Operating Your System With the MX-980
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.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Introduction 1 Using the Color LCD & the Screen Buttons 1 Optional RF “No Rules” Operation 2 Connecting the Battery Pack 3 Using the Charging Base 4 Programmable Only by a URC Certified Professional 4 Selecting a New “Activity” 5 Using the MX-980 to Control an “Activity” 6 Displaying the Setup Screens 7 Main Settings Menu 8 Adjusting the Display 8 Sound Volume 9 System Settings Menu 9 Information Menu 10 Setting Time 10 Limited Warranty Statement 11 End Us
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Congratulations! You’ve purchased a unique synthesis of hardware and software engineering, the Complete Control MX-980. The MX-980 achieves a magnificent combination of power and flexibility, simplifying and automating operation of even the most complex system. Automatic Backlighting The integral motion sensor detects any movement of the remote control and automatically backlights the screen. You do not have to press any button to display the screen.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Optional RF “No Rules” Operation In combination with an MSC-400 Master System Controller, or an RF Base Station, the MX-980 can control your system without being in line-of-sight of the equipment. The MSC-400 enhances the capabilities of the MX-980 by storing and issuing Smart Macros to your main system components. It is triggered by RF Smart Macro commands via RF (radio frequency).
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Connecting the Battery Pack Open the battery cover by depressing the release and pulling back the cover on the back of the control. Remove the cover. Observe the three contacts for the battery at the bottom left of the battery compartment. Observe the contacts on the battery First, angle the battery so that the contacts connect to the contacts inside the battery compartment. Then let the base of the battery down.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Using the Charging Base Plug the 5V DC adapter into a power outlet and into the back of the charging base. Gently place the MX-980 into the cradle of the charging base. The Status light should immediately light. Red indicates that it is charging. Blue shows that it is fully charged. There is no harm in leaving the MX980 on its charging base whenever it is not in use. The Lithium Ion battery cannot be overcharged. The MX-980 on it’s Charger.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Selecting a New “Activity” The MX-980’s WATCH and LISTEN buttons display the activities you can control with your MX-980. When you want to watch something else (a DVD movie, a videotape or an HDTV broadcast), simply press the WATCH button and select the new activity. When you want to listen to the radio or to a CD, touch the LISTEN button and select what you would like to listen to.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Using the MX-980 to Control an “Activity” Once you’ve selected a new activity, the MX-980 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-980 have now changed to functions optimized for this activity. The LCD button labels describe special features for this activity.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Displaying the Setup Screens You can adjust the settings of the MX-980 whenever you like by pressing and holding both the WATCH and the ENTER button at the same time for three seconds.If you do not press any button on the SETUP screen within 30 seconds, the MX-980 will time out and automatically return to normal operation. You can return to normal operation before that by pressing either the WATCH or the LISTEN button.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Main Settings Menu DISPLAY- Press this setting button to adjust the screen and button backlighting. The longer your screen is lit, the more frequently you’ll need to charge the MX-980. SOUND - Adjust the volume of the sounds your MX-980 makes when you press buttons. SYSTEM - These settings are for service use. For diagnostic purposes, an installer can turn off the Pick Up sensor, display remaining battery charge and erase all programming permanently.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Sound Volume Press this button to lower the volume. Press this button to raise the volume. Press this button to save any changes you’ve made and return to the Main Setting menu. Press this button to cancel any changes you’ve made and return to the Main Setting menu. System Settings Menu POWER- Displays the current power remaining and enables you to set the level that triggers a warning when you are using the MX-980.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Information Menu DATE- Press this button to set the date. TIME - Press this button to set the time. MEMORY - Press this button to display the amount of memory available. VERSION - Press this button to display the version of the MX-980 firmware. Setting Time Press this button to change from AM to PM. Each time you press this button the hour will change. Press this button to turn daylight savings time on. Each time you press this button the minute will change.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Limited Warranty Statement 1. Limited Warranty and Disclaimers Universal Remote Control, Inc. (“URC”) warrants that the URC equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for one (1) year from purchase when such is purchased from URC. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States of America. URC warrants that the software will substantially conform in any material respect to its functional specifications at the time of delivery.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL WITHOUT IN ANY WAY LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE OTHER PROVISIONS HEREIN, WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (I) DAMAGE FROM MISUSE, NEGLECT OR ACTS OR NATURE, (II) MODIFICATIONS, (III) INTEGRATION WITH THIRD PARTY CONTENT (IV) BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND/ OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW URC WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL equipment are authorized for online internet sales. Buying URC’s PC programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house equipment online means buying equipment that does not have a URC’s limited warranty. Such equipment is not eligible for URC tech support or software support, either. 2.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL Specifications Microprocessor: ARM9 32bit 202MHz LCD - 2.
MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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