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    Crestron ML-500 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Operations Guide[...]

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    This document was prepared an d written by the Tech nical Documentation dep artment at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo D rive Rockleigh, NJ 076 47 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product nam es and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2003 Crestro n Electronics, Inc[...]

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    Crestron ML-500 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Contents Mini LCD RF Handheld Remote: ML-500 1 Introduc tion ................................................................................................................... ............ 1 Features and Functions ..................................................................................[...]

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    Crestron ML-500 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Mini LCD RF Handheld Remote: ML-500 Introduction Features and Functions The Crestron ® Mini LC D RF Handhel d Remote (ML -500) is a universal rem ote control that ca n be used to control a Cres t ron system. A liquid-crystal display (LCD) with switcha ble backlight ing pro vides the us er with a[...]

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    Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Crestron ML-500 Specifications The following table lists specifications for the ML-500. Specifications for the ML-500 SPECIFICATION DETAILS Battery Power 6.0 VDC (Four AAA Alkaline batteries supplied) RF Output 418 MHz RF Range Up to 200 feet (depending on physical structures and electronic interference) Buttons[...]

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    Crestron ML-500 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote ML-500, Front View Operations Guide – DOC. 6246 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote • 3[...]

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    Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Crestron ML-500 Physical Views of the ML-500 9.06 in (23.00 cm) 2.28 in (5.80 cm) 3.03 in (7.70 cm) 1.40 in (3.56 cm) 4 • Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Re mote Operations Guide – DOC. 6246[...]

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    Crestron ML-500 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Menu System The ML-500 uses a menu to access all of the functions the remote is capable o f performi ng. The menu co nsists of a m ain page that lists up to 10 groups of options . Depending on your remote’s configuration, each option can be a selection of a room, device, or syst em function . E[...]

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    Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Crestron ML-500 Navigation Keys P A G E MAIN F A V The three navi gation keys l ocated under t h e LCD are used to view the different pages in the m enu system. PAGE After pressing a group’s soft key on the MAIN page, press the PAGE button to view pages within the selected gr oup. After reaching the final pa g[...]

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    Crestron ML-500 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Scrolling Through Favorites Using the FAV and PAGE Buttons Hard Keys ON OFF 8 7 +10 0 4 1 a 2 5 h d MENU INFO 9 ENT 6 3 b c EXIT PREV CH + - VOL MUTE GUIDE + CH - The hard keys are used to switch power to the devices in your system and control device-specific f unctions wit hin the system . ON/OF[...]

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    Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Crestron ML-500 Miscellaneous Using the Backlight If it is difficult to see the display or buttons when viewing the remote, the ML-500 backlight can be used t o light up t he display and buttons. Turn on the backlight by pressing the LIGHT button on the right side of the remote control. The backlighting will sta[...]

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    Crestron ML-500 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Adjusting the Display The LCD displ ay’s contrast c an be adjuste d for optim al viewing. To make the di splay darke r, press the UP thum bpad button whi le holdi ng the MAIN button. Refer to the following diagram. Adjusting Display Contrast P A G E MAIN F A V MUTE PREV CH GUIDE CH VOL + + -- I[...]

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    Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Crestron ML-500 Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table belo w provides c orrective action for possible trouble situati ons. If further assistance is required, please contact the Crestron dealer that programmed your system. ML-500 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIO N Display is too dark[...]

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    Crestron ML-500 Mini LCD RF Wireless Handheld Remote Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, this unit has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of th e FCC rules. Operation is su bject to the following two condition s: (1) this device may not cause harmful interferenc[...]

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    Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6246 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 12.03 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.[...]