URC MX-HomePro MXHP-R500 User manual

MX-HomePro
MXHP-R500 Remote Control
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents
Congratulations.............................................................................2
Features and Benefits..................................................................2
Before Getting Started.................................................................3
Parts Guide......................................................................................3
Connecting the Lithium Polymer Battery..............................4
Using the Micro USB Charger.....................................................4
Two-Way via Wi-Fi........................................................................4
Using the MX-HomePro MXHP-R500......................................5
Displaying the Settings Screen..................................................6
Network Settings...........................................................................7
Base Station (Hub) Setup............................................................7
TRF-ZW Z-Wave Accessory Account Info...............................8
Sleep Timers...................................................................................9
Brightness.....................................................................................10
System.............................................................................................11
Button Light..................................................................................12
Power..............................................................................................13
Sound..............................................................................................14
Pickup.............................................................................................15
Firmware Update........................................................................16
Factory Default............................................................................17
Exit...................................................................................................17
Specifications...............................................................................18
USA Limited Warranty Statement.........................................18
End User Agreement..................................................................22
Precautions and Information Concerning Rechargeable
Lithium Polymer Batteries......................................................22
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Owner’s Manual - MXHP-R500 Remote Control
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Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing the MXHP-R500 Wi-Fi remote
control for your home automation system. This remote offers
two-way control of your connected devices throughout the
home or small office space. Controlling and monitoring your
home’s devices is as simple as using the MXHP-R500’s Wi-Fi
communication.
Features and Benefits
●Quick Connect Wi-Fi
When picked up, the MXHP-R500 connects to Wi-Fi
within moments to control your home audio/video
systems and devices.
●Two-way meta-data feedback
Experience two-way feedback right on the remote’s
screen when used with compatible Z-Wave home
devices like thermostats, lighting, or a selection of IP
Cameras. Enjoy the same feedback when used in
conjunction with an ever-expanding line of 3rd party
products.
●Pick-up sensor
Lifting the remote immediately wakes up, turns on the
backlight, and the LCD screen, and quickly connects to
the local Wi-Fi for control of your home system.
●Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery
Save money and protect the environment by using the
included micro USB charger and rechargeable lithium
polymer battery.
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Before Getting Started
●Designed for use on your local wireless network
The MX-HomePro MXHP-R500 Remote Control is
designed for use on your local wireless network. Used in
conjunction with a MX-HomePro MXHP-H500 Base
Station, the MXHP-R500 can also control your home’s
audio/video devices. By using a local wireless network
connection, the MXHP-R500 Remote Control can control
your system without being in line-of-sight of the
equipment by sending commands over your home
network.
●Programmable via a simple web page interface
To fully automate your home entertainment, comfort,
and security system use the MX-HomePro web based
programming software, downloading and saving the file
on the MX-HomePro server. All that is needed is basic
knowledge of devices within your home, and the settings
of your local Ethernet network.
Parts Guide
What’s included in the MXHP-R500 box:
●MXHP-R500 Wi-Fi Remote Control
●Rechargeable Battery
●AC Power Adapter
●Owner’s Manual
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Connecting the Lithium Polymer Battery
Press the spring lock down to unlock and remote the 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 MXHP-R500. The battery snaps into place
when aligned properly. Replace the cover.
Using the Micro USB Charger
Plug the micro USB charger into a power outlet and into the
bottom of the MXHP-R500 Remote Control. There is no
harm in leaving the MXHP-R500 Remote Control plugged in
and charging when it is not in use.
Two-Way via Wi-Fi
To use the MXHP-R500 with any two-way companion
product, it must be configured to be part of a LAN (local area
network) via a Wi-Fi b/g/n access point or router.
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Using the MX-HomePro MXHP-R500
The MXHP-R500’s Home Menu pages display the activities
and device in your system. Press the Home page button to
view your activities and devices. Navigate the home page by
using the Up and Down Navigation buttons. Press any
button adjacent to the screen to select an activity or device.
Press the Home button to return to that page and select a
new device or activity.
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Displaying the Settings Screen
You can enter the Settings menu by pressing and holding the
Home and Enter (ENT) buttons for three seconds. Use the
Up and Down navigation buttons to navigate between the
Settings Items. To select, press the button on the side of the
LCD screen or the Select button when a line item is
highlighted. To go back a step or to get out of the Settings
menu, press the Home button.
Shown below is the expanded view of the MXHP-R500
Settings Menu, showing all available Setup Menu options.
Note: not all options on this image are available on the
screen at once.
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Network Settings
The screen displays network information about your MXHP-
R500 Remote Control and the wireless network it is
connected to. Within this screen you are able to scan for Wi-
Fi networks, select a network to connect to, and enter any
custom settings required.
Base Station (HUB) Setup
After connecting the MXHP-H500 Hub to the local network,
selecting the Base Station setup item results in the display of
the available MXHP-H500 Hubs within the home. Base
stations are identified by their MAC Address, which is
displayed on a sticker attached to the MXHP-H500 Hub.
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Selecting an MXHP-H500 Hub results in the display of a
screen that allows the viewing and setting of custom Base
Station network properties.
TRF-ZW Z-Wave Accessory Account Info
The Accessory Account info item
allows the entry of an URC TRF-ZW
Z-Wave account username and
password. The MXHP-R500 Remote
Control provides a two-way interface
to these devices over the local
wireless Ethernet network (as seen
below).
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Contact your installation professional to acquire Z-Wave
home lighting, comfort and security products to use with
your MXHP-R500 Remote Control.
Sleep Timers
You can adjust the amount of time the LCD remains ON when
the remote is not in use. The time can be set independently
based on whether the remote is using battery power or
connected to the Micro USB charger.
Selecting an item on this screen allows for the setting of each
Sleep Timer value. Once the Sleep Timers are adjusted, press
the Save button. Pressing the Go Back button reverts to the
remote control's last saved setting.
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Brightness
Selecting the Brightness item results in the display of a
screen that allows for setting the brightness of the MXHP-
R500 Remote Control’s LCD Screen.
Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the adjacent hard
buttons to increase or decrease the brightness level. Once
the brightness is adjusted, press the Save button. Pressing
the Go Back button reverts to the remote’s last saved
settings.
Note: The higher the brightness, the faster the battery
depletes.
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System
The System information screen displays data about your
MXHP-R500’s Operating System and Memory, among other
information. Press the More button to view further system
information. Pressing Go Back button exists to remote’s
Settings menu.
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Button Light
You can adjust the brightness of the LEDs that backlight the
buttons of the MXHP-R500. Press the adjacent hard buttons
to increase or decrease the button light level. Once the
button light is adjusted, press the Save button. Pressing the
Go Back button reverts 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 Save
button. Pressing the Go Back button reverts to the remote’s
last saved setting.
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Sound
You can adjust the button sounds of the MXHP-R500. Press
the adjacent hard buttons to increase or decrease the button
volume level. Once the sound is adjusted, press the Save
button. Pressing the Go Back button reverts to the remotes
last saved setting.
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Pickup
You can set your MXHP-R500 to turn on when the remote is
picked up. Simply select Low, Med, or High (Turn ON) or
Off. After the pickup has been adjusted, the System Menu is
displayed once again.
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Firmware Update
Selecting Firmware Update results in the display of a screen
that checks for a firmware update for the MXHP-R500
Remote Control and the MXHP-H500 Hub (if necessary). If a
firmware update is available, the below screen is displayed.
Selecting Yes starts the firmware update process. Selecting
No results in the display of the MXHP-R500 System Menu. If
a firmware update is not available, the screen below
displays.
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Factory Default
WARNING! Selecting this button resets the memory of the
MXHP-R500 to the factory settings. All programming will be
lost! Selecting Yes sets the MXHP-R500 to factory default.
Selecting No returns the MXHP-R500 to the Setup Menu
screen.
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Exit
When you have finished adjusting Settings, simply press the
Exit button to return to normal operation.
Specifications
LCD: 2 Inch 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
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Battery: Lithium polymer, 1,960mAh
Battery Charging Time: 5 hours
Size: 8.66” H x 2.04” W x 1.19” D
Battery Warranty: 90 Days
Weight (with battery loaded): 5.6 oz
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