URC Total Control MRX-5 User manual

MRX-5
Owner’s Manual
Total Control MRX-5
Owner’s Manual

Total Control MRX-5
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
Overview:............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Features & Benefits:..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Parts List .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Front Panel Descriptions: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Rear Panel Descriptions: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Bottom Panel Descriptions:.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
nstalling the MRX-5: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Network Installation:.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Connecting IR Emitters:.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Connecting RS-232 (serial): ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Specifications: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Limited Warranty Statement:...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
End User Agreement: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Federal Communication Commission nterference Statement:..............................................................................................................................................................................12
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Overview:
Thank you for purchasing the MRX-5 Advanced Network System Controller for your
Total Control system.
This device contains all the of the programming information designed to control up to
four (4) zones of your home. Paired with the TRC- 080, the MRX-5 delivers robust control
and performance.
Press buttons on your Total Control interface to send commands over the network that
turn on all the devices in your entertainment center, controls the playback functionality
of your media streaming devices, plays your favorite radio station on your preferred
music streaming player and much more!
The MRX-5 Advanced Network System Controller can ONLY be congured using
Total Control software that is ONLY distributed to certied URC integrators.
Features & Benefits:
• Stores the Total Control system’s programming (single zone) including
device commands, macros, events, and much more!
• Communicates with Total Control interfaces over the local network
for control.
• Provide two-way control and feedback on supported 3rd party devices
such as HEOS, SONOS, Roku, Lutron, and much more.
• Programming le can be modied/editing via Offsite by a certied
URC integrator.
• Mountable via sliding mounting plate and supplied screws.

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Parts List
Below is included with MRX-5:

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Front Panel Descriptions:
The front panel of the MRX-5 Advanced Network System Controller displays the
following information:
1. Power LED: Indicates three (3) possible states:
• Solid Blue: The device is receiving power and has successfully booted up.
• Blinking Blue: The device is receiving power, but is still initializing.
• Off: The device is not receiving power.
2. Network LED: Indicates three (3) possible states:
• Solid Blue: The device is connected to the network and has received an
IP address.
• Blinking Blue: The device is connected to the network, but has not yet
received an IP address.
This LED blinks blue after a Total Control conguration le has been
downloaded to the device.
• Off: The device is not connected to the local network.
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Rear Panel Descriptions:
The rear panel of the MRX-5 Advanced Network System Controller displays the
following information:
1. DC 12V: Connect the supplied power adapter to this port, the Power LED
becomes solid blue when the device has received power.
2. R Outputs: Four (4) standard 3.5mm IR emitter ports. IR Output 4 provides
variable level adjustment.
3. RS-232 Port: One ( ) RS-232 ports support Tx(Transmit), Rx(Receive) and
GND(Ground) connections for two way communication.
Compatible with URC cables RS232F and RS232M.
4. USB Port: Designed for future use.
5. LAN Port: RJ45 standard 0/ 00 Ethernet connection to the local network.
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Bottom Panel Descriptions:
The bottom panel of the MRX-5 Advanced Network System Controller displays the
following information:
1. Reset Button: Located at the bottom of the device and requires a stylus or
paper clip to press. Performs two (2) possible actions:
• Single Tap: Power cycle the device.
• Press-N-Hold: Press this button for 5 seconds to restore the device to its
factory settings. This action cannot be reversed and the device REQUIRES
re-programming with the Total Control software.
2. Mounting Plate: Slide the mounting plate up or down to remove it from the
device. Use the four (4) supplied mounting screws to mount the MRX-5 on a
wall, ceiling, or any other convenient location.
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nstalling the MRX-5:
The MRX-5 Advanced Network System Controller can be installed almost anywhere in
the home.
Once physically installed, it requires programming by a certified URC integrator in
order to operate local equipment using IP (network), RS-232 (serial), IR (infrared), or
relays. All cables must be connected to their respective ports at the rear of the device.
Network nstallation:
. Connect an Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the rear of the MRX-5 and the onto
an available LAN port of the network’s local router (Luxul preferred).
2. A certied URC integrator is required for this step, congure the MRX-5 to a
DHCP/MAC reservation within the local router.
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Connecting R Emitters:
IR emitters are used to communicate to AV devices such as cable boxes, televisions,
blu-ray players and more.
. Plug R Emitters (four (4) supplied in the box)into any of the four (4) IR
outputs available on the rear of the MRX-5.
IR Output 4 includes an adjustable sensitivity dial. Turn this dial to the
right to increase the gain and to the left to decrease it.
2. Remove the adhesive covering from the emitter and place it over the R
receiver of the 3rd party device (cable box, television, etc.).
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Connecting RS-232 (serial):
The MRX-5 can operate equipment via RS-232 communication. The allows discrete
serial commands to be triggered from the Total Control system.
Connect RS-232 device using URC’s proprietary RS-232 cables. These use either
male or female DB-9 connections with standard pin-outs.
. Connect the 3.5mm into the RS-232 Output available on the MRX-5.
2. Connect the Serial connection onto the available port on the 3rd party
device, such as AVRs, Televisions, Matrix Switchers, and other devices.
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3rd Party Device
RS-232 Cable