by assigning each of your devices to a receiver First you must add and name your receivers for the locations they are placed in Step Open the RF Setup Window The RF Setup window opens after selecting RF Control from the Program Menu 1 Create amp Name Devices 2 IR Database 3 LCD Button Editor 4Learn Step 2 Reveal the Receiver settings Extend the RF Setup window by clicking on the Receivers button of the RF setup window 5 Macro 6 Punch Through 7 Sidekick 3 Backlight On Time 9 RF Control Step 3 Add Name and Assign Receiver ID Using the controls at the bottom extended portion of the RF Control win dow add new receivers and rename them for the Receivers i ecei Add new receivers by clicking on the Rename Add button IR Blaster ON Home Theater Den M B
11. na Try to avoid placing the MRF 200 directly adjacent to satellite receivers personal computers or any other component using high speed microprocessors if possible Warranty The MRF 200 is covered against any manufacturers defects or workmanship 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 have no warranty This warranty does not cover the following items Damage from misuse neglect or acts of nature Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products Products purchased more than 12 months ago Units purchased from unauthorized dealers or companies Specifications MRF 200 Power Supply 9V 300mA IR Flasher Line Outputs 2 5mm Mono Mini Jack RF Frequency 418MHz Size 5 1 8 x 3 5 x 1 25 4 5 antenna up MX 800 Range 50 to 100 feet depending upon the structure of the house and the amount of interference present from computers microprocessors etc Weight 8 oz with batteries Size 9 0 x 3 0 x 1 3 Batteries Four AAA Alkaline batteries included LCD Size 1 4 x 2 1 Page 12 HOME THEATER MASTER Entertainment Made Simple 4 Universal Remote Control 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison NY 10528 Phone 914 835 4484 Fax 914 835 4532
12. om the IR sensor Once you have found the spot that gives the most reliable operation peel off the protective backing of the self adhesive tape on the included Flashers and stick them in place Important Note Always replace the self adhesive tabs if you have to reposi tion a flasher Six extra self adhesive tabs are supplied for this purpose Page 6 MRF 200 BASE STATION Front Blaster Overload A few models of audio video components can be OVERLOADED by the Front Blaster If you are having intermittent or inconsistent results with a particular component try repositioning the MRF 200 and facing the Front Blaster in a different direction If this improves the situation but is impractical it may be necessary to utilize the self adhesive flashers only and follow the steps below to Disable the Front Blaster This will limit the number of components your MRF 200 can control to six If you have more than six components you can purchase an additional MRF 200 available as an accessory alone from your Home Theater Master dealer Do not change the receiver ID use the same ID as the first unit then follow the steps on the following pages Disabling the Front Blaster Step by Step Plug the MX 800 back into the PC Open your saved configuration and follow these steps to turn off the front blaster Step Open the RF Setup Window The RF Setup window opens after selecting RF Control nea a from the Program Menu 3 LCD Button Edit
13. or 4 Learn 5 Macro 6 Punch Through 7 SideKick 3 Backlight On Time 3 RF Control Step 2 Reveal the Receiver settings rrp 3 Extend the RF Setup window by click Devices p Y ing on the Receivers button Cancel IR amp RF Defau All SAT CABLE IR amp RF Default All ES Step 3 Turn off the Front Blaster E Click on the cell in the IR Blaster column A list box will appear Select Receivers OFF from the list Next click on OK to apply your change Step 4 Save and Download to the MX 800 SAVE your changes using File Save and DOWNLOAD to the MX 800 Page 7 MRF 200 BASE STATION Controlling An Array of Identical TV s or VCR s Receivers CD players etc There are several considerations to take into account when you are installing an MRF 200 to control an array of identical components You cannot use the Front Blaster to control identical components You must use Flashers instead You can still use the Front Blaster in a cabinet that is out of sight of the identical components to control the rest of your system 2 Each identical component must receive IR commands ONLY from a dedicat ed Flasher affixed to it s front panel The IR output of the MX 800 should be disabled for each identical component It can still be utilized for the rest of your system 3 You must note the NUMBER of the Flasher Output you have utilized for EACH of the identical components NOTE I
14. place your laptop PC in the same room as the components with the cabinet doors open and in line of sight For a detailed explanation of how to program use the downloadable Programming Manual or the animated Tutorial Both are available as free down loads from the www hometheatermaster com website Important Note Do NOT power up the MRF 200 at this point You need to test your IR commands and Macros line of sight via IR only at this point Once you have completed and downloaded your programming to the MX 800 remote control you are ready to test RF operation via the Front Blaster and if necessary the self adhesive flashers that connect to the MRF 200 s flasher line outputs Step 2 Place the MRF 200 The MRF 200 should be placed so that the Front Blaster will control as many of the system s A V components as possible If you are connecting the out board flashers to the rear Flasher outputs only the MRF 200 may be con cealed and mounted to the rear wall or back of the system cabinet The mounting plate slides apart from the receiver screws to the wall or cabinet Page 5 MRF 200 BASE STATION with the enclosed screws then the receiver is slid back into place Step 3 Connect the Power Supply and Insert the Batteries Connect the 9V power supply to an active UNSWITCHED AC outlet The MRF 200 must always be powered up to operate The red Power LED should light Insert the batteries in the MX 800 remote control Step 4
15. tical Components Step by Step Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations Frequently Asked Questions 12 Specifications 12 MRF 200 BASE STATION Introduction The combination of the MX 800 with it s companion MRF 200 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 MX 800 sends radio signals to the MRF 200 throughout your house 50 100 away indoors or out doors The MRF 200 converts your commands to the infrared signals that control your A V components ey ee The MX 800 remote con a E fe es trol sends radio waves in ee every direction so you don t have to point the remote any more e e e eooo e e Cocee o e eo oe e o o e0 00 e e 00 oo 2 The MRF 200 s built in Front Blaster sends commands to components in the same cabinet space as the MRF 200 3 Self adhesive Flashers affix to the Infrared sensors on the front panels of your components The Flashers relay commands to components out of sight of the MRF 200 s Front Blaster The flashers plug in to the MRF 200 s rear flasher line outputs via their 10 foot cables Page MRF 200 BASE STATION Features and Benefits No More Pointing Radio Waves Penetrate Walls Doors and Floors The MRF 200 receives the RF signals of the MX 800 remote control from any direction You no longer need to point the remote control at any
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