URC MX-790 Handheld Universal Remote User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- URC
Table of Contents
Complete Control
MX-790
Owner’s Manua
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing the Complete Control MX-790 universal remote control. This unit can directly control every IR device in your home. You can also control devices located in different rooms by integrating an MRF base station. Controlling your home is simple with the MX-790 remote.
Brilliant LCD color display with hard button interface
When any button is pressed, the color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen, as
well as the remote buttons, light up. Once the screen is lit, each of the
three buttons on either side of the screen are labeled. These button labels
are based on the devices you want to watch or listen to.
User interface customization for any activity
Each button can be customized for activities, such as watching TV or listening
to the radio. These activities can contain multiple commands (macros) which
enable a single button press to turn the needed devices ON or OFF.
Ultra-reliable narrow band RF – compatible with URC 418 MHz RF Base
Stations
The MX-790 can communicate directly to RF base stations, such as the MRF-350
and the MRF-260. It also natively communicates to URC Lighting via 418MHz RF.
This gives the MX-790 the ability to control your system without being in
direct line-of-sight.
Fast setup of complex systems via Complete Control PC editor
To fully automate an audio/video system, the programmer must have a detailed
knowledge of each component and how the system connects and operates. Only a
trained and certified professional audio/video installer can install an MX-790
remote control in a timely and efficient manner.
Replacing the Batteries
Unlock the battery cover by pushing up on the spring lock at the bottom of the
cover. Remove the cover. Observe the + and – polarity indicators inside the
battery compartment and the batteries. Place the four AA batteries into their
positions in the battery compartment. Now, replace the battery cover and snap
it into place.
Using the MX-790
The MX-790 displays the title (Main or device) at the top of the screen. Below the title, the LCD displays the device or command names. All of the hard buttons of the MX-790 are changed to control the functions of the selected device.
Displaying the Settings Screen
You can adjust settings for the MX-790 whenever you like by pressing and holding the MAIN + ENT button for three seconds. When you do, the screen will change to the Settings menu. If you do not press any button on the Settings screen, the MX-790 returns to the previous Settings or Main screen after 30 seconds.
There are two Settings screens. To access the other page, press either of the
page buttons. To select a setting, press the button adjacent to the setting
you would like to adjust.
To go back a step or to get out of the settings screen, press either the MAIN
button or the EXIT button on the MX-790.
Color Screen
Color screen settings provides two configurable options.
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Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness by pressing the screen buttons on the left and right side of the slider bar. Once the brightness has been adjusted, simply press the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button will revert to the remote’s last saved brightness setting.
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Automatic Turn Off: Adjust the duration the LCD screen will remain illuminated after a button is pressed. Pressing the left and right screen buttons, next to the slider bar, changes how long the LCD screen stays on. Pressing the Less side decreases the time in steps down to a minimum time of 5 seconds. Pressing the More side increases the time in steps up to a maximum of 60 seconds. Once the setting has been adjusted, simply press the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button reverts the remote’s Automatic Turn Off setting to the last saved setting.
Note: Increasing the Auto Turn off time will deplete the batteries faster.
Button Lighting
The Button Light settings page provides two configurable options for how the MX-790’s hard buttons should behave.
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Automatic ON: Adjusting this setting controls when the hard button backlight automatically turns on.
A. Automatic Light Yes: Every time a button is pressed the button back light automatically turns on.
B. Automatic Light No: The only way to turn on the hard
button backlight is to press the dedicated Lights button, located on the right
side of the remote control.
Once all changes have been made, press the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button reverts to the remote’s last saved setting.
Note: Selecting AutoLight Yes will deplete the
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Automatic Turn Off: You can adjust the amount of time the backlight remains on after a button is pressed. Press the left and right screen buttons next to the slider bar to change the duration. Pressing the Less side decreases the time in steps down to a minimum of 5 seconds. Pressing the More side increases the time in steps up to a maximum of 60 seconds. Once the setting has been adjusted, simply press the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button reverts to the remote’s last saved Automatic Turn off setting.
Note: Increasing the Auto Turn off time will deplete the batteries faster.
System
The System Settings page provides two options.
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Power Remaining: This option shows you how much battery life is remaining. You can also adjust when the low battery warning screen appears by pressing the screen buttons to the left and right of the slider bar. Once the low battery percentage is reached, a notification screen appears reminding you the batteries will need to be replaced. Once the setting has been adjusted, simply press the Save button. Pressing the Cancel button reverts to the remote’s last saved Power Remaining setting.
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System Info: The System Info screen displays data about the MX-790’s memory usage and operating system version. Pressing the Next screen button takes you to the Operating System information, and pressing the Prev button takes you back to the System Memory information.
Erasing and Resetting
WARNING! Only use this button when instructed by Technical Support. It
resets the memory of the MX-790 to the factory default. All of your
programming will be lost! To erase your MX-790 program, press the Erase button
to return to factory default. Once selected a secondary screen will ask if you
really want to erase the program.
Specifications
These are the technical specifications for the MX-790:
- Microprocessor: ARM Cortex-M3 Core 32MHz
- Memory: External 64Mb
- RAM: CPU Internal 48Kbytes
- LCD: 240 x 320, 2” TFT LCD
- Photo Diode: SMD TYPE x 2EA
- IR: SMD TYPE x 2EA
- IR Range (Line of Sight via Infrared): 30 to 50 feet, depending on the environment
- RF Range (Radio Frequency): 50 to 100 feet, depending on the environment
- Batteries: Four AA Alkaline Batteries (included)
- Battery Life: Users should expect some variation based on the battery brand.
- Operating Temp: 0~40 ℃
- Size: 225 X 52 X 27.5 (mm)
- Product Weight: 222g (with battery loaded)
Parts List
These are the parts included within the packaging:
- MX-790 Remote Control
- 4x AA Alkaline Batteries
- USB Type C-Cable
Limited Warranty Statement
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into 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.
Regulatory Information to the user
● CE conformity Notice
Products with “CE” marking comply EMC Directive 2014/30/EU issued by the
commission of the European Community.
- EMC Directive
♦ Emission
♦ Immunity
♦ Power
● Declaration of Conformity “Hereby, Universal Remote Control Inc. declares that this MX-790 is in compliance with the Essential requirements
Certification|
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Type No.(Model No.)| MX-790
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Introducing the MX-790
Thank you for purchasing URC’s MX-790 wand remote control. Its easy and
intuitive use helps to simplify your life while adding control of more things
than thought possible.
Online Support:
Complete Control is sold direct only and must installed/program by a certified
custom integrator.
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contact information.
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assistance contact your Custom Installer/Programmer.
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