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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD 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 Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product nam es and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2009 Crestron Electronics, Inc.[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Contents infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote: MLX-2 1 Introduc tion ................................................................................................................... ............ 1 Features and Functions ...............................................................................[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote: MLX-2 Introduction Features and Functions • Ergonomi c handheld desig n • Elegant high-gloss finish • infiNET EX ™ 2-way RF wireless technology • 57 programm able buttons with blue EL bac klight • Backlit LCD screen with dynamic text display • Operat[...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 anything fr om AV sources a nd TV cha nnels, to lig hting and cl imate control presets, to artist names and song titles. Each menu item can be executed simply using a set of ten correspo nding pushb uttons. In a ddition t o menu com mands, the LC D can also display the time and date , lighting l eve[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote 2. Crestron 2-Series control system s include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control syste ms. NOTE: Crestron so ftware an d any files on the website are for authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authori zed Independ ent Pro grammers [...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 MLX-2 Overall Dimensions MLX-2 Controls, Connectors, & Indicators # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 1 POWER (1) programma ble button for power functions. 2 LIGHTS (1) programmable button for lighting functio ns. 3 Menu Buttons (10) programmable buttons to actuate LCD menu comm[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Industry Compliance As of the date of manufact ure, the MLX -2 has been tested and found t o comply with specifications for CE m arking and standa rds per EMC and Radioc ommuni cations Compliance Labelling. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of th e FCC rules. Operation is subj ect to the follo[...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 Setup Battery Installation Refer to the following illustration and install the four supplied AAA batteries. Battery Installation Identity Code The RF ID of the MLX-2 has been fact ory set to 03 . The RF IDs of multiple MLX-2 de vices communi cating with the same gateway must be uni que. RF I Ds can [...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote “PROGRAM DEVICE” Screen PAGE 1/1 PROGRAM DEVICE BASIC SETUP VIEW TSID SET RFID RF CHANNE L ACQUIRE In Setup m ode, use the m enu butto ns on either si de of the funct ion nam e displayed on the “PROGRAM DEVICE ” screen to select that function. The followin g paragraphs describe t he setup op[...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 “BASIC SETUP” Screen BASIC SETUP PAGE 1/1 VERSION INFO CONTRAST DISPLAY T/O LIGHT T/O  If you press h in time, the display returns to the “PROGRAM DEVICE ” screen. Otherwise, the display returns to the startup screen. BASIC SETUP Functions From the “PROGR AM DEVICE ” scree n, select B[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Display Timeout From the “BASIC SETUP ” s creen, press o ne of the m enu buttons on either side of the DISPLAY T/O menu option to select the display timeout setu p function. This function sets the number of se conds of inact ivity before the screen display is turned off (duri ng norm al operatio[...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 “VIEW TSID” Screen VIEW TSID PAGE 1/1 0x0034ad 97 Press > to continue . View TSID From the “PROGR AM DEVICE ” scree n, press one of the menu butto ns on either side of the VIEW TSID option. The display shows the TSID number (32-bit number derived from the unit se rial number). Press h to [...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote RF Channel Screen PAGE 1/ 1 To block a RF channel, press the k ey to th e right of that channel in the following list. To unblock a channel, press the key to the l eft. Press > to Continue . RF Channel From the “PROGR AM DEVICE ” scree n, press one of the menu butto ns on either side of the R[...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 Programming Software Have a questi on or commen t about Crestr on software? Answers to f requently asked quest ions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Onl ine Help section of the Crestro n website. To post a questio n or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Locating the CEN-RFGW- EX in the Device Librar y Locating the M LX-2 in the Device Libr ary • The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot with a default RF ID as shown in the follo wing illustration. C2Net Device, Slot 9 Operations Guide – DOC. 6739B infiNET[...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 • Additional MLX-2 de vices are assigned di fferent RF ID numbers as they are added. • If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the RF ID, as show n in the following figure. “MLX-2 Device Settings” Window • The ID code specified in the SIMP L [...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest pr ogramming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released feature s. However, before attem pting to upl oad or upgrade, it is necessary to establish communicat ion. NOTE: Only f[...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 Projects and Firmware Projects and firm ware files may be distribu ted from programm ers to installers or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgra d es are available from the Crestron website as new feature s are develo ped after produc t releases. One has the option to uplo ad programs and projects[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Operation Operation of the MLX -2 is determ ined by the p rogram devel oped for t he system in which it is used. NOTE: To ensure best possible signal tran smission during operation , avoid holding the MLX-2 in the area of the screen or re sting the unit in the lap. The anten na is located at the rea[...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situ ations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron custom er service representative. MLX-2 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTIO N The MLX-2 does not functi[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Cable Length Equation L = Length of run (or chain) in feet R = 6 Ohm s (C restron C ertified Wir e: 18 AW G (0.75 MM )) or 1.6 Ohms (Cresnet HP : 12 AW G (4 MM )) P = C resnet pow er usage of entire run (or chain) 2 2 L < 40,000 R x P Wher e: Make sure the cable length value is less than the valu[...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 Appendix: Firmware Upgrades NOTE: Only firmware upgrades can be uploaded directly to the MLX-2. Firmware is loaded to to the MLX-2 using th e USB cable included in your MLX-2’s packaging Use Crestron T oolbox f or comm unicating wit h the MLX- 2; refer to t he Crestron Toolbox help file for detail[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandi se may be retur ned for credit, exchange, or s ervice with out prior a uthorization from CR ESTRON. To obtai n warranty serv ice for CREST RON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON deal er. Only authorized CRESTRON [...]

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    infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote Crestron MLX-2 This page is intentionally left blank. 22 • infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Re mote: MLX-2 Operations Guide – DOC. 6 739B[...]

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    Crestron MLX-2 infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote This page is intentionally left blank. Operations Guide – DOC. 6739B infiNET EX ™ LCD Handheld Remote: MLX-2 • 23[...]

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    Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6739B 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2022658) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 02.09 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specific ations subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.[...]