Complete Control MRF-350i, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...MRF 350i Installation Manual Optimizing Narrow Band Reception with the RFX 250i and MSC System Remotes ...

Page 2: ...iversal Remote Control Inc UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL The information in this owner s manual may be subject to change without prior notice Complete Control is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control Inc All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec...

Page 3: ...laster Step by Step via PC 7 Controlling An Array of Identical Components or Zones 8 Identical Components Zone Step by Step via PC 8 Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations 11 Frequently Asked Questions 12 Specifications 12 Limited Warranty Statement 13 End User Agreement 15 Regulatory Information to the user 16 Precautions and Information Concerning Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries 17 ...

Page 4: ...o control as many as 90 identical components throughout a house However the MRF 350i includes an RFX 250i which is tuned to 433 92 MHz so is only compatible with i series remote controls 2 The RFX 250i RF Sensor can be freely positioned out of way of the interference the A V components create connecting to the MRF 350i via a 10 cable which can be extended 3 The MRF 350i s built in Front Blaster se...

Page 5: ...amily Room the MX 3000i only sends commands to it A Single MRF 350i Can Control an Array of Identical Components or Identical Zones of a Multi Zone Preamp Matrix Switcher Each MRF 350i has six addressable IR Line Outputs For example you can control up to six identical TV s with one MRF 350i or route volume commands for a specific zone to a particular zone IR input on a multi zone preamp If you hav...

Page 6: ...o RF circuitry inside the MRF 350i itself 4 Connect the RFX 250i to the MRF 350i s RF INPUT You can connect to either the screw connector or the jack as shown Slide off the mounting plate to reveal the RF ID rotary switch Check that the arrow pointer in the center of the wheel is pointed to 0 the default interence sniffing position If it is not use a small flat blade screwdriver included to set th...

Page 7: ... last resort options a Remove the RFX 250i s antenna This will reduce the range enormously but may still be enough for this client b Extend a wire to another room Try this over the floor first before attempting to conceal the wire c Admit defeat and install a pointing again IR repeater system If no buttons are pressed on any remote control no valid RF transmissions are being received The flickerin...

Page 8: ...you press a button on the remote This will tell you that the signal was received and understood You can ignore the RF LED on the RFX 250i it only indicates that a signal was received not that it was understood 8 If the range is inadequate you may extend wire to any area that is not giving good results and place an additional RFX 250i in that area Up to three RFX 250is can be connected to one MRF 3...

Page 9: ...riginal remote control Operation should be identical RF is not slower If operation is inconsistent or sluggish LOWER the IR line output If you still have sluggish operation check that the remote control is set to a particular LINE OUT rather than ALL When IR commands are sent to all the flashers in a cabinet you can have difficulty adjusting the IR Output Reprogram the remote control to send IR co...

Page 10: ...o six If you have more than six components you can purchase an additional MRF 350i Disabling the Front Blaster Step by Step via PC Open the PC software then plug the MX PC programmable remote control into the PC Open your saved configuration and follow these steps to turn off the front blaster Step 1 Open the RF Setup Window The RF Setup window opens after selecting RF Control from the Program Men...

Page 11: ...wired connection to a component s rear panel IR input you must cut off the LED emitter strip the two conductors connect the silver conductor to the DATA input and the copper colored conductor to the GROUND connector of the component s rear panel IR input Then adjust the line output of the MRF 350i for the best performance if needed Identical Components Zones Step by Step via PC Step 1 Create a Dev...

Page 12: ...eet of options for EACH of your devices By looking at the Signal column you can see that the factory default programming sets all of the devices to send both IR and RF commands If you look at the column for Flashers you can see that the default sends IR commands for all devices to ALL of the flashers Both options must be changed for identical components Additionally if you are not using it you may...

Page 13: ...ection of a row and a column and then selecting 1 6 from the seven options shown in the pull down list box Click on the cell for the first identical TV by crossing the device row with the Flashers column Select the correct Flasher refer to your connection notes for EACH of the identical TVs You may leave the other components of the system set to ALL Step 8 Apply Save Download and Test First click ...

Page 14: ...etup window by clicking on the Receivers button of the RF setup window Step 3 Add Name and Assign Receiver ID Using the controls at the bottom extended portion of the RF Control window add new receivers and rename them for the equipment location Step 4 Save and Download to your remote You may rename the Default receiver to something more descriptive by clicking on the Rename button Add new receive...

Page 15: ...utput instead of ALL then adjust the Line Output I have a row of identical TVs I ve co rrectly set the flasher outputs using the Editor software yet when I send a command to one of them the TV next to the selected TV also responds How do I stop this First check the RF ID if the RF ID is set to 0 IR routing does NOT work The RF ID from 1 9 or A F must be set on both the remote control and the botto...

Page 16: ...ke all reasonable measures to promptly cause such to comply URC equipment purchases from other than an authorized URC dealer or distributor are without warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANT DOES NOT COVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE USAGE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN THE EQUIPMENT SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION OF URC ARE SUPPLIED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY EXPRESS STATUTORY OR IM...

Page 17: ...C will not be responsible for any such damage or loss A dated purchase receipt bill of sale installation contract or other verifiable proof of purchase is required For the URC equipment support and other important information please visit URC s website available at www universalremote com or call the Customer Service Center at 914 835 4484 This limited warranty only covers the URC equipment issues...

Page 18: ...MISSIONS OF END USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO END USER IN WHOLE OR IN PART WHERE SUCH ARE RESTRICTED LIMITED OR EXCLUDED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND SUCH SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW URC SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STATEMENTS MADE BY OTHERS SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTA...

Page 19: ... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the following measures u Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna u Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver u Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected u Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help n Caution Changes or modif...

Page 20: ...be sure to remove the battery u Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the battery u Use care to avoid dropping the battery or subjecting it to severe impact that could damage the case u The battery should not be immersed in water u Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable For the address of a recycle drop off location near you call toll Free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc com n D...

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