Owner’s Manual MX-990 Universal Remote Control
For questions about your Custom Programming call: Custom Programming of a complex home theater and/or a multi-room 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. Only a Complete Control dealer has the requisite experience and training to quickly and effectively customize a remote control for true automated operation.
Table of Contents Congratulations 1 Features and Benefits 1 Before Getting Started 2 Parts Guide 2 Installing The Battery Pack 3 Using The Charging Base 3 Button Layout 4 Using The MX-990 5 Settings Menu 6 Accessing the Settings Menu 6 Sleep Timers 6 Event Timers 7 Date and Time 7 Power 8 Button Light 8 Brightness 9 Sound 9 Pickup 10 System 10 Factory Default 11 Exit 11 Precautions & Information: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries 12 Hardware Specifications 12 Lim
MX-990 Universal Remote Congratulations Thank you for purchasing URC’s MX-990 Universal Remote Control. This remote provides one-touch simplicity when using today’s more complicated audio/video configurations. When used with an optional RF base station this remote can wirelessly control devices without needing line-of-sight throughout your home or small business. Controlling your system is simple with the MX-990.
MX-990 Universal Remote ● Scheduled Event Timers Use your MX-990 to help automate common activities and commands by scheduling events (programmed by your Custom Integrator) to execute on your schedule. Set a Goodnight event timer to turn off lights, TV’s and music at your normal bedtime every night of the week. A Good Morning event timer could wake you up to your favorite news channel.
MX-990 Universal Remote Installing The Battery Pack •Press the spring lock down to unlock and remove the battery cover The battery is included in the box when shipped from the factory •Place the battery into the battery compartment, making sure to align the contacts on the battery to the contacts on the TRC-820. The battery snaps into place when aligned properly. •Replace the cover.
MX-990 Universal Remote Button Layout Power buttons Page Title, Battery Level and IR/RF Output Indicator LCD buttons (Correspond to their adjacent icons) Main button Page Flip buttons Volume, Mute and Channel buttons Navigation Pad and Select button Playback Control buttons Color Convenience buttons Numeric Keypad Enter button (Necessary to enter the Setup Menu) Page 4
MX-990 Universal Remote Using The MX-990 The MX-990 incorporates a custom user interface which may be modified (by your Professional Custom Integrator) to look many different ways. The use of this remote, in its basic configuration is described below. The MX-990’s Main pages display the activities and devices in your system. Press the Main button to view the activities and devices available in the system. Large systems may have more than one page.
MX-990 Universal Remote Settings Menu The Settings menu is where options such as screen brightness, button sound and more can be adjusted. Information on the hardware and software configuration can also be accessed from this Settings menu. Accessing the Settings Menu The Settings menu is accessed by pressing and holding the Main and Enter buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
MX-990 Universal Remote Event Timer Timed events can be programmed (by your Professional Custom Integrator) to perform any number of tasks. Anything your remote is capable of doing can be set to happen automatically (on a certain day of the week, time of day, or calendar date). You the user can activate or deactivate these events anytime, through this menu. Checking the box corresponding to an event enables it. Un-checking a box leaves the event disabled.
MX-990 Universal Remote Power You can display the remaining battery level by selecting Power. You can also adjust when the Low Battery warning screen appears. Once the power is adjusted, press the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button reverts to the remote’s last saved setting. Button Light You can adjust the brightness of the LEDs that backlight the buttons of the MX-990. Press the adjacent hard buttons to increase or decrease the button light level.
MX-990 Universal Remote Brightness Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the adjacent hard buttons to increase or decrease the brightness level. Decreasing the brightness improves battery performance. Once the brightness is adjusted, press the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button reverts to the remote’s last saved setting. Sound You can adjust the volume of the MX-990. Press the adjacent hard buttons to increase or decrease the volume level. Once the sound is adjusted, press the Save button.
MX-990 Universal Remote Pickup You can set your MX-990 to turn on when the remote is picked up. Select a level of sensitivity between 0 and 3 (0 being off and 3 being the most sensitive). The more sensitive the setting, the less movement is needed to wake the remote. Once the pickup is adjusted, press the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button reverts to the remote’s last saved setting. System The System Information screen displays data about your MX-990's Operating System, Memory etc.
MX-990 Universal Remote Factory Default WARNING! Only use this button when instructed by Technical Support. It resets the memory of the MX-990 to the factory settings. All your programming will be lost! Exit When you have finished adjusting Settings, press the Exit button to return to normal operation.
MX-990 Universal Remote Precautions & Information: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries If you are not using your remote for an extended period of time, be sure to remove the battery from the remote. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the battery. Use care to avoid dropping the battery or subjecting it to severe impact that could damage the case. The battery should not be immersed in water.
MX-990 Universal Remote Limited Warranty Statement 1. LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS Universal Remote Control, Inc.
MX-990 Universal Remote EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, TECHNICAL SERVICES ARE SUPPLIED "AS IS", WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND. TO THE 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-990 Universal Remote With the exception of URC's IR-only, broad-based consumer remotes, none of URC's PC programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house 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 URC's limited warranty. Such equipment is not eligible for URC tech support or software support, either. 2.
MX-990 Universal Remote Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.
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