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Universal Remote Control, Inc., a leader in remote control technology, further
expands its line-up of widely acclaimed home theater remote control products
with the introduction of the revolutionary Home Theater Master® MX-800 PC
Programmable RF Remote Control and its companion MRF-200 Base Station.
The powerful modular package consisting of the MX-800 PC Programmed Remote and
the MRF-200 Base Station combine several technologies to bring users greater
control of their A/V components. Using both RF and IR technologies, the MX-800
and MRF-200 can send commands up to 100 feet away, through walls and household
structures, even in highly active RF environments. Additionally, the MX Editor
PC programmable software that is packaged with the MX-800 is considered by
custom installers the easiest and quickest software available for advanced
remotes.
The combination of the MX-800 and the MRF-200 Base Station allows users complete
control of all their audio/video components regardless of where the equipment is
placed in the home. The MX-800 sends radio frequency (RF) signals to the
MRF-200, which converts the RF commands back to infrared signals (IR) to control
A/V components. Whether equipment is behind closed doors, inside cabinets, in
other rooms of the house or even outdoors, the MX-800 will send the necessary
commands without pointing the remote controller at any A/V components.
The MX-800 incorporates the same unique MX Editor PC software program introduced
in Universal's acclaimed Home Theater Master® Model MX-700. The MX Editor
software automates complicated routines as MACROS. Each macro is a series of
commands that is activated with a touch of a button. By utilizing macros, one no
longer has to use multiple remotes to operate various A/V components. For
example, the MX-800 can be programmed to turn-on all of the components within a
home entertainment system with a single button press.
MX-800 is designed to operate up to 20 audio and video components; capable of
creating 900 macro buttons with 199 commands each. The name of each component
and its functions appear on a 1.4-inch x 2.1-inch LCD screen with text editing
capabilities.
The MRF-200 receives RF signals from the MX-800 and transmits commands to all
components in the space (cabinet or room) either through the MRF-200 Base
Station's Front IR Blaster or the six plug-in flashers. The MX-800 and MRF-200
consistently achieves a range of 75 to 100 feet without any interference, even
in hostile RF environments with multiple satellite receivers, computers and
several key A/V components. This is a significant improvement over existing RF -
based control systems in the marketplace.
Each MRF-200 is assigned one of 16 unique ID Numbers allowing up to 16 equipment
locations in a single installation. Each MRF -200 can be controlled from any
MX-800. A system can be comprised of any number of MX-800's and MRF-200's. If
desired, each MRF- 200 Base Station can have a dedicated MX-800 programmed only
for the components in that room. For instance, a single MX-800 may be used to
control three different locations, or each location can have its own MX-800. The
ID number is selected from the MX-800 and it will only communicate with the
MRF-200 Base Station programmed with the matching ID number. Theoretically, a
user could control all his or her components with the MRF-200's strong Front IR
Blaster. Since infrared light bounces, the Front Blaster is often more than
sufficient. However, sometimes when components are out of sight of the MRF-200
it is necessary to use the supplied Flashers. There are six plug-In Flashers
provided with 10-foot cables. The Flasher has an IR blaster at the tip of the
cable that should be affixed to the front panel of each A/V component. The other
end of the IR Flasher connects via mini jack to the rear of the MRF-200.
The MX-800 comes pre-programmed for over 1,000 audio and video components
(including Personal Video Recorders, DVD players, VCRs, cable and satellite
receivers, and audio equipment), and is capable of learning over 1500 functions
from original remote controls via infrared or the PC. The unit can also be
programmed to "punch through" operations to any of the 20 audio video components
for volume, channel selection, recording and transport control, and information
display. For example, the user can raise, lower, and mute the volume on the
audio receiver while operating the remote control in the satellite mode.
The Crystal Clear LCD display screen and glass-like hard buttons on the remote
incorporate "EL" illumination technology, which provides very bright, energy
efficient illumination. Powered by four Duracell "AAA" alkaline batteries, the
remote control features a built-in memory back up designed to prevent memory
loss for up to one year should the batteries be removed, and up to 10 years
should they be discharged.
While a standard remote control system utilizes only one equipment location, it
is possible to build a system with multiple MX-800's and MRF-200's. The MRF -200
comes with its own external power supply and mounting plate for installation on
walls and inside cabinets.
The Home Theater Master® MX-800 and MRF-200 package carries a suggested retail
price of $499. Extra MX-800's run $429 each, with additional MRF-200 Base
Stations expected to sell for $99 each.
For more information on Universal Remote Control's full product line visit
www.hometheatermaster.com.
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