Universal Remote MRX-20 User manual

Owner’s Manual
MRX-20
Advanced Network
System Controller

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
Congratulations! 1
Features and Benefits 1
Parts Guide 1
MRX-20 Front Panel Descriptions 2
MRX-20 Rear Panel Descriptions 3
Navigating the MRX-20’s On-Screen Menu 4
On-Screen Menu Options Overview 5
Using the On-Screen Menus 7
Adjusting the Settings on the MRX-20 20
Installing the MRX-20 26
Specifications 30
USA Limited Warranty Statement 31
End User Agreement 33
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement 34
Declaration of Conformity 35

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Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing the Total Control MRX-20 Advanced
Network System Controller. The unit displays an on-screen interface
to control all connected devices throughout the entire home using a
Total Control compatible remote. Using the on-screen interface,
make a selection to issue a command from the MRX-20 to any
connected device such as turning off the lights in every room,
viewing the home’s security cameras. View the artist name, song
title and album art your child is listening to in their room from a
Total Control remote or keypad. Also control whole house music
from sources such as a DMS-1200, DMS-100, SNP-2 and a PSX-2.
Features and Benefits
• Control the Advanced Network System Controller’s on-screen
interface using a TRG-100/200 Umotion remote.
• Stores and issues commands and macros for all IP
, IR, RS-232,
Relay, Sensor and 12V controlled devices to MRX series base
stations in a project.
• Control URC One-Way Lighting with an optional RFTX-1 RF
Transmitter.
• View a slide show on your display device, using pictures stored
on Google+.
• Can be programmed off premises via the internet.
• Easy rack-mounting via optional RMK-2 rack mounting kit.
Parts Guide
The MRX-20 Advanced Network System Controller includes:
1 - MRX-20 Advanced Network System Controller
1 - Owner’s Manual
1 - Power Cord
10 - IR Emitters with standard 3.5mm plugs
(Optional) - TRG-100, TRG-200, RMK-2 Rack Mount kit, RS-232
Cable, Video Sensor, Voltage Sensor

MRX-20 Front Panel Descriptions
The front panel consists of:
Power Status LED: When illuminated this light indicates the MRX-20 is
ON.
Ethernet Status LED: The Ethernet LED indicates when the MRX-20 is
connected to the network:
• Connected: Illuminated.
• Not Connected: Blinks.
HDMI Status LED: The HDMI Status LED signifies the MRX-20 has a
valid DMI connection:
• Connected: Illuminated.
• Problem: Flashes
• Not Connected: Not illuminated.
Reset: Press to reset the MRX-20. Resetting the unit will not lose its
programming.
WARNING!! Pressing and holding the Reset button for 15 seconds
WILL erase all programming and return the MRX-20 to its original
factory condition.
Total Control Illumination: Attractive, adjustable accent lighting.
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Power
Status
Ethernet
Status
HDMI
Status
Reset ButtonLight Pipe

MRX-20 Rear Panel Descriptions
The rear panel consists of:
Power: Plug the included Power cable into the rear of the MRX-20.
Network: Communicate over the Network to a MRX-20 using an
Ethernet cable.
USB: For future use!
IR Outputs: Ten standard 3.5mm IR emitter ports with individual
output level attenuators.
HDMI IN: Three HDMI IN ports for transfer of digital D video
and multichannel audio.
HDMI OUT: One HDMI OUT port used to connect a display device.
12 Volt: Two programmable 12V/0.2A outputs. Each may be
programmed to turn ON, OFF or momentarily TOGGLE its output.
Relays: Four programmable Relays to be normally opened (NO),
normally closed (NC) or momentary contacts. A maximum of
30V/.5A can be used per relay.
Sensors: Four Sensor ports allow programming of state dependent
and triggered macros. Compatible with URC Sensors: Audio (SEN-
AUD), Video (SEN-VID), Voltage (SEN-VOL ), Current (SEN-CMF),
Contact Closure (SEN-CCLS) and Light (SEN-LI E).
RS-232: Four RS-232 ports support TX (Transmit), RX (Receive) and
GND (Ground) connections for two-way communication.
Compatible with URC cables RS232F and RS232M.
Trigger IN: For future use!
RFTX-1: Attach an optional RFTX-1 transmitter to control URC One-
Way Lighting products via 418M z or 433.92M z wireless RF.
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Power
12 Volt Relays Sensors RS-232 Trigger RFTX-1
USB IR Outputs HDMI IN HDMI OUTNetwork

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Navigating the MRX-20’s On-Screen Menu
Navigating through the MRX-20’s on-screen interface is very simple.
Control the on-screen menu’s using URC’s Umotion remotes
(TRG-100/200).
While moving the remote, notice that the on-screen cursor mimic’s
your movements. Place the cursor over a button to reveal its
hovered state and select.
TRG-100
TRG-200

On-Screen Menu Options Overview
Quick Bar Menu
The Quick Bar menu was designed to contain up to ten of the most
needed commands for the device that is being used. Your Custom
Professional programs these commands, so any changes to your
current view will need to be adjusted by your installer.
Device Menu
When the basic commands found in the Quick Bar do not include
the action you need to perform, use the Device Menu to access all
of that device’s commands. For example, your custom programmer
may not have included an EJECT command in the DVD’s Quick Bar
menu. Use the Device Menu to see the additional commands and
eject the DVD from the player.
Shortcuts Menu
This user adjustable menu, Shortcuts, allows you to add common
activities (like Watch TV, Listen to Radio, etc.) for easy access.
Although any of these actions can be accomplished using the Main
Menu (see below), this would be a multi-step navigation process as
opposed to a single-click action.
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Favorites Menu
Use this menu for instant access to your Favorite Channels, like
ABC, BO, etc... These channels are previously set by your custom
installer.
Main Menu
This Main Menu will allow you to control any “connected device”
in your Total Control System. Depending upon programming, most
device /activities will be placed into subfolders (like Music,
Entertainment, etc.). Accessing these subfolders will allow you to
control any device that is available in the chosen room (see Rooms
Menu).
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Using the On-Screen Menus
Quick Bar Menu
While watching or listening to a device, such as a Cable or CD,
access the Quick Bar menu with a TRG-100/200 remote by pressing
the Umotion button. The Quick Bar menu opens. Move the remote
around the on-screen interface to reveal the on-screen cursor. over
over a button and press the Umotion button again to select.
Exit: Closes the Quick Bar menu.
Customizable buttons: These buttons vary based on the type of
device (Cable, DVD, etc...) A maximum of ten buttons can be
modified by your Custom Professional.
Shortcuts: Opens the Shortcuts menu with a list of user selected
favorite devices.
Favorites: This option is only available when using a device with
stored favorites. Pressing the Favorites button closes the Quick Bar
and opens the Favorite channel menu.
Full screen: Press to toggle between the Quick Bar (current view)
and the device’s Full Screen menu.
TV image: Select the TV image to close the Quick Bar menu.
Exit Customizable buttons
TV image
Shortcuts, Full Screen and
Favorites (when available.)

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Device Menu
While watching or listening to a device, such as a Cable or CD,
access the Device menu with a TRG-100/200 remote by pressing
the Umotion button or the Full Screen button from the Quick Bar
menu. Move the remote around the on-screen interface to reveal the
on-screen cursor. over over a button and press the Umotion
button again to select.
Exit: Closes the Device menu.
Customizable buttons: These buttons vary based on the type of
device (Cable, DVD, etc...) A maximum of ten buttons can be
modified by your Custom Professional.
Shortcuts: Opens the Shortcuts menu with a list of user selected
favorite devices.
Favorites: This option is only available when using a device with
stored favorites. Pressing Favorites will close the Device menu and
open the Favorite channel menu.
Quick Bar: Press to toggle between the Quick Bar and Device’s Full
Screen menu.
TV image: Select the TV image to close the full screen Device Menu.
More Device Buttons: The full screen option provides the customer
with more device commands that are unavailable using the Quick
Bar menu.
TV
image
Exit Customizable buttons Shortcuts, Quick Bar and
Favorites (when available.)
More
device
buttons

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Shortcuts Menu
There are a maximum of six (6) shortcuts per room location.
Remember, the MRX-20 can access any room in the Total Control
system regardless of its physical location.
Only items that appear in the currently selected room are available
to be added to the Shortcuts menu.
Using the Sho tcuts Menu
Select the Shortcuts menu by pressing the Shortcuts icon.
If nothing is selected after 60 seconds, the Shortcut menu closes
and performs the same action as selecting the item on the main
menu.

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Editing Shortcuts
To add devices/activities to Shortcuts, select the Add/Edit button in
the Shortcut menu.
This opens the Shortcuts Add/Edit screen, which allows the user to
scroll through all of the devices/activities available to that room.
Select up to 6 devices/activities by selecting the check box shown
for each possibility. Once all 6 are chosen, the remaining
devices/activities will be grayed out to show there are no more
choices to be made.
Reorder devices by selecting the reorder icon at the top of the
Add/Edit window; this opens the Reorder Items list.
If you would like to change the order in which the activities/devices
appear, drag the items, using the “grabber” on the right side of the
boxes to rearrange them.
If you would like to remove an item from the list, select the X
(delete) icon to the left of the device/activity name.
Selecting the Go Back option will revert to the Add/Edit screen
without making any changes
Selecting the Save option will make the requested changes and
revert back to the Add/Edit screen.

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Favorites Menu
While watching a device such as Cable or Satellite, press the
Umotion button on the TRG-100/200 remote. Press the Favorites
button, from either the Quick Bar or Device menu, to access the
favorite channel list.

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Main Menu
While using a TRG-100/200 remote, press the Main button to
access the Main Menu’s on-screen interface. Pressing the Umotion
button activates the remote’s motion control. Move the remote
around the on-screen interface to reveal the on-screen cursor.
over over a button and press the Umotion button again to select.
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Title Bar
The Title Bar is present on all MRX-20 screens and contains
valuable information during normal use. Easily find out the time,
weather, now playing information and the room that the MRX is
controlling.
Time & Weathe
This data, found on the left-hand side of the Title Bar will show the
current time, date and weather information. Clicking this area opens
the Settings menu.
Cu ent Room
The current room portion of the Title Bar shows the room that the
MRX-20 is controlling. Remember, in a Total Control system, the
MRX-20 will default to control the room in which it is placed, using
the Rooms Menu will allow it to control any other room in the system.
Now Playing
Appearing on the right-hand side of the Title Bar, this displays the
source that is currently being used in the room that the MRX-20 is
controlling.
• The Now Playing display will show the device that is being used
(in this case, William’s iPod), device icon, and metadata
information is displayed since it is a URC media device.
he metadata will change, every 5 seconds, rotating
between song, a tist and album.

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• If an activity is being performed (like DVD or Cable) in the
selected room, the Now Playing section will display the activity.
If an activity is being performed in the selected room, the Now
Playing bar will describe the activity.
Categories/Devices Ribbon
This ribbon shows the various categories of control that are available
to the selected room. The quantity of categories is determined by the
system setup and can vary from one to multiple categories programmed
by the system designer.
Although only seven categories can fit on the screen at any
moment, navigate left or right to other categories, if available.
Select a category by hovering over the icon then pressing the
Umotion button or using the five-way cursor to select; this reveals
the devices/activities available for that category (submenus).
Device List
Submenus contain the devices/activities that were placed in the
chosen category by the system programmer.
With the Umotion control, use the device list’s Up or Down arrows
to move the list in the desired direction. over over a
device/activity to select its icon by pressing the Umotion button.

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Status Bar
The Status Bar, located at the bottom of the screen, provides
valuable status and feedback of the Total Control system. The four
sections of the Status Bar are determined by the system programmer.
Sunrise Time: Updated at midnight every day, this shows the sunrise
time for the next day.
Sunset Time: Updated at midnight every day, this shows the
sunset time for the next day.
URC Thermostat Temperature: If a T Z-100 (URC’s thermostat) is
included in your home, this shows the current temperature status
based upon the internal sensor, optional wired sensor, or the
average temperature of both.
Alarm Clock: If the room being controlled has an Alarm that is set
to activate for that room the status bar displays an alarm clock icon
and the next scheduled time/day.
Surround Mode: When used with URC’s DMS-AV Surround
Processor this displays the current surround mode of the processor.
Room Linked Status: Whenever the chosen room/area is “linked” to
other rooms, this shows a link acknowledgment and icon.
Weather Alerts: Based on the current location entered by the system
programmer, the words “Weather Alert” appears if an automatic
alert is received via the Internet.
Vacation Mode: Whenever the Vacation Mode is activated for the
Total Control system, the status bar displays “Vacation Mode: ON”.

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Rooms Menu
The Rooms Menu offers the user control of every room throughout
the home. It is now easier to turn off lights in other rooms while in
the Master Bedroom.
The Rooms Menu is used to:
•Temporarily Link rooms in a Total Control DMS system. This
allows all of the linked rooms to listen to the same audio source
and join the volume commands into a single interface.
• Monitor the status of other rooms in the Total Control project
• Control any other room in a Total Control project as if it were a
remote in that room. This is dependent upon the programming
done by the Custom Installer.
Room List Buttons
• Each room listing will have an associated box and action buttons.
• The Exit button will return the user to the last screen used
• Selecting the room name will allow for control of that room (see
Selecting a Room)
Links
Rooms
Options
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Initial View (Room Monitoring)
When the Rooms Menu opens up, the room list populates with all
of the rooms in the Total Control project. Each room displays its
status so the user can visually see what is “going on” in that room.
Selecting a Room (Room Control)
Selecting any room from the room list will allow the MRX-20 to
control that room, as if it were physically in that room.
Returning the MRX-20 to control the room where it is physically
located requires accessing the Rooms Menu and selecting the
appropriate room.