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3. Summary of Operations
C. Learning From Other Remote Controls
The NX-RM505 can learn codes from your original remote controls.
There are 26 LCD screens in the NX-RM505. Each screen (page)
has ten function buttons, including the ten device buttons on the
main menu screen that can be taught. In addition, there are 31 but-
tons and a joystick (thumb pad) that can be taught for each of the
ten devices. You can teach up to 530 new functions into the remote
control. Please refer to page 19 in this instruction manual for
details.
D. Macro Operations
A ‘macro’ is a series of commands that you choose to be sent out
with the push of one button. Any function available on your original
remote control or in the pre-programmed database can be added to
a macro to completely automate what you would normally do by
pushing buttons one at a time. It can be as simple as turning on
your TV and Cable Box, turning the TV to the appropriate channel
for operation with the Cable Box and changing the Cable Box chan-
nel to your favorite morning news. A macro can be configured to
Power On your TV, DVD player and receiver, change to the appro-
priate inputs and outputs, dim your lights and start a movie. It can
be as simple or as comprehensive as you want. There are two types
of macro buttons you can use for macro operations:
M1, M2, M3, POWER and SYSTEM OFF Buttons
The M1, M2 and M3 are called ‘system-wide’ buttons because they
send out the same signal no matter what device you are currently
controlling. The POWER and
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