URC MRF-300 Owners Manual - Page 11

MRF-300 BASE STATION Controlling An Array of Identical Components or Zones There are several considerations to take into account when you are installing an MRF-300 to control an array of identical components: 1.The RF ID# cannot be set to Code 0, the universal setting.You must use one of the fifteen unique IR Routing addresses. 2. Each identical component must receive IR commands ONLY from a dedicated Flasher affixed to it's front panel or a rear panel direct IR input. The SIGNAL of the remote should be set to RF ONLY for each identical component. IR can still be utilized for other devices in your system! 3. You must note the NUMBER of the Flasher Output you have utilized for EACH of the identical components. 4. When you use a wired connection to a component's rear panel IR input, you must cut off the LED emitter, strip the two conductors, connect the copper conductor to the DATA input and the silver colored conductor to the GROUND connector of the component's rear panel IR input. Then adjust the line output of the MRF-300 for the best performance if needed. Identical Components/Zones - Step by Step via PC Note: If you are programming a URC MX "addressable" remote control that sets up without a PC, refer to the owners manual for setup of identical components. Step 1 - Create a Device for Each Component/Zone in the MX Editor Software. In this example, six identical TV's are utilized in a Media Room array.The programmer has created devices for all of the equipment in the cabinet on Main Page 1. On Main Page 2, he/she has created a device for each of the TV's. Step 2 - Program One Device With IR commands. Using either the IR Database or Learning, program one of the identical devices to operate one of TV's (leave the others powered off right now).Test all commands, correct if necessary, then click on SAVE from the FILE menu. Page 8