URC MX-990 User manual

Owner’s Manual
MX-990
Universal Remote Control

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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.
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training to quickly and effectively customize a remote control for
true automated operation.
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Congratulations 1
Features and Benefits 1
Before Getting Started 2
Parts Guide 2
nstalling 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 & nformation: Rechargeable Lithium on
Batteries 12
Hardware Specifications 12
Limited Warranty Statement 13
End User Agreement 15
FCC Conformity Statement 16
Table of Contents

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.
Features and Benefits
● One-Touch Automation
A series of commands may be programmed on a single
button making it convenient and efficient to perform the
most common activities. A single press can turn on your
home theater, close the shades, dim the lights, and start
your favorite movie. With this customizable remote, the
possibilities are endless!
●Wireless Control
The MX-990, when paired with an optional RF base station,
allows for wireless control of your devices without the need
for line-of-sight control ( R). This means your equipment can
be housed separately (in a cabinet, another room or a
different floor) and still easily controlled without the
annoyance of aiming the remote. Your electronics can
be completely out of sight, but still at your command!
●Customizable User Interface
The MX-990’s brilliant 2.4” color display is completely
customizable by a URC Certified Professional Custom
ntegrator. With their expertise it is possible to add custom
graphics, sounds, personalized layouts and themes to match
your styles and tastes.
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●cheduled Event Timers
Use your MX-990 to help automate common activities and
commands by scheduling events (programmed by your
Custom ntegrator) 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. Once your Custom ntegrator programs the
activity, it is up to you to enable or disable the event’s
execution at the scheduled time.
●Pick-Up ensor
The MX-990’s integrated pick-up sensor allows the remote
to come to life the moment its position is changed. Lift the
remote and it immediately wakes up, turns on the backlight,
illuminates the LCD screen, and is instantly ready to control
your home.
Before Getting tarted
For Use Exclusively With URC’s CCP oftware
The MX-990 is programmed via URC’s Complete Control
Software Suite. This software is available only to URC
Certified Professional Custom Integrators.
Parts Guide
What’s included with your new product
•MX-990 Universal Remote Control
•Charging Base
•Lithium on Rechargeable Battery
•Room Labels
•USB Cable
•A/C Power Adapter
•Warranty Card
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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.
Using The Charging Base
•Plug the 5V AC adapter into a
power receptacle
•Insert the adapter’s mini
connector into the bottom of the
charging base
•Gently place the MX-990 into
the cradle of the charging base.
The remote automatically aligns itself with
the contacts on the charging base. The
status indicator lights Red, indicating the
battery is charging. The indicator then
turns Blue, indicating a full charge.
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Button Layout
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Power buttons Page Title,
Battery Level
and IR/RF
Output Indicator
LCD buttons
(Correspond to
their adjacent
icons)
Navigation Pad
and elect
button
Color Convenience
buttons
Enter button
(Necessary to
enter the
etup Menu)
Main button
Volume, Mute
and Channel
buttons
Playback Control
buttons
Numeric Keypad
Page Flip buttons

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. Press either of the Page
buttons to view additional options.
Press any LCD button to select that
activity or device.
Once an activity is selected the
on-screen icons change to display the
commands available for the activity
chosen. The Page buttons reveal even
more buttons for most devices amd
activities.
To control a different device (or select a
new activity) press the Main button and
select a new activity or device from the
Main page.
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ettings Menu
The Settings menu is where options such as screen brightness,
button sound and more can be adjusted. nformation on the
hardware and software configuration can also be accessed
from this Settings menu.
Accessing the ettings Menu
The Settings menu is accessed by pressing and holding the
Main and Enter buttons simultaneously
for three seconds. Once the Settings
menu appears, the next action must be
made within 60 seconds, after which
time the remote reverts back to the
Main screen.
The available selections of the Settings
menu extend beyond what is visible on
the initial screen; use the navigation
pad in the center of the remote to move
up and down the list, highlighting
available selections. To select an item,
highlight the desired item, then press the EL (Select) button in
the center of the navigation pad. To go back a step or to exit
the settings screen, press the Main button.
leep Timers
Adjust the amount of time that the
remote’s LCD screen and button
backlight remain lit. Reducing sleep
timers improves battery life.
Once the leep Timers are adjusted,
press the ave button. Pressing the
Cancel button reverts to the
remote’s last saved setting.
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Event Timer
Timed events can be programmed (by
your Professional Custom ntegrator) 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.
Once the Event Timers are adjusted, press the ave button.
Pressing the Cancel button reverts to the remote’s last saved
setting.
Date and Time
The MX-990’s date and time have been
previously set (when programmed). f
needed, you can adjust the date and
time by changing the settings on this
screen.
Note that the date and time must be
set correctly for Event Timers to take
place at the desired times.
After adjusting the date and time, press
the ave button. Pressing the Cancel button reverts to the
remote’s last saved setting.
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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
ave 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. Decreasing the
brightness improves battery
performance.
Once the button light is adjusted,
press the ave button. Pressing the
Cancel button reverts to the
remote’s last saved setting.

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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 ave button. Pressing the
Cancel button reverts to the
remote’s last saved setting.
ound
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
ave button. Pressing the Cancel
button reverts to the remote’s last
saved setting.
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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 ave button. Pressing the Cancel
button reverts to the remote’s last
saved setting.
ystem
The System nformation screen displays data about your
MX-990's Operating System, Memory etc.
When finished viewing this section
press the OK button to return to the
ettings Menu or the Main button to
exit to the Main Menu.
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Factory Default
WARNING! Only use this
button when instructed by
Technical Support. t resets the
memory of the MX-990 to the
factory settings.
All your programming will
be lost!
Exit
When you have finished adjusting ettings, press the Exit
button to return to normal operation.
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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. Lithium Ion batteries are
recyclable; for the address of a recycle drop-off location near
you call toll free: [phone] or visit
http://www.rbrc.com
Hardware pecifications
Microprocessor: ARM9 454MHz
RAM: 64Mbyte Mobile DDR
NAND: 128Mbyte
LCD: 2.4 nch Screen (240 by 320) LCD
Backlighting by LED
Devices: Supports up to 255 Devices with text,
less with heavy graphics
Usage Pages: Supports up to 255 Pages on
each Device with text, less with heavy graphics usage
Macro Capability: Up to 255 steps each, however nesting is
allowed
R Range (Line of Sight via nfrared): 30 to 50 feet, depending
on the environment
RF Range (Radio Frequency): 50 to 100 feet, depending on the
environment
Battery: Lithium polymer, 1330mAh
Battery Charging Time: 5 Hours
Size: 8.98”H x 2.32”W x .874”D
Battery Warranty: 1 Year
Weight (with battery loaded): 6.21oz
SMPS: 5V/1A
USB Connector
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Limited Warranty tatement
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference tatement
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. f this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ncrease the separation between the equipment and
receiver
Connect the equipment to 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.
Warning!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC Caution
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the authority to
operate equipment.

Notes
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