MX-980 Owners Manual

Operating Your SystemWith the MX-980

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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-room system is one of the most challenging tasks within anaudio/video installation. It involves an intimate knowledge of how thecomponents interact and exact details on the proper sequences ofcontrol.

Only a Complete Control dealer has the requisite experience andtraining to quickly and effectively customize a remote control fortrue automated operation.

Congratulations on your choice!

MX-980 Owners Manual © 2007 Universal Remote Control, Inc.Front Cover Photo courtesy of Stone Glidden, King of Prussia andDoylestown, PA

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The information in this manual may be subject to change without priornotice.

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MX-980 OWNERS MANUAL

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Using the Color LCD & the Screen Buttons 4

Optional RF “No Rules” Operation 5

Connecting the Battery Pack 6

Using the Charging Base 7

Programming the MX-980 7

Selecting a New “Activity” 8

Using the MX-980 to Control an “Activity” 9

Displaying the Setup Screens 10

Main Settings Menu 11

Adjusting the Display 11

Sound Volume 12

System Settings Menu 12

Information Menu 13

Setting Time 13

Specifications 15

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Congratulations!

You’ve purchased a unique synthesis of hardware and software engi-neering, the Complete Control MX-980. The MX-980 achieves a mag-nificent combination of power and flexibility, simplifying and automat-ing operation of even the most complex system.

Automatic BacklightingThe integral motion sensor detects any movement of the remotecontrol and automatically backlights the screen. You do not have topress any button to display the screen. Any movement of the MX-980 renews the backlighting.

Integrated Sound SignalingThe MX-980 incorporates a small speaker for beeps. Anytime youpress a button, the MX-980 signals that it has understood your com-mand with a beep sound.

Using the Color LCD and the Screen Buttons

The MX-980 is equipped with abright easy to read LCD screenwhich your installer will customizefor your system. The screen labelsthe eight hard buttons (easy to findby feel) positioned on either side ofthe screen. Normally, the screen is“split” so each button is allocatedto a specific function (as shown onthe right). This provides you withthe ability to see and operate up to8 functions on a single screen.

However, your installer can com-bine two buttons to create a singlerow that can be accessed by eitheradjacent button. This simplifiesoperation for the entire family andenables convenient operation forboth left and right-handed users forimportant functions you use fre-quently.

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Optional RF “No Rules” Operation

In combination with an MSC-400 Master System Controller, or anRF Base Station, the MX-980 can control your system without beingin line-of-sight of the equipment.

The MSC-400 enhances the capabilities of the MX-980 by storing andissuing Smart Macros to your main system components. It is triggeredby RF Smart Macro commands via RF (radio frequency). In addition,your MX-980 can control components in secondary rooms and systemsvia MRF-350 or MRF-260 RF base stations

4. Self-adhesive “Flashers” affix to theInfrared sensors on the front panels ofyour components. Uniquely, all CompleteControl base stations can also connect tocomponents with rear panel IR Inputs viaadjustable IR Line Outputs.The MSC-400offers RS-232 control via rear panel con-nections as well.

3.The MSC-400 can control IR, RS232 and Relay controlleddevices.

1.The MX-980 sends radiowaves in every direction, soyou don’t have to point theremote anymore!

2.The RFX-250 RF Sensor can be freelypositioned for optimal reception.

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Connecting the Battery Pack

Open the battery cover bydepressing the release andpulling back the cover on theback of the control. Removethe cover.

Observe the three contacts forthe battery at the bottom left ofthe battery compartment.

Observe the contacts on thebattery

First, angle the battery so thatthe contacts connect to thecontacts inside the batterycompartment. Then let thebase of the battery down.Apply gentle pressure againstthe spring action of the con-tacts to fit the battery intoplace.

Now, replace the batterycover.

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Using the Charging Base

Plug the 5V DC adapter into apower outlet and into the back of thecharging base.

Gently place the MX-980 into thecradle of the charging base.

The Status light should immediatelylight. Red indicates that it is charging.Blue shows that it is fully charged.There is no harm in leaving the MX-980 on its charging base whenever itis not in use. The Lithium Ion batterycannot be overcharged.

Programming the MX-980

The MX-980 is programmed via a Windows PC equipped with aUSB port (programming cable included), using our proprietary soft-ware, MX-980 Editor. You could download this software from ourwebsite:

www.universalremote.com

However, although some enthusiasts have learned to use the setupsoftware, to fully automate an audio/video system the user musthave a detailed knowledge of how the system is connected andoperated. We highly recommend that you use a professionalaudio/video installer to program your MX-980 so you will be ableto enjoy all the benefits of the MX-980 as well as one touch opera-tion via macros.

The MX-980 on it’s Charger.

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Selecting a New “Activity”

The MX-980’s WATCH and LISTEN buttons display the activitiesyou can control with your MX-980. When you want to watch some-thing else (a DVD movie, a videotape or an HDTV broadcast), sim-ply press the WATCH button and select the new activity. When youwant to listen to the radio or to a CD, touch the LISTEN button andselect what you would like to listen to.

Your installer will have programmed the button you pressed tototally configure your system to watch or listen to whatever youselected. Now, the screen will change, and all of the LCD buttonswill be reconfigured to give you full control of your system whilewatching or listening to your selection!

When you pressthe LISTEN but-ton, you can seethe most fre-quently usedactivities youhave for listeningin your system.

Press either of thePAGE buttons tosee any otheravailable choices.You may have onlyone page or yoursystem may haveseveral pages of“ListeningActivities”.

When you pressthe WATCH but-ton, you can seethe most fre-quently usedactivities youhave for watch-ing the sourcesin your system.

Press either of thePAGE buttons tosee any otheravailable choices.You may have onlyone page or yoursystem may haveseveral pages of“WatchingActivities”.

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Using the MX-980 to Control an “Activity”

Once you’ve selected a new activity, the MX-980 displays the titleof the activity at the top of the screen. Below the title, the LCD dis-plays the customized names of any special features you need forthe activity. All the hard buttons of the MX-980 have now changedto functions optimized for this activity.

The number but-tons operate when

the selected activityrequires them.

The Title displaysthe activity youhave selected.

The Volume andMute buttonsalways control thesound regardless ofwhat screen is dis-played.

Press either of thePAGE buttons tosee any other avail-able choices. Youmay have only onepage or your sys-tem may have sev-eral pages of spe-cial features for thisactivity.

The transport but-tons (Play, Stop,Skip-, Skip+ andPause) operate whenthe selected activityrequires them.

The 4 way cursorbuttons enable you

to navigate onscreen guides andmenus with ease.

The Channel but-tons operate when

the selected activityrequires them.

The LCD buttonlabels describe spe-cial features for this

activity. Whenthere are two func-tions, you press thecorresponding but-ton, when a single

function is listed,you can press

either the left or theright side button.

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Displaying the Setup Screens

You can adjust the settings of the MX-980whenever you like by pressing and holdingboth the WATCH and the ENTER button atthe same time for three seconds.If you donot press any button on the SETUP screenwithin 30 seconds, the MX-980 will time outand automatically return to normal opera-tion. You can return to normal operationbefore that by pressing either the WATCH orthe LISTEN button.

At the same time, press andhold both the WATCH buttonand the ENTER button. Whenthe SETUP screen appears, youcan release the two buttons.

To adjust one ofthe settings, presseither the left orthe right handbutton.

Main Settings Menu

Adjusting the Display

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DISPLAY- Press this setting button toadjust the screen and button backlight-ing. The longer your screen is lit, themore frequently you’ll need to chargethe MX-980.

SOUND - Adjust the volume of thesounds your MX-980 makes when youpress buttons.

SYSTEM - These settings are for serviceuse. For diagnostic purposes, an installercan turn off the Pick Up sensor, displayremaining battery charge and erase allprogramming permanently. Some of thismenu may have been disabled by yourinstaller as a safety measure.

INFORMATION - Adjust the time, dateor you can display the amount of mem-ory available and the version number ofthe firmware loaded into your MX-980.

BACKLIGHT - Specify how long the MX-980 screen should stay lit after you pressa button. You can select two differenttime out settings. One for when it ishand held, another for when it is in thecharging base.

BRIGHT - Adjust the brightness of thescreen.

BUTTON LIGHT - Turn the backlightingfor all buttons on or off. When on, allthe buttons backlight so that you canread their labels in total darkness.

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Sound Volume

System Settings Menu

Press this buttonto raise the vol-ume.

Press this buttonto cancel anychanges you’vemade and returnto the MainSetting menu.

Press this buttonto lower the vol-ume.

Press this buttonto save anychanges you’vemade and returnto the MainSetting menu.

POWER- Displays the current powerremaining and enables you to set thelevel that triggers a warning when youare using the MX-980.

PICKUP - The MX-980 normally turnsitself on when its angle is changed. Thiscan be disabled for diagnostic purposes.

FACTORY DEFAULT - WARNING!This setting is for service use. Yourinstaller can erase all programming per-manently, before downloading yourconfiguration back into the MX-980 viahis/her PC. This button may have beendisabled by your installer as a safetymeasure.

Information Menu

Setting Time

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Each time youpress this buttonthe hour willchange.

Each time youpress this buttonthe minute willchange.

Press this buttonto cancel anychanges you’vemade and returnto the MainSetting menu.

Press this buttonto change fromAM to PM.

Press this buttonto save anychanges you’vemade and returnto the MainSetting menu.

Press this buttonto turn daylightsavings time on.

Press this buttonto turn daylightsavings time off.

DATE- Press this button to set the date.

TIME - Press this button to set the time.

MEMORY - Press this button to displaythe amount of memory available.

VERSION - Press this button to displaythe version of the MX-980 firmware.

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USA Limited Warranty Statement

Your Universal Remote Control, when delivered to you in new condi-tion, is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship as fol-lows: UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. warrants this productagainst defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) yearand as set forth below. Universal Remote Control will, at its soleoption, repair the product using new or comparable rebuilt parts, orexchange the product for a comparable new or rebuilt product. In theevent of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.

This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packagedwith the Product. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware orsoftware usage and it does not cover any software products whether ornot contained in the Product; any such software is provided "AS IS"unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software LimitedWarranty.

To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight pre-paid, in its original packaging or packaging affording adequate protec-tion to Universal Remote Control at the address provided in theOwner's Manual. It is your responsibility to backup any macro pro-gramming, artwork, software or other materials that may have beenprogrammed into your unit. It is likely that such data, software, orother materials will be lost during service and Universal RemoteControl will not be responsible for any such damage or loss. A datedpurchase receipt, Bill of Sale, Installation Contract or other verifiableProof of Purchase is required. For product support and other importantinformation visit Universal Remote Control's website:

http://www.UniversalRemote.com

Or call the Universal Remote Control Customer Service Center(914) 835-4484.

This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused bydefects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumeruse. It does not cover product issues caused by any other rea-son, including but not limited to product issues due to commer-cial use, acts of God, third-party installation, misuse, limitationsof technology, or modification of or to any part of the UniversalRemote Control product. This Limited Warranty does not coverUniversal Remote Control products sold as USED, AS IS,REFURBISHED, so-called "B STOCK" or consumables (such asbatteries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-appliedserial number has been altered or removed from the product.This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States ofAmerica. This Limited Warranty specifically excludes productssold by unauthorized resellers.

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Specifications

Microprocessor: ARM9 32bit 202MHzLCD - 2.4” TFT (QVGA) 262,144 Colors Memory - 64 Megabytes of SDRAM & 34 Megabytes of Nand Flash Devices - Supports up to 255 Devices with text, less with heavygraphics usagePages - Supports up to 255 Pages on each Device with text, lesswith heavy graphics usageLearning Capability - Standard frequencies (15kHz to 455kHz)Macro Capability - Up to 255 steps each, however nesting isallowed IR Range (Line of Sight via Infrared): 30-50 feet, depending on the envi-ronmentRF Range (radio frequency): 50 to 100 feet, depending upon the envi-ronmentRF Frequency: 418MHzBatteries: 1070mAh, 3.7 Volt Lithium Ion battery pack includedBattery Life: 120 minutes continuous use, 6000 minutes in standbymode.Weight: 7 oz. (with battery)Size: 2.4” x 9.2 x 1”

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one more of the following measures:

® Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.® Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv-

er.® Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.® Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

WarningChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturercould void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note : The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV inter-ference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Suchmodifications could void the user's authority to operate the equip-ment.

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