URC MX-450 Operating instructions

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Table of Contents
Getting Started: Programming the MX-450
Standard Features
Optional Features
Tour: Navigating the MX-450
Overview: Setup Screen Overview
Basic Setup: Adding Devices
1
Basic Setup: Learn
2
Basic Setup: Delete Device & Review Code Set
3
Advanced Setup: Copy & Paste
4
Advanced Setup: One-Touch Activities (Macros)
5
Advanced Setup: Hide or Display Pages
6
Advanced Setup: Editing Labels
7
Advanced Setup: Erasing
8
Advanced Setup: RF Setup
9
Favorite Channels
10
Glossary
User Settings
11
Display Tips
12

Getting
Started Programming the MX-450
Audio:
Denon AVR-2811
TV:
Sony KD-7FS170
Cable:
AT-T Uverse
Make sure the batteries are
fresh/new.
For the best chance of success,
make sure you make a list of
the devices that you want to
control. This list should include
the manufacturer, the model
number of each device.
Decide on the position of
each device on the
remote’s page(s).
Once a device is placed in a
position, it may not be
changed and must be
deleted and recreated.

Unified Remote
Follow the steps in this guide to
program up to 20 remotes into
your new MX-450!
Instead of searching for the right
remote, it’ll be in your hand
already!
Backlit LCD Buttons
Pressing ANY button, or the
LIGHT button located on the right
side of the remote) and both the
screen and buttons illuminate!
Perfect for uninterrupted control,
even when the lights are low!
Intuitive Commands
Ensure that device pages contain
the commands necessary when
performing that activity.
For example, make sure that
when using the Cable TV page,
the volume buttons control the
correct device (usually the TV)
TV
Page
TV
Volume
&
TV
Channel
Cable
Page
Cable
Volume
&
Cable
Channel
Cable
Page
TV
Volume
&
Cable
Channel
Light
Button
Power ON Television
Power ON Cable Box
Power ON Stereo
Switch TV to HDMI 1
Switch STEREO to CaTV
1
2
3
4
5
Single Button
Press
One-Touch Activities
Easily record the steps it takes
to perform your favorite
activities and record them on a
single button.
Next time you hit that button,
like TV, all the steps happen
automatically!
Favorites Pages
Make surfing the channels
easier by creating up to 8
pages of channel icons that go
directly to your favorite
network!
No PC Required
Computer programmed remotes
can get complicated, and not
everyone has a computer, or feels
comfortable using one!
You have all the tools you need to
program this remote…your
hands!
Standard
Features

No Rules Operation
Typically remotes use infra-red light for sending commands to
devices, the problem is that this method requires “line-of-sight” to
the device and DOES NOT work through walls, floors or cabinet
doors.
Use an optional RF base station to eliminate the need to point the
remote and the ability to control your gear through those cabinet
doors…or from another room!!
Optional
Features
Lighting Control
Who watches television or movies with all of the lights ON?
Are you the type of person that likes the lights to be OFF?
Imagine that control, right at your fingertips with URC Lighting
products; just replace your existing lighting with, easy to install,
URC Lighting and you are ready.
Imagine hitting a button on your remote and having the lights dim
just as the movie starts; even if the phone rings or there is a knock
on the door, a simple button press illuminates the surroundings.
MRF-260 MRF-350
Optional RF Base Stations
In-Wall
Dimmer
In-Wall
Switch
Lamp
Dimmer
Optional Lighting Products

Tour Navigating the MX-450
LCD Buttons
These on-screen icons are
accessed by using the
adjoining button
On/Off Buttons
By default, these will send an
On/Off command to the
device that is displayed
LCD Navigation
These will help you to
navigate between pages
(PAGE+, PAGE-) or return to
the main menu (MAIN)
5-Way Cursor
Easy navigation for your
device (Up, Down, Left, Right
& Select)
Transport Controls
All of the commonly used
commands for controlling
DVRs, DVDs and other
recording devices
Volume & Channel
Controls
Convenient volume access
and easily scroll through
channels with Up, Down,
Previous or see a list of
Favorites.

Overview
The following are descriptions of each of these submenus:
•Basic Setup: Add all of your devices to the remote by using the built-in library, or
learning commands directly from the original remote. More information can be
found…
•Advanced Setup (only used this section once Basic setup has been completed): in
this section you can edit button names, hide pages, create one-touch activities
(macros), etc. More information can be found…
•Favorite Channels: use this menu item to set icons and channel numbers for your
favorite networks
•User Settings: this option allows you to make adjustments of the remote’s
operation like brightness, contrast, light duration, etc. More information can be
found…
•Display tips: In this section you may enable or disable the Set-Up tips. Although
they are convenient when programming without a manual, you will not need
them for programming if you are using this documentation.
Set-Up Screen Overview
The Main Setup Menu of the MX-450 is the heart of the remote.
This menu will serve as your guide as you to add your TV, DVD,
Satellite and other devices to the remote.
To enter the Main Setup Menu, press and hold the MAIN button for 3 seconds.

1
A.
Select Search the
Database to search
for device codes.
Within the Search the Database section of Basic
Setup, we will add each of your devices or
components to the MX-450.
A
C D
E
B.
Select an Icon
Position to save your
device by pressing a
screen button to
make your choice.
C.
Select the
type of device by
pressing the UP or
DOWN buttons on
the remote’s
5-way cursor.
D.
Choose a device
icon by pressing
the LEFT or RIGHT
buttons to see
other icons.
Press select when
finished.
E.
Type in a name for
the device using the
number key’s
alphanumeric
equivalent
B
5-way cursor
Use
Arrows
and
Select (SEL)
to navigate.
Adding Devices
Basic Setup

F.
Select the Brand of
your device by
pressing the UP and
DOWN buttons.
F
G
H
I
J
G.
Turn ON your device
and point the remote
toward it.
Press the UP or
DOWN buttons until
the device turns OFF.
H.
Test the code by
pressing the
Power On, Vol+ & Ch+
If the device responds
to this code, press Pass.
If not, press Back to
find a better match.
(repeat step G.)
I.
When a device is
Pass-ed the MX-450
will save the device
(blue progress bar
at the bottom of the
screen)
J.
Repeat this process
to add more devices
by selecting Yes
then Next.
When FINISHED adding devices,
select NO then NEXT when asked to
setup another device.
1 1
Adding Devices
Basic Setup

2
Can’t find a code to control your device? Then
learn the commands into the MX-450 from the
original manufacturer’s remote.
A.
From the Basic Setup screen use
the 5-way cursor to select Learn.
A
B.
Decide whether you want to save a
single command or an entire device’s
command set.
Select On the Main Menu to learn
commands to buttons like Power On
or Off.
Select Inside a Device to learn an
entire device or specific commands
within the device.
B
C.
Select a button where you want to
save a command or press a Page
button to navigate to a different page
to find a button there.
C
Make sure to have the
original remote near by
with brand new batteries.
LEARN
Basic Setup

2
D.
Screen will show READY,
indicating it is prepared to learn a
command.
Note: if the button is an on-
screen button, it will also appear
darkened in its “ready” state.
D
2
Place the remotes 2”-5” apart
from one another while learning.
If unsuccessful, try lowering the
lights in the room
F.
After the command is learned, the remote
indicates either:
SAVED: blue progress bar indicates saving
RETRY: command did not translate, try
again.
E
E.
Press the button on the original
remote that you would like to
“teach” to the MX-450.
F
LEARN
Basic Setup

3 Delete Device & Review Code Set
Delete a Device
If you want to delete a device
use the 5-way cursor to select
Delete a Device. Then press the
device’s button to delete it.
Review Code Set
If you would like to review the
saved code for each device, use
the arrows to select Review
Code Set.
This feature is for
custom install
professional use only.
Basic Setup

4
Ever wish you could lower the volume or better yet change
your television input without having to switch your audio
receiver or television remote? Now you can.
A.
From the Advanced Setup
screen, use the 5-way cursor to
select Copy & Paste.
A
B.
Select a group of commands to copy:
Volume, Channel, Play, Menu,
Power ON or Power OFF groups.
(in this example: Volume Group)
B
Groups
Power
OFF
only
Channel
Group
Play
Group
Volume
Group
Menu
Group
Power
ON
only
Copy & Paste
Advanced Setup

4
D.
Select a device to copy the
desired group FROM.
(in this example: Volume Group
FROM Audio)
E.
Select a device to paste the
desired group TO.
(in this example: Volume Group
FROM Audio TO Cable)
C.
Decide where you want to paste the
commands.
Select To One Device to use the
commands in one device.
Select To All Devices to use the
commands throughout every device.
Select To The Main & Fav to save the
commands only to the main page or
favorite pages.
(in this example: Volume Group to One
Device)
E
D
C
The process ends here if
To All Devices or Main & Fav
was chosen.
If To One Device was chosen go to Step E.
Copy & Paste
Advanced Setup

5
One touch activities allow you to “record” multiple steps on
a single LCD button, like all of the commands necessary to
watch TV. Once programmed, a single button press will
execute all of the commands to complete the activity.
A.
From the Advanced Setup screen
use the 5-way cursor to select
Macros.
B.
Select whether you would like to
Setup a New Macro
or Test/Edit Existing Macro.
What’s an ACTIVITY?
an action the end-user wants to perform but
requires multiple steps to accomplish
What’s an MACRO?
programming these steps, in advance, so the
activity requires a single button press
example:
Watch Cable
TV ON
TV to HDMI 1
Cable Box ON
AVR ON
AVR to SAT/TV
One-Touch Activities (Macros)
Advanced Setup
B
A

5
If Inside a
Device is
chosen,
select the
device,
before
selecting the
button.
End On A Page?
A recorded macro will also save its last location.
So, make sure you hit DONE on the page where
you want the macro to end.
Add Delays
Pressing the Pause button inserts a .5 sec
delay between commands.
One-Touch Activities (Macros)
Advanced Setup
D.
Select the button where you want
to RECORD the macro.
This starts the recording process
D
C.
Decide where you would like the
macro button:
On the Main Menu
or
Inside a Device
Press Next.
C
E.
Record each step by navigating to
the command (using the MAIN
button) and PRESSING it.
When finished recording the
macro, save it by pressing Done.
E

6
Want to hide a page of unnecessary commands?
What about hiding a device from a loved one?
Covert operation anyone?!
A.
From the Advanced Setup
screen use the 5-way cursor
to select Hide or Display
Pages.
B.
Decide where the page to be hidden
is located:
On the Main Menu- go to Step C
or
Inside a Device- see tip, above.
C.
Select Hide or Display Pages or
Hide or Display Devices.
D.
Navigate to the button, page
or device to be hidden and
select YES to hide.
B
D
C
If Inside a Device is chosen,
the next screen will give a choice of
Hide or Display Pages
or Hide or Display Buttons.
A
Hide or Display Pages
Advanced Setup
CQ Humor

7
Make life easier by labeling buttons to say what YOU want! How about
renaming a button to a newly created activity? (i.e. TV to Watch TV)
Or, simply change the LOOK of an icon.
A.
From the Advanced Setup screen
use the 5-way cursor to select
Edit Labels.
B.
Decide on the location of the
button or device you would like to
rename by selecting On the Main
Menu, Inside a Device or Edit
Main Label (the title that appears
on top of the MAIN menu).
C.
Navigate to the button in the location
provided in the previous step and
PRESS it to rename.
B C
A
Editing Labels
Advanced Setup

7
D E
F
D.
Select a device type, for the
icon, by using the
5 way cursor and select
buttons.
E.
Change the device icon by
pressing the left or right
cursor. Press Next to move
one.
F.
Type in a name for the
device using the number
key’s alphanumeric
equivalent. Press Next
when done.
These steps are only available if On the Main Menu is
selected in Step B.
Advanced Setup
Editing Labels