Universal Remote Control, Inc. Debuts MX-5000 Two-Way Color Touch Screen Remote
Atlanta, GA – CEDIA EXPO 2009 – Booth 1443 – September 10-13, 2009 – Universal Remote Control®, Inc. (URC), the pioneer in control technology, will unveil the MX-5000 to the CEDIA community at CEDIA EXPO 2009. The MX-5000, a wand-style two-way color touch screen remote control, is designed to serve as the primary user interface for a networked commercial or residential A/V installation.
The PC-programmable MX-5000 touch screen wand remote is completely based on URC’s flagship controller, the MX-6000 two-way touch screen, with the exception of its smaller 2.7-inch LCD color touch screen, its GUI (which is optimized for the different screen and button layout) and its chassis, which is optimized for one-handed operation. Every surface, contour and button of the MX-5000, as well as its screen size, has been designed to “feel right” when used with one hand.
The MX-5000 is the first remote control to offer haptic technology, which confirms each touch screen button-push with a tactile vibration that the user feels; users can confirm operation without looking at the remote, so they can more easily maintain eye contact with the television, or even other family members or friends.
Via any URC base station, an end user can enjoy a complete A/V control experience with the MX-5000 that seamlessly integrates new digital media sources and content with traditional IR and RS-232 components. Dynamically linked via WiFi to a networked A/V system, the MX-5000 serves as a comprehensive and convenient dashboard for everything in the system. Because of its comprehensive two-way database, the MX-5000 can display the current status and browse media from the most popular IP-controlled components, such as PCs, servers, cameras, lighting, HVAC and networked A/V receivers. The MX-5000 is equipped with WiFi (B and G), Narrow Band RF and IR.
URC has invested thousands of man-hours to develop the world’s first two-way database, which enables installers to integrate two-way IP and RS-232 devices without scripting. For the first time, an installer can provide a fully customized two-way handheld remote that does not require the expense of a programmer who is fully versed in a script programming language; any technician capable of a final hook-up can program the MX-5000, without weeks of training.
URC’s integrated universal programming platform, Complete Control Program (CCP), creates one file for all remote controls, keypads, lighting and automation in one installation. CCP offers drag-and-drop programming as well as pre-programmed modules for pop-up volume control for networked A/V receivers; when the user touches a volume button on the MX-5000, a pop-up display shows the current volume in real time. All of the user’s media choices, wherever they reside on a network or in a specific room, are available on the MX-5000’s screen, right in the user’s hand.
About Universal Remote Control, Inc
Universal Remote Control, Inc. (URC), is The Pioneer in Control Technology. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Harrison, N.Y., URC has sold more than 50 million remote controls in the last 10 years alone. A world leader in high-quality remote control design, engineering, manufacture and distribution, URC is widely regarded as a category innovator by consumers, retailers, custom installers, subscription broadcast providers and OEM partners. URC has built its reputation by delivering exceptional levels of quality, training, reliability and support to its customers. Visit URC at www.universalremote.com. Installers can keep up to date with the latest URC news, training and support, as well as communicate directly with the company and their peers, at www.URCControlRoom.com.
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